by Black Mass Appeal | Nov 14, 2017 | Episodes
In 17th-century Salem Village and Salem Town, women (and men) (and dogs) were accused of making a pact with Satan and signing his black book. The witch trials that followed are a historical spectacle surrounded by misconceptions and our modern interpretation of...
by Black Mass Appeal | Oct 31, 2017 | Episodes
Halloween Scrooges: people who hate Halloween. Whether they want to outright ban the celebration, or co-opt and water down the holiday for their own purposes, some mainstream religions don’t want to trick OR treat. Your hosts Simone, Daniel, Tabitha, and Bridgit...
by Black Mass Appeal | Oct 17, 2017 | Episodes
We dress up in our holiday best (as witches and raccoons) and explore why Satanists love Halloween! Hosts Simone, Tabitha, Daniel, and Bridget discuss how Halloween’s celebration of the dark makes it the perfect Satanic holiday. From its pagan origins to the...
by Black Mass Appeal | Oct 3, 2017 | Episodes
Would we like to live deliciously? Hell yes! Your favorite Satanists discuss the 2016 Robert Eggers film “The Witch” in this episode of Black Mass Appeal. Simone, Tabitha, Daniel, and Penny analyze the plot of the film, its inspirations, and how it ties...
by Black Mass Appeal | Sep 19, 2017 | Episodes
Who – or more specifically, WHAT – is Baphomet? The BMA hosts discuss the mysterious goat-headed figure’s likely origins, and also break down the symbolism contained within. As a common symbol of Satanism, Baphomet and its artistic representations are loaded with...
by Black Mass Appeal | Sep 5, 2017 | Episodes
The devil made them do it – or did he? In this episode of Black Mass Appeal, we discuss the Netflix show “Occult Crimes.” As Satanists, we are faced with the stereotype that we’re out to sacrifice humans in the name of Satan – so what do we say when...