The Hidden Passage
A documentary-style podcast that explores the supernatural by recalling the beliefs of the past to inform the present. Delving into mythology, the occult, high strangeness, and alternative history, the show draws from philosophic, spiritual, and scientific perspectives to contemplate our greatest mysteries.
Episodes
25 episodes
Our Twin World 1: Astral Mechanics | Records of the Astral Light
Note: I used an AI voice morph to narrate the story for entertainment purposes only; it’s not meant to resemble/impersonate the person who shared it. Same will apply to other stories throughout this series. If you’d like to share y...
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33:49
Habitations of Darkness 2: “Where Is Your O' God?” | King Philip's War | Cosmoses in Collision
This video explores the spiritual and supernatural elements of King Philip’s War, a 17th century brutal conflict between Algonquin Native American tribes of southeastern New England and English colonists. It focuses on the religious paradigms o...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:09:37
Supernatural Spaces 3: The Old, Straight Track | Ley Lines | Energy Grid | Riding the Dragon
In this installment of the sacred space series we explore theories regarding currents of supernatural energy believed to form a networking system of vital force throughout the world. We begin with an introduction to Alfred Watkins’s theory of l...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:25:01
Habitations of Darkness 1: Spiritual Mysteries in Colonial America | Native v. Puritan Perspectives
This episode covers the religious history of New England, beginning with the first migrations of the Clovis people, to the journey of the pilgrims to Massachusetts and through the early colonial period, leading up to the beginning of King...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:16:24
Supernatural Spaces 2: Where Spirits, Gods, & Monsters Dwell | Earth Magick | Portals Between Realms
In this episode we investigate on a deeper level the facets of sacred space, beginning with how these special locations were identified in the landscape through ecstatic experience and divination, to how they were used by magical practitioners,...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:09:43
Supernatural Spaces 1: Creation Mysteries | How Spirit Shaped the Cosmos | Center of the World
Part 1 of our exploration of Earth’s supernatural mysteries. The ancients believed that certain places in the world held great spiritual power and sought to live near and utilize them. What was it about these sites that had, and continue to hav...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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59:52
Atlantis, The Lost Continent Part 2: Seeders of Civilization
In the conclusion to our study of Atlantis, we dive into myths regarding "culture heroes", such as Quetzalcoatl and Oannes, mysterious divine beings who came from distant lands bearing gifts of knowledge which jumpstarted the great civilization...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:03:41
Encounters With The Unknown 3 (Part 2)
In the conclusion to the third installment of the series, we hear stories regarding Mexican fairy faith, demonic obsession, and a wrong turn during a drive that leads to another dimension. I also go over a few of my own out of body experiences ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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47:16
Atlantis, The Lost Continent Part 1: When Death Danced Upon The Earth
"History became legend, legend became myth."- J.R.R TolkienIn this episode we cover the original story of the fabled lost civilization as recorded by Plato. Then, we will look at the universal flood myth as a possible account of the cat...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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50:09
Encounters with the Unknown 3: Almost Human
In this continuation of the encounters with the unknown series, we descend into the uncanny valley to hear some more incredible true accounts of the supernatural, dealing with entities, that, perhaps were once human. Witches, vampires (graveyar...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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48:10
A History of Influence: Ancient Aliens and The Origins of Humanity
In this episode we speak with a fellow truth seeker on the possibility that extraterrestrial beings had a significant hand in creating humanity and shaping our path of development throughout history. This conversation focuses on the major inter...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:05:13
Santa Claus, the Mushroom Shaman, Planetary Elf God
In this episode we explore the mysterious origins of Santa Claus. We will cover three alternative theories, firstly, that Santa was based on Siberian shamanism and hallucinogenic mushrooms, secondly, that he was based on fairy folklore, and thi...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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23:03
Midwinter: Saturnalia, Yule, & The Origins of Christmas
The period of time from late December to early January was spiritually significant to ancient cultures. The ancient midwinter festivals directly shaped our Christmas and New Year's holidays. This episode traces the history from the very beginni...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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54:52
Walkers Between the Worlds: Shamanism as a Global Phenomenon
In this episode we explore the ins and outs of shamanism, the art of working with spirits and traveling to other realms. Beginning with its roots in Siberia, we will connect it with similar traditions around the world, examining everything from...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:05:31
Vampires (Part 2): Spectral Siphoning, Hungry Ghouls, & Cannibal Witches
In the conclusion to our investigation into vampires, we speculate on the possible reality behind the phenomenon, and discuss its variations, from spectral energy vampires, to grave-plundering ghouls, to vampiric witches and sorcerers, referenc...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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56:14
Vampires (Part 1): Blood-Drinking Revenants & Sanguine Spiritual Mysteries
In this episode we explore the history of vampire beliefs as they are found all over the world, and retell alleged true historical accounts. In the latter part of the show, we explore spiritual mystery of blood in ancient religions and the occu...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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57:17
Samhain: When the Summer Goes to Its Rest
Explore the ancient Gaelic winter festival of Samhain and its influence on Halloween. This was a time when this world and the Otherworld intersected, and supernatural beings of all kinds roamed the earth. What was the religious significance of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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51:59
The Left Hand of God: A History of Demons (Part 2)
In the conclusion to this study of demons we discuss their role in the spiritual ecosystem and connect historical understanding with current issues relating to psychology and culture, analyzing a bone-chilling modern case study of a possible de...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:07:07
The Left Hand of God: A History of Demons (Part 1)
In this episode we explore the origin of demons and the development of this concept throughout history, from Mesopotamia to medieval magicians.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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59:38
Encounters With The Unknown 2
The conclusion to this two-part episode recounts a series of spine-tingling true paranormal experiences, covering a variety of high strangeness phenomena. Ghosts, djinn, and dogman are all accounted for in part 2, followed by commentary t...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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52:05
Encounters With The Unknown 1
This two-part episode recounts a series of spine-tingling true paranormal experiences, covering a variety of high strangeness phenomena. Gnomes, shadow/ light people, and skinwalkers, are all accounted for in part 1, followed ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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34:01
In Death Reborn: The Origins of Easter
This episode explores the mythological themes of renewal and rebirth associated with the spring season, tracing their roots from the worship of solar deities, through the emergence of the dying-resurrecting god, to modern day Easter, detailin...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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42:22
Fairy Faith, Fairy Fear (Part 3)
In the conclusion to this series, we ruminate on the possible origins and psychological/ metaphysical implications of faerie belief. Are these creatures a product of the mind, real, or somewhere in between? This episode also includes more...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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27:22
Fairy Faith, Fairy Fear (Part 2)
Part two examines faerie folklore further, detailing the extensive beliefs regarding the nature of these beings, including more classical tales and even one modern sighting. In the latter part, we begin to discuss the implication of such myths ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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26:00
Fairy Faith, Fairy Fear (Part 1)
An in-depth look at folklore’s most notorious trickster. Drawing from history, folklore, and interviews, this series will provide everything you want to know (and maybe more) about the good folk. Discover the true ancient origins of these being...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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