January 21st, 2021
In this episode we had the good fortune to be able to exchange ideas with two of our most popular former guests, the brilliant Gregory Shaw and Edward Butler. What better subject to talk about than the Parmenides, perhaps the most difficult of Plato's dialogs. Of course it is no surprise that we tackled some really heavy topics, most notably, the One that is not. We also explore the interaction of polytheism and monotheism, the function and nature of the henads, as well as whatever else seemed interesting at the time.
Gregory Shaw
https://stonehill.academia.edu/GregoryShaw
Edward Butler
https://henadology.wordpress.com/
https://newschool.academia.edu/EdwardButler
December 10th, 2020
This episode is all about praxis. Practically working the PGM from the perspective of veteran magician Pedro F.
Pedro was kind enough to walk us through his syncretic approach of conjure and ceremonial magic and how it applies to his work with the Greek magical papyri.
Follow Pedro on his blog
https://pentamegistus.blogspot.com/
November 28th, 2020
In this episode we talk to scholar, Braucher, Priest and mystic...Mr Christopher Bilardi.
Chris educates us on the traditional German folk magical ways of Braucherei, also known as powwow. We discuss and examine the specific workings of this particular paradigm, and how it relates to other streams of magical thought and practice.
November 14th, 2020
In this episode Christopher Plaisance speaks with us about his new book "Evocating the Gods; divine evocation in the Greco-Egyptian magical papyri".
We cover the fascinating progression of binding spells, erotic spells, necromantic spells and spells of divine evocation... as Chris lays out in this impressive work.
We compare and contrast the methods and concepts between Goes and Theurgists, and contemplate the landscape of the PGM. This and much more.
Chris' website:
http://www.philologia.io/
Chris' book:
https://www.avaloniabooks.com/product-page/evocating-the-gods-by-christopher-a-plaisance
October 30th, 2020
Halloween 2020
We are honored to welcome back the notorious Nikolas Schreck to continue our conversation about sonic magic as well as delve deeper into the topics of karma, death, the afterlife and cultivating the proper perspective on ghosts, rebirth, and much more.
Nikolas on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ov13kbPxeJttTzaN0F3jX
Nikolas on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheNikolasSchreck
SeifenhexeBerlin
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SeifenhexeBerlin?ref=l2-about-shopname
October 11th, 2020
In this episode we speak with Hexologist Hunter Yoder of www.huntermyoder.com
Hunter educates us on the traditional folk traditions of the early Germanic settlers to the US. We discuss the art of the Pennsylvania Dutch Hex signs, their evolution... and the magical potential inherent and available in them.
www.hexfactory.com
September 1st, 2020
In this episode we had the absolute pleasure of talking with yogi Vijnananath about the essence and practice of Natha tantra.
Vijnana expounded on many complex and fascinating concepts and ideas relating to tantra including mantra, yantra, the dynamics of Shakti and Shiva...and much more.
Vijnana's website:
https://inpeaceprofound.com/
https://www.facebook.com/inpeaceprofound
July 27th, 2020
In this episode we talk to Houngan Rocky Geis about the history and practice of traditional Vodou.
Rocky was kind enough to speak about his own very personal journey, including the trials and tribulations which come with entering into a serious initiatic practice.
We also discussed the importance of elders and mentorship for practicing occultists, the nature of the Hatian loa/lwa spirits and the relationship that Houngan and Mambo have with those spirits.
We also addressed mental health pitfalls and potential issues that are relevant for the practicing occultist.
This and more....
Rocky's websites :
https://www.vodousorcerer.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/vodousorcerer
https://www.facebook.com/groups/682881609167330
July 6th, 2020
In this episode we speak with Dr Angela Voss, scholar, artist, musician and Program Director for the MA in Myth, Cosmology and the Sacred at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Our topic centered around the imaginal realm, the nature and function of the daimon, and the importance of symbol with a shifting perspective more focused on the luminous for the development of theurgic apotheosis.
Secrets of the Heavens CD
Dr Angela Voss and the Marini Consort use the Orphic hymns as translated by Thomas Taylor. Between the invocations there are instrumental pieces from the 15th century, and readings by Mark Rylance from the Letters of Marsilio Ficino.
http://www.godstowpress.co.uk/secrets.htm?fbclid=IwAR1fXQsJNiuVJtERPkFobzx2jNfFbAcuOKlAbd7wuynW7KLj4xdf15IGpcA
May 19th, 2020
In this episode we talk with Sophia Amanda Mariamne Radcliffe , high priestess and Bishop in the French Gnostic church, or Eglise Gnostique .
Amanda was also the occult consultant for the recently debuted HP Lovecraft film "Color out of Space" starring Nicholas Cage.
Amanda speaks with us from Montségur France, the iconic stronghold and location of the massacre of the 13th century Gnostic Christians called the Cathars.
We talk about the Cathars, Amanda's spiritual journey, the controversial sacred bloodline of Mary Magdalene, the spiritual power and history of southern France, the black Madonna, and much more.
https://www.facebook.com/amanda.mariamne
