Papi Wata's Grotto Podcast

We are kicking off this season's deep dive into the different types of mermaids that exist with "The Steward Mermaid". In this episode I will explain what exactly a "Steward Mermaid" is and how this ties into the greater mythos and lore of merfolk. This episode will be packed with information, so be sure to pay attention! Though this episode will be STACKED, thereis still s...

WELCOME BACK TO SEASON 2 OF THE PAPI WATA'S GROTTO PODCAST!!! This season is all about Mermaids! Join me as we discuss merfolk and the various mermaid types that exist. Each episode will provide in-depth breakdowns shedding light into mermaid society and how these spirits operate on a spiritual level. This season has been a LONG time coming, and is packed with EXCLUSIVE information about merfo...

I'M COMING BACK!!!! I've been in the depths for a while, and the time for resurfacing is near. Season 2 of Papi Wata's Grotto Podcast is on the way! This season I will be going back to my spiritual roots; this season will be all about Mermaids. In this season, I will provide deep dives into the different types of mermaids that exist, so get excited and stay tuned because The Siren is COMING!!

What's good y'all!! This is the SEASON FINALE of Season One of "The Papi Wata's Grotto Podcast"! In today's episode, we will be talking about the Ogu that is present for us currently on Earth. In this episode I talk about some heavy stuff- some real s***. So please ground out and prepare yourself. We are ending this season with a BANG. Even though the content of this epis...

What's good y'all!! Today, we will be discussing the Ezumezu (aka the Spiritual Team). I will be digging into what the Ezumezu is and how it correlates to our daily lives. This episode is actually an episode from "The Papi Wata's Grotto Patreon", and is another taste for y'all so that y'all can see the Patreon vibes! I wanted to give y'all this episode because I c...

We are back for Part Two of my Angelology series!! Today we are continuing our dive deep into "Angels", and will discuss the concept of Angels from the lense of the Abrahamic faith traditions and what Spirit says these beings REALLY are. Last episode we looked at the different types or tiers of Angels that exist, and we looked at the cosmic and more primordial origins of Angels as well....

It's my first episode post Spooky Szn '25, and we are going to get ANGELIC! How else are we supposed to cleanse out that spooky energy?!? But in all seriousness, today we are going to dive deep into "Angels", and will discuss what they are cosmically, purpose, and the different types (or levels) that exist within this group of spirits. As mentioned in my series on Demons, you can...

IT'S SPOOKY SZN!!!!! For this year's spooky season, I'm deciding to be a bit more festive and to have a theme for the "Papi Wata's Grotto Podcast (and Patreon), and this year's theme is (drum roll please)......"The Occult: Deconstructing The Dark". Throughout this series, I will be discussing the dark side of spirituality and will be demystifying, decolonizing an...

IT'S SPOOKY SZN!!!!! For this year's spooky season, I'm deciding to be a bit more festive and to have a theme for the "Papi Wata's Grotto Podcast (and Patreon), and this year's theme is (drum roll please)......"The Occult: Deconstructing The Dark". Throughout this series, I will be discussing the dark side of spirituality and will be demystifying, decolonizing an...

IT'S SPOOKY SZN!!!!! For this year's spooky season, I'm deciding to be a bit more festive and to have a theme for the "Papi Wata's Grotto Podcast (and Patreon), and this year's theme is (drum roll please)......"The Occult: Deconstructing The Dark". Throughout this series, I will be discussing the dark side of spirituality and will be demystifying, decolonizing an...

IT'S SPOOKY SZN!!!!! For this year's spooky season, I'm deciding to be a bit more festive and to have a theme for the "Papi Wata's Grotto Podcast (and Patreon), and this year's theme is (drum roll please)......"The Occult: Deconstructing The Dark". Throughout this series, I will be discussing the dark side of spirituality and will be demystifying, decolonizing an...

This episode is the second part in my discussion about the Igbo concept of the Chi. Last episode we discussed what the Chi was conceptually, how it manifests in our lives, and different ways to connect back to it and remain in alignment with it. In this episode we will be going further and will be talking about the specific being/entity/energy that an individual's Chi can be. We will be discus...

Today's episode has been a LONG TIME coming!! Like....how many times have I mentioned on this podcast that I would make an episode about the Chi....yeah, too many. Well, at least the episode is finally here! Now, this is actually a Patreon lesson- I'm just deciding to share it here with y'all as well. For the full cut head to the "Papi Wata's Grotto Patreon". In this epis...

Calling all Black People, all the Children of the African Diaspora!! We need to talk y'all...like REAL BAD. Today's episode is going to be about breaking down the infamous "Diaspora Wars"- which I'm sure you've heard all about. In this episode I will be discussing the spirituality behind the "Wars", and will be giving some messages from Spirit about them as well...

In this episode, Papi Wata discusses the power and music of magic! Using the Ryan Coogler film "Sinners" as a reference point, Papi Wata dives deep into the connection music has to magic, spirit, Blackness, water and more. Tap into this episode to learn all about the presence music has in Odinani and other forms of African Spirituality, and to learn how to use the power of music in some...

Thrifting. Is it something that you do? Why or why not? Are you afraid of catching ghosts through second-hand clothing?? This episode is all about thrifting as a Spiritualist. In this episode, Papi Wata gives us a mini history lesson on thrift shops in America, highlights the nuances with thrifting, gives some tips on how to thrift as a Spiritualist,spiritualist, and shares some of his experiences...

To "celebrate" Pluto's transition into Aquarius, we are going to dive into a HOT topic- open and closed spiritual systems. Now, this conversation can be quite "prickly" for many people, but it is one that we HAVE to engage in because it is just that important. In this episode, I will be explaining the differences between closed and open spiritual practices, why are certain practices closed and muc...

What's good y'all? In today's episode I will be discussing Artificial Intelligence from a spiritual perspective. In this episode I will be presenting some of the spiritual research I've done concerning A.I. and I will be sharing those personal findings with y'all. I hope y'all are ready to expand your perspectives because this episode will definitely require it! Though I share quite a bit in this...

Hey babes! Today's episode is all about Ancestral Work. In this episode I dive into the concept of Ancestral Work and explain the difference between it and "Working with the Ancestors". In this episode I dissect the nuances involved in Ancestral Work and the complexities that come with working with Ancestral Spirits, Ancestral healing, navigating Ancestral trauma and generational pat...

We always hear about Ancestors- but like who and what are they? No really...who the hell are they and why are they so important? Well, in this episode I'm going to tell you just that. Think of this episode as a sort of crash course on Ancestors. It's detailed and compact with lots of information. I break down how Ancestors are seen in Odinani and why when it comes to African Spirituality (...

It's often said that "the first step in getting know about everything else is to first know oneself"....yeah, ok. We hear this phrase (or some variation of it) so often that it begins to lose its value and sound like some half-baked "self-help" bs. But is there any truth to the phrase? And if so, then how do we go about it? These are the questions that we answer in this epi...

So much is going on in the world and it can all be so overwhelming. Empires are collapsing, inflation is increasing, and political turmoil seems to be everywhere. In these times we can start to feel helpless and hopeless- doomed to our circumstances. However, what does Spirit have to say about this. What Ancestral Wisdom can we pull from to help us not only cope with our current circumstances but...

Welcome to the debut episode of the Papi Wata's Grotto Podcast, your go-to stop for all things African spirituality, psychology, healing, magic, history, current events, and all things under the sea! In the premiere episode our host, Papi Wata, discusses the concept of "Right Relationship" and gives insight on how it can impact us on a spiritual, psychological, ecological and socio-c...