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Witches in the Stacks: Charmed Chatter

Witches in the Stacks: Charmed Chatter

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 Lex and T both have a deep fascination and respect for worlds of fantasy, different mythologies, and different practices of faith. They're also librarians and have the skills and willingness to do ALL of the research! While this may not be a "Charmed" re-watch podcast; and, while their comments will include plenty of opinion, they’ll also be sharing researched facts, background, and support as they explore the different facets of the show. Buckle in and join them as they explore the world of the Charmed Ones!Lex&T Arte
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  • This is Halloween (err…Samhain)

    This is Halloween (err…Samhain)
    Feb 6 2026

    In Charmed Season 3, Episode 4, “All Halliwell’s Eve,” the Halliwells are thrown back in time to protect their ancestors and the future of witchcraft. We use their journey to unpack Samhain, an ancient night of thinning veils, restless spirits, and necessary endings, where death, rebirth, and magic walk hand in hand. From Halloween’s pagan roots to its modern myths, this episode explores why the dark has always been a place of power.

    Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of death, mortality, historical and mythological violence, supernatural and horror themes, religious and spiritual practices, and folklore

    Learn More:

    The Apple and The Pentagram. (2010, September). Amayodruid. https://amayodruid.blogspot.com/2010/09/apple-and-pentagram.html

    Anderson, L. The Witches’ Apothecary: How to Make Magical Potions for the Wheel of the Year

    Buckland, R. (2002). Buckland’s complete book of witchcraft (2nd Edition). Llewellyn Publications.

    Cunningham, S. (1988). Wicca: A Guide for the solitary practitioner. Llewellyn Publications.

    Eason, C. (2017). A little bit of Wicca: An introduction to Witchcraft. Sterling Ethos.

    Farrars, J. & Farrars, S. (1987). A Witches’ bible: The Complete witches’ handbook. Phoenix Publishing.

    History.com Editors. (n.d.). Why do witches ride brooms? The history behind the legend. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/articles/why-witches-fly-on-brooms

    Nettle. (2018, March 13). Totems, familiars, power animals and where to find them – animal magick and witchcraft. The Old Craft. https://www.theoldcraft.com/2018/03/13/totems-familiars-power-animals-find/

    Bitel, L. (2024, October 29). The ancient Irish get far too much credit for Halloween. USC Dornsife. https://dornsife.usc.edu/news/stories/ancient-irish-get-too-much-credit-for-halloween/

    IrishMyths. (2022, October 12). Why do we bob for apples on Halloween? https://irishmyths.com/2022/10/12/bobbing-for-apples/

    McCann, S. (n.d.). Celebrating Halloween from an Irish perspective. Lesley Bannatyne, Cabinet of Curiosities. https://www.iskullhalloween.com/Irish_cabinet.html

    Warmund, M. (2022, October 5). Bobbing for apples: A tasty autumn tradition. University of Missouri: Integrated Pest Management. https://ipm.missouri.edu/meg/2022/10/applebobbing-MW/

    Gifford, D. (2015, October 27). The new woman meets the old witch. Smithsonian National Museum of American History. https://www.americanhistory.si.edu/explore/stories/new-woman-meets-old-witch

    Connor. (2019, December 10). The Dullahan of Celtic mythology. The Irish Place. https://www.theirishplace.com/heritage/the-dullahan/
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  • I Do Believe in Fairies, I Do, I Do!

    I Do Believe in Fairies, I Do, I Do!
    Jan 22 2026
    In this episode, we dive into Charmed Season 3, Episode 3, “Once Upon a Time,” where fairy dust, invisible trolls, and childhood innocence collide. Using the Halliwell sisters’ battle to protect a fairy princess as our guide, we unpack the darker folklore roots of fairies and trolls, creatures that have always thrived in liminal spaces like forests, crossroads, and dusk itself. From ancient Celtic legends to modern romantasy vibes, this episode asks what we lose when we stop believing and what kind of magic waits in the in-between.Trigger Warning: This episode includes references to child abandonment, child kidnapping, and harm against children. It also references threats of harm, murder, and death. Learn More:alyssanicolepallotta. (2023, May 8). Fairy folklore. Read It Or Weep. https://readitorweep.org/2023/05/08/fairy-folklore/ Barone, F. (2020, March 12). Luck of the Irish: Folklore and fairies in rural Ireland. Human Relations Area Files. https://hraf.yale.edu/luck-of-the-irish-folklore-and-fairies-in-rural-ireland/ Briggs, K. M. (1976). An encyclopedia of fairies: Hobgoblins, brownies, bogies, and other supernatural creatures. Pantheon Books.Chamberlain, S. (2017, December 4). Liminal thresholds: The spaces between. Stephen Chamberlain, Author. https://www.stephenchamberlain.net/storytelling/liminal-thresholds-the-spaces-between ceridwensilverhart. (2021, April 28). Quarterly bestiary: Trolls from hostile magic to lovable goofs. https://illuminatingthefoolsmirror.wordpress.com/2021/04/28/quarterly-bestiary-trolls-from-hostile-magic-to-lovable-goofs/ Dragons and Beasts Live. (n.d.). Where did the trolls myth come from? https://www.dragonsandbeastslive.com/blog/where-did-the-trolls-myth-come-from Dundes, A. (1980). Interpreting folklore. Indiana University Press.Faircloth, K. (2025, February 13). “Faerie smut” is having a moment — just like it did in 1500. Culture. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/romantasy-history-acotar-celtic-folklore Goikhberg, M. (2021, April 19). The in-between. Brizo: For the Artist and the Intellectual. https://brizomagazine.com/2021/04/19/the-in-between/ Halpin, D. (2024, May 17). Fairies in folklore versus popular culture. The Druids Cauldron. https://thedruidscauldron.net/2024/05/17/fairies-in-folklore-verses-popular-culture/ Heckel, J. (2018, July 13). Charmed, I’m sure: A closer look at everyone’s dream prince. Reactor. https://reactormag.com/prince-charming-everyones-dream-prince/ The Irish Pagan School. (2022, July 13). The Sídhe: Irish fairy folklore. https://irishpagan.school/sidhe-irish-fairy-folklore/ Jones, M. (2015). The role of trolls in Scandinavian folklore and their modern adaptations. Folklore Studies Quarterly, 42(3), 210–225. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/fsq.v42i3.1234Lee, S. (2025, May 28). Exploring liminal spaces in mythology. Number Analytics. https://www.numberanalytics.com/blog/liminal-spaces-in-mythology Lindow, J. (2001). Norse mythology: A guide to the gods, heroes, rituals, and beliefs. Oxford University Press.MacCulloch, J. A. (1911). The religion of the ancient Celts. T. & T. Clark.Muratore, G. (2022, November 1). Charmed: 10 demons who actually had roots in myth and literature. Collider. https://collider.com/charmed-demons-with-roots-classical-myth-literature/ Mythos Anthology. (n.d.). Trolls: The giants of myth, folklore, and fantasy. https://mythosanthology.com/385-2/ Rainbolt, D. (2022, January 20). Irish folklore, myth, and legend: The fairies. Wilderness Ireland. https://www.wildernessireland.com/blog/irish-folklore-fairies/ Smith, L. (2018). Fairies and the concept of childhood innocence in European folklore. Journal of Mythological Studies, 12(1), 45–62. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/jms.v12i1.5678Valentinelli, M. (2020, December 4). Five fascinating magical beings from the original Charmed. Reactor. https://reactormag.com/five-fascinating-magical-beings-from-the-original-charmed/
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    56 min
  • Getting Hitched to a Witch

    Getting Hitched to a Witch
    Jan 8 2026
    Wedding bells (and binding spells) are ringing in the stacks! In this episode of Witches in the Stacks: Charmed Chatter, we hyperfocus on Charmed’s Season 3 wedding-heavy episodes (“Magic Hour,” “Bride and Gloom,” and “Just Harried”) from forbidden love and corrupted rituals to Piper and Leo’s iconic midnight handfasting. Along the way, we unpack the real-world origins of familiar wedding traditions and explore how the show blends them with authentic Wiccan practices.Trigger Warning: This episode contains references to non-consensual marriage and rigid gender and sexual norms.Learn More:Allen, K. (n.d.). The surprising truths behind common wedding superstitions. Bridal Guide. https://www.bridalguide.com/planning/wedding-ceremony-traditions/wedding-superstitions Buckland, R. (1986). Buckland’s complete book of witchcraft. Llewellyn Publications.Covino, E.. (2021, November). 14 wedding traditions, explained. Johnson & Wales University. https://www.jwu.edu/news/2021/07/wedding-traditions.htmldhwty. (2019, February 14). The origins of the bridal veil and its protection from evil spirits. Ancient Origins. https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/origins-bridal-veil-0011480 Farrar, J., & Farrar, S. (1984). A witches’ Bible: The complete witches’ handbook. Phoenix Publishing.IMDb. (n.d.). Charmed: Bride and gloom (season 3, episode 13) – Plot summary. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0539336/plotsummary/ IMDb. (n.d.). Charmed: Just harried (season 3, episode 15). https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0539379/ IMDb. (n.d.). Charmed: Magic hour (season 3, episode 2). https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0539389/ jeanniehalliwell. (2021). Season 3 episode 2: I started sobbing when leo was crushingly summoned when piper and leo's wedding was about to start. Im broken even though i know good stuff will happen. But they both looked wonderful. [Online forum post]. Reddit. https://www.reddit.com/r/charmed/comments/nnp4qv/season_3_episode_2_i_started_sobbing_when_leo_was/Jenn. (2025, April 26). Charmed 3.2, Magic Hour: The Rutabaga Dilemma. ‘90s Flashback. https://90sflashback.wordpress.com/2025/04/26/charmed-3-2-magic-hour-the-rutabaga-dilemma/ Larsschade. (n.d.). Charmed - spells guide. http://www.larsschade.com/e_spell.htm Levey, J. (2023, August 15). Charmed wedding inspiration from Piper & Leo’s midnight Wiccan handfasting ceremony. American weddings blog. https://theamm.org/articles/1783-charmed-wedding-inspiration-from-piper-leo-s-midnight-wiccan-handfasting-ceremon mainAbwif (2023, August 12). The origins of bridal veils. A Beautiful Wedding in Florida. https://abeautifulweddinginflorida.com/the-origins-of-bridal-veils/ MasterClass. (2022, December 14). Handfasting ceremony: What is handfasting? https://www.masterclass.com/articles/handfasting-ceremony Title, S. (2024, April 15). Is it bad luck to see each other before the wedding? Here's the history. The Knot. https://www.theknot.com/content/can-we-see-each-other-before-the-wedding Universal Life Church. (n.d.). Wiccan/Pagan handfasting ceremony script. https://www.ulc.org/wedding-ceremony-scripts/wiccanpagan-handfasting-ceremony-script Universal Life Church Wedding Officiants. (n.d.). How to perform a Wiccan wedding. Wedding Officiant Search and Guide. https://www.ulcweddingofficiants.com/officiant-training/how-to-perform-a-wiccan-wedding/ Wedgewood Weddings. (n.d.). 6 beautiful wedding traditions with evil roots. https://www.wedgewoodweddings.com/blog/beautiful-wedding-traditions-evil-roots The Wiccan Lady. (n.d.). Handfastings. https://www.thewiccanlady.co.uk/handfastings Wikipedia contributors. (2025, December 29). Handfasting. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Handfasting&oldid=1330148338 Wildling Weddings. (n.d.). Celtic Pagan wedding traditions: Planning, practices, and superstitions! https://wildlingweddings.com/celtic-pagan-wedding-traditions-planning-practices-and-superstitions/
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