Liminal Currents
Brian initiates compelling conversation with some of his favorite occult authors and magicians about all manner of paths, traditions and philosophies.
Episodes
31 episodes
Christie Smirl on the Transforming Power of Kali Ma and the Vedic Path
Christie Smirl is an Ayurvedic healer, Kali devotee and author of the excellent new book, Kali Gnosis. After listening to this episode go to Miskatonic Books and purchase a copy! In this conversation we talk about her journey to/with Kali, Gane...
Kyle Fite and Sean Woodward on the Book of the Law
The Book of the law is a beautiful, frightening and profound holy document. It inspires as many questions as answers, as many lightning bolts of revelation as WTF moments of head scratching befuddlement. Still, it demands to be studied and seri...
Ad Omen on the Rebellion and Compassion of the Left Hand Path
Ad Omen is an artist and book designer working at the intersection of design, occult research and experimental publishing. His work explores the Left Hand Path through writing, artist books, visual culture and magical practice. He has col...
Idlu Lili on Lilith, Hekate and Creating Ritual Space
Idlu Lili returns! This time we discuss themes from the second volume of She of the Night, as well as go into a little of Lili's personal praxis and the magical properties of various woods.theionpublishing.comliminalcurrents@gmail...
W. Adam Mandelbaum on Modern Demonolatry and 21st Century Sorcery
This episode we speak with author W. Adam Mandelbaum, about his fifty years in magic and how to craft rituals for results versus enacting medieval grimoire cosplay. Mandelbaum also made me laugh more than any guest yet with his quick, cutting h...
Ian C Edwards on Left Hand Psychology and the Sanctified Devil
Excited to welcome Ian C Edwards back on the show! In this episode we talk about that liminal space that connects occult practice with depth psychology, what it means to walk a crooked path and Ian's magical cartography. atramentous...
Lon Milo DuQuette on Thelema and Tarot
What an honor and absolute pleasure talking to master magician and consummate gentleman, Lon Milo DuQuette, about Tarot Architect and his magical origins. lonmiloduquette.netliminalcurrents@gmail.com
Gabriel PropAnon Kennedy on the Consciousness Exercises and Gimmicks of Robert Anton Wilson
We close out Robert Anton Wilson Month here in the liminal zone with author Gabriel PropAnon Kennedy. Kennedy wrote the inspiring and insightful biography on Wilson (Chapel Perilous : The Life and Thought Crimes of Robert Anton Wilson). In this...
Richard Rasa on Robert Anton Wilson's Anarchism and the 8-Circuit Model
For the 23rd episode it seemed like a no-brainer to invite someone on to talk Robert Anton Wilson, and who better than the cofounder of Hilaritas Press, Richard Rasa. Hilaritas keeps RAW's books in print, as well as sharing key unpublished coll...
Shea Bilé on Modern Satanism and Demonolatry
I enjoyed my conversation with Shea Bilé so much that I just had to share this extra content originally slated for the Patreon feed on the main show. Please listen to the last episode first, if you haven't already. Enjoy!liminalcurrents@...
Shea Bilé on the history and importance of Satanism
Shea Bilé is a writer, lecturer and evangelist for Satanism. He approaches it with an academic rigor and unbridled enthusiasm. This was a fascinating and occasionally controversial romp through the history of Satanism and how it's developed int...
Exploring The Runes Of The Giants With Ran
On today's show we are joined by author/teacher/translator Ran (Thursaruna), who drops into the current to discuss the history of the Runes and how his understanding and radical working with them are from the perspective of the outsider, the re...
Spencer Sunshine On Countercultural Fascism And The Neo-Nazi Infiltration Of Satanism
Spencer Sunshine has been researching and organizing against the Far Right and Neo-Nazi movements for decades. His book Neo-Nazi Terrorism and Countercultural Fascism is a modern classic on the subject. On today's show we talk how figures like ...
Ike Baker and Marco Visconti explore the mechanics of division and common ground
Despite having much in common on their spiritual paths, Ike Baker and Marco Visconti have been in a war of words on the virtual battleground of social media for far too long. On this episode, we see what happens when they both agree to speak to...
Peter Levenda on Celestial Ascent and the Stairway To Heaven
Legendary writer Peter Levenda rides the Liminal Currents this episode and expounds on how so many cultures had elements of soul travel to the stars. He'll be leading a retreat on the subject in October in Joshua Tree alongside Marco Visconti. ...
Kyle Fite is Beyond the Golden Omen
This episode marks the triumphant return of one of my favorite and one of the most requested guests, Kyle Fite. His new book "Beyond the Golden Omen" is one of the best occult adventure books of the year. Get his books, buy his art, seek him ou...
Peter Mark Adams on the Mysteries of Mithras
This episode we take the non-linear time machine to Roman times to explore the fascinating cult of Mithras, its connection to Saturn and the stars and why it still matters with author Peter Mark Adams. I loved this conversation! pet...
Idlu Lili Regulus on Lilith : Her History, Mystery and Magic
It was such a treat to interview author Idlu Lili Regulus, author of my favorite book of the year thus far, She Of The Night. Lili traces Lilith's many forms throughout the millennia, what mystery surrounds Her and how to work with Her chthonic...
Denny Sargent and Louis Martinie on the Nema, Horus Ma'at Lodge and Voodoo
On today's show we welcome back grand raconteur Denny Sargent (Feral Magick, Werewolf Magick, Tantra For All), along with Louis Martine (The New Orleans Voodoo Tarot, Doctor John Montanee : A Grimoire) to celebrate the life and legacy of Nema a...
Hagen Von Tulien on Magical Art, Chaos Magic and the Saturnian Path
This episode we sit down in the virtual temple with artist and magician, Hagen Von Tulien, to discuss his inspiration, method and the magical intent of his work. We get into a little of his history with the chaos magic IOT and the Fraternitas S...
Crowley, Lovecraft and the Future of Occultism with Marco Visconti
I've been looking forward to having Marco Visconti on the show for a while. He's a fascinating author and instructor, as well as a highly principled firebrand on social media. We need more of his brand of integrity in modern occulture. This cha...
Art as Ritual, Baphomet and more with Orryelle Defenestrate-Bascule
On this episode it was a pleasure to welcome Orryelle Defenestrate-Bascule to the liminal spaces we inhabit. Orryelle is a world class visionary painter, as well as a filmmaker, sculptor, musician, writer and performance artist. He lives and br...
David Beth on Kosmic Gnosis, Heidegger and working with the dead
David Beth is not a man to mince words. He speaks the Truth as he experiences it. He also just happens to be damn nice, incredibly wise and articulate. David is the author of Voudon Gnosis, and multiple essays and articles. He also runs Theion ...
Ian C Edwards on Magick and Philosophy
This episode, author Ian C Edwards traverses the liminal zone where applied magick and philosophy meet. Ian is one the kindest and deepest thinkers I've had the good fortune to meet. This conversation is sure to provoke many synaptic illuminati...
Sean Woodward on Voudon Gnosis and Aiwass
Welcome to the space between. Time and conversation flow differently here. Our guest this episode is author/musician/visionary artist Sean Woodward. Sean has been on the occult scene for decades and has written well over a dozen books, released...
