In this episode, we sit down once again with Michael Northro, known to many as the Shaman, for a deeper conversation on ancestors—who they are, how they are understood across shamanic traditions, and what it means to honor them in a modern world.

We explore how ancestors are viewed not simply as figures of the past, but as living influences—guides, protectors, and carriers of memory that shape identity, culture, and spiritual practice. From blood lineage to spiritual lineage, we discuss the different ways ancestors are recognized within shamanism and how those relationships can be approached with respect, intention, and humility.

This conversation also touches on practical and philosophical questions:

What does it mean to honor ancestors today?

How do you engage ancestral work without appropriation or fantasy?

And how do remembrance, ritual, and responsibility intersect in shamanic worldviews?

A grounded discussion at the crossroads of spirituality, ancestry, and the strange—inviting reflection rather than dogma.

In this episode, Peace sits down with special guest Britt Hartley for a wide-ranging conversation on what spirituality can look like outside the boundaries of organized religion—without dismissing religion entirely.

We explore the idea of spiritual atheism: the search for meaning, transcendence, and moral depth in a secular world, while refusing to “throw the baby out with the bathwater.” Together, we examine the positive and formative aspects of religious traditions, even for those who no longer identify with belief in a literal God.

The conversation moves through altered states and the role of psychedelics in spiritual experience, the modern hunger for awe and connection, and how ancient religious frameworks may have once made room for ideas that feel radical today—such as the possibility that God was once understood to have a divine feminine counterpart, later erased or softened by history.

This episode isn’t about belief versus disbelief—it’s about what survives after certainty collapses, and what still calls to us from the sacred, even in a disenchanted age.

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Tonight, we’re talking about Chanukah—beyond the candles and the familiar traditions.

At its core, Chanukah comes out of a real historical moment: a clash between cultures, pressures to assimilate, and a community struggling to hold onto its identity.

The story survives mainly through the books of the Maccabees and later rabbinic tradition. It includes the rededication of the Temple, accounts of people who were punished or killed for refusing to abandon Jewish law, and, eventually, the tradition of the miracle of the oil.

In this episode, we look at Chanukah through history, interpretation, and mysticism—examining the Maccabean revolt, what the miracle came to represent, and the idea that light isn’t something we create, but something we uncover.

Chanukah isn’t just about celebration.

It’s about memory, endurance, and how a tradition continues under pressure.

Welcome to our Chanukah special

Today we step into George Orwell’s Animal Farm—a simple fable on the surface, but a razor-sharp allegory underneath. It’s a story where idealism cracks, where revolutions devour their young, and where animals reveal more about human nature than most political textbooks ever could.

In this episode, we’re unpacking Orwell’s warning about power, propaganda, and the cycles of corruption that repeat themselves across history—from ancient empires to modern movements. We’ll break down the symbolism, the psychology, and even some real-world parallels that might hit closer to home than you expect.

So saddle up, grab your feed bucket, and let’s wander into the strange world of Manor Farm—where all animals are equal… but some are still a whole lot more equal than others.

In this careature-packed episode, Peace & Toodles dive into the shadowy corners of ancient scripture to uncover the strangest beings lurking between the lines. From dragons hiding in apocryphal texts to cosmic serpents curled beneath creation, we explore the mythic, monstrous, and mystical side of the Bible—both canonical and forgotten.

Together we read and reflect on selections from the Apocryphal Book of Bel and the Dragon, passages from the Book of Job and Isaiah about Leviathan and Behemoth, and the biblical laws on clean vs. unclean creatures. We wrap by unpacking the strange winged beings found in prophetic visions—Cherubim, Seraphim, and other otherworldly guardians of the divine realm.

In this episode of Traversing the Strange World with Peace & Toodles, we descend beneath the surface of reality itself. We begin with a guided journey through Jules Verne’s classic tale Journey to the Center of the Earth

From there, we spiral outward into the strange and often unsettling world of Hollow Earth theories, hidden civilizations, underground oceans, ancient maps, and the long-standing human belief that something ancient and unknowable exists below our feet.

Peace & Toodles sit down with Astrology Meggie for a wide-ranging conversation about astrology, reincarnation, symbolic doors, Jim Morrison, and the archetypes, and the cosmic patterns that shape our lives. A mystical, thoughtful ride through the zodiac and beyond. Hope you enjoy!

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In this episode of Traversing the Strange World with Peace & Toodles, we open with a Pondering segment where Peace and Toodles explore a provocative question — does bullying have a place in society? They dive into the complexities of human behavior, the importance of open-minded dialogue, and how to stay aware in a world full of ideological noise and propaganda.

From there, the discussion takes a mysterious turn as Toodles shares a haunting story from his late teens — an encounter at a strange bridge marked by eerie visions, unexplainable sounds, and an atmosphere that felt alive with something unseen.

To close, the two are joined by Toodles’ mom in a phone call that adds another chilling layer to this already uncanny tale.

In this episode of Traversing the Strange World with Peace & Toodles, we dive into the question: What does positive masculinity really look like?

Peace and Toodles explore the timeless balance between hard strength and soft strength — courage, resilience, and protectiveness on one side; compassion, emotional depth, and integrity on the other. Together, they unpack how men can embody both without shame or confusion, and how the cultural narrative around “what makes a man” has shifted through time.

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In this eerie Halloween special, Peace & Toodles are joined by the one and only Steeley Sawyer for a deep dive into the shadows — exploring how the figure we now call Satan evolved across scripture, myth, and time.

From the Hebrew ha-satan — the heavenly “accuser” — to the fiery rebel of Christian lore, we trace how demons, trickster gods, and cosmic rebels all dance along the same line between chaos and creation. Along the way, we’ll share some wild trickster tales from world mythology, dabble in ancient demon lore, and even question the serpent in the Garden of Eden — could there be another way to read that story?

This one’s packed with lore, laughter, and a few chills along the way. So grab your candy, light a candle, and join us as we traverse the strange world once more — where myth and mischief meet.