In S4E10 I sit down with author and alchemist Robert Allan Bartlett to discuss his journey in the alchemical traditions, his latest work with TriStar Alchemy, his upcoming work on Egyptian magic, continuing the legacy of his mentor Frater Albertus, and much more! TriStar Alchemy:http://tristaralchemy.org 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: arcanvv...
Jul 05, 2024•53 min•Season 4Ep. 10
In S4E9 I sit down with astrologer, author, and co-host of the Plant Cunning podcast, Isaac Hill. Isaac is also in preparations to host the Plant Cunning Conference, a 4 day event taking place July 26-28, at Cohosh Creek Herb Farm & Sanctuary in Columbus, NY. Isaac and I sat down to talk about astrology western and eastern, herbalism and the plant cunning podcast, his new book entitled the Heathen Golden Dawn, and much more. Isaac:https://www.amazon.com/Heathen-Golden-Dawn-Complete-Ceremonia...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 9
In S4E8 I sit down with author, researcher, musician and award-winning documentary producer, Ronnie Pontiac. Ronnie and his long term partner Tamra Lucid also collaborate to form the rock duo Lucid Nation and were both closely mentored at an early age by the famed 20th century occultist and scholar of comparative religions Manly Palmer Hall. I sat down with Ronnie to discuss music, disenchantment, magic, the Orphic mysteries and more. Toward the end of our discussion, Ronnie reveals candid detai...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 4Ep. 8
In S4E7 I sit down with the late Pierre Grimes to discuss his early formative journey in philosophy, as well as a few of our shared favorite subjects including Platonism, Taoism, psycho-philosophical perspectives of the Self, and more. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Pierre Grimes. Pierre: https://www.noeticsociety.org/pierre-... https://www.amazon.com/Books-Pierre-G... For all things Ike be sure to visit: http://ikebaker.com Support Arcanvm on Patreon: http://patreon.com/arcanvm Foll...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 7
In S4E6 I sit down with with Astrologer, scholar, instructor, and founder and director of the Psicocymatica school of astrology, Soledad Davies. We talk about modern scholarship in esotericism, her thorough academic training, her astrological practice, and early experiences with astrology, and much more! Psicocymatica: http://psicocymatica.com The New Hermopolis International Conference: https://thenewhermopolisconference.org/ For all things Ike be sure to visit: http://ikebaker.com Support Arca...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 4Ep. 6
In S4E5 I talk with Brothers Jason Richards, Jon Ruark, and Joe Martinez, joint co-hosts of the Masonic Roundtable podcast. We have a discussion about the past, present, and future of the Freemasonic fraternity, the esoteric core of Freemasonry, ESOTERICON 2024 and The Southeastern Masonic Symposium and much more! MRT Podcast: https://themasonicroundtable.com/https://www.youtube.com/user/masonicroundtable ESOTERICON2024:https://www.esotericon.net SOUTHEASTERN MASONIC SYMPOSIUM:https://semasonics...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 4Ep. 5
In S4E4 I sit down with long-time author, practitioner, and chief of the magical order of the aurora area, Nick Farrell. We talk about occulture then & now, magical evocation, talismanic consecration, modern eclecticism and much more! Nick: https://www.nickfarrell.it/ 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.com #magic #magick #pag...
Apr 26, 2024•57 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In S4E3 I sit down with author, practitioner, & devotee of the goddess Isis, M. Isidora Forrest. She & I had sat down to talk about some of her upcoming literary work, devotion to the goddess Isis, her recent trip to Egypt, Hermetic texts in translation, the Egyptian mysteries, deity-form work, and much more! Isidora's Blog: http://isiopolis.com 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 Fac...
Apr 24, 2024•49 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In S4 E2 I sit down with veteran practitioner and host of the Magick Without Fears Hermetic Podcast, Frater R.C. We sit down to talk about Golden Dawn traditions of magic, the angelic conversations of John Dee and Edward Kelley, his EnochiaCon in Vancouver, Canada this July, and much more! Arcane Research Society & EnochaCon 2024: https://www.arcaneresearchsociety.com/ Frater R.C. (Magick Without Fears Hermetic Podcast): https://open.spotify.com/show/1GO0EvFpWRdMLy3HjhMoXN https://www.hermet...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 2
In the premiere of Season 4 of the podcast I sit down with scholar, professor, and host of the extremely popular Esoterica channel, Dr. Justin Sledge. We discuss some of his latest work with the channel, identity in occultism, a synthesis of practitioner and academic insight in burgeoning fields of esoteric scholarship, the question of belief in esotericism, and much more! Dr. Sledge: https://www.justinsledge.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@UCoydhtfFSk1fZXNRnkGnneQ For all things Ike be sure to vi...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 1
In the final episode of Season 3 of the Arcanvm Podcast, I sit down with author, practitioner, & Vermont state representative Kirk White. We talk about Kirk's journey through esotericism, his experience in founding the Cherry Hill Seminary, perspectives on magic & spirituality, and much more! Kirk:http://revkirkwhite.com http://laurelinretreat.com 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 F...
Mar 08, 2024•53 min•Season 3Ep. 16
In S3 E15 I sit down with influential and renown Medieval and Renaissance astrologer, Christopher Warnock. We have a discussion on his work over the past 2+ decades, serious astrological praxis, the philosophical mind games inherent in postmodern atheistic paradigms of magic, and much more! Christopher: http://renaissanceastrology.com For all things Ike be sure to visit: http://ikebaker.com Support Arcanvm on Patreon: http://patreaon.com/arcanvm Follow on IG: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m Facebook: http://face...
Feb 25, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 15
In S3 E14 I sit down with herbalist, historian, author, & practitioner Rebecca Beyer of Blood and Spicebush. We talk about her recent books (Wild Withcraft; Mountain Magic) historical research, finding a sense of place, herbal medicine and magic, and much more! Rebecca: http://bloodandspicebush.com Mountain Magic (2023) - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mountain-magic-rebecca-beyer/1141929197 Wild Witchcraft (2022) -https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wild-witchcraft-rebecca-beyer/1140360538 F...
Feb 16, 2024•52 min•Season 3Ep. 14
In S3 E13 I sit down with composer, author, translator, and practitioner Cory C. Childs to discuss their music, translation work philosophy of magic, community leadership, and much more! We also have a first for the channel: In this episode, we begin with a musical piece of Cory's entitled "The Evocation of the Sun." Cory:http://theshininglyre.comCory's book "A Little Orphic Initiation":https://www.amazon.com/Little-Orphic-Initiation-Pieces-Poetry/dp/B0CR7QYMCH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QUKACYH5HJ7P&...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 13
In S3 E12 I sit down with author, film director, artist and alchemist Brian Cotnoir for a conversation on his alchemical work, new book, creative process, and much more! Brian: https://khepripress.com/ For all things Ike be sure to visit: http://ikebaker.com Support Arcanvm on Patreon: http://patreaon.com/arcanvm Follow on IG: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m Facebook: http://facebook.com/arcanvvm Contact: arcanvvm@gmail.com #alchemy #art #spirituality
Jan 26, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 12
In S3 E11 I sit down with professor of Religious Studies for Arizona State University, Freemason, and author Nathan Schick. We dicuss his new book The Grand Communication, released in late 2023 by Tria Prima Press, Freemasonic history, the esoteric path and much more! The Grand Communication: https://triaprima.co/product/the-grand-communication/ 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: h...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 11
In S3 E10, I sit down with practitioner, author, and founder of the brand Practical Occult, Alison Chicosky. We discuss her latest work on the Secrets of Helios, some perspectives on magic, working with the Greek Magical Papyri or PGM and more… Alison: http://practicaloccult.com 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.com #occult #mag...
Jan 12, 2024•51 min•Season 3Ep. 10
In S3 E9 I sit down with the affable, eloquent, and brilliant practitioner, and host of the top tier Thoth-Hermes Podcast, Rudolf Berger. We talk about the state of contemporary occultism, shamanic traveling, binaural sound, our common love for conversation, magic, masonry, music, and more. Rudolf/Thoth-Hermes Podcast:http://thothermes.com 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.mFacebook: http://f...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 9
In S3 E8 I sit down with author, lecturer, and contemplative mason, Brother Chuck Dunning. We take questions, and topics for discussion from listeners, which leads us to an in-depth conversation on Masonry, Rosicrucian symbolism, the Divine Feminine, and much more! Chuck: https://chuckdunning.com/ 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@gma...
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In S3 E7 I speak with my friend and brother, the inimitable Greg Kaminsky, for a conversation on his journey from western esoteric scholarship to eastern spiritual apprenticeship, his work as an author and practitioner, his experience in seeking - and finding - on the spiritual Path, and much more! Join us for an excellent and heartfelt conversation. Greg: https://occultofpersonality.net/ https://www.anathemapublishing.com/gr... For all things Ike be sure to visit: http://ikebaker.com Support Ar...
Dec 15, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In S3 E6 I sit down with scholar, author, and translator M. R. Osborne to discuss his latest work translating Martinez de Pasqually's "Treatise on the Reintegration of Beings" with Rose Circle Publications, and our recent collaboration on its audiobook release. Along the way we touch on history, theory, and praxis of the Knight Masons Elect Priests of the Universe-- the Elus Coens. Join us for an exquisite conversation on one of our favorite topics, and much more!Treatise on the Reintegration of...
Dec 07, 2023•59 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In S3E5, I sit down with author, scholar, and practitioner David Rankine to discuss his most recent work, The Grimoire Enyclopaedia. In the process we wander into several dimly lit corners of magical theory and practice, which David proceeds to enlighten with some of his hard-won insights over four decades of research and experience. The Grimoire Encyclopaedia via Hadean Press: https://www.hadeanpress.com/shop-book... https://www.hadeanpress.com/shop-book... David: https://www.davidrankine.com/ ...
Nov 24, 2023•59 min•Season 3Ep. 5
In S3E4 I sit down with author & host of Aeon Byte Gnostic Radio, Miguel Conner. We sat down to talk about gnosticism- ancient & modern, shamanism as a spiritual modality, embracing the ambiguity of life, and much more! Miguel is a particularly gifted conversationalist, and this conversation was great fun! Click the link below to check out his show & other content! Miguel: http://thegodabovegod.com Ike Baker: http://ikebaker.com Support Arcanvm for $5/mo.: http://patreon.com/arcanvm ...
Nov 10, 2023•59 min•Season 3Ep. 4
In Season 3 Episode 3 I sit down with writer, teacher, musician, minister, and reiki and pagan magical practitioner, Irene Glasse of Glasse Witch Cottage. We discuss magical community service, healing, the duties of being a pagan religious professional, and much more! Enjoy, and check out Irene's links below: Irene Glasse: glassewitchcottage.com https://www.facebook.com/irene.glasse linktr.ee/kindredcrow Ike Baker: http://ikebaker.com Support Arcanvm for $5/mo.: http://patreon.com/arcanvm Follow...
Oct 27, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In season 3 episode 2 I sit down with translator (the Hermetic Physician: The Magical Teachings of Giuliano Kremmerz and the Fraternity of Myriam, 2022) author (The Magic Door - A Study on the Italic Hermetic Tradition: Myth, Magic, and Metamorphosis in the Western Inner Traditions, 2019) and scholar David Pantano. We had an excellent and fascinating discussion on Hesperia, the healing practices of Giuliano Kremmerz, the work of Renaissance Magic Marsilio Ficino, Pico della Mirandola, and Giorda...
Oct 13, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Welcome to the Season 3 Premiere of the Arcanvm Podcast! I have the extreme pleasure of leading it off with a *fantastic* conversation with my good friend, the esoteric cartographer David Chaim Smith. David continually astounds me with both his profound spiritual insight, and grounded personality. Join us for the first part of a conversation on David's work, Kabbalah, mysticism, Platonic philosophy, psychology, and much, much more! (Part II available for streaming on Patreon - http://patreon.com...
Sep 29, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 1
In S2E9 I sit down with author, Solomonic practitioner, ordained Priest, & Golden Dawn Adept Fr. Aaron Leitch, for a conversation on magical best practices, forming relationships with the spirit world, the future of magic and AI, and much more! Sit back, enjoy, and check out the links below for more! ----------------------------------------------- Aaron's Blog: http://aaronleitch.wordpress.com Doc Solomon's Occult Curios: https://docsolomons.com/wp/ Ike: http://ikebaker.com Support Arcanvm f...
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In S2E8 I sit down with the brilliant Marlene Seven Bremner. A visual artist, and author, Seven has synthesized Hermeticism, alchemy, and artistic vision for a new generation. Join us for a chat on alchemy, hermeticism, art, the power and significance of the Imagination as a tool of transformation, and much more! Be sure to check out the links below! ------------------------------------------------ Seven: IG: @m7artist web: http://marlenesevenbremner.com amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hermetic-M...
Sep 01, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In S2E7 I sit down with author, and director of studies for the Institute for Hermetic Studies, Mark Stavish to talk about the Institute's upcoming course on the Three Books of Occult Philosophy of Cornelius Agrippa, western initiatic traditions, the "here, and hereafter," and the ultimate awakening of humanity. See the link below to check out/register for the upcoming course on Agrippa's Three Books (Begins Monday, August 21st): The Three Books of Occult Philosophy: The Foundation of Western Es...
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In S2E6 I sit down for a chat with the incomparable JMG - John Michael Greer. An occult author and practitioner of such quality AND quantity, he's somewhat of a legend in his own time. Truly a magician for all seasons, it was a pleasure to talk with JMG about his work in and enjoyment of occult fiction, his quixotic path to being an Arch-druid, his passion for environmentalism, and much more! LIKE, SUB, SHARE! And please consider contributing the ARCANVM Patreon - Link below. JMG: http://ecosoph...
Aug 11, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 6
