Luke Madrid

The Whole Rabbit

Religion EN ↓ 332 episodes

The weekly occult podcast diving into the deep end of mythology, high-strangeness and religion. A show for seekers upon the path and wanderers of the outer abyss. Where others stay surface level, we go deep into the rabbit holes of demonolatry, chaos magick, gnosticism Thelema, Aleister Crowley, fallen angels, the ars goetia, MKULTRA, the black cross of Saturn and of course Ancient Egypt. 

Author

Luke Madrid

Category

Religion

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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

The Language Of The Birds 13.12.2021

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! Ruffle those tail feathers because this week we preen through the rainbow that is the Language of the Birds. Besides pooping on our cars, honking viciously at our kids and crashing into overly clean windows, birds contain a colorful spectrum of mythology in native, ancient and alchemical varieties. Even today scientists are discovering secrets about bi...

Animal Familiars, Spirits and Totems 01.12.2021

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! Put out a saucer of milk, a pinch of catnip and prepare the confusing riddles because this week we are discussing the controversial issue of The Witch’s Familiar and what is so great about spirit-animals and totems in general. We explore how familiars need not be incarnate animals but also the animalistic nature of spirit , the spiritual nature of anim...

Mandy, Galactus and The Qliphoth 24.11.2021

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! Break out the clear liquor, crossbow and a jar of mysterious goop because we’re discussing the much-ignored, occult symbolism permeating Panos Casmatos’ horror-fantasy-revenge-thriller, “Mandy!” We skip the stuff others have explained and jump right into the planets, Tarot, Hebrew numerology and themes gnostic Satanism woven throughout this bloody clas...

"WTF are Demons?" 14.11.2021

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! Grab your robe, wizard hat and Solomonic conjuring rug you bought online because it's time to begin The Howling as we whip out our Triangles of Art and ask way after its too late: “WTF are Demons ?” Join us as we explore the different Infernal Hierarchies , methods of conjuration, pre-Christian understanding and high-grade, geometric psychobabble...

The Day of the Dead 02.11.2021

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! Began folding orange paper flowers and stewing the mole because the veil is getting thin , Abuela’s ghost is drunk on tequila and she’s going to be mad if you mess up the recipe because tonight we are celebrating Dia De Los Meurtos , the Day of the Dead! Special thanks to Dae and Heka Astra for providing the research and notes for this episode. Hosted...

Robert Heinlein's "Starship Troopers" 24.10.2021

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! Jacked up and good to go! Fall into formation as we discuss Robert Heinlein ’s science-fiction classic Starship Troopers , the 90s movie classic based upon it and what it has to do with the military industrial society we inhabit today. From tactical nukes to hypnotically programmed space marines and power armor - we dive into the creative imagination o...

Killing: The Sacred Hunt and State Power 15.10.2021

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! With the death of the White Fallow Buck at the hands of the police we discuss the spiritual implications between killing , the sacred hunt and state power. We explore the concept of self-mastery reflected in the starry archetype of Orion and his all important hunting dogs. We touch on the symbolism of The Moon card of the Tarot, Sagittarius and the Cul...

Birth Chart Astrology for Bunnies 12.10.2021

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! Break out your birth chart and follow along as we discuss how to interpret our Sun, Moon, Rising and other signs, the planets contained therein and what it all means for somebody who wishes to not just know but direct their own destiny. We correct some common misnomers and reveal a helpful formula for contacting one’s holy guardian angel using the birt...

"Eraserhead" by David Lynch 17.09.2021

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! Prepare to carve tiny, man-made chickens before cutting away the mysterious bandages of David Lynch’s first cinematic child; “Eraserhead” . Join us as we vivisect the religious, occult and sexual symbolism rife throughout the film as we reveal the meaning behind Eraserhead’s various characters, stilted dialogue and strange dream language in a coherent...

The Blood Episode! 10.09.2021

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! Why is blood red? Is blood supposed to taste good? How many times do I have to say "Bloody Mary" in the bathroom mirror before I get haunted? Prepare your red cells for an exciting injection of knowledge as we plunge through your arterial dimensions to converse about the mysteries hidden within your blood!  On this episode we discuss: -Bloody...

The Egyptian Book of the Dead for Idiots 01.09.2021

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! Grab your cat and body servant because it's time to scoop out your brains and fill your skull with resin as we circumnavigate the underworld , make our negative confessions and get our heart eaten by Amit because this week is all about exploring the secrets of the Egyptian Book of the Dead , mummification and the anatomy of the soul! During the fr...

The Tibetan Book of the Dead for Idiots 23.08.2021

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! Have you ever wondered what happens when you die? Do angels come? What about the flesh-eating demons of the infinite hell and torture realms? What if you want to reincarnate as a wolf? How does one become a demon? We answer these questions and many more this week by diving into the Tibetan Buddhist manuscript for post-death enlightenment, The Bardo Tho...

Jacob's Ladder: Great Thighs 16.08.2021

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! Join us this week as we vivisect the cult cinema classic “Jacob’s Ladder,” the psychological-horror thriller which inspired the “Silent Hill” video game series and tastefully borrows from various esoteric traditions to give artistic vision to the nightmare realities one faces while attempting to wholify themselves during life’s catastrophes and even de...

The Prodigal Witch: Austin Osman Spare 08.08.2021

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! Grab your sketchpad, get ready to squiggle some lines and be prepared to be seduced by old ladies because during  this week’s episode we discuss the grandfather of Chaos Magick, Austin Osman Spare , his early life as an artist, his legacy as a magician and how to perform both his sigil method and the death posture for chaos magick, fun and profit. In t...

"WTF is an Egregore?" 03.08.2021

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! Put on your robe, wizard hat and log onto /X/ because this week’s episode we explore the powerful and often misunderstood ‘tulpa’ alongside its bigger, human destiny changing big brother, the ‘egregore.’ Somewhere between subconscious patterns and corporate personhood there exists a realm inhabited by spirits built from the energetic soup that life pro...

The Devil of Rock n' Roll 27.07.2021

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! Have you ever wondered why The Devil is often accused of creating rock n’ roll? Some say it was Robert Johnson selling his soul at the crossroads while others assume the very domain of such belongs to none other than Lucifer himself. We explore the occultism of Jimmy Paige and his curious connection to Kenneth Anger ’s occult rock n’ roll classic “Luci...

For Research Purposes Only! [NSFW] 19.07.2021

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! WARNING: NSFW . This episode is disturbing and enters into delicate historical territory regarding unethical human experimentation which was forced on civilian populations prior to, during and after World War 2 by governments on all sides of the conflict. If you are not ready to hear the gorey details please avoid listening to this episode. If you are...

How Atom Bombs Work! 11.07.2021

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! It’s time to crawl out of the fallout, baby and finally ask: “what the heck is nuclear power anyway?” In this episode we discuss the magic of nuclear radiation , neutron chain reactions, UFOs, fallout shelters and the effects of radiation on the human body! On this week’s nuclear episode we discuss: -Otto Hanh, Niels Bohr, Albert Einstein and Enrico Fe...

Occultism of the Third Reich 04.07.2021

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! Grab your lederhosen, a pendulum, stuff your pockets with sauerkraut and have your papers ready because we’re going on a journey through South France, Tibet and the North Pole on our hunt to uncover the bizarre Occultism Of The Third Reich! Special Thanks to research assistant Heka Astra for contributing information and sections of the show. In this ep...

Think and Grow Rich 28.06.2021

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! Break out your Doreen Virtue oracle cards and prepare to gaze upon the second sun with David Greer as we blast Mothership Connection by Bootsy Collins at full blast because during this sage smelling episode we discuss New-Thought, the New-Age and how manifesting stuff works. Find out why h4ckrabbit, MariSama, Darth Dingus and Malachor 5 are vibrating t...

Modern Art, The CIA and Fascism 20.06.2021

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! WARNING: This episode discusses some offensive and politically charged material. For people who would like to avoid the guess-work The Whole Rabbit, despite our bizarre sense of humor, is aligned strongly to the values of liberty and inclusion. We discuss how aesthetics is an important component of fascist movements which weaponizes beauty and cultural...

Getting Stoned on Crystal Math 13.06.2021

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! Lube up that tiger’s eye because it’s time to go energetic spelunking in search for the holy grail carved from Lucifer’s crown emerald and spy on the nations of the Earth using John Dee’s shewstone because this week we’re discussing the art and science of GETTING STONED ON CRYSTAL MATH as we discuss crystals, gems, diamonds and other p recious metals u...

The Zeitgeist and The Will of Time 06.06.2021

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! Put on your robe and wizard hat and prepare for a short lesson in magick for beginners, tips for surviving the zeitgeist and what to do about dealing with magickal gatekeepers (as discussed so popularly on witchtok ) because this week we are joined by ‘The Will of Time’ headmaster of the Sleepy Academy Forest of Magick and instagram personality extraor...

Going to Horny Jail 01.06.2021

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! Draw a square of Jupiter on a cake with blue frosting because this week we’re celebrating show-host-Luke’s birthday by forgoing the research and just talking about whatever we want. We finally get to discuss Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding, bonks, horny jail and that stupid “S” everybody draws. The extended version of this show is free and available at...

Our Lady of the Holy Death 23.05.2021

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! Grab your skinny white ladies , a big handful of the sticky doj and a glass of your finest tequila because this week we are paying a visit to none other than the Bonemother Death, Santa Muerte the patroness of the fastest growing religion on Earth. We dive into her ancient origins, talk at length about the influence of Spanish invaders and what makes T...

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