Eschaton
97 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsEschaton is a show for those interested in the great mysteries of the world around us. It challenges conventional wisdom and prevailing belief systems by attempting to offer fresh insight into our most important questions, both old and new. The mission of Eschaton is to create a revolution of thought, one individual at a time.
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082 - Dionysus II / Pod Update
December 06, 2022 23:23 - 49 minutes - 90.5 MBI want to sincerely thank each and every one of you who took the time to reach out via email or by leaving a review with feedback on your podcasting platform. I was blown away by the thoughtful responses that so many of you sent my way in the wake of the last episode. I'm grateful for each of you and I look forward to exploring more aspects of our mysterious world together in the future... Thank you! This episode opens with an update on the request from our last episode and the future of E...
081 - The Age of Dionysus
October 21, 2022 03:23 - 33 minutes - 60.8 MBWhen Friedrich Nietzsche looked at the Greek pantheon he saw only two gods who were of any consequence... They were Apollo and Dionysus. In this episode we'll take a look at why Nietzsche may have been correct and how one of these two dieties may have sneakily become the most influential deity from the ancient world in modern times. When we closely we may see that the new gods are just the old gods in new costumes. If you enjoy the podcast leave a review to let us know! Thank you. Email...
080 - Molech: Old God in the New World
July 14, 2022 03:18 - 51 minutes - 93.8 MBWhat does the ancient Ammonite and Phonecian god, Molech, have in common with Bohemian Grove, Jeffrey Epstein, and the debate over Roe vs. Wade? Tune in to find out. In the first half of this episode we explore the historical references to Molech and try to understand his backstory. Then, in the second half, we explore parallels and curiosities in our current time. www.joshuawisley.com [email protected]
079 - Bread & Circus: The Huxleyan Warning
May 04, 2022 15:31 - 42 minutes - 77.1 MBWhen cultural life is redefined as a perpetual round of entertainments, then a nation finds itself at risk. What afflicted the people in Brave New World was not that they were laughing instead of thinking, but that they did not know what they were laughing about and why they had stopped thinking. - Postman Follow Eschaton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Joshua_L_Wisley Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/EschatonPodcast Check Out Our Full Catalog: www.joshuawisley.com
Update: A New Chapter for Eschaton
May 03, 2022 18:35 - 13 minutes - 24.4 MBBrief update on big changes coming to the podcast. I hope this will be welcome news for long time listeners. Follow Eschaton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Joshua_L_Wisley Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/EschatonPodcast Visit the Website: www.joshuawisley.com
078 - Sleepwalking Into Oblivion
April 06, 2022 01:24 - 52 minutes - 96.1 MBUpdate on the Russian war in Ukraine with thoughts on what the endgame may look like. [email protected] www.joshuawisley.com
077 - State of Education
February 17, 2022 02:06 - 1 hour - 145 MBFriend of the podcast, David Greenockle, returns for an insightful discussion on the current condition of the American education system and what can be done to improve it. We also discuss the lasting impact of the pandemic and virtual learning on childhood development. Checkout our entire catalog at www.joshuawisley.com If you enoy Eschaton please leave us a review and consider become Patron: www.joshuawisley.com/donate/ Contact the show: [email protected]
076 - Colder War Redux
February 03, 2022 15:07 - 54 minutes - 99.5 MBThe move is complete and we're back after a several month hiatus. This episode is the first to be recorded in the brand new bunker! Pictures will be posted online for Patreon supporters. With Russia and Ukraine dominating the headlines once more we decided to revisit a topic that was the subject of some of our earliest episodes. While the geopolitical standoff between NATO and the former Soviet block has receeded from mainstream headlines in recent years, don't misinterpret that as improv...
075 - Manifestation: A Theory of Everything
October 20, 2021 21:33 - 26 minutes - 49.4 MBHave you ever thought about the perceived contradictions in the world and how they might fit together to create a perfect picture of the human experience? If so, today's episode is for people like you and me. In this episode we explore an existential idea that could be described as a theory of everything, and if proven true, the possibilities are endless. If you enjoy Eschaton take a moment to leave us a 5 star review and tell someone about the podcast. Thanks for the continued support ov...
074 - Afghan Nightmares
October 01, 2021 02:23 - 40 minutes - 74.8 MBUnpacking recent events that culminated in the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban. If you enjoy this podcast please support the show by leaving us a 5 star review and sharing with your friends. We appreciate it! Contact the show - [email protected] Learn more - www.joshuawisley.com
073 - The Call to Stewardship: Man's Place in the World
September 09, 2021 21:16 - 2 hours - 222 MBIn this episode, David Greenockle returns to the podcast for an inspiring conversation about the back to the land movement that is captivating the spirits of modern men and women around the world. We begin with an overview of David's journey into farming over the last several months while gaining some valuable insights and lessons learned from life at Mountain Forge Farm. We then take a step back to look at the big ideas and existential yearnings that have resulted in a growing "back to the ...
072 - The Way of Nature
August 11, 2021 02:17 - 48 minutes - 88.5 MBTo paraphrase Thoreau, we go to the wilderness to learn what it has to teach us, and not come to the end of our lives only to discover that we never truly lived. The natural world is the only universal oracle, equally accessible to all of mankind. Only in nature can the voice of God be heard. But what do we hear when we listen? www.joshuawisley.com [email protected]
Metempsychosis and Natural Religion
June 17, 2021 00:12 - 40 minutes - 73.3 MBMetempsychosis. You may know it by a more popular term that comes with its fair share of theological baggage. In this episode we delve into the undeniable reality of the ancient phenomena and draw a link to the modern expression of natural religion. Email: [email protected] Support the show: www.joshuawisley.com/donate
071 - Metempsychosis and Natural Religion
June 17, 2021 00:12 - 40 minutes - 73.3 MBMetempsychosis. You may know it by a more popular term that comes with its fair share of theological baggage. In this episode we delve into the undeniable reality of the ancient phenomena and draw a link to the modern expression of natural religion. Email: [email protected] Support the show: www.joshuawisley.com/donate
070 - Visionary Quests
May 14, 2021 20:46 - 1 hour - 150 MBJohn M. Folak, "The Traveling Nobody" and author of the Visionary Quests series, joins me for a mind-expanding conversation about exploration on the frontier of human consciousness and the lessons he's learned from years of experimentation with plant medicine and the psychedelic experience. You can learn more about John and purchase the books by visiting www.travelingnobody.net Also, check out his podcast, "Traveling Nobodies", available wherever you listen. We'd love to hear from you...
069 - Twilight of the Archons
March 12, 2021 03:04 - 54 minutes - 99.2 MBFilmmaker and educator Robert Bonomo returns to the show to discuss his latest film - Twilight of the Archons. It is an excellent critique of the materialist worldview with a strong emphasis on the meaning of consciousness and money. Be sure to check it out at the link below. www.thecactusland.com Help us reach new listeners by leaving a 5 star review! Contact us: [email protected] Become a Supporter: www.joshuawisley.com/donate/
068 - They've Been Here All Along
February 22, 2021 01:33 - 34 minutes - 62.3 MBThe extra-terrestrial narrative is about to get turned on its head. Using ancient stories like the Sumerian myth of Oannes and Herodotus' account of the Hyperboreans, we look for fingerprints of intelligent non-human entities crossing paths with our ancestors in the distant past. The million dollar question... where did they come from? The answer may be even stranger than what we've been told. If you enjoy this show take 10 seconds to leave us a review on Apple podcasts. Thank you! Ema...
067 - Know Your Enemy
January 14, 2021 20:07 - 42 minutes - 78.6 MBIf you expect the national angst in America to settle down in the months ahead, you haven't been paying attention. "He who expects to be both ignorant and free expects what never has been and never can be." We are standing on the precipice of one of the greatest inflection points in the history of this nation. Many of us have volunteered ourselves as useful idiots in the service of Left and Right wing agendas. This may be our last opportunity to avert our gaze from the shadow puppets tha...
Quick Hit: Too Quiet on the Western Front
December 23, 2020 15:05 - 11 minutes - 20.3 MBThe US presidential election is in the rearview mirror and it played out exactly how we hoped it wouldn't. In this quick hit episode we analyze the fallout and what to expect as we move in to 2021. Merry Christmas everybody. Email: [email protected]
066 - Minutes 'til Midnight
December 13, 2020 22:57 - 1 hour - 138 MBThe long peace has held for 75 years. Global superpowers haven't faced-off in direct conflict since the end of WW2. But how long should we expect this fragile peace to hold? And what can the lessons of history teach us about our future? Inspired by Sid Meier's "Civilization", in this episode we will take a survey of the current geopolitical map and layout a logical scenario of how WW3 will unfold and the consequences it will bring with it... because it will come. If you enjoy the content ...
065 - Pythagoras and Political Predictions
November 03, 2020 14:20 - 43 minutes - 78.9 MBGetting back in the swing of things after the hiatus with a 3 for 1 episode including a primer on the esoteric teachings of Pythagoras, predictions for post-election America, and a brief update on what I've been up to. [email protected] www.joshuawisley.com
Quick Hit: The Illusion of Time, Money, and Ego with Alan Watts
September 08, 2020 00:51 - 11 minutes - 20.7 MBA timeless message from the late Alan Watts, on the power of living in the present and tearing down the artificial constructs that guide most of modern life. [email protected] www.patreon.com/EschatonPodcast www.joshuawisley.com
064 - The Ultimate Battle of Your Life
August 28, 2020 15:03 - 37 minutes - 68.7 MBThis is the most personal episode I've ever published but my hope is that it will also be the most relatable, and that in it you will find the strength you need to fight your own battle - The most important battle you will ever fight... the one against yourself. Chris McCandless called it "the climactic battle to kill the false being within and victoriously conclude the spiritual revolution." ...Here is my story. [email protected] www.joshuawisley.com www.patreon.com/Eschato...
063 - The Pitchforks Are Coming
July 09, 2020 01:56 - 41 minutes - 75.1 MBMark Twain said history doesn't repeat itself but it often rhymes. At this moment we are rhyming with a melody from the past that lead to the most important revolution in world history... and no, I'm not talking about the American Revolution. What comes next is up to us as a collective. The stakes couldn't be higher. If you enjoy this show take a moment to leave us a 5 star review on your podcast app and consider becoming a Patreon supporter at www.joshuawisley.com/donate $1 per show wi...
062 - Taking the Red Pill
May 18, 2020 13:28 - 1 hour - 120 MBDaniel Hungerford returns to give us a rundown of what may be going on behind the scenes during the COVID-19 outbreak. If you enjoy listening to Eschaton take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or your listening platform of choice. We appreciate the support! Contact the show: [email protected] Learn More: www.joshuawisley.com Follow us on social media: @EschatonPodcast Resources from this episode: Kevin Shipp: https://youtu.be/rQouKi7xDpM NESARA: https://en.wi...
061 - A Republic, If You Can Keep It
April 18, 2020 04:45 - 43 minutes - 80.1 MBIn our first episode since the outbreak of Covid-19 we focus less on the virus itself and more on the systemic changes that are primed to come out of its wake. As Lenin said, "there are decades where nothing happens and weeks where decades happen." Whether we are aware of it yet or not, these unusual times we find ourselves in will likely be the catalyst for a world much different from the one we've known. Email: [email protected] Learn More: www.joshuawisley.com Follow Us: @Escha...
060 - The Medicine
March 31, 2020 15:58 - 1 hour - 115 MBFilmmaker Farzin Toussi joins me to discuss his latest documentary, The Medicine, which takes us deep into the Amazon to explore the Ayahuasca phenomenon. This conversation focuses on the spiritual and and esoteric components of DMT, as well as the Shamanic history that has been passed down for generations. The Medicine will be released to audiences around the world this summer. Learn more at the link below. Website: www.themedicinedocumentary.com Learn More About Eschaton: www.joshuawi...
059 - Sanchuniathon's Secret: The Birth of God
March 12, 2020 03:26 - 48 minutes - 89.5 MBThe Phoenician's were a people ahead of their time. We have them to thank for giving us the alphabet and mastery over the seas. But there is more that survives from their great legacy. In fragments and pieces, the oldest known history of the ancient world was written by one of their sons. It's tattered pieces are all that remains of the pre-Homeric era... the Age of Heroes. If he can be trusted as a reliable source, the Phoenician author who penned these words over 3,000 years ago may have ...
058 - Wars and Rumors of Wars
January 22, 2020 16:29 - 40 minutes - 74.3 MB2020 started off with a bang (literally). In this episode we'll explore the greater context around the recent flashpoint between the United States and Iran. We will also analyze the bigger global picture that could foreshadow where we are heading in this new decade. www.joshuawisley.com [email protected]
057 - Skinwalker
December 23, 2019 17:57 - 1 hour - 120 MBIn 2017 it was revealed that the United States Congress, under the leadership of Senator Harry Reid, had been funding research into strange phenomena at the now famous Skinwalker Ranch in northern Utah. And while there is no shortage of media personalities offering their own explanation of the mystery behind this modern conspiracy, there are far fewer voices talking about the long and dark history that haunts this land. The Navajo and Ute peoples who have lived there for centuries are reluct...
056 - From Shock to Awe: A Journey of Hope and Transformation
November 13, 2019 03:52 - 47 minutes - 87.1 MBIn this episode I am joined by the producer and one of the stars of the recently released documentary, "From Shock to Awe: A Journey of Hope and Transformation." The film offers an intimate and raw look at the journey of two combat veterans suffering from severe trauma as they abandon pharmaceuticals to seek relief through the mind-expanding world of psychedelics. Producer, Mitch Schultz From an early age, Mitch Schultz’s curiosity of the unknown universe forged a path in storytelling an...
055 - The Rot from Within
October 31, 2019 03:23 - 59 minutes - 109 MBPerhaps the most important episode we've ever released. Don't take this one lightly. Here, we take a long hard look at the source of modern man's discontent and lay a roadmap on how to fix it. In the history of Eschaton, we've never had a call to action for our audience quite like the one at the end of this episode. But for the transformation that we propose here to become a reality it will require action on the part of each of us. Contact the show: [email protected] Visit us online...
054 - Bury the Lead: Neuralink, Immortality, and Railing Against Religiosity
October 07, 2019 14:29 - 2 hours - 252 MBDaniel Hungerford returns to the show for a long overdue breakdown of under publicized current events. Topics include Elon Musk's recent update on the Neuralink implantable brain-machine interfaces, the latest scientific research on "curing death", and the flat earth theory. Then, we spend the second half of the show delving deep into an opinion-laden discussion on the current religious zeitgeist in western society. If you enjoy this podcast consider becoming a Patron! www.patreon.com...
053 - The Quickening
September 24, 2019 13:28 - 40 minutes - 73.4 MBHow far back into history do you have to go before the world and its inhabitants become utterly unrecognizable to a modern human? In this episode we look back at one of the only written accounts to tell about a time period that was unlike anything the earth had experienced before or since... at least until recently. This little known ancient story may hold the key to explaining the modern miracle of progress that humanity has experienced over the last few centuries. And more importantly, ...
052 - The Only Guest Who Has Given Me Chills
August 21, 2019 02:59 - 58 minutes - 106 MBLaird Scranton is the author of several books on the topics of ancient myth, language, and cosmology. He joins me today to discuss a number of themes from his decades of research. You won't want to miss it. If you enjoy listening to Eschaton please take a moment to leave us a 5 Star review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Support the show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/eschatonpodcast Lairds Works: www.innertraditions.com/author/laird-scranton/ Join our community on Facebook and Instagram...
051 - Androgynous Six-Fingered Visitors
August 08, 2019 02:35 - 1 hour - 116 MBJim Vieira, the illustrious author, lecturer, and T.V. personality, returns to the podcast. Jim is best known for using ancient mysteries to point out metaphysical realities. In this episode we delve into his research around the mysterious six-fingered, genderless gods who make regular appearances in the art work of ancient cultures around the world… along with their strange “man bags.” We also spend time talking about the famous 20thcentury seer Edgar Cayce, Atlantis, plant-medicine, and ho...
050 - Origins of the UFO Phenomenon
July 16, 2019 04:20 - 1 hour - 157 MBIn this collaboration episode I'm joined by Seth McVey, host of Apoloneering. We set out to examine the ancient origins of the UFO phenomenon and eventually navigate our way back to the modern era before taking a speculative glimpse into what the future holds when it comes to disclosure. If you enjoy listening to Eschaton please take a moment to leave us a review on your pod catcher! Email Josh: [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/eschatonpodcast/ Check out our website...
Immortal Words: Meditations (Death and Desire)
June 19, 2019 04:09 - 8 minutes - 15.8 MB"In everything that you do, pause and ask yourself if death is a dreadful thing because it deprives you of this." - Marcus Aurelius www.joshuawisley.com/donate/ www.facebook.com/eschatonpodcast/
049 - Bury the Lead: Himalayan Yeti, 5G Fiasco, Free the Mushrooms!
June 07, 2019 16:37 - 1 hour - 166 MBIt's been a fantastic month for strange news. From new evidence of the Yeti found in the Himalayas to regular UFO/USO sightings documented by the American Navy. Not to mention, the first heavy artillery shots were just fired in the trade war with China. Join Daniel and I as we navigate these hot topics and more in our latest edition of Bury the Lead. Mail: [email protected] Learn More: www.joshuawisley.com SUpport: www.joshuawisley.com/donate/
048 - Thucydides Trap
May 28, 2019 02:13 - 49 minutes - 90.1 MBWhen a rising power threatens to displace the dominant super power, war is often inevitable. This time tested pattern is known as Thucydides Trap. But who are the dancing partners in this latest installment? The answer may surprise you... and the stakes may be higher than they have ever been before. If you enjoy this podcast don't forget to leave us a 5 star review on Apple iTunes! Thanks for the support. Email: [email protected] Learn More: www.joshuawisley.com Become a sustai...
Immortal Words: Prose Edda (Rise of the Norse Gods)
May 15, 2019 20:09 - 12 minutes - 23 MBSnorri Sturluson, author of the oldest surviving Nordic text, recounts the rise of the Aesir gods... and their all too human origins. www.joshuawisley.com [email protected] www.facebook.com/eschatonpodcast/
047 - Bury the Lead: Selling Out Assange, Exodus Archeology, and DNA Data Storage
April 30, 2019 15:30 - 1 hour - 182 MBDaniel is back for our second go at a new concept called "Bury the Lead" where we casually discuss some of the most important news items of the past few weeks. We'll do our best to keep you on your toes with several semi-coherent rantings and rabbit trails as we stumble through a range of curiosities. So what are you waiting for? Crack open a cold drink and join us for the end of the world as we know it! If you enjoy the show search for Eschaton on Apple iTunes or your podcast mobile app...
046 - Before Orion: Unraveling the Collective Unconscious
April 23, 2019 03:58 - 1 hour - 127 MBBernie Taylor is an independent naturalist, thought leader and author whose research explores the mythological connections and biological knowledge among prehistoric, indigenous and ancient peoples. His latest book, Before Orion, is premised on Joseph Campbell’s hero's journey monomyth which is at the core of stories worldwide among indigenous peoples, the ancients, and our modern society. Taylor proposes that select cave paintings are fundamental pieces in the human journey to self-realizat...
045 - CRISPR: We Are the Gods Now
April 10, 2019 21:00 - 38 minutes - 70.2 MBWorld changing technological discoveries don't come along very often, and when they do the full weight of their impact isn't always felt immediately. Take the automobile, the cell phone, and the internet as modern examples. Well, one of these world changing advancements is standing in our front lawn. Scientists are still in the early stages of grasping it's full potential but the excitement is palpable. It won't be long before this medical discovery walks through the door into our homes and ...
044 - Bury the Lead: Nordic Aliens, Gene Editing, and Poking the Russian Bear
March 13, 2019 15:02 - 1 hour - 180 MBDaniel Hungerford returns to help me introduce a new format that might just become a recurring part of the podcast. From UFO's to "Limitless" pills, and the threat of a pre-emptive nuclear strike, this episode covers a number of recent news items that have been buried by less important leads... oh, and I almost forgot about the orcs! So crack open a beer (unless you're driving) and join us as we casually discuss the not-so-hot takes that could transform your world. Let us know what's o...
043 - The Order and The Chaos
February 25, 2019 19:46 - 1 hour - 184 MBDave Greenockle returns to share his wisdom on the topic of self-improvement. Then, our conversation expands into a broader discussion about the relationship between order and chaos and how it plays out in our individual lives. Many of the themes discussed in this episode are inspired by Dr. Jordan Peterson's book, "12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos." www.joshuawisley.com [email protected] [email protected]
Immortal Words: East of Eden (Timshel)
February 12, 2019 03:56 - 41 minutes - 75.3 MB"But the Hebrew word, the word timshel - thou mayest - that gives a choice. It might be the most important word in the world. That says the way is open. That throws it right back on a man. For if thou mayest, it is also true that thou mayest not. Don't you see?" John Steinbeck, East of Eden, Chapter 24 Become a supporter of Eschaton: www.joshuawisley.com/donate
042 - The Enochian Magic of John Dee
January 17, 2019 19:36 - 55 minutes - 101 MBDespite what outward appearances might suggest, the seat of power never rests far from the seat of spirituality. This was just as true in Elizabethan England as it was in Antiquity, and it remains true today. But what goes on behind the closed doors of high society isn't always predictable and mundane. Sometimes it is literally out of this world. Tune in to this episode to learn more. Contact the show: [email protected] Become a supporter: www.joshuawisley.com/donate/ Follow us on ...
041 - The History We Were Never Taught (Pt. 2)
December 24, 2018 03:41 - 47 minutes - 86.1 MBIs it possible that the clues of evidence for one of the strangest murder mysteries of the 20th century are corroborated by 2500 year old historical records? Tune in to this episode to find out. Contact the show: [email protected] Learn more: www.joshuawisley.com www.fringeradionetwork.com Become a supporter: www.joshuawisley.com/donate Join our community: www.facebook.com/EschatonPodcast/
040 - The Mystery of Human Origins w/ Jim Vieira
November 30, 2018 20:03 - 1 hour - 171 MBJim Vieira is many things: author, television personality, researcher, speaker, and stonemason, just to name a few. The modern day renaissance man joins me in this episode for a conversation littered with his wisdom and discoveries after years of researching the anthropological mysteries of our world. Contact the show: [email protected] Join the community: www.facebook.com/EschatonPodcast Learn more: www.joshuawisley.com Become a patron: www.joshuawisley.com/donate