Appleknocker Radio

This discussion arose out of email exchange. Keith Joseph is an instructor with the Institute for Hermetic Studies, which is located in northeast Pennsylvania and which offers various materials for students of esoterica at https://institute-for-hermetic-studies.teachable.com/ In our email, Keith nonchalantly mentioned that he felt Karl Marx was the prophet of the Kali Yuga. I instantly responded t...

KristaLyn is an astrologer and the head of the Modern School of Ancient Wisdom. KristaLyn is also a Christian and a practitioner of Braucherei, a form of Christian folk magic still practiced by some Pennsylvania Dutch to this day. We discuss how astrology and Christianity can (or cannot) coexist philosophically and spiritually. KristaLyn's Modern School of Ancient Wisdom: https://www.modernschoolo...

Brigitte Mars is an herbalist, nutritional expert, and lecturer who has been studying nutrition and herbalism for over 50 years. Today, we discuss her latest book (which I have been using as a health manual), Natural Remedies for Mental and Emotional Health. Her latest book can be found at https://www.innertraditions.com/books/natural-remedies-for-mental-and-emotional-health Her website is at http...

Ellen Hopman's latest book explores Christmas traditions from around the world--including some fascinatingly dark ones. You may never see Christmas so innocently again--but you'll have plenty delicious, sweet treats and drinks from Hopman's recipes to console yourself. The Sacred Herbs of Yule and Christmas: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Sacred-Herbs-of-Yule-and-Christmas/Ellen-Evert-...

Dendera is the best-preserved temple complex in Egypt. It's most famous feature is its ceiling, the "Zodiac of Dendera," which rivals the Sistine Chapel in terms of the intricacy and breadth of artwork. Software engineer, data architect, and thinker Jose Barrera took over 5,000 pictures of the ceiling and wrote software that stitched them all together in a seamless whole. Jose's book can be had at...

Oxford scholar Tobias Churton is one of the world's prolific authors on the subjects of religion, spirituality, and esotericism. In his most recent work, The First Alchemists, he traces the origins of that most mysterious and most fascinating school of mysticism and science. The book is a great primer for those who know little or nothing on the subject, but it's also great for those who are famili...

R.E. Kretz is an explorer of worlds both physical and metaphysical, a spiritual philosopher and psychonaut that has traversed mystical schools ranging from the western esoteric tradition to Native American shamanism. Today, we're talking about his new book, The Alchemical Search for the Unified Field. Check out the book at https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Alchemical-Search-for-the-Unifie...

Anuradha is the author of the recently released book "Heal Your Ancenstral Roots," which is a guidebook for healing yourself and your ancestors of those spiritual diseases that find their way into the roots of our family trees. Her book can be had at https://www.innertraditions.com/books/heal-your-ancestral-roots Her website is https://healyourancestralroots.com/ She holds workshops both physical...

Michael Jason Sherman is the author of The Zen of Solo Travel and is the innovator of an intriguing form of coaching and therapy that sees clients design their own wandering vision quests. His book can be had here https://store.bookbaby.com/bookshop/book/index.aspx?bookURL=The-Zen-of-Solo-Travel1 His website is here https://www.michaeljasonsherman.com/ Instagram/Twitter https://www.michaeljasonshe...

Today Appleknocker talks to Dr. Christopher McIntosh about his new book, "Occult Russia." The book can be found here: https://www.innertraditions.com/books/occult-russia

Vesa Iitti is the author of Lightbringers of the North: Secrets of the Occult Tradition in Finland, an endlessly fascinating and entertaining book that I recommend to anyone interested in consciousness studies, comparative religion, true crime, history, Finnish culture, UFOs, graverobbers (oh my!), esotericism, occultism, and alternative spirituality. For those interested, the links below go to in...

Carl Abrahamsson is a Swedish philosopher, filmmaker, magico-anthropologist, publisher, and author (among other things). Today we discuss his latest book, "Source Magic: The Origin of Arts, Science & Culture." Formerly a member of Thee Temple ov Psychick Youth and a 30-year follower of Thelema, Abrahamsson now takes a decidedly different look at magic, spirituality, and the strange. You can ch...

Mitch Horowitz is the leading figure in New Thought and one of the leading authors in the esoteric-history, philosophy, and spirituality sphere. His newest book, "Uncertain Places: Occult and Outsider Experiences," deviates from the New Thought work that has lately come to be his calling card and delves into some of the stranger aspects of the psychic landscape. Horowitz is somewhat unique in that...

John Michael Greer is an author, astrologer, druid, and esoteric philosopher. Today we discuss his upcoming book The Twilight of Pluto and the connection between the planets and human consciousness. Get the book at https://www.innertraditions.com/books/the-twilight-of-pluto

Doctor Sharon Martin is on a mission to help people discover their own innate ability to heal themselves, their family, and the world. Today we're discussing her path from research scientist to medical doctor who applies ancient wisdom to her philosophy of care. Doctor Martin graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and holds a doctorate in physiology. She did her shamanic training with the...