This Podcast is a Ritual

After escaping their corded tethers in the early 2000s, phones wormed their way into every element of our society, harnessing the many vulnerabilities of our mammalian brain chemistry in the process. In this extremely relatable episode, the Wizard talks to A about phone addiction, anxiety, and the magic of reclaiming control. Join the ritual: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual Follow the Wizard on Instagram @personisawake

The Wizard Devin Person talks to Lee, another wizard on the other side of the world, about the ways Lee's lifelong stutter might actually be a subtle teacher and powerful protector. Join the ritual: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual Follow the Wizard on Instagram @personisawake

Taylor, a poet and musician, joins the Wizard for a journey across his own imaginal dreamscape to discover essential truths about the nature of grief, creativity, and mental health. Join the ritual: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual Follow the Wizard on Instagram @personisawake

In the second exciting installment of TALK TO THE WIZARD, the Wizard Devin Person helps a listener create a ritual around cutting through imposter syndrome and finding clarity with one's purpose. Join the ritual: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual Follow the Wizard on Instagram @personisawake

Celebrating 5 years of THIS PODCAST IS A RITUAL, TALK TO THE WIZARD is a special mini-series where the Wizard Devin Person sits down with listeners for a one-on-one "wiznotherapy" session. In this premier episode, the Wizard speaks with Star, an Australian listener, about the wounds of grief and the alchemy of healing. Join the ritual: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual Follow the Wizard on Instagram @personisawake

As THIS PODCAST IS A RITUAL prepares to celebrate 5 years of successful magic, the Wizard Devin Person pulls back the curtain to share his own struggles with a fear of failure. Interested in having a free one-on-one "wiznotherapy" session with the Wizard Devin Person? Apply here: https://www.personisawake.com/talktothewizard/ Join the ritual: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual Follow the Wizard on Instagram @personisawake

Slow down, take a breather, and ease into the laconic pace of this extra special, extra sloooooooow episode of This Podcast is a Ritual in which the Wizard delivers a very slow sermon on the magic of... speaking slowly. Join the ritual: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual Follow the Wizard on Instagram @personisawake

We're back, baby!!! After a month in Sweden (and over 2 months podcasting about it) the poet and the wizard have completed their quest and are excited to share everything they've learned about love, magic, and happy accidents. PS - "Slut" is Swedish for "final" or "end." Listen to trip diaries and additional bonus content at: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual Follow the Wizard on Instagram @personisawake

Swedish poet, translator, and literary activist Ida Börjel leads the wizard and the poet on a journey through her fascinating works of linguistic subversion, spanning politics, history, social commentary, bibliomancy, and cross-genre experimental art. This interview was recorded in ANTI, a beautiful publishing house / bookstore in Malmö, Sweden. Tune into Ida's magical words via MA: https://uglyducklingpresse.org/publications/ma/ and MIXIMUM CA'CANNY: The Sabotage Manuals: https://communeeditions.com/miximum-ca-canny-the-sabotage-manuals/ Join the ritual: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual Follow the Wizard on Instagram @personisawake

Machine learning engineer and occultist Karin Valis discusses how language models enable the creation of multidimensional sigils. They explore encoding language with mathematical models and the potential for machines to surpass human limitations. They also discuss communal dreaming and using AI to generate dream-like images, as well as the intersection of technology and magic.