Episodes
It’s the final episode of Basic Witches! This episode is full of lots of tears, nostalgic laughs, and poignant reflections on where the Basic Witches have come from and where they’re going. They swap stories from their favorite episodes, reminisce on how much they’ve changed as human beings, and share a little sneak peek of what the next iteration of Basic Witches will look like.
Published 12/29/21
Published 12/29/21
If you’re looking to get motivated, this week’s episode is for you! The Basic Witches are joined by the funny and dynamic Stasia Patwell. Mixing fitness with comedy, Stasia is like the human version of an energy drink, speaking her mind no matter what people think. She her story of being depressive and suicidal, to finding her way in life. The ladies chat about how we need to struggle in order to help others, how fitness brings so much more value to your life than just looking good, and why...
Published 12/15/21
Channel your inner Elle Woods for this week’s episode, because today Rachel and Leah are joined by lawyer AND witch, Melinda Lim! Melinda shares what being “The Legal Witch” means to her, and how she’s embraced integrating her professional legal work with her witchy work. She gives her thoughts on the importance of trademarks and copyright and how they can help you take your power back, why we need to decolonize tarot, and how Legally Blonde helped her get through law school.
Published 11/17/21
Ever feel like you’re just floating down the river of culture, with no say and no power about where you’ll end up? Well today on the show, Teddy Longordo, AKA Witchastica, is back to share her wisdom and guidance on how to take back your power amidst a culture of deep social programming. This episode is a big ol’ cauldron, mixing science and witchiness as the ladies unpack the Fibonacci Sequence and how it plays into our everyday lives. And be sure to stay tuned til the end when they flip the...
Published 11/03/21
This week on the show, the ladies are joined by the fun and vivacious Joslyn Davis! Host, online creator, and former Amazing Race contestant, Joslyn has plenty of crazy stories to tell. The three touch on what it’s like being a public figure, and how they navigate balancing personal privacy with giving their audiences their true, authentic selves. Plus, stay tuned to hear about Joslyn’s possible encounter with an angel, and how her religious upbringing has evolved into the faith she still...
Published 10/20/21
Today on the show, the ladies are joined by the vibrant, confident, and hilarious Drew Dorsey! In this fast-paced, fun conversation, the three chat about manifestation, abundance, and what confidence really means (plus how to achieve it for yourself). Plus, the ladies talk about how being Black growing up in a very white, religious community has molded who Drew is today.
Published 10/06/21
Today on the show, we’re turning back the clock and throwing it back to the very first episode of Basic Witches! Whether you’ve been here since the beginning, or are just jumping on board, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Listen to hear how the ladies have changed, grown, and evolved into the Basic Witches they are today! Revisit as Rachel and Leah chat with Mike about pussy power, therapy, and their own experiences with manifestation. Plus, listen until the end to hear Mike’s...
Published 09/22/21
Today on the show, the Basic Witches are joined by comedian and ghost story hunter, Roz Drezfalez! Roz shares their stories of starting a podcast about spooky encounters, and what first drew them to ghostly happenings in the first place. The ladies chat about why uncertainty is actually a good thing and often undervalued, how our truth is always changing, and discuss the paranormal movies that shaped them (including Roz’s home movie version of Carrie they made when they were a kid!) Plus,...
Published 09/08/21
Today on the show, the Basic Witches are joined by high vibe author and keynote speaker, Judi Holler. She shares why she believes improv is more than a mindset, but a lifestyle, and how harnessing the essence of “Yes, And” has set her up for success in her career and life. The ladies bond over their love for improv and comedy, and Judi shares her pro tips for finding motivation that’ll make an actual change in your life, and why she doesn’t believe people pleasing is actually all that bad....
Published 09/01/21
Today on the show, the ladies are joined by Blake McIver! Known for his roles in Full House and The Little Rascals, Blake has a ton of experience growing up in the whirlwind of a world that is Hollywood. So today, he shares stories about what it was like being a child actor, and how he’s made the transition into a career as an adult. Plus, they chat about the Aquarius full moon, and how to check our egos and the stories we tell ourselves.
Published 08/25/21
Today on the show, the ladies are joined by everybody’s favorite childhood witch! Mara Wilson, star of Matilda, and her sister Anna Wilson, witch extraordinaire, join the ladies on this episode to chat about all things witchiness and wonder! The ladies chat about some fun facts you’ve probably never heard about the filming of Matilda, the untold dramas of Facebook foraging groups, and what the sisters’ enneagram types are. Plus, they share which Matilda characters they feel most connected to,...
Published 08/18/21
Today on the show the artist, choreographer, and drag queen, Laganja Estranja, joins the Basic Witches! She shares her story from growing up as a performer, to making it on RuPaul’s Drag Race, and what her artistic career has been like since. The ladies chat about Britney Spears, manifesting wealth, and what it’s like being a creative in a society that doesn’t value art. Plus, learn all about Laganja’s life-changing connection with cannabis, and how that blossomed into activism.
Published 08/11/21
What would you do if a fun trip to a palm reader turned into a life shattering event? Well today on the show, you’ll learn about just that. Graphic novelist and podcaster Nicole J. Georges shares her crazy experience when a psychic told her that her dad wasn’t actually dead...and turned out to be right. In a story that’s stranger than fiction, Nicole shares the tale and how it turned into both a graphic novel and podcast, and how it’s changed her life since. Plus, the ladies talk all about...
Published 08/04/21
If you’ve ever watched sketch comedy on the internet, you’ve likely seen the work of Sam Reich. CEO of CollegeHumor, and Rachel’s former boss, Sam joins the show to share his experiences pursuing a life of show business, and more! Listen to the three chat about mental health as a creative, seeking spirituality, and what it really means to be alive. Plus, listen till the end to hear Sam’s best advice for all the creatives out there who are following their passion.
Published 07/28/21
It’s a Basic Witches sleepover! Today on the show, it’s just the ladies, and they have fun catching up and pulling cards for each other and the collective. Hear them chat about what their current mantras are and how it’s serving them energetically, how their enneagram types affect how they show up in the world, and all the wild changes that have been happening under the New Moon!
Published 07/21/21
Pro wiggler, circle lover, and witchy artist Wyloh Lee joins the show today! Listen to this trio of witches chat about being a creative, sex magic, and wiggles! Wyloh shares all about her practice of wiggling, what it’s done for her self worth, and why she’s been wiggling for 789 days and counting. Plus, listen to hear about some recent sexual encounters, what it’s like being the black sheep of your family, and the recent Basic Witches photoshoot the three collabed on.
Published 07/14/21
Today on Basic Witches, singer songwriter Case Watson joins the fun and brings her beautiful voice. She shares about her conservative upbringing and how it affects her and her music, and how she uses songwriting as an outlet for past trauma. Plus, listen to a snippet of an unreleased song that Case sings live just for the coven!
Published 07/07/21
This week’s episode goes out to all the Hades! Today on Basic Witches, Angelica S. Cresci joins the ladies to chat all about the god of the dead. She’s here to share all of her knowledge about Hades and why she considers herself a high priestess of the king of the underworld himself. Learn all about how growing up near Salem sparked her fascination with the underworld and more about Greek mythology, including the different levels of the underworld. Give it to us straight-es, Hades!
Published 06/30/21
Today on the show, the Cycle Magic Sisters (Rachel & Angie) hop on to share their wisdom and research about the infradian rhythm, AKA, your hormone cycle! They chat all about hormonal birth control, what their experiences were like getting off the pill, and how it’s empowered them. Plus, listen to learn all about the intricacies of your cycle, how to take back your power of your period, and what the Cycle Magic Sisters believe are the biggest lies you’ve been told about your body.
Published 06/23/21
Today Tommy Chong, half of the famous comedy duo Cheech & Chong and cannabis rights activist, joins the Basic Witches to talk all about the high life! He shares his many stories, from childhood hardships, to the origins of creating an iconic comedy duo, to befriending the “Wolf of Wall Street” while being incarcerated for his marijuana business.
Published 06/16/21
If you’re looking for permission to let go and GROW, this episode is for you! Today, Katie Barbaro joins the Basic Witches to discuss her new book, The Fed Up Book, and how finding healing from her eating disorder inspired her to write it. Listen to the ladies talk about the negative effects of diet culture, what it means to live out a life of radical self-compassion, and how to use all the change in your life as a force for good and self-empowerment.
Published 06/09/21
Rosey Blair joins the Basic Witches today to chat about diversity in comedy, plus-size representation, and her ups and downs of being an online creator! Listen to the story of her viral tweet that led to a personal run-in with online cancel culture, and how it allowed her to grow and learn. Plus, listen about how she’s seen the power of manifestation firsthand, and why she considers herself a sort of digital witch!
Published 06/02/21
Holy shiitake, today’s episode is one you won’t wanna skip! Mushroom expert Danielle Stevenson is currently getting her graduates in Environmental Toxicology, and today she shares her knowledge and research about all things fungi! Learn about how mushrooms communicate via the World Wood Web, how they’re being used to treat PTSD, anxiety and even oil spills, and why mushrooms caused so much trouble during the construction of the U.S railroad system that they ended up being banned! She shares...
Published 05/26/21
Today, Pro-Witch Daniela Arango joins the Basic Witches to share with them (and you!) the wisdom and experiences she’s gained from being a channeller. Learn what your “spiritual wifi” is, and how you can utilize it, how to tap into your higher self, and why the twelfth dimension may just be made entirely up of cats?? Also, stay til the end where Daniela channels a special message specifically for the collective!
Published 05/19/21