SPIRIT BOX A podcast exploring folklore, esoterica and the mysteries of spirit world. From the secrets of the Jinn to the whisperings of demons and everything in between.
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A fortnightly horror audio drama. Spirit Box Radio is a cosy horror fiction podcast about a radio show for enthusiasts of all things arcane. The show has recently been taken over by Sam Enfield, a former postboy with no experience in the arcane arts, following the disappearance of the previous host. Sam soon discovers there are more than ghosts haunting the show, and finds himself amidst a mystery which threatens everything he knows about the world beyond his tiny basement broadcast studio, ...
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Today we are joined by author and publisher Mark Nemglan to discuss his new title from Scarlet Imprint, Avalon Working.Avalon Working is equal parts grimoire and devotional, gazeteer and visionary journey. The work passionately argues for Glastonbury as centre of emergence and initiation, a latter-day Eleusis. Through essay and ritual, the author i…
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Alexander Moore is a practising esotericist with over two decades of active experience in several occult systems including Solomonic Magic, Conjure and other folk practices and Traditional Witchcraft. He is proud to provide coaching, mentorship and divination for occultists who are interested in taking their magic and their lives to the next level …
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Hi! Eira dropping by to introduce you to my brand new dark fantasy thriller, Remnants! I hope you enjoy listening to episode one, you can hear episode two IMMEDIATELY if you go to the Remnants feed, and supporters on Patreon get early access to the third episode on Friday 19th July, the day after this feed drop goes live! Learn how to read a porcel…
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S2 #41 / Elsa and the Astrology of the Dark Man
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Today, we welcome astrologer Elsa, who has been exploring the astrology of people who have had Dark Man experiences. A few months ago, Elsa asked the community on the Spirit Box Discord for volunteers to have their astrological charts analyzed to see if any patterns could be identified. The work surfaced some very interesting results. Elsa starts t…
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SBRR 10: Reflecting on Episodes 10-15 of Season Three
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This is the final episode of SBRR, at least for now! It was extremely emotional to make and took me far longer to finish because of that. If you enjoyed this episode, or if you love SBR and want to say thanks, or help me make new work you can do so by: Leaving a tip on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hangingsloths Supporting me on Patreon: https://patreon…
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SBRR 9: Reflecting on Episodes 1-9 of Season Three
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This has by far been the most difficult of these retrospectives to write. I’m surprised by how much I’ve found I’ve connected with this part of the story, and also by how difficult it was to come back to it in this way. I hope it was interesting to explore these episodes again with me, and if you have thoughts about this section of the show you thi…
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SBRR Character Focus: The Inconvenient Sins
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This episode of SBRR is lends special focus to many people's favourite trio of horrors from the world of SBR, the Inconvenient Sins, Indifference, Ingratitude and Ignorance! It was lovely to spend some time dissecting their characters and reflecting on the ways they interlink with one another. It was a really meditative experience! Like this ep or …
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SBRR 8: Reflecting on Episodes 30-38 of Season Two
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This episode of SBRR covers the last nine episodes of Season Two, covering both the pseudo-finale in episode 35 and the finale finale in episode 38! There's also a fun and funky tiny sneak-peek at the new show, Remnants, which will start airing 15th July 2024. I so hope you have fun looking back at these episodes of SBR, they're amongst my favourit…
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SBRR 7: Reflecting on Episodes 20-29 of Season Two
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This time I'm looking back at the first few episodes in Season Two's second half. There's a lot to unpack in these episodes, so this one is the longest yet! Let's think about Sam's growing power, the function of B as a foil for Sam, how Sam's relationship with Oliver is challenged this season, and how everything in Anna's life gets turned upside do…
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S2 #40 / Phil Hine on Chakras and western esotericism
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Today we welcome Phil Hine back to the show to discuss his new book; Wheels within wheels. Phil has been a practising Occultist for over forty-five years, with a career spanning Wicca, Ritual Magic, Chaos Magic and nondual Tantra. Together with Rodney Orpheus he co-created and edited the UK’s first monthly Pagan magazine, Pagan News (1988-92). His …
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S2 #39 / Michael Lichens on The Pope's Exorcist, Fr Amorth
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Today we are joined by returning guest Michael Lichens on the newly translated Amorth book, Get Behind Me Satan. This new book dives into the daily life and work of Rome's chief exorcist, shedding light on a misunderstood vocation. In the show we get into: How an exorcist “diagnoses” a demonic attack. The six types of demonic disturbances and how o…
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SBRR 6: Reflecting on Episodes 10-19 of Season Two
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In this installment of SBRR, we make our way up to the explosive midseason finale of Season Two, discussing some things from creator Eira's life which impacted production at this time, as well as delving into the nooks and crannies of Sam's place in the overall narrative, his relationships with other characters, and also, what cannibalism represent…
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S2 #38 / Colby Sammon on Vajrayana, Tantra and the Phurba
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Colby Sammons is a practicing sorcerer, occultist, and Buddhist specializing in Tibetan tantric sorcery. He specializes in teaching occult meditations and techniques but also offers ritual work and divination via his Instagram page. A proponent of Vajrayana Buddhism and Tantra Colby takes us through how practices within these areas have improved hi…
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S2 #37 / Briar of the Greene Chapel on Land, Lore and Language
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Today we welcome Briar of The Greene Chapel to the Spirit Box. Briar is a traditional witch, cunning woman, and fairy doctor. Her work is invested in the sorcerous duality of healing and harming and in furthering her relationship with the hidden by cultivating and deepening meaningful bonds with gods and ungods alike and exploring one’s own soul an…
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SBRR 5: Reflecting on Episodes 1-9 of Season Two
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This time, I'm zooming in this time on the beginning of the show's second season. Across these episodes I focus in on the significance of homes in the show, what the different animals might represent, and the perils of being a people pleaser with potentially limitless power. If you want to get early access to future episodes of SBRR, plus early acc…
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S2 #36 / Anon Omous, Visions of Yaldabaoth
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Today we are joined by author Anon Omous who takes us through his extraordinary mystical experiences which changed his life and his understanding of the world. Diagnosed with schizophenia these experiences were challenging and brutal at times culminating in an waking vision of what he believes to be the entity Yaldabaoth. It really is a fascinating…
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SBRR Character Focus: The Enfield Siblings
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This time I'm diving into the nooks and crannies of the Spirit Box Radio's Enfield siblings, Anna, Kitty and Sam, diving into a history of how they all came to be and discussing how they each respond to their mother's less than stellar parenting. CW for mentions of parental neglect, child endangerment, and show-typical violence. This episode of SBR…
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S2 #35 / Celeste Mott on Witchcraft and Catholicism
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Celeste Mott is a poet, a writer, a witch and a practicing catholic. Back on SB for a second stint Celeste takes us through her journey into practising Magic and Catholicism and regales us with the brilliant story of how she summoned her boyfriend. In the plus show we get into how magick working can trigger your shadow. Dealing with your magick bei…
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Hi, I’m Eira, creator of Clockwork Bird and Spirit Box Radio, and I’m here to tell you about another show, Not Quite Dead. After seeing a succession of patients succumb to the same brutal injuries to their necks, Alfie, an overworked emergency nurse, is almost killed by a foul, rotting creature. He’s saved by a mysterious man who tells him the only…
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S2 #34 / Austin Fuller on Perfume, Roses and Ordeals.
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Austin Fuller is a Folk Witch living in the pine Flats of west-Central Florida, amongst the sea, swamp, and forest. A perfumer, conjuror, diviner, and artist, Austin traffics with spirits at the crossroads, intersecting witchcraft and art. They are the sole operator of BanxBramble on Instagram and banexbramble.com and a cohost on Southern Bramble: …
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SBRR Character Focus: Sam & Oliver, the Flower Boys
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In this episode of SBRR, Eira looks back at the characters who make up one of the key relationships in this show, Sam, SBR's bubbly host, and Oliver, his melancholy florist boyfriend. Enjoy! Support the show here: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudios Get episodes one day early with Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…
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SBRR 4: Reflecting on Episodes 31-40 of Season One
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The newest installment of SBRR, a Spirit Box Radio Retrospective, focuses on episodes 31-40 of season one, bringing us up to the show's first finale. There's a special focus on the relationship between the Impossible House and Sam in this one! I hope you enjoy it! <3 Support me and my projects here: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudios Get e…
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S2 #33 / Teila Verch Dywenys on Clooties, the Dark Man & Dark Mother
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Teila Verch Dywenys is a traditional witch and founder of The Cleaner Clootie Campaign, set up in 2018 in response to the growing proliferation of plastic objects left as offerings at her nearest Henge at Knowlton Grange in Dorset. Witnessing first hand how this trend has proliferated widely outside the Pagan Community (fuelled by social media and …
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S2 #32 / Lisette Coly on Eileen J. Garrett & Lucifer
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Beginning in her early childhood, the world-famous trance medium and grande dame of parapsychology Eileen J. Garrett had numerous encounters with an entity she called the "Noble Stranger." When she asked his identity one day, this mysterious figure responded, "You may call me Lucifer." Call me Lucifer: Dialogues with a Noble Stranger, features Garr…
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SBRR 3: Reflecting on Episodes 21-30 of Season One
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The newest installment of SBRR, a Spirit Box Radio Retrospective, focuses on episodes 21-30 of season one, with a particular focus on story structure and it's relationship to the idea of arcanism!! I hope you enjoy it! <3 Support me and my projects here: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudios Get episodes one day early with Patreon! Hosted on …
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S2 #31 / David Halpin on Banshees, Cenobites and the Púca
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Hailing from Carlow, Ireland, David Halpin is a writer with a deep knowledge of Ireland’s fairy lore and pagan heritage. On his facebook blog, Circle Stories, he explores these themes in great depth. David is also the creative force behind Occult Book Review on Twitter and YouTube. What I really love about David’s work is he is an active participan…
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S2 #30 / Nathaniel Gillis on the parasitic phenomenon
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Nathaniel Gillis, an author and religious demonologist, with over two decades work under his belt following his experience in a haunted house. He has actively redefined the understanding of haunting phenomena, ghosts, and high strangeness and is frequently cited for his unique perspective on the demonic, emphasizing "The reason they are playing by …
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SBRR 2: Reflecting on Episodes 11-20 of Season One
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Revisit episodes 11-20 to of Spirit Box Radio's first season, bringing us up to the show's first spectacular midseason finale. Get episodes one day early with Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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SBRR 1: Reflecting on Episodes 1-10 of Season One
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Join Eira to reflect on these early episodes of Spirit Box Radio, taking a look at overall vibes, stand-out characters and the writing techniques involved in bringing this show from idea to airwaves! Get episodes one day early with Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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S2 #29 / Aidan Wachter, it is solved by walking.
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Rejoice! The legendary Aidan Wachter is back on SB! Aidan is a magician and the author of three books, Six Ways, Weaving Fate and Changeling. This show is called ‘it’s solved buy walking after a phrase Aidan used in our conversation. We discuss the impact nature can have on us as we’re working through the often challenging landscape of our lives. W…
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Announcing SBRR: A Spirit Box Radio Retrospective!
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A brand new retrospective I’m making about Spirit Box Radio! Starting next week, I’ll be looking back at the creative process behind SBR, focusing in on characters, and reflecting on my decisions as a creator. I’m really enjoying revisiting the show and I’m hoping you will too! Hopefully this series will make a great accompaniment to anyone re-list…
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S2 #28 / Douglas Batchelor 'Coming back into Wilderness'
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For episode 28 of season 2 we welcome back the noble and scholarly Douglas Batchelor of the What Magic is This? A podcast for those curious about Magic, the Occult, Witchcraft, the Esoteric, the Paranormal and the Supernatural.Douglas has been doing sorcery and magic for close to 20 years. And has a wealth of knowledge and experience. Today we focu…
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Alexander Moore is a practising esotericist with over two decades of active experience in several occult systems including Solomonic Magic, Conjure and other folk practices and Traditional Witchcraft. He is proud to provide coaching, mentorship and divination for occultists who are interested in taking their magic and their lives to the next level …
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S2 #26 / David Beth on The Black Man and Night Consciousness
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Born in Angola, Africa, David Beth is the co-owner of Theion Publishing and the founder of the Pandaemonic Current and Hierophant of its associated initiatic groups. University educated in Germany and the USA, he has received various Western esoteric transmissions and is well known for his past work as the former head of Michael Bertiaux’ Voudon Gn…
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