Today, Parcast, a Spotify Studio, premiered their latest new series Rituals, a new podcast exclusively on Spotify. Christine Schiefer and Em Schulz, hosts of the popular podcast And That’s Why We Drink, join Parcast’s growing slate of enthusiastic talent driving true crime and mystery conversations.
Every Monday, hosts Christine & Em will take listeners through a tour of the dark arts, separating fact from fiction, exploring the events and individuals who sought to bridge the gap between our world and realms beyond. With Em growing up in a small, haunted Virginia town and Christine attempting late-night séances, the hosts developed an affinity for mystery and paranormal activity from a young age.
Rituals will be the ultimate occult variety show, evaluating historical and contemporary stories involving witchcraft, sorcery, alchemy, satanism, spiritualism, and more. If you’ve ever wondered if love potions exist, bathed in healing waters, or shuffled a tarot deck, this show is for you. This season will cover intriguing stories, and for fans of Harry Potter and Fullmetal Alchemist, this includes digging into the mysterious life of alchemist Nicolas Flamel, who was rumored to have created a real Philosopher’s Stone that could turn metal into gold and grant immortality.
In today’s first episode, Em and Christine discuss weather witches and how the idea of them originated as those who were believed to control natural elements and the weather with spells and rituals. They dive into the stormy history of weather witches who endured trials and executions, yet still continue to inspire cultural elements today.
ABOUT RITUALS:
Rituals is the ultimate occult variety show, evaluating historical and contemporary accounts of witchcraft, sorcery, alchemy, satanism, spiritualism, and more! Join Christine and Em as they take a tour through the dark arts, separating fact from fiction, exploring the events and individuals who sought to bridge the gap between our world and realms beyond. If you’ve ever wondered if love potions exist, bathed in healing waters, or shuffled a tarot deck, this show is for you.
