War Machine

In this episode, Matt speaks with John "Apollonius" Opsopaus who is a magician, scholar, and computer scientist who has practiced magic, divination, and Neopaganism since the 1960s. He has more than 40 publications in various magical and Neopagan magazines and designed the Pythagorean Tarot and wrote the comprehensive Guide to the Pythagorean Tarot. He is the author of The Oracles of Apollo, and The Secret Texts of Hellenic Polytheism. John's Website: http://opsopaus.com/ Read the first chapter of Pythagorean Theology: http://opsopaus.com/OM/BA/ETP/I.html warmachinepodcast.com Music for this episode: Exhausted Divinity, Niky Nine French Inhale, bsd.u Flare, Frederic Robinson Nomad's Theme, Matt Baker

In this episode, Matt speaks with Kester Brewin who is an author, educator, and head of communications at the Institute for the Future of Work, about his recently published book called “Godlike a 500 year history of artificial intelligence in myths, machines, monsters”. "It's not only '100% zesty, it's also a powerful telling of humanity’s ongoing relationship with technology and a reflection on the current questions surrounding AI. It is the most compelling radical theological text I have read.” - Tripp Fuller Get the book: https://a.co/d/hNGFlAU warmachinepodcast.com. Music for this episode: Exhausted Divinity, Niky Nine Love Always, Nu Alkemi Void Figures, Redlum and Primal Tribes Nomad's Theme, Matt Baker

"Being at Sea", written by J.F. Martel appeared in METAPSYCHOSIS Journal of Consciousness, Literature, and Art on April 8, 2024. https://www.metapsychosis.com/being-at-sea/ Voice and sound design by Matt Baker

In this episode, Matt is joined by Christopher Rodkey in a conversation with Andre Rabe. Rabe is a storyteller, theologian, philosopher, author, and public speaker, known for his contributions to research on mimetic theory, open and relational theology, process philosophy, science and religion, and how to make these ideas relevant to real life. He’s recently published a book titled “Processing Mimetic Reality: Harmonizing Alfred North Whitehead and René Girard”. Get the book: https://a.co/d/6RtJlOE Andre's website "Always Loved": https://alwaysloved.net/intention/ Chris Rodkey's author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Christopher-D.-Rodkey/author/B0077V8XHW?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1713792458&sr=8-2&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Music for this episode by Matt Baker

In this episode, Justin and Matt speak with Tad Delay about his newest book: "Future of Denial: The Ideologies of Climate Change". The age of denial is over, we are told. Yet emissions continue to rise while gimmicks, graft, and green- washing distract the public from the climate violence suffered by the vulnerable. This timely, interdisciplinary contribution to the environmental humanities draws on the latest climatology, the first shoots of an energy transition, critical theory, Earth’s paleoclimate history, and trends in border violence to answer the most pressing question of our age: Why do we continue to squander the short time we have left? Episode intro read directly from Future of Denial: The Ideologies of Climate Change Use the promo code DENIAL for 25% off the purchase: https://www.versobooks.com/products/2857-future-of-denial Future of Denial podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taddelay Website: warmachinepodcast.com Patreon: patreon.com/WarMachine419 Music for this episode by Matt Baker

In this episode Justin and Matt are joined by Kazi AdI Shakti for a discussion with Steven Shaviro on issues relating to the Difference in Repetition that's in process. The reading group is sponsored by The Center for Process Studies and the Cobb Institute. Our discussion raises a number of questions about Deleuze, particularly his theory of time, as well as his relationship to the thought of A.N. Whitehead. Reading Group Signup: https://cobb.institute/forums/processing-difference-repetition/ Steven is a philosopher, cultural critic, and author whose interests include film theory, time, science fiction, panpsychism, capitalism, affect and subjectivity. https://mitpress.mit.edu/author/steven-shaviro-9041/ Kazi's blog: https://holo-poiesis.com/ Music for this episode: Irritatingly Crooked, Primal Tribes & Redlum Intro sample from the Netflix series Blue Samurai

In this episode, Randy Dible joins Justin in a discussion about the phenomenology of the float tank. They discuss the creator of the float tank, John C Lilly, afterward shifting to more speculative matters of metaphysics and cosmogony. Randolph Dible is a lecturer in philosophy at St. Joseph’s University, New York, and a philosophy doctoral student at The New School for Social Research. His work is in phenomenology and Ancient Greek philosophy. randolphdible.com Music for this episode: Exhausted Divinity, Niky Nine

In this episode, Matt speaks with author Larry Jordan about his recently published book called The Way, Meaningful Spirituality for a Modern World. The book integrates religion and science and reconciles Eastern and Western worldviews, confirming with the mystics and the scientists that everyone is related, and everything is connected. The Way recognizes the perennial philosophy that underlies many spiritual traditions. Reading The Way is like having a cup of coffee with Bart Ehrman, Eckhart Tolle, Thich Nhat Hanh, and Albert Einstein. Larry's Website: https://larryjordanauthor.com/ Metaphysics and the Matter with Things: Thinking with Iain McGilchrist INFO: https://ctr4process.org/conference/metaphysics-and-the-matter-with-things-thinking-with-iain-mcgilchrist/ Affiliate LINK: https://ctr4process.org/mcgilchrist-registration-discount Music for this episode: Black Sunrise, Matt Baker Love Always, Nu Alkemi Nomad's Theme, Matt Baker warmachinepodcast.com

In this episode, Jared Morningstar and Justin speak with Lissa McCullough on the difficult thought of American philosopher D. G. Leahy (1937–2014). Lissa McCullough is Lecturer in Philosophy at California State University, Dominguez Hills. She is editor of The Call to Radical Theology by Thomas J. J. Altizer and coeditor (with Brian Schroeder) of Thinking through the Death of God: A Critical Companion to Thomas J. J. Altizer, both also published by SUNY Press. Jared Morningstar is an independent scholar living in Madison, Wisconsin with academic interests in philosophy of religion, Islamic studies, comparative religion, metamodern spirituality, and interfaith dialogue. His work in these areas seeks to offer robust responses to issues of inter-religious conflict, contemporary nihilism, and the "meaning crisis," among other things. Jared graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in 2018 with degrees in religion and Scandinavian studies and currently works for the Center for Process Studies, the Cobb Institute, and the Psychedelic Medicine Association. https://jaredmorningstar.com/ Support War Machine: https://www.patreon.com/WarMachine419

In this episode, Matt and Justin speak with author, educator, athlete, James Madden about his recent book “Unidentified Flying Hyperobject: UFOs, Philosophy, and the End of the World” which is an application of the tools of academic philosophy to the UFO phenomenon. His central claim is that understanding the UFO requires a re-thinking of ourselves and our standing in what is revealed as a much wider cosmos. Along the way, he addresses issues in the philosophy of mind, technology, religion, and the possibility of a re-enchantment of the world. James' website: https://www.jdmadden.com/publications Register for the Difference and Repetition reading group: https://cobb.institute/groups/processing-difference-repetition/ Music for this episode: Glare, Emil Rottmayer Through the Prism, Matt Baker UFHO, Matt Baker Nomad's Theme, Matt Baker

In this episode, Justin and Matt speak with Tripp Fuller and Thomas J Oord on the general topic of "God after Deconstruction" which is the title of a two-day event they are hosting at Drew University Feb 9 - 10. Tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-after-deconstruction-drew-u-tickets-756322138877?aff=oddtdtcreator Difference and Repetition Circle Signup: https://cobb.institute/groups/processing-difference-repetition/ Music for this episode: The Sky Opened, Hello Meteor Adonis, Birds ov Prey Salvaging the Wreck, Matt Baker Nomad's Theme, Matt Baker

In this episode, Jake Given joins Matt and Justin to explore an experimental format whereby each person chooses and brings a short audio clip on any subject to the discussion. Sympathies emerge. God After Deconstruction: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-after-deconstruction-drew-u-tickets-756322138877?aff=oddtdtcreator Music for this episode: Sample from Blue Eye Samurai Love Always, Nu Alkemi An Ecological Shift, LANDSRAAD Sorcery and Sanctity, Matt Baker

In this episode, Justin and Matt speak with Thomas Jay Oord about his most recent book, "The Death of Omnipotence, and Birth of Amipotence" wherein Tom outlines many of the reasons why omnipotence is no longer credible or salvageable and wherein he offers an alternative view of divine power. We also discuss some of the challenges that have come along with being a more progressive voice in a conservative institution. Tom is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multidisciplinary studies. He’s written or edited more than thirty books, and currently directs a doctoral program at Northwind Theological Seminary and the Center for Open and Relational Theology. Oord is known for his contributions to research on love, open and relational theology, science and religion, and freedom and relationships for transformation. Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Omnipotence-Birth-Amipotence/dp/1948609916/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2KZUR4SANGIS9&keywords=thomas+oord&qid=1701537026&sprefix=thomas+oord%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 Tom's website: https://thomasjayoord.com/ Music for this episode: Linha de Passe, Bao +Venuz Beats + Styles Davis Love Always, Nu Alkemi Conversion, Broad Sky Nomad's Theme, Matt Baker

In this episode, Jordan Miller and Matt Baker speak to Jon Ivan Gill about a number of topics, including the then recently published collection "Toward Afrodiasporic and Afrofuturist Philosophies of Religion". Jon's Website: jonivangill.com Westar Institute: https://www.westarinstitute.org/ Music for this episode: Linha de Passe, Bao x Venus Beats x Styles Davis Nomad's Theme, Matt Baker

In this episode, Matt Baker and Matt Segall speak with Whitehead scholar Gary Herstein about his reading of WH as well as what Process Theology can sometimes miss through inattentiveness to certain aspects of WH. Gary is coauthor of The Quantum of Explanation: Whitehead's Radical Empiricism. Gary Herstein: https://garyherstein.com/about/ Matt Segall: https://footnotes2plato.com/about-me/ Music for this episode: Polimorfo, Pianeti Sintectici Love Always, Nu Alkemi Away with the Fairies, Sleepy Fish Nomad's Theme, Matt Baker

In this episode, Matt Valler and Matt Baker speak with Dan Siedell about the 'Curatorial Theology' he is currently developing as a graduate student at Drew University. Daniel A. Siedell is an art historian, art critic, and curator who has spent nearly twenty years writing and lecturing on modern art and theology. From 1996-2007 he was Chief Curator of the Sheldon Museum of Art, where he organized numerous exhibitions of modern & contemporary art. From 2007-2011 he was Professor of Modern & Contemporary Art History & Theory at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Who's Afraid of Modern Art: https://www.amazon.com/Whos-Afraid-Modern-Art-Conversation/dp/1625644426/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14QP7H50L1R10&keywords=daniel+siedell+book&qid=1699904777&sprefix=daniel+siegel+book%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-1 Labyrinth: https://labyrinth.city/ Intro sample from the Netflix series Blue-eyed Samurai, episode 7. Music for this episode: Chaos Theory, Ava Low Love Always, Nu Alkemi Those Moments, Hampus Naeselius Nomad's Theme, Matt Baker

In this episode, we conclude our exploration of Clayton Crockett's book 'Energy and Change: A New Materialist Cosmotheology', speaking with Clayton Crockett himself to clarify and extend several ideas in this important book. Buy the book: http://cup.columbia.edu/book/energy-and-change/9780231206112 Music for This Episode: Exhausted Divinity, Niky Nine Conversion, Broad Sky

In this episode, Matt speaks with the International Congress for Infrathin Studies founding members Petra Carlsson, Dan Seidell, Jeremy Biles, and Brent Everett Dickenson about the origin, purpose, and work of the ICIS. ICIS: http://www.infrathincongress.org/statement.html Petra: https://ehs.se/en/people/petra-carlsson/ Jeremy: https://saic.academia.edu/jbiles Brent: https://www.brenteverettdickinson.com/ Dan: https://www.tkc.edu/people/daniel-a-siedell/ War Machine's Patreon: https://patreon.com/WarMachine419?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Music for this Episode: Hidden Sector, Gdanian Date with the Night, Yeah Yeah Yeah's Prey, Niky Nine Nicki Minaj, Beez in the Trap Debaser, The Pixies White Elephant, Nick Cave & Warren Ellis Nomad's Theme, Matt Baker

In this episode, Justin and Matt speak to Andrew Davis about his recent book, Metaphysics of Exo-Life: Toward a Constructive Whiteheadian Cosmotheology. Andrew who is an American process philosopher, theologian, and scholar of cosmological wonder. He is program director for the Center for Process Studies where he researches, writes, teaches, and organizes conferences on various aspects of process-relational thought. Get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Metaphysics-Exo-Life-Constructive-Whiteheadian-Cosmotheology-ebook/dp/B0CDSV9YYZ#:~:text=Metaphysics%20of%20Exo%2DLife%20is,meaningful%20picture%20of%20the%20cosmos. Andrew's Website: https://www.andrewmdavis.info/ Center for Process Studies:https://ctr4process.org/ War Machine's Patreon: https://patreon.com/WarMachine419?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Music for this Episode: Mirror Forest, Hello Meteor (WM remix) Love Always, Nu Alkemi Polimondo, Pianeti Sentetici Manatra, Arelam Nomad's Theme, Matt Baker

We continue our exploration of Clayton Crockett’s book, Energy and Change: A New Materialist Cosmotheology. Specifically, Mary Jane Rubenstein, Matt Valler, and Matt Baker discuss chapter 6 on Radical Theology and the Nature of God. Get the book: http://cup.columbia.edu/book/energy-and-change/9780231206112 Mary Jane Rubenstein: https://mrubenstein.faculty.wesleyan.edu/ Website: Warmachinepodcast.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/WarMachine419 Music for this episode: Adonis, Birds ov Paradise Love Always, Nu Alkemi Eden, Hania Rani Strange Signals, Gdanian The Sky Opened, Hello Meteor Rain Closures, Hello Meteor Nomad's Theme, Matt Baker