Topic: Art History

Greg Carlwood introduces Etienne de la Boetie Squared, founder of the Art of Liberty Foundation and author of the new book To See The Cage Is To Leave It. The discussion previews 25 techniques used by a small elite to control the masses through subtle conditioning and manipulative mind control. The segment establishes the premise that government functions as a cold engine of exploitation run by intergenerational organized crime families.

A personal anecdote regarding a hummingbird is used to illustrate Jungian synchronicity and the alignment of intention with reality. The discussion then explores how the visual depiction of angels was altered between 600 and 1000 AD, blending fairy aesthetics with religious iconography to co-opt existing pagan beliefs.

Host Greg Carlwood introduces returning guest Brian Copenhaver, an author and filmmaker dedicated to alchemy and the hermetic arts. The discussion frames modern culture as a landscape of cheap mass production and screen addiction, suggesting that high art has been degraded by authoritarian systems and AI. Copenhaver’s work, including "On Alchemy: Essential Practices & Making Art as Alchemy" and his "Hermetic and Alchemical Zines" series via Kepri Press, is presented as a guide for an artistic revival.

The underground storehouse features a spiral road plated in gold that descends thousands of kilometers, housing millions of generations of artifacts. Every 50 years, a new "Era of Ra" began, and the most beautiful handicrafts from 2,000 global "ring lands" were stored in these granite chambers. This system preserved "his-story" (the male lineage) through art and statues, creating a permanent record of human development through the ages.

Jake Hanrahan discusses his relationship with notorious art smuggler Michel Van Ryn following a successful article about his life. He reveals that director Tony Kaye is planning a Hollywood biopic based on Van Ryn's exploits. The hosts also briefly mention Russell Brand's philosophical interests and his public recovery from heroin addiction.