Arcanvm Podcast

In the premiere of S7, I sit down with author, presenter, ceremonial practitioner, and content creator Maevius Lynn to discuss her work as a content creator, ceremonial magic and the Thelemic current, and much more. Lynn: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaeviusLynn https://www.patreon.com/cw/maeviuslynn SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter: ⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠For all things Ike be sure to v...

In the final episode of season 6, I sit down with founder and head of the Ordo Temple Astarte, a magical order started in 1970, Poke Runyon, and Freemason, composer, and director Johnny Royal. We were joined in our discussion by member of the OTA and collaborator Max Paul as we sat down to talk about the trio’s recent collaboration in the production of an upcoming documentary series entitled: Amer...

In S6E15 I sit down with author, lecturer, musician and occultist, Lon Milo Duquette to discuss his latest book The Tarot Architect: How to Become the Master Builder of Your Spiritual Temple. As one might expect, it was a conversation filled with equal parts profundity, absurdity, and hilarity. The Tarot Architect: https://a.co/d/0tlS9fDLon: https://www.lonmiloduquette.net/For all things Ike be su...

In this SURPRISE episode of the Arcanvm podcast, I sit down with two absolutely legendary magicians and adepti, Greatly Honored Chiefs of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn-- Chic and Tabatha Cicero! We sat down to talk about about the early days of resuscitating the order in America with the help of Grady McMurty and Israel Regardie, the harmonious synthesis of art, color, and magic, the moder...

In S6E13 I sit down with author, Freemason, scholar, and translator John Gilbert to discuss his background in esotericism and translation as well we his latest book: Not As Above, Not As Below: How We Got the Emerald Tablet Wrong, which was published in 2024 by Rose Circle Books. Not As Above, Not As Below: https://a.co/d/7yxJ0UQ SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter: ⁠https://ikebaker.com/newslette...

In S6E12 I sit down with Chaos magician and author, Soror Velchanes to discuss her latest book the Planetary Magic Workbook: An Experimental Guide to Understanding and Working with the Classical Planets. Vel:https://velchanes.com/The Planetary Magic Workbook:https://a.co/d/d2kcRgxSUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at...

In S6E11 I sit down with author and scholar David Pantano to discuss David’s most recent work, Alchemical Hermeticism: The Secret Teachings of Marco Daffi on initiation. Join us for a conversation on the character of Daffi’s teachings, David's thoughts on Hermetic alchemy as a practice, and much more…David: https://www.innertraditions.com/author/david-pantano https://www.simonandschuster.com/b...

In S6E10 I sit down with returning guest, author, speaker, and host of Aeon Byte Gnostic radio, Miguel Conner to discuss his latest book, The Occult Elvis: The Mystical and Magical Life of the King, which has critical acclaim and mainstream recognition. BUY The Occult Elvis: https://www.innertraditions.com/the-occult-elvis (from Publisher) https://a.co/d/gSzeHae (Amazon) Miguel: https://thegodabov...

In S6E9 I sit down with he hosts of the Talk Gnosis channel and podcast, Jason Mehmel and Deacon Jon Stewart to discuss gnosticism and gnosis, as well as the fading intellectual trend of atheism, mystical forms of spirituality and much more. Talk Gnosis: https://www.youtube.com/  ⁨@GnosticWisdomNetwork⁩  Gnostic Wisdom Network: gnosticwisdom.net The Gnosis Archive: gnosis.org/welcome.html AJC:joha...

In S6E8 I sit down with scholar and author Tobias Churton to discuss his entry into the academic study of the esoteric, the meaning of occultism, the inherent secrecy of the spiritual life, pitfalls of the modern age and much more… Tobias:https://tobiaschurton.com The Books of Enoch Revealed:https://a.co/d/cmoXHHH SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter: ⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠ For all thing...

In S6E7 I sit down with returning guest Professor Gregory Shaw to talk about his latest opus, an embodied spiritual practice, the perceptual filters of postmodernity and much more. Professor Shaw:https://angelicopress.com/pages/gregory-shawSUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠SUPPORT ARCANVM f...

In S6E6 I sit down with scholar, practitioner, podcast host and EnochiaCon organizer  ⁨@FraterRC⁩  to chat about the upcoming EnochiaCon 2025 happening this July in Vancouver, BC, which is going to feature a roster of heavy-weight academics, practitioners, and presenters in esotericism, magic, and the occult. EnochiaCon: https://www.arcaneresearchsociety.com/enochiacon-2025-presentations Arcane Re...

In S6E5 I sit down with scholar, translator, historian, and master-mind behind  @TheModernHermeticist  YouTube channel, Dr. Dan Attrell. Join us for a conversation about his path to the academic study of esotericism, psychedelia, perrenialism vs. convergent evolution, the 16th century Franciscan Archangelo of Borgonovo, returning to our heavenly source and MUCH more. Dr. Attrell:https://www.youtub...

In S6E4 I sit down with lecturer, scholar, author, and content creator Dr. Angela Puca of Angela's Symposium YouTube channel to talk about her latest book: Italian Witchcraft and Shamanism: The Tradition of Segnature, Indigenous and Trans-Cultural Shamanic Traditions in Italy. Join us for a lively conversation! Dr. Puca: https://drangelapuca.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@drangelapuca/featured http...

In S6E3 I sit down with scholar, professor, host of the ESOTERICA channel and returning guest Dr. Justin Sledge fresh off of his latest venture— an immersive educational tour through Egypt! Join us for a chat on what the good professor taught, as well as what he learned. Dr. Sledge: https://www.justinsledge.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@TheEsotericaChannel Missed Dr. Sledge's immersive field s...

In E2S6 I sit down with British-Greek cultural historian, author, and artist Sasha Chaitow to discuss her past & upcoming work including a translation & commentary on Horappolon's Hieroglyphia, Greek identity and folk traditions, the role art in esotericism and scholarship, & much more. PRE-ORDER Horapollon's Hieroglyphica from Black Letter Press:https://www.blackletter-press.com/produ...

In the premiere episode of Season 6 of the podcast I sit down with Wouter J. Hanegraaff, professor of Hermetic Philosophy & related currents at the University of Amsterdam. Professor Hanegraaff is one of the leading voices in the academic study of hermetism, hermeticism, and esotericism at large. His written works include Esotericism and the Academy: Rejected Knowledge in Western Culture, West...

In S5 E14 I sit down with author & astrologer John Michael Greer to discuss his latest book The Astrology of Nations. Our conversation takes us from the practice of mundane astrology, to astrological magic, astrological forecasts for the future, and much more. The Astrology of Nations: https://redfeathermbs.com/collections/redfeather-astrology-others/products/the-astrology-of-nations# JMG: htt...

IN S5 E13 I sit down with author, scholar, practitioner and editor in chief of Hadean Press, David Rankine. In his second appearance on the show, David and I discuss his latest work- Claves Intelligentiarium— a practical guide in the evocation of planetary intelligences. Claves Intelligentiarium: https://www.amazon.com/Claves-Intelligentiarum-David-Rankine/dp/1915933684 For all things Ike be sure...

In S5 E12 I sit down with writer, researcher, curator, and facilitator of Dream Mysteries, Sarah Janes to talk about mythology, the mysteries of dream life, dream incubation, the multivalent imagination and much more. Sarah: https://themysteries.org https://www.innertraditions.com/author/sarah-janes For all things Ike be sure to visit/leave him a message at: https://ikebaker.com SUPPORT ARCANVM FO...

In S5 E11 I sit down with author, astrologer, alchemist, media personality and founder and director of studies for the Institute for Hermetic Studies, Mark Stavish to discuss future sustainability for communities in esotericism, and the realities of administration, leadership, publishing, and preparation for the unfolding changing of the guard and globally shifting paradigms. Donate to the IHS Col...

In S5E10 I sit down with scholar and content creator Chris Cogger, host of the MYSTAI channel and co-host of The Living Mysteries podcast. We discuss the theory and practice of theurgic ceremonial, philosophy, the value of hymns in practical magic, esoteric archaeology and much more. Chris: https://mystai.co.uk https://www.youtube.com/  @mystai  https://chrislyon.substack.com/ https://open.spotify...

In S5E9 I sit down with the incomparable Peter Mark Adams to discuss energy healing, visionary experiences, his work with sacred symbols and images, the Hagia Sophia and much more! Peter:https://petermarkadams.com/ For all things Ike be sure to visit:https://ikebaker.com SUPPORT ARCANVM FOR $5/MONTH: https:patreon.com/arcanvm FOLLOW on Facebook: https://facebook.com/@arcanvvm FOLLOW on IG: @a.r.c....

In S5E8 I sit down with ally and James North of Holythorn Press. Sally and James released their co-authored book entitled A History of Irish Magic earlier this yer to international acclaim amongst both practitioners and historians of magic and esotericism. We discuss their research for the book, esoteric publishing company- Holythorn Press, the fusion of magic and Christianity, some very interesti...

In S5E7 I sit down with author, tarot practitioner and iconographical researcher Christophe Poncet to talk about his fascinating and important discoveries, his upcoming volumes elaborating the findings of his research, his Tarot practice, and much more. Christophe: https://www.facebook.com/christophe.poncet.35 The Tarot of Marsilio: https://scarletimprint.com/publications/p/the-tarot-of-marsilio-d...