Podcast Episodes

Satansplain #045 - Satanic Rules of the Earth 1 and 10

Episode 45

A look at Satanic Rules of the Earth numbers 1 and 10. Also, Bill celebrates 20 years of The Devil's Mischief, some thoughts on a recent Satanic baptism performed, and answering questions on criminal…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Satansplain #044 - Satanic Films & Pee-Wee Herman

A look at the Church of Satan suggested film list, plus Bill's Satanic salute to the late, great Paul Reubens. Also Bill responds to mail on various topics, including finding better Satanism internet…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Satansplain #043 - Satanism is Americanism

Episode 43

In a 1971 letter, Anton LaVey declared "Satanism is Americanism". Hear the full meaning of this, as Magister Bill celebrates July 4th and answers some listener mail himself.

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

Satansplain #042 - Religious, Not Spiritual

Episode 42

While some people love to state "I'm spiritual, not religious", Satanists are instead religious, not spiritual. Hear a long lost essay on the topic, and answers to listener mail regarding the trans m…

Published on 2 years, 6 months ago

Satansplain #041 - Why "After School Satan" sucks, Satanic essays, sigils, TikTok Christians "respecting" Satanism

Episode 41

Bill answers some listener mail about Satanic essays, Satanic sigils, the strange phenomenon of Christian TikTok users "respecting" Satanism, and the absurdity of an "After School Satan" club.

Published on 2 years, 6 months ago

Satansplain #040 - Spotlights, Dimbulbs, and Shine

Episode 40

Satansplain #040 - Spotlights, Dimbulbs, and Shine

Satansplain celebrates its first anniversary with "Spotlights, Dimbulbs, and Shine", a special talk that was presented only at the Church of Satan'…

Published on 2 years, 7 months ago

Satansplain #039 - Satanic Weddings, Music of Anton LaVey, Satanic Youth Advice

Episode 39

Magister Bill answers listener questions about Satanic weddings, advice for young Satanists, and other topics.

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

Satansplain #038 - The Satanic Mass (1968)

Episode 38

Before The Satanic Bible, before heavy metal, there was "The Satanic Mass". Explore the history and content of this infamous 1968 album, recorded and released by the Church of Satan.

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Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

Satansplain #037 - Anton LaVey and the FBI in 1980, listener mail

Episode 37

In 1980, Anton LaVey was brought to the FBI's attention on completely fabricated accusations against him. Some idiots today still make a big to-do out of this obscure absurdity. Bill addresses this a…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

Satansplain #036 - Colored Sigils and other early 1970s oddities from the Church of Satan

Episode 36

Back in the early 1970s, the Church of Satan experimented with different hierarchy standards, from color-coded medallions to multiple ceremonial titles, eventually scrapping what didn't work and keep…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago