96: The Legend of Dolly Cole, The Witch of Foster, RI
On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill delve into the tale of a wise woman turned vengeful witch according to a local legend. Foster, RI, now a quaint settlement, has faced numerous challenges and documented hauntings over time. The town's struggles have been...
94: More Voices from the Road- The Tragic Life of Elizabeth Shaw
On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill examine the tragic life of Elizabeth Shaw.* Born in Connecticut in 1726, Elizabeth was considered a burden by her family due to perceived intellectual limitations. Unmarriable in the eyes of her community, her life...
93: Dancing with the Devil in Hartford, CT
On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill examine the historical context and tragic results of the Hartford Witch Panic. Nearly 30 years before the infamous Salem Witch Trials, a panic was brewing in Connecticut. Hartford residents accused their neighbors of...
92: The Legacy of Samuel Colt in Hartford, CT
On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill discuss the life and times of Samuel Colt. Born in 1814, Colt gained fame for the invention of the revolver. Lauded as an American genius, his entrepreneurial skills made him one of the wealthiest men in the country. Yet,...
91: Fire and Flood in Oil Country, PA
On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill analyze one of the worst flood related disasters in the history of Pennsylvania. The discovery of oil in Crawford Co. ushered in an era of industrial and economic growth in Pennsylvania's Oil Country. Rich natural...
90: More Voices From The Road- The Murder of the Grimes Sisters in Chicago, IL
On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill discuss the heartbreaking murder of two young sisters.* The Grimes were a family of nine living in a modest, working class neighborhood in 1956. Fifteen-year-old Barbara and her 12-year-old sister Patricia were...
89: New Year Predictions From Our Panel of Experts
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jennifer and Jill welcome four mystical friends to help them ring in the new year! As experts in numerology, astrology, yoga and evidential mediumship, Kayla Eickmeyer, Michelle Holland, Lauri Stern, and Denise Willis (respectively)...
88: The Pagan Roots of the Christmas Carol
On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill delve deep into the origins of caroling. How and when did caroling begin? What is the oldest known Christmas carol? Which pagan traditions are represented in today's modern holiday songs? Tune in for the answers... and...
87: Chakras 101- Republished from Patreon
While Jen and Jill are taking the week off to research their latest psychic adventure, please enjoy this episode on the Chakra system. Chakras 101 was recently published on the Common Mystics Patreon page. It's a great example of the type of monthly content that...
86: The Haunted Striker Cemetery in Barry Co., MI
On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill explore the history of the Striker Cemetery and the larger Barry County area in southwest Michigan. According to local legend, the cemetery is haunted by evil spirits. So naturally, Jill and her friends went looking...