GenX Wasteland

Our first chat was a hunka, hunka burning gnosis, and the sequel will be even more electric. Author, seeker, and Elvis historian Christopher J. Barber joins me on GenX Wasteland, and this time he’ll shake his hips on his new book, The Jesus-Elvis Connection . We’ll explore the uncanny parallels between Jesus Christ and a legendary musical “King.” Christopher shares a vast collection of evidence, r...

Join me as we discuss three coolest saviors. Author, seeker, and Elvis historian Christopher J. Barber will take us on a fascinating and rewarding journey on the connection between these historic and consciousness-changing figures, and how their relevance is more important than ever beyond the mainstream narratives. Our discussion will delve into powerful motifs and archetypes, including the divin...

This episode of GenX Wasteland dives into the unique collision of pop culture overload and the lingering effects of latchkey childhoods that defined a generation raised with independence, isolation, and endless 80s/90s media as both escape and emotional outlet. I can’t think of anyone better for this grunge odyssey than Mark Radulich . We explore how constant consumption of movies, music, and rebo...

I’m thrilled to chat with David Ormerod on his fantastic new book, David Bowie and the Search for Life, Death and God . We will explore the quest for spirituality that fueled David Bowie's creativity, from his earliest recordings to his breathtaking final album. Bowie's genre-expanding and era-crossing genius had an extraordinary impact on popular culture, yet his lifelong search for spiritual tru...

You may think it’s an odd title, but what did you expect from Gen X? And it’s another Aeon Byte/GenX Wasteland collaboration to celebrate the holidays in a high weirdness way. The Skeptic Shaman, Rachel White , joins me to chat about dark forces, synchronicities, the Promethean fire, and what a s**t show 2025 has been. We’ll discuss the ups and downs of this year’s existence, providing insights an...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit occultelvis.substack.com It’s always aeonic when Gary Lachman joins me to share High Weirdness and the Western Esoterica. He’ll discuss his new work, Touched by the Presence . This memoir traces the journey of a founding member of Blondie, detailing his transition from a successful rock and roller to a writer on consciousness and the We...

The Deep State and Deep Space Archons shudder as Chris Knowles joins me to discuss his new book, XF-ULTRA: The X-Files, Conspiracy Culture and the National Security State . We’ll dive into the iconic television series and its impact, examining its rich depth of subtext, Synchromysticism, and symbolism. Chris will uncover the terrifying historical connections linking the series’ storylines, includi...

It’s truly an honor to host the great psychic and astrologer Robert Phoenix . He’ll share his meeting with David Bowie, as well as his ideas on the Starman including how his death was written in the stars. We’ll discuss Bowie on a higher and metaphysical level, shifting to Robert’s insights on astrology, Jung, mysticism, and more. Are we all trapped in fate like Ziggy Stardust? How can we decipher...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit occultelvis.substack.com It’s an honor to be joined by scholar Tommy Cowan . He’ll share the space age Gnosticism of William Burroughs that influenced so many in the counterculture, including Frank Zappa, Timothy Leary, Alan Moore, and Hunter S. Thompson. Burroughs was also a significant influence on David Bowie’s worldview and even son...

An excellent conversation with Sol Luckman on what it takes to get to the Crossroads and make a deal with Trickster. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit occultelvis.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit occultelvis.substack.com I’m very excited to host author Peter Bebergal . His work informed much of The Occult Elvis and is essential to my upcoming Bowie work, specifically his magnificent Season of the Witch: How the Occult Saved Rock and Roll . We’ll delve into the nexus of American music and spirituality, including the arcane forces...

It was an honor to talk to award-winning producer, musician, researcher, and friend Ronnie Pontiac. He shared his inspirational story of going from a nihilistic darkness to salvation as an artistic spreader of universal messages. He also discussed his views on culture, music, and magic, informed by his days as Manly P. Hall’s research assistant, his time in a rock band, and his life as a leading a...

Jazz musician and esotericist Su Terry join us to talk about the mystical power of music. I mean, why is music sometimes so religious? Beyond her experiences as a prominent artist who has played with stars like Al Jarreau and George Duke, she will discuss her new book, Music and the 7 Hermetic Principles . So let’s explore the profound connection between music and timeless spiritual laws, revealin...

It’s an honor to chat with the Skeptical Shaman herself, Rachel White . Beyond her cultural and metaphysical experiences, she’ll share recent visitations by a spirit called Prometheus, who offers a lens into healing our enslaved society. Rachel will also explain what it is to be a modern shaman who draws from the grunge era, and we’ll, of course, talk about music, art, and movies from a cynically...

What was occultism like in the 80s and 90s, and what could a female magus do to survive in a yuppie dystopia? We’ll find that and more as my friend and fellow Gen Xer, Maja D’Aoust , joins me for a spirited talk. From her adventures seeing Rage Against the Machine to revolting against fake 20th-century activism, get ready for a personal journey with universal themes that are useful today. As alway...

Let’s journey to the esoteric and exoteric aspects of punk and other music that shaped Gen X and beyond. For this anarchy, I’m excited to chat with my friend Mitch Horowitz . We’ll go beyond and discuss generational issues and the occult side of rock music, as well as find useful gems from his new book, Practical Magick . And you know there will be banter about Elvis, Bowie, and other starmen wait...

Thanks to Mohammed F Islam for this cool rendition of my book, leveraging AI tools like NotebooKLM. It’s a perfect and entertaining synopsis of The Occult Elvis , which has just been released. I’ll be on Mohammed’s podcast, Trisduction, in the near future to discuss Elvis, Gnosticism, and general esoteric topics. Stay tuned. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscr...

Let’s take a voyage through the Zodiac with Elvis Presley. Noah Campbell joins me in deciphering the King’s natal charts and other star codes. This exploration will grant us more profound insights into the life of Elvis, from his rise to his fall, including why the blue light is so essential to this famous Capricorn. Get ready for a spanning and astral episode. What was going on in the stars when...

No sophomore slump in our second episode. I’ll be joined by Paul Wyld , author of Jim Morrison Secret Teacher of the Occult , and Dr. Cherlyn Jones, a Jungian analyst who worked in the music industry for years. We’ll explore the impact of Morrison and other rock shamans on younger generations, examine the psyche of the MTV Generation through a Jungian lens, and delve into whatever you'd like to di...

Welcome to the maiden journey of my new podcast, GenX Wasteland. I can’t think of a better guest than my friend and inspiration, Chris Knowles. We’ll delve into the ethos and story of Generation X, and you’ll definitely find universal themes. You’re in for a grunge journey from rock music to conspiracy, psychology to pop culture. The podcast is streaming on both my channel and the Aeon Byte channe...