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In this special episode we are delighted to celebrate the marvels of the Feast of Michaelmas – from goose-giving to demon-corralling – as well as of course saluting the Archangel Saint Michael himself in all his protective grace and god-like-ness. In so saluting, we consider the topic of Angel Magic more broadly, touching on Hebrew angelology, Arabic aerial spirits, the Notary Art’s infusions of d...

Merry Feast of the Virgin of Regla, dear Golgothans! From across the seas we cast this pod, to you and yours from us and ours. This episode brought to you by the Virgin of the Rule and her oceanic reflection in the Mother of Fishes, Yemaya; and indeed the bathic depths of Leviathan; the soothing balms of Aloe; the mineral moonmetal of Silver; the magical mystifications of Demonization (for what co...

Happy Feast of St Dismas! A second episode this year?! It’s almost like a twin birth! Brought to you by the Feast of the Penitent (hereafter “Good”) Thief Dismas, the Demon Valefor, the ever elusive flower Pimpernel, the lively Turquoise, the Magical weaponry known as the Arma Christi, the geomantic figure of Acquisitio and its corresponding Odu Ofun, the tarot trump of Justice/Adjustment, and for...

Happy Feast of St Blaise! Two years later, in the wake of the Great Sick, we now slouch towards Bethlehem once again. Brought to you by the Feast of Saint Blaise, the Demon Syrach/Exu Calunga, the goodly tree Birch, the mineral Gold, the geomantic figure of Rubeus (and a splash of Ika/Metanla), the magical practice of Divination, the nameless arcana of the Tarot (okay…. THE DEATH CARD), and the of...

Happy Feast of St. John! Ah, a day for the wild-child in each of us. Brought to you by the Feast of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, the Queen/Witch/Witch-Queen/Demon Herodias, the herb St Johns wort, the stone Pyrite, the geomantic figure of Tristitia (and a side of Okanran), the practices of Prophecy, the tarot trump of the Fool, and the revolutionary dead magician Paschal Beverly Randolp...

What?! Another episode already?! Indeed! We will be posting it later tonight when the final edit shows up to the ball.... Brought to you by the Feast of Saint Pancras (and the Ice Saints), the demon Azazel (but most assuredly not Zazel), the good tree Blackthorn, the stone Garnet, the geomantic figure of Carcer (and a side of Odi), the practices of Weather Magic, the tarot trump of the Wheel of Fo...

A glorious Walpurgisnacht to you all. Today's episode is brought to you by the Feast of Saint Catherine of Siena (on her pre-1969 Feast Day with a guest appearance by Walpurga), the demon Ashtaroth (and maybe the King and Queen of the Seven Crossroads), the herb Mandrake, the stone Quartz, the geomantic figure of Albus (and a side of Oturupon), the practice of Night Flight, the tarot trump of the...

We are delighted to present a very special episode of Radio Free Golgotha celebrating the Feast of the Holy Relics. We were – indeed, remain! – exceptionally fortunate to have been joined for this ossuary celebration by Katarina Pejović, our official spokeswitch for Balkan saint-bothering, dragon magic, and much much more.   This very special episode of RFG (originally recorded around November 5th...

al two hour meandering through the labyrinth of association, brought to you by the twin Saints Cosmas and Damian, the Grimorium Verum demon Serguthy (and his Quimbanda syncretism of Exu Mirim), the tree (and yes, still plant, Doctor Al) Poplar, the mineral Pyrite, the craptastic magic of dice, the Geomantic figure of Puer (and a shoutout to the corresponding Odu of Irete), the Tarot Trump of the F...

And….. we’re back! After a nine month hiatus, pregnant with possibility, we have a new episode! Two and a half hours of topic meandering brought to you by the Virgin Mary's Bodily Assumption into Heaven, the Demon Hicpath and Exu das Matas, the Herb Myrtle, the Stone Moonstone, the Magic of Possession, the Geomantic Figure of Fortuna Major and the Odu Owonrin/Owani, the Tarot card of the World, an...

Brought to you by the Feast of the Saint Raphael and the Archangel of the same name; the Demon Asmodeus; the Geomantic Figure Tristitia (and the Odú Okana); the stone Labradorite; the herb Lavender; traditions of Learning Magic- i.e. magic to help you learn; the Tarot Trump of the Chariot; and the Saint and Doctor and Abbess Hildegard of Bingen as our dead magician. Behold, our second golgoth-a-tr...

This special episode of Radio Free Golgotha is brought to you in celebration of the Feast of Justina of Padua & Our Lady of the Rosary, with discussion of the virtues of the mighty herb Angelica; by consideration of the myriad riches and depths of Lapis Lazuli; and by overview of the mysteries of intimacy and choice present in the Arcana of The Lovers.  This episode is also brought to you in honou...

Merry Cyprianmas, dear hearts! In honour of Cyprian of Antioch, infamous patron saint of necromancings, we have resurrected a big old extended episode from the RFG crypts of unpublished recordings, celebrating the Sorcerer Saint Cipriano! Along the boneyard way we sing the praises of the mineral Jet, the herb Asafoetida aka Devil's Dung, the geomantic figure Cauda Draconis and the Odu Ogunda, the...

Brought to you by the Feast of the Saint Roch; the Demon Frucissiere and the Spirit Exu do Cemitério; the Geomantic Figure Fortuna Minor (and the Odú Irosún); the mineral Carnelian; the herb Rue; the broad sweep of traditions and folklore of Plague Magic; the Tarot Trump of the Sun; and the Four Thieves (of vinegar fame) for our Dead Magicians.

Brought to you by the Feast of the Saint Martha and the lovely Tarrasque; the Demoness Klepoth and the Spirit Pomba Gira who is Legion; the Geomantic Figure Caput Draconis (and the Odú Osá); the mineral Hagstone; the herb Tarragon; Household Magic; the Tarot Trump of the Tower; and the Dead Magician Cassandra!

Brought to you by the Feast of the Saints Peter and Paul and the saints of the same names; the Dead Magician and Pope Honorius; the herb Basil; the mineral Sapphire; the Tarot Trump of the Hierophant; and good intentions (but temporal failure) on getting to the demon Serguthy (and the Exu Mirim), the Geomantic Figure Puer (and the Odú Ireté), and Magical Swords. More for the future!

An episode so Valentinian, that we had recovered only HALF the episode….. a soul looking for its mate, or perhaps a body looking for its head… UNTIL NOW (Valentine’s Day 2024)! Back in 2018 we recorded a Valentine's Day episode that entered into limbo as half the original sound file was corrupt. Strangely it was another Ash Wednesday/ Valentine's Day mashup. Driven by lack of closure, we released...

Brought to you by the Feast of Saint Agnes and the saint of the same name; the herb Rosemary; the stone Amber; the Tarot Trump of Strength; the demon Sagathana and the corresponding Exu, Seu Veludo; the Geomantic Figure Populus (and the Odú Ejioko), and Protection Magic.

And... we're back! While we are still figuring out the missing episodes, we're returning with our fifth (technically) episode! Brought to you by the Feast of Saint Lucy and its namesake; the demon Clistheret and Exu Tronqueira, Casanova; the herb Mistletoe, the mineral Amethyst, the Geomantic Figure of Laetitia (and the Odú Obará), a brief chitter on Oil Lamps, and the Tarot Trump of the Judgement...

Our fourth episode is brought to you by the Feast of Saint Mary of Egypt, the demon Khil/ the Exu called Sete Cachoeiras (Seven Waterfalls), the 'dead magician' Tiresias; the plant Oudh/Aloeswood, the mineral Obsidian, the Geomantic Figure of Carcer (and the Odú Odí), the Art and Practice of Dirt Magic, and the Tarot Trump of the Hermit... We hope you enjoy this episode’s odiferous salute to the D...

Our third episode had to be divided into two parts, we ended up with broad topics and broad tangents- this is PART TWO of TWO. These twin episodes are brought to you by the Feast of Candlemas: the Saint and Goddess Brigid; the Emperor/Angel/Fallen One/Exu Lucifer, Working with Dead Magicians (a topic finally discussed!)- specifically Adam and Eve in this episode; the herb Dandelion, the mineral Mi...

Brought to you by Saint Sebastian, the demon Guland and the Exu Morcego, the herb Bay Laurel, the geomantic figure Rubeus, the mineral Ruby, the Tarot Trump Temperance, and healing magic. For show notes, please visit the website.

Brought to you by the Three Kings and the Feast of Epiphany, the demon Bael, the stone and herb Heliotrope, the geomantic figure Via, and the mineral Bloodstone. For show notes, please visit the website.