A look at the life and writings of Montague Summers

Join us as we explore the current state of research into the nature of the human mind. Do we actually have freewill, or is our behavior strictly deterministic? What part does social programing and genetics play in understanding human consciousness? Join me4 in conversation with Psychiatrist Dr Joseph Silverman as we explore these topics.                                                                                                                                                                  Those who wish to e mail Dr.Silverman my do so at: [email protected]                                                                                                                                                       There  is an excellent article on William B. Provine on Wikipedia with links to many of his books and other writings on Evolutionary Biology.           Robert M.Sapolsky"s book: BEHAVE: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst is available on Amazon along with his other publications

We conclude our five part series on Magic, by examining the rise of the spiritualist movement. Stating in the 1840's in the Burned Over District of New York, spirit mediums who claimed to be in communication with the dead were to take their influence world wide. It's a phenomenon that continues to fascinate to this day. From the Fox sisters to such modern day psychics as John Edwards, this is a subject that explores how uncomfortable we are with the concept of death, and how easily grief can turn to exploitation.

Join Mike and Bill as they explore the world of the witch hunts. From the Middle Ages to today members of society have labeled individuals as witches or the other, and persecuted and killed these unfortunate souls. From King James the 1st and Matthew Hopkins the "Witch Finder General" to modern moral panics McCarthyism, The Satanic Panic and QAnon, witch hunts have never truly left us.

People who would like to purchase books by William E. Krill Jr. LPC can find them on Amazon Books. His website is: https://www.gentling.org/

We examine the historical practices of the Clever folk, Brauchers,Stregheria, and the Pennsylvania folk healering practice known as Powwow. In addition we take a look at the modern Ideas about the alleged witch cult and the modern practice known as Wicca.

Join us as we explore a history of secret societies, both magical and secular, what they have in common and where they wildly differ. we will discuss groups like The Rosicrucians, The Knights Templar, and The  Freemasons. We will also look at occult Secret Societies like the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, The Ordo Templi Orientalis, and The Agape Lodge.

Part one of our series on the history of magic, focusing on legendary practitioners, those who got away with it (and some who didn't)!

A brief dissertation of the folklore surrounding Groundhog Day

Join friends of the podcast, Joe and Shelby for a deep dive into the life and crimes of one the greatest confidence grifters of the early 20th Century. Con man, murderer , and all around criminal, Gaston Bullock Means