Garden of Thought

This episode, I interview Maggie Mills. She's a ghostwriter, writing coach, editor and more. And while we did cover some ground that I intended, at some point the interviewee became the interviewer. We discussed Copyrights and the industry and "work made for hire" status, but she got too much out of me. Me! Who even knows what I revealed? So you're getting two shows for one this week. Hopefully, y...

What is mystical Islam? Sufism is a lot of things, but it's not alchemists conjuring Djinn and casting spells based on numerology. Instead, it's more similar to a spiritual path through arts and contemplation to make one a better Muslim and citizen of the universe. That's my oversimplyfied description. Our guest is an expert in the subject. Ilma Qureshi hails from Pakistan and received a Fulbright...

Professor John Hoopes returns to continue our conversation about pseudoarcheology and ideas spearheaded by Graham Hancock. What did we talk about? What didn't we talk about? Giants - check. Hybrids - check. Yes, both nephilim and Homo Sapiens with other hominids. Megalythic structures - check. Pyramids on several continents and Baalbek and Henges. Nazca Lines - check. Vamanas or other flying machi...

This episode we welcome back returning guest Daniele-Hadi Irandoost. He's written two books on spycraft and is working towards his Doctorate in the subject. We discuss the ethics of espionage and what versions in the media are accurate or fantastical. Most of all, we discuss surveillance State and the surveillance culture.  Rahab's House of Spies: https://a.co/d/4MSRVHK A New Vision of Spycraft: h...

The Garden visits Mt. Olympus and the Greek world with our sometimes cohost, Cee the Superior, and New York Times bestseller, George O'Connor. Disclaimer: The show did not get a proper ending as I lost internet, but the vast majority of the topic was covered. The better news is George has agreed to come on again and we'll visit some of your favorites and mine. George O'Connor is an author, illustr...

J.L. Hancock is the author of a military techno thriller and the sequel is pending Pentagon approval. Prior to becoming an author, he spent two decades in the United States Navy, and was cryptologoist specialist. This put him in the Special Forces domain and he explains his origin, his path and his trainings. He also describes what his role was as a member of the armed forces and later, as a contr...

We don't usually cover historical fiction in the Garden, but this opportunity was too good to pass up. Tong Ge has already won one award for best new fiction, but she's a finalist for yet another prestigious award. Ancestrally biographical (I think I made this term up), she takes us through the Chinese experience of the Japanes invasion and occupation, and how that led to the Maoist Revolution. To...

With the veil between the living and the dead so thin, The Garden thought it appropriate to bring you an episode on exorcisms. To do this properly, we call upon the host of Southern Demonology, and all around scholarly and learned man, JJ Johnson. We discuss when exorcisms became something formal and ritual based in historic times. We discuss when an exorcism is appropriate and the vetting process...

What's more Halloween then witches? Maybe next week's show topic. But, probably not. From shamans mizing herbs and bat wings, to goddesses, to green faced crones, to hags luring children into the forest for supper. Skinwalkers are witches. Shapeshifters are witches. Cannibals are witches. Hippies are witches. Homeopaths are witches. Or are they?  To answer hard questions, we call upon our part tim...

Emmy nominated Jett Jansen joins the show. Jett tells his story and how he blended a love of theater with a love or combat sports to make his way to Hollywood. He started more or less as a runner for an extreme sports team and parlayed that into a role in an ongoing production. Since then, he's been stuntman, actor, writer, producer, action coordinator and all sorts of other ttitles. His Emmy nomi...

Sean Haas enters the Garden. He hosts the "Advent of Computing" podcast, Described as: the show that talks about the shocking, intriguing, and all too often relevant history of computing. A lot of little things we take for granted today have rich stories behind their creation, in each episode we will learn how older tech has lead to our modern world. We discuss what technology does have doom poten...

 Richard Anderson is the acclaimed author of Nautilus Award winner "The Evolution of Life" and "Outbound Islands in the Void". He's a researcher par excellance and a three time guest of the show. Our topic is climate change. Is the Earth at a tipping point? Or has it past that tipping point? Many argue climate change is cyclical or not man made. Others argue we are not near, let alone past, any ti...

John Hoopes is self described as nuero-divergent and a nerd. He saw Chariots of the Gods first run in the theaters. He read most of Graham Hancock's books. He read Blavatsky in 10th grade, in addition to Lovecraft, Heinlein, Bradbury, Asimov, etc. He's one of us. Oh, he also went to Yale undergrad and Harvard graduate school and is currently a Professor at the University of Kansas with degrees in...

In this week's episode of "Garden of Doom, Book of Black," we embark on an extraordinary journey into the realms of past life regressions, astral projections, and the enigmatic nature of the universe. Our special guest, French wrestling icon Tom Laroufa, known for his impressive career in NXT and TNA Impact, joins hosts Jeff Lippmann and Dr. PJ Black for a conversation that will challenge your per...

Author, speaker, educational consultant, and editor–Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed. D. has had her hand in leadership for many years. She loves speaking to groups and delivering messages with a quick wit and real-life stories. Katherine is a freelance writer/content editor, a content editor/writing coach for Iron Stream Media, and a sensitivity reader for Sensitivity Between the Lines. She is a re...

Professor PJ Blount rejoins us to discuss security in space. PJ was a Professor at Cardiff, but is now At University of Durham in the UK. We start at the Treaty on the Use of Outer Space adopted by the United Nations. But just how enforceable is that? How does it get enforced? What has happened since the 1960's? Where does diabolical Jeffzikistan fit in? Was I wrong about Starlink and Musk's decis...

In the latest episode of Garden of the Doom, we are treated to an enlightening and multifaceted discussion featuring wrestling legends Famous B and PJ Black. This episode is a treasure trove for fans of wrestling, spirituality, and high-profile controversies. With topics ranging from the shocking allegations against P. Diddy to the intricate world of astrology and soul contracts, there's something...

The author of the explosive books, The Genesis 6 Conspiracy and Part II, Gary Wayne, re-enters the Garden. We're talking giants - pre-deluvian and post, Angels and Demons, and bloodlines. Family names are indentified, And the story is more complex than Game of Thrones. You might want to listen to Gary's prior episodes, but it's not necessaryl to follow along; it'll just give you more background in...

In the latest episode of Garnet Doom presents the Book of Black, we are thrilled to welcome Mr. M. Thomas from Major League Wrestling. This episode is a treasure trove of intriguing discussions that span a wide array of topics, from the ethics of cloning to the future of technology and the mysteries of the occult. We kick off the episode with a warm introduction to Mr. M. Thomas, who shares his ba...

Step into the fascinating world of professional wrestling and the mysteries of the occult with our latest podcast episode featuring British wrestling star Mark Haskins. Known for his impressive career in TNA and Ring of Honor, Mark brings a wealth of stories and insights that will captivate both wrestling fans and history buffs alike. Mark Haskins joins hosts Jeff and PJ Black for a riveting conve...

What is gnosticism? Who were the Gnostics? Who are the Gnostics? Miguel Conner is a seeker, student, and host, among other things. He's also pretty brilliant. I asked mostly the wrong questions but he provided the right answers regardless. What is a Demiurge? What are Archons (besides creatures from Lovecraft)? What is the mythology of the Gnostics? There isn't just one. There's never just one. Wh...

Award winning Alternative Media Specialist, Organizational Leadership Consultant & Podcaster "The Duke" joins us this week to discuss ethics, growing up in Boston, Africa & Much more! He cohosts a show with WWE Hall of Famer Devon Dudley along wtih his groundbreaking show "Tell Us The Truth", and "Duke Loves Rasslin'". You don't want to miss this conversation. Embedded within, you'll find...

Misti Gaither is a psychic and paranormal investigator. She hosts a YouTube show as well. We discuss her journey to this endeavor. She partners with one of the pre-eminent paranormal investigators in the country. in 2019, she was a customer at a psychic. This psychic immediately confirmed Misti had "the gift" and the mentorship began. Gaither relays from real ghost stories, some of her "favorite"...

In this week's episode of Garden of Doom presents the Book of Black, we journey into the enigmatic world of the occult with our special guest, George "The Iceman." Hosted by PJ Black and co-host Jeff, this episode is a treasure trove of hidden knowledge, paranormal encounters, and spiritual insights that will leave you questioning the world around you. George "The Iceman" is no stranger to the sup...

Mark Olly rejoins the Garden to discuss the mysterious druids. What is a druid? Did you know there were different Orders of Druids? Who were the Druids? Where were the Druids? What's the difference between a Druid and a Shaman? What's the difference between a Druid and a wizard? Were there female Druids? What about Stonehenge? Or other henges? We're guys, so we had to bring up the Roman Empire. Wh...