web01.fireside.fm Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:27:30 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Psychic Warfare - Episodes Tagged with “Authentic” https://psychicwarfare.fireside.fm/tags/authentic Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:45:00 -0400 Do you love rock and metal, but are tired of podcasts and interviews asking artists the same old questions? Are you looking for a podcast that dives deeper into the rock and metal artists you love than anything or anyone else out there? Then welcome to PSYCHIC WARFARE, the only rock and metal show where your favorite rock and metal artists discuss the philosophy, spirituality, and internal discoveries that have shaped their outlook on their music, their relationships, and their lives. In these interviews, no stone is unturned, no question is too big, and all are welcome to the battlefield. You'll get to know your favorite rock and metal artists on a level you never have before, and hear the lessons and teachings they have learned that have guided them as songwriters and as human beings. It's Joseph Campbell in the circle pit. Buddha meets black metal. Aristotle at an Anthrax show. This is PSYCHIC WARFARE. en-us episodic Where Philosophy and Heavy Music Collide Kris Kielich Do you love rock and metal, but are tired of podcasts and interviews asking artists the same old questions? Are you looking for a podcast that dives deeper into the rock and metal artists you love than anything or anyone else out there? Then welcome to PSYCHIC WARFARE, the only rock and metal show where your favorite rock and metal artists discuss the philosophy, spirituality, and internal discoveries that have shaped their outlook on their music, their relationships, and their lives. In these interviews, no stone is unturned, no question is too big, and all are welcome to the battlefield. You'll get to know your favorite rock and metal artists on a level you never have before, and hear the lessons and teachings they have learned that have guided them as songwriters and as human beings. It's Joseph Campbell in the circle pit. Buddha meets black metal. Aristotle at an Anthrax show. This is PSYCHIC WARFARE. no Kris Kielich ptkris13@hotmail.com Fellowship's Matthew Corry on Death of the Author, The Essentiality of Authenticity, and how Anger is an Obsolete Emotion https://psychicwarfare.fireside.fm/episode27 56f04d6a-ff25-41c9-9f29-f4ef9c947309 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:45:00 -0400 Kris Kielich full Kris Kielich There perhaps has never been a more uplifting power metal band than rising UK quartet Fellowship, and perhaps no more uplifting interview than this one with Fellowship's vocalist Matthew Corry. Matt and I sat down for an incredible chat about the concept of "Death of the Author," how essential it is to be authentic and what that means, how anger is a useless and obsolete emotion to feel, and so, so much more. I left this talk feeling emotionally and spiritually brighter, and I have a feeling you will too. Check out Fellowship's newest album, "The Skies Above Eternity," out now! 1:23:49 no There perhaps has never been a more uplifting power metal band than rising UK quartet Fellowship, and perhaps no more uplifting interview than this one with Fellowship's vocalist Matthew Corry. Matt and I sat down for an incredible chat about the concept of "Death of the Author," how essential it is to be authentic and what that means, how anger is a useless and obsolete emotion to feel, and so, so much more. I left this talk feeling emotionally and spiritually brighter, and I have a feeling you will too. Check out Fellowship's newest album, "The Skies Above Eternity," out now! metal, music, podcast, rock, hard rock, bands, philosophy, spiritual, self-help, new, psychic, warfare, talk, fellowship, power metal, authentic, dota, uplifting, peace, matt corry, the skies above eternity, love There perhaps has never been a more uplifting power metal band than rising UK quartet Fellowship, and perhaps no more uplifting interview than this one with Fellowship's vocalist Matthew Corry. Matt and I sat down for an incredible chat about the concept of "Death of the Author," how essential it is to be authentic and what that means, how anger is a useless and obsolete emotion to feel, and so, so much more. I left this talk feeling emotionally and spiritually brighter, and I have a feeling you will too. Check out Fellowship's newest album, "The Skies Above Eternity," out now!

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]]> Dr. William Irwin on Metallica's Existentialist lyrics, the Search for Authenticity, and Enlightened Self Interest, https://psychicwarfare.fireside.fm/episode23 309df0ca-af21-4524-9345-caaef695da4c Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:45:00 -0400 Kris Kielich full Kris Kielich Dr. William Irwin, philosophy professor at King's College in Wilkes Barre, PA and author of the Meaning of Metallica: Ride the Lyrics and editor of Metallica and Philosophy, dives in with me to discuss the philosophies behind his own life and the life and lyrics of James Hetfield and Metallica 1:14:38 no It's about time we featured an actual philosopher on PSYCHIC WARFARE, and there's no one better suited than Dr. William Irwin. Dr. Irwin is a professor of philosophy at King's College in Wilkes Barre, PA and is an accomplished author who's topics focus on how philosophy intersects with pop culture. However, he's also an incredibly huge Metallica fan. So much so that he has both edited a book of essays entitled Metallica and Philosophy and written a book of his own, The Meaning of Metallica: Ride the Lyrics. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Irwin to talk about the philosophical ideas of Metallica's lyrics discussed in the former of the two books, including the search for authentic self, enlightened self interest, and James Hetfield's existentialist lyrics and values. Do you enjoy the show, and want more insightful content like this with the heavy music artists you love? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on your platform of choice and follow the show at the below socials: Twitter - @psychicwarfarepodcast Instagram - @psywarpod metal, music, podcast, rock, hard rock, bands, philosophy, spiritual, self-help, new, psychic, warfare, talk, metallica, existentialism, authentic, authenticity, self interest, lyrics, james hetfield, lars ulrich, rob trujillo, kirk hammett, jason newsted, cliff burton, thrash metal, 1980s, enter sandman, master of puppets It's about time we featured an actual philosopher on PSYCHIC WARFARE, and there's no one better suited than Dr. William Irwin. Dr. Irwin is a professor of philosophy at King's College in Wilkes Barre, PA and is an accomplished author who's topics focus on how philosophy intersects with pop culture. However, he's also an incredibly huge Metallica fan. So much so that he has both edited a book of essays entitled Metallica and Philosophy and written a book of his own, The Meaning of Metallica: Ride the Lyrics. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Irwin to talk about the philosophical ideas of Metallica's lyrics discussed in the former of the two books, including the search for authentic self, enlightened self interest, and James Hetfield's existentialist lyrics and values.

Do you enjoy the show, and want more insightful content like this with the heavy music artists you love? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on your platform of choice and follow the show at the below socials:

Twitter - @psychicwarfarepodcast
Instagram - @psywarpod

]]> It's about time we featured an actual philosopher on PSYCHIC WARFARE, and there's no one better suited than Dr. William Irwin. Dr. Irwin is a professor of philosophy at King's College in Wilkes Barre, PA and is an accomplished author who's topics focus on how philosophy intersects with pop culture. However, he's also an incredibly huge Metallica fan. So much so that he has both edited a book of essays entitled Metallica and Philosophy and written a book of his own, The Meaning of Metallica: Ride the Lyrics. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Irwin to talk about the philosophical ideas of Metallica's lyrics discussed in the former of the two books, including the search for authentic self, enlightened self interest, and James Hetfield's existentialist lyrics and values.

Do you enjoy the show, and want more insightful content like this with the heavy music artists you love? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on your platform of choice and follow the show at the below socials:

Twitter - @psychicwarfarepodcast
Instagram - @psywarpod

]]> Andrew Thorp King on the Purifying Power of Failure, Following Your Calling Journey, and Embracing Your True Authentic Essence https://psychicwarfare.fireside.fm/episode16 b0c6d874-2d93-4159-a7b9-2d8ac4f2d679 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 22:30:00 -0500 Kris Kielich full Kris Kielich Psychic Warfare is back with a twist this week, as we feature a philosophy author who also happens to love heavy music! Andrew Thorp King, author of Failure Rules: The 5 Rules of Failure for Entrepreneurs, Creatives, and Authentics, joins the show to talk about how failure can distill us down to our most authentic selves, the most important lessons of hardcore, how we can embrace our calling journey, how we can stop clinging to safety, and much more! 1:00:59 no Andrew Thorp King, author of Failure Rules: The 5 Rules of Failure for Entrepreneurs, Creatives, and Authentics, joins the show to talk about how failure can distill us down to our most authentic selves, the most important lessons of hardcore, how we can embrace our calling journey, how we can stop clinging to safety, and much more! I'm hoping to have more guests on the show who are philosophy authors and who also happen to be huge fans of heavy music, so I hope you all enjoy this twist of an episode and look forward to more in the future, and of course many more interviews with heavy music's most iconic artists! metal, music, podcast, rock, hard rock, bands, philosophy, spiritual, self-help, new, psychic, warfare, talk, Andrew Thorp King, failure, failure rules, author, book, authentic, authenticity, essence, journey, calling, money, hardcore, Cro Mags Andrew Thorp King, author of Failure Rules: The 5 Rules of Failure for Entrepreneurs, Creatives, and Authentics, joins the show to talk about how failure can distill us down to our most authentic selves, the most important lessons of hardcore, how we can embrace our calling journey, how we can stop clinging to safety, and much more! I'm hoping to have more guests on the show who are philosophy authors and who also happen to be huge fans of heavy music, so I hope you all enjoy this twist of an episode and look forward to more in the future, and of course many more interviews with heavy music's most iconic artists!

]]> Andrew Thorp King, author of Failure Rules: The 5 Rules of Failure for Entrepreneurs, Creatives, and Authentics, joins the show to talk about how failure can distill us down to our most authentic selves, the most important lessons of hardcore, how we can embrace our calling journey, how we can stop clinging to safety, and much more! I'm hoping to have more guests on the show who are philosophy authors and who also happen to be huge fans of heavy music, so I hope you all enjoy this twist of an episode and look forward to more in the future, and of course many more interviews with heavy music's most iconic artists!

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