Episode 114 – The History of Baphomet

Episode 114 – The History of Baphomet

  Everyone knows Baphomet, the lovable, inspiring, gender-encompassing mascot of Modern Satanism. But where did we get this goat? We goat for broke with our comprehensive history of the world’s most popular but mysterious Satanic icon.   SHOW LINKS Help...
Episode 113 – Lies & Misinformation

Episode 113 – Lies & Misinformation

  The history of Satanism is bedeviled by misinformation, and in the age of social media, a lie can travel to Hell and back to avoid correction. As hopefully savvy digital consumers, how can we better train ourselves to separate fact from affliction?   SHOW...
Episode 112 – Satanic Altars

Episode 112 – Satanic Altars

  A house without Satan is never a home; but once Satan arrives, where are you putting him up? We’re discussing the curious conventions of modern Satanic altars with testimonials from our listeners.   SHOW LINKS News: The Guardian, Boy Who Inspired...
Episode 111 – Fallen Angels

Episode 111 – Fallen Angels

  Everyone knows Satan is a fallen angel, but how many of us know what that really means or where the idea comes from? In this season when you might see an angel on every corner, we’re joined by some of the Alchemical Actors of the podcast Occult Confessions to...
Episode 110 – The Exorcist

Episode 110 – The Exorcist

Is The Exorcist a Christmas movie? Well, not quite: Director William Friedkin’s possession thriller opened the day AFTER Christmas, December 26, 1973, and has been turning heads ever since. Rachel from the horror podcast Zombie Grrlz joins us again to help muck out...
Episode 109 – La-Bas

Episode 109 – La-Bas

In 1891, French popular author JK Huysmans scandalized the public with his novel La-Bas, a sultry and sleazy story surveying sex, shame, and Satanism. What inspired him to delve into such outrageous material — and why did so many people take him seriously?...