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  • Episode 209: Phillip Starr Discusses Practical Techniques Fron Traditional Martial Forms

    Episode 209: Phillip Starr Discusses Practical Techniques Fron Traditional Martial Forms

    Live Tue. Feb. 20th, 2018 8pm EST on para-x.com

    Jason M. Colwell and Zac Lui welcome Phillip Starr to the show.

    Phillip Starr began training in the martial arts in 1956, beginning with judo. Within a year, he received instruction in traditional kung-fu. He continued his training, also earning black belt grades in two styles of Japanese karate (3rd dan inKyokushin, 1st dan in Shito-ryu). His primary kung-fu teacher was W. C. Chen, a direct disciple of one of China’s best-known masters, Zhang Zhaodong. From Master Chen, Mr. Starr learned taijiquan (tai-chi chuan), xingyiquan, baguazhang, and a form of shaolinquan.

    He began teaching Chinese martial arts in 1967 at Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa. After spending several years in law enforcement, he opened his first full-time school in Ottumwa, Ia. He entered competition and earned the title of U.S. National Champion 5 times (the last time when he was 63 yrs. old).

    He was named to the National Rules Committee of the United States Karate Association and became the Kung-Fu Chairman. Later, he was named to the list of the Rocky Mountain Top Ten competitors.

    He went on to train in Arnis (becoming a certified instructor under Tuhon Leo Gaje) and Jeet Kune Do.

    He went on to found the Iowa Martial Arts Association in 1980.

    He became the National Chairman for the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) Chinese Martial Arts Division in 1991 and built it into the largest Chinese Martial Arts organization in the U.S. He was also named to the Kung-Fu Hall of Fame by Inside Kung-Fu Magazine.

    Mr. Starr has authored six books on the Chinese Martial Arts, all of which are currently available on Amazon.com and in fine bookstores. He lived and taught in southern (mainland) China for 3 years and has now returned to live in Omaha, Ne.

    Books authored:

    The Making of a Butterfly

    Martial Mechanics

    Martial Maneuvers

    Hidden Hands

    Developing Jin

    Martial Structure (available in Aug. of 2018)

    Refining Jin (current project)

    Website: www.yiliquangong-fu.com

  • Episode 208: Renee Baribeau Discusses Winds Of Spirit

    Episode 208: Renee Baribeau Discusses Winds Of Spirit

    Live Tue. Feb. 13th, 2018 8pm EST on para-x.com

    Jason M. Colwell and James Stovall welcome Renee Baribeau to the show, to discuss Winds Of Spirit.

    Renee Baribeau, is The Practical Shaman, a Wind Whistler, and Hay House Author. Renee is the “go-to” Soul Coach for innovative change-makers and dynamic spiritual keynote speaker. She injects humor and practical wisdom into her dynamic, inspirational Wind Work® workshops. Renee helps individuals at a point of transformation in their lives. She helps them find their enlightened way of life and guides them towards their true purpose through the wind’s knowledge.

    Visit Her Website: http://thepracticalshaman.com

  • Episode 207: Edgar Kerval Discusses Necromancy and The Death Current

    Episode 207: Edgar Kerval Discusses Necromancy and The Death Current

    Presented Tue. Feb. 6th, 2018 8pm EST on para-x.com

    Andrieh Vitimus and Stephanie Connolly Reisner welcome Edgar Kerval to the show to discuss Necromancy and The Death Current.

    Edgar Kerval, from Colombia, South America is a musician, dedicated practitioner, writer and artist focused on deconstructing different magickal vortices through deep states of consciousness and gnosis, which are reflected in his ritual project such as EMME YA, in which he positions atavism and chthonic energies to create vast soundscapes and ritual vaporous atmospheres.

     

    Edgar has also worked on other projects such as THE RED PATH, THE RED ANGLE, NOX 210, ARCHAIC: SONS OV SIRIUS, LUX ASTRALIS, TOTEM, to name a few. Mr. Kerval is well respected for his talents and is known within the esoteric community for the depth that he contributes through the many works he produces and collaborates amongst his peers.

     

    As an author, Edgar Kerval has published several grimoires under his own small publishing house Sirius Limited Esoterica  such as the legenday Qliphoth journal series, Via Siniestra, Saraf Lesama Ael Aza, Lil Az H Az Lil, Ast Ma Ion- Eos Tar Nixet, Salve Honoris Morte, Vxit Urut Nag, and collaborations books with Sean woodward “The Infernal Faces of Hekate” ,Asenath Mason ” The Chants of Belial” and “Harab Searapel” with S. Ben Qayin. His books mostly focused into Dark shamanism and Draconian tradition.

     

    www.siriuslimitedesoterica.blogspot.com

  • Episode 206: Christopher Drury Discusses Toxic Theology

    Episode 206: Christopher Drury Discusses Toxic Theology

    Presented Tue. Jan. 30th, 2018 8pm EST on para-x.com

    Jason M. Colwell and Zac Lui welcome Christopher Drury to the show to discuss toxic theology. We do not often interview Christians, but this is someone who we felt can share a take on theological issues that is  more historically accurate and thought out, than you are used to.

    Christopher has spent his entire career in the realm of ministry. He came to Santa Cruz to start a church that would be a ministry of Greater Purpose Community Church. After an unexpected turn of events Christopher agreed to take on the role of pastor in 2015 at Greater Purpose.

    Christopher is a progressive anabaptist and socially progressive Christian. He has a passion for aiding those in need and for environmentalism. Christopher is responsible for teaching during the worship most Sunday’s, music, and property management at Greater Purpose Community Church.

    He is a gifted musician and vocalists that has over 6 years of professional vocal and musical training. He has a passion for studying scripture and the history of the early church and has had over a decade of pastoral experience.

     

  • Episode 205: Scott Park Phillips Discusses Chinese Martial Arts, Theater and Religion

    Episode 205: Scott Park Phillips Discusses Chinese Martial Arts, Theater and Religion

    Live Tue. Jan. 23rd, 2018 8pm EST on para-x.com

    Jason M. Colwell and Zac Lui welcome Scott Park Phillips to the show, to discuss his work with Chinese martial arts, theater, and Eastern religion.

    Scott Park Phillips began training in Chinese martial arts and qigong in 1977 under the guidance of Bing Gong, who was a senior student of Kuo Lien-Ying. Kuo Lien-Ying was one of the first Chinese “internal” martial artists to begin teaching in the United States.  From Bing’s teaching Scott developed a life-long interest and foundation in the Northern Shaolin (Changquan) System, as well as Yiquan and Guan Ping Yang Taijiiquan.  

    Bing introduced Scott to George Xu (Xu Guo Ming) in the late 1980s.  Xu is a widely respected practitioner and teacher of Chen-Style Taijiquan, Liuhe Xinyi, Lanshou quan, Baguazhang, and a major force in the preservation and transmission of Chinese traditional martial arts.  Scott formed a relationship with Xu that has spanned more than two decades.

    Over the years Scott has studied extensively with Zhang Xue Xin, Ye Xiao Long and Bruce Kumar Frantzis.

    Scott’s View with Background

    Many martial systems, the Chinese systems in particular, have roots in both contemplative traditions and dance/theatre arts.  Theatre, ritual dance, yogic traditions and martial arts have a primordial relationship, they developed together and continue to inform each other.

    As a consequence of this view, Scott has studied and performed in several dance traditions, including the Congolese system taught by Malonga Casquelourd and in the Kathak (Indian Classical) tradition of Chitresh Das.

    As for contemplative practice, Scott studied religious Daoism for nine years with Liu Ming, who was the founder of the Five Branches School of Traditional Chinese Medicine and lineage holder in several styles of Daoist meditation.

    Finally, in terms of anatomy, physiology and modern movement systems, Scott spent years training with Rebecca Haseltine (Body Mind Centering) and John Ingle (Alexander Technique).

    Check out his website at http://northstarmartialarts.com/!

    Get his book on Amazon!

     

  • Episode 204: Stephanie Connolly Reisner Discusses Daemonic Prosperity Magick

    Episode 204: Stephanie Connolly Reisner Discusses Daemonic Prosperity Magick

    Presented Tue. Jan. 16th, 2018 8pm EST on para-x.com

    Join us as Andrieh Vitimus, Stephanie Connolly Reisner, and Jason M. Colwell discuss Stephanie’s recently released book, Daemonic Prosperity Magick!

    Bestselling author S. Connolly has been practicing and studying all things “occult” and metaphysical since 1984. Her interest started with divination, gematria, and necromancy and quickly spiraled toward ceremonial magick, witchcraft, and Daemons. She has been a practicing Daemonolatress since 1988. She also writes occult/paranormal mystery novels (with Daemonolater and Satanic characters) as Audrey Brice, bdsm/erotic romance and horror as Anne O’Connell, and she writes general fiction, fantasy fiction, and pg paranormal fiction as S. J. Reisner.

    To learn more about Daemonolatry visit:
    www.demonolatry.org

    To learn more about S. Connolly visit:
    http://www.s-connolly.com

  • Episode 203: Opening The Door to Authenticity

    Episode 203: Opening The Door to Authenticity

    Live Tue. Jan. 9th, 2018 8pm EST on para-x.com

    Join Jason M. Colwell, James Stovall and Zac Lui as we talk about authenticity, what it means to us, and how we plan to incorporate it in to the direction of the show!

  • Episode 202: New Year 2018 with Andrieh, Jason, and Shaman Jim!

    Episode 202: New Year 2018 with Andrieh, Jason, and Shaman Jim!

    Live Tue. Jan. 2nd, 2018 8pm EST on para-x.com

    Andrieh Vitimus, Jason M. Colwell, and James Stovall discuss what they are up to going into the new year!