Eschaton

I want to sincerely thank each and every one of you who took the time to reach out via email or by leaving a review with feedback on your podcasting platform. I was blown away by the thoughtful responses that so many of you sent my way in the wake of the last episode. I'm grateful for each of you and I look forward to exploring more aspects of our mysterious world together in the future... Thank you! This episode opens with an update on the request from our last episode and the future of Eschaton. Then, 10 minutes in, we revisit Dionysus with some additional insights and observations following a recent historical tour through Greece.  Email: josh@joshuawisley.com Website: www.joshuawisley.com      

When Friedrich Nietzsche looked at the Greek pantheon he saw only two gods who were of any consequence... They were Apollo and Dionysus. In this episode we'll take a look at why Nietzsche may have been correct and how one of these two dieties may have sneakily become the most influential deity from the ancient world in modern times. When we closely we may see that the new gods are just the old gods in new costumes. If you enjoy the podcast leave a review to let us know! Thank you.  Email: josh@joshuawisley.com , jwisley7@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Joshua_L_Wisley Website: www.joshuawisley.com    

What does the ancient Ammonite and Phonecian god, Molech, have in common with Bohemian Grove, Jeffrey Epstein, and the debate over Roe vs. Wade? Tune in to find out. In the first half of this episode we explore the historical references to Molech and try to understand his backstory. Then, in the second half, we explore parallels and curiosities in our current time.  www.joshuawisley.com josh@joshuawisley.com    

When cultural life is redefined as a perpetual round of entertainments, then a nation finds itself at risk. What afflicted the people in Brave New World was not that they were laughing instead of thinking, but that they did not know what they were laughing about and why they had stopped thinking. - Postman  Follow Eschaton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Joshua_L_Wisley Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/EschatonPodcast Check Out Our Full Catalog: www.joshuawisley.com  

Brief update on big changes coming to the podcast. I hope this will be welcome news for long time listeners. Follow Eschaton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Joshua_L_Wisley Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/EschatonPodcast Visit the Website: www.joshuawisley.com

Update on the Russian war in Ukraine with thoughts on what the endgame may look like.  josh@joshuawisley.com www.joshuawisley.com  

Friend of the podcast, David Greenockle, returns for an insightful discussion on the current condition of the American education system and what can be done to improve it. We also discuss the lasting impact of the pandemic and virtual learning on childhood development.  Checkout our entire catalog at www.joshuawisley.com If you enoy Eschaton please leave us a review and consider become Patron: www.joshuawisley.com/donate/ Contact the show: josh@joshuawisley.com  

The move is complete and we're back after a several month hiatus. This episode is the first to be recorded in the brand new bunker! Pictures will be posted online for Patreon supporters.  With Russia and Ukraine dominating the headlines once more we decided to revisit a topic that was the subject of some of our earliest episodes. While the geopolitical standoff between NATO and the former Soviet block has receeded from mainstream headlines in recent years, don't misinterpret that as improvement. The situation has only deteriorated further since we last covered it on Eschaton and the opportunities for a diplomatic solution appear to be quickly fading. Tune in for more! Contact the show: josh@joshuawisley.com Check out our entire catalog of shows: www.joshuawisley.com If you enoy the show please leave us a review on your podcasting platform. It helps spread the word. Thank you! Follow us on social media @ EschatonPodcast  

Have you ever thought about the perceived contradictions in the world and how they might fit together to create a perfect picture of the human experience? If so, today's episode is for people like you and me. In this episode we explore an existential idea that could be described as a theory of everything, and if proven true, the possibilities are endless.  If you enjoy Eschaton take a moment to leave us a 5 star review and tell someone about the podcast. Thanks for the continued support over the last 4 years of shows!  Contact: josh@joshuawisley.com Website: www.joshuawisley.com  

Unpacking recent events that culminated in the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban.  If you enjoy this podcast please support the show by leaving us a 5 star review and sharing with your friends. We appreciate it! Contact the show - josh@joshuawisley.com Learn more - www.joshuawisley.com    

In this episode, David Greenockle returns to the podcast for an inspiring conversation about the back to the land movement that is captivating the spirits of modern men and women around the world. We begin with an overview of David's journey into farming over the last several months while gaining some valuable insights and lessons learned from life at Mountain Forge Farm. We then take a step back to look at the big ideas and existential yearnings that have resulted in a growing "back to the land" movement among the young and old alike. Seeds planted many years ago are now preparing to reap a harvest. This is an episode that is sure to leave you feeling inspired and ready to put a plan into action!  Email: josh@joshuawisley.com Website: www.joshuawisley.com  

To paraphrase Thoreau, we go to the wilderness to learn what it has to teach us, and not come to the end of our lives only to discover that we never truly lived. The natural world is the only universal oracle, equally accessible to all of mankind. Only in nature can the voice of God be heard. But what do we hear when we listen?  www.joshuawisley.com josh@joshuawisley.com  

Metempsychosis. You may know it by a more popular term that comes with its fair share of theological baggage. In this episode we delve into the undeniable reality of the ancient phenomena and draw a link to the modern expression of natural religion.  Email: josh@joshuawisley.com Support the show: www.joshuawisley.com/donate

John M. Folak, "The Traveling Nobody" and author of the Visionary Quests series, joins me for a mind-expanding conversation about exploration on the frontier of human consciousness and the lessons he's learned from years of experimentation with plant medicine and the psychedelic experience.  You can learn more about John and purchase the books by visiting www.travelingnobody.net Also, check out his podcast, "Traveling Nobodies", available wherever you listen. We'd love to hear from you with any questions or recommendations: josh@joshuawisley.com If you enjoy this podcast support us by leaving a 5 star review! You can also go the extra mile by becoming a Patreon supporter at Patreon.com/EschatonPodcast or supporting on with a one-time donation via PayPal at www.joshuawisley.com/donate/              

Filmmaker and educator Robert Bonomo returns to the show to discuss his latest film - Twilight of the Archons. It is an excellent critique of the materialist worldview with a strong emphasis on the meaning of consciousness and money. Be sure to check it out at the link below.  www.thecactusland.com Help us reach new listeners by leaving a 5 star review! Contact us: josh@joshuawisley.com Become a Supporter: www.joshuawisley.com/donate/            

The extra-terrestrial narrative is about to get turned on its head. Using ancient stories like the Sumerian myth of Oannes and Herodotus' account of the Hyperboreans, we look for fingerprints of intelligent non-human entities crossing paths with our ancestors in the distant past. The million dollar question... where did they come from? The answer may be even stranger than what we've been told.  If you enjoy this show take 10 seconds to leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Thank you!  Email: josh@joshuawisley.com Support us: www.joshuawisley.com/donate    

If you expect the national angst in America to settle down in the months ahead, you haven't been paying attention. "He who expects to be both ignorant and free expects what never has been and never can be." We are standing on the precipice of one of the greatest inflection points in the history of this nation. Many of us have volunteered ourselves as useful idiots in the service of Left and Right wing agendas. This may be our last opportunity to avert our gaze from the shadow puppets that our government officials and media pundits asked us to focus on. If we don't know the real enemy we  will never defeat them.  josh@joshuawisley.com www.joshuawisley.com/donate  

The US presidential election is in the rearview mirror and it played out exactly how we hoped it wouldn't. In this quick hit episode we analyze the fallout and what to expect as we move in to 2021. Merry Christmas everybody.  Email:  josh@joshuawisley.com   

The long peace has held for 75 years. Global superpowers haven't faced-off in direct conflict since the end of WW2. But how long should we expect this fragile peace to hold? And what can the lessons of history teach us about our future? Inspired by Sid Meier's "Civilization", in this episode we will take a survey of the current geopolitical map and layout a logical scenario of how WW3 will unfold and the consequences it will bring with it... because it will come.  If you enjoy the content take a moment to leave us a review on your podcast platform. I appreciate the support!  Email: josh@joshuawisley.com Support the show: www.joshuawisley.com/donate/    

Getting back in the swing of things after the hiatus with a 3 for 1 episode including a primer on the esoteric teachings of Pythagoras, predictions for post-election America, and a brief update on what I've been up to.    josh@joshuawisley.com www.joshuawisley.com  

A timeless message from the late Alan Watts, on the power of living in the present and tearing down the artificial constructs that guide most of modern life.   Joshua@joshuawisley.com www.patreon.com/EschatonPodcast www.joshuawisley.com    

This is the most personal episode I've ever published but my hope is that it will also be the most relatable, and that in it you will find the strength you need to fight your own battle - The most important battle you will ever fight... the one against yourself. Chris McCandless called it "the climactic battle to kill the false being within and victoriously conclude the spiritual revolution." ...Here is my story.    josh@joshuawisley.com www.joshuawisley.com www.patreon.com/EschatonPodcast    

Mark Twain said history doesn't repeat itself but it often rhymes. At this moment we are rhyming with a melody from the past that lead to the most important revolution in world history... and no, I'm not talking about the American Revolution. What comes next is up to us as a collective. The stakes couldn't be higher.  If you enjoy this show take a moment to leave us a 5 star review on your podcast app and consider becoming a Patreon supporter at www.joshuawisley.com/donate $1 per show will help us continue to grow and reach a broader audience. We need your support! Contact the show: Josh@joshuawisley.com Follow us on Social Media @EschatonPodcast Visit us online: www.joshuawisley.com    

Daniel Hungerford returns to give us a rundown of what may be going on behind the scenes during the COVID-19 outbreak.  If you enjoy listening to Eschaton take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or your listening platform of choice. We appreciate the support! Contact the show: josh@joshuawisley.com Learn More: www.joshuawisley.com Follow us on social media: @EschatonPodcast Resources from this episode: Kevin Shipp: https://youtu.be/rQouKi7xDpM NESARA: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NESARA Contact Daniel: d.hungerford3@gmail.com    

In our first episode since the outbreak of Covid-19 we focus less on the virus itself and more on the systemic changes that are primed to come out of its wake. As Lenin said, "there are decades where nothing happens and weeks where decades happen." Whether we are aware of it yet or not, these unusual times we find ourselves in will likely be the catalyst for a world much different from the one we've known.  Email: josh@joshuawisley.com Learn More: www.joshuawisley.com Follow Us: @EschatonPodcast   

Filmmaker Farzin Toussi joins me to discuss his latest documentary, The Medicine, which takes us deep into the Amazon to explore the Ayahuasca phenomenon. This conversation focuses on the spiritual and and esoteric components of DMT, as well as the Shamanic history that has been passed down for generations. The Medicine will be released to audiences around the world this summer. Learn more at the link below.  Website: www.themedicinedocumentary.com Learn More About Eschaton: www.joshuawisley.com Contact Me: josh@joshuawisley.com Leave us a 5 Star review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps us reach a broader audience!         

The Phoenician's were a people ahead of their time. We have them to thank for giving us the alphabet and mastery over the seas. But there is more that survives from their great legacy. In fragments and pieces, the oldest known history of the ancient world was  written by one of their sons. It's tattered pieces are all that remains of the pre-Homeric era... the Age of Heroes. If he can be trusted as a reliable source, the Phoenician author who penned these words over 3,000 years ago may have had the key to unlocking a secret that has kept the human race in the dark ever since. 

2020 started off with a bang (literally). In this episode we'll explore the greater context around the recent flashpoint between the United States and Iran. We will also analyze the bigger global picture that could foreshadow where we are heading in this new decade.  www.joshuawisley.com josh@joshuawisley.com  

In 2017 it was revealed that the United States Congress, under the leadership of Senator Harry Reid, had been funding research into strange phenomena at the now famous Skinwalker Ranch in northern Utah. And while there is no shortage of media personalities offering their own explanation of the mystery behind this modern conspiracy, there are far fewer voices talking about the long and dark history that haunts this land. The Navajo and Ute peoples who have lived there for centuries are reluctant to share their insights with outsiders. But for those willing to do the research, there is enough information available to give us a glimpse into what has really been going on at Skinwalker Ranch. This episode is the product of that research. We hope you enjoy.  Contact us: josh@joshuawisley.com Learn more: www.joshuawisley.com Support the show: www.joshuawisley.com/donate/ Follow us on social media @EschatonPodcast

In this episode I am joined by the producer and one of the stars of the recently released documentary, "From Shock to Awe: A Journey of Hope and Transformation." The film offers an intimate and raw look at the journey of two combat veterans suffering from severe trauma as they abandon pharmaceuticals to seek relief through the mind-expanding world of psychedelics. Producer, Mitch Schultz From an early age, Mitch Schultz’s curiosity of the unknown universe forged a path in storytelling and research. His work as a transmedia producer, experience designer, and educator explores the inherent connections among consciousness, nature, culture, and the evolving human mythology. You may be familiar with Mitch's earlier work, such as DMT: The Spirit Molecule.    Mike Cooley Cooley was deployed three times — once to Afghanistan and twice to Iraq — but it wasn’t until he returned home in January of 2009 and found himself suddenly losing his temper with his young stepdaughter that he knew something was deeply wrong.    www.fromshocktoawe.com     If you enjoy the show leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and consider becoming a sustainer by supporting us through Patreon or PayPal: www.joshuawisley.com/donate/   Contact the show: josh@joshuawisley.com   Learn more: www.joshuawisley.com   Follow us on social media @EschatonPodcast              

Perhaps the most important episode we've ever released. Don't take this one lightly. Here, we take a long hard look at the source of modern man's discontent and lay a roadmap on how to fix it. In the history of Eschaton, we've never had a call to action for our audience quite like the one at the end of this episode. But for the transformation that we propose here to become a reality it will require action on the part of each of us.  Contact the show: josh@joshuawisley.com Visit us online: www.joshuawisley.com Become a supporter: www.joshuawisley.com/donate/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @ EschatonPodcast      

Daniel Hungerford returns to the show for a long overdue breakdown of under publicized current events. Topics include Elon Musk's recent update on the Neuralink implantable brain-machine interfaces, the latest scientific research on "curing death", and the flat earth theory. Then, we spend the second half of the show delving deep into an opinion-laden discussion on the current religious zeitgeist in western society.    If you enjoy this podcast consider becoming a Patron! www.patreon.com/EschatonPodcast Visit our website: www.joshuawisley.com Email: josh@joshuawisley.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @EschatonPodcast    

How far back into history do you have to go before the world and its inhabitants become utterly unrecognizable to a modern human?  In this episode we look back at one of the only written accounts to tell about a time period that was unlike anything the earth had experienced before or since... at least until recently. This little known ancient story may hold the key to explaining the modern miracle of progress that humanity has experienced over the last few centuries. And more importantly, it may shed light on the destination we are rapidly heading toward. Tune in to learn more.  Become a patron: www.patreon.com/eschatonpodcast Learn more: www.joshuawisley.com Email: josh@joshuawisley.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @EschatonPodcast  

Laird Scranton is the author of several books on the topics of ancient myth, language, and cosmology. He joins me today to discuss a number of themes from his decades of research. You won't want to miss it.  If you enjoy listening to Eschaton please take a moment to leave us a 5 Star review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Support the show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/eschatonpodcast Lairds Works: www.innertraditions.com/author/laird-scranton/ Join our community on Facebook and Instagram @EschatonPodcast Learn More: www.joshuawisley.com    

Jim Vieira, the illustrious author, lecturer, and T.V. personality, returns to the podcast. Jim is best known for using ancient mysteries to point out metaphysical realities. In this episode we delve into his research around the mysterious six-fingered, genderless gods who make regular appearances in the art work of ancient cultures around the world… along with their strange “man bags.” We also spend time talking about the famous 20thcentury seer Edgar Cayce, Atlantis, plant-medicine, and hollow earth theories.   Leave us a 5 star review @ Eschaton on Apple Podcasts!   Join Jim on a Tour - http://www.megalithomania.co.uk/egypt2019.html   Contact the Show – josh@joshuawisley.com   More info available at our website: www.joshuawisley.com   Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ EschatonPodcast

In this collaboration episode I'm joined by Seth McVey, host of Apoloneering. We set out to examine the ancient origins of the UFO phenomenon and eventually navigate our way back to the modern era before taking a speculative glimpse into what the future holds when it comes to disclosure.  If you enjoy listening to Eschaton please take a moment to leave us a review on your pod catcher!  Email Josh: josh@joshuawisley.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/eschatonpodcast/ Check out our website: www.joshuawisley.com  

"In everything that you do, pause and ask yourself if death is a dreadful thing because it deprives you of this." - Marcus Aurelius  www.joshuawisley.com/donate/ www.facebook.com/eschatonpodcast/  

It's been a fantastic month for strange news. From new evidence of the Yeti found in the Himalayas to regular UFO/USO sightings documented by the American Navy. Not to mention, the first heavy artillery shots were just fired in the trade war with China. Join Daniel and I as we navigate these hot topics and more in our latest edition of Bury the Lead.    Mail: josh@joshuawisley.com Learn More: www.joshuawisley.com SUpport: www.joshuawisley.com/donate/  

When a rising power threatens to displace the dominant super power, war is often inevitable. This time tested pattern is known as Thucydides Trap. But who are the dancing partners in this latest installment? The answer may surprise you... and the stakes may be higher than they have ever been before.  If you enjoy this podcast don't forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple iTunes! Thanks for the support.  Email: josh@joshuawisley.com Learn More: www.joshuawisley.com Become a sustainer: www.joshuawisley.com/donate/

Snorri Sturluson, author of the oldest surviving Nordic text, recounts the rise of the Aesir gods... and their all too human origins.  www.joshuawisley.com josh@joshuawisley.com www.facebook.com/eschatonpodcast/    

Daniel is back for our second go at a new concept called "Bury the Lead" where we casually discuss some of the most important news items of the past few weeks. We'll do our best to keep you on your toes with several semi-coherent rantings and rabbit trails as we stumble through a range of curiosities. So what are you waiting for? Crack open a cold drink and join us for the end of the world as we know it!   If you enjoy the show search for Eschaton on Apple iTunes or your podcast mobile app and leave us 5 Star review. We appreciate it!  www.joshuawisley.com josh@joshuawisley.com http://www.facebook.com/eschatonpodcast/  

Bernie Taylor is an independent naturalist, thought leader and author whose research explores the mythological connections and biological knowledge among prehistoric, indigenous and ancient peoples. His latest book, Before Orion, is premised on Joseph Campbell’s hero's journey monomyth which is at the core of stories worldwide among indigenous peoples, the ancients, and our modern society. Taylor proposes that select cave paintings are fundamental pieces in the human journey to self-realization, the foundation of written language, and a record of biological knowledge that irrevocably impacted some of the artistic styles, religious practices, and stories that are still with us. Before Orion will change the idea of who you think you are.   www.joshuawisley.com/donate/ josh@joshuawisley.com http://www.beforeorion.com/ www.facebook.com/eschatonpodcast/  

World changing technological discoveries don't come along very often, and when they do the full weight of their impact isn't always felt immediately. Take the automobile, the cell phone, and the internet as modern examples. Well, one of these world changing advancements is standing in our front lawn. Scientists are still in the early stages of grasping it's full potential but the excitement is palpable. It won't be long before this medical discovery walks through the door into our homes and becomes a central part of the human experience... Get ready to meet CRISPR.  If you enjoy listening to Eschaton please leave us a 5 star review on Apple iTunes!   Email: josh@joshuawisley.com Support: www.joshuawisley.com/donate/  

Daniel Hungerford returns to help me introduce a new format that might just become a recurring part of the podcast. From UFO's to "Limitless" pills, and the threat of a pre-emptive nuclear strike, this episode covers a number of recent news items that have been buried by less important leads... oh, and I almost forgot about the orcs! So crack open a beer (unless you're driving) and join us as we casually discuss the not-so-hot takes that could transform your world.   Let us know what's on your mind: josh@joshuawisley.com   Support the show, make it grow: www.joshuawisley.com/donate/   Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @EschatonPodcast

Dave Greenockle returns to share his wisdom on the topic of self-improvement. Then, our conversation expands into a broader discussion about the relationship between order and chaos and how it plays out in our individual lives.  Many of the themes discussed in this episode are inspired by Dr. Jordan Peterson's book, "12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos." www.joshuawisley.com Josh@joshuawisley.com Dgreenockle@gmail.com      

"But the Hebrew word, the word timshel - thou mayest - that gives a choice. It might be the most important word in the world. That says the way is open. That throws it right back on a man. For if thou mayest, it is also true that thou mayest not. Don't you see?"    John Steinbeck, East of Eden, Chapter 24   Become a supporter of Eschaton: www.joshuawisley.com/donate

Despite what outward appearances might suggest, the seat of power never rests far from the seat of spirituality. This was just as true in Elizabethan England as it was in Antiquity, and it remains true today. But what goes on behind the closed doors of high society isn't always predictable and mundane. Sometimes it is literally out of this world. Tune in to this episode to learn more. Contact the show: josh@joshuawisley.com Become a supporter: www.joshuawisley.com/donate/ Follow us on Facebook: @EschatonPodcast If you enjoy this show please take a minute to leave us a 5 star review on iTunes. Thanks for your support!   

Is it possible that the clues of evidence for one of the strangest murder mysteries of the 20th century are corroborated by 2500 year old historical records? Tune in to this episode to find out.  Contact the show: josh@joshuawisley.com Learn more: www.joshuawisley.com www.fringeradionetwork.com Become a supporter: www.joshuawisley.com/donate Join our community: www.facebook.com/EschatonPodcast/        

Jim Vieira is many things: author, television personality, researcher, speaker, and stonemason, just to name a few. The modern day renaissance man joins me in this episode for a conversation littered with his wisdom and discoveries after years of researching the anthropological mysteries of our world.  Contact the show: josh@joshuawisley.com Join the community: www.facebook.com/EschatonPodcast  Learn more: www.joshuawisley.com Become a patron: www.joshuawisley.com/donate  

Robert Bonomo's new film, The 21 Faces of God, is an enlightening journey into one of the least understood esoteric traditions of our time. This interview with Robert is one of the most interesting discussions I've had since starting Eschaton and I'm glad to be able to share it with you. Enjoy!  Thank you to our Patreon and PayPal supporters!  Support the show: www.joshuawisley.com/donate/ Join the community: www.facebook.com/EschatonPodcast/ Contact the show: josh@joshuawisley.com Contact Robert: www.thecactusland.com The 21 Faces of God: www.thecactusland.com/p/the-21-faces-of-god.html      

People, places, unfamiliar creatures... How much do we really know about the ancient world and those who inhabited its darkest corners?  Contact the show - josh@joshuawisley.com Learn More - www.joshuawisley.com Join the Community - www.facebook.com/EschatonPodcast/