The Voodoo Queen of New Orleans, Marie Laveau

There is a woman in the Old Quarter who can give you the world for a price. They say her followers gather deep in the bayou after dark. Some say she's got the governor in her pocket. Others say she eats babies, and that she learned her magic in the depths of the African jungle. They say her potions can heal you, and that her charms can kill you. How much of it is true? In this year's Halloween special, we are heading back to the 19th century to meet the infamous Voodoo Queen of New Orleans, Marie Laveau. You'll find a transcript for this episode over on Patreon. Ways to support The Exploress: Become a patron and enjoy exclusive bonus episodes, including several Halloween specials you won't find anywhere else Grab a book by one of our guests, or read the current Exploress Book Club pick, at the Exploress Bookshop Buy some merch and art available at the Exploress shop Check out Kate's novels, NIGHTBIRDS and its sequel FYREBIRDS

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The Voodoo Queen of New Orleans, Marie Laveau is an episode from The Exploress Podcast by Kate J. Armstrong.

This episode is 33:09 long.

This episode was published on Oct 27, 2025.

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