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Podcast: Richard Syrett's Strange Planet
Episode: 852 Esoteric Mystic America
Description: EPISODE #852 ESOTERIC MYSTIC AMERICARichard welcomes a filmmaker and author who discusses American occult and spiritual history, from colonial-era alchemists to 20th-century teachers.Β He shows how, from the very beginning, America was a vibrant blend of beliefs from all four corners of the world. He looks at everything from colonial-era alchemists, astrologers, and early spiritual collectives.GUEST: Ronnie Pontiac worked as Manly P. Hallβs research assistant, screener, and designated substitute lecturer for seven years. He is an award-winning documentary producer, and has written for Invisible College Magazine, Newtopia, Metapsychosis, Occult of Per...