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Satansplain #066 - 1966, The Black Flame, Get a Life!
The number 66 may not be 666, but it does prompt us to take a look at the year 1966, with the book "We Are Satanists" offering much insight into the foundation…
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Satansplain #065 - Satanism vs. Humanism
A look at Satanism and humanism, their similarities and more importantly their differences. Though to do that, we'll have to first unpack some bigger topics…
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Satansplain #064 - The "Good Old Days"
Were the "Good ol' days" really all that "good"? We'll explore Anton LaVey's essay on the topic (spoiler: the answer is, "No!"), and a related college…
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Satansplain #063 - The Balance Factor and Satanic Magic
The Balance Factor! Hear how this concept relates to the more broader concept of "magic" in Satanism, which of course means first addressing some…
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Satansplain #062 - No, QAnon is not a new Satanic Panic (yet?)
Addressing the misconceptions that the QAnon conspiracy theory is the "Satanic Panic 2.0" (it's not; let's keep that way), or that "the Satanic Panic never…
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Satansplain #061 - The Myth of the "Satanic Community"
There is no "Satanic community". Learn what Satanists mean by this. Also, Bill answers some listener mail about artificial human companions, doctrines of…
SatansplainSatansplain #060 - The 11 Satanic Rules of the Earth
The 11 Satanic Rules of the Earth! While they're straightforward for most Satanists, Satansplain addresses common questions and misconceptions about things…
SatansplainSatansplain #059 - Dr. Vincent Schitz, PhD in Satanic Memes
Church of Satan Reverend Dave Wallace steps in to interview the team behind the infamous Satanic memes page, "Dr. Vincent Schitz, PhD in Satanic Memes". Hear…
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Satansplain #058 - Ritual Elixirs, Closet Satanist Relationships, Video Games, Other Listener Mail
Bill answers listener mail on elixirs in Satanic ritual, indulgences vs. addictions, Satanists in marriage, and other topics.
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Satansplain #057 - Satanic Symbols (Pentacle vs. Pentagram, Inverted Crosses, 666)
Addressing some of the more annoying misinformation out there on Satanic symbols: pentacles vs. pentagrams (no, it's not as simple as which way it points)…
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Satansplain #056 - Past Occultism, 7 Hermetic Principles, Creationism
Occultism of the past! The 7 Hermetic Principles! The cosmic questions of human origin! Hear why none of these things are really applicable to Satanism.
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Satansplain #055 - Realm of Satan film
News on the new film "Realm of Satan"! Also, addressing false claims about serial killer Richard Ramirez and the Church of Satan (no, he was never a member…
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Satansplain #054 - George Carlin and Artificial Intelligence
Recently, Artificial Intelligence was used to artificially construct a new comedy special of deceased American comedian George Carlin, titled "I'm Glad I'm…
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Satansplain #053 - Let's You And Him Fight!
"Let's you and him fight!" cry the onlookers who'd like to see Satanists spar with Christians for their public entertainment. Let's not. Also: the Satanic…
SatansplainSatansplain #052 - Christmas Myths
With the Christmas season comes a lot of popular Christian myths. And they're hardly limited to the holiday's pagan origins. Also, answering some listener mail…
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Satansplain #051 - Fine, Let's Play the Dictionary Game
To those who would try to use the dictionary to discredit Satanism: Fine, let's play the dictionary game. Also, Bill answers some questions about Satanic…
SatansplainSatansplain #050 - Trapezoids! (Law of the Trapezoid, Order of the Trapezoid)
What is the Satanic significance of the trapezoid? Hear an explanation of the Law of the Trapezoid as well as the Order of the Trapezoid.
SatansplainSatansplain #049 - Satanic Ritual, Part 2
The topic of Satanic ritual continues in part 2, with answers to questions on The Satanic Bible's standard 13 Step ritual, the use of archetypes and ritual…
SatansplainSatansplain #048 - Satanic Ritual, part 1
Despite ritual being an integral part of Satanism, misconceptions still persist, even among some Satanists. Enjoy part 1 of a special two-episode exploring…
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Satansplain #047 - Legal Recognition of the Church of Satan
The Church of Satan has a long history of being a legally-recognized religious organization. From weddings, to funerals, to the armed forces, to court cases…
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Satansplain #046 - Capitol of Conformity, and the future of indulgence technology
How should Satanists properly navigate future technological advances in human indulgence? "Capitol of Conformity" is a short dystopian film which may be of…
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Satansplain #045 - Satanic Rules of the Earth 1 and 10
A look at Satanic Rules of the Earth numbers 1 and 10. Also, Bill celebrates 20 years of The Devil's Mischief, some thoughts on a recent Satanic baptism…
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Satansplain #044 - Satanic Films & Pee-Wee Herman
A look at the Church of Satan suggested film list, plus Bill's Satanic salute to the late, great Paul Reubens. Also Bill responds to mail on various topics…
SatansplainSatansplain #043 - Satanism is Americanism
In a 1971 letter, Anton LaVey declared "Satanism is Americanism". Hear the full meaning of this, as Magister Bill celebrates July 4th and answers some listener…
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Satansplain #042 - Religious, Not Spiritual
While some people love to state "I'm spiritual, not religious", Satanists are instead religious, not spiritual. Hear a long lost essay on the topic, and…
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Satansplain #041 - Why "After School Satan" sucks, Satanic essays, sigils, TikTok Christians "respecting" Satanism
Bill answers some listener mail about Satanic essays, Satanic sigils, the strange phenomenon of Christian TikTok users "respecting" Satanism, and the absurdity…
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Satansplain #040 - Spotlights, Dimbulbs, and Shine
Satansplain #040 - Spotlights, Dimbulbs, and Shine Satansplain celebrates its first anniversary with "Spotlights, Dimbulbs, and Shine", a special talk that was…
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Satansplain #039 - Satanic Weddings, Music of Anton LaVey, Satanic Youth Advice
Magister Bill answers listener questions about Satanic weddings, advice for young Satanists, and other topics.
SatansplainSatansplain #038 - The Satanic Mass (1968)
Before The Satanic Bible, before heavy metal, there was "The Satanic Mass". Explore the history and content of this infamous 1968 album, recorded and released…
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Satansplain #037 - Anton LaVey and the FBI in 1980, listener mail
In 1980, Anton LaVey was brought to the FBI's attention on completely fabricated accusations against him. Some idiots today still make a big to-do out of this…
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Satansplain #036 - Colored Sigils and other early 1970s oddities from the Church of Satan
Back in the early 1970s, the Church of Satan experimented with different hierarchy standards, from color-coded medallions to multiple ceremonial titles…
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Satansplain #035 - Marilyn Manson, Marijuana, and Satanism
Answering listener mail about Marilyn Manson, marijuana, and other topics. Also, Bill gives his thoughts on his recent appearance on Comedy Central's "Tooning…
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Satansplain #034 - A Medicine for Melancholy (1992, 2023)
We're living in some crazy times. What is a Satanist to make of it? A look back at Anton LaVey's 1992 essay, "A Medicine for Melancholy", and some surprising…
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Satansplain #033 - Satanism and "journalists"
Gabriella Swerling of the Telegraph contacts the Church of Satan for an article on the "rise of Satanism", only to completely ignore what we said and print…
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Satansplain #032 - Inclusion, Exclusion, and Calendars
Hear why Satanism shouldn't be included in "inclusivity" efforts. Also the basics of the Satanic calendar system, and the folly of trying to exclude certain…
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Satansplain #031 - Logic & Fallacies, part 2
Part 2 of a 2-part special on the topic of logic and fallacies, covering further examples of logical fallacies, where they show up in common arguments made…
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Satansplain #030 - Logic & Fallacies, part 1
Presenting a 2-part special on the topic of logic and fallacies. Here in part 1, we'll be going over what logic is and isn't, why Satanists should care about…
SatansplainSatansplain #029 - Christmas?
Can Satanists celebrate Christmas? The short answer is yes, of course. The longer answer however may reveal some things worth Satansplaining. Bill also…
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Satansplain #028 - Joining non-Satanic organizations, Church of Satan policy on crime, why Satanic Temple sucks
Bill reads some listener mail, covering topics such as Satanists joining non-Satanic organizations, the Church of Satan's policy regarding illegal activity…
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Satansplain #027 - The 2015 Starbucks Red Cup and 2022 Ye (Kanye West) Controversies
With Christmas approaching, Bill reflects back on the 2015 Starbucks "red cup" controversy, which may offer a Satanic lesson on the zeitgeist, including the…
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Satansplain #026 - Unraveling the Freemasonry/Illuminati/Satanism Conflation
Freemasons, Illuminati, and Satanism, oh my! Why do so many idiots continue to conflate these three things? Bill digs deeper into the origins of these mix-ups…
SatansplainSatansplain #025 - Illuminati Believers in Nigeria
Why do so many people from Africa, especially Nigeria, mistakenly believe Satanists are the Illuminati? And that we're hiring? Satansplain investigates…
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Satansplain #024 - Satanic Baptisms
Learn the truth about Satanic baptisms in this episode of Satansplain. Also, Bill shares his reflections on this past Halloween.
SatansplainSatansplain #023 - Russia and "desatanization"; Bill on Coast to Coast AM
Church of Satan responds to Russia officials' call for the "desatanization" of Ukraine. Also, Bill summarizes his recent time as a guest on the nationally…
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Satansplain #022 - On the Choice to Ritualize, Satanic Altar Tools 101
Satanic ritual! Are too many Satanists rejecting its formal practice, based on misconceptions? Is it as daunting of a task as some newcomers to Satanism…
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Satansplain #021 - Matt Walsh, Anime, Vandalism, "What others think", Satanic Ritual
Satanic commentary on conservative Matt Walsh and anime. Also vandalism, "caring what people think", Satanic ritual, and more.
SatansplainSatansplain #020 - The Artificial & Real (Artificial Human Companions, Objective Reality)
Bill thoroughly answers questions about Artificial Human Companions as well as objective reality, and expecially on how each relates to Satanism.
SatansplainSatansplain #019 - Harvard Radio interview (2016)
Hear a full, uncut 2016 interview from Harvard University radio on the topic of Satanism and the Church of Satan, covering the basics and beyond.
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Satansplain #018 - Closet Satanists, Eugenics, The Satanic Witch, For-the-Money Myth, Self-Improvement
On this episode of Satansplain, I'll be answering several questions from YOU the listeners, regarding such topics as: being a closet Satanist in the corporate…
SatansplainSatansplain #017 - Debunking the claim that "The Church of Satan does nothing"
People who whine that the Church of Satan "does nothing" seem to have rather anti-Satanic ideas of what constitutes doing "something". I'll address this topic…
SatansplainSatansplain #016 - Satanism and Atheism (Satanists are Atheists)
Atheism vs. Satanism is a topic that should be simple enough to understand, but all too often gets mangled by people who don't understand what one or both of…
SatansplainSatansplain #015 - Satanism and Social Media
How has social media affected Satanism and Satanists, for better or worse? Also, being Satanically mindful of indulgence versus compulsion in a modern world of…
SatansplainSatansplain #014 - "We Are Satanists" survey answers; mysticism vs. mystery
A look at the monumental big book "We Are Satanists" and the questions asked of members for the chapter "Voices of the Damned"! Also, the Satanic difference…
SatansplainSatansplain #013 - Luciferianism "vs." Satanism
What exactly is Luciferianism, and how does it really differ from Satanism? And why does the topic make less sense the more you try to read about it? Also, The…
SatansplainSatansplain #012 - Answering "Seven Honest Questions for Atheists"
Recently a Christian apologist radio show host posted a list of "Seven Honest Questions For Atheists". Bill gives his answers, addressing some related topics…
SatansplainSatansplain #011 - Satanic Holidays & Schooling
It's summertime! So why have so many clueless strangers on the internet been telling the Church of Satan to build a school? Learn about Satanic holidays and…
SatansplainSatansplain #010 - Abortion is not a Satanic Ritual
A reminder that abortion is not a "Satanic ritual" nor a "Satanic sacrament". And more importantly, that there are more than two sides to an issue.
SatansplainSatansplain Episode 009: "Kidz Kwik Reference Guide" DEBUNKED
Debunking the lies about Satanism and the Church of Satan told in a certain little "Kidz Kwik Reference Guide" infographic that keeps being shared on social…
SatansplainSatansplain episode 008 - Satanic Dating Sites?
Satanic dating sites: are they a good idea? The answer is...no! This and other tales of unreleastic Satanic projects are discussed on Satansplain.
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Satansplain #007 - Satanism and Mental Illness, Dealing with non-Satanic Relatives
Answers to some listener mail, including questions on active Church of Satan membership, dealing with non-Satanist relatives, and a question about Satanism and…