Pagan Centered Podcast – Episode 116 – Gaggle of Penii
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| 2:55 | Cat Chapin-Bishop writes:I loved the show! I’ve never heard PCP before, and perhaps I won’t enjoy future episodes as well, since I _like_ the single interviewee(”guest host”) approach, which I guess you don’t usually do. But I’ll be listening, that’s for sure…
Thanks for the nod, too, Jason! I love the idea of being an “A List” blog! Though I think the weekly column–sometimes every other week when life is busy–makes my claim to that a little dicey. Still, the complement was greatly appreciated. One thing Jason said I’d like to challenge: at least twice during the show you referred to Salem Massachusetts as a Pagan “hotspot”, like Paganistan or the Bay area. In my opinion, it is not! Salem is unquestionably the center of New England (maybe global!) Pagan self-promotion. But I think both Boston and Western Massachusetts are actually home to more vital and mature Pagan communities. Salem works to make news, but I think that Boston/Western Mass based organizations like the Earth Spirit Community, as well as the many college Pagan groups, Wiccan traditions from BTW to eclectic, Druid and Asatru groups, and so on, have much more impact in the region than any Salem-based organization. (Salem Pagans, challenge me if you wish; this is my impression based on 18 years as a Massachusetts Pagan.) One other quibble: I think that Pagans have far more to offer one another than merely social connections. I know that I have grown and deepened in my spiritual journey through both dialog AND ritual encounters with Pagans from other traditions than my native Wicca. I style myself Pagan because I believe there is a spiritual power we can draw from within our very diversity, and that experiences across the boundaries of groups as diverse as reconstructionist paths, ecofeminist Wicca, Druidry, and Ceremonial groups can nourish us as we grow and develop over time. I hope the day never comes when, due to numerical growth, we isolate ourselves from one another. Diversity, not monoculture, is the sign of a healthy ecosystem. I do not want to live a religiously monocultured spiritual life. (Of course, as the author of something named Quaker Pagan Reflections, I guess that’s pretty obvious!) |
| 7:37 | Katie Writes:Hello PCP’ers!!! I have been listening since like episode 50 something and have never written in, until now. I wanted to praise the interview you did last episode, I was so engrossed I missed my exit and got a good view of the storm coming over lake Michigan…
I do have to say that the reason I was engrossed was that for the first time I heard an honest impression on the “Pagan Community” and felt like I could still be a part of it. I am an atheist, I hold a believe in no god or goddess. I say I am a pagan, in that science is magic, and magic is science we just don’t understand, yet. Your discussion, unlike the ones I have heard on other podcasts. I feel like there is still a place for me. Keep up the good work and Ashley, I think I want to hang out with you because we might cause people to spontaneously explode… |
| 9:55 | CerrigdwenThis isn’t so much a suggestion for a future topic as it is a quick question. In episode 88 “Back to the Future (Divination)”, someone, fuck if I know specifically who, said they are fond of using runes. What material are your runes made out of? P.S. I found a Cthulhu plushie the other day and thought of you guys. |
| 11:54 | Jalawood Writes:Hey, just wanted to say that I really love you having Barbara on the show. There’s been many times (especially during the Satanism episodes) that she said something and I was like “Thank you!”. Barbara, I hope to continue to hear your voice coming out of my headphones. To the rest of you: you’re awesome too. Cheers! -Jalawood |
| 12:31 | Gutwrench Writes:Hey ! It has been awhile since I have left a comment. It might be because I feel I might have left you feeling I may be a neo-maxi-zoom-dweebee, and that I probably always will be. Next , I think your podcast has changed. It seems that you have all matured. And just because you matured, doesn’t mean you have to act it! * sighs* I want my old belligerent friends back!! * cries * On a personal note.. I still have yet to find anything more uber than myself to have any kind of faith in. But your P.C.P has helped me to clarify much. I will continue to listen and more than likely always will. Keep up the great work and please,,,,, GROW DOWN,,,,, BTW,,, I too have a podcast and was inspired by you ALL to do it. It isn’t a Pagan podcast by any means. But I have a ton of fun with the people i make fun of. There is a virtual community I have been a member of for quite a long time and I use the members that are there and create skits based on their personalities. The members there love it and have a blast with it. I do talk a lot about you guys as they have Pagan subject matter within the virtual world. They try and teach some of the old world ways there. If you guys don’t mind I would like to mention your podcast on my podcast. FEEL FREE… to stop by. Love ya guys…. stay cool! * waves * |
| 17:10 | Anonymous Listener Writes:I work in an army depot and after my first couple years there I began to knotice a few things. People there tend to become testy when working on equipment that is handled directly for use in combat.Many of the optics and control box’s are what normaly couses this effect in people. Please forgive my apparent lack of observational skills, although i have been studying pagan/meta topics off and on sence middle school, being sensitive is something I rarely think to apply to bible thumping christians who lean to heavly on there faith to cope with guilt of there profession. P.S. if you can do a pod cast on how to deal with thumpers I would be greatly in your debt. |
| 25:48 | Christopher Orapello WritesI loved #109. Thank you for the discussion and info regarding death and what to do. Surprised to not hear anyone mention The Pagan Book of Living and Dying. I imagine the not mentioning of this was intentional? Curious. I host The Infinite and the Beyond (www.infinite-beyond.com) and I always find the synchronicity between the pagan podcasters to be interesting. For example, the beginning segment in my recent episode (#006) briefly touches upon death and one’s responsiblilty for loved ones by not taking them for granted and spending time with them while one can do so. I just found the synchronicity interesting. Thanks for the show! |
| 28:06 | Xhozt writes… Damn glad to see you people are doing a episode on asatru , but reconstructionism? Are you going to just stick with asatru, Hellenic and Celtic polytheism , or go further and toss in others like my sumerian friends as well ?
BTW I am fucking loving PCP classic why the Hel do you say not to listen to it ? Its genious , fuck the audio quality.. |
| 30:18 | Rayne of the Poppies Writes:You all fuckin’ rock. Just sayin’! I appreciate the non cotton candy feel that other podcasts have. I missed out on the cussing poll butcuss all ya want. |
| 30:42 | Punkwitch Writes:I am sorry this took so long to respond to but I was having isp problems and have just caught up on the podcasts. I was at first totally pissed at the response to my thoughts on the nature of Satan and God. I was simply postulating on the seemingly contradicting nature of their god and the similarity to Satan’s negative traits. It was just a thought that I wanted to share with you guys. The friend of Ashlee’s was a little condecending concerning my post. First I have been in the metaphyisical/pagan community for well over 20 years. I have studied alternative faiths for most of my 37 years in this life. I have come into contact with all sorts of belief systems. Over the years I have known many Satanists. When it concerns their faith they have been as honest as anyone could ask for. In the more personal areas of conversation they could have been less than truthful I can’t say. I felt it was a little arrogant to assume that “our young friend” has been lied to. Although I am pushing 40 I like to consider myself “young” at heart. I am however not stupid. I was relieved to hear Ashlee state that she wasn’t happy with the way her “friend” came off in the episode. I too noted the contradictions. I still love you guys! I want to vote for a Heathen/Asatru episode too. Having just adopted that faith recently after years of being an eclectic witch, I am looking for all the info I can find. Including different viewpoints. Thanks |
| 33:06 | Gretchen Writes:Hi everyone! I thought you would think this was interesting: I just got a job at a residential substance abuse treatment facility for women (whew, say that three times fast!), and when they were drug testing me, I didn’t test negative for PCP! I didn’t test positive, either (since I don’t actually do drugs). It was just inconclusive. The whole time I was thinking, “dammit! This is what I get for listening to PCP constantly for a month!” My good name was eventually cleared. But it was a bit of an awkward time with my future supervisor. Anyway, I just wanted to stroke your egos, I love the show and I recommend it to newbies who come into my friend’s witch shop, looking for more info and community. And if anyone makes their way to eastern Kansas, I have a sofa and know some really awesome bars and people in Lawrence! Thanks! Gretchen |
| 34:48 | Scurvy Dog Writes:I would like to thank you for the work you have done, As an agnostic (belief in a higher power, and my own shifting views on the meta physical) These podcasts have given me the one insight you can not get from a book…and fankly one i was not motavated enough to find my self oweing to a lack of desire to handle fluffy bunny’s (formerly space cadats in my jargon, although fluffybunnys are now just one flavour of space cadats now) I have goten to know some of the social context of some of the pagan type beliefs. The few wiccan’s (or wickie wicca’s) I have meet have been…shall we say spacy. Save one, a former class mate of mine and Vetern of the US Marines. He was a space cadat…but not a fluffy bunny. But more to the point of my rambleings. Ashlee I been listening to your views, And for days they seemed so familure ( i been back listening to your PCP, Zen cast and Cathloic bible camp…although the woman in that one seems to be an evil person in denile) And it finaly occared to me were I heard them. From my mothers physical therapist after her stroke. Granted the context of the message was very diffrent. But self reliance and self accountabity was core to it. The otherkin lessons the pcp crew did was educational. I have had some afinitys for certin types of animals….but I think I would rather die then be assocated with that queen load drama fest. |
| 36:35 | Barret A. writes:hey guys i have a random thought that u guys might find amusing. i was wearing my hammer today and a more learned christian recognized it and realized im a heathen and as he was going off on me about how god didnt create me to mock him by worshiping satan (wow he almost got it right) i realized that adam and eve were the first satanists and the truest at that, they slept, ate, and had sex when ever they wanted they didnt limit themselves in anyway and to top that of they did a big screw you to god by listening to the snake widely thought of as satan and ate from the tree god told them not to eat from i found this very funny seeing that this means that the satanists try to live in the way the christian god always intended and the christians have it all wrong. i cant wait to here what you guys think of this. I’m most interested in what Ashley has to say about this seeing that this means she’s living within gods will…. LOL |
| 38:45 | Cristin Writes:Hi!
So I was listening to the latest podcast and I’m broadsided by random Tank Girl references! I had to drop you a note to say I love you. Snarky pagans and Tank Girl! Two of my favorite things in one place. I know it’s a random thing to send feedback about, but I’m in a random mood tonight Anyway, I’ve just discovered your podcast recently and I’m slowly making my way through the old episodes and I’m loving it a lot. Thanks for all your hard work and I’m really looking forward to what you do next! Well, it’s been swell, but the swelling’s gone down. -Christin |
| 39:20 | Roseann Writes:Greetings fellow Homo sapiens! Haven’t listened to your show the last few episodes, been extremely busy, but I heard a rumor on the wind that Ron Howard is working on the movie “The Strange Adventures of H.P. Lovecraft”. Not sure if he’ll be producing or directing it, but it’s still exciting news. Cheerio! |
| 40:03 | Mary writes:I’ve just started listening to your podcast. I enjoy it a lot. I understand what you mean about allowing your children to research and study their own religion. My mother wasn’t open to that. She was raised Catholic and it shows through. Yay for college! (By the way, I was looking at your bookshelf. You guys would like Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett if you haven’t read it yet!) |
| 40:40 | Barret A writes:hey guys i have an idea for an episode. u recently did an episode on the abstract idea of a pagan community and pretty much came to the conclusion that it doesnt really exist outside the internet. my idea would be a what if episode… what if a pagan community actually existed outside of the internet. like a city where pagan temples existed like christian churches do in most of north america. What would u expect from this kind of community, what do think would be nessary, and what do you think would be outstandingly different from the average christian community. i ask for this type of episode cause i like the idea of it happening and the pcp effect is probably the best way i can think of to get it done… lol |
