Drinks With God
36 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsOne Nihilist. Thousands of Gods. Let's Broadcast.
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Dear Mr Reaper 3
April 16, 2019 21:17 - 3 minutes - 1.5 MBWritten by MRK Teplin Edited by K Kierstead Sound Design by G Bacon
Sainthood is for Closers
April 03, 2019 03:28 - 41 minutes - 19 MBAfter an unplanned hiatus, we are BACK and so is Mike with another Cathol-tastic episode! Gear up for some grrrl power as we chat about three badass saints of history. Learn about some of the ways one could achieve sainthood, and the considerable costs it posed to one's health... and sometimes to the health of others. Check out Mike's page right over here to request he use his immense voice-acting talent for evil. Make sure that you check out the other podcasts on the Podcast Jukebox Netw...
Written in Stone
December 18, 2018 22:54 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBSit back with us and have a drink this week with Luke as we discuss the history of New Orleans through its cemeteries! From the clashes between the French and the Americans during the colonial period to the reputation of the famous voudou healers of the city, we go on a tour of how much of a city one can discover from its dead.Make sure you listen to the end to get a Coupon Code from Luke to go on a tour of New Orleans! Luke Siddall manages tours with the fantastic French Quarter Phantoms T...
Embracing Death
November 22, 2018 20:46 - 36 minutes - 16.5 MBDeath: everyone does it. Sex: it sells. But can we sell you on the concept of sexy death? Have a drink with us and Dick, podcast host and sex/kink educator, as we talk about death fetishism and his personal history with it. We talk about the allure of finality, safety concerns, and misconceptions about this too taboo subject. Books and studies referenced in this episode were: Lisa Downing's "On The Limits of Sexual Ethics" John Money's* work on erotophonophilia & autassassinophilia and C...
Dissecting the Zombie Film
October 16, 2018 17:38 - 1 hour - 41 MBMovie spoilers ahead! This week we have a drink with Bill and delve into the world of film. The occult and religion have a big role in cinema, so we narrowed our discussion to two movies that explore Santeria to... differing effects: "I Walked with a Zombie" (1943), and "Angel Heart" (1987). Join us for a drink as we chat about the actual craft of film making, the history of the medium, and give some background insight to what makes a movie spooky. We also touch on the important subject of r...
Dear Mr Reaper 2
October 02, 2018 15:00 - 2 minutes - 1.26 MBWritten by MRK Teplin Edited by K Kierstead Sound Design by G Bacon
Dungeonology 101
September 27, 2018 18:16 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBDemons and monsters have been a part of the human psyche for as long as storytelling has existed, but one of the most interesting modern iterations of monsterkind is how they've become part of the games we play, even sympathetic characters we want to be! That's right. This week we're taking a look at Dungeons and Dragons, and comparing the monster lore in the game to two influential pieces of hellish literature, Dante's Inferno and The Lesser Key of Solomon. Professional D&D "homebrewer" Ned...
Dear Mr Reaper
September 17, 2018 23:12 - 2 minutes - 1.26 MBWritten by MRK Teplin Edited by K Kierstead Sound Design by G Bacon
Book Review: Grist for the Mill
August 30, 2018 19:03 - 21 minutes - 9.76 MBRam Dass is synonymous with the Eastern philosophy movement that swept America and Western Europe in the 60s and 70s, but how many have acutally read his books? Would you think they'd be too lofty and intimidating, as befitting a learned and respected guru? Or would you think they would be rambling and nonsensical, like the memoirs of any celebrity of the drug-highs of the 60s? Would you be suprised to find out that they are neither: that they are starkly simple, down-to-earth musings of an ...
Worst. Pope. Ever.
August 08, 2018 22:38 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBThis week we delve into the Vatican, and get a run down on what the pope is supposed to do, and talk about three popes who failed miserably at that. There's a lot of slander, bribery, and excommunication ahead. From literal f*ckery that rivals any modern reality show, to trials more inane than anything Pheonix Wright has ever had to deal with, papal history is a weird place. Come join us to find out just why #FormosusDidNothingWrong and why Hitler's Pope doesn't deserve the bad reputation hi...
The Meme-ing of Life
July 15, 2018 03:53 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBKids these days and their memes! They're all around us, but what do they mean? Why are they everywhere, and why are they funny? We chat with Tobin about how they work as a form of communication, as a form of social commentary, and as a form of art, following in the footsteps of Dadaism. Going beyond, in fact, when looking at the 2016 American election, and how public opionion expressed itself. How far do memes go? Do they go too far? Listen, and weigh in! Check out our guest's own podcast o...
REVIEW: C.G.Jung's "Psychology & Religion"
July 03, 2018 18:52 - 18 minutes - 8.56 MBCarl Jung, one of the founders of the feild of psychology, had written several works exploring the concept of religion. What was it, from a psychological standpoint, and how should one address its functioning in a patient? In this book, the reader not only gets some insight into his opinions on that, but a snapshot at 1930s Europe and the state of Christianity as Protestantism became increasingly splintered and atheism became more and more the norm. You can purchase the book on Amazon, or a...
Music In the Key of Ego
June 07, 2018 00:05 - 1 hour - 32.9 MBWe are back after an unexpected hiatus with DJ Danx and a look into the world of music and the cult of celebrity! From Leonard Cohen to the rap battles of the 80s and 90s, we run the gambit on the many facets of the cult of celebrity, as well as what music can and will do as a means to spirituality. Check out Danx' work on Facebook, on Mixcloud, and check out his CDs on his website. Make sure that you check out the other podcasts on the Podcast Jukebox Network which we are proud to be a pa...
Yo Mama en Agorum Est (pt2)
April 07, 2018 01:18 - 56 minutes - 25.7 MBEmily (aka @djmeatdaddy) is back with the tequila-soaked sequel to a whirlwind tour of what the WWE means on the modern socio-economic stage, particularly when it comes to trashtalk! (part 1 can be found here). We talk about the optimal condiments for pouring on wrestlers, how a good heel really twists the knife in, and why BudLight should employ koalas. Thrill as we wonder about the finer points of Mike's Hard Lemonade, the crowd control prowess of The Rock, and the importance of the trash-...
I Think Therefore I Threat Display
February 23, 2018 02:15 - 1 hour - 35.8 MBGrab your furry and scaly friends to join us for drinks this week with Camille as we discuss animal behavior and cognition! How exactly can you define intelligence, and to what degree can human behavior be considered distinctly human? From birds who teach their offspring to use tools to insects that farm fungi and raise other insects as livestock, there is no easy definition to anything in the animal kingdom! And, yes, we make sure to touch on my favorite subject, death, with elephant mourni...
404 Religion Not Found
February 02, 2018 20:17 - 57 minutes - 26.2 MBIs a lack of a God the basis for a religion? This week we tackle that very question over drinks with Meag! We get into everything from the myths of atheism, the history of it, and the various tenents. What is, actually, the difference between a philosophy and a religion? Can one have religion without God? And how much of *this* particular philosophy is misunderstood, and how much does it have in common with other forms of spirituality? Books &c Mentioned this episode were... the Thomas Jef...
Yo Mama en Agorum Est (Pt 1)
January 16, 2018 23:44 - 55 minutes - 25.2 MBFrom John Cena to Catullus, from ancient Greece to the WWE, join us this week as we have a few drinks with Emily about the incredibly homoerotic world of wrestling (and shit-talking)! In this part one of two, we cover the industry standards of schtick, appropriating culture, and pecking orders (complete with chickens)! NOTE: The wrestler I couldn't remember the name of during this episode was Damarchus (some translations call him Damaenetus). I had quoted the wrong book, though in Man Into ...
Set Phasers to Identity Crisis
January 04, 2018 00:26 - 1 hour - 34.4 MBFrom Batman Jesus to nothing-is-sacred Deadpool, to the intricate fan-theories worlds of Lord of the Rings and Star Trek, this week Drinks with God is boldly over-analyizing the histories and fandoms of a variety of geek cultures with Michael Nixon, host to many podcasts including Having a Friend for Dinner. Have a drink with us as we debate Marvel vs DC! Be amazed as we linger on derivitive tangets! And listen in awe as we conclude what the 90s really did for comics once and for all, before...
Getting Shitfaced with Witches
December 19, 2017 15:40 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBJoin us at Otto's Shrunken Head for a drink with Zev to talk about the intersectionality between gay culture and witch culture. We might barely scrape the tip of the iceberg, but we still get pretty deep into the theory on what it means to reclaim the beastly idea of being a monster in the eyes of society when finding your own personal power. The books referenced in this episode were: "Gay Shame" by David Halperin (Amazon & ThriftBooks) "Witches Sluts and Feminists" by Kristen J Sollee (A...
Luck of the Draw
December 08, 2017 01:36 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBThis week we're having a drink with Julian at The Hamilton, getting the dirt on one of the most well-known forms of playing with fate: tarot. We go into detail about how he got into the practice, how to look for the meaning behind each card, and some of his personal experiences. Make sure that you check out the other podcasts on the Podcast Jukebox Network which we are proud to be a part of! Find us on Facebook @DrinksWithGod Find us on Twitter @DrinksWGod Please support us on PATREON! Yo...
...Then Thor Murdered the Plot
November 21, 2017 21:29 - 57 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this week's episode, your inebriated host almost gets punched in the face! Which the sober editor would be all for. You may remember our guest from the very first episode we aired: Asbjorn joins us again for a survey of a few of his favorite myths and legends from across various cultures that have to do with the importance of alcohol in various religions. And, for good measure, we get some insight on how to start brewing at home, as Asbjorn has also been doing that extremely well for seve...
Sufis and Sex and Spirituality Oh My
November 09, 2017 15:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBThis week we've got a Middle Eastern spin on things as we chat with Cienna about Sufism and the spirituality (and sexuality) of dance! Arguably the most active form of meditation, we explore what it means to combine dance with prayer. Cienna takes us into the roots of Sufism, as well as how to stay inspired and motivated when one's career is in the arts. Please check out Cienna's studio and all that she and her troupes do at the TDLI website, where they have dance classes, charity events, a...
The Artist Formerly Known as the Poster Boy for Scientology
October 28, 2017 22:17 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBWe are back after an unintentional hiatus with an extra-long episode chatting with a Scientology survivor! He even does us a real treat by delving a bit into his nine-month-long stay in Clearwater Florida. Join us as we discuss how our man got into the organization, what the inner structure of the religion is really like, as well as some inside perspecitive on what it takes to leave Scientology. Make sure that you check out the other podcasts on the Podcast Jukebox Network which we are prou...
All's Fair in Love & Beer Pong
October 01, 2017 03:31 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MBJoin us as we discuss the dangers of conformity and how partying can go too far! This week we have a drink with Moira and examine the concepts of hazing as an indoctrination ritual, Greek Life as a precursor to idealized American white collar culture, and the inequality of social responsibility among Frats, Sororities, and Honors Societies. We also briefly cover the weight of importance given to secondhand objects and adopted cultures, secret societies, the classic BBC show "Jeeves & Wooster...
Contemplating the Veil
September 03, 2017 00:09 - 42 minutes - 58 MBJoin us for a drink this week with the Long Island Paranormal Investigators! We chat about how working close up and in person with the unexplained has affected their own personal views on death. Get to know two of the leading members, how they got into the field, their personal favorite investigations, and why they keep coming back to more. Please visit and support the Long Island Paranormal Investigators at their website. Make sure that you check out the other podcasts on the Podcast Juke...
Das Odinsbüt (PART 2)
August 09, 2017 01:57 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBWe're back with the remainder of our two-part episode! This time, we finally get around to talking about Forn Seith vs Asatru, as well as finishing up our conversation on possession! And that's just the tip of the ice berg. We also talk about matrilineal ancestor worship, Shakespeare, ancient gender politics, the mechanics of shield fighting, and the Jesuits! That is, we drunkenly ramble about those topics. Semi-coherently. PLEASE NOTE: due to equipment issues, this episode is extremely qui...
He Don't Practice Santeria... (PART 1)
July 26, 2017 13:55 - 45 minutes - 21 MBJoin us this week as we have a drink(s) over a discussion about Santeria, a little bit about Forn Seith, possession, subjective reality, and ecstatic experiences across cultures and time periods! We compare the different theories behind Santeria found in Africa, Latin America, and the United States, as well as what that means in practical terms. We chat about religious BDSM, where Artificial Intelligence fits into the sacred, and try to be coherent and not crack jokes the entire time. WARNI...
Sex, Death, & Rock n' Roll
July 03, 2017 16:13 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBThis week we're having a drink with Nick Tanek, to talk about his latest book The Coolest Way to Kill Yourself, and how one mourns a partner coming out of the intensity of a BDSM relationship. We also go into some detail of death and mourning in the 90s rave scene that Tanek grew up in, and the ritual aspects of both kink and rave culture. Music references abound as we chat about how he was able to find his zen---and love---in the thick of all the crazy shit he's been through. You can check...
Manbo for the People
June 21, 2017 18:10 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBJoin Drinks with God in their first ever podcast as an official part of the Podcast Jukebox Network! We're chatting with the incredible and insightful Dówóti Désir, a voudou Manbo who took the time out of her busy schedule to tell us about her journey from academic agnostic to one of the foremost voices on traditional African religions in North America. She also gives some pointers on getting in touch with your own ethnic roots, being spiritually connected, and personal activistm. Please ch...
How Chabbad That?
June 04, 2017 01:34 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBJoin Drinks With God this week as we chat with Rabbai Yaakov! We talk about the history of the Chabbad movement within Judaism, and what it's like in a Chabbad everywhere from Nepal to Vermont. We chat a little about how he became a Rabbai as well, and the challenges of starting his own congregation in his new home on Long Island, New York. We even talk a little bit about the Judaic philosophies surrounding my favorite subject: death! Please get in touch with Rabbai Yaakov if you live near ...
Talk Jungle to Me
May 23, 2017 14:08 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBJoin us this week as we take a tour of the culture, history, language, and religion of the Peruvian basin with Christian Brown! We spend the first ten or so minutes chatting about the work that brought him to the area: cataloguing the native languages newly forming along the Amazon. While he was there, he was shown firsthand the culture of herbal healing and oral tradition by a gentleman named Adolpho. We discuss the concepts of a Curandero vs a Brujareia, what ayahuasca and similar plants ...
The Charms of Crone School
May 03, 2017 02:10 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBThis week we chat with the latest in a long line of CRONES! Alright, that's not quite it. Our guest this week comes from a family tradition that's a blend of Stregheria and la Veccia Religione (the former of which is an Italian folk tradition heavily based in Catholicism, the latter of which is an Italian-American revivalist religion that borrows heavily from Streghe, but also has many Wiccan elements). She talks about her family structure, how and what she and her relatives do, and we try v...
Review: Cioran's "A Short History of Decay"
April 20, 2017 15:11 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBThis week Drinks with God brings you a mini-episode delivering some nihilistic goodness a la Emil Cioran! Listen to a few passages from his book "A Short History of Decay" and hear a little bit a bit him and his philosophy. Check out more at your local library! Find us on Facebook @DrinksWithGod Find us on Twitter @DrinksWGod Please support us on PATREON! And you should buy some tshirts! They say things like "manic pixie dream nihilist" and "ask me about my death anxiety" and are availabl...
International (Inter-Dimensional) Ethical Humanist
April 05, 2017 19:15 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBJoin Drinks With God as musician and poet Alicia Best stops a while on her non-stop world tour to share her story! Learn the history, and ins & outs, of Ethical Humanism as well as what it means to be a Devout Atheist. Come see Catholicism through the eyes of a third-generation Ethical Humanist, take a peek into one of the only openly Mayan Churches left, and have an ancient tree talk to you while spirit walking in Antigua. We talk in-depth about DMT, modern-day religious drug use, and what ...
Many Faiths, One Minister
March 16, 2017 22:53 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBThis week Drinks With God has a long and varied conversation with interfaith minister, Reverend Liz, about all of the various paths she's been on! We cover everything from talking to angels, to juggling parenting a blossoming pagan & a young Jew full of questions, to little ways to make the day a little brighter for everyone around you. Find us on Facebook @DrinksWithGod Find us on Twitter @DrinksWGod And you should buy some tshirts! They say things like "manic pixie dream nihilist" and "as...
Heathenry 101
March 02, 2017 21:50 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBJoin Drinks With God as we take a half-hour survey of just the tip of the iceberg on the history, theology, and modern-day practices of Heathenrey with scholar and Germanic Heathen Christopher Van Ness. Listen as we chat about everything from Tacitus to the Eddas, from why people convert to heathenry and paganism, all the way to the various theories about the archeological mysteries about the Divine Twins and the relationship between Tyr and Odin. Find us on Facebook @DrinksWithGod Find us ...