In this episode I'm in conversation with delightful Discordian documentarian Gabriel Kennedy to talk about his new book The Life and Thought Crimes of Robert Anton Wilson. We discuss the journey through Chapel Perilous that such an undertaking inevitably is, discovering the works of Robert Anton Wilson and the beauty and relevance of his message today. I really loved this conversation and am truly excxited for the release of his book. Preorder the book here: https://mitpress.mit.edu/978191368956...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 18 min
This is an extra special F23 exclusive. I'm very excited to bring to you in conversation with myself, the Economy! Yes the economy personified gave me a call on Zoom and we talk about their existense, their relationship with money and other gods and of course Gandhi's teeth. So strap yourselves in as this is a longform one that I bring you! Find me: Twitter & Insta; @Jimthediamond Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/jimthediamond66640 Theme tune by Tom baker & Daisy Eris Campbell This eps...
Jun 14, 2022•2 hr 27 min
I'm thrilled to bring you this conversation I had with John as I find his work to be really fascinating and of much more interest to me than the more mainstream servings of entertainment. John works in film, theatre and ritual to create transformative experiences for the audience. His most recent film Lightships won the 2021 best director award at the New York Festival of Cinema and we have a really fascinating conversation about; creativity, alien transmissions and cult cinema. You are going to...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 12 min
John is also known by his shamanic name John Crow and is known to me from attending one of his repatterning workshops and watching him perform some of his poetry at The Find The Others Festival in 2014. He's always been someone I've wanted to invite on the podcast and reading his latest book became the opportunity I'd been waiting for. His story of becoming the custodian of Crossbones Graveyard and his relationship with the Goose and the 23 year magical working and now his move to Glastonbury is...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 41 min
Welcome to the F23 Podcast another great guest, Douglas Rushkoff. Douglas Rushkoff is the host of the Team Human podcast and author of Team Human as well as a dozen other bestselling books on media, technology, and culture, including, Throwing Rocks at the Google Bus: How Growth Became the Enemy of Prosperity , Present Shock, Program or Be Programmed , Media Virus , and the novel Ecstasy Club . He is Professor of Media Theory and Digital Economics at CUNY/Queens. We talk Team Human, effective wa...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 10 min
I've been itching to bag Tim for the podcast since the series began and if you've been to an F23 event you'll have been both entertained and bedazzled by a gorilla poetry performance. Whether you have or you haven't it's time for you to meet The Buddhist Punk in all his fine form and glory as we talk ab out how he got his name, writing, creativity and poetry, studying to become bardic druid and appreciating what is like the wind in the trees. I also squeeze a poem out of him. Find me Twitter &am...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 4 min
I had a great conversation with Phil Farber author of Brain Magick and High Magick. Phil is simply excellent in this conversation about magic and magical thinking. We talk about Robert Anton Wilson, Brain Magic, invocation and evocation and communication with universal consciousness, along with much more. I have had some great conversations about magic in 2022 and this one has to be my most favourite of them all so far. Trust me you're in for a treat. Find Phil https://www.meta-magick.com/ OK Co...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 23 min
I invited my old friend Tabitha Bast onto the podcast so we could talk about her blog The Boys Are Alright. I subscribe to this and so receive her posts as a newsletter and I am fascinated by her feminist based approach to writing about boys and men and how she facilitates meaningful conversations around the issues man and boys face. She explains in our conversation her motivations for this work and how male issues are in some ways often overlooked. She also works as a relationships counsellor a...
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Welcome to the F23 Podcast a being who needs no introduction Grant Morrison. A legend in comic book and magical circles they rose to fame during during the 90's comic book revolution writing some legendary titles that include Doom Patrol and The Invisibles to the modern day working on most mainstream titles at DC. Also Grants work is moving into the arena of television with successful adaptations of Doom Patrol and Happy. In this conversation we talk mainly about current times and culture, some ...
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 42 min
In this episode I talk with Alexis Mincolla singer with industrial group 3Teeth. I invited him on the show to talk sex, drugs and magic having read and loved his contribution to the afterward in the book of the same name. And that is indeed what we talk about and I'm so grateful that he opens up and shares some great wisdom and insight with me. Also though I was pleasantly struck by his warm open and generous spirit and felt an easy and comfortable connection between us, and so I really hope tho...
Feb 02, 2022•1 hr 15 min
In this episode I chat with the delightfully bad fractal that is Bang Crosby, lead singer of Bad Fractals their debut album is produced by Youth Glover of Killing Joke fame. We talk Conspiracy theory, making art and magic, Pigs the Musical, the Book of Horkos, giving up drink and loads more. You'll love this conversation keep an eye out for tour info and music releases. Find Bang Bad Fractals Bandcamp: https://badfractals.bandcamp.com/ Disco Devils: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD2zh3BzXn4&am...
Jan 25, 2022•58 min
In E35 of the podcast I'm in conversation with Arden Leigh the creator and facilitator of the Re-patterning Project and we have an in-depth conversation where Arden opens up and talks about her own journey into magic and experiences of re-patterning, the real depth and commitment to the process and how this has shaped and become her work with the Re-patterning Project. We talk about; setting intentions, values and beliefs, I statements, Grant Morrison inspired sigil magic and working on yourself...
Jan 18, 2022•1 hr 27 min
Welcome to episode 34 which see's me in conversation with musician, film maker, composer and social activist Tim Arnold. I invited him onto the show having read a recent blog post about why he was removing his music from Spotify and we also discuss what has been influencing him in the build up to the release of his 23rd (hail Eris!) album. A fantastic conversation on themes of creativity, inspiration, connectivity and harmony. Another wonderful human I get to spend and hour with. Find Tim Bandca...
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Welcome to episode 33 of the F23 podcast. Join me this time in conversation with Mike Gathers the host of the Hilaritas Press Podcast. We talk about how he discovered the psychedelic and counter culture movement at his first Grateful Dead concert and his path to the great writer and modern day mystic Robert Anton Wilson. We talk about our favourite teachings in his work including multi-model agnosticism, the 8 circuit model and how his work is important today. Mike is interested in building a re...
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Welcome to E32 of the F23 Podcast in this episode I chat with Blue is the father of 2 young boys with another baby on the way. His eldest lives in the UK and Blue in Canada and so to be a proactive father takes resilience and creativity and as you can see he's found lots of ways to stay connected. From taking up skateboarding (aged 45) to FaceTime dance parties, recording bedtime stories on Mp3 to online photo albums, tracking his calendar at school so I know what he is doing each week, he is an...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Welcome to E31 of the F23 Podcast feat Lou Hemmerman - In this podcast we discuss recovery from burnout and trauma tuning in to Lou's wonderful dedication to these healing needs through Buddhist principles. She utilises her skills and talents in this field for the Ulex project working with activist groups to build psycho-social resilience. She is also a founder member of a Ecodharma and a brilliant human being I'm delighted to call her a friend. She has always been a fantastic chef of delicious ...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Welcome to Episode 30 of the F23 Podcast Blame it on Blake Special. What's this all about you might well wonder, well I'll tell you. This podcast was recorded at the Northern Launch of the latest book by one of the greatest writers of our times, John Higgs. The event ran across and afternoon and evening with range of turns and performances that are too many to mention here and as the day unfolded so did my podcast guest net and I captured some of those people and recorded a conversation with the...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 7 min
In this episode I'm joined by Harry Wheeler, dream worker and film maker, and Alan Creedon mindfulness teacher. The podcast was recorded round a campfire beneath the moon and stars, a special shoutout to Louis for recording us. A unique podcast recorded in the spring if this year I know you'll love our smokey fireside chat Follow me on twitter @Jimthediamond Support the podcast https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/f23-podcast-needs-a-new-laptop Find Alan: http://endless-river.org Find Harry: www.harryw...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 29
Welcome back to the podcast my podcast besty Brenton Clutterbuck, and why wouldn't you want to spend an hour in company of this plucky discordian writer, thinker and pranker? We discuss his love of french philosophies and the parallels that exist in Discordianism. I talk about a seminal teen experience on shrooms. get this little slice of disco joy in your ears! Find Brenton: Twitter: @ChasingEris Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/brenton-magnus-johanne-clutterbuck Patreon: https://www.patreon....
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Welcome to E27 of the F23 Podcast in conversation with Jamie this week is his Hip-Hop brother Nana D a film maker, singer song writer, performer and lovely person. we talk about his involvement Xam bushman in South Africa and the film he made documenting their rediscovery of their heritage, their recovery from alcoholism and journey of empowerment and self discovery. we also talk about his own rediscovery of his voice with the drop of his fist tune since lockdown Energy. links to both below. The...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Welcome to E26 which finds me whispering the introduction to this fabulous podcast in the box room and trying not to wake a sleeping toddler. my guest today is Megan Clifton. Megan is an F23 director (so we've organised a few events together), a musician, performer and immersive theatre company director and we talk about all these things, and some magic too, in this wonderful conversation. she's just bursting with the fire of creative energy and beware this might just make your device burst into...
May 21, 2021•1 hr 13 min
In this episode i chat with acid house music pioneer and we talk about his Journey to Nutopia and his music for Healing project that he has been running through lockdown. We talk about inspiration and creativity and over coming resistance. An enlightening conversation with a remarkable and inspirational counter cultural figure. Find Richard: Twitter: @MrRichardNorris Bandcamp: https://richardnorris.bandcamp.com/ Nutopia: https://www.thecockpit.org.uk/journeytonutopia Find Jamie: Twitter: @Jimthe...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 16 min
The final (for now) F23 Podcast Lost Tape feat Claudia Boulton. I accidentally deleted this conversation from my sound card, and with a little help from some friends, saved about half the audio and it's really worth taking that time to listen to. Claudia is an awesome being and you will love hearing about her time in feminist theatre company Beryl and the Perils and her experiences with the Institute for Ecotechnics is not to be missed. Claudia is a writer, actor, producer and performer in both ...
Apr 28, 2021•38 min
Welcome to episode 24 of the F23 podcast and today my guest is Terry Logan. Terry is a singer song writer and a regular at Festival 23 events. This has been one of my favourite conversations of the series so far and I find Terry talking about discovering her voice and the importance of her music and being a diva really inspiring. She also talks about her love of Festival 23. Find Terry: Twitter: @terryloganmusic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTCCo93DXEg Happy Valley Pride: https://www...
Apr 24, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Episode 23 had to be a special one, and it really is a hail Eris of an episode! Feat 'Rasa' Richard Rasa. Rasa is one half of Hilaritas Press an independent publishing company releasing reissues of the works of the great modern day mystic Robert Anton Wilson ( the other half being his daughter Christina). If you are a fan of Pope Bob then this episode is for you. We talk about; his friendship with Bob, how Rasa got to know him and what it was like spending time with the great man, the process of...
Apr 15, 2021•2 hr 46 min
Welcome to the F23 Podcast Sama'an Ashrawi a Palestinian American Producer, Journalist and Podcast host. We talk about, and Sama'an tells the story of, another Palestinian American called Geeby Dajani an inspiring tale of trailblazing pioneer on the New York punk and Hip-Hop scene. As will become clear Geeby had been in my life since my teens I'd just never noticed him before until I discovered his story in Sama'an's journalism. So if you've ever watch the movie The Warriors, listened to the Bea...
Apr 01, 2021•58 min
Recorded at The Willowman Festival in 2017 you are treated to 2 hosts and 5 guests. My co-host is Micky C and I loved doing this with him. Hopefully we will do something like this together at festivals again soon. The 5 remarkable guests are: Tommy Calderbank (@TockyTom) - talking Dr Who, John Higgs and archetypes Anwen Burrows (@AiryFairyNews) - talking Festival 23 and the Cosmic Trigger play Daisy Campbell (@DaisyEris) - talking Cosmic Trigger Play, Ken Campbell and gastromancy Tracy Casling-A...
Mar 25, 2021•1 hr 55 min
Welcome to episode 22 of the F23 Podcast feat Dave Lee. It was both an honour and a delight to spend an hour chatting with Dave and picking his brain about all sorts, and what a brilliant conversation we had, I was in a constant state of wow throughout. So if you want hear more about the energetic body, breath-work, rune magic and the origins of chaos magic itself then Dave is your man. I am Jamie Dodds and I hope you enjoy this episode of the F23 podcast as much as I enjoyed making it. Find Dav...
Mar 18, 2021•1 hr 13 min
I'm very thrilled to welcome Colin Lyall, my latest guest to the F23 Podcast. Colin is a UFO enthusiast with a long time fascination in these unexplained happenings. He runs a UFO club in the town of Todmorden where we both live and we talk about his perspectives and take on UFO experiences, and he talks about something quite different to the NASA/military narrative. We also talk about our towns most famous and credible UFO encounter, that of PC Alan Godfrey. It's an especially fascinating conve...
Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 30 min
Joshua Ellis is an American writer, journalist, musician and tech guy. While he's in London I wanted to hear from him, an American native his take on what is happening in the USA and he talks of the divisions, where they are rooted in the cultural and religious history of America and his thoughts and what might happen after the election. It's a mega conversation that we have and I hope you enjoy it! Find Josh on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jzellis Find me on Twitter @Jimthediamond Facebook...
Oct 24, 2020•2 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 20
