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Bill M.
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Dec 21, 2025 • 53min
Satansplain #106 - The Nine Satanic Sins (part 2)
Satansplain continues the exploration of the 9 Satanic Sins. Here in part 2, sins number 4 through 9 will be examined. The Nine Satanic Sins: https://churchofsatan.com/nine-satanic-sins/ Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - Satanic Sin #4: Self-deceit 08:45 - Satanic Sin #5: Herd conformity 14:28 - Satanic Sin #6: Lack of Perspective 30:05 - Satanic Sin #7: Forgetfulness of Past Orthodoxies 33:15 - Satanic Sin #8: Counterproductive Pride 40:10 - Satanic Sin #9: Lack of Aesthetics 44:15 - Objective standards of beauty

Dec 15, 2025 • 48min
Satansplain #105 - The 9 Satanic Sins (part 1)
Satansplain presents a look at the 9 Satanic Sins. Here in part 1, we'll learn where the list comes from, why the list is part of Satanism, and an examination of sins number 1, 2, and 3. The 9 Sins: https://churchofsatan.com/nine-satanic-sins/ Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support 00:00 - Intro 01:49 - Note to the Christian dorks who can't read 03:12 - About the 9 Satanic Sins 07:47 - More about the sins 14:38 - Satanic Sin #1: Stupidity 17:52 - Religious people are stupid? It's not quite that simple. 25:36 - Satanecdote and Rosemary's Baby 28:43 - Satanic Sin #2: Pretentiousness (and why I-Theism is not pretentiousness) 33:56 - Satanic Sin #3: Solipsism (which is not the same as selfishness)

Dec 1, 2025 • 45min
Satansplain #104 - On Rage Bait and Selective Debate (Lisa Barlow, LibsofTikTok)
"The only proper response to them is no response!" Or is it? A look into selective debate engagement and the people who fear it. Also, two recent examples of channels desperate to name-drop the Church of Satan for rage bait, and the end result. Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support 00:00 - Intro 01:43 - "Don't respond to trolls! Ever!", they say 05:00 - No, there are sometimes good reasons: 1) Wrath 09:29 - 2) It's fun 10:28 - 3) Sharpening the Intellect 11:54 - 4) The audience 15:19 - Further thoughts 23:37 - Lisa Barlow's tequila and Church of Satan Magister David Harris's reply 29:37 - Satanecdote: LibsofTikTok stupidity (no, we're not located in Canada)

Nov 18, 2025 • 47min
Satansplain #103 - Yes, We Have No Occultism
Satansplain #103 - Yes, We Have No Occultism A look at the essay, "Yes, We Have No Occultism", distinguishing Satanism from the occult religions. Also a Satanic anecdote about non-Satanists and Satanists at a Halloween concert, plus answers to questions about goodguy badges, life and death, and atheism and the human need for religion. Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - "Yes, We Have No Occultism" by Magus Peter H. Gilmore 09:04 - Mixing Satanism with other things 14:35 - Satanic Anecdote (Devil's Night 2025, Tampa FL) 21:08 - DeFacto and Pseudo Satanism 24:34 - Goodguy badge vs. charity of Satanists 30:39 - Fearing Death 34:04 - Atheists converting to Christianity 39:00 - And for those "How can you be I-theist and atheist?" people out there 40:51 - More on atheists converting

Oct 28, 2025 • 41min
Satansplain #102 - Satanic ritual, werewolves and demon(izing) people
Demons and werewolves on Halloween! Answering listener questions about Satanic ritual, Anton LaVey's essay on lycanthropy, and the human need to "demonize" selected people. Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - Halloween and the importance of dedicated days 05:05 - Bill's Halloween 08:00 - Parchment Burning 10:36 - Destruction ritual, Enochian keys, reminder on why 15:48 - Reminder: Accepting intellectually is not the same as accepting emotionally 24:17 - Werewolves 29:34 - On "demonizing" political figures

Oct 13, 2025 • 1h 3min
Satansplain #101 - Mary Rooke's conspiracy theories and the "racist" Anton LaVey clip
Right-wing Christian journalist Mary Brooke tries quoting Satansplain for her wild conspiracy theories about Satanism, furries, and Charlie Kirk. Meanwhile, equally annoying left-wing people are throwing fits over a politically incorrect video of Anton LaVey. Satansplain addresses both, along with answering listener mail about the previous two episodes of Satansplain, a reiteration on Satanism and politics, reflections on the landmark Satanism podcast Satanism Today, and also something the herd calls a tool of the Devil himself: mathematics. Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - On episodes 99 and 100 08:21 - Yes, Magister Bill is political. The Church of Satan is not, and for good reasons. 13:58 - Satanecdote: Mary Rooke's bizarre "furries + Satanism" obsession 31:24 - People Who Knew Anton LaVey 33:41 - Speak of the Devil "racist" clip 42:57 - William Seabrook book 43:57 - Questions about math 50:58 - Tips for Skill Improvement 54:49 - Answering More Math Questions 58:32 - Satanism Today (Magister David Harris' podcast)

Oct 3, 2025 • 1h 10min
Satansplain #100 - A talk with Magus Peter H. Gilmore
In celebration of 100 episodes of Satansplain, Magister Bill sits down for a discussion with the Church of Satan High Priest himself, Magus Peter H. Gilmore. A variety of topics are covered, including Satanic ritual, supernatural versus supernormal, Anton LaVey's atheism, conspiracy theories about Satanism, meetings between Church of Satan members, and the applications of artificial intelligence from music composition to Satanic self-improvement. Official site: https://satansplain.com Support Satansplain on locals: https://satansplain.locals.com/support Merch: https://store.satansplain.com 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:48 - Anton LaVey's atheism and the myth that the Church of Satan changed views on deities 00:08:01 - Satanic influences: William Seabrook 00:12:10 - Debunking the conspiracy theory of "When you reach the higher ranks, they worship Satan" 00:17:48 - Newcomers who carelessly dismiss the ritual half 00:21:45 - More on Satanic ritual 00:29:21 - Meeting Satanists offline 00:36:35 - Dim bulbs, lot lice, etc. 00:47:12 - More on dim bulbs 00:49:55 - A.I. and Satanism 00:54:56 - More on A.I. and musical composition 01:03:01 - Further A.I. applications for the Satanist 01:08:40 - Closing

Sep 27, 2025 • 1h 3min
Satansplain #099 - A Satanist Reflects on Charlie Kirk
Many people have been mourning the death of Charlie Kirk while others have been celebrating it. But perhaps there are some Satanic third side views to consider. Hear one Satanist's thoughts on Charlie Kirk and the impact of his assassination, along with a necessary recap on politics and Satanism. Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support Charlie Kirk's 2022 Newsweek article: https://www.newsweek.com/free-speech-satanism-opinion-1681893 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Who was Charlie Kirk? 08:23 - Reminder about politics and Satanism 13:25 - Rubin Report Quote, and why I'm a right-leaning Satanist 16:35 - Capable of rational discourse vs. incapable 28:38 - The trouble with rage bait and confirmation bias 36:20 - Satanic Anecdote 40:15 - When I stopped following Charlie Kirk / 2022 Newsweek article 51:44 - Why The Satanic Temple is Abhorrent 56:41 - "We can and should use the law to shut down Satanism"?

Sep 7, 2025 • 45min
Satansplain #098 - Elon Musk, A.I., and the life of Anton LaVey
Satansplain responds to listener mail on a variety of topics, including a Satanic look at Elon Musk, the power of A.I., the books The Satanic Witch and The Satanic Warlock, joining the Church of Satan, and also dealing with morons bent on "disproving" Anton LaVey's biography. Plus, a Satanic anecdote from the days of the Satanic Panic. Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - Satanic Witch vs. Satanic Warlock 04:00 - Losers trying to "debunk" LaVey's biography 09:58 - Satanecdote (Possessed album) 14:59 - Church of Satan and Illegal Activity 21:54 - Elon Musk 27:01 - For the dorks with their hot takes on Elon who won't listen first 27:20 - Elon Musk (continued) 35:57 - Satanism and A.I.

Aug 19, 2025 • 47min
Satansplain #097 - The Absence of Evidence ("Satanism" before 1966)
Is there any actual evidence of a religion calling itself Satanism before the Church of Satan? We'll look at one Satanist's undercover journey to find such evidence from the people who insist it exists. Buy Warlock William Tull's horror anthology, "Cannibalia: A Feast of Horror and Suspense": https://a.co/d/dp5bCeB Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support 00:00 - Intro 02:28 - Essay Intro: The Nature of the Internet 09:16 - The Plan 12:36 - Joining groups and posting a message 17:27 - The Experts 23:10 - The Experts, continued 25:28 - Remaining 3 Books 28:33 - The Sects 34:40 - The Scum 36:46 - Conclusion 41:10 - Bill's Closing Rant


