Discovering the Male Mysteries

What's Discovering the Male Mysteries about?

Welcome to Discovering the Male Mysteries with Mel Mystery. This podcast is for and about gay and bi pagan men. My podcasts are about what it is to be gay, what it is to be pagan, what it is to be men

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Discovering the Male Mysteries episodes:

06.11.2021
Episode 20 - After Death Communication
In this episode I talk about my personal experiences with messages and signs from a deceased friend. My experiences led me to read the book "Hello from Heaven" by Bill Guggenheim and Judy Guggenheim. While initially reluctant to read the...
04.27.2020
Episode 19: Your Magickal Playlist
In this episode, I talk about using music in your magick spells, rituals, and other works. I discuss creating a magickal playlist and what types of music you might want to include. There is also a segment on the Greek...
07.15.2019
Episode 18: Discovering Arcadia
This episode is about the magickal land of Arcadia in ancient Greece, its theme as a metaphor for a homosexual utopia among 19th century homosexual men, and it being the name for a new gathering for gay and bi Pagan...
04.23.2019
Episode 17B: The Conspiracy Show Part 2
This is a continuation of the “conspiracy” episode. Part one came out in January. In this episode, I’ll be talking more about the Web Bot and possible biases in the algorithm. I’ll be exploring why conspiracy theorists are so obsessed...
01.24.2019
Episode 17A: The Conspiracy Show Part 1
Today's episode is all about conspiracy theories -- why we love them, some of the more popular theories, and how right-wing conservatives are a hotbed of conspiracy theories during the Trump presidency. We'll also explore my friend David's wild "conspiracy"...
06.07.2018
Episode 16: The Superhero Show
This episode includes segments on Pagan and magickal superhero archetypes, LGBT superheroes including characters and actors, "research" into naughty superhero sites, and why do villains so often have gay voices and mannerisms. Songs and soundclips include: Holding Out for a Hero,...
10.23.2017
Episode 15: Between the Worlds
Review of my visit to the Between the Worlds Gathering for Queer Pagan Men the week of September 11-15, 2017. Sound clips from Buffy and Bewitched. Drumming music from the Betweenthe Worlds last night drum circle.
04.11.2017
Episode 14: The Update Show
Retreats and Gatherings including the Hero's Adventure, Querent, and Between the Worlds - The Gay Guy's Guide to Werewolves book - LGBTQ Werewolf Workshop at Marscon - Mel's Photography - Alternatives HR website -- Activism - Groups including the New...
09.07.2016
Episode 13B - 50 Shades of Gay
In 50 Shades of Gay Part 2, I share personal news including updates on my new book "The Gay Guy's Guide to Werewolves and Other Man Beasts," a local Pagan men's retreat I helped put together, the new Querent Queer...
10.27.2015
Episode 13A - 50 Shades of Gay
In this episode, I give an update of what's been happening in the news and what I've been up to since the last episode - this includes the progress I've made on my LGBT werewolf book that will be available...
04.06.2015
Episode 12 - The Power of Names
In this episode I talk about the power of names including the names we use as individuals, the names we take on as groups (specifically our sexual identities and spiritual paths), and the names we call others. Individual names include...
11.05.2014
Episode 11 - A Review of Coph Nia 2014 - Part 2
Episode 11 - Part 2 is a continuation of my review of Coph Nia from the standpoint of my personal journey with rites of passage and the hero's journey as a background. It includes an "Earth My Body Chant" by Coph Nia attendees;...
09.23.2014
Episode 11 - A Review of Coph Nia 2014 - Part 1
This episode is part one of a two part review of Coph Nia - a Spiritual Gathering for Gay and Bisexual Pagan Men held this year from August 6-10, 2014 at Four Quarters Interfaith Sanctuary in Artemis, Pennsylvania. Featured presenters...
05.18.2014
Episode 10: Unicorns and Phallic Horns
In this episode: News - Phallicism and Horned Phallic Gods - Hymn to Herne - Unicorns and Phallicism - Austin Powers as a modern Phallic god?
11.11.2013
Episode 9 - The Gay Werewolf Connection
My latest podcast on "The Gay Werewolf Connection".Topics include: Links between homosexuality and werewolves in metaphor and myth including Greek, Roman, Norse, and Celtic mythology. King Lycaon of Greece; Romulus and Remus in Rome; Norse Ulfhednar, Vargr, and Berserkers; Celtic Bleiden; European...
06.05.2013
Episode 8 - It's Magic
New episode for June 5, 2013. Letters - Inuit Creation Story of Aakulujjuusi and Uumarnituq featuring a male couple and transgenderism - Review of the Book "Gay Witchcraft" by Christopher Penczak - Review of the Movie "Oz: The Great and Powerful"...
06.05.2013
Episode 8 - It’s Magic
New episode for June 5, 2013. Letters - Inuit Creation Story of Aakulujjuusi and Uumarnituq featuring a male couple and transgenderism - Review of the Book "Gay Witchcraft" by Christopher Penczak - Review of the Movie "Oz: The Great and Powerful"...
02.05.2013
Episode 7, Over the Rainbow - Part 2
Episode 7: "Over" the Rainbow - Part 2 - Originally Broadcast in 2010 News - History of the Rainbow Flag - Why some gay men might be over the gay scene - Merits of the gay scene - Creating new scenes
01.16.2013
Episode 7: Over the Rainbow - Part 1
Episode 7: "Over" the Rainbow - Part 1 - Originally broadcast in 2009 Gay people who are over the "gay scene" - Gay Gods: Freyr - Fairy Facts: Bifrost Bridge and Rainbow Serpent - News - Book Review: The Trouble with...
11.08.2012
Episode 6.5: The Healing Power of the Serpent
Episode 6.5: The Healing Power of the Serpent -- Originally broadcast February 2009 This is a shorter mini-episode. It's about 33 minutes and includes a review of the 2009 Feast of the Red Dragon, a charity event hosted by the DC...
11.08.2012
Episode 6: 'Men'torship
Episode 6: "Men"torship - Originally broadcast August 2008 Gay Gods: The Green Man - Letters - Topic: Mentorship - Interview with a Mentor and a Mentoree - Fairy Facts: Green is Gay - David tells us about the "Green Man effect" -...
11.08.2012
Episode 6: ‘Men’torship
Episode 6: "Men"torship - Originally broadcast August 2008 Gay Gods: The Green Man - Letters - Topic: Mentorship - Interview with a Mentor and a Mentoree - Fairy Facts: Green is Gay - David tells us about the "Green Man effect" -...
10.12.2012
Episode 5: Gay Men's Rites of Passage
Episode 5: Gay Men's Rites of Passage -- Originally broadcast May 2008 Gay Gods: Cernunnos- Letters - What is a Rite of Passage? - Interview with a Rites of Passage Expert - Coming Out as a Rite of Passage -...
10.12.2012
Episode 5: Gay Men’s Rites of Passage
Episode 5: Gay Men's Rites of Passage -- Originally broadcast May 2008 Gay Gods: Cernunnos- Letters - What is a Rite of Passage? - Interview with a Rites of Passage Expert - Coming Out as a Rite of Passage -...
10.05.2012
Episode 4 - It's all about age
Episode 4: It's all about age -- Originally Broadcast March 2008 Gay Gods: Heracles - Age and Ageism in the gay men's community - Age differences in relationships - The controversial topic of pederasty (historical and contemporary) - Some cool music...
10.05.2012
Episode 3 Pagan Origins of Christmas
Episode 3: Pagan Origins of Christmas -- Originally broadcast December 2007 Is Santa Claus Satan? -- What are Santaists? -- Pagan Origins of Christmas -- Is Santa Claus a Pagan god? -- Letters from Listeners -- How you can contribute to...
10.05.2012
Episode 2 Attack of the Clones
Episode 2: Attack of the Clones -- Originally Broadcast November 2007 Welcome to Episode 2 -- How Spirituality is Like a River and How Religion is Like an Elephant -- Gay Gods: Hermes: A Phallic God? -- Poetry submission from a...
10.05.2012
Episode 1 - Samhain 2007
This was my first show so go easy on me. The first couple of shows were okay, but they get better as we go along. This show was originally broadcast in October 2007.isode 1: Samhain 2007 -- October 2007 Welcome...
10.05.2012
Episode 4 - It’s all about age
Episode 4: It's all about age -- Originally Broadcast March 2008 Gay Gods: Heracles - Age and Ageism in the gay men's community - Age differences in relationships - The controversial topic of pederasty (historical and contemporary) - Some cool music...

What's Discovering the Male Mysteries about?

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Discovering the Male Mysteries episodes:

Episode 20 - After Death Communication

Episode 19: Your Magickal Playlist

Episode 18: Discovering Arcadia

Episode 17B: The Conspiracy Show Part 2

Episode 17A: The Conspiracy Show Part 1

Episode 16: The Superhero Show

Episode 15: Between the Worlds

Episode 14: The Update Show

Episode 13B - 50 Shades of Gay

Episode 13A - 50 Shades of Gay

Episode 12 - The Power of Names

Episode 11 - A Review of Coph Nia 2014 - Part 2

Episode 11 - A Review of Coph Nia 2014 - Part 1

Episode 10: Unicorns and Phallic Horns

Episode 9 - The Gay Werewolf Connection

Episode 8 - It's Magic

Episode 8 - It’s Magic

Episode 7, Over the Rainbow - Part 2

Episode 7: Over the Rainbow - Part 1

Episode 6.5: The Healing Power of the Serpent

Episode 6: 'Men'torship

Episode 6: ‘Men’torship

Episode 5: Gay Men's Rites of Passage

Episode 5: Gay Men’s Rites of Passage

Episode 4 - It's all about age

Episode 3 Pagan Origins of Christmas

Episode 2 Attack of the Clones

Episode 1 - Samhain 2007

Episode 4 - It’s all about age