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- Christopher OrapelloChristopher Orapello is an artist who was born and raised in southern New Jersey where he currently lives in Southern New Jersey with his girlfriend, two cats (Henry Lee and Timothy) and four pet snakes (Betelgeuse, Danbalah Wedo, Aristotle, and Mrs. Robinson). He is a Pagan with a base in Wicca mixed with ceremonial practices and Thelemic philosophies, and has been on his journey for over 16 years. He is also a Freemason. In the past, he was the vice president of his college undergraduate Pagan organization while at Rowan University and later was the primary facilitator of his own group -The Marlton Witches’ Coalition- which existed for five years. He is a graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, in Philadelphia where he received his Master of Fine Arts. Currently Chris does regular illustrative work for Title Goes Here: Magazine published by Misanthrope Press and even did the cover for their Pagan story anthology Etched Offerings: Voices from the Cauldron of Story. In the near future he will have an exclusive collection of cast bronze items and prints available for purchase on Eclectic Artisans, an online store dealing in Fine Goods for the Magical & Mundane.
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DatC #036 – Traditions with Kellianna

iTunes • Stitcher • Direct Download • RSS We mix tradition and eclecticism with well known and beloved singer, songwriter, and chantress Kellianna and we get to hear some great musical renditions from her recent album titled Traditions which is a collection of Traditional songs featuring duets with Wendy Rule, Read more…

By Christopher Orapello, 13 years ago

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DatC #035 – The Geek Creation Show with Jeff Mach

iTunes • Stitcher • Direct Download • RSS In this episode, we get a little nerd-core as we cross paths with the eventful geek, Druid, and Pagan Jeff Mach who is behind such successful east coast gatherings as The Steampunk World’s Fair, The Wicked Renaissance Fair, and his latest cultural Read more…

By Christopher Orapello, 13 years ago

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DatC #034 – The Wonders of S.J. Tucker

iTunes • Stitcher • Direct Download • RSS In this episode of Down At The Crossroads, we cross paths with beloved Pixie Pirate Mythpunk Folk Rocker S.J. Tucker to talk about the recent soundtrack she did for the independent film Ember Days as well as discuss her upcoming new album Read more…

By Christopher Orapello, 13 years ago

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DatC #033 – Apocalypse Not, with John Michael Greer

iTunes • Stitcher • Direct Download • RSS In this episode of Down At The Crossroads, we cross paths with John Michael Greer who is the Grand Archdruid of the Ancient Order of Druids in America and the author of more than twenty books on a wide range of subjects, Read more…

By Christopher Orapello, 13 years ago

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TI&TB Podcasting Announcement

As of Late… Summer Oranges and Sour Lemons First off, I’m still podcasting, don’t worry, but please read on. If some people get the Winter Blues (which I am not disputing) then I am one of those people who experience what I am calling the Summer Oranges because every Summer Read more…

By Christopher Orapello, 13 years ago

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