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Right Where You Are Sitting Now
Hosted by Ken Eakins · EN
Right Where You Are Sitting Now is a podcast that explores the esoteric and offbeat side of the world. From fringe thinkers and The Occult, to UFOs and Cyber mysteries...basically, if it’s coming from a fresh, funny or different perspective, we are interested in it! Check us out on the web at http://sittingnow.co.uk
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Kosmic Gnosis and the Magician’s Path with David Beth
Apr 24, 202502:12:54Tap to summarizeJoin us as we come crashing down from the transcendental realm and deep into the Cthonic realm with our new friend author, publisher and magician David Beth This week: Why boredom is a powerful magickal tool, how the modern world is removing us from the spiritual Kosmos. and how to find Aleister Crowley books in an Indian bookshop in Africa (no, really!). Joining me in co-host duties this week is Ulysses Black Main theme by Simon Smerdon Music bed by chriszabriskie.com David Beth Bio: David Beth was born in Luanda, Angola, South-West Africa in May, 1974, into a family of the (West) German Diplomatic Corps. He was educated in Europe and in Los Angeles, California, USA. David began his career as a teacher of occultism by leading small classes and conducting seminars in Denmark and Germany, where he was able to initiate a new style of ‘dialogue’ with the various levels of psychic experience. In 2002, after more than a decade of occult and spiritual studies, David began the intensive study of German philosophy and psychology, as internal experience and as evolution of the person, paying attention to those areas where the age of systems (Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, Lotze) had failed to communicate with their respective age and with contemporary consciousness, especially ‘youth-culture’. At that time, David experienced an epiphany when he was led to discover the evolutionary theogony of eros, as found in the writings of Ludwig Klages, the Graf Hermann von Keyserling, and Max Scheler (philosophers highly read during the Weimar years, 1919-1933), as well as in the work of recent ‘character analysis’. By a careful exploration of his own inner-consciousness, David was able to enter upon a voyage into his own gnostic being. David realised that he had been initiated into this primal awareness by a high-priestess of an ancient Afro-Totemic tradition-history, when he was a very young man, still living in Africa. In a profound sense, she was the archetypal influence discovered by Klages in 1922, when he wrote his book Vom kosmogonischen Eros. In this work, the role of the eternal feminine in evolution was delineated as the faces of Isis, Yenus, Freya, Shakti, Tanith, Sophia-Maria. David realised that this was the answer to the needs of contemporary consciousness, particularly the disenchantÂment of the youth-awareness movement, which was found world-wide. In his first book, Voudon Gnosis, David began to teach for publication his interpretation of the modern mind which becomes gradually suffused with the polar-mysticism of his deeply personal encounter with god-archetypes and forms. These force-fields, which awakened as powers in David’s lectures and class-talks, now came to appear in his desire to hear the new sound-energy and see the light from the north, yet coming from the voice of a youth, a youth fed-up with static traditions, fed-up with traditions that had lost their vital-roots.
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The Mauve Zone #011 - Black Triangle UAPs, Open Source Occulture, and Pyramid Cults
Mar 25, 202501:06:04Tap to summarize***Begin transmission David Metcalfe, Darragh Mason, Willow Truman, and Ken Eakins send you transmissions from the Mauve Zone. Check Darragh's amazing podcast @SpiritBox Check Willow's podcast archive @thenonsensebazaar7273 Music by Simon Smerdon Transmission ends***
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Exploring the Chapel Perilous with Prop Anon
Feb 7, 202501:58:00Tap to summarizeEnter the Chapel Perilous with us and bite from the apple of Eris as we explore the life and thought crimes of Robert Anton Wilson with author Gabriel Kennedy (Prop Anon). This week: RAW’s Aleister Crowley influences explored, why did the Chicago Police have a file on the Wilsons, RAWs relationship with Timothy Leary, and much more. Main theme by Simon Smerdon Music bed by chriszabriskie.com Pick up Gabriel’s book: Amazon UK Amazon US Lulu Gabriel Kennedy Bio: Gabriel Kennedy, aka Prop Anon, is an actor, musician, and writer whose work has been featured in BoingBoing.net, Realitysandwich.com, Mondo2000.com, and his own website, http://chapelperilous.us. Chapel Perilous: The Life and Thought Crimes of Robert Anton Wilson is his first book. Source: Google Books
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The Mauve Zone #010 - Attack of the Drones, and Mantis Encounters
Dec 23, 202400:59:28Tap to summarize***Begin transmission Joseph Matheny, David Metcalfe, and Ken Eakins send you transmissions from the Mauve Zone. It's a Drone-O-Rama in the US and UK, The Orange Man is back in power, and Ken's Mantoid encounter. Music by Simon Smerdon Transmission ends*** ► Web: https://sittingnow.co.uk ► Patreon: http://patreon.com/sittingnow ► Twitter: http://x.com/sittingnow ► Instagram: @sittingnow ► Tiktok @sittingnowofficial
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Ma’at Magick and New Orleans Voodoo with Louie Martinié
Dec 14, 202401:19:23Tap to summarizeEgyptian deities, Thelemic Cabals and New Orleans Voodoo is our destination this week. Our shamanic spirit guide is the lovely Louie Martinié of Black Moon Publishing. This week: Who is Nema and what was the Bate Cabal?, what’s Ma’at (got to do) got to do with it?, Letters to Kenneth Grant, New Orleans Voodoo and much more. Main theme by Simon Smerdon Music bed by chriszabriskie.com Show notes: The Horus Ma’at Lodge – Bate Cabal related Black Moon Publishing – Louis and Co’s publishing company Black Moon Publishing Facebook Voodoo Spiritual Temple – Louie’s Temple Starfire Publishing – Kenneth Grant’s books Ma’at Magick – Amazon Links UK/US/EU The Adena Mounds Louis Martinié Bio: Louis Martinié is an author, “internationally known” percussionist, practitioner of a multitude of religions among them being New Orleans style Voodoo, and co-author of the book New Orleans VooDoo Tarot (1992), with Sallie Ann Glassman. He is a priest and drummer with the New Orleans Voodoo Spiritual Temple, and a primary drummer for the rituals of Priestess Miriam Chamani He is a leader of the band of drummers known as the Krewe of Nutria, who have drummed for the ritual shows of the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum. He is also the editor and a founder of Black Moon Publishing.
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Dreaming of the Faceless God with Tomas Vincente
Dec 6, 202401:26:36Tap to summarizeTravel with us down the 26th path to encounter the Crawling Chaos of the Faceless God Nyarlathotep. This week, our shamanic guide is scholar and author Tomas Vincente. This week: Kenneth Grant and the dream lore of H.P. Lovecraft, the connection between Nyarlathotep and Anubis, Why occultists need to loosen up their frameworks, the ordeal of the Abyss, and much more. Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy) Music bed by chriszabriskie.com Tomas Vincente Bio: Dr. Tomas Vincente is a scholar of ancient religion, magic and esotericism. His past work explores the emergence of Christian monotheism and the resulting decline of the chthonic cults of the ancient Mediterranean and Near East. He is dedicated to recovering the integrity of this archaic spirituality of blood and fire, which has been demonized by the Abrahamic religions for two millennia.
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Invoking the Magick Show with Richard Metzger
Nov 15, 202401:09:00Tap to summarizeKen and Brian get front-row tickets to the Magick Show, our master magician is the legendary countercultural master Therion, Richard Metzger. This week: How did the right-wing utilise magick, the sneaky occult tricks of Steve Bannon, Richard’s new show The Magick Show, and much more. Go help fund The Magick Show at http://magickshow.net Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy) Music bed by chriszabriskie.com Richard Metzger Bio: Richard Metzger is an American writer, journalist, and media personality best known for his work on Disinformation, a television show that aired on the Independent Film Channel in the early 2000s. The show explored unconventional topics like conspiracy theories, secret societies, and the paranormal, earning Metzger a reputation as a charismatic and thoughtful figure in alternative media. In addition to his TV career, Metzger is an influential writer and editor, contributing to publications and anthologies that challenge mainstream narratives. He is a key figure behind the Disinformation publishing company, which released books on countercultural and conspiracy topics, including The Disinformation Guide to Conspiracies. Metzger also runs Dangerous Minds, a website that continues to explore fringe culture, mysticism, and hidden histories. With his blend of curiosity, humor, and skepticism, Metzger has shaped the conversation around alternative thought and remains a prominent figure in the world of independent media. (source: ChatGPT)
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The Mauve Zone #007 (Licence to Spill)- Liminal Spaces, New Age Christianity and The Black Lodge
Jul 5, 202401:20:08Tap to summarize***Begin transmission Joseph Matheny, Viking Brian, and Ken Eakins send you transmissions from the Mauve Zone. Did the Internet ruin the Backrooms? The Conspirituality grift, The Christian New Age, and The Black Lodge For the youth new to the scene, Brian was part of a podcast that inspired SittingNow called 'The Viking Youth Power Hour', so give him some love. Check out Brian's Brewery here - https://www.ibw-chicago.com/6-6-6/ Music by Simon Smerdon Transmission ends***
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Penny Royal and Mystical Geography with Nathan Paul Isaac
Dec 6, 2023Tap to summarizeJourney with us into the dark and mystical caves and landscape of Kentucky to uncover strange phenomena and hidden secrets. Our local trail guide this week is the wonderful Nathan Isaac of the Penny Royal podcast. This week: Feedback loops and the mystery of place, How to contact prater-human intelligences, James Shelby Downard in Kentucky, The Cincinnati Vortex, and much more. Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy) Music bed by chriszabriskie.com Check out Nathan’s Penny Royal podcast and Liminal Lodge Patreon at the links below: Penny Royal podcast homepage Liminal Lodge patreon page Penny Royal Twitter page Nathan Paul Isaac bio: Nathan Paul Isaac is a writer, researcher, and producer, best known as the host and creator of the Penny Royal podcast. He has spent over two decades diving deep into the folklore, mystery, and high strangeness that envelops his native Kentucky. Nathan has been a featured speaker at paranormal conventions, including Strange Realities and Phenomenacon, appeared on a wide array of podcasts and radio shows, including Jim Perry’s Nite Drift and Coast to Coast AM, and as a guest on paranormal documentary films and television series. In addition to producing the Penny Royal podcast (and the upcoming podcasts Hidden In the Herd and Valley of the Unreel), he has worked as an associate television producer for History Channel’s Dark Marvels. Alongside his work in the paranormal field, Nathan has worked for more than a decade in the music recording industry and as executive producer for the SomerSessions series, shooting and directing video sessions with Tyler Childers, Morgan Wade, and many other award-winning musicians and artists. source: https://www.coasttocoastam.com/guest/nathan-isaac/
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The Mythos of The Lovecraft Investigations with Julian Simpson
Nov 9, 2023Tap to summarizeThis week Ken and Mark receive an Enochian invocation broadcast from an old numbers station, the Old Ones are calling. Our guide into the dream world this week is director and writer of The Lovecraft Investigations, Julian Simpson. This week we discuss: How to modernise the tales of Lovecraft, the genius of Sapphire and Steel, why Numbers Stations are scary, Did Aleister Crowley meet Picasso, and much more. Joining me, dead but still dreaming is Mar(c)k Satyr Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy) Music bed by chriszabriskie.com Show Notes: Check out The Lovecraft Investigation on Apple here, and Spotify here. Check out Julian’s Pleasant Green Universe shows via his site Fragments, Bad Memories, Fugue State, and Mythos 1, 2 and 3 Julian’s other currently active show that features some characters from The Lovecraft Investigations ‘Aldrich Kemp’ can be found via the BBC Limelight Series on Apple here, and Spotify here Julian Simpson Bio: I was recently emailed by someone complaining about how hard it is to find information about me and my work. I get this. It’s not deliberate, but it’s not deliberate either. There are probably ways to create a more accessible web presence, and to bring the various things I’ve worked on or been associated with into some kind of useful order. But that seems like quite a lot of work and I’m not wildly into doing lots of extra work. I really enjoy being a bit hidden and just getting on with my work. (For reference see Themis House in the upcoming “Who Is Aldrich Kemp?”, coming to your radios on February 18th, 2022.) That people have to do a bit of digging to find me suits me just fine. It’s like a hazing process; the people who get through seem to be more interesting. So now you are here, this is what you might want to know: I am a London-based writer and director working in film, TV, and audio. In the past, I have worked, either as a writer or director or both, on Spooks (MI-5 if you’re in the US), Hustle, Hotel Babylon, New Tricks, and Doctor Who. My TV work in the UK pretty much stopped dead in about 2016. This wasn’t by design, but I wrote a TV pilot script that got a lot of attention in America and that has been where the majority of my work has been coming from since then. That work has been mostly writing and, because nothing has yet been produced (watch this space), the credits do not yet show up on my IMDb page and I am legally not allowed to talk about any of them. My official “work” website is at juliansimpson.uk. Many people have said they find this unhelpful. Those people might be missing the point. In or around 2019 I co-founded a storytelling/world-building company called Storypunk. That does not yet have a website but it will, soon, and in the meantime, we have made a sci-fi podcast series called TEMPORAL which is out to distributors as I type this (Feb 2022). I have also made a number of audio dramas, including the “Lovecraft Investigations” podcast series, details of most of which are on the Radio and Podcasts page and can be investigated in-depth on the Pleasant Green Universe wiki on TV Tropes and on my Wikipedia page. There isn’t a veil of secrecy around what I do, but there is a veil of laziness draped over the promotion of it. If you want to find me, I’m on Twitter (@CartoonGravity), on Instagram (somewhat reluctantly) as @cartoon_gravity, and on e-mail at cartoongravity@hey.com. I also have a portfolio of photographs on Format. I’m repped in the UK by Sean Gascoine at United Agents, and in the US by Jeff Barry at Range Media Partners and Andrew Murphy at Kaplan/Perrone Entertainment. I live in London with my wife and daughter and two quite annoying cats. This site is a kind of public scrapbook of thoughts, ideas, and random nonsense. Now you know as much about me as I do. Source: http://cartoongravity.com
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