Right Where You Are Sitting Now
Society & Culture
About
Right Where You Are Sitting Now is a podcast that explores the weirder side of the world we live in. From fringe musicians to cults, from alternative thinkers to Magick...basically, if it's coming from a fresh, funny or different perspective, we are interested in it!
Episodes
- What is Heaven? Celestial Realms with Tobias Churton
Ken sits down with returning guest Tobias Churton — historian of Western esotericism, Gnostic scholar, and one of the most wide-ranging thinkers in the field — to explore his latest book Celestial Realms, an ambitious attempt to map humani…
- Beyond the Occult – Discipline, Danger, and Nothingness with Greg Kaminsky
Ken sits down with Greg Kaminsky — host of the Occult of Personality podcast, author, and long-time explorer of Western esotericism turned Vajrayana practitioner — for a deep and uncompromising conversation on the limits of occultism, the…
- Occult Experiments in the Zone with Duncan Barford
Ken and Ulysses sit down with Duncan Barford — ritual magician, psychodynamic counsellor, and longtime collaborator with Alan Chapman — for a deep exploration of chaos magic, mystical experience, and the strange territory where occult prac…
- Meme Magick and the Unseen Internet with Shira Chess
Ken sits down with Shira Chess, cultural scholar and author of The Unseen Internet, for a wide-ranging exploration of magic, myth, and belief in digital culture, examining how the internet has become an esoteric system in its own right — a…
- Black Metal and the Occult with Dayal Patterson
Ken sits down with Dayal Patterson, founder of Cult Never Dies and author of Black Metal: Evolution of the Cult . Together, they delve into the dark and fascinating world of Black Metal — from its chaotic origins and occult undercurrents t…
- Lilith: She of the Night, with Lili
This week, Ken and Ulysses Black talk to sorcerer and author Lili (Idlu Lili Regulus) about her remarkable book She of the Night (Theion Publishing). We explore the enigmatic figure of Lilith across Mesopotamian myth, Jewish mysticism, fol…
- Exposing Fascist Yoga with Stewart Home
This week, Ken talks to author and cultural provocateur Stewart Home about his explosive new book Fascist Yoga: Grifters, Occultists, White Supremacists and the New Order in Wellness (Pluto Press). They dive into the strange, hidden histor…
- Ritual and Epihany in the Cult of Mithras with Peter Mark Adams
This week Ken talks to author and esoteric scholar Peter Mark Adams about his new book Ritual and Epiphany in the Mysteries of Mithras (Theion Publishing). They explore the deep mysteries of Mithraic initiation, why caves matter, Mithras a…
- The Mauve Zone #012 - The Great Media Brain Drain, Insight Roles, and Canadian Conspiraces
***Begin transmission Joseph Matheny, David Metcalfe, Willow Truman and Ken Eakins send you transmissions from the Mauve Zone. How idiots became 'intellectuals', The Queen of Canada's Conspiracy scene, how to 'prove' UAPs, and ploughing th…
- Kosmic Gnosis and the Magician’s Path with David Beth
Join us as we come crashing down from the transcendental realm and deep into the Cthonic realm with our new friend author, publisher and magician David Beth This week: Why boredom is a powerful magickal tool, how the modern world is removi…
- The Mauve Zone #011 - Black Triangle UAPs, Open Source Occulture, and Pyramid Cults
***Begin transmission David Metcalfe, Darragh Mason, Willow Truman, and Ken Eakins send you transmissions from the Mauve Zone. Check Darragh's amazing podcast @SpiritBox Check Willow's podcast archive @thenonsensebazaar7273 Music by Simon…
- Exploring the Chapel Perilous with Prop Anon
Enter the Chapel Perilous with us and bite from the apple of Eris as we explore the life and thought crimes of Robert Anton Wilson with author Gabriel Kennedy (Prop Anon). This week: RAW’s Aleister Crowley influences explored, why did the…
- The Mauve Zone #010 - Attack of the Drones, and Mantis Encounters
***Begin transmission Joseph Matheny, David Metcalfe, and Ken Eakins send you transmissions from the Mauve Zone. It's a Drone-O-Rama in the US and UK, The Orange Man is back in power, and Ken's Mantoid encounter. Music by Simon Smerdon Tra…
- Ma’at Magick and New Orleans Voodoo with Louie Martinié
Egyptian deities, Thelemic Cabals and New Orleans Voodoo is our destination this week. Our shamanic spirit guide is the lovely Louie Martinié of Black Moon Publishing. This week: Who is Nema and what was the Bate Cabal?, what’s Ma’at (got…
- Dreaming of the Faceless God with Tomas Vincente
Travel with us down the 26th path to encounter the Crawling Chaos of the Faceless God Nyarlathotep. This week, our shamanic guide is scholar and author Tomas Vincente. This week: Kenneth Grant and the dream lore of H.P. Lovecraft, the conn…
- Invoking the Magick Show with Richard Metzger
Ken and Brian get front-row tickets to the Magick Show, our master magician is the legendary countercultural master Therion, Richard Metzger. This week: How did the right-wing utilise magick, the sneaky occult tricks of Steve Bannon, Richa…
- The Mauve Zone #007 (Licence to Spill)- Liminal Spaces, New Age Christianity and The Black Lodge
***Begin transmission Joseph Matheny, Viking Brian, and Ken Eakins send you transmissions from the Mauve Zone. Did the Internet ruin the Backrooms? The Conspirituality grift, The Christian New Age, and The Black Lodge For the youth new to…
- Daemons are Forever with David Gordon White
We travel through the hidden mythologies of Eurasia to discover Daemons lurking in the shadows, capturing children, and seeing off evil sorcerers. Our Daemonolgist this week is the author of ‘Daemons are Forever’ David Gordon White. This w…
- The Darkside of Lemuria Decoded with Justin McHenry
Ken and Marck drill into the cavernous tunnels of Mount Shasta searching for Lermurian secrets. Our flying submarine captain this week is Justin McHenry author of ‘Lemuria: A True Story of a Fake Place’. This week: The great Lemur mystery,…
- The Mauve Zone – Transmission #006 Hyperreality, Project Blue Beam and the Death of the 20th Century
***Begin transmission Joseph Matheny, David B Metcalfe, and Ken Eakins send you transmissions from the Mauve Zone. Ken rages against the Hyper Reality, How the Hyper Reality is killing people, Roger Corman of the death of the 20th Century,…
- Occult Germany with Christopher McIntosh
Ken and Marck scale the Externsteine to discover the secret chapel, wonder at alchemical delights, and search for hidden Rosicrucian adepts of Germany. Our Reiseführer this week is returning guest, author, and adept of the highest standing…
- The Mauve Zone – Transmission #005 Satanic Panic 2.0, Spiritualism, and Kenneth Grant
***Begin transmission Joseph Matheny, David B Metcalfe, and Ken Eakins send you transmissions from the Mauve Zone. Are the Royal family from Dimension B? How can we disrupt The Satanic Panic 2.0?, Did Conspiracy Theorists popularise Kennet…
- Possession at the Dionysian Cult of Pompeii with Peter Mark Adams
This week we dig through the volcanic ruins of Pompeii and uncover the activities of the Dionysian mystery schools. Our initiatic guide through the villa of mysteries is wonderful Peter Mark Adams author of ‘Mystai: Dancing out the Mysteri…
- The Magick of Astral Geography with Andy Sharp
Ken and Marck explore the mysterious and esoteric kingdoms of Earth this week like tourists of the occulture. Our astral travel guide is returning guest Andy Sharp author of ‘Astral Geographic: The Watkins Guide to the Occult World’. This…
- The Rise of the Traditionalists with Mark Sedgwick
Ken explores the complex topic of Traditionalism, it’s esoteric roots, and why it’s having such an impact on Right-Wing politics. Our Illuminator this week is the excellent Professor Mark Sedgwick, author of ‘Traditionalism: The Radical Pr…
- Kozyrev Mirrors, Cosmists, and The Gateway Experience with David Metcalfe
Ken travels across the Iron Curtain to collect valuable data concerning paranormal and occult goings on in the Soviet Union. Our astral projector this week is academic and Mauve Zone co-host David B Metcalfe. This week: What are Russian Co…
- Penny Royal and Mystical Geography with Nathan Paul Isaac
Journey with us into the dark and mystical caves and landscape of Kentucky to uncover strange phenomena and hidden secrets. Our local trail guide this week is the wonderful Nathan Isaac of the Penny Royal podcast. This week: Feedback loops…
- The Mauve Zone – Transmission #003 Aleister Crowley: UAP Culture, and Traditionalism
***Begin transmission Joseph Matheny, David B Metcalfe, and Ken Eakins send you transmissions from the Mauve Zone. Aleister Crowley the misunderstood, Lockdown conspiracies, The 2012 grift, failed raptures, Getting back to nature maaan, Re…
- The First Alchemists uncovered with Tobias Churton
Ken and Mark return to their laboratory to combine base metals to discover the once-murky roots of Alchemy. Keeper of the Sanctum this week is the amazing Tobias Churton author of the new book ‘The First Alchemists: The Spiritual and Pract…
- The Mythos of The Lovecraft Investigations with Julian Simpson
This week Ken and Mark receive an Enochian invocation broadcast from an old numbers station, the Old Ones are calling. Our guide into the dream world this week is director and writer of The Lovecraft Investigations, Julian Simpson. This we…
- Lovecraft and the Mystic Polar Tradition with WH Müller and Mario Garza
This week we delve into the Eldritch world of HP Lovecraft and try and decode hidden magickal lessons. Mario Garza from Symbolic Studies from joins me to grill ‘Polaria’ author WH Müller on his book ‘Polaria’. This week we discuss: Did Lov…
- Tasty Cults and Holy Food with Christina Ward
This week, Ken and Marck pull up their chairs at the dining table and feast upon the banquet of American cults and their delicious offerings. Our head chef this week is the lovely Christina Ward of the legendary Feral House Publishing. Thi…
- The Real Black Lodge Exposed with Allen Greenfield
This week Ken swings the doors of the infamous shadowy Black Lodge wide open. Key to the door, and keeper of the map Allen Greenfield is his guide. UAPs, Men in Black, Aleister Crowley, Twin Peaks and the IllumiNet conspiracy revealed! Thi…
- The Mauve Zone - Transmission #001 ’UAPs, Cosmic Trolls and Municipal Magick’
***Begin transmission Joseph Matheny, David B Metcalfe, and Ken Eakins send you transmissions from the Mauve Zone. This week's data leak includes: UAP in Congress, The new Satanic Panic, Skywatch and the Colin's elite, dominionism, Kenneth…
- The Magick of the Fraternitas Saturni with Frater U∴D∴ (PT 2)
Ken and Mark return to Saturn’s gaze and press further into the German magickal milieu. Once again Frater U∴D∴ lights his lantern of experience and guides us into the temple. This week: Electrical Magick and the Tepaphone, The Saturnian ar…
- Secrets of the Fraternitas Saturni with Frater U∴D∴ (Pt 1)
This week we orbit the rings of Saturn and explore one of Germany’s most long-lasting and secretive Magickal orders, the Fraternitas Saturni. Our Magistar Gnosticus this week is legendary occultist Frater U∴D∴, a longtime member of the F.S…
- The Cult of Conspiracy with Nikolas Schreck
This week Ken grabs a pizza at Comet Ping Pong with returning guest author and musician Nikolas Schreck to dissect the ever-rising tide of modern conspiracy theory. We look at some of the misconceptions of the more Occult and Left Hand Pat…
- Russia and the Occult with Christopher McIntosh
Ken and Mark pack their bags and head to the Soviet Occult landscape of Hyperbora. Our tour guide into this fantastical realm is author Christopher McIntosh. This week: What is the Occult like in Russia post-Soviet Union, is Hyperborea in…
- Flaming Humanoids and Men in Black with Fred Andersson
This week we travel to the mysterious forests of Sweden to search out Fiery encounters, Men in Black and strange green entities. Our trailmaster is the wonderful investigator of High Strangeness Fred Andersson. This week we travel to the m…
- Homunculi and the Dark Side of the Occult with Juan Ayala
This week we wander into the occult laboratories of Alchemists through time, and discover the secrets of the Homunculus. Keeping the little monsters in their glass containers this week is the excellent Juan Ayala of The Juan on Juan Podcas…
- The Ritual Borderlands of Magick with Ulysses Black
This week we delve into the psychomanteum, discover our Holy Guardian Angel and invoke ritual itself with the help of sorcerer, performance artist, and colleague Mr. Ulysses Black . This week we discuss: Knowledge and conversation of the H…
- Timeloops and Precognitive dreaming with Eric Wargo
This week Ken explores time travel using precognitive dream-working with author Eric Wargo. Eric has authored two books on the subject ‘Timeloops’ and ‘Precognitive Dreamwork and the Long Self’. Join us as we dive headlong into this exciti…
- Dark Magick of the Black Lodge revealed with Allen H. Greenfield
This week Ken and Ulysses Black investigate a shadowy lodge that has spread disinformation, death and lies in it’s wake. Our returning guide is the lovely, and lively Allen H. Greenfield to discuss the shadowy Black Lodge. This week: What…
- William Cooper and the Rise of Conspiracy Theory with Mark Jacobson
Ken and Raymond jump in a time machine back to the 1990s before the world got too weird to discover what the conspiracy climate was like through the eyes of conspiracy theorist William Cooper. Our pale-horse-riding-guide this week is autho…
- Kenneth Grant and the Tunnels of Set with Michael Staley
This week Ken and Marck take a left (hand path?) through the Mauve Zone and into the Tunnels of Set to further explore the work of Kenneth Grant. Our guide through the Qliphoth this week is returning guest Michael Staley. This week we disc…
- Freemasonry, Alchemy and the Philosopher’s Stone with R.E. Kretz
Ken goes on a quest that has driven men to the edge of madness, the search for the Philosopher’s Stone of Alchemy. Turning lead to gold before our very eyes this week is the author of ‘The Alchemical Search for Unified Field’, R.E. Kretz.…
- Dream Initiations with Sarah Janes
Returning from their long slumber, Ken and Marck venture into the arms of Morpheus to learn about dream initiation. Our shaman on this mystical quest is the lovely Sarah Janes , author of ‘Initiation into Dream Mysterious’. This week we di…
- Aleister Crowley in Paris with Tobias Churton
Returning from the void, and crawling through the nightshade, the two-headed beast called Ken and Marck return, dead but still dreaming. This week, we take a journey to Paris, and track the interactions of the great beast himself, Aleister…
- Aleister Crowley’s Strange Angel with George Pendle
Take a trip out to the Californian deserts and join the occult rocket-race with Ken and Mark. Our man who fell to Earth this week is the wonderful George Pendle, author of the go-to book on Jack Parsons 'Strange Angel'. This week we discus…
- Benighted Paths, Infernal Masques with Richard Gavin
Charge headlong into the darkness and down the Benighted Path with Ken and Mark this week as we challenge the listener to don the Infernal Masque! Leading us through this cosmic void is the wonderful Richard Gavin author of both horror fic…