https://simplecast.com No subject too taboo, no stone left unturned. The search for knowledge will inevitably lead you Beyond the Well. en Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 6 May 2021 16:24:54 +0000 https://beyond-the-well.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/c6320c04-57f5-4f62-9956-079d45b2fe8d/c165e72b-0f8b-4d3a-a824-44a21edcdb05/3000x3000/btwlogos-01.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://beyond-the-well.simplecast.com episodic No subject too taboo, no stone left unturned. The search for knowledge will inevitably lead you Beyond the Well. Austin Smedley yes https://feeds.simplecast.com/_cuBM3a5 black metal, history, metal, literature, occult, occultism, philosophy, religion, spirituality, stoicism Austin Smedley beyondthewellpod@gmail.com 7c53c2f2-28cd-466a-b29d-821f7c6798ef Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000 beyondthewellpod@gmail.com (Austin Smedley) https://beyond-the-well.simplecast.com/episodes/between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place-UUDunqWt Between a Rock and a Hard Place Austin Smedley 00:28:00 After a brief respite, Beyond the Well is back with its first episode of the new year. Though the year is new, our problems are likely old. Join me this week for a brief chat about depression, motivation, and why it is so important to learn to appreciate the dude that stares back at you in the mirror. After a brief respite, Beyond the Well is back with its first episode of the new year. Though the year is new, our problems are likely old. Join me this week for a brief chat about depression, motivation, and why it is so important to learn to appreciate the dude that stares back at you in the mirror. self help, spirituality podcast, occultism, spirituality, occult podcast, religion podcast, religion, pagan, paganism, occult, meditation, mental health, mental wellness, depression, wellness, mental health podcast yes full 26 18adcaa6-323a-4bed-b748-f01c8b1bdc16 Thu, 31 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000 beyondthewellpod@gmail.com (Asbjorn) https://beyond-the-well.simplecast.com/episodes/her-voice-came-from-the-trees-with-asbjorn-jZ65rumS Her Voice Came from the Trees with Asbjorn Asbjorn 00:53:57 The veneration of the feminine divine has seen a resurgence among younger generations now forging their own spiritual path forward. This week we are joined by one such individual who, like so many others, has decided to hail the goddess in the ways she deserves. Join us this week for a discussion about the worship of the goddess Freyja, group ritual, and the dynamics of spiritual work with a tribe of your own. The veneration of the feminine divine has seen a resurgence among younger generations now forging their own spiritual path forward. This week we are joined by one such individual who, like so many others, has decided to hail the goddess in the ways she deserves. Join us this week for a discussion about the worship of the goddess Freyja, group ritual, and the dynamics of spiritual work with a tribe of your own. odin, myth, goddess, ritual, occultism, spirituality, mythology, gods, religion, pagan, paganism, occult, freyja yes full 25 057c0178-de00-4899-b01a-b78a6ac7fe22 Thu, 24 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000 beyondthewellpod@gmail.com (Austin Smedley) https://beyond-the-well.simplecast.com/episodes/the-passing-of-the-guard-with-thomas-leroy-eY6qutb8 The Passing of the Guard with Thomas LeRoy Austin Smedley 01:02:14 Happy Yule everyone! This week we welcome the founder of the occult organization The Sect of the Horned God, Thomas LeRoy. As the head of an educational organization founded in occult principles, Thomas has become a staple of the modern Left Hand Path community. Join us this week for a discussion about the Old Ways, Crowley, and how we can preserve the traditions of old. Have a wonderful holiday season, everyone. Happy Yule everyone! This week we welcome the founder of the occult organization The Sect of the Horned God, Thomas LeRoy. As the head of an educational organization founded in occult principles, Thomas has become a staple of the modern Left Hand Path community. Join us this week for a discussion about the Old Ways, Crowley, and how we can preserve the traditions of old. Have a wonderful holiday season, everyone. yes full 24 94f25de6-5e69-44f2-97cf-3b7edb614be4 Thu, 3 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000 beyondthewellpod@gmail.com (Kundalini Yogini) https://beyond-the-well.simplecast.com/episodes/embracing-your-divinity-with-kundalini-yogini-IPHf0sII Embracing Your Divinity with Kundalini Yogini Kundalini Yogini 01:02:16 Beyond the borders of our nation are a multiplicity of cultures that are centered around the divinity that exists with all human beings. This weeks guest Kundalini Yogini is but one Westerner of many who has renounced the corrupt traditions of the West, and embraced the divinity within. Beyond the borders of our nation are a multiplicity of cultures that are centered around the divinity that exists with all human beings. This weeks guest Kundalini Yogini is but one Westerner of many who has renounced the corrupt traditions of the West, and embraced the divinity within. buddhism, goddess, god, krishna, spirituality, religion, pagan, paganism, eastern spirituality, hinduism, divnity, meditation, mindfulness yes full 23 29d99968-4116-43b3-9e26-52c37e0766e6 Thu, 26 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000 beyondthewellpod@gmail.com (Stroke of Moonlight) https://beyond-the-well.simplecast.com/episodes/being-an-outlaw-in-the-digital-age-with-stroke-of-moonlight-yaI26wAp Being an Outlaw in the Digital Age with Stroke of Moonlight Stroke of Moonlight 00:39:32 The dark, mutant-like edges of the art scene have been confined to their corner away from prying eyes a little too long. This week, we welcome Stroke of Moonlight, an independent digital artist, to Beyond the Well for a discussion about Tim Burton, runes, and how to overcome a lack of motivation as an artist. The dark, mutant-like edges of the art scene have been confined to their corner away from prying eyes a little too long. This week, we welcome Stroke of Moonlight, an independent digital artist, to Beyond the Well for a discussion about Tim Burton, runes, and how to overcome a lack of motivation as an artist. tim burton, digital art, goth, alternative, hermetecism, norse, occultism, dark art, edgar allen poe, art, mythology, history, philosophy, religion, pagan, paganism, stoicism, occult, runes yes full 22 f56b03bc-73f9-43b2-91cc-be7601757dd3 Thu, 5 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000 beyondthewellpod@gmail.com (Christian Villegas) https://beyond-the-well.simplecast.com/episodes/dreaming-inward-with-christian-villegas-9454muss Dreaming Inward with Christian Villegas Christian Villegas 00:57:37 As the month of October ends, a new age begins. Joining us this week from North Carolina is Christian Villegas, my best friend, brother, and kindred spirit. In this episode of Beyond the Well, we unpack what the month of October held for us, as well as the importance of dedicating oneself to the pursuit of a spiritual path, in whatever form that may take. As the month of October ends, a new age begins. Joining us this week from North Carolina is Christian Villegas, my best friend, brother, and kindred spirit. In this episode of Beyond the Well, we unpack what the month of October held for us, as well as the importance of dedicating oneself to the pursuit of a spiritual path, in whatever form that may take. self realization, tribal, tattooing, military, election, egpytian, goth, president, alternative, occultism, spirituality, spiritual path, philosophy, religion, tattoo, mental health, nikolas schreck, satanism yes full 20 edd5cb17-f892-4342-afbb-f6e74206353b Thu, 29 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 beyondthewellpod@gmail.com (Nikolas Schreck) https://beyond-the-well.simplecast.com/episodes/i-will-be-your-enemy-with-nikolas-schreck-q1RUF2Am I Will Be Your Enemy with Nikolas Schreck Nikolas Schreck 01:27:41 As indicated by the title of our show, the search for truth will often lead you to some dark and muddy places. There is no better embodiment of this idea today than Nikolas Schreck. From the days of the infamous deathrock outfit Radio Werewolf to his investigative work with the Charles Manson case, Nikolas has led an incredibly fascinating life and has produced an equally intriguing body of work. This week we welcome Nikolas Schreck to Beyond the Well for a sublime discussion about music, Manson, and the rabbit hole that those who search for truth will inevitably fall down. As indicated by the title of our show, the search for truth will often lead you to some dark and muddy places. There is no better embodiment of this idea today than Nikolas Schreck. From the days of the infamous deathrock outfit Radio Werewolf to his investigative work with the Charles Manson case, Nikolas has led an incredibly fascinating life and has produced an equally intriguing body of work. This week we welcome Nikolas Schreck to Beyond the Well for a sublime discussion about music, Manson, and the rabbit hole that those who search for truth will inevitably fall down. buddhism, egypt, tantric, occultism, spirituality, philosophy, charles manson, religion, anton lavey, set, nikolas schreck, satanism yes full 19 4013f79d-ad3e-4291-af0c-d29980acfa79 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 beyondthewellpod@gmail.com (Lilith Scorpius) https://beyond-the-well.simplecast.com/episodes/whips-ropes-and-witchcraft-with-lilith-scorpius-mh4Fdt3s Whips, Ropes, and Witchcraft with Lilith Scorpius Lilith Scorpius 00:56:56 One benefit of modernity is the acceptability of things once considered taboo. This week we welcome professional domme Lilith Scorpius to Beyond the Well to better understand this curious field of work and how her role in BDSM has opened new pathways for her spiritually. One benefit of modernity is the acceptability of things once considered taboo. This week we welcome professional domme Lilith Scorpius to Beyond the Well to better understand this curious field of work and how her role in BDSM has opened new pathways for her spiritually. druid, bdsm, femininity, feminism, domme, norse, spirituality, history, religion, pagan, paganism, occult, tradition, black metal, european spirituality, witch yes full 18 14e754d2-c9a9-4aac-8291-12b9d24c5bfd Thu, 15 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 beyondthewellpod@gmail.com (Austin Smedley) https://beyond-the-well.simplecast.com/episodes/a-trip-down-memory-lane-WtBdrxow A Trip Down Memory Lane Austin Smedley 00:25:33 Take a trip down memory lane this week with your host. This week, I'm take a step back and explaining a bit about my own spiritual path and journey. To all who have inquired, I hope you find this weeks installment of the podcast intriguing and perhaps a little inspiring. No road is as straight as you'd like it to be. Take a trip down memory lane this week with your host. This week, I'm take a step back and explaining a bit about my own spiritual path and journey. To all who have inquired, I hope you find this weeks installment of the podcast intriguing and perhaps a little inspiring. No road is as straight as you'd like it to be. journey, christianity, blackmetal, heavymetal, marilynmanson, occultism, asatru, spirituality, history, religion, paganism, hinduism, antonlavey, satanism yes full 17 bc02cb89-0298-443b-8258-0a131111d863 Sat, 10 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 beyondthewellpod@gmail.com (Austin Smedley) https://beyond-the-well.simplecast.com/episodes/get-your-guard-up-with-mike-flach-lJnt3lx1 Get Your Guard Up with Mike Flach Austin Smedley 00:55:24 This week we welcome MMA fighter, coach, and fellow podcaster Mike Flach to Beyond the Well for a discussion about Stoicism, the pitfalls of MMA competition, and how to pick yourself up off the floor when life knocks you down. Get your guard up, and keep pushing the pace. This week we welcome MMA fighter, coach, and fellow podcaster Mike Flach to Beyond the Well for a discussion about Stoicism, the pitfalls of MMA competition, and how to pick yourself up off the floor when life knocks you down. Get your guard up, and keep pushing the pace. crossfit, mma, combat sports, fitness, occultism, theology, spirituality, philosophy, jiu jitsu, martial arts, religion, ufc, bjj, masculinity, training yes full 16 4c14919b-3017-4f6e-84fb-8047e017030f Thu, 1 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 beyondthewellpod@gmail.com (Austin Smedley) https://beyond-the-well.simplecast.com/episodes/gis-and-gaffs-with-dr-ryan-falcioni-TEuwKMOa Gi's and Gaffs with Dr. Ryan Falcioni Austin Smedley 01:24:47 This week we welcome college professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies Dr. Ryan Falcioni to Beyond the Well. As a professor, student of life, and BJJ black belt, his perspective on everything from fake martial arts to the New Atheism movement are truly unique. Join us this week as we unravel religiosity in America, martial arts, and the bizarre nature of religious extremism. This week we welcome college professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies Dr. Ryan Falcioni to Beyond the Well. As a professor, student of life, and BJJ black belt, his perspective on everything from fake martial arts to the New Atheism movement are truly unique. Join us this week as we unravel religiosity in America, martial arts, and the bizarre nature of religious extremism. cults, christianity, indoctrination, grappling, atheism, occultism, akido, history, philosophy, college, jiujitsu, martial arts, religion, professor, muay thai, satanism yes full 15 3c521e4a-b88a-46b2-a5a8-bbbd15ad5af8 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 14:00:12 +0000 beyondthewellpod@gmail.com (Johnny Crowder) https://beyond-the-well.simplecast.com/episodes/you-and-me-and-my-therapist-makes-three-with-johnny-crowder-ZEcZVRLT You and Me and My Therapist Makes Three with Johnny Crowder Johnny Crowder 00:51:33 When you're left with nothing but a running mind and four walls surrounding you, the things that truly matter to you quickly boil to the surface. This week, musician and mental health advocate Johnny Crowder joins us to discuss mental health, the ego, and the importance of being still in times of uncertainty. When you're left with nothing but a running mind and four walls surrounding you, the things that truly matter to you quickly boil to the surface. This week, musician and mental health advocate Johnny Crowder joins us to discuss mental health, the ego, and the importance of being still in times of uncertainty. teaching, mental health advocacy, occultism, spirituality, philosophy, religion, psychiatry, mental health, mental wellness, black metal, wellness, heavy metal yes full 14 6438ee1f-55f5-44ac-b703-2b973c6bcbc4 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 14:00:03 +0000 beyondthewellpod@gmail.com (Austin Smedley) https://beyond-the-well.simplecast.com/episodes/a-little-blasphemy-couldnt-hurt-X1TGoXN_ A Little Blasphemy Couldn't Hurt Austin Smedley 00:33:46 This episode of Beyond the Well is brought to you by blasphemy and hell fire. This week we'll be doing something a bit different as your host discusses black metal and all its aesthetics, theatrics, and unholy tactics. This episode of Beyond the Well is brought to you by blasphemy and hell fire. This week we'll be doing something a bit different as your host discusses black metal and all its aesthetics, theatrics, and unholy tactics. satan, metalhead, metal, occultism, spirituality, history, philosophy, mayhem, bathory, religion, behemoth, black metal, satanism, darkthrone yes full 13 9b5d7e89-574c-41da-ab19-5d31c1ef5829 Thu, 3 Sep 2020 14:00:04 +0000 beyondthewellpod@gmail.com (Austin Smedley) https://beyond-the-well.simplecast.com/episodes/into-the-dark-and-inked-with-patrick-duggan-bKl0ce_m Into the Dark and Inked with Patrick Duggan Austin Smedley 01:02:27 The apocalypse may be under way, but this is nothing new. This week we welcome back tattoo artist Patrick Duggan to discuss the perils of human nature, e-commerce, and how to build a philosophical backbone in the Kali Yuga. The apocalypse may be under way, but this is nothing new. This week we welcome back tattoo artist Patrick Duggan to discuss the perils of human nature, e-commerce, and how to build a philosophical backbone in the Kali Yuga. tattooing, nietzsche, kali yuga, black magic, occultism, art, history, philosophy, aleister crowley, photography, religion, painting, black metal, satanism, tattoos yes full 12 e0bea88e-0883-4c5d-b340-1ae89f1584c9 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:00:15 +0000 beyondthewellpod@gmail.com (Christian Villegas) https://beyond-the-well.simplecast.com/episodes/pandemics-and-church-pews-with-christian-villegas-LassM69l Pandemics and Church Pews with Christian Villegas Christian Villegas 00:50:07 Beyond the Well is back, everyone. Christian Villegas is back to tell the world what it has been like to experience the end of days in the rural state of North Carolina. Quarantine has a way of bringing out the intoxicated poet in all of us. Beyond the Well is back, everyone. Christian Villegas is back to tell the world what it has been like to experience the end of days in the rural state of North Carolina. Quarantine has a way of bringing out the intoxicated poet in all of us. jesuschrist, military, christianity, church, occultism, spirituality, history, philosophy, scientology, marinecorps, war, religion, hinduism, quarantine, pandemic, satanism yes full 11 9cda3eef-5ffa-4aea-8902-50c65cac1d4a Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:13:15 +0000 beyondthewellpod@gmail.com (Jack Donovan) https://beyond-the-well.simplecast.com/episodes/jack-donovan-UbuE_xSD Jack Donovan Jack Donovan 00:38:12 In the tenth installment of Beyond the Well, guest Jack Donovan joins to discuss masculinity in modernity, paganism, and the dynamics of tribe. In the tenth installment of Beyond the Well, guest Jack Donovan joins to discuss masculinity in modernity, paganism, and the dynamics of tribe. motorcycles, discussion, tribe, ritual, brotherhood, spirituality, history, travel, modernity, religion, pagan, paganism, men, masculinity yes full 10 c55b17ea-765d-479a-b915-31be12269d9b Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:09:42 +0000 beyondthewellpod@gmail.com (Emmanuel Vargas) https://beyond-the-well.simplecast.com/episodes/creatives-corner-2-l3A1AwMW Creative's Corner 2 Emmanuel Vargas 00:56:21 Creatives come in all shapes and sizes, but we all need to kick back and regenerate from time to time. Guest Manny Vargas returns to discuss creative regeneration, travel, and how to get back on your feet after a dry spell. Creatives come in all shapes and sizes, but we all need to kick back and regenerate from time to time. Guest Manny Vargas returns to discuss creative regeneration, travel, and how to get back on your feet after a dry spell. discussion, creativity, drawing, spirituality, art, history, philosophy, podcasting, religion, film, painting yes full 9 4d4bce72-600a-4dda-ac83-64af6b118f80 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:04:53 +0000 beyondthewellpod@gmail.com (Saint Saturday) https://beyond-the-well.simplecast.com/episodes/saint-saturday-z_D4sD0k Saint Saturday Saint Saturday 00:43:41 Dive into the world of Canadian artist and entrepreneur Saint Saturday. From brand marketing to Eastern philosophy, no stone is left unturned. Dive into the world of Canadian artist and entrepreneur Saint Saturday. From brand marketing to Eastern philosophy, no stone is left unturned. discussion, occultism, marketing, research, art, classical, history, philosophy, studio, religion, painting, occult, brandmarketing yes full 8 7a1fa2f2-85b0-4232-8cb2-e106b24fb3fa Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:59:29 +0000 beyondthewellpod@gmail.com (Patrick Duggan) https://beyond-the-well.simplecast.com/episodes/patrick-duggan-J7CyNd3v Patrick Duggan Patrick Duggan 00:41:13 Whether they paint with brush and canvas or needle and skin, artists come in all forms. Tattoo artist Patrick Duggan joins your host for a discussion about tattooing, Nietszche, and modern art. Whether they paint with brush and canvas or needle and skin, artists come in all forms. Tattoo artist Patrick Duggan joins your host for a discussion about tattooing, Nietszche, and modern art. literature, tattooing, drawing, occultism, art, history, philosophy, religion, tattoo, paganism, satanism yes full 7 795823d1-bfd9-44a9-8504-43b0f7437a31 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:34:57 +0000 beyondthewellpod@gmail.com (Christian Villegas) https://beyond-the-well.simplecast.com/episodes/creatives-corner-aEPyy3_d Creative's Corner Christian Villegas 00:28:03 Beyond the Well welcomes back Christian Villegas to discuss his titillating experiences with the occult and how brotherhood shapes one's spiritual pathways. Beyond the Well welcomes back Christian Villegas to discuss his titillating experiences with the occult and how brotherhood shapes one's spiritual pathways. operationwerewolf, discussion, military, occultism, modern, spirituality, history, philosophy, marinecorps, religion, antonlavey, satanism yes full 6 706c6218-46da-4450-8a60-fbc0b10e22b4 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:30:13 +0000 beyondthewellpod@gmail.com (Paul Waggener) https://beyond-the-well.simplecast.com/episodes/paul-waggener-7hadRq9n Paul Waggener Paul Waggener 00:28:37 Nature is a force to be reckoned with, but so are we. Beyond the Well welcomes Operation Werewolf founder Paul Waggener to discuss spirituality, fitness, and the bond between to two. Nature is a force to be reckoned with, but so are we. Beyond the Well welcomes Operation Werewolf founder Paul Waggener to discuss spirituality, fitness, and the bond between to two. operationwerewolf, christianity, spirituality, orthodox, history, werewolf, philosophy, religion, paganism, exercise, ancestry yes full 5 a1f69e20-65c9-4a93-a647-168a6dd479cf Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:12:27 +0000 beyondthewellpod@gmail.com (Christian Villegas) https://beyond-the-well.simplecast.com/episodes/in-the-mind-of-a-marine-moc3RRDs In the Mind of a Marine Christian Villegas 00:25:04 Your host welcomes Private First Class Christian Villegas to Beyond the Well to describe how spirituality informs the life of a Marine. Your host welcomes Private First Class Christian Villegas to Beyond the Well to describe how spirituality informs the life of a Marine. military, occultism, marine, spirituality, history, marinecorps, paganism', religion, occult, satanism yes full 4 4a7ab980-3994-48ac-803e-61571163d0a1 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:08:49 +0000 beyondthewellpod@gmail.com (Emmanuel Vargas) https://beyond-the-well.simplecast.com/episodes/la-santa-muerte-gv2xhZqV La Santa Muerte Emmanuel Vargas 00:31:12 In the third installment of Beyond the Well, your host alongside guest Manny Vargas tell tales of their experiences with the Saint of Death herself, La Santa Muerte. In the third installment of Beyond the Well, your host alongside guest Manny Vargas tell tales of their experiences with the Saint of Death herself, La Santa Muerte. occultism, spirituality, history, philosophy, lasantamuerte, religion, paganism yes full 3 ea20170c-c7e9-46f1-88ce-30507455e9f9 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 19:52:44 +0000 beyondthewellpod@gmail.com (Paris Barraza) https://beyond-the-well.simplecast.com/episodes/youre-not-just-you-LRVHMIDI You're Not Just You Paris Barraza 00:24:42 Host Austin Smedley and guest Paris Barraza detail ancestry, culture, and their relevance to spiritual practices. Host Austin Smedley and guest Paris Barraza detail ancestry, culture, and their relevance to spiritual practices. occultism, spirituality, history, lasantamuerte, religion, paganism, occult, ancestry yes full 2 4b6e9f60-d046-4653-a3fb-2e6e62e0b11f Fri, 21 Aug 2020 19:47:45 +0000 beyondthewellpod@gmail.com (Emmanuel Vargas) https://beyond-the-well.simplecast.com/episodes/modern-occultism-zWRzBOHb Modern Occultism Emmanuel Vargas 00:36:11 In the debut episode of Beyond the Well, host Austin Smedley and guest Manny Vargas discuss modern occultism and its impact on modernity. In the debut episode of Beyond the Well, host Austin Smedley and guest Manny Vargas discuss modern occultism and its impact on modernity. occultism, modern, spirituality, history, religion, antonlavey, occult, satanism yes full 1