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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Most people are baffled at any idea that fairies could exist...and telling people you've had a fairy encounter is a major taboo. The Modern Fairy Sightings Podcast hears from people who’ve had experiences and want to share them. Whether you’re already a believer, or full of intrigue, come open-minded and open-hearted…simply listen, and make your own mind up. But take heed, these are not winged Tinkerbells. These are real fairies. Please note: this podcast is not suitable for children as it m ...
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Interviews with creatives to explore creativity in music and the arts so that you can develop skills and become successful. We look at creativity through the lens of NLP, magic, and self-improvement and develop a map for creative thinking looking at the the arts as a healing force as well as a tool for self development.
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S2 #64 / Dr Gregory Shushan on Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations
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48:20In this episode of Spirit Box, I’m joined by Dr. Gregory Shushan, a pioneering researcher on near-death experiences (NDEs). He has spent over 25 years studying historical accounts of NDEs, uncovering their profound influence on religious beliefs, mythologies, and cultural understandings of the afterlife. His research, as explored in his book Near-D…
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The Creative Effect of Having a Break. In this episode, I walk between Canterbury and Faversham in Kent and discuss the positive effects of taking a break from playing, teaching, and podcasting. I looked at some NLP modalities that could be used in the creative process to reassess the work. To support the podcast and get access to features about gu…
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S2 #63 / Adam Nox on The Cult of Two
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1:00:19In this episode, I sit down with Adam Nox for an in-depth conversation on the rich subject matter of his excellent new book The Cult of Two: The uncensored sexual magick teachings of the order of delirious saints.Grounded in esoteric traditions and cutting-edge psychological insights, this compelling guide offers a roadmap to navigate the complexit…
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Ep 98: Dr Jack Hunter: Goblins in the Garden
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53:50Send us a text Dr Jack Hunter discusses Tricksters, his personal experiences with the Mediumship group in Bristol, thresholds/portals in gardens, synchronicities and we even ended up sharing our kids' experiences with goblins/gnomes in our gardens. Here's the link to Jack's kids discussing what they saw in the garden: :https://www.youtube.com/watch…
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S2 #62 / Kate Shelley on emotional patterns in healing
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1:07:20In this episode of Spirit Box, we welcome Kate Shelley, a shamanic healer whose journey has been shaped by deep ancestral work, spirit connections, and a profound understanding of emotional patterns in healing. Kate shares how her mentorship with Dr. Helen Ford led her to explore the emotional roots of illness and how these patterns influence our l…
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S2 #61 / The Lady of the Lake, with Joshua Cutchin and Ryan Grulich.
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1:00:10In this episode of Spirit Box, I sit down with Joshua Cutchin and Ryan Grulich to discuss their latest film project, The Lady of the Lake. The true crime documentary follows investigator Amanda Paulson and her team as they delve into the chilling case of Hallie Illingworth, a local woman who disappeared in 1937 and was found three years later in La…
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Hey Gang! Welcome to Weird Web Radio! This episode features Charlie Larson talking about The Egyptian God Anubis / Anpu. Charlies has a new book out titled Anubis―Ancient Egypt’s Lord of Death and Protection. CHARLIE’S BIO: Charlie Larson, M.A. has been a practicing witch and eclectic pagan since a teen. He holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degr…
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S2 #60 / David Pantano on the Alchemical Hermeticism of Marco Daffi
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54:06In this episode of Spirit Box, we welcome historian, initiate and researcher David Pantano to discuss his latest book, 'Alchemical Hermeticism, The Secret Teachings of Marco Daffi on Initiation' a comprehensive look at the man born Baron Ricciardo Ricciardelli yet better known by his spiritual name Marco Daffi. David presents Daffi’s writings on hi…
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Send us a text I speak with Pamela and Brian a couple living in Scotland who have had mystical experiences at West Kennet, Silbury Hill, Loch Tay, Kinnoull Hill, Dumgoyach and The Sleeping Giant. This episode is a beautiful reminder that the Otherworld surrounds us and we only have to open to it. The Show There are connections with Beltane, The Wil…
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S2 # 59 / Carl Abrahamsson on Magic, Creativity, and Occulture
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54:55In this episode of Spirit Box, I’m joined by the multitalented Carl Abrahamsson, a photographer, a writer, filmmaker, and magician deeply embedded in the world of esotericism. We discuss his latest book, Meetings with Remarkable Magicians: Life in the Occult Underground, which explores his encounters with some of the most fascinating figures in con…
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S2 #58 / Joshua Cutchin on AI, Decline and the Trickster Age
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53:48In this episode of Spirit Box, I catch up with the great Joshua Cutchin. We discuss his latest exciting projects, including the UFO documentary Cosmosis, the paranormal true crime film Lady of the Lake, and his upcoming book, 4th Wall Phantoms, which looks at the eerie idea of fictional characters coming to life. On top of all that, we take some ti…
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S2 #57 / Robert Peter on Christ at the Crossroads
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1:03:50In this episode of Spirit Box, I am joined by Robert Peter to delve into the fascinating intersections of witchcraft, folk magic, and Christianity. Robert's practice is amongst many things a rich blend magical traditions, Solomon's seals, and a syncretic practice of blending saints and spellcraft. While we touch on his practice at the beginning the…
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Ep 96: Joshua Cutchin: Otherworldly Inversions
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1:10:49Send us a text Joshua Cutchin is an acclaimed author and researcher of the paranormal. He is the author of seven critically-acclaimed books: 2015's A Trojan Feast: The Food and Drink Offerings of Aliens, Faeries, and Sasquatch (translated into Spanish as Banquete Troyano); 2016's The Brimstone Deceit: An In-Depth Examination of Supernatural Scents,…
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S2 #56 / Nicholas Pearson on Crystals for Psychic Self-Defense
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1:01:05In this episode, I sit down with author and practitioner, Nicholas Pearson to explore the fascinating topic of his new book Crystals for Psychic Self-Defense.Nicholas has been immersed in all aspects of the mineral kingdom for nearly 30 years. The award-winning author of several books, including Crystal Basics, he offers classes online and in-perso…
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In this episode of Spirit Box, I sit down once again with acclaimed occult author and lecturer Phil Hine to discuss Phil’s thought-provoking book on the left-hand path in occultism. Phil trace's its historical and philosophical evolution, from Theosophy and Dion Fortune’s conservative definitions to Kenneth Grant’s esoteric interpretations and Juli…
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Ep 95: Brother Richard: ' Peace Between the Kingdoms'
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2:02:38Send us a text Listeners, I very much needed this chat with Capuchin Franciscan Priest-Friar, Brother Richard. I hope you feel you get a lot from it too. We discuss Brother Richard's personal encounters with Otherworldly beings, first as a child and later as a Priest-Friar. He also talks about the Franciscan Order's understandings of Non-Human bein…
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S2 #54 / Ed Calderon on Santa Muerte
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1:04:51In this episode, I sit down with Ed Calderon to delve deep into the mysterious and often misunderstood world of Santa Muerte, the Mexican folk saint associated with death. Drawing on over a decade of experience working in counter-narcotics, organised crime investigation, and public safety in Mexico, Ed provides a unique perspective on the cultural …
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Welcome to Weird Web Radio! Jason Mankey is back to talk all about Yule and the Christmas season as the best season! We dig into the history behind some of our customs, Saturnalia, Yule, Santa, Christmas Trees, and go beyond into public rituals and more! I hope this one brings you a ton of Holiday Cheer no matter what you celebrate! May joy be with…
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Ep 94: Otherworldly Hiking Encounter (Sedona, Arizona)
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48:11Send us a text I chat to Tim about a strange interaction which took place during a hike and tapped deeply into his psyche. It marked both a shift in Tim's life direction and a return to his underlying sense of 'true' self and an openness in life which had slipped away during adulthood. It continues to hold meaning in his current relationships. We d…
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S2 #53 / Andrew Collins on Karahan Tepe and the Cosmic Serpent
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48:20In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Andrew Collins to dive into his astonishing new book on Karahan Tepe. This ancient site in Turkey has fascinated me for years, and Andrew’s research takes its significance to a whole new level. We explore the origins of myths, the symbolism of serpents and birds as depicted at Karahan Tepe and Göbekli …
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S2 #52 / C.R. Sanders on UFOs, Magick, and High Strangeness
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1:03:19In this episode of Spirit Box, I’m joined by C.R. Sanders a practitioner with over 25 years of specialised practice in tarot, astrology, healing modalities, folklore, and the paranormal. Beyond his deep esoteric knowledge, C.R. has built a career producing acclaimed television and film content.Our chat dives into the fascinating intersections of UF…
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Ep 93: Fairies of Hedges and Homes (Sheffield, England)
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1:06:19Send us a text This is the story of a woman from Sheffield in the North of England, who experienced a fairy flying out from a hedge near her home, in an area which had already felt particularly special to her. She later encountered an imp while staying in a holiday cottage with her family. With a history of mediumship that seems to have been passed…
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Welcome to Weird Web Radio! Once again back is the incredible D! That is Darragh Mason! Darragh is here for his second time as a guest to talk about his new book Song of The Dark Man: Father of Witches, Lord of the Crossroads. We had a great time, and there are plenty of laughs intermingled in the deep dives through folklore, the Dark Man, the Devi…
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S2 #51 / Nathanial Gillis on Necronetics and Consciousness
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52:17In this episode, I sit down with Nathaniel to explore his fascinating work and groundbreaking theories on paranormal phenomena. Nathaniel introduces the concept of Necronetics, a framework that connects possession, pregnancy, and otherworldly encounters as processes that replicate life forms. We dive into the evolution of certain beings and phenome…
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S2 #50 / Vic Hyland on Music, Magic and NLP
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54:45In this episode of Spirit Box, I spoke with Vic Hyland, musician, teacher, and author, about creativity, NLP, and music’s connection to magic. We delve into Vic's book 'Music Magic and NLP' wherein Vic shared his insights into the "cut-up" technique—a method popularised by David Bowie and William S. Burroughs—that involves rearranging words and phr…
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Ep 92: David Halpin: Irish Folklore - Children, Fairies and Cillíns
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59:24Send us a text Writer, David Halpin is a mine of information on Irish folklore, fairylore and mythology in general and ideas around consciousness. David looks at the Irish stories and fairy folklore in a refreshing way, through the lens of writers such as Jacques Vallée and John Keel. His Circle Stories on Facebook is an excellent resource and ther…
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Darragh Mason Spirit Box, Song of the Dark Man Father of Witches
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53:23Darragh Mason Spirit Box, Song of the Dark Man Father of Witches Darragh Mason Spirit Box, Song of the Dark Man, Father of Witches It’s good to have Darragh back on the podcast. Darragh hosts Spirit Box and has just published his book, Song of the Dark Man. We talk about the book, his brilliant podcast, and the Dark Man in myth and culture. This ep…
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S2 #49 / Todd Elliott, The Cunning Farmer.
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55:11In this episode of Spirit Box, we welcome Todd Elliott to discuss his forthcoming book, The Cunning Farmer: Agrarian Magical Practices, Mythology, and Folklore. Todd shares deep insights on time deities, cosmic and natural cycles, and their impact on both mystical and agricultural practices. We delve into his research on weather sorcery, earth ener…
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Gatsby, The Facebook Cat, and how to be a Superstar Model.
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36:33Gatsby, The Facebook Cat, and how to be a Superstar Model. In this episode, I talk to Gatsby via his ‘dad’ and agent Jeff Cooper about the handsome and thoughtful feline's Facebook and Instagram presence. The episode contains advice for budding social media stars, including stories of famous dogs. For great cat pictures and stories visit https://ww…
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Send us a text I chat to Darragh Mason author, researcher and host of Spirit Box Podcast about his new book, Song of the Dark Man. Our discussion begins with an overview of what, rather than who, 'The Dark Man' is. We then move onto the folklore and finally go over some of the first hand encounters which make up the second half of Darragh's book. I…
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S2 #48 / Dr Lenni George & Dr Nat Clegg on The House of Zophiel
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52:23Welcome to Spirit Box! In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Lenni George and Dr. Nat Clegg, founders of the House of Zophiel. Based in Turin, Lenni and Nat organize and run magical and esoteric-themed events for the curious and the seeker alike. Nat shares his thoughts on using creativity as a bridge between the conscious and subconscious, and expl…
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Happy Halloween! Every year I like to give away some of my Bonus Audio for Halloween. These are the portions of the interviews for my Patreon Members only! So consider this a delightful treat! This year I’m sharing the Bonus Audio of Jason Mankey from Season 6, and Thorn Mooney from Season 8. Both of these were a lot of fun, full of stories, and I …
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Ep 90: Druid Adrian Rooke and Gwyn ap Nudd, King of the Fairies
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1:43:34Send us a text Adrian is a well-known and much-loved Druid of The Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. He is a dear friend. I often join him at Stanton Drew to provide the the equinox and solstice public ceremonies. Everyone is welcome. The link to the Facebook page for dates etc is below. Some years ago, he told me about his experience with Gwyn ap …
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Peter Neall, Men’s Work, Pilgrimage and Wellbeing.
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54:05Peter Neall, Men’s Work, Pilgrimage and Wellbeing. This is one of the interviews that I found so deep and engaging. Peter Neall is a walker of Pilgrimages both physical and metaphorical and as we talk, we go down some amazing rabbit holes about life and meaning. Awesome stuff. To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing a…
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S2 #47 / Headhunter Higgins on reviving Irish Collar and Elbow wrestling
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58:09Today, we’re honored to have a guest who embodies the true spirit of a warrior. Tom "The HeadHunter" Higgins is a 2x Catch Wrestling World Champion, a Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and a respected coach. He’s not just a competitor he's also inspiring a whole generation of grapplers to take up the virtually lost Irish martial art of Collar and Elbow wrestli…
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Bobby Morrell, Pilgrim, Writer and Business Trainer
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57:47Bobby Morrell, Pilgrim, Writer and Business Trainer Bob is back on the podcast, and we talk about the effect of walking a pilgrimage. The physical and mental benefits are great and we discuss the personal benefits that we have experienced. And Bob being a creative has turned this into a book … Here are some of the details This book gives you an hon…
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Ep 89: Pat Noone: 'The Lads from the Other Side'
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48:38Send us a text Pat Noone is a well known Irish farmer of Green Hills Farm in Kilconnell, Galway. He has led the way in teaching fellow farmers and people around the world about how to be a good guardian of the land, living in harmony with nature and the fairy realm. Pat has fairy forts, and fairy trees in his fields and folk are able to book overni…
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Hey Gang! Welcome to Weird Web Radio! It’s Season Nine!!! We are kicking off this season with Althaea Sebastiani talking about Witchcraft, spirits, spirit encounters, seances, animism, and more! We also get into her new book Alive with Spirits: The Path and Practice of Animistic Witchcraft. I hope you enjoy the show! Althaea’s BIO: Althaea Sebastia…
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S2 #46 / Rose Auroras on Faeries, Elves and Trolldom
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54:09Rose Auroras is a sorceress and seer, specialising in Faery & Elf-related issues and spiritual needs. She is part of a spiritual lineage of Celtic origin, but also trained in other spiritual traditions including Trolldom and Hoodoo/Conjure.Many people encounter issues or have spiritual needs related to the Good People (faeries) or the Alfar (Elves)…
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Ep 88: Jeremy Harte: Medieval Fairy Encounters
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1:14:11Send us a text (re 'Send a Text', please note that I cannot access any contact info here - please contact me at [email protected]) Jeremy Harte is an independent folklore researcher and author. He has written a number of books on the subject including Explore Fairy Traditions which won Katharine Briggs Award and the more recent Cloven Coun…
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S2 #45 / Mark Steeves on the mysteries of New Haven
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50:03Today we are joined by Mark Steeves, the host of the My Family Thinks I'm Crazy and Esoteric America Podcasts, joins us to talk about the research he's done into the strangeness of his hometown of New Haven and the greater New England area. We get into Skull and Bones, Geronimo, Saturnian and Egyptian architecture, ancient America, hidden history, …
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Ep 87: Andreas Kornevall: Waking the Dragons
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49:58Send us a text This interview with Andreas Kornevall was prompted by my watching the very excellent discussion 'Myth, Imagination and Truth', on Podcast Adventures in Awareness between Patrick Harpur and Bernardo Kastrup. https://www.kornevall.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=X1bYxHRCOzxvF-PB&v=r4hEOJQpbiw&feature=youtu.be During their chat, ho…
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S2 #44 / Ivy Bromius on PM Magic and The Cancer Grimoire
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1:06:33Today we welcome Ivy Bromius. Ivy combines skillsets in a unique way that serves her clients to make the most of their lives and create the future they want. Drawing on her professional career Ivy has worked through how Project Management and magic can work together for better outcomes in ones practice. She has christened this practice as PMPM (Pra…
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Ep 86: Dark Man Appears on Glastonbury Tor: Jessica Mitchell
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1:13:41Send us a text You can send a text message but I can't seem to reply! Better to send me an email to [email protected] Big thanks to Jessica for sharing her story 🌿 I first heard about Jessica's encounter with a tall dark man on Glastonbury Tor on Darragh Mason's Spirit Box Podcast. Since then, she feels her sense of this being has develope…
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Jerry Stevenson Success Secrets for Musicians.
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1:00:59Jerry Stevenson Success Secrets for Musicians. Jerry returns to the podcast, and we look in depth at what makes a successful creative musician. The points raised work for any artist gleaned from many years of experience of working as a top guitarist. This gets very deep and very interesting, and I my opinion are the things not taught in college and…
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Welcome to Weird Web Radio! This episode features the return of Luxa Strata! It’s been a few years since Luxa was on the show so it is an incredible honor to have her back! Luxa is the host of one of my personal favorite shows, The Lux Occult Podcast. As I say in this episode, each one of her episodes come together like a cool old school variety ra…
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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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Ep 85: 'They Want to Talk to Us'- South Wales Encounter
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1:31:53Send us a text Our guest was only eleven years old when he wandered away from his holiday caravan site and found himself in the woods, communicating with two beings. They guided him through 'rooms' which seemed to have "glass walls" into the forest and showed him some kind of representation of how they were aiding us here on Earth. He experienced l…
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Ep 84: Danu Forest, Priestess of Gwyn ap Nudd, The King of the Fairies
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1:15:20Send us a text Danu is an author, teacher and traditional Celtic wise woman, who was called to Glastonbury many years ago to work with Gwyn, who is said to dwell in Glastonbury Tor and the Black Mountains of Wales. Danu offers Celtic Fairy Tradition Courses and Natural Magic Courses online. Having researched a series of recently reported encounters…
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Julian Vayne, Psychedelic Occultist, Writer, Teacher and Artist.
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50:57Julian Vayne, Psychedelic Occultist, Writer, Teacher and Artist. Great chat with Julian, I thoroughly enjoyed this. A very, very interesting guy. Julian Vayne is a British independent scholar and author with over four decades of experience within esoteric culture: from Druidry to Chaos Magic, from indigenous Shamanism through to Freemasonry and Wit…
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