Episodes
Episode 16 – The Devil’s Party
We dive into the sticky world of Satanic politics and discuss how Satanic Bay Area and the Satanic Temple’s beliefs fit in with the “left-leaning political activism” mentioned at the top of every episode – and how other Satanic groups might take a different view.
Episode 15 – Anna Biller & “The Love Witch”
She put a spell on us, and now we’re hers. We talk to filmmaker Anna Biller about her film “The Love Witch,” and how the film speaks to not only different occult experiences, but different experiences as women in society.
Episode 14 – Satan on the Silver Screen
Lights… Camera… Satan! Your hosts go over their favorite portrayals of Lucifer on the big screen. We also cover who we think are the worst devils on film, and who we wish would take on the role.
Episode 13 – Lucien Greaves and Reproductive Rights
For our lucky number 13 show, we talk with Satanic Temple co-founder Lucien Greaves about today’s Missouri Supreme Court hearing considering whether anti-abortion laws violate our religious rights as Satanists.
Episode 12 – Satanism 102: So You Want To Be a Satanist
You’ve just decided that Satanism is for you… but what now? We ask Lilith Starr of the Satanic Temple – Seattle about finding, forming, and nurturing a Satanic community, offering tips on outreach, navigating conflicts, and bonding through food and community service.
Episode 11 – Burn, Baby, Burn (Dante’s Inferno)
In this episode, we all go to hell! Through literature, anyway. We discuss Dante’s Inferno, how his life informed his work, and where we think we’ll end up within the Nine Circles.
Episode 10 – Black Christmas
Being a Satanist doesn’t mean you’re a Scrooge. We discuss how they celebrate the winter holidays and reconcile their love of pretty lights and decorated trees with their Satanic beliefs – and we put too much thought into Krampus’s, uh, anatomy.
Episode 09 – Dark Dungeons
Dungeons and Dragons is the gateway drug that leads you straight to Satanism – so we’ve heard. We discuss how the game lead to the founding of Satanic SF, and our experiences with role playing growing up. Why is D&D associated with Satanism?
Episode 08 – It’s Witchcraft
In 17th-century Salem, 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 events.
Episode 07 – Halloween vs the Holy Spirit
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.