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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 Art
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  • Songs That Bewitch: The Devil’s Chord, Sirens, and Magical Minstrels

    Songs That Bewitch: The Devil’s Chord, Sirens, and Magical Minstrels
    Apr 3 2026

    Get ready for a supernatural soundscape! We’re talking Charmed season 3, episode 10, “We All Scream for Ice Cream”—where the Halliwell sisters face off against a magical menace straight out of music theory: the Devil’s Chord. From creepy ice cream truck melodies that mesmerize demon kids, to real-world tales of the tritone in horror flicks and heavy metal, we riff on music’s role as spell, weapon, and healer. Plus: lore about sirens, Pied Pipers, and magical instruments, with a dip into how tunes manage emotions, scare us silly, or save the day.


    Learn More:

    • Fender. (n.d.). The Devil’s Chord: The eerie history of 'diabolus in musica'. Retrieved from https://www.fender.com/articles/chords/the-devils-chord-the-eerie-history-of-diabolus-in-musica

    • LibraryThing. (2021, November 4). Group discussion: Music in fantasy? In FantasyFans. Retrieved from https://www.librarything.com/topic/333697

    • Melanie, K. (2025). Tuning out the dark: Music as a defense and folk solution. All Graduate Reports and Creative Projects, Fall 2023 to Present, 102. Utah State University. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1100&context=gradreports2023

    • Mental Floss. (2016, March 28). A brief history of the devil’s tritone. Retrieved from https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/77321/brief-history-devils-tritone

    • Music & Memory. (2012, April 13). (official) Alive Inside Film of Music and Memory Project - Henry's Story [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/5FWn4JB2YLU

    • Music Mentor. (2025, April 3). The Devil’s Chord: Its haunting history and controversial uses in music. Retrieved from https://musicmentor.ai/the-devils-chord-its-haunting-history-and-controversial-uses-in-music/

    • Neely, A. [Adam Neely]. (2017, June 5). The Devil in music (an untold history of the Tritone) [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/eR5yzCH5CsM?si=f_fkt0qi7Ry7pbPg

    • Pop Culture Madness. (2023, April 18). 100+ magical songs in popular music. Retrieved from https://popculturemadness.com/100-magical-songs-in-popular-music/

    • Reddit. (2024, January 23). Music based magic systems? : r/Fantasy. Retrieved from https://www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/comments/19e75zg/music_based_magic_systems/

    • Reflections of Pop Culture & Life's... (2009, July 29). Songs about magic & mystery. Retrieved from https://coolrain44.wordpress.com/2009/07/30/songs-about-magic-mystery/

    • Schulter, M. (n.d.). Tritones in early music: Were they always prohibited? Medieval Music & Arts Foundation. https://www.medieval.org/emfaq/harmony/tritone.html

    • Smith, K. (2022, February 1). Infradonic sound and horror movies. Donut tasting 101 reloaded: A community audio journal. North Carolina State University Department of Communication. https://classapps.chass.ncsu.edu/com304/?p=432

    • TV Tropes. (n.d.). Magic Music. Retrieved from https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MagicMusic

    • Vice. (2024, July 27). A brief timeline of magic in music. Retrieved from https://www.vice.com/en/article/timeline-magic-music-bowie-hole-princess-nokia-iamddb/
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    50 min
  • We Declare…ALCHEMY!!

    We Declare…ALCHEMY!!
    Mar 20 2026
    Piper gets possessed in Charmed Season 3, Episode 9, “Coyote Piper,” while Prue juggles reunion prep and rising chaos. Join us as we dive into alchemy, necromancy, and all things spooky—exploring the real history behind alchemists and wandering into the darker side of magic, yes, including talking to the dead.TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion of possession, necromancy, and resurrection of the dead. We also briefly references mental health conditions. There are mentions of ritual practices, blood use, and historical treatments related to possession, including some that may be distressing.Learn More: Astrosofa. (n.d.). The mysteries of necromancy. https://www.astrosofa.com/nz/esoterism/Occultism/The-Mysteries-of-Necromancy Bartlett, R. A. (2007). Real alchemy: A primer of practical alchemy. Ibis Press. Bone and Sickle. (2018, October 31). Ancient necromancy. https://www.boneandsickle.com/2018/10/31/ancient-necromancy/ Britannica Editors (2025, December 24). necromancy. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/necromancy Giralt, S. (2006). Medieval necromancy, the art of controlling demons. Sciencia.cat. https://www.sciencia.cat/temes/medieval-necromancy-art-controlling-demonsJack, A. (2024, July 19). Necromancy in medieval Christendom: A history. History’s Page. https://www.historyspage.com/post/history-necromancy-in-medieval-christendom Libertarianism.org. (n.d.). The last great magicians: Albertus Magnus and Roger Bacon. https://www.libertarianism.org/publications/essays/last-great-magicians-albertus-magnus-roger-bacon-alchemy-cult Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Alchemist. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alchemist Ogden, D. (2024, May 28). Lay that ghost: Necromancy in ancient Greece and Rome. Biblical Archaeology Society. https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/daily-life-and-practice/ancient-necromancy/ Pierre, J. (2023, December 5). A differential diagnosis of demonic possession. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psych-unseen/202305/a-differential-diagnosis-of-demonic-possession RPG Storytellers. (2025, December 30). The dark arts unveiled: Necromancers through the ages and the tomes that summon them. https://rpgstorytellers.com/article/the-dark-arts-unveiled-necromancers-through-the-ages-and-the-tomes-that-summon-them Sedgwick, I. (2018, October 4). Speaking to the dead: Necromancy in magic and folklore. Folklore Thursday. https://folklorethursday.com/folklife/speaking-to-the-dead-necromancy-in-magic-and-folklore/ Shadowhawk, N. (2023, December 17). What is alchemy? Medium. https://medium.com/@nyxshadowhawk/what-is-alchemy-09384c8f2e03 Wikipedia contributors. (2026, March 8). Alchemy. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alchemy&oldid=1342367133 Wikipedia contributors. (2026, March 18). Necromancy. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Necromancy&oldid=1344163955 Wikipedia contributors. (2026, March 17). Spirit possession. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Spirit_possession&oldid=1344044725 Wikipedia contributors. (2025, September 22). Watseka Wonder. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Watseka_Wonder&oldid=1312691608
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  • I Feel That...No Seriously, I Feel It All

    I Feel That...No Seriously, I Feel It All
    Mar 6 2026

    We’re back! Thanks for being patient as we worked through an unexpected hiatus, but we’re back and ready to dive in again!! In today’s episode of Charmed Chatter, we’re discussing Charmed Season 3, Episode 6, “Primrose Empath.” When Prue tries to help a reclusive empath named Vince, she accidentally absorbs his power, suddenly feeling the pain and emotions of everyone around her and unknowingly unleashing a demon on San Francisco. Today we’ll explore different types of real-world empaths, share a quick quiz to help you see where you fall on the empath scale, and follow T down a rabbit hole as she examines how empathy might show up across the 16 MBTI personality types.

    Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of trauma, abusive family dynamics, mental health struggles, burnout, death, and paranormal themes including mediumship and spirits.

    Learn More:

    Hayes, C., & Wang, M. (2024). Psychological flexibility, self-compassion, and burnout in psychologists. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 31, 100724. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2024.100724

    Heal Your Nervous System. (2023). Empath burnout: Harness the power of empathy without damaging your mental and physical health. Retrieved from https://healyournervoussystem.com/empath-burnout-harness-the-power-of-empathy-without-damaging-your-mental-and-physical-health/

    Storm, S. (2022, September 1). The unique empathy of each Myers-Briggs® personality type. Psychology Junkie. https://www.psychologyjunkie.com/the-unique-empathy-of-each-myers-briggs-personality-type/

    Sun, J., & Wang, P. (2022). Emotional labor, empathy, and teacher burnout: Evidence from a longitudinal study. International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, 35(6), 703–715. https://ijomeh.eu/pdf-2164-2233

    Wei, W., Chen, Q., Gu, S., Li, J., & Zhang, W. (2025). Differential effects of deep acting and surface acting on exhaustion: The mediating role of negative mood and the moderating role of emotional regulation self-efficacy. Scientific Reports, 15(1), Article 11304. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-11304-3

    Wilkinson, H., Whittington, R., Perry, L., & Eames, C. (2017). Examining the relationship between burnout and empathy in healthcare professionals: A systematic review. Burnout Research, 6, 18–29. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.burn.2017.06.003


    Personality Test: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test

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    1 h et 30 min
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