Lady Passion and *Diuvei in the studio of MAIN-FM

Interviews with
Lady Passion & *Diuvei

As informed, articulate experts on Witchcraft, magic, and Wiccan activism, we're frequently interviewed on radio, TV, and the Internet. News media, program hosts, and documentary or other film producers are encouraged to contact us at oldenwilde@oldenwilde.org or (828) 251-0343.

Here are a few suggested interview topics and questions, followed by an archive of some of our interviews (with photos and background on each). More interviews can be found on Coven Oldenwilde's home page.

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Clandestine: Witch Secrets and Mysteries
- The world's first religion was Paganism, which is why adherents call it "the Olde Religion." How was magic forced underground?
- In one traditional Book of Shadows, Witches are called "the Hidden Children." Is a history of persecution the reason why many feel compelled to keep their magic secret?
- Versions of old Craft "laws" posted online also urge Pagans to deny their identity. Times have changed since they were written down. So what should Witches keep secret today, and why?
- Proof of magic's antiquity and continual popularity abounds. For instance, the Vatican confiscated thousands of magic books over the centuries. So how does Craft secrecy encourage some writers and detractors to label Wicca modern, a neo-Pagan invention of the 1950s?
- Despite millennia of persecuting heathens — and contrary to their assertion — monotheists (Christians, Jews, and Muslims) not only don't dominate the planet, they're loosing believers in droves. Factoring billions of Hindus, polytheists outnumber monotheists around the globe — so how are they reacting to this?
- As of this year, Paganism is believed to be the 3rd largest religion in the U.S., U.K., and elsewhere. How do people and the planet benefit from Witches being public?
Entities: True Tales from a Real Ghost-Buster
- As a High Priestess, you were trained to deal with "things that go bump in the night." Is there any kind of Entity that scares you?
- Some ghosts seem non-threatening: They waft perfume, caress a face, float, or giggle, etc. Why do "hungry ghosts" and similar mean Entities act out and freak a family or chase away customers?
- A lot of people don't know how to pacify an invisible Being that has say, rearranged their furniture, or frightened them. How can anyone communicate simply with a ghost or poltergeist, etc?
- Many believe that if something invisible bothers them, they should confront it, force the ghost to "go into the light," "move on." Why is this often a bad idea?
- Witches believe that even inanimate objects are animated with spirit, and can turn on their owners if abused or neglected, etc. What do you advise someone to do if they think their property's haunted?
Divination: Ouija Legends and Fear of the Future
- A lot of people say they don't want to know what will happen to them in the future. What do you think encourages them to feel this way?
- Some people believe that they can't or shouldn't read Tarot for themselves, or try in other ways to delve into their own future. Why is this?
- There are thousands of divination systems that use different components to predict the future. How can they all be accurate?
- Good and bad things happen to everyone at some point in their life. How can someone benefit from say, learning that something negative is going to happen to them in the future?
- Horror stories abound about bad things happening whenever someone uses a Ouija board. Is there any truth to these tales?
- Many people want to be more psychic. How would you advise them to start so they can become Wise?
Where You Been At? Benefiting from Past Life Regression
- Monotheists (Christians, Jews, and Muslims) believe we only live once. Why do polytheist Pagans believe in reincarnation?
- Witches value past life experiences for many reasons. What are the benefits people get derive from remembering past lifetimes?
- A person regressed to a past life is hypnotized by a professional who guides them to think backward in time until they re-experience a previous incarnation. How does their mind know when and where to go back to?
- Many assume that everyone who is regressed to a former lifetime discovers that they were a hero, Queen, or famous person in history. Does this happen?
- You've regressed large groups since 1982, and have been regressed several times yourself. What are some of the fascinating stories that you remember about these experiences?
Witchcraft: Polytheism vs. Monotheism
- Monotheists (Christians, Jews, and Muslims) believe that God granted them dominion over animals, resources, and unbelievers. How do polytheists see that this mandate causes species extinction, devalues humanity, and threatens to render the planet uninhabitable?
- Monotheist sects share a reverence for a male prophet named Abraham who supposedly lived in antiquity, yet they've fought each other for centuries in Crusades and Middle East wars that continue to this day. How do Pagans feel about their actions?
- Many believe that Jesus was a good guy who meant well. Why do well-read Witches disagree?
- Some people call themselves Christo-Pagans, clearly believing that they can be both monotheistic and polytheistic. Why do you say this is impossible?
- Polytheists (people that believe in multiple deities) see everything differently than monotheists. What Pagan tenets do you believe offer Earth its best hope to thrive?

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BBC London Radio
Writing "The Goodly Spellbook"
Wicca & Witchcraft Today
Wiccan Activism
Wiccan Conversation: What is Good & Evil?

BBC London Radio

The Late Show, hosted by Jumoké Fashola

Aired: Wednesday, June 21, 2006

Lady Passion in front of Atlantis Bookshop

Pagan God clutching thunderbolts, and 7 stars

Immediately after our signing of The Goodly Spellbook at the Atlantis Bookshop (Europe's oldest occult bookstore), a black limousine rushed us through the nighttime streets of London to BBC headquarters, where we were featured in a live interview by celebrity English journalist Jumoké Fashola (honored as Religious Broadcaster of the Year in 2005).

We were such a hit with callers that BBC extended our segment an extra 45 minutes!

(These files have been edited to exclude news breaks and non-interview-related material.)

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Wicca and Witchcraft Today

Paradigm Radio, hosted by Night Raven on blogtalkradio.com

Aired: Friday, Feb. 13, 2009

[Original show description:] "Wicca and Witchcraft Today with Lady Passion and *Diuvei: Special Friday the 13th Show! Wicca and Witchcraft Unveiled! Our Guests will be Dixie Deerman and Steve Rasmussen, also known as Lady Passion, High Priestess and *Diuvei, High Priest of Coven Oldenwilde in 'The Salem Of The South', Asheville NC. They will explain to us exactly what Wicca and Paganism is; from its history to how it is practiced today. We will learn about their holidays and symbolism, and discuss the persecution of witches in the days of old and the discrimination and bigotry witches still face today. They will talk about Magick and how it is used today, after all, they wrote the book on it! The link to their book will be available on the show page during the show. Visit their website at http://www.oldenwilde.org. This is a show you don't want to miss."

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Night Raven excerpt (02m 02s)
Night Raven interview, 28.1MB (2h 02m 52s)

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Writing "The Goodly Spellbook"

Listening2Women, hosted by Elisa Boots on MAIN-FM (WPVM-FM) Asheville 103.5FM

Aired: Thursday, July 27, 2006

Fans of our The Goodly Spellbook will love this local interview, which reveals secrets about how and why we wrote the book.

(The 10.1MB file has been edited to include only the interview. The 61.2MB stereo file includes the beautiful Witchy music Elisa played during interview breaks.)

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Listening2Women excerpt (00m 36s)
Listening2Women interview, 61.2MB (1h 06m 55s)

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Wiccan Activism

Making Progress: News for a Change, hosted by Barry Summers on MAIN-FM (WPVM-FM) Asheville 103.5FM

Aired: Sept. 17, 2007

Asheville citizens circling magnolia tree

Asheville activist Barry Summers interviews Lady Passion on Coven Oldenwilde's successful Wiccan activism for peace, religious freedom, and the environment. She discusses our work to reform local police brutality in the wake of brutal arrests for protesting the start of the Iraq War (Barry was a co-founder with Lady Passion and *Diuvei of Asheville Justice Watch, which advocated for citizen oversight of police); repealing North Carolina's anti-psychic law; and the ritual to protect a threatened magnolia tree that would eventually (after this interview) lead to the city-wide protest campaign that stopped the Parkside condo development and changed local government.

(The 41.3MB "interview" file has been edited to include only the interview with Lady Passion. The 54.8MB "show" file includes the complete show.)

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Making Progress excerpt (00m 51s)
Making Progress interview, 41.3MB (22m 35s)

Making Progress show, 54.8MB (59m 51s)

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Interviews with
Lady Passion & *Diuvei

~ Suggested Interview Topics & Questions ~

Clandestine: Witch Secrets and Mysteries

Entities: True Tales from a Real Ghost-Buster

Divination: Ouija Legends and Fear of the Future

Where You Been At? Benefiting from Past Life Regression