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   Number 1: Satansplain #125 - Greater Magic and Satanic Ritual (2016)

   Hear a long-lost 2016 recording of a discussion on Greater Magic, answering questions and addressing misconceptions of Satanic ritual and how the Satanic concept of magic fits within an atheistic worldview. Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:51 - About the 2016 recording 00:03:34 - 2016 introduction 00:05:43 - Defining "magic" in Satanism 00:08:37 - Place in the brain? 00:11:41 - An every day thing? 00:13:52 - Conjuration of Lust 00:18:17 - Conjuration of Compassion 00:19:36 - Conjuration of Destruction 00:22:04 - People who want to misunderstand 00:24:18 - Group vs. Solitary rituals 00:25:27 - Memories of 6/6/06 00:28:00 - Ritual vs. Ceremony 00:29:16 - Getting hung up on details 00:30:39 - When to ritualize 00:33:50 - Excuses and the human need for ritual 00:37:31 - How it fits in an atheistic worldview 00:45:48 - Music in the ritual chamber 00:50:29 - The chamber itself 00:54:18 - Tools: not that complicated 00:56:36 - Broken bell 00:58:15 - Recommendations to teen Satanists 01:00:47 - Ritualizing with non-Satanists? 01:03:56 - Group vs. solitary (again) 01:04:36 - Destruction question 01:06:27 - Lust rituals and groups 01:08:12 - "wHy aRnT aLL sAtUnitz rich?" 01:14:18 - Ritual blooper stories

   September 13, 2026·1h 23min
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   Number 2: Satansplain #124 - Why a "Free" Satanic Bible is Unsatanic

   Hear why a free Satanic Bible is, ironically, unsatanic. Also hear talk about Satanically-relevant trademarks and copyrights, and one particularly ridiculous conspiracy theory regarding Dolly Parton. Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support Original 2014 article: https://churchofsatan.com/free-satanic-bible-is-unsatanic/ 0:00 - Intro 0:56 - Dolly Parton, and why conspiracy theorists are the worst 5:50 - James asking about DaddyBaphy and Black Craft Cult's rip off 17:13 - To the idiots who say "the name Satanism isn't copyrighted" 19:46 - Satanecdote: Elevator 21:38 - Satanecdote: The $20 bill 26:03 - Lost emails? 27:03 - Why a Free Satanic Bible isn't Free: origin (and why we don't have official forums) 30:21 - Why a 'Free' Satanic Bible is Unsatanic 34:58 - Bootleg = illegal; unauthorized book = gamble 38:31 - Is it really that hard to get? 39:50 - More about electronic books 42:08 - Free Spells? 47:13 - Point six: Books are cool 49:39 - Afterword

   August 29, 2026·52min
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   Number 3: Satansplain #123 - Life, Death, and Grief (part 2)

   After covering what Satanism has to say about life and death in part 1, part 2 continues with a deeper dive into the topic of dealing with death and grief. About the show: https://satansplain.com Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - Overview, superstitious vs. scumbag 05:37 - Grief: What we DON'T do 08:08 - The 2025 letter (death of a pet) 12:06 - Cremation vs. burial and Satanism's "requirements" 13:36 - Answers from Infidels.org's "Introduction to Atheism" FAQ, 1997 20:15 - On friends and family, Rule #2, myth of the "Satanic Community" 26:14 - But...counterproductive pride! 34:55 - Reminder: Satanism is a religion 40:40 - Satanic Funerals 43:50 - Other ritual, and the Satanic journey symbolism via elements 49:40 - Quotation

   August 08, 2026·52min
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   Number 4: Satansplain #122 - Life, Death, and Grief (part 1)

   Presenting part 1 of a 2-part set of episodes on life, death, and grief. We'll look at how Satanism particularly views the phenomenon of death, from views on the afterlife, to Satanic funerals, to dealing with the death of those around us. About the show: https://satansplain.com Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support 0:00 - Intro 0:53 - Overview 3:56 - Life After Death Through Fulfillment of the Ego 9:08 - Labels are good. Buddhism sucks. 18:12 - I-Theism vs. Pretentiousness 22:15 - Aside: ECI, afterlife 26:46 - Fearing death, spiritual pipedreams 30:52 - About grief (continued in part 2)

   August 04, 2026·34min
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   Number 5: Satansplain #111 - "Why Are You A Satanist?" and online drama

   "Why are you a Satanist? It's a good question to ask yourself from time to time." We'll explore Magistra Blanche Barton's essay which opens with this line, along with "Satanism discussion" forums that don't have much in the way of Satanists nor discussion, and finding ones which do. Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - "Best of" the "hurr durr" voice? 02:39 - Satanecdote: Discord Drama 07:03 - But wait, it gets worse! 12:02 - More about Satanism forums 25:51 - About Blanche Barton 27:04 - About Blanche Barton's "Why Are You a Satanist?" 29:14 - "Why Are You A Satanist?" 32:30 - Essay, continued 39:46 - Closing thoughts

   February 25, 2026·43min
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