Hilaritas Press Podcasts

Michelle Olly, a talented writer and theater producer, and Gregory Arnott, a skilled magician and educator, dive into the re-release of Robert Anton Wilson's *The Sex Magicians*. They explore the cultural revolution of the early 70s, highlighting the rise of sexual freedom and adult entertainment. The discussion touches on women's rights and pleasure, the blend of sexuality with the occult, and Wilson's unique literary journey. They also reflect on balancing imagination with reality, emphasizing the lasting influence of vibes in modern culture.

Mike Gathers discusses the 8 Circuit Model of Consciousness with Zach West, exploring topics like psychedelics, relationships, imprinting, and evolution. They delve into the history and evolution of the model, connecting it to modern emotional understanding and therapeutic techniques.

Seattle writer and artist Denny Sargent discusses Tantra, animism, and more. Topics include simplifying Tantra for American readers, comparing Hinduism and Christianity, Tantric initiation, encountering Hanuman in India, animism's influence on deity forms, Shiva and marijuana, werewolf magic, group spiritual practices, chakras in spiritual traditions, and the will to love in Tantra.

In this episode, Mike Gathers chats with body based therapist and author Devaraj Sandberg about Wilhelm Reich, Reichian therapy, accelerationism, and more. • • • Links: Dev on Stubstack: https://devaraj2.substack.com/   Dev on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DevarajSandberg   Dev’s body based therapy website: https://bioenergetics.org.uk/   Dev’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Devaraj-Sandberg/author/B06XSYCDWM   Landism:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Land https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nick-Land/author/B00NQWAPRC   • • •   Hilaritas Press Podcasts: http://www.hilaritaspress.com/podcasts/ Producer Richard Rasa: http://www.pelorian.com/rasa.html Host/Producer Mike Gathers: https://linktr.ee/mgathers23

Writer and vocalist R.U. Sirius discusses Psychedelic Transhumanism, Singularity, and society's technological evolution. Topics include Robert Anton Wilson's influence, the future shaped by ideologies, music-tech-consciousness intersection, ketamine's psychological effects, social media's dark side, and sci-fi literature reflecting societal trends.

Explore magic, method acting, and reality with Joseph Matheny, a friend of Robert Anton Wilson. Delve into immersive role-playing, wilderness experiences, online misunderstandings, and nostalgic reflections in this intriguing podcast conversation.

Vincent Murphy, RAW Lucubrator and Guerill-AI Ontologist, discusses AI evolution, Maybe Logic, and the balance between human-like experiences and advanced AI capabilities. The conversation explores the cryptic beginnings of AI through Shannon and Turing's speculations, the need for iterative adaptation in the AI world, and the impact of technology on spiritual enlightenment and economies.

In this episode, Mike Gathers chats with Scott Apel – writer, movie critic, and long time friend of RAW. Scott was the original editor and publisher of the new Hilaritas Press release of Chaos and Beyond: The Best of Trajectories. Scott also created Beyond Chaos and Beyond, which Scott describes in this episode.    Links: Scott's Wikipedia page  PKD: The Dream Connection Scott’s books Scott’s intros to “The Prisoner” Scott’s interview with Bob • • • Hilaritas Press Podcast  Host/Producer Mike Gathers  Producer/Engineer Richard Rasa

In this episode, Mike Gathers chats with writer John Higgs about the KLF, William Blake and Robert Anton Wilson • • • John Higgs' website @JohnHiggs on Twitter  November 23rd announcement on Higgs’ upcoming book on Dr. Who    Hilaritas Press Podcast:  Host/Producer Mike Gathers  Producer/Engineer Richard Rasa  

In this episode, Mike Gathers chats with novelist, poet, painter and song writer, Wayne Saalman, @waynensaalman, about aliens, UFOs, and more in his latest book, The Journey Across Forever, Links... Wayne’s Website Most of Wayne on Amazon More of Wayne’s books on Amazon RAW’s Intro to Dream Illuminati “Dreams of Flying”  • • • Hilaritas Press Podcast:  Host/Producer Mike Gathers  Producer/Engineer Richard Rasa