Welcome to C3: Crystals, Cauldrons, & Cocktails, a bewitching podcast that delves deep into the world of witchcraft, magic, and the mysteries of the unseen. Join us every Friday on a journey of exploration as we uncover the ancient arts, modern practices, and timeless wisdom that weave together the tapestry of the witching world. Hosts River Kane and Wren Graves, seasoned practitioners with a heart full of curiosity and a cauldron full of knowledge, each episode of C3: Crystals, Cauldrons, & Cocktails invites you to step into a realm where spells, rituals, and potions dance with the energies of the cosmos. Whether you're a seasoned witch or a curious seeker, this podcast is your spellbinding guide to all things mystical. In each episode, we'll dive deep into a variety of enchanting topics, from the history of witchcraft across cultures to the practical art of casting spells. We'll explore the properties of herbs and crystals, share recipes for potent potions, and discuss the ethics and responsibilities that come with wielding magical power. Are you ready to embrace the mysteries of the moon, summon the energies of the elements, and unlock the secrets of the universe? Tune in to C3: Crystals, Cauldrons, & Cocktails, and let the enchantment begin.
Let's Chat!! Ever wondered who looked at a cinnamon stick and decided it could fix their finances? Same. This week we're investigating the surprisingly weird history of food magick. We're digging into garlic, salt, cinnamon, honey, apples, bread, and all the magical pantry staples that witches have been using for centuries. But are these correspondences actually ancient... or did somebody on the internet make them up with a really convincing font? Along the way we'll uncover fascinating history, real science, hilarious kitchen crimes, ridiculously practical spells, and enough witchy food facts to make you side-eye your spice cabinet forever. So grab a cocktail, smack that rosemary, and join me as we discover whether food is truly magical... or if humans have simply been assigning mystical powers to soup for the last 14,000 years. Because honestly... either answer is pretty delicious. Support the show We'll be back! Until then, Stay Witchy!! River's Etsy Store: www.batsandbaublesinc.etsy.com Website: www.c3witchypodcast.com Merch: www.c3witchypodcastmerch.com Our wonderful logo is done by: www.nellamarinadraws.etsy.com Intro and Outro Audio: podcast intro & outro music: Góða Nótt by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4754-g-a-n-tt License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-lice Sound from Zapsplat.com – Witches Cauldrons bubbling
Mini Episode 23: Weird Witches Welcome
Let's Chat!! Cauldrons of Chaos: Your Weird Is Welcome Here Think you're too weird to be a witch? Perfect. You're going to fit in just fine. In this week's Cauldrons of Chaos , River is throwing open the coven doors for every witch who's ever whispered "thank you" to a crystal, rescued a suspiciously magical-looking stick, carried an emotional support crystal (or three), or stared at a cool rock in a parking lot like they'd just discovered buried treasure. We're talking moon water in recycled pasta sauce jars, candles with questionable personalities, grimoires that are somehow still completely blank because the first page has to be perfect , and the tiny bottle collection that definitely has a purpose... eventually. Along the way we'll discuss why crows may actually be training us , why your Pinterest-worthy altar isn't what makes your practice magical, and why your Professional Adult Brain will never win an argument against your Witch Brain once a particularly interesting rock enters the chat. So grab your favorite mug, your lucky spoon, your slightly overworked crystal, and settle in for a hilarious reminder that there is no such thing as a "normal" witch. There never has been. Because the most magical thing about your practice isn't how aesthetic it looks on social media... It's that it's authentically, unapologetically, wonderfully you . Now excuse us while we go wash out a pasta sauce jar. Apparently... it has a destiny. Support the show We'll be back! Until then, Stay Witchy!! River's Etsy Store: www.batsandbaublesinc.etsy.com Website: www.c3witchypodcast.com Merch: www.c3witchypodcastmerch.com Our wonderful logo is done by: www.nellamarinadraws.etsy.com Intro and Outro Audio: podcast intro & outro music: Góða Nótt by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4754-g-a-n-tt License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-lice Sound from Zapsplat.com – Witches Cauldrons bubbling
Episode 220: The Practical Witch: Everyday Spells That Actually Fit Your Life
Let's Chat!! Boo Bitches! Magic doesn't have to wait for a full moon. In this episode of C3: Crystals, Cauldrons & Cocktails , River takes you through an entire magical day—from the moment your alarm goes off until your head hits the pillow. Learn thirteen simple everyday spells inspired by folklore, history, and modern witchcraft, including coffee magic, glamour magick, protection rituals, travel blessings, kitchen witchery, dream work, gratitude practices, and peaceful bedtime rituals. Along the way you'll discover fascinating historical traditions, laugh at River's completely relatable ADHD brain tangents, and learn why everyday witchcraft has always been about intention—not perfection. Whether you're a beginner witch or have been practicing for years, this episode will help you bring a little more magic into your ordinary life. Support the show We'll be back! Until then, Stay Witchy!! River's Etsy Store: www.batsandbaublesinc.etsy.com Website: www.c3witchypodcast.com Merch: www.c3witchypodcastmerch.com Our wonderful logo is done by: www.nellamarinadraws.etsy.com Intro and Outro Audio: podcast intro & outro music: Góða Nótt by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4754-g-a-n-tt License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-lice Sound from Zapsplat.com – Witches Cauldrons bubbling
Episode 219: Stealing the Weather & Other Witch Crimes
Let's Chat!! What happens when bad weather, spoiled butter, missing milk, and mysterious injuries all have one convenient suspect? Apparently...witches. In this episode of C3: Crystals, Cauldrons & Cocktails , we're opening history's most ridiculous case files and investigating some of the strangest crimes ever blamed on witches. Discover the folklore behind: • stealing storms and selling the wind • milking broomsticks • fairy kidnappings and changelings • shape-shifting rabbits and witch hares • stolen luck, spoiled beer, haunted butter, and much more Along the way we'll uncover the real historical events behind these legends—including King James VI's witch trials—and explore why societies have always searched for someone to blame during difficult times. It's funny... It's fascinating... And it turns out medieval Europe may have had the world's busiest imaginary criminal. Support the show We'll be back! Until then, Stay Witchy!! River's Etsy Store: www.batsandbaublesinc.etsy.com Website: www.c3witchypodcast.com Merch: www.c3witchypodcastmerch.com Our wonderful logo is done by: www.nellamarinadraws.etsy.com Intro and Outro Audio: podcast intro & outro music: Góða Nótt by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4754-g-a-n-tt License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-lice Sound from Zapsplat.com – Witches Cauldrons bubbling
Mini Episode 22: Salt Circles & Spicy Spirits
Let's Chat!! Boo Bitches! Today's mini cauldron of chaos episode answers one of witchcraft's biggest mysteries: Why does every spell seem to require enough salt to season Thanksgiving dinner? Protection spells. Ghost stories. Kitchen witchcraft. Ancient history. What do they all have in common? Salt. This bite-sized chaos episode explores why one ordinary pantry staple has become one of the most enduring magical symbols in human history. Join us for a witchy dive into salt! Support the show We'll be back! Until then, Stay Witchy!! River's Etsy Store: www.batsandbaublesinc.etsy.com Website: www.c3witchypodcast.com Merch: www.c3witchypodcastmerch.com Our wonderful logo is done by: www.nellamarinadraws.etsy.com Intro and Outro Audio: podcast intro & outro music: Góða Nótt by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4754-g-a-n-tt License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-lice Sound from Zapsplat.com – Witches Cauldrons bubbling
Episode 218: The Magick of Numbers: Angel Numbers, CIA Codes & Witchcraft
Let's Chat!! Boo Bitches! This week on C3, we're counting our way into chaos! From 11:11 screenshots to CIA conspiracy theories, TikTok manifestation codes, ancient numerology, and witches assigning magical meaning to absolutely everything, we're exploring one of the internet's biggest spiritual obsessions. Are numbers truly magical...or are they simply powerful tools for intention and focus? Grab your Synchronicity Spritz and let's find out. Support the show We'll be back! Until then, Stay Witchy!! River's Etsy Store: www.batsandbaublesinc.etsy.com Website: www.c3witchypodcast.com Merch: www.c3witchypodcastmerch.com Our wonderful logo is done by: www.nellamarinadraws.etsy.com Intro and Outro Audio: podcast intro & outro music: Góða Nótt by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4754-g-a-n-tt License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-lice Sound from Zapsplat.com – Witches Cauldrons bubbling
Episode 217: Shell Yeah! The Magick, Myth, and Weirdness of Turtles & Tortoises
Let's Chat!! Boo, Bitches! This week on C3: Crystals, Cauldrons, & Cocktails, we're slowing things way down as we dive shell-first into the magical world of turtles and tortoises. Join River as she explores turtle folklore, the World Turtle myth, turtle spirit animals, unusual turtle magick, familiars, weird turtle facts, and why these ancient little creatures may hold the secret to living a more magical life. Plus, we're mixing up a tropical Shell Shock cocktail and discovering why turtles might just be the ultimate witchy teachers. Support the show We'll be back! Until then, Stay Witchy!! River's Etsy Store: www.batsandbaublesinc.etsy.com Website: www.c3witchypodcast.com Merch: www.c3witchypodcastmerch.com Our wonderful logo is done by: www.nellamarinadraws.etsy.com Intro and Outro Audio: podcast intro & outro music: Góða Nótt by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4754-g-a-n-tt License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-lice Sound from Zapsplat.com – Witches Cauldrons bubbling
Mini Episode 22: The Great Jar Problem - Glass Half Full, Cabinets Completely Full
Let's Chat!! Boo, Bitches! In this week's mini Cauldrons of Chaos, we're tackling one of modern witchcraft's greatest challenges: the overwhelming urge to save every single glass jar we've ever encountered. From pasta sauce jars to emotional support wine bottles, we're discussing why witches can't throw anything away and why we're all apparently one thrift store trip away from becoming glass goblins. Support the show We'll be back! Until then, Stay Witchy!! River's Etsy Store: www.batsandbaublesinc.etsy.com Website: www.c3witchypodcast.com Merch: www.c3witchypodcastmerch.com Our wonderful logo is done by: www.nellamarinadraws.etsy.com Intro and Outro Audio: podcast intro & outro music: Góða Nótt by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4754-g-a-n-tt License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-lice Sound from Zapsplat.com – Witches Cauldrons bubbling
Episode 216: Doll Magick: More Than Creepy Toys (an After Dark re-post)
Let's Chat!! Boo, Bitches! Welcome to this episode of C3: Crystals, Cauldrons, & Cocktails, where today we're opening the toy box and stepping into the surprisingly ancient practice of doll magick. We'll talk about healing poppets, protection dolls, manifestation work, and the darker practices that gave magical dolls their spooky reputation. If you've ever wondered whether that antique doll in the thrift store was a good idea, this episode is for you. Support the show We'll be back! Until then, Stay Witchy!! River's Etsy Store: www.batsandbaublesinc.etsy.com Website: www.c3witchypodcast.com Merch: www.c3witchypodcastmerch.com Our wonderful logo is done by: www.nellamarinadraws.etsy.com Intro and Outro Audio: podcast intro & outro music: Góða Nótt by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4754-g-a-n-tt License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-lice Sound from Zapsplat.com – Witches Cauldrons bubbling
Episode 215: The Witchcraft of Tiny Things - Pocket Full of Witchcraft
Let's Chat!! Boo, Bitches! This week on C3: Crystals, Cauldrons, & Cocktails, we're exploring the surprisingly magical world of tiny things. From lucky pennies and mysterious buttons to acorns, feathers, pocket charms, and tiny altars, we're uncovering the folklore, superstitions, and witchcraft hidden inside everyday objects. Because sometimes the most powerful magic fits in your pocket. So grab a cocktail, and listen! We'll be back! Support the show We'll be back! Until then, Stay Witchy!! River's Etsy Store: www.batsandbaublesinc.etsy.com Website: www.c3witchypodcast.com Merch: www.c3witchypodcastmerch.com Our wonderful logo is done by: www.nellamarinadraws.etsy.com Intro and Outro Audio: podcast intro & outro music: Góða Nótt by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4754-g-a-n-tt License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-lice Sound from Zapsplat.com – Witches Cauldrons bubbling
Mini Episode 21: Has your Rosemary Seen Things??? AKA - The Great Herb Graveyard
Let's Chat!! Boo, Bitches! Welcome to this week's Cauldrons of Chaos! Today we're taking a guided tour through one of the most haunted places in modern witchcraft: the herb cabinet. Join me as we discuss mystery leaves, emotional support herbs, retired rosemary, and the jars we bought for exactly one spell and then ignored for the next five years. If you've ever opened a cabinet and found a dried plant you no longer recognize, this episode is for you. Support the show We'll be back! Until then, Stay Witchy!! River's Etsy Store: www.batsandbaublesinc.etsy.com Website: www.c3witchypodcast.com Merch: www.c3witchypodcastmerch.com Our wonderful logo is done by: www.nellamarinadraws.etsy.com Intro and Outro Audio: podcast intro & outro music: Góða Nótt by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4754-g-a-n-tt License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-lice Sound from Zapsplat.com – Witches Cauldrons bubbling
Episode 214: Ancient Witches Used WHAT?! The Grossest Ingredients in Witchcraft History
Let's Chat!! Boo, witches. Today we're opening a door that maybe should have stayed closed. Join River as she dives into the grossest ingredients ever used in historical magic. Animal hearts, bones, teeth, hair, blood, grave dirt, and more all played important roles in magical traditions around the world. But these ingredients weren't chosen just to be creepy—they carried symbolic meanings that reveal how people understood magic, energy, and the world around them. Discover the fascinating principles of sympathetic magic, learn why these strange ingredients made sense to our ancestors, and find out how modern witches accomplish the same goals without carrying around a pocket full of body parts. Support the show We'll be back! Until then, Stay Witchy!! River's Etsy Store: www.batsandbaublesinc.etsy.com Website: www.c3witchypodcast.com Merch: www.c3witchypodcastmerch.com Our wonderful logo is done by: www.nellamarinadraws.etsy.com Intro and Outro Audio: podcast intro & outro music: Góða Nótt by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4754-g-a-n-tt License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-lice Sound from Zapsplat.com – Witches Cauldrons bubbling
Episode 213: The Magick of Not Being Seen
Let's Chat!! Boo Bitches! In this episode of C3: Crystals, Cauldrons & Cocktails, we're exploring the magick of not being seen. From hidden witches and invisibility folklore to glamour magic, energetic cloaking, liminal spaces, and the modern fear of being perceived, we'll uncover why humans have always been fascinated by disappearing. We'll dive into fae glamours, hidden roads, quiet power, social invisibility, spirits that avoid attention, and the surprising wisdom of choosing who gets access to your energy. Plus, we're mixing up The Veiled Flame cocktail—a spicy watermelon potion for protection, courage, and staying unforgettable while avoiding nonsense. Support the show We'll be back! Until then, Stay Witchy!! River's Etsy Store: www.batsandbaublesinc.etsy.com Website: www.c3witchypodcast.com Merch: www.c3witchypodcastmerch.com Our wonderful logo is done by: www.nellamarinadraws.etsy.com Intro and Outro Audio: podcast intro & outro music: Góða Nótt by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4754-g-a-n-tt License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-lice Sound from Zapsplat.com – Witches Cauldrons bubbling
Mini Episode 20: Hot Witch Summer: Spiritually Sweaty & Slightly Feral
Let's Chat!! Boo, bitches… This week’s Cauldron of Chaos is dedicated to every witch currently trying to remain mystical while sweating through their eyeliner. We’re talking: 🌙 Hot Witch Summer 🌙 porch sitting as sacred Appalachian magic 🌙 thunderstorms as free therapy 🌙 mosquitoes with personal vendettas 🌙 hydration as protection magic 🌙 emotionally bonding with your fan 🌙 and why witches become nocturnal every summer Because honestly? The vibes ARE magical. But so is surviving humidity without spiritually leaving your body. Grab an iced drink, sit dramatically beneath a ceiling fan, and join us for this sweaty little spiral. Support the show We'll be back! Until then, Stay Witchy!! River's Etsy Store: www.batsandbaublesinc.etsy.com Website: www.c3witchypodcast.com Merch: www.c3witchypodcastmerch.com Our wonderful logo is done by: www.nellamarinadraws.etsy.com Intro and Outro Audio: podcast intro & outro music: Góða Nótt by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4754-g-a-n-tt License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-lice Sound from Zapsplat.com – Witches Cauldrons bubbling
Episode 212: Moon Magick - Humanity vs. The Moon: A Toxic Relationship
Let's Chat!! Boo, bitches! This week we’re talking about the moon — but not the cute “moon water in a mason jar” version. No. We’re diving into the WEIRD moon stuff: lunar madness, creepy folklore, werewolves, haunted moonlight, dark moon rituals, unsettling dreams, ancient superstitions, and why humanity has been emotionally unstable under celestial objects for thousands of years. Why did ancient people think moonlight could ruin your brain? Why do nurses fear the full moon? Why does every dark forest under moonlight suddenly feel spiritually suspicious? And most importantly: why are humans STILL so weird about the moon? Grab your cocktail, your tarot cards, and your emotional support blackout curtains. Things are about to get lunar. We'll be back! Support the show We'll be back! Until then, Stay Witchy!! River's Etsy Store: www.batsandbaublesinc.etsy.com Website: www.c3witchypodcast.com Merch: www.c3witchypodcastmerch.com Our wonderful logo is done by: www.nellamarinadraws.etsy.com Intro and Outro Audio: podcast intro & outro music: Góða Nótt by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4754-g-a-n-tt License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-lice Sound from Zapsplat.com – Witches Cauldrons bubbling
Episode 211: Protection Magick - Tiny Wards With Big Opinions
Let's Chat!! Boo, bitches! This week on episode 211 of C3: Crystals, Cauldrons, & Cocktails, we’re diving deep into protection magick — and not the dramatic “everything is cursed” kind. We’re talking REAL protection for real witches living real lives. Energy shielding, home wards, wearable protection, return-to-sender work, situational protection, and how to stop leaking your energy into every chaotic situation that wanders into your orbit. Grab your bells, your boundaries, and your emotional support water bottle… (or cocktail of choice, of course!) because this episode is just funny, practical, and witchy enough to make your front door nervous. Support the show We'll be back! Until then, Stay Witchy!! River's Etsy Store: www.batsandbaublesinc.etsy.com Website: www.c3witchypodcast.com Merch: www.c3witchypodcastmerch.com Our wonderful logo is done by: www.nellamarinadraws.etsy.com Intro and Outro Audio: podcast intro & outro music: Góða Nótt by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4754-g-a-n-tt License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-lice Sound from Zapsplat.com – Witches Cauldrons bubbling
Mini Episode 19: Accidental Altars: When Clutter Becomes Sacred
Let's Chat!! Boo Bitches! So ... you didn’t cleanse it. You didn’t plan it. You barely noticed it. And yet… there it is. A suspiciously powerful pile of objects in your home that has ✨vibes✨. In this chaotic mini cauldron of chaos, we’re diving into accidental altars—how they form, why they feel weirdly sacred, and when you should maybe stop moving things around at 2 a.m. We'll be back! Support the show We'll be back! Until then, Stay Witchy!! River's Etsy Store: www.batsandbaublesinc.etsy.com Website: www.c3witchypodcast.com Merch: www.c3witchypodcastmerch.com Our wonderful logo is done by: www.nellamarinadraws.etsy.com Intro and Outro Audio: podcast intro & outro music: Góða Nótt by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4754-g-a-n-tt License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-lice Sound from Zapsplat.com – Witches Cauldrons bubbling
Episode 210: Near-Death Experiences & the Veil Beyond
Let's Chat!! Boo, bitches… Tonight we’re stepping into one of the most mysterious topics humans have ever faced: Near-Death Experiences. From tunnels of light and spirit guides to terrifying voids and shadowy realms, people across cultures have reported experiences that challenge everything we think we know about death, consciousness, and the veil between worlds. In this After Dark rerun, we explore real stories, witchy interpretations of NDEs, astral connections, ancestral encounters, and the possibility that death may not be an ending at all. Grab your drink, dim the lights, and maybe don’t listen alone in the dark unless you enjoy emotionally haunting experiences. Support the show We'll be back! Until then, Stay Witchy!! River's Etsy Store: www.batsandbaublesinc.etsy.com Website: www.c3witchypodcast.com Merch: www.c3witchypodcastmerch.com Our wonderful logo is done by: www.nellamarinadraws.etsy.com Intro and Outro Audio: podcast intro & outro music: Góða Nótt by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4754-g-a-n-tt License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-lice Sound from Zapsplat.com – Witches Cauldrons bubbling
Episode 209: Demons, Delusions, or Just a Bad Week? (After Dark Rewind)
Let's Chat!! Boo Bitches! What is demonic possession, really? Is it a spiritual invasion, a psychological phenomenon, or something shaped by culture and belief? In this episode of C3: Crystals, Cauldrons, & Cocktails (an After Dark revisit), we explore religious teachings, medical explanations, occult perspectives, and even conspiracy theories surrounding possession—because the truth is rarely simple… and never boring. So grab a cocktail and enjoy! We'll be back! Support the show We'll be back! Until then, Stay Witchy!! River's Etsy Store: www.batsandbaublesinc.etsy.com Website: www.c3witchypodcast.com Merch: www.c3witchypodcastmerch.com Our wonderful logo is done by: www.nellamarinadraws.etsy.com Intro and Outro Audio: podcast intro & outro music: Góða Nótt by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4754-g-a-n-tt License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-lice Sound from Zapsplat.com – Witches Cauldrons bubbling
Mini Episode 18: Potion or Pinot? Let’s Be Honest.
Let's Chat!! Boo, bitches! This week’s mini cauldron of chaos asks a very important question: If you call your drink a potion… does that make it a ritual? We’re diving into wine witching, intentional crafting, and the very real difference between a magical moment and an emotional support beverage with a backstory. Because yes—drinks can be spells. But no—adding lemon does not automatically make it “for clarity.” Let’s talk intention, presence, and when it’s okay to just… have the drink. Support the show We'll be back! Until then, Stay Witchy!! River's Etsy Store: www.batsandbaublesinc.etsy.com Website: www.c3witchypodcast.com Merch: www.c3witchypodcastmerch.com Our wonderful logo is done by: www.nellamarinadraws.etsy.com Intro and Outro Audio: podcast intro & outro music: Góða Nótt by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4754-g-a-n-tt License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-lice Sound from Zapsplat.com – Witches Cauldrons bubbling
