Right Where You Are Sitting Now

This week Josh gets hypnogogic with dream researcher Sarah Janes, whilst Ken rolls around somewhere in purgatory with a messed up back. Sarah is our new go-to dream expert and has been studying the subject for many years. This week we discuss Lucid dreaming, the evolutionary purpose of dreaming, Hypnogogic imagery, and why Josh’s dreams are so boring. Main theme by  Simon Smerdon  (Mothboy) Music...

This week Ken and Josh sit down with the wonderful David Shoemaker to discuss all things Thelema, Magick, Crowley, and Carl Jung. David is a well-regarded speaker on all things Thelema, and the host of the amazing 'Living Thelema' podcast (and author of the book of the same name).  Main theme by Simon Smerdon -https://stillheatrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/burnthouse-lane Music bed by hhtp://chris...

This week Ken sits down with our old buddy Joseph Matheny. Joe is an innovator in the ARG space and is well known for his Ong's Hat mythology, he also used to rub shoulders with some pretty impressive people, including Robert Anton Wilson and Christopher Hyatt. This week we discuss: Conspiracy theory, ARG, that flu thing going around, and much more. Main theme by  Simon Smerdon  (Mothboy) Music be...

This week Josh sits down with Chaos Magician and psychonaut Julian Vayne . Discussed this week: Chaos Magick and why Josh is embarrassed to invoke Mr Spock, How can psychedelics affect magical workings, and how Julian became a psilocybin research guinea pig. Ken's mic broke, so he'll be back next episode...so professional here. Main theme by  Simon Smerdon  (Mothboy) Music bed by  chriszabriskie.c...

This week we return to the world of Magick and the Occult with the wonderful Lon Milo Duquette! Lon's new book 'Allow me to Introduce: An insider's guide to the Occult' is a collection of Lon's various introductions to topics as varied as Aleister Crowley, Freemasonry, and Mozart's Magic Flute. Lon is, as far as I'm concerned, one of the world's leading authorities on Western Esotericism, and it's...

It’s good to be back in the SittingNow saddle, with a brand new series of our  flagship podcast!  We’re returning to weekly, and we can’t wait to start pumping out the shows for you! Don’t forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! Our guest this week is the awesome  Nikolas Schreck , author, musician, actor and spiritual advisor. Amongst his large repertoire of interests, one name...

This episode Kim the usurper takes the interview throne and interviews our second female guest to date, the wonderful Annie Jacobsen . Annie has recently published a book called 'Operation Paperclip: The Secret Intelligence Program that Brought Nazi Scientists to America', says it all really. World War II, Secret Nazi Scientists, what more do you need? Enjoy! Ken's (yeah...KEN'S) musical slices th...

This episode we talk to a personal hero of mine, Crispin Hellion Glover. Although probably best known for his mainstream roles in films such as Back to the Future, Charlie's Angels, and Willard, Crispin has blazed his own trail via art-house cinema, underground book publishing, and relentless touring. Join us once again as we venture into the world of Crispin Hellion Glover. Daddytank's musical tr...

This week we talk to author Lucy Wyatt about how ancient archetypes could save 21st Century Civilisation. In this weeks episode we discuss: The Ur Concept, Mountain Civilisations, Shamanism, Alchemy, Magic, Quantum Physics, Religion, and much more. DaddyTank's Ancient SoundCloud Specimens were resurrected in the form of: Dang Communist - Postal Dream Dunaewsky69 - UFHCSC Jimmy The Hideous Penguin...

This week we talk to author Gregory Sams about consciousness, Animism, and the Sun. Greg is the author of the great new book Sun of gOd . In this weeks episode we discuss: Chaos Theory, Whole Food, The conscious Sun, the battle between religion and science, Sun Spots, Sirius, and much more. Daddytank returns with an all new (but at the same time exactly the same) segment titled 'SoundCloud Specime...

This episode we talk serious business with Brad Carter , the head honcho over at The Phone Losers of America . In this weeks show we discuss, Red and Beige-boxing, The legendary Mildred Monday, Cacti, credit card fraud, homelessness, Curtis the Super Hacker, and much more. Daddytank returns with another round of musical greats from his central computer: Aoki Takamasa - I'm A Part Of It Senking - S...

This week we welcome back acclaimed author Douglas Rushkoff. Doug is a well regarded commentator on all things Internet, and a well-loved guest on this show. In this weeks episode we discuss: The ten commands for a digital age, being 'always on', cherry-picked knowledge, openness, and much more. Daddytank's army of audio-programmers return from an episode's absense: Stanley Bloom - Bloom's Cabana...

This week we tak to anarcho punk legend Steve Ignorant. Steve was the lead singer in the legendary punk band Crass . We also get the lowdown on our new partners in crime from across the pond Alterati.com. and chat it up with head honcho Joseph Matheny. In this weeks episode we discuss (with Steve): Busting punk myths, Anarcho punks humble beginings, The influence of Crass and Dial House, pranking...

This week we talk to a private investigator, and head of Pallorium Inc , Steve Rambam. Steve is famous in the hacker community for his enlightening lectures on the death of privacy. In this weeks episode we discuss: The death of privacy, smartphones: The little snitch in your pocket, The cavalier use of your data, how to (or not) avoid detection in the age of the Internet,  why Foursquare is a rea...

Timothy Wyllie. Timothy has recently authored a fantastic book about his time in The Process, ' Love, Sex, Fear, Death: The Inside Story of the Process Church of the Final Judgement '. In this weeks episode, we discuss The Process Church, Scientology, the controversies of the Process Church, why the church continues to have an influence, Dolphins and ET's, and much more! The charismatic leader Dad...

This week I talk to one of my new favourite authors (and guests), Arthur Goldwag . Arthur is the author of the recently published ' Cults, Conspiracies, & Secret Societies: The Straight Scoop on Freemasons, The Illuminati, Skull & Bones, Black Helicopters, The New World Order ', a fantastic book that I recommend to anyone that wants to be introduced to these fascinating topics in a more logical, a...

Finally, the triad of classic beasties has been covered on SittingNow! First, we brought you Vampires, then we gave you Zombies, this week we present you with a show about Werewolves! When it comes to discussing these iconic monsters, there is no better speaker than our old pal Dr Bob Curran. Dr Bob recently released his latest exploration of the mythological world in his fantastic book ' Werewolv...

This week we delve back into the realm of reality hacking with our guest Antero Alli . Antero has been involved in the study of the 8 circuit model of consciousness for many years now, and has authored two books on the subject. Antero is also involved in a unique consciousness experiment called 'Paratheatre', in which initiates and researchers experiment, and more importantly, experience conscious...

This week we venture back into the worlds of the Occult, and film-making. Brian Butler is a film-maker, Magician, and colleague to legendary director Kenneth Anger . In this weeks episode, we discuss Jack Parsons and his magickal journey, The Night of Pan, Kenneth Anger, and how the occult can influence the film-making process. Brian is screening his new film 'The Night of Pan', as well as perform...

It's been a while since we've visited the realm of UFO investigation; so we felt when we did return, we would need to bring along a true expert in the field. Luckily for us, we found just that in Dennis Balthaser . Dennis actually lives in Roswell New Mexico and has been studying the famous 'Roswell Incident' for many years. He has appeared on countless television and radio shows and is often publ...

We take a break from the recent onslaught of occult-related episodes and delve head-first into the world of conspiracy theory with legendary author Jim Marrs. Jim is the author of the New York Times bestseller ' Crossfire: The plot that killed Kennedy ', Above Top Secret , The Sisterhood of the Rose and many more. This week, we discuss: Did the Nazis ever really go away, Who killed JFK, was Lee Ha...

This week we discuss: Being a 'modern magician', Sex Magick, Tantra, Initatory orders, Occult novels, secret rituals of certain orders, how a magickal order should survive the information age, and much more. I am joined this week in the palacial SittingNow studio by new  co-hosts Cameron Leonard-Schroff, and Paul Powney. As is tradition and lore in the ancient ways of SittingNow; Frater Daddytank...

This weeks guest, Mitch Horowitz , is the author of the excellent new book ' Occult America: How Mysticism Shaped our Nation '. Mitch has held a lifelong interest in the Occult and Supernatural, and after pursuing the subject for as long, naturally, became the editor of one of the largest publishers of Occult and Supernatural works Tarcher/Penguin . In this weeks episodes we discuss: Freemasons, M...

We finally did it, we reached episode 30! To celebrate the 'big 3 0' we decided to invite back co-hosts Raymond Wiley and Austin Gandy to get the proceedings in full swing, and booked a guest that we've been hankering after for a while now. To top this off, we also recorded the show live (something we plan to do from now on), and our audience gave us some great questions! The guest in question, Is...

Praise 'Bob', We return in a week shaped week (for a change), and who better to fill your sound cavity for this weeks show than this weeks guest? BEHOLD! High Weirdness by email, in which we, together with the most holy Rev. Ivan Stang , discuss cults, pagans and other weirdness. BE TURNED ON! by possibly the first ever mating call of the Subgenius captured on a earthly recording device. PRAISE 'B...