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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Sep 5, 2025 • 1h 10min
Crata Repoa, the Ordo Templi Astarte & American Magick w. Poke Runyon, Johnny Royal & Max Paul
In the final episode of season 6, I sit down with founder and head of the Ordo Temple Astarte, a magical order started in 1970, Poke Runyon, and Freemason, composer, and director Johnny Royal. We were joined in our discussion by member of the OTA and collaborator Max Paul as we sat down to talk about the trio’s recent collaboration in the production of an upcoming documentary series entitled: American Magick.Poke:https://pokerunyon.comJohnny:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3198724/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 #occult #spirituality
Aug 31, 2025 • 55min
Tarot Architecture, the Perfection of Mathematics & Becoming It All w. Lon Milo DuQuette
In S6E15 I sit down with author, lecturer, musician and occultist, Lon Milo Duquette to discuss his latest book The Tarot Architect: How to Become the Master Builder of Your Spiritual Temple. As one might expect, it was a conversation filled with equal parts profundity, absurdity, and hilarity.The Tarot Architect: https://a.co/d/0tlS9fDLon: https://www.lonmiloduquette.net/For 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#tarot #esoteric #magick #spirituality
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
