Shows
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureIs Solar Idealism a New Religion?Solar Idealism has all of the features of a religion and serves the purposes of a religion, depending on your definition. In this video C.B. Robertson and I will hash out what makes a religion, our argument for why Solar Idealism is, in fact, a religion, and also why we say The Order of Fire is "religious, but not spiritual."SOLAR CULTURE FOR MEN OF THE FUTURE🔥 This conversation was streamed live on YouTube. Watch the video here🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal of Solar Culture Vol. 02 on Amazon: hereO...
2026-02-151h 41
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureSolar Sunday 12- "Performative Males" and BJJ ScandalsSOLAR CULTURE FOR MEN OF THE FUTURE🔥 This conversation was streamed live on YouTube. Watch the video here🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal of Solar Culture Vol. 02 on Amazon: hereOr order direct through the Order of Fire store: orderoffire.shop🔥C. B. Robertson, author of The Hero and the Man, Holy Nihilism, and Letter to Anwei, shares insights his blog, Caffeine and Philosophy.Explore his thoughts at caffeineandphilosophy.com 🌐Connect with C. B. Robertson-Insta: @caffeineandphilosophy🔥Taurmenos - Ed Hamnan Insta: @bvllamo...
2026-02-0859 min
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureSolar Sunday 12- "Performative Males" and BJJ ScandalsSOLAR CULTURE FOR MEN OF THE FUTURE🔥 This conversation was streamed live on YouTube. Watch the video here🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal of Solar Culture Vol. 02 on Amazon: hereOr order direct through the Order of Fire store: orderoffire.shop🔥C. B. Robertson, author of The Hero and the Man, Holy Nihilism, and Letter to Anwei, shares insights his blog, Caffeine and Philosophy.Explore his thoughts at caffeineandphilosophy.com 🌐Connect with C. B. Robertson-Insta: @caffeineandphilosophy🔥Taurmenos - Ed Hamnan Insta: @bvllamo...
2026-02-081h 02
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureSolar Sundays 11- Evil Files and the Psychopathy of PoliticsSOLAR CULTURE FOR MEN OF THE FUTURE 🔥 This conversation was streamed live on YouTube. Watch the video here🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal of Solar Culture Vol. 02 on Amazon: hereOr order direct through the Order of Fire store: orderoffire.shop🔥C. B. Robertson, author of The Hero and the Man, Holy Nihilism, and Letter to Anwei, shares insights his blog, Caffeine and Philosophy.Explore his thoughts at caffeineandphilosophy.com 🌐Connect with C. B. Robertson-Insta: @caffeineandphilosophy🔥Taurmenos - Ed Hamnan Insta: @bvllamo...
2026-02-011h 02
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureSolar Sundays 10- Penguins, ICE, and Solar IdealismFreeform discussion on current events, including a few ICE immigration related shootings, political order and details versus broader motivation, and the significance of the Nietzschean penguin which has taken social media by storm.🔥 This conversation was streamed live on YouTube. Watch the video here🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal of Solar Culture Vol. 02 on Amazon: hereOr order direct through the Order of Fire store: orderoffire.shop🔥C. B. Robertson, author of The Hero and the Man, Holy Nihilism, and Letter to Anwei, shares insights his blog, Caffeine and Philosoph...
2026-01-251h 00
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureSolar Sundays 09- Stranger in a Strange Land: God, Faith, and Solar IdealismWeekly live show with members of the First Men of the Order of Fire, discussing current events, philosophy, myths, archetypes, and more.LINKSGreat Like Thunder - A New Solar Children's Book from Austin Kimballhttps://amzn.to/4p6EPvrNew Ambient Music from @EmptyTempleshttps://youtu.be/JK2GmvdyTRE?si=wa4g6...https://on.soundcloud.com/9oQhj0LXWkB...New Music from GADA गदा: https://soundcloud.com/gadasound🔥 This conversation was streamed live on YouTube. Watch the video here🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal...
2026-01-181h 08
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureSolar Sundays 08Weekly live show with members of the First Men of the Order of Fire, discussing current events, philosophy, myths, archetypes, and more.LINKSGreat Like Thunder - A New Solar Children's Book from Austin Kimballhttps://amzn.to/4p6EPvrNew Ambient Music from @EmptyTempleshttps://youtu.be/JK2GmvdyTRE?si=wa4g6...https://on.soundcloud.com/9oQhj0LXWkB...New Music from GADA गदा: https://soundcloud.com/gadasound🔥 This conversation was streamed live on YouTube. Watch the video here🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal...
2026-01-111h 02
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureSolar Sundays 07Weekly live show with members of the First Men of the Order of Fire, discussing current events, philosophy, myths, archetypes, and more.LINKSGreat Like Thunder - A New Solar Children's Book from Austin Kimballhttps://amzn.to/4p6EPvrNew Ambient Music from @EmptyTempleshttps://youtu.be/JK2GmvdyTRE?si=wa4g6...https://on.soundcloud.com/9oQhj0LXWkB...New Music from GADA गदा: https://soundcloud.com/gadasound🔥 This conversation was streamed live on YouTube. Watch the video here🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal...
2026-01-041h 07
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureSolar Sundays 06- End of Year ShowWeekly live show with members of the First Men of the Order of Fire, discussing current events, philosophy, myths, archetypes, and more.LINKSGreat Like Thunder - A New Solar Children's Book from Austin Kimballhttps://amzn.to/4p6EPvrNew Ambient Music from @EmptyTempleshttps://youtu.be/JK2GmvdyTRE?si=wa4g6...https://on.soundcloud.com/9oQhj0LXWkB...New Music from GADA गदा: https://soundcloud.com/gadasound🔥 This conversation was streamed live on YouTube. Watch the video here🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal...
2025-12-281h 25
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureSolar Sundays 05- Christianity and Solar IdealismCB Robertson (Noustor) and Ed Hamann (Taurmenos) sit down with Forrest Cooper (Redacted podcast) to discuss Solar Idealism and Christianity. Cooper is an Army Ranger and a podcaster, who has been featured on TimCastIRL, among other places. We'll be sitting down to discuss where Solar Idealism and Christianity intersect, where they diverge, and what each one provides for man and society in the modern age.Weekly live show with members of the First Men of the Order of Fire, discussing current events, philosophy, myths, archetypes, and more.LINKSGreat Like...
2025-12-212h 31
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureSolar Sundays 04Weekly live show with members of the First Men of the Order of Fire, discussing current events, philosophy, myths, archetypes, and more. LINKSGreat Like Thunder - A New Solar Children's Book from Austin Kimballhttps://amzn.to/4p6EPvrNew Ambient Music from @EmptyTemples https://youtu.be/JK2GmvdyTRE?si=wa4g6...https://on.soundcloud.com/9oQhj0LXWkB...New Music from GADA गदा: https://soundcloud.com/gadasound🔥 This conversation was streamed live on YouTube. Watch the video here🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal...
2025-12-141h 01
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureSolar Sundays 03Weekly live show with members of the First Men of the Order of Fire, discussing current events, philosophy, myths, archetypes, and more. LINKSGreat Like Thunder - A New Solar Children's Book from Austin Kimballhttps://amzn.to/4p6EPvrNew Ambient Music from @EmptyTemples https://youtu.be/JK2GmvdyTRE?si=wa4g6...https://on.soundcloud.com/9oQhj0LXWkB...New Music from GADA गदा: https://soundcloud.com/gadasound🔥 This conversation was streamed live on YouTube. Watch the video here🔥...
2025-12-0758 min
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureSolar Sunday 02Weekly live show with members of the First Men of the Order of Fire, discussing current events, philosophy, myths, archetypes, and more. 🔥 This conversation was streamed live on YouTube. Watch the video here🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal of Solar Culture Vol. 02 on Amazon: hereOr order direct through the Order of Fire store: orderoffire.shop🔥C. B. Robertson, author of The Hero and the Man, Holy Nihilism, and Letter to Anwei, shares insights his blog, Caffeine and Philosophy. Explore his thoughts at caffeineandphilosophy.com 🌐Connect with...
2025-11-301h 19
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureSolar Sunday 01Weekly live show with members of the First Men of the Order of Fire, discussing current events, philosophy, myths, archetypes, and more. 🔥 This conversation was streamed live on YouTube. Watch the video here🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal of Solar Culture Vol. 02 on Amazon: hereOr order direct through the Order of Fire store: orderoffire.shop🔥C. B. Robertson, author of The Hero and the Man, Holy Nihilism, and Letter to Anwei, shares insights his blog, Caffeine and Philosophy. Explore his thoughts at caffeineandphilosophy.com 🌐Connect with...
2025-11-2356 min
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureTHE FATHER GOD ARCHETYPE🔥 This conversation was streamed live on YouTube. Watch the video here🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal of Solar Culture Vol. 02 on Amazon: hereOr order direct through the Order of Fire store: orderoffire.shop🔥C. B. Robertson, author of The Hero and the Man, Holy Nihilism, and Letter to Anwei, shares insights his blog, Caffeine and Philosophy. Explore his thoughts at caffeineandphilosophy.com 🌐Connect with C. B. Robertson-Insta: @caffeineandphilosophy🔥Druvor - Dustin Lindsay Insta: @beachbumbarbarian🔥 Taurmenos - Ed Hamnan Insta: @bvllamongsages...
2025-11-1656 minPH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureTHE STRIKER GOD ARCHETYPE🔥 This conversation was streamed live on YouTube. Watch the video here🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal of Solar Culture Vol. 02 on Amazon: hereOr order direct through the Order of Fire store: orderoffire.shop🔥C. B. Robertson, author of The Hero and the Man, Holy Nihilism, and Letter to Anwei, shares insights his blog, Caffeine and Philosophy. Explore his thoughts at caffeineandphilosophy.com 🌐Connect with C. B. Robertson-Insta: @caffeineandphilosophy🔥Druvor - Dustin Lindsay Insta: @beachbumbarbarian🔥 Taurmenos - Ed Hamnan Insta: @bvllamongsages...
2025-10-271h 12PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureMYTHICAL ARCHETYPES - LORD of the EARTH🔥 This conversation was streamed live on YouTube. Watch the video here🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal of Solar Culture Vol. 02 on Amazon: hereOr order direct through the Order of Fire store: orderoffire.shop🔥C. B. Robertson, author of The Hero and the Man, Holy Nihilism, and Letter to Anwei, shares insights his blog, Caffeine and Philosophy. Explore his thoughts at caffeineandphilosophy.com 🌐Connect with C. B. Robertson-Insta: @caffeineandphilosophy🔥Druvor - Dustin Lindsay Insta: @beachbumbarbarian🔥 Taurmenos - Ed Hamnan Insta: @bvllamongsages...
2025-10-131h 05PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureWho Did It Better? Rome vs Greece🔥 This conversation was streamed live on YouTube. Watch the video here🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal of Solar Culture Vol. 02 on Amazon: hereOr order direct through the Order of Fire store: orderoffire.shop🔥C. B. Robertson, author of The Hero and the Man, Holy Nihilism, and Letter to Anwei, shares insights his blog, Caffeine and Philosophy. Explore his thoughts at caffeineandphilosophy.com 🌐Connect with C. B. Robertson-Insta: @caffeineandphilosophy🔥Druvor - Dustin Lindsay Insta: @beachbumbarbarian🔥 Taurmenos - Ed Hamnan Insta: @bvllamongsages...
2025-10-061h 06PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureWho Cares About Free Speech?🔥 This conversation was streamed live on YouTube. Watch the video here🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal of Solar Culture Vol. 02 on Amazon: hereOr order direct through the Order of Fire store: orderoffire.shop🔥C. B. Robertson, author of The Hero and the Man, Holy Nihilism, and Letter to Anwei, shares insights his blog, Caffeine and Philosophy. Explore his thoughts at caffeineandphilosophy.com 🌐Connect with C. B. Robertson-Insta: @caffeineandphilosophy🔥Druvor - Dustin Lindsay Insta: @beachbumbarbarian🔥 Taurmenos - Ed Hamnan Insta...
2025-09-291h 02PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureThe Ethos of POST PHYSIQUE🔥 This conversation was streamed live on YouTube. Watch the video here🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal of Solar Culture Vol. 02 on Amazon: hereOr order direct through the Order of Fire store: orderoffire.shop🔥C. B. Robertson, author of The Hero and the Man, Holy Nihilism, and Letter to Anwei, shares insights his blog, Caffeine and Philosophy. Explore his thoughts at caffeineandphilosophy.com 🌐Connect with C. B. Robertson-Insta: @caffeineandphilosophy🔥Druvor - Dustin Lindsay Insta: @beachbumbarbarian🔥 Taurmenos...
2025-09-211h 07PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureWhat Is A Good Death?This week's tragic events had us thinking about what it means to have "a good death." All men die, and men have struggled with this reality since the days of Gilgamesh. Your life is a story. How any story ends is important. How do you want yours to end? Do you have to die tragically or in battle to be a hero? CB Robertson @caffeineandphilosophy (FiA Noustor) wrote a Substack this week titled "The Apotheosis of Charlie Kirk," and we'll be talking about this among other things. You can read it here
2025-09-141h 18PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureAmerica in Turmoil - Current Events Sept 10 2025⚡THE ADVENTURE COLLECTION⚡During this episode, we mentioned The Order of Fire's new Adventure collection, featuring a Stay Solar cap and stylish safari shirt designed by Jack Donovan. Check out the collection here.🔥 This conversation was streamed live on YouTube. Watch the video here🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal of Solar Culture Vol. 02 on Amazon: hereOr order direct through the Order of Fire store: orderoffire.shop🔥C. B. Robertson, author of The Hero and the Man, Holy Nihilism, and Letter to Anwei, shares insights his blog, Caf...
2025-09-101h 18PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureThe Demographic Cliff is NOT the END of the WORLD⚡THE ADVENTURE COLLECTION⚡During this episode, we mentioned The Order of Fire's new Adventure collection, featuring a Stay Solar cap and stylish safari shirt designed by Jack Donovan. Check out the collection here.🔥 This conversation was streamed live on YouTube at 10:30PM PST on Sunday, Sep 7th. Watch the video here🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal of Solar Culture Vol. 02 on Amazon: hereOr order direct through the Order of Fire store: orderoffire.shop🔥C. B. Robertson, author of The Hero and the Man, Holy Nihilism, and...
2025-09-081h 12PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureRitual is NEEDED for Men to THRIVE⚡THE ADVENTURE COLLECTION⚡During this episode, we mentioned The Order of Fire's new Adventure collection, featuring a Stay Solar cap and stylish safari shirt designed by Jack Donovan. Check out the collection here.🔥 This conversation was streamed live on YouTube at 10:30PM PST on Sunday, Aug 31st. Watch the video here🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal of Solar Culture Vol. 02 on Amazon: hereOr order direct through the Order of Fire store: orderoffire.shop🔥C. B. Robertson, author of The Hero and the Man, Holy Nihilism, and...
2025-08-311h 09PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureKali Yuga is the WORST Kind of LARP⚡THE ADVENTURE COLLECTION⚡During this episode, we mentioned The Order of Fire's new Adventure collection, featuring a Stay Solar cap and stylish safari shirt designed by Jack Donovan. Check out the collection here.🔥 This conversation was streamed live on YouTube at 10:30PM PST on Sunday, Aug 24th. Watch the video here🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal of Solar Culture Vol. 02 on Amazon: hereOr order direct through the Order of Fire store: orderoffire.shop🔥C. B. Robertson, author of The Hero and the Man, Holy Nihilism, and...
2025-08-241h 04
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureFame Imperishable: The Hero That Never DiesPH2T3R LIVE: Episode 0...⚡THE ADVENTURE COLLECTION⚡During this episode, we mentioned The Order of Fire's new Adventure collection, featuring a Stay Solar cap and stylish safari shirt designed by Jack Donovan. Check out the collection here.🔥 This conversation was streamed live on YouTube at 7PM PST on Dec 26th, 2024. Watch the video here🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal of Solar Culture Vol. 02 on Amazon: hereOr order direct through the Order of Fire store: orderoffire.shop🔥C. B. R...
2025-08-181h 19
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureThe Santa CultNo, we're not trying to get on the naughty list or call out Santa (who is literally real). But Santa is a springboard for talking about "myths we live by" vs. the "myths we must believe are literal truth" frame of Christianity.Parents around the world bring the myth of Santa to life every year for their children in a ritual fashion. (I'm 50 years old and my mom still sends me packages marked "from the Elves")Santa shows how powerful and inspiring a myth that is (some people say) not "literally...
2024-12-261h 26
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureOn Curtis Yarvin's Gray MirrorCurtis Yarvin has been a provocative thought leader in a number of dissident spaces, and co-host @caffeineandphilosophy has been following his work for years. In this week's show, we'll be discussing themes from Yarvin's new book, Gray Mirror: Fascicle I, Disturbance, from Passage Press.CB Robertson has cited statements by Yarvin in various shows. Some of Yarvin's ideas seem smart and extremely reasonable and some are a hard pass. Gray Mirror promises—in its title—to disturb us. So we both ordered copies from Passage Press, and we'll kick aro...
2024-12-191h 10
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureReturn of the BrosSome have called Trump's election a "bro-revolution." Football players and MMA fighters doing the Trump dance, Trump going on Rogan and walking into UFC to cheering crowds...After decades of tolerating a hen-pecked mainstream culture, there's been a palpable vibe shift toward a return of the bro. When I asked @caffeineandphilosophy what we should talk about this week, he thought I should explore what happened to the bros over the past several decades, what changed, and what is happening now. So that's what we're going to do. When I was writing The Way of Men in 2...
2024-12-121h 47
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureThe Odyssey: Books 21-24This episode closes out our read-through of Homer's Odyssey with books 21-24, which include the climax and the aftermath of the tale. Jack will be in Tasmania with members of The First Men, so one of our top men, Mark, will be sitting down with CB Robertson to discuss the final chapters of the series and then talk about the works of Homer as a whole. Mark is part of CB's ongoing Homer study group, so the two of them have a well-established rapport and an in-depth knowledge of Homer.⚡Recommended supplementary reading: The Hero an...
2024-12-051h 02
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureThe Odyssey: Books 17-20In this short episode (recorded in advance as our normal time was Thanksgiving night in America), we go through Books 17-20 of the Odyssey. Most of these chapters, as CB Robertson says, are "one long string of dramatic irony." The real "bro" moment is in the "bum fights" chapter, where the suitors encourage two beggars (one secretly Odysseus) to duke it out for their amusement. Jack Donovan will be in Tasmania for next week's LIVE show, so CB Robertson will be having one of the other members of the First Men, Mark, on to discuss the final...
2024-11-2840 min
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureThe Odyssey: Books 13-16Finally! Asleep in ITHACA... After years of struggle, Odysseus has returned to his homeland, but the battle is far from over. Books 13-16 show that returning home is not just about arrival—it’s about reclaiming order, forming alliances, and confronting chaos. Odysseus reminds us that patience and loyalty are as essential as strength.⚡Recommended supplementary reading: The Hero and the Man: Language, Truth, and the Homeric Origins of Western Idealismby our own C.B. Robertson @caffeineandphilosophy . https://amzn.to/4086Ol2You can post your questions in the com...
2024-11-211h 02
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureThe Woke RightJames Lindsay made a persuasive case for why "wokism" is a kind of gnostic Marxist religious movement, and we've incorporated his thinking into many of our discussions on and offline. Recently, Lindsay has been talking about the "woke right" and we had to go watch his video about it to see what he was talking about. He seems to see "woke right" as a descendant of the "alt-right." Lindsay warns that the "woke right" may undermine the progress of some of the good things that are happening in American politics right now—and some of his concerns are valid. ...
2024-11-141h 51
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureThe Odyssey: Books 9-12In this third episode of our read-through of Homer’s Odyssey, we’ll be exploring Books 9 through 12. Finally Odysseus begins telling the story of his ill-fated journey home from Troy. We'll discuss the city he and his crew sack like pirates for no good reason, the island of the Lotus-Eaters, and the story of Polyphemus the Cyclops. And that's just book 9. We'll have a lot to discuss in our 42nd LIVE show of the year. NO SLEEP TIL ITHACA!⚡Recommended supplementary reading: The Hero and the Man: Language, Truth, and the Homeric Origins of Wes...
2024-11-071h 16
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureIboga in AfricaI sat down with Dr. Dilanka during a recent Order of Fire event to talk about his recent trip to Gabon, where he participated in an Iboga ritual with the Bwiti. Watch the video here🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal of Solar Culture Vol. 01 on Amazon: hereOr order direct through the Order of Fire store: orderoffire.shop🔥 Jack Donovan is founder of The Order of Fire and PH2T3R. He is the author of The Way of Men, Fire in the Dark, Becoming a Barbarian, and A More...
2024-10-2435 min
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureThe Odyssey: Books 5-8In this second episode of our read-through of Homer’s Odyssey, we’ll be exploring Books 5 through 8. These chapters begin Odysseus’ long-awaited journey home as he finally leaves Calypso’s island. Battling storms sent by Poseidon, he washes ashore in the land of the Phaeacians, where Princess Nausicaa offers him help. At the court of King Alcinous, Odysseus reveals his identity and is honored as a hero.We’ll examine key themes such as fate, divine will, and the evolving nature of heroism, with a special focus on how Odysseus balances his intellect with physical strength. Join us as we d...
2024-10-241h 14
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureThe Odyssey: Books 1-4This is the first in a series of discussions about Homer's Odyssey, meant both for a general audience and for new members of The Order of Fire's First Men. In this show, we'll introduce the Odyssey in context and discuss the first four books of this tale of a "man of twists and turns driven time and again off course."⚡Recommended supplementary reading: The Hero and the Man: Language, Truth, and the Homeric Origins of Western Idealismby our own C.B. Robertson @caffeineandphilosophy . https://amzn.to/4086Ol2You can po...
2024-10-171h 12
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureMan and WeaponThe monster defines the hero, but to what extent is the Striker also defined by his weapon? In this LIVE show, @caffeineandphilosophy and @JackDonovan discuss the relationship between men and weapons. Fists, the vajra/keraunos, the mace, the club, the sword and the gun...You can post your questions in the comments via Instagram or Youtube. We've already started the discussion in our Telegram group, The Greater Mandala. (For access, sign up for our mailing list - here)⚡THE ADVENTURE COLLECTION⚡During this episode, we mentioned The Order of Fire's new Adventure co...
2024-10-101h 38
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureThe FatherA discussion about The Father archetype from the perspective of Solar Idealism, including a broader discussion about leadership, America's Founding Fathers, "book worship" and more. You can post your questions in the comments via Instagram or Youtube. We've already started the discussion in our Telegram group, The Greater Mandala. (For access, sign up for our mailing list - here)⚡THE ADVENTURE COLLECTION⚡During this episode, we mentioned The Order of Fire's new Adventure collection, featuring a Stay Solar cap and stylish safari shirt designed by Jack Donovan. Check out...
2024-10-031h 25
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureThe Lord of the EarthThe Lord of the Earth is one of Solar Idealism's three god archetypes. Because he covers a wide territory, he is sometimes the most difficult or the most often forgotten archetype, even though he represents the majority of what man does every single day—the perpetuation of human life. The Father and the Striker are idealistic and ethereal, but the Lord is rooted in the earth and the body all of the joys and challenges of being a human animal. In preparation for October's upcoming Lord of the Earth event in South Carolina, this week, we'll be ex...
2024-09-262h 13
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureInitiationIs "Initiation" the solution to male depression and anxiety? In the early 1990s, the mythopoetic men's movement started telling men that what they were missing in their lives was "initiation" -- presumably into manhood. But what would these men be initiated INTO? Modern society completely lacks a consensus about what manhood is and what the rights and responsibilities of a man are.What is initiation from an anthropological perspective? Who is selling it to men these days, and what are they selling -- beyond "experiences?" What are some authentic contemporary forms of initiation?
2024-09-192h 21
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureGilgameshThe Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the oldest stories in the world, if not the oldest. It's rarely read, but human and relatable. Ultimately, it's a story about an extremely masculine man struggling with the loss of his best friend and his own mortality. The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the foundational stories in The Order of Fire, and all of the First Men are required to read it.⚡THE ADVENTURE COLLECTION⚡During this episode, we mentioned The Order of Fire's new Adventure collection, featuring a Stay Solar cap and stylish safa...
2024-09-122h 03
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureWarhammer 40kMany of the members of the First Men and followers of the Order of Fire are Warhammer 40K enthusiasts. This week, to coincide with the upcoming release of the Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 game, we'll be joined by Montana from the Order's First Men to discuss Warhammer 40K and some of the themes in the game and the associated mythos that overlap with concepts in Solar Idealism. ⚡THE ADVENTURE COLLECTION⚡During this episode, we mentioned The Order of Fire's new Adventure collection, featuring a Stay Solar cap and stylish safari shirt designed by Jack Donovan. Ch...
2024-09-051h 48
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureAlien Space DragonsAfter seeing Aliens - Romulus in the theater last week, it hit me. Xenomorphs are space dragons. They come from the void, and is no real sense that exist to do anything but bring death. They are matriarchal. Is a queen -- like the one in Resurrection -- a manifestation of Tiamat? And there's a Satanic connection -- Satanists love H.R. Giger who designed the xenomorphs and who also produced all kinds of Baphomets and occult imagery. Look up his Necronomicon. Join us as we discuss all things xenomorph and how they fit into the eternal...
2024-08-291h 59
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureWeight TrainingIn this week's live show, we'll explore the psychologies, philosophies, and methodologies behind various forms of weight training. We picked "weight training" specifically, because "weight lifting" and "strength training" can signal two different forms of training. So, with "weight training" we can talk about all of the modes of training that involve moving weight -- including body weight training.We'll delve into the various subcultures of weight training and the philosophies behind them, and ask "why train at all?" (Historically, most men did not strength train in any formal or regular way -- though one...
2024-08-222h 27
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureCalifornia SpiritualityIt's not just California. There's a lot of it in Austin these days, too, and you'll find a little bit of it all over the country and throughout the Western world (such as it is). It's not a creed—it's a vibe. It's "spiritual" but never "religious." It favors Eastern, exotic, and New Age ideas but acknowledges Jesus as a groovy cat who just wanted to bring people together in peace and love, man. If there is one central belief to California Spirituality, it is "nonjudgmentalism." It seems to have flourished in laid-back cities full of transplants li...
2024-08-151h 49
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureBuddhaWas Buddha a hipster? Buddha was born into the Kshatriya (warrior) caste -- a prince, likely destined to rule over a small area in Nepal. Because he saw suffering in the world, he renounced his title and wealth to pursue "enlightenment," leaving his wife and newborn son behind. Sounds like a spoiled rich kid move -- like the kids who live on the street and beg for change because they are "fighting the man" while their parents keep nice cars in the driveway waiting for them to get bored and come home. ⚡THE ADVENTURE COLLECTION⚡
2024-08-082h 06
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureFoodWhat kind of relationship do you have with food? What does a good relationship with food look and feel like? To further explore "Zoological Humanism" and the Lord of the Earth archetype, we'll discuss the impact of food and diet on our lives, both positively and negatively. For this show, we will be joined by Ed Hamann -- our Vedic expert in the Order of Fire. Ed spent years studying and teaching people about food and cooking all over the world.If you feel like you or the people around you have a...
2024-08-012h 03
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureStyleIf we believe that beauty is better than ugliness, it doesn't make sense to outsource the work of creating and curating beauty to men and women who may care more about shock value or destructive politics than creating beauty. Style and fashion both come from roots that imply creative agency. To fashion is to make, and style comes from a utensil used to write. However, many turn their noses up at "fashion" -- generally associated with airheads following the latest trends -- and style, which tends to be associated with a distinctive aesthetic and good taste.
2024-07-252h 14
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureSex and GenderWe're told that sex and gender are different, but that wasn't always the case. When did this happen? Who does that distinction benefit, and why? Should we stop making that distinction and tacitly accepting their frame? What utility does that distinction have for normal men? 🔥 This conversation was streamed live on YouTube at 7PM PST on July 18, 2024. Watch the video here🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal of Solar Culture Vol. 01 on Amazon: hereOr order direct through the Order of Fire store: orderoffire.shop🔥C. B. Robertson, author of The Hero...
2024-07-181h 52
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureViolenceThis week, Jack Donovan and C.B. Robertson discuss our relationship with violence as men, as humans, and in the context of human societies. We'll briefly discuss the concepts in "Violence is Golden" and Jack's recently released fable, "How the Tiger Opened His Third Eye," and then move through various related discussions. ⚡Check out Violence is Golden and The Third Eye of the Tiger merch here.🔥 This conversation was streamed live on YouTube at 7PM PST on July 11, 2024. Watch the video here🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal of Solar Culture Vol. 01 on Amazo...
2024-07-111h 41
Start The WorldHow the Tiger Opened His Third Eye"Violence is not a god to be worshipped but a fundamental reality of the universe, a constant that one must recognize and respect if one is to achieve true enlightenment."People who don't understand the primacy of violence in human interactions are, collectively, some of the most dangerous people alive -- because their delusion causes them to make foolish choices that put others in danger. I explored the reality of violence in my most widely-read essay, "Violence is Golden." https://www.jack-donovan.com/sowilo/2...This year, I wanted to present those ideas in...
2024-07-0821 min
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CulturePlato's Republic Book 10This week, we continue our series on Plato's Republic by discussing the topics covered in Book 10. In Book 10 of Plato's "Republic," Socrates critiques poetry and the arts for their ability to stir emotions and mislead people from the truth. He argues that poetry appeals to the irrational parts of the soul, promoting illusion over reality. The book also addresses the immortality of the soul, suggesting that the just person will be rewarded in the afterlife. Socrates concludes with the Myth of Er, a tale illustrating the soul's journey after death and the importance of living a just...
2024-06-211h 46
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CulturePlato's Republic Books 8-9This week, we continue our series on Plato's Republic by discussing the topics covered in Book 8 and 9. In Books 8 and 9 of Plato's "Republic," Socrates examines the decline of the ideal state through four degenerate regimes: timocracy, oligarchy, democracy, and tyranny. Each regime emerges from the corruption of its predecessor, driven by increasing greed and power struggles. Timocracy values honor and military prowess, oligarchy prioritizes wealth, democracy emphasizes freedom, and tyranny results in absolute rule by a despot. Socrates discusses how each form of government affects the individual's soul, highlighting the moral decay accompanying political degeneration. These books...
2024-06-141h 19
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CulturePlato's Republic Book 7This week, we continue our series on Plato's Republic by discussing the topics covered in Book 7. Book 7 of Plato's Republic features the Allegory of the Cave, a profound metaphor for human ignorance and enlightenment. Plato describes prisoners in a cave, only able to see shadows on the wall, mistaking these illusions for reality. One prisoner escapes, discovering the outside world and the true form of objects, symbolizing the philosopher's journey from ignorance to knowledge. Upon returning to free the others, he's met with hostility and disbelief, highlighting resistance to enlightenment. This allegory illustrates the philosopher's role in...
2024-06-071h 52
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CulturePlato's Republic Book 6This week, we continue our series on Plato's Republic by discussing the topics covered in Book 6. Socrates discusses the nature of the philosopher-king, arguing that only those who truly grasp the Forms, especially the Form of the Good, are fit to rule. He criticizes the existing political systems for being led by individuals who lack true knowledge and are instead driven by opinion and ambition. Socrates also introduces the Allegory of the Ship to illustrate the difference between a true philosopher and those who merely claim to know, emphasizing that philosophers are often misunderstood and undervalued in...
2024-06-011h 42
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CulturePlato's Republic Book 5This week, we continue our series on Plato's Republic by discussing the topics covered in Book 5 -- the most feminist book of the Republic. Socrates suggests that women and men should both be guardians, training in and engaging in battle together. He also argues for a eugenic breeding program and communal child-rearing. But in the end, we are also returned to the original context of the discussion, and a brief apologia for idealism itself. 🔥 This conversation happened Live on YouTube at 7PM PST on Thursday, May 23, 2024. 🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journa...
2024-05-311h 42
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CulturePlato's Republic Books 3-4This week, we continue our series on Plato's Republic by discussing the topics covered in Book 3 and 4, which really capture the title of the book as Socrates and others talk about man using the metaphor of a city-state, or "republic." Republic is actually a Roman translation of Plato's title, which was "Politeia." 🔥 This conversation happened on YouTube at 7PM PST on Thursday, May 16, 2024. 🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal of Solar Culture Vol. 01 on Amazon. https://a.co/d/fAce4TiOr order direct throug...
2024-05-311h 36
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureOn Plato's Republic - Book 2This week, we continue our series on Plato's Republic by discussing the topics covered in Book 2. The examination of Justice continues with a discussion about the social contract and whether people behave justly on their own accord or simply to avoid punishment. The Ring of Gyges is introduced—a ring that grants invisibility and, therefore, freedom from punishment. The Ring of Gyges influenced J. R. R. Tolkien, and it inspired the Ring of Power from The Lord of the Rings. 🔥 This conversation aired live on YouTube at 7 PM PST on Thursday, May 9...
2024-05-111h 55
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureOn Plato's Republic - Book 1This week we begin our series on Plato's Republic. Beginning with Book 1, we'll briefly revisit last week's discussion about aging and then delve into the primary question at hand: "What is Justice?" @ChristopherRobertson has done a few podcasts on Plato already for anyone who is interested. What is Plato's Republic About?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2-iAb2w7LECaffeine Stream 41: Defending Plato's Republichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWJxwu_C8I0 Also recommended: ...
2024-05-031h 42
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureApril AMALast week CB Robertson and Jack Donovan fielded a bunch of questions from readers and followers and ended up having some fantastic discussions about a wide range of topics. This conversation was recorded live on YouTube at 7 PM PST on April 25, 2024. 🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal of Solar Culture Vol. 01 on Amazon. https://a.co/d/fAce4TiOr order direct through the Order of Fire store.https://orderoffire.shop/🔥C. B. Robertson, author...
2024-05-031h 38
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureOn GossipHumans gossip. It's part of our nature. Men tend to want to minimize gossip and the importance of gossip in public life, and gossip is often regarded as trashy and vulgar. Today, people tend to prefer gossip to substance. Is there a place for gossip in a better society? Is an ad hominem attack always wrong? What would Washington do?In this week's show, C. B. Robertson and Jack Donovan discuss how much the man matters when considering the message. 🔥 This conversation happened on YouTube at 7PM PST on April 18, 2024. 🔥 Buy PH2T3R - Th...
2024-04-251h 43
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureDragonsDragons EXIST. Heroes -- Strikers -- become what they are to fight dragons. Dragons and serpents are found in mythologies all around the world. Occasionally, especially in the far east and sometimes in the Americas, dragons are seen as "lucky," protective, or benevolent, and serpents are even harnessed by the forces of righteousness in some Western lore.However, Dragons are most often seen as the enemies of men and Order. In the syncretic mythic system of Solar Idealism, Dragons are agents of death and non-differentiation and enemies of Order, led by...
2024-04-122h 09
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureCreativityHow do we reach an escape velocity that allows us to surpass cynicism and the dragon's wink and nod? How do we convince men that creation is part of the work of men -- as it has been discouraged and regarded as effeminate and communistic for decades?CB Robertson issues a creative challenge for men to engage with our time and find the beauty and inspiration in it. This show aired on YouTube at 7PM PST on April 4, 2024. 🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal of Solar Culture Vol. 01 on Amazon.
2024-04-052h 00
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureSolar PhenomenologyWhat is the solar path out of postmodernism? Co-host C.B. Robertson synthesized a new perspective in his tour-de-force essay "Descending Odin's Throne" written for the PH2T3R print journal, which is now finally available. We'll be discussing his essay and the rest of the contents of the book during this week's live show. 🔥 This conversation happened on YouTube at 7PM PST on March 28. 🔥 Buy PH2T3R - The Journal of Solar Culture Vol. 01 on Amazon. https://a.co/d/fAce4Ti🔥C. B. Robertson, author of The Hero...
2024-03-301h 30
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureFreedomIsn't freedom just another word for nothing left to lose?How much freedom is enough? How much is too much? Solar Idealism holds that freedom is better than servitude, but where are the lines?🔥 This conversation happened LIVE on YouTube at 7PM PST on March 21. 🔥C. B. Robertson, author of The Hero and the Man, Holy Nihilism, and Letter to Anwei, shares insights his blog, Caffeine and Philosophy. Explore his thoughts at https://caffeineandphilosophy.com/ 🌐📝Connect with C. B. Robertson:Instagram: / caffe...
2024-03-301h 52
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureRitualWhat is the appeal of ritual? And...what is the point? As The Order of Fire begins gathering to hike out into the mountains to perform our Spring Equinox Fire Ritual, we thought we'd sit down to talk about what we're doing, why we do it, and the point and process of ritual itself. C.B. Robertson and I were joined again by Dustin Lindsey.🔥 This show aired LIVE on YouTube at 7PM PST on March 14. 🔥C. B. Robertson, author of The Hero and the Man, Holy Nihilism, and Le...
2024-03-301h 27
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureOptimismWhat is the difference between optimism and foolishness? What are the benefits of optimism over pessimism?How can we avoid "dooming" -- while being realistic and making choices based on the world as it is and not as we would like to pretend it is? How do we avoid walking into traps if we are TOO optimistic?🔥C. B. Robertson, author of The Hero and the Man, Holy Nihilism, and Letter to Anwei, shares insights his blog, Caffeine and Philosophy. Explore his thoughts at https://caffeineandphilosophy.com/ 🌐📝Connect...
2024-03-081h 31
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureAuthenticityWhat does it mean to be “authentic?” It’s a question with many layers and aspects, and it seems to mean different things to different people. Is it merely a consistency between your public and private personae? Harmony between words and deeds? Even the word persona suggests a mask. How much of who we are is a performance for others? Is that “wrong,” or is that simply normal to our species as social animals? Don’t we often become different people to interact successfully with others?Where is the line between...
2024-03-071h 37
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureHateWhat does it mean to hate? Some would insist that you should be "above" hate -- but are they truly "above" it, or do they just hate different things or different people? Is the idea that you should love everyone in some great "brotherhood of man" simply a secularized echo of Christianity?Solar Idealism was conceived as a response to ideologies which seems to offer nothing but anger and hatred -- with no viable positive vision for the future (except to be rid of their enemies).However, it is also true that men bond at...
2024-02-221h 50
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureThe ÜbermenschWhat is the Übermensch? Superman, Overman, Beyond-man, Beyond-human... It seems to be a mirror in which people see what they want to see, regardless of what Nietzsche actually meant or wrote. One could easily imagine it as being a cyborg or AI. Many want the Übermensch to be the "blonde beast" -- some kind of Dolph Lundgren character. What is the Übermensch, is it a goal worth overcoming man for, and how does it relate to Solar Idealism?C. B. Robertson is the author of The Hero and the Man, Holy Nihilism, Letter to Anwei, and more. He...
2024-02-221h 44
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureHow to Practice Shamanism - Interview from RussiaJonathan Smith is a former CIA agent with a special operations background who relocated his family to Russia to immerse himself in the ancient roots of shamanic traditions. In this interview, Jack Donovan delves into Jonathan's unique journey, unveiling the profound insights he gained from authentic shamans in the birthplace of shamanic culture.Discover the essence of shamanism as Jonathan shares his experiences and imparts valuable wisdom that promises to bring you closer to the shamanic path. By the end of this video, you'll not only be inspired but equipped with practical advice to kickstart or elevate...
2024-02-131h 07
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureThe Men's Movement - What Happened?What happened to the Men's Movement? A few years ago, there seemed to be a "big tent" men's movement that advanced a wide range of ideologies, all in the interest of helping men and dealing with the crisis of masculinity. The crisis certainly hasn't disappeared, but the "men's movement" and "manosphere" seem to have broken into competing factions largely driven by commercial interests and petty gossip. I've been writing about men and masculinity for 15 years, and I've been watching all of this unfold for a long time. On our weekly live show on YouTube, C...
2024-02-091h 59
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureThe Oresteia - Myth and JusticeLast month, The Order of Fire read the Oresteia, a series of three plays by Aeschylus. On this week's live show, C.B. Robertson and Jack Donovan go over the plays and talk about why we think they are so important.Many of our members were surprised at how engaging the plays were -- especially in some of the BBC audio performances available on Audible and even on YouTube for free. • Aeschylus' Oresteia - Agamemnon (BBC ... The Oresteia is the story of Orestes, who killed his mother after she killed his father -- Aga...
2024-02-021h 04
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureOn Writing - Two Authors Talk About WritingWhy bother writing? Is it worth doing if you have no aspirations as a (public) writer? Authors Jack Donovan and C.B. Robertson talk about the meaning and process and possibly some of the business of writing. In the second hour, they take questions from live viewers and answer questions submitted by newsletter and Instagram.C. B. Robertson is the author of The Hero and the Man, Holy Nihilism, Letter to Anwei, and more. He writes for PH2T3R and his own blog, Caffeine and Philosophy. https://caffeineandphilosophy.com/...
2024-01-261h 43
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureZoological HumanismJoin us for a thought-provoking live podcast featuring Jack Donovan and C.B. Robertson as they delve into the origins of the philosophy of humanism and inspect its ideological baggage. Then we'll throw all of that out with the "blank slate" it was scribbled on and talk about the need for an approach to living that acknowledges human nature as a product of our physiology and evolutionary history. What is the nature of the human animal - from a zoological perspective - and how do we live more harmoniously within the confines of that nature?
2024-01-191h 15
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureThe Golden Temple - Creating Meaning in a Meaningless WorldIn the absence of meaning, we must create it. In our last live broadcast, we discussed "The Meaning Crisis" -- what is perceived by many as an absence or loss of meaning. People say they want to "find meaning," but rarely seem to consider the possibility that they are capable of creating it. In this show, we'll discuss strategies for creating meaning and designing a more meaningful world. Specifically, we discuss four kinds of meaningful objects:Aesthetically Meaningful ObjectsSymbolically or Representationally Meaningful ObjectsObjects with Inherited NarrativeObjects with Loaded Narrative---C. B...
2024-01-121h 26
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureLive - The Meaning CrisisThis year PH2T3R will produce a LIVE show on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM PST. In our first episode, Jack Donovan and C.B. Robertson will discuss the first few episodes (1-3) of John Vervaeke's series "Awakening from the Meaning Crisis" from a Solar Idealist perspective. You can find the full playlist here: • Awakening from the Meaning Crisis ---C. B. Robertson is the author of The Hero and the Man, Holy Nihilism, Letter to Anwei, and more. He writes for PH2T3R and his own blog, Caffeine...
2024-01-051h 37
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureGnosticism and the OccultIt's not that what they've told you is wrong, it's that they haven't told you the WHOLE story...That was C.B. Robertson's summary of the gnostic sales pitch during our recent PH2T3R podcast, and it's becoming an inside joke in our circle. One of our best podcasts yet, we discuss Gnosticism and the "occult" as they relate to Solar Idealism. A note from CB Robertson: Gnosticism is not something to dwell on. But to avoid being led astray, it's probably wise to be aware of what Gnosticism actually i...
2023-12-051h 22
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureWhy Beowulf is Relevant Today - With Paul BegadonJack Donovan discusses Beowulf with Paul Begadon, Order of Fire member and author of The Layman's Havamal, who has spent the last year narrating and using AI to illustrate this classic heroic tale. Paul provides a thorough and engaging summary of the story of Beowulf and explains why he believes it is relevant today and how we can engage with it in such a way that it enriches and informs our own lives. For a more, read his essay, "Beowulf : An Ancient Model for Modern Heroism" on his web site https://woodkern.net ....
2023-11-211h 02
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureThe Trial of SocratesJack Donovan and C.B. Robertson discuss Plato's dialogs concerning the Trial of Socrates and parallels to current events. We also attempt to place Socrates and some of the issues within the context of Solar Idealism. Mentioned: Plato's Dialogs - Euthyphro, Apology, and CritoC. B. Robertson is the author of The Hero and the Man, Holy Nihilism, Letter to Anwei and more. He writes for PH2T3R and his own blog, Caffeine and Philosophy. https://caffeineandphilosophy.com/https://www.instagram.com/caffeineandphilosophyJack Donovan is the author...
2023-09-291h 19
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureOn The Nature of GoodnessWhat is goodness? Is a universal definition of good even possible? If not, what of badness and evil? What would good and evil mean to Solar Idealists?@JackDonovan and @ChristopherRobertson sat down with fellow Order of Fire member Dustin to talk about the nature of goodness (and perhaps the nature of badness or evil) in this special face-to-face podcast at the Order of Fire's 2023 Autumn Equinox event -- somewhere in a Nevada desert. C. B. Robertson is the author of The Hero and the Man, Holy Nihilism, Letter to Anwei and more. He writes for PH...
2023-09-1938 min
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureOn Men and MountainsJack Donovan is joined by Order of Fire members Coach Josh Wood (Tasmania) and Kyle Brickell (British Columbia) to discuss hiking and mountain climbing. Josh and Kyle met in Canada years ago and later planned a trip to Nepal where they spent 16 days hiking above 5000m on the Three Passes Trek and over to Everest Base Camp. You can find a video of some of their journey on Coach Josh Wood's YouTube Channel: • Hike Nepal: Everest Base Camp and Thr... To learn more about Coach Josh Wood and his coaching expertise, visit
2023-09-131h 20
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureOn "Invocation of the Storm"Jack Donovan and C.B. Robertson discuss Donovan's latest project, a powerful 5-minute speech set to original music titled "Invocation of the Storm." Invocation of the Storm has been released on X and YouTube, as well as Spotify, iMusic and various sound-streaming platforms. You can watch the full video here:https://youtu.be/CD3btj2nyUw?si=MAzzdwgC1vv2Mv_YOr listen to it on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/7G2wulq9kj0VDOaQ99Urln?si=f10744024ef744d9Christopher Robertson is the author of The Hero...
2023-08-241h 41
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureImagining the Divine - Part 2Jack Donovan and Christopher Robertson continue a discussion about the pros and cons of anthropomorphizing or personifying gods, and they are joined by Order of Fire member Ed Hamann -- who studied Vedic and Hindu material for many years in India -- to add some eastern perspectives to the discussion. Christopher Robertson is the author of The Hero and the Man, Holy Nihilism, Letter to Anwei and more. He writes for PH2T3R and his own blog, Caffeine and Philosophy. https://caffeineandphilosophy.com/https://www.instagram.com/caffeineand...Jack Donovan...
2023-08-151h 18
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureImagining the Divine - Part 1Jack Donovan and Christopher Robertson begin a discussion about the pros and cons of anthropomorphizing or personifying gods. Some of the most beautiful figurative art in the word depicts gods or religious themes. Other religions forbid the depiction of gods.Is it better to imagine a humanoid figure or to speak of gods and ideals in terms of broad concepts and natural phenomena? Topics, books, and links discussed include:On Heroes, Hero-Worship and the Heroic in History by Thomas Carlylehttps://www.amazon.com/Heroes-Hero-Worship-Heroic-History/dp/B09NCCQVZL/Thus...
2023-07-231h 00
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureNomadic Adventures with Vic VerdierVic Verdier has been living an adventurous, nomadic life for decades. He's been to 76 countries and 46 of the United States. After years in the French navy, he became a scuba diving instructor in Tahiti, and has traveled the world teaching diving. He has done some of the world's deepest cave dives -- descending up to 700 ft. Today he teaches kettlebell, movement, and combatives courses, and coaches men over 40 to help them maintain strength and vitality. We talked about everything from the benefits of travel to meditating for hours under water to his visits to Cambodia and his...
2023-07-161h 06
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureMagic and Modernism Part 2Jack Donovan and C.B. Robertson continue their philosophical discussion about magic, exploring a rough taxonomy of magic, the power of symbols, and more.Topics, books, and links discussed include:Runeshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elder_Futharkhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rune_poemhttps://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Rune_poemsThe Chapel of Sacred Mirrorshttps://www.cosm.org/L'Acephale https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ac%C3%A9phale
2023-07-091h 20
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureBronson Lee Norton on India and Filling the Day with LifeBronson Lee Norton is one of the original members of The Order of Fire, and he joined Jack Donovan to talk about living abroad in India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand for the past year. Bronson's stories and insights from the trip are fascinating, from dealing with rabid monkeys and earthquakes to attending ancient rituals and meeting strange gurus. Bronson and Donovan discussed spirituality, rituals and what makes them powerful, as well as Bronson's advocacy of adventure and his experience of gratefulness.Bronson Lee Norton runs the Moss and Blood brand.https://www.mossandblood.com/
2023-07-021h 40
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureMagic and Modernism Part 1Jack Donovan and C.B. Robertson discuss what Robertson calls "the myth of modernism" and the way in which it relies on "magic" or "sorcery."Sources Mentioned:- How to Do Things with Words by J.L. Austen- The Oresteia ("Eumenides" especially) by Aeschylus- Malleus Maleficarum ("The Hammer of the Witches") by Heinreich Kramer- The Alchemy of Finance by George Soros- Thus Spake Zarathustra by Friedrich Nietzsche- Might is Right by Ragnar Redbeard- The Republic by Plato
2023-06-2559 min
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureSpiritual RunningA discussion about running as a spiritual pursuit. Jack Donovan is joined by C.B. Robertson and Bronson Lee Norton to talk about why more men should run, why they avoid distance running, and why running isn't about "running away" or "being chased."C.B. Robertson is the author of The Hero and the Man, Holy Nihilism, Letter to Anwei and more. He writes for PH2T3R and his own blog, Caffeine and Philosophy. https://caffeineandphilosophy.com/https://www.instagram.com/caffeineand...Bronson Lee Norton runs the Moss and Blood...
2023-06-181h 25
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureOn FatherhoodJack Donovan sits down with three members of The Order of Fire who have children to discuss fatherhood from a solar perspective. Austin Kimball wrote a children's book titled Solar Son, which you can purchase through Amazon.com. https://a.co/d/gzY6alUYou can listen to the audio version on Instagram here. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CjV11s3ARoZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkCoach Josh Wood is a trainer who currently lives in Tasmania https://www.instagram.com/coachjoshwood/C.B. Robertson is a...
2023-02-261h 22
PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureVṛtra - The Dragon from the Rig VedaJack Donovan explores the concept of the serpent (or sorcerer?)Vṛtra from the Rig Veda with Order of Fire member, Ed, who has spent many years studying Sanskrit and Vedic texts in India and America. The Rig Veda is a collection of hymns from pre-Hindu India, but as we read through it, you'll see that it contains some of the most high-test language you'll find in ancient literature and what seems like a fantastic Robert E. Howard storyline about a powerful hero who goes to war with a greedy snake cult made up of sorcerers and sl...
2023-01-311h 22PH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureThe Name of the Dragon is NegationAn Essay from Jack Donovan on the conflict between the dragon of chaos, symbolizing non-differentiation and the void, and the solar, ordering forces of life and virility. Read the essay here: https://ph2t3r.com/2021/08/23/the-name-of-the-dragon-is-negation/
2023-01-3014 minPH2T3R The Journal of Solar CultureThe Manifesto of Solar CultureJack Donovan, author of The Way of Men and Fire in the Dark, reads his manifesto that defining Solar Culture -- meant to inspire a new wave of visionary art that draws from the masculine mythologies of the past and gestures toward a integrated culture for men of the future. Read the essay on PH2T3R.com.
2023-01-2407 min
Start The WorldI Am A Spear - The Caskey InterviewCaskey is hip-hop artist whose recent album "This Isn't Even My Final Form" topped the iTunes hip-hop charts. Caskey has been a successful artist for 10 years, but recently made some positive life changes. Today, he aims to be a productive and inspiring influence on his fans, on other artists, and on the broader hip-hop community. Caskey and I connected recently through social media, and I managed to book an interview with him and then go meet him and see one of his shows (he's currently on tour). We talked about fitness, art, poetry, spirituality, and staying focus.
2022-07-1146 minStart The WorldEssay - "Stay Solar"Jack Donovan reads a short essay about the slogan "staying solar."
2020-02-1217 minStart The World"Chad Jesus" AJA Cortes - Twitter"Be Chad or Go Extinct" -- Jack Donovan interviews trainer, speaker, online personality and former ballet dancer Alexander JA Cortes aka "Chad Jesus." In addition to offering popular training programs and giving straightforward, non-"brotarded" fitness advice, Cortes has made the news and the NYPost for dropping outrageous truth bombs. (He suggested that women are more attractive to most men if they are thin, feminine and can cook. He's also said that men are generally more attractive to most women if they are tall...) Cortes is a regular speaker at the 21 Convention and will be speaking at the controversial 22...
2020-02-091h 14Start The WorldKen Curry LMFT - Solidman.comJack Donovan interviews author and marriage and family therapist Ken Curry, who has been helping men get their heads together for decades. You can find out more about his work at Solidman.com. We talked about some of the problems that men come to him with, from porn addiction to anxiety to problems with relationships, and some of the strategies he advises for developing a complete and confident identity...and becoming a more solid man.Links: https://solidman.comSupport the podcast : https://www.subscribestar.com/jackdonovan
2020-01-201h 17