Garden of Thought

Jennifer Sutherland re-enters the Garden to discuss Greek plays. The history, the cultural context, some of the seminal playrights, and we discuss the myths and messages of many Greek comedies and tragedies. As always, your humble host asks questions both germane and often, goofy.

Raymond E. Foster went from the US Coast Guard to the LAPD (yes, we discussed the OJ case briefly), and joined the Freemasons. We discuss symbology, esoterica, and discuss many details ofthe Freemason Order(s). We also discuss his several books; including the latest: "The Temple Within".

White Chocolate is neither of those things. But he is my former cohost on the Evolve podcast I used to do. He's also a really interesting, smart and funny guy. And he picked Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. A story that never quite felt like a happy little children's story. We explore that and I introduce many Garden meanders.

Professor Michael York rejoins the Garden. We are discussing the Hittites and how their lands became known as the Land of a Thousand Gods. From the Indo European roots to the creation myths, we cover their pantheon(s) and the influences upon them and that they influenced upon. Of course, we get the many kids of cides and human taboos. We also get into cataclysms and AI. It'll all make sense when you listen.

Dr. Joe Wilson is an archeologist who wants to believe. There's even some alternative theories he gives due consideration to. But he keeps butting heads with...well, buttheads.

Anyway, we start with an analysis of the Siberian to North America connections. The arrow he follows is actually a type of bow. This same bow that started in Asia and moved West with the steppe horse peoples. But it also moved East. 

Along the way, we discuss white indians, double toothed giants, red haired giants, skin color, skull alterations, and other favorites.

What about alien m...

We are joined today by David Hirschfield of Consumer Escalation Services.

Consumer advocacy is a subject I care deeply about, especially helping people understand practical options before they assume their only path is a lawsuit. Through Consumer Escalation Services and my book, The Consumer Escalation Playbook, my goal is to help consumers organize their facts, document their issues, communicate professionally, and escalate complaints in a clear, structured, nonlegal way.

I think this could be a strong conversation for your audience. We could discuss common consumer mistakes, why emotions often hurt complaints, how documentation changes outcomes, when...

George Mitrovic returns after a long hiatus and he's brought his opus with him.He compiles and coalates data. And what he's discovered might change the future of research into the unexplained. Turns out it doesn't matter whether it's a cryptid or a UFO or any number of things we catehorize as paranormal, there's always a signal. The signal is before, during, and immediately after. Mitrovic has tracked this for 200 years over 4 continents and has found changes in harmonics and vibrational frequencies. 

Using proper detection devices,investigators could be prepared to know where and when to point their i...

She has a mixed ancestry of different faiths and she found her way towards her own journey. Kardela Mohamed joins us to discuss the titular topic of divination. But we didn't limit ourselves to that. From French Cajun influences to Islam and the Caribbean mix of Puerto Rico, we find a discovery of spiritualism and enlightenment. From there, we get to being a medium, reading tarot and divination. We also meet Hecate and you'll find out why she's involved.

When you're trying to do a show on a show that almost no one watched, and no one wants to watch it now, you find out who your friends are. Several tried. But despite my assurances, no one made it past episode 3. Until my favorite faux daughter, Cee The Superior said yes. And she got her fiance involved too. Bonus, he already loves Battlestar Galactica! He probably loves her too, but we don't care about that. Anyway, they watched it and picked up the threads I was picking up too. Plus, at least one I missed entirely!

Listen...

Elgin and Larissa cohost the "Into the Desert" podcast on YouTube which seeks to inspire honest discussion without derision and name calling. 

Obviously, with your flawed host here, the only way to accomplish that was to have them take over the show. I mean almost. Kind of. Sorta. 

But I mostly followed their lead and we discussed political issues, questions of theology, and all sorts of things without anyone insuitling anyone. But I may have caught one of them doing a shot. I'm not saying which one and I'm probably lying. But I'm being truthful when I...

Laiva Shor from Sweet and Good Torah joins us again to continue our Yeshiva exploartion into prophets. The interesting ones. To me anyway.

Daniel is up. What's the deal with being in a den full of lions? Was that part of the prophecy? If not, what was the prophecy? How are some circles interpreting it? Is it coming true now? What in the ten horns am I reading? Oh yeah, there are indeed 10 horns. Not those 10 horns. Or maybe they are. 

Dr. Kim Nugent is the author of 10 books and started her career in hospitality, and worked her way into academia and became a College President. 

She developed a program that both increases the safety in maximum security prisons whilst reducing post release recidivism. We discuss this as well as other issues surrounding the prison systems.

I lit the Guest Signal and assembled a panel. That panel agreed to discuss the classic Twilight Zone series and related topics. So, join me on this journey to a land of sight and sound. With returning guets Joey Restivo, JJ Alexander, and Chris Matthews. We have a far ranging discussion but primarily on the Twilight Zone and it's many offspring.

We welcome in Damien Marie Athope, a one time student pursuing a career in Christian Counseling turned independent researcher. Damien's research led to a thirst for knowledge in the religions of many peoples and regions. Those studies included archeology and linguistics. 

As a result, Athope was able to present a survey of African religions and noticed they had some notable similarities to other old world religions. Primarily in the form of a sky creator that may or may not be gendered and is benevolent but removed from us humans. Perhaps this is the root religion. Perhaps it started s...

Bernie Taylor is back. Our guide around the Meditterean took me up on talking about Crete, We still haven't deciphered it's writings, but it's influence outsizes the island's size. From the legend of Atlantis to the Minoans and myths such as the Minotaur, on to any Phoenician connections, Crete looms large.

Listen in and let's see if we can't separate some facts from fiction, and maybe leave some things in the gray.

0:00 – Intro / Jimmy Korderas and the New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame5:15 – The "selective" referee: Santino, Tommy Dreamer, and Brantford12:30 – WrestleMania in Philly: Selling the trip with Reading Terminal Market18:45 – Road Trip Psychology: "Cheetos Puffs" and orange-stained cigarettes24:10 – The Union Debate: Independent contractors vs. Independent truckers32:50 – The Stooge Factor: Leaking news to Fightful and the ethics of the "scoop"41:15 – Injury Timelines: Speculating on Toni Storm and Piper Niven49:30 – Greek Heritage: Driving a Micra on the cliffs of Lesbos56:20 – Canada’s Hidden Gems: Newfoundland’s half...

Half a century ago, he published an international sensation and he hasn't stopped researching and writing since. He's a true Renaissance Man and his studies are far and wide.

He's written on the origins of the universe, the matter state known as plasma, the dating of Egyptian megaliths, and...heaven?

We discuss how he has disproved the Big Bang Theory.

We discuss how he might be the only person besides Aristotle to read the entirety of Aristotle's zoological tomes.

We discuss the sentient beings all throughout the universe that aren't grays or...

Matt McCann is a lomg term care specialist with a simple but unpleasant lesson for us all. We all need to plan for needing some level of assistance in living as we get older. And there's not really anyone equipped to help you except you.

You might wonder why we're discussing this topic on this show. It's a little outside even our generous strike zone. But there are two reasons: 1. It is something that is a universal need. Probably not limited to the USA. 2. It's a significant piece of the the health care issue. which are caches of...

The Devil was not into this recording. It cut off my recording 4 times, but I feared no evil as a bravely recorded through the shadow of death. My returning guest, Southern Demonology's JJ Johnson explained why my prior sentence was a mistranslation. That is both a teaser and theme.

Like you, I am aware of many names that might mean The Devil. I go through as many as I can poorly pronounce and we stumble into a few more. Could it be...Satan? Nope.

How about Lucider or Azazel or Beelzabub or Set. Why is Zoroastrianism...

Seth Voorhees is a Black Hills author who lives in Rapid City, South
Dakota. He describes himself as a writer of dark fiction. He draws on his
experience as a counselor and educator in adolescent development and
mental health to develop his characters and their journeys through
morality and life's challenges. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in
Sociology and Psychology from Black Hills State University. He lives with
his partner and stepdaughter. More information can be found about Seth
at: Home – A Black Hills Author

We discuss his second bo...

Prof. Chris Forth of the University of Kansas joins us to discuss all things Hyperborea. We're covering the bunk to de-bunk. And, as is the remit of this show, we shall travel in many directions.

However, we do start with what Hyperborea literally means; historic roots in writings and legends/myths; and we move into more modern interpretations.

Alon the way, we visit the Greeks. Conan the Barbarian, Lovecraft, Helena Blavatsky, Nazis, Agartha, and the list goes on. We get fairly current with how notions of Hyperborea feed into a "white" origin of man and into...

So, we're finally getting to the prohet Ezekial. But first....Yes, there's always something. First, we need to review the types and aspects of the angels. Which is related to the 10 levels and the tree of Life and the idealic man. 

Ezekial actually chronicles the process and progression of all prophecies. He was the only one to put these experiences to words. 

So, we go through his description and what they represent. 

It's quite an education.

Professor Rick Spence is back and he's covering a lot of ground. He's a retired Professor, an author, repeat presenter of The Great Courses, and co-host of As Strange As It Seems podcast.

We cover the mythos and history of the Templars, how they might relate to Freemasons and others, and try to separate fact from legend. We also learn about the Yezidi, the Druze, and Rastafarianism. We touch on Cathars, Johnians and Manicheism. I'm sure I forgot a few.

Buckley Warde, Esq. met me at one of our firm meetings. I made a reference to the Assyrians and he caught and understood the reference. Thus, he found himself booked on my podcast.

Bet you didn't know there were lawyers that did actual fire investigations. Like at the sites. Neither did I. But that's a large part of Warden's practice. From the Florida Sale to the chef who moved too much, we have some tales that usually require CBS or Benoit Blanc to be provided. But that was before I came along.

Phil Marks re-enters the Garden to discuss sigil magick. And we do. But we swiftly entered into the worlds of hidden in plain sight symbology and conspiracy. Phil takes us through Hollywood to Epstein Island and cites names and items that left him wondering if he said too much.

USA Today bestselling author, Dragon nominee, and award-winning
journalist, Jeffery H. Haskell, lives and breathes writing. A passion of his from
a young age, he can’t remember a time when he wasn’t telling stories. As a
full-time author, he now pursues his life’s calling with the help of his amazing
family. The only thing he likes as much as spending time with this family,
writing, and speaking about writing, is helping other authors be successful. He
will continue to write until he dies, possibly longer if allowed. More
information can be fou...

Dr. Stuart Tyson Smith of UCSB joins us to discuss the archeology, science and related aspects of Kush and neighboring regions that existed alongside ancient Egypt and whose histories are intertwined. This is a good companion show to the recent episode with Mogg Morgan.

We confirmed where and what is Kush, Nubia, Punt, and some new names. Such as Yam. We settle the grography. We challenge the stereotypes of skin color homogeneity and words like "Kemet" and titles such as "Black Pharoahs". 

We touch on some things like Sheba and Solomon and Exodus. But our main f...

Welcome to the pilot and proof of concept show that brings reality TV to radio. Or whatever podcasts are. Your host, Jeff Lippman, talks to the planned, but no longer available, star - Shazza McKenzie! About the only podcast that combines the world and challenges of professional wrestling with semi targeting match making efforts, in a competition meets events style dating show called Booking for Love.

The originial lyrics are by Jeff Lippman. The music is AI. 

Shazza is Shazza, and cannot be duplicated by fractals, pixels and ones and zeros.

We are graced once more by Prof. Jon F. White of Crecganford to discuss the mythological stories of Siberia, that made their way into America. We started with some Indo European basics and I got us off track almost immediately. However, we ventured back into the oldest stories including the Cosmic Hunt (not The Wild Hunt) and the Earth Diver. 

Somewhere along the line I scratched an itch about Cain and Abel being the Indo European twins of husnabdry v pastoralist; or founder and sacrificer. 

I didn't ask - yet - about Jacob wrestling with El an...

Sheri Hoidra, Esquire, joins us again to give us her insights into the lawfare in immigration in the United States. She shares some war stories, frustrations and tales from the front lines. We also discuss some world events and politics. Two radical Centrists who are pretty disgusted with what has become of the rule of law.

Bernie Taylor of beforeorion.com rejoins the show to discuss Gobekle Tepe and Ephesus. But, as always with Taylor, he’s got a swerve. We’re talking Avionoids, whether Artemis was the goddess at “the Temple of Artemis”, what is Anatolia, and more. We talk lions, palm dates, Amazons, Herculean murders, hunter gatherers to agriculturalists, and Hittites! That’s just a sampling. Plenty of zodiac and astronomy too.

Welcome back Rex Bundy. He tells his journey of enlightenment and the purposes of his writings. What could be called Bundyism, is a merger of science and religion. We discuss some specific quantum physics reflected in the Pentateuch, or the 5 Books of Moses. Please enjoy this universal conversation brought down to ground level by your humble straw person (me).

The NWA's AJ Cazana joins me to discuss elections. THE NWA Presidency of course. What did you think? We discuss free and fair elections. how nepotism is a lie, how his father won a free and fair election - easily, and how many ways AJ is over his brother.

We also discuss some aspects of the potential new podcast effort between he and Silas Mason. This conversation goes far and wide but sticks tomy core topics of wrestling kayfabe, breaking a little kayfabe, and talking about the alternative parts of the world. 

There's a fair amount o...

Rick Partlow is that rarest of species, a native Floridian. Born in Tampa, he
attended Florida Southern College and graduated with a degree in History and
a commission in the US Army as an Infantry officer.
His lifelong love of science fiction began with Have Space Suit---Will Travel and
the other Heinlein juveniles and traveled through Clifford Simak, Asimov, Clarke
and on to William Gibson, Walter Jon Williams and Peter F Hamilton. And
somewhere, submerged in the worlds of others, Rick began to create his own
worlds.
He has written over 60 books...

I never thought a former member of Iran's Republican Guard would reach out to me. But here we are. How does a guy born in Italy, moved to New York then Califormia, end up in Iran, placed on a nofly list, get his passport seized, and ends up in the IRGC? All before age 18? Meet Sherman. He's also half Jewish on his father's side. Oh. He barely spoke Farsi. What could go wrong? 

2 years of military brig living, secret police interrogations, and overseen by a religious magistrate. Yet, he ultimately got out..only to have to return again. 

The Gospel of Thomas - Episode with O'SHAY Edwards
📍 Key Timestamps:
0:00 - Welcome back Thomas & intro
0:38 - The $99 Macallan 18 story
2:14 - OSHA Edwards joins the show
2:45 - How Thomas & OSHA became friends at MLW
6:18 - Road to WrestleMania - are they watching?
9:49 - OSHA vs Chodo - why isn't this booked?
10:29 - Underrated indie talent shoutouts
15:06 - Vanity Project & varsity club wrestling talk
17:47 - Super Bowl, Bad Bunny & Kid Rock controversy
20:11 - Music evolution & listening habits
24:02 - Elephant music & video game soundtracks
27:30 - Food talk - steaks, che...

Dr. Ed Barnhart is back and we're going to Southeast Asia and the Khmer Empire. Well before the Rouge. We talk Angkor Wat and Thom among other fascinating stops. We touch on history, religions, rivalries, gods on mountains and pyramids of gods and men. We of course talk about that Stegasaurus. A UFO discussion may ensue as well.

Mogg Morgan joins us once again for all things Egypt adjacent. This time we're talking about Kush, Punt and Nubia. Historic, mythic, and geography.

Dr. Stuart Wood joins us to cover two items. One is narcissism. The other is his newest book dealing with escaping such a relationship.

My social links are as follows:LinkedIn: Stuart Wood https://www.linkedin.com/in/drstuartwood/Website:  Narcissistic Abuse Network https://narcissistic-abuse.netBook: ‘Escaping The Void (How to Support Victims Out of Emotionally Abusive Relationships)’ Available on all Amazon platforms.e.g., Amazon US:  eBook:  https://www.amazon.com/Escaping-Void-Support-Emotionally-Relationships-ebook/dp/B0CD67ND7LPaperback:  https://www.amazon.com/Escaping-Void-Support-Emotionally-Relationships/dp/139994813X

Vinny Pacifico booked himself to put over a young talent, Not a wrestler. An actor. We talk about Vinny's enormous film success and him getting cast and cast again in horror movies. Along the way, he met this young up and comer. Let's meet Jax Platon.