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Right Where You Are Sitting NowRitual and Epihany in the Cult of Mithras with Peter Mark Adams
This week Ken talks to author and esoteric scholar Peter Mark Adams about his new book Ritual and Epiphany in the Mysteries of Mithras (Theion Publishing). They explore the deep mysteries of Mithraic initiation, why caves matter, Mithras as cosmic hero, connections to Saturn, and the relevance of true initiatory experiences today.
💡 This week: Origins and roots of Mithras in Indo-European traditions, The bull-slaying scene (Tauroctony) and its deeper meaning, Mystery cult initiations and purification by water and fire, Why Mithraism appealed to Roman soldiers and elites, Connections to Saturn, Orphism, and the non-dual AI in...2025-07-111h 16
Right Where You Are Sitting NowThe Mauve Zone #012 - The Great Media Brain Drain, Insight Roles, and Canadian Conspiraces
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Joseph Matheny, David Metcalfe, Willow Truman and Ken Eakins send you transmissions from the Mauve Zone.
How idiots became 'intellectuals', The Queen of Canada's Conspiracy scene, how to 'prove' UAPs, and ploughing them fields baby.
Music by Simon Smerdon
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Right Where You Are Sitting NowThe Mauve Zone #011 - Black Triangle UAPs, Open Source Occulture, and Pyramid Cults
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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
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Right Where You Are Sitting NowThe Mauve Zone #010 - Attack of the Drones, and Mantis Encounters***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
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Right Where You Are Sitting NowDreaming of the Faceless God with Tomas Vincente
Travel 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.
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Tomas Vincente Bio:
Dr. Tomas Vincente is a scholar of ancient religion, magic and esotericism. His past work...2024-12-061h 26
Right Where You Are Sitting NowInvoking the Magick Show with Richard Metzger
Ken 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
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Richard Metzger Bio:
Richard Metzger is an American writer, journalist, and media personality best known for his work on Disinformation, a television show t...2024-11-151h 09
Right Where You Are Sitting NowThe Mauve Zone #007 (Licence to Spill)- Liminal Spaces, New Age Christianity and The Black Lodge
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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
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Right Where You Are Sitting NowDaemons are Forever with David Gordon White
We travel through the hidden mythologies of Eurasia to discover Daemons lurking in the shadows, capturing children, and seeing off evil sorcerers. Our Daemonolgist this week is the author of ‘Daemons are Forever’ David Gordon White.
This week: Daemons made from faeces, Tantra’s place in India, Dangerous Pools, Changelings, and much more.
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
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David Gordon White Bio:
Since being named the J. F. Rowny Pr...2024-06-211h 20
Right Where You Are Sitting NowThe Darkside of Lemuria Decoded with Justin McHenry
Ken and Marck drill into the cavernous tunnels of Mount Shasta searching for Lermurian secrets. Our flying submarine captain this week is Justin McHenry author of ‘Lemuria: A True Story of a Fake Place’.
This week: The great Lemur mystery, Blavatsky and root races, The I AM Movement and the Minutemen, The Shaver Mysteries, and much more.
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Justin McHenry Bio:
I love a good story. And history holds an infinite number of stories just waiting to be rediscov...2024-06-201h 32
Right Where You Are Sitting NowThe Mauve Zone – Transmission #006 Hyperreality, Project Blue Beam and the Death of the 20th Century***Begin transmission
Joseph Matheny, David B Metcalfe, and Ken Eakins send you transmissions from the Mauve Zone.
Ken rages against the Hyper Reality, How the Hyper Reality is killing people, Roger Corman of the death of the 20th Century, The Catholic Church’s paranormal division, Project Blue beam, Starseed and Indigo children, Praterhuman Intelligences, and the story is everything
Check out David's course with Diana Pasulka here https://dwpasulka-courses.teachable.c...
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Right Where You Are Sitting NowOccult Germany with Christopher McIntosh
Ken and Marck scale the Externsteine to discover the secret chapel, wonder at alchemical delights, and search for hidden Rosicrucian adepts of Germany. Our Reiseführer this week is returning guest, author, and adept of the highest standing Christopher McIntosh.
This week: Is Germany the true cradle of the Western Esoteric Tradition, Is the Golden Dawn origin story a lie, Just how Rosicrucian is Germany, and much more.
Joining me in Exernsteine Chapel this week is Marck Satyr
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
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Right Where You Are Sitting NowThe Mauve Zone – Transmission #005 Satanic Panic 2.0, Spiritualism, and Kenneth Grant
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Joseph Matheny, David B Metcalfe, and Ken Eakins send you transmissions from the Mauve Zone.
Are the Royal family from Dimension B? How can we disrupt The Satanic Panic 2.0?, Did Conspiracy Theorists popularise Kenneth Grant? Jiddu Krishnamurti the coolest of gurus, Reality is What You Can Get Away With book release, Ye Olde New Age and the death of Patronage, Sherman Oaks New Age District, Accelerationism and the meal replacement cults.
Music by Simon Smerdon https://www.instagram.com/burnthouse_lane/
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Right Where You Are Sitting NowPossession at the Dionysian Cult of Pompeii with Peter Mark Adams
This week we dig through the volcanic ruins of Pompeii and uncover the activities of the Dionysian mystery schools. Our initiatic guide through the villa of mysteries is wonderful Peter Mark Adams author of ‘Mystai: Dancing out the Mysteries of Dionysos’.
This week: What does initiation into the mystery schools look like, Just who is Dionysos, The ecstatic rush of possession, where can we get those sweet Dionysian cult rings?, and much more
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Right Where You Are Sitting NowThe Magick of Astral Geography with Andy Sharp
Ken and Marck explore the mysterious and esoteric kingdoms of Earth this week like tourists of the occulture. Our astral travel guide is returning guest Andy Sharp author of ‘Astral Geographic: The Watkins Guide to the Occult World’.
This week: The Lasting Legend of the Hellfire Club, Mysterious Monuments and towers, Aleister Crowley’s desert adventures, and much more.
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
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Right Where You Are Sitting NowThe Rise of the Traditionalists with Mark Sedgwick
Ken explores the complex topic of Traditionalism, it’s esoteric roots, and why it’s having such an impact on Right-Wing politics. Our Illuminator this week is the excellent Professor Mark Sedgwick, author of ‘Traditionalism: The Radical Project for Restoring Sacred Order’.
This week: Rene Guenon despises modernity, Julius Evola and the Nazis, Steve Bannon and Alexander Dugin’s Traditionalist influence, and much more.
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
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Get Mark’s book in the UK at https://amzn.to/425OoAe
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Right Where You Are Sitting NowKozyrev Mirrors, Cosmists, and The Gateway Experience with David Metcalfe
Ken travels across the Iron Curtain to collect valuable data concerning paranormal and occult goings on in the Soviet Union. Our astral projector this week is academic and Mauve Zone co-host David B Metcalfe.
This week: What are Russian Cosmists, Who the hell is Kozyrev and why does he like mirrors so much, The Gateway Experience, and much more.
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
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David Metcalfe Bio:
David Metcalfe is an independent researcher, writer, and multimedia artist focusing on the interstices of art, culture, and cons...2024-01-181h 51
Right Where You Are Sitting NowPenny Royal and Mystical Geography with Nathan Paul Isaac
Journey 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)
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Check out Nathan’s Penny Royal podcast and Liminal Lodge Patreon at the links below:
Penny R...2023-12-061h 34
Right Where You Are Sitting NowThe Mauve Zone – Transmission #003 Aleister Crowley: UAP Culture, and Traditionalism
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Joseph Matheny, David B Metcalfe, and Ken Eakins send you transmissions from the Mauve Zone.
Aleister Crowley the misunderstood, Lockdown conspiracies, The 2012 grift, failed raptures, Getting back to nature maaan, Rene Guenon’s Traditionalism, Tabloid UAPs, Traditionalists v Accelerationists and the CIA Secret office of Global Access.
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Right Where You Are Sitting NowThe First Alchemists uncovered with Tobias Churton
Ken and Mark return to their laboratory to combine base metals to discover the once-murky roots of Alchemy. Keeper of the Sanctum this week is the amazing Tobias Churton author of the new book ‘The First Alchemists: The Spiritual and Practical Origins of the Noble and Holy Art’. Join us as we return to the roots of Alchemy.
This week: Zosimos and the early Egyptian Alchemists, the female roots of the art, Was Jung wrong about Alchemy, and much more.
Joining me from his misty lab is Frater Marck Satyr
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Right Where You Are Sitting NowThe Mythos of The Lovecraft Investigations with Julian Simpson
This 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
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Juan on Juan#180 | The ConspirOccult, Initiatory Arts, & Ceremonial Magick with Ken EakinsIn this episode, we are joined by Ken Eakins the host of the Right Where You Are Sitting Now podcast.We discuss his experience within the occult community, some misconceptions surrounding the occult, the connections between the occult and conspiracy theories, the power of initiation in magical groups, secret government projects, cryptids, the role of ceremonial magic, and its symbolism, and much much more.Make sure to follow Ken at https://sittingnow.co.ukPatreon exclusive, ad-free content, and early access: https://www.patreon.com/thejuanonjuanpodcast All new Homunculus Owner's Manual available at https://ko-fi.com/s/1dd0be3b69 Get yo...2023-11-061h 41
Right Where You Are Sitting NowLovecraft and the Mystic Polar Tradition with WH Müller and Mario Garza
This week we delve into the Eldritch world of HP Lovecraft and try and decode hidden magickal lessons. Mario Garza from Symbolic Studies from joins me to grill ‘Polaria’ author WH Müller on his book ‘Polaria’.
This week we discuss: Did Lovecraft encode a secret magickal lesson into each of his stories, what is ‘The Mystic Polar Tradition’, Why was the Polar tradition hidden, and much more.
Check out Mario’s site here, and his YouTube channel here
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Right Where You Are Sitting NowTasty Cults and Holy Food with Christina Ward
This week, Ken and Marck pull up their chairs at the dining table and feast upon the banquet of American cults and their delicious offerings. Our head chef this week is the lovely Christina Ward of the legendary Feral House Publishing.
This week: The history of Feral House Publishing and Adam Parfry’s legacy, How foods are influenced by religious movements, UFO cults in America and much more.
Joining me at the dinner table is Marck Satyr
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
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Right Where You Are Sitting NowThe Real Black Lodge Exposed with Allen Greenfield
This week Ken swings the doors of the infamous shadowy Black Lodge wide open. Key to the door, and keeper of the map Allen Greenfield is his guide. UAPs, Men in Black, Aleister Crowley, Twin Peaks and the IllumiNet conspiracy revealed!
This week: Aleister Crowley’s Moonchild, David Lynch’s Black Lodge, The Three Black Schools, Who Killed Jim Keith and much more
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
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Allen Greenfield Bio
T Allen Greenfield (the “T” or “Tau” being a customary title gi...2023-10-202h 31
Right Where You Are Sitting NowThe Mauve Zone - Transmission #001 ’UAPs, Cosmic Trolls and Municipal Magick’
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Joseph Matheny, David B Metcalfe, and Ken Eakins send you transmissions from the Mauve Zone. This week's data leak includes: UAP in Congress, The new Satanic Panic, Skywatch and the Colin's elite, dominionism, Kenneth Grant, Hellier, Allen Greenfield, Jack Parsons, Svenghoulie, and To the Stars Academy
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Music by Simon Smerdon
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Right Where You Are Sitting NowThe Magick of the Fraternitas Saturni with Frater U∴D∴ (PT 2)
Ken and Mark return to Saturn’s gaze and press further into the German magickal milieu. Once again Frater U∴D∴ lights his lantern of experience and guides us into the temple.
This week: Electrical Magick and the Tepaphone, The Saturnian archetype, The Gnosis of Saturn, Yoga and Dark Light, and much more.
Jumping into the Saturnian cohost seat this week is Marck Satyr
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
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Stephen Flowers’ book is the best resource on the order in English.
Buy the book in the...2023-09-281h 36
Right Where You Are Sitting NowSecrets of the Fraternitas Saturni with Frater U∴D∴ (Pt 1)
This week we orbit the rings of Saturn and explore one of Germany’s most long-lasting and secretive Magickal orders, the Fraternitas Saturni. Our Magistar Gnosticus this week is legendary occultist Frater U∴D∴, a longtime member of the F.S., and well-known author of occult texts.
This week we discuss: Who are the Fraternitas Saturni, what is the link between the F.S. and Aleister Crowley, What is Saturnian Magick, and much more.
Orbiting the rings of Saturn with me this week is Marck Satyr
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
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Right Where You Are Sitting NowThe Cult of Conspiracy with Nikolas Schreck
This week Ken grabs a pizza at Comet Ping Pong with returning guest author and musician Nikolas Schreck to dissect the ever-rising tide of modern conspiracy theory. We look at some of the misconceptions of the more Occult and Left Hand Path theories, as well as discuss Nikolas’ own experiences as a victim of the Satanic Panic.
This week: Nikolas’ new conspiracy research group OASIS, Why Nikolas is still the object of conspiracy, the dark side of modern conspiracy culture, and much more.
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
Music bed by chriszabriskie.com
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Right Where You Are Sitting NowRussia and the Occult with Christopher McIntosh
Ken and Mark pack their bags and head to the Soviet Occult landscape of Hyperbora. Our tour guide into this fantastical realm is author Christopher McIntosh.
This week: What is the Occult like in Russia post-Soviet Union, is Hyperborea in Russia, what influence does the occult have on art in a post-war country, and much more.
Joining me from atop a grumpy bear is Marck Satyr
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
Music bed by chriszabriskie.com
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Christopher McIntosh Bio:
Christopher McIntosh is a Briti...2023-08-2956 min
Right Where You Are Sitting NowFlaming Humanoids and Men in Black with Fred AnderssonThis week we travel to the mysterious forests of Sweden to search out Fiery encounters, Men in Black and strange green entities. Our trailmaster is the wonderful investigator of High Strangeness Fred Andersson.
This week we travel to the mysterious forests of Sweden to search out Fiery encounters, Men in Black and strange green entities. Our trailmaster is the wonderful investigator of High Strangeness Fred Andersson.
This week: The fire-humanoids of Sweden, the Vittangi Incident, Swedish Men in Black, and much more.
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
Music bed by chriszabriskie.com
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Right Where You Are Sitting NowHomunculi and the Dark Side of the Occult with Juan Ayala
This week we wander into the occult laboratories of Alchemists through time, and discover the secrets of the Homunculus. Keeping the little monsters in their glass containers this week is the excellent Juan Ayala of The Juan on Juan Podcast.
This week: What the hell is a Homunculus, Why the dark side of the Occult is so appealing, Why Aleister Crowley can be a bit of a dick, and much more.
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
Music bed by chriszabriskie.com
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Right Where You Are Sitting NowThe Ritual Borderlands of Magick with Ulysses Black
This week we delve into the psychomanteum, discover our Holy Guardian Angel and invoke ritual itself with the help of sorcerer, performance artist, and colleague Mr. Ulysses Black.
This week we discuss: Knowledge and conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel, New technologies in Magick and the Occult, Sorcery and much more.
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
Music bed by chriszabriskie.com
Grab a copy of Ulysses Black’s works at Midian Books
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Right Where You Are Sitting NowTimeloops and Precognitive dreaming with Eric Wargo
This week Ken explores time travel using precognitive dream-working with author Eric Wargo. Eric has authored two books on the subject ‘Timeloops’ and ‘Precognitive Dreamwork and the Long Self’. Join us as we dive headlong into this exciting discovery.
This week we discuss: Precognitive dreaming, Jung and the scarab, how to actually dream precognitively, and much more.
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
Music bed by chriszabriskie.com
Eric Wargo Bio
ERIC WARGO has a PhD in anthropology from Emory University and works as a science writer and editor in Washington, DC. In his spare ti...2023-07-251h 28
Right Where You Are Sitting NowDark Magick of the Black Lodge revealed with Allen H. Greenfield
This week Ken and Ulysses Black investigate a shadowy lodge that has spread disinformation, death and lies in it’s wake. Our returning guide is the lovely, and lively Allen H. Greenfield to discuss the shadowy Black Lodge.
This week: What is the Black Lodge?, What does the Shaver mystery have in connection to it?, Has Allen met any of it’s members and what the hell is his new book actually called?
Joining me from his portable White Lodge is one Ulysses Black
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
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Right Where You Are Sitting NowWilliam Cooper and the Rise of Conspiracy Theory with Mark Jacobson
Ken and Raymond jump in a time machine back to the 1990s before the world got too weird to discover what the conspiracy climate was like through the eyes of conspiracy theorist William Cooper. Our pale-horse-riding-guide this week is author Mark Jacobson.
This week we discuss: The legend of William Cooper, why the hip-hop community loves old Bill, Mystery Babylon, Cooper’s predictions, and much more.
Joining me from his conspiracy-proof compound is Raymond Wiley
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
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Check Mark’s book hereMark...2023-07-111h 38
Right Where You Are Sitting NowKenneth Grant and the Tunnels of Set with Michael Staley
This week Ken and Marck take a left (hand path?) through the Mauve Zone and into the Tunnels of Set to further explore the work of Kenneth Grant. Our guide through the Qliphoth this week is returning guest Michael Staley.
This week we discuss: Is Kenneth Grant ‘Left hand path’, What are the Tunnels of Set, Where is the Mauve Zone, and how do get there, Cosmic Kalas, and much more.
Joining me from his otherworldy throne is Marck Satyr
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
Music bed by chriszabriskie.com
Find th...2023-07-081h 18Right Where You Are Sitting NowFreemasonry, Alchemy and the Philosopher’s Stone with R.E. Kretz
Ken goes on a quest that has driven men to the edge of madness, the search for the Philosopher’s Stone of Alchemy. Turning lead to gold before our very eyes this week is the author of ‘The Alchemical Search for Unified Field’, R.E. Kretz.
This week we discuss: The lack of mysticism in modern freemasonry, Ophiuchus and Pythagoras, What exactly is the Philosopher’s stone, and how to use it and much more.
Joining me from the dream land is Marck Satyr
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
Music bed by chriszabris...2023-07-041h 26Right Where You Are Sitting NowDream Initiations with Sarah Janes
Returning from their long slumber, Ken and Marck venture into the arms of Morpheus to learn about dream initiation. Our shaman on this mystical quest is the lovely Sarah Janes, author of ‘Initiation into Dream Mysterious’.
This week we discuss: What is dream incubation, the importance of star knowledge, old woman rituals, creative inspiration from dreams and much more.
Joining me from the dream land is Marck Satyr
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
Music bed by chriszabriskie.com
Sarah Janes Bio:
Sarah Janes has been an enthusiastic lucid dreamer s...2023-06-301h 17Right Where You Are Sitting NowAleister Crowley in Paris with Tobias Churton
Returning from the void, and crawling through the nightshade, the two-headed beast called Ken and Marck return, dead but still dreaming. This week, we take a journey to Paris, and track the interactions of the great beast himself, Aleister Crowley. Our impeccable cicerone through the streets of the city of love and light this week is author, and returning guest Mr Tobias Churton.
This week we discuss: Crowley’s relationship with McGregor Mathers, his effect on the bored and horny, the meaning of true will, and much more.
Joining me from the astral re...2023-03-141h 28
VayseVYS0016 | We Created It By Talking About It - Vayse to Face with Ken EakinsVYS0016 | We Created It By Talking About It - Vayse to Face with Ken Eakins - Show Notes
Slightly intimidated but keen to take notes, in this episode Hine and Buckley interview Ken Eakins, host of the longest running occult podcast out there, Right Where You Are Sitting Now. As well as being a veteran podcaster Ken is also a film maker, Thelemite, former member of the OTO and is generally knowledgeable and well-read on all things weird. The conversation delves deep into topics such as the state of modern Occulture, the best way to start your...2023-02-151h 35VayseVYS0016 | We Created It By Talking About It - Vayse to Face with Ken EakinsVYS0016 | We Created It By Talking About It - Vayse to Face with Ken Eakins - Show Notes
Slightly intimidated but keen to take notes, in this episode Hine and Buckley interview Ken Eakins, host of the longest running occult podcast out there, Right Where You Are Sitting Now. As well as being a veteran podcaster Ken is also a film maker, Thelemite, former member of the OTO and is generally knowledgeable and well-read on all things weird. The conversation delves deep into topics such as the state of modern Occulture, the best way to start your...2023-02-151h 35Right Where You Are Sitting NowAleister Crowley’s Strange Angel with George Pendle
Take a trip out to the Californian deserts and join the occult rocket-race with Ken and Mark. Our man who fell to Earth this week is the wonderful George Pendle, author of the go-to book on Jack Parsons 'Strange Angel'.
This week we discuss: Just who was Jack Parsons and why are we still talking about him?, The OTO's influence on Parsons' life?, how do you go from rocket science to occult magician? and much more.
Joining me from his command outpost this week is Mar(c)k Satyr™
...2022-11-261h 15Right Where You Are Sitting NowBenighted Paths, Infernal Masques with Richard Gavin
Charge headlong into the darkness and down the Benighted Path with Ken and Mark this week as we challenge the listener to don the Infernal Masque! Leading us through this cosmic void is the wonderful Richard Gavin author of both horror fiction, and occult works.
This week we discuss: Dreams as magical portals, working with the darkness, Ludwig Klages and Kenneth Grant, and much more.
Joining me, Dead but still dreaming is Mar(c)k Satyr
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
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Richard Gavin Bio:
Rich...2022-10-281h 27Right Where You Are Sitting NowCharles Manson: Myth and Reality with Nikolas Schreck
From the desert planes of Spahn Ranch, to the glittering hills of Hollywood and beyond, the myth of Charles Manson has endured…but is any of it actually true? Our returning guest Nikolas Schreckdoesn’t think so!
This week we discuss: Why does the general population so easily believe in official narratives?, what do Timothy Leary and British occultism have to do with Charles Manson?, what really did happen at 10050 Cielo Drive? and much more.
Also, join Nikolas at the launch of the UK edition of his amazing book ‘The Manson File: Myth and Reality of an O...2022-10-141h 33Right Where You Are Sitting NowHorror and the Occult with Lon Milo Duquette
This week Ken and Mark explore dark and mysterious graveyards in search of esoteric wisdom. Our hooded mysterious guide is friend of the show Lon Milo Duquette.
This week we discuss: Why does Occultism lend itself so well to horror?, The mysterious allure of horror, what’s so cosmic about H.P. Lovecraft anyway? and much more.
Joining me from his crypt of terror is Mar(c)k Satyr
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
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Check out Lon’s great book discussed this week.
Lon Milo Duq...2022-09-221h 25Right Where You Are Sitting NowWho blew up Satan’s (Georgia Guide) stones? With Raymond Wiley
Ken travels to the deepest darkest Georgian wilds to uncover the identity of the Georgia Guidestones bomber. Joining Ken on this sleuthy endeavour is our old buddy, and the guy that literally wrote the book on the stones, Raymond Wiley.
This week we discuss: The history of the Georgia Guidestones, The rise of dark conspiracy theory, who we think planted the bomb, QAnon and much more.
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
Music bed by chriszabriskie.com
Check out Raymond’s new podcast ‘Retrophilia’ on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you look for p...2022-09-021h 38Right Where You Are Sitting NowShamans and Ancient Aliens with Andrew Collins
This week Ken and Ulysses Black venture into ancient times and try and discover the forces that have been guiding humanity. Taking us on this adventure is amazing Andrew Collins, author and explorer.
This week we discuss: The links between Shamanism and extraterrestrial contact, The mystery of the N-Beings, Andrew’s time at Skinwalker Ranch, and much more.
Joining me in the SittingNow exploratory lab this week is Ulysses Black
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
Music bed by chriszabriskie.com
Andrew’s new book is available now from Inner Traditions
Andrew Collins Bio
Andrew...2022-08-241h 03Right Where You Are Sitting NowKenneth Grant, Crowley and the Typhonian Order with Michael Staley
Ken and Mark travel to the Mauve Zone to discover the mysteries of Kenneth Grant’s occult universe. Our guide into this mystery school is author, publisher and Typhonian Michael Stayley.
This week we discuss: Who was Kenneth Grant, How is the Typhonian Order different to Crowley’s OTO, Grant’s relationship with Spare and Crowley, Is Steffi Grant underrated? and much more.
Joining Ken from his tentacled astral body is Mar(c)k™ Satyr
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
Music bed by chriszabriskie.com
Starfire have just re-published Grant’s ‘Beyond the Mauve Zone’ ...2022-08-171h 36Right Where You Are Sitting NowOzark Magic with Brandon Weston
This week Ken and Mark venture into the deepest wooded mountains of the Ozark region to discover the hidden magic contained within. Our spirit guide on this quest is author of ‘Ozark Folk Magic’, and ‘Ozark Mountain Spell Book’, Brandon Weston.
This week we discuss: How does one acquire ‘The Power’, Plant magic, the myths and monsters of the region, just how do you pronounce ‘Appalachian’ and much more.
Joining me on his cunning throne this week is Mar(c)k™ Satyr
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
Music bed by chriszabriskie.com...2022-08-031h 15Right Where You Are Sitting NowWho Are The Phantom Social Workers? with Martin Cannon
Imagine a man, woman or a group turn up at your door brandishing what looks like legitimate credentials with the intention of removing your child; they know intimate details about your circumstances, the sort of stuff that only a government official would know, how would you react? Sexual predators, or paranormal entities, we discuss the strange case of the Phantom Social Workers with the author of 'The Child Stealers' Martin Cannon.
This week we discuss: Lone nuts vs. Conspirators, The Cleveland R.A.D. connection, British and American cases and beyond, Why the media and police constantly f...2022-07-121h 44Right Where You Are Sitting NowTracking the Occulture with Carl Abrahamsson
Like two Universal monsters plucked out of their era, Ken and Mark rise from the grave of podcast absence to explore the Occulture. Our returning guest this week is one of our favourites; the wonderful Carl Abrahamson returns to discuss the wider Occulture drawing from his book of the same name.
This week we discuss: What has kept the Occult so vibrant up until now, the psychology of the Occulture, The Occult in pop culture and much more.
Joining me from behind a veil of mystical light is Mar(c)k Satyr
Check out Carl’s am...2022-06-301h 34Right Where You Are Sitting NowGodhead and the Power of Silence with Trevor Gray
This week Ken and Mark find themselves stranded on a nudist desert island … wait….ok I can explain! This week we sit down with Thelemic novelist, Former actor, keen nudist and an executive member of the UK Ordo Templi Orientis, Trevor Gray.
This week we discuss: The esoteric journey, writing Thelema-tinged novels, The culture of nudism, and much more.
Joining me on the deserted desert island this week (hopefully fully clothed), is Marck Satyr.
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
Music bed by chriszabriskie.com
Get Trevor’s books:
From...2022-05-261h 33Right Where You Are Sitting NowFinding the Witches Sabbath with Kelden
SittingNow sets foot into alternate realms and discovers a secret meeting of Occult forces. Join us around the fire as we sit down with author Kelden to explore the mysterious Witches Sabbath.
This week we discuss: The tangled roots of the Witches Sabbath, The unlikely victims of the Witchcraft myth, myopic stalky nymphs, and much more.
Joining me in the Otherworld is Marck Satyr
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
Music bed by chriszabriskie.com
Kelden's book is available now.
...2022-05-211h 29Right Where You Are Sitting NowWill The Real Illuminati Please Stand Up? With Jon E. Graham
This week we pull back the mask of the shadowy group that has so captured the imaginations of conspirasphere for so long…that’s right, we’re finally doing a show on the Illuminati…well, the real one anyway. Our secret hooded guide into the labyrinths of hidden Bavaria this week is the excellent Jon E. Graham, author, artist, translator and member of the Inner Traditions team.
This week we discuss: Just who is Adam Weishaupt, what did the actual Illuminati get up to, what were their rituals and initiations, and why have the group managed to obtain such legendary...2022-05-101h 35Right Where You Are Sitting NowOccult Adventures in Hollywood with Tamra Lucid
This week Ken and Mark go transatlantic to the state of sunny California and get a lesson on Occult teacher Manly P. Hall. Our guide through the halls of the Philosophical Research Society is the lovely Tamra Lucid, former student, employee and – most importantly – friend of Mr Hall.
This week we discuss: Just who is Manly P Hall? What is the Philosophical Research Society? Is Ken Fay curious? Did Mark really perform naked rituals on the Isle of Wight? All this and much more…
Joining me in the SittingNow Ennis House of Horrors is Marck Satyr
Main...2022-04-061h 32Right Where You Are Sitting NowAleister Crowley & The Temple of Set with Don Webb
This week Ken and Mark stumble back onto the Left-hand Path this time finding refuge in the Temple of Set with author, and former High Priest Don Webb. Join us on an adventure into the world of Setians and Aleister Crowley's Book of the Law.
This week we discuss: What exactly is the Left-Hand Path, can Dungeons and Dragon really turn you into a Satanist, Aleister Crowley’s influence on the Temple of Set, and much more.
Joining me in the SittingNow king’s chamber is Marck Satyr
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothbo...2022-03-241h 34Right Where You Are Sitting NowThe Path of Freemasonry with Mark Stavish
This week we delve into the mother (or brother) of all secret societies, the Freemasons. Although the majority of the society does not accept, or – as we find out – does not even know their esoteric roots, Author Mark Stavish is back to guide us down this fraternal maze, drawing from his great book ‘The Path of Freemasonary’.
This week we discuss The esoteric roots of Freemasonry, why conspiracy theorists have such a boner for the society, some of the groups more influential esotericists, and much more.
Joining me in SittingNow Inner-order is Mark Satyr
Main theme by...2022-03-161h 32Right Where You Are Sitting NowThe Devil and Anton Lavey with Carl Abrahamsson
We’re back with a devilishly good new episode in which we finally tackle the man, the myth, the legend…Anon Lavey. Our guide into The Black House this week is author, filmmaker, musician and occultist Carl Abrahamsson.
This week we dive into all things Lavey with a true expert and discuss: Is Anton Lavey a ‘real occultist’, the celebrity aspect of Lavey’s life, Lavey’s impact on the occult milieu, and much more.
Carl has a new book out via our friends
at Inner Traditions called ‘Anton Lavey and the Church of Satan’, and we highly recommend...2022-03-021h 28Right Where You Are Sitting NowThe English Heretic with Andy Sharp
We return a week late (sorry about that, technical issues) with an esoteric exploration of where British culture, folklore, and the occult intersect. Our guide through the esoteric landscape is the wonderful Andy Sharp of English Heretic.
This week we explore: Cinematic curses, Psychogeography, Folk horror, Occult-England and much more.
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
Music bed by chriszabriskie.com
Andy Sharp Biography:
Andy Sharp is a writer and multimedia artist. Since 2003, he has worked on English Heretic, an autonomous creative research project. Pioneering the form of literary and aur...2022-02-161h 35Right Where You Are Sitting NowBabalon Rising with Scarlet Imprint
Back at it again in podcast land, and this week we’re invoking the Goddess Babalon with the wonderful Peter Grey and Alkistis Dimech, the co-conspirators behind the excellent occult publishing house Scarlet Imprint.
This week we delve deep into the topic of Babalon with the pair, and examine: Who was Babalon, How did the Babalon working influence Pete and Alkistis’ day to day life, What are Babalon’s roots, and much much more.
Reclaiming his chair from the usurper Marck, Ulysses Black returns to co-hosting duties.
Main theme by Simo...2022-02-021h 37Right Where You Are Sitting NowHunting Egregores with Mark Stavish
We're back with a really interesting deep-dive into the fascinating topic of Egregores. Joining us is the wonderful Mark Stavish who's book really grabbed us, and is really the most in-depth study we have ever found on the topic.
This week we discuss: Egregores: what are they and how do you identify them, what is the connection between Egregores and Tulpas, the historic appearances of Egregores and much more.
Don't forget, we're running a competition still where you can win our previous guest Tobias Churton's amazing new book 'Aleister Crowley in England'. Follow...2022-01-261h 08Right Where You Are Sitting NowAleister Crowley in England with Tobias Churton
This week we get all Crowleytastic again with the wonderful Tobias Churton. Tobias is a writer we hold in high regard here in the SittingNow Abbey, and he delivers in spades in this episode.
We discuss: The Great Beast’s place in history, Can Crowley be canceled? Myth-busting, Crowley’s later years, his relationships, and much more.
Joining me in the hot-seat this week is our own great beast Marck Satyr.
**COMPETITION!** (This must be entered on http://sittingnow.co.uk at the episode page before the end of January 2022)
We...2022-01-131h 38Right Where You Are Sitting NowOn The Trail of Spring-Heeled Jack with John Mathews
After some further technical issues and a death in the family, we return – or ‘spring’ if you will – back to our regularly scheduled podcasting regime.
This week Ken and Mark sit down with author John Mathews to discuss the legend of Spring-Heeled Jack. Discussed: Who, or what is Spring-Heeled Jack, The significance of the name ‘Jack’, SHJ throughout history, some prime suspects, and much much more.
Joining me in the hot-seat this week is Mar(c)k Foster
Grab a copy of John’s amazing book ‘The Mystery of Spring-Heeled Jack From Victorian Legend to Steampunk Hero Here...2021-12-311h 03Right Where You Are Sitting NowThe Quest for the Count Saint Germain with Jessie Desmond
This week we welcome to wonderful Jessie Desmond onto the show to discuss the mysterious Count of Saint Germain. The Count has baffled historians and paranormal researchers for years now. A master alchemist, a charming royal diplomat, and possibly...immortal? Let's find out.
Joining me in the cohost chair this week is my good friend Mar(c)k Foster, and oh boy has it been a long time coming. Give Mr. Foster a warm SittingNow welcome!
Below is a photograph of Helena Blavatsky with the Count St Germain (far right) as...2021-09-281h 30Right Where You Are Sitting NowSaucers, Spooks and Kooks with Adam Gorightly
We return to the mic this week to look at all things spooky, kooky and … saucery (shut up, it works!) with ‘crackpot historian’ Adam Gorightly.
This week we discuss: The conspiracy roadmap from the early days of Ufology all the way up to the madness of Qanon. We look at the Dulce Base theories, disinformation, Bill Cooper, Alex Jones, The Satanic Panic…and much more.
Joining me in the hot-seat this week is Ulysses Black
Get Adam's latest book 'Saucers, Spooks and Kooks: Disinformation in the age of Aqaurius' in the UK here, and in the US here
...2021-09-171h 31Right Where You Are Sitting NowThe Further Ciphers of Allen H Greenfield
As promised, we return with part 2 of one of my favorite guests, the great Allen H Greenfield! Don’t forget to check out Part 1 of this interview, or you might find things a little bit confusing.
This week we discuss all sorts of crazy goings-on, including more cipher talk, Hellier, Michael Bertiaux meta-computing, and much more.
Joining me in the interviewing chair this week is Ulysses Black.
Purchase The Complete Secret Cipher of the Ufonauts in the UK here, and in the US here
Main theme by Simon Sm...2021-09-101h 02Right Where You Are Sitting NowPeter Grey and the Two Antichrists
...and the lord spoketh, and more episodes of SittingNow Radio were bestowed upon the people. The people were annoyed though, because they'd asked for Playstation 5's all-round, but hey, they get what they're given amirite
This week Ken and Ulysses Black sit down with the amazing Peter Grey Occultist and co-founder of the excellent Scarlet Imprint. We talk to Peter about his new book 'The Two Antichrists', Scientology, The Future of the Occult, Why Magicians should be looking to space, and not to the past, and a whole host o...2021-09-011h 24Right Where You Are Sitting NowThe Secret Cipher of Allen Greenfield
After a bit of a hiatus, we've returned with a (great) beast of an episode. The legendary Allen Greenfield joins us to discuss all things Occult, O.T.O., and Secret Ciphers.
Allen is a revolutionary occultist who famously discusses the links between magical ritual and the UFO phenomenon. He is the author of many books, including most famously 'The Secret Cipher of the Ufonauts'. He recently made a splash on the Para-occult investigation series 'Hellier', and he a whole load of fun to talk to.
The interview ran long, so...2021-01-031h 09Right Where You Are Sitting NowLucid Dreaming with Sarah JanesThis week Josh gets hypnogogic with dream researcher Sarah Janes, whilst Ken rolls around somewhere in purgatory with a messed up back.
Sarah is our new go-to dream expert and has been studying the subject for many years. This week we discuss Lucid dreaming, the evolutionary purpose of dreaming, Hypnogogic imagery, and why Josh’s dreams are so boring.
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
Music bed by chriszabriskie.com
Sarah Janes Bio
My name is Sarah Janes. I’m an independent researcher with a particular interest in dream culture in the ancient world a...2020-09-051h 02Right Where You Are Sitting NowLiving Thelema with David Shoemaker
This week Ken and Josh sit down with the wonderful David Shoemaker to discuss all things Thelema, Magick, Crowley, and Carl Jung.
David is a well-regarded speaker on all things Thelema, and the host of the amazing 'Living Thelema' podcast (and author of the book of the same name).
Main theme by Simon Smerdon -https://stillheatrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/burnthouse-lane
Music bed by hhtp://chriszabriskie.com
David Shoemaker Bio:
Dr. David Shoemaker is a clinical psychologist in private practice, specializing in Jungian and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy. David i...2020-08-181h 21Right Where You Are Sitting NowAuthoring Reality with Joseph Matheny
This week Ken sits down with our old buddy Joseph Matheny.
Joe is an innovator in the ARG space and is well known for his Ong's Hat mythology, he also used to rub shoulders with some pretty impressive people, including Robert Anton Wilson and Christopher Hyatt.
This week we discuss: Conspiracy theory, ARG, that flu thing going around, and much more.
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
Music bed by chriszabriskie.com
Joseph Matheny's bio:
Some of the things I have achieved as an inventor, creator, product manager, CEO, CTO, writer, and...2020-08-111h 10Right Where You Are Sitting NowJulian Vayne Gets Higher
This week Josh sits down with Chaos Magician and psychonaut Julian Vayne.
Discussed this week: Chaos Magick and why Josh is embarrassed to invoke Mr Spock, How can psychedelics affect magical workings, and how Julian became a psilocybin research guinea pig.
Ken's mic broke, so he'll be back next episode...so professional here.
Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy)
Music bed by chriszabriskie.com
Julian Vayne Bio (via: Blog of Baphomet)
Julian Vayne is an occultist and the author of a number of books, essays, journals and articles in both...2020-08-041h 13Right Where You Are Sitting NowAllow Lon Milo Duquette to Introduce the Occult
This week we return to the world of Magick and the Occult with the wonderful Lon Milo Duquette!
Lon's new book 'Allow me to Introduce: An insider's guide to the Occult' is a collection of Lon's various introductions to topics as varied as Aleister Crowley, Freemasonry, and Mozart's Magic Flute. Lon is, as far as I'm concerned, one of the world's leading authorities on Western Esotericism, and it's always a joy to have him on the show. So often in the world of the Occult, the texts and speakers can confront the would-be initiate with impenetrability, and Lon does...2020-07-281h 12Right Where You Are Sitting NowSatan For Dummies with Nikolas Schreck
It’s good to be back in the SittingNow saddle, with a brand new series of our flagship podcast! We’re returning to weekly, and we can’t wait to start pumping out the shows for you! Don’t forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, and Spotify!
Our guest this week is the awesome Nikolas Schreck, author, musician, actor and spiritual advisor. Amongst his large repertoire of interests, one name peaked our interest, you may have heard of him…the devil. Nikolas is a former Devil-worshipper, and a true expert on the subject. This is an aw...2020-07-171h 34Right Where You Are Sitting NowOperation Paperclip with Annie Jacobsen
This episode Kim the usurper takes the interview throne and interviews our second female guest to date, the wonderful Annie Jacobsen.
Annie has recently published a book called 'Operation Paperclip: The Secret Intelligence Program that Brought Nazi Scientists to America', says it all really.
World War II, Secret Nazi Scientists, what more do you need? Enjoy!
Ken's (yeah...KEN'S) musical slices this week come in the shape of:
Romdraculas - Mockobckne Okha
Eyvind Kang - Pure Nothing
Miasma & The Carousel Of Headless Horses- Peacock the Heretic
Annie Jacobsen Bio:2020-05-251h 26Right Where You Are Sitting NowEverything is Fine! With Crispin H. Glover
This episode we talk to a personal hero of mine, Crispin Hellion Glover. Although probably best known for his mainstream roles in films such as Back to the Future, Charlie's Angels, and Willard, Crispin has blazed his own trail via art-house cinema, underground book publishing, and relentless touring. Join us once again as we venture into the world of Crispin Hellion Glover.
Daddytank's musical treats this episode:
Apostrophic - TXLS4
Dead Rider - Blank Screen
Benjamin Shaw - Break The Kettles And Sink The Boats
Crispin Glover Biography
Both onscreen and off, Crispi...2020-05-251h 55Right Where You Are Sitting NowApproaching Chaos with Lucy Wyatt
This week we talk to author Lucy Wyatt about how ancient archetypes could save 21st Century Civilisation.
In this weeks episode we discuss: The Ur Concept, Mountain Civilisations, Shamanism, Alchemy, Magic, Quantum Physics, Religion, and much more.
DaddyTank's Ancient SoundCloud Specimens were resurrected in the form of:
Dang Communist - Postal Dream
Dunaewsky69 - UFHCSC
Jimmy The Hideous Penguin - Keeping It Gangster
If you have any queries, suggestions, insults etc. Please feel free to email ken@sittingnow.co.uk.
Enjoy!
Lucy Wyatt B...2020-05-251h 18Right Where You Are Sitting NowSun of God with Gregory Sams
This week we talk to author Gregory Sams about consciousness, Animism, and the Sun. Greg is the author of the great new book Sun of gOd.
In this weeks episode we discuss: Chaos Theory, Whole Food, The conscious Sun, the battle between religion and science, Sun Spots, Sirius, and much more.
Daddytank returns with an all new (but at the same time exactly the same) segment titled 'SoundCloud Specimens'. This weeks offerings:
Husband - Feelings
Nonima - Swarfegy
A Made Up Sound - Rear Window2020-05-251h 21Right Where You Are Sitting NowPhone Losers of America with Brad Carter
This episode we talk serious business with Brad Carter, the head honcho over at The Phone Losers of America.
In this weeks show we discuss, Red and Beige-boxing, The legendary Mildred Monday, Cacti, credit card fraud, homelessness, Curtis the Super Hacker, and much more.
Daddytank returns with another round of musical greats from his central computer:
Aoki Takamasa - I'm A Part Of It
Senking - Skidozer 3000
Pixel - 40 42 24 12 73 59 51 18
If you have any queries, suggestions, insults etc. Please feel free to use the contact form here.
2020-05-251h 23Right Where You Are Sitting NowProgramme or be Programmed, with Douglas Rushkoff
This week we welcome back acclaimed author Douglas Rushkoff. Doug is a well regarded commentator on all things Internet, and a well-loved guest on this show.
In this weeks episode we discuss: The ten commands for a digital age, being 'always on', cherry-picked knowledge, openness, and much more.
Daddytank's army of audio-programmers return from an episode's absense:
Stanley Bloom - Bloom's Cabana
The Bagpiper - Thanks Adevil
Al Bowlly - Midnight, The Stars and You
Douglas Rushkoff Bio:
Winner of the first Neil Postman award...2020-05-251h 17Right Where You Are Sitting NowKeeping it Crass, with Steve Ignorant
This week we tak to anarcho punk legend Steve Ignorant. Steve was the lead singer in the legendary punk band Crass.
We also get the lowdown on our new partners in crime from across the pond Alterati.com. and chat it up with head honcho Joseph Matheny.In this weeks episode we discuss (with Steve): Busting punk myths, Anarcho punks humble beginings, The influence of Crass and Dial House, pranking the government, and Punch and Judy!
Due to a breakdown in the normally iron-like SittngNow communication network, Daddytank was unable to mobilise in...2020-05-251h 37Right Where You Are Sitting NowThe Death of Privacy with Steve Rambam
This week we talk to a private investigator, and head of Pallorium Inc, Steve Rambam. Steve is famous in the hacker community for his enlightening lectures on the death of privacy.
In this weeks episode we discuss: The death of privacy, smartphones: The little snitch in your pocket, The cavalier use of your data, how to (or not) avoid detection in the age of the Internet, why Foursquare is a really bad idea (see, we told you) and much more.
Steve's fantastic talk, 'Privacy is Dead - Get Over It', is available over at...2020-05-251h 17Right Where You Are Sitting NowThe Process Church of the Final Judgement, with Timothy Wyllie
Timothy Wyllie. Timothy has recently authored a fantastic book about his time in The Process, 'Love, Sex, Fear, Death: The Inside Story of the Process Church of the Final Judgement'.
In this weeks episode, we discuss The Process Church, Scientology, the controversies of the Process Church, why the church continues to have an influence, Dolphins and ET's, and much more!
The charismatic leader Daddytank returns with this week's new disciples:
Pogo - Alice
Grnr - Howdyou
Zebras - Me U God
If you have any queries, suggestions...2020-05-251h 12Right Where You Are Sitting NowCults, Conspiracies & Secret Societies with Arthur Goldwag
This week I talk to one of my new favourite authors (and guests), Arthur Goldwag. Arthur is the author of the recently published 'Cults, Conspiracies, & Secret Societies: The Straight Scoop on Freemasons, The Illuminati, Skull & Bones, Black Helicopters, The New World Order', a fantastic book that I recommend to anyone that wants to be introduced to these fascinating topics in a more logical, and non-bias fashion.
In this episode we discuss: The mindset of conspiracy theorists, why the Freemasons are blamed for everything evil in the world, how L. Ron Hubbard's rise to power baffles...2020-05-251h 21Right Where You Are Sitting NowWe are all Werewolves! with Dr Bob Curran
Finally, the triad of classic beasties has been covered on SittingNow! First, we brought you Vampires, then we gave you Zombies, this week we present you with a show about Werewolves!
When it comes to discussing these iconic monsters, there is no better speaker than our old pal Dr Bob Curran. Dr Bob recently released his latest exploration of the mythological world in his fantastic book 'Werewolves: A Field Guide to Shapeshifters, Lycanthropes, and Man-Beasts'.
In this week's episode we discuss The historical origins of the Werewolf myth, the Werewolf in classical literature...2020-05-251h 20Right Where You Are Sitting NowExploring The 8 Circuits With Antero Alli
This week we delve back into the realm of reality hacking with our guest Antero Alli. Antero has been involved in the study of the 8 circuit model of consciousness for many years now, and has authored two books on the subject. Antero is also involved in a unique consciousness experiment called 'Paratheatre', in which initiates and researchers experiment, and more importantly, experience consciousness change.
This week we discuss: The 8 circuit model of consciousness, Timothy Leary, Paratheatre, the difference between reading about a ritual and actually experiencing it, and much more.
Not one to...2020-05-251h 30Right Where You Are Sitting NowRaising Pan with Brian ButlerThis week we venture back into the worlds of the Occult, and film-making. Brian Butler is a film-maker, Magician, and colleague to legendary director Kenneth Anger.
In this weeks episode, we discuss Jack Parsons and his magickal journey, The Night of Pan, Kenneth Anger, and how the occult can influence the film-making process.
Brian is screening his new film 'The Night of Pan', as well as performing live music with Death in Vegas' Richard Fearless in London this week, make sure you don't miss it - the event is free, and you can get more...2020-05-251h 11Right Where You Are Sitting NowUFOs and Underground Bases with Dennis BalthaserIt's been a while since we've visited the realm of UFO investigation; so we felt when we did return, we would need to bring along a true expert in the field. Luckily for us, we found just that in Dennis Balthaser. Dennis actually lives in Roswell New Mexico and has been studying the famous 'Roswell Incident' for many years. He has appeared on countless television and radio shows and is often published in UFO Magazine.
This week we discuss The Roswell Incident, Dulce underground base, Area 51, The state of Ufology today and much more.
As...2020-05-251h 22Right Where You Are Sitting NowAbove Top Secret with Jim MarrsWe take a break from the recent onslaught of occult-related episodes and delve head-first into the world of conspiracy theory with legendary author Jim Marrs. Jim is the author of the New York Times bestseller 'Crossfire: The plot that killed Kennedy', Above Top Secret, The Sisterhood of the Rose and many more.
This week, we discuss: Did the Nazis ever really go away, Who killed JFK, was Lee Harvey Oswald a Patsy or the lone gunman, and much more.
Joining Ken is SittingNow veteran Jacob 'JW' Williams, a man plagued with questions about the Kennedy...2020-05-251h 23Right Where You Are Sitting NowModern Magick with Donald Michael Kraig
This week we discuss: Being a 'modern magician', Sex Magick, Tantra, Initatory orders, Occult novels, secret rituals of certain orders, how a magickal order should survive the information age, and much more.
I am joined this week in the palacial SittingNow studio by new co-hosts Cameron Leonard-Schroff, and Paul Powney.
As is tradition and lore in the ancient ways of SittingNow; Frater Daddytank and his secret order of underground musicians perfom their musical rites, this weeks noise-niks are:
The Jack Parsons Project - Corinth
Factura - Piano Exp 2
Karakoid...2020-05-251h 40Right Where You Are Sitting NowOccult America with Mitch HorowitzThis weeks guest, Mitch Horowitz, is the author of the excellent new book 'Occult America: How Mysticism Shaped our Nation'. Mitch has held a lifelong interest in the Occult and Supernatural, and after pursuing the subject for as long, naturally, became the editor of one of the largest publishers of Occult and Supernatural works Tarcher/Penguin.
In this weeks episodes we discuss: Freemasons, Mesmirism, Theosophy, Astrology and the dark side of American occultism.
Daddytank and his army of flying (musical) monkeys return this week in the shape of:
Memories of Tree's - Snakes...2020-05-251h 29Right Where You Are Sitting NowDruids, Satan and Crud with Isaac Bonewits
We finally did it, we reached episode 30! To celebrate the 'big 3 0' we decided to invite back co-hosts Raymond Wiley and Austin Gandy to get the proceedings in full swing, and booked a guest that we've been hankering after for a while now. To top this off, we also recorded the show live (something we plan to do from now on), and our audience gave us some great questions!
The guest in question, Isaac Bonewits, has had a fantastically rich career in occultism. From becoming the ArchDruid of the RDNA, to helping reconstruct the 'Caliphate' b...2020-05-251h 30Right Where You Are Sitting NowHigh Weirdness By Email with Rev. Ivan StangPraise 'Bob', We return in a week shaped week (for a change), and who better to fill your sound cavity for this weeks show than this weeks guest?
BEHOLD! High Weirdness by email, in which we, together with the most holy Rev. Ivan Stang, discuss cults, pagans and other weirdness.
BE TURNED ON! by possibly the first ever mating call of the Subgenius captured on a earthly recording device.
PRAISE 'BOB'! as we discuss, X-Day, The Starwood Festival, no-good-no-Bob-niks, 9/11 truthers, Isaac Bonewits, SATAN, and of course J.R. Bob Dobbs.
The rig...2020-05-251h 24Right Where You Are Sitting NowAleister Crowley's Magick with Rodney OrpheusAfter the most month-shaped week in history, we return to game with a great new episode of SittingNowish delights. This weeks guest, the fantastic Rodney Orpheus, gives us a great interview about the infamous Aleister Crowley. Discussed: Magick, The Abbey of the Thelema, The Ordo Templi Orientis, The A∴A∴, why Crowley is still so revered, Doing thou will, and our plot for a strange Victorian porn film.
Hyde to Kim's Jekyll, Daddytank, returns with a nostalgic, but great MySpace Heroes. This weeks Musikal weapons:
Twiggy and the K-Mesons : Preset Love
Yellow Then Blue : The...2020-05-251h 28Right Where You Are Sitting NowWhat happened to the Counterculture?Just when you thought we were 'pod-fading' (whatever the hell that means), we return with a BANG! Back in the early 1990's a strange thing occurred: fringe-culture exploded. Not only did we see shows like The X-Files take centre stage; but also the apparent rise of a new fringe-community online. But, like all really cool things, it seemed to evaporate at the begining of the new Millennium.
In this weeks bumper episode, we talk to three 'fringe-savants', all of whom were major contributors to this scene (and continue to innovate to this day):Douglas Rushkoff,Richard MetzgerandR.U...2020-05-251h 53Right Where You Are Sitting NowThe Three Stigmata of Phillip K. Dick, with Erik Davis
BACK IN THE SADDLE! We finally return to the world of audio podcasting after a few weeks of video capture and training (coming June 2009). This week we dream of android-sheep, with cultural critic and social theorist Erik Davis. In this (the first of many we hope) interview, we decided to focus on Erik's study of visionary-author Phillip K. Dick, as well as a brief look at Davis' own 'Techgnosis' studies. In this episode, we discuss Phillip K. Dick's bizarre life, the 'pink laser' experience, the Valis-trilogy, Dick's exegesis, Technosis and much more.
While our first-officer...2020-05-251h 39Right Where You Are Sitting NowExplaining the Universe with Jim ElvidgeThis week we chat with author Jim Elvidge about our assumptions of reality. Jim is the author of the excellent 'The Universe Solved'. In this weeks episode, we discuss alternate realities, living in a programmed reality, Quantum and String theories, existence, and over-clocking time and space.
Claire remains absent for now, however, DaddyTank fires a barrage of musical excellence from his secret bunker. This week's heavy artillery is:
DJ Lobsterdust - It's Fun To Smoke Dust www.myspace.com/djlobsterdust
Xicana Machete - A Sordid Flavour www.myspace.com/xicanamachete
Under Embellished...2020-05-251h 28Right Where You Are Sitting NowVoodoo, Dumps and Chaos Magick with Andrieh Vitimus
This week we hook-up with author Andrieh Vitimus abut all things Chaos Magick. In this weeks episode, we delve deep into the practice of Chaos Magick, How going for a dump can be of use, Haitian Voodoo, the joys and head-f*cks of Astral work and much more. Andrieh has just authored and released a great new book 'Hands-On Chaos Magick', published by the great Llewellyn Books.
Again, we are Claire-less this week, but never fear, DaddyTank is here with another great MySpace Heroes:
Bab - My Sea Life www.myspace.com/babexperimental2020-05-251h 41Right Where You Are Sitting NowA Tribute to Robert Anton Wilson
HAIL ERIS!!! This week we present you with a BUMPER two hour Robert Anton Wilson tribute spectacular! Joining me, amongst a plethora of guests, is the host of the Disinformation Companies Podcast Joe McFall (Mort also joins us for one section). In this weeks episode, we jump into the enlightening concepts of Discordianism, Magick, Conspiracy Theories, Subgenius, General Semantics, The CounterCulture old and new amongst other Wilsonian subjects. Also check out the chance to win a copy of the amazing Maybe Logic DVD, courtesy of the amazing Deep Leaf Productions.
We are joined in our...2020-05-252h 00Right Where You Are Sitting NowLooking back at 2008This week we mark the end of our holiday break by discussing some of our 'favorite bits' of 2008. Topics covered in this show include Anonymous, The end of Neo-Paganism as we know it?, Patriots and the Georgia Guidestones and of course Obama (or in this case OBAWWWWMA).
Joining me for this episodes banter is Sir Raymond Wiley and Lord Austin Gandy from ye olde Out There Radio and the all new Disinformation The Podcast.
Of course Lady Claire Lumiere delivers us the latest Weekly Weird News and the Nobleman that is Daddytank serves up another...2020-05-251h 20