Darrel Perkins, author of the art book The End is at Hand: An Illustrated History of the Apocalypse, and professor of Visual Communication at the American University in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, joins the podcast to talk about his experience chronicling humanity's obsession with the end of the world, and how mass movements and cults alike have projected their wildest fears onto reality throughout history. To start learning magick now, check out our free guided meditation at: https://start.magick.me

One of our all-time most popular guests, Bailey Jay returns to the show!! Bailey Jay is a transgender pornographic actress, adult model, presenter and podcaster. In 2011 and 2012, Jay won the AVN Award for transgender performer of the year. She also co-hosts the podcast The Bailey Jay Show (formerly Bailey Jay Radio) with her husband, photographer Matthew Terhune, the podcast The Trans Witching Hour with Bailey Jay (formerly Gender Coaching with Bailey Jay) that deals with spirituality, the horror-themed podcast Blood Lust with Bailey Jay and also co-hosts the transgender and transsexuality advice podcast Sugar and Spice (formerly Third Gender Radio) with Jen Richards of We Happy Trans. In 2014 she worked as a presenter for Vice Media on The Jim Norton Show. She appeared as a co-host in all four episodes before the show's cancellation. To start learning magick now, check out our free guided meditation at: https://start.magick.me

Michael Lee Nirenberg, author of the book "Earth A.D. The Poisoning of The American Landscape and the Communities that Fought Back," stops by to talk about his book. From the description: "A sweeping oral history of two American Superfund sites. Comprised of hundreds of interviews with political, environmental, corporate leaders as well as the citizens affected by living in these toxic zones, Nirenberg tells the stories behind the Tar Creek lead mine wasteland in rural Oklahoma compared and contrasted with the history of chemical poisoning of Newtown Creek in the now real-estate hotspot, Brooklyn, NY. The sagas of Tar Creek and Newtown show how wealth, racism, and the rural-urban divide influences how environmental disasters are viewed. The diverse voices are woven into a quick-paced modern-day thriller drawn from firsthand interviews with the people who both witnessed and participated in what became some of the most expensive man-made environmental disasters. Everyone from governors to scientists to fishermen to teachers to kids tells their stories of Earth after disaster in this riveting true story. Earth A.D. is a documentation of the past and a warning to the future." A good time is had by all!  To start learning magick now, check out our free guided meditation at: https://start.magick.me

Angel Millar, personal growth mentor, discusses initiation, the dynamics of magical groups, and the transformative power of tragedy. They also explore the lack of transcendence in Western society, the vulnerabilities of static online identities, the importance of books, and concerns over AI-generated writing. Additionally, the limitations and dangers of AI programs in coding and journalism are discussed, as well as the historical association between language and magic.

Tea Krulos, author of American Madness: The Story of the Phantom Patriot and How Conspiracy Theories Hijacked American Consciousness, stops by the podcast to tell the bizarre story of the Phantom Patriot, the man who decided to become a real-life superhero and single-handedly invade Bohemian Grove. Along the way we deep dive into QAnon, Alex Jones, the mental health crisis in America, and conspiracy theories as modern mythology. For Krulos' book: https://amzn.to/3H4MCWT Learn magick and meditation—anywhere, on your own timeline—at Magick.Me, our school for magick, meditation and mysticism: https://www.magick.me  

Lead singer of 3Teeth discusses erosion of civil liberties, Vatican Library secrets, self-destructive behavior, power dynamics in government, gun control, societal conformity, healthcare disparities during pandemic, and artistic expression challenges.

Author and witch Mat Auryn discusses his new book, Mastering Magick, and his earlier work, Psychic Witch. He shares insights into developing psychic abilities and magical skills, explores childhood fascination with witchcraft, the influence of Maxine and Alex Sanders in British traditional wicca, and the connection between art and magic. The conversation also covers schizophrenia across cultures, paranoia in occult circles, alchemy, and the significance of magical groups.

Lama Michael Crowley, author of the groundbreaking book on psychedelic Buddhism, explores the intersection of Buddhism and psychedelics. He discusses the incorporation of psychedelics into Buddhist practice, the use of psychedelics encoded in Vedic and Buddhist scriptures, and the importance of cultivating positive attitudes in meditation techniques. The podcast also delves into Buddhist symbols, ceremonies, deities, and initiations, as well as the role of psychic powers in the Buddhist tradition.

A dramatic rendition of T. S. Eliot's 1922 poem "The Waste Land," considered by many to be the most important poem of the 20th century, its echoes heard long into the 21st. Put to music by me.  Equipment used consisted soft synth versions of the Sequential Prophet-5, Yamaha CS-80, Yamaha DX7, ARP Solina, Oberheim Matrix-12, Moog Mini, Moog Modular, Buchla Easel, Fairlight CMI, Mellotron, Eventide Harmonizer.  For more, check out Magick.Me, our school for Magick, Meditation and Mysticism: www.magick.me. You can start with a free meditation at start.magick.me.

In this episode of the Magick.Me podcast, host Jason Louv interviews Douglas Rushkoff, the author of the newly released book Survival of the Richest: Escape Fantasies of the Tech Billionaires. In a time of growing inequality and technological upheaval, Rushkoff offers a fresh perspective on the future of our economy and society. Louv and Rushkoff explore topics such as the impact of technology on our lives, the dangers of a wealth-obsessed culture, and ways to build a more equitable future for all. To start learning magick now, check out our free guided meditation at: https://start.magick.me