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3 Pagans and a Cat

Ode & Gwyn·Hosted by Ode and Gwyn·309 episodes

ReligionSpiritualityCo-hostedPagan practiceWitchcraftQueer-inclusive45-65 min/epRecurring segments

3PAAC discusses issues ranging from the basics of grounding and shielding to sexuality in paganism, attempting to bring both good humour and enthusiastically amateur research to every topic that occurs to them.

Why listen

3 Pagans and a Cat is a warm, opinionated, and practical conversation about modern pagan life, witchcraft, mythology, ritual, community, and politics. Gwyn and Ode bring humor and self-described amateur research to topics ranging from incense and tarot to queer magic, climate action, folk traditions, and spooky seasonal stories. It is a good fit for listeners who want pagan discussion that feels personal, curious, and grounded in real practice rather than polished guru talk.

Series(2)

Episodes

40 min
Jun 2, 2026Episode 310
Cleaning House

Gwyn and Ode talk about magical Marie Condo-ing.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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45 min
May 19, 2026Episode 309
Scott Cunningham

Gwyn and Ode talk about Scott Cunningham's work and legacy in the pagan community.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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1 hr 1 min
Apr 21, 2026Episode 308
Where There's Smoke

Gwyn and Ode talk about incense through history, the different types and how to use them, and making your own incense. Tip: powdered incense can be used in ways other than burning! Consider using it to dress a candle or adding it to a spell bag!Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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54 min
Mar 24, 2026Episode 307
Gardner v. Valiente

Gwyn and Ode talk about the Father and Mother of modern witchcraft.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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35 min
Feb 25, 2026Episode 306
Deep Dive 14

Gwyn and Ode (+Jax!) talk about Shapash, Anat, Nanahuatzin, Huixtocihuatl, Ah Puch and Kalfu.Special Guest: Jax.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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41 min
Feb 11, 2026Episode 305
Witch Crafts

Gwyn and Ode (+Jax!) discuss making things.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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46 min
Jan 28, 2026Episode 303
Ice Out

Trigger warning: description of gun violence and death.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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44 min
Jan 14, 2026Episode 302
Cultus

Gwyn and Ode (+Jax) talk about (mostly) mystery cults in ancient Greece.Special Guest: Jax.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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47 min
Dec 31, 2025Episode 301
Effigies

Gwyn and Ode (+ Jax!) talk about effigies.Special Guest: Jax.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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56 min
Dec 17, 2025Episode 300
Victoriana

Gwyn and Ode talk the Victorian era and Victorian Christmas traditions.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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1 hr 3 min
Nov 19, 2025Episode 299
Yule Tidings

Gwyn and Ode talk about many Yule-related things they've discussed before, relay dead-simple recipes for Yuletime treats, and in general have a great time chit-chatting.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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32 min
Oct 31, 2025Episode 298
Spooky Stories: Pride Edition... 2!

Gwyn and Ode tell four short spooky stories, and showcase the musical talents of Rhiannon Grey. Happy Halloween, and blessed Samhain! Rhiannon's music video can be found here: Youtube And she has graciously made the assets available here: Google DriveSupport 3 Pagans and a Cat

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53 min
Oct 21, 2025Episode 297
The Abyss Gazes Also

Gwyn and Ode talk about the principles of cosmic horror, how it compares to religious experiences, and whether there's a Cthulu egregore (yeah, probably).Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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58 min
Oct 7, 2025Episode 296
Spooky Spellcraft

Gwyn and Ode talk about having already talked about every spooky thing they can think of, and then talk about those things anyway.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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42 min
Sep 23, 2025Episode 295
Pride and Joy

Gwyn and Ode talk about Grand Rapids Pagan Pride 2025, joy under fascism, and shutting up.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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52 min
Aug 12, 2025Episode 294
Those Fucking Files

Gwyn and Ode talk about the crimes of Epstein and Maxwell, the search for accountability and justice, and respect for the survivors.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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49 min
Jul 29, 2025Episode 293
Feasts and Festivals

Gwyn and Ode (+Jax!) talk about feasts, festivals, and fancy teas.Special Guest: Jax.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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57 min
Jul 15, 2025Episode 292
Supreme Court

Gwyn and Ode talk about what the fuck is up with the Supreme Court, how it's supposed to work, how it seems to actually work, and what that means.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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53 min
Jun 17, 2025Episode 291
Pride 2025

Gwyn and Ode (+Jax!) discuss our local Pride event, what the vibe was like, and bringing more queer energy into your practice. Discord Link: discord.gg/ENF867k GoFundMe for Balthazar: https://gofund.me/c2715872Special Guest: Jax.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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55 min
Jun 3, 2025Episode 290
American Exit

Gwyn and Ode talk about what options exist for leaving the country, what options do not exist for leaving the country, how to move from a conservative to a progressive area, the spiritual aspects of doing so, and how you can stay where you are mindfully, as an act of resistance. Balthazar, the podcast cat, needs some health care! If you'd like to help, here's a GoFundMeSupport 3 Pagans and a Cat

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45 min
May 20, 2025Episode 289
Hot Witch Summer

Gwyn and Ode (+Jax!) talk about re-exploring the magic of childhood summers, and also beauty and hotness, and also camping indoors. Special Guest: Jax.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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50 min
May 6, 2025Episode 288
Money Matters

Gwyn and Ode talk about the fact that everything is about to get more expensive.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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48 min
Apr 22, 2025Episode 287
Giving Thanks

Gwyn and Ode talk about gratitude practices and their myriad benefits.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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46 min
Mar 25, 2025Episode 286
Queer Resistance

Gwyn and Ode talk about what's happened so far, what's probably coming up, and bolstering ourselves against all of that. Also for some reason we sound like we're recording at the bottom of a well! Mysterious!Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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47 min
Feb 26, 2025Episode 285
Communion

Gwyn and Ode talk about how we commune with our deities, what it feels like, and why you should do it.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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58 min
Feb 12, 2025Episode 284
Climate Action

Gwyn and Ode talk about how to offset the impact of US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement and projected federal conservancy failures as much as possible with local efforts.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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1 hr 7 min
Feb 5, 2025Episode 283
Craft

Gwyn and Ode (+Jax!) talk about the joy of making things and why you should do it, as well as some of our favourite magical crafts.Special Guest: Jax.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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58 min
Jan 15, 2025Episode 282
Eating Well

Gwyn and Ode talk about the possibility of increasing food insecurity, and how to eat as well as you can with what you have.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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53 min
Jan 1, 2025Episode 281
A New Year

Gwyn and Ode talk about what they're doing to herald in the new year, what other people do to herald in the new year, and why the thing you should be doing is developing a hobby you love.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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49 min
Dec 18, 2024Episode 280
Work Local

Gwyn and Ode talk about how to get involved with your local government, at either an elected, volunteer, or engagement level. Visit findingsteadyground.com for suggestions on how to stay grounded in troubling times.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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1 hr 8 min
Dec 4, 2024Episode 279
Yule 2024

Gwyn and Ode talk about their plans for Yule and the vibe for this darkest season of the year.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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1 hr 7 min
Nov 20, 2024Episode 278
Not The New Normal

Gwyn and Ode vent about the election, and then set out plans for the future.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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48 min
Oct 22, 2024Episode 277
Zombies

Gwyn and Ode talk about zombies, including folkloric origins, media tropes, and looking for helpers.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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1 hr 1 min
Oct 15, 2024Episode 276
Cults

Gwyn and Ode (+Jackson!) discuss how cults "boil the frog", what cult control looks like, and how to hopefully get out of one before things go wrong. Gwyn's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-kristines-quest-for-safe-transport?member=35485931&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=emailSpecial Guest: Jax.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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56 min
Sep 24, 2024Episode 275
Intuition in Practice

Gwyn and Ode talk about what intution is, what it feels like, how best to use it, and how to become more aware of it.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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1 hr 3 min
Sep 10, 2024Episode 274
Snake Oil: Scams, Fraud, and Pseudoscience

Gwyn and Ode discuss the origins of snake oil, and its prevalance in herbalism, MLMs, cults, and pagan spaces generally, as well as the reasons pagans might be more vulnerable to them than average.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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1 hr 6 min
Aug 27, 2024Episode 273
Next Steps: Building Deeper Practice

Gwyn and Ode talk about where they are in their own paths, what the makes an intermediate practitioner vs. a beginner, how to expand one's practice, and what resources are useful along the way.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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1 hr
Aug 13, 2024Episode 272
Science and Spirituality

Gwyn and Ode talk about finding wonder in science, and how much overlap science and faith can or should have. As a reminder: our website is now at the following web address: 3pagansandacat.fireside.fm Gwyn's GoFundMe: We're 1/5th of the way to her goal!Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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59 min
Jul 30, 2024Episode 271
Throwing Bones

Gwyn and Ode talk about bone oracle methods ancient and modern, and what a bone throwing kit even looks like. Gwyn's GoFund Me: https://gofund.me/43ead3b5Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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1 hr 7 min
Jul 16, 2024Episode 270
Hospitality

Gwyn and Ode talk about hospitality in and out of the home, and the rights of hosts and guests. Gwyn's GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/43ead3b5Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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50 min
Jun 4, 2024Episode 269
Stars and Constellations

Gwyn and Ode talk about what stars are, what constellations are, how we conceptualize stars as symbols, and how we might connect them in witchcraft and religion.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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45 min
May 21, 2024Episode 268
Songs and Music

Gwyn and Ode discuss the history and practice of music and songs in paganism. Check out [internationalpaganradio.com](internationalpaganradio.com) and help support their work! (That's not a sponsorship or anything, Ode just thinks they're neat.)Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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52 min
May 7, 2024Episode 267
Deep Dive 13

Gwyn and Ode talk about Orcus, Nyami Nyami, Achlys, Laka, and the Unnamed Hurrian Night Goddess.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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1 hr 5 min
Apr 23, 2024Episode 266
Tales from Tarot

Gwyn and Ode tell stories about their experiences reading tarot at events and online.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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51 min
Apr 9, 2024Episode 265
Pets in Practice

Gwyn and Ode talk about including pets in magical and religious practice.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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52 min
Apr 2, 2024Episode 264
Spirit Work Traditions

Gwyn and Ode talk about spirit work and spirit workers, core shamanism, spirit guides, and what it's like to journey to the spirit world.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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1 hr 3 min
Mar 12, 2024Episode 263
Accessibility: Solitary Edition

Gwyn and Ode discuss the inevitable need for access adjustments across the totality of a single human life, and what some options are for the common offenders. Discord: https://discord.com/invite/ENF867kSupport 3 Pagans and a Cat

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54 min
Feb 28, 2024Episode 262
Tokens, Talismans, and Amulets

Gwyn and Ode talk about the distinctions (such as there are) between these magical items, how they have been used in history, and how they might be used today. Remember to join our Discord server to sign up for and listen to the off-week lessons hosted by the Pride: https://discord.com/invite/ENF867kSupport 3 Pagans and a Cat

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59 min
Feb 14, 2024Episode 261
Mythic Perspectives

Gwyn and Ode discuss the various lens through which one can study mythology and how to apply those concepts to your practice.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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48 min
Jan 31, 2024Episode 260
Magic in Motion

Gwyn and Ode discuss sacred dance, gestural magic, and ritual posture.Support 3 Pagans and a Cat

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Best for: commutes, housework, long drives, evening listening
Tone: conversational, humorous, curious, inclusive

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