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  • In Their Own Words feat. Malu Reynaud

    In Their Own Words feat. Malu Reynaud
    2025/05/28
    Joining us on the show today is Malu Reynaud! Malu Reynaud is Brazilian and passionate about religion and spirituality. After a change in career teaching and practicing Law, she decided to pursue a master's degree in Religious Studies (University of South Florida), where she is a teaching assistant. She is currently focusing her research on Afro-Brazilian Religions and Spiritism.

    We talk about Brazilian Spiritism, its relationship with Afro-Brazilian faiths like Candomble & Umbanda, the "Pope of Samba" Zeca Pagodinho's open incorporation of spiritism into his music, and more!

    You can find Malu on Insight Timer here: https://insig.ht/vJJTe6odDTb

    Want to support this podcast and my other work? Sign up for my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/wayw... or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfi
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    37 分
  • Episode 48 - Odin

    Episode 48 - Odin
    2025/05/26
    Odin is one of the best-known of all the Nordic Gods. Join your host for a dive into this mysterious, multi-faceted deity who often defies all attempts at definition.

    Want to support this podcast and my other work? Sign up for my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/wayw... or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfi
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    53 分
  • In Their Own Words feat. Mhara Starling

    In Their Own Words feat. Mhara Starling
    2025/05/14
    Joining us on the podcast is Mhara Starling! Mhara was born in North Wales, raised on the Isle of Anglesey, is a native Welsh speaker, and has been practicing witchcraft from a very young age. Mhara is a celebrant and tarot reader who runs moots, gatherings & open rituals. She is the author of Welsh Witchcraft and Welsh Faires, has been featured on the BBC Wales documentary series Young, Welsh and Pretty Religious and is a prolific TikTok video creator.

    We spoke about Welsh folk magic, why Welsh witchcraft is the tradition of cheese, tits, & toads, the myth, folklore, & history of Wales, Cerridwen, and more!

    Want to support this podcast and my other work? Sign up for my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/wayw... or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfi
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    1 時間 4 分
  • Meditation - Reaching the Divine

    Meditation - Reaching the Divine
    2025/05/12
    Reaching the divine is a meditation that helps the practitioner establish and reinforce their connections with one of the many Nordic Gods. It works by tapping into the power of names, kennings, and symbols associated with each of the Nordic deities. This meditation and supporting information for it can be found in Ch. 3 of The Way of Fire & Ice.

    Want to support this podcast and my other work? Sign up for my Patreon here: www.patreon.com/waywardwanderer or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwf
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    11 分
  • Explainer 16 - Folk Magic

    Explainer 16 - Folk Magic
    2025/05/07
    Folk magic is easily the most widespread form of magic in human history. Join your host for a discussion of what folk magic is, black vs white magic, developing your own practice, and more!

    Want to support this podcast and my other work? Sign up for my Patreon here: www.patreon.com/waywardwanderer or contribute to my KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwf
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    27 分
  • Star Wars Special Episode - UNLOCKED

    Star Wars Special Episode - UNLOCKED
    2025/05/05
    Happy Star Wars Day everyone! Join your host for a dive into a discussion of Star Wars as myth, the mythic power of Star Wars, and what Star Wars shows about how myths can influence the world.

    This is an unlocked version of a special, Patrons-only episode. If you want access to other Patrons-only episodes, ad-free listening, and more then sign up at patreon.com/waywardwanderer

    If you want to book a rune reading then head on over to my Calendly: https://calendly.com/ryan-fire...

    Explainer on Myth: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/explainer-13-myth--64215502

    Episode on Myth & Conspiracy: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-myth-and-conspiracy--57549804

    Lucas on the Rebels and Palpatine as Nixon: https://nextshark.com/star-wars-vietnamese-resistance

    Lucas on Joseph Campbell: https://www.jcf.org/learn/star-wars

    Buddhism, Daoism, and Star Wars: https://popculturephilosopher.com/jedi-philosophy/
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    45 分
  • Fireside Chat 2 - Direct Action TEASER

    Fireside Chat 2 - Direct Action TEASER
    2025/05/01
    We, without question, are facing rising fascist and authoritarian tides which threaten to wash away all that Heathens, Pagans, and Witches hold dear. Tune in to this fireside chat for guidance on direct action, one of the most powerful tools we have for resistance. In this chat, I will cover what direct action is, how to get started, the basics of security culture, and how to deal with questions of risk and civil disobedience.

    If you want to hear the rest of this episode then head on over to my Patreon at this link: https://patreon.com/waywardwan...

    Patrons at the Shield-Bearer level and above gain access to special episodes and more!

    I am also available for divination readings, you can book one at this link here: https://calendly.com/ryan-fire...
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    6 分
  • In Their Own Words feat. Jason Mankey

    In Their Own Words feat. Jason Mankey
    2025/04/23
    Joining us today is Jason Mankey! Jason is is a third-degree High Priest and prolific Witchcraft author ten books and counting. Jason has spent the last twenty-five years of his life researching the Horned God, Witchcraft, and magickal history, and the occult influences in rock and roll music. He regularly lectures and leads rituals at Pagan and Witchcraft events in both North America and the United Kingdom.

    We talked about the future of the modern Pagan and Witchcraft movements, LGBTQ+ inclusion in the movement, heavy metal and Paganism, his upcoming book on Raymond Buckland, the father of American Witchcraft, and more!

    I am hitting the conference circuit this spring! Please contribute by donating whatever you can afford at my Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/ryansmithwfi

    Want to support this podcast and my other work? Check out my Patreon!

    You can also help out by scheduling a rune reading with me!
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    32 分