Bishop Brian Standford joined us to discuss his inspirational journey. Find life-improving insights from his transformation from a life of drugs and prison to an exemplar of esoteric wisdom. He'll share what went wrong and what has worked for him: Christian Gnosticism, prayer, Eastern traditions, martial arts, the ideas of great thinkers, and more. We also get into Brian's ideas of Esoteric Patriotism, a much-needed pivot when trust in the system is crumbling because of the dark effects of Wicke...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 65
We take a detailed look into ancient advanced tech, science, and medicine – covering dynastic China, Mesoamerica, pharaonic Egypt, Greco-Roman culture, and more. Some of these technologies have yet to be reproduced today. This exploration includes how the ancients dealt with virus and pandemics; and whether enhanced science was achieved through insights or the interaction with higher beings. We’ll also involve the legend of Atlantis and its eternal, technological lessons. Astral Guest – Frank Jo...
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 490
On this sacrilege that was also our second Halloween Special, streamed that very night, Anthony Tyler and the Occult Fan joined us. We discussed a main horror writer and occult exemplar: Clive Barker. From Hellraiser to Candyman, we tied these works to more profound, spiritual (and often Jungian) themes. We also dealt with the spooky themes of demonology, Fortean Spirituality, and Anthony’s book, Dive Manual, Empirical Investigations in Mysticism. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/...
Nov 01, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 63
Our Halloween theme on AB Live was about popular beliefs in the esoteric movement that they think may need reevaluation. It was an irreverent discussion of popular esoteric beliefs, from the New Age faiths and astrology to Kabbalah and the Course in Miracles. And many more sacred cows. We also discussed the pandemic and the coming election. Our astral guests were Scott Smith, author of God Reconsidered, returning to Aeon Byte for his lucky 13th interview; his wife, Sandra Wells, a pagan and Gnos...
Oct 25, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 62
Arguably the most important (and overlooked) Jungian concept is the complex. It’s so essential, Jung originally called his body of work Complex Psychology. By grasping complexes, we find how fragmented our minds are and why free will seems impossible in many aspects of our lives. But we’ll also discover how to integrate complexes and restore the psyche to get us closer to individuation. Astral Guest – Rachel Conerly, Principal of Collaborative Leaders, Inc. This is a partial show for nonmembers....
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 489
Can the mind be reprogrammed from the coding of a constantly propagandizing elite and brogrammer angels? Can we fully listen to the healing song of our soul? We find answers in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, hypnotism, Huna Spirituality, and the wisdom of Hermes Trismegistus. This exploration will include the idea of CG Jung, Carlos Castaneda, and other guerrilla mystics who sought to rewire the collective consciousness. Astral Guest – Andy Cooper, Founder and Director of Helios School of Esoteri...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 488
Always an honor to have Mitch at the Virtual Alexandria. Mitch shares insights and solutions to depression, success in life, dysfunctional relationships, and living in a pandemic. We covered transcendental meditation, the best (and worse) of New Thought, anarchic magic, and the power of prayer. Mitch shared the ideas of Alexander Pope, Neville Goddard, Ralph Emerson Waldo, and other exemplars. Can the right habits and thoughts transform our life? Is there a way to thrive in this year of apocalyp...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 59
Is the universe deterministic? Do divine forces care about humanity? We find these answers through the ideas of ancient sages like Plato, Aristotle, Plotinus, and others — and the views of movements such as the Pre-Socratics, Epicureans, Stoics, early Christians, Hellenistic Jews, and Gnostics. Our exploration will provide insights for modern times, including for such notions as the Simulation Theory. Astral Guest – Dylan Burns, author of Did God Care? Providence, Dualism, and Will in Later Gree...
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 487
We take a deep and necessary dive into the topics of robotics, transhumanism, singularity, and other apocalyptic tech – all to prepare for the endgame moves of the elite and their Breakaway Civilization. To win this game of digital thrones, we must tap into the myth and Gnosis of an ancient trickster egregore named Prometheus. We must steal fire from the gods before they burn civilization down very soon. Astral Guest – Jason Reza Jorjani, author of Prometheism . This is a partial show for nonmem...
Sep 24, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 486
We were joined at the Virtual Alexandria by comedian and host of Soberish, Jessa Reed. She discussed her life and remarkable insights. This included overcoming meth addiction, near-death experience, alien encounters, and revelations into the reality we exist in a simulation ending soon with the coming of a new higher-dimensional existence. I dig her work and mind a lot, and I think you will too. Regardless, it's the end of the world as we know it and you can now feel fine. More information on Je...
Sep 19, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 56
Always a pleasure when Robert arrives at the Virtual Alexandria. This time he laid his cards on the table about his life, while also sharing helpful ideas from Vedanta, the Tarot, Gnosticism, and other alternative disciplines. Our discussion addressed the mental breakdown of the collective psyche in 2020, at the same time exploring the complex maze that is the personal psyche. In the end, we wonder if we have free at all and are we at the end of an age. Astral Guest — Robert Bonomo, writer and d...
Sep 15, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 55
We host the acclaimed journalist who exposed the Gospel of Jesus’s Wife fiasco. More than one of history’s most famous and bizarre forgery controversies, this is a cautionary tale on academic machinations, tragic projections fueled by ambition, and the fine line between reason and faith. The saga of this text is a mirror into the human condition as well as insight into the sensationalist waters Mary Magdalene and the Gnostics have sailed in for centuries. Astral Guest – Ariel Sabar, author of Ve...
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 485
We become deeply acquainted with the ancient practice of resurrecting while still alive – as shamanistic discipline practiced by the Gnostics, Mystery Religions, Egyptian mystics, and Hellenistic philosophers. Our journey takes us from the secret teaching of Jesus to the Mandaeans to the Knights Templars – all to understand if the art of resurrection has survived for us to employ today. Astral Guest – Freddy Silva, author of The Lost Art of Resurrection: Initiation, secret chambers and the quest...
Sep 04, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 484
We had an incredible roundtable with a group of mystics, heretics, therapists, and oriental practitioners. We covered much esoteric ground, including alchemy, Kabbalah, Gnosticism, Jungian therapy, Taoism, ghosts — all to find mental and spiritual solutions to the dark psychic forces that have settled on western culture. Much of our discussion was based on the book Concerto of the Rising Sun. And for strange reasons, we talked about smoking and pooping right, as well as audiobook voiceovers. Her...
Sep 01, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 52
We explore the ancient arts of inner knowing, a journey that takes us to primordial goddesses, cosmic magic, and the wisdom of the ages. Although these mystic disciplines have resurrected after millennia of suppression, they are being lost and distorted in recent times. Time to reboot the Gnosis of arcane heretics, the chaos of Cybele, and the summoning of mercurial spirits before the world goes dark again. Time for the season of the witch. Astral Guest – Maja D’Oust, author of Familiars in Witc...
Aug 27, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 483
It's finally out after many promises and plans of mice and men (and gods too)! I couldn't think of anyone better for our first show than Eric. We discuss from an esoteric and traditional perspective how to deal with alcoholism, bipolar disorder, and depression. As serious as the topics are, we had a blast in exploring Gnostic fire and Promethean ice. Our discussion covered William Blake, Herman Melville, David Foster Wallace, Alan Watts, and other significant figures who found their Hermes and d...
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 50
From the mysticism of ancient Sumerians to the piety of the Christian faithful to the magic of modern occultists, we get acquainted with perennial planetary and stellar entities. This quest not only teaches us how to call upon the gifts of angels and archangels but the ability to call upon our inner divinity for improved existence and the power to overcome life’s trials. Astral Guest – Damien Echols, author of Angels and Archangels: A Magician's Guide . This is a partial show for nonmembers. For...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 482
We were joined for a debate on reincarnation by two heavy-hitters in Gnostic circles who represent what is best in Gnosis: Scott Smith, author of God Reconsidered, and John Munter, author of The Samaritan Jesus. Two went into a cage and a thousand lifetimes came out. Seriously, it was a spirited and friendly debate on the doctrine of reincarnation. Scott argued for its shortcomings while John supported its strengths. Our discussion evolved into other cool topics like whether creation is benign o...
Aug 16, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 48
A fascinating yet vexing question in religious studies is why did Gnosticism vilify the Old Testament god yet embrace the Torah? New scholarship provides answers – taking us to ancient times where priests and kings quarreled over the nature of the gods, the issue of iniquity, and proper social order. These insights will shed light on the influence, magical practices, and theology of Gnostic groups like the Mandaeans and the Sethians, as well as the formation of Christianity. Astral Guest – James...
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 481
We present compelling evidence for the existence of a written pre-canonical Alpha gospel that was a foundation for the four gospels. This exploration will lead to novel insights on the transcendent spirituality of the Gospel of John, as well as enigmatic biblical characters like the Beloved Disciple, Lazarus, Mary Magdalene, and Jesus himself. Astral Guest — Gary Greenberg, author of The Case for a Proto-Gospel . This is a partial show for nonmembers. For the second half of the interview, please...
Aug 01, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 480
Chris Knowles materialized at the Virtual Alexandria to share some of his latest research, and it was raining Red Pills, hallelujah. Chris connected Maxwell, Epstein, Crowley, Parsons, and Lovecraft; and you can add transhumanist agencies, UFOs, and various secret societies as the deadly spice. It was Life in the Fast Ghislaine. We presented visuals along with this dark Gnosis, and we discussed how his novel is turning out to be a grim prophecy instead of fiction. Astral Guest – Chris Knowles, a...
Jul 26, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 45
Jesse James remains a legend, the symbol of the individual overcoming the establishment. Yet behind both the official narrative and the American Robin Hood myth lies an astounding reality: Jesse James faked his death to lead an even more intriguing life. What’s more, he also guarded ancient secrets of forbidden treasures brought and hidden in America. Our exploration will encounter the Freemasons, Rosicrucians, Templars, Kabbalists, and other arcane societies – as well as expose a terrible time ...
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 479
And now for something (almost) completely different. Through some cool and sudden syncs, Jeffrey Mishlove agreed to talk with me about a topic he doesn't often cover: himself. Thus, the prominent host shared his own views on the Esoterica, his fascinating life, and the challenges/opportunities of being in the alternative media. It was a great conversation, with some news and views at the beginning and some bonuses at the end of the show. More information on Jeffrey: https://www.newthinkingallowe...
Jul 15, 2020•53 min•Ep. 43
We take a penetrating exploration of extraterrestrials, finding novel perspectives on such concepts as Ancient Aliens, the Grays, Flying Saucers, and Alien Abductions. These revelations expose an astral hierarchy that has lorded over humanity for millennia – in the past as gods of religious texts and myth but presently embedded in the highest echelons of our earthly power structures. Of course, we’ll deal with the Demiurge, Sophia, and the Archons in their interstellar realities. Astral Guest – ...
Jul 11, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 478
Independence Day comes early! Mark Cordova returns to the Virtual Alexandria after a long pause to discuss Yaldi Baldi and his angelic mafia. He'll grant some startling insights, including the notion that Jesus already vanquished the Powers and Principalities, but what remained was their offspring who are thousand times more dangerous. And much more. Mark will also share why he left the Gnostic scene, a tragic tale that saw him come back innocent and victorious. Support this podcast at — https:/...
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 41
We have a friendly but substantive chat with the host of the premier podcast on CG Jung and Jungian analysis. Our spanning discussion covers the life and times of the Swiss Magician, as well as conceptions like synchronicity, complexes, the shadow, archetypes, the Red Book, and the Seven Sermons to the Dead. We certainly cover why Jungian ideas are essential in a culture with an increasingly fragmenting psyche. Astral Guest – Laura London, host of Speaking of Jung . This is a partial show for no...
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 477
Martina Markota (Lady Alchemy) joins us to talk about the intersection of occultism and modern artforms, as well as her life as a heretic within several orthodoxies. We covered symbolism, expression, and meaning in alchemy, the Sun Lady of Revelation, comic books, the goddess archetype, and more. This is a partial show for nonmembers. For the second half of the interview, please become a member or patron at Patreon . Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/aeon-byte-gnostic-radio/donatio...
Jun 24, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 39
We deeply connect with several enduring spiritual exercises of Gurdjieff, at the same time getting a holistic picture of his teachings. These practices can help cope with fear, delusion, and anxiety— and achieve peace in these soul-eroding times. We also decipher many of Gurdjieff’s concepts like the Kundabuffer, the enneagram, food for the moon, and more. Astral Guest – Alan Francis, author of Secrets of the Fourth Way. This is a partial show for nonmembers. For the second half of the interview...
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 476
It's time to give a Gnostic take to the Archon-infestation of 2020. Don't expect too much of a political or statistical discussion, but an understanding of how Gnostic concepts can help you navigate many of the issues today for peace and clarity. Of course, we'll discuss other relevant issues on Gnostic studies and discoveries. Astral Guests -- Lainie Petersen, Scott Smith, Christian Smith, and the Moondog. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/aeon-byte-gnostic-radio/donations Adverti...
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 37
A recent panel discussion on the recent discovery of cannabis resin in an ancient Jewish temple in Tel Aviv. The discussion expanded to other entheogenic topics, from ergot to soma to mystery religions to medieval mystics. Our guests were exemplars in psychedelic research and Jewish theology. Christ Bennett: https://www.cannabisculture.com/content/author/chris-bennett/ Danny Nemu: http://nemusend.co.uk/ Rishe Groner: http://thegene-sis.com/ Tom Hatsis: https://psychedelichistorian.com/ Revd. Chr...
Jun 12, 2020•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 36
