Satanists discuss modern Satanism, its history, left-leaning political activism, and how Satanism relates to current events and pop culture. It's a show for the Satan-curious, or those already involved in Satanic groups.
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Episode 23 - Lucky Number Seven
We decide to love the sinner and the sin as we take a look at the Seven Deadly Sins and decide which of them is right for us. Way back in AD 590, Pope Gregory warned good Christians away from what we now know as the Seven Deadly Sins, which allegedly undermine love for god. But to be honest, the list looks more like seven different ways to have a good time, and hosts Simone, Daniel, Tabitha, and Sam are left wondering: Are the rest of us sinning enough these days? Also, Arkansas goes to war with Satan – or so they’d like to think – and Satanic San Francisco plans ahead for an all summer, no bummer season. Praise, condemnation, questions, and other cons Cloudman can pull off can be sent to blackmassappealpod@gmail.com. SHOW LINKS Mr Antihero Instagram and Etsy shop Satanists Declare War On Arkansas Senator What are Capital Sins? The Sins: Brief History GET IN TOUCH WITH BLACK MASS APPEAL Facebook Twitter Instagram Patreon Tabitha Slander's Instagram SATANIC SAN FRANCISCO Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Sign up for Satanic San Francisco's newsletter LEARN MORE The Satanic Temple
Episode 22 - A Dash of Rosemary
50 years ago, Satanists welcomed a bundle of joy in the form of the movie Rosemary's Baby. Fascinating for its portrayal of everyday people as Satanists, the film also tackles themes of feminism, bodily autonomy, conspiracy, and paranoia – all still relevant to Satanists today. And, of course, there's fact that this classic film needs to be reconciled with the deeds of its director. Hosts Simone, Daniel, Tabitha, and special guest Sadie Satanas discuss all this, plus our plans for our own upcoming screening, how the Satanic Temple - Arizona made peace with the YWCA, and how Mia Farrow's son Ronan is smoking hot. Praise, condemnation, questions, and recipes for tannis root shakes can be sent to blackmassappealpod@gmail.com. SHOW LINKS The Satanic Temple and YWCA Settle Donation Dispute Like Adults A history of Rosemary's Baby Why 'Rosemary's Baby' Still Matters 47 Years Later (okay, this article's three years old) Rosemary’s Baby Is Still Chilling at 50 Teaching 'Rosemary's Baby' Can we save 'Rosemary's Baby'? Church of Satan History: Hell on Reels “Post-Feminist” ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ is a Difficult Labor (a review of the 2014 remake) CONTACT THE SATANIC TEMPLE - SANTA CRUZ CHAPTER Facebook Twitter GET IN TOUCH WITH BLACK MASS APPEAL Facebook Twitter Instagram Patreon Tabitha Slander's Instagram SATANIC SAN FRANCISCO Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Sign up for Satanic San Francisco's newsletter LEARN MORE The Satanic Temple
Episode 21 - Satanism 104: Let’s Talk About Sects
Depending on who you ask, there are either lots of different Satanic sects, or there's only one true Satanism and everyone else is just pretending. We're going to ignore that latter attitude and dive into the major – and lesser-known – groups that call themselves Satanic. Also, we finally get to eat babies (Starburst Babies, that is), we share our high schools' famous alumni, and TST Santa Cruz has a day at the beach. Praise, condemnation, questions, and lessons on how to snap your fingers for Daniel can be sent to blackmassappealpod@gmail.com. LINKS The Black Mass Appeal shop is now taking pre-orders! Satanic San Francisco's 13 Patron Sinners from Walpurgisnacht Sign up for the Satanic San Francisco newsletter Sign up for the Black Mass Appeal newsletter Satanic San Francisco's Rosemary's Baby Shower on Sunday, June 10th A Woman’s Place, a 24-hour supportive residential service in San Francisco that offers shelter and long-term treatment programs to women and transgender women with special needs TST Santa Cruz adopts Seabright Beach Documentary: The Real Enemy - Worshipping the Devil in the Bible Belt (2015) SATANIC SECT RUNDOWN The Satanic Temple The Church of Satan The Temple of Set Luciferianism The Church of Rational Satanism Church of Ahriman Temple of the Black Light Satanic Reds (Communist Satanists) GET IN TOUCH Facebook Twitter Instagram Patreon Tabitha Slander's Instagram LEARN MORE Satanic San Francisco Satanic San Francisco Facebook Sign up for Satanic San Francisco's newsletter The Satanic Temple
Episode 20 - Satanism 103: Infernally Asked Questions
It's our "Infernally Asked Questions" show! Black Mass Appeal strives to bring modern Satanism to the masses, but a lot of the masses out there still don’t understand what Satanism is. Hosts Simone, Daniel, and Tabitha answer listener questions about Satanism and provide a template for answering the questions Satanists hear over and over again. (E.g., "I prefer eating pizza to eating babies, personally.") Praise, condemnation, questions, and plans for defeating the elves can be sent to blackmassappealpod@gmail.com. LINKS Our Satanic "Chick" tract Kickstarter is over (and successful – THANK YOU!) – but keep an eye out for updates on our Kickstarter page Sign up for Satanic San Francisco's newsletter for events, projects, and other happenings with your Bay Area Satanist friends TST Arizona’s Menstruatin’ with Satan drive is still on! Rosicrucian Museum in San Jose Serpent’s Kiss occult bookstore in Santa Cruz The Satanic Temple’s Seven Tenets Our full Black Mass Appeal episode guide RECOMMENDED READING Anatole France, The Revolt of the Angels Giosue Carducci, A Hymn to Satan John Milton, Paradise Lost Joris-Karl Huysmans, The Damned (La-Bas) Neil Gaiman, The Sandman Elaine Pagels, The Origin of Satan GET IN TOUCH Facebook Twitter Instagram Patreon Tabitha Slander's Instagram LEARN MORE Satanic San Francisco Satanic San Francisco Facebook Sign up for Satanic San Francisco's newsletter The Satanic Temple
Episode 19 - The Appeal of Black Mass
Get ready to recite the Dark Lord's Prayer – we're going to Black Mass! It's in the name of our show, but for the first time hosts Simone, Daniel, Tabitha, and special guest Jack Matirko take you behind the scenes of planning and performing Satanic rituals. Why is ritual such an important part of Satanism, especially atheistic Satanism? Is it the robes? The human sacrifice? Mm, probably the robes. Plus, we discuss why exorcisms are "on the rise," and we try to figure out how to best store blocks of frozen pigs' blood. Praise, condemnation, questions, and cures for ghosts in your blood can be sent to blackmassappealpod@gmail.com. LINKS Still a few days left to contribute to our Satanic "Chick" tract Kickstarter! News: Vatican organises crash course in exorcism Walpurgis Night American Atheists 2018 convention in Oklahoma The Satanic Temple - Arizona chapter TST Arizona's Facebook page TST Arizona's YouTube channel TST Arizona's Menstruatin' with Satan supply drive Get inspired for your own Satanic rituals What is a Black Mass? How to perform a Satanic Destruction Ritual "Las Bas" by JK Huysmans (1891) "Satanism & Witchcraft" by Jules Michelet (1862) "The Satanic Mass" by HTF Rhodes Haxan (1922) The Devil Rides Out (1968) Alucarda (1978) Blood on Satan's Claw (1971) The Devils (1971) GET IN TOUCH Facebook Twitter Instagram Patreon Guest Jack Matirko Naked Diner Podcast For Infernal Use Only on Patheos LEARN MORE Satanic San Francisco Satanic San Francisco Facebook The Satanic Temple
Episode 18 - Conspiracy Weary
The secret Satanic Illuminati plot to control the world… probably only consists of your hosts Simone, Daniel, Tabitha, and Roman. But millions of people in America think that a network of rich and powerful Satanists secretly controls everything, and they say some really, really weird stuff. We head down the rabbit hole to look at the weirdest, wildest, stupidest conspiracy theories about Satanism from the deepest circles of the Internet. Also, we tell the NRA to go to Hell, and HUD hunts for Satanists at the DNC. Praise, condemnation, questions, and plans for defeating the elves can be sent to blackmassappealpod@gmail.com. LINKS Our Satanic "Chick" tract Kickstarter is live! HUD advisor spread conspiracy that Clinton advisor is a Satanist YouTube Cracks Down As Conspiracies Spread Why Do People Believe Conspiracy Theories? Carl Sagan's The Demon-Haunted World Carlo Ginzburg's The Cheese and the Worms Tacocat, "Dana Katherine Scully" GET IN TOUCH Facebook Twitter Instagram Patreon LEARN MORE Satanic San Francisco Satanic San Francisco Facebook The Satanic Temple
Episode 17 - Stairway to Hell
We sell our souls for rock and roll (and blues, and jazz, and classical music, and pop, and hip hop) in this episode! Simone, Daniel, Tabitha, and Gregg discuss the devil's influence on popular music. Are there any actual Satanic bands, or are artists just influenced by how damn cool Satan is – and did any band ever really put a hidden Satanic message in their songs? Plus, we talk about The Satanic Temple - Arizona's lawsuit against the city of Scottsdale, Simone misquotes The Simpsons, and we wonder how Al Gore got hip all of a sudden. Praise, condemnation, questions, and musicians we shamefully missed can be sent to blackmassappealpod@gmail.com. LINKS Our Satanic "Chick" tract Kickstarter is live! Satanists sue Scottsdale, allege religious discrimination When Did Churches Start Using Instruments? Devil Music: A History of the Occult in Rock & Roll How Rock and Roll Found Satan -- And Why That Was a Good Thing The Fight to Save America From Satan’s Subliminal Rock Messages The Devil Has All The Best Tunes: How Musicians Discovered Their Dark Side Blues Theology: The “Devil’s Music” Dee Snider on PMRC Hearing: 'I Was a Public Enemy' GET IN TOUCH Facebook Twitter Instagram Patreon LEARN MORE Satanic San Francisco Satanic San Francisco Facebook The Satanic Temple
Episode 16 - The Devil’s Party
Despite a massive case of the giggles at the beginning of the show, in this episode your hosts dive into the sticky world of Satanic politics. Simone, Daniel, Tabitha, and Brigid discuss how Satanic San Francisco and The Satanic Temple's beliefs fit in with the "left-leaning political activism" mentioned at the top of every episode, and how other Satanic groups might take a different view. Praise, condemnation, questions, and other Mediterranean countries we should keep in mind can be sent to blackmassappealpod@gmail.com. LINKS Oh No Ross and Carrie podcast Jex Blackmore on the Serious Inquiries Only podcast Pope says Fake News is Satanic Never Let Your Activism Be Artless: An Interview With Lucien Greaves of The Satanic Temple Satanic Activism Can (and Should) be Personal The Church of Satan's Policy on Politics GET IN TOUCH Facebook Twitter Instagram Patreon LEARN MORE Satanic San Francisco Satanic San Francisco Facebook The Satanic Temple
Episode 15 - Anna Biller and "The Love Witch"
She put a spell on us, and now we're hers. Hosts Simone, Tabitha, Daniel, and Minnie talk to filmmaker Anna Biller about her film "The Love Witch," and how the film speaks to not only different occult experiences, but different experiences as women in society. We also chat about ritual inspirations, the secret to making your first film, and, of course, that RUG! Also, England freaks out about the Blood Moon, and Satan teaches San Francisco why everything is terrible. Praise, condemnation, questions, and items for the Black Arts IKEA catalogue can be sent to blackmassappealpod@gmail.com. LINKS Super Blood Moon Triggers Satanic Sex Rituals Everything is Terrible's "The Great Satan" "The Love Witch" on IMDb Stream "The Love Witch" on Amazon Prime Anna Biller's website, lifeofastar.com Anna Biller's work on Vimeo GET IN TOUCH Facebook Twitter Instagram Patreon LEARN MORE Satanic San Francisco Satanic San Francisco Facebook The Satanic Temple
Episode 14 - Satan on the Silver Screen
Lights... Camera... Satan! Your Black Mass Appeal hosts go over their favorite portrayals of Lucifer on the big screen. Simone, Tabitha, Daniel, and Jane also cover what they think are the worst acting turns for the Dark Lord, and the actors they wish would take on the role. Plus, a new development in the Missouri reproductive rights case, our trip to the Womens' Marches in San Francisco and Oakland, and whether or not Bronies suffer from more stigma than Satanists. Praise, condemnation, questions, and your favorite film Satan can be sent to blackmassappealpod@gmail.com. LINKS Pacific Standard, “Satanists Just Made It Easier To Get an Abortion In MO” Jane's favorite: The Ninth Gate (1999) Daniel's favorite: The Story of Mankind (1957) The movie with Daniel's actual favorite devil – spoilers for a 1995 horror "tale" from a certain "neighborhood" Tabitha's favorite: Legend (1985) Simone's favorite: Constantine (2005) Peter Stormare's weirdo Volkswagen commercials Jane's worst: Bedazzled (2000) That Encino Man GIF Daniel's worst: Winter’s Tale (2014) Tabitha's worst: End of Days (1999) Simone's worst: Devil’s Advocate (1997) Actor Jeffrey Jone's "legal troubles" Jane's wishlist: Seth MacFarlane Daniel's wishlist: Peter Dinklage Tabitha's wishlist: Angelina Jolie and/or Winona Ryder and/or Natalie Portman Simone's wishlist: Dames Judi Dench (Chronicles of Riddick) and/or Maggie Smith The Club Dumas by Arturo Perez-Reverte GET IN TOUCH Facebook Twitter Instagram Patreon LEARN MORE Satanic San Francisco Satanic San Francisco Facebook The Satanic Temple
Episode 13 - Lucien Greaves and Reproductive Rights
For our lucky number 13 show, we talk with Satanic Temple co-founder Lucien Greaves about today’s Missouri Supreme Court hearing considering whether anti-abortion laws violate our religious rights as Satanists. We discuss the facts of the case (and the lack thereof), TST's commitment bodily autonomy and religious freedom, and what you can do to help. Also: We’re making movies for Satan, and we investigate a curious case of Twitterphobia. Praise, condemnation, questions, and your pitch for a movie in our Satanic film festival can be sent to blackmassappealpod@gmail.com. LINKS Support Wicked Grounds' Patreon Misandry with Marcia and Rae The Satanic Temple threatens to sue Twitter for religious discrimination Lucien Greaves's (now reinstated) Twitter Docket summary: Supreme Court of Missouri, Mary Doe v. Eric Greitens, et al. Jex Blackmore's statement on the lawsuit Lucien Greaves debates Missouri Governor hopeful over matters of Church/State Separation and abortion Religious Reproductive Rights Shop Satan! GET IN TOUCH Facebook Twitter Instagram Patreon LEARN MORE Satanic San Francisco Satanic San Francisco Facebook The Satanic Temple
Episode 12 - Satanism 102: So You Want To Be a Satanist
You've just decided that Satanism is for you... but what now? The next steps on your Satanic path aren't always clear. We ask Lilith Starr of The Satanic Temple Seattle about finding, forming, and nurturing a Satanic community that's brought together by common beliefs and common goals. She offers tips on reaching out to other potential members, how to navigate internal and external conflicts, and how food and community service can be a bonding experience. Praise, condemnation, questions, and your Satanic Trivial Pursuit questions can be sent to blackmassappealpod@gmail.com. LINKS In the time since we recorded, we were extremely sad to hear that Wicked Grounds Coffee Shop in San Francisco, our monthly meeting place and official first (and only) sponsor, is closing. Find out more here, including what you can do to help. The Okilly Dokillies Chelsea Clinton denies affiliation with Church of Satan Lilith Starr's "Build Your Own Satanic Community" Lilith Starr's "Organizing Satanic Activities" Church of Satan's Peter Gilmore on "The Myth of Satanic Community" GET IN TOUCH Facebook Twitter Instagram Patreon LEARN MORE Satanic San Francisco Satanic San Francisco Facebook The Satanic Temple
Episode 11 - Burn, Baby, Burn (Dante's Inferno)
In this episode, we all go to hell! Through literature, anyway. Your hosts discuss Dante's Inferno, how his life informed his work, and where we think we'll end up within the Nine Circles. Plus, the San Jose chapter of The Satanic Temple deals with the drama other people are creating around their lovely Christmas tree in the park, and how Simone infiltrated the seat of the Catholic Church as a Satanist. Please note we'll begin our Satanic “gospel comic” crowdfunding campaign in January, so stay tuned! (If you’re interested larger numbers of comics for you to distribute in your local area, please email us.) Praise, condemnation, questions, and descriptions of your ironic punishment can be sent to blackmassappealpod@gmail.com. LINKS HP Lovecraft Historical Society Christmas Carols Goat Head Tree Topper Missing From Satanic Temple of San Jose's Christmas Tree Capuchin Monks’ Crypt in Rome Dante Biography Ironic Hell Punishment Flash Cards The Apocalypse of Peter Inferno Audiobook GET IN TOUCH Facebook Twitter Instagram Patreon LEARN MORE Satanic San Francisco Satanic San Francisco Facebook Wicked Grounds Coffee Shop The Satanic Temple
Episode 10 - Black Christmas
Being a Satanist doesn't mean you're a Scrooge. Your hosts Simone, Daniel, Tabitha, and Bridgit discuss how they celebrate the winter holidays and reconcile their love of pretty lights and decorated trees with their Satanic beliefs. Plus news on Satanic holiday displays in public spaces across the country, and we put too much thought into Krampus's, uh, anatomy. Please note we’re still working on how to best distribute our Satanic “gospel comic” – stay tuned! (If you’re interested larger numbers of comics for you to distribute in your local area, please email us.) Praise, condemnation, questions, and your ideas for Satanic holiday displays can be sent to blackmassappealpod@gmail.com. LINKS The morality of abortion: "The only moral abortion is my abortion" (Satanic) Holiday Displays Still Allowed In Boca Raton Snaketivity 2016 Press Release Pagan History of Christmas Krampus, the Christmas Devil The Origin of Krampus Legend of the Yule Goat What this Satanist is doing for Xmas GET IN TOUCH Facebook Twitter Instagram Patreon LEARN MORE Satanic San Francisco Satanic San Francisco Facebook Wicked Grounds Coffee Shop The Satanic Temple
Episode 09 - Dark Dungeons
Dungeons and Dragons is the gateway drug that will lead you straight to Satanism – so we've heard. Well, actually, in our case – it's true! Hosts Simone, Daniel, Tabitha, and Roman discuss how the game lead to the founding of Satanic San Francisco, and our own personal experiences with role playing as we grew up. Why is D&D, a game created by a Christian World War II war game enthusiast, associated with Satanism? Why is it seeing a resurgence in pop culture? Plus, we nominate our "patron sinners" and discuss The Satanic Temple's controversial anti-corporal punishment billboard in Texas. Praise, condemnation, questions, and your ideas for patron sinners can be sent to blackmassappealpod@gmail.com. LINKS You Must Remember This podcast: "Bela and Boris" Satanic Temple Billboard Pisses Off Three Rivers, TX Christian Children's Fund refuses donation from Gygax memorial fundraiser GeeksOn podcast archive: Dungeons and Dragons The terrible, awful Dungeons and Dragons movie from 2000 Watch this instead: The Dungeons and Dragons episode of NBC's "Community" What Dungeons and Dragons Reveals About Stranger Things Season 3 (potential spoilers!) Dungeons and Dragons: Warriors of the Eternal Sun game for Sega Genesis (plus the theme song) Call of Cthulhu roleplaying game It's a Living: Meet One of New York's Best Professional D&D Dungeon Masters Dominican writer Junot Díaz on playing Dungeons and Dragons as an immigrant (Video) "The Gary Gygax Song" by Uncle Monsterface GET IN TOUCH Facebook Twitter Instagram Patreon LEARN MORE Satanic San Francisco Satanic San Francisco Facebook Wicked Grounds Coffee Shop The Satanic Temple