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Satansplain #127 - Greater Magic, part 2 (2020)
Hear a long-lost 2020 discussion on the topic of greater magic and the role of Satanic ritual in Satanism, including addressing popular misconceptions, advice…
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Satansplain #126 - The Myth of Human Rights
A look at the concept of "human rights" and some of the all too-often unquestioned dogma that goes along with that. Also responses to listener mail on topics…
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Satansplain #125 - Greater Magic and Satanic Ritual (2016)
Hear a long-lost 2016 recording of a discussion on Greater Magic, answering questions and addressing misconceptions of Satanic ritual and how the Satanic…
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Satansplain #124 - Why a "Free" Satanic Bible is Unsatanic
Hear why a free Satanic Bible is, ironically, unsatanic. Also hear talk about Satanically-relevant trademarks and copyrights, and one particularly ridiculous…
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Satansplain #123 - Life, Death, and Grief (part 2)
After covering what Satanism has to say about life and death in part 1, part 2 continues with a deeper dive into the topic of dealing with death and grief…
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Satansplain #122 - Life, Death, and Grief (part 1)
Presenting part 1 of a 2-part set of episodes on life, death, and grief. We'll look at how Satanism particularly views the phenomenon of death, from views on…
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Satansplain #121 - Bible in Texas Schools, Citizen Vigilante, "Move and Appear"
A third-side look at the recent news story about the Texas Board of Education allegedly forcing Bible study. Also, a Satanic review of the 2026 movie Citizen…
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Satansplain #120 - 1970 Church of Satan article from McCall's magazine
No, Anton LaVey did not refer to Satanism as a "new conservative movement" in a 1970 issue of McCall's magazine, as some liars claim. But we'll take a full…
SatansplainSatansplain #118 - Reflecting on 6/6/06 (Church of Satan High Mass)
A look back at the infamous Church of Satan High Mass, held on 6/6/06. Hear shared memories of that night, related events, and the more general nature of…
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Satansplain #117 - "Satanic Prayer" Lunacy
Are actual Satanists giving prayers to the Devil in government meetings?!? Are certain voters possessed by literal demons?!? The answer to both questions is of…
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Satansplain #116 - "No, You're Not Entitled to Your Opinion"
A look at the modern sacred cow of opinion entitlement and its poor justification for faulty thinking and solipsism. Also, the surprising Satanic merits of the…
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Satansplain #115 - Church of Satan's 60th Anniversary
Happy 60th anniversary to the Church of Satan! Hear some Church of Satan history, how and when members get together, the anniversary celebrations, why we don't…
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Satansplain #114 - Satanism "evolution" demands from the unevolved
Satansplain gives answers to questions on the vague demands for Satanism to "evolve". Also Satanic films, the mistake of equating structure with conformity…
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Satansplain #113 - Satanism and Atheism FAQ
The Church of Satan's FAQ has been expanded with the frequently asked questions (and answers) concerning Satanism and atheism. A comprehensive essay is also…
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Satansplain #112 - Spring, Sigils, Victims, and Solipsism
As the Church of Satan approaches its diamond year anniversary, a new stylized rendering of the Sigil of Baphomet is presented. Hear more about the sigil…
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Satansplain #111 - "Why Are You A Satanist?" and online drama
"Why are you a Satanist? It's a good question to ask yourself from time to time." We'll explore Magistra Blanche Barton's essay which opens with this line…
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Satansplain #110 - Satanic holiday rituals, fake pages, advice for young Satanists
Answering emails regarding fake "Church of Satan" pages, Satanic rituals for equinoxes and solstices, weirdos obsessed with Anton LaVey's ethnicity, and advice…
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Satansplain #109 - Adapting "The Satanic Rituals" for Solitary Use; Enochian Keys
"The Satanic Rituals" (Anton LaVey's 1972 companion book to "The Satanic Bible"), presents many group rituals for Satanists. These rituals can however be…
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Satansplain #108 - Satanic Music
What constitutes "Satanic music"? It's certainly not all about heavy metal. But in this episode, we'll explore why people make that association, along with…
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Satansplain #107 - Greater Magic, Satanic Sin 9, Mixed Marriages, and the Myth of Satanic Denominations
Satansplain answers questions about greater magic, Satanic Sin #9, relationships with non-Satanists, and the myth of Satanic "denominations". Support…
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Satansplain #106 - The Nine Satanic Sins (part 2)
Satansplain continues the exploration of the 9 Satanic Sins. Here in part 2, sins number 4 through 9 will be examined. The Nine Satanic Sins…
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Satansplain #105 - The 9 Satanic Sins (part 1)
Satansplain presents a look at the 9 Satanic Sins. Here in part 1, we'll learn where the list comes from, why the list is part of Satanism, and an examination…
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Satansplain #104 - On Rage Bait and Selective Debate (Lisa Barlow, LibsofTikTok)
"The only proper response to them is no response!" Or is it? A look into selective debate engagement and the people who fear it. Also, two recent examples of…
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Satansplain #103 - Yes, We Have No Occultism
Satansplain #103 - Yes, We Have No Occultism A look at the essay, "Yes, We Have No Occultism", distinguishing Satanism from the occult religions. Also a…
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Satansplain #102 - Satanic ritual, werewolves and demon(izing) people
Demons and werewolves on Halloween! Answering listener questions about Satanic ritual, Anton LaVey's essay on lycanthropy, and the human need to "demonize"…
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Satansplain #101 - Mary Rooke's conspiracy theories and the "racist" Anton LaVey clip
Right-wing Christian journalist Mary Brooke tries quoting Satansplain for her wild conspiracy theories about Satanism, furries, and Charlie Kirk. Meanwhile…
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Satansplain #100 - A talk with Magus Peter H. Gilmore
In celebration of 100 episodes of Satansplain, Magister Bill sits down for a discussion with the Church of Satan High Priest himself, Magus Peter H. Gilmore. A…
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Satansplain #099 - A Satanist Reflects on Charlie Kirk
Many people have been mourning the death of Charlie Kirk while others have been celebrating it. But perhaps there are some Satanic third side views to…
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Satansplain #098 - Elon Musk, A.I., and the life of Anton LaVey
Satansplain responds to listener mail on a variety of topics, including a Satanic look at Elon Musk, the power of A.I., the books The Satanic Witch and The…
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Satansplain #097 - The Absence of Evidence ("Satanism" before 1966)
Is there any actual evidence of a religion calling itself Satanism before the Church of Satan? We'll look at one Satanist's undercover journey to find such…
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Satansplain #096 - The lame "M.A.G.A.=Maga" conspiracy theory, celebrity idolatry
Satansplain addresses the incredibly lame and desperate Christian trolling attempt at equating "M.A.G.A." and "Maga". Also some Satanic thoughts on the recent…
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Satansplain #095 - Ritual-aided accomplishments and insane messages
Hear a Satanic anecdote on ritual-aided success, the importance of long-term indulgence, and cautions against self-limiting actions people often opt for. Also…
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Satansplain #094 - Christian Conspiracy Theorist Prank Call, "When Words Collide"
With Satanists interacting with Satanists in this day and age of internet tribalism, we'll take a look at the essay "When Words Collide" by Church of Satan…
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Satansplain #093 - Listener mail, "On Parties and Party"
Hear answers to listener mail on a variety of topics, including Satanic ritual, translations of Satanic works, Church of Satan membership, expectations on…
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Satansplain #092 - "What To Do When Empathy is a Sin"
Bill shares his thoughts on the Church of Satan article "What To Do When Empathy is a Sin", as somebody who actually read it beyond the headline, along with an…
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Satansplain #091 - Satanic ritual, success, Siths, and learning
Magister Bill responds to your questions about Satanic success, the construction of Satanic rituals, joining the Church of Satan, a Satanic look at Star Wars…
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Satansplain #090 - Satanism and Racialism (accusations of Naziism/Zionism, part 3)
Part 3 continues on the same theme as the previous two episodes of Satansplain (accusations of Satanists being Nazis or even Zionists), this time with a…
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Satansplain #089 - Fascism and Zionism accusations (part 2)
While some idiots accuse Satanists of being "Nazi fascists, other idiots even accuse Satanists of being "Talmudic Jews". This episode picks up where the…
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Satansplain #088 - Fascism and Zionism accusations (part 1)
Sometimes Satanists get accused of being Nazi fascists. Other times, we're getting accused of being Jewish Zionists. These accusations can't both be right, but…
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Satansplain #087 - "Mr. Satan", 12-step programs, Church of Satan in the media & Google
A man was arrested for publicly threatening an assassination, and apparently the only connection with Satanism is his online name. But that probably won't stop…
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Satansplain #086 - Ten Commandments in Schools
American schools are being forced to display the Ten Commandments in the classroom! It's a complete takeover by Christian nationalists! Or is it? Join me in…
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Satansplain #085 - The Goodguy Badge
Everybody wants to be seen as "the good guy". In this episode of Satansplain, we'll look at Anton LaVey's essay, "The Goodguy Badge", what this Satanic concept…
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Satansplain #084 - Debunking the "Last words of Anton LaVey" deathbed hoax
Despite having no basis in fact, Christians still repeat unfounded lies about Anton LaVey's supposed "final words". In this episode of Satansplain, we'll…
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Satansplain #083 - Listener Mail (ritual, The Satanic Witch, George Carlin, Intellectual Black Holes)
Satansplain responds to mail from the listeners, including such topics as: Satanic ritual, The Satanic Witch, George Carlin, intellectual black holes, the…
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Satansplain #082 - The Satanic Rituals, part 3
In this third and final part of an in-depth look at Anton LaVey's "The Satanic Rituals", we'll cover the remainder of the book's content. Join Satansplain in…
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Satansplain #081 - The Satanic Rituals (part 2 of 3)
In this second part of a 3-episode exploration of The Satanic Rituals, hear a closer examination of the book's extensive introductions, plus the infamous Black…
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Satansplain #080 - The Satanic Rituals (part 1 of 3)
In 1972, Anton Szandor LaVey released The Satanic Rituals, the companion book to The Satanic Bible. Yet it seems to be the one book of LaVey's which Satanists…
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Satansplain #079 - Vampires and commies and Satanists, oh my!
Answering listener mail about Satanism and communism, as well as about Temple of the Vampire. This calls for some clarification on the difference between…
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Satansplain #078 - ECI and The Combination Lock Principle
Exploring ECI (Erotic Crystallization Inertia) and The Combination Lock Principle -- two Satanic concepts from "The Devil's Notebook" and their importance to…
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Satansplain #077 - Satanic Rule of the Earth #10 (Satanists Don't Sacrifice Animals)
Contrary to what Christian propaganda claims, animal sacrifice is NOT part of Satanism. We'll explore rule number 10 of the 11 Satanic Rules of the Earth and…
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Satansplain #076 - Envy, Anger, and Satanic Statement 3
Envy and anger: two of the so-called "seven deadly sins", but gratifying virtues for the Satanist when played correctly. Also, exploring the meaning of Satanic…
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Satansplain #075 - Atheist Underground interview, COS active application
Hear Bill's 2019 interview on an atheism podcast, advice on applying for Church of Satan active membership, and a Satanic anecdote about some Satanists who…
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Satansplain #074 - Answers on Satanic Ritual, Infernal Names, Philosophy
Happy Halloween! Answering some listener mail questions on Satanic ritual (from the ritualistic expression of wearing Satanic symbols, to use of the Infernal…
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Satansplain #073 - The Seven Fundamental Tenets
A deep look into the so-called 7 Fundamental Tenets: the prank group who created them, their history of being changed, why they have nothing to do with…
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Satansplain #072 - Myth of Satanic Denominations ("No, it's not like Catholics vs. Protestants", part 2)
Continuing from the previous episode, a look at whether various "Satanic" groups can really be called different denominations of Satanism, with a particular…
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Satansplain #071 - No, dummy, it's not like Catholics vs. Protestants (part 1)
Exploring the allegation of Satanism having different "denominations", why this view is inaccurate, and what's really going on with these so-called "types of…
SatansplainSatansplain #070 - Supernatural vs. Supernormal
The twilight zone! The outer limits! The X-factor! No, we're not talking about television shows. Rather, a phenomenon called the supernormal. A look into the…
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Satansplain #069 - Satanic Sex
Satansplain #069 - Satanic Sex It's episode sixty-nine. So, let's talk about sex. 00:00 - Intro 01:23 - "We already know, Bill!" Do you? 03:05 - 1969: The…
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Satansplain #068 - Psychic Vampires (Satanic Statement #6)
"Satan represents responsibility to the responsible, instead of concern for psychic vampires." That's Satanic Statement number six, the meaning of which is…
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Satansplain #067 - Church of Satan: Cosmic Joy Buzzer (1975, 1976)
Satansplain #067 - Church of Satan: Cosmic Joy Buzzer (1975, 1976) Satansplain explores writings from Anton LaVey from 1975 and 1976, debunking some of the…