

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 29, 2023 • 55min
Esoteric Cartography, the Fifth World & Reifying the Absolute w. David Chaim Smith (Pt. 1)
Welcome to the Season 3 Premiere of the Arcanvm Podcast! I have the extreme pleasure of leading it off with a *fantastic* conversation with my good friend, the esoteric cartographer David Chaim Smith. David continually astounds me with both his profound spiritual insight, and grounded personality. Join us for the first part of a conversation on David's work, Kabbalah, mysticism, Platonic philosophy, psychology, and much, much more! (Part II available for streaming on Patreon - http://patreon.com/arcanvm)
David Chaim Smith:
http://thethirtytwokeys.com (Video Courses)
http://davidchaimsmith.com
Ike Baker:
http://ikebaker.com
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#kabbalah #qabala #spirituality

Sep 15, 2023 • 1h 1min
Grimoire Magic, Initiatic Traditions & Pioneering the "Cyber-mage" w. Aaron Leitch
In S2E9 I sit down with author, Solomonic practitioner, ordained Priest, & Golden Dawn Adept Fr. Aaron Leitch, for a conversation on magical best practices, forming relationships with the spirit world, the future of magic and AI, and much more! Sit back, enjoy, and check out the links below for more!
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Aaron's Blog:
http://aaronleitch.wordpress.com
Doc Solomon's Occult Curios:
https://docsolomons.com/wp/
Ike:
http://ikebaker.com
Support Arcanvm for $5/mo.: http://patreon.com/arcanvm
Follow Ike & the Arcanvm Channel: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m (IG)
http://facebook.com/Arcanvvm
Contact Ike: arcanvvm@gmail.com
#grimoire #magick #occult

Sep 1, 2023 • 52min
Imagination, Transmutation & the Hermetic Marriage of Art & Alchemy w. Marlene Seven Bremner
In S2E8 I sit down with the brilliant Marlene Seven Bremner. A visual artist, and author, Seven has synthesized Hermeticism, alchemy, and artistic vision for a new generation. Join us for a chat on alchemy, hermeticism, art, the power and significance of the Imagination as a tool of transformation, and much more! Be sure to check out the links below!
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Seven:
IG: @m7artist
web: http://marlenesevenbremner.com
amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hermetic-Marriage-Art-Alchemy-Imagination/dp/1644112906
Ike:
http://ikebaker.com
Support Arcanvm for $5/mo.: http://patreon.com/arcanvm
Follow Ike & the Arcanvm Channel: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m (IG)
http://facebook.com/Arcanvvm
Contact Ike: arcanvvm@gmail.com

Aug 18, 2023 • 1h 11min
Occult Philosophy, the Here and Hereafter & Our Ultimate Awakening w. Mark Stavish
In S2E7 I sit down with author, and director of studies for the Institute for Hermetic Studies, Mark Stavish to talk about the Institute's upcoming course on the Three Books of Occult Philosophy of Cornelius Agrippa, western initiatic traditions, the "here, and hereafter," and the ultimate awakening of humanity. See the link below to check out/register for the upcoming course on Agrippa's Three Books (Begins Monday, August 21st):
The Three Books of Occult Philosophy: The Foundation of Western Esotericism Explored:
https://institute-for-hermetic-studies.teachable.com/p/the-three-books-of-occult-philosophy-the-foundation-of-western-esotericism-explored
Mark's webpage: http://hermeticinstitute.org
Ike's webpage: http://ikebaker.com
Support Arcanvm for $5/mo.: http://patreon.com/arcanvm
Follow Ike & the Arcanvm Channel: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m (IG)
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Contact Ike: arcanvvm@gmail.com
#esotericism #occult #spirituality

Aug 11, 2023 • 56min
Occult Fiction, Druidry & the Spiritual Dimensions of Environmentalism w. John Michael Greer
In S2E6 I sit down for a chat with the incomparable JMG - John Michael Greer. An occult author and practitioner of such quality AND quantity, he's somewhat of a legend in his own time. Truly a magician for all seasons, it was a pleasure to talk with JMG about his work in and enjoyment of occult fiction, his quixotic path to being an Arch-druid, his passion for environmentalism, and much more! LIKE, SUB, SHARE! And please consider contributing the ARCANVM Patreon - Link below.
JMG: http://ecosophia.net
Patreon: http://patreon.com/arcanvm
Follow on IG: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m
Facebook: http://facebook.com/Arcanvvm
Contact: arcanvvm@gmail.com
For all things Ike be sure to visit: http://ikebaker.com
Thank you for your support!
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#jmg #esotericism #occult #fiction #magic #magick #esotericism #environmentalism #spirituality

Jul 28, 2023 • 53min
French Occultism, Academic Rigor & Rethinking Traditionalism w. Stewart Clelland
In S2E5 I sit down with author, scholar, and researcher Stewart Clelland to talk about his translations of Eliphas Levi, Martinez de Pasqually, the Elus Coens, and more!
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Stewart Clelland: https://sjaclelland.com/
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Arcanvm:
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Contact: arcanvvm@gmail.com

Jul 14, 2023 • 55min
Zosimos of Panopolis, Hermetic Alchemy & Becoming Gold w. Dr. Shannon Grimes
In S2E4 I sit down with Department Head of Religious & Ethical Studies at Meredith College, Professor Shannon Grimes to discuss her book "Becoming Gold", Zosimos of Panopolis, and the Hellenistic/Hermetic alchemical tradition of late antiquity.
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Jun 23, 2023 • 1h 5min
Astrology, Creative Consciousness, & the Experiential Limitations of Materialism w. Diotima Mantineia
In S2E3 of the podcast, I sit down with Astrologer and author Diotima Mantineia. Join us as we discuss both our shared roots and current region of residence, astrology in an age of materialism, magic, gardening, teaching and forecasting the road ahead!
Urania's Well Astrology (Diotima): https://www.uraniaswell.com/
Patreon: http://patreon.com/arcanvm
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Jun 15, 2023 • 56min
Iamblichus, Neoplatonism, & the Spiritual Virtue of Authenticity w. Dr. Gregory Shaw
In S2E2 I have the great pleasure of sitting down with scholar and professor of religious studies Dr. Gregory Shaw to talk Neoplatonism, Theurgy, & Spirituality. These are some of my favorite topics and it was an absolute pleasure to speak with Dr. Shaw in particular about his seminal work "Theurgy & the Soul: The Neoplatonism of Iamblichus". Leave your thoughts in the comments!-Patreon: http://patreon.com/arcanvm - Follow on IG: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m - Contact: arcanvvm@gmail.com

Jun 15, 2023 • 1h 33min
Asking Questions, Thinking Clearly, & the Alchemy of the Middle Way w. Sky Mathis of Philosophical Minds
Welcome to the debut episode of Season 2 of the Arcanvm Podcast! I'm extremely excited to bring you this conversation with my good friend and colleague Sky Mathis- esoteric seeker, and host of the Philosophical Minds podcast! Join us for an evening chat on podcasting, real alchemy, social dilemmas and embodying Philosophical Mercury. Philosophical Minds: https://philosophicalmindspodcast.com/
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Contact: arcanvvm@gmail.com


