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Arcanvm Podcast
by 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
Episodes
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Narrative Magic, Imaginal Language & the Divine Fire at the Center of Our World w. Elisabeth Empyrean
In S9E2 I sit down with practitioner and artist Elisabeth Empyrean to discuss the intersection of art and magic in practice, magical craftsmanship, the nature of Angelic entities, esoteric Christianity and much more…Elisabeth: https://www.facebook.com/LoagaethSUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM...
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Understanding Sovereignty, Becoming Mortal & the Sacred Vehicle of Spiritual Transmission w. David Beth
In the Season 9 premiere, I sit down with practitioner, author, and publisher David Beth to talk about his latest work, The Black Pilgrimage, his own esoteric pilgrimage from youth to ritual to publishing, soul incubation, fully-embodied mortality, the transformation of ethics, aesthetics, and...
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A Report from the Path: Ike Baker interviews Greg Kaminsky
I was honored to be involved in the launch of the great Greg Kaminsky's latest literary endeavors: Peregine, and The Silent Call of the Heart. Our discussion dove deep into the nature of Greg's path, the teacher-student relationship in esoteric praxis, finding home in a world of doubt, and much...
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Alchemical Tension, Carl Jung’s Esoteric Library & the Return of the Goddess of Wisdom w. Eva Rider
In S8E11 I sit down with Jungian depth psychotherapist Eva Rider to talk about psychospiritual alchemy, the sophianic descent, esoteric volumes in Jung’s private library, and much more.Eva:https://reclaimingsoul.com/Psychological...
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Future Visions, Psychogeography & Telling the Stories of Magical History w. Custodia Borealis
In S8E10 I sit down with he visionary team behind Custodia Borealis: Melissa Seims, Dr. Sue Terry, Alexandra Stockdale-Haley, and Toby Norman-Wright to discuss their respective roles and shared vision for the future of the project, mission, current acquisitions, and much more! Custodia Borealis:...
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W.B. Yeats, the Great Mind of the Cosmos & Building the Castle of Heroes w. John Michael Greer
In S8E9 I sit down with the incomparable John Michael Greer to discuss his latest work collecting and editing The Magical Writings of William Butler Yeats. The Magical Writings of William Butler Yeats: https://spirit.aeonbooks.com/product/magical-writings-of-wb-yeats/95401 SUBSCRIBE to the…
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Polar Dynamics, the Reign of Quantity & the Symbolism of the Sacred World w. Mario Garza of Symbolic Studies
In E8S8 I sit down with artist, graphic designer, and symbolist Mario Garza, who also runs Symbolic Studies, a multimedia project designed to share symbolic insights on astrology, mythology, folklore and world religions. Mario and I sat down to discuss his deep roots in the study of the symbolic,...
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Practical Spellcraft, the Blows of Fate & Finding Your Magical Moment w. Judika Illes
In S8E7 I sit down with practitioner and author of The Encyclopedia of Spirits, the Encyclopedia of 5000 spells and most recently the divination and ritual deck Magic Spells Oracle, Judika Illes to talk about her earliest memories of magic, the art of spellcraft, the realities of publishing…
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Re-visioning the Daimon: A Conversation w. Ike Baker & David Chaim Smith
David Chaim Smith and I have engaged in an ongoing series of public dialogues over the past year and a half which have attempted to reframe common tropes in Kabbalah, occultism, and related communities of study and practice. This conversation, one of the most meaningful we have had, seeks to...
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Distorting the Divine Feminine, Real Gnosis & An Ultimate Act of Defiance in a World Gone Mad w. Janus
In S8E6 I sit down with accomplished practitioner, commentator and content creator, known for his work as one of the two hosts of the Magician and the Fool podcast, Janus, to discuss gnosis, magic, theurgy, spirituality, the divine feminine, and so much more. Janus:...
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Living Astrology, the Mercurial Soul & Bridging the Wyrd and the Worldly with J.D. Kelley
In S8E4 I sit down with professional astrologer, astrological magician, and founder of the Astromagia conference, J.D. Kelley to talk about astrology as a living tradition, the utility of magic as a bridge between realms, recent controversies in the astrological community, and much more....
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The Mystical State of the Miriam, Divine Medicine & the Magic of Giuliano Kremmerz w. David Pantano
In S8E3 I sit down with returning guest, author, practitioner, and scholar of the Italic Hermetic tradition David Pantano to discuss his latest work: The Magic of Giuliano Kremmerz.The Magic of Giuliano Kremmerz: - Amazon:...
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Psi Games, Psyops & the Ethics of Actualization w. Hakim Isler
In S8E2 I sit down with survivalist, martial artist, and the creator of the Psi Games, Hakim Isler to discuss his early experiences with psychism and intuition, the Psi Games and the future of psi research, the ethics of self actualizations and much more!The Psi Games (REGISTER with DISCOUNT…
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The Hieroglyphic Monad, Visits from Mr. Kelley & the Lies of Dr. Dee w. Terry Burns
In Episode 1 of Season 8 I am joined by Dr. Terry Burns, a scholar focused on Renaissance Hermeticism, the magical systems of John Dee and Edward Kelley and the various connections to the literature and philosophy in succedent traditions of esotericism. We sat down for a discussion on Dee and...
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Operative Theology, Petitioning the Gods & the Open Source Order of the Golden Dawn w. Sam Webster
Closing out Season 7, I sit down with author, practitioner, scholar and founder of the Open Source Order of the Golden Dawn, Sam Webster to discuss the early days of the modern American neo-pagan community, his scholarly work on Iamblichus’ De Mysteriis, the Open Source paradigm of magic, and…
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The Initiatory Hermetica, Inner Stargates & Going Full Godhead w. David Litwa
In S7E21 I sit down with scholar of ancient Mediterranean religions and early Christianity Dr. M. David Litwa go discuss his upcoming Hermetica I Live Seminar and the release of a beautiful edition of Hermetica I with Fount Ultd. See the links below to register/purchase Hermetica I. Hermetica I...
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Occult Sh*tposting, Spiritual Insecurity & Humor As the Balm of Tragedy w. Richard Ruach
In S7E20 I sit down with Richard Ruach to talk about the place of humor in esoteric practice, the influence of Neo-gnosticism and the teachings of Gurdjieff on his path, the pitfalls which lie in wait for the unwitting practitioner, and much more… Richard Ruach:...
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Magic, Psychic Development in the Four Worlds & Accountability from the Spiritual Realm w. Raya Thorne
In S7E19 I sit down with psychic, occultist and content creator, Raya Thorne to talk about her experience and practice, and had a much needed discussion on the relationship between magic and psychism. Raya has offered a 10% discount to listeners of the podcast! CODE: IKE10 - Check out her links...
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A Ruby Bright As Fire, the Path of Transformation & Obtaining the Fourfold Vision w. P.T. Mistlberger
In S7 E18 I sit down with writer and personal growth facilitator, P.T. Mistlberger to talk about his latest literary collaboration with Anathema Publishing entitled, A Ruby Bright as Fire: William Blake and the Esoteric Tradition. The project's Kickstarter campaign launches TODAY! SUPPORT A RUBY...
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Lifting the Lamp, Darker Aspects of the Divine & the Book of Heavenly Voices w. Frater Eleftheria
In S7E17 I sit down with practitioner and content creator Frater Eleftheria of the Lifting the Lamp channel. We sat down to talk about practical ritual magic, angelic contact and communication, the spiritual future of humankind and much more. Lifting the Lamp:https://www.youtube.com/...
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The Spirit of Platonism, Living in the Beauty & Respecting the Dead Ideas of the Soul w. Danny Layne
In S7E16 I sit down with Professor of Philosophy, Dr. Danielle Layne to talk about what Platonic philosophy’s relevance is to modern people, challenges in contemporary education, and engaging in the beauty of life. We also discuss their work with the philosophical technology collective Palinode,...
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Freedom of Conscience, Esotericism in Freemasonry & Memory Palaces Everywhere w. Troy Spreeuw
In S7E15 I sit down with rother Troy Spreeuw who is hosting the 2026 Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference on September 19th at the Ballard Masonic Centre in Seattle WA, featuring a day of presentations and workshops, open to the public from presenters such as myself, Brother Doug Russell and a...
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Dream Sorcery, Magical Predisposition & Testing the Nature of Your Reality w. Nikki Wardwell Sleath
In S7E14 I sit down with Nikki Wardwell Sleath, the author of several books on witchcraft, dreamwork, and the magic of seals. Nikki is also well known for founding the Society of Witchcraft and Old Magick. We sit down to discuss her background in the traditions, as well as her latest book Dream...
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Pneumaturgy, High Stakes Principles & Seeking the Greater In A Transitional Era w. Collin Conkwright
In S7E13 I sit down with Freemason and host of the Esoteric American channel brother Collin Conkwright to discuss his ideas on universalism, his work with the American Esoteric channel, upcoming projects, and much more....
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Literary Necromancy, the Golden Dawn & Becoming a Victim of the Muse w. Melissa Seims
In S7E12 I sit down with author and practitioner Melissa Seims to discuss her latest book, Light In Extension: A History of Bradford's 1888 Golden Dawn Temple Horus No. 5, which casts light on a lesser known part of the early history of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and a momentous…
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Hyperhumanism, Technomancy & Shamanism in the 21st Century w. Carl Hayden Smith & Pascal Michael
In S7E11 I sit down with Carl Hayden Smith and Pascal Michael to discuss technomagic, the PGM, UAP phenomena, out of body experiences, hyperhumanism and much more. Carl: https://www.themoc.org/ https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Carl-Hayden-Smith Pascal:...
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Mesopotamian Magic, Zoroastrian Cultural Transformation & the Invention of Star-Lore w. Samuel David
In S7E10 I sit down with author, practitioner, and creator of the YouTube channel and podcast Rod & Ring: Ancient Near East Meets Modern West, Samuel David. Samuel: https://www.youtube.com/@rodandring Rod & Ring (book): https://www.anathemapublishing.com/books-prints/p/rod-and-ring The Red…
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Daimonic Imagination, Creative Magick & the Light of Luciferian Fire w. Lena Korkovelou
In S7E9 I sit down with practitioner, writer and host of the Mask and the Mirror podcast, Lena Korkovelou to discuss inspiration, magic, creativity, and sacred resistance. The Mask & the Mirror:https://www.youtube.com/@themaskandthemirror777SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM...
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Out-of-Body Terror, Seeking Truth & Reorienting to a Consciousness-First Reality w. Michael Phillip
In this very special New Year's Even episode (S7E8) I sit down with writer, speaker, philosopher, and host of the Third Eye Drops podcast, Michael Philip. Third Eye Drops is a forum for a wide array of philosophical and existential discourse. Michael:...
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Long Livers, Human Potentiality & the Internal Alchemy of Freemasonry w. Martin Faulks
In S7E7 I sit down with returning guest Martin Faulks. Martin joins me today to talk about his most recent work with Lewis Masonic, entitled, Long Livers: With the Rare Secret of Rejuvenscency originally published in 1722 by an alchemist thought to have been long dead — Eugenius Philalethes. Long...
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Masonic Research, the Order of Ishmael & A Stranger In the Elemental Temple w. Billy Hamilton
In S7E6 I sit down with author, international masonic speaker and educator, and Past Master of Texas Lodge of Research, Brother Billy Hamilton to discuss his career in Masonic research and his latest book with Lewis Masonic entitled, A Stranger In the Elemental Temple. A Stranger In the Elemental...
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Ancient Magicks, Informed Practice & the Theurgic-Goetic Axis w. Alison Chicosky & Monte Plaisance
In S7E5 I sit down with Alison Chicosky and Monte Plaisance for a roundtable discussion on the modern practice of ancient magic and the relationship of goetic and theurgic magic. Alison: https://practicaloccult.com/ Monte: https://www.facebook.com/churchofthessaly SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM...
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Islamic Esotericism, the Greater West & Jonesing for the End of the World w. Matt Melvin-Koushki
In S7E4 I sit down with Associate Professor of islamic History at the University of South Carolina, Dr. Matt Melvin-Koushki to discuss his pioneering work in critically reevaluating distinctions of east and west in regards to Arabic-Islamic history. As well as the significance of Islamic history…
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Aleister Crowley, Mind Over Magick & the Art of Making People Think w. Richard Kaczynski
In S7E3 I sit down with accomplished scholar, author, lecturer, and practitioner Richard Kazcynski to discuss everything from western ceremonial, to the psychology of magic, to our favorite prog rock artists.Mind Over Magick:https://a.co/d/cnSBSFkRichard:https://richard-kaczynski.com/SUBSCRIBE to...
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Noetic Astrology, Solomonic Spirit Catalogues & The Astrological Goetia w. Jaime Paul Lamb
In S7 E2 I sit down with author, astrologer, Freemason, ceremonial magician, and returning guest Jaime Paul Lamb. We sat down to talk about Jaime’s latest book, which has been recently published by Inner Traditions, entitled The Astrological Goetia: The 72 Keys to Angelic and Demonic…
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Life in the New Aeon, Finding Babalon & Writing on the Sand As the Tide Comes In w. Maevius Lynn
In the premiere of S7, I sit down with author, presenter, ceremonial practitioner, and content creator Maevius Lynn to discuss her work as a content creator, ceremonial magic and the Thelemic current, and much more. Lynn: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaeviusLynn…
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Crata Repoa, the Ordo Templi Astarte & American Magick w. Poke Runyon, Johnny Royal & Max Paul
In the final episode of season 6, I sit down with founder and head of the Ordo Temple Astarte, a magical order started in 1970, Poke Runyon, and Freemason, composer, and director Johnny Royal. We were joined in our discussion by member of the OTA and collaborator Max Paul as we sat down to talk...
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Tarot Architecture, the Perfection of Mathematics & Becoming It All w. Lon Milo DuQuette
In S6E15 I sit down with author, lecturer, musician and occultist, Lon Milo Duquette to discuss his latest book The Tarot Architect: How to Become the Master Builder of Your Spiritual Temple. As one might expect, it was a conversation filled with equal parts profundity, absurdity, and…
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The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Aspects of Initiation & the Magic Within w. Chic & Tabby Cicero
In this SURPRISE episode of the Arcanvm podcast, I sit down with two absolutely legendary magicians and adepti, Greatly Honored Chiefs of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn-- Chic and Tabatha Cicero! We sat down to talk about about the early days of resuscitating the order in America with the...
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Deciphering the Art of Nature, Celestial Symbols & How We Got the Emerald Tablet Wrong w. John Gilbert
In S6E13 I sit down with author, Freemason, scholar, and translator John Gilbert to discuss his background in esotericism and translation as well we his latest book: Not As Above, Not As Below: How We Got the Emerald Tablet Wrong, which was published in 2024 by Rose Circle Books. Not As Above…
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Planetary Magic, Paradigm Shifting & Gods Acting out of Turn w. Soror Velchanes
In S6E12 I sit down with Chaos magician and author, Soror Velchanes to discuss her latest book the Planetary Magic Workbook: An Experimental Guide to Understanding and Working with the Classical Planets.Vel:https://velchanes.com/The Planetary Magic Workbook:https://a.co/d/d2kcRgxSUBSCRIBE to the...
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Alchemical Hermeticism, Marco Daffi & Coming to Grips with the Nigredo Phase w. David Pantano
In S6E11 I sit down with author and scholar David Pantano to discuss David’s most recent work, Alchemical Hermeticism: The Secret Teachings of Marco Daffi on initiation. Join us for a conversation on the character of Daffi’s teachings, David's thoughts on Hermetic alchemy as a practice, and much...
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High Weirdness, An American Ethos & the Occult Elvis w. Miguel Conner
In S6E10 I sit down with returning guest, author, speaker, and host of Aeon Byte Gnostic radio, Miguel Conner to discuss his latest book, The Occult Elvis: The Mystical and Magical Life of the King, which has critical acclaim and mainstream recognition. BUY The Occult Elvis:...
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Internet Atheists, Escaping Fate & the Knights of the Gnostic Roundtable w. Jason Mehmel & Deacon Jon
In S6E9 I sit down with he hosts of the Talk Gnosis channel and podcast, Jason Mehmel and Deacon Jon Stewart to discuss gnosticism and gnosis, as well as the fading intellectual trend of atheism, mystical forms of spirituality and much more. Talk Gnosis: https://www.youtube.com/...
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Secrets of the Spiritual Life, Reason’s Proper Place & the Great Enemy of Humankind w. Tobias Churton
In S6E8 I sit down with scholar and author Tobias Churton to discuss his entry into the academic study of the esoteric, the meaning of occultism, the inherent secrecy of the spiritual life, pitfalls of the modern age and much more… Tobias:https://tobiaschurton.com The Books of Enoch...
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Hellenic Tantra, Theurgic Currents & the Sacrament of Human Existence w. Gregory Shaw
In S6E7 I sit down with returning guest Professor Gregory Shaw to talk about his latest opus, an embodied spiritual practice, the perceptual filters of postmodernity and much more.Professor Shaw:https://angelicopress.com/pages/gregory-shawSUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM...
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EnochiaCon 2025, Escaping Fate & Becoming the Deathless God w. Frater R.C.
In S6E6 I sit down with scholar, practitioner, podcast host and EnochiaCon organizer @FraterRC to chat about the upcoming EnochiaCon 2025 happening this July in Vancouver, BC, which is going to feature a roster of heavy-weight academics, practitioners, and presenters in esotericism, magic, and...
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Convergent Evolution, the Feeling of History & Sacralizing the Material World w. Dan Attrell
In S6E5 I sit down with scholar, translator, historian, and master-mind behind @TheModernHermeticist YouTube channel, Dr. Dan Attrell. Join us for a conversation about his path to the academic study of esotericism, psychedelia, perrenialism vs. convergent evolution, the 16th century Franciscan...
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Italian Witchcraft, Cultural Exoticism & the ‘Herbal Fear’ Soul Retrieval w. Angela Puca
In S6E4 I sit down with lecturer, scholar, author, and content creator Dr. Angela Puca of Angela's Symposium YouTube channel to talk about her latest book: Italian Witchcraft and Shamanism: The Tradition of Segnature, Indigenous and Trans-Cultural Shamanic Traditions in Italy. Join us for a…
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Myth-history, Immortality Machines & the Surreality of Egypt w. Dr. Justin Sledge
In S6E3 I sit down with scholar, professor, host of the ESOTERICA channel and returning guest Dr. Justin Sledge fresh off of his latest venture— an immersive educational tour through Egypt! Join us for a chat on what the good professor taught, as well as what he learned. Dr. Sledge:...
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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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