Arcanvm Podcast

Ike Baker
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Aug 22, 2025 • 1h 8min

The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Aspects of Initiation & the Magic Within w. Chic & Tabby Cicero

In this SURPRISE episode of the Arcanvm podcast, I sit down with two absolutely legendary magicians and adepti, Greatly Honored Chiefs of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn-- Chic and Tabatha Cicero! We sat down to talk about about the early days of resuscitating the order in America with the help of Grady McMurty and Israel Regardie, the harmonious synthesis of art, color, and magic, the modern magical community, traits of a successful Golden Dawn magician, their hopes for the tradition’s future and more.HOGD:https://hermeticgoldendawn.orgGolden Dawn Shop (implements, books, etc.):https://www.goldendawnshop.comGolden Dawn Store ( T-shirts, mugs, etc.):https://golden-dawn-store.printify.me/STC Designs ( T-shirts, mugs, etc.):https://www.etsy.com/shop/SandraTabat...SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: ⁠https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠https:facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m#goldendawn #magick #occult #esoteric #spirituality
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Aug 16, 2025 • 1h 12min

Deciphering the Art of Nature, Celestial Symbols & How We Got the Emerald Tablet Wrong w. John Gilbert

In S6E13 I sit down with author, Freemason, scholar, and translator John Gilbert to discuss his background in esotericism and translation as well we his latest book: Not As Above, Not As Below: How We Got the Emerald Tablet Wrong, which was published in 2024 by Rose Circle Books.Not As Above, Not As Below:https://a.co/d/7yxJ0UQSUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: ⁠https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠https:facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m#emeraldtablet #esotericism #spirituality #history
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Aug 8, 2025 • 1h 26min

Planetary Magic, Paradigm Shifting & Gods Acting out of Turn w. Soror Velchanes

In S6E12 I sit down with Chaos magician and author, Soror Velchanes to discuss her latest book the Planetary Magic Workbook: An Experimental Guide to Understanding and Working with the Classical Planets.Vel:https://velchanes.com/The Planetary Magic Workbook:https://a.co/d/d2kcRgxSUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: ⁠https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠https:facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m#astrology #magick #magic #spirituality
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Aug 1, 2025 • 55min

Alchemical Hermeticism, Marco Daffi & Coming to Grips with the Nigredo Phase w. David Pantano

In S6E11 I sit down with author and scholar David Pantano to discuss David’s most recent work, Alchemical Hermeticism: The Secret Teachings of Marco Daffi on initiation. Join us for a conversation on the character of Daffi’s teachings, David's thoughts on Hermetic alchemy as a practice, and much more…David:https://www.innertraditions.com/author/david-pantanohttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Alchemical-Hermeticism/David-Pantano/9781644119976https://a.co/d/7O6QRbOSUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter: ⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: ⁠https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠https:facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m#hermeticism #alchemy #esoteric
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Jul 26, 2025 • 56min

High Weirdness, An American Ethos & the Occult Elvis w. Miguel Conner

In S6E10 I sit down with returning guest, author, speaker, and host of Aeon Byte Gnostic radio, Miguel Conner to discuss his latest book, The Occult Elvis: The Mystical and Magical Life of the King, which has critical acclaim and mainstream recognition. BUY The Occult Elvis:https://www.innertraditions.com/the-occult-elvis (from Publisher)https://a.co/d/gSzeHae (Amazon)Miguel:https://thegodabovegod.com/SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: ⁠https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠https:facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m#elvis #occult #popculture
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Jul 18, 2025 • 1h 37min

Internet Atheists, Escaping Fate & the Knights of the Gnostic Roundtable w. Jason Mehmel & Deacon Jon

In S6E9 I sit down with he hosts of the Talk Gnosis channel and podcast, Jason Mehmel and Deacon Jon Stewart to discuss gnosticism and gnosis, as well as the fading intellectual trend of atheism, mystical forms of spirituality and much more.Talk Gnosis: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@GnosticWisdomNetwork⁩  Gnostic Wisdom Network: gnosticwisdom.netThe Gnosis Archive: gnosis.org/welcome.htmlAJC:johannite.orgSUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter: ⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: ⁠https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠https:facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m#gnosis #gnosticism #spirituality
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Jul 11, 2025 • 1h 4min

Secrets of the Spiritual Life, Reason’s Proper Place & the Great Enemy of Humankind w. Tobias Churton

In S6E8 I sit down with scholar and author Tobias Churton to discuss his entry into the academic study of the esoteric, the meaning of occultism, the inherent secrecy of the spiritual life, pitfalls of the modern age and much more…Tobias:https://tobiaschurton.comThe Books of Enoch Revealed:https://a.co/d/cmoXHHHSUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter: ⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠https:facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m#gnosticism #hermeticism #esoteric #occult
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Jul 4, 2025 • 1h 27min

Hellenic Tantra, Theurgic Currents & the Sacrament of Human Existence w. Gregory Shaw

In this engaging conversation, Professor Gregory Shaw, a specialist in Platonic theology and author of 'Hellenic Tantra,' explores the integration of ancient theurgy with modern spirituality. He shares the humorous backstory behind 'Hellenic Tantra' and discusses how personal insults can foster growth. Shaw dives into the connections between the soul, imagination, and divine experience, while advocating for experiential understanding in spiritual practices. Listeners will discover the transformative power of theurgy, the nuances of Platonic philosophy, and innovative views on tarot as a means of empowerment.
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Jun 24, 2025 • 1h 19min

EnochiaCon 2025, Escaping Fate & Becoming the Deathless God w. Frater R.C.

In S6E6 I sit down with scholar, practitioner, podcast host and EnochiaCon organizer  ⁨@FraterRC⁩  to chat about the upcoming EnochiaCon 2025 happening this July in Vancouver, BC, which is going to feature a roster of heavy-weight academics, practitioners, and presenters in esotericism, magic, and the occult.EnochiaCon: https://www.arcaneresearchsociety.com/enochiacon-2025-presentationsArcane Research Society: https://www.arcaneresearchsociety.com/Frater R.C.: https://www.youtube.com/@FraterRCHermetic Podcast Magick Without Fears:https://www.hermeticmysteryschool.com/hermetic-podcastsSUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:⁠ https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: ⁠https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠https:facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m#magick #enochian #esoteric #occult
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Jun 6, 2025 • 1h 8min

Convergent Evolution, the Feeling of History & Sacralizing the Material World w. Dan Attrell

In S6E5 I sit down with scholar, translator, historian, and master-mind behind  @TheModernHermeticist  YouTube channel, Dr. Dan Attrell. Join us for a conversation about his path to the academic study of esotericism, psychedelia, perrenialism vs. convergent evolution, the 16th century Franciscan Archangelo of Borgonovo, returning to our heavenly source and MUCH more.Dr. Attrell:https://www.youtube.com/@UCcluftdk1tuDU71ZdGNpHTA https://themodernhermeticist.com/SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: ⁠https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠http://facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m#esotericism #occult #history

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