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This week we speak to the one and only Nicholaj de Mattos Frisvold about his latest book, Ifá: Forest of Mystery. We also discuss troll mountains, Quimbanda, fallen angels, spirits of the left hand and loads more. Excellent times. Show Notes Nicholaj's blog The book itself Nicholaj on Facebook A primer video on Ifá

This week we speak to the editors of Rubedo Press's latest publication, Cypriana: Old World, about all things Cyprian and Justina. Specifically that is Dr Al Cummins, Jesse Hathaway Diaz and Dr Jenn Zahrt. We discuss St Cyprian's hagiography, the differences between his Northern expression and his Iberian one, Cyprianic grimoire magic, his cross-cultural and gender implications and a boatload more (including actual boats). A splendid, splendid chat. Show Notes Get the book The Rubedo Press blog Jesse's Store Jesse's Blog Dr Al's site Dr Al's grimoire tumblr

This week we speak to one of my very favourite UFO researchers, Dr Ardy Sixkiller-Clarke. Ardy has been collating contemporary UFO encounters within an indigenous American context for many years, as well as experiencing a few of her own along the way. These adventures are written up in three books (so far!) that you will find linked up in the show notes. Enjoy! Show Notes Ardy Sixkiller-Clarke's website Encounters with Star People: Untold Stories of American Indians Sky People: Untold Stories of Alien Encounters in Mesoamerica More Encounters With Star People: Urban American Indians Tell Their Stories

This week we speak to Senior Reseach Fellow of the Ngai Tahu Researcher Centre at Canterbury University, Dr John Reid. Dr Reid is a specialist in economic and social development within an indigenous context with a particular emphasis on New Zealand and Polynesian experiences. Topics covered include the origins of animism as a term, why it is still useful today, how a river can be your ancestor, what animism looks like today and what it might look like tomorrow. Show Notes Dr Reid's TEDx talk on the Power of Animism Dr Reid's recommendations for further study: Tim Ingold An interview with Tim Ingold Rane Willerslev An article by Rane Willerslev

This week we are joined by fellow podcaster Scott Gosnell to talk about one of my very favourite topics; Giordano Bruno! We also discuss fantasy novels, Bruno the character, Bruno the spy, Dame Francis Yates and the Art of Memory, Bruno's cosmic schema and the construction of Brunoesque Memory Palaces. Brunissimo! Show Notes Scott's podcast and blog De Umbris Idearum On the Infinite, the Universe and the Worlds: Five Cosmological Dialogues (Giordano Bruno Collected Works) Four Works On Llull: On the Compendious Architecture of Ramon Lull, Lullian Lamps, Scrutiny of the Subjects, Animadversions (Collected Works of Giordano Bruno) Scott on Twitter

This week we speak to Dr Penny Sartori about her research into Near Death Experiences: their prevalence, their implications for modern medicine, the impact they have in the lives of NDErs -and loads more to boot. Fantastic stuff. Show Notes Dr Sartori's Website Dr Sartori's Blog The Wisdom of Near Death Experiences What Is A Near Death Experience?

This week we speak to the one and only Jake Stratton-Kent. Author, researcher, grimoire specialist, raconteur... a man of many hats. (He also has some nice hats.) Topics of discussion include the state of the world, the benefits of an apocalypse, itinerant magic, the origins of Goetia and the personalities of the grimoirists. Show Notes Jake's Encyclopaedia Goetica is comprised of The True Grimoire Geosophia: The Argo of Magic The Testament of Cyprian The Mage

This week we speak to the dynamic duo behind Hadean Press, one of the leading lights of this occult publishing renaissance. We discuss haunted dolls, ultraterrestrials, boiling pins to curse your neighbours. Jason Miller's parties, doing battle in the french countryside, getting vigorously Cyprianed and a whole lot more. Show Notes Hadean Press Cyprianic Cartomancy Hadean Press on Facebook

I have been looking forward to today's episode for a long time. As you know, José's work has featured in two of my own books and his The Book of St Cyprian: The Sorcerer's Treasure really kicked my own practice up a notch when it came out. We talk mythology, the difference between magic and mysticism, St Cyprian, folk Catholicism, cultural identity… and were-donkeys. Very good times. Get José's first book here.

This week we talk to author and musician, Joshua Cutchin, about the role of food in spirit and UFO phenomena. We also talk Jazz, the South, alien pancakes, faery food taboos, plant spirits, offerings protocols and research advice. Good times. Show Notes Josh's website Josh's book, A Trojan Feast Part 1 and Part 2 of my appearance on Where Did The Road Go? are here.