Arcanvm Podcast

In S5E6 I sit down with author, folklorist, teacher, community leader, and WNC Appalachian native, Byron Ballard. We sat down to discuss some of her core values in community, the Appalachian folk traditions, magic, her book a Feral Church, extraction culture, what she refers to as “tower time” and much more. Byron: https://www.myvillagewitch.com/ A Feral Church: https://www.amazon.com/Feral-Church...

In S5 E5 I sit down with with author, freemason, meditation specialist, and publisher (Lewis Masonic) Martin Faulks to discuss masonry, self-mastery, discipline, meditation, mysticism and more! Martin: https://martinfaulks.co.uk/ Lewis Masonic: https://www.lewismasonic.co.uk/ For all things Ike be sure to visit: https://ikebaker.com SUPPORT ARCANVM FOR $5/MONTH: https://patreon.com/arcanvm FOLLOW...

In S5E4 I sit down with scholar and translator Kristin Mathis to have a fascinating and fun conversation about her work with the orphic tradition, pre-socratic history and philosophies, the magic of lyrics and much more. Kristin: https://mysteriamundi.substack.com https://kristinmathis.com For all things Ike be sure to visit: https://ikebaker.com SUPPORT ARCANVM FOR $5/MONTH: https://patreon.com/a...

In S5E3 I sit down with my friend and collaborator Dr. Mervat Abdel Nasser. Dr. Nasser has written psychological and philosophical commentaries on ancient Egyptian thought. In 2007, she took an early retirement from her job as consultant psychiatrist and senior lecturer at King’s College and returned to Egypt to pursue her dream of founding the New Hermopolis - an Eco-village with the mission of h...

My conversation today is with returning guest and editor in chief of the Masonic periodical the Fraternal Review, Angel Millar. We sat down today to talk about the October, 2024 issue — a masonic first — investigating Freemasonry and Paganism, the norse mythology of the poetic Eddas, pagan reconstructionism and more. Fraternal Review: https://www.theresearchlodge.com/subscribe?category=Subscriptio...

In the premiere episode of Season 5 of the podcast, I sit down for a wonderful conversation with with author, translator, astrologer and practitioner Normandi Ellis to talk about her early work in translating ancient Egyptian texts, Egyptian magic, the power and limitations of words, angelology and the nature of spiritual entities, the importance of remaining mindful in practice, and much more. Vi...

In S4E13 - the ARCANVM S4 finale - I sit down with with philosopher, Platonist, and content creator Eric Orwoll. Eric's work in dialogue with various collaborators has positioned him as an outstanding voice in the study of Platonism. Specifically, his work in reviewing the Iamblichean curriculum of the Platonic dialogues, Proclus’ Elements of Theology, and the dissertations and essays of Thoma...

In S4E12 I sit down with Brother Troy Spreeuw to discuss his start in Masonry and broader interests in western esotericism, his studies of the 19th and 20th century agent provocateur Aleister Crowley, the Masonic atmosphere in 2024 and the Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference, which he is organizing and hosting in Seattle Washington now in its 8th year... and much more. Esotericism in Freemasonry...

In S4E11 I sit down with scholar, author, and publisher, Dr. Aaron Cheak. We talk about his journey through academia to alchemy, astrology, and esotericism, his work with his publishing company Rubedo Press, and much more. Aaron: https://www.aaroncheak.com/about https://rubedo.press/publications For all things Ike be sure to visit: http://ikebaker.com Support Arcanvm on Patreon: http://patreon.com...

In S4E10 I sit down with author and alchemist Robert Allan Bartlett to discuss his journey in the alchemical traditions, his latest work with TriStar Alchemy, his upcoming work on Egyptian magic, continuing the legacy of his mentor Frater Albertus, and much more! TriStar Alchemy:http://tristaralchemy.org For all things Ike be sure to visit: http://ikebaker.com Support Arcanvm on Patreon: http://pa...

In S4E9 I sit down with astrologer, author, and co-host of the Plant Cunning podcast, Isaac Hill. Isaac is also in preparations to host the Plant Cunning Conference, a 4 day event taking place July 26-28, at Cohosh Creek Herb Farm & Sanctuary in Columbus, NY. Isaac and I sat down to talk about astrology western and eastern, herbalism and the plant cunning podcast, his new book entitled the Hea...

In S4E8 I sit down with author, researcher, musician and award-winning documentary producer, Ronnie Pontiac. Ronnie and his long term partner Tamra Lucid also collaborate to form the rock duo Lucid Nation and were both closely mentored at an early age by the famed 20th century occultist and scholar of comparative religions Manly Palmer Hall. I sat down with Ronnie to discuss music, disenchantment,...

In S4E7 I sit down with the late Pierre Grimes to discuss his early formative journey in philosophy, as well as a few of our shared favorite subjects including Platonism, Taoism, psycho-philosophical perspectives of the Self, and more. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Pierre Grimes. Pierre: https://www.noeticsociety.org/pierre-... https://www.amazon.com/Books-Pierre-G... For all things I...

In S4E6 I sit down with with Astrologer, scholar, instructor, and founder and director of the Psicocymatica school of astrology, Soledad Davies. We talk about modern scholarship in esotericism, her thorough academic training, her astrological practice, and early experiences with astrology, and much more! Psicocymatica: http://psicocymatica.com The New Hermopolis International Conference: https://t...

In S4E5 I talk with Brothers Jason Richards, Jon Ruark, and Joe Martinez, joint co-hosts of the Masonic Roundtable podcast. We have a discussion about the past, present, and future of the Freemasonic fraternity, the esoteric core of Freemasonry, ESOTERICON 2024 and The Southeastern Masonic Symposium and much more! MRT Podcast: https://themasonicroundtable.com/https://www.youtube.com/user/masonicro...

In S4E4 I sit down with long-time author, practitioner, and chief of the magical order of the aurora area, Nick Farrell. We talk about occulture then & now, magical evocation, talismanic consecration, modern eclecticism and much more! Nick: https://www.nickfarrell.it/ For all things Ike be sure to visit: http://ikebaker.com Support Arcanvm on Patreon: http://patreon.com/arcanvm Follow on IG: @...

In S4E3 I sit down with author, practitioner, & devotee of the goddess Isis, M. Isidora Forrest. She & I had sat down to talk about some of her upcoming literary work, devotion to the goddess Isis, her recent trip to Egypt, Hermetic texts in translation, the Egyptian mysteries, deity-form work, and much more! Isidora's Blog: http://isiopolis.com For all things Ike be sure to visit: htt...

In S4 E2 I sit down with veteran practitioner and host of the Magick Without Fears Hermetic Podcast, Frater R.C. We sit down to talk about Golden Dawn traditions of magic, the angelic conversations of John Dee and Edward Kelley, his EnochiaCon in Vancouver, Canada this July, and much more! Arcane Research Society & EnochaCon 2024: https://www.arcaneresearchsociety.com/ Frater R.C. (Magick With...

In the premiere of Season 4 of the podcast I sit down with scholar, professor, and host of the extremely popular Esoterica channel, Dr. Justin Sledge. We discuss some of his latest work with the channel, identity in occultism, a synthesis of practitioner and academic insight in burgeoning fields of esoteric scholarship, the question of belief in esotericism, and much more! Dr. Sledge: https://www....

In the final episode of Season 3 of the Arcanvm Podcast, I sit down with author, practitioner, & Vermont state representative Kirk White. We talk about Kirk's journey through esotericism, his experience in founding the Cherry Hill Seminary, perspectives on magic & spirituality, and much more! Kirk:http://revkirkwhite.com http://laurelinretreat.com For all things Ike be sure to visit: h...

In S3 E15 I sit down with influential and renown Medieval and Renaissance astrologer, Christopher Warnock. We have a discussion on his work over the past 2+ decades, serious astrological praxis, the philosophical mind games inherent in postmodern atheistic paradigms of magic, and much more! Christopher: http://renaissanceastrology.com For all things Ike be sure to visit: http://ikebaker.com Suppor...

In S3 E14 I sit down with herbalist, historian, author, & practitioner Rebecca Beyer of Blood and Spicebush. We talk about her recent books (Wild Withcraft; Mountain Magic) historical research, finding a sense of place, herbal medicine and magic, and much more! Rebecca: http://bloodandspicebush.com Mountain Magic (2023) - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mountain-magic-rebecca-beyer/1141929197...

In S3 E13 I sit down with composer, author, translator, and practitioner Cory C. Childs to discuss their music, translation work philosophy of magic, community leadership, and much more! We also have a first for the channel: In this episode, we begin with a musical piece of Cory's entitled "The Evocation of the Sun." Cory:http://theshininglyre.comCory's book "A Little Orphic...

In S3 E12 I sit down with author, film director, artist and alchemist Brian Cotnoir for a conversation on his alchemical work, new book, creative process, and much more! Brian: https://khepripress.com/ For all things Ike be sure to visit: http://ikebaker.com Support Arcanvm on Patreon: http://patreaon.com/arcanvm Follow on IG: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m Facebook: http://facebook.com/arcanvvm Contact: arcanvvm...

In S3 E11 I sit down with professor of Religious Studies for Arizona State University, Freemason, and author Nathan Schick. We dicuss his new book The Grand Communication, released in late 2023 by Tria Prima Press, Freemasonic history, the esoteric path and much more! The Grand Communication: https://triaprima.co/product/the-grand-communication/ For all things Ike be sure to visit: http://ikebaker...