Tuesdays with Ruto

"Hey there, podcast fam! 🎙️✨ Hope you're all navigating the madness with a sprinkle of joy! 🌈 In today's special episode, we're shaking things up a bit. I'm joined by the incredible Oscar, aka Ruto, not just my  creative partner but also a trusted friend. 🤝 We're diving deep into the spiritual realm, exploring our own journeys, and unpacking the lessons we've learned during this time off the airwaves. 🌌 It's a real talk about life, growth, and everything in between. 🌱✨ Join us as we get real and raw, sharing insights that might just resonate with you. Plus, we're peering into the future, contemplating what it holds for us. So, grab your favorite liabations, kick back, and let's get cozy as we spill the tea on our hiatus revelations and dreams for the road ahead. 🍵✨

Join us for another episode of the Esoteric Negro Podcast  as we Explore the enchanting world of Zanathia Jewelry, where rare antique accessories come to life. Certified appraiser from Asheford Institute of Antiques, Tanzy Ward shines as a beacon of knowledge with memberships in Asheford Assoc. & The American Society of Jewelry Historians. Her books, like "Hidden Legacies" & "Unsung Portraits," have graced esteemed magazines.  Tanzy's focus on 19th Century Black Victorian culture and heirlooms sets her apart. She showcased at the celebrated 'Allegories, Renditions, & A Small Nation of Women' exhibit at Yale University/Yale Divinity School, 2022. Tune in as we unravel hidden narratives and embrace the magic of historic preservation and sustainability.

We welcome back The Reverend Dr. Aaron Davis, a native of Albany, New York, who has dedicated his life to supporting the Christian ministry. However, his spiritual journey took an intriguing turn when he discovered his ancestral home in the African-derived tradition of Lucumi and Espiritismo. In this episode, Dr. Davis provides us with an exclusive peek into his class on the 72 Shemhamphoras Angels – The 72 Angels of God. Join us as he shares with us his extensive knowledge and well-practiced methodology! Tune in for a captivating discussion as we explore the fascinating world of angel magick with The Reverend Dr. Aaron Davis.

Join us for a captivating podcast interview with magician extraordinaire Kenrick Ice McDonald. With his mesmerizing performances and global travels, McDonald has made a significant impact on the world of magic. As the founder of Ice Storm Entertainment Group, he has showcased his talents far and wide. McDonald's memoir, "Born for This – Destiny Authenticated," and his films, including "Quiet Masters – The History and Relevance of the Black Magical Artist," offer a glimpse into his magical journey. As the first African American national president of the Society of American Magicians, McDonald's contributions have been groundbreaking. With prestigious awards and inductions into the National Magic Hall of Fame, he is a true trailblazer. Join us as we delve into the captivating history of black magicians in America with the incredible Kenrick Ice McDonald.

Welcome back to season 3 of The Esoteric Negro Podcast! Looking forward to sharing these amazing conversations and having you all join us on the journey of knowledge and curiosity. Thank you for all the support as we continue learning and navigating these incredible subjects with the aid of increbible guests! Season 3 start this summer and we couldn't be happier to be back!

Welcome to another episode of the Esoteric Negro!!  Our Guest this week is Brenndon! Brenndon is the founder of the Hiero community which is a multidisciplinary occult social club that offers workshops, deep conversations about esoterica and all manner of spirituality.   We were grateful to listen to speak with Brenndon. The origin story of Hiero is parallel to our own, and we looking forward to joining the Hiero community. We hope you enjoy this episode and look forward to more amazing guests this year! Follow @hiero.club on instagram! Join www.itshiero.io/ Follow The Esoteric Negro Visit theesotericnegro.com Support The Esoteric Negro

Welcome to another episode of the Esoteric Negro!! This week our guest is Dr Peggy Brunache, a Haitian American archaeologist, lecturer, culinary consultant, and foodways specialist. Dr. Brunache grew up in Miami, Florida, and is the daughter of Caribbean immigrant parents from Haiti. Peggy found Anthropology at University, and later went on to earn her masters degree at the University of South Carolina at Columbia after having worked in cultural resource management for almost a decade. She then went on to gain her PhD from the University of Texas, where she focused her thesis on the narratives of enslaved women within Habitation La Mahaudière, Guadeloupe, Caribbean. Dr Brunache now lives in Scotland, and lectures on the History of Atlantic Slavery at the University of Glasgow. She is also a prominent member of the SBA (Society for Black Archaeologists). This was the focus of this week’s episode as we discussed the experience of international travel and the cultural differences of dealing with race as a Caribbean-American woman in the U.K. From establishing new roots, to the restriction places upon her as an international travel into her new home country, our conversation with Dr. Brenache was enlightening as it much as it was informative to her unique experience. We hope you enjoy this episode and again we thank you for your support! Follow Dr. Peggy Brunache Follow The Esoteric Negro Visit theesotericnegro.com Support The Esoteric Negro

Thank you for joining us again for another episode of the Esoteric Negro Podcast. After a short hiatus we'd love to introduce this week's guest,Daniel Lim. Lim is a queer social change maker, ecologist, community planner as well as the founder and principal of Daniel Lim Consulting, a social justice consulting, facilitation, and training firm that partners with organizations and communities to build regenerative and liberatory cultures. His practice is strongly rooted in the wisdom of living systems, teachings of Black- and indigenous-led liberation and sovereignty movements, and draws on the somatic healing and liberatory practices of his Chinese-indigenous heritage.  We were grateful to listen to Daniel and his perspective on deconstructing certain norms of environmental and community planning that are still rooted in colonial/settler practices. We hope you enjoy this episode and look forward to more amazing guests this year!  Follow Daniel  Visit DLimConsulting.com Follow The Esoteric Negro Visit theesotericnegro.com Support The Esoteric Negro

Thank you for joining us again on The Esoteric Negro Podcast, this week our guest is Chaweon Koo. Koo is a writer, YouTuber, Tik-Toker and podcaster of occult topics. Her Youtube channel, Witches and Wine, is an amazing series that covers information for practical witches as she interviews experienced practitioners about their best practices. Her Tik-Tok. explores the intersection of pop culture, glamour, magic, and self-development. We were blessed to talk with her about her thoughts and perspective on the current state of online magical communities, her practices, as well as a deep and insightful dive into the occult. This episode was a pleasure to produce and we hope you enjoy it as much we did!  Follow Chaweon Follow Witches and Wine Follow The Esoteric Negro Visit theesotericnegro.com Support The Esoteric Negro

Thank you for joining us this week for a new episode of The Esoteric Negro. We've been taking a break getting ready for the next chapter of the show that we are excited to share soon! Today our guest author and eclectic practitioner Aidan Wachter. Wachter is well known in magical, pagan and occult circles as a highly respected talismanic jeweler.  Wachter carries an deep wealth of experience having worked with various streams of witchcraft, chaos magic, ceremonial magic, folk magic, and freestyle sorcery. He is an animist, and his work is spirit-driven and results oriented. He counts among his spiritual forebears Austin Osman Spare, Rosaleen Norton, Dorji Banzarov, and Jan Fries. He lives in the mountains of New Mexico with his wife, cat, several dogs, goats, and a mixed flock of chickens and Muscovy ducks. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we had learning and listening to Aidan. Much love and thanks for your continued support!  Follow Aidan Visit aidenwachter.com Follow The Esoteric Negro Visit theesotericnegro.com Support The Esoteric Negro