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This Podcast is a Ritual

Devin Person
Magic
Meditation
Mental Health
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Wizardry
Creativity
Psychology
Social Media
Christmas
Tarot
Metafiction
Anxiety
Psychoanalysis
Rituals
Therapy
Artificial Intelligence
Buddhism
Attachment Theory
Grief
Hypnosis

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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Before we get into the practical magical follow up to What is a Person? (theory), the Wizard wanted to acknowledge the paradoxical problem of trying to be a better person and how the Cult of Optimization seeks to prey on our collective anxieties with... more

If you're reading this, you're probably a person. While this word is regarded in everyday language as something simple, straightforward, and basically synonymous with "human being," the Wizard wants you to examine your assumptions and re-consider the... more

Despite our bests attempts to "calm down" or "stop panicking," anxiety rarely responds to such strategies, so here are all the Wizard's magical secrets on what actually works, gleaned from years of lived experience as an anxious person as well as cou... more

David Bajramovic, aka the Recovering Overthinker, is an existential explorer, taking the wisdom of pioneers like Carl Jung, Rollo May, James Hillman, Friedrich Nietzsche, and other deep thinkers and presenting it for a modern audience in ways that ar... more

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Recent Guests

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)
Paul Staring
A Dutch wizard and creator of the app Cosmosis
Cosmosis
Episode: The Quest of Meaning (w/ Paul Staring)
Ari Freeman
Former apprentice of the titular wizard of New Zealand and author
Aon Press
Episode: How to Read Tarot Like a Skeptic (w/ Ari Freeman)

Host

Devin Person
Host of This Podcast is a Ritual; long-running wizard persona with a focus on ritual, philosophy, and magical thinking

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 247 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 States3 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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Guests and topics are praised for being thought-provoking and creatively delivered.
The show is celebrated for its ritualistic, cultu­rally rich approach and deep dives, though some listeners wish for more concise episodes.
Listeners describe the host as insightful, warm, and immersive, with a unique wizardly persona.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
How to Live in the Face of Death (w/ Tom Banger)
Q: Can you tell me a little bit more about your history and how you got involved with these weird worlds of magic, the occult, and punk fucking rock?
Tom discusses feeling like an outsider, challenges with childhood illness, and his eventual embrace of punk rock and occultism as pivotal aspects of his identity.
The Quest of Mystery (w/ Tom10)
Q: So when did this project start, and how has it evolved as you've been putting these gnomes up around town?
It's evolved out of general street art and the necessity of a different approach due to legal reasons.
The Quest of Mystery (w/ Tom10)
Q: How would you describe yourself? What is it that you are or do?
I'm a construct pretending to be a street artist.

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A show that blends philosophy, spirituality, and ritual with a wizardly host who invites deep conversations about meaning, magic, and how to live with intention. Episodes frequently center on personal transformation, speculative religion, mortality, creativity, and the role of ritual in everyday life, often featuring guests who bring experiential insights from philosophy, spirituality, and esoteric practice. Notable strengths include a distinctive, persona-driven host presence, a willingness to tackle big questions with humor and vulnerability, and a consistent emphasis on community, Patreon-driven deeper content, and practical ritual-oriented frameworks for listeners.

The format often combines intimate interviews, reflective monologues, a... more

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2. Steven E. Leszyk
3. Tom Banger
4. Becky Robison
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