The Neutral Wisdom Podcast

A motorcyclist must be hyper aware of their environment and practice good motorcycling skills to ride safely and effectively. The rider must be able to scan and identify potential situations or hazards, predict possible outcomes, decide on a course of action, and execute that action to ensure they will live to ride another day. Sounds an awful lot like Lesser Magic, doesn't it? On this episode of the Neutral Wisdom Podcast, host Robert Shirley is joined by Satanist Dave O’Neill to discuss the...

"Masculinity" typically refers to a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles associated with boys and men by conventional society (often contrasted with femininity, although both are social constructs that can be expressed by anyone, regardless of gender). Common traits linked to the traditional definition of masculinity include strength, resilience, leadership, responsibility, honor, stoicism, and independence. But is this concept of “manhood” or “manliness” expected by society positive...

As it is said, “everybody’s a critic”; also popular, but less politically correct, is the old adage, “Opinions are like ***holes – everybody has one and they all stink”. And while everybody is indeed a critic, there are some who are unable to take criticism, whether that is because they were always shielded from it growing up, or are simply very sensitive. However, often time it is the manner of criticism or feedback we receive that affects how we are going to take it. Is the criticism ...

"Satanism is not a cause and does not need champions." While Satanists hold this statement to be true, the misconceptions about Satanism are many - people project their own fears or misunderstandings onto it, and worse, showcase their ignorance via incorrect postings on social media. But, do we need to defend our philosophy of self-empowerment, individuality, and personal responsibility? On this Season 4 premiere of the Neutral Wisdom Podcast, host Robert Shirley discusses defendi...

Pets are animals we bring into our homes and lives mostly because we love having them around. The companionship, comfort, and joy they bring us makes them part of our family, like trusted friends who are always there when we need them. Pets are admired for their loyalty, strength, and unique personalities - qualities that many Satanists also respect and value. On this episode of The Neutral Wisdom Podcast, Satanist Robert Shirley discusses pets and our relationships with them and is joi...