Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP)
Earl FontainelleExploring the forgotten and rejected story of Western thought
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 223 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||
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We explore some of the weird territory where extreme politics meet extreme theology in the pre-Umayyad and Umayyad periods. Includes case-studies of a representative selection of early shiite "extremists".
We discuss the Iraqi context of the early shī‘ī movements, explore some of the political, esoteric, and politicesoteric concerns of the early partisans of the ahl al-bayt, and then give a basic run-down of some of the most important shiite movements ... more
We discuss politico-religious developments among the Believers in the eighth century, setting the stage for a series of episodes exploring developments in esoteric Islām in the Umayyad period. We also discuss our evidence for how the Believers' movem... more
In this interview, Part II of our discussion of quotidian magical practices in the East-Roman world with Alicia Walker, we explore a wealth of materia magica, which is a fancy way of saying "magical things". Come for the alchemical enamel-ware, stay ... more
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- Stay esoteric - I will
Finally someone answers properly when Earl invokes “stay esoteric”. Bravo Alicia Walker! :) And bravo on a fascinating episode on east Roman material culture!
Apple Podcasts5Interior Eclogue
United Statesa month ago - Compulsive listening.
Thank you Earl for all your hard work on this. I especially love your guest hosts.
Apple Podcasts5StingyOne
Australiaa month ago - WOW
This show is so good. I almost can’t find the words, and my words will certainly not do it justice, but it is fascinating, well researched, sometimes funny, and endlessly fascinating. What an incredible undertaking.
Apple Podcasts5White Horse CultUnited Statesa month ago - Thank You
What you are is more than one, and all of them are wrong
‘Cause what you are was always there, before one came along!
Thanks far a great podcast!
Apple Podcasts5jouthairUnited States4 months ago - Awesome
This Podcast is a goldmine of specific information I had been looking for and also topics I didn’t even know I was looking for. Episodes are well thought out and well executed. Thank you
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The show curates scholarly explorations of Western esotericism, late antique philosophy, and related religious movements. Recent episodes center on Byzantine alchemy, the transmission of magical texts, and how astrology, theology, and occult sciences intersect in the Mediterranean world. Notable threads include the rationalization of alchemical practice in the Byzantine era, Stephanos of Alexandria's blend of philosophy with astrology and alchemy, and how apocalyptic literature and prophetic traditions cross cultural boundaries. The conversations mix rigorous historical analysis with careful manuscript history, highlighting how ideas migrate, get adapted, and influence later Western thought. A standout aspect is the strong emphasis on archi... more
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