
Glitch Bottle Podcast
The Glitch Bottle Podcast is a Western magic and grimoire-focused show that uncorks the uncommon with magic, mysticism and the generally misunderstood.
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Nov 3, 2024 • 2h 17min
#158 - Solomon, Shakespeare and Evocatory Drama with Dr. Rebekah King (Part 2)
What is ‘Solomonic exceptionalism’? How was grimoire magic set apart from witchcraft, fairy magic and prophecy in the time of Shakespeare? What grimoires were available when early modern dramatists like William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, Ben Johnson and many others were portraying magicians, evocatory procedures and magical implements on stage? Dr. Rebekah King - scholar and award-winning playwright - takes us behind the curtain to discuss her thesis ‘Solomon on Stage, Representations of Magic and the Occult in Early Modern English Drama’. She also answers your Glitch Bottle Patreon listener questions and more! ⇓ ⇓ ⇓✅►Support Dr. King on her excellent Substack! - https://rebekahkingwriter.substack.com/ ✅►Dr. King’s thesis on Solomonic Exceptionalism on Stage - https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/items/d3ee0c37-dabc-4310-bcd1-ea6f2198455a✅►Dr. King’s website - https://www.rebekahkingwriter.com/ ✅►Follow Dr. King - https://x.com/RebekahAnnKing ✦🔮🔥Shhhhhh. Become a super duper cool and iridescent Glitch Bottle supporter - https://www.patreon.com/glitchbottle 🎵 Music by the artist Crowander (track name: “Tornado”)-https://soundcloud.com/crowander -https://crowander.bandcamp.com/-https://soundcloud.com/crowander/tornado

Nov 3, 2024 • 1h 53min
#158 - Solomon, Shakespeare and Evocatory Drama with Dr. Rebekah King (Part 1)
What is ‘Solomonic exceptionalism’? How was grimoire magic set apart from witchcraft, fairy magic and prophecy in the time of Shakespeare? What grimoires were available when early modern dramatists like William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, Ben Johnson and many others were portraying magicians, evocatory procedures and magical implements on stage? Dr. Rebekah King - scholar and award-winning playwright - takes us behind the curtain to discuss her thesis ‘Solomon on Stage, Representations of Magic and the Occult in Early Modern English Drama’. She also answers your Glitch Bottle Patreon listener questions and more! ⇓ ⇓ ⇓✅►Support Dr. King on her excellent Substack! - https://rebekahkingwriter.substack.com/ ✅►Dr. King’s thesis on Solomonic Exceptionalism on Stage - https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/items/d3ee0c37-dabc-4310-bcd1-ea6f2198455a✅►Dr. King’s website - https://www.rebekahkingwriter.com/ ✅►Follow Dr. King - https://x.com/RebekahAnnKing ✦🔮🔥Shhhhhh. Become a super duper cool and iridescent Glitch Bottle supporter - https://www.patreon.com/glitchbottle 🎵 Music by the artist Crowander (track name: “Tornado”)-https://soundcloud.com/crowander -https://crowander.bandcamp.com/-https://soundcloud.com/crowander/tornado 00:00 Early background 6:33 Solomonic Exceptionalism 15:57 Solomon on Stage 21:41 'Sapientia Solomonis' 34:47 The Solomonic Trope 39:54 The Solomonic Moment 47:10 Discoverie of Witchcraft 1:03:43 Theater & Magic 1:24:07 Magic Seeker vs Sorcerer 1:30:26 Queen Elizabeth and King James

Oct 28, 2024 • 17min
Sailing Off the Edge of Your World with Ulysses and the Devil | Glitch Bottle
In today’s world of #hashtags, shortcuts and life hacks, our attention is sliced finer than the vellum folios of a 900-year-old grimoire. It takes will to cultivate consistent, in-depth practice. To illustrate this, I’d like to invoke the hidden devilish drive of determination in two of among the most famous English poems of all time (and a bonus poem), and why I always read and re-read them when preparing for evocatory procedures.✦🔮🔥This post made possible by my impossibly amazing Patrons. Join us! - https://www.patreon.com/glitchbottle

Oct 6, 2024 • 40min
#157 - John Dee’s Mysteriorum Libri Quinque with Joseph H. Peterson | Glitch Bottle
Joseph H. Peterson, a scholar renowned for his expertise in grimoires and the occult, discusses the significance of John Dee's 16th-century work, the Mysteriorum Libri Quinque. He shares insights from his 20 years of research, unveiling new translations and high-resolution manuscript scans. The conversation explores Dee's profound legacy in science and magic, the evolution of Enochian scholarship, and the importance of authenticity in esoteric texts. Peterson also highlights the value of Esoteric Archives as a vital resource for ongoing research.

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Oct 2, 2024 • 22min
A Formula for Calling Seasonal Spirits | Glitch Bottle
Discover the art of ritual timing in summoning spirits from grimoires. Explore how celestial and seasonal energies enhance magical practices. Delve into the influence of planetary archangels and the intricacies of the Heptameron grimoire. Learn a structured approach to invoking autumnal spirits, emphasizing timing for effective rituals. T.S. Eliot's poetry even adds a poetic flair to the conversation about magic's timing. Uncover the secrets of aligning your rituals with natural forces for better efficacy!

Sep 25, 2024 • 28min
Making Solomonic Holy Water: My Step-By-Step Guide
Discover the art of crafting Solomonic holy water, an essential tool for rituals. Learn how to gather water at sunrise while reciting prayers for sanctification. Explore the significant role of salt and the A-B-C method from the Heptameron for purification. The blend of sacred texts and personal invocations is vital for spiritual connection. This practice intertwines traditional beliefs with mystical rituals, revealing how this blessed water can enhance both physical and spiritual wellness.

Sep 22, 2024 • 2h 36min
#156 - The Evocation of Art & War with Nightgrowler | Glitch Bottle
How does an artist confront and transmute the elements of war, death and destruction they encounter in their daily life? How does an artist ‘evoke’ a spiritual entity into their work? Is all art spiritual, or is there a separation? Ukrainian esoteric artist Nightgrowler returns on the podcast from inside Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital city, answers your Patreon listener questions and more!⇓ ⇓ ⇓► ✅ Support Nightgrowler on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/nightgrowler► ✅ Support Nightgrowler’s Art - https://linktr.ee/Nightgrowler► ✅ Follow Nightgrowler on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nightgrowler/ ✦🔮🔥Become a Glitch Bottle supporter - https://www.patreon.com/glitchbottle ♫ Music by the artist Crowander (track name: “Tornado”)-https://soundcloud.com/crowander -https://crowander.bandcamp.com/-https://soundcloud.com/crowander/tornado

Sep 18, 2024 • 11min
Of Cock & Conjure: The Durancing Resplendencies of Roaring Roosters | Glitch Bottle
Are spirits conjured by cock, or rather, sealed by cockish potencies? Let's explore the hard truths of these vital roosterian resplendencies in the grimoires and Shakespeare: are these just charming suppositions, a bundle of poppycock, or a powerful tool in conjuring spirits?✦🔮Shhhhhh….become a super secret Glitch Bottle supporter! 🔮►https://www.patreon.com/glitchbottle♫ Music by the artist Crowander (track name: “Tornado”)-https://soundcloud.com/crowander-https://crowander.bandcamp.com/-https://soundcloud.com/crowander/tornado

Sep 4, 2024 • 2h 37min
#155 - Santa Muerte Evolution & Radical Acceptance with Ed Calderon | Glitch Bottle
How did a silver mining town in Mexico play a vital role in the growth of Santa Muerte veneration? How do Catholics and Luciferians venerate Santa Muerte? Ed Calderon returns on the podcast to share about his exciting historical discoveries and connections surrounding La Santa and answers you Patreon listener questions! Ed has worked in the fields of counter-narcotics, organized crime investigation, and public safety in the northern border region of Mexico for more than a decade. His study into the indigenous Méxican criminal culture, from occult practices to endemic modus operandi have led him to be recognized as one of the world’s preeminent researchers and trainers in the field of personal security that has come out of Mexico.⇓ ⇓ ⇓► ✅Ed Calderon’s website: https://www.edsmanifesto.com/► 🤝Support Ed’s on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/edsmanifesto/about?l=en► 💀Ed’s Santa Muerte Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lasantayelmonje/ ► ✅ Ed’s Main Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/edsmanifesto_/ ✦🔮Shhhhhh….become a super secret Glitch Bottle supporter! 🔮►https://www.patreon.com/glitchbottle ♫ Music by the artist Crowander (track name: “Tornado”)-https://soundcloud.com/crowander -https://crowander.bandcamp.com/-https://soundcloud.com/crowander/tornado

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Aug 31, 2024 • 1h 13min
#154 – The Summa Sacre Magice with Dr. Stephen Skinner | Glitch Bottle
Dr. Stephen Skinner, a renowned scholar and Solomonic practitioner, joins forces with researcher Daniel Clark to unveil the first complete English translation of the 14th-century grimoire, Summa Sacre Magice. They discuss the manuscript's significance for practitioners of medieval magic and the challenges faced during translation. The duo explores talismans, invocations, and the historical context of magical operations, emphasizing collaboration in preserving esoteric knowledge. Their insights promise to reshape understanding of ancient magical traditions.