The Phenomena Podcast with Augusta Chapman

Episode 18: Errors and Arab Science (or, Arors and Errab Science)

For the second episode in our necromancy series, Augusta and Eva talk about how necromancy was brought into the critical eye of the church(es) in Europe in the Middle Ages. We talk Pope Sylvester II, fumigating decapitated heads, and PLLLAAAAAAY BALLLLL!

 

music: "Girl on the Moon"; written and performed by Nihilore; CC BY 3.0

Episode 17: The Shade Room (or, Tiresias Tells the Tea)

In the first episode of our new necromancy series, Augusta and Eva lay down the foundation of the cultural influences of classical antiquity that gave rise to the American concepts of necromancy. We talk about middle school plays, flipping God the bird, and randomness as a series of small consequences. Plus, a livestream announcement! 

 

music: "Girl on the Moon"; written and performed by Nihilore; CC BY 3.0

Episode 16: Dead to Rights (or, A Necromancer Walks into A Bar Exam)

In the last episode of our legal anthropology series, Augusta and Eva talk about the case law that covers necromancy. Augusta leaves their bedroom door unlocked, Eva forgets the word sciomancy, and a landline phone goes off in the background (whoah! the ghost of technology past!).

 

music: "Girl on the Moon"; written and performed by Nihilore; CC BY 3.0

Episode 15: How Ghosts Wrote a Law (or, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act)

In this episode, Augusta and Eva break down how the agency of ghosts and the white fear of the 'Native spirit' led to the passing of a very significant federal law in 1990. We talk about Kennewick Man, haunted Westerns, and why we don't use the word 'traditional' anymore. 

 

content warning: listeners may find discussion of the genocide of indigenous peoples disturbing

 

music: "Girl on the Moon"; written and performed by Nihilore; CC BY 3.0

Episode 14: Ghosts in the Law (or, The Phenomena Podcast v. The United States of America)

In this episode, Augusta and Eva discuss a few case studies of how the law addresses the paranormal. We talk about haunted houses (Stambovsky v. Ackley), intellectual property (Gerald Brittle v. Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.), and the states where it is illegal to procure a fortunetelling license. Plus, some really great affirmations!

 

music: "Girl on the Moon"; written and performed by Nihilore; CC BY 3.0

Episode 13: Haunted Selfies (or, Lincoln's Ghost Caught on Film)

This week, Augusta and Eva explain spirit photography, and how its hallmarks and purposes have changed over time. We talk about orbs, mists, and Mary Todd Lincoln. Plus, Eva reminds everyone about cigarettes.

 

music: "Girl on the Moon"; written and performed by Nihilore; CC BY 3.0

Bonus Episode 12.5: Aleister Crowley (or, Sex Magic, Drugs Magic, and Rock 'n' Roll Magic)

In this freeform bonus episode, Augusta and Eva explain fat Nosferatu/thumb in a cape/occult sex symbol Aleister Crowley's influence on personal religious philosophy in America. Plus, more bad bisexual poetry.

 

music: "Girl on the Moon"; written and performed by Nihilore; CC BY 3.0