My Alchemical Bromance

Announcing the Arnemancy Podcast

My Alchemical Bromance — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 16:56:54 -0800

Friends, Erik will not be making updates to My Alchemical Bromance for the foreseeable future. Instead, he will be producing the new Arnemancy Podcast. It's been a great two-year run here, and we hope you join Erik over at his new podcast to see what crazy hijinx he's getting up to! Here are some links to get you started.

EP 51 – Audiomancy with Keats Ross

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 15 May 2019 12:40:36 -0800

In this episode, Erik is joined by Keats Ross, musician, magician, mystic, and master of We The Hallowed. We The Hallowed is an art collective, and home of Keats' many projects such as the Pragmagick Podcast and his musical endeavors such as Dakota Slim. We talk about using music to create sigils, exploring consciousness, and the downfall of Disinfo. We also talk about how Keats got Mitch Horowitz on his podcast. It is a great episode and rounds out the Pragmagick-Alexxcast-My Alchemical Bromance cross-interview bonanza. Location This episode was recorded in a dark corner of the patio at the Muddy Rudder Public House in the Sellwood neighborhood of Portland. Musical Interlude The musical interlude is "Wylin'", a track off of Dakota Slim's latest album, Cactus Crown. Also, make sure you enjoy this audiomancy from Keats! https://youtu.be/RsPVPnGJ1dM Links

Support us on the Arnemancy Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arnemancy "I'm like the forgotten k-pop of occult podcasting!"

Guest Appearance: Erik on the Alexxcast Episode 319

My Alchemical Bromance — Fri, 03 May 2019 14:29:39 -0800

Erik was happy to be on the Alexxcast again! Here are Alexx's show notes: Listen to a live mystical rite as Alexx invites Erik Arneson back on to magically chant the podcast back into a proper numerical sequencing. That lasts like 3 minutes, then we answer listener questions and talk about all sorts of esoteric, occulty goodness. Enjoy! Head on over to the Alexxcast page to learn more!

EP 50 – Picatrix Decans with J Swofford

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 13:14:01 -0800

Join artist J Swofford and host Erik at Hopworks Urban Brewery for a discussion on the Picatrix Decans. J is the creator of the Picatrix Decans talisman deck. They discuss astrological magic, homebrewing, astrological brewing, and the Picatrix Decans. When we look at the Picatrix decans, we compare descriptions and notes from both the Warnock-Greer Picatrix and the Attrell Picatrix. We discuss the origins of magical images and how talismans can be created from the imagery of the decans. We are also joined briefly by Scotty, our server at Hopworks, who shares with us some interesting facts about Ancient Egypt and the stars! I love Portland. Links

Support My Alchemical Bromance on the Arnemancy Patreon! "And we're all looking forward to your Picatrix beer -- your Beercatrix."

Guest Appearance: The Cosmic Keys Podcast

My Alchemical Bromance — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 17:05:56 -0800

I really enjoyed being on The Cosmic Keys Podcast with Dan and Scarlet! Here's how they described this episode. Dan and Scarlet open the episode with an astrology and Tarot forecast for the week of April 1, 2019 to April 7, 2019, followed by an interview with the host of My Alchemical Bromance, Erik Arneson. We talk about the formation of Erik's awesomely titled podcast, his experience with the "weird" community of occultists in his home city of Portland, Oregon, his experience as a fully initiated Mason, plus a lot more occult and esoteric ramblings. This is a fun and wide ranging discussion that you wont want to miss! Click here to check out the episode on their website and also you should check out their website and subscribe!

EP 49 – The Magician and the Fool

My Alchemical Bromance — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 15:00:53 -0800

In this episode, Erik interviews the hosts of The Magician and the Fool Podcast, Janus and Dominic. They dive right into what it means to be a magician, but the conversation explores Renaissance magic, the Greek Magical Papyri, Norse mythology, and Pittsburgh. How do the Magician and the Fool relate to the Trickster? We explore cultural archetypes through Norse mythology, other mythology, crazy anecdotes, and weird experiences. We also talk about the experience of running an occult podcast, and how the guests we bring on influence and change our lives in ways that we hadn't anticipated. Talking to these guys was amazing. I strongly urge you to check out their podcast to check out all of the amazing interviews they do. Click here to see! Links and Topics

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EP 48 – Sewing and Ritual Magic with Andrew Watt

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 14:45:38 -0800

In this episode, Erik is joined by Andrew B. Watt of Wanderings in the Labrynth. They discuss textile arts, such as sewing and weaving, and how those intersect with ritual magic, enchantment, and the creation of talismans. Andrew also wrote the Neo-Orphic Hymns, a set of planetary prayers inspired by Thomas Taylor's translations of the Orphic hymns and the planetary magic of Rufus Opus's Seven Spheres. Links

Wanderings in the Labrynth
Neo-Orphic Hymns
Andrew's Publications
Andrew is @andrewbwatt on Twitter
Andrew's Etsy shop (The shop will be unavailable from Thursday, March 7 until Tuesday March 12.)

Support My Alchemical Bromance on the Arnemancy Patreon! "It's functional in origin, but ontological in reflection."

EP 47 – Sumerian Magic with Vanessa Kindell

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 15:14:45 -0800

Vanessa Kindell joins us this episode. She is a writer and contributor to the Peacock Goat Review and a Sumerian witch. She talks to us about reconstructing Sumerian and Babylonian religious practices and integrating them into her modern magical work, but we really dig into the nature of Sumerian religion and the details of their mythology. This involves funky math, pre-modern astrology, the flood myth, and a lot of primordial nothingness -- my favorite kind! Topics and Links

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EP 46 – An Exploration of the Soul

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:40:54 -0800

In this episode, Erik explores various interpretations and explanations of the soul in the wake of the death of his 19 year-old cat, Kublai Khan. This episode is personal, but hopefully it provides food for thought. Links

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Guest Appearance: Erik on the Alexxcast on “Eyes Wide Shut”

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 16:13:08 -0800

Erik was on episode 300K of the Alexxcast to discuss Stanley Kubrick's last film, "Eyes Wide Shut," released in 1999. The movie stars Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise in a bizarre, sex-fueled story through secret societies, mystery, and marital problems. Alexx Bollen interviews Erik about the movie — not because Erik was in the movie, but because he knows way more than is at all reasonable about Freemasonry and secret societies. Is the masquerade-themed black-robed sex cult filled with Masonic influences? Is Kubrick’s final film an occult tour de force? Find out what these two jokers think!

EP 45 – Taylor Bell, Wandering in the Moonlight

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 15:50:08 -0800

In this episode Erik interviews Taylor Bell, writer, occultist, Tarot creator, and contributor to Charm the Water's new occult periodical, The Peacock Goat Review. We discuss Taylor's experience writing and copyediting for the PGR and his work on his upcoming Tarot decks. We also discuss the group lunar initiation ritual that Erik and Taylor took part in back in 2017 and dig into Taylor's experience working at Minneapolis's premier occult shop, The Eye of Horus. Learn more about Taylor's upcoming Tarot deck at Sigil Arcanum Tarot. His work is impressive and it's definitely worth watching. Look for lots more in the future from Taylor Bell! The Sigil Arcanum Tarot is now available on Kickstarter! Support My Alchemical Bromance on the Arnemancy Patreon!

Guest Appearance: Erik on the Six of Swords

My Alchemical Bromance — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 16:54:37 -0800

Erik was in a long-form interview (almost 4 hours!) on the Six of Swords podcast with OccultFan (AKA Nathan Lee). They talk about pretty much everything, including cartoons! Check out the extensive show notes!

EP 44 – Dan Attrell and the Apocalypse of Joachim of Fiore

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 15:55:40 -0800

Dan Attrell joins Erik for a conversation about his paper, "For 1,260 Days They’ll Prophesy in Sackcloth: Joachim of Fiore’s Apocalypse, Temporalization, and Franciscan Spirituality." This is a complex topic, revolving around the ways in which Joachim of Fiore's understanding of apocalyptic visions changed the way we looked at history and time. The topic is complex, so you'll have to dive in to get an understanding. Dan was previously a guest back on episode 29, when we talked about his upcoming translation of the Picatrix. After listening to this episode, you will probably want to go listen to Dan's original lecture on his paper. You can find it on YouTube here. https://youtu.be/Lec0J3RShzg Enjoy the holidays, and we'll see you in 2019! Support My Alchemical Bromance on the Arnemancy Patreon!

EP 43 – MABCon 2018 – Brewing and Tasting

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 15:40:49 -0800

Finally, the latest MABCon episode! This year, back in October, Matt and Erik got together for MABCon. They visited breweries, visited conferences, and drank some beers. This is definitely a beer-heavy episode. Also we have questions about the Mikkeller Running Club. Most of this episode is a conversation between Matt and Erik over the brew kettle as they whip up a new beer. This new beer is brewed in Matt's new friend, the RoboBrew. The Conferences MABCon is a meta-con. We meet up and go to other events! This time we explored and discussed a few different events.

Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference
2018 Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair
Esoteric Book Conference

Locations Some of the locations we visit and talk about are:

The Beers This is a beer heavy episode. We review a lot of different beers. We won't list them all here -- you will have to dig in and try it. Support My Alchemical Bromance on the Arnemancy Patreon! "Simcoe in fresh hop beers taste and smell like cat pee and onions." "Poke Runyon is my dream wizard grampa."

EP 42 – Theresa Pridemore and the Portland Tarot

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 15:10:12 -0800

In this episode, Erik interviews Theresa Pridemore, creator of the Portland Tarot and The Sovereign Oracle, and the brains behind brand management company Sovereign Spirit. They discuss the creative process behind creation of a Tarot deck and dive into the rich Portland-based imagery in the Portland Tarot. We also talk about the difference between Tarot decks and oracle decks. Later in the episode, Theresa explains the philosophy behind Sovereign Spirit, her brand management business for spirit-led entrepreneurs. You will want to hear this! One interesting thing about recording this episode: we started talking about synchronicities, and then they start happening, during the conversation! Listen carefully and be amazed. Links Check out Theresa's various projects. She's a talented artist and skilled at sharing her vision and message.

The Portland Tarot
The Sovereign Oracle
Sovereign Spirit, her brand management business

Support My Alchemical Bromance on the Arnemancy Patreon! "What is inside of you that needs to be expressed on the outside so people can be drawn to you?"

Guest Appearance on The Alexxcast 300H

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 14:59:56 -0800

This is a repost of part 1 of the 2018 Halloween Podcast Crossover Event -- Summoning a Cartoon Demon with Alexx and Erik! You can listen to part 2 here. Head to the Alexxcast for full show notes!

EP 41 – Halloween with Alexx Bollen

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 07:15:12 -0800

Welcome back, friends, and an extra special crossover episode featuring Alexx Bollen from The Alexxcast and (maybe) Hunson Abadeer from Adventure Time! This is part 2 of the Alexxcast/My Alchemical Bromance 2018 Halloween Crossover. Listen to part 1 in episode 300H of the Alexxcast! Locations This episode starts out with a special Halloween ritual performed somewhere in Portland, and then concludes at The Firkin Tavern in Southeast Portland, where Erik and Alexx sample some beers and discuss the results of their ritual. Links

Support My Alchemical Bromance on the Arnemancy Patreon! "Maloso vobiscum et cum spiritum!" "I'm technically right -- the best kind of right!"

EP 39 – Ryhan Butler, Medieval Astrologer

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 14:10:16 -0800

Have you guys noticed how many amazing guests I've been getting lately? Ryhan Butler is the genius behind Medieval Astrology Guide, and I was overjoyed to welcome him as a guest to the podcast. If you're going into this expecting Linda Goodman's "Love Signs" then you're in for quite a ride! This is the real deal, the astrology bred from the worldview that influenced the entire human scope of experience. We cover a TON of topics on astrology, so I would suggest to check out Ryhan's Glossary of Astrological Terms. Make sure to check out Ryhan's website and particularly his new podcast, StarStruck. Links

@RyhanButler on Twitter!
Medieval Astrology Guide on Facebook
@medievalastroguide on Instagram (cats and magic!!)

"Is that like having Leo in your ascendant?" "I've got cats in my every house." Support My Alchemical Bromance on the Arnemancy Patreon!

EP 38 – Sam Block on Geomancy and the PGM

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 13:50:00 -0800

Join us in welcoming Sam Block to the podcast! Sam is the author of the Digital Ambler website. He's a brilliant magician and as intelligent as he is entertaining. We discuss geomancy, the Greek Magical Papyri (or PGM), and lots of other topics relevant to modern ceremonial magicians, including Kabbalah. This is a long episode and it's a lot of fun! The Drinks Erik drinks Vine Country Saison from Hopworks. Sam drinks Barefoot Sweet Red Blend -- according to the website, it's smooth and sweet! Show Notes

The Art and Practice of Geomancy by John Michael Greer
Dr. Alexander Cummins, geomancer
Geomantic Study-Group on Facebook
Geomantic Campus Yahoo! Group
Wynand Fockink proeflokaal in Amsterdam (tell them Erik sent you!)
You are now authorized to use the term "The Hermetic Blogosphere Tradition."

How to find Sam Block online:

The Digital Ambler
Facebook
@polyphanes on Twitter
And Polyphanes everywhere else!

Support My Alchemical Bromance on the Arnemancy Patreon! "Baptize flour. Cool. I'm writing that down!" "We're kind of debating, are we moving to the dad magic phase?"

EP 37 – Rambling with Scott Gosnell

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 13:30:45 -0800

Welcome back, Scott Gosnell! Scott was our guest way back in episode 18, where we mainly focused on his translations of Giordano Bruno's works. In this episode we touch on that material again, but we really get into a wide variety of topics revolving around free will, enlightenment, imagination, the default and executive networks, hallucinogens, Kabbalah, Buddhism, alchemy, and more. It is pretty dense. Links

Scott Gosnell's Amazon author page, where you can find all of his translations of Giordano Bruno
Startup Geometry Podcast and Scott's blog
De Umbris Idearum website
Scott is @infinite_me on Twitter

Support My Alchemical Bromance by becoming an Arnemancy patron! Also, don't forget to check out Nick Arneson Music, where you can download his new album, Midlife Crisis! "I wonder, what's the deal with pancakes? Why are they flat and round?"

Guest Appearance on The Alexxcast

My Alchemical Bromance — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 18:16:02 -0800

Erik was recently a guest on episode 300C of The Alexxcast. This is Alexx Bollen's podcast, and you will definitely remember him from episode 35! Be sure to check this out and then head over to The Alexxcast to listen to more!

EP 36 – Robert Bonomo and The 21 Faces of God

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 13:15:17 -0800

Robert Bonomo recently released The 21 Faces of God, a documentary about the Major Arcana of the Tarot. In this episode, he joins Erik to talk about his new movie and the two of them majorly nerd out on Tarot, Gnosticism, the Grail legend, physics, psychology, and alchemy. This episode has it all! https://youtu.be/_pyKyuwvkHU Topics and Links

Robert Bonomo's Amazon author page
Robert Bonomo on YouTube (you can find the long version and playlist version of his documentary here)
The 21 Faces of God on Rotten Tomatoes
The Gnosis Archive - material by Stephan Hoeller

"Alchemy is Gnosticism for the modern mind."

EP 35 – Alexx Bollen from the Alexxcast

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 13:00:34 -0800

Alexx Bollen joins Erik at Ruse Brewery for a discussion about microdosing hallucinogens to treat depression, podcasting in Portland, books, and chaos magic. Alexx is the host of the Alexxcast, the only Alexx-themed podcast in the universe. He is also the author of Periphery and several collections of short stories. Location This episode was recorded in two parts at Ruse Brewing, which was busy, so there's some crowd noise. Ruse Brewing is brand new and had only been open about a week at the time of recording. The Beers Erik and Alexx make their way through a whole taster tray full of beers! Here is a list so you can follow along.

Translator IPA
Keller Pils (collab. with Allegory Brewing)
Turquoise Mountain Sunrise pineapple farmhouse ale
Briar Run raspberry & blackberry farmhouse ale
Mechanical Mind west coast-style double IPA
Grizzly Menace Rum and Chocolate rum barrel-aged robust porter

Links

The Alexxcast podcast
Alexx's author page on Amazon.com
Periphery - Alexx's novel, which is really good and you should read it
Ruse Brewing

"BMO is the greatest character ever made."

Guest Appearance on Pragmagick

My Alchemical Bromance — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 20:17:34 -0800

There's a new podcast in Portland called Pragmagick, run by our friend Revel Rosz, and I was a guest on his show recently! We dive deep into some pretty esoteric topics, including Freemasonry and ceremonial magic -- the latter is a particularly good bit, with lots of talk about theory and practice. Listen to the original here or use the interface on this website.

EP 34 – Backpacking on the Hoh River

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 12:45:04 -0800

This episode finds Matt, Joey, and Erik camping on the Hoh River in the Olympic Rainforest. As the sun goes down, join our hosts around the campfire and discuss backpacking, philosophy, materialism, meditation, the great outdoors, and other great subjects. We eat beef jerky, drink river water, and build chairs in the wilderness. Location This episode mostly takes place on the Hoh River Links

Love's Travel Stops
Waking Up Podcast with Sam Harris
Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee
Beef jerky
Landjaeger wurst
Materialism
Eagle Creek Fire
The Feast of Saint John the Baptist
Proteus
Orphic hymns

"It's like you're eating tree bark, and somebody in a distant room screams, 'BEEF!'"

EP 33 – Nathan Lee the Master Mason

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 12:30:12 -0800

In this episode, Nathan Lee (AKA OccultFan) returns after his Master Mason degree to talk about all kinds of stuff, from shadow people to Freemasonry and beyond. There is a lot in this episode! I am writing these show notes really quickly, so you'll have to listen to the episode to get everything. You will not be disappointed. This episode dives into the philosophy of Freemasonry, and what it intends to teach and how Freemasons are supposed to live their lives. We compare it to classical philosophy, the practice of virtue, and how the ancient teachings have influenced the modern world. We also discuss conspiracy theories that involve Freemasonry and how likely they are to be true -- this coming from actual Freemasons! Follow Nathan Lee / OccultFan on Twitter! Topics

Shadow people, night terrors, night hags
Nathan Lee the Fellowcraft
Nathan Lee the Entered Apprentice

EP 32 – Pope Joan II

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 12:30:31 -0800

In this episode, we are joined by Pope Joan II. Joan is a philosopher queen, artist, and musician. We talk about all of those things and dive into the methods behind her creative process. Her art and music is a celebration of being human and being alive, but she also deals with a lot of death imagery. Mythology and religious imagery are interwoven in her work. This is a great conversation with a very creative individual - be sure to check it out! Links and Stuff

Follow the breadcrumbs.

EP 31 – Montana Jordan

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 23 May 2018 12:40:52 -0800

Please welcome Montana Jordan to the show! In this episode, Montana joins Nate and Erik at Oaks Bottom Pub for a long conversation about the paranormal, the occult, ghosts, séances, paranormal investigation and all sorts of great rambling. Montana Jordan has since been formally investigating with various psychic and paranormal organizations for over 20 years. She is a published freelance writer with areas of specialty in holistic healing, paganism, witchcraft and occultism. The Beers Links

Montana Jordan's website
Montana Jordan on Twitter as @KMontanaJordan
Portland Scottish Rite
Ghost hunting
McMenamin's Paranormal Pub lecture series
Spiritualism

EP 30 – Monism, Dualism, and Backpacking

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 09 May 2018 13:00:00 -0800

Happy birthday, Matt! Erik went to visit Matt over his birthday weekend, and we celebrated with brewery visits, beer tasting, hiking in the woods, and a good old philosophical discussion. In this episode, please join us as we go on a long adventure around Gig Harbor, Tacoma, and Olympia, discussing the differences between monism and dualism and how they have influenced and built the Western Mystery Tradition.

The Beer

Cigar Box Cedro Deluxe IPA and Mo Pale Ale from Tacoma Brewing Co.
Hopworks Deluxe Organic Ale (DOA) from their 10th Anniversary party
Five of Swords and Ten of Swords, collaborations between Engine House №9 and Holy Mountain Brewing
The Dual American Wild Ale from Engine House №9
Silver City Ziggy Zaggy Pilsner
Fort George Matryoshka Stout

Topics

"Grrrrarrrurrrr. Blarfh." -- Zoey

Douglas-fir cones image courtesy of Tom Brandt on Flickr.

EP 29 – Dan Attrell on the Picatrix

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 13:30:55 -0800

In this episode, I chat with Dan Attrell about the Picatrix. Dan runs the Modern Hermeticist website and is @ModernHermetics on Twitter. He is a brilliant fellow with just the right mix of nerd cred to make him a fitting guest for this podcast. Recently, he was part of a team that finished a new scholarly translation of the Picatrix, which will be out really really soon. We promise! Links We cover too much stuff. It's hard to list here. Lots of stuff about the Picatrix, though! Support Erik and this podcast on Patreon! "Without an index, a 370-odd page book is useless!"

Guest Appearance on Cruzin’ With Steak

My Alchemical Bromance — Sat, 14 Apr 2018 19:10:42 -0800

Back in March, Erik was interviewed on Cruzin' With Steak, a podcast that's kind of like this one, in that it's mostly informal conversations about lots of crazy stuff. Lots of crazy stuff. The interview starts at 00:30:44. It's pretty fun. Have a listen!

EP 28 – Nathan Lee the Fellowcraft

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 13:40:10 -0800

This episode, we welcome back Nathan Lee, AKA OccultFan, where we dive further into his ongoing journey into Freemasonry. As his Master Mason degree approaches, we discuss his initiation into the Fellowcraft or 2° of Blue Lodge Freemasonry. We don't reveal any secrets, but we discuss the secrecy of Freemasonry and the educational foundation of the Fellowcraft degree. This one has a lot for the esotericist interested in Freemasonry. The Beverages We both drank water. Weird, huh? Water. Links and Topics We cover a lot of topics. Here's a short list but you'll have to listen to get it all.

William Preston
Trivium and Quadrivium
Twin Peaks
Permaculture
Gravity Falls
Billie Piper
Dark Journalist

Follow @OccultFan on Twitter! Follow @Arnemancy on Twitter! Support Arnemancy and this podcast on Patreon!

Guest Appearance on Nox Mente

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 14:03:59 -0800

Recently Erik was a guest on the Nox Mente podcast, where he was interviewed about his dreams and a bunch of other stuff. This is a long and weird conversation and I think you guys will really enjoy it. Here's the YouTube version if you're so inclined. https://youtu.be/vBrCayknOs4

EP 27 – Jeremy Crow and Flambeau Noir

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:05:54 -0800

In this episode, we talk with Jeremy Crow, the infamous Internet Luciferian! Jeremy is the founder of Flambeau Noir, the left hand path occult conference that is going to be in Portland, Oregon, on April 27th to 29th, 2018. We thought it would be ridiculous if we didn't interview him before his conference, so here he is! After talking about Flambeau Noir, Jeremy and Erik dive into the left hand path and what it means. This leads to discussion of many occult techniques, dichotomies in occult thought, free will, destiny, the afterlife, and how everything is interconnected. Technical difficulties meant that we were only able to have one interviewer. Nate really wanted to be there, but it just wasn't able to happen. Sorry Nate! Links and Topics

Flambeau Noir, the premier Left Hand Path conference! Buy tickets at the early bird price until March 31st!
Jeremy Crow's website
Pleasure the Priestess
Jeremy Crow on Steemit
Erik on Steemit (@reverenderik)
Temple of Set
Luciferianism
Gateways Through Light and Shadow by Frater Ashen Chassan - This book is published by Miskatonic Books, our sponsor, so definitely check it out!
Teresa of Avila
Incorruptable bodies of saints

"You're not just trying to empower yourself. You're trying to share that knowledge with others so they can empower themselves as well."

EP 26 – The Return of Chuck Dunning

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 14:30:17 -0800

We weren't allowed to call this episode "Chucky 2: The Return of Chuck Dunning", but deep in our hearts we all know that's how it will be remembered. In the last half of the episode, we spend a lot of time talking about the nature of dualism and non-dualism in Western and Easter thought, as well as how it's represented in Freemasonry. This is a very deep episode, with lots of introspection and extrospection (that's a new word) from our guest and our hosts. We really hope you enjoy it. Before listening to this, listen to Chuck's earlier appearance on our podcast: part 1 and part 2. Locations We recorded this at WeWork Custom House in Portland, Oregon. There was a lot of background noise and you might hear some weird audio effects from time to time, but overall it came out pretty well. Our brief intermission was recorded earlier at the Big Legrowlski, an excellent beer bar also in Portland. The Beers Everybody is drinking beer during this episode! We had some of the free WeWork beer, which was some kind of IPA. Everything else is listed below.

Rahr & Sons Brewing Ugly Pug Black Lager
MABCON Volume 1 - Belgian ale with cold-brewed coffee
Logsdon Gnome for the Holidays
Sierra Nevada Maple Scotch-Style Ale

Topics and Links

Contemplative Masonry: Basic Applications of Mindfulness, Meditation, and Imagery for the Craft by C.R. Dunning, Jr.
Chuck Dunning's website
33 & Beyond: The Royal Art of Freemasonry - Johnny Royal's movie, featuring a cameo from Chuck
Zen Masonry
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
357 Productions Podcast (Ben Wallace's podcast) - here's Chuck's appearance.

"Because we're all just a bunch of monkeys clinging to a rock flying through space!"

EP 25 – Marlene Seven Bremner

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 14:56:46 -0800

In this episode, we interview artist, poet, and creator Marlene Seven Bremner! Seven is a Seattle-area artist and we first encountered her work at the Esoteric Book Conference in 2016. Make sure you check out her website. The Drinks Seven is drinking nettle tea from her own garden. Erik is drinking a lemon La Croix. And Nate is drinking extra-oaked Old Crow and soda. Sorry, folks, no beer this episode! Links

Wheel of Re-Creation
Seven Bremner's website
Seven Bremner's Patreon page (Go support her art!)
Seven is @m7artist on Instagram (Go follow her!)
Polarity Therapy
The black toad in alchemy

EP 24 – Ryan Peverly of Occulture Podcast

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 15:20:30 -0800

In this episode, Erik interviews Ryan Peverly of the excellent Occulture Podcast. Our discussion centers around not only how Occulture has evolved, but how Ryan and the podcast has changed together. This subject is particularly interesting because of the amount of knowledge and growth Ryan has assimilated in the short time he's been podcasting. Tune in and join us! This episode was recorded over Skype for Linux. There were some weird audio effects, like echo on the line, crackling, and audio drop outs all over the place. I learned my lesson: no more Skype for Linux when I'm recording a podcast! Back to Google Hangouts. The Beverages Since our last episode was all about beer, there's no beer at all in this one! Ryan is drinking dark roast mushroom coffee from Four Sigmatic, while Erik is drinking lemon La Croix. Show Notes and Links We mention a few individual Occulture episodes in our conversation. I won't link to each one of them individually, but Ryan mentions episode 31 with Laurel Airica as the episode where he felt his style really changed and solidified, so go check that one out for sure.

John Crowley, novelist and Occulture's first guest
Austin Coppock, astrologer for Rune Soup
Gordon White's Rune Soup
Glitch Bottle Podcast
"Let's Be Monks", Erik's appearance on Occulture
The Higherside Chats
Coast to Coast AM
A Dark Song
Oregon EdNET was how teachers and students could get on the Internet in Oregon in the early 1990s.
Hot Topic
The reclusive Alan Moore

"Do you think they have Russian mail-order transhumanist vegan brides?"

EP 23 – Silver Falls Brewery

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 15:40:58 -0800

In this episode, Nate and Erik trek out to Silverton, Oregon, to visit Silver Falls Brewery. Our good friend Austin was kind enough to drive us all the way out there in exchange for all the beer he could drink. We sat down with founder and brewer Eric Druliner and assistant manager/brewer Jose Ramirez to talk about small breweries, small towns, and incredible beers. This episode is almost entirely about brewing and beer, so it's a departure from our normal format. We tried to get Eric and Jose to talk about anything weird that happened while brewing and got maybe 10% of a Sasquatch anecdote. The Location Silver Falls Ale House is located at 207 Jersey St, Silverton, OR 97381. The Beers

1933 Pilsner
Winter Falls Stout
Round 1 Pacific Strong Ale
Silver Eclipse IPA

After recording we drank more of their beer and all of it was delicious. "The main job of a brewer is to tell the assistant brewer, 'Hey, you missed a spot!'"

EP E07 – The Magician Longs to See – Twin Peaks Tarot

My Alchemical Bromance — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 16:30:19 -0800

In this solo episode, Erik reviews "The Magician Longs to See" Twin Peaks Tarot deck. This is our first episode in quite a while but we will be back soon! In the meantime, enjoy these show notes and links and hang in there. The Beer Erik reviews Abominable Winter Ale from Hopworks Urban Brewery. Links

The Magician Longs to See gallery
The Magician Longs to See on Indiegogo (I don't think the deck is for sale at the moment but I sure hope that changes!)

EP 22 – Nate Lee – OccultFan

My Alchemical Bromance — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 03:15:27 -0800

In this episode, Erik interviews Nate Lee, known on Twitter as @OccultFan. Nate was just recently initiated into Freemasonry, so we go deep into some of the hidden occult meaning of initiations, self improvement, and understanding reality. There's also a brief moment with Victor, our "studio audience" who just had his petition accepted. The Beers pFriem Belgian style dark ale Stone IPA Evil Genius Purple Monkey Dishwasher Weird Topics

Understanding Manhood in America by Robert Davis
Portland was almost named Boston.
Lo Scarabeo Masonic Tarot by Patrizio Diaz Silva
Jean Beauchard Masonic Tarot
Grimoires and Solomonic magic, including the Hygromanteia and the Picatrix
Frater Xavier
Gordon White's Rune Soup

"He's jonesin' for some reefer!" "Your magic dick would need to be wicked hard."

EP 21 – Return to Wayfinder

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 15:50:03 -0800

In this episode, Matt and Erik return to Wayfinder Brewing, exactly one year after their last visit. Things have changed a lot! We discuss the beer, occultism in popular culture, and esoteric influences on brewing. The Beers From Wayfinder:

Polybius Pale Ale
Pils Project #2
Hidden Hand Black Lager
Mindstürm Hefeweizen
Oathbreaker Saison

Hats off to Kevin Davey, the brewmaster at Wayfinder. His beers are impressive! Guest taps we tried at Wayfinder:

Little Beast Field Folk Five Grain Saison
Piraat Special Reserve Rum Barrel-Aged Triple

From Ecliptic:

Zenith Grapefruit Goze
Callisto Blackcurrant Triple
Fourth Orbit Imperial Mango IPA
Filament Winter IPA

Links and Notes We talked about some other breweries and beers.

Culmination Brewing
The Black Hand
Oklahoma Geography Championship
Galileo and his moons
Twitter #pdxbeer hashtag - use it!
Ex Novo Brewing Co.
Hopworks Abominable
Tool
Occulture Podcast
33 1/3 by Erik David (Led Zeppelin and the occult)
Drunvalo Melchizedek
How to reduce light pollution

"Don't give tacos to a wizard!"

EP 20 – MABcon Brewing

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 15:40:22 -0800

In this MABcon episode, Matt and Erik brew a beer! If you're a homebrewer, you will enjoy getting some of Matt's tips and experience. He's been brewing for a long time and has experience as the brewmaster of a successful microbrewery. We do an all grain brew of a trippel. This episode also features Erik and Matt's first glimpse of Soror Tzadkiel's Rota Tarot Internal Alchemy. We are really impressed! Go check it out. The Beers "In my experience, you cannot homebrew without drinking a beer."

2014 Anthem Festivus

Links and Topics

Hathor and Sekhmet
The Book of the Heavenly Cow
Therminator
Rota Tarot Internal Alchemy
Soror Tzadkiel
Druidical Order of the Golden Dawn
Nutter Butter Bites

EP 19 – MABcon and Twin Peaks

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 15:20:18 -0800

In this MABcon episode, the gang takes a field trip to visit Twin Peaks locations. Then we talk about Twin Peaks! Then we talk about Oklahomans, the post-job economy, and more Twin Peaks! Please join us for MABcon 2017! Location The Twin Peaks locations we visited were in North Bend and Snoqualmie Falls, Washington. We recorded at Snoqualmie Falls Brewery, and on the ferry, and at our Secret Headquarters. Links

Newtech PDX OctoBeer
Oklahoma guys are apparently part cow
Sex magic in Twin Peaks
Tanis
Aberdeen, Washington
Lincoln City, Oregon
Post-job Economy
Guardians of the Galaxy
Beyond Lemuria, a weird movie by Poke Runyon
Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference

"Holy crap! Donald Trump is Judy!"

EP 18 – Scott Gosnell on Giordano Bruno and Other Stuff

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 15:00:57 -0800

YOU GUYS, I GOT TO INTERVIEW SCOTT GOSNELL! Okay, okay, I'm calming down. In this episode, Erik interviews Scott Gosnell, entrepreneur, scientist, writer, wizard, autodidact, and translator of the collected works of Giordano Bruno. We spend a lot of time diving into Bruno's life and works, but we also talk about other stuff. It is a really fascinating conversation that touches on the origins of psychology, the art of memory, Neoplatonism, and even Dzogchen Buddhism. The Beers No beer this episode! We recorded in the middle of the day so it seemed like a bad idea. Links and Notes

Scott's blog, Bottle Rocket Science
Startup Geometry, Scott's podcast
The Collected Works of Giordano Bruno
Giordano Bruno and the Hermetic Tradition by Frances Yates
Deep Principles of Kabbalistic Alchemy by David Chaim Smith
John of Morigny
Rewriting Magic: An Exegesis of the Visionary Autobiography of a Fourteenth-Century French Monk and The Flowers of Heavenly Teaching by Claire Fanger
Daniel Ingram, who claims to be an Arhat

"It seems like Giordano Bruno's superpower was pissing people off. And memorizing things."

EP 17 – Seyta Selter and Ancestral Healing

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 14:45:58 -0800

Join us as Erik interviews Seyta Selter, ancestral healing practitioner and professor of consciousness studies and dreams at The Evergreen State College. Seyta was once the head lady at Duchess Clothier and now does incredible healing work with ancestral lineage work. It is pretty amazing stuff. Listen and see! Seyta has learned to listen to her intuition and dreams to guide her life in incredible directions. The Beer We were so busy talking that we only drank one beer, Ancestry Brewing's Oatmeal Stout. Links, Books, Notes

Seyta's Ancestral Healing website
Ancestral Medicine: Rituals for Personal and Family Healing by Daniel Foor
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
Martin Luther's 95 Theses in 1517 (500 years of crap!)
Rudolf Steiner and Waldorf Schools
Weleda biodynamic products
Epigenetics
Yoruba people

By the way, Erik was wrong again this episode. Ancestry Brewing is located in Sellwood, which is a neighborhood in Portland, and not in Estacada, a city completely separate from Portland.

EP 16 – Aaron David from Charm the Water

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 14:25:18 -0800

In this episode, Erik interviews Aaron David from Charm the Water. Join us for a lesson in beer tasting and a discussion about magical journals, the occult, and other crazy stuff. The Beer

Ommegang Three Philosophers
Wildcraft Oak-Aged Kiwi Cider
New Belgium Voodoo Ranger IPA

We encourage you to visit Growler's Taproom in Portland, Oregon! Topics and Links Come and see us at the Conference on Esotericism on Freemasonry on October 21st!

Rufus Opus
Grimoires on Instagram
Erik's appearance on Charm the Water
Israel Regardie
Lon Milo Duquette
Pagan Occult Distribution System (AKA PODSnet)

By the way, Brewery Ommegang is actually in Cooperstown, New York. Erik is wrong again.

Episode 15 – Soror Tzadkiel and the Rota Tarot

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 14:10:36 -0800

Join us as we interview Soror Tzadkiel, the creatrix of the Rota Tarot! Our conversation ranges from occult symbolism in cartoons to the history, philosophy and use of Tarot. Soror Tzadkiel has immense Tarot knowledge and she's eager to share it! If you want to follow along with our discussion, you should get out your deck of Tarot cards (preferably the Rota Tarot) and get the Major Arcana in order. "You want your lobster to take the yellow brick road." Check out the Rota Tarot! The Beers Erik drinks a Gigantic Oyster Mushroom Saison. Matt drinks "a foamy beer". Soror Tzadkiel drinks kombucha! Topics

Soror Tzadkiel and Rota Tarot on Instagram
Paul Foster Case
Builders of the Adytum (BOTA)
Kabbalistic Cube of Space
The Holy Mountain by Alejandro Jodorowsky
Adventure Time (give it a chance!)
Rick and Morty
Pacific Northwest Wildfires
Vajrayana Buddhism

Remember to check out Soror Tzadkiel's Rota Tarot and explore the other stuff that she announced in this podcast!

Episode 14 – PuckerFest with Matt and Erik

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 13:40:11 -0800

In this episode, Matt and Erik go to Puckerfest at Belmont Station. Puckerfest is an annual celebration of wild and sour ales. In this episode, we also reveal that the Esoteric Book Conference isn't happening in 2017. Sad face! The Beers This is just a list of all the beers, not necessarily who's in charge of tasting them.

pFriem Brett IPA
pFriem Gose
pFriem Bosbessen
pFriem Abrikoos
pFriem Peche
Double Mountain Ranier Kriek 2013
pFriem Flanders Red Ale
pFriem Oude Kriek
Bell's Mango Habanero Oberon
De Ranke XX Bitter
Santiam Pirate Stout
Nectar Creek Mango Sour Mead

Links and Topics

"The description is right on. It says blueberry lambic blah blah blah blah blah." -- Matt Anthony

Episode E06 – Solar Eclipse and Twin Peaks Finale

My Alchemical Bromance — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 20:12:05 -0800

In this Erik solo episode, we hear about the Twin Peaks finale. Don't listen to this episode unless you want spoilers! Erik also discusses his current magical practices, Rufus Opus, Frater Ashan Chassan, grimoire work, and his magical smart altar. Dive into the weird world of the weird stuff! You'll also get to hear about Erik's solar eclipse adventure and his interests in amateur stargazing. Links

Aaron David's Charm the Water
Ask Ethan: Why can’t I see Mercury without a telescope?
Erik's Planetary Smart Altar
Magone Lake campground (it's pronounced "Magoon" though)
Scenic Globe Photography (look for eclipse pictures!)

Remember, Erik wants you to clean your altar regularly.

Episode 13 – Larry Roberts of Miskatonic Books

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 13:37:55 -0800

Joey and Erik are joined by guest host Nate Neff as we interview Larry Roberts of Miskatonic Books and Azoth Press. We talk to Larry about alchemy, Freemasonry (this is not a Masonic podcast), and his publishing empire. This interview goes long but it is filled with fascinating details and lots of great information about alchemy, both material and spiritual. This episode is filled with hidden goodies. We go off topic to discuss scrying techniques, Oregon, the Art of Memory, ceremonial magic, and all sorts of things. The Beers We shared a lot of different beers this episode.

Oakshire Overcast Espresso Stout
Breakside Wanderlust IPA
pFriem Family Brewing Summer Pale Ale
GoodLife Comatose Imperial IPA
Ninkasi Total Domination IPA

The second half of the episode, we drink Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. Links and Topics

Miskatonic Books
Azoth Press
Chöd, the Buddhist contemplation of death
Alchemical Tarot
Frater Ashen Chassan
Adam Forrest
John Michael Greer

During the recording of this episode, Larry graciously agreed for Miskatonic Books to sponsor this podcast. Make sure you check them out!

Episode 12 – The Summer Solstice Episode

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 13:15:17 -0800

This episode has an all-star cast! Matt, Erik, and Joey are joined by Nate Neff and Amy Anthony. We celebrate the Summer Solstice by drinking beers and talking about how things have changed since we started the podcast. Perhaps the most interesting conversation in this episode is when we share stories of growing up in a variety of strict religious organizations. Crazy! Recording this one was an adventure. We sat outside and had to deal with wind and traffic noise. Matt's recorder ran out of space halfway through, too! In other words, sound might be funny. Location We recorded outside at the Lompoc Hedge House on Southeast Division Street in Portland. This is a lovely location and Erik has been a regular here for many years. They have a great happy hour with cheese dip. Beers We drank all Lompoc beers. This is a great Portland brewery and you should check them out if you haven't. We drank a lot of beers.

Lompoc Special Draft (LSD)
Pamplemousse Citrus IPA

Links and Subjects

Hemipenes
Kundalini yoga
WolfVulvas.com
Erik's lecture on Magical Memory
Maibock
Libertarian free will
Logan County, Oklahoma
Oklahoma "Penis Pump" judge -- Do more research on this guy, because it's crazy!
The Power Team

Trust and obey for there's no other way to be happy in Jesus but to trust and obey.

Episode 11 – Reverse Interview with Aaron Epperson

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 13:05:15 -0800

In this episode, Aaron Epperson interviews Matt and Erik. Oh, and we are joined by Nate Neff! It is a magical experience filled with interesting questions. By the way, since Joey missed this episode, he owes Aaron a 6-pack of beer. PBR, of course. Also, please note that this is not a Masonic podcast. Location We recorded this at WeWork Custom House in Portland, Oregon. Links Aaron was kind enough to suggest a bunch of podcasts. Here they are!

Tanis
Judge John Hodgeman
Opening Arguments
Unorthodox
The Louis Anderson Podcast
Smodcast

Books books books! We always talk about books!

Three Books of Occult Philosophy by Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa
Hidden Wisdom by Richard Smoley and Jay Kinney
The Inner West by Jay Kinney
The Picatrix

And More! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06X5HYynP5E

Episode E05 – Erik Reviews the Rota Tarot (plus a Furry Hat)

My Alchemical Bromance — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 19:10:00 -0800

In this really short solo episode, Erik reviews The Rota Tarot by Soror Tzadkiel. Also, he finally got a furry hat for his digital recorder!

Location and Recording

This was recorded in Reed Canyon on the banks of Crystal Springs Creek. Erik has reviewed the audio and determined that the furry hat worked great. The background noise is all creek and one giant industrial HVAC fan from a nearby building. Cool!

Episode 09 – Erik and Matt on Divination and Scrying

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 12:35:48 -0800

Matt and Erik discuss divination and scrying while drinking delicious beers at Hopworks Urban Brewery. This episode is on the shorter side but there's a lot of great stuff in it. Location We recorded at Hopworks Urban Brewery, a certified B Corporation. Erik is a member of the Hopworks Mug Club and thinks you should be, too! Beers Matt tried a bunch of beers, but a couple really stood out. Or we talked about them the most.

Pig War
Xocolatl Wake Up
Double Vision
Ferocious Citrus IPA

Links

Episode 08 – Joey and Erik Interview Themselves with Nathan Neff

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 12:30:26 -0800

Joey and Erik interview themselves with the help of Nathan Neff, the Master of Esoterika Lodge № 227, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of Oregon. We ask each other the same questions that we had Caedmon "I hope we fix this in post" Webb ask Heather and Valerie last week. In fact, it is recorded at exactly the same time! The Location We sat outside at The Pocket Pub in that part of Portland that's in the Northeast even though it feels kind of like North Portland. The Beers

Fort George Suicide Squeeze
pFriem Family Brewers Summer Pale Ale

Additional Reading

The tiff between the Grand Lodges of New York and Scotland
Diogenes the Cynic (You're welcome, Joey!)
The Mason's Words by Robert Davis (the greatest Socrates that the Scottish Rite will ever have)

That low rumbling sound every once in a while is the wind picking up! How do we block that noise? Give us tips! I am really happy with the portable recorder, though.

Episode E04 – Erik and Vayu Tiger

My Alchemical Bromance — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 19:00:13 -0800

In this solo episode, Erik is joined by Vayu Tiger, another occultist on the Internet! They talk about a number of things, in particular automatic writing, grimoires, the Greek Magical Papyri (in Latin, the Papyri Graecae Magicae or PGM), and magic in general. Links

Also, follow Erik on Twitter as @arnemancy and find Vayu Tiger there as @VayuTiger.

Episode 07 – Caedmon Interviews Le Droit Humain

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:30:28 -0800

Because Grand Lodge regulations prohibit our regular hosts from communicating Masonically with Le Droit Humain, Joey and Erik recruit Caedmon "I hope we can fix this in post" Webb to be the stand-in guest host to interview Heather Fulton and Valerie Espinoza. They're Freemasons! This episode is noteworthy for being the first My Alchemical Bromance episode to feature somebody with a mohawk. The Beverage Crater Lake Spirits Pepper Vodka Hey, Links!

Heather kindly plugged another podcast: X-Oriente podcast. Thanks for your loyalty, Heather!
Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein

"But I want more history!" we hear you yelling. No, look, guys, everybody always covers the history of this stuff. If you want a good rundown on the nuts and bolts of Le Droit Humain, check out episode 135 of the Masonic Roundtable podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUv_asX5Lmc Hey Caedmon, we didn't fix anything in post! Take that. Note that this episode was remixed in November 2017 to bring you better audio quality.

Episode 06 – Joey and Erik on Sex Magic

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 31 May 2017 20:15:43 -0800

Oh jeeze, talking about sex on the Internet! We all knew it would come to this eventually. You know what this means? This episode is filled with awkward silences for your amusement! Some Links to Check Out In their deep and informative discussion, our intrepid heroes bring up some topics you may want to explore!

How to Do Sex Magic, According to Shamanic Sex Coaches by Amanda Arnold
Festival of Dark Arts
Brewvana - Portland brewery tours!
Ordo Templi Orientis (OTO)
Builders of the Adytum (BOTA)
Fraternity of the Hidden Light
Twin Peaks (the new season has started by now!!)

Also, though Erik and Joey agree that Aleister Crowley was the daddy of modern sex magic, they are both wrong. Paschal Beverly Randolph is the true daddy of modern sex magic. Check him out! Beers and Breweries

Fort George Brewery
McMenamins
Hop Valley Alphadelic IPA
Hopworks Urban Brewery Survival Stout
Baerlic Brewing Co. (during the Snowpocalypse!!!)

Book Erik, who knows nothing about sex magic, of course has read books about it and shared some books for you to check out!

Secret History of Western Sexual Mysticism by Arthur Versluis
Kabbalah & Eros by Moshe Idel
Why Mrs Blake Cried: William Blake and the Sexual Basis of Spiritual Vision by Marsha Keith Schuchard
The Kabbalah Unveiled

Erik screws up right at the beginning by referring to My Alchemical Bromance as the best blog in the universe, when clearly it is the best podcast in the universe. Get it together, Erik! But that's okay, because Joey's star phrase this podcast is, "The sexual function of the function of sex." Or maybe, "The sweet is never as sweet without the bitter."

Episode E03 – Twin Peaks and Crystal Balls

My Alchemical Bromance — Mon, 22 May 2017 16:08:57 -0800

Through the darkness of futures past The magician longs to see One chants out between two worlds Fire walk with me Another solo Erik episode! In this episode, I talk about my impression of the first four episodes of Twin Peaks: The Return. Also, enjoy a song from my younger brother, Nick Arneson! When I edited this episode right after recording it, I got the impression that my review of Twin Peaks isn't really a review - it's more of a reaction. That's how it goes sometimes! Links and Stuff

Nick Arneson Music
The Art of Drawing Spirits into Crystals by Johannes Trithemius
PG Tips

If you just want a quick shortcut to listen to more of my brother's amazing music, head on over to Nick Arneson Music on Soundcloud!

Episode 05 – Matt, Joey, and Erik Brave the Snowpocalypse

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 17 May 2017 21:25:52 -0800

In this episode, Matt, Joey, and Erik brave the 2017 Snowpocalypse to discuss chaos magic at Baerlic Brewing. Join us as we delve into the weird unknown and talk about a subject that has really driven a lot of our occult practices. Also, the beer is really interesting! Location: Baerlic Brewing Beers Each of us drank a different selection of beers, so you'll have to listen to the podcast and see what we say about each one. Other Stuff

Sigils
Servitors
The Invisibles
Twin Peaks
John Crowley
Alan Moore
Fountain pens

Here's that Grant Morrison video we were all so excited about. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-cxBuRU09w P.S. We did not record a second podcast on the next day.

Episode E02: Erik on Ritual and Ceremonial Magic

My Alchemical Bromance — Sat, 13 May 2017 19:05:49 -0800

In this new solo episode, Erik answers another listener question: what is the difference between ritual magic and ceremonial magic? He also talks about secret societies in fiction and gives helpful beginner tips for grimoire users. Location Lincoln City, Oregon! What a lovely place.

Beer and Breweries

Rusty Truck Brewing Co.
Two Kilts Brewing Company - Scottish Ale

Podcasts and Links

Rune Soup
The Quest for Hermes Trismegistus: From Ancient Egypt to the Modern World by Gary Lachman
Charm the Water
Hello from the Magic Tavern
The Illustrated Picatrix
On the Infinite, the Universe and the Worlds: Five Cosmological Dialogues by Giordano Bruno
Mr. Penumbra's 24-hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
The Book of Abramelin
Erik's Twitter handle for podcast questions: @arnemancy

Episode 04 part 2 – Interview with Chuck Dunning

My Alchemical Bromance — Thu, 04 May 2017 17:50:16 -0800

This is part 2 of our interview with C.R. "Chuck" Dunning, Jr., author of Contemplative Masonry: Basic Applications of Mindfulness, Meditation, and Imagery for the Craft. You can check out part 1 here. Please listen to the podcast and then read his book! Note that all profits from the sales of Chuck's book go to the maintenance and restoration of the Scottish Rite Temple in Guthrie, Oklahoma.

Episode 04 part 1 – Interview with Chuck Dunning

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 03 May 2017 13:00:04 -0800

Finally, our first guest! In this episode, all three of us interview C.R. "Chuck" Dunning, Jr., author of Contemplative Masonry: Basic Applications of Mindfulness, Meditation, and Imagery for the Craft. Please listen to the podcast and then read his book! This interview ended up being so long that we have split it into two parts. Check back tomorrow for part 2, in which Chuck interviews us. Beers Since this was a teleconference, all of us drank different beers! Erik had the Salted Caramel Stout from Breakside Brewery. Chuck had the Ranger IPA from New Belgium Brewery. And Joey drank something out of a Starbucks cup. Note that all profits from the sales of Chuck's book go to the maintenance and restoration of the Scottish Rite Temple in Guthrie, Oklahoma.

Episode E01: Erik Answers Why

My Alchemical Bromance — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 19:03:25 -0800

What is this?! Erik is releasing an episode on his own? He sure is, you lucky ducks! In this episode, Erik talks at you from a cheap motel just north of Coos Bay, Oregon. He drinks beer from a plastic cup in a darkened corner and muses, darkly, on occult matters and the nature of reality. How is this possible? Where is my favorite host, Joey and/or Matt? Joey and Matt have graciously agreed that each of us can release solo podcasts as long as we don't say anything bad about Joey's hair. Recommended Podcasts Erik recommends these:

Tanis – This one is creepy!
Occult of Personality
Alexxcast – The world's first and only Alexx-themed podcast, based in Portland, Oregon!

Episode 03 – Erik and Matt on Ceremonial Magic

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 13:27:44 -0800

On Erik's nth birthday, he and Matt visit a few breweries in Portland to taste some brews and talk about ceremonial magic. Breweries First brewery location was Wayfinder Beer.

Nom Noms IPA (collab. with 54°40’)
Woodshed smoked beer (collab. with Pints)
Bon Voyage Belgian-style ale (collab. with 54°40’)
New Kids pale ale (collab. with Mt. Tabor)

Second brewery location was Grixsen Brewing. We both go through a sampler tray worth of stuff, so we won't list it here. Other Stuff

The Lesser Ritual of the Pentagram
Gerald Gardner and Wicca
John Dee, Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa, and other Renaissance wizards
Dzogchen

Oh guess what? Erik screwed up some words again. While discussing Dzogchen, he confuses thaumaturgy and theurgy a couple of times.

Episode 02 – Matt and Erik discuss Kabbalah

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 14:45:08 -0800

Bad Lessons in Great Magic In this episode, we start talking about the limits of our occult knowledge, beginning with how little we know about Kabbalah! (more…)

Episode 01 – Seattle Esoteric Book Conference 2016

My Alchemical Bromance — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 15:10:03 -0800

Matt, Erik, and Joey Attend the 2016 Esoteric Book Conference This episode discusses two important things. First, the Esoteric Book Conference in Seattle in 2016. Second, our "origin stories," in particular how each of us became Freemasons. We also reveal important secrets. For instance, one of Matt's podcast editing secrets is to make all of Erik's laughing really loud. Share this if you think that is cool! Location: We recorded this at Matt's house. Event: Esoteric Book Conference 2016 Brewery: Anthem Brewing We were drinking beers from Matt's stash from his time as brewmaster. You can't get these anymore! We're really sorry to do this to you, but not really, because we got to drink some amazing beer.

Festivus
Pappy Burleson

Books and Papers:

The Triangular Book of Saint Germain
Rosicrucian Trilogy: Modern Translations of the Three Founding Documents by by Joscelyn Godwin and Christopher McIntosh
The Hole Behind Midnight: A Story of the 25th Hour by Clinton Boomer
Modern Magick: Twelve Lessons in the High Magickal Arts by Donald Michael Kraig
Hidden Wisdom: A Guide to the Western Inner Traditions by Richard Smoley and Jay Kinney
"Is Freemasonry Afraid of Its Own Shadow?" by Jay Kinney

Episode 00 – The Predendum and Sneak Preview

My Alchemical Bromance — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 05:32:56 -0800

Matt and Erik at the Oregon Public House Location: Oregon Public House This is a non-profit pub that donates profits to various charities. Beers: Backwoods Brewing Company

Spring Creek Saison
Pecan Pie Porter

Erik's story is wrong. He keeps talking about Southern Oregon when he means Southern California. Also, the Time-Life book series he mentions is Mysteries of the Unknown, which wasn't published until 1987. During that trip to Southern California, he visited Disney Land with his family and saw Captain EO.