Spirits
Let’s play a game of Never Have I Ever with the gods. We’re talking about Ma’at, the balance of the universe, and how we all play a role in upholding order from chaos. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of light cannibalism, death, sex, classism, and power imbalance. Housekeeping - TOUR: Get the VOD for our ! - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: Check out today! Sponsors - offers hemp-derived THC products. Head to and use...
info_outline 380: Abandoned Places (with Blake Pfeil)Spirits
Have you ever been haunted by an abandoned place? We are joined by multidisciplinary artist Blake Pfeil to talk about his experiences exploring abandoned places, how abandoned places are inherently queer, and why they haunt us the way they do. Mutual aid recommendations for Gaza include , urging to call for ceasefire, and donating directly to calls for aid. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of religious trauma, religious persecution, child abuse, imprisonment, Nazis, homophobia, imperialism/colonialism, and Gaza. Guest is an...
info_outline Join the Rolling Bones Tour from ANYWHERE with VODs!Spirits
You asked from around the globe, so we answered: we will have AUDIO + VIDEO RECORDINGS for every stop on the Rolling Bones tour!!! to the show of your choosing today, and a high-quality VOD will be emailed to you after the show. That means you can enjoy the Rolling Bones tour remotely no matter where you are. PLUS, anyone who has bought a ticket or will buy a ticket will get digital bonuses as a thank-you: digital tarot pack of the Spirits Major Arcana + Cups Booster tarot decks AND a $10 off coupon for new upcoming JTP dice (👀👀👀). We’ve been...
info_outline 379: Your Urban Legends LXXXIX - 7 Minutes in Heaven with a GhostSpirits
The family that listens to Spirits together, stays together. Or that’s what we’re guessing after this follow up email we got! Also, are you up to the task of cleaning haunted hospitals at night? Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of violence against women, death, pregnancy, miscarriage, illness, drowning, child death, infidelity, and animal death. Housekeeping - TOUR: Get tickets for our ! - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends A GRAVE ROBBERY by Deanna Raybourn - Books: Check out our previous book...
info_outline Tickets are Going Fast for the Rolling Bones Tour!Spirits
Get your tickets NOW at !! Don’t miss out: come see Spirits and Join the Party LIVE in Seattle, Minneapolis, Chicago, Boston, NYC, Philadelphia, and Washington DC later this month. Not in these seven cities? Tell your friends who are! And stay tuned for a brand new episode next week <3
info_outline 378: Nightmare CreaturesSpirits
Have you ever woken up from a nightmare and wondered: What’s that all about? You’re not alone! We dive in deep to the various monsters and spirits that people have been blaming their bad dreams on since the dawn of time! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of drug use, violence, death, broken bones, blood, animal death/injury, defecation, suffocation, abusive relationships and sex. Housekeeping - TOUR: Get tickets for our ! - Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends getting tickets for the . - Books: Check out...
info_outline 377: Advice from Folklore IX (with Dr. Moiya McTier)Spirits
The gods (and astrophysicist-folklorist Dr. McTier) are back to channel divine inspiration for YOUR questions. We cover it all, from jobs to housekeeping to dealing with sibling estrangement. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of misogyny, birth, family estrangement, capitalism, irregular eating, and depression. Guest is an astrophysicist and folklorist who hosts , , and . She wrote , named a best book of 2022 by Publishers Weekly. And she serves as the senior advisor to the advocating for artists in the face of generative AI....
info_outline 376: Polly Baker (with Fayge Horesh)Spirits
We’re a mythology podcast, so why are we talking to historian Fayge Horesh about a historical figure? Well, first off she’s not real. But secondly? She’s such a cool example of a hoax becoming a myth! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of pregnancy, misogyny, anti semitism, colonization, abortion, cultural appropriation, and enslavement. Guest Fayge Horesh is a public historian, tour guide, and freelance writer. The creator and host of the podcast Fayge brings her research skills, curiosity, and cheekiness to discuss...
info_outline 375: RaSpirits
Welcome back to our Ancient Egyptian series, where we’re starting our deity focused episodes with Ra - the sun, the creator, the god king himself. We talk underworld outfit choices, god-aging, and a slamming Poetry Corner. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of colonialism, ageism, death, blood, animal attacks/bites, poisoning, bodily fluids, and political violence. Housekeeping - TOUR: Get tickets for our ! - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends the game . - Books: Check out our previous book...
info_outline 374: Your Urban Legends LXXXVIII - Ghosts? Or Quiet Quitting?Spirits
Haunted architecture, haunted museums, haunted bosses? Man, everything’s haunted nowadays. Guess it’s time to quit your job, listen to this new episode of Spirits, and consider becoming a ghost hunter for your new profession. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of law enforcement, home invasion, homophobia, death, misogyny, gender violence, exorcism, accidental death, murder, sex, and suicide. Housekeeping - TOUR: Get tickets for our ! - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends season four of True Detective. -...
info_outlineAmanda’s childhood dreams come true as we’re joined by award-winning author Garth Nix. We learn how Nix creates magical worlds, hear his top tips on writing, throw some shade at Tolkien, and chat about his new novel Angel Mage. Remember: The answers are within us.
This week, Amanda recommends the Reluctant Royals series by Alyssa Cole.
Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about death and religious institutions.
Guest
- Garth Nix is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of The Old Kingdom series and the new novel Angel Mage.
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About Us
Spirits was created by Julia Schifini, Amanda McLoughlin and Eric Schneider. We are founding members of Multitude, a production collective of indie audio professionals. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.