• Episode 9: Murder at the Voodoo Temple
    Jun 4 2025

    In this weeks episode we discuss the 2006 murder of Adriane 'Addie' Hall in New Orleans and how misinformation regarding Vodou promoted theories of a spiritual motivation for this horrific act of violence. Steven gives an analysis of the New Orleans Voodoo Museum as well as local culture.

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    23 mins
  • Episode 8: Hoodoo
    Oct 21 2024

    In Episode 8: Hoodoo, anthropologist Tony Kail and forensic archeologist Steven Katz speak with Lisa Jones, a spiritual worker in the African-American Hoodoo tradition. The conversation focuses on rootwork, mojo bags and ancestral veneration. Crossings, Delta based conjure and cultural materials used in the tradition are covered in the stories and anecdotes shared by our guest in this episode.

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    58 mins
  • Episode 7: Vodou
    Sep 25 2024

    In Episode 7: Vodou, anthropologist Tony Kail and forensic archeologist Steven Katz speak with Lilith Dorsey, a Vodou priestess. The conversation focuses on common myths about the religion and encounters with first responders.

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    31 mins
  • Episode 6: Evidence of Defensive Magic
    Jun 9 2024

    In Episode 6: Evidence of Defensive Magic, anthropologist Tony Kail and forensic archeologist Steven Katz speak with Amy Blackthorn, a practicing witch and security professional. The conversation focuses on police and forensic professionals encountering scenes where artifacts and shrines reflect defensive and protective practices.

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    35 mins
  • Episode 5: Kongo Religions
    Mar 4 2024

    In this episode we discuss the discovery of a religious artifact in a cemetery with possible ties to the Kongo spiritual traditions. Anthropologist Tony Kail shares stories and experiences of the healers, customs and rituals of this sacred tradition. Forensic Archeologist Steven Katz discusses how materials may be approached by forensic and archeological professionals.

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    47 mins
  • Episode 4: Santería
    Jan 16 2024

    In this episode we discuss the Afro-Caribbean religion of Santería and Tony's book 'Fieldwork with the Saints: An Ethnographic Journey into Santería in the American South'. Forensic archeologist Steven Katz delves into questions about the history, culture and practices of this much misunderstood religion.


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    54 mins
  • Episode 3: Norse Paganism
    Jun 1 2023

    In this episode we are joined by D.J. Schilling, a devotee of Norse tradition as well as a cultural consultant to criminal justice agencies on the topic of Norse traditions and hate groups. We are also joined by archeologist and friend Steven Katz.

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    35 mins
  • Crime Scenes and Cultures Episode 2: Vampire Cultures
    Nov 16 2022

    In this episode we discuss cases involving various vampire cultures. This episode is for adults only and features graphic content. Our guest is Lady Ann Selene, a vampyre witch who shares about the customs, practices and interpretations of vampirism. We touch on blood letting, crime scenes and psychic vampires in this fascinating episode.

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    52 mins