Speak Of The Devil

Back after a long absence, Vix and Johnny plunge baals deep into the lore of one of the most fascinating Canaanite gods to ever become a poop demon: Baal. Expect bad puns, Ugaritic poetry, ancient toilets, Talmudic scatology, and more.   Sources:   Coogan, Michael David. Stories from Ancient Canaan. Second edition. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2012.   Kastalia Medrano, “Toilet Found in Ancient Shrine Was Symbolic,” Newsweek, November 16, 2017, accessed September 27, 2024, https://www.newsweek.com/toilet-discovered-middle-ancient-jerusalem-shrine-written-bible-king-hezekiah-712800.   Patai, Raphael. The Hebrew Goddess. Detroit, Mich: KTav Publishing, 1967. Toorn, K. van der, Bob Becking, and Pieter Willem van der Horst. Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the Bible DDD. Leiden, Boston: Brill ; Eerdmans, 1999. The William Davidson Talmud, Sanh. 106a Don't Take the Bait (Discussion of Sanhedrin 106A) by Rabbi Levi Y. New for The Montreal Torah Center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Rb0hkWWLy0&t=1141s&ab_channel=MontrealTorahCenter

A non-exhaustive discussion of weddings, marriage, what to do about marriage and the clergy and other stuff related to that in Satanism.  Incidentally the "Marry whoever you want" policy is intended to extend exclusively to consenting adults, but we assume you already assumed that.

In this episode Pastor Johnny and Pastor Vix discuss Tongzhi theology, a queer Chinese liberation theology, its conceptions of the divine, their own conceptions of the divine, Vix's childhood, the word "hypostasis" and so much more.     Enjoy!

A sermon on Azazel and the goat.  We will now also be uploading First Church of The Morningstar sermons here.  Please enjoy!

In this episode Vix and Asher discuss the anti-JK Rowling, English author Storm Constantine, and her delightfully occulty series "Wraeththu" which feature beautiful egg laying twinks who can reproduce amongst themselves, a cowboy who kills god, an entire society of horse girls, GENDER and SO MUCH MORE.   Storm loves trans people and giving characters you love (and characters you hate, and characters you can't remember) happy endings, unlike Rowling who hates both of those, so if you want a dose of magical fiction to compensate for your ruined childhood, you've come to the right place.

So in this episode Asher and Vix cover the perils of Waldorf education (a system of education created by wacky German Rudolph Steiner), including but not limited to:  GNOMES! CHILDREN BEING DENIED THE USE OF PLASTICS!EMBARRASSING FORMS OF DANCE!RACISM (SO MUCH RACISM) and THE TECHNOLOGY DEMON   Note: Asher may sound like he's disassociating in this episode and he is, but he's fine, we promise.

In this episode Asher and Vix delve deep into the realm of early Christian heresies, discussing such fascinating topics as: How many is three? To what extent exactly is Jesus his own dad? Was Jesus Neo/Superman? and many more.

So it's been a while, but since we're all locked helplessly in quarantine we've started doing a fun new thing called "Satanic Storytime" where we read aloud public domain occult classics so we don't have to die of boredom and neither do you. Enjoy!

Join Asher and Vix as they discuss Jackalopes, the light fixture section at Lowes, not advocating intellectual property theft and how to ascend mystically.   This episode is, as always, not appropriate for children and music is as always by Electric Mirrors.

Join Asher and Vix as they climb further up the big magical tree thing that is the Klipothic spheres and tunnels and discuss such subjects as: Why you shouldn't summon Beelzebub indoors (because that's how we get ants), what demon to invoke for inspiration when you're on the can, and how no one knows anything about sphere 4: Gasheklah as far as they can tell except that maybe you have to get naked. There will unfortunately eventually have to be a part 3 because this shit is dense.

In this episode Vix and Asher discuss their magical journey through the Kliphoth (Qliphoth, Qlippoth no one knows how to spell this word), what to expect in the mysterious spheres of the tree of knowledge, and of course, how difficult it is to transliterate Hebrew.

In this episode Asher and Vix stay up late talking about how to use your genitals like one of those magical objects that grants wishes when rubbed, how to get it on with demons, why Castro Clones are all actually homunculi created for an unknown esoteric purpose, and how your hosts are fucking their way towards spiritual enlightenment.   Warning: In case that didn't make it clear, this episode is... NOT FOR MINORS   Music is by Electric Mirrors   Hail Satan

In this episode Asher and Vix explore the latter part of Aleister Crowley's life and discuss such topics as: Punk houses! Child rearing practices! Heroin!  Spiritual enlightenment through anal in the desert on mescaline! And MANY more!

In this episode Asher (the great beast 666) and Vix (the scarlet "woman") discuss occultist, mountain climber, poet, and power bottom Aleister Crowley's life up to the book of the law and a bit after including such exciting topics as: Wizard battles!  Sodomy!  How to impress your girlfriend using goetic magic!  Baptizing vegetables! AND SO MANY MORE!   This episode is less edited than usual because we forgot.  As always this podcast is really not for minors.   Our sources include:Perdurabo by Richard Kaczynski The Confessions of Aleister Crowley by Aleister Crowley Wikipedia The Last Podcast On The Left   Additionally here's a picture of Rose, beast-boy's first wife:   The music is as always Somehow Satan Got Behind Me by Electric Mirrors.

In this episode Vix and Asher discuss the Divine Androgyne, the Infernal Androgyne, the temperature of *censored* and much much more.   As always THIS PROGRAM IS NOT FOR MINORS.

In this episode (after a long hiatus) Vix and Asher return to discuss the difference between morality and virtue in Luciferianism, what Luciferian morality and virtue consist of, Chumbawumba, and apotheosis and are unexpectedly attacked by Ziggy The Star Cat (AKA: The Fast Zombie of Love)

In this episode Asher and Vix discuss the father of modern Satanism, they have daddy issues.   This podcast discusses adult themes and is not for minors. Music is as always by Electric Mirrors.

In this episode Asher and Vix try to tell you about the history of Satanism in France, epic wizard duels, and Joan of Arc's serial killer buddy while a little loopy from smoke inhalation because they're in California and things are on fire. As always, this podcast covers adult themes and is not intended for minors.  The theme music is provided by Electric Mirrors.

In this episode Asher and Vix get into how their Satanic practice goes and what actually goes into being a practicing theistic Satanist. Spoiler: there's a lot of incense and not much animal sacrifice.

In this episode Asher and Vix get up close and personal about their spiritual journeys, their interests, Vix's inability to remember the word "empiricism", Asher's Nietzsche phase, whether or not they "look like Satanists" and generally try and give you some insight into just who the fuck is talking to you.   Music is as always by Electric Mirrors.

Asher and Vix discuss just exactly how much angels suck, Asher explains with biblical citations precisely why he has a massive throbbing hate boner for Michael and Vix offers a series of suggestions for fun Christmas ornaments.

In this profoundly depressing episode, Asher and Vix correct some of their errors from the previous Satanic Panic episode, discuss the West Memphis Three, the stupid horrible story of the "dying Victorian orphan in a Dickens novel sweet" Bernard Baran, The San Antonio Four and WHY SOMEBODY NEEDS TO THINK OF THE CHILDREN. This episode contains mentions of horrific things happening to children and adults, and is honestly not recommended for anyone because it's incredibly depressing but especially not for kids.   Sources for this episode's historical claims include:We Believe the Children by Richard Beck Sybil Exposed by Debbie Nathan Satan's Silence by Debbie Nathan The Last Podcast on The Left Satanic Panic episodes. Liar Town Satanic Panic episodes   Good causes include: The Southern Poverty Law Center The ACLU The Innocence Project  Help out with the prison strike Music is as always provided by Electric Mirrors

In this episode, we talk to Thelemite, Kabbalist, Kink Educator and Coffee Purveyor Mir about Crowley, Thelema, the similarities and differences in our faiths and how Thelemites and Satanists can work together to promote lovely liberatory joyous spiritual wtfery.   Support Wicked Grounds Follow Wicked Grounds On Twitter Check out the Wicked Grounds website and boutique

In this episode Asher and Vix dive deep into the origins of the Satanic panic.  Origins which include: Ronald Reagan!  The LONG History of Blood Libel! Therapists who liked to prescribe Sodium Pentathol!  Charles Manson! Alligator puppets! AND SO MUCH MORE.   Sources for this episode's historical claims include:We Believe the Children by Richard Beck Sybil Exposed by Debbie Nathan Satan's Silence by Debbie Nathan The Last Podcast on The Left Satanic Panic episodes. Liar Town Satanic Panic episodes   Sources for the beliefs of people during the Satanic Panic include:Michelle Remembers Geraldo's Exposing Satan's Underground special Satan is Alive and Well on Planet Earth Satan's Underground

In this episode Vix without his usual cohost, interviews chaos magician, artist, society wit and English-accent-haver Mister Lucian on such subjects as his upcoming Grimore (An Ode to Divine and Dirt) release, whether the anti-Christ is living in a duck themed room in Cambridge, how much fun Goetic demons are, and why the United States insists upon being so very large. Check out his work here Shop for goodies here or follow him on Twitter @misterlucian Instagram @misterlucian or Tumblr @misterlucian

In this "Impisode" (Vix came up with that, he's very proud of himself) Asher and Vix discuss the tarot card "The Fool", get distracted by comparing the price point of various cults, and share their opinions on Thelemites' fashion sense.   As always, this is an adult podcast and not for minors, largely because of our deeply juvenile senses of humor.

In this episode, Asher and Vix discuss sweet sweet Satanic jams, the history of sweet sweet Satanic jams, David Bowie's one-sided wizard battle with Jimmy Page, and why Nazis are only allowed to listen to Oompa bands.   This sex, drugs and rock n' roll episode is for adults only and is not for minors. Help out with the prison strike Check out the playlist on Spotify

In this episode Asher and Vix discuss various forms of divination, discover that you can try and use just about anything to tell the future including ants, fear and whatever the largest thing presently avaliable is, and delve deep into the history of cartomancy and its various forms   As always this podcast is intended for mature audiences.   Music in this episode was provided by Electric Mirrors and Orion Williams

In this episode, Asher and Vix get into the gospels, discussing Jesus's many shortcomings, whether he was technically a cult leader, and his weird propensity for causing things to wither.   (The guy is Walter Wink in Engaging the Powers: Discernment and Resistance in a World of Domination if you were curious) This podcast is, as always, intended for adult listeners and contains adult language and themes.  

In this wildly inappropriate for minors episode, Asher and Vix discuss the Compendium Maleficarum, Satan's favourite salad recipe for picnics, common misconceptions about witch hunting and 101 ways to desecrate a crucifix.

In this episode, your delightful hosts, Asher and Vix né Hazel (more on that in the episode) sit down with Vix's brother, an Episcopal seminarian, to discuss morality, community, Jesus, the bible, apostolic snark and other important theological topics seen from their very distinct religious perspectives.  Nobody even gets exorcised.

In this episode, your intrepid hosts take a journey into the depths of Dante's Inferno.  On the way they discuss their own sins, find out just how much Dante loves a diagram and learn that flattery is definitely worse than war crimes in the eyes of god. As always, this podcast is not for minors, as it discusses adult themes.

Is there Mrs. Satan? Well, son... there are FOUR. In this interview-style episode, Hazel IS Eisheth, Lilith, Naamah and Agrat, who tell us all about their lore.   Note: this particular episode is even less for minors than usual.

Who is Satan, anyway? Asher and Hazel have thoughts and feelings (so many FEELINGS!) about Lucifer, original sin, and why God is kind of a dick. This podcast deals with adult themes and is not appropriate for minors.