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This Podcast is a Ritual

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This Podcast is a Ritual creates a magical space for a wizard, his guests, his listeners, and an omnipotent future being to create a slightly better reality. Get initiated now by listening to the Opening Ceremony!

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Latest Episodes

If you've been feeling lately like life is an unfair game, you're not alone. And game designer, author, and anti-fascist scholar Max Haiven knows why. In his latest book, The Player and the Played: From Gamed Capitalism to Twenty-First Century Fascis... more

Using chance to make choices has a long magical history, from complex divination systems to mythologies that imagine the gods gambling and throwing dice to determine human affairs. By taking a simple coin toss as our starting practice, we can learn t... more

In the tiny fishing village of Rif, out on the coast of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in western Iceland, you'll find an unlikely cultural hub: The Freezer. Built in a former fish freezer, this hostel / performing arts venue is the work of Kàri Viđarsson... more

Sometimes things suck. Sometimes we feel bad, can't get what we want, or just plain don't know what to do. And that's hard. But there's a cultural narrative that often makes it way worse, the insidious idea that "it shouldn't be like this." That some... more

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Recent Guests

Kàri Viđarsson
Local Icelandic artist who transformed a former fish freezer into The Freezer, a venue/hostel and cultural hub
The Freezer hostel and performance venue, Rif, Iceland
Episode: How to Change a Village (w/ Kàri Viđarsson)
Aidan Wachter
Author and practitioner of Chaos Magic and animist spirituality
Author of Six Ways, Weaving Fate, Changeling
Episode: How to Engage with Animism (w/ Aidan Wachter)
M. Dudeck
Ambassador for the far-out future; artist blending performance art, illustration, installations, and speculative religion
Religion Virus
Episode: How to Imagine the Future (w/ M. Dudeck)
Steven E. Leszyk
Author of Kava's Magical Roots; proprietor referenced as Stevie the Kava Guy
Cave Valley Kava
Episode: How to Drink Kava (w/ Steven E. Leszyk)
Tom Banger
A man with brain cancer and a deep appreciation for life, blending punk rock and occult themes in his storytelling.
Episode: How to Live in the Face of Death (w/ Tom Banger)
Becky Robison
Author and creator of deadparentswhatnow.com, a resource for guiding people through the legalities and emotional challenges after losing parents.
Author of My Parents Are Dead, What Now?
Episode: How to Deal with Death (w/ Becky Robison)
Tyler Nacho
Puppeteer and creator of immersive puppet experiences
Death to Realism
Episode: How to Speak with Puppets (w/ Tyler Nacho)
Esther Jacobs
Keynote speaker, author, and digital nomad known as the No Excuses lady
Episode: The Quest of Intuition (w/ Esther Jacobs)
Yvet Youssef
Integrative coach, writer, singer, and creator.
Episode: The Quest of Clarity (w/ Yvet Youssef)

Host

Devin Person
Host of This Podcast is a Ritual; Host of the show

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 252 ratings
  • Treasure trove

    Such a great podcast. It takes me forever to get through an episode because I keep pausing to look up all the interesting terms that they use and then I go down various rabbit holes I would have never found otherwise.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    seth pala
    United States2 years ago
  • More than a Ritual

    This Podcast is a Ritual

    This podcast is an intellectual refresher

    This podcast is a spiritual enhancement

    This podcast is means of looking outward and inward

    This podcast is a precious gem, meticulously crafted by a wonderful wizard.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    East County warlock
    United States2 years ago
  • So good!

    Really it’s that good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dginz1234
    United States4 years ago
  • Magick

    I’ve listened to the podcast for ages. The energy is always great. Today I listened to the first episode for the first time and realised that this was recorded on a very important day for me also - the last day of a long work journey. It is a podcast of optimism and hope for the future.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brad11218
    Australia4 years ago
  • A for awesome

    Sometimes a truly excellent podcast comes along, driven by a unique voice that will blast your brain with insights and change how you relate to the world. That your significant other tells you that you must listen to. That keeps coming with greats. This podcast is one of them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shannon-NYC
    United States4 years ago

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Reviews emphasize the episodes' ability to spark curiosity and lead to interesting rabbit holes without feeling preachy.
Listeners praise the host's soothing, engaging delivery and the way episodes mix deep ideas with practical takeaways.
Fans highlight the show's unique wizardry framing and community feel, noting it as a source of ongoing inspiration.

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How to Engage with Animism (w/ Aidan Wachter)
Q: How do you balance skepticism and belief when engaging with spirit practices?
Maintain discernment by testing experiences, validating results, and using practical rituals that don't require absolute belief; the act of doing creates a relationship, regardless of whether one accepts metaphysical claims as true.
How to Engage with Animism (w/ Aidan Wachter)
Q: What is the practical path you recommend for someone starting to engage with animism?
Begin with small, tangible practices like daily offerings to a chosen idea or space, observe what shifts, and maintain humility and discernment, recognizing that real change can come from consistent, reciprocal interaction rather than grandiose promises.
How to Engage with Animism (w/ Aidan Wachter)
Q: Why do you use the term 'allies' and how do they differ from archetypal constructs?
Allies are described as a real, participating cohort that travels with the person, distinct from interior archetypes; they have specific interests, can guide and constrain the practitioner, and remain separate entities rather than being purely internal constructs.
How to Speak with the Dead (w/ Kadmus)
Q: So Tiresias existed, what was it like to contact him to learn about ancient Greek religion and magical practice?
The process involved an initial challenge due to the lack of a body or grave, using a necromantic assistant to guide the contact, and then building a relationship that allowed communication to flow from a shrine or workplace as well as a grave.
How to Live in the Face of Death (w/ Tom Banger)
Q: What does 'gliomancy' mean and how does it connect to your story?
'Gliomancy' is a made-up term Tom created to represent his journey of taking ownership of his brain cancer diagnosis. He discusses it as a way of managing bad news creatively and turning a personal struggle into a narrative.

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A reflective, ritual-informed show that blends philosophy, spirituality, and personal development through a wizard-host persona. Episodes explore power, destiny, anxiety, and imagination, often framed as practical rituals or thought experiments designed to help listeners shape their lives and reality. The format favors contemplative monologues and thoughtful conversations with guests, weaving myth, psychology, and culture into accessible lessons. A notable strength is turning esoteric concepts into actionable prompts, while cultivating community via Patreon and ongoing audience participation. This mix—serious ideas delivered with warmth, humor, and a clearly stated magical framework—offers a distinctive space for listeners who enjoy intelle... more

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2. Aidan Wachter
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4. Steven E. Leszyk
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6. Becky Robison
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