All Episodes - Beyond the Well
No subject too taboo, no stone left unturned. The search for knowledge will inevitably lead you Beyond the Well.
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Between a Rock and a Hard Place
After a brief respite, Beyond the Well is back with its first episode of the new year. Though the year is new, our problems are likely old. Join me this week for a brief chat about depression, motivation, and why it is so important to learn to appreciate the dude that stares back at you in the mirror.
Her Voice Came from the Trees with Asbjorn
The veneration of the feminine divine has seen a resurgence among younger generations now forging their own spiritual path forward. This week we are joined by one such individual who, like so many others, has decided to hail the goddess in the ways she deserves. Join us this week for a discussion about the worship of the goddess Freyja, group ritual, and the dynamics of spiritual work with a tribe of your own.
The Passing of the Guard with Thomas LeRoy
Happy Yule everyone! This week we welcome the founder of the occult organization The Sect of the Horned God, Thomas LeRoy. As the head of an educational organization founded in occult principles, Thomas has become a staple of the modern Left Hand Path community. Join us this week for a discussion about the Old Ways, Crowley, and how we can preserve the traditions of old. Have a wonderful holiday season, everyone.
Embracing Your Divinity with Kundalini Yogini
Beyond the borders of our nation are a multiplicity of cultures that are centered around the divinity that exists with all human beings. This weeks guest Kundalini Yogini is but one Westerner of many who has renounced the corrupt traditions of the West, and embraced the divinity within.
Being an Outlaw in the Digital Age with Stroke of Moonlight
The dark, mutant-like edges of the art scene have been confined to their corner away from prying eyes a little too long. This week, we welcome Stroke of Moonlight, an independent digital artist, to Beyond the Well for a discussion about Tim Burton, runes, and how to overcome a lack of motivation as an artist.
Dreaming Inward with Christian Villegas
As the month of October ends, a new age begins. Joining us this week from North Carolina is Christian Villegas, my best friend, brother, and kindred spirit. In this episode of Beyond the Well, we unpack what the month of October held for us, as well as the importance of dedicating oneself to the pursuit of a spiritual path, in whatever form that may take.
I Will Be Your Enemy with Nikolas Schreck
As indicated by the title of our show, the search for truth will often lead you to some dark and muddy places. There is no better embodiment of this idea today than Nikolas Schreck. From the days of the infamous deathrock outfit Radio Werewolf to his investigative work with the Charles Manson case, Nikolas has led an incredibly fascinating life and has produced an equally intriguing body of work. This week we welcome Nikolas Schreck to Beyond the Well for a sublime discussion about music, Manson, and the rabbit hole that those who search for truth will inevitably fall down.
Whips, Ropes, and Witchcraft with Lilith Scorpius
One benefit of modernity is the acceptability of things once considered taboo. This week we welcome professional domme Lilith Scorpius to Beyond the Well to better understand this curious field of work and how her role in BDSM has opened new pathways for her spiritually.
A Trip Down Memory Lane
Take a trip down memory lane this week with your host. This week, I'm take a step back and explaining a bit about my own spiritual path and journey. To all who have inquired, I hope you find this weeks installment of the podcast intriguing and perhaps a little inspiring. No road is as straight as you'd like it to be.
Get Your Guard Up with Mike Flach
This week we welcome MMA fighter, coach, and fellow podcaster Mike Flach to Beyond the Well for a discussion about Stoicism, the pitfalls of MMA competition, and how to pick yourself up off the floor when life knocks you down. Get your guard up, and keep pushing the pace.
Gi's and Gaffs with Dr. Ryan Falcioni
This week we welcome college professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies Dr. Ryan Falcioni to Beyond the Well. As a professor, student of life, and BJJ black belt, his perspective on everything from fake martial arts to the New Atheism movement are truly unique. Join us this week as we unravel religiosity in America, martial arts, and the bizarre nature of religious extremism.
You and Me and My Therapist Makes Three with Johnny Crowder
When you're left with nothing but a running mind and four walls surrounding you, the things that truly matter to you quickly boil to the surface. This week, musician and mental health advocate Johnny Crowder joins us to discuss mental health, the ego, and the importance of being still in times of uncertainty.
A Little Blasphemy Couldn't Hurt
This episode of Beyond the Well is brought to you by blasphemy and hell fire. This week we'll be doing something a bit different as your host discusses black metal and all its aesthetics, theatrics, and unholy tactics.
Into the Dark and Inked with Patrick Duggan
The apocalypse may be under way, but this is nothing new. This week we welcome back tattoo artist Patrick Duggan to discuss the perils of human nature, e-commerce, and how to build a philosophical backbone in the Kali Yuga.
Pandemics and Church Pews with Christian Villegas
Beyond the Well is back, everyone. Christian Villegas is back to tell the world what it has been like to experience the end of days in the rural state of North Carolina. Quarantine has a way of bringing out the intoxicated poet in all of us.
Jack Donovan
In the tenth installment of Beyond the Well, guest Jack Donovan joins to discuss masculinity in modernity, paganism, and the dynamics of tribe.
Creative's Corner 2
Creatives come in all shapes and sizes, but we all need to kick back and regenerate from time to time. Guest Manny Vargas returns to discuss creative regeneration, travel, and how to get back on your feet after a dry spell.
Saint Saturday
Dive into the world of Canadian artist and entrepreneur Saint Saturday. From brand marketing to Eastern philosophy, no stone is left unturned.
Patrick Duggan
Whether they paint with brush and canvas or needle and skin, artists come in all forms. Tattoo artist Patrick Duggan joins your host for a discussion about tattooing, Nietszche, and modern art.
Creative's Corner
Beyond the Well welcomes back Christian Villegas to discuss his titillating experiences with the occult and how brotherhood shapes one's spiritual pathways.
Paul Waggener
Nature is a force to be reckoned with, but so are we. Beyond the Well welcomes Operation Werewolf founder Paul Waggener to discuss spirituality, fitness, and the bond between to two.
In the Mind of a Marine
Your host welcomes Private First Class Christian Villegas to Beyond the Well to describe how spirituality informs the life of a Marine.
La Santa Muerte
In the third installment of Beyond the Well, your host alongside guest Manny Vargas tell tales of their experiences with the Saint of Death herself, La Santa Muerte.
You're Not Just You
Host Austin Smedley and guest Paris Barraza detail ancestry, culture, and their relevance to spiritual practices.
Modern Occultism
In the debut episode of Beyond the Well, host Austin Smedley and guest Manny Vargas discuss modern occultism and its impact on modernity.