In S6E13 I sit down with author, Freemason, scholar, and translator John Gilbert to discuss his background in esotericism and translation as well we his latest book: Not As Above, Not As Below: How We Got the Emerald Tablet Wrong, which was published in 2024 by Rose Circle Books. Not As Above, Not As Below: https://a.co/d/7yxJ0UQ SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter: https://ikebaker.com/newsletter For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: https://ikebaker.com SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5...
Aug 16, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 6Ep. 13
In S6E12 I sit down with Chaos magician and author, Soror Velchanes to discuss her latest book the Planetary Magic Workbook: An Experimental Guide to Understanding and Working with the Classical Planets.Vel:https://velchanes.com/The Planetary Magic Workbook:https://a.co/d/d2kcRgxSUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:https://ikebaker.com/newsletterFor all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: https://ikebaker.comSUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: https:patreon.com/arcanvm FOLLOW on Facebook...
Aug 08, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 6Ep. 10
In S6E11 I sit down with author and scholar David Pantano to discuss David’s most recent work, Alchemical Hermeticism: The Secret Teachings of Marco Daffi on initiation. Join us for a conversation on the character of Daffi’s teachings, David's thoughts on Hermetic alchemy as a practice, and much more…David: https://www.innertraditions.com/author/david-pantano https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Alchemical-Hermeticism/David-Pantano/9781644119976 https://a.co/d/7O6QRbO SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM ...
Aug 01, 2025•55 min•Season 6Ep. 11
In S6E10 I sit down with returning guest, author, speaker, and host of Aeon Byte Gnostic radio, Miguel Conner to discuss his latest book, The Occult Elvis: The Mystical and Magical Life of the King, which has critical acclaim and mainstream recognition. BUY The Occult Elvis: https://www.innertraditions.com/the-occult-elvis (from Publisher) https://a.co/d/gSzeHae (Amazon) Miguel: https://thegodabovegod.com/ SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:https://ikebaker.com/newsletter For all things Ike b...
Jul 26, 2025•56 min•Season 6Ep. 10
In S6E9 I sit down with he hosts of the Talk Gnosis channel and podcast, Jason Mehmel and Deacon Jon Stewart to discuss gnosticism and gnosis, as well as the fading intellectual trend of atheism, mystical forms of spirituality and much more. Talk Gnosis: https://www.youtube.com/ @GnosticWisdomNetwork Gnostic Wisdom Network: gnosticwisdom.net The Gnosis Archive: gnosis.org/welcome.html AJC:johannite.org SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter: https://ikebaker.com/newsletter For all things Ike be...
Jul 18, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Season 6Ep. 9
In S6E8 I sit down with scholar and author Tobias Churton to discuss his entry into the academic study of the esoteric, the meaning of occultism, the inherent secrecy of the spiritual life, pitfalls of the modern age and much more… Tobias:https://tobiaschurton.com The Books of Enoch Revealed:https://a.co/d/cmoXHHH SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter: https://ikebaker.com/newsletter For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: https://ikebaker.com SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: https:pa...
Jul 11, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 8
In S6E7 I sit down with returning guest Professor Gregory Shaw to talk about his latest opus, an embodied spiritual practice, the perceptual filters of postmodernity and much more.Professor Shaw:https://angelicopress.com/pages/gregory-shawSUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:https://ikebaker.com/newsletterFor all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: https://ikebaker.comSUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: https:patreon.com/arcanvm FOLLOW on Facebook: https:facebook.com/arcanvvm FOLLOW o...
Jul 04, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Season 6Ep. 7
In S6E6 I sit down with scholar, practitioner, podcast host and EnochiaCon organizer @FraterRC to chat about the upcoming EnochiaCon 2025 happening this July in Vancouver, BC, which is going to feature a roster of heavy-weight academics, practitioners, and presenters in esotericism, magic, and the occult. EnochiaCon: https://www.arcaneresearchsociety.com/enochiacon-2025-presentations Arcane Research Society: https://www.arcaneresearchsociety.com/ Frater R.C.: https://www.youtube.com/@FraterRC ...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 6Ep. 4
In S6E5 I sit down with scholar, translator, historian, and master-mind behind @TheModernHermeticist YouTube channel, Dr. Dan Attrell. Join us for a conversation about his path to the academic study of esotericism, psychedelia, perrenialism vs. convergent evolution, the 16th century Franciscan Archangelo of Borgonovo, returning to our heavenly source and MUCH more.Dr. Attrell:https://www.youtube.com/@UCcluftdk1tuDU71ZdGNpHTA https://themodernhermeticist.com/SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:h...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 2
In S6E4 I sit down with lecturer, scholar, author, and content creator Dr. Angela Puca of Angela's Symposium YouTube channel to talk about her latest book: Italian Witchcraft and Shamanism: The Tradition of Segnature, Indigenous and Trans-Cultural Shamanic Traditions in Italy. Join us for a lively conversation! Dr. Puca: https://drangelapuca.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@drangelapuca/featured https://www.amazon.com/Italian-Witchcraft-Shamanism-Indigenous-Trans-cultural/dp/900469417X SUBSCRIBE to...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 4
In S6E3 I sit down with scholar, professor, host of the ESOTERICA channel and returning guest Dr. Justin Sledge fresh off of his latest venture— an immersive educational tour through Egypt! Join us for a chat on what the good professor taught, as well as what he learned. Dr. Sledge: https://www.justinsledge.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@TheEsotericaChannel Missed Dr. Sledge's immersive field study? JOIN IKE FOR HIS: Techniques of Graeco-Egyptian Theurgy will take place on-site in Egypt October 1...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 6Ep. 3
In E2S6 I sit down with British-Greek cultural historian, author, and artist Sasha Chaitow to discuss her past & upcoming work including a translation & commentary on Horappolon's Hieroglyphia, Greek identity and folk traditions, the role art in esotericism and scholarship, & much more. PRE-ORDER Horapollon's Hieroglyphica from Black Letter Press:https://www.blackletter-press.com/product-page/horapollo-hieroglyphica?fbclid=IwY2xjawJl8y1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHjFb1jEYz_CXNTlsbvDORBaRoJd8iqg...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 6Ep. 2
In the premiere episode of Season 6 of the podcast I sit down with Wouter J. Hanegraaff, professor of Hermetic Philosophy & related currents at the University of Amsterdam. Professor Hanegraaff is one of the leading voices in the academic study of hermetism, hermeticism, and esotericism at large. His written works include Esotericism and the Academy: Rejected Knowledge in Western Culture, Western Esotericism: A Guide for the Perplexed, Hermetic Spirituality and the Historical Imagination: Al...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 6Ep. 1
In S5 E14 I sit down with author & astrologer John Michael Greer to discuss his latest book The Astrology of Nations. Our conversation takes us from the practice of mundane astrology, to astrological magic, astrological forecasts for the future, and much more. The Astrology of Nations: https://redfeathermbs.com/collections/redfeather-astrology-others/products/the-astrology-of-nations# JMG: https://www.ecosophia.net/ For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: https://ikebaker.com SUP...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 12
IN S5 E13 I sit down with author, scholar, practitioner and editor in chief of Hadean Press, David Rankine. In his second appearance on the show, David and I discuss his latest work- Claves Intelligentiarium— a practical guide in the evocation of planetary intelligences. Claves Intelligentiarium: https://www.amazon.com/Claves-Intelligentiarum-David-Rankine/dp/1915933684 For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: https://ikebaker.com SUPPORT ARCANVM FOR $5/MONTH: http://patreon.com/arcan...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 12
In S5 E12 I sit down with writer, researcher, curator, and facilitator of Dream Mysteries, Sarah Janes to talk about mythology, the mysteries of dream life, dream incubation, the multivalent imagination and much more. Sarah: https://themysteries.org https://www.innertraditions.com/author/sarah-janes For all things Ike be sure to visit/leave him a message at: https://ikebaker.com SUPPORT ARCANVM FOR $5/MONTH: https://patreon.com/arcanvm FOLLOW on Facebook: https://facebook.com/@arcanvvm FOLLOW on...
Jan 24, 2025•50 min•Season 5Ep. 10
In S5 E11 I sit down with author, astrologer, alchemist, media personality and founder and director of studies for the Institute for Hermetic Studies, Mark Stavish to discuss future sustainability for communities in esotericism, and the realities of administration, leadership, publishing, and preparation for the unfolding changing of the guard and globally shifting paradigms. Donate to the IHS Collection:https://gofund.me/6c5e8900 IHS Online:https://institute-for-hermetic-studies.teachable.com/c...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 5Ep. 11
In S5E10 I sit down with scholar and content creator Chris Cogger, host of the MYSTAI channel and co-host of The Living Mysteries podcast. We discuss the theory and practice of theurgic ceremonial, philosophy, the value of hymns in practical magic, esoteric archaeology and much more. Chris: https://mystai.co.uk https://www.youtube.com/ @mystai https://chrislyon.substack.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5YpffE8BNg13Hg7bTPdIPO?si=c1dfbb7ee61c4bb7 For all things Ike be sure to visit:https://ikeba...
Jan 11, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 5Ep. 10
In S5E9 I sit down with the incomparable Peter Mark Adams to discuss energy healing, visionary experiences, his work with sacred symbols and images, the Hagia Sophia and much more! Peter:https://petermarkadams.com/ For all things Ike be sure to visit:https://ikebaker.com SUPPORT ARCANVM FOR $5/MONTH: https:patreon.com/arcanvm FOLLOW on Facebook: https://facebook.com/@arcanvvm FOLLOW on IG: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m #spirituality #healing #esoteric...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 9
In S5E8 I sit down with ally and James North of Holythorn Press. Sally and James released their co-authored book entitled A History of Irish Magic earlier this yer to international acclaim amongst both practitioners and historians of magic and esotericism. We discuss their research for the book, esoteric publishing company- Holythorn Press, the fusion of magic and Christianity, some very interesting bits of Golden Dawn history, and much more! Holythorn Press: https://www.holythornpress.com/ For ...
Nov 29, 2024•56 min•Season 5Ep. 8
In S5E7 I sit down with author, tarot practitioner and iconographical researcher Christophe Poncet to talk about his fascinating and important discoveries, his upcoming volumes elaborating the findings of his research, his Tarot practice, and much more. Christophe: https://www.facebook.com/christophe.poncet.35 The Tarot of Marsilio: https://scarletimprint.com/publications/p/the-tarot-of-marsilio-down-here For all things Ike be sure to visit:https://ikebaker.com SUPPORT ARCANVM FOR $5/MONTH: http...
Nov 23, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 7
In S5E6 I sit down with author, folklorist, teacher, community leader, and WNC Appalachian native, Byron Ballard. We sat down to discuss some of her core values in community, the Appalachian folk traditions, magic, her book a Feral Church, extraction culture, what she refers to as “tower time” and much more. Byron: https://www.myvillagewitch.com/ A Feral Church: https://www.amazon.com/Feral-Church-Journey-Kinship-Goddess/dp/073877636X For all things Ike be sure to visit: https://ikebaker.com SUP...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 6
In S5 E5 I sit down with with author, freemason, meditation specialist, and publisher (Lewis Masonic) Martin Faulks to discuss masonry, self-mastery, discipline, meditation, mysticism and more! Martin: https://martinfaulks.co.uk/ Lewis Masonic: https://www.lewismasonic.co.uk/ For all things Ike be sure to visit: https://ikebaker.com SUPPORT ARCANVM FOR $5/MONTH: https://patreon.com/arcanvm FOLLOW on Facebook: https://facebook.com/@arcanvm FOLLOW on IG: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m #meditation #freemasonry #se...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 5
In S5E4 I sit down with scholar and translator Kristin Mathis to have a fascinating and fun conversation about her work with the orphic tradition, pre-socratic history and philosophies, the magic of lyrics and much more. Kristin: https://mysteriamundi.substack.com https://kristinmathis.com For all things Ike be sure to visit: https://ikebaker.com SUPPORT ARCANVM FOR $5/MONTH: https://patreon.com/arcanvm FOLLOW on Facebook: https://facebook.com/@arcanvvm FOLLOW on IG: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m #orphic #spir...
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 5Ep. 4
In S5E3 I sit down with my friend and collaborator Dr. Mervat Abdel Nasser. Dr. Nasser has written psychological and philosophical commentaries on ancient Egyptian thought. In 2007, she took an early retirement from her job as consultant psychiatrist and senior lecturer at King’s College and returned to Egypt to pursue her dream of founding the New Hermopolis - an Eco-village with the mission of harnessing Middle Egypt’s heritage towards the cultural and economic development in the region of Min...
Oct 12, 2024•55 min•Season 5Ep. 1
My conversation today is with returning guest and editor in chief of the Masonic periodical the Fraternal Review, Angel Millar. We sat down today to talk about the October, 2024 issue — a masonic first — investigating Freemasonry and Paganism, the norse mythology of the poetic Eddas, pagan reconstructionism and more. Fraternal Review: https://www.theresearchlodge.com/subscribe?category=Subscriptions Angel: https://angelmillar.com/ SoCal Research: https://www.theresearchlodge.com/ For all things ...
Oct 06, 2024•51 min•Season 5Ep. 2
In the premiere episode of Season 5 of the podcast, I sit down for a wonderful conversation with with author, translator, astrologer and practitioner Normandi Ellis to talk about her early work in translating ancient Egyptian texts, Egyptian magic, the power and limitations of words, angelology and the nature of spiritual entities, the importance of remaining mindful in practice, and much more. Visit Normandi online: https://normandiellis.com http://wordsofpower.com http://twoladiestravelco.com ...
Sep 27, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 1
In S4E13 - the ARCANVM S4 finale - I sit down with with philosopher, Platonist, and content creator Eric Orwoll. Eric's work in dialogue with various collaborators has positioned him as an outstanding voice in the study of Platonism. Specifically, his work in reviewing the Iamblichean curriculum of the Platonic dialogues, Proclus’ Elements of Theology, and the dissertations and essays of Thomas Taylor on the various aspects of Platonism and Neoplatonism are among what I consider to be the most i...
Sep 13, 2024•59 min•Season 4Ep. 13
In S4E12 I sit down with Brother Troy Spreeuw to discuss his start in Masonry and broader interests in western esotericism, his studies of the 19th and 20th century agent provocateur Aleister Crowley, the Masonic atmosphere in 2024 and the Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference, which he is organizing and hosting in Seattle Washington now in its 8th year... and much more. Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference: https://esotericmasonry.com The Mystic Tye: https://mystictye.com For all things Ike be...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 12
In S4E11 I sit down with scholar, author, and publisher, Dr. Aaron Cheak. We talk about his journey through academia to alchemy, astrology, and esotericism, his work with his publishing company Rubedo Press, and much more. Aaron: https://www.aaroncheak.com/about https://rubedo.press/publications For all things Ike be sure to visit: http://ikebaker.com Support Arcanvm on Patreon: http://patreon.com/arcanvm Follow on IG: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m Facebook: http:facebook.com/arcanvvm Contact: arcanvvm@gmail.c...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 11
