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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Mar 27, 2026 • 58min
The Spirit of Platonism, Living in the Beauty & Respecting the Dead Ideas of the Soul w. Danny Layne
In S7E16 I sit down with Professor of Philosophy, Dr. Danielle Layne to talk about what Platonic philosophy’s relevance is to modern people, challenges in contemporary education, and engaging in the beauty of life. We also discuss their work with the philosophical technology collective Palinode, the open source social media platform and philosophical search engine Khora, and the Ladder: Journeys in Platonic Mysticism podcast. Danny Layne:https://www.daniellelayne.com/https://substack.com/@palinodehttps://palinode.org/SUBSCRIBE to the free 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#plato #philosophy #spirituality
Mar 20, 2026 • 57min
Freedom of Conscience, Esotericism in Freemasonry & Memory Palaces Everywhere w. Troy Spreeuw
In S7E15 I sit down with rother Troy Spreeuw who is hosting the 2026 Esotericism in Freemasonry Conference on September 19th at the Ballard Masonic Centre in Seattle WA, featuring a day of presentations and workshops, open to the public from presenters such as myself, Brother Doug Russell and a keynote presentation by Lon Milo Duquette.EFC 2026: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1920776541529114/Troy:https://mystictye.com Ike & Troy on ARCANVM (2024) "'Aleister Crowley, Practical Occultism & Esotericism in Freemasonry' w. Troy Spreeuw" :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alu_-_XOLOIFor 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 #esoteric #esotericism
Mar 14, 2026 • 1h 7min
Dream Sorcery, Magical Predisposition & Testing the Nature of Your Reality w. Nikki Wardwell Sleath
In S7E14 I sit down with Nikki Wardwell Sleath, the author of several books on witchcraft, dreamwork, and the magic of seals. Nikki is also well known for founding the Society of Witchcraft and Old Magick. We sit down to discuss her background in the traditions, as well as her latest book Dream Sorcery which reveals lucid dreaming as a metaphorical alchemical laboratory for the transmutation of magical practice.Nikki:https://www.nikkiwardwellsleath.com/https://www.facebook.com/nikkisnature/https://www.instagram.com/nikki_wardwell_sleath/ (@nikki_wardwell_sleath)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#witchcraft #magick #occult #alchemy
Feb 23, 2026 • 1h 15min
Pneumaturgy, High Stakes Principles & Seeking the Greater In A Transitional Era w. Collin Conkwright
In S7E13 I sit down with Freemason and host of the Esoteric American channel brother Collin Conkwright to discuss his ideas on universalism, his work with the American Esoteric channel, upcoming projects, and much more.Collin:https://www.youtube.com/@americanesoterichttps://americanesoteric.substack.com/2026 Southeastern Masonic Symposium:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-asheville-masonic-symposium-tickets-1980822909645SUBSCRIBE 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: http://patreon.com/arcanvm FOLLOW on Facebook: https://facebook.com/arcanvvm FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m#esoteric #occult #history #spirituality
Jan 30, 2026 • 53min
Literary Necromancy, the Golden Dawn & Becoming a Victim of the Muse w. Melissa Seims
In S7E12 I sit down with author and practitioner Melissa Seims to discuss her latest book, Light In Extension: A History of Bradford's 1888 Golden Dawn Temple Horus No. 5, which casts light on a lesser known part of the early history of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and a momentous chapter in British magical history. Melissa:https://www.thewica.co.uk/my-articlesLight In Extension:https://www.thewica.co.uk/lightinextensionSUBSCRIBE 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 #goldendawn #magic #history
Jan 25, 2026 • 1h 21min
Hyperhumanism, Technomancy & Shamanism in the 21st Century w. Carl Hayden Smith & Pascal Michael
In S7E11 I sit down with Carl Hayden Smith and Pascal Michael to discuss technomagic, the PGM, UAP phenomena, out of body experiences, hyperhumanism and much more.Carl:https://www.themoc.org/https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Carl-Hayden-SmithPascal:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Pascal-MichaelSUBSCRIBE 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
Jan 16, 2026 • 50min
Mesopotamian Magic, Zoroastrian Cultural Transformation & the Invention of Star-Lore w. Samuel David
In S7E10 I sit down with author, practitioner, and creator of the YouTube channel and podcast Rod & Ring: Ancient Near East Meets Modern West, Samuel David. Samuel:https://www.youtube.com/@rodandringRod & Ring (book):https://www.anathemapublishing.com/books-prints/p/rod-and-ringThe Red Shepherd (book):https://www.anathemapublishing.com/books-prints/p/the-red-shepherdSUBSCRIBE 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: patreon.com/arcanvm FOLLOW on Facebook: faceoobk.com/arcanvvm FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m#magick #esotericism #occult #spirituality
Jan 9, 2026 • 1h 17min
Daimonic Imagination, Creative Magick & the Light of Luciferian Fire w. Lena Korkovelou
In S7E9 I sit down with practitioner, writer and host of the Mask and the Mirror podcast, Lena Korkovelou to discuss inspiration, magic, creativity, and sacred resistance.The Mask & the Mirror:https://www.youtube.com/@themaskandthemirror777SUBSCRIBE 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 #esotericism #occult #spirituality
Dec 31, 2025 • 1h
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/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#thirdeye #esotericism #outofbody #occult
Dec 19, 2025 • 1h 46min
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
