Occult Folk

In this episode Robert Frederick brings his expertise on the Shakespeare / Bacon conspiracy and explains the meaning and purpose behind the plays. He goes into the history behind everything and how it plays into today’s world. Hope you enjoy the conversation. If you dig the podcast, please rate & follow along!Occult Folk Instagram:www.instagram.com/occultfolkpodcastOccult Folk YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@OccultFolkOccult Folk Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4Cn8ewlDWWWrChL6SXOEmO?si=98eeca4ea30f40ddFind Robert Frederick:Thehiddenlifeisbest.com 

In this episode, I talk with author Peter Bebergal. We discuss his book Season of the Witch: How the Occult Saved Rock & Roll. We get into his inspiration behind the book, as well as the bands and visual artists behind the movement that changed music forever. We talk about Led Zeppelin, Ozzy Osbourne, David Bowie, and many others included in the book, and we explore his thoughts on magic and the occult. I hope you enjoy the conversation with Peter!If you dig the podcast, please rate & follow along!Occult Folk Instagram:www.instagram.com/occultfolkpodcastOccult Folk YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@OccultFolkOccult Folk Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4Cn8ewlDWWWrChL6SXOEmO?si=98eeca4ea30f40ddFind Peter Bebergal:https://www.instagram.com/peter_bebergal/Buy The Book:https://www.amazon.com/Season-Witch-Occult-Saved-Rock/dp/0399174966

In this episode I talk with the powerful Walter Bosley. We talk about his spiritual journey, out of body experiences, and the paranormal and supernatural occurrences that led to his meetings with the goddess Hecate, and much more. Walter answers every wild question I throw at him, and we get pretty deep into what he believes this reality we live in really is. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did.If you dig the podcast, please rate & follow along!Occult Folk Instagram:www.instagram.com/occultfolkpodcastOccult Folk YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@OccultFolkOccult Folk Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4Cn8ewlDWWWrChL6SXOEmO?si=98eeca4ea30f40ddFind Walter Bosley’s Books:https://www.lulu.com/search?sortBy=RELEVANCE&page=1&q=Walter+bosley&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00

In this episode, I talk to the legendary Ronnie Pontiac about his upcoming release, The Unobstructed Way: A True Account of the Exploration of Life After Death. It is a truly amazing story about Stuart and Betty White in the early 1900s, who were channeling something beyond our reality. Ronnie’s own story with his love, Tamra Lucid, is eerily similar, and we go deep into that, as well as his beliefs about what this reality is and what could possibly lie beyond it. This is one of my favorite episodes, and I hope you enjoy it.If you dig the podcast, please rate & follow along!Occult Folk Instagram:www.instagram.com/occultfolkpodcastOccult Folk YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@OccultFolkFind Ronnie:https://ronniepontiac.substack.comBuy His Book:https://www.amazon.com/Unobstructed-Way-Account-Exploration-After/dp/1786772884

In this episode, I speak with Master GongSun, a Taoist priest in Cambodia. He brings a very interesting insight into this life and world and shares the Taoist belief system along with his own perspective on it. We go through life, death, reincarnation, and everything in between. Hope you enjoy!If you dig the podcast, please rate & follow along!Occult Folk Instagram:www.instagram.com/occultfolkpodcastOccult Folk YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@OccultFolkFind Master GongSun:https://www.youtube.com/@MasterGongSunTaoismhttps://classroom.google.com/c/NzUyNDg5NzA5MzE4https://x.com/MasterGongSun1

On today’s episode I talk with Daryl Davis. Daryl shares his inspiring story of how, as a musician, he began meeting with KKK members and ultimately helped more than two hundred of them leave the organization. He has appeared multiple times on the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast, and I truly appreciate him taking the time to share his remarkable story. Enjoy!Dr. Daryl Davis is an international recording artist who has performed and toured all 50 States and around the world. He has performed extensively with Chuck Berry, The Legendary Blues Band (formerly The Muddy Waters Blues Band), Elvis Presley’s Jordanaires, and many others.As a race relations expert Dr. Daryl Davis has received numerous awards and high acclaim for his book Klan-Destine Relationships and his award-winning film documentary Accidental Courtesy. He is the first Black author to write a book on the Ku Klux Klan based upon in-person interviews and personal encounters.If you dig the podcast, please rate & subscribe/follow along!Occult Folk Instagram:www.instagram.com/occultfolkpodcastOccult Folk YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@OccultFolkFind Daryl Davis:https://www.daryldavis.com

In this episode, I talk with Walter Bosley, who spent 20 years in national security. He is a USAF officer and a former Federal agent. He currently is a professional investigator of historical occult mysteries, author of pulp fiction novels, and a screenwriter who has appeared on History Channel’s Ancient Aliens.We get into his series of books, Esoteric Napoleon 1 & 2, and explore the hidden aspects of Napoleon’s life, misconceptions, and the possibilities of what he may actually have been after during his reign. We also discuss topics like ancient architecture, Tartaria, his appearance on Ancient Aliens, and much more.If you dig the podcast, please rate & follow along!Occult Folk Instagram:www.instagram.com/occultfolkpodcastOccult Folk YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@OccultFolkFind Walter’s Work:https://walterbosley.com

Syran Warner joins me on today’s show. He’s an independent journalist who previously worked for an alt-weekly in Minneapolis in several capacities over the course of 13 years. He now investigates cults in America and has begun exposing them, almost singlehandedly taking down The Body in Alaska and Profundity Yours in East Texas. Both have since relocated after Syran brought their practices to light. He has a fascinating story. We also get into Charles Manson, Jim Jones, and Scientology. Check it out!If you dig the podcast, please rate & follow along!Occult Folk Instagram:www.instagram.com/occultfolkpodcastOccult Folk YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@OccultFolkFind Syran:https://linktr.ee/syranwarner

In this episode, I talk with educator and researcher Chris Cottrell about the mysterious Carolina Bays, which are oval shaped depressions scattered across the Eastern United States. We explore the leading theories behind their formation, from ancient cosmic impacts to other possible cataclysms that may have reshaped the landscape and history itself.Occult Folk Instagram:www.instagram.com/occultfolkpodcastOccult Folk YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@OccultFolkFind Chris Cottell:www.youtube.com/DabblersDen 

In this episode, I talk with Walter Bosley, who spent 20 years in national security. He is a USAF officer and a former Federal agent. Walter currently is a professional investigator of historical occult mysteries, author of pulp fiction novels, and a screenwriter who has appeared on History Channel’s Ancient Aliens.We explore how necromancy, remote viewing, and time manipulation became entwined with American intelligence operations.He traces the hidden lineage of these programs, from occult rituals in Europe, to Operation Paperclip scientists, to the shadowy experiments of MK Ultra and MK Often. Bosley shares how ancient esoteric practices were reengineered into classified psychological and temporal research within the U.S. government.If you dig the podcast, please rate & follow along!Occult Folk Instagram:www.instagram.com/occultfolkpodcastOccult Folk YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@OccultFolkFind Walter’s Work:https://walterbosley.com

In this episode, I talk with Gary Wayne, author of The Genesis 6 Conspiracy. We explore everything from Fallen Angels, Giants, and Nephilim to the 7 Sacred Sciences, ancient history, prehistoric floods, unicorns, fairies, Enochian magic, angelic technology, John Dee, Francis Bacon, secret societies, Charlie Kirk’s tragic death, and much more. Check it out!Gary Wayne, author of The Genesis 6 Conspiracy: How Secret Societies and the Descendants of Giants and The Genesis 6 Conspiracy Part II: How Understanding Prehistory and Giants Helps to Define End-Time Prophecy, is a Christian contrarian who has maintained a lifelong passion for Biblical prophecy, history, and mythology. His extensive studies include the Holy Bible, Gnostic scriptures, the Qur’an, the Bhagavad Gita and Rig Vedas, the Popol Vuh, the Epic of Gilgamesh, and other ancient epics, as well as language etymology and secret society writings.If you dig the podcast, please rate & follow along!Occult Folk Instagram:www.instagram.com/occultfolkpodcastOccult Folk YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@OccultFolkFind Gary’s Work:www.genesis6conspiracy.com

In this episode, I talk to New York Times best-selling author Elijah Wald about his book Jelly Roll Morton: Censored Songs and Hidden Histories. Elijah walks us through much of what happened during the 1938 recordings at the Library of Congress. He explores the origins of certain songs and even words from the 1890s and early 1900s. Additionally, he delves into Mamie Desdunes, Buddy Bolden, and many of the early performers from New Orleans. Check it out!If you dig the podcast, please rate & follow along! Occult Folk Instagram:www.instagram.com/occultfolkpodcastOccult Folk YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@OccultFolkFind The Elijah’s Work:https://elijahwald.com/jellyrollbook.html

In this episode, I talk to Nick from The Occult Rejects. We discuss his experience in the OTO, the ceremonial magic and rituals within it, Crowley, his story of crossing the abyss during meditation, and a lot more.If you dig the podcast, please rate & follow along! Occult Folk Instagram:www.instagram.com/occultfolkpodcastOccult Folk YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@OccultFolkFind The Occult Rejects/ Nick:https://www.youtube.com/@TheOccultRejects

In this episode, I talk with Michael Schratt who is an aerospace historian, author, and pilot who has also appeared on shows like Ancient Aliens. We dive into retrievals of the third kind, cosmic crashes, government and Vatican cover-ups, the alleged Nordic meeting with Eisenhower, and much more. Check it out!Occult Folk Instagram:www.instagram.com/occultfolkpodcastOccult Folk YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@OccultFolkFind Michael:https://www.youtube.com/@michaelschrattofficial

In this episode, I talk to Walter Bosley, who spent 20 years in national security. He is currently a professional investigator of historical occult mysteries and has appeared on the History Channel’s Ancient Aliens. We dive into the theory of an ancient Vedic civilization that Walter believes made it to the Americas, along with the race to develop the advanced technology they may have left behind. We also explore Napoleon’s mysterious encounter with "the Red Man" and much more. Check it out!If you dig the podcast, please rate & follow along! Occult Folk Instagram:www.instagram.com/occultfolkpodcastOccult Folk YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@OccultFolkFind Walter Bosley:https://walterbosley.com

In this episode, I talk to Darragh Mason about his book Song of the Dark Man: Father of Witches, Lord of the Crossroads. We dive deep into the complex definition of this elusive figure. Darragh does a great job explaining the folklore and blending it with stories he’s been told through his own podcast. He then takes us through his own experience of encountering the Dark Man. He has a fascinating story, and I hope you enjoy!If you dig the podcast, please rate & follow / subscribe! Occult Folk Instagram:www.instagram.com/occultfolkpodcastOccult Folk YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@OccultFolkFind Darragh Mason:https://www.innertraditions.com/author/darragh-mason

Miguel Conner, host of Aeon Byte Gnostic Radio and author of The Occult Elvis, joins me for a dive into the wild aspects of the King’s life. We explore everything from his Pentecostal church roots and UFO encounters to his relationship with Larry Geller and his twin brother Jesse. We also get into Charles Manson, MK-Ultra, Jim Jones, and even the Beach Boys. Check it out!If you dig the podcast, please rate & follow along! Occult Folk Instagram:www.instagram.com/occultfolkpodcastOccult Folk YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@OccultFolkFind Miguel Conner:https://www.miguelconner.com

In this episode, I talk to Alan Paul — 3x New York Times bestselling author and musician — as he gives us a really cool insight on the legends of The Allman Brothers Band, Grateful Dead, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Alan shares stories from his books Brothers and Sisters and Texas Flood, weaving personal insights, rare interview audio, and behind-the-scenes tales that shaped the sound and soul of the '70s.From Dickey Betts’ twin guitar harmonies to the emotional impact of Duanes and SRV’s untimely deaths, and even the rumored tensions between the Allmans and the Dead, this is a rare look at the intersections of music, legacy, and loss — told by someone who's sat with the giants.If you dig the podcast, please rate & follow along! Occult Folk Instagram:www.instagram.com/occultfolkpodcastOccult Folk YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@OccultFolkFind Alan Paul:https://alanpaul.netThank you!

On today’s show, I welcome Grammy Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Elijah Wald. He is a musician and an exceptionally talented music historian. He has authored several books exploring music and culture, including Dylan Goes Electric!: Newport, Seeger, Dylan, and the Night That Split the Sixties, Escaping the Delta, and How the Beatles Destroyed Rock 'n' Roll. His book Dylan Goes Electric! inspired the recent movie A Complete Unknown, and we dive into that, along with everything Dylan during that pivotal time period. We also discuss his newest work on Jelly Roll Morton and explore the fascinating history of the blues. Check it out.If you dig the podcast, please rate & follow along! Occult Folk Instagram:www.instagram.com/occultfolkpodcastOccult Folk YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@OccultFolkJelly Roll Blues:https://bookshop.org/p/books/jelly-roll-blues-censored-songs-and-hidden-histories-elijah-wald/20335649?ean=9780306831409Dylan Goes Electric:https://www.elijahwald.com/DylanGoesElectric.html

On today’s episode, I talk to Reece Sullivan about William Shakespeare and Edward De Vere, in what has become a growing conspiracy over who really wrote 'Shakespeare’s' work. We dive deep into that, as well as some anomalous history and much more. If you enjoy the podcast, please follow and rate.Occult Folk Instagram:www.instagram.com/occultfolkpodcastOccult Folk YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@OccultFolkFind Reece:https://linktr.ee/reece_sullivan?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeelZEuh3eScnQBTLAhqz1X-qng8jdV9S_fdfgRhj7unUz7dlFlwpynp5QxAg_aem_9qHRoo8LTA4o3M2QBT8Edw

On today’s show, I talk to Ronnie Pontiac. We discuss the origins of the Rosicrucians, whether Johann Valentin Andreae wrote the Rosicrucian manifestos, the capital of Alchemy, John Dee, and much more — all as part of his upcoming book: The Rosicrucian Counterculture, The Origins & Influence of the Invisible Society. Be on the look out for that December 2025!If you dig the podcast, please follow along & rate!Find Ronnie:https://www.instagram.com/theronniepontiac/?hl=enOccult Folk Instagram:www.instagram.com/occultfolkpodcastOccult Folk YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@OccultFolk

In this episode, I talk to artist, researcher, and soon-to-be author Robby Marx. Robby’s done artwork for some of the coolest bands in the world, like The Dead and Pink Floyd. He’s also a master researcher with an upcoming book about Nimrod and the theory that he may have worn Adam’s actual skin for power. This episode is an absolute mind-blower. Robby’s an absolute legend!If you dig the pod, please follow along & rate! FOLLOW on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@OccultFolkFOLLOW on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/occultfolkpodcast/Find ROBBY MARX:www.marxmarx.comRobby’s Podcast: Metta Mindcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/3qV90gNuhh34FkqswZSLZO?si=3f4c85e1ff15482fThank you so much.

In this episode, I'm joined by Lord Byron Jester, and we get into everything from magick and radionics machines he builds himself, to personalized rituals, conjuring planetary intelligences, the differences between working with angels and demons, evocation, astral projection, remote viewing, and a ton more. Enjoy!If you dig the pod, please follow along and give it a rating!Find Lord Byron Below:My Apotheosis w/ Lord Byron Jester - YouTubeByron Jester (@lordbyronjester) • Instagram photos and videosLord Byron Jester's Domain

In this episode of Occult Folk, we explore the mysterious legacy of ancient giants and burial mounds in North America with author and researcher Fritz Zimmerman. We discuss his books — including The Nephilim Chronicles and The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Ancient Giants and Mound Builders in America.Fritz explores paranormal activity reported at mound sites, legends of towering beings, and the mystery of missing skeletons. Plus, we dig into the Smithsonian cover-up and possible ancient sites hidden across the American South. Enjoy!

Today we're joined by Jon Davis. Jon has an incredible story about what he experienced during the seven minutes he was technically dead. It’s one of the most vivid and beautiful NDEs you’ll ever hear. He takes you step by step through what he experienced and shares his perspective on it all. Enjoy!

Author of The Grimoires Encyclopedia (Volumes 1 & 2) and Claves Intelligentarium, David delves into Solomonic Magick and offers his unique perspective on grimoire traditions. With an extensive wealth of knowledge, he provides a structured, step-by-step approach to these ancient practices, making them accessible to beginners like myself. Beyond his expertise, David has one of the most fascinating stories I’ve ever heard. We deeply appreciate his time and insight, and we hope you enjoy the conversation!

In today’s episode, we talk to Robert Frederick. Robert hosts a podcast called The Hidden Life is Best, where he dives deep into the world of Shakespeare and Sir Francis Bacon. Was Shakespeare work actually written by Sir Francis Bacon? We get into all of that, as well as Bacon’s secret connections to Queen Elizabeth and John Dee, and what he had to do with Free Masonry. Enjoy!

Today’s episode features the powerful Gary Lachman, author and former musician. Gary delves into his experience with Blondie, playing with Iggy Pop, his journey to becoming an author, and his work exploring Secret Teachers, consciousness, Jung & Blavatsky. Enjoy!

Ronnie Pontiac is an absolute legend. An author, musician, and film producer, he has spent decades exploring the hidden currents of esoteric history, mysticism, and philosophy.In this episode, we dive into Ronnie’s fascinating journey, from working closely with the great Manly P. Hall to uncovering the secret traditions of America, the Rosicrucians, and beyond. We also discuss his experiences touring as a musician, his process of writing and publishing, and what it means to live a life immersed in wisdom and creativity.Enjoy this dive into the mystical and untold stories of history!Books by Ronnie:The Magic of the Orphic Hymns American Metaphysical Religion 

Welcome to the debut episode of Occult Folk! We’re joined by Paul Wyld, author of Jim Morrison: Secret Teacher of the Occult, A Journey to the Other Side. Tune in as we explore Paul's insights into hidden truths, arcane mysteries, and the legacy of Jim Morrison. Grab a copy of Paul's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Jim-Morrison-Secret-Teacher-Occult/dp/B0CSBTKRBH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1M8H6D2L00341&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zotaisyLJJ2N9m3FD-bAm9C3qslSzNcNWYDExbHhG2TVo73CV01OHoKUn1TMvBum.zQsZYCISZuoSF-8aK-ytxmAykuAzqpymQGiut8HoE3o&dib_tag=se&keywords=jim+morrison+secret+teacher+of+the+occult&qid=1734365594&sprefix=jim+morrison+secret+%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1