Consensus Unreality

In this in depth conversation with artist and researcher Carmelo Pampillonio we talked conspiracy culture and the allure and line of synchronistic and paranoid thinking in the artistic process and otherwise. We spoke in length about the nature of banned content concerning conspiracies and how that informed Carmelo's recent project "Apophenic Realism". We also dove into all mess of subjects like ch...

In this episode, we interview writer, musician, psycho-geographer, and English Heretic Andy Sharp. We discuss his two books, the immediate classic The English Heretic Collection and the recent mystic travelogue The Astral Geographic, diving into subjects and figures as wide ranging as Kenneth Grant, place-based ritual, Winston Churchill's druidry, Dion Fortune, folk horror, the trickster, film's f...

A long, thoughtful saunter through some new and some familiar terrains.  We dive headfirst into D. W. Pasulka's new book Encounters, with its of-the-moment diagnosis of the UFO culture, its odd Rosicrucian connections, new angles on the same old flying discs, and vaguely apocalyptic tone. AI, angelic visions, Jacques Vallee's library,  squaring the circle, and more. Plus: Macer-Story's rare classi...

In this interview with photographer and Spiritualism archivist Shannon Taggart, we discuss her incredible book, SÉANCE and the long, buried history of America's innovative Spiritualist tradition. Topics covered include the intertwined histories of photography and Spiritualism, the Burned-Over District of New York, the connection between the explosion of American New Religions and the creation of t...

It’s the witching hour! In this long-form Patreon exclusive, and a companion to our previous episode on the vampire, we discuss some of the many forms the witch has taken over the centuries. From shamanic to persecuted to modern Wiccan, this often ambiguous figure raises question after question, some of which we attempt to answer here.  Cathars, Templars, sorceresses and sorcerers, ceremonial magi...

Bwah! In this episode we chat about the folklore, fiction, and cultural power of the figure of the vampire. Hammer horror, the Romantic era shift to a gentlemanly vampire, magical energy vampires, the navigation of death and the cost of averting it, Mark Fisher's take on the subject, and much more packed into this discussion. Plus, we start off with a discussion of Arthur Machen's classic weird fi...

In this interview with comics artist and musician Christopher Forgues (C.F., Kites, Universal Cell Unlock, Daily Life etc.), we talk the cross-media creative process, music as ritual, the 00s noise scene, CB radio culture, occult theories of electronics and perfomance, tales of hauntings, the logic of the comic page, and more. A great conversation covering themes old and new to the CU universe. PL...

We're back in the interview game! A great conversation with documentary filmmaker Brad Abrahams, known for Love and Saucers, Do You See What I See,  and others, leads us down some of the many corridors of contemporary  fringe culture.  We talk about his experience of working with and  filming controversial personalities like artist David Dees, as well as  his nuanced portrait of contactee-artist D...

Here is our recent long-form interview with Dan Dutton. Originally presented on patreon.com/consensusunreality where consistent episodes are regularly posted these days. If you enjoyed this interview check us out there... Dark Dan cometh! In this interview with repeat guest, composer, artist, musician, and myth-weaver Dan Dutton, we cover a wide range of subjects, focusing mainly on artistic pract...

In this interview with Fortean author (and returning guest!) Joshua Cutchin, we discuss his new two volume book on the connection between death and the paranormal, Ecology of Souls. From the initiating Anne Strieber remark — “This has something to do with what we call death”— to McKenna’s psychedelic exploration and Jung’s framing of the flying saucer phenomenon, Cutchin’s new work fills a void in...

The ufonaut cipherer is here! In this lively interview with legendary ufologist and occultist Allen Greenfield, we discuss: that strange grey area between the paranormal and the occult that we love so much on CU; Allen’s time in the OTO; his experiences before that as a young UFO buff; the discovery and applications of his infamous Secret Cipher; a potential explanation for the sometimes interrela...

In this interview with Nicole Cushing,  Bram Stoker Award-winning author of A Sick Gray Laugh, Mr. Suicide, and the forthcoming Mothwoman, we talk horror fiction’s relationship with  the paranormal, the Shaver Mystery, synchronicity-driven belief system shifts, the weird Midwest, meta-fiction, and more! + Patreon Exclusive follow up on the interview, meta-narratives, the Lovecraftian sphere of inf...

In this episode, we dive into the present day popular imaginary of the UFO— tic tacs, Tom Delonge, military-industrial madness and the Disclosure Movement— through the lens of a recent Steven Greer joint, The Cosmic Hoax. Is Greer himself to be trusted, however? Listen to find out!    You can support CU and gain access to full exclusive episodes and discussions + written content and more at https:...

In this return to the comfort of the alien abduction phenomenon, we trace the alchemical, mystical, and conspiratorial webwork of the legendary Andreasson Affair and excavate strange connections beneath the surface of seemingly unconnected events and subjects. In a bonus Patreon discussion, we talk about the evolution and current state of the abductee culture. Plus— a return experimental Ouija?  Y...

In this interview with writer Emmalea Russo, we talk Georges Bataille, limit experiences, mysticism and inspiration, the Acephale Society, and end up in the land of cinema. This conversation went it a lot of directions and touched on many topics of interest for CU listeners. Check out Emmalea's writings below.   Emmalea Russo writings and links https://emmalearusso.com/ Exclusive CU episodes, writ...

In this interview with philosopher, artist, and machine learning/ AI theorist Alex Kiefer, we dig deep into the current state of artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on its more troubling implications. Lots of the threads we've been following lately are tied up here.  http://alexbkiefer.net/ Bonus Episodes, follow ups, written content and more at https://www.patreon.com/consensusunreal...

On this episode we were joined by Yasmina Hashemi and M. Elizabeth Scott to discuss their ongoing project GOHAR X GRAIL. In their words GOHAR X GRAIL is a vessel for reflection uncovering the hidden influence of Iranian culture on the traditions of the British Isles & beyond. Tracing nomadic migratory patterns, histories of cultural exchange, and shared elements of psyche and mythos, we explor...

In this Origininally Patreon exclusive episode, now unlocked for our free-cast, we chat all things Nicholas Roerich, a  fascinating figure in 20th century politics, art, and esoteric and theosophical circles,  and supposed caretaker of the fabled Lapis Exillis or Stone of Destiny! Stay tuned we have some exciting things coming to Patreon this season! patreon.com/consensusunreality Merch: https://c...

In this interview with the singular artist Dan Dutton, we explore the realms of lucid dreams and magic, discuss Dutton's life with the entity known as Pan, meditate on the sacrifices necessary to live a life of art, and tons more. A massive, joyous, and strange interview.  Dan Dutton on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dan.dutton.5 Episode Features new music from a collaboration by VOSP and Valis...

In this interview with esoteric researcher and writer Paul Weston, we discuss the magical and occult dimension of aliens and UFOs through the Strieber mythos, Weston's personal experiences with high-strange and magical encounters, the mysteries of his home of Glastonbury, the limits of a purely conspiratorial worldview, and just about everything else. An encyclopedic episode! Paul Weston's books:...

In our first interview of season two, we’re joined by Aidan Wachter, author most recently of Weaving Fate: Hypersigils, Changing the Past, & Telling True Lies, for a powerful discussion on magical practice, the philosophy and application of hypersigils, chaos magic and the experience of living in a weird, animist reality. An outstanding interview to start off CU S2. Aidan Wachter https://www.a...

Joined again by musician and seer Mike Bruno, we engage the world of the  Good People in this episode. You know, the Gentry? The Other Crowd?  Elementals! No? Faeries, OK? It’s a winding forest trail through Fae folklore and intrigue. Exclusive episodes, written content and much more at  https://www.patreon.com/consensusunreality Consensus Unreality Merch available at  https://consensusunreality.b...

Precognition theorist Eric Wargo joins us in this mind-expanding interview about time, dreams, the unconscious, the long self, and much more. Are we four dimensional minds living as if we were only three dimensional? Is there free will in a retro-causal universe? Not to be missed! Eric Wargo https://www.innertraditions.com/author/eric-wargo http://thenightshirt.com/ Exclusive CU content and more a...

In this patreon exclusive episode, we introduce a new experiment in an attempt to examine the paranormal aspects of location. We discuss the practice of creating novel systems of divination, and the impact digital spaces might have on our ideas of hauntings and window areas. \   full episode and more exclusives at https://www.patreon.com/consensusunreality

In this interview with clairvoyant, poet, and musician Evana Roman we learn about the practice and philosophy of psychism and mediumship, including discussions of the human aura, tarot, life after death, and more.    more info at https://linktr.ee/evanaroman https://evanaroman.com/ Consensus Unreality limited "Mystic" Tote Bag available at https://consensusunreality.bandcamp.com/merch/mystic-tote-...