Best James Hillman Podcasts (2025)

1
The Transcendental Logic of Capitalism: Henry Somers-Hall on Deleuze, Guattari, and Kant 1:17:11

2h ago1:17:11

1:17:11

Follow Vintagia now: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acidhorizon/vintagia-i-ching-oracle-for-psychogeographers-and-creatives What if capitalism isn’t just an economic system—but a transcendental structure that configures our very experience? In this episode, philosopher Henry Somers-Hall helps us unravel Deleuze and Guattari’s enigmatic claim …

1
New Emergences: Reading Groups, Live Events, Vintagia, and What’s Next for Acid Horizon 10:33

4h ago10:33

10:33

In this special 10-minute solo dispatch, Craig reveals what’s brewing behind the scenes. From the unveiling of Vintagia: I Ching Oracle for Psychogeography and Creative Discovery to a series of live events that blend philosophy, art, and sound—this is your glimpse into the next season of the Acid Horizon project. We talk about the upcoming artist r…

1
Mysticism Without Transcendence? Laruelle’s 'Vision-in-One' with Jeremy R. Smith 1:10:00

4d ago1:10:00

1:10:00

Follow Vintagia: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acidhorizon/vintagia-i-ching-oracle-for-psychogeographers-and-creatives In this special crossover episode of LEPHT HAND and Acid Horizon, we explore the radical mysticism of François Laruelle through his essay Vision-in-One or Unlearned Knowing. Laruelle proposes a mysticism stripped of transcen…

1
A Reading of "Friendship" by Maurice Blanchot 12:09

4d ago12:09

12:09

In this episode, Will reads Maurice Blanchot’s essay Friendship, a haunting reflection on the impersonal and ineffable nature of true friendship. Blanchot challenges the idea of friendship as mutual understanding, revealing instead a relation marked by silence, distance, and exposure. This reading anticipates our upcoming "Philosophers and the Frie…

1
Mysticism Without Transcendence? Laruelle’s 'Vision-in-One' with Jeremy R. Smith 1:10:00

3d ago1:10:00

1:10:00

Follow Vintagia: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acidhorizon/vintagia-i-ching-oracle-for-psychogeographers-and-creatives In this special crossover episode of LEPHT HAND and Acid Horizon, we explore the radical mysticism of François Laruelle through his essay Vision-in-One or Unlearned Knowing. Laruelle proposes a mysticism stripped of transcen…

1
Village of Idiots 21:10

7d ago21:10

21:10

Village of Idiots explores the increasing number of uneducated and ill-informed Americans. The lack of critical thinking, the inability to self-reflect, and our declining public schools leave us open to authoritarianism and meaningless lives.By Pastor Scott Olbert

1
Simulacra and Simulation: Baudrillard, Techno-Fascism, and the Tyranny of Advertising 1:13:40

11d ago1:13:40

1:13:40

Cameron Carsten is back with us to enjoy an exploration of Jean Baudrillard’s concept of “absolute advertising” and its transformation of communication, desire, and the public sphere. This discussion addresses the rise of techno-fascism and the symbolic saturation of everyday life in view of Baudrillard's 'Simulacra and Simulation'. What happens wh…

1
Melanie Klein, Symbol Formation, and Autism: A Psychoanalytic Conversation with Dr. Ben Morsa 1:18:40

18d ago1:18:40

1:18:40

What happens when the ego fails to form a symbol? In this episode of Acid Horizon, we're joined by Dr. Ben Morsa, a clinical psychologist and psychoanalytic thinker working at the intersection of queer theory, neurodiversity, and mental health. Together, we dive into Melanie Klein’s pivotal essay The Importance of Symbol Formation, examining how sa…

1
The Image of Soul in Post-Jungian Thought: Giegerich, Deleuze, and Beyond 1:01:51

22d ago1:01:51

1:01:51

Sereptie's recent blog piece: https://splitinfinities.substack.com/p/crossing-the-line-the-repeater-books In this episode of LEPHT HAND, Sereptie is joined by Christian McMillan from the University of Essex to explore Wolfgang Giegerich’s provocative essay Why Jung?. Together, they investigate the image of soul as a conceptual battleground in post-…

1
Ketamine King: Tech Bros, AI Delusions, and the Politics of Dissociation 1:04:48

25d ago1:04:48

1:04:48

CW: Includes references to drug use and racialized violence discourse. King Ketamine: https://www.parapraxismagazine.com/articles/king-ketamine Acid Horizon welcomes back Taija Mars McDougall to discuss her latest essay “King Ketamine,” published in Parapraxis Magazine. Together, we examine how ketamine—favored by Silicon Valley elites like Elon Mu…

1
Save CRMEP: The Assault on Humanities in the UK 20:32

29d ago20:32

20:32

Follow the Campaign over at: https://www.instagram.com/crmepers/ Eflux Open letter: https://www.e-flux.com/notes/658933/open-letter-from-crmep-students-researchers-on-kingston-university-s-proposed-closure-of-the-department-of-humanities Verso Open Letter: https://www.versobooks.com/en-gb/blogs/news/open-letter-from-crmep-students-researchers-on-ki…

1
The Anarchist Imaginary: Nicolas de Warren on Glissant, Levinas, and a New Radical Ethics 1:15:33

1M ago1:15:33

1:15:33

Craig's designs: https://www.etsy.com/shop/critdrip The Ordeal: https://splitinfinities.substack.com/p/crossing-the-line-the-repeater-books Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/acidhorizonpodcast We are joined by philosopher Nicolas de Warren to explore his concept of the anarchist imaginary, drawn from his essay "Anarchism, the Shock from Elsewhere:…

1
Schreber’s Paranoia: Madness, Power and the Politics of Psychosis with Devin Gouré 1:10:43

1M ago1:10:43

1:10:43

In this LEPHT HAND interview, I am joined by Devin Gouré of Moral Minority for a deep descent into the world of Daniel Paul Schreber's Memoirs of My Nervous Illness. Together, they explore Schreber’s cosmic visions, divine persecution, and the "unmanning" at the heart of his psychosis—not merely as symptoms of mental illness, but as portals into th…

1
AI: The New Aesthetics of Fascism with Gareth Watkins 1:13:19

1M ago1:13:19

1:13:19

CW: explicit mentions of pornography and revenge porn Is AI a cruelty machine? In what ways do the aesthetics of fascism intersect with techno-futurism and reactionary fantasies—and how should we respond? Acid Horizon welcomes Gareth Watkins (Death Sentence Podcast, New Socialist) to discuss his article on how the far-right embraces AI—not for inno…

1
Peter Thiel Unmasked: From Lapsed Libertarian to Architect of the New Right 1:16:48

1M ago1:16:48

1:16:48

Boycott Watkins Media: https://xenogothic.com/2025/03/17/boycott-watkins-statement/ Craig's blog: https://splitinfinities.substack.com/publish/post/158302947 Dr. Sadler's links: Substack: https://substack.com/@gregorybsadler Class on Plato's dialogues: https://reasonio.teachable.com/p/six-key-platonic-dialogues-2025 Peter Thiel began his career as …

1
Bataille, Eroticism, and the Future of Porn with Vex Ashley (aka @vextape) 1:01:51

2M ago1:01:51

1:01:51

Read this: https://splitinfinities.substack.com/p/crossing-the-line-the-repeater-books CW: explicit discussions of sex and pornography In this episode, we explore the intersections of eroticism, pornography, and theory with special guest Vex Ashley of Four Chambers. We discuss the influence of Georges Bataille on erotic art, the political stakes of…

1
Dionysus in Exile: Nietzsche, the Dionysian, and the Modern World with Keegan Kjeldsen 1:42:45

2M ago1:42:45

1:42:45

Sereptie is joined by Keegan Kjeldsen of The Nietzsche Podcast to explore the exile of Dionysus in the modern world. They discuss the Dionysian as a force of ecstasy, self-forgetting, and excess, tracing its decline from ancient Greek rituals to the rationalized, surveilled, and moralized structures of today. Touching on Nietzsche, Bataille, and Or…

1
PATREON PREVIEW: Jung, Freud, and Deleuze, & Guattari: Rethinking Libido and Desiring-Production with Dr. Bob Langan 21:52

2M ago21:52

21:52

Join our Patreon! Get the full discussion here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/jung-freud-and-122995561?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Bob on Jung and Spinoza on LEPHT HAND: https://www.patreon.com/posts/jung-and-spinoza-118447298?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_ca…

1
Dionysus Decoded: Nietzsche, Deleuze & Depth Psychology Reimagine Myth 56:33

2M ago56:33

56:33

In this monologue, we explore the many faces of Dionysus, from mythology to depth psychology and continental philosophy. Drawing on Dionysus in Exile, the discussion highlights his paradoxical nature—not just a god of excess but also of stillness and transformation. Nietzsche and Deleuze provide insight into Dionysian becoming, especially through A…

1
The Cybernetic Arcana: Hexen 2.0 & 5.0 Tarot with Suzanne Treister 51:17

2M ago51:17

51:17

Buy Hexen 2.0 Tarot and the forthcoming Hexen 5.0 Tarot: https://cosmogenesis.world Preview Hexen 5.0's: new images: https://www.suzannetreister.net/HEXEN_5/HEXEN5.html Lars Bang Larson's Essay: https://www.suzannetreister.net/HEXEN2/HEXEN_2_LBLessay.html Note: if you were watching the tarot deck flip through on YouTube, you are seeing the Hexen 2.…

1
The Male Loneliness Epidemic and Hegemonic Masculinity with Chuck LeBlanc 1:35:21

2M ago1:35:21

1:35:21

In this episode of Acid Horizon, Chuck LeBlanc, therapist and host of Couch to Couch, joins us to explore masculinity, loneliness, and mental health in an era of social alienation. We discuss the male loneliness epidemic, stoic ideals, and the harmful influence of figures like Andrew Tate and Jordan Peterson. Chuck shares insights from his therapeu…

1
Subversive Spiritulality 18:18

2M ago18:18

18:18

Subversive Spirituality takes a look at how capitalism and its cronies capture and consume everything, including subversive spiritual ideas, counter-cultural movements, psychotherapy and, dare I say, YOU.By Pastor Scott Olbert

1
Disaster Nationalism: The Collapse of Liberalism and Why the Far Right is Winning with Richard Seymour 1:14:51

2M ago1:14:51

1:14:51

Subscribe to Richard's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/richardseymourwtf Buy 'Disaster Nationalism' from Verso Books: https://www.versobooks.com/products/3147-disaster-nationalism?srsltid=AfmBOopgAeJTt7Sq9b5zlzC_iKR5wKPHiFxddWihiDPy1iepY7AisWQa The rise of the new far right has left the world grappling with a profound misunderstanding. While the s…

1
Why Does Everyone Want To Be A Fascist? Guattari's Micropolitics of Desire 1:09:44

3M ago1:09:44

1:09:44

Join our latest reading groups here: patreon.com/acidhorizonpodcast "Creativity and Intoxication" with Adam C. Jones: https://thenewcentre.org/seminars/creativity-and-intoxication/ In this episode, we explore Félix Guattari’s essay "Everybody Wants to Be a Fascist", dissecting its critique of micro-fascisms in everyday life. The discussion examines…

1
Lacanian Psychoanalysis and Zen Buddhism: What's the Connection? with Raul Moncoya 1:01:06

3M ago1:01:06

1:01:06

Contact Raul and discover his work here: https://www.raulmoncayophd.com/ Buy the book: https://www.routledge.com/Lacan-and-Chan-Buddhist-Thought-Reflections-on-Buddhism-in-Lacans-Seminar-X-and-Beyond/Moncayo-Yu/p/book/9781032056975?srsltid=AfmBOooucogAZl7Z8szfzd1l8OhR8pTYQ0_F3vnxUL2G6Qw1TezclrYa In this episode we explore the intersection of Lacani…

1
A Reading of "Against Knowingness" from Adorno & Horkheimer's 'Dialectic of Enlightenment' 4:35

3M ago4:35

4:35

From Adorno & Horkheimer's "The Dialectic of Enlightenment" (1947). Support the podcast! Links below. Support the show Vintagia Pre-Launch: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acidhorizon/vintagia-i-ching-oracle-for-psychogeographers-and-creatives Support the podcast: https://www.acidhorizonpodcast.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/acidhorizon Acid…

1
On Melancholy and Mania: James Hillman and Gilles Deleuze meet Nosferatu 35:52

3M ago35:52

35:52

In this installment of LEPHT HAND, we delve into the James Hillman Uniform Edition on On Melancholy and Depression, exploring his archetypal approach to melancholy as a cosmic force and its critique of modern life under capitalism. Drawing connections to Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu, we examine how longing and melancholy transcend individual experience…

1
'Evil : A Study of Lost Techniques' with Jason Bahbak Mohaghegh 1:27:25

3M ago1:27:25

1:27:25

Have you read 'Omnicide' yet? Join us for 'Libidinal Lunch'! "Evil is an infinitely complex set of micro-techniques somehow lost in time—that is, subtle inflections of possibility and obscure typologies of influence that once reached across every divide." Jason joins Will, Adam, and Craig for another plunge down the rabbit hole to discuss images of…

1
Mark Fisher vs. Peter Thiel: Acid Communism Against the Coming Fascism with Jac Lewis 1:24:05

3M ago1:24:05

1:24:05

Read Jac Lewis' paper: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jjADwnniVjKjAVymI64dEY96Z7_XgLbt/view?usp=sharing Join us for 'The Anti-Oedipus Files' and hop in 'The Schizoanaylsis Project' Discord server: https://www.patreon.com/posts/exciting-changes-117794727 In this episode, we are joined by Jac Lewis to explore his reflections on the counter-revoluti…

1
An End of the Year Ramble 18:42

4M ago18:42

18:42

This episode explores books, music, the loss of community, the re-imagining of vocation, and a visit by Obadiah the crusty, smelly shepherd.By Pastor Scott Olbert

1
What is Freud's Metapsychology? with Taylor Adkins 1:34:28

4M ago1:34:28

1:34:28

Support LEPHT HAND in 2025: https://www.patreon.com/LEPHTHAND In this episode, Taylor joins Sereptie to discuss Freud’s Metapsychology, exploring the conceptual underpinnings of psychoanalysis. From the topographical model of the mind to the dynamics of repression, we unpack the key essays that form Freud’s theory of psychic structures and drives. …

1
Jung and Spinoza: Passage Through the Blessed Self with Dr. Robert Langan 1:19:33

4M ago1:19:33

1:19:33

Jung and Spinoza: Passage Through the Blessed Self: https://www.routledge.com/Jung-and-Spinoza-Passage-Through-The-Blessed-Self/Langan/p/book/9781032851853 In this episode of LEPHT HAND, host Serpetie aka Craig is joined by Dr. Robert Langan, author of Jung and Spinoza: Passage Through the Blessed Self, to explore the intersections between Carl Jun…

1
"What's Wrong With Extinction?" with Claire Colebrook 47:41

4M ago47:41

47:41

Subscribe to LEPHT HAND: https://www.patreon.com/c/LEPHTHAND This special episode features a replay of Claire Colebrook’s presentation of her paper What’s Wrong with Extinction?, delivered at the Time, Waste, Extinction workshop held at Penn State University in September 2024. Acid Horizon was proud to collaborate with this event, bringing together…

1
Who Was Fichte?: From Humble Origins to His Philosophy of Right with Gabe Gottlieb 1:00:30

4M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Professor Gabe Gottlieb joins Adam and Craig to discuss Fichte's arguments for the foundations of natural right while also exploring the historical context that brought to bear on his philosophy. Support the show Vintagia Pre-Launch: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acidhorizon/vintagia-i-ching-oracle-for-psychogeographers-and-creatives Support…

1
Is Hegel Cool? Josh Wretzel's "The Coolness of the Absolute" Live at Webster's Cafe in State College, PA 57:27

5M ago57:27

57:27

This episode features a live recording of The Coolness of the Absolute, an Acid Horizon event held in State College during the fall of 2024. Penn State philosophy professor Josh Wretzel reinterprets Hegel’s Jena Phenomenology as a moral psychology, exploring three varieties of moral personality and their culmination in absolute knowing. Josh connec…

1
The Schizoanalysis Project Invites and 'Acéphalous' Update 3:09

5M ago3:09

3:09

Some crucial updates before we come to the end of the year and begin 2025. Support the show Vintagia Pre-Launch: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acidhorizon/vintagia-i-ching-oracle-for-psychogeographers-and-creatives Support the podcast: https://www.acidhorizonpodcast.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/acidhorizon Acid Horizon on Patreon: https:…

1
The Active Imagination of Henry Corbin, Carl Jung, and James Hillman with Tom Cheetham 1:27:49

5M ago1:27:49

1:27:49

Help fund the Kickstarter campaign now: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acephalous/acephalous-the-erotic-tarot-of-georges-bataille Tom's Substack: https://substack.com/@tomcheetham2 In this episode of LEPHT HAND, we sit down with Tom Cheetham, author and expert on the intersections of imagination, spirituality, and psychology, to explore the c…

1
Baudrillard Versus Trump 2.0: Domination, Hegemony, and the Death of Meaning 1:12:34

5M ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Support the Kickstarter campaign as you listen: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acephalous/acephalous-the-erotic-tarot-of-georges-bataille "Are We Still Able to Die?": https://camtology.substack.com/p/are-we-still-able-to-die In this episode of Acid Horizon, we are joined by philosopher and writer Cameron Carsten to discuss his recent blog pos…

1
NEW 2025 Anti-Oedipus Reading Group and More! 5:08

5M ago5:08

5:08

Some important announcements about the podcast and things to come in the near future. Help us complete the campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acephalous/acephalous-the-erotic-tarot-of-georges-bataille Support the show Vintagia Pre-Launch: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acidhorizon/vintagia-i-ching-oracle-for-psychogeographers-and-…

1
Green Flags & Authentic Connections: Redefining Relationships with Quique 1:02:35

5M ago1:02:35

1:02:35

After a long hiatus, Couch to Couch is back, kicking off Season 4 with a bang! Your host, Chuck LeBlanc, is joined by his friend and fellow psychotherapist, Quique. Not only is Quique the co-founder of the Neurodiversity Center of Katy, but he’s also a newly-published author of Green Flags, a book that shifts the focus of relationship advice to the…

1
Deleuze, Symbols, and Sorcery: Synthesizing Insights on Deleuze's Hermeticism 1:20:44

5M ago1:20:44

1:20:44

The Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acephalous/acephalous-the-erotic-tarot-of-georges-bataille In this interview, I am joined by c_o_L_L_a_g_e, a friend and colleague from our research community at Acid Horizon. Together, we explore the intersection of Deleuze's philosophy and the role of symbols within the hermetic tradition…

1
The Headless Politics of Georges Bataille with Stuart Kendall at the Durations Festival 1:19:13

5M ago1:19:13

1:19:13

SUPPORT Acid Horizon's Kickstarter project, Acéphalous: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acephalous/acephalous-the-erotic-tarot-of-georges-bataille DURATIONS FESTIVAL @ PUBLIC RECORDS (BROOKLYN, NY) 11.9.2024 Acid Horizon and Stuart Kendall unite for an in-person discussion that delves into the core concepts of Georges Bataille’s work—excess, h…

1
'The War on the Social Factory' with Annie Paradise and Manolo Callahan 1:09:29

5M ago1:09:29

1:09:29

Support the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acephalous/acephalous-the-erotic-tarot-of-georges-bataille But the 'War on the Social Factory': https://nupress.northwestern.edu/9780810146648/the-war-on-the-social-factory/ About the book: A collective ethnography of grassroots mobilizations for community safety across the Silicon Valle…

1
'The Philosophy of Movement: An Introduction' with Thomas Nail 1:10:05

6M ago1:10:05

1:10:05

Please fund the Acéphalous Kickstarter today!: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acephalous/acephalous-the-erotic-tarot-of-georges-bataille Acid Horizon and Stuart Kendall live at the Durations Festival on November 9th, 2024: https://publicrecords.nyc/events/durations-festival-2024/ Buy Thomas' book: https://www.upress.umn.edu/9781517917456/the-…

1
The R-Files: Monster of the Week Special 45:51

6M ago45:51

45:51

My favorite game is Monster of the Week, and I want to help you learn to play it! Get the playbooks here: https://rule2e.com/MOTW Back the Slayers Survival Kit and Hunter's Journal Backerkit! For more ways to engage visit ⁠⁠⁠Rulelord2e.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LISTEN & REVIEW Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://rule2e.com/spotify⁠⁠⁠ Apple: ⁠⁠⁠https://rule2e.com/apple⁠⁠⁠ WATCH Y…

1
Acéphalous Launch Livestream is Today, October 31st at 12PM EST! 1:43

6M ago1:43

1:43

Yuk Hui episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/machine-and-for-114829416?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Join us for the livestream in these places: Campaign link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/... https://www.twitch.tv/acidhorizonpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@AcidHorizon …

1
'Machine and Sovereignty: For a Planetary Thinking' with Yuk Hui 1:19:45

6M ago1:19:45

1:19:45

Support the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acephalous/acephalous-the-erotic-tarot-of-georges-bataille Buy the book from University of Minnesota Press: https://www.upress.umn.edu/9781517917418/machine-and-sovereignty/ What is “planetary thinking” today? Arguing that a new approach is urgently needed, Yuk Hui develops a future-orie…

1
The Loss of the True, the Good, and the Beautiful. 34:41

6M ago34:41

34:41

Hear an in-depth and honest analysis of how the culture is self-destructing as the False, the Bad, and the Ugly replace the True, the Good, and the Beautiful. The podcast concludes with a look at how we can all take a small step in the right direction. Let people of good will join together!By Pastor Scott Olbert

1
Destituent Power and the Reclamation of the Imagination with Serene Richards 47:54

6M ago47:54

47:54

Support the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acephalous/acephalous-the-erotic-tarot-of-georges-bataille Biopolitics as a System of Thought: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/biopolitics-as-a-system-of-thought-9781350412095/ In this LEPHT HAND interview, we explore the themes of destituent power and political imagination in Serene Richa…

1
The Philosophy of Simone Weil with Kenny Novis and David Levy 1:13:44

6M ago1:13:44

1:13:44

Support this project: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acephalous/acephalous-the-erotic-tarot-of-georges-bataille In this episode of Acid Horizon, Will takes the lead as host, welcoming Kenny Novis and special guest David Levy. David, a philosophy professor at the University of Edinburgh and one of the translators and editors of 'Simone Weil: B…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

James Hillman Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen