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Bureau of Lost Culture

Stephen Coates
Counterculture
The Incredible String Band
Black Power
Mental Health
Dreaming
British Underground
Perversion
Black Panthers
Allen Ginsberg
International Poetry Incarnation
Sexuality
Music
Homosexuality
Lucid Dreaming
Paul Mccartney
Christianity
Consent
Activism
Angela Davis
Bob Dylan

*The Bureau of Lost Culture broadcast rare, countercultural stories, oral testimonies and tales from the underground.*Join host Stephen Coates and a wide range of guests including musicians, artists, writers, activists and commentators in conversation.*Listen live on London’s premier independent station Soho Radio or via all major podcast providers. The Bureau is collected at The British Library S... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes149Founded5 years ago
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We walk the streets every day — and through parks, across squares and pavements and along beaches, and mountains, over 'The Commons' — without much thought for who really owns them.

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Recent Guests

Katrina Navickas
Historian and author of 'Contested Commons, A History of Protest and Public Space in England'
Episode: Who Owns The Ground Beneath Our Feet?
Billy Bragg
Musician and author, known for his political activism and influence on music scenes.
Episode: Roots, Radical and Rockers - With Billy Bragg
Liz Williams
A Glastonbury-based author, columnist, and owner of the esoteric bookshop Cut and Cauldron.
Cut and Cauldron
Episode: The Dark Counterculture of British Folk Tradition
Dagrún Ósk Jónsdóttir
Folklorist, scholar, and keeper of ancestral stories
Author of 'Ghosts, Trolls and the Hidden People'
Episode: Ghost, Trolls and the Hidden Folk
Rikard Friberg von Sydow
Senior Lecturer in Archival Science at Södertörn University
Södertörn University
Episode: EVP - Voices From the Other Side
Carl Michael von Hausswolff
Sound artist and composer known for experimental works
Independent Artist
Episode: EVP - Voices From the Other Side
Keith Stern
Writer and researcher, longtime friend and collaborator with Sir Ian McKellen
Author of Queers in History
Episode: 5000 Years of Queer History
Philip Carr-Gomm
Writer, psychologist, spiritual teacher, and former leader of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids.
Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids
Episode: A Brief History of Nakedness
Mark Forgy
Memoirist and former assistant to Elmyr De Hory
Episode: The Forger's Apprentice

Host

Stephen Coates
Host of Bureau of Lost Culture, known for engaging discussions with a wide array of guests from various cultural backgrounds, primarily focusing on counterculture and historical narratives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 215 ratings
  • Excellent

    Devouring these episodes. Trying not to rush them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NedW1983
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Superb

    This was recommended to me as I love all things counter cultural. I’m on my second episode and I love it. Well structured, well researched, informed and thought provoking 👏🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nigey B
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • The podcast this 90s kid needed!

    Podcast was suggested via a friend & I’m so glad she did.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    No App No Pizza
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Just BRILLIANT!!!

    I really enjoy listening to your podcast on interesting subjects and people.. and, I'm not generally a podcast listener.. btw.. looks like you have an episode on my ex, and father of my kids, Genesis P-Orridge; I'll have to listen to that one at some point. Cheers.. Alaura

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mistress Mix..
    United States9 months ago
  • Endlessly interesting

    I am a big fan of Stephen’s music and London events and am happy his podcast has the same quality, depth and esoteric nature.

    Even the episodes whose description makes me think ‘I’m not interested in that,’ are well worth listening to. Essential.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mxlondon
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Many fans express a fascination with the cultural and historical contexts discussed, especially those that cover lesser-known topics.
There is a strong emphasis on the depth and engaging storytelling presented by the host and guests, leading to high praise for the quality of conversations.
Listeners appreciate the well-researched and thought-provoking nature of episodes, often finding them to be enlightening and culturally enriching.

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EVP - Voices From the Other Side
Q: How did you first hear about this thing we call EVP?
Carl Michael mentions he encountered EVP through articles in Swedish magazines about Friedrich Jürgenson's investigations during his childhood.
EVP - Voices From the Other Side
Q: Are you a practitioner? Do you get out there and attempt to record these voices?
Rikard expresses he has not tried to record the voices; his interest lies more in the recording process and what people hear.
Alan Moore on Magic
Q: Could you give a tip on how to be a bit more magical?
Try applying yourself to a field of creation and consider the immaterial world as real.
Alan Moore on Magic
Q: What is magic for?
It's not for material results, but rather to bring about changes in oneself before affecting the world.
The Myth of Easter Island
Q: What were the real reasons behind the collapse of Easter Island's society as depicted in many common myths?
While myths suggest deforestation led to societal collapse, there is evidence of adaptive behaviors and community organization that were not blind to the changes occurring around them.

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Exploring the intricacies of counterculture and lesser-known historical narratives, this podcast features a diverse array of guests, including musicians, artists, and writers who share personal stories and insights from various underground movements. Notable topics include folk traditions, queer histories, spirituality, and the ever-evolving cultural significance of rituals and practices, threading connections between past and present dynamics in society. The engaging conversations often draw on historical accounts, folklore, and the complexities of identity, fostering a rich tapestry of thought-provoking discussions that are likely to captivate listeners interested in the less conventional aspects of cultural heritage.

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2. Billy Bragg
3. Liz Williams
4. Dagrún Ósk Jónsdóttir
5. Rikard Friberg von Sydow
6. Carl Michael von Hausswolff
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