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Let’s do an Aeon Byte/GenX Wasteland hybrid and dive into the high weirdness of rock’n’roll. I can’t think of anyone better than Richard Syrett and his new book, Tales from The Rock ‘n Roll Twilight Zone: Eerie Enigmas and Supernatural Secrets from Rock’s Darkest Corners. Ready to go on a journey into the strangest legends, conspiracies, and unexplained mysteries of music history? We’ll investigate the eerie coincidences, tragic deaths, and bizarre synchronicities that official accounts often gloss over. You’ll find provocative questions, such as whether the Beatles were part of a grand psychological operation or if a secret double replaced one of their own. From the occult bargains of the Delta blues to the highly suspicious circumstances surrounding the sudden demise of Elvis, this show pulls back the curtain on the music industry’s most haunting secrets. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit occultelvis.substack.com/subscribe

Our first chat was a hunka, hunka burning gnosis, and the sequel will be even more electric. Author, seeker, and Elvis historian Christopher J. Barber joins me on GenX Wasteland, and this time he’ll shake his hips on his new book, The Jesus-Elvis Connection. We’ll explore the uncanny parallels between Jesus Christ and a legendary musical “King.” Christopher shares a vast collection of evidence, ranging from biographical coincidences and numerological patterns to scriptural prophecies and reports of miraculous healing powers. This journey includes the question of whether these extraordinary similarities are mere chance or point toward a deeper, messianic mystery. Our first interview: https://thegodabovegod.com/elvis-jesus-philip-k-dick/ More on Christopher: https://www.youtube.com/@christopherjbarber This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit occultelvis.substack.com/subscribe

Join me as we discuss three coolest saviors. Author, seeker, and Elvis historian Christopher J. Barber will take us on a fascinating and rewarding journey on the connection between these historic and consciousness-changing figures, and how their relevance is more important than ever beyond the mainstream narratives. Our discussion will delve into powerful motifs and archetypes, including the divine twin, the trickster, and the hero with a thousand faces. It will be a hunka, hunka burning gnosis!   This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit occultelvis.substack.com/subscribe

This episode of GenX Wasteland dives into the unique collision of pop culture overload and the lingering effects of latchkey childhoods that defined a generation raised with independence, isolation, and endless 80s/90s media as both escape and emotional outlet. I can’t think of anyone better for this grunge odyssey than Mark Radulich. We explore how constant consumption of movies, music, and reboots can fuel burnout while simultaneously reopening old wounds from an era of minimal parental oversight and maximum self-reliance. Through raw Gen X perspective, the conversation unpacks resilience, nostalgia, and why today’s endless streaming cycle hits different for those who grew up with MTV scarcity and mixtape therapy. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit occultelvis.substack.com/subscribe

I’m thrilled to chat with David Ormerod on his fantastic new book, David Bowie and the Search for Life, Death and God. We will explore the quest for spirituality that fueled David Bowie's creativity, from his earliest recordings to his breathtaking final album. Bowie's genre-expanding and era-crossing genius had an extraordinary impact on popular culture, yet his lifelong search for spiritual truth and enlightenment has often been overlooked. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit occultelvis.substack.com/subscribe

You may think it’s an odd title, but what did you expect from Gen X? And it’s another Aeon Byte/GenX Wasteland collaboration to celebrate the holidays in a high weirdness way. The Skeptic Shaman, Rachel White, joins me to chat about dark forces, synchronicities, the Promethean fire, and what a s**t show 2025 has been. We’ll discuss the ups and downs of this year’s existence, providing insights and revelations on how to navigate the simulation and tap into our inner shaman. Dr. Cherlyn Jones will join us to share Jungian and other high-level takes. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit occultelvis.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit occultelvis.substack.com It’s always aeonic when Gary Lachman joins me to share High Weirdness and the Western Esoterica. He’ll discuss his new work, Touched by the Presence. This memoir traces the journey of a founding member of Blondie, detailing his transition from a successful rock and roller to a writer on consciousness and the Western esoteric tradition. We’ll explore his…

The Deep State and Deep Space Archons shudder as Chris Knowles joins me to discuss his new book, XF-ULTRA: The X-Files, Conspiracy Culture and the National Security State. We’ll dive into the iconic television series and its impact, examining its rich depth of subtext, Synchromysticism, and symbolism. Chris will uncover the terrifying historical connections linking the series’ storylines, including military mind-control programs, genetic experimentation, and ancient mythology, to the pervasive reality of the National Security State. By meticulously tracing the consistent juxtaposition of psychological operations and alien narratives throughout the franchise, his analysis proposes a radical theory: the entire story may secretly depict an elaborate psychodrama staged for the benefit of its unwitting protagonists. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit occultelvis.substack.com/subscribe

It’s truly an honor to host the great psychic and astrologer Robert Phoenix. He’ll share his meeting with David Bowie, as well as his ideas on the Starman including how his death was written in the stars. We’ll discuss Bowie on a higher and metaphysical level, shifting to Robert’s insights on astrology, Jung, mysticism, and more. Are we all trapped in fate like Ziggy Stardust? How can we decipher the code of the astral lords? Discover, as it will undoubtedly be a relevant episode that benefits your life’s journey. More on Robert Cherlyn’s Substack Cherlyn’s YouTube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit occultelvis.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit occultelvis.substack.com It’s an honor to be joined by scholar Tommy Cowan. He’ll share the space age Gnosticism of William Burroughs that influenced so many in the counterculture, including Frank Zappa, Timothy Leary, Alan Moore, and Hunter S. Thompson. Burroughs was also a significant influence on David Bowie’s worldview and even songwriting techniques. From insect archons to…

An excellent conversation with Sol Luckman on what it takes to get to the Crossroads and make a deal with Trickster. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit occultelvis.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit occultelvis.substack.com I’m very excited to host author Peter Bebergal. His work informed much of The Occult Elvis and is essential to my upcoming Bowie work, specifically his magnificent Season of the Witch: How the Occult Saved Rock and Roll. We’ll delve into the nexus of American music and spirituality, including the arcane forces that gave rise to the birth of rock music. …

It was an honor to talk to award-winning producer, musician, researcher, and friend Ronnie Pontiac. He shared his inspirational story of going from a nihilistic darkness to salvation as an artistic spreader of universal messages. He also discussed his views on culture, music, and magic, informed by his days as Manly P. Hall’s research assistant, his time in a rock band, and his life as a leading alternative spirituality expert. We also eulogized Brian Wilson and addressed the continuing chaos in California. More on Ronnie This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit occultelvis.substack.com/subscribe

Jazz musician and esotericist Su Terry join us to talk about the mystical power of music. I mean, why is music sometimes so religious? Beyond her experiences as a prominent artist who has played with stars like Al Jarreau and George Duke, she will discuss her new book, Music and the 7 Hermetic Principles. So let’s explore the profound connection between music and timeless spiritual laws, revealing its deeper layers and magical qualities. Using the framework of seven core principles, this journey illuminates how applying ancient wisdom deepens musicianship and understanding. Ultimately, you’ll discover how these ideas can help you express the uniquely human in music and navigate the creative process with greater insight and connection. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit occultelvis.substack.com/subscribe

It’s an honor to chat with the Skeptical Shaman herself, Rachel White. Beyond her cultural and metaphysical experiences, she’ll share recent visitations by a spirit called Prometheus, who offers a lens into healing our enslaved society. Rachel will also explain what it is to be a modern shaman who draws from the grunge era, and we’ll, of course, talk about music, art, and movies from a cynically esoteric level. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit occultelvis.substack.com/subscribe