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Enchanted World: The Flow of Power | Magic’s First Principles
Jun 3, 2026
45m 45s
Spirits of Winter: Seasonal Metaphysics & The Shaping of The Human Soul
Jan 27, 2026
28m 57s
Mythic Reality: The Secret Origins of Story | Otherworld Journey, Death Messengers— Symbols Unveiled
Nov 18, 2025
30m 25s
The Twice-Born — Ancient Rites of Revelation & The Secret of Alchemy | Mechanics of Initiation
Nov 8, 2025
41m 13s
The Knock of the Spirit — How Cunning Folk, Shamans Met Their Familiars | Root of the Hero’s Journey
Nov 8, 2025
40m 58s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 6/3/26 |  Enchanted World: The Flow of Power | Magic’s First Principles | Send a Message What is magic? Before spells, charms, talismans, and grimoires, there was a more fundamental question: what is the power that makes magic possible? In this episode of The Hidden Passage, we explore magical power as it appears across cultures, religions, folklore traditions, and esoteric systems throughout history. From the mana of Melanesia, to the orenda of the Huron, the heka of ancient Egypt, the dori of Amazonian shamans, and the qi of Daoist philosophy, we uncover a recurr... | 45m 45s | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | Spirits of Winter: Seasonal Metaphysics & The Shaping of The Human Soul | Send a Message Winter has long been understood as more than a season of cold and scarcity. Across myth, folklore, and esoteric tradition, it marked a profound metaphysical turning inward — a time when the Earth was believed to “inhale,” drawing life, spirit, and consciousness back toward its core. In this episode of The Hidden Passage, we explore the spirits of winter and the role they played in shaping human consciousness, morality, and balance. Drawing on Indigenous North American traditio... | 28m 57s | ||||||
| 11/18/25 | Mythic Reality: The Secret Origins of Story | Otherworld Journey, Death Messengers— Symbols Unveiled | Send a Message ✨ ANNOUNCEMENT — Gloaming Vale is now open ✨ For the first time, I’m opening a space where all of us can gather — a village & occultural hub situated on the border between worlds, built for anyone drawn to the mysteries, folklore, strange encounters, and anything else explored on the podcast. Anyone can join this Discord server for free and take part in the general Hearth chat, share experiences, and dive into episode discussions. It’s a place to talk, reflect, and... | 30m 25s | ||||||
| 11/8/25 | The Twice-Born — Ancient Rites of Revelation & The Secret of Alchemy | Mechanics of Initiation | Send a Message A journey through the ancient mystery of spiritual transformation — from the death of the old self to the birth of the divine within. Across myth and mysticism, every true initiation burns away illusion: Odin hanging on the tree, Hermes beholding the fire of creation, shamans torn apart and remade by spirits, alchemists tending the secret furnace of the soul. Through fire and water, the initiate is dissolved, purified, and reborn — entering the living current that joins all be... | 41m 13s | ||||||
| 11/8/25 | The Knock of the Spirit — How Cunning Folk, Shamans Met Their Familiars | Root of the Hero’s Journey | Send a Message What is the true beginning of the occult path? In folklore and magical tradition, the first stage of initiation often begins with a supernatural knock - an unshakable call from the otherworld. In this episode, we trace the phenomenon through cunning folk and witchcraft lore, spirit pacts, shamanic visions, and Carlos Castaneda's accounts of meeting the spirit. From British fairy traditions to paranormal encounters and magical omens, we explore how the spirit world chooses its i... | 40m 58s | ||||||
| 4/6/25 |  When Imagination Becomes Reality: Spiritual Forces Born from the Mind | Send a Message What if the entities we encounter in dreams, visions, or paranormal experiences aren’t entirely external… but also not entirely imaginary? In this episode, we explore the mysterious world of thought-forms—psychic constructs created by intense emotion, belief, and concentrated energy. These forms appear across traditions: from Theosophy and Tibetan tulpas, to modern-day spirit guides, shadow people, and even viral mythologies like Slenderman. Are some ghosts, paranormal apparit... | 49m 21s | ||||||
| 2/14/25 |  Phantasmagoria: The True Identity of the Specters That Haunt Us | Send a Message The astral realm is a world in flux—where spirits take form, emotions sculpt the landscape, and unseen entities move through the shifting tides of thought and energy. In this episode, we explore the beings that inhabit this plane, from nature spirits (fairies) and elementals to the eerie presence of shades—echoes of the dead that can take on a life of their own, sometimes possessed by other spirits and entities. We also discuss magical adepts, spiritual practitioners- both whit... | 53m 25s | ||||||
| 12/7/24 |  Our Twin World: Astral Mechanics | Records of the Astral Light | Send a Message Note: I used an AI voice morph to narrate the story for entertainment purposes only; it’s not meant to resemble/impersonate the person who shared it. Same will apply to other stories throughout this series. If you’d like to share your story to have featured in an episode, email me hiddenpassagepodcast@gmail.com. You can also leave a comment or send a voice recording on Speakpipe (link in bio). The opening chapter of a series dealing with the esoteric ideas regarding the... | 33m 49s | ||||||
| 9/2/24 |  Habitations of Darkness 2: “Where Is Your O' God?” | King Philip's War | Cosmoses in Collision | Send a Message This video explores the spiritual and supernatural elements of King Philip’s War, a 17th century brutal conflict between Algonquin Native American tribes of southeastern New England and English colonists. It focuses on the religious paradigms on both sides which greatly influenced the sociopolitical landscape. From Puritan humiliation rites to native shamanism/ witchcraft, we shed light on the fascinating and sometimes terrifying beliefs and rituals which informed a symbo... | 1h 09m 37s | ||||||
| 4/18/24 |  Supernatural Spaces 3: The Old, Straight Track | Ley Lines | Energy Grid | Riding the Dragon | Send a Message In this installment of the sacred space series we explore theories regarding currents of supernatural energy believed to form a networking system of vital force throughout the world. We begin with an introduction to Alfred Watkins’s theory of ley lines, straight alignments of sacred sites (holy wells, legendary trees), megalithic structures, standing stones, dolmens, ancient churches, and burial mounds which seem to have been linked together. We enter the magic world of prehist... | 1h 25m 01s | ||||||
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| 2/11/24 |  Habitations of Darkness 1: Spiritual Mysteries in Colonial America | Native v. Puritan Perspectives | Send a Message This episode covers the religious history of New England, beginning with the first migrations of the Clovis people, to the journey of the pilgrims to Massachusetts and through the early colonial period, leading up to the beginning of King Philip’s War. We explore the spiritual philosophies of both the Puritans as well as Native American Algonquin tribes of the region, comparing and contrasting them as it relates to their attitudes toward nature and what constitutes... | 1h 16m 24s | ||||||
| 10/25/23 |  Supernatural Spaces 2: Where Spirits, Gods, & Monsters Dwell | Earth Magick | Portals Between Realms | Send a Message In this episode we investigate on a deeper level the facets of sacred space, beginning with how these special locations were identified in the landscape through ecstatic experience and divination, to how they were used by magical practitioners, and the spirits and other beings which inhabited them, as well as their function as portals to other realms. We hear several stories, from an old folk tales regarding the sacred raths of the fairies, to an ethnographic account of shamans... | 1h 09m 43s | ||||||
| 8/23/23 |  Supernatural Spaces 1: Creation Mysteries | How Spirit Shaped the Cosmos | Center of the World | Send a Message Part 1 of our exploration of Earth’s supernatural mysteries. The ancients believed that certain places in the world held great spiritual power and sought to live near and utilize them. What was it about these sites that had, and continue to have, such a profound effect on humanity? In this episode we explore the concept of sacred space as defined by historian Mircea Eliade, articulating what its revelation specifically achieved for human beings. We will look at certain geograph... | 59m 52s | ||||||
| 4/27/23 |  Atlantis, The Lost Continent Part 2: Seeders of Civilization | Send a Message In the conclusion to our study of Atlantis, we dive into myths regarding "culture heroes", such as Quetzalcoatl and Oannes, mysterious divine beings who came from distant lands bearing gifts of knowledge which jumpstarted the great civilizations of the ancient world (Mesoamerca, Greece, Egypt, etc.) We also look at stories of giants, gods, and fallen angels, attempting to (ham-handedly) tie all of these things to Atlantis. Was there an ancient lost "mother" culture that ... | 1h 03m 41s | ||||||
| 3/22/23 | Encounters With The Unknown 3 (Part 2) | Send a Message In the conclusion to the third installment of the series, we hear stories regarding Mexican fairy faith, demonic obsession, and a wrong turn during a drive that leads to another dimension. I also go over a few of my own out of body experiences involving astral visitors, and we listen to a strange EVP captured on my sleep recording app. Support the show All episodes are available in video format on YouTube Send your personal experiences (spiritual, paranormal), questions... | 47m 16s | ||||||
| 2/28/23 |  Atlantis, The Lost Continent Part 1: When Death Danced Upon The Earth | Send a Message "History became legend, legend became myth."- J.R.R Tolkien In this episode we cover the original story of the fabled lost civilization as recorded by Plato. Then, we will look at the universal flood myth as a possible account of the cataclysm that destroyed Atlantis, exploring several legends from Europe to the Americas. Everyone tells the same story of an ancient cataclysm. Could there be truth to the tale that so many today consider fiction? Lastly, we will begin to ... | 50m 09s | ||||||
| 2/1/23 |  Encounters with the Unknown 3: Almost Human | Send a Message In this continuation of the encounters with the unknown series, we descend into the uncanny valley to hear some more incredible true accounts of the supernatural, dealing with entities, that, perhaps were once human. Witches, vampires (graveyard variety & psychic), and of course, gnomes… there's something for everyone here. In our analysis, we bring to bear many of the things we have learned on these subjects in the past year, and more. Support the show All episodes are a... | 48m 10s | ||||||
| 12/24/22 |  Santa Claus, the Mushroom Shaman, Planetary Elf God | Send a Message In this episode we explore the mysterious origins of Santa Claus. We will cover three alternative theories, firstly, that Santa was based on Siberian shamanism and hallucinogenic mushrooms, secondly, that he was based on fairy folklore, and third, that he is a representation of the pagan god, Saturn. Which, if any, of these is the truth, or is Santa some combination of all the above? Support the show All episodes are available in video format on YouTube Send your pers... | 23m 03s | ||||||
| 12/2/22 |  Midwinter: Saturnalia, Yule, & The Origins of Christmas | Send a Message The period of time from late December to early January was spiritually significant to ancient cultures. The ancient midwinter festivals directly shaped our Christmas and New Year's holidays. This episode traces the history from the very beginning all the way to modern day, exploring feasts like Saturnalia and Yule. Discover the true meaning of the season, the major religious themes and historical events that brought us to where we are today. Support the show All episode... | 54m 52s | ||||||
| 11/2/22 |  Walkers Between the Worlds: Shamanism as a Global Phenomenon | Send a Message In this episode we explore the ins and outs of shamanism, the art of working with spirits and traveling to other realms. Beginning with its roots in Siberia, we will connect it with similar traditions around the world, examining everything from ancient cave art to studies on altered states of consciousness. Finally, we will consider what this universal phenomenon says about the human condition. Sources: "Visionary"- Graham Hancock "The Witch"- Ronald Hutton "The Shamanic... | 1h 05m 31s | ||||||
| 10/16/22 |  Vampires (Part 2): Spectral Siphoning, Hungry Ghouls, & Cannibal Witches | Send a Message In the conclusion to our investigation into vampires, we speculate on the possible reality behind the phenomenon, and discuss its variations, from spectral energy vampires, to grave-plundering ghouls, to vampiric witches and sorcerers, referencing historical accounts and documentation from a variety of cultures. In the final analysis, we discuss what the vampire might signify within our collective psychology. Support the show All episodes are available in video format o... | 56m 14s | ||||||
| 10/1/22 |  Vampires (Part 1): Blood-Drinking Revenants & Sanguine Spiritual Mysteries | Send a Message In this episode we explore the history of vampire beliefs as they are found all over the world, and retell alleged true historical accounts. In the latter part of the show, we explore spiritual mystery of blood in ancient religions and the occult. Humanity’s fascination with its special properties continues into the modern day. In the spirit of the horror season, I will be mercilessly butchering many pronunciations. Support the show All episodes are available in video... | 57m 17s | ||||||
| 9/2/22 |  Samhain: When the Summer Goes to Its Rest | Send a Message Explore the ancient Gaelic winter festival of Samhain and its influence on Halloween. This was a time when this world and the Otherworld intersected, and supernatural beings of all kinds roamed the earth. What was the religious significance of the beginning of winter to the ancients, and how can we learn from their wisdom? Support the show All episodes are available in video format on YouTube Send your personal experiences (spiritual, paranormal), questions, comments, or bu... | 51m 59s | ||||||
| 8/15/22 |  The Left Hand of God: A History of Demons (Part 2) | Send a Message In the conclusion to this study of demons we discuss their role in the spiritual ecosystem and connect historical understanding with current issues relating to psychology and culture, analyzing a bone-chilling modern case study of a possible demonic possession. Support the show All episodes are available in video format on YouTube Send your personal experiences (spiritual, paranormal), questions, comments, or business inquiries to: hiddenpassagepodcast@gmail.com You can a... | 1h 07m 07s | ||||||
| 8/2/22 |  The Left Hand of God: A History of Demons (Part 1) | Send a Message In this episode we explore the origin of demons and the development of this concept throughout history, from Mesopotamia to medieval magicians. Support the show All episodes are available in video format on YouTube Send your personal experiences (spiritual, paranormal), questions, comments, or business inquiries to: hiddenpassagepodcast@gmail.com You can also send a voice message through SpeakPipe Follow on Instagram & Twitter Please consider rating/ leaving a ... | 59m 38s | ||||||
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