"It's going to be you and me living in a big house... these two old biddies with all these cats" In the episode, The Stinas deep dive into the complex concept of "Spinsters" and a subjective look at "the child-free woman." This term also historically referred to unmarried women who exceeded the typical marriage age, often carrying a societal stigma. We explore the etymology, the evolution of the term, and its connotations of age, marital status, and expectations. The Stinas acknowledge the presence of the "Spinster" trope in the Practical Magic film, and analyze the many characters in the book who may qualify as such! How does the term resonate with the Owens women? We ponder a centuries old question that begs to be answered: Why does the term typically go hand in hand with witches? Contrasting the conventional "Maiden, Mother, Crone" archetype, we also examine the empowering image of "Eternal Virgin Goddesses" like Hestia, Artemis, Iphigeneia, and Athena. We explore the portrayal of spinsters in media, uncover stereotypes, and discuss the term's reclamation by single women. This discussion highlights the strength and resilience of women who have forged paths that defy societal norms, offering a compelling insight into the changing narrative surrounding the term "Spinster". WARNING: SPOILERS ABOUND!Topic Map (00:00) Intro (08:47) Spinsters of Practical Magic (47:15) Spinster Origins (59:38) More Than Maiden, Mother Crone (01:09:35) women and marriage (01:15:28) venerated maiden goddesses (01:35:31) Card Pull (01:38:21) Victorian spinsters answer why they never married (01:44:15) The Childless Woman as Failure (01:50:56) The Spinter Witch Sisters of Saveock (01:53:20) Male & Married Spinsters (01:56:58) Spiders and Spinsters (02:00:58) Hen Wives, Spinsters and Lolly Willowers (02:03:58) Reclaiming the Spinster (02:07:57) Media Tropes and Pop Culture SOCIALS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kristina's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justina's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Voice Message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERO SOURCES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WHERE TO FIND THE BOOKS AND MOVIE DISCLAIMER The Magnolia Street Podcast intends to discuss the movie, “Practical Magic” in its entirety. This will evidently result in spoilers and it is recommended that you watch and or read the following. Alice Hoffman’s: Practical Magic, Rules of Magic, Magic Lessons, Book of Magic. The Magnolia Street Podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for professional or medical advice. Do not attempt any of the discussed actions, solutions, or remedies without first consulting a qualified professional. It should be noted that we are not medical professionals and therefore we are not responsible or liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the use of any information on our website or in our media. The Magnolia Street Podcast presenters, Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia are passionate fans of Alice Hoffman’s work and the Practical Magic word she has created. There is no copyright infringement intended, all characters and story lines are that of Alice Hoffman. We do not own any of that material as well as any of the move score music shared within the podcast. All intellectual property rights concerning personally written music and or shared art are vested in Magnolia Street Podcast. Copying, distributing and any other use of these materials is not permitted without the written permission from Kristina Babich and Justina Carubia. --- Send in a voice message: htt