Best Darragh Mason Field Podcasts (2025)

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S2 #87 / Emmet Louis on the Outer Court 59:27

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In this episode of Spirit Box, I sit down once again with Emmet to explore the work of William G. Gray, a complex figures in modern Western occultism. We dive into Gray’s writings and his book An Outlook on Our Inner Western Way, discussing how his ideas about spiritual attainment still hold power despite his very human flaws. Emmet speaks candidly…

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S2 #86 / Gary Lachman, Touched by The Presence 1:02:55

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In this episode of Spirit Box, I’m joined by Gary Lachman — musician, writer, and author of twenty-six books on Western esotericism — for a conversation that spans from the Bowery to the astral.Gary was the bassist for Blondie during their early New York years, and shares his journey from a childhood fascination with comics to his time living in a …

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S2 #85 / Solomon Pakal on Mayan Astrology 54:58

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In this episode I’m joined by Meso-American occultist and historian Solomon Pakal for a wide-ranging exploration of Indigenous magic and its place in modern discourse. Drawing on his background in Indigenous American traditions, Solomon takes us deep into Mayan ceremonial magic, ancestral veneration, and the role of intermediary spirits, while chal…

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S2 #84 / Lee Morgan on The Rag and Bone Man 46:45

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In this episode of Spirit Box I’m joined by author and witch, Lee Morgan, to discuss his new title 'The Rag and Bone Man'. which is due out in November and is currently available for pre-order. Lee's work has been a big inspiration to me so it was a real pleasure to talk to him and we had a rich conversation that moved between witchcraft, storytell…

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S2 #83 / Coby Michael on the Poison Path 58:32

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In this episode of Spirit Box I’m joined by plant magic practitioner Coby Michael, author of The Poison Path Grimoire. We explore the strange, intoxicating world of poisonous and psychoactive plants—their history, their spirits, and their place in witchcraft and dark herbalism. Coby shares how his work with these plants led him to classify them int…

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S2 #82 / Tracy St. Croi on Mediumship, boundaries and Haunted Road Trips2 47:59

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In todays episode, I sit down with medium Tracy St. Croi from Austin, Texas. Tracy shares her journey into mediumship, from her first encounters with spirits to her intensive training at the Arthur Findlay College in England. We talk about the challenges of embracing psychic gifts, the ethics of mediumship, and why boundaries are essential when dea…

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S2 #81 / Dr Andrew Manns on Aradia & Roma Lister 51:00

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In this episode of Spirit Box, I am joined by Dr Andrew Manns to discuss his forthcoming book, Aradia’s Hidden Hand: The Untold Life of Roma Lister (Hexen Press, September release). The conversation explores Roma Lister’s overlooked role in Victorian spiritualism and the occult, from her collaborations with Charles Godfrey Leland—including her invo…

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S2 #80 / Douglas Batchelor on Fatherhood, Art and the ineffable 57:52

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In this episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow podcaster Douglas Batchelor of What Magic Is This? for a conversation about the mysterious spark at the heart of art and creativity. Douglas has recently become a father and we kick off our chat on how family life reshapes our relationship with creativity—how the presence of children can sharpen…

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S2 #79 / Gabriel Kennedy on RAW, the Púca and quantum theory. 50:03

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In this episode of Spirit Box, I sit down with Gabriel, author of Chapel Perilous: The Life and Thought Crimes of Robert Anton Wilson, for a deep dive into the wild and weird territory Wilson loved to inhabit—where Irish folklore, psychedelic exploration, and quantum physics intersect. Gabriel takes us into Wilson’s 1975 encounter with a Celtic Púc…

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S2 #78 / Aidan Wachter on Animism, Magic & The End of Easy Answers 52:06

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In this episode of Spirit Box, I catch up with Aidan Wachter for a long overdue catch up on writing, magic, and what it means to stay human while the world feels like it’s cracking open. Aidan shares where he’s at with his latest book on animism — moving away from the old idea of manifesting stuff and into something deeper. He even talks about rece…

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S2 #77 /Sheer Zed on Thai Tattoo magic 55:09

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In this episode, I sit down with Sheer Zed for a deep and winding exploration of a life spent navigating the liminal spaces of Eastern philosophy, occult practice, and the hidden world of Thai tattoo magic. Sheer Zed shares how a childhood sparked by Zen stories, beat poets, and old Kung Fu shows led him into a lifelong fascination with Buddhism an…

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S2 #76 / Celeste Mott on Anne Rice Vampire Cults & Narrative Magic 50:03

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Today we chat with wonderful Celeste Mott who has been chronicling her experiences with an online Anne Rice "vampire cult." to great acclaim. A talented writer, witch and storyteller Celeste takes us on a weird and wonderful ride into the strange world of stories bending our reality and 'inviting us' to participate and become characters in tales th…

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S2 #75 / Christopher Freeland on Dowsing and Round Towers 57:57

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Today we are joined by Christopher Freeland for a captivating journey into the hidden world of Ireland's mysterious round towers and the ancient art of dowsing. A seasoned practitioner of radiesthesia, Christopher reveals his unique approach to dowsing as a technique to access, what he terms 'the collective consciousness', drawing on his experience…

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S2 #74 / Arden Leigh on Chaos Magic & Repatterning 52:54

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In this episode of 'Spirit Box,' I sit down with the incredible Arden Leigh. A true polymath, they dive deep into how their chaos magic underpins their coaching and repatterning work, and how it all weaves into their music. They’re on a mission to help people transform their lives, and in this conversation, they’ll share how they use these powerful…

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S2 #73 / Delinquent Elementals with Phil Hine & Rodney Orpheus 54:45

5M ago54:45

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Join me as I sit down with visionary musician, record producer, author and rock star, Rodney Orpheus, and author, historian and Occult legend, the great Phil Hine, We are talking about Rodney and Phil's incredible new book, "Delinquent Elementals". This anthology is a treasure trove of the 'Pagan News' zines from the 1980s, offering a unique glimps…

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S2 #72 / Tobias Churton on The Books of Enoch revealed 52:08

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In this episode, I'm joined by the prolific Tobias Churton—author, scholar, and one of the most insightful voices on Western esotericism and early Christianity. We open with his recent book The Books of Enoch Revealed, and from there, the conversation unfolds across a wide and fascinating terrain. Tobias breaks down the Enochic texts and their infl…

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S2 #71 / Joshua Cutchin on Fourth Wall Phantoms 52:47

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In this episode, I'm joined once again by the ever-brilliant Joshua Cutchin to discuss his latest book Fourth Wall Phantoms. This conversation is a deep dive into the fertile terrain between fiction and reality, where paranormal phenomena blur into imagination, archetype, and culture. He asks; What if stories were more than just stories? What if fi…

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S2 #70 / Scott Richardson-Read on Mill Dust And Dreaming Bread 55:53

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In this episode of Spirit Box, I had the pleasure of speaking with folklorist and writer Scott Richardson-Read the brilliant mind behind Cailleach’s Herbarium. The focus of today's chat is Scott’s new book 'Mill Dust And Dreaming Bread, exploring Scottish folk belief & folk magic'. Together, we explore the deep roots of Scottish folk beliefs, looki…

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S2 #69 / Peter Mark Adams on Ritual & Epiphany in the Mysteries of Mithras 55:30

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In this episode, I welcome back author and scholar Peter Mark Adams for a rich and far-reaching conversation centred on his upcoming book from Theion Publishing "Ritual & Epiphany in the Mysteries of Mithras – The Secret Cult of Saturn in Imperial Rome" an extraordinary and deeply thoughtful study of the cult of Mithras. Peter takes us through the …

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S2 #68 / Daniel Yates, To Glimpse a Hollow Hill 55:53

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In this episode I’m joined by Daniel Yates— artist, writer, photographer, witch, and the mind behind the excellent Occult Library project.Daniel’s soon-to-be-released book To Glimpse a Hollow Hill is a deep and beautifully crafted exploration of Robert Kirk’s The Secret Commonwealth, a 17th-century manuscript at the heart of Scottish fairy belief a…

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S2 #67/ Gabriel Kennedy on Chapel Perilous & Robert Anton Wilson 1:00:26

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In this episode of Spirit Box, I sit down with Gabriel Kennedy to discuss his new book, Chapel Perilous: The Life and Thought Crimes of Robert Anton Wilson. We explore Wilson’s life, influences, and enduring ideas, with a particular focus on his concept of Chapel Perilous—an initiatory state of uncertainty, where perception is destabilized, and tra…

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S2 #66 / Mademoiselle Vendredi on Thai necromancy and Famous ghosts 46:59

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In this episode of Spirit Box, I’m joined by professional occultist Mademoiselle Vendredi for a chat about her recent adventures in Thailand. We discuss Mademoiselle Vendredi’s encounters with local ghosts, spirits, and animist practices in Bangkok, where she was introduced to a world of supernatural entities, offerings, and hidden magical traditio…

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S2 #65 / Miguel Conner on The Occult Elvis. 1:07:23

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In this episode of Spirit Box, I’m joined by great Miguel Conner, author of The Occult Elvis and host of the Aeon Byte Gnostic Radio podcast, to explore the esoteric, mystical, and trickster-like nature of Elvis Presley. Miguel is known for his deep dives into Gnosticism, mythology, and the hidden dimensions of history, and his latest book uncovers…

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S2 #64 / Dr Gregory Shushan on Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations 48:20

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In this episode of Spirit Box, I’m joined by Dr. Gregory Shushan, a pioneering researcher on near-death experiences (NDEs). He has spent over 25 years studying historical accounts of NDEs, uncovering their profound influence on religious beliefs, mythologies, and cultural understandings of the afterlife. His research, as explored in his book Near-D…

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S2 #63 / Adam Nox on The Cult of Two 1:00:19

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In this episode, I sit down with Adam Nox for an in-depth conversation on the rich subject matter of his excellent new book The Cult of Two: The uncensored sexual magick teachings of the order of delirious saints.Grounded in esoteric traditions and cutting-edge psychological insights, this compelling guide offers a roadmap to navigate the complexit…

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S2 #62 / Kate Shelley on emotional patterns in healing 1:07:20

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In this episode of Spirit Box, we welcome Kate Shelley, a shamanic healer whose journey has been shaped by deep ancestral work, spirit connections, and a profound understanding of emotional patterns in healing. Kate shares how her mentorship with Dr. Helen Ford led her to explore the emotional roots of illness and how these patterns influence our l…

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S2 #61 / The Lady of the Lake, with Joshua Cutchin and Ryan Grulich. 1:00:10

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In this episode of Spirit Box, I sit down with Joshua Cutchin and Ryan Grulich to discuss their latest film project, The Lady of the Lake. The true crime documentary follows investigator Amanda Paulson and her team as they delve into the chilling case of Hallie Illingworth, a local woman who disappeared in 1937 and was found three years later in La…

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S2 #60 / David Pantano on the Alchemical Hermeticism of Marco Daffi 54:06

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In this episode of Spirit Box, we welcome historian, initiate and researcher David Pantano to discuss his latest book, 'Alchemical Hermeticism, The Secret Teachings of Marco Daffi on Initiation' a comprehensive look at the man born Baron Ricciardo Ricciardelli yet better known by his spiritual name Marco Daffi. David presents Daffi’s writings on hi…

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S2 # 59 / Carl Abrahamsson on Magic, Creativity, and Occulture 54:55

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In this episode of Spirit Box, I’m joined by the multitalented Carl Abrahamsson, a photographer, a writer, filmmaker, and magician deeply embedded in the world of esotericism. We discuss his latest book, Meetings with Remarkable Magicians: Life in the Occult Underground, which explores his encounters with some of the most fascinating figures in con…

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S2 #58 / Joshua Cutchin on AI, Decline and the Trickster Age 53:48

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In this episode of Spirit Box, I catch up with the great Joshua Cutchin. We discuss his latest exciting projects, including the UFO documentary Cosmosis, the paranormal true crime film Lady of the Lake, and his upcoming book, 4th Wall Phantoms, which looks at the eerie idea of fictional characters coming to life. On top of all that, we take some ti…

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S2 #57 / Robert Peter on Christ at the Crossroads 1:03:50

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In this episode of Spirit Box, I am joined by Robert Peter to delve into the fascinating intersections of witchcraft, folk magic, and Christianity. Robert's practice is amongst many things a rich blend magical traditions, Solomon's seals, and a syncretic practice of blending saints and spellcraft. While we touch on his practice at the beginning the…

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S2 #56 / Nicholas Pearson on Crystals for Psychic Self-Defense 1:01:05

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In this episode, I sit down with author and practitioner, Nicholas Pearson to explore the fascinating topic of his new book Crystals for Psychic Self-Defense.Nicholas has been immersed in all aspects of the mineral kingdom for nearly 30 years. The award-winning author of several books, including Crystal Basics, he offers classes online and in-perso…

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S2 #55 / Phil Hine on the Left Hand Path 48:55

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In this episode of Spirit Box, I sit down once again with acclaimed occult author and lecturer Phil Hine to discuss Phil’s thought-provoking book on the left-hand path in occultism. Phil trace's its historical and philosophical evolution, from Theosophy and Dion Fortune’s conservative definitions to Kenneth Grant’s esoteric interpretations and Juli…

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S2 #54 / Ed Calderon on Santa Muerte 1:04:51

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In this episode, I sit down with Ed Calderon to delve deep into the mysterious and often misunderstood world of Santa Muerte, the Mexican folk saint associated with death. Drawing on over a decade of experience working in counter-narcotics, organised crime investigation, and public safety in Mexico, Ed provides a unique perspective on the cultural …

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S2 #53 / Andrew Collins on Karahan Tepe and the Cosmic Serpent 48:20

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In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Andrew Collins to dive into his astonishing new book on Karahan Tepe. This ancient site in Turkey has fascinated me for years, and Andrew’s research takes its significance to a whole new level. We explore the origins of myths, the symbolism of serpents and birds as depicted at Karahan Tepe and Göbekli …

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S2 #52 / C.R. Sanders on UFOs, Magick, and High Strangeness 1:03:19

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In this episode of Spirit Box, I’m joined by C.R. Sanders a practitioner with over 25 years of specialised practice in tarot, astrology, healing modalities, folklore, and the paranormal. Beyond his deep esoteric knowledge, C.R. has built a career producing acclaimed television and film content.Our chat dives into the fascinating intersections of UF…

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S2 #51 / Nathanial Gillis on Necronetics and Consciousness 52:17

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In this episode, I sit down with Nathaniel to explore his fascinating work and groundbreaking theories on paranormal phenomena. Nathaniel introduces the concept of Necronetics, a framework that connects possession, pregnancy, and otherworldly encounters as processes that replicate life forms. We dive into the evolution of certain beings and phenome…

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S2 #50 / Vic Hyland on Music, Magic and NLP 54:45

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In this episode of Spirit Box, I spoke with Vic Hyland, musician, teacher, and author, about creativity, NLP, and music’s connection to magic. We delve into Vic's book 'Music Magic and NLP' wherein Vic shared his insights into the "cut-up" technique—a method popularised by David Bowie and William S. Burroughs—that involves rearranging words and phr…

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S2 #49 / Todd Elliott, The Cunning Farmer. 55:11

1y ago55:11

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In this episode of Spirit Box, we welcome Todd Elliott to discuss his forthcoming book, The Cunning Farmer: Agrarian Magical Practices, Mythology, and Folklore. Todd shares deep insights on time deities, cosmic and natural cycles, and their impact on both mystical and agricultural practices. We delve into his research on weather sorcery, earth ener…

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S2 #48 / Dr Lenni George & Dr Nat Clegg on The House of Zophiel 52:23

1y ago52:23

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Welcome to Spirit Box! In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Lenni George and Dr. Nat Clegg, founders of the House of Zophiel. Based in Turin, Lenni and Nat organize and run magical and esoteric-themed events for the curious and the seeker alike. Nat shares his thoughts on using creativity as a bridge between the conscious and subconscious, and expl…

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S2 #47 / Headhunter Higgins on reviving Irish Collar and Elbow wrestling 58:09

1y ago58:09

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Today, we’re honored to have a guest who embodies the true spirit of a warrior. Tom "The HeadHunter" Higgins is a 2x Catch Wrestling World Champion, a Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and a respected coach. He’s not just a competitor he's also inspiring a whole generation of grapplers to take up the virtually lost Irish martial art of Collar and Elbow wrestli…

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S2 #46 / Rose Auroras on Faeries, Elves and Trolldom 54:09

1y ago54:09

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Rose Auroras is a sorceress and seer, specialising in Faery & Elf-related issues and spiritual needs. She is part of a spiritual lineage of Celtic origin, but also trained in other spiritual traditions including Trolldom and Hoodoo/Conjure.Many people encounter issues or have spiritual needs related to the Good People (faeries) or the Alfar (Elves)…

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S2 #45 / Mark Steeves on the mysteries of New Haven 50:03

1y ago50:03

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Today we are joined by Mark Steeves, the host of the My Family Thinks I'm Crazy and Esoteric America Podcasts, joins us to talk about the research he's done into the strangeness of his hometown of New Haven and the greater New England area. We get into Skull and Bones, Geronimo, Saturnian and Egyptian architecture, ancient America, hidden history, …

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S2 #44 / Ivy Bromius on PM Magic and The Cancer Grimoire 1:06:33

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Today we welcome Ivy Bromius. Ivy combines skillsets in a unique way that serves her clients to make the most of their lives and create the future they want. Drawing on her professional career Ivy has worked through how Project Management and magic can work together for better outcomes in ones practice. She has christened this practice as PMPM (Pra…

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S2 #43 / Mark Nemglan on Avalon Working 55:39

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Today we are joined by author and publisher Mark Nemglan to discuss his new title from Scarlet Imprint, Avalon Working.Avalon Working is equal parts grimoire and devotional, gazeteer and visionary journey. The work passionately argues for Glastonbury as centre of emergence and initiation, a latter-day Eleusis. Through essay and ritual, the author i…

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S2 #42 / Alexander Moore on Scrying 56:52

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Alexander Moore is a practising esotericist with over two decades of active experience in several occult systems including Solomonic Magic, Conjure and other folk practices and Traditional Witchcraft. He is proud to provide coaching, mentorship and divination for occultists who are interested in taking their magic and their lives to the next level …

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S2 #41 / Elsa and the Astrology of the Dark Man 1:13:20

1+ y ago1:13:20

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Today, we welcome astrologer Elsa, who has been exploring the astrology of people who have had Dark Man experiences. A few months ago, Elsa asked the community on the Spirit Box Discord for volunteers to have their astrological charts analyzed to see if any patterns could be identified. The work surfaced some very interesting results. Elsa starts t…

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S2 #40 / Phil Hine on Chakras and western esotericism 1:04:32

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Today we welcome Phil Hine back to the show to discuss his new book; Wheels within wheels. Phil has been a practising Occultist for over forty-five years, with a career spanning Wicca, Ritual Magic, Chaos Magic and nondual Tantra. Together with Rodney Orpheus he co-created and edited the UK’s first monthly Pagan magazine, Pagan News (1988-92). His …

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S2 #39 / Michael Lichens on The Pope's Exorcist, Fr Amorth 38:53

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Today we are joined by returning guest Michael Lichens on the newly translated Amorth book, Get Behind Me Satan. This new book dives into the daily life and work of Rome's chief exorcist, shedding light on a misunderstood vocation. In the show we get into: How an exorcist “diagnoses” a demonic attack. The six types of demonic disturbances and how o…

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S2 #38 / Colby Sammon on Vajrayana, Tantra and the Phurba 50:04

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Colby Sammons is a practicing sorcerer, occultist, and Buddhist specializing in Tibetan tantric sorcery. He specializes in teaching occult meditations and techniques but also offers ritual work and divination via his Instagram page. A proponent of Vajrayana Buddhism and Tantra Colby takes us through how practices within these areas have improved hi…