Consensus Unreality

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-...

In this wide-ranging interview with paranormal researcher and experiencer Stephanie Quick, we cover the life and influence of sexual mystic Ida Craddock as well as Stephanie’s own experiences with synchronicity and the strangeness.            

To hear this and other exclusive episodes and have access to exclusive content and merchandise visit and sign up at https://www.patreon.com/consensusunreality In our third Patreon- exclusive episode, we dive into a bit of recent paranormal sub-cultural drama and return to the surface with a fascinating conversation about the Mound Builders enigma and the history of the Fortean obsession with this...

In this Patron-exclusive episode, the second part of our polar mythology and hollow earth series, we dive deep into the world of real and alleged Nazi occultism. From the mythical Vril Society and other early 20th century wartime arcana to exotic anti-gravity technologies and their relationship to the UFO phenomenon. Sign up for access to this and much more!  https://www.patreon.com/consensusunrea...

In this episode we talk Hollywood, Decadence, and film magic with In Search of Pagan Hollywood mastermind Charles Lieurance. This was a great discussion, with riffs on Kubrick’s conspiracy-inspiring films, the influence of Symbolism and Decadence on early film art, how the occult is portrayed in subtle and outright ways in film, and tons more. Charles’ work can be found on Twitter and Facebook as...

In this episode we spoke with hypnotherapist and musician Ellen Phan. We were treated to an excellent open discussion on the development of her trade and her interest in the metaphysical. We also spoke about the techniques and mechanics of hypnosis and hypnotherapy, the New Thought movement of the early 20th century, pathways towards wellness, the relationship between the mind and body and of cour...

In this episode we are joined by guest Joshua Cutchin, the author of several excellent books on UFOs, alien abductions, and their relationship to fairy lore, including Thieves in the Night and A Trojan Feast. Most recently he has written, with Timothy Renner, a two part opus on the “Weird” side of Bigfoot, Where the Footprints End: High Strangeness and the Bigfoot Phenomenon. It was a delightful a...

In this episode we were fortunate enough to interview the talented and insightful poet and practitioner of Magick and Tarot~ M. Elizabeth Scott. We discussed the paranormal, Goetia and Solomonic magick and conjuration and the often misunderstood elements of control, ceremony and experience. We also discussed Tarot, poetry, UFOs, conspiracies and hoaxing. https://cixous72.com/ https://www.supernalm...