My Alchemical Bromance

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

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

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!"

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 a

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.

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.

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!

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 Erik's Article on the Eight of Wands Pepsi Challenge "The description is right on. It says blueberry lambic blah blah blah blah blah." -- Matt Anthony

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.

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

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 yog

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

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! Links An interview with Soror Tzadkiel Buy the Rota Tarot

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 Katie Montana Jordan Classic Ouija board Egyptian concept of the soul White IPAs

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.

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 Vayu Tiger's website and blog Shadows in the Dark on YouTube Oberon Zell-Ravenheart Also, follow Erik on Twitter as @arnemancy and find Vayu Tiger there as @VayuTiger.

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 qu

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 boo

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!

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.