Shows
The Regeneration PodcastSpiritual Anthropology and What the Heck is Going on with Men? (and other things)
2025-11-031h 282025-10-271h 18The Regeneration PodcastPalestine, Hitler, Richard Werner, and Management of "The System", with Guido Preparata
2025-10-141h 35The Regeneration PodcastA Conversation on Political Violence, with Philip BalboniPhilip's Substack: https://philipbalboni.substack.com/
Michael's Substack: https://druidstaresback.substack.com/
And YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@michaelmartin8681
2025-09-151h 35The Regeneration PodcastExhausted Structures: What's Going on with Universities, Politics and More, with Philip Balboni
2025-09-081h 46The Regeneration PodcastEugen Rosenstock-Heussy's Christian Future, with David Cayley and Caryl Johnston
2025-08-301h 23The Regeneration PodcastOn Music, the Music Industry and The Riflebirds of Portland, with Lee OserLee Oser joins the show again to discuss quality music, the music industry, lyrics and the his band's new album.
https://riflebirdsofportland.com/
Check out Michael's Patreon and Substack: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=98486320 https://substack.com/@druidstaresback
2025-08-261h 10The Regeneration PodcastHow Did We Get Here? Where are We Going?Michael and Mike get reaquainted towards the end of summer and talk about everything going on.
2025-08-121h 21The Regeneration PodcastThe Heart of the Matter: Church and Young People & Tech, with Fr. John GribowichHonest conversation about the Church, Christ, technology and the way forward through cultivation of an "attentive heart."
Sunday to Sunday: https://sundaytosunday.net/
The Attentive Heart Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sunday-to-sunday-attentive-heart/id1633566242?i=1000715657604
2025-07-231h 162025-05-111h 34The Regeneration PodcastPapacy, Conclave, St. Malachi and More, with TJ GerminarioNostradamus, astrology and all the topics in the title are woven together in an interview for this moment. Buy his books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Thomas-Jude-Germinario/author/B002HN3RM6?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true And check out TJ's writings here: https://www.apokalypso.com/ Check out Michael's Patreon and Substack: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=98486320 https://substack.com/@druidstaresback
2025-04-261h 312025-04-061h 192025-03-231h 33The Regeneration PodcastMartin Nowak on his book "Within" and Poetry as PrayerHarvard professor of Mathematics and Biology discusses the Divine and Feminine and the Little Flower in light of higher mathematics and beauty. Please look at his work here:
https://angelicopress.com/products/within-martin-nowak
https://a.co/d/bvAnu08
2025-03-091h 162025-02-251h 182025-02-101h 232025-01-201h 342024-12-241h 272024-12-111h 12The Regeneration PodcastIvan Illich, Christos Yannaras and the Whole Idea of "Religion", with David CayleyBeyond critical mass, there are a number of ways that pietistic religiosity can turn against itself. Ivan Illich and Christos Yannaras had many complimentary insights into this phenomenon, reaching it's apotheosis in our time. Check out David's work: https://www.davidcayley.com/ Links to Michael's Patreon and Substack: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=98486320 https://substack.com/@druidstaresback
2024-11-281h 12The Regeneration PodcastArchitecture and the Soul, with Stephane Gaulin- BrownCheck out Stephane's work here: https://www.stephanegaulinbrown.com/
2024-11-091h 262024-11-031h 232024-10-251h 23The Regeneration PodcastThe Destiny of America, and Johnny AppleseedWe talk about a larger and longer blueprint than Trump and Kamala
Links to Michael's Patreon and Substack:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=98486320
https://substack.com/@druidstaresback
The Center for Sophiological Studies: https://www.thecenterforsophiological...
2024-09-2836 minThe Regeneration PodcastPolitical Realignment: The Big Picture, with Guido PreparataIs the Trump/Kennedy/Shanahan/Tucker/Vance thing really a threat?
2024-09-211h 09The Regeneration PodcastPolitical Realignment: The Conversation Continues, with Gary ChartierGary is a fascinating thinker on a wide variety of topics. Check out his website and explore his books here: http://www.garychartier.net/
Check out Michael's Patreon and Substack: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=98486320 https://substack.com/@druidstaresba
2024-09-061h 212024-08-311h 202024-08-251h 31The Regeneration PodcastMartin Nowak on Evolution, Cooperation and his book "Beyond"Please check out Martin Nowak's pages here:
https://sites.harvard.edu/martin-nowak/
https://www.martinnowak.com/
And buy his book!: https://angelicopress.com/products/beyond-martin-nowak
2024-07-111h 06The Regeneration PodcastBlessings of the Road with Therese Schroeder-Sheker"Blessings of the Road": https://curveblue.com/blessings-of-the-road
Chalice of Repose": https://chaliceofrepose.org/
Links to Michael's Patreon and Substack:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=98486320
https://substack.com/@druidstaresback
And New Book of Poetry: https://angelicopress.com/pages/micha...
2024-06-301h 27The Regeneration PodcastReset or Renaissance with Daniel PolikoffCheck out Daniel's other work here:
https://danielpolikoff.com/
2024-06-281h 172024-06-191h 192024-06-161h 25The Regeneration PodcastSeeking the Real with Jason PetersLinks to Michael's Patreon and Substack: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=98486320 https://substack.com/@druidstaresback
Front Porch Republic Books: https://www.frontporchrepublic.com/fpr-books/
The Culinary Plagiarist: https://wipfandstock.com/9781532689802/the-culinary-plagiarist/
2024-06-071h 28The Regeneration PodcastThe Spiritual PathLinks to Michael's Patreon and Substack:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=98486320
https://substack.com/@druidstaresback
And New Book of Poetry: https://angelicopress.com/pages/micha
2024-06-021h 172024-05-151h 18The Regeneration PodcastGuido Preparata on Theodicy, the Ant Heap, and MoreFind Guido's book's: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AGUIDO+GIACOMO+PREPARATA&s=relevancerank&text=GUIDO+GIACOMO+PREPARATA&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1
Links to Michael's Patreon and Substack:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=98486320
https://substack.com/@druidstaresback
And New Book of Poetry: https://angelicopress.com/pages/micha...
2024-04-301h 24The Regeneration PodcastThe Game of Law and God, with James TunneyWhat is law? How is it used as an instrument of power?
Find all about James Tunney here: https://www.jamestunney.com/
Links to Michael's Patreon and Substack:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=98486320
https://substack.com/@druidstaresback
And New Book of Poetry: https://angelicopress.com/pages/micha...
2024-04-141h 33The Regeneration PodcastEclipses and EgregoresLinks to Michael's Patreon and Substack:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=98486320
https://substack.com/@druidstaresback
And New Book of Poetry:
https://angelicopress.com/products/mythologies-of-the-wild-of-god-michael-martin
2024-04-021h 14The Regeneration PodcastModern LoveThe hosts discuss Michael Martin's recent blog posts and the travails of modern love and the divorce from the Real. Links to Michael's Patreon and Substack: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=98486320 https://substack.com/@druidstaresback
2024-03-091h 202024-02-161h 15The Regeneration PodcastA Christianity of the Underworld, with Lindsay RoseThis is a wonderful trip through underworlds with a great student of many of these traditions.
Links to Michael's Patreon and Substack:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=98486320
https://substack.com/@druidstaresback.
2024-02-101h 14The Regeneration PodcastTo the Lighthouse with Olivia ChaneyA rich discussion with Olivia about her music, her projects, songwriting and her upcoming album, "Circus of Desire."
Check out Olivia's music here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hs3Kg...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QNvt...
Her website: https://www.oliviachaney.com/
and her new single:
https://open.spotify.com/album/33w8ORiX4R5vruwc60vSB3?si=4Kgul63iQU2hFpAf68iCXQ
2024-02-031h 02The Regeneration PodcastTo the Lighthouse with Olivia ChaneyA rich discussion with Olivia about her music, her projects, songwriting and her upcoming album, "Circus of Desire."
Check out Olivia's music here:
• Olivia Chaney - House on a Hill (Offi...
• Olivia Chaney - Roman Holiday & House...
Her website: https://www.oliviachaney.com/
and her new single: https://open.spotify.com/album/33w8OR...
2024-02-031h 18The Regeneration PodcastLarry Chapp on Pope Francis and MoreFollow Larry by checking him out at his Substack where he links to other writings too: https://gaudiumetspes22.com/
Links to Michael's Patreon and Substack:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=98486320
https://substack.com/@druidstaresback.
2024-01-241h 22The Regeneration PodcastThe Archons and the ImaginationWhat's is actually going on? Michael and Mike discuss.
Links to Michael's Patreon and Substack:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=98486320
https://substack.com/@druidstaresback.
2024-01-131h 37The Regeneration PodcastThe Imagination and Irenic ChristianityMichael and Mike talk about everything and nothing, including Christmas.
Links to Michael's Patreon and Substack:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=98486320
https://substack.com/@druidstaresback.
2023-12-1548 minThe Regeneration PodcastThe Skull and the Face, with James TunneyA discussion of current goings-on and some signs of the times through the the image of the skull and the image of the face.
https://www.jamestunney.com/
Links to Michael's Patreon and Substack:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=98486320
https://substack.com/@druidstaresback.
2023-11-251h 38The Regeneration PodcastKatie Hartsock on Faith and PoetryBuy Katie's book: https://www.ablemusepress.com/books/katie-hartsock-wolf-trees-poems Links to
Michael's Patreon and Substack:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=98486320
https://substack.com/@druidstaresback
2023-11-111h 18The Regeneration PodcastChristian Romanticism, with Fr. Anthony ChadwickFind out more on Fr. Anthony Chadwick here: https://sarumuse.org/about-fr-anthony-chadwick/ Links to '
Michael's Patreon and Substack:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=98486320
https://substack.com/@druidstaresback
2023-11-051h 22The Regeneration PodcastAbortion, the Bible and Education: A Young Father Looks at Faith, with Brandon GaylordLinks to Michael's Patreon and Substack:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=98486320
https://substack.com/@druidstaresback
2023-10-281h 30The Regeneration PodcastKaren Swallow Prior on the Evangelical ImaginationFascinating discussion on the epochal changes going on in history and the role of the Christian imagination.
Karen Swallow Prior's website: https://karenswallowprior.com
Links to Michael's Patreon and Substack: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=98486320 https://substack.com/@druidstaresback
2023-10-251h 09The Regeneration PodcastPost-Liberalism and the Future of Religion with Adam SmithAdam joined us about a half-hour in and this conversation has lots of everything. Check out Adam's reviews and articles at Front Porch Republic here: https://www.frontporchrepublic.com/author/asmith/
Links to Michael's Patreon and Substack:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=98486320
https://substack.com/@druidstaresback
2023-10-141h 42The Regeneration PodcastHow to Save the West, with Spencer KlavanWide ranging discussion on the intellectual life and the future of the West.
Check out Spencer's YouTube Channel and Book here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqj2go45P8ase0ISG1iwig https://www.regnery.com/9781684513451/how-to-save-the-west/
Links to Michael's Patreon and Substack:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=98486320
https://substack.com/@druidstaresback
2023-09-301h 08The Regeneration PodcastOppenheimer, Evil, The Bomb and the Underworld, with Stephen Clarke and Guido PreparataStephen Clarke's work on Steiner's "Mexican Mysteries" can be found here: http://ipwebdev.com/hermit/Clarke5.html
Find Guido Preparata's books at Amazon and look for new releases soon!
Check out Michael's Patreon and Substack:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=98486320
https://substack.com/@druidstaresback
2023-09-041h 23The Regeneration PodcastCatholic Family Life as Pilgrimage, with Sally and Wilhelm HojerGuests Wilhelm and Sally Hojer tell their interesting story of following Christ as a family. https://hojercrux.wordpress.com/
Check out Michael's Patreon and Substack:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=98486320
https://substack.com/@druidstaresback
2023-08-261h 09The Regeneration PodcastChristian Romanticism, with Lindsay RoseFinding our way through the intimations of Blake, Goethe, Novalis, Tolkien, Lewis, Steiner, Wordsworth, Barfield and more. Guest Lindsey Rose has an article in the upcoming edition of "Jesus the Imagination
Check out Michael's Patreon and Substack:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=98486320
https://substack.com/@druidstaresback
2023-08-191h 24The Regeneration PodcastThe Vision and Genius of Terrence Malick. with Reno LauroTolkien scholar, theologian and scholar discusses the cinema of Terrence Malick
2023-07-291h 08The Regeneration PodcastThe Underworld, Shamanism, DMT and More, with Stephen ClarkeWhat is the underworld? Fascinating interview that got cut off a bit short. Subjects include the American Southwest, Sophiology and access to the underworld through shamanism, meditation and hallucinogens.
2023-07-221h 09The Regeneration PodcastPsychedelics, Psychotherapy and the Soul, with Jamie KohanyiPsychotherapist Jamie Kohanyi discusses the uses of psychedelics in treatment as well as the spiritual and religious dimensions of these medicines.
Check out her website here: https://www.jamiekohanyi.com/
A correction - though DMT is found throughout creation, my comment that DMT is present in strawberries may be incorrect. However Dr James Cooke here clarifies how the world appears to be "drenched" in DMT and expresses how ubiquitous it is in nature. https://www.drjamescooke.com/read/dmtnature
Lastly, I should include a disclaimer: As a psychotherapist, Jamie Kohanyi LMFT's scope of...
2023-07-151h 13The Regeneration PodcastAdam Simon on Horror and the SpiritualWriter, producer and director Adam Simon (creator of the TV series "Salem) in a FASCINATING discussion of horror and the spiritual.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Simon
2023-07-081h 262023-07-011h 13The Regeneration PodcastMafias, Parapolitics and More, with Eric Wilson and Guido PreparataGuido Preparata: "Conspiracy Theory is too important to be left to conspiracy theorists. Eric Wilson, Guido and the gang discuss the murky field of parapolitics. Find and buy Eric Wilson's brilliant books here: https://punctumbooks.com/people/eric-wilson/
2023-06-241h 25The Regeneration PodcastEugene McCarraher on the ”Enchantments of Mammon”Discussing enclosure, enchantment, scarcity and more! https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/eugene-mccarraher/381846/
2023-06-171h 39The Regeneration PodcastSophiology for Today’s SeekerThough it's one of the most used words in the Regeneration lexicon, we realized we had never broken it down.
2023-06-101h 11The Regeneration PodcastMartin Shaw on Christ, the Underworld, Stories, Romanticism as Activism and MoreThe wisdom of scholar and storyteller Dr. Martin Shaw on more topics than found in the title.
His website: https://schoolofmyth.com/
Essays mentioned:
https://medium.com/@schoolofmyth/we-are-in-the-underworld-and-we-havent-figured-it-out-yet-5d48d2c988aa
https://drmartinshaw.com/essays/
2023-05-271h 212023-05-201h 16The Regeneration PodcastAlison Milbank of the Feminine Priesthood and Saving the ParishDiscussion of gender and the priesthood and the Save the Parish Movement in England.
https://thecritic.co.uk/author/alison...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alison_...
2023-05-131h 22The Regeneration PodcastAngels, Rilke and ”Wings of Desire,” with Daniel Joseph Polikoff and Jonathan GeltnerDaniel Joseph Polikoff and Jonathan Geltner join the show to tap the genius of Rilke en route to a deep discussion of Wim Wender's masterpiece, "Wings of Desire."
https://danielpolikoff.com/
https://slantbooks.org/authors/jonath... https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jonatha...
2023-05-061h 23The Regeneration PodcastMedicalization and Re-Enchantment with Adam SmithA conversation on world-turned-hospital and possibilities for re-enchantment with Professor Adam Smith. Check out his blog: https://newpandemonium.substack.com/ And find more of his articles at Front Porch Republic (frontporchrepublic.com)
2023-04-291h 19The Regeneration Podcast”Take heart in this”: An Interview with Louise and Dave Holden of Irish band I Draw SlowMusic, inspiration, the artistic process and more..
"My Portion": • I Draw Slow My Po...
"Swans": • I Draw Slow : Swa...
2023-04-221h 12The Regeneration PodcastDavid Cayley on Simone Weil and the Future of ReligionSimone Weil had many penetrating insights which might help us understand our "religious" situation and feel our way forward. Broadcaster, author and scholar David Cayley joins us for this discussion. Material discussed includes: https://www.davidcayley.com/podcasts/... https://druidstaresback.substack.com/ https://www.frontporchrepublic.com/20...
2023-04-151h 31The Regeneration PodcastLarry Chapp UnleashedTimely discussion of Ressourcement theology, the mysteries of Holy Week and Church politics.
2023-04-061h 31The Regeneration PodcastJohn Milbank on ”Alternative Modernities”John Milbank discusses the "alternative modernity", a path not taken but a path that still has traces and possibilities.
2023-04-011h 09The Regeneration PodcastThe Medical Industrial Complex with Dr. James ThorpUp close and personal with an OB/GYN on the front lines.
2023-03-251h 05The Regeneration PodcastGardeningIt's that time of year! Michael and Mike discuss the ins and outs of gardening.
2023-03-111h 06The Regeneration PodcastJames Tunney on Crystals, Dark and LightJames Tunney discusses the role of crystals, both good and bad, in the advent of the technocracy. Check out his work here: https://www.jamestunney.com/
2023-03-041h 30The Regeneration PodcastGuido Preparata on ”The Techno-Structure”One more angle on the 'Hive', 'Structure' and 'Machine'. This one, from a social scientist very familiar with the Vatican. Guido Preparata's works will soon be posted at his new website, (under construction), at https://adtriarios.com/
2023-02-251h 23The Regeneration PodcastPaul Kingsnorth on ’The Machine’ and More!Paul Kingsnorth joins us to discuss "The Machine" and its antidotes. Check out his excellent Substack here: https://paulkingsnorth.substack.com/
2023-02-181h 26The Regeneration PodcastWelcome to the ’Machine’, ’Hive’ and ’Techno-Structure’Michael and Mike lay the groundwork for a few upcoming episodes, (with Paul Kingsnorth and Guido Preparata), analyzing the sociology of the world in which we find ourselves today, variously referred to, by our guests, as 'The Machine', the 'Techno-Structure' and the 'Hive.'
2023-02-1156 minThe Regeneration PodcastPragmatic Mysticism with Addison Hodges HartAuthor and scholar, Addison Hodges Hart joins us for a rich discussion covering mysticism, beauty and the decline of the liturgical year. You can find his blog, "The Pragmatic Mystic" here: https://addisonhodgeshart.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=profile_page
2023-02-041h 07The Regeneration PodcastJohn Michael Greer on Enchantment and Our Post-Industrial FutureAuthor and Blogger Extraordinaire, John Michael Greer, discusses the future of technology, enchantment, Trump, healthcare, Covid and a lot more, and it all connects! Look for his name when you buy books and check out his blog at www.ecosophia.net
2023-01-281h 14The Regeneration PodcastMerri Walters: A Healer Listens to Nature, LiterallyNatural healer Merri Walters discusses her journey and practice. Check out her site at SacredEssences.Com
2023-01-2150 minThe Regeneration PodcastWhy the Russian ”Silver Age” Thinkers MatterMichael and Mike discuss how they discovered the likes of Pavel Florenski, Nikoli Berdiaev, Sergius Bulgakov, Vladimir Solovyov and others.
2023-01-141h 11The Regeneration PodcastAether, Water and the Needed Shake-Up of Medicine, with Dr. Ken ThorpIf for-profit medicine could keep up with physics, we'd have a medical system and practice that looks a lot different than it does.
2023-01-071h 08The Regeneration PodcastKeeping Christmas with Guest Tara ThiekeConversation on how we all keep Christmas, the Twelve Holy Nights and Epiphany.
2022-12-241h 13The Regeneration PodcastMatthew Milliner on Native American Spirituality, Eastern Icons and SophiologyThe humorous and scintillating Dr. Milliner of Wheaton College, author of "The Everlasting People: G.K. Chesterton and the First Nations" and "Mother of the Lamb: The Story of a Global Icon", in a wide-ranging conversation that points us to a way forward for the Church.
2022-12-171h 30The Regeneration PodcastA Healing Education with Mary Jo OrestiA discussion of eduation, as if human beigns mattered, using insights from Waldorf and other traditions.
2022-12-171h 04The Regeneration PodcastDistributism and its Discontents, with Dr. Laurie JohnsonDr. Laurie Johnson joins us to talk about the history of Distributism, its vision and its prospects. Find Dr. Johnson's work here at pmaurin.org
2022-12-031h 20The Regeneration PodcastAll Things ”Grail” with Shari Suter and Nate HileWide ranging discussion on the symbolism and meaning of the Grail symbol and stories with Shari Suter and Nate Hile, hosts of the wonderful Grail Country podcast.
2022-11-281h 25The Regeneration PodcastJames Tunney on ’The Secret Commonwealth’Author and artist James Tunney in a wide-ranging conversation on faeries, transhumanism, Celtic spirituality and more.
2022-11-181h 34The Regeneration PodcastOn the Regeneration of the Christian FestivalsMichael and Mike discuss the lineaments of a restored Christian festival year.
2022-11-101h 12The Regeneration PodcastGuido Preparata: Critiquing ’The Canon’"Ditch Dante & Shakespeare? Ditch no, but make room, for sure. Ditch Plato and all them Greeks?, not entirely, no, but criticize & push him/them aside for sure. Ditch Rousseau?, for sure, St Thomas?, you bet (!...), and send to hell pretty much everybody else.
We can do it. A true Renaissance." (Includes discussion of 'Covid Amnesty')
2022-11-041h 13The Regeneration PodcastJesus the Imagination: A Discussion with Jonathan GeltnerAuthor Jonathan Geltner talks about the Catholic imagination, his translation of Claudel's "Five Great Odes", his novel "Absolute Music" and the journal "Jesus the Imagination."
2022-10-281h 06The Regeneration PodcastDavid Bentley Hart on his novel ”Kenogaia (A Gnostic Tale)Wide ranging discussion centered on his novel. Topics include gnostic literature, "gnosticism", neo-scholasticsm and more.
2022-10-241h 02The Regeneration PodcastMeditations on the Tarot, and More, (With Robert Powell)The translator of "Meditations on the Tarot" on the story behind the esoteric masterpiece, as well as biblical and current events vis-a-vis astrology.
2022-10-141h 25The Regeneration PodcastThe Re-enchantment of Christianity with Dominic D’Souza
"We've tamed Aslan!" Dominic D'Souza of smartcatholics.com joins us to discuss his journey from what he calls an over "tamed" Christianity to an interest in "rewilding" Christianity through neglected Wisdom traditions.
2022-10-071h 26The Regeneration PodcastMark Vernon on William Blake"Christianity is not about sin, but sleep". Dr. Mark Vernon on William Blake and "opening the doors of perception."
2022-09-301h 15The Regeneration PodcastIntroduction to William BlakeBlake will be featured in a number of our conversations and so we are seeing the stage for a deeper dive into Blake with this beginning conversation.
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