Our mission is to provide listeners with interesting, informative, thought-provoking interviews featuring individuals involved in myriad realms of mysticism, spirituality and magical theory and practice: authors, sorcerers, academics, entertainers. We'll be looking into everything except inter and intra organizational politics as that's ground very thoroughly tilled by other programs. (Opinions expressed on this program by interviewees and interviewers are theirs alone and do not necessarily ...
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In this popular podcast, Thelemic teacher David Shoemaker gives practical tips for success in the magick and mysticism of Thelema--the spiritual and philosophical system of Aleister Crowley.
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Arcanvm Podcast sets the table for real discussions with practitioners, scholars, and researchers in the fields of spirituality, ceremonial magic, occultism, and more. Practitioner and author Ike Baker hosts discussions spanning the spectrum of the occult, and esoteric. For more visit: ikebaker.com
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Thelema NOW! Guest: Frater Acher on The Olympic Spirits
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On this episode of Thelema Now!, host Harper Feist is joined by author and occult scholar Frater Acher for a deep exploration of his book The Olympic Spirits: Paracelsus' Practice of the Inner Stars, published by Three Hands Press. Frater Acher delves into the enigmatic system of the Olympic Spirits as presented by Paracelsus, unpacking their plane…
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Long Livers, Human Potentiality & the Internal Alchemy of Freemasonry w. Martin Faulks
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In S7E7 I sit down with returning guest Martin Faulks. Martin joins me today to talk about his most recent work with Lewis Masonic, entitled, Long Livers: With the Rare Secret of Rejuvenscency originally published in 1722 by an alchemist thought to have been long dead — Eugenius Philalethes. Long Livers: https://martinfaulks.co.uk/product/long-live…
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Masonic Research, the Order of Ishmael & A Stranger In the Elemental Temple w. Billy Hamilton
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In S7E6 I sit down with author, international masonic speaker and educator, and Past Master of Texas Lodge of Research, Brother Billy Hamilton to discuss his career in Masonic research and his latest book with Lewis Masonic entitled, A Stranger In the Elemental Temple. A Stranger In the Elemental Temple: https://www.lewismasonic.co.uk/a-stranger-in…
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Ancient Magicks, Informed Practice & the Theurgic-Goetic Axis w. Alison Chicosky & Monte Plaisance
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In S7E5 I sit down with Alison Chicosky and Monte Plaisance for a roundtable discussion on the modern practice of ancient magic and the relationship of goetic and theurgic magic. Alison: https://practicaloccult.com/ Monte: https://www.facebook.com/churchofthessaly SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter: https://ikebaker.com/newsletter For all things…
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Thelema NOW! Guest: Tom Banger on Harry Smith
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On this episode of Thelema Now!, host Harper Feist speaks with Tom Banger, contributor to the new book The Occult Harry Smith: The Magical and Alchemical Work of an Artist of the Extremes, edited by Peter Valente. Tom offers unique insight into the esoteric dimensions of Harry Smith's life and work—exploring his deep engagement with alchemy, hermet…
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Islamic Esotericism, the Greater West & Jonesing for the End of the World w. Matt Melvin-Koushki
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In S7E4 I sit down with Associate Professor of islamic History at the University of South Carolina, Dr. Matt Melvin-Koushki to discuss his pioneering work in critically reevaluating distinctions of east and west in regards to Arabic-Islamic history. As well as the significance of Islamic history in the development of esoteric philosophy and practic…
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Aleister Crowley, Mind Over Magick & the Art of Making People Think w. Richard Kaczynski
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In S7E3 I sit down with accomplished scholar, author, lecturer, and practitioner Richard Kazcynski to discuss everything from western ceremonial, to the psychology of magic, to our favorite prog rock artists.Mind Over Magick:https://a.co/d/cnSBSFkRichard:https://richard-kaczynski.com/SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:https://ikebaker.com/newslet…
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On this episode of Thelema Now!, host Harper Feist welcomes musician Ailise Blake for a deep and evocative conversation about creativity, ritual, and the transformative power of sound. Ailise's work merges haunting melodies with esoteric inspiration, crafting sonic landscapes that explore magic, identity, and the sacred in everyday life. Together, …
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In this special episode of Thelema Now!, host Harper Feist engages with artist Gast Bouschet, whose haunting, alchemical works blur the boundaries between ritual, landscape, and transformation. Because speaking is physically painful for Bouschet, this episode takes a unique form: a reading of a text conversation that unfolded between Harper and Gas…
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Noetic Astrology, Solomonic Spirit Catalogues & The Astrological Goetia w. Jaime Paul Lamb
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In S7 E2 I sit down with author, astrologer, Freemason, ceremonial magician, and returning guest Jaime Paul Lamb. We sat down to talk about Jaime’s latest book, which has been recently published by Inner Traditions, entitled The Astrological Goetia: The 72 Keys to Angelic and Demonic Astrology.The Astrological Goetia:https://a.co/d/gAxRHowhttps://w…
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Life in the New Aeon, Finding Babalon & Writing on the Sand As the Tide Comes In w. Maevius Lynn
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In the premiere of S7, I sit down with author, presenter, ceremonial practitioner, and content creator Maevius Lynn to discuss her work as a content creator, ceremonial magic and the Thelemic current, and much more. Lynn: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaeviusLynn https://www.patreon.com/cw/maeviuslynn SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter: https://ikeba…
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Crata Repoa, the Ordo Templi Astarte & American Magick w. Poke Runyon, Johnny Royal & Max Paul
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In the final episode of season 6, I sit down with founder and head of the Ordo Temple Astarte, a magical order started in 1970, Poke Runyon, and Freemason, composer, and director Johnny Royal. We were joined in our discussion by member of the OTA and collaborator Max Paul as we sat down to talk about the trio’s recent collaboration in the productio…
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Tarot Architecture, the Perfection of Mathematics & Becoming It All w. Lon Milo DuQuette
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In S6E15 I sit down with author, lecturer, musician and occultist, Lon Milo Duquette to discuss his latest book The Tarot Architect: How to Become the Master Builder of Your Spiritual Temple. As one might expect, it was a conversation filled with equal parts profundity, absurdity, and hilarity.The Tarot Architect: https://a.co/d/0tlS9fDLon: https:/…
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The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Aspects of Initiation & the Magic Within w. Chic & Tabby Cicero
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In this SURPRISE episode of the Arcanvm podcast, I sit down with two absolutely legendary magicians and adepti, Greatly Honored Chiefs of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn-- Chic and Tabatha Cicero! We sat down to talk about about the early days of resuscitating the order in America with the help of Grady McMurty and Israel Regardie, the harmon…
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Deciphering the Art of Nature, Celestial Symbols & How We Got the Emerald Tablet Wrong w. John Gilbert
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In S6E13 I sit down with author, Freemason, scholar, and translator John Gilbert to discuss his background in esotericism and translation as well we his latest book: Not As Above, Not As Below: How We Got the Emerald Tablet Wrong, which was published in 2024 by Rose Circle Books. Not As Above, Not As Below: https://a.co/d/7yxJ0UQ SUBSCRIBE to the A…
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Planetary Magic, Paradigm Shifting & Gods Acting out of Turn w. Soror Velchanes
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In S6E12 I sit down with Chaos magician and author, Soror Velchanes to discuss her latest book the Planetary Magic Workbook: An Experimental Guide to Understanding and Working with the Classical Planets.Vel:https://velchanes.com/The Planetary Magic Workbook:https://a.co/d/d2kcRgxSUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:https://ikebaker.com/newsletterF…
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Thelema NOW! Guest: Christopher McIntosh
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In this illuminating episode of Thelema Now, host Harper Feist welcomes renowned esoteric scholar and author Christopher McIntosh to discuss his latest book, The Call of the Old Gods: My Occult Journey on the Pagan Path. Drawing on decades of scholarship in Western esotericism, McIntosh explores how ancient deities continue to speak to the modern w…
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Alchemical Hermeticism, Marco Daffi & Coming to Grips with the Nigredo Phase w. David Pantano
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In S6E11 I sit down with author and scholar David Pantano to discuss David’s most recent work, Alchemical Hermeticism: The Secret Teachings of Marco Daffi on initiation. Join us for a conversation on the character of Daffi’s teachings, David's thoughts on Hermetic alchemy as a practice, and much more…David: https://www.innertraditions.com/author/da…
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High Weirdness, An American Ethos & the Occult Elvis w. Miguel Conner
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In S6E10 I sit down with returning guest, author, speaker, and host of Aeon Byte Gnostic radio, Miguel Conner to discuss his latest book, The Occult Elvis: The Mystical and Magical Life of the King, which has critical acclaim and mainstream recognition. BUY The Occult Elvis: https://www.innertraditions.com/the-occult-elvis (from Publisher) https://…
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Internet Atheists, Escaping Fate & the Knights of the Gnostic Roundtable w. Jason Mehmel & Deacon Jon
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In S6E9 I sit down with he hosts of the Talk Gnosis channel and podcast, Jason Mehmel and Deacon Jon Stewart to discuss gnosticism and gnosis, as well as the fading intellectual trend of atheism, mystical forms of spirituality and much more. Talk Gnosis: https://www.youtube.com/ @GnosticWisdomNetwork Gnostic Wisdom Network: gnosticwisdom.net The …
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Secrets of the Spiritual Life, Reason’s Proper Place & the Great Enemy of Humankind w. Tobias Churton
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In S6E8 I sit down with scholar and author Tobias Churton to discuss his entry into the academic study of the esoteric, the meaning of occultism, the inherent secrecy of the spiritual life, pitfalls of the modern age and much more… Tobias:https://tobiaschurton.com The Books of Enoch Revealed:https://a.co/d/cmoXHHH SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newslette…
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Hellenic Tantra, Theurgic Currents & the Sacrament of Human Existence w. Gregory Shaw
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In S6E7 I sit down with returning guest Professor Gregory Shaw to talk about his latest opus, an embodied spiritual practice, the perceptual filters of postmodernity and much more.Professor Shaw:https://angelicopress.com/pages/gregory-shawSUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:https://ikebaker.com/newsletterFor all things Ike be sure to visit/messag…
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EnochiaCon 2025, Escaping Fate & Becoming the Deathless God w. Frater R.C.
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In S6E6 I sit down with scholar, practitioner, podcast host and EnochiaCon organizer @FraterRC to chat about the upcoming EnochiaCon 2025 happening this July in Vancouver, BC, which is going to feature a roster of heavy-weight academics, practitioners, and presenters in esotericism, magic, and the occult. EnochiaCon: https://www.arcaneresearchsoc…
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Thelema Now Episode: Richard Kaczynski – Friendship in Doubt, Crowley, and the Magic of Connection In this wide-ranging and engaging conversation, host Harper Feist welcomes back renowned Thelemic scholar Richard Kaczynski to discuss his latest book, Friendship in Doubt. Together, they explore the complex web of relationships surrounding Aleister C…
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Convergent Evolution, the Feeling of History & Sacralizing the Material World w. Dan Attrell
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In S6E5 I sit down with scholar, translator, historian, and master-mind behind @TheModernHermeticist YouTube channel, Dr. Dan Attrell. Join us for a conversation about his path to the academic study of esotericism, psychedelia, perrenialism vs. convergent evolution, the 16th century Franciscan Archangelo of Borgonovo, returning to our heavenly sour…
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Thelema NOW! Guest: Christophe Poncet (2025)
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If you are someone who enjoys Tarot - then do we have an episode for you! In this podcast, host Harper Feist talks to Christophe Poncet, who has just published Down Here. Down Here is the first of a meticulously researched and lavishly illustrated three volume work, The Tarot of Marsilio by Christophe Poncet; a landmark inquiry into the origins of …
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Italian Witchcraft, Cultural Exoticism & the ‘Herbal Fear’ Soul Retrieval w. Angela Puca
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In S6E4 I sit down with lecturer, scholar, author, and content creator Dr. Angela Puca of Angela's Symposium YouTube channel to talk about her latest book: Italian Witchcraft and Shamanism: The Tradition of Segnature, Indigenous and Trans-Cultural Shamanic Traditions in Italy. Join us for a lively conversation! Dr. Puca: https://drangelapuca.com/ h…
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Myth-history, Immortality Machines & the Surreality of Egypt w. Dr. Justin Sledge
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In S6E3 I sit down with scholar, professor, host of the ESOTERICA channel and returning guest Dr. Justin Sledge fresh off of his latest venture— an immersive educational tour through Egypt! Join us for a chat on what the good professor taught, as well as what he learned. Dr. Sledge: https://www.justinsledge.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@TheEsoteric…
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Thelema NOW! Guest: Deja Whitehouse (2025)
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The lovely Deja Whitehouse talks to Thelema Now host Harper Feist about her latest book, "The Lady and the Beast: The Extraordinary Partnership between Frieda Harris and Aleister Crowley." Deja and Harper discuss Frieda Harris's life, her Thoth Tarot collaboration with Crowley, and her struggles as a woman at time when women had few choices and eve…
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Greek Folk Magic, Imaging the Idea & Holding the Same Things Sacred w. Sasha Chaitow
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In E2S6 I sit down with British-Greek cultural historian, author, and artist Sasha Chaitow to discuss her past & upcoming work including a translation & commentary on Horappolon's Hieroglyphia, Greek identity and folk traditions, the role art in esotericism and scholarship, & much more. PRE-ORDER Horapollon's Hieroglyphica from Black Letter Press:h…
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Noetic Perception, the Hallucination of the Soul & Altered States of Gnosis w. Wouter Hanegraaff
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In the premiere episode of Season 6 of the podcast I sit down with Wouter J. Hanegraaff, professor of Hermetic Philosophy & related currents at the University of Amsterdam. Professor Hanegraaff is one of the leading voices in the academic study of hermetism, hermeticism, and esotericism at large. His written works include Esotericism and the Academ…
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