May 5, 2023

Continuing our multi-part exploration of AI and its implication for These Capitalised Times we are living through and with, we look at the metaphysics of technology this week.

What are the implications of Artificial Intelligence for

• The performing of magic?
• Living in a magical universe?

What is an animist...

Apr 27, 2023

Author and (post)activist Dougald Hine joins us this week for a powerful discussion about our moment and what -if anything- we should 'do' with and about it.

The springboard for our chat is Dougald's recently-released book, At Work in the Ruins. We unpack the title -what do we mean by 'work'- as well as what we mean by...

Apr 13, 2023

Legendary ethnobotanist, Mark J. Plotkin, joins the show this week for a fascinating chat about traditional medicine, Indigenous knowledge, plant healing and modern medicine.

Dr Plotkin studied under the great Richard Evans Schultes himself and has been exploring the Amazon as a friend and researcher for five...

Apr 7, 2023

In this solo show, we dive deep into the origin of our understanding of prophecy, how it is different from prediction and where this understanding is useful for sorcerers, astrologers and magicians.

We explore the Old Testament prophets and how their roles changed over the centuries, how they positioned themselves...

Mar 30, 2023

Alkistis Dimech and Peter Grey of Scarlet Imprint return to the show for an exploration and celebration of Jake Stratton-Kent: In particular his thought, his research and his impact on the western magical world.

We discuss:

• His generosity as a thought leader. 
• His attitude to academia and academics.
• His role in the...