Spotify Podcast: “Rituals”

Looking for a new podcast and interested in everything spooky? Check out the original Spotify podcast “Rituals”, with new episodes every Monday! This show offers its viewers a tour through the dark arts, featuring the duo behind the popular podcast "And That's Why We Drink".

This week’s episode focused on “The Voodoo Queen of New Orleans” Marie Laveau. Listen closely at the 34-minute mark to catch Shel Silverstein, the reputable songwriter and poet highlighted for his song "Marie Laveau" which he co-wrote with Baxter Taylor. The song was first recorded by Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show in 1971 but hit it big in 1974 when Bobby Bare’s recording spent a total of 18 weeks on the country charts!