Arcanvm Podcast

Ike Baker

Arcanvm Podcast sets the table for real discussions with practitioners, scholars, and researchers in the fields of spirituality, ceremonial magic, occultism, and more. Practitioner and author Ike Baker hosts discussions spanning the spectrum of the occult, and esoteric. For more visit: ikebaker.com

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Dec 31, 2025 · 1 hr
Out-of-Body Terror, Seeking Truth & Reorienting to a Consciousness-First Reality w. Michael Phillip
In this very special New Year's Even episode (S7E8) I sit down with writer, speaker, philosopher, and host of the Third Eye Drops podcast, Michael Philip. Third Eye Drops is a forum for a wide array of philosophical and existential discourse. Michael: https://innertruth.org/podcast/michael-phillip-truth-meaning-purpose/ Third Eye Drops: https://www.youtube.com/@UC71vsoCXoJm1AvWhWJV_1lw SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:⁠⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠⁠ For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠⁠ SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: ⁠ https://patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠ https://facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m #thirdeye #esotericism #outofbody #occult
Dec 19, 2025 · 1 hr 46 min
Long Livers, Human Potentiality & the Internal Alchemy of Freemasonry w. Martin Faulks
In S7E7 I sit down with returning guest Martin Faulks. Martin joins me today to talk about his most recent work with Lewis Masonic, entitled, Long Livers: With the Rare Secret of Rejuvenscency originally published in 1722 by an alchemist thought to have been long dead — Eugenius Philalethes. Long Livers: https://martinfaulks.co.uk/product/long-livers-with-the-rare-secret-of-rejuvenescency-1722/ Martin: https://martinfaulks.co.uk/ Lewis Masonic: https://www.lewismasonic.co.uk/ SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: ⁠https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠https:facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m#freemasonry #occult #esotericism #esoteric
Dec 5, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
Masonic Research, the Order of Ishmael & A Stranger In the Elemental Temple w. Billy Hamilton
In S7E6 I sit down with author, international masonic speaker and educator, and Past Master of Texas Lodge of Research, Brother Billy Hamilton to discuss his career in Masonic research and his latest book with Lewis Masonic entitled, A Stranger In the Elemental Temple. A Stranger In the Elemental Temple: https://www.lewismasonic.co.uk/a-stranger-in-the-elemental-temple-the-rituals-of-the-ancient-order-of-ishmael.htm Billy: https://www.lewismasonic.co.uk/billy-hamilton/ SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: ⁠https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠https:facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m #freemasonry #occult #esotericism #esoteric
Nov 28, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
Ancient Magicks, Informed Practice & the Theurgic-Goetic Axis w. Alison Chicosky & Monte Plaisance
In S7E5 I sit down with Alison Chicosky and Monte Plaisance for a roundtable discussion on the modern practice of ancient magic and the relationship of goetic and theurgic magic. Alison: https://practicaloccult.com/ Monte: https://www.facebook.com/churchofthessaly SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:⁠ https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠ For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠ SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠https:facebook.com/arcanvvm FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m #magick #occult #esotericism #spirituality
Nov 21, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
Islamic Esotericism, the Greater West & Jonesing for the End of the World w. Matt Melvin-Koushki
In S7E4 I sit down with Associate Professor of islamic History at the University of South Carolina, Dr. Matt Melvin-Koushki to discuss his pioneering work in critically reevaluating distinctions of east and west in regards to Arabic-Islamic history. As well as the significance of Islamic history in the development of esoteric philosophy and practices.Dr. Melvin-Koushki:https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/history/our_people/directory/melvin-koushki_matthew.phpSUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: ⁠https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠https:facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m#scholarship #esotericism #divination #magick
Nov 14, 2025 · 56 min
Aleister Crowley, Mind Over Magick & the Art of Making People Think w. Richard Kaczynski
In S7E3 I sit down with accomplished scholar, author, lecturer, and practitioner Richard Kazcynski to discuss everything from western ceremonial, to the psychology of magic, to our favorite prog rock artists.Mind Over Magick:https://a.co/d/cnSBSFkRichard:https://richard-kaczynski.com/SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: ⁠https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠https:facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m #magick #spirituality #psychology #esoteric
Oct 3, 2025 · 59 min
Noetic Astrology, Solomonic Spirit Catalogues & The Astrological Goetia w. Jaime Paul Lamb
In S7 E2 I sit down with author, astrologer, Freemason, ceremonial magician, and returning guest Jaime Paul Lamb. We sat down to talk about Jaime’s latest book, which has been recently published by Inner Traditions, entitled The Astrological Goetia: The 72 Keys to Angelic and Demonic Astrology.The Astrological Goetia:https://a.co/d/gAxRHowhttps://www.innertraditions.com/the-astrological-goetiaJaime:https://www.jaimepaullamb.com/SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: ⁠https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠https:facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m#astrology #magick #spirituality #occult
Sep 19, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Life in the New Aeon, Finding Babalon & Writing on the Sand As the Tide Comes In w. Maevius Lynn
In the premiere of S7, I sit down with author, presenter, ceremonial practitioner, and content creator Maevius Lynn to discuss her work as a content creator, ceremonial magic and the Thelemic current, and much more. Lynn: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaeviusLynn https://www.patreon.com/cw/maeviuslynn SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter: ⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠ SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: ⁠https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠https:facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m #magick #occult #spirituality #thelema
Sep 5, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
Crata Repoa, the Ordo Templi Astarte & American Magick w. Poke Runyon, Johnny Royal & Max Paul
In the final episode of season 6, I sit down with founder and head of the Ordo Temple Astarte, a magical order started in 1970, Poke Runyon, and Freemason, composer, and director Johnny Royal. We were joined in our discussion by member of the OTA and collaborator Max Paul as we sat down to talk about the trio’s recent collaboration in the production of an upcoming documentary series entitled: American Magick.Poke:https://pokerunyon.comJohnny:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3198724/SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: ⁠https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠https:facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m#magick #occult #spirituality
Aug 31, 2025 · 54 min
Tarot Architecture, the Perfection of Mathematics & Becoming It All w. Lon Milo DuQuette
In S6E15 I sit down with author, lecturer, musician and occultist, Lon Milo Duquette to discuss his latest book The Tarot Architect: How to Become the Master Builder of Your Spiritual Temple. As one might expect, it was a conversation filled with equal parts profundity, absurdity, and hilarity.The Tarot Architect: https://a.co/d/0tlS9fDLon: https://www.lonmiloduquette.net/For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: ⁠https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠https:facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m#tarot #esoteric #magick #spirituality
Aug 22, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Aspects of Initiation & the Magic Within w. Chic & Tabby Cicero
In this SURPRISE episode of the Arcanvm podcast, I sit down with two absolutely legendary magicians and adepti, Greatly Honored Chiefs of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn-- Chic and Tabatha Cicero! We sat down to talk about about the early days of resuscitating the order in America with the help of Grady McMurty and Israel Regardie, the harmonious synthesis of art, color, and magic, the modern magical community, traits of a successful Golden Dawn magician, their hopes for the tradition’s future and more.HOGD:https://hermeticgoldendawn.orgGolden Dawn Shop (implements, books, etc.):https://www.goldendawnshop.comGolden Dawn Store ( T-shirts, mugs, etc.):https://golden-dawn-store.printify.me/STC Designs ( T-shirts, mugs, etc.):https://www.etsy.com/shop/SandraTabat...SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: ⁠https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠https:facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m#goldendawn #magick #occult #esoteric #spirituality
Aug 16, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
Deciphering the Art of Nature, Celestial Symbols & How We Got the Emerald Tablet Wrong w. John Gilbert
In S6E13 I sit down with author, Freemason, scholar, and translator John Gilbert to discuss his background in esotericism and translation as well we his latest book: Not As Above, Not As Below: How We Got the Emerald Tablet Wrong, which was published in 2024 by Rose Circle Books. Not As Above, Not As Below: https://a.co/d/7yxJ0UQ SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter: ⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠ For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠ SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: ⁠https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠https:facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m #emeraldtablet #esotericism #spirituality #history
Aug 8, 2025 · 1 hr 25 min
Planetary Magic, Paradigm Shifting & Gods Acting out of Turn w. Soror Velchanes
In S6E12 I sit down with Chaos magician and author, Soror Velchanes to discuss her latest book the Planetary Magic Workbook: An Experimental Guide to Understanding and Working with the Classical Planets.Vel:https://velchanes.com/The Planetary Magic Workbook:https://a.co/d/d2kcRgxSUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: ⁠https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠https:facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m#astrology #magick #magic #spirituality
Aug 1, 2025 · 54 min
Alchemical Hermeticism, Marco Daffi & Coming to Grips with the Nigredo Phase w. David Pantano
In S6E11 I sit down with author and scholar David Pantano to discuss David’s most recent work, Alchemical Hermeticism: The Secret Teachings of Marco Daffi on initiation. Join us for a conversation on the character of Daffi’s teachings, David's thoughts on Hermetic alchemy as a practice, and much more…David: https://www.innertraditions.com/author/david-pantano https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Alchemical-Hermeticism/David-Pantano/9781644119976 https://a.co/d/7O6QRbO SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter: ⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠ For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠ SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: ⁠https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠https:facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m #hermeticism #alchemy #esoteric
Jul 26, 2025 · 55 min
High Weirdness, An American Ethos & the Occult Elvis w. Miguel Conner
In S6E10 I sit down with returning guest, author, speaker, and host of Aeon Byte Gnostic radio, Miguel Conner to discuss his latest book, The Occult Elvis: The Mystical and Magical Life of the King, which has critical acclaim and mainstream recognition. BUY The Occult Elvis: https://www.innertraditions.com/the-occult-elvis (from Publisher) https://a.co/d/gSzeHae (Amazon) Miguel: https://thegodabovegod.com/ SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter ⁠For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠ SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: ⁠https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠https:facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m #elvis #occult #popculture
Jul 18, 2025 · 1 hr 37 min
Internet Atheists, Escaping Fate & the Knights of the Gnostic Roundtable w. Jason Mehmel & Deacon Jon
In S6E9 I sit down with he hosts of the Talk Gnosis channel and podcast, Jason Mehmel and Deacon Jon Stewart to discuss gnosticism and gnosis, as well as the fading intellectual trend of atheism, mystical forms of spirituality and much more. Talk Gnosis: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@GnosticWisdomNetwork⁩ Gnostic Wisdom Network: gnosticwisdom.net The Gnosis Archive: gnosis.org/welcome.html AJC:johannite.org SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter: ⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠ For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠ SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: ⁠https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠https:facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m #gnosis #gnosticism #spirituality
Jul 11, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Secrets of the Spiritual Life, Reason’s Proper Place & the Great Enemy of Humankind w. Tobias Churton
In S6E8 I sit down with scholar and author Tobias Churton to discuss his entry into the academic study of the esoteric, the meaning of occultism, the inherent secrecy of the spiritual life, pitfalls of the modern age and much more… Tobias:https://tobiaschurton.com The Books of Enoch Revealed:https://a.co/d/cmoXHHH SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter: ⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠ For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠ SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠https:facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m #gnosticism #hermeticism #esoteric #occult
Jul 4, 2025 · 1 hr 27 min
Hellenic Tantra, Theurgic Currents & the Sacrament of Human Existence w. Gregory Shaw
In S6E7 I sit down with returning guest Professor Gregory Shaw to talk about his latest opus, an embodied spiritual practice, the perceptual filters of postmodernity and much more.Professor Shaw:https://angelicopress.com/pages/gregory-shawSUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: ⁠https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠https:facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m#theurgy #tantra #spirituality
Jun 24, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
EnochiaCon 2025, Escaping Fate & Becoming the Deathless God w. Frater R.C.
In S6E6 I sit down with scholar, practitioner, podcast host and EnochiaCon organizer ⁨@FraterRC⁩ to chat about the upcoming EnochiaCon 2025 happening this July in Vancouver, BC, which is going to feature a roster of heavy-weight academics, practitioners, and presenters in esotericism, magic, and the occult. EnochiaCon: https://www.arcaneresearchsociety.com/enochiacon-2025-presentations Arcane Research Society: https://www.arcaneresearchsociety.com/ Frater R.C.: https://www.youtube.com/@FraterRC Hermetic Podcast Magick Without Fears: https://www.hermeticmysteryschool.com/hermetic-podcasts SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:⁠ https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠ SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: ⁠https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠https:facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m #magick #enochian #esoteric #occult
Jun 6, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Convergent Evolution, the Feeling of History & Sacralizing the Material World w. Dan Attrell
In S6E5 I sit down with scholar, translator, historian, and master-mind behind @TheModernHermeticist YouTube channel, Dr. Dan Attrell. Join us for a conversation about his path to the academic study of esotericism, psychedelia, perrenialism vs. convergent evolution, the 16th century Franciscan Archangelo of Borgonovo, returning to our heavenly source and MUCH more.Dr. Attrell:https://www.youtube.com/@UCcluftdk1tuDU71ZdGNpHTA https://themodernhermeticist.com/SUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: ⁠https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠http://facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m#esotericism #occult #history