http://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinthExploring male spirituality (primarily neo-pagan), mythology, legend, and virtues. Down the road, we'll be looking at outdoor life and rites of passage. (Formerly "Woodwose Radio")enCopyright Brian Loehr (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 03:45:00 GMTMon, 10 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMTSpiritualityBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/15baddb1-0a20-4cc5-b550-874f8b92cade_theseus_minotaur_bm_vase_e84.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinthExploring male spirituality (primarily neo-pagan), mythology, legend, and virtues. Down the road, we'll be looking at outdoor life and rites of passage. (Formerly "Woodwose Radio")feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.compaganism,wicca,druidry,druidism,male mysteries,animismWoodwose RadionoPagan men's podcast, broadcasting from BC, Canada.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2017/04/10/eisenhans-a-look-at-iron-hansSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2017/04/10/eisenhans-a-look-at-iron-hans/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2017/04/10/eisenhans-a-look-at-iron-hansMon, 10 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMTEisenhans: A Look at Iron HansDUE TO A SCHEDULE CHANGE AT WORK, I have to postpone this episode from April 2nd to April 9th. Eisenhans, translated from German as "Iron Hans," or by Robert Bly as "Iron John," is the tale of a shaggy wild-man, a ball, a key, and a boy who becomes a man. Tonight, we're gonna take a look at the Grimm brothers' tale, and the movement started by and, mainly for, the baby-boomers, and how it inspired a Gen-X suburban kid to explore the wild-man in himself. 00:59:00Woodwose Radionoiron john,MEN'S MOVEMENT,fairy talesLooking at the Grimm fairy-tale, the mythopoetic men's movement, and more.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2017/03/19/fraternitas--scouting-for-boysFunhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2017/03/19/fraternitas--scouting-for-boys/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2017/03/19/fraternitas--scouting-for-boysSun, 19 Mar 2017 19:00:00 GMTFraternitas - Scouting for Boys2017 marks the 110th anniversary of the camp at Brownsea Island, UK, whence began a global movement of character-training and skills-development for boys and young men. We'll take a look at why Baden-Powell felt scouting was important, and why it remains important to modern-day veterans and members. We'll even consider the pros and cons of co-ed scouting. 00:59:00Woodwose Radionoboyhood,scouting,character,discipline,brotherhoodToday, we look at scouting (and similar youth movements) for boys.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2017/03/05/virtus-toward-manliness-and-excellenceSelf Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2017/03/05/virtus-toward-manliness-and-excellence/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2017/03/05/virtus-toward-manliness-and-excellenceSun, 05 Mar 2017 20:00:00 GMTVirtus: Toward Manliness and ExcellenceDig within. Within is the wellspring of Good; and it is always ready to bubble up, if you just dig.(Marcus Aurelius) Generations of men admired the manly and the excellent, and sought to cultivate in themselves what was regarded as good. From elder members of their own families, and from unrelated mentors, boys and young men learned what it meant to be a man, and learned what it was to be a responsible citizen. Some fifty years have passed since the planting of seeds in the soil of society, from which wild and tangled vines of misandry have grown. What were once the strongholds of masculine virtue and fellowhip have given way to programmes which treat boys, as Chrstina Hoff Sommers puts it, "like defective girls." Yet, in response to the onslaught,. or perhaps in spite of it, there are men out there who are seeking to reclaim the virtues in themselves, and to cultivate them in the young. This afternoon, Woodwose Radio takes a look at many ways in which men have defined manliness and excellence, ranging from Classical thinkers, to modern-day men. 00:48:00Woodwose RadionoManhood,masculinity,personal excellence,virtue,characterToday, we'll examine masculine virtues as defined by varied traditions.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2017/02/02/mysteria-investigating-the-male-mysteriesSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2017/02/02/mysteria-investigating-the-male-mysteries/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2017/02/02/mysteria-investigating-the-male-mysteriesThu, 02 Feb 2017 04:00:00 GMTMysteria: Investigating the Male MysteriesTonight, we'll take a look at a subject about which there has been little written, and which I believe bears investigation: the pagan Male Mysteries. We'll take a look at how some authors have defined them,, and consider their significance to the lives of men and boys, pagan and non-pagan alike. 00:27:00Woodwose Radionopaganism,druidry,animism,Shamanism,puberty ritesHaving a look at the definition and details of the Male Mysteries.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2017/01/05/the-wild-man-awakensSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2017/01/05/the-wild-man-awakens/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2017/01/05/the-wild-man-awakensThu, 05 Jan 2017 04:00:00 GMTThe Wild Man AwakensI've been involved with another pagan podcast (www.magicalmusings.net) for a couple of years, since the last episodes of Woodwose Radio were recorded. You can find all the shows there that I've deleted off BTR, including all the episodes of Tarot Talk and Magical Musings. 2017 will be a new beginning for WR, in that we'll be returning to my original plans for the series. The shows will be looking at European myths, legends, and fairy-tales, their symbolism, and their importance to men and boys in the present culture. The idea is to provide resources for pagan men, mythopoetically-leaning seekers, single men, and fathers of sons, for a revival of the male spirit and virtue. Potential listeners should be forewarned that I'm not a feminist, and I make no apologies for it; in my opinion, identifying as a "pagan" doesn't automatically imply a Leftist political stance, and to make such an assumption smacks of Fundamentalism. Join me for a brief introduction to my point-of-view and a rough map of the journey we'll be taking this year. 00:04:00Woodwose RadionoNew Year, Fresh Starthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2013/04/03/oak-wisdom-an-introduction-to-druidrydruidismSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2013/04/03/oak-wisdom-an-introduction-to-druidrydruidism/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2013/04/03/oak-wisdom-an-introduction-to-druidrydruidismWed, 03 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMTOak-Wisdom: An Introduction to Druidry/DruidismAsk a thousand Druids, "What is Druidism?" and you'll get a thousand different answers... This is mine.01:00:00Woodwose Radionodruidry,druidism,paganism,pantheism,natureAsk a thousand Druids, "What is Druidism?" and you'll get a thousand different answers... This is mine.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2013/01/13/short-show-tonight-folks-1Spiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2013/01/13/short-show-tonight-folks-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2013/01/13/short-show-tonight-folks-1Sun, 13 Jan 2013 02:00:00 GMTBook Recommendations from BrianI discuss a few favourite books.01:00:00Woodwose Radionospirituality,inspiration,books,conversation,informationI discuss a few favourite books.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2012/12/23/sacred-season-winter-solstice-and-sacred-geometrySpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2012/12/23/sacred-season-winter-solstice-and-sacred-geometry/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2012/12/23/sacred-season-winter-solstice-and-sacred-geometrySun, 23 Dec 2012 01:00:00 GMTSacred Season: Winter SolsticeTonight, we dive headlong into Yuletide, with music, stories, poems, and some commentary on the meaning and symbolism of the Solstice season, and Christmas.01:49:00Woodwose Radionowinter solstice,christmas,yule,christmas spirit,christmas musicTonight, we dive headlong into Yuletide, with music, stories, poems, and some commentary on the meaning and symbolism of the Solstice season, and Christmas.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2012/12/16/animal-magick-an-evening-with-lupaSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2012/12/16/animal-magick-an-evening-with-lupa/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2012/12/16/animal-magick-an-evening-with-lupaSun, 16 Dec 2012 01:00:00 GMTAnimal Magick: An Evening With Lupa Tonight, we'll spend the evening with author Lupa, discussing her books, and magical practices. Her first book, "Fang and Fur, Blood and Bone," is available on Amazon, and her new book can be checked out here, if you can't get it in stores yet: http://www.thegreenwolf.com/newpaths.html http://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2333 01:56:00Woodwose Radionoshapeshifting,magick,shamanism,Wicca,animalsTonight, we'll spend the evening with author Lupa, discussing her books, and magical practices. Her first book, "Fang and Fur, Blood and Bone," is available onhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2012/12/09/2012--awakening-or-apocalypseCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2012/12/09/2012--awakening-or-apocalypse/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2012/12/09/2012--awakening-or-apocalypseSun, 09 Dec 2012 01:00:00 GMT2012 - Awakening or Apocalypse?Tonight we beat a long-dead horse, with a light-hearted exploration of the "2012" phenomenon. We'll take a look at the hopes and fears associated with this Winter Solstice, and talk to callers about their views on the matter.02:00:00Woodwose Radiono2012,doomsday,ascension,awakening,mayan calendarTonight we beat a long-dead horse, with a light-hearted exploration of the "2012" phenomenon. We'll take a look at the hopes and fears associated with this Winthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2012/11/25/bare-your-soles-and-reconnect-with-natureHealthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2012/11/25/bare-your-soles-and-reconnect-with-nature/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2012/11/25/bare-your-soles-and-reconnect-with-natureSun, 25 Nov 2012 01:00:00 GMTBare Your Soles and Reconnect with Nature Welcome, Tenderfoots and veterans of the barefoot way of life! Tonight, we're gonna spend the evening talking about the barefoot lifestyle, with a couple of members of the Society for Barefoot Living: http://www.barefooters.org/ Join us to discuss the Pro's and Con's of living unshod. 02:00:00Woodwose Radionobarefoot,barefoot living,barefoot lifestyle,barefoot running,hikingWelcome, Tenderfoots and veterans of the barefoot way of life! Tonight, we're gonna spend the evening talking about the barefoot lifestyle, with a couple of mhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2012/11/11/meditationSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2012/11/11/meditation/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2012/11/11/meditationSun, 11 Nov 2012 01:00:00 GMTMeditationA discussion about meditation.02:01:00Woodwose Radionomeditation,yoga,buddhism,hinduism,gnosticismA discussion about meditation.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2012/10/28/samhainnos-calan-gaeafhalloweenSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2012/10/28/samhainnos-calan-gaeafhalloween/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2012/10/28/samhainnos-calan-gaeafhalloweenSun, 28 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTSamhain/Nos Calan Gaeaf/Hallowe'en Tonight we present a feast: for the Ancestors, for the mind, and for the ears... Tonight, we discuss and celebrate Samhain together. (Liam's out of town, so it'll just be Brian tonight.) We'll feature music from: Sharon Knight: http://www.sharonknight.net/ Damh the Bard: http://www.paganmusic.co.uk/ ...and others... 02:00:00Woodwose Radionohalloween,samhain,all hallows,nos calan gaeaf,guy fawkesTonight we present a feast: for the Ancestors, for the mind, and for the ears... Tonight, we discuss and celebrate Samhain together. (Liam's out of town, so ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2012/10/14/the-first-shaky-stepsSpiritualityhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2012/10/14/the-first-shaky-steps/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/labyrinth/2012/10/14/the-first-shaky-stepsSun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTBegin at the Beginning. The first episode of what, we hope, will become a long-time podcast, covering various pagan and spiritual topics. An introduction to the cohosts, and a discussion about where a seeker can begin his/her spiritual journey. Some of the other ideas I have for upcoming podcasts include:Male/Female Mysteries, and their place in modern lifeShape-shifting/Aspecting, Otherkin, and Animal SpiritsSacred Sexuality, the Hieros Gamos, Tantra, the Great Rite, and Sex MagickMasks, and their use in solitary, and group, ritualNorse MythologyCeltic Mythology (Pan-Celtic, Irish, Welsh, etc.)Greco-Roman MythologyEgyptian MythologyAngels and Spirit-GuidesChanneling and MediumshipCrystal HealingPendulums, Dowsing-Rods and Ley-Lines (Oh my!)Crop Circles and UFOsPagan Fundamentalism, Traditionalism and EclecticismCeltic ReconstructionismHellenismos/Hellenic ReconstructionismKemetism/Kemeticism/Kemetic Orthodoxy Are there other subjects that you think need to be talked about in the context of modern paganism? Drop me a line. If you’d like to be a guest on the podcast, to discuss any of these subjects (or any other relevant one), let me know. 02:01:00Woodwose Radionowitchcraft,druidism,paganism,Wicca,shamanismThe first episode of what, we hope, will become a long-time podcast, covering various pagan and spiritual topics. An introduction to the cohosts, and a discuss