
Crime Scenes and Cultures
Join anthropologist Tony Kail and forensic archeologist Steven Katz as they look at the phenomena of culture and its appearance at crime and incident scenes. What happens when public safety agencies find artifacts, walk in on ceremonies or discover unfamiliar shrines at scenes? What can anthropology tell us about religion, magic and witchcraft? Tony and Steven demystify the mysterious and dispel myths by taking listeners into world cultures that are frequently misunderstood. Using cases and incidents from their own files, the Crime Scenes and Cultures podcast joins anthropologists, forensic professionals, and religious practitioners to give an understanding into the incredible diversity of cultures around us.
Episodes
8 episodes
Episode 8: Hoodoo
In Episode 8: Hoodoo, anthropologist Tony Kail and forensic archeologist Steven Katz speak with Lisa Jones, a spiritual worker in the African-American Hoodoo tradition. The conversation focuses on rootwork, mojo bags and ancestral veneration. C...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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57:58

Episode 7: Vodou
In Episode 7: Vodou, anthropologist Tony Kail and forensic archeologist Steven Katz speak with Lilith Dorsey, a Vodou priestess. The conversation focuses on common myths about the religion and encounters with first responders.
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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31:09

Episode 6: Evidence of Defensive Magic
In Episode 6: Evidence of Defensive Magic, anthropologist Tony Kail and forensic archeologist Steven Katz speak with Amy Blackthorn, a practicing witch and security professional. The conversation focuses on police and forensic professionals enc...
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35:15

Episode 5: Kongo Religions
In this episode we discuss the discovery of a religious artifact in a cemetery with possible ties to the Kongo spiritual traditions. Anthropologist Tony Kail shares stories and experiences of the healers, customs and rituals of this sacred trad...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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47:03

Episode 4: Santería
In this episode we discuss the Afro-Caribbean religion of Santería and Tony's book 'Fieldwork with the Saints: An Ethnographic Journey into Santería in the American South'. Forensic archeologist Steven Katz delves into questions abo...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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53:32

Episode 3: Norse Paganism
In this episode we are joined by D.J. Schilling, a devotee of Norse tradition as well as a cultural consultant to criminal justice agencies on the topic of Norse traditions and hate groups. We are also joined by archeologist and friend Steven K...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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34:33

Crime Scenes and Cultures Episode 2: Vampire Cultures
In this episode we discuss cases involving various vampire cultures. This episode is for adults only and features graphic content. Our guest is Lady Ann Selene, a vampyre witch who shares about the customs, practices and interpretations of vamp...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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52:01

Crime Scenes and Cultures Episode 1: Paganism & Witchcraft
Mystical shrines, secret rituals and full moon ceremonies. The world of witches and those who follow Pagan traditions is rarely understood and frequently misrepresented by Hollywood stereotypes. Over the years forensic professionals and public ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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