Gen Explains
Episodes
126 Beltane
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Gen Explains the Wiccan Sabbat , Beltane. Gen and David explore the history of Beltane, the modern celebrations, and how it co...
125 Angel Numbers
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Gen explains Angel Numbers. We explore their connections to Pythagoreas, the coining of the term in the 2000s, and why they ar...
124 Experience Exchange- Ft. Creative resiliency entrepreneur Lizz
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of Experience Exchange, we sit down with Liz of High Witchery. Lizz is a creative resiliency entrepreneur whose work blends her...
123Mystic Maintenance with Stephanie "Nieves de Garrafa"
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of Mystic Maintenance, we interview Stephanie of La Garrafa in Merced, CA. Stephanie is a third-generation artisanal ice cream ...
122 Good Friday
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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121 Spotlight Series- Sylvia Browne
25 Mar 2026
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120 St. Patrick
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Gen explains St. Patrick's Day. Gen and David explore who St. Patrick was, the origins of the holiday, and how modern cele...
119 Demonology
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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118 Fibonacci Sequence (Golden Ratio)
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Gen explains the Fibonacci Sequence. Gen and David explore Fibonacci numbers, the golden ratio, and clarification over the ori...
117 Lent
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Leave us a voice note with questions or comments! https://www.speakpipe.com/genexplainsIn ...
116 Mardi Gras
18 Feb 2026
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115 Love Rituals
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Gen explains love rituals. Gen and David go over the commitment that is required for a ritual, how rituals may condition you to ...
114 Imbolc
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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113 Spotlight Series- Rasputin
21 Jan 2026
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112 Birth Charts
14 Jan 2026
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111 Experience Exchange- Ft. Crystal & Gem Expert Megan
07 Jan 2026
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110 Hypnosis
31 Dec 2025
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109 Occult Lyrics in Music
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Gen and David explore occult lyrics in music. As Gen and David discover during the episode, "occult lyrics" are a su...
108 Yule
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Gen explains Yule. Gen and David go over how to celebrate this tradition, some of the overlaps with Christmas, and the deities...
107 Experience Exchange- Ft. Eclectic Cosmetologist Jenavie
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Experience Exchange, we have the eclectic cosmetologist, Jenavie of Innovative Wellness. Jenavie discusses her personal and professional ...
106 Spotlight Series- Ozzy Osbourne
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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105 Mystic Maintenance with Stefanie
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of Mystic Maintenance, we interview the angelic and hilarious, Stefanie. We dive into Stefanie's career as an esthetician, ...
104 Spotlight Series- Alfred Hitchcock
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this spotlight series episode, Gen covers one of the most influential figures in cinematic history, Alfred Hitchcock. We review some of his more in...
103 Experience Exchange- Ft. Sequoia National Park History with Jose Martinez
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this very special episode of Experience Exchange, we have Jose Martinez. Jose is a UC Merced student whose capstone project is on the history of a...
102 Protection Magick
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Gen Explains protection magick. Gen explains what protection magick is, when to use it, and tips for simple protection spells....
101 Experience Exchange- Ft. Aura Reader Jamie
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Gen interviews Jamie. Jamie is an Aura Reader and founder of Jamie's Reading Rainbow. Gen and Jamie explore what aura read...
100 Celebrating 100 Episodes
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Gen and David celebrate their 100th podcast episode! Gen and David recount their favorite episodes, lessons learned, and hopes for...
99 Afterlife
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen Explains the afterlife. In this episode, Gen explains various philosophies of the afterlife that extend past the traditional...
98 Salem Witch Trials
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen Explains the Salem Witch Trials. Gen and David go over the history of Protestantism in Europe and the United States, the con...
97 Spotlight Series- Stevie Nicks
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this spotlight series episode, Gen covers the original musical witch, Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac! There is information galore on Stevie Nicks an...
96 Astral Projection
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Gen Explains astral projection. Astral projection has been taking social media by storm. But where does this practice stem fro...
95 Autumn Equinox (Mabon)
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is brought to you by Crystaland's Fall Goddess Box. Visit Crystaland.online or stop by their physical location at the Merced M...
94 Spotlight Series-Miss Cleo
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of our Spotlight Series, Gen takes us through the glamorous and tragic life of Miss Cleo. Gen and David investigate the cosmic identit...
93 Experience Exchange- Ft. Transformational Change Guide Rita
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of Experience Exchange, we interview the angelic transformational change guide, Rita. Learn all about Rita's journey with s...
92 Prayer
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Gen and David look at prayer through a sociological lens—the different types, how it connects to religion across the world, and the ways ...
91 Star Talk
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode isn’t your usual deep dive with Gen at the helm. Instead, you’re getting something a little different—an experimental epis...
90 Spotlight Series- Elvira
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is sponsored by Wild Willow Co!In this episode of our Spotlight Series, Gen takes us through the fascinating and fabulous life ...
89 Experience Exchange- Ft. Strega Zia
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is sponsored by Infinity Coven!This Experience Exchange features Zia, an entrepreneur and Strega—a practitioner of Stregheria. S...
88 The Grain Festival (Lughnasadh)
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gen unpacks the ancient Celtic festival and pagan sabbath of Lughnasadh—the first harvest celebration marking the grain season. Wha...
87 Mystic Maintenance with Adam
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month's Mystic Maintenance guest is Adam Castro, a jack of all trades, true to his Sagittarius nature! Join Gen and Adam as they talk about c...
86 Spotlight Series- Edgar Allan Poe
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of our Spotlight Series, Gen takes us through the tragic life and macabre legacy of Edgar Allan Poe, an American writer, poet, and lit...
85 Speaking in tongues
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gen explains the mysterious phenomenon of speaking in tongues, also known as glossolalia. What’s really happening when someone spea...
84 Experience Exchange- Ft. Somatic Success and Alignment Coach Krista
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Experience Exchange features Krista, a Somatic Success and Alignment Coach ready to bring people together to walk in their purpose. In tod...
83 Mystic Maintenance with Michelle
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month's Mystic Maintenance guest is Michelle Soto-Smith, a non-denominational wedding officiant that loves love! Join Gen and Michelle as the...
82 Summer Solstice
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gen explains the summer solstice also known as midsummer. Gen and David explore traditional celebrations and its links to the beginni...
81 Luck & Abundance
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gen explains luck and abundance. Gen and David explore these two concepts separately and together, its links to current astrological ...
80 Spotlight Series- Walter Mercado
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of our Spotlight Series, Gen takes us through the inspiring life and legacy of Walter Mercado, a Puerto Rican astrologer and mystic wh...
79 Palmistry
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gen explains palmistry, the practice of reading palms. Gen and David go over the history of palmistry, its links to medical astrology...
78 Spotlight Series- 1st "Millennial Saint"
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this debut episode of our Spotlight Series, Gen takes us through the inspiring life and legacy of Carlo Acutis, a millennial teen whose devotion an...
77 Mystic Maintenance with Sindy
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month's Mystic Maintenance guest is Sindy, a compassionate Capricorn and Gen Explain's first international guest. Join Gen and Sindy as they talk...
76 Cleanses
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen explains cleanses. Gen and David go over various methods to cleanse, social issues with cleansing methods, and the benefits ...
75 Newborns
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen explains newborn superstitions. Gen and David go over various newborn superstitions around the world, their thoughts on them...
74 Zodiac Signs- Taurus
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen explains the zodiac sign Taurus. Gen and David go over the archetype of Taurus, Taurus compatibility, and analyze famous Tau...
73 Experience Exchange- Ft. Vintage Witch Sarah
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Experience Exchange features Sarah, a Vintage Witch and founder of the eclectic oddities shop Abracadabra in Merced, CA! In today's ep...
72 Mystic Maintenance with Chris
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month's Mystic Maintenance episode is with the talented Chris from The Cut and Shave Co in Merced, CA.Chris is a creative Scorpio soul, talen...
71 Cryptids
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen explains cryptids. Gen and David go over the general characteristics of a cryptid, their thoughts on cryptids, and deep dive...
70 Zodiac Signs- Aries
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen explains the zodiac sign Aries. Gen and David go over the archetype of Aries, Aries compatibility, and analyze famous Aries....
69 Venus Retrograde
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen explains Venus Retrograde. Gen and David go over common phenomena during Venus Retrograde, divination techniques related to ...
68 Occult Symbols in Logos
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen explains occult symbols in logos. Gen and David go over a few corporate logos with occult or mythological symbols as well as...
67 Zodiac Signs- Pisces
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen explains the zodiac sign Pisces. Gen and David go over the archetype of Pisces, Pisces compatibility, and analyze famous Pis...
66 Zodiac Signs- Aquarius
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen explains the zodiac sign Aquarius. Gen and David go over the archetype of Aquarius, Aquarius compatibility, and analyze famo...
65 Mystic Maintenance with Brenda
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month's Mystic Maintenance guest is Brenda, a hardworking Virgo with an enthusiasm for honesty and self development. Join Gen and Brenda while th...
64 New Year
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen explains New Year. Gen and David go over traditions around the world, manifesting, and the history of tracking time. Join th...
63 Zodiac Signs- Capricorn
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen explains the zodiac sign Capricorn. Gen and David go over the archetype of Capricorn, Capricorn compatibility, and analyze f...
62 Mystic Maintenance with Juan
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month's Mystic Maintenance guest is Juan, a cosplay artist, activist, and community oriented Cancer sun, Libra moon, and Virgo rising. Join Gen a...
61 Experience Exchange- Hellenic Witch Ft. Vanna
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Curious about the hot topic of deity work? Today's Experience Exchange features Vanna, a Hellenic Witch and founder of Kitselysium! In today's...
60 Mercury Retrograde & Relationships
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen and David explore Mercury retrograde and relationships. Gen and David also go over the common events affecting relationships...
59 Zodiac Signs- Sagittarius
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen explains the zodiac sign Sagittarius. Gen and David go over the archetype of Sagittarius, Sagittarius compatibility, and ana...
58 Mystic Maintenance with Mel
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month's Mystic Maintenance guest is Mel, a caring Leo about to graduate from graduate school with the world at her fingertips. Join Gen and Mel w...
57 Experience Exchange- Green Witch Ft. Janet
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Experience Exchange is a brand new segment of Gen Explains where Gen interviews folks who are more experienced in a particular topic. Our first Exper...
56 Asteroids
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen and David explore asteroids and their role in astrology. Gen and David also go over the divided opinions in the astrology co...
55: Zodiac Signs: Scorpio
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen explains the zodiac sign Scorpio. Gen and David go over the archetype of Scorpio, Scorpio compatibility, and analyze famous ...
54 Shadow Work
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen explains shadow work. Gen and David also go over the benefits and misconceptions of shadow work. Gen and David also explore ...
53 Witches
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen and David explore stereotypes and misconceptions of what a witch is according to mainstream media. Gen and David also go ove...
52 Mystic Maintenance with Dom
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, we unveil a brand new series: Mystic Maintenance! Join Gen live in the studio as she offers personal readings to guests. Kicking...
51 One Year Anniversary
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen and David celebrate one year of the Gen Explains podcast. Gen and David go over their lessons learned, their favorite moment...
50 Zodiac Signs- Libra
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen explains the zodiac sign Libra. Gen and David go over the archetype of Libras, Libra compatibility, and analyze famous Libra...
49 Pisces-Libra Eclipse 2024
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen explains the upcoming Pisces-Libra eclipse cycle happening on 09/17/2024 and 10/02/2024. Gen and David go over a refresher o...
48 Deja Vu
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen explains deja vu. Gen and David go over the mystical meaning of deja vu, the existing science behind this phenomenon, and th...
47 Sigils
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 47: Sigils On today’s episode, Gen explains sigils. Gen and David go over the history of sigils, how sigils can be used, and personal exper...
46 Zodiac Signs- Virgo
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 46: Zodiac Signs: Virgo On today’s episode, Gen explains the zodiac sign Virgo. Gen and David go over the archetype of Virgos, Virgo compat...
45 Meditation
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen explains meditation. Gen and David go over the history of meditation, its physical and spiritual benefits, and personal expe...
44 Solar Returns
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 44: Solar Returns On today’s episode, Gen explains solar returns. Gen and David go over what a solar return is, profection years, and analy...
43 Serendipity
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 43: Serendipity On today’s episode, Gen explains serendipity. Gen and David go over the meaning of serendipity, famous examples, and person...
42 Zodiac Signs- Leo
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 42: Zodiac Signs: Leo On today’s episode, Gen explains the zodiac sign Leo. Gen and David go over the archetype of Leos, Leo compatibility,...
41 Altars
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen explains altars. Gen and David go over what the difference between an altar and shrine is,the different types of altars, and...
40 Portals
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 40: Portals On today’s episode, Gen explains portals. Gen and David go over what a portal is, different types of portals, and different bel...
39 Saturn Return
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen explains Saturn Return. Gen and David go over Saturn’s significance, what a Saturn Return is, and what to expect during yo...
38 Twin Flames
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen explains Twin Flames. Gen and David go over the common understanding of what a twin flame is, the supposed origins of this c...
37 Zodiac Signs- Cancer
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen explains the zodiac sign Cancer. Gen and David go over the archetype of Cancers, what Cancer transits could look like, and a...
36 Phrenolgy
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
35 Zodiac Signs: Gemini
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen explains the zodiac sign Gemini. Gen and David go over the archetype of Geminis, what Gemini transits could look like, and a...
34 Spirit Guides
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen explains spirit guides. Gen and David explore what a spirit guide could be. Topics include ancestral work, deity work, and a...
33 Psychic Surgeries
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Gen explains psychic surgery. Gen and David explore the concept of psychic surgery. We explore what could lead someone to believ...
32 Evil Eye
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen explains The Evil Eye. Gen and David explore the concept of the evil eye. We explore the global impact of the evil eye, diff...
31 The Butterfly Effect
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen explains The Butterfly Effect. Gen and David explore the concept of the butterfly effect. We explore the origins of the butt...
30 La Manda
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Gen explains La Manda (The Request). Gen and David explore this Mexican folk tradition of spiritual pledging for miracles. Gen a...
29 The Big 3
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gen explains Your Big 3. Gen breaks down this trendy astrology question which is now as synonymous as “What’s your sign?” We go over s...
28 Scrying
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gen explains scrying. Gen and David go over the different forms of scrying, how it helps in divination, and considerations if you go to some...
27 Monkey's Paw
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gen explains The Monkey’s Paw. Gen and David go over the original short story, favorite pop culture adaptations, and how being careful wha...