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Exploration Arcanum
by Jason Nelson
Hi, Everyone; welcome to Exploration Arcanum. My name is Jason; I’m a reporter, content creator, and student of the esoteric.This podcast and YouTube channel, Exploration Arcanum, explores esoteric, metaphysics, and occult topics. We’ll speak with practitioners of different traditions, academics, and experts in these traditions. We will also feature tutorials centered around providing you, our viewers, and subscribers a clear understanding of these topics. A disclaimer: the views of our guest are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of myself, or Exploration Arcanum.
Episodes
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Elegance and Chaos Magick | Lua Astor
Today I'm joined by Lua Astor, founder and High Priestess of the Order Specula and author of Advanced Chaos Magic. In this episode, we discuss Chaos Magic, aesthetics, archetypes, and AI in magical practice.Thank you to Lua for coming on the show. You’ll find links to her work and social media in...
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How to Build a Relationship With Your Deities: Devotional Witchcraft | Kenneth Freeman II
In this episode of Exploration Arcanum, I'm joined by Kenneth Freeman II, author of Devotional Witchcraft. In this episode, Kenneth shares his journey from Christianity to polytheism and explains why respecting gods as individuals—and honoring cultural roots—is central to his practice. We also...
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What Happens When You Start Working With Hekate? | Viv ScarletStar
What Happens When You Start Working With Hekate? | Viv ScarletStarIn this episode of Exploration Arcanum, Viv ScarletStar shares her spiritual journey from childhood curiosity about the occult to practicing Wicca, demonolatry, and Thelema.We also discuss her relationship with Hekate, the meaning…
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How to Use A Year of Dark Moon Rituals to Deepen Your Connection with Hekate
Welcome back to Exploration Arcanum.My guests today are Popi Mavros and Scarlett Amaris. Popi is co-owner of The Crooked Path, an occult apothecary in Burbank, California, and creator of the Planetary Magick app. Scarlett is a screenwriter, author, and speaker whose work spans horror and occult...
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How Close Is AGI, and Who Should Control It? Dr. Ben Goertzel
How Close Is AGI, and Who Should Control It? Dr. Ben GoertzelWhat happens when AI moves beyond specialized tasks toward general intelligence—and eventually superintelligence?SingularityNet founder Dr. Ben Goertzel joins us to explore how artificial general intelligence (AGI) could reshape society...
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Should We Fear AI? | Tom Ross
Should We Fear AI? | Tom Ross Today, I’m joined by author, futurist, and former presidential candidate Tom Ross. In this episode, we discuss his AI-driven presidential campaign, transhumanism, AI rights, esoteric practices—including shadow work — and whether artificial intelligence will one day...
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Can You Be Christian and a Witch? | Sara Raztresen
Can Christianity and witchcraft coexist? Author, teacher, and minister Sara Raztresen joins Exploration Arcanum to explore Christian witchcraft, mysticism, folk magic, tarot, and the long history of magical practices within Christianity. We discuss the line between magic and miracles, the…
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Why Millions Are Turning to Santa Muerte | R. Andrew Chesnut
Why Millions Are Turning to Santa Muerte | Dr. Andrew Chesnut In this episode of Exploration Arcanum, Dr. Andrew Chesnut joins Jason Nelson to explore Santa Muerte through the lenses of folk religion, Latin American spirituality, religious studies, cultural anthropology, and academia—and explain...
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Can Astrology Predict the Future of AI and Bitcoin? | Erin Redwing
My guest today is astrologer and podcast host Erin Redwing. In our conversation, we discuss Erin’s background in astronomy and how it led her into the worlds of astrology, the esoteric, and Bitcoin. We also explore the mythology surrounding Bitcoin's creator Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin’s birth…
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Aleister Crowley vs The Golden Dawn | Frater RC
Aleister Crowley vs The Golden Dawn | Frater RC My guest today is Frater RC, a Rosicrucian and Freemason who hosts the popular Hermetic podcast on YouTube. In this episode, we explore the rich world of the occult, ceremonial magic, and the Golden Dawn tradition. Frater RC shares how his journey...
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Episode 50: Ronnie Pontiac on LA's Occult Past
My guest today is Ronnie Pontiac, author, astrologer, musician, researcher, and former assistant to Manly P Hall. In this episode, we explore the hidden occult history of Los Angeles and how the city became one of the world's great centers of mystical thought. From Madame Helena Blavatsky and the...
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Episode 49: Lon Milo DuQuette: Ceremonial Magick, Thelema and the Young Aleister Crowley
Welcome back to Exploration Arcanum. My guest today is author, musician, and teacher Lon Milo DuQuette. In this episode, DuQuette shares his lifelong journey into the occult, the evolution of Thelema and ceremonial magic, and insights into Aleister Crowley's influence on culture and the occult.…
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Episode 48: Scarlett Amaris on Witchcraft and Cosmic Horror
Welcome back to Exploration Arcanum. My name is Jason. My guest today is Scarlett Amaris, an occultist, author, music video director, and screenwriter of the 2019 film adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's Color Out of Space. In this episode, we explore Scarlett's journey into the occult, why…
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Episode 47: Dr. Angela Puca on Academic Research and The Occult
My guest today is Dr. Angela Puca, a scholar of Western esotericism whose work bridges the worlds of academia and modern magical practice. With a background in philosophy and religious studies, she has become one of the leading voices making the academic study of the occult accessible to a wider...
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Episode 46: Shira Chess: Demystifying AI, the Occult, and Technopaganism
Welcome back to Exploration Arcanum. My guest today is Shira Chess, a media scholar, professor at the University of Georgia, and author of the new book The Unseen Internet. In this episode, we explore the connections between technology and the occult, from techno-paganism and meme magic to...
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Episode 45: Jen Sankey: Manifesting By The Moon: A Beginner's Guide to Moon Magic
Manifesting By The Moon | Getting Started with Moon MagicWelcome back to Exploration Arcanum.My guest today is Jen Sankey, an author, tarot deck creator, and professional witch. In this episode, Jen shares her personal journey into the occult, her new book Manifesting By The Moon, as well as...
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Episode 44: Lisa Derrick Returns! Kenneth Anger, Hollywood Babylon & the Occult Los Angeles
Kenneth Anger, Hollywood Babylon & the Occult Los Angeles Welcome back to Exploration Arcanum. In this episode, I'm joined by filmmaker, artist, and occultist Lisa Derrick. We talk about what first drew her to the occult, her upcoming show in Los Angeles, and why Kenneth Anger's work, including...
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Episode 43: Mandi Em: Why Witches Are Turning to Chaos Magic
Why Witches Are Turning to Chaos Magic In this episode, I'm joined by author, teacher, and chaos witch Mandi Em, who shares her journey into chaos magic and insights on shadow work, archetypes, thought-forms, and feral self-care. Shop our guests and support Exploration Arcanum:...
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Episode 42: The Cameron Parsons Foundation on the Life and Legacy of Marjorie Cameron and Jack Parsons
Welcome back to Exploration Arcanum. In this very special episode, we explore the lives, work, and legacy of Marjorie Cameron, better known as Cameron—artist, actress, occultist, and visionary—and Cameron's first husband, John Whiteside "Jack" Parsons, rocket scientist, occultist, and founding...
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Episode 41: Dee Norman: The Truth About Grimoires Magic That Most People Get Wrong
Welcome back to Exploration Arcanum. My guest this week is Dee Norman, author of the new book The Seeker's Guide to Grimoire Magic. In this episode, Dee shares her journey into the occult, explores the history and significance of grimoires, and discusses modern approaches to magical texts. Dee…
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Episode 40: Maggygrace Howe: Your Thoughts Are Creating Your Reality: Here's How
Welcome back to Exploration Arcanum. My guest today is Maggygrace Howe, mystic, herbalist, editor, and teacher. In this episode, we discuss Maggygrace's background, her work with the Cameron Parsons Foundation, why your thoughts are creating your reality, and the Almost Forgotten Women Artists...
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Episode 39: Bob Freeman: Do Occultists Make Better Paranormal Investigators?
Do occultists make better paranormal investigators? Hi guys, welcome back to Exploration Arcanum. Today, I’m joined by paranormal investigator and occult researcher Bob Freeman, better known as the Occult Detective. In this episode, we explore how occultists approach paranormal phenomena...
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Episode 38: Maevius Lynn Returns! The Holy Year of Thelema
Hello everyone, welcome back to Exploration Arcanum, my name is Jason, and today I'm sitting down again with Maevius Lynn — this time to talk about her new book, The Holy Year of Thelema. In this discussion, we're going to talk about what those holy days are, how they compare to things like the...
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Episode 37: Raven Digitalis: Why Everyone Gets Shadow Work WRONG
Welcome back to Exploration Arcanum. My name is Jason. My guest today is Raven Digitalis, an award-winning author and longtime practitioner in the modern occult tradition. He is best known for books on empathy, such as The Empath’s Oracle, Esoteric Empathy, and The Everyday Empath, as well as…
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Episode 36: Oren Ben-Yosef: How Keanu Reeves Movies Secretly Explore the Demonic & Control
In this episode, I speak with teacher and philosopher Oren Ben Yosef about the films of Keanu Reeves, and the deeper questions they raise about freedom and control. Drawing from his forthcoming book Demonology as Devourment Without a Devourer, Ben-Yosef explains how films like The Matrix,...
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Episode 35: Phoenix LeFae: How to Practice Spirit Magic for Beginners
Welcome to Exploration Arcanum. I’m your host, Jason. In this episode, we explore the mystical world of spirit and the elements with Phoenix LeFae, looking at how spirit interacts with nature, magic, and personal practice. Together, we discuss ways to connect with spirit, work with mythological...
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Episode 34: Emrys Abner: Introduction to Solomonic Pentacles & Ancient Protection Magic
Welcome back to Exploration Arcanum. I’m Jason. In this interview, I speak with Emrys Abner about his book on Solomonic Pentacles and the wider tradition of Solomonic magic. We discuss his background, the role of talismans, the distinction between esoteric and exoteric religion, and why Solomonic...
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Episode 33: Lee Harrington: Kink and Spirituality
In this conversation, author, teacher, and podcast host Lee Harrington discusses the intricate relationship between kink and magic, exploring how energy dynamics, cultural perspectives, and historical contexts shape our understanding. The conversation explores the importance of consent, safety…
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Episode 32: Thumper Forge: Discordianism, Chaos Magic, and the Threefold Law
In this episode, I’m joined by Thumper Forge, author of the new book "The Chaos Apple." Forge discusses his journey into chaos magic, the cultural implications of appropriation in occult practices, and the origins of Discordianism. He emphasizes the importance of humor in magic, differentiates...
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Episode 31: Taylor Ellwood & Sheena Witter: Why Your Spells Aren't Working (And How to Fix It)
In this engaging conversation, I speak with Taylor Ellwood and Sheena Witter about their experiences and insights into the world of magick. They explore various themes, including the origins of their magical practices, the concept of pop culture magick, the significance of somatic magick, and the...
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Episode 30: Georgina Rose: Thelema and Ceremonial Magick (November 2020)
In this episode from the Exploration Arcanum archives, my guest is Georgina Rose. Georgina is an occultist, Thelemite, podcast and YouTube host, social media content creator, writer, and, as she likes to say, a part-time scarlet woman. You can find Georgina across social media @daatdarling. I…
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Episode 29: Davezilla: Is Artificial Intelligence the Ultimate Magical Familiar?
My guest today is Davezilla, author of the new book Magical AI Grimoire. In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is being woven into spiritual and magical practices—from prompt engineering as modern spellwork to the idea of AI as a spiritual entity. We also look at the long…
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Episode 28: M. Kyndyll Lackey: Mapping Maynard James Keenan's Discography to the Thoth Tarot
Welcome back to Exploration Arcanum. My name is Jason. Today, we’re exploring the space where sound meets symbol—the music of Maynard James Keenan and the rich, archetypal world of the Thoth Tarot Deck. My guest, Kyndyll Lackey, has practiced tarot for over 20 years, blending Hermetic philosophy...
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Episode 27: Mitch Horowitz: Quantum Mechanics and Real Magick
Welcome to Exploration Arcanum; my name is Jason. In this conversation with author, speaker, publisher, and television host Mitch Horowitz, we explore his journey into the esoteric, tracing the influences that shaped his path. We also discuss the intersection of quantum mechanics and magick, the...
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Episode 26: Meghan Trainor: Can Witchcraft Make You a Better Coder?
In this episode, I sit down with Meghan Trainor, an artist, witch, and creator of the Witch Tech educational website. We dive into her passion for blending metaphysical practices with tech, her unique approach to teaching Python, and why representation in the tech industry matters. Meghan also...
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Episode 25: Satyros Phil Brucato: 30 Years of Mage: The Ascension
Welcome back to Exploration Arcanum. My name is Jason. My guest today is Sátyros Phil Brucato, author, musician, journalist, and the lead developer of the iconic role-playing game Mage: The Ascension. Mage is very special to me because it helped me develop my views on magick and the occult more...
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Episode 24: Dr. WhiteFeather Hunter: The Intersection of Witchcraft & Biotechnology
In today's episode, my guest is Dr. WhiteFeather Hunter. In this conversation, Dr. Hunter discusses her unique approach to blending feminist perspectives with biotechnology and witchcraft. Dr. Hunter also delves into her projects, including the Sentient Clitoris and the Homuncularium. I want to...
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Episode 23: Arden Leigh: Nothing is True, Everything is Permitted
Welcome to Exploration Arcanum; my name is Jason. In today's episode, my guest is Arden Leigh. Leigh is an accomplished musician and lead singer of the band Arden and the Wolves; she is also an author, occultist, and Chaos Magician. Arden’s mystical work is influenced by her mentorship with...
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Episode 22: Melissa St. Hilaire: Why Real Witches Don't Look Like Hollywood
Welcome to Exploration Arcanum; my name is Jason. In this episode, we sit down with Melissa St. Hilaire—a witch, psychic, author, and spiritual educator in Los Angeles. Melissa shares her journey into the world of witchcraft, debunks myths often seen in popular culture, and emphasizes the role of...
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Episode 21: Jessica Artemisia: Divine Feminine, Dark Goddess
Dark Goddess Club Revealed Healing Through Storytelling! Welcome to Exploration Arcanum; my name is Jason. Today, we’re joined by Jessica Artemisia, founder of the storytelling project, the Dark Goddess Club. Jessica shares how reframing darkness as a source of beauty and strength can challenge...
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Episode 20: Lisa Derrick
Los Angeles-based artist, occultist, and Thelemite Lisa Derrick shares her lifelong exploration of the occult. Her early exposure to astrology, tarot, and occult literature ignited a passion that shaped her journey. Lisa's role in LA’s art and magick scene is further recognized through her...
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Episode 19: Marco Visconti: Thelema and the Meaning of True Will
In this conversation, Marco Visconti shares his journey into the world of Thelema and the occult, discussing his experiences as a solitary practitioner and the importance of making esoteric knowledge accessible to individuals. He elaborates on his book, 'The Aleister Crowley Manual,' its design,...
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Episode 18: Jana Stern on Taking Back Your Power
In this conversation, Janice Stern discusses her work as a one-on-one coach and the importance of personal power and sovereignty. She emphasizes the need for individuals to embrace their unique selves and navigate their lives based on their own authentic desires. Jana also talks about her…
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Episode 17: Michael M Hughes
Hello everyone. Welcome back to Exploration Arcanum; My name is Jason. My Guest today is author, journalist, YouTuber, and teacher Michael M. Hughes. In 2017, Michael caused a viral sensation online when he published a binding ritual that aimed to rein in newly elected U.S. President Donald…
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Episode 16: Ashley Ryan
Joining me again today is Ashley Ryan, aka Pythian Priestess. Ashley is an occultist, initiated priestess, teacher, tarot reader, and content creator. In today's episode, Ashley is going to discuss a wide range of topics, including her magical beginnings, the Pythian Mystery School, being a…
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Episode 15: Theta Noir on AI, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin & Techno-Spirituality
AI and the Techno-Spiritual Evolution of Humanity. In this episode, I chat with Mika Johnson, aka Voice of Theta Noir. Theta Noir, a visionary collective, explores the spiritual co-evolution of humanity and technology, envisioning a symbiotic relationship between humans, AI, and the natural…
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Episode 14: Pleasant Gehman on The Occult and The Darkside of the 1990s
My guest today is Pleasant Gehman. A writer, dancer, actor, musician, witch, Tarot reader, and Hollywood, CA icon. From the age of sixteen, Gehman worked as a journalist and cultural commentator with articles published on rock 'n' roll, teenage homelessness, prostitution, magic, and more. In the...
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Episode 13: Alley Wurds on Artificial Intelligence and Chaos Magick
My guest today is Alley Wurds. Wurds is an occultist and author who is going to talk to us today about their work with artificial intelligence and chaos magick. If you enjoy this video, please give it a like and subscribe to the channel. Thank you. Alley Wurds Links: Amazon:...
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Episode 12: Richard Metzger on Magick and Early 2000s Occulture
Hello, Everyone; welcome back to Exploration Arcanum; my name is Jason. In this episode of Exploration Arcanum, we dive into the world of alternative culture with Richard Metzger. Richard is a media figure, writer, and curator most widely recognized as the co-founder and host of "Disinformation,"...
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Episode 11: Chaweon Koo on AI and the 72 Demons of the Goetia
In this episode, I chat with the author, content creator, futurist, and witch, Chaweon Koo. Koo will share with us her experience in working with the 72 Demons of the Goetia from the Lesser Keys of Solomon, as well as her views on working with artificial intelligence and transhumanism. If you…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hi, Everyone; welcome to Exploration Arcanum. My name is Jason; I’m a reporter, content creator, and student of the esoteric.This podcast and YouTube channel, Exploration Arcanum, explores esoteric, metaphysics, and occult topics. We’ll speak with practitioners of different traditions, academics, and experts in these traditions. We will also feature tutorials centered around providing you, our viewers, and subscribers a clear understanding of these topics. A disclaimer: the views of our guest are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of myself, or Exploration Arcanum.
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