Episode 16 - An Interview with Nolon Ashley

In this interview we speak with my friend Nolon Ashley about his primary musical project Cult of Zir, his psychollages, the artistic process, spirituality, and what is going on in the broader otherworldly art scene in the Pacific Northwest. Nolon is a multimedia artist, musician, and ritualist performer, who has worked in several contexts spanning a diverse spectrum of genre which include avant electronic pop, psychedelic and progressive rock, darkwave, immediatist improvisational experimentalism, and electronic noise. 
He has performed as part of bogville creature features, soriah, nequaquam vacuum, power circus, trance to the sun, submarine fleet, societas insomnia, day of the zombie, julian tulip’s licorice, ilias malorum, and an assortment of other collaborative explorations in cascadia’s mutant family of “otherly” inclined artists. 
It was great to speak with Nolon again, and we thank him for coming on the show. Intro music by Eric Copeland. Enjoy! 


*P.S.* Around the 13th and 16th minutes there are a couple spots where the audio goes out and skips around a bit, but don't be afraid; keep listening, because the rest is golden. These mishaps were purely the tech-goblins' friendly reminder that they are in control, and not us. We sincerely thank them for letting us get on the interwebs and muck about like this. Ahoy! 





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Episode 15 - Stoic Living with Prof. William B. Irvine

On this episode we speak with Prof. William Irvine about his newest book, A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy. We go through not only the history and basic tenets of Stoicism, but delve deeply into how William has found this philosophy to be such a potentially important guide to how we live our lives positively and gratefully. It's a very informative and important talk and we wholeheartedly thank Prof. Irvine for coming on the show. Intro/outro music by Eric Copeland. Enjoy!




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Episode 14 - Thelema and Transpersonal Psychology with Dr. David Shoemaker

On this episode of Panopticon we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. David Shoemaker. David is a clinical psychologist who specializes in Jungian and transpersonal psychotherapy. David has also been a member of O.T.O. and a student of A.:.A.:. since 1993. We talked about Thelema, transpersonal psychology, magick, the ideas of Carl Jung, as well as the various writing, editing, publishing, and musical projects David has been working on for the past several years. It was an enlightening and fun conversation and we wholeheartedly thank David for coming on the show. Intro and outro music by Eric Copeland. Enjoy!

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The new book of writings by Soror Meral

Episode 13 - The Manson Family Mythos with Adam Gorightly

On this episode, we speak with author, podcaster, and musician Adam Gorightly about his book "The Shadow Over Santa Susana: Black Magic, Mind Control, and the Manson Family Mythos," one of my favorites. We talk about many different facets of that fascinating American cultural phenomenon, the Manson Family, and its possible connection to intelligence agencies, various other cults, and American culture at large. It was a ton of fun to speak with Adam, and we really thank him for taking the time to come on the show with us. Enjoy!



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Episode 12 - Bioenergetics and the American Psyche with Jonathan Talat Phillips

On this episode, we spoke with Jonathan Talat Phillips about his initiatory journey, Gnostic Christianity, healing, Bioenergetics, America's Psychopathy, his amazing website RealitySandwich.com, Evolver.net, and the Evolver social movement. It was a ton of fun and we sincerely thank Jonathan for taking the time. Intro music by Eric Copeland. Enjoy!



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Episode 11 - The Media Blackout in the Gulf with James Fox

On this episode, we speak with acclaimed documentary filmmaker James Fox. James has spent the past several weeks in the Gulf of Mexico, mainly Louisiana, documenting, researching, interviewing, and filming the debacle that is the BP oil spill. We spoke with James and his friend David about their firsthand experiences of the media blackout in the gulf, as well as the appalling results of water samples they have had analyzed by chemists, as well as the culture of ignorance and fear that is brewing in the gulf as the result of the spill. Panopticon thanks James and David for taking the time out of their busy schedules to speak with us. We will be getting updates from them soon. Intro music by Eric Copeland. Enjoy!


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I Know What I Saw - James C. Fox's Acclaimed Documentary About UFOs and their Coverup

Episode 10 - Wes Davey of Iraq Veterans Against the War

Tonight on Panopticon we speak with Wes Davey of Iraq Veterans Against the War. Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) was founded by Iraq war veterans in July 2004 at the annual convention of Veterans for Peace (VFP) in Boston to give a voice to the large number of active duty service people and veterans who are against this war, but are under various pressures to remain silent. Wes was active in the military for almost three decades, and participated in the invasion of Iraq in March of 2003. Wes joined Iraq Veterans Against the War after his retirement from the military in 2005. Since then, Wes has been an outspoken critic of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and has tirelessly devoted his time to spreading awareness regarding the wars, and the prospects for peace. Intro music by Eric Copeland. Enjoy!

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Episode 9 - Shedding the American Empire with Johan Galtung

In this episode we speak with Johan Galtung about peace studies, the difference between the American Empire and the American Republic, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the conflict between North and South Korea, and finally the role that religion can play in the creation and mediation of conflicts.

Johan Galtung is a Norwegian professor and author, widely regarded as the "Father of Academic Peace Research." His pioneering and continuing efforts have greatly contributed to inspiring the creation of Peace and Conflict Resolution academic programs in universities throughout the world. In an academic career spanning 40 years, Johan Galtung has been a visiting professor at 30 schools on 5 different continents. He has written more than 100 books and over 1000 articles about peace and conflict resolution, ecology, health, global governance, sustainable development and economic reform. In 1959 he started the International Peace Research Institute in Oslo and directed it for 10 years. In 1964, he launched the Journal for Peace Research at the University of Oslo. In 1993 he co-founded TRANSCEND - A Peace and Development Network for Conflict Transformation by Peaceful Means which has members in more than 50 countries. In 1987 Johan Galtung received the Right Livelihood Award (often referred to as the Alternative Nobel Prize) "... for his systematic and multidisciplinary study of the conditions which can lead to peace." Intro music by Eric Copeland. Enjoy!

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Episode 8 - The CIA, UFOs, the Moon, and 9/11 with John Lear

On this episode we speak with esteemed aviator and UFO researcher John Lear about his time flying for the CIA in the sixties and seventies, UFOs, crop circles, the structures on the moon, and the fact that no planes were ever flown into the World Trade Center buildings on 9/11. Its an amazing conversation covering a whole lot of ground and was so fun to be a part of. John is one of my heroes and it was a high honor and pleasure to speak with him. Enjoy!


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Episode 7 - Exploring Thelema with IAO131

On this episode, Panopticon speaks with IAO131. IAO131 is the creator & editor of the Journal of Thelemic Studies and author of many essays on Thelema, magick, and mysticism including the short treatise Naturalistic Occultism. He has been an active Thelemite for over 6 years and is a member of the O.T.O. and A.'.A.'.. We speak about The Journal of Thelemic Studies, ways in which Thelema can inform our culture, politics, and art. We also speak about Thelemic groups, as well as the podcast that IAO131 is working on, The Speech in the Silence podcast. Intro music by Eric Copeland. Hope you enjoy the show! Peace!

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Episode 6 part 1/2 - Stalking the Tricksters with Christopher O'Brien

 

In this episode, part one of two, we speak with guest Christopher O'Brien, author of Stalking the Tricksters: Shapeshifters, Skinwalkers, Dark Adepts, and 2012. We talked about all sorts of awesome, fascinating stuff like the trickster, skinwalkers, 2012, entheogenic compounds, magic, UFOs, and the momentous changes we are currently going through as a species. It was a pleasure to speak with Christopher, and we hope you enjoy the show! Intro music by Eric Copeland. Peace!


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Episode 6 part 2/2 - Stalking the Tricksters with Christopher O'Brien

 

In this episode, part two of two, we speak again with guest Christopher O'Brien, author of Stalking the Tricksters: Shapeshifters, Skinwalkers, Dark Adepts, and 2012. We talked about all sorts of awesome, fascinating stuff like the trickster, skinwalkers, 2012, entheogenic compounds, magic, UFOs, and the momentous changes we are currently going through as a species. It was a pleasure to speak with Christopher, and we hope you enjoy the show! Intro music by Eric Copeland. Peace!


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Episode 5 part 2/2 - Palestine and US Foreign Policy with Ben

In this episode, part two, we speak with my friend Ben about US foreign policy, Palestine, and Iraq again. Ben went to Palestine twice to work with the International Solidarity Movement as a human shield and as an English teacher in the occupied territories. Its a very informative and intriguing talk about this very important issue. Intro music by Eric Copeland. Thanks, Ben! Enjoy!

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Episode 5 part 1/2 - Palestine and US Foreign Policy with Ben

In this episode, part one, we speak with my friend Ben about US foreign policy, Palestine, and Iraq. Ben went to Palestine twice to work with the International Solidarity Movement as a human shield and as an English teacher in the occupied territories. Its a very informative and intriguing talk about this very important issue. Intro music by Eric Copeland. Thanks, Ben! Enjoy!

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The International Solidarity Movement
Democracy Now!

Episode 4 - Aleister Crowley, British Intelligence, and the Occult with Dr. Richard Spence

On this episode we speak with Dr. Richard Spence, author of the fantastic book "Secret Agent 666: Aleister Crowley, British Intelligence, and the Occult." We get into all sorts of weirdness concerning the Beast and his connections to British Intelligence, from his days as a student at Cambridge and initiate of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, through Mussolini's Italy, World War I and the mysterious goings on of Montauk, New York and many others. The conversation was very fun and intriguing and we thank Richard for taking the time to come on the show. Intro music by Eric Copeland. Enjoy!


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Episode 3 - The Georgia Guidestones with Raymond Wiley

On this episode Panopticon speaks with our esteemed guest Raymond Wiley of Disinformation about the Georgia Guidestones, a mysterious, granite monument in northeastern GA. Some think the Georgia Guidestones are a sort of ten commandments of the New World Order, and some think they're a means of navigating a post apocalyptic world. What do you think? Super fun and super informative! Intro music by Eric Copeland. Thanks Raymond!


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EPISODE 2 - Wilhelm Reich and the Orgonomy of Anarchism

This episode is about the work of Wilhelm Reich, including functionalism, the "function of the orgasm," the psychology of fascism, and Orgone energy. It also explores anarchism and the ways in which Reich's work corresponds to anarchist theory. Intro music by Eric Copeland.

"Love, work, and knowledge are the wellsprings of our life. They should also govern it."
-Wilhelm Reich





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"Listen, Little Man!" - An Excerpt of Reich's Amazing Manifesto

EPISODE 1 - Altered States, Shamanism, Ceremonial Magic, Yoga, and the Joy of Psychonautics

This episode is about the use of altered states of consciousness within various spiritual systems, such as shamanism, ceremonial magic, and yoga. Intro music by Eric Copeland.

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