Arcanvm Podcast
Ike Baker
Arcanvm Podcast sets the table for real discussions with practitioners, scholars, and researchers in the fields of spirituality, ceremonial magic, occultism, and more. Practitioner and author Ike Baker hosts discussions spanning the spectrum of the occult, and esoteric. For more visit: ikebaker.com
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Jan 30, 2026 • 53min
Literary Necromancy, the Golden Dawn & Becoming a Victim of the Muse w. Melissa Seims
In S7E12 I sit down with author and practitioner Melissa Seims to discuss her latest book, Light In Extension: A History of Bradford's 1888 Golden Dawn Temple Horus No. 5, which casts light on a lesser known part of the early history of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and a momentous chapter in British magical history. Melissa:https://www.thewica.co.uk/my-articlesLight In Extension:https://www.thewica.co.uk/lightinextensionSUBSCRIBE 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 #goldendawn #magic #history
Jan 25, 2026 • 1h 21min
Hyperhumanism, Technomancy & Shamanism in the 21st Century w. Carl Hayden Smith & Pascal Michael
In S7E11 I sit down with Carl Hayden Smith and Pascal Michael to discuss technomagic, the PGM, UAP phenomena, out of body experiences, hyperhumanism and much more.Carl:https://www.themoc.org/https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Carl-Hayden-SmithPascal:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Pascal-MichaelSUBSCRIBE 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
Jan 16, 2026 • 50min
Mesopotamian Magic, Zoroastrian Cultural Transformation & the Invention of Star-Lore w. Samuel David
In S7E10 I sit down with author, practitioner, and creator of the YouTube channel and podcast Rod & Ring: Ancient Near East Meets Modern West, Samuel David. Samuel:https://www.youtube.com/@rodandringRod & Ring (book):https://www.anathemapublishing.com/books-prints/p/rod-and-ringThe Red Shepherd (book):https://www.anathemapublishing.com/books-prints/p/the-red-shepherdSUBSCRIBE 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: patreon.com/arcanvm FOLLOW on Facebook: faceoobk.com/arcanvvm FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m#magick #esotericism #occult #spirituality
Jan 9, 2026 • 1h 17min
Daimonic Imagination, Creative Magick & the Light of Luciferian Fire w. Lena Korkovelou
In S7E9 I sit down with practitioner, writer and host of the Mask and the Mirror podcast, Lena Korkovelou to discuss inspiration, magic, creativity, and sacred resistance.The Mask & the Mirror:https://www.youtube.com/@themaskandthemirror777SUBSCRIBE 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 #esotericism #occult #spirituality
Dec 31, 2025 • 1h
Out-of-Body Terror, Seeking Truth & Reorienting to a Consciousness-First Reality w. Michael Phillip
In this very special New Year's Even episode (S7E8) I sit down with writer, speaker, philosopher, and host of the Third Eye Drops podcast, Michael Philip. Third Eye Drops is a forum for a wide array of philosophical and existential discourse. Michael:https://innertruth.org/podcast/michael-phillip-truth-meaning-purpose/Third Eye Drops:https://www.youtube.com/@UC71vsoCXoJm1AvWhWJV_1lw 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#thirdeye #esotericism #outofbody #occult
Dec 19, 2025 • 1h 46min
Long Livers, Human Potentiality & the Internal Alchemy of Freemasonry w. Martin Faulks
In S7E7 I sit down with returning guest Martin Faulks. Martin joins me today to talk about his most recent work with Lewis Masonic, entitled, Long Livers: With the Rare Secret of Rejuvenscency originally published in 1722 by an alchemist thought to have been long dead — Eugenius Philalethes.Long Livers:https://martinfaulks.co.uk/product/long-livers-with-the-rare-secret-of-rejuvenescency-1722/Martin:https://martinfaulks.co.uk/Lewis Masonic: https://www.lewismasonic.co.uk/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#freemasonry #occult #esotericism #esoteric
Dec 5, 2025 • 1h 10min
Masonic Research, the Order of Ishmael & A Stranger In the Elemental Temple w. Billy Hamilton
In S7E6 I sit down with author, international masonic speaker and educator, and Past Master of Texas Lodge of Research, Brother Billy Hamilton to discuss his career in Masonic research and his latest book with Lewis Masonic entitled, A Stranger In the Elemental Temple.A Stranger In the Elemental Temple:https://www.lewismasonic.co.uk/a-stranger-in-the-elemental-temple-the-rituals-of-the-ancient-order-of-ishmael.htmBilly:https://www.lewismasonic.co.uk/billy-hamilton/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#freemasonry #occult #esotericism #esoteric
Nov 28, 2025 • 1h 9min
Ancient Magicks, Informed Practice & the Theurgic-Goetic Axis w. Alison Chicosky & Monte Plaisance
Join Alison Chicosky, a practitioner of Solomonic magic focused on medical applications, and Monte Plaisance, a Hellenic theurgist with roots in ancient Greek practices, as they explore the intricate dance between ancient magic and modern practice. They delve into the nuances of theurgy versus goetia, emphasizing how intent shapes magical outcomes. Discover the stages of ritual, their personal experiences with divine possession, and the tangible benefits of using ancient techniques today, including effective medical spells that have stood the test of time.
Nov 21, 2025 • 1h 13min
Islamic Esotericism, the Greater West & Jonesing for the End of the World w. Matt Melvin-Koushki
In S7E4 I sit down with Associate Professor of islamic History at the University of South Carolina, Dr. Matt Melvin-Koushki to discuss his pioneering work in critically reevaluating distinctions of east and west in regards to Arabic-Islamic history. As well as the significance of Islamic history in the development of esoteric philosophy and practices.Dr. Melvin-Koushki:https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/history/our_people/directory/melvin-koushki_matthew.phpSUBSCRIBE 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#scholarship #esotericism #divination #magick
Nov 14, 2025 • 57min
Aleister Crowley, Mind Over Magick & the Art of Making People Think w. Richard Kaczynski
In S7E3 I sit down with accomplished scholar, author, lecturer, and practitioner Richard Kazcynski to discuss everything from western ceremonial, to the psychology of magic, to our favorite prog rock artists.Mind Over Magick:https://a.co/d/cnSBSFkRichard:https://richard-kaczynski.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#magick #spirituality #psychology #esoteric
