Treadwells conversations
10 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -A unique podcast hosted by the staff who are at the heart of the world-renowned centre of esoteric study that is Treadwell's. With guests from all areas of the occult world, the episodes are full of information. These are relaxed, friendly conversations from Treadwell's itself.
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Moon Laramie
November 14, 2020 18:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBChristina talks with Moon Laramie about his most recent work; Blavatsky Unveiled, Volume I is the beginning of an ambitious publishing project to present all of Madame Blavatsky’s writing in modern English. Available now at: https://www.treadwells-london.com/product-page/blavatsky-unveiled-moon-laramie Moon Laramie is an author and theosophist. His books include ‘Spirit of Garbo’, a spiritual biography of the legendary Swedish film star, and ‘Theosophy and the Search for Happiness’ (with A...
Julian Vayne
July 26, 2020 16:59 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBChristina and Julian discuss the early days of Pagan gatherings and how they found their ways into various occult societies. They talk about the satanic abuse panic of the early 90's and how it has effected them personally as well as the wider community. Julian Vayne is an occultist and author of numerous books, essays, journals and articles in both the academic and esoteric press. A regular speaker at events, and facilitator of retreats and workshops, his work is informed by chaos magic an...
Gary Lachman
June 28, 2020 16:49 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBChristina and Gary talk about his new book The Return of Holy Russia. They explore the role of art, symbols and politics in the evolution of religion and the occult. Gary Lachman is the author of many books on the links between consciousness, culture, and the Western esoteric tradition, including Dark Star Rising: Magick and Power in the Age of Trump, Lost Knowledge of the Imagination, Beyond the Robot: The Life and Work of Colin Wilson, and The Secret Teachers of the Western World. In a fo...
Gabriela Herstik
June 13, 2020 15:23 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBChristina talks with Gabriela Herstik about personal practice, the role of witchcraft in society and self discovery. Gabriela Herstik is an author, columnist and witch based in Los Angeles. She writes a bimonthly column for NYLON Magazine called “Ask A Witch” where she answers readers’ questions about witchcraft and channelling ancient magick in the modern age. You can find out more about her at https://www.gabrielaherstik.com/
Dr Francis Young & Dr Graham John Wheeler
May 24, 2020 10:58 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBA three way conversation between Christina, Dr. Young and Dr. Wheeler exploring the survival of pagan customs in Europe. Together they explore how customs, rituals and practices survived far longer than we imagine. Dr. Francis Young holds a PhD in History from the University of Cambridge and is the author of 14 books on the history of religion and belief. He is currently working on a translation of texts about Baltic paganism in the 16th century. Dr. Graham John Wheeler is an independent wr...
Dan Harms
April 26, 2020 19:13 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBDan Harms and Christina Oakley Harrington talk grimoires, those illicit books on spirit-summoning; they take in, too, cunning men, folk spells and meeting fairies. Dan Harms is a librarian and writer from upstate New York. He is known as the co-author of The Necronomicon Files, The Book of Oberon, and Of Angels, Demons, and Spirits, and editor of The Long-Lost Friend. He maintains an irregular blog at http://danharms.wordpress.com.
Amy Hale 2 of 2
April 12, 2020 17:18 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBAmy Hale and Christina Oakley Harrington discuss the life of the of queer, British, pagan, and occult surrealist, Ithell Colqohoun (1906-1988). Amy Hale is an acknowledged expert on Ithell Colqohoun and her many writings, paintings, books and magic workings. Ithell was a truly remarkable woman.
Amy Hale 1 of 2
April 05, 2020 17:12 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBChristina and Amy discuss Celtic identities, folklore, and paganism - and then consider how these interweave with politics of the left, and movements of the far right. They explore how these elements have informed each other over the past century, and how they express themselves today.
In conversation with Pam Grossman
March 22, 2020 17:09 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBA wide-ranging conversation between Christina Oakley Harrington and Pam Grossman around witchcraft, poetry and the creative process, the benefits of mentor and friendship relationships and the importance of community.
Christina Harrington interviews Phil Hine 13.02.2020
March 18, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBTreadwell's founder Dr Christina Harrington interviews author and practitioner Phil Hine about his life in magic and his changes in outlook over time, down the decades since the 80's. Phil's new book, Hine's Varieties: Chaos and Beyond, is a collection of esoteric essays: chaos magic, tantra, sexualities, practice, paganisms, histories, and fiction. Hine prefaces each section with reflections on his beginnings with that form of practice, along with sharing how his perspectives on it have evo...