A podcast about Hell, demons, the underworld, mixed drinks, and other fun topics. Humorous and light, we don't think YOU'RE going to hell...but we probably are.
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Episode #98: In which we learn that Mary was quite the bad-ass, really
Episode #97: Demiurge, but lighter. Victoria, why did you think "Metropolis" was lighter?
Episode #96: Now the Demiurge figure starts to get dark as we wander, lost, through the early Gnostic writers...
Episode #95: In which we continue the discussion of the Demiurge into the Biblical era, but mostly talk about the inavoidability of Plutarch.
Episode #94: In which we attempt to discuss the Demiurge, before he goes bad anyway
Episode #93: Purgatorio - Finishing our climb up the mountain in STYLE.
Episode #92: Purgatorio - Up the mountain with Virgil, and totally not his replacement
Episode #91: Purgatorio - eye horror, pride, and so much p
Episode #90: Purgatorio - Up the mountain again with Dante!
Episode #89: Opening up the Apocalypses of Peter and Paul!
Episode #88: The Testament of Solomon, the first in a long line of weird dangerous texts!
Episode #87: As we transition to the medieval era, let's talk about St. Augustine, who made a lot of it possible!
Episode #86: A light romp through a series of destinations that either were inspired by, or might inspire, sin.
Episode #85: I guess these are the seven less deadly sins?
Episode #84: The Rise and Fall of Pride, with Dr. Nick Literski!
Episode #82: In Halifax with Tundale!
Episode #80: A brief and addled history of the Goetic demons
Episode #79: The hosts barely make it through sloth.
Episode #78: Greed is Good. Our gently unhinged ramble through the seven deadlies continues unabated.
Episode #77: Back to the Seven Deadlies with the sin of lust!
Episode #76: Before we get back to the seven deadly dwarves, we talk about the concept of sin for a while.
Episode #75! We celebrate this, and the season of Epiphany, with the lightbringer himself: Lucifer!
Celebrating the holiday season with a chat about Gluttony...
The hosts attempt to talk about Baphomet, something of a spiritual rorschach...
Deals with the devil, demonic pacts, and faustian bargains: a DIY guide
Welcoming back our friend Liz to talk about Pan! More goats!
The beginning of a short arc about goats and goaty entities. It's been a long time coming.
More Zoroastrianism, more chaos, as we talk about spirits, critters, wolves, crabs, and hedgehogs.
A chaotic dive into Zoroastrianism. Where we're going, we don't need outlines.
We're not saying Yahweh stole all of Mitra's best ideas, but...
A little "light" entertainment as we tackle Michelle Remembers...
Wrapping up our dive into ancient Israel with a mix of ancient and modern demonology and monsterology.
Meanwhile, at Satancon, a shallow dive into a very deep pool...six millenia of demon stuff in 45 minutes...
Did you ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight, specifically on April 30?
Mostly Old Testament conceptions of the underworld this week. It's nice to get back to the actual topic of the podcast!
Talking about the developing concept of The Devil in the intertestamental period. PARTY CITY!!
Tackling the Watcher myth, strident and uninformed opinions on 1 Enoch, and so much more!
Two of the biggest Satan stories in the old testament...or ARE they? Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, and Job in...life's vicissitudes.
After two years, we're finally getting to the bible! A bit about the history of the Jewish religion and of Jahweh. We're confident we're going to get this wrong, but we're confident!
It's 12th night...are you still spinning flax? For the love of god, STOP!!!
Drew Edwards returns to talk about the various monsters (and one rather nice grandma) of the Christmas season!
The perfect autumn miniseries with just a dash of Dante - Over the Garden Wall
Elizabeth Andres joins us to talk about the strange underworld of Beetlejuice!
A Halloween special talk about the Wild Hunt...what is it? Is it really a thing? Are babies involved? So many questions.
Author La Carmina talks with us about Satanism, world travel, and her new book!
It's #50!!! We celebrate by arguing over who is the best Satan for two hours!!
Animals of a somewhat hellish nature and (sometimes) a petlike quality.
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