Topic: Greek Myth

The guests outline the traditional progression of the Four Ages: Golden, Silver, Bronze, and Iron (or Kali Yuga). In the Golden Age, gods and humans lived together, whereas the current Iron Age is characterized by a complete severance from the divine. Despite this distance, Steven claims it is still possible to receive direct "downloads" from deities like Hermes and Persephone.

The "Song to the Siren" story begins with the final episode of The Monkees, which featured themes of MKUltra, alien technology, and a code for marijuana called "Frodus." Folk singer Tim Buckley premiered the song during this episode, which adapts the Greek myth of a sailor lured to his death. This performance is identified as the "birth" of a musical spell that would go on to affect multiple artists over several decades.