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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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,…

We were completely delighted to have talked with J David Osborne about the comic series Scalped, therapy, rapidly changing social norms, the endless nuance in good crime stories, the difference between realizing you're on the ride and actually grabbing the wheel, JDO/411, Alex Jones, real spirit stories, the supposed death of the innocent question,…

Our friend and fellow BVM admirer Dylan stopped by to chat about The Wonder, Blessed Virgin Marys, black Madonnas, Sophia & Barbelo, the worthlessness of a godessless man, scientistic impositions & humanitarian efforts, abuse and/or shamanism, accidental magic, hope born from trauma, the false dichotomy of illusion/miracle, and much more. If you wo…

The boys chat about Split Second, depression, Mastodon, gourd innuendos, wordplay, dolmens, hod dogs as amulets, getting ready to die, the comics we loved, colonial butterfly displays, the arrogance of scientism, how information without context is noise, divorce pigeons, animal metaphysics, shit talking Neil Gaiman, Kurt totally gets gas huffing, p…

Owen came on the show to share the good news about the new flesh. We discuss the reality/entertainment matrix, the medium as the message, internet programming reality, one way communication, acting in L.A., the incoming shitstorm of strikes, chatting up Metatron, choice vs synchronicity, and much more. Lots of laughs in this one despite Rev being a…

In this very special show we talk with author Grant Wamack about Phil Tippett's total masterpiece Mad God, the importance of difficult material, censorship, weed, UFOs, fighting the good fight with storytelling, those magical moments when the trees talk back, and much more. Grant has two new books out this year, because he is a monster, and you sho…

Matt is an author, artist, poet, and friend to all woodland creatures. His social feeds are among the most worthwhile posts on the internet, containing creatures he finds along his wanderings both in photograph and in paint. We talk about personhood, feeling out relationships with nonhuman mortals, grace in flow, radical joy, offering art, and more…

For our 20th episode we hang out with our sister show's host and talk childhood video games, writing letters, merit and kata, old stories, and everything else you can expect to hear when three best bros heat up the mics. Follow Tim's show here and don't forget to donate to either or both of our shows if you appreciate them. We run on love. http://w…

We talk about Prometheus, St. Cyprian, conspiracies, uberwyrd New England, Lovecraft & King, fear of death, where religion meets animism, and a bunch more stuff. This episode features some of Jacks very special stories of his experiences and subsequent research breakthroughs on the trail of the sorcerer saint. A true honor to host on this one.…

Just a bonus blessing and uncrossing from the Rev in honor of his patron saint. Listen with focus, throw around some smoke and holy water, light a candle and make the sign of the cross whenever there's a long pause. May you have a very enchanted Cyprianmas.

We talk with diviner and somatic sex therapist in training Marissa Gamberutti about sex and intimacy; the psychology and metaphysics therein, how they can relate to preferences & kinks, the practice of being a-monogamous, the omniscience of Clippy, the strange male obsession with duration, being othered, being humanized, pedophiles and more. As men…

One of the most magical movies. A cute horror film. The kinder hero's journey. Glitter. A densely embedded backstory. David Fucking Bowie. Unnecessary apologies. Fairy Kings & dangerous hot guys. Growing out of your parents. Raising magical children. New ancestral traditions. New lineage magics. Classic Doctor Who. The sad fate of the real Dobby. T…

We were absolutely thrilled to hang out with our magical podfather from Spirit Box and talk about the first season of Fargo, the Dark Man, initiations, podcasting, photography, recognition, taking ourselves too seriously in the magic world, djinn tales, and so much more. Darragh really brought the feeling of sharing a pint with your wizard mates to…

Musician, composer, and Appalachian Trail hiker Tim Woody joins us to talk about trails and paths, his experiences hiking for long distances, solitude, agency, whether or not it matters if we even have any, his wonderful new project to hook up orchestral musicians with composers, and a bunch of other stuff. This was just before Tim headed back out …

This is a deep dive into the nuance and difficulty involved in communicating effectively with the Other. Three fans of angels talk shop in reference to Arrival's masterful, if unintentional, depiction of what it be like talkin with flappy bois. Take a shower, put on something white, and bust out the frankincense. It's a good one.…

A very special look at the masterpiece through both symbolism & astrology. Stephen King: Story midwife. Disembodied audience. The axis of Kubrick/Lynch. The Minotaur. Royal stars. Gemini & Grady Twins. Hotel portal hub. Jack is no dull boy. Red bell. Constitutional commentary. V. Cobbled personas & shit men. Rev's necromantic take - Hotel like the …

A very lived-in movie. Ancestors. Film. World building. Lost history. Willpower. Manhood? Actors without borders. Rev's cancellable gender take. Really, it's almost all about Conan. It was such a joy to have someone who really loves this movie just go off. Check out Michael's films here: http://witchcult-intl.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P92…

We are graced by speaking with actor, writer, director, and cunning man Matt Cosper of XOXO Performance about the metaphysics and craft of David Lynch and Fire Walk With Me. It seemed inappropriate to list the topics for this one. Just strap in. Donate to Matt's current production here and get a $50 discount on my Magical Fortitude course tuition: …

Approved transgressions. Bronze age trad solarpunks. Old man's dick. A nuclear exorcism. One of Rev's new faves. Damascus steel, bro. Nic Cage; servant to the Muses. Wild archetypes. Hawk on a Cage. Min Dansk er ikke godt. Yin editing, yang directing. Send hate mail. Magic Mic. Thai magic. Wrecking your life for the better. Belief mechanics. Outsou…

The military industrial Syndrome. Cheney's America. The pratfalls of heroics. Computer generated white people. Gross ASMR. Other people's problems. Interventionism vs helping out. Sometimes a Batman is just a Batman. What the fuck is propaganda? Marketing egregores. Solary charisms. Projects & work. Magical history. Post-Left nuances. Nuclear famil…

This very special episode features Tim and Kurt telling the magical story of their day spent together wayfinding, listening to the spirits of place, and elevating the dead in Georgia when they recently met up IRL for the first time. They share this magical meeting and incredible experience with us. Also Thai Talismans and a bunch of other stuff, an…

Cooly memories. Anime lore. Swing the fucking bat. Man children. Deep mysteries of Eva. Real confidence is sexy. Incels are probably CIA. Wren; fringe surfer. Con art vs phonies. Facilitation vs teaching. "In my opinion." Shadowrun futures. Caving. Flags of war. Thelemishness. Christian ups and downs. Angels & the other guys. Super Saiyan 3 is ange…

Trance on film. God layers as cultural impositions. A wonderous murder fest. Is the Northman the new Bible? Bjørk is an Icelandic land spirit. Don't talk about jazz. Feelings about cartoons. Fart curses in futhark. Kingship taboos. Oaths are for real. Ethan, hawk. Revenge vs vengeance. TSK- Justice Machine. Community violence. Norse magic in Alexan…

Artistic hazards. The only real Soapbox™ Success haters. Permission anxiety. Can I get a witness? The pagans were the good guys. Genre maypoles. Pagans like to fuck. Dan Harmon. Rude pee break. Stupid goodness. Craft skills and master crafts. Channel flipping. Classism is trashy. Local spirits & materia. Bleak forecasts. Brian goes existential. Met…

Magic of sincerity. Paradox vs Irony. Comedy is pretty sad. Thirsty ain't sexy. Lessons in apotropaea. Timebombs Without Borders. Canonical historiola. Christian mages & flat sacraments. Social media as the Resonator. Frayed knots. What are you thinking? Purple reign & cursed paint. AI & other myths. Kurt comes out about the Moon landing. Comfortab…

It ain't theft if you really need it. Insanity as artistic virtue. Directing like demon wrangling. Metaphysics in pacing. Nonsense is a valid choice. The demented masculine. Borrowed monkeys. Let the great snake eat you. Gnostic finger traps. Is this an initiation? Options as curses. Deep incarnation. Family fungus. Designer portals. Colors of Aya …

Ready Player Nope. Disney as anti-life. Colonial categorizing, internalized. The sad state of Hollywood. All time most watched. Single drops. Stranger Things nostalgia triggers. Movie places IRL. Grateful Dead sucks. Drugs are mostly okay, actually. Sad food & gratitude practices. Seven Sisters & ladies that go hard. Techno rapture is just more nar…

Desire is a river even God can't dam(n). Vanity death wish. Technology as weaponized metaphor. Materialist paths to mastery. The often cruel Venn diagram of talent/drive. Being bad loud. The Fool as first boners. Being real in an edited culture. A Last Crusade reference for good measure.