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Bathed In A Blue Suede Light | Miguel Conner

Bathed In A Blue Suede Light | Miguel Conner

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Everyone’s favourite gnostic raconteur, Miguel Conner, returns to the show this week to discuss his latest book, The Occult Elvis.

The book becomes an entryway into a wide-ranging discussion on the role of shamans, cultural transformation, fate and the destiny of America. (Mere trifles!)

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to the Occult Elvis

04:03 The Spirituality of Rock Music

07:54 Elvis as a Magician and Shaman

11:52 The Blue Light Phenomenon

15:54 Elvis's Influence on American Identity

19:53 Elvis's Mystical Interests and Books

23:47 The Legacy of Elvis in Modern Culture

34:37 Exploring Fate and Free Will

37:56 The Wounded Healer: Elvis and Addiction

40:06 The Search for Self: Elvis's Identity Crisis

46:52 Elvis as a Cultural Trickster

51:10 The Archetype of the Shaman in Modern Fame

57:52 Elvis: A Reflection of Post-War America

Show Notes
  • Get the book.

  • Miguel’s author website.

  • Miguel on Substack.

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