Best Mat F Podcasts (2025)

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Radical Acceptance and My Daughter's Addiction 35:31

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In this episode, I talk about the moment I finally let go of trying to control my daughter's addiction and what radical acceptance looked like in real life. I share how fear was running my parenting, how close I came to losing myself completely, and how surrendering shifted our entire relationship. I also share a story from yesterday that still fee…

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Empowering Change Through Advocacy 44:21

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Keywords recovery, addiction, advocacy, community, personal growth, storytelling, resilience, Kensington, self-care, support Summary In this episode, Brandi Mac shares personal updates about her family, including her daughter's recovery journey and her own struggles with work-life balance. She discusses her advocacy efforts, including a recent even…

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Rebuilding Lives: The Journey of Recovery 26:18

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In this episode, Brandi Mac discusses the complexities of addiction and recovery, emphasizing the broken treatment system, the importance of sober homes, and the need for medicated assisted treatment. She shares personal experiences related to her daughter's recovery from addiction and highlights the significance of hope, compassion, and community …

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When Boundaries Feel Impossible: What Families Deserve to Hear 45:38

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Summary In this episode, Brandi Mac discusses the complexities of loving someone struggling with addiction, focusing on the importance of setting and adjusting boundaries. She shares personal experiences and insights on how to navigate toxic relationships, the evolution of boundaries over time, and the significance of self-reflection and communicat…

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When I Let Go of "Tough Love"...I Found Peace 32:22

5M ago32:22

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In this raw and personal episode, Brandi Mac shares what happened when she stopped following the "tough love" narrative and started doing what she could actually live with. From the heartbreak of watching her daughter struggle with addiction to the moment she shaved her head as an act of surrender, Brandi reflects on how peace came not from control…

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SATELLITE OF GOD w Daniel Rekshan: Disclosure, Hypnosis, Dreams, & The Truth About Chris Bledsoe's UFO of God 2:10:33

5M ago2:10:33

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After Daniel’s extensive research uncovered conclusively that the “UFO of God” event, after which Chris Bledsoe’s book was named, was in actuality a man-made satellite, he discovered that everyone involved was entirely uninterested in his evidence. We explore why Chris’ UFO can be both a satellite and a genuine contact event through the ancient log…

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J. David Osborne / Takashi Miike 1:49:19

8M ago1:49:19

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J. David Osborne is the author of a sizeable collection of novels which range from dreamy prose set in a gulag, to gritty and comedic crime noir, and arriving in his latest novel Gods Fare No Better at a mystical cyberpunk epic dedicated to his favorite filmmaker, the infamous Takashi Miike. We talk about three of Miike's films in particular (Ichi,…

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Reclaim the World of Dreams w Amaya Rourke 2:09:52

9M ago2:09:52

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I think of Amaya Rourke as one of the most honest people in the world of alternative spirituality. Her latest work follows this same theme, born out of the pure need to navigate the neverending onslaught of information we are all bombarded with and help others cultivate their intuition in an age of prolific doubt, constant adrenal stimulation, endl…

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15 Months Sober: A Raw Mother-Daughter Conversation About Recovery 56:52

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Summary: In this episode, Brandi Mac discusses her daughter Brooke's journey to sobriety, reflecting on the challenges of addiction, the impact on family relationships, and the importance of appropriate treatment. They explore the nuances of drug use, the effectiveness of medicated assisted treatment, and the experiences within treatment facilities…

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Mulholland Drive w Mat Dragonstone 2:11:53

11M ago2:11:53

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Astrologer and fellow talisman maker Mat Dragonstone joins us to chat about this classic demented love story in the city of angels. We discuss the recently departed David Lynch and the ashes of L.A., as well as the timing of the two through an astrologer's eyes. We get into the state of astrology in general, astrological ontologies, the balance bet…

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Solstice Revival w Robert Peter 1:22:33

1y ago1:22:33

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We are resurrected! Cunning man and friend Robert Peter christens a new chapter in the Soapbox saga with a chat including tips for beginners and intermediates, the esoteric St. Benedict, winter solstice and the rebirth of the light, heretical Catholicism, hazards on the road to progression, the nuances of operational syncretism, and much more. Robe…

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Premonition Of Paint: Sit In The Corner And Count The Rivets 37:29

1+ y ago37:29

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Premonition of Paint is back with Season 2! This time around, we're joined by Tino. In this episode, we dive into our personal miniature histories, memories, techniques, and... Galaxy Quest?? We also talk about Joel and Brandon's first date at a scale modeling show. If you haven't listened to POP yet, this is a great time to start. We take our mini…

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Breaking Stigma: The Importance of Harm Reduction with Taylor Nichols, MD 1:15:40

1+ y ago1:15:40

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Summary: In this conversation, Dr. Taylor Nichols discusses his journey from emergency medicine to addiction medicine, emphasizing the importance of harm reduction and addressing stigma in healthcare. He shares insights on pain management, medication-assisted treatment options like Sublocade and Brixadi, and the significance of patient autonomy. Th…

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The impact of Sobriety On Family Dynamics 19:52

1+ y ago19:52

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Summary Brandi Mac discusses her journey as a mother of a child with substance use disorder and her own healing process. She talks about the challenges of navigating her daughter's recovery and the impact it has had on their relationship. Brandi also shares her experience with perimenopause and the importance of addressing hormonal imbalances. She …

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Room 237 w Chad Andro + Facilitating Meaning 1:31:02

1+ y ago1:31:02

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In our most meta episode to date, Chad Andro from the fantastic podcast Radical Elphame joins us to talk about people talking about a movie! The impossibly numerous ways people have discovered meaning within Stanley Kubrick's The Shining, as seen through the eyes of the magician, have brought Chad to a more holistic understanding of this phenomenon…

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episode30: WHAT'S OUR F#CKIN DEAL?? 56:42

1+ y ago56:42

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THE INTERNET IS NOT A BIG TRUCK OR IS IT?! THE BOYZ SIT DOWN AND RECAP WHAT HAS HAPPENED OVER OUR HIATUS, OUR NEW STUDIO, WHAT WE HAVE BEEN DOING AND WHAT WE PLAN ON DOING FOR THIS BRAND NEW SEASON! WHAT IS OUR F#CKIN DEAL???By The Cutting Mat Podcast

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Possession w Matt Cosper + "What The F*ck Did I Just Watch?" 1:36:02

2y ago1:36:02

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Cunning and handsome devil, writer, actor, director, and magic user Matt Cosper returns to discuss a total mind melt of a film. We talk about the movie and it's many wondrous tangible and esoteric properties (nearly) the entire time. It's a banger. Please Donate <3

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The Beach Bum w Joe Seul + Scene v Community 2:07:17

2y ago2:07:17

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Florida man, prolific musician, burgeoning standup comic, and old friend of the Rev's from his scene kid band days(daze) Joe Seul joined us to discuss the Harmony Korine film, The Beach Bum. Joe brings a fresh and almost, dare I say, pure sort of curiosity and sense of exploration to his myriad creative projects. From a tall, black, laser and smoke…

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Sermon 03 - Never Ending Alarm; A Cardiograph of the Current Thing by Marbl Queen 14:12

2y ago14:12

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Our first guest sermon by the astutely observant and compassionate Marbl Queen illustrates something the Rev had been trying to put his finger on for a while now, except she did it with more grace than he could have. This felt like a message literally everyone needs to hear, especially lately. If this resonates with you consider reading more of Mar…

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Sermon 02 - Disclose This! (A Love Letter to Diana Pasulka) 19:57

2y ago19:57

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Another sermon from atop the Soapbox, this time a few details about disclosure the Rev finds particularly incongruent in light of the whole of human experience and the myth of progress. He rants for a bit and then it's over and you can have ice cream. Donate to keep this show going! 10 Scientific Dogmas Diana Pasulka interview Chris Bledsoe intervi…

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Wings of Desire w Marissa Gamberutti + The Joys of Incarnation 2:20:56

2y ago2:20:56

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Marissa is back! The nuance of desire work, incarnation, karma, the 72 angels of Thy Holiest Name, somatic sex education, upcoming workings and workshops, the gentle flow of doing beneath the desperate motivators, wisdom of the body, identifying intent within intimate action, and so much more. Marissa's Website Marissa's Substack (where the angel s…

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Sermon01 - Hermeneutics in Creation 15:14

2y ago15:14

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The first, possibly even the last, Soapbox Sermon. A few off the cuff musings by the Rev on some minutia of art/media appreciation/consumption and a juxtaposition with Nick Cave's reflections on the creative process of machines. Plus the announcement that we will be taking questions for mailbag episodes. Happy belated holidays, everyone! <3…

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Happy New Year! Meet Brooke Part 2 34:32

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Happy New Year everyone! Brooke and I figured we would start 2024 off with part 2 of her interview. This episode goes more into what happened in Maryland especially concerning her medicated assisted treatment and much more. All of the questions came from followers on social media. The next episode we will be discussing sex trafficking. Email us @ c…

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Meet My Daughter Brooke...Interview Part 1 1:00:06

2y ago1:00:06

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This podcast is raw and real. My daughter came home one week ago to detox and together we made the decision to restart her medicated assisted treatment. This will likely be several parts and a great way to end 2023. Brooke and I want to wish each of you and your family's a very Happy Holiday. Thank you for sticking around. https://www.brandimac.com…

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Meeting them Where They Are: Holidays, treatment and the future 14:54

2y ago14:54

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https://www.brandimac.com/ This episode I talk about what it was like having our daughter in active drug use home for Thanksgiving for the first time in 5 years. The day even included family pictures. Those who may be new here my daughter is 23 and struggles substance use disorder. She is an IV drug user and we have been raising our grandson since …

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Shatter Dead w Evan Dean Shelton + VOIDCON 1:58:34

2y ago1:58:34

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Horror author, Noise/black metal musician, and event organizer Evan Dean Shelton joins us to talk about Scooter McRae's cult classic, zombies that are just sort of annoying, the difference between horror and self-help fiction, the need for freedom of expression, writing as a magical implement, story as a container for darkness, telling tales as a c…

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Tremors w Mel Priestley + Do Graboids Love? 3:20:03

2+ y ago3:20:03

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DONATE<3 We were delighted to chat with our astrologer friend Mel Priestley about probably the best monster flick of all time. We discuss when, and how much, to worry about astro timing in magic and the traps that come along with spirit work as a primary source of income. Plus Mel runs a chart for the movie itself and we delve deep into the univers…

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Shin Godzilla + The Kaiju in the Zeitgeist 2:11:43

2+ y ago2:11:43

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DONATE<3 Coffee snobs. High tinkering. A great prequel to Evangelion. Machines: the new middle man. Is Hideaki Anno the Godzilla of Anime? Summer Time Rendering is the Groundhog Day of Anime (minus the ending). Bad trip sounds. The retail path to enlightenment. The ever deepening insidiousness of glitter. Splash is a weird movie. The Tom Hanks cont…

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episode29: FINDING YOUR COMMUNITY (ITS HARD BUT KINDA EASY BUT ALSO HARD) 1:33:04

2+ y ago1:33:04

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WE ARE BACK, YEAH, WE SAID THAT BEFORE BUT BACK BECAUSE ALL THREE OF US DEAL WITH VARIOUS MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS, AND GUESS WHAT? WE TALK ABOUT THAT IN THIS EPISODE. FINDING A COMMUNITY CAN BE HARD, BUT IT CAN BE EASY ALSO HARD. LISTEN TO FIND OUT AND MAYBE GET SOME HELP FINDING YOUR COMMUNITY.By The Cutting Mat Podcast

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In Fabric + Big Red Buttons & Tantric Dispositions 2:13:02

2+ y ago2:13:02

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DONATE =) We took some time off for family stuff but we recorded a couple cozy chats between buddies in the meanwhile. Rev chose this department store fever dream and the boys are all over the place on this one. Under The Skin. Karma is real. Fake guru. Repeating cycles. Mom stuff. Demon Slayer. And also touch on Way of the House Husband, though th…

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Under the Silver Lake w Ghostcheddar + The Cast of L.A. 3:02:16

2+ y ago3:02:16

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DONATE =) After his last appearance for Videodrome, we decided to bring the show to his backyard with a very place-based movie. Owen brings some great stories, lore, and reflections on both this wild film and his own neighborhood, near which the movie was shot. It was cool as hell to get the local tea on some of these references and archetypal comm…

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Once upon a time there was an interventionist... 28:43

2+ y ago28:43

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Many have seen the drama on social media when it comes to Sam and I. He not only made a 1 sided podcast but also went live last night sharing a 1 sided view. Hopefully this will answer some of the questions many of you have had. If you want to learn more about the story there is a playlist called "Sam Davis and Marc" on my Tiktok profile when this …

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Another life gone to soon...RIP Angel 12:19

2+ y ago12:19

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This week another mom who has shared her daughters struggles with addiction has experienced the call so many of us fear. Her 20 year old daughter lost her battle to addiction. Please pray for Melissa and the rest of her family grieving the loss of Angel. Melissa's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.real.melissa Brandi Mac's TikTok https://www.tikt…

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Pi w Lance Baker + Healing & Complex Entanglements 3:08:17

2+ y ago3:08:17

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Don't be a downer, be a DONOR. We live on your contributions. Our friend, hypnotherapist, and Reiki champion Lance Baker came by to chat about his own complex and dynamic healing journey, share some of the most incredible personal experiences we have ever hosted on the show, and answer some pointed questions about what even is Reiki. This might be …

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Season1, Episode 5- Dr. Stacy murphy 1:54:34

2+ y ago1:54:34

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This episode features an interview with Dr. Stacy Murphy who owns Navigating Addiction which provides family education for treatment centers. Stacy also know what its like love a child with substance use disorder. Her daughter has 11 years of sobriety and understands the struggles that many of us go through. If you love the podcast please leave a r…

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Ravenous/Nightbreed w Sasha Ravitch + The New You 2:01:39

2+ y ago2:01:39

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Enjoying the long-form conversations with no ads or paywalls? We are a Value4Value podcast which means our listeners give back by donating! Stellar witch and friend of monsters Sasha Ravitch came by to chat about two delightfully dark movies, Ravenous and Nightbreed. We chat about both and examine these two manifestations of otherness as sides of t…

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Season 1, Episode 4- Body Brokering in Addiction Treatment 30:28

2+ y ago30:28

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This episode is going to discuss what a bodybroker is, kickbacks, how the affordable care act contributed to many rehab facilities becoming the new "pill mill" following the oxycontin epidemic. I am sure there are some amazing rehabs but sadly it's impossible to determine which ones those are. If you have been impacted by the "Florida Shuffle" or h…

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Serenity w Noah + Stories Empires Tell 2:44:16

2+ y ago2:44:16

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We get into a bunch of C-words like Conspiracy, Capital, Corporations, and Corruption through the lens of the Better World our villain the Operative so believes in. Dynastic power structures, wars planned by pen pals, the Rockefeller iceberg, psychics in a land of propaganda, and so much more. Our friend has a vast knowledge of all things insidious…

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S1, Episode 3- How we got our grandson? 32:35

2+ y ago32:35

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How we got our grandson AA/NA online meetings: https://aa-intergroup.org/meetings/ Smart Recovery: https://meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/ Brandi Mac TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_original_brandi_mac Interested in being on the podcast? Email us @ [email protected] Join email list to be notified when a new episode drops @htt…

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FernGully w Postmugglism + Ecopunk to Animism 2:37:41

3y ago2:37:41

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We got to chat with our wayfinding friend Nate! He and his partner moved to Mexico to start a new life in the jungle and he tells us all about his experiences of intuitively feeling out the locals, building relations with the local spirit web, and the many syncs and wonders that inevitably arrive as compliments and stepping stones to such a grand a…

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Season 1, episode 2- Rambling with Brandi Mac part 1 28:18

3y ago28:18

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This is "Rambling with Brandi Mac." I am going to warn you now...there is background noise from the car, but my portable mic should arrive soon decreasing the background noise for future episodes. This episode includes some bread crumbs on the TikTok creator being interviewed for our first interview series. I talk about being naive in the beginning…

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Episode 1- Intro and Welcome 12:27

3y ago12:27

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Have you ever loved someone with substance use disorder and felt alone? Are you currently using or in recovery and feel like your family lacks understanding? Yea well welcome to my f$cking life! I'm Brandi Mac and my daughter battles addiction and her family? Well we are collateral damage and frankly it sucks. This podcast will cover all aspects of…

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episode28: HOBBY ADVICE IS A LIAR SOMETIMES 1:39:57

3y ago1:39:57

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YEAH WE SAID IT. UR HOBBY ADVICE VIDEO IS BAD! BAD! BAD? OR MAYBE ITS JUST NOT GOOD FOR LARGE AMOUNT OF NEURODIVERGENT HOBBYISTS? ALSO WE TACKLE THE MASSIVE Q&A LIST WE HAVE! LETS GET INTO THIS ONE BOYS! LETS DO IT BADLY!By The Cutting Mat Podcast

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Promethea w Angie Speaks + Materia, Immateria, & Technology 1:13:14

3y ago1:13:14

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The ever insightful Angie Speaks dropped by to talk about Alan Moore's esoteric odyssey, Promethea. We talk about AI companions, the black iron prison finger trap, Moore's ambiguously optimistic take on the cyberfuture, the challenges of identifying the macro with the micro, the world as a reflection of self, the digital & imaginal, Carl Jung & the…

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Life is Hot in Cracktown w David Simmons + Author, Myth, & Setting: City Magic 2:25:33

3y ago2:25:33

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The hilarious and fascinating horror author David Simmons delighted us with occult stories of rappers and the disturbing metaphysics behind the "smokin' on" phenomenon, Baltimore's Cal Ripken streak-breaker legend and other local lore, the genius of total spook of a movie "Life Is Hot In Cracktown", patron hood ghosts, mutant high-rise projects gan…

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His Dark Materials w Rhyd Wildermuth + Alienation 2:32:21

3y ago2:32:21

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Esteemed pagan recontextualizer, author, and all around cunning & charming guy Rhyd Wildermuth was kind enough to come share his delightfully Gnostic thoughts and reflections on Philip Pullman's now classic fantasy series His Dark Materials, along with the psyops and spirits of alienation that inevitably follow closely behind. We get into it about …

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Art of the Devil 2 w Gary Noriyuki + Crossing Traditions Gracefully: Thai Sorcery, Quimbanda, Talismans & Tattoos 3:18:38

3y ago3:18:38

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In this episode the boys go full nerd at the chance to talk with Gary Noriyuki about Thai ghosts and prai metaphysics related to Art of the Devil 2 & Thai sorcery, what it's like collaborating with Ajarn Apichai & being a Quimbanda priest, how to gracefully and respectfully integrate multiple traditions, the endless and impossible beauty in dirt, S…

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Road House w Remy + the Benefics of Malefics 2:45:11

3y ago2:45:11

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Our friend Remy said she was going to watch Road House as Mars remediation and we all simultaneously felt an episode stir in the darkness. We go off about the wild world of fan fiction, slinging and receiving curses, justice, force, & vengeance, comic cons, comics for robots, Remy's genius astro take on the film, Hades & other video games, what goe…

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The Wailing w Kelby Losack + No Excuse For Art 3:19:34

3y ago3:19:34

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We were graced with author, artist, woodworker, voice actor, rap aficionado, and radio personality Kelby Losack to talk about The Wailing's mysterious plot points and metaphysics, Kelby's new book Mercy, rebellious natures, ghosts & shadow folk, woke trauma, navigating rebellious natures, deadlines, hollow likes & the Fed feed, diagnoses as curses,…

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episode27: The Circle Of Shiiiiiit 55:43

3y ago55:43

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The Shit Circle is never-ending, and we all have been entrapped by its shittyness. In our first episode back in the new season, we talk about hobby content, bullshit we have dealt with content, and overall just kinda navigating the hobby space.By The Cutting Mat Podcast