Episode #028 - O.T.O. / AC 2012

It's election time! Are you a voter? Are you voting? Well, before you decide, you should explore your options by checking out our interview with Joseph Thiebes about the Ordo Templi Orientis, his Aleister Crowley 2012 presidential campaign, and the ideas regarding authority You just might change your mind! In A Corner in the Occult we learn about Major Grady Louis McMurtry aka: Hymenaeus Alpha and find out how important he was to the O.T.O. Later in the show we discuss Sympathetic Magick and how it effects our everyday lives as we look into The Essence of Magick. And we get to hear some great music by our featured artist Ralph Buckley. All this and more, enjoy!

 Links: Joseph Thiebes, Speech in the Silence, O.T.O., EGC, AC 2012, Life After Service.  

Featured Artist: Ralph Buckley.

Background Music: George Wood, Nada Surf, Linda Holzer, Alexander Falcao, Persian Paladin.  

Credits: Podsafe Audio, Music Alley.

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Oh, that Donna Lewis!

The intro / closing track from E-27 was the track "Don't Ever" by Donna Lewis and it was from her 2008 album "In The Pink."

At the time I found and selected the song, I didn't realize that Donna Lewis was the same artist who back in the 90's released the song "I Love You Always Forever."  Go figure? You never know who you're going to come across on MusicAlley.

Hermetic Library Anthology Vol 1

Featuring the track "Nether" by Alka

Hermetic Library Anthology Album: Music, Magick and Ritual Vol 1

alka :: and the hexagram: Stanisława P Jul 13 1913 filmed ectoplasm

alka :: and the hexagram: Stanisława P Jul 13 1913 filmed ectoplasm: Selected frames from Albert Freiherr von Schrenck-Notzing's cinematographic film taken on 13th of July 1913 of Stanisława P emitting or...

#027 - Free Will, Magick, and Deity

In this episode we explore magick and creativity as we speak with the mysterious electronic music composer Alka who was kind of enough to come on the show and share his music with us which is featured throughout the episode. In A Corner in the Occult we learn about famous, mystic, poet, artist, and engraver William Blake. Highly influential to artists and occultists, Blake has been a focus for scholars since his death as he continues to fascinate and inspire new generations. We learn about the phrase, “So Mote It Be” in the Essence of Magick. Have you ever considered the phrase itself and what exactly it implies as a practitioner of magick? Find out in this episode! Also during the show, I read listener email, we hear a great track by Donna Lewis and to close we revisit the ideas of Free Will, Magick, and Deity. Do you have free will in regards to your personal religious theology? If so, what does this mean in how you view deity? Find out this and more in this electronic episode!

Links: Alka Blog, Hands of Change, William Blake Tarot

Music: George Wood, Donna Lewis, Adam Zampino, G, Alexandre Falcao, Linda Holzer, Persian Paladin

Featured Music: Alka, Donna Lewis

Free File: So Mote It Be! (mp3)

Credits: Music Alley

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Now Available on Stitcher Radio

I received an email from Sticher Radio today and "based on listeners requests" they have taken it upon themselves to list the podcast on Stitcher. So, The Infinite and the Beyond is now available on Stitcher. Enjoy!

http://www.stitcher.com/

Just a heads up!

In my constant endeavor to juggle life, the show website may be out of commission in the near future as I attempt to learn WordPress and combine my various projects/websites into one. For example:

Art
Paranormal
The Infinite and the Beyond
Baphmetis Meditation
Other pursits, interests, and services

My discussion with Alka (that will be in episode 27) has inspired me to unite the various aspects of who I am instead of herding them into different websites. The Infinite and the Beyond and it's domain (www.infinite-beyond.com) is going to be the hub for this consolidation, which is why the show website will be out of commission as I make this change.

Stay tuned and happy solstice!

BB / 93!

Pagan Values Blogging Month

Well, it's that time of the year again when pagans blog about their values.  I intend on contributing in my own way in episode 27 when that comes out, but until then enjoy!

Lam and the idealized potrait of Crowley

The image of Lam as drawn by Crowley in 1918. The forehead contains some interesting patterns in the shading.

Episode #026 - Gods and Aliens

In this episode we discuss gods and aliens and the ideas surrounding Ancient Astronaut Theory. Do you believe in extra-terrestrials? Do you think they visited and helped ancient human civilizations? Are you a supporter of Ancient Astronaut Theory? If your answer is a resounding YES, then this episode is not for you, because I take a look into some of the propositions made by Ancient Astronaut Theorists and offer my thoughts on the matter which may not jive with you and your alien putty, but do not worry there is always Stonehenge!

Later in the episode, I discuss the only alien abduction case I have helped with as a paranormal investigator. Hear the details as I share my diagnosis and methods of addressing the issue in my effort to help a friend. In A Corner in the Occult we learn about Lam, Aleister Crowley’s favorite martian, as well as the Typhonian Order which focuses on working and communication with extra-terrestrial entities, The Great Old Ones, as well as some of the darker aspects of metaphysics.

We hear a track from our featured artist and future guest Alka, an electronic music composer who incorporates magick, occultism, and estoric practices and systems into his music making process. We discuss evocation in the Essence of Magick. I read listener email and talk about James Randi. We see which two lucky listeners won copies of Etched Offerings, and to close we ponder the origin of deity. This episode is really out of this world! 

Links: Pagan Podcast Spotlight by Tim Titus, The Juggler, Ancient Aliens, LegendaryTimes.com, SitchinIsWrong.com, Skeptoid.com, Typhonian Order, Alan Chapman, Richard Dawkins, James Randi, DebunkingSkeptics.com, Myth of the Million Dollar Challenge, Patheos: God Spots in the Brain, Scientific American: How Critical Thinkers Lose Their Faith in God, A Bigger World Podcast, The Pagan Rapport, Title Goes Here:, Proud Pagan Podcasters, 

Music: George Wood, Guy David, Reflected Illusions, G, Alexandre Falcao, Linda Holzer, Persian Paladin, 

Promos: Lamyka's Wiccan Podcast, The Wigglian Way, Baphmetis Meditation, 

Featured Music: Alka, Ash Verjee, 

Credits: PodsafeAudio, Podsafe Music Network,

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Some Wicked Castings

Some of the finished items that will be available through Eclectic Artisans. Hand finished solid bronze heirloom quality sculptural religious and or spiritual works  The Goddess figure and the Pentacle are currently available.  Cernunnos (depicted) is coming soon!

Art Preview

Some of what I am in the process of making to sell through Eclectic Artisans.  Here we have wax Pentacles, Goddess figures, and Cernunnos figures which will soon be gated for lost wax casting.

Episode #025 - Magical Identity

In this episode we have a revealing and compelling conversation with occult author Taylor Ellwood about his new book Magical Identity. How can we apply magic in relation to our identity and how does our identity relate to the practice of magick? In A Corner in the Occult, we learn about 20th century Hermetic teacher Franz Bardon. During his unusual life, the three books he published during his life, Initiation into Hermetics, The Practice of Magical Evocation and The Key to the True Qabbalah are said to be a complete course in magick. In The Essence of Magick we discuss magickal names. Found in many traditions and religions of the world, is the practice of taking on a new name. What is the essence of the magical name in relation to magick and the practitioner? Come and explore this topic with us. I also read listener email and have an announcement to make about the future of the podcast. We also have the pleasure of hearing the new song "Sirens" from our featured artist Olga Nunes, whose new album LAMP will be released on May 15th. All this and more in this latest installment of The Infinite and the Beyond! 

Links: Eclectic Artisans, Taylor Ellwood, Magical Identity, Immanion Press,

 
Music: George Wood, Josh Woodward, Kendra Springer, Alexandre Falcao, Linda Holzer, Persian Paladin,

Featured Music: Olga Nunes,

Promos: Kakophonos, Between the Earth and Stars, The Witches View Podcast,

Credits: PodsafeAudio, Podsafe Music Network,

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Forum update

I just deleted forum members who have never participated on the forum according to the host. If this applied to you, I apologize, but you will need to rejoin and introduce yourself to everyone.  I'm sorry for any inconvenience.

BB / 93! 

Whoa... 1,983 for the day!

For some mysterious reason, the downloads for the show went through the roof today. Nearing 2,000.  A number which is very unusual by a long stretch. Probably the most the show has seen in a single day and so breaking the previous record of 1,837 which happened back on October 31, 2011.

Thank you to those who have helped make this possible. Happy Imbolc. BB / 93 and welcome to the podcast. Enjoy!

TI&TB Featured on The Juggler!

Recently, The Infinite and the Beyond has been spotlighted  in a wonderful article by Tim Titus a writer for The Juggler, which is the Arts, Culture and Pop-Culture branch of the Pagan Newswire Collective.  Thank you very much Tim!

BB / 93!