We are delighted to share that EarthSpirit Voices podcast is now available, with new episodes releasing every other Friday.
Produced by Sam Arthen-Long of Singing Land Studio, this podcast will feature interviews with elders, teachers, artists, and other members of our community, building on the EarthSpirit Voices Blog.
Find the latest episodes by clicking on the Blog link to “EarthSpirit Voices Podcast” or through your favorite podcast streaming service.
Dawn Elizabeth on End of Life Care and Ritual
A conversation with Twilight Covening clan leader Dawn Elizabeth on her experience as a hospice nurse, death midwife, and the Opossum Clan.
At the break, Valerie Sumpter shares about her time in the Opossum Clan this year at Twilight Covening.
Links:
https://goingwithgrace.com/about-alua/
Music by Sam Arthen-Long and SK Belote
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
Rose Sinclair on The Stories We Tell
A conversation with Rose Sinclair on storytelling and the ideas behind Manta Ray Clan, a group she lead at Twilight Covening in 2022.
At the break, Landon Marchant shares their experience of being in the Manta Ray Clan this year.
Music by Sam Arthen-Long and SK Belote
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
Donovan Arthen on Integrating Spirituality
A conversation with Donovan Arthen on integrating spirituality with daily work and setting intentions before and how to land after sacred gatherings.
At the break, a recording of the poetry jam at Rites of Spring 44 featuring haiku by Eric Arthen.
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
A conversation with Chris LaFond about bees, beekeeping, honey and the magic in between.
At the break, a recording of the poetry jam at Rites of Spring 44 featuring Raven and his poems “Memory of a Raven” and “Irons”.
Chris’s astrology: lafond.us; music: celticharper.net; Death Midwife: wmdm.org
Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @lafondastrology
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
Carrie Barraco on Mental Health in Pagan Communities
A conversation with Carrie Barraco about mental health in pagan communities and the benefits of practicing earth-based spirituality.
At the break, a recording of the poetry jam at Rites of Spring 44 featuring Amy Anderson’s “Crone Bop”.
Find a mental health professional at Psychology Today
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
Brannen Connelly, Kaye Kittredge, and Katie LaFond on Pagan Parenting (Live)
A conversation with Brannen Connelly, Kaye Kittredge, and Katie LaFond on their experiences and stories parenting pagan kids. Recorded Live at Rites of Spring 44.
At the break, we hear a compilation of recordings of kids at Rites of Spring 44.
Live music provided by Lynn and Will Rowan, and Aiden Linden
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
Billy Bardo on Bardic Arts and Magical Play
A conversation with Billy Bardo about developing his skills as a bard and why it’s so important for all of us to experience magical play and make believe.
At the break, an excerpt of The Fire Circle Rap performed by the Bardo Brothers at Starwood in 2001.
Abigail Spinner McBride on Muse and Music
A conversation with Abigail Spinner McBride on her relationship with her muse and the creation of pagan chants
Vote for Abigail: ipaganma.org
Online Fire Circle: brighthawkproductions.com
Learn more: vegasvortex.com
At the break, Windborne shares about their new album Of Hard Times and Harmony windbornesingers.com
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
Giariel Foxwood on Queerness in Paganism
A conversation with Giariel on his experience finding a home within queer and pagan communities.
At the break a recording of Giariel at the plenary at Rites of Spring 40
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
Hobbit on Jewish and Pagan Connections
A conversation with Hobbit on Judaism and pagan connections in the Passover Seder ritual
At the break Eosswith Joy share’s xer Heathen Haggadah
A Heathen Haggadah
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
Owen White, Isobel Arthen-Long and Steven Trombulak on Science and Spirituality
A conversation with Owen White, Isobel Arthen-Long, and Steve Trombulak on Science and Spirituality recorded live over Zoom for A Feast of Lights 2022.
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
Trey Wentworth on Heathenry and Chase Hill
A conversation with Trey Wentworth about Heathenry and founding the community Chase Hill
At the break Trey share’s their poetry.
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
Sarahluna Chandler on Tarot
A conversation with Sarahluna Chandler about
At the break I share a story and a new round about the major arcana card “The Chariot”.
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
Sarah Stockwell Arthen on Wassailing
A conversation with Sarah Stockwell Arthen on the winter European visiting tradition Wassailing
At the break, Donovan Arthen shares about A Feast of Lights and The Stag Dance
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
Andras Corban Arthen on the “Indians” of Old Europe
A conversation with Andras Corban Arthen on the indigenous peoples practices of Europe
At the break, Sam talks with Žemyna Trinkūnaitė and we hear the song Indigo off of the album UPĖS (Rivers) by the sister duo Žemyna ir Vėtra
https://vetrairzemyna.bandcamp.com/album/up-s
https://open.spotify.com/album/5TvQJ1n7JVGzdg5gP0qb32
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
Miriam Klamkin on Growing Older in Community
A conversation with Miriam Klamkin on aging in the EarthSpirit Community
At the break, Isobel Arthen-Long interviews Dana Duval on growing up in the EarthSpirit Community
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
Chris LaFond on Classical Astrology
A conversation with Chris LaFond about Classical Astrology
At the break, Andrew Watt reads original poetry
Chris: lafond.us
Andrew: Andrewbwatt.com
Music by Sam Arthen-Long and The Pilgrim Celtic Trio
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
A conversation with Jane Sibley on Runes
At the break, Tchipakkan shares her story about Run Valdr
Jane’s website: https://www.auntiearwenspices.com/
Tchipakkan’s website: https://tchipakkan.wordpress.com/
Relevant materials and books referenced in order
- Younger Futhark Image
- Jane’s letter to Tolkien
- Song of the Vikings
- (Runes) Reading the Past
- Heathens Against Hate
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
Martin Bridge on Art and Animism
A conversation with Martin Bridge about integrating spirituality and art.
At the break, Talia Lefton speaks about the EarthSpirit Art Salon.
Artwork Referenced in order:
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
A conversation with Kaye and Walter Kittredge on connecting with their land at home in Eastern Mass
At the break, Green Clown aka Jonathan Hamm on his ritual space in Philly
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
Ritual Creation and Chant with Deirdre Pulgram Arthen
A conversation with Deirdre Pulgram Arthen on Ritual Creation and Chants
At the break, Twilight Covening clan leader Will Rowan tells a Sacred Fire Circle Story
Music by Sam Arthen-Long and Mothertounge, with Kalimba performed by SK Belote
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
Orion Foxwood on Folk Magic and Faery Seership
A conversation with Orion Foxwood on folk magic, Wicca, and Faery Seership
At the break, Twilight Covening clan leader Lanna Lee Maheux performs three poems
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
Irene Glasse on Her Spiritual Path and Kindred Crow
A conversation with Irene Glasse about spiritual discovery and her band Kindred Crow.
At the break, Kindred Crow’s song “Uneven Ground” https://youtu.be/Kop5Hz_7s_A
Irene’s Links:
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
Kirok Clemeno on Food and Paganism
A conversation with Kirok Clemeno about food, paganism, and cooking for EarthSpirit gatherings.
At the break, Isobel Arthen interviews Kirok’s family about homesteading.
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
Jimi Two Feathers on Racism and Diversity in Modern Paganism
A conversation with Jimi Two Feathers about civil rights activism and diversity in the modern pagan movement
At the break, a selection of poems from EarthSpirit Member Sophia Lanciano
Jimi Two Feathers’ Organizations:
Community Change Inc.
Dance New England
Earth Drum Council
Sophia Lanciano @miniature_sophie on instagram
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
Deirdre Pulgram Arthen on Rites of Spring
Apr 16, 2021
A conversation with Deirdre Pulgram-Arthen about Rites of Spring and EarthSpirit’s online programming.
At the break, information about Rites of Spring 43 and perspectives from community members about this past year’s events.
Video Link: https://youtu.be/v85YRgCNOWU
Purchase MotherToung music at the EarthSpirit Store
Music by Sam Arthen-Long and MotherTounge
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
Learn more about the EarthSpirit Community
Moira Ashleigh on Guising and Ritual
Apr 2, 2021
A conversation with Moira Ashleigh about guising, rituals support, and teaching.
At the break, stories from clan leader Ben Schuman about supporting rituals at Twilight Covening.
Connect with Moira
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
Martin Bridge on Artful Living
Mar 19, 2021
A conversation with Martin Bridge about permaculture, paganism, and art.
At the break, a story about Twilight Covening and Spider Clan from Clan Leader, Kaye Kittredge.
Martin’s Websites:
- www.thebridgebrothers.com
- patreon.com/martinclarkbridge
- Instagram and Facebook @martinbridgeart
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
Lynn and Will Rowan on Spirit and Song
Mar 5, 2021
A conversation with Lynn and Will Rowan about pagan music and their passion for indigenous music of Lithuania.
At the break, a 2015 clip of the indigenous plenary at the Parliament of the World’s Religions with Inija Trinkūnienė (bit.ly/ESCYT)
Lynn and Will’s music:
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
Juniper Talbot on Dreams
Feb 19, 2021
A conversation with Juniper Talbot about her pagan dream practice.
At the break, a recording of Dream Circle at Twilight Covening 2020 and a poem from Anya Arthen.
To contact Juniper email junipertalbot@aol.com.
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
PILOT – Growing up Pagan
Feb 5, 2021
In a special pilot episode of the EarthSpirit Voices Podcast, Donovan Arthen and Isobel Arthen-Long share stories and reflect on what it was like to grow up in the EarthSpirit Community. Martin Bridge tells a story about his first Rites of Spring.
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
Andras Corban-Arthen on EarthSpirit Origins
Feb 5, 2021
The first of a two part conversation with Andras Corban Arthen, the founder and spiritual director of the EarthSpirit Community.
At the break, an excerpt of a radio interview from 1985 of Andras on the Paul Benzaquin show on WHDH.
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
Andras Corban Arthen on Building Pagan Culture
Feb 5, 2021
The second of a two part conversation with Andras Corban Arthen, the founder of the EarthSpirit Community.
At the break, a recording of the 2018 plenary session at Rites of Spring 40 featuring Executive Director of EarthSpirit, Deirdre Pulgram Arthen.
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
Katie LaFond on Paganism in a Pandemic
Feb 5, 2021
A conversation with Katie LaFond about her pagan practice while quarantining during the pandemic.
At the break, a recording of Susan Curewitz Arthen about the EarthSpirit Healing Altar.
For more info about the healing altar, email Katie at lafondkatie@gmail.com.
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio
EarthSpirit Voices Podcast Season 1 Trailer
A trailer for the EarthSpirit Voices Podcast, a new pagan podcast hosted and produced by Sam Arthen-Long. Subscribe now and make sure not to miss when the first episodes premiere on February, 5 2021.
Featuring Juniper Talbot, Katie LaFond, Martin Bridge, and Andras Corban-Arthen
Written by Isobel Arthen-Long
Production by Sam Arthen-Long
Music by Sam Arthen-Long
Recorded and Produced at Singing Land Studio