SPIRIT BOX A podcast exploring folklore, esoterica and the mysteries of spirit world. From the secrets of the Jinn to the whisperings of demons and everything in between.
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A fortnightly horror audio drama. Spirit Box Radio is a cosy horror fiction podcast about a radio show for enthusiasts of all things arcane. The show has recently been taken over by Sam Enfield, a former postboy with no experience in the arcane arts, following the disappearance of the previous host. Sam soon discovers there are more than ghosts haunting the show, and finds himself amidst a mystery which threatens everything he knows about the world beyond his tiny basement broadcast studio, ...
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Pondering in the Louisiana Bayou (Mike Poe)
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40:05Professor Toni Michelle Hopkins sits atop a rock in the Louisiana bayou contemplating her path with Beau D’Arbre (Mike Poe), a spirit who loved fishing and hated getting spooked by kids and the government. Audio Mixing: Alessandro RivoltaSpirit Box
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S2 #87 / Emmet Louis on the Outer Court
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59:27In this episode of Spirit Box, I sit down once again with Emmet to explore the work of William G. Gray, a complex figures in modern Western occultism. We dive into Gray’s writings and his book An Outlook on Our Inner Western Way, discussing how his ideas about spiritual attainment still hold power despite his very human flaws. Emmet speaks candidly…
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Episode 2 of The Twelvelms Conspiracy, my new dark fantasy mystery show
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27:08How hard can it be to keep your head down when everyone is staring at you? Find out more about the show: https://hangingslothstudios.com/twelvelms/ Explore the world: https://twelvelms.wordpress.com/world/ Listen to episodes early and ad free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/hangingslothstudios Episode Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.c…
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Fabio Sucks!!! (Melissa Curley)
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43:31Professor Toni Michelle Hopkins arrives at the Rachel County Fair in upstate New York to investigate a tragedy of an errant sea bird and a punk - not a poser, Janis (Melissa Curley). Audio Mixing: Alessandro RivoltaSpirit Box
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Swirls of the Heart (Justin Jensen)
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40:08Professor Toni Michelle Hopkins pulls up a seat at the flagship Cinnabon to talk buns, business, and pretzels with mafia leader, The Cinnadon (Justin Jensen). Audio Mixing: Alessandro RivoltaSpirit Box
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S2 #86 / Gary Lachman, Touched by The Presence
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1:02:55In this episode of Spirit Box, I’m joined by Gary Lachman — musician, writer, and author of twenty-six books on Western esotericism — for a conversation that spans from the Bowery to the astral.Gary was the bassist for Blondie during their early New York years, and shares his journey from a childhood fascination with comics to his time living in a …
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Death of a Dance Mom (not of the Lifetime series) (Cady Roess)
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47:37Professor Toni Michelle Hopkins sits down (or rather stands up - for herself) in the Hyatt Regency Ballroom with ghost dance mom, Cheryl (Cady Roess). They discuss her twin dynamo dancing daughters, the trick to get to Heaven, and Abby Lee Miller. Audio Mixing: Alessandro RivoltaSpirit Box
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S2 #85 / Solomon Pakal on Mayan Astrology
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54:58In this episode I’m joined by Meso-American occultist and historian Solomon Pakal for a wide-ranging exploration of Indigenous magic and its place in modern discourse. Drawing on his background in Indigenous American traditions, Solomon takes us deep into Mayan ceremonial magic, ancestral veneration, and the role of intermediary spirits, while chal…
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Sewers are for the Boys! (Dylan Liptak)
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41:25Professor Toni Michelle Hopkins wades through a sewer to discuss bourbon, hot dogs, and just being one of the boys with "Ninja Turtle" Isaac DeCarlo (Dylan Liptak). Audio Mixing: Alessandro RivoltaSpirit Box
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S2 #84 / Lee Morgan on The Rag and Bone Man
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46:45In this episode of Spirit Box I’m joined by author and witch, Lee Morgan, to discuss his new title 'The Rag and Bone Man'. which is due out in November and is currently available for pre-order. Lee's work has been a big inspiration to me so it was a real pleasure to talk to him and we had a rich conversation that moved between witchcraft, storytell…
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Pothole and Poetry (Matt Schwartz)
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47:22Professor Toni Michelle Hopkins is eatin good in the neighborhood in order to meet a booth-haunting ghost, Ven Morrison, or as his friends call him, Ven Mo (Matt Schwartz), that does not play tic tac toe with french fries hoping for his sweet gal to come back to the local Applebee’s. Audio Mixing: Alessandro Rivolta…
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S2 #83 / Coby Michael on the Poison Path
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58:32In this episode of Spirit Box I’m joined by plant magic practitioner Coby Michael, author of The Poison Path Grimoire. We explore the strange, intoxicating world of poisonous and psychoactive plants—their history, their spirits, and their place in witchcraft and dark herbalism. Coby shares how his work with these plants led him to classify them int…
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Hot Shorts of Nantucket
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46:05Professor Toni Michelle Hopkins yaps with Barenard Clinton, a thespian from Nantucket, who died on opening night at his own Bed and Breakfast’s Murder Mystery dinner theatre. Audio Mixing: Alessandro RivoltaSpirit Box
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Episode 1 of The Twelvelms Conspiracy, my new dark fantasy mystery show
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32:25Cyan Goodman did not belong at Twelvelms and everyone knew it. Especially him. Find out more about the show: https://hangingslothstudios.com/twelvelms/ Explore the world: https://twelvelms.wordpress.com/world/ Listen to episodes early and ad free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/hangingslothstudios Episode Transcript: https://hangingslothstudi…
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S2 #82 / Tracy St. Croi on Mediumship, boundaries and Haunted Road Trips2
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47:59In todays episode, I sit down with medium Tracy St. Croi from Austin, Texas. Tracy shares her journey into mediumship, from her first encounters with spirits to her intensive training at the Arthur Findlay College in England. We talk about the challenges of embracing psychic gifts, the ethics of mediumship, and why boundaries are essential when dea…
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S2 #81 / Dr Andrew Manns on Aradia & Roma Lister
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51:00In this episode of Spirit Box, I am joined by Dr Andrew Manns to discuss his forthcoming book, Aradia’s Hidden Hand: The Untold Life of Roma Lister (Hexen Press, September release). The conversation explores Roma Lister’s overlooked role in Victorian spiritualism and the occult, from her collaborations with Charles Godfrey Leland—including her invo…
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S2 #80 / Douglas Batchelor on Fatherhood, Art and the ineffable
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57:52In this episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow podcaster Douglas Batchelor of What Magic Is This? for a conversation about the mysterious spark at the heart of art and creativity. Douglas has recently become a father and we kick off our chat on how family life reshapes our relationship with creativity—how the presence of children can sharpen…
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S2 #79 / Gabriel Kennedy on RAW, the Púca and quantum theory.
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50:03In this episode of Spirit Box, I sit down with Gabriel, author of Chapel Perilous: The Life and Thought Crimes of Robert Anton Wilson, for a deep dive into the wild and weird territory Wilson loved to inhabit—where Irish folklore, psychedelic exploration, and quantum physics intersect. Gabriel takes us into Wilson’s 1975 encounter with a Celtic Púc…
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Feed Drop: Not Quite Dead, a show about vampires which just finished its final season
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22:50Hey folks, it’s Eira! Today I’m introducing to you another one of my own shows, Not Quite Dead! Not Quite Dead follows Alfie Dellon, a former nurse who has become entangled in the world of vampires. It starts with mauled patients showing up at the A&E where he worked, their throats torn out, apparently by human teeth. One near-death experience late…
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S2 #78 / Aidan Wachter on Animism, Magic & The End of Easy Answers
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52:06In this episode of Spirit Box, I catch up with Aidan Wachter for a long overdue catch up on writing, magic, and what it means to stay human while the world feels like it’s cracking open. Aidan shares where he’s at with his latest book on animism — moving away from the old idea of manifesting stuff and into something deeper. He even talks about rece…
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S2 #77 /Sheer Zed on Thai Tattoo magic
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55:09In this episode, I sit down with Sheer Zed for a deep and winding exploration of a life spent navigating the liminal spaces of Eastern philosophy, occult practice, and the hidden world of Thai tattoo magic. Sheer Zed shares how a childhood sparked by Zen stories, beat poets, and old Kung Fu shows led him into a lifelong fascination with Buddhism an…
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S2 #76 / Celeste Mott on Anne Rice Vampire Cults & Narrative Magic
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50:03Today we chat with wonderful Celeste Mott who has been chronicling her experiences with an online Anne Rice "vampire cult." to great acclaim. A talented writer, witch and storyteller Celeste takes us on a weird and wonderful ride into the strange world of stories bending our reality and 'inviting us' to participate and become characters in tales th…
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Feed Drop: Windfall, a sci-fi dystopia framed through intimate personal narratives
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25:52Hey folks, it’s Eira! I have another audio drama to introduce you to today. Windfall is a dystopian sci-fi/fantasy show which tells an epic story through the lens of everyday people. A huge array of characters open up a diverse and fascinating world, balancing big ideas and exciting action with small, intimate moments that make this story really hi…
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S2 #75 / Christopher Freeland on Dowsing and Round Towers
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57:57Today we are joined by Christopher Freeland for a captivating journey into the hidden world of Ireland's mysterious round towers and the ancient art of dowsing. A seasoned practitioner of radiesthesia, Christopher reveals his unique approach to dowsing as a technique to access, what he terms 'the collective consciousness', drawing on his experience…
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Feed Drop: The Holmwood Foundation, a modern sequel to Dracula with Victorian ghosts and a lot of feelings
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43:58Hey, it’s Eira! Today I’d like to introduce you to a fabulous show, the Holmwood Foundation. It’s a modern sequel to the classic Victorian gothic vampire novel, Dracula. The story follows co-workers Maddie and Jeremy who become possessed by the ghosts of Mina and Jonathan Harker. Beginning at the Holmwood Foundation, an organisation which has been …
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S2 #74 / Arden Leigh on Chaos Magic & Repatterning
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52:54In this episode of 'Spirit Box,' I sit down with the incredible Arden Leigh. A true polymath, they dive deep into how their chaos magic underpins their coaching and repatterning work, and how it all weaves into their music. They’re on a mission to help people transform their lives, and in this conversation, they’ll share how they use these powerful…
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S2 #73 / Delinquent Elementals with Phil Hine & Rodney Orpheus
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54:45Join me as I sit down with visionary musician, record producer, author and rock star, Rodney Orpheus, and author, historian and Occult legend, the great Phil Hine, We are talking about Rodney and Phil's incredible new book, "Delinquent Elementals". This anthology is a treasure trove of the 'Pagan News' zines from the 1980s, offering a unique glimps…
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Feed Drop: Forgive Me! A funny, heartfelt story crowdfunding its fourth season
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26:28Hey folks! Show creator Eira here to introduce you to another show! Forgive Me! This show tells the funny, heartfelt and deeply human story of Father Ben, a try-hard young Catholic priest recently assigned to a new parish. Each episode follows Ben into the confessional with another eccentric parishioner exploring the intertwined lives of his new co…
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S2 #72 / Tobias Churton on The Books of Enoch revealed
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52:08In this episode, I'm joined by the prolific Tobias Churton—author, scholar, and one of the most insightful voices on Western esotericism and early Christianity. We open with his recent book The Books of Enoch Revealed, and from there, the conversation unfolds across a wide and fascinating terrain. Tobias breaks down the Enochic texts and their infl…
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S2 #71 / Joshua Cutchin on Fourth Wall Phantoms
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52:47In this episode, I'm joined once again by the ever-brilliant Joshua Cutchin to discuss his latest book Fourth Wall Phantoms. This conversation is a deep dive into the fertile terrain between fiction and reality, where paranormal phenomena blur into imagination, archetype, and culture. He asks; What if stories were more than just stories? What if fi…
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S2 #70 / Scott Richardson-Read on Mill Dust And Dreaming Bread
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55:53In this episode of Spirit Box, I had the pleasure of speaking with folklorist and writer Scott Richardson-Read the brilliant mind behind Cailleach’s Herbarium. The focus of today's chat is Scott’s new book 'Mill Dust And Dreaming Bread, exploring Scottish folk belief & folk magic'. Together, we explore the deep roots of Scottish folk beliefs, looki…
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S2 #69 / Peter Mark Adams on Ritual & Epiphany in the Mysteries of Mithras
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55:30In this episode, I welcome back author and scholar Peter Mark Adams for a rich and far-reaching conversation centred on his upcoming book from Theion Publishing "Ritual & Epiphany in the Mysteries of Mithras – The Secret Cult of Saturn in Imperial Rome" an extraordinary and deeply thoughtful study of the cult of Mithras. Peter takes us through the …
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S2 #68 / Daniel Yates, To Glimpse a Hollow Hill
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55:53In this episode I’m joined by Daniel Yates— artist, writer, photographer, witch, and the mind behind the excellent Occult Library project.Daniel’s soon-to-be-released book To Glimpse a Hollow Hill is a deep and beautifully crafted exploration of Robert Kirk’s The Secret Commonwealth, a 17th-century manuscript at the heart of Scottish fairy belief a…
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Feed Drop: The Night Post, a show about conscripted postal workers with a permeating spookiness
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19:16Hi folks! Creator of the show, Eira, here, to introduce you to another fantastic audio drama. The Night Post is a weird spooky horror chronicling the couriers conscripted to the postal service in Gilt City, where nothing is ever quite what it seems. The show is packed with twists and turns, an a creepy atmosphere which permeates every single bite-s…
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S2 #67/ Gabriel Kennedy on Chapel Perilous & Robert Anton Wilson
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1:00:26In this episode of Spirit Box, I sit down with Gabriel Kennedy to discuss his new book, Chapel Perilous: The Life and Thought Crimes of Robert Anton Wilson. We explore Wilson’s life, influences, and enduring ideas, with a particular focus on his concept of Chapel Perilous—an initiatory state of uncertainty, where perception is destabilized, and tra…
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S2 #66 / Mademoiselle Vendredi on Thai necromancy and Famous ghosts
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46:59In this episode of Spirit Box, I’m joined by professional occultist Mademoiselle Vendredi for a chat about her recent adventures in Thailand. We discuss Mademoiselle Vendredi’s encounters with local ghosts, spirits, and animist practices in Bangkok, where she was introduced to a world of supernatural entities, offerings, and hidden magical traditio…
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S2 #65 / Miguel Conner on The Occult Elvis.
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1:07:23In this episode of Spirit Box, I’m joined by great Miguel Conner, author of The Occult Elvis and host of the Aeon Byte Gnostic Radio podcast, to explore the esoteric, mystical, and trickster-like nature of Elvis Presley. Miguel is known for his deep dives into Gnosticism, mythology, and the hidden dimensions of history, and his latest book uncovers…
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S2 #64 / Dr Gregory Shushan on Near-Death Experience in Ancient Civilizations
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48:20In this episode of Spirit Box, I’m joined by Dr. Gregory Shushan, a pioneering researcher on near-death experiences (NDEs). He has spent over 25 years studying historical accounts of NDEs, uncovering their profound influence on religious beliefs, mythologies, and cultural understandings of the afterlife. His research, as explored in his book Near-D…
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S2 #63 / Adam Nox on The Cult of Two
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1:00:19In this episode, I sit down with Adam Nox for an in-depth conversation on the rich subject matter of his excellent new book The Cult of Two: The uncensored sexual magick teachings of the order of delirious saints.Grounded in esoteric traditions and cutting-edge psychological insights, this compelling guide offers a roadmap to navigate the complexit…
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S2 #62 / Kate Shelley on emotional patterns in healing
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1:07:20In this episode of Spirit Box, we welcome Kate Shelley, a shamanic healer whose journey has been shaped by deep ancestral work, spirit connections, and a profound understanding of emotional patterns in healing. Kate shares how her mentorship with Dr. Helen Ford led her to explore the emotional roots of illness and how these patterns influence our l…
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Feed Drop: Englewood After Dark, a horror mystery show raising funds for its next season
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41:17Hey, it’s Eira, creator of Spirit Box Radio. Today I’m introducing you to another wonderful show, Englewood After Dark, a horror mystery audio drama made by the folks over at Ersatz Media. They’re currently crowdfunding the show’s next season, and you’ll find links to their indiegogo, and the show’s website, in notes for this episode. I hope you en…
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S2 #61 / The Lady of the Lake, with Joshua Cutchin and Ryan Grulich.
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1:00:10In this episode of Spirit Box, I sit down with Joshua Cutchin and Ryan Grulich to discuss their latest film project, The Lady of the Lake. The true crime documentary follows investigator Amanda Paulson and her team as they delve into the chilling case of Hallie Illingworth, a local woman who disappeared in 1937 and was found three years later in La…
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