In this episode, I talk with educator and researcher Chris Cottrell about the mysterious Carolina Bays, which are oval shaped depressions scattered across the Eastern United States. We explore the leading theories behind their formation, from ancient cosmic impacts to other possible cataclysms that may have reshaped the landscape and history itself.
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In this episode, I talk with Walter Bosley, who spent 20 years in national security. He is a USAF officer and a former Federal agent. Walter currently is a professional investigator of historical occult mysteries, author of pulp fiction novels, and a screenwriter who has appeared on History Channel’s Ancient Aliens.
We explore how necromancy, remote viewing, and time manipulation became entwined with American intelligence operations.
He traces the hidden lineage of these programs, from occult rituals in Europe, to Operation Paperclip scientists, to the shadowy experiments of MK Ultra and MK Often. Bosley shares how ancient esoteric practices were reengineered into classified psychological and temporal research within the U.S. government.
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In this episode, I talk with Gary Wayne, author of The Genesis 6 Conspiracy. We explore everything from Fallen Angels, Giants, and Nephilim to the 7 Sacred Sciences, ancient history, prehistoric floods, unicorns, fairies, Enochian magic, angelic technology, John Dee, Francis Bacon, secret societies, Charlie Kirk’s tragic death, and much more. Check it out!
Gary Wayne, author of The Genesis 6 Conspiracy: How Secret Societies and the Descendants of Giants and The Genesis 6 Conspiracy Part II: How Understanding Prehistory and Giants Helps to Define End-Time Prophecy, is a Christian contrarian who has maintained a lifelong passion for Biblical prophecy, history, and mythology. His extensive studies include the Holy Bible, Gnostic scriptures, the Qur’an, the Bhagavad Gita and Rig Vedas, the Popol Vuh, the Epic of Gilgamesh, and other ancient epics, as well as language etymology and secret society writings.
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In this episode, I talk to New York Times best-selling author Elijah Wald about his book Jelly Roll Morton: Censored Songs and Hidden Histories. Elijah walks us through much of what happened during the 1938 recordings at the Library of Congress. He explores the origins of certain songs and even words from the 1890s and early 1900s. Additionally, he delves into Mamie Desdunes, Buddy Bolden, and many of the early performers from New Orleans. Check it out!
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In this episode, I talk to Nick from The Occult Rejects. We discuss his experience in the OTO, the ceremonial magic and rituals within it, Crowley, his story of crossing the abyss during meditation, and a lot more.
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In this episode, I talk with Michael Schratt who is an aerospace historian, author, and pilot who has also appeared on shows like Ancient Aliens. We dive into retrievals of the third kind, cosmic crashes, government and Vatican cover-ups, the alleged Nordic meeting with Eisenhower, and much more. Check it out!
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In this episode, I talk to Walter Bosley, who spent 20 years in national security. He is currently a professional investigator of historical occult mysteries and has appeared on the History Channel’s Ancient Aliens. We dive into the theory of an ancient Vedic civilization that Walter believes made it to the Americas, along with the race to develop the advanced technology they may have left behind. We also explore Napoleon’s mysterious encounter with "the Red Man" and much more. Check it out!
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In this episode, I talk to Darragh Mason about his book Song of the Dark Man: Father of Witches, Lord of the Crossroads. We dive deep into the complex definition of this elusive figure. Darragh does a great job explaining the folklore and blending it with stories he’s been told through his own podcast. He then takes us through his own experience of encountering the Dark Man. He has a fascinating story, and I hope you enjoy!
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Miguel Conner, host of Aeon Byte Gnostic Radio and author of The Occult Elvis, joins me for a dive into the wild aspects of the King’s life. We explore everything from his Pentecostal church roots and UFO encounters to his relationship with Larry Geller and his twin brother Jesse. We also get into Charles Manson, MK-Ultra, Jim Jones, and even the Beach Boys. Check it out!
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In this episode, I talk to Alan Paul — 3x New York Times bestselling author and musician — as he gives us a really cool insight on the legends of The Allman Brothers Band, Grateful Dead, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Alan shares stories from his books Brothers and Sisters and Texas Flood, weaving personal insights, rare interview audio, and behind-the-scenes tales that shaped the sound and soul of the '70s.
From Dickey Betts’ twin guitar harmonies to the emotional impact of Duanes and SRV’s untimely deaths, and even the rumored tensions between the Allmans and the Dead, this is a rare look at the intersections of music, legacy, and loss — told by someone who's sat with the giants.
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On today’s show, I welcome Grammy Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Elijah Wald. He is a musician and an exceptionally talented music historian. He has authored several books exploring music and culture, including Dylan Goes Electric!: Newport, Seeger, Dylan, and the Night That Split the Sixties, Escaping the Delta, and How the Beatles Destroyed Rock 'n' Roll. His book Dylan Goes Electric! inspired the recent movie A Complete Unknown, and we dive into that, along with everything Dylan during that pivotal time period. We also discuss his newest work on Jelly Roll Morton and explore the fascinating history of the blues. Check it out.
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On today’s episode, I talk to Reece Sullivan about William Shakespeare and Edward De Vere, in what has become a growing conspiracy over who really wrote 'Shakespeare’s' work. We dive deep into that, as well as some anomalous history and much more. If you enjoy the podcast, please follow and rate.
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On today’s show, I talk to Ronnie Pontiac. We discuss the origins of the Rosicrucians, whether Johann Valentin Andreae wrote the Rosicrucian manifestos, the capital of Alchemy, John Dee, and much more — all as part of his upcoming book: The Rosicrucian Counterculture, The Origins & Influence of the Invisible Society. Be on the look out for that December 2025!
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In this episode, I talk to artist, researcher, and soon-to-be author Robby Marx. Robby’s done artwork for some of the coolest bands in the world, like The Dead and Pink Floyd. He’s also a master researcher with an upcoming book about Nimrod and the theory that he may have worn Adam’s actual skin for power. This episode is an absolute mind-blower. Robby’s an absolute legend!
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In this episode, I'm joined by Lord Byron Jester, and we get into everything from magick and radionics machines he builds himself, to personalized rituals, conjuring planetary intelligences, the differences between working with angels and demons, evocation, astral projection, remote viewing, and a ton more. Enjoy!
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In this episode of Occult Folk, we explore the mysterious legacy of ancient giants and burial mounds in North America with author and researcher Fritz Zimmerman. We discuss his books — including The Nephilim Chronicles and The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Ancient Giants and Mound Builders in America.
Fritz explores paranormal activity reported at mound sites, legends of towering beings, and the mystery of missing skeletons. Plus, we dig into the Smithsonian cover-up and possible ancient sites hidden across the American South. Enjoy!
Today we're joined by Jon Davis. Jon has an incredible story about what he experienced during the seven minutes he was technically dead. It’s one of the most vivid and beautiful NDEs you’ll ever hear. He takes you step by step through what he experienced and shares his perspective on it all. Enjoy!
Author of The Grimoires Encyclopedia (Volumes 1 & 2) and Claves Intelligentarium, David delves into Solomonic Magick and offers his unique perspective on grimoire traditions. With an extensive wealth of knowledge, he provides a structured, step-by-step approach to these ancient practices, making them accessible to beginners like myself. Beyond his expertise, David has one of the most fascinating stories I’ve ever heard. We deeply appreciate his time and insight, and we hope you enjoy the conversation!
In today’s episode, we talk to Robert Frederick. Robert hosts a podcast called The Hidden Life is Best, where he dives deep into the world of Shakespeare and Sir Francis Bacon. Was Shakespeare work actually written by Sir Francis Bacon? We get into all of that, as well as Bacon’s secret connections to Queen Elizabeth and John Dee, and what he had to do with Free Masonry. Enjoy!
Today’s episode features the powerful Gary Lachman, author and former musician. Gary delves into his experience with Blondie, playing with Iggy Pop, his journey to becoming an author, and his work exploring Secret Teachers, consciousness, Jung & Blavatsky. Enjoy!
