ANGELA'S SYMPOSIUM 📖 Academic Study on Witchcraft, Paganism, esotericism, magick and the Occult
Dr Angela PucaAs an academic and university lecturer in Philosophy and Religious Studies, I'll share peer-reviewed research on MAGIC, ESOTERICISM, WITCHCRAFT, PAGANISM, SHAMANISM and related currents. CONNECT & SUPPORT💖 linktr.ee/angela_symposium Become a Paid Subscriber: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drangelapuca/subscribe
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 317 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Religion & Spirituality | |||
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What happens when you discover that the spiritual tradition you trusted may not be as ancient, authentic, or historically grounded as you were led to believe? In this video, I explore one of the most difficult questions in contemporary magic and Paga... more
Join me for a live conversation with Professor Wouter J. Hanegraaff on his recent book Esotericism in Western Culture: Counter-Normativity and Rejected Knowledge, published by Bloomsbury in 2025. In this interview, we will explore why esotericism sho... more
This lecture explores what religious cults are, how scholars study them, and the techniques high-control groups use to shape belief and behaviour. Drawing on Religious Studies, psychology, and contemporary case studies, I examine charisma, manipulati... more
What if the world you experience is not reality itself, but a biologically constructed interface designed for survival rather than truth? In this episode, we explore the cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman’s The Case Against Reality and his Interface ... more
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Podcast Addict54 months agoBorgar Finsterforst- Great podcast
I really enjoyed the episodes so far, especially hearing from experts in their fields bringing their own perspectives. I must say it’s hard to listen to the interviews sometimes as Dr. Angela Puca asks good questions but her responses to the interviewee’s answers seem mostly unenthusiastic or uninvolved, saying “huh” or “that’s interesting” flatly instead of offering back a reframe or reflection, and you can hear tell awkward it is for the guests. The introductions and wrap up could also use mor... more
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Canada4 months ago - Love love love
This work is a bridge between worlds that needs more explorers like Dr. Puca. “The serious work. The long term, patient and cautious investigation,” of Dr. Sagan echoes her scholarly, systematic approach that few possess but all need in their practice. Huzzah!
Apple Podcasts5Poetnowit
United States2 years ago I appreciate her contributions to topics so underserved by academia. Her adherence to the principles of good scholarship are appreciated as well.
Audible5MichaelUnited States2 years ago- Dr. Puca is the best
I appreciate her contributions to topics so underserved by academia. Her adherence to the principles of good scholarship are appreciated as well.
Audible5MichaelUnited States2 years ago
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The show centers on rigorous academic exploration of magic, esotericism, witchcraft, paganism, shamanism, and related currents. Episodes typically combine historical context, theory, and contemporary practice, often through a mostly single-host format that foregrounds scholarly analysis while engaging with practitioners and online communities. Notable strengths include a well-researched, archival approach to obscure topics, a willingness to interrogate controversial ideas, and a knack for connecting ancient traditions to modern culture and digital life. A potential draw is its clear scholarly lens on fascinating esoteric subjects, which can appeal to listeners seeking depth, rigor, and nuanced discussions. The format may also attract sponso... more
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