Satan Shoes
Episode 6 of the Magic in the United States podcast, hosted by Magic in the United States, titled "Satan Shoes" was published on June 11, 2024 and runs 42 minutes.
June 11, 2024 ·42m · Magic in the United States
Summary
When the art collective MSCHF released their Satan Shoes in collaboration with artist and rapper Lil Nas X in 2021, all hell broke loose. According to the company, each of the 666 pairs of shoes contained 60cc of ink, including 1 drop of human blood from members of MSCHF, a bronze pentagram, and the Bible verse Luke 10:18 written on one side. The shoes were instantly condemned by social and religious conservatives, and a lawsuit from Nike resulted in MSCHF being required to give refunds for purchased shoes. Lil Nas X asserts he’s not a Satanist. But how do self-described Satanists navigate moral panics? And what does the Church of Satan have to do with this? In this episode, we’ll learn about Anton LaVey, the Church of Satan, the great diversity of actual Satanists through time. We’ll also explore why Satanic Panics might have more to do with pushing cultural norms—like normalizing being young, queer, Black, and a successful — and less to do with the Devil. Featuring Cimminnee Holt, Tyler McKenzie, and Ethan Doyle White.
Episode Description
When the art collective MSCHF released their Satan Shoes in collaboration with artist and rapper Lil Nas X in 2021, all hell broke loose. According to the company, each of the 666 pairs of shoes contained 60cc of ink, including 1 drop of human blood from members of MSCHF, a bronze pentagram, and the Bible verse Luke 10:18 written on one side. The shoes were instantly condemned by social and religious conservatives, and a lawsuit from Nike resulted in MSCHF being required to give refunds for purchased shoes. Lil Nas X asserts he’s not a Satanist. But how do self-described Satanists navigate moral panics? And what does the Church of Satan have to do with this? In this episode, we’ll learn about Anton LaVey, the Church of Satan, the great diversity of actual Satanists through time. We’ll also explore why Satanic Panics might have more to do with pushing cultural norms—like normalizing being young, queer, Black, and a successful — and less to do with the Devil.
Featuring Cimminnee Holt, Tyler McKenzie, and Ethan Doyle White.
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