Ep. 184: ADVANCED PODCASTING: Ari Freeman, Deputy Wizard of Christchurch, New Zealand, Tries to Convince Me Magick is Real...!
Release Date: 11/13/2023
Ep. 231: "FURRIES ARE SHAMANS!" Ari Freeman On the Horrors of Furry & Brony Sorcery
Ultraculture With Jason Louv
Yes hello! Thee Very Wizard of New Zealand himself, Ari Freeman unlocks the DREAD and FORBIDDEN SECRETS of Furry Sorcery and Brony Tulpas in this conversation with Jason Louv in this, the first "actual YouTube show" episode of the Ultraculture Podcast! THINGS MAN WAS NOT MEANT TO KNOW become, most unfortunately, KNOWN. Dare ye enter the Thunderdome??? About Ari: Leading what appears to be a charmed life, Ari Freeman is, aside from being a professional musician, a writer, fortune teller, and music teacher from Christchurch New Zealand. Recognisable as the frontman of the psychedelic funk band...
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Ep. 230: The Revival of Magick: A Talk at Catland Books
Ultraculture With Jason Louv
Fresh from the archives, this is a talk on the Revival of Magick that I gave at the now-defunct Catland Books in Brooklyn, NY in 2014. The quality is so-so as it was filmed on a handheld digital camcorder, but I've done my best to clean up the sound and video. In the talk, I discuss how 3rd millennium magick radically differs from the magick of the 2nd millennium, and talk about Terence McKenna, shamanism, the Book of the Law and lots more. Links & Resources: 🌈 Magick.Me - Online School for Magick, Meditation, and Mysticism: 🃏🔮✨ Introduction to Magick - The...
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Ep. 229: The Truck of Peace Strikes New Orleans
Ultraculture With Jason Louv
In this episode of the Ultraculture Podcast, I reflect on the recent attack in New Orleans, exploring its implications and the interplay of spirituality and cultural conflict. I critique the notion of universality in religion, highlighting significant disparities among belief systems, particularly regarding Islam, and discuss the historical role of the Western esoteric tradition in promoting free thought and the need for vigilance against ideologies that threaten individual freedoms. Links & Resources: 🌈 Magick.Me - Online School for Magick, Meditation, and Mysticism: ...
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Ep. 228: The Black Tide of Occultism
Ultraculture With Jason Louv
Jason Louv explores the intricate relationships between psychoanalysis and occult practices, emphasizing the importance of personal narrative and psychological awareness in fostering self-understanding—including an active meditation for meeting higher levels of yourself! Links & Resources: 🌈 Magick.Me - Online School for Magick, Meditation, and Mysticism: 🃏🔮✨ Introduction to Magick - The world's best course on practicing real magick, right where you are sitting now: 🧘♂️ (NEW!) Free Guided Meditation and Mailing List: 📖 (NEW!) Free...
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Ep. 227: I Met God and Her Name is Barbara "Willy" Mendes
Ultraculture With Jason Louv
Jason Louv interviews Barbara Mendes, a multifaceted artist known for her underground comics and contemporary art. Mendes, affectionately known by her pen name Willie Mendes, recounts her artistic journey that began in the 1960s, during a time when female artists often faced discrimination and marginalization. She reflects on the challenges that women artists experienced, noting that much of the comic book industry, as well as the fine arts, was dominated by men. Despite these obstacles, Mendes pursued her passion for painting, which she describes as her true love. Throughout the...
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Ep. 226: DUNCAN TRUSSELL RETURNS in the MACARENA OF MADNESS
Ultraculture With Jason Louv
The wonderful Duncan Trussell, who should need no introduction, returns to the show!!! PLUS: We just launched the pre-sale for the brand new, revamped ADEPT INITIATIVE I and the long, long awaited ADEPT INITIATIVE II, which we're teaching online Jan 6–Feb 14 and Mar 1–Apr 14, 2025. Join us for the ultimate megatraining in Magick & the Occult—and Unleash Your True Self—and it's on sale for Cyber Monday Week ONLY!!! Check out the details at — see you in class!!
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Ep. 225: The Medicine Wheel Unveiled with Carlos Glover
Ultraculture With Jason Louv
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Carlos Glover as he introduces his transformative book, Earth Wisdom Teachings. In this episode, Glover shares insights from over 40 years of guiding individuals through the profound principles of the Medicine Wheel, a powerful symbol of interconnectedness that draws from ancient wisdom traditions. Glover begins by unpacking the Medicine Wheel, illustrating how it maps eight universal realms of consciousness and highlights the intimate relationship between humanity and the environment. He explains the wheel's role as both a tool for...
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Ep. 224: Meetings with Remarkable Magicians & Life in the Occult Underground With Carl Abrahamsson
Ultraculture With Jason Louv
Join us for an extraordinary conversation with Carl Abrahamsson as he unveils his latest book, Meetings with Remarkable Magicians: Life in the Occult Underground. In this episode, Abrahamsson takes us through his journey into the world of magic, weaving together encounters with legendary occult figures and reflections on his own path through mysticism. Drawing from decades-old diaries, archives, and forgotten experiences, he reveals how these influences have shaped not just his practice but also his worldview. Abrahamsson discusses his start in the Ordo Templi Orientis in the late '80s, early...
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Ep. 223: Unlocking Inner Worlds: A Conversation on Psychedelic Therapy with Micah Stover
Ultraculture With Jason Louv
In this illuminating episode of Ultraculture with Jason Louv, Jason dives deep into the transformative potential of psychedelics in mental health with guest Micah Stover, a seasoned psychedelic therapist and author of the upcoming book Healing Psychedelics. Together, they explore the complex interplay of science and spirituality in therapy, addressing how psychedelics can unlock profound healing for trauma and attachment wounds. Micah discusses the delicate balance of honoring sacred traditions while incorporating clinical practice and highlights the neurogenetic changes involved in these...
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Ep. 222: Ancient Manifestation Secrets With George Lizos
Ultraculture With Jason Louv
In this episode of the Ultraculture podcast, Jason Louv welcomes back spiritual teacher and psychic healer George Lizos to discuss his latest book, Ancient Manifestation Secrets. George reveals how ancient Hermetic philosophies can enrich modern manifestation practices by examining the authentic teachings of antiquity, rather than contemporary New Age interpretations. He provides a comprehensive definition of Hermeticism, emphasizing its blend of Greek and Egyptian traditions through the lens of Hermes Trismegistus. Exploring the often-misunderstood Kybalion, he shares insights on...
info_outlineAri Freeman is the Deputy Wizard of Christchurch, New Zealand—if you've ever seen the Official Wizard of New Zealand, then yeah, he's that guy's apprentice! He also has a new book out, Pragmatic Magical Thinking—here's the book description:
"The modern Western world has often raised its eyebrows at magic, associating it with madness and superstition. However, this ignore the fact of the matter that magic is a universal human experience which has existed in a multitude of forms across time and space.
"Now, in his groundbreaking book, Ari Freeman presents his argument that magic is still a human universal - we’ve just forgotten how to talk about it!
"Laying out clear and concise arguments, Pragmatic Magical Thinking will enlighten readers to how magic can be a practical approach to achieving real world results, drawing on evidence from science, philosophy, history and anthropology.
"For both beginners at magic, and the long practicing witch or wizard, Ari Freeman’s book is a breath of fresh air for the world of magical studies, inviting readers to join him in placing magic in it’s rightful place as a serious and mainstream subject of conversation and enquiry.
"Pragmatic Magical Thinking covers a wide and comprehensive selection of subjects in relation to your magical education. These include, but are not limited to: magic and memory, spirits, belief, magic in everyday life, science and magic, religion and magic, Kabbalist cosmology and morality."
In this episode, we attempt ADVANCED PODCASTING, and I take on the role of a dyed-in-the-wool skeptic and see if Ari can convince me that magick is real. Enjoy!!!
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