79. Members Only: Secret Societies and Alchemy

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Join Paul and Stephen on a wild ride through forgotten lore, secret societies, and the mystical world of alchemy recorded live at ‪@Spotify‬ Studios in Los Angeles!
Our hosts join forces with special guest Jim Gavin, creator of Lodge 49 and novelist extraordinaire. The trio unravels the hidden links between the Masons and the Templars, delving into their evolution from Europe’s first bankers to whispered accusations of witchcraft and Satanism.
But that’s just the beginning! Jim sheds light on the two faces of alchemy-philosophical and chemical-guiding us through the quest for the legendary Philosopher’s Stone. Plus, meet Paracelsus, the eccentric Swiss wanderer who swapped cow dung for cleanliness in medicine and became a pioneer of modern hygiene.
And if you think that’s wild, wait until you hear about the bizarre first step to creating life-using petrified sperm, a gourd, and a horse’s womb to make a homunculus! Curious? You should be.
Chin-Word of the Week: ROSICRUCIANISM
Paul Giamatti is a Golden Globe award winning actor and producer. Stephen Asma is a professor and author specializing in the philosophy of science, religion, and art.
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[@NYLeafy.V]

Love you guys !💙

[@NYLeafy.V]

I kept waiting for someone to mention Charles Portis. “ Masters of Atlantis “

[@celticqueen1970]

I heard another podcast the other day n I always thought n wanted to believe that Paul was a beautiful human being n an intricate person as they come! But the snobbery n the entitled ego is all I can bare! I really thought he was different! Let one woman make u old n bitter?? Be bigger than the things that are smaller than u!! N I’m from Boston n went to high school with Harvard kids n Exeter etc.. n what a broken heart 💔 u give me! U act so above others never speak to the ppl that admire your works ? It is so disgusting