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The Southern Witching Hour Podcast

G.F. Jackson aka LadyG

It’s the witching hour! I am your host, LadyG, and if you like supernatural tales, true crime stories, and the occassional nostalgic recollection told from a Southern point of view, come on over and have a seat with me out on the porch and listen as I tell you a story. Credits: Unless otherwise noted, all episodes were produced, written, and performed by GF Jackson Contact: ladygflow1@gmail.com Links: Support the channel: Patreon: patreon.com/thesouthernwitchinghourpodcast The Southern

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00:13:25

Southern Cemetery Chronicles with LadyG: Decoding...

The Southern Witching Hour Podcast ·

2023/09/29

A shady Southern funeral home proprietor leads you on a tour of a ‘local’ cemetery where she decodes buried secrets. Links and Credits: Funeral Traditions You'll Only Find In The South Why Do So Many Headstones Face East Gravestone Symbols And Their Meanings Music: Oleg Fedak (via Pixabay) This episode was written, produced, voiced, edited and researched by G.F. Jackson. *The story, names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. No identification with actual persons

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00:09:18

Southern Cemetery Chronicles with LadyG: Final...

The Southern Witching Hour Podcast ·

2023/09/23

This is the inaugural episode of a series entitled: The Southern Cemetery Chronicles with LadyG. Today, I share about my first encounters with the concept of death; specifically what happens after a person dies. I also talk about my first time seeing a cemetery and I tease a bit of what we'll be talking about in coming episodes. *Some Adult Language Links: A Grave Encounter Credits: Music: Oleg Fedak via Pixabay --- Send in a voice message:

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00:21:24

The Veiled Child: Gifted? Lucky? Or Accursed?

The Southern Witching Hour Podcast ·

2023/09/17

In the South, they say that children born with the veil, or en caul, can see and communicate with spirit. It is also said that they can foretell death. Some say that they are lucky. What say you? What do you know about "the veiled child?" *Some Adult Language Follow me here and on Instagram @The_Southern_Witching_Hour --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gwin1/message

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00:09:41

What You Won't Do For Love: Deadly Obsessions

The Southern Witching Hour Podcast ·

2023/09/09

If you're looking for something to whet your appetite for the halloween season, look no further! In this first episode of season two, I am sharing two pieces that I wrote about the chilling lengths that people will go to for "love." Both works were originally published on my blog, Seekthebestblog, which is now archived. The first publication, "The Client," imagines a wise rootworker's strong advice to a lovesick young woman. The second publication, "She Needed

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00:10:22

*Season 1 Bonus Episode: What Happened in Montgomery?

The Southern Witching Hour Podcast ·

2023/08/08

Contains Adult Content and Language This is the least that I will say about what happened when a violent free-for-all broke out at the Riverfront in Montgomery, Alabama. This story is relevant to the podcast because it occurred in an area that is "sacred" to the descendants of enslaved Africans in the South. In essence, it once functioned as a port where their African ancestors were trafficked and traded. Since my parents are from that general area of Alabama, it is quite possible that

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00:06:07

Southern Cautionary Tales: Happy Family

The Southern Witching Hour Podcast ·

2023/08/04

*Contains Adult Language In today’s episode we're talking about how, in the South, storytellers often use tragic events in a person's life to tell a cautionary tale. While I do spend some time discussing the meaning and elements of a cautionary tale, I definitely do not belabor the point--this is not school 😂. Anyway, like most everybody else in the world, Southerners love talking about folks and we usually credit the origins of the story to “they or them.” That said, our stories often

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00:13:02

LadyG's out on the Porch! An UNEDITED Ramble

The Southern Witching Hour Podcast ·

2023/08/03

*Contains Adult Language Just me rambling on and on. Also a huge thank you for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gwin1/message

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00:07:33

Southern Cautionary Tales: A Man With A Checkered Past

The Southern Witching Hour Podcast ·

2023/07/23

*Contains Adult Language In today’s episode we're talking about how, in the South, storytellers often use tragic events in a person's life to tell a cautionary tale. While I do spend some time discussing the meaning and elements of a cautionary tale, I definitely do not belabor the point--this is not school 😂. Anyway, like most everybody else in the world, Southerners love talking about folks and we usually credit the origins of the story to “they or them.” That said, our stories often

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00:08:08

Southern Cautionary Tales: A Beautiful Woman

The Southern Witching Hour Podcast ·

2023/07/14

In today’s episode we're talking about how, in the South, storytellers often use tragic events in a person's life to tell a cautionary tale. While I do spend some time discussing the meaning and elements of a cautionary tale, I definitely do not belabor the point--this is not school 😂. Anyway, like most everybody else in the world, Southerners love talking about folks and we usually credit the origins of the story to “they or them.” That said, our stories often begin with "They

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00:24:16

The Liminal World of Sleep and Why You Should Never...

The Southern Witching Hour Podcast ·

2023/07/01

*Some adult language In today's episode, we're taking a trip into that liminal space called sleep. We’ll talk about experiences we have while sleeping including: -Dreams and their meanings -Physical experiences that we have in our sleep Once, we're on the porch, I’m going to tell you about a troubling recurring dream that I had as a teen; let’s just say, it includes a cautionary tale about traveling with dead folks. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and share. Also, consider

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00:25:38

Hurricanes: Divine Retribution or the Work of Angry...

The Southern Witching Hour Podcast ·

2023/06/23

***Some Adult Language In this episode I talk about my lifelong fascination with Hurricanes and how my supernatural-loving nature pushed me to learn more about this idea of hurricanes functioning as a means of punishment for moral "violations" or revenge for "evil-doing." I'll be talking about: The Charleston Hurricane (1893) The Galveston Hurricane (1900) The Labor Day Hurricane (1935) Hurricane Camille (1969) Hurricane Katrina ( 2005) Also, feel free to take a

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00:35:36

Southern Cookouts and Old School Games |The Summer...

The Southern Witching Hour Podcast ·

2023/06/16

This episode is all about Southern Cookouts and what goes down at them! I also share more summer memories and old school 1970's and '80's games we used to play. ***BONUS: My 77 year-old Dad, in his own words, shares one of his favorite childhood games from the 1950's, "The Red Head Devil." If you are from a different region of the U.S. or from another country, you may have trouble understanding his thick Southeastern Alabama accent--his accent is much thicker than

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00:11:11

A Super Short Lesson on Southern Vernacular and...

The Southern Witching Hour Podcast ·

2023/06/09

*Includes Adult Language In today's episode, I'll provide a super short lesson on the vernacular and colloquialisms spoken in my neck of the woods. Why? Because it's important for you to understand me--should I happen to veer from the conventions of formal or standard English! Trust me, it happens from time to time. Also, be aware that vernacular and colloquialisms will vary from region to region in the South. By the way, it's important to note that not everyone here uses this

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00:32:17

Real Talk On The Porch: Tina Turner! Put some RESPECK...

The Southern Witching Hour Podcast ·

2023/06/02

*Contains Adult Language and Themes In this episode we go straight to the porch for some real talk on Tina Turner. I also tell some funny stories about me and my gay & lesbian friends with all of our shenanigans in the 1970's, '80's and '90's! Happy Pride to the entire LGBTQIA+ community! *Rest In Peace David and Ernest --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gwin1/message

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00:14:12

Hot Fun In The Summer Time

The Southern Witching Hour Podcast ·

2023/05/26

In today's episode, you get to imagine summer break from the perspective of a Southern girl growing up in the 1970's and 80's. #storytelling Email me here for comments! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gwin1/message

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00:18:43

It Must Be Magick!

The Southern Witching Hour Podcast ·

2023/05/19

In today's episode, we're talking about magick; including a very brief overview of the following: Definitions of 'magic' and the distinction between the traditional spelling of 'magic' vs the alternate spelling with the added 'k.' Types of magick practiced in certain Southern states (LA, MS, AL, GA) Magick practitioners People who seek the assistance of magick practitioners and some reasons why Where to find magick practitioners I also share my own personal

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00:24:13

Take Me To The River: Supernatural Water Lore and More

The Southern Witching Hour Podcast ·

2023/05/12

In today’s episode, I'll talk about supernatural lore related to bodies of water. I’ll also discuss several possible reasons why bodies of water, specifically rivers, are a logical setting for stories about witches, ghosts, sea serpents, and superstitions. Also, in this episode, I’ll read snippets about: The Yazoo City, Mississippi Witch, who is said to have made good on her promise to get revenge A mysterious sea creature in the Chattahoochee River An evil entity who haunts the marshes,

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00:10:04

Tales From The Porch: A Supernatural Short Story Set...

The Southern Witching Hour Podcast ·

2023/05/06

Greetings! I am your host, LadyG. In today’s episode of The Southern Witching Hour Podcast, I expand on the topic of storytelling by talking about the significance of the porch (back or front) where Southern families traditionally gather to talk about daily events and share long drawn-out stories. I’ll also read a very short passage from Tananarive Due's Last Stop on Route 9. Last Stop on Route 9 is one of my favorite supernatural short stories. This story has an extra appeal to me because it

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00:05:20

A Grave Encounter: The Four Legged Cemetery Ghoul (A...

The Southern Witching Hour Podcast ·

2023/04/29

In today's episode, I share a true story that my Dad told me about a supernatural encounter that he, his grandmother, and aunts had at an Alabama cemetery in 1955. It took 64 years to 'solve' this mystery. In 2020, I recorded the events, as Dad told them to me, in a post on Medium and also on my blog, Seek The Best Blog. Here's the link: A Grave Encounter: The Four Legged Ghoul Interact with me gwin@thesouthernwitchinghour.com instagram: the_southern_witching_hour --- Send in

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00:14:51

Southern Lore: The Moon, Love and Money

The Southern Witching Hour Podcast ·

2023/04/27

In this episode, we’ll talk about various aspects of Southern folklore related to the Moon, including beliefs and practices for love and money. But first, I’ll share a couple of stories and legends associated with the Moon. Then we’ll get into the thick of it! I'll share whether or not I've ever tried any of the love and money rituals from this episode and if they worked or not. Links: Follow me on instagram: the_southern_witching_hour email me: gwin@thesouthernwitchinghour.com Read my post:

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