The 15 Best Occult Podcasts (2026)

Greg Kaminsky has been running Occult of Personality since 2006, making it one of the longest-standing interview shows in the Western esoteric space. The format is straightforward: long-form conversations with authors, scholars, and practitioners working in traditions like alchemy, ceremonial magic, Hermeticism, and Shinto shamanism. Episodes typically run about an hour, though some stretch past ninety minutes when the conversation warrants it. What sets this show apart is Kaminsky’s genuine curiosity and depth of preparation. He clearly reads the books and studies the traditions before sitting down with his guests. Recent episodes have featured discussions on alchemical longevity with Martin Faulks and esoteric Shinto shamanism with Benton Ryer—topics you just won’t find covered elsewhere with this level of care. The production is clean and uncluttered, no flashy intros or ad breaks every five minutes. With 83 episodes and a 4.4-star rating from 124 reviewers on Apple Podcasts, it’s built a steady and loyal audience. If you want substantive, unhurried conversations about Western occultism from someone who genuinely knows the territory, this is where to start.

Gordon White is a chaos magician, author, and permaculture designer based in the UK, and Rune Soup is his platform for conversations that sit right at the intersection of magic, animism, and spirit work. Running since 2015 with over 380 episodes, the show has become something of a community hub for serious practitioners. Gordon brings on guests like Austin Coppock for astrological forecasts and Peter Grey for Luciferian praxis, and the conversations feel genuinely collaborative rather than interview-by-numbers. Episodes range from tight 24-minute solo reflections to sprawling 90-minute dialogues. The 4.7-star rating from over 760 reviewers on Apple Podcasts speaks volumes about listener loyalty. What makes Rune Soup stick is Gordon’s refusal to simplify things for mass appeal. He assumes his audience is already doing the work and talks to them accordingly. You’ll hear about astrology, ancestor work, conspiracy analysis, and shamanic practice—sometimes all in the same episode. It can be dense, but that’s exactly the point. This is the podcast people in the occult world reference when they’re talking about the good stuff.

Greg Carlwood launched The Higherside Chats back in 2011, and over 300 episodes later it remains one of the most popular deep-dive interview shows in the esoteric and alternative research space. The format is simple but effective: Greg brings on researchers, authors, and investigators for extended conversations that typically run 90 minutes or more. Topics range from secret societies and occult history to fringe science, hidden technology, and geopolitical conspiracy. What keeps listeners coming back—and the show holds a 4.7-star rating from over 3,300 reviewers—is Greg’s interviewing style. He’s well-read enough to keep up with experts but relaxed enough that conversations never feel like lectures. Recent guests have covered EMF health effects, techno-education agendas, and Charles Fort’s classic works. There’s also a premium tier (THC+) with extended episodes, but the free feed alone is substantial. If you’re looking for long-form occult and alternative research interviews that take their subjects seriously without being preachy, THC delivers consistently.

Rob C. Thompson is an occultism scholar who has built something genuinely unique with Occult Confessions. Rather than straight interviews or lectures, the show blends research, ritual reenactment, and old-fashioned radio drama performed by a rotating cast called the Alchemical Actors. With 234 episodes and a 4.4-star rating from 387 reviewers, the show has carved out a devoted following. Episodes typically run 45 minutes to an hour and a half, covering the secret histories of cults, witches, magicians, and conspiracies. Recent topics include Blavatsky’s legacy revisited, rock stars who turned to occultism, and the strange story of a pirate king of the spirit world. The production quality stands out—voice acting and atmospheric audio design give it an immersive feel that most occult podcasts don’t even attempt. Thompson’s scholarship is solid, but the theatrical presentation keeps things from ever feeling dry or academic. It updates twice a month and moves through seasons, which gives the show a structured, almost serial quality. Perfect for listeners who want their occult history delivered with some theatrical flair.

Miguel Conner, self-styled as the Gonzo Gnostic, has been hosting Aeon Byte Gnostic Radio for years now, amassing nearly 600 episodes focused on Gnostic traditions, Hermeticism, and Cathar history. The show pulls a neat trick by drawing lines between ancient heresies and thoroughly modern anxieties—simulation theory, artificial intelligence, UFOs. Episodes run 40 minutes to about 90, with recent conversations covering topics like Greek mysticism with Dr. Edward Tick, the intersections of Elvis and Philip K. Dick mythology, and werewolf myths through the lens of the bicameral mind. With a 4.6-star rating from 433 reviewers, Conner has built real credibility in the Gnostic space. His interviewing style leans gonzo—enthusiastic, sometimes provocative, always curious. He’s not afraid to make unusual connections between pop culture and ancient religious thought, which keeps the show from feeling like a seminary lecture. Some episodes are free, while deeper content sits behind a subscription tier. If Gnosticism and its modern echoes interest you, this is the most comprehensive podcast on the subject by a wide margin.

Alexander Eth created Glitch Bottle as a podcast specifically focused on Western magic and grimoire traditions, and it’s become one of the most respected shows in that niche. The tagline—uncorking the uncommon with magic, mysticism, and the generally misunderstood—actually fits. With 189 episodes and a remarkable 4.9-star rating from 302 reviewers, the listener satisfaction here is hard to argue with. Episodes vary widely in length, from 30-minute solo pieces to marathon three-hour guest interviews. Recent highlights include conversations with Poke Runyon about the Ordo Templi Astartes and American magical traditions, and a session with Dr. Justin Sledge on humanizing Agrippa. Eth clearly does his homework and brings a genuine respect for the source material that practitioners appreciate. The show updates roughly every two weeks and is categorized under Education, which is fitting—this feels more like a specialized seminar series than casual conversation. If grimoire magic, Solomonic traditions, or the history of Western ceremonial practice are your thing, Glitch Bottle is probably already on your list. And if it isn’t, fix that.

Douglas Batchelor takes a topic-based approach with What Magic Is This?, and the results are impressively thorough. Each monthly episode picks a single subject—magical treasure hunting, past lives and reincarnation, Solomonic magic—and explores it comprehensively, often for two hours or more. That commitment to depth is unusual and genuinely appreciated by the show’s audience, which has given it a 4.7-star rating across 314 reviews. With 160 episodes in the catalog, there’s a substantial library covering the history, practices, and key figures across magic, the occult, esoteric knowledge, and paranormal phenomena. Batchelor’s style is warm and knowledgeable without being pretentious. He treats each topic with genuine fascination, and his research is consistently solid. The longer format means you actually come away feeling like you’ve learned something substantial, not just skimmed the surface. Recent episodes on Christmas pagan origins and the supreme secret of sorcery give a good sense of the range. It’s the kind of podcast you put on for a long walk or a quiet evening and let it unspool.

Luxa Strata hosts Lux Occult with the energy of someone who genuinely enjoys thinking out loud about chaos magic and its intersections with art, science, and philosophy. The show carries a 4.8-star rating from 57 reviewers, and that near-perfect score makes sense once you listen. With 126 episodes, Lux Occult brings on guests like Aidan Wachter and Vittorio Benetti for conversations that feel like friendly debates between practitioners rather than polished interviews. Episodes run anywhere from an hour to two and a half hours. Recent topics have included magic and mental health (specifically psychic self-defense and boundaries), ritual play as a recovery tool for burnout, and the concept of witch punk. The tone is irreverent and funny without being flippant—Luxa clearly takes the work seriously while refusing to be overly solemn about it. That balance is rare in occult podcasting. The show updates about twice a month, and each episode feels like it earns its runtime. If chaos magic is your framework, or you’re curious about practical occultism discussed with humor and intelligence, Lux Occult is well worth your time.

Jason Louv is an author and the founder of Magick.Me, an online school for magick and meditation, and Ultraculture is his podcast bringing together thinkers from spirituality, high technology, and the counterculture. With 232 episodes and a 4.5-star rating from 388 reviewers, the show has solid reach and listener trust. Episodes swing between short solo pieces (like a 27-minute reading of Eliphas Levi on becoming an adept) and extended conversations running well over an hour. Louv’s background in both ceremonial magic and technology gives the show a distinctive angle—he’s as comfortable discussing John Dee’s Enochian system as he is parsing epistemology and information warfare. Recent episodes have tackled practical magick for rational adults and how to distinguish truth from manipulation. The production is polished, and Louv’s presentation style is articulate and direct. He doesn’t hedge or over-qualify. The show updates about twice a month. If you want occult practice discussed through a modern, tech-aware lens by someone with real teaching credentials, Ultraculture fills that role well.

The Occult Rejects describes itself as occultists, rejects, and mystics trying to educate others about magick and occultism, and with over 760 episodes, they’ve put in the work to back that up. The show updates weekly (sometimes more frequently) and covers an impressively wide range of topics: magickal herbs and cranial nerves, Traditionalism and Perennialism, Shakespeare’s Masonic connections, even tridactyls. Episodes typically run 1 to 2.5 hours, which gives the hosts room to really dig into subjects. The 4.5-star rating from 194 reviewers shows a dedicated audience. The vibe here is approachable and anti-elitist—the name says it all. These are people who feel like outsiders in mainstream culture and want to share what they’ve learned without gatekeeping. Guests range from established occult authors to lesser-known researchers, and the conversations have a lived-in, community feel. The sheer volume of the back catalog means there’s probably an episode on whatever niche occult topic you’re curious about. Good for listeners who want frequent, accessible occult content without academic pretension.

Dr. Angela Puca is a university lecturer in Philosophy and Religious Studies, and her podcast brings genuine academic rigor to the study of witchcraft, paganism, esotericism, and the occult. With 311 episodes updating weekly and a 4.8-star rating, the show has earned trust from both scholars and practitioners. What makes it stand out is the commitment to peer-reviewed research. Puca isn’t just sharing opinions—she’s citing sources and engaging with the academic literature. Recent episodes have covered ancient magical rituals from the Stone Age to Egypt, a philosophical discussion of magick with chaos magic co-founder Peter J. Carroll, and a critical examination of whether Ronald Hutton actually erased Wicca’s history. Episodes run 40 minutes to about an hour and 40 minutes. The tone is scholarly but accessible—Puca has a knack for making dense material feel engaging rather than intimidating. She occasionally hosts livestreams that include ritual elements, adding a participatory dimension. For anyone who wants their occult education grounded in actual research rather than speculation or personal gnosis alone, this podcast fills a gap that very few others even attempt.

Isaac Weishaupt, known online as the Illuminati Watcher, has been podcasting since 2014 and has built up over 760 episodes exploring occult symbolism in movies, music, celebrity culture, and major events. The show’s 4.3-star rating from a massive 3,470 reviewers reflects both its popularity and the polarizing nature of conspiracy-adjacent content. Weishaupt describes the show as rational discussion about the conspiracy of an Illuminati agenda mixed with film analysis and entertainment, and that’s a fair summary. Recent episodes have decoded Super Bowl halftime symbolism, analyzed Olympic opening ceremonies as ritual, and continued a multi-part series on MKULTRA’s Project MONARCH. Episodes range from quick 26-minute breakdowns to extended two-hour deep dives. The production is straightforward—no dramatic sound effects or heavy editing. Weishaupt speaks with conviction and does his homework, though some listeners will find the conspiracy framework a stretch. If you’re fascinated by how occult imagery shows up in mainstream entertainment and want someone who catalogs those connections obsessively, this is your show.

Amanda Yates Garcia—author and practicing witch—hosts Between the Worlds alongside producer and composer Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs. The show blends tarot, psychology, mythology, pop culture, witchcraft, magic, art, and history into conversations that feel genuinely nourishing. With 139 episodes and a stunning 4.9-star rating from over 1,800 reviewers, this is one of the highest-rated occult podcasts on Apple Podcasts, period. Each episode uses a tarot card as its framing device. Recent episodes include the King of Wands on uplifting the erotic and the Knight of Wands exploring themes of strangeness and encounter with Sophie Strand. The format gives each conversation a poetic structure without feeling forced. Garcia is warm, intellectually curious, and brings a feminist perspective to occult traditions that feels natural rather than imposed. Episodes typically run about an hour to 90 minutes. The show updates less frequently than some others on this list, but every episode feels carefully crafted. If you appreciate witchcraft and magic discussed with literary intelligence and emotional depth, Between the Worlds is exceptional.

Reverend Erik Arneson hosts Arnemancy as a space for casual but informed conversations about esotericism, magic, and the occult. The guest list reads like a who’s who of working occultists, astrologers, magicians, and historians—people doing the actual work, not just talking about it. With 124 episodes and a 4.4-star rating, the show has found its audience among serious practitioners. Recent episodes have featured a deep-dive series on the Arbatel, the Renaissance-era book of ceremonial magic, and a 2026 forecast discussion with T. Susan Chang and Andrew B. Watt. Episodes run 45 minutes to about 90, and the monthly release schedule means each one gets proper attention. What makes Arnemancy enjoyable is Arneson’s combination of reverence for the traditions and genuine casualness in conversation. The discussions feel like sitting in on a conversation between friends who happen to be deeply knowledgeable about Western esotericism. No performance, no posturing. If you value thoughtful, practitioner-level conversations about divination, astrology, and ceremonial magic delivered without unnecessary drama, Arnemancy hits the mark.

Sapphire Sandalo offers something different in the occult podcast space: feature-length, atmospheric storytelling that explores an eerie universe of supernatural and occult tales. Rather than interviews or lectures, Stories with Sapphire delivers immersive narratives—spooky stories, personal accounts, and explorations of the strange and unexplained, all told with careful pacing and atmospheric production. The show sits at the intersection of personal journal and occult storytelling, giving it a confessional quality that makes the supernatural elements feel intimate rather than distant. Sandalo’s narration style is measured and evocative, letting the stories breathe rather than rushing to the next scare. Episodes cover a range of topics within the spiritual and supernatural, from folk practices to unsettling personal experiences. The production quality elevates the content—this isn’t someone just talking into a microphone. There’s real craft in how the audio is shaped. For listeners who prefer their occult content delivered through narrative rather than discussion, and who appreciate a show that creates genuine atmosphere, Stories with Sapphire is a strong pick. Think of it as the campfire storytelling corner of occult podcasting.