Hilaritas Press Podcasts Episode 51: Mike Shea and Tom Jackson
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Nov 23, 2025 
In a captivating discussion, Mike Shea—son of author Robert Shea and steward of his legacy—joins Tom Jackson, editor and scholar of Robert Anton Wilson. They dive into Robert Shea's unique view of writing as a mystical and telepathic act. The duo shares fascinating insights about the anthology 'Every Day Is A GOOD Day,' the joys of Shea's writing process, and his Zen-inspired research for his works. Listeners will appreciate the anecdotes about Shea's regimented routines and the intriguing dynamics behind the creation of the 'Illuminatus' trilogy.
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Joy In Turning Text Into Tangible Books
- Mike Shea remembers his father loving the physical act of printing manuscripts and calling it his favorite part of writing.
- He watched pages turn into a physical book one sheet at a time and found that deeply satisfying.
Creative Commons Balances Access With Protection
- Mike Shea explains Creative Commons lets an author choose how openly their work can be reused and preserved.
- He chose mostly non-commercial licenses to keep his father's work available while protecting commercial options like film adaptations.
Choose Licenses To Preserve Works Intentionally
- Preserve and distribute works intentionally by choosing an appropriate Creative Commons license.
- Prefer non-commercial or attribution licenses when you want wide access but still allow commercial preservation and adaptation incentives.
