Episodes
Friday Feb 24, 2023
E58 Shea Bile: Friedrich Nietzsche and the Left Hand Path
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Friday Feb 24, 2023
In this episode we speak to author, performer, musician, and practitioner Shea Bile.
We discuss his new book on the occult philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche and its relationship to the Left hand path.
We also tackle the topics of Satanism, Luciferianism, Western tantra and much more.
https://www.atramentouspress.com/nietzsche
https://soundcloud.com/sheabile
https://www.instagram.com/sheabile/?hl=en
outro by LOLOMIS
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
E57 Samuel David: Mesopotamian Polytheism
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
In this episode we speak to author, scholar, practitioner Samuel David to discuss his area of expertise, Mesopotamian Polytheism.
This was a wide ranging discussion which highlighted an extremely influential and important pantheon of gods and spiritual practice, which can still be tapped into today.
https://www.youtube.com/@rodandring
https://www.anathemapublishing.com/rod-and-ring
outro by LOLOMIS
Saturday Nov 19, 2022
E56 Eric Purdue: Lucumi
Saturday Nov 19, 2022
Saturday Nov 19, 2022
In this episode we welcome back Eric Purdue, this time to speak about Lucumi/Santeria. Eric is an initiated santero, and is able to give us a good introduction to this practice.
outro by Lolomis
Monday Oct 31, 2022
E55 Nikolas Schreck : The metaphysics of magic
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
In this episode we continue our Halloween tradition with the always insightful Nikolas Schreck. We discuss some of the underlying dynamics and mechanics of magic, which includes a serious examination of the concept of Karma.
We also discuss Anatta/Anatman, or Non-self. What are the implications of non attachment to the wrongly perceived permanence of the self?
This and much more!
https://www.nikolasschreck.world/
https://nikolasschreck.bandcamp.com/
outro by LOLOMIS
Saturday Oct 08, 2022
E54 Susan Chang and Jack Grayle: The Homeric Epics
Saturday Oct 08, 2022
Saturday Oct 08, 2022
We were extremely excited to have Jack Grayle and Susie Chang back on the show. In this episode we cover the epic tales of Homer and the inherent spiritual implications and technologies found in these ancient masterpieces of literature and mysticism. Jack and Susie's insights were invaluable, as always.
https://grayle-lore.teachable.com/
outro music by LOLOMIS
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
E53 Vesa Iitti : Lightbringers of the North
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
In this episode author Vesa Iitti guided us through a who's who of the Finnish Occult scene of the 19th through 21st centuries. He helped us understand the context of this movement and these individuals in light of the politics of the day, and Finnish national identity. We also discussed the Kalevala, the national epic of Finland, which partly inspired the works of J.R.R Tolkien.
https://www.instagram.com/lightbringers_of_the_north/
https://www.facebook.com/valonkantajatkirja
Friday Jul 29, 2022
E52 Megan Rose: Spirit Marriage
Friday Jul 29, 2022
Friday Jul 29, 2022
In this episode we speak with Dr Megan Rose about the interesting phenomenon of spirit marriage , and the role it has had in all cultures and spiritualties of the world. We also discuss what this looks like in the modern age.
Megan Rose:
Saturday Jun 18, 2022
E51 John Opsopaus: The Secret Texts of Hellenic Polytheism
Saturday Jun 18, 2022
Saturday Jun 18, 2022
In this episode we speak with author, scholar, practitioner Dr John Opsopaus to discuss his new book The Secret Texts of Hellenic Polytheism: A Practical Guide to the Restored Pagan Religion of George Gemistos Plethon.
Only sixteen chapters of Plethon's Book of Laws survive, and for the first time ever, they have been translated into English in their entirety.
We discuss all things Plethon, as well as the practice of Hellinic Polytheism and Theurgy in the modern day, and much more.
Thursday May 19, 2022
E50 The Special Man: Palo
Thursday May 19, 2022
Thursday May 19, 2022
In this episode we talk with the knowledgeable and proficient practitioner of Palo Monte, Tata Kiyumba.
We speak about the real world work of a Palero in their community, and the history of the Kongo/Bantu diaspora in the new world.
We also discuss the Bantu cosmogony, Nganga, witchcraft and much more.
The Special Man on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/potionspowdersandsundries/
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
E49 Marlene Seven Bremner: Hermetic Philosophy and Creative Alchemy
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
In this episode we had a fascinating discussion with visionary artist Seven Bremner. We spoke about her new book and some of the underlying Hermetic and Alchemical philosophies that influence her work. We also discussed the praxis of art as a theurgic experience and expression.
This and much more!
Marlene's website:
https://marlenesevenbremner.com/