The Wytch Files
The Wytch Files is a podcast that reviews books, comics, T.V. shows, and movies that feature themes involving the occult. Our goal is to showcase how popular media portrays witches, magicians, pagans and other occultists and to provide critical review and analysis of these portrayals from the prospective of a practicing occultist. The Wytch Files also hopes to find quality media that provide positive portrayals of the occult that can be recommend to the community.
Episodes
32 episodes since 2021
Ep. 32: A Dark Song
Hello Friends! Today, I take a close look at A Dark Song, the 2016, independent horror film, written and directed by Liam Gavin. I examine the main ritual at the core of the film called the Abramelin operation to see how it measures...
October 01, 2023
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Episode 32
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Ep. 31: Plague Time Favorites
The Wytch Files recommendations episode for the end of year plague times. The episode is chock full of favorites from movies, tv, comics, books, documentaries and podcasts, which contain occult themes or are occult adjacent. So, rel...
December 28, 2021
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Episode 31
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54:04
Ep. 30: The Craft Legacy (2020)
The Craft: Legacy (2020) movie review and analysis of its major themes including its portrayal of witchcraft and magic.
November 07, 2021
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1:16:55
Ep. 29: Suspiria (2018) - SPOILERS
Suspiria (2018) movie review, diving deep into the witches, magic, ritual, cosmology, and dance history! The focus is on the overall occult aspects and on dance as a magical system in the film.
August 19, 2020
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2:06:06
Ep. 28: The Dark Crystal (1982)
Hello Friends! Welcome back to episode 28 of The Wytch Files! Today we are extremely pleased to bring you a review of Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal movie, released in 1982. For complete show notes, tons of links, and a YouTube playlist of related ...
October 29, 2019
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1:06:22
Ep. 27: The Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina, Season 1
Join us in Ep 27 where we review The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - season one, part one. This teen witch gets into all classic acts of witchcraft and dances along the edge of the mortal world and the Satanic Path of Night. We examine the rich, ...
April 09, 2019
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2:01:45
Ep. 26: Requiem
Angels, Enochian magic, John Dee, spirits, and scrying mirrors! Requiem, the BBC/Netflix show takes center stage for this special Samhain review episode. So, grab a cuppa, get comfy and get transported into this darkly gothic and often creepy tale!
October 31, 2018
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1:03:49
Ep. 25: The Fortune Teller, Part 2
Tarot history, tarot de Marseille, and esoteric tarot! Final installment for The Fortune Teller review and the history of the tarot. This episode focuses on the development of the Tarot De Marseille and the esoteric tarot including the Rider Wai...
September 23, 2018
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Ep 24: The Fortune Teller, Part 1
Oracles of Wadjet, powerful female seers, ancient Egyptian tarot deck and tarot history are some of the interesting and fun themes discussed in a review of the novel "The Fortune Teller" by Gwendolyn Womack.
September 06, 2018
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59:57
Ep. 23: End of Winter Favorites
Ceremonial ritualists, mad scientists, fortune tellers, cardslingers, mavens of horror and more! This favorites episode shares some favorite witch and nerd media to celebrate the end of winter and the beginning of spring.
April 08, 2018
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24:28
Ep.22: The Wailing
Hello my lovelies! In this episode, I take an in-depth look at the South Korean horror movie The Wailing directed by Hong-jin Na. I take a look at the Korean shamanism and magic featured in the movie.
January 05, 2018
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Ep. 21: The Good Witch
The Good Witch Cassandra Nightingale brings her practical magic to the town of Middleton but first she'll have to face down Middleton's self-righteous, Queen Bee, Martha Tinsdale. In today's show, I take a look at the original The Good Witch Movi...
September 16, 2017
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Ep. 20: What is a Witch
Healer, Hag, Temptress, Earth Mother and Revolutionary! The Wytch Files reviews Pam Grossman and Tin Can Forest's book "What is a Witch" which explores the multifaceted archetype of the witch.
July 31, 2017
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36:26
Ep. 19: Doctor Who: The Shakespeare Code
Doctor Who takes on three powerful witches, oh my! In this episode, I explore the witches and magic of the Doctor Who episode The Shakespeare Code starring David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor. This is the episode where our intrepid Time Lord and hi...
June 30, 2017
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44:15
Ep. 18: The Third Eye Film Fest
In this episode, we are very pleased to bring you an episode regarding the divine Third Eye Film Festival. We take a closer look at the magick behind a handful of the films from TEFF's talented roster of filmmakers who were featured during their ...
May 26, 2017
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1:19:43
Ep. 17: Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
Hello, darlings! In this episode we bring you the "ghoul that put the boob back into boob tube," Elvira!Elvira, Mistress of the Dark is a 1988 comedy horror film directed by James Signorelli. Cassandra Peterson plays the role of horror...
April 22, 2017
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48:17
Ep.16: Comics! #2 (The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Spell on Wheels & Black Monday Murders)
Hello and welcome back to the show! Today, we tackle our second comic book episode and we have some really good books for you to check out!First up, is the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina published by Archie Comics and written by Rober...
March 25, 2017
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1:24:28
Ep. 15: The Love Witch
SHE'S DETERMINED TO FIND TRUE LOVE WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MAGICK!Hail and welcome! We are back from our winter hibernation with a Valentine treat for you! Did you miss us? We certainly missed all of you and are VERY excited to bring y...
February 13, 2017
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50:58
Ep.14: SALEM
IN THIS UGLY REIMAGINING OF SALEM, THERE ARE NO HEROES.All Hallow's Eve is upon us! The blood moon wanes and the dead rise! We call to the ancestors andto those that perished in Salem, Massachusetts some three hundred twenty four...
October 30, 2016
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1:40:37
Ep.13: The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt
"Hide the wenches! Witcher's coming!"Join us as we step into the world of The Witcher 3:Wild Hunt and follow our bad-ass reluctant hero, Witcher Geralt of Rivia. The Witcher 3 is the critically acclaimed action role-playing video gam...
September 18, 2016
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1:51:06
Ep.12: The Craft
Witchcraft, teenage hormones, high school bullies and rivalries, magical revenge and witch battles! Yes, folks, this episode is all about the 1996 cult movie favorite The Craft! We explore the movie and some of the behind the scenes i...
August 13, 2016
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1:06:06
Ep. 11: Promethea or How to learn magick from comics!
PROMETHEA, A GODDESS FOR OUR AEON.We are simply delighted to bring you our in-depth analysis of the comic book series Promethea written by the legendary Alan Moore. The book's stunning art is by the phenomenally talented J.H. Williams ...
July 24, 2016
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1:04:00
Ep. 10: Penny Dreadful
The twilight of the demimonde beckons, prodding and awakening the monster inside. So come, you creatures of the night and step into the shadowy gothic world of Victorian London.Join us as we discuss the Showtime Original Series Penny ...
June 25, 2016
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1:08:32
Ep. 9: Comics! #1 (Black Magick, Scarlet Witch & Shaman)
Three comic book magicians, how realistic is their magic?Welcome back! We are very excited to be doing our very first comic book review episode! In this episode, we review the following:"Black Magick," issues 1-5. Publishe...
May 22, 2016
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