The Feral Folklorist
The Feral Folklorist is a podcast that blends strange history, old-world witchcraft, and hands-on folk magic. Each episode explores a real haunting, folktale, or magical belief—then digs deeper into the spellcraft, superstition, and shadow work buried underneath. From witch bottles and death omens to crossroads myths and Southern curses, this show uncovers the folklore people whisper about but rarely explain.
Hosted by author and folklorist Papa Gee, The Feral Folklorist combines storytelling with practical magic, revealing how ancient beliefs still shape the way we protect, hex, heal, and haunt. Whether you’re into ghost stories, rootwork, or ritual, this podcast invites you to explore the eerie, the enchanted, and everything that still smells like smoke.
New episodes every other Monday.
The Feral Folklorist
6. Omens in the Oven: Kitchen Magic and Household Warnings
For as long as there have been hearths, the kitchen has been more than a place to cook—it’s been the heart of household magic and the first line of defense against what doesn’t belong. In this episode, we delve into the world of culinary omens, protective recipes, and everyday tools imbued with meaning. From bread that rises—or refuses to—to iron pots hung for protection, from salt lines to spoon falls that predict a visitor, we’ll trace how food and fire have carried warnings and blessings across cultures.
You’ll hear the history behind these practices, the magical reasoning that keeps them alive, and how to weave kitchen magic into your own home with intention and respect. This isn’t quaint superstition. This is the heat where magic feeds and warns in equal measure.
Want more from The Feral Folklorist?
Dive deeper into each episode, explore merch, and get all the latest updates at:
https://feralfolklorist.com
Become a patron to unlock Feral Footnotes (our exclusive after-show), get early sneak peeks, weekly folk magic articles, and downloadable spells featured in each episode:
https://patreon.com/papagee
Stock up on your magical supplies from our metaphysical shop that’s been serving the public for over 25 years:
https://aromags.com
Browse Papa Gee’s books, tarot readings, and more at:
https://folkmagicstudio.com
Our digital magazine, Folkloreum, explores herbal recipes, spells and rituals, tales of folklore, and offers a little bit of spooky fiction in the mix. You can find it at: https://folkloreum.com/
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