logo
episode-header-image
May 2025
24m 51s

Whence Came You? - 0676 - Ritual Music

ROBERT JOHNSON
About this episode
tail spinning
Up next
Feb 23
Whence Came You? - 0702 - Theurgy and the Rosicrucian Craft
This week, we're looking at Theurgy! What is it? How is it related to Freemasonry? And why does it matter? We'll get started with the first in a series by Kristine Wilson-Slack. Then, we discover an ancient, okay, not ancient, but antique piece of ephemera from the 1950s. A pamph ... Show More
32m 32s
Feb 2
Whence Came You? - 0701 - The Entered Apprentice Redux
Join us this week as we dedicate this episode to the Entered Apprentice! We'll talk about the symbology of an Entered Apprentice, and what it means to take that step in your development as a Freemason. Then we'll dive into another adjacent Entered Apprentice Topic: Duty. Just wha ... Show More
25m 6s
Jan 19
Whence Came You? - 0700 - Gratitude, Ambition, and the Trial of Truth
This week, we're diving into the 100th anniversary of the Scopes Trial, where science clashed with faith in a courtroom spectacle that still echoes today, and a Masonic perspective on balancing gratitude with ambition to build a stronger brotherhood. Links: Scopes' Trial https:// ... Show More
32m 41s
Recommended Episodes
Oct 2024
Zar: Spirit Possession Rituals in Egypt
<p>Explore the world of Zar spirit possession rituals in Northeast Africa. Join us on a captivating journey as we delve into the rich cultural tapestry of this old tradition, shedding light on the captivating ceremonies, beliefs, and the deep connection between Zar spirits and th ... Show More
15m 39s
Aug 2024
Seidr - Norse Mystical Practice?
<p>In this episode, we explore the world of Seidr in old Norse culture. Can it be called mysticism? Or perhaps a part of the wider phenomenon of "shamanism"? These are questions and topics we explore in this one.</p><br><p>Check out my linktree to find our new singe, socials &amp ... Show More
26m 22s
Apr 2025
339: Ancient Mysteries Solved? Shroud of Turin, Pyramid’s True Purpose & the Emerald Tablet of Thoth
tail spinning
1h 24m
May 2020
[SPECIAL] Clever Creature with Jason Gots - Episode 1: DESERT
NOTE: This is a special guest episode of Jason's new podcast Clever Creature. Please subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts! The Moleskine is open, the page is staring back accusingly/ Like 'come on, Punk, what makes you think you possibly could ... Show More
40m 30s
Feb 2025
Sexy Satan: John Milton's Paradise Lost (episode 1)
Send a textSexy Satan, what have you done? You made a fool of every one!On this episode we tackle the rather thorny question of Paradise Lost's charismatic protagonist (?) or antagonist (?) or antihero (?): the hottest guy in Hell. Why does an epic on the cosmic history of Christ ... Show More
41m 32s
Apr 2025
how to mentally glow up & stop self-sabotaging
235: Take a shot every time I say "self-sabotage." In this episode, we're diving into the most powerful lessons from The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest (our March book club pick!)— all about why we self-sabotage, how to recognize when we’re playing small, and what it really mea ... Show More
32m 59s
Oct 2025
The Cult of Marching Band
Whether it’s the sweat-drenched ten-hour rehearsals, the spine-tingling halftime shows, or the communal showers and gym floor sleepovers… marching bands aren’t just extracurriculars…they’re high-control communities with ritual, hierarchy, and loyalty that rivals religion. In this ... Show More
1h 6m
Jan 2022
Culture Gabfest - Fool's Gold
This week, Slate’s TV critic and host of the podcast Decoder Ring, Willa Paskin, and poet, essayist, podcast host, and author, Nichole Perkins, fill in for Dana and Julia. The panel begins by taking a spin with Julian Fellowes’ (creator of Downton Abbey) new show The Gilded Age. ... Show More
58m 49s