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Hermitix

Hermitix
Philosophy
Carl Jung
Existentialism
Mental Health
Spirituality
Max Stirner
Nihilism
Christianity
Jiddu Krishnamurti
Death
Love
Egoism
Psychoanalysis
Occultism
World War II
Wilhelm Reich
Christian Mysticism
Jacques Lacan
Esotericism
Anna Kavan

Hermitix is a podcast focusing on one-on-one interviews relating to fringe philosophy, obscure theory, weird lit, underappreciated thinkers and movements, and that which historically finds itself 'outside' the academic canon. Instagram: www.instagram.com/jameshermitix/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/hermitix Contact: hermitixpodcast@protonmail.com

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Conner Habib, is an American writer, podcaster, academic, activist and former pornographic actor of Syrian and Irish descent. He hosts Against Everyone With Conner Habib, a podcast where he discusses current events and politics, as well as philosophy... more

Max completed his PhD at Boston College in spring 2025 and currently teach philosophy at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. He primarily work in the history of philosophy, with my primary area of specialization in ancient Greek and Roman metaph... more

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Recent Guests

Ian Rees
Psychotherapist and long-time Qabalahist who wrote The Way of Deep Magic
Practicing Qabalahist; author
Episode: Crowley: Qabalah, True Will, and the Holy Guardian Angel with Ian Rees
Aaron French
Steiner scholar researching Rudolf Steiner and UAPs overlap with Hynek
Independent scholar
Episode: J. Allen Hynek, Vallee, Steiner, and UAPs with Aaron French
Lionel Snell
Occult author known for the Ramsey Dukes persona; prolific writer on magic, chaos magic, esoterica
Self-published author; associated with Ramsey Dukes writings
Episode: Ramsey Dukes Rides Again! / Magick, Science, and Virtual Reality with Lionel Snell
Judith Gurevich
Scholar/Author on Lacan
Independent scholar
Episode: 'Lacan is about pain' with Judith Gurewich
Dustin Peone
Author of Vico and Literature, One Character in Search of an Author
Author, Felice Mosca Press (Vico Library series)
Episode: Giambattista Vico as Character: Joyce, Jünger, Borges, and the Vichian Recorso with Dustin Peone
Dan Lowe
Reichian therapist, author, and commentator on Wilhelm Reich
Independent/Self-employed
Episode: Wilhelm Reich's Ether, God and Devil with Dan Lowe
Erin K. Stapleton
Author of The Intoxication of Destruction in Theory, Culture and Media, A Philosophy of Expenditure After Georges Bataille
Author/Academic
Episode: Bataille: Expenditure, Enjoyment, Ecstasy with Erin K. Stapleton
Steven Connor
Director of Research, Digital Futures Institute, King's College London
King's College London
Episode: Gaston Bachelard: An Intellectual Biography with Steven Connor
Stijn Vanheule
Professor of clinical psychology and psychoanalysis at Ghent University; Lacanian analyst
Ghent University
Episode: Why Psychosis Is Not So Crazy / Lacan, Language, and Madness as Possibility with Stijn Vanheule

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Love and a request

    hi James i look forward to every episode....thank you for following your interests and inspirations. i have a technical request- can you increase the overall volume of your recording output ?? your episodes are quieter than many others i listen to, and while i love the intimacy of your conversation, simply increasing the master level would be most helpful when we're listening in the world!!

    thank u! r o b

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rp aol borssuerp
    United States22 days ago
  • Hermitix is Why Podcasts Exist!

    James shows us why the podcasting format is so valuable. Great authors, original ideas, and thoughtful, in-depth conversations with a well-read, well-prepared, and well-mannered host. What more can one ask for, really?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SCL4747
    United Statesa month ago
  • Beautiful conversations

    I just really enjoy escaping into the exchanges.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    heroic copulation
    United States2 months ago
  • Just listen to it.

    I really enjoy this podcast. I don’t know why. I just do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dubyyellow
    United States4 months ago
  • Sleep Inducing

    Generally excellent topic choices. But this guy often seems half-asleep. And when he has a guest who tends to drone—like the man who spoke about Satie—the consequence is dreary. Then again, perhaps the droning (or the subject) itself drained the moderator of enthusiasm.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Clancularius1
    United States4 months ago

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Provides a unique, esoteric lens on philosophy and culture.
Guest diversity and depth keep conversations fresh and provocative.
A few episodes can feel heavy, but they reward careful listening.
Consistently high-brow, with intellectually rich guests.
Thoughtful, dense conversations that challenge comfort zones.

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Gaston Bachelard: An Intellectual Biography with Steven Connor
Q: What do you see as the central thread linking Bachelard's scientific and imaginative epochs in his life?
The host and Steven discuss the oscillation between empirical discipline and poetic imagination, highlighting mesomorphic matter and the perpetual negotiation between subject and object as a core dynamic in Bachelard's thinking.
Gaston Bachelard: An Intellectual Biography with Steven Connor
Q: So, Steven, tell us a little about your background and what drew you to Bachelard.
Steven explains his role at King's College, his long-standing interest in the history of technology and imagination, and how this led him to engage with Bachelard's work through Serre and the trajectory of his own biography.
Why Psychosis Is Not So Crazy / Lacan, Language, and Madness as Possibility with Stijn Vanheule
Q: Is that the biggest shift you aim for with your book, repositioning non-specialists toward viewing psychosis as a starting point for relationships and meaning, rather than a final end?
Yes, the book seeks to present psychosis as a difficult but potentially generative path, emphasizing encounters, social bonds, and hopeful avenues for families to support individuals through meaningful engagement rather than simply aiming for a cure.
Why Psychosis Is Not So Crazy / Lacan, Language, and Madness as Possibility with Stijn Vanheule
Q: Is there always a precipitating event for psychosis, and how does the subject difference before and after an event look in Lacanian terms?
There can be triggering life events that challenge the sense of self, but concrete cases vary; Lacan emphasizes the foreclosure of the name of the father and the intrusion of the real as central to the psychotic shift.
Why Psychosis Is Not So Crazy / Lacan, Language, and Madness as Possibility with Stijn Vanheule
Q: So you are drawing on figures that often aren't seen as accessible, especially Lacan. What do non-specialist readers, families, and caregivers need from psychoanalytic theory that the specialist often loses?
The guest suggests psychoanalysis offers listening to psychosis and attention to unconscious processes, providing a framework to take patients' experiences seriously and explore subjective meaning beyond purely biomedical explanations.

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The show features in-depth, one-on-one conversations that traverse fringe philosophy, occult thought, and literary or theoretical canons that sit outside mainstream academia. Episodes frequently center on complex ideas about reality, consciousness, language, and society, often weaving together philosophy with personal practice, art, and cultural critique. A standout trait is the host's patient, curiosity-driven style that encourages guests to articulate nuanced positions, sometimes challenging established orthodoxies. Listeners can expect rigorous discourse, access to underexplored thinkers, and cross-disciplinary threads spanning psychology, mysticism, and literature. This mix likely appeals to intellectually inclined audiences who enjoy s... more

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7. Erin K. Stapleton
8. Steven Connor

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