

Nightbird Radio
Timothy Sailor
Join me, Timothy Sailor, your host, psychopomp, and psychagogue,as we navigate the nocturnal, sound out the subconscious, and explore the farthest reaches of our experience in this darkling plane we call reality. Weird phenoumena. Ancient masteries. Phantasmic encounters. And more. This is Nightbird Radio. A podcast for the hauntological turn, coming at you from the great forest deep in the heart of the Kali Yuga!
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Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 38min
Inheriting Ecstasy with Marissa Gamberutti
Welcome back Nightbirds! On this episode I was joined by returning guest Marissa Gamberutti. Marissa is a self suspension rigger, a somatic sex educator, a sexological body worker, and a divinatrix. We had a great conversation about the false binary of life and death, spirits of false narrative and banishing intrusive thoughts, somatic sex education, and working with the ancestors of sex and pleasure. It's always a great time when Marissa comes on the show. Her practice is now up and running! So for anyone interested in working with Marissa, visit her website below to book a fifteen minute intro call. You can also book geomancy consultations with her there. Thanks for listening, and enjoy. Find Marissa at www.marissagamberutti.comSupport the show at https://nightbirdpodcast.com/Nightbird Art by Matt BoisvertIntro Music by Matt BoisvertVocal Soundscape by Tim Woody

Jun 29, 2024 • 2h 4min
A Shieldmaiden for the Goddess with Lindsay Starke
Welcome back Nightbirds! On this episode I was joined by returning guest Lindsay Starke. We discussed the divine feminine, and becoming a warrior for the goddess, We discussed the shadow complex, overcoming binary thinking, and perfect timing as a barrier to action, the power of intention, and so so much more, Of course, we also talked supplements and had a good chat about bringing magical thinking to your workout routine. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show!Support the show at https://nightbirdpodcast.com/Nightbird Art by Matt BoisvertIntro Music by Matt BoisvertVocal Soundscape by Tim Woody

Jun 25, 2024 • 2h 17min
The Era of the Lady: Gnosis Restored with Amanda Mariamne Radcliffe
Welcome back Nightbirds! On this episode I am joined by Amanda Mariamne Radcliffe. Amanda is is an artist, writer, mystic, muse, high priestess, and Bishop Sophia Episocopa in the French Gnostic Church. She was also the official 'Occult, Ritual and Witchcraft Advisor' for the 2019 film adaptation of HP Lovecraft's 'Color Out of Space'. We had a great conversation, discussing the Cathars, the Knights Templar, the holy grail, Mary Magdalene, gnosticism, the white lady, the black madonna, and so much more. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show. Find Amanda at https://www.amandamariamneradcliffe.com/Support the show at https://nightbirdpodcast.com/Nightbird Art by Matt BoisvertIntro Music by Matt Boisvert

Jun 21, 2024 • 1h 17min
Spirits of the Road with Tim Woody
On this episode I was joined by Tim Woody. Tim is a van vagabond, a big band composer, an ultra distance backpacker, a mobile recording engineer (who helped me out with the sound for this podcast), and a fortune teller. We at had a great conversation about road life, spirits of place, spirits of the road, itinerant magic, the difference between a road and a trail, and so much more. Thanks for listening!Book a session with Tim at https://www.cgfortunetelling.comSupport the show at https://nightbirdpodcast.com/Episode Art image by Stefan Keller @ PixabayNightbird Art by Matt BoisvertIntro Music by Matt Boisvert

Jun 18, 2024 • 1h 47min
The Perfect Nature with Shariyf Clark
On this episode, I was joined by returning guest Shariyf Clark. We discussed grimoire magic, spirit work, channeling the higher self, apprehending the results of magic, and so much more. We hiy a wide range of topics, all swirling around the ritual of the Perfect Nature from book three chapter six of the Picatrix, This was a great conversation, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Thanks for listening!Support the show at https://nightbirdpodcast.com/Episode Art image by Stefan Keller @ Pixabay Nightbird Art by Matt BoisvertIntro Music by Matt Boisvert

Jun 14, 2024 • 1h 34min
Recovery, La Llorona, and the Ancestors with Luis Galindo
On this episode I was joined by Luis Galindo. Luis is a teacher, a poet, an actor, a recovering addict, and a magical practitioner. Luis shared his story of addiction and recovery, and the spiritual experiences - harrowing and heart warming - that accompany such an initiation. He also shared a story of La Llorona, and some tales of Curanderismo from his childhood. We touched a lot of topics, and hit all the Nightbird classics on this episode. Thanks for listening, and enjoy!Full text of "Sycorax Martinez is a witch from Corpus Christi, Texas" by Luis Galindo https://flapperhouse.com/2018/01/31/sycorax-martinez-is-a-witch-from-corpus-christi-texas-poetry-by-luis-galindo/Support the show at https://nightbirdpodcast.com/Episode Art Photo by Jose Sanchez Hernandez at Pixabay https://pixabay.com/users/josesanchez_photos-15743401/Nightbird Art by Matt BoisvertIntro Music by Matt Boisvert

Jun 11, 2024 • 1h 41min
The Power of Resonance with Matt Boisvert
On this episode, I was joined by returning guest Matt Boisvert. Matt isn't just an artist, musician, sonic and energy healer, he also contributes a lot of time, talent, and treasure to this podcast, He did the rooster art (the last two iterations), he composed the soundscape for the Secret Name journey, and he composed the current opening theme. He also donates to the show. We talked about the power of resonance, the efficacy of introducing merit to a magical practice, how to deal with limiting beliefs, mind (and body) reprogramming, and so much more. Thanks for listening!Find more from Matt at https://www.mattboisvert.ca/Support the show at https://nightbirdpodcast.com/Episode art image by geralt at PixabayIntro theme by Matt BoisvertPodcast art by Matt Boisvert

Jun 7, 2024 • 2h 34min
Copper Giants of the Smithsonian with Kurt Huggins and Reverend Janglebones
On this episode, I had an irreverent good time with Kurt Huggins and Reverend Janglebones from the Soapbox Podcast. We talked solar storms, Smithsonian giants, Cosmic Death Fungus, storming the ziggurat, squirrel pearls, and so much more. Buckle up, this is one wild ride! Find Rev and Kurt's podcast at https://rss.com/podcasts/thesoapbox/Support the show at http://www.nightbirdpodcast.comIntro Music by Matt BoisvertPodcast Art by Matt BoisvertEpisode Art Image by Stefan Keller @ Pixabay

Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 22min
Agile Enchantment with Ivy Bromius
Ivy Bromius, a project manager, magical timing expert, and tarot reader, shares her unique perspective on blending project management with magic. She discusses agile methodologies and how adaptability can enhance both personal growth and magical practices. Ivy introduces the fascinating concept of 'septic tank magic' and emphasizes the importance of timing and intention in achieving enchantment in everyday life. This engaging conversation highlights the transformative power of combining rational planning with mystical insights.

May 30, 2024 • 1h 27min
Breaking the Dragon - 2024 Astrology Update with Mel Priestley
As Odin returns from his wanderings, so the Nightbird Radio Podcast returns to your waiting ears, We begin the second cycle of the Nightbird Radio with an astrology update from returning guest and resident astrologer Mel Priestley, We talk eclipses, Mars hijinks, the dance of Saturn and Neptune, and so much more. Find Mel at https://www.melpriestley.ca/Support the show https://nightbirdpodcast.com/support-the-showIntro music by Matt BoisvertImage by Stefan Keller Stefan">https://pixabay.com/users/kellepics-4893063/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=8463893">Stefan Keller from Pixabay">https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=8463893">Pixabay


