The Fifth Dimension
Explore the edge of consciousness, spirituality, and hidden truths with The Fifth Dimension, a podcast that delves into the mysteries that shape our world. Since 2019, host Evan McDermod has been engaging with thinkers, spiritualists, and experts worldwide to unravel the deep-rooted myths that obscure our perception of reality. From consciousness studies and personal awakening to UFO phenomena and societal transformations, each episode encourages listeners to question, reflect, and realign with a deeper sense of meaning. Discover perspectives that challenge the mainstream narrative and embrace the journey toward a more awakened understanding of self and society.
Episodes
308 - What if the world you call “reality” is only a tiny fragment of what actually exists?
In this episode, Evan McDermod breaks down the architecture of the Matrix — the psychological, cultural, technological, and metaphysical systems that shape human perception without us ever noticing.
This is not sci-fi. This is the deeper truth mystics, shamans, occultists, and quantum theorists have pointed to...
307 - What happens to the human spirit when the world loses its sense of wonder?
In this episode, Evan McDermod explores the fate of humanity in a world without mystery — a deep dive into the soul-loss, existential hunger, and spiritual forgetting shaping our modern age.
We are entering a time where everything is measured, predicted, optimized, and explained… but almost nothing feels alive.
Algorithms...
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306 - In this special ceremonial episode, host Evan McDermod welcomes the release of his new poetry collection Seasons of Becoming — a sacred reflection on transformation, gratitude, and the cycles of life.
This is not just a reading; it’s a ritual of release. Together, we explore what it means to let go of the past year with grace, honor the lessons that shaped us, and step into...
305 - Renowned ethnopharmacologist and consciousness explorer Dennis McKenna joins The Fifth Dimension for a groundbreaking conversation on Psychedelic Symbiosis — the living relationship between humanity, nature, and the evolving intelligence of the cosmos.
Together, we dive deep into:
✨ Where we stand in the modern psychedelic renaissance
🌌 How myth, story, and spirituality can heal the crisis of m...
304 - In a time when love has been reduced to performance, preference, and self-expression, what does it mean to remember its true nature?
In this conversation, Stephen Jenkinson — author of Matrimony: Ritual, Culture, and the Heart’s Work — joins Evan McDermod to explore the deep spiritual crisis behind modern relationships and the ceremonial poverty of our culture. Once, to marry was to take up a spiritual ...
303 - It's time to explore the mythic and spiritual dimensions of artificial intelligence and technology. Through the lens of my original poem “The Ghost in the Algorithm,” this episode is an invitation to listeners into a contemplative dialogue on consciousness, creation, and the soul mirrored through the machine.
Is AI merely mechanical — or is it reflecting something far deeper about who we are and wh...
302 - In this solo episode, Evan McDermod explores The Mythic Arc of Becoming through the lens of his new poetry collection, Seasons of Becoming. Drawing from archetypal wisdom and the Hero’s Journey, Evan reflects on the spiritual truths that guide us through cycles of change, surrender, renewal, union, shadow, and transcendence.
Rather than focusing solely on personal story, this episode speaks to the unive...
301 - What lies ahead on the spiritual path? In this episode, Evan McDermod and Anthony Schneider explore the timeless question of what’s next in our journey of becoming. Together, they dive into the infinite cycles of archetypal transformation, revealing how life’s trials and tribulations serve as necessary tests of character and gateways to growth.
Through candid conversation, they reflect on the dangers of...
300 - Episode 300 of The Fifth Dimension is a celebration of the journey so far and a powerful conversation with my friend Kevin Ross, professional Muay Thai fighter and former world champion. Known as “The Soul Assassin,” Kevin has walked a path of courage, ego dissolution, and deep accountability that offers timeless lessons for living with greater authenticity.
In this episode, we reflect on the journey of...
299 - World-renowned Jungian analyst Murray Stein joins The Fifth Dimension for a deep exploration of the role of myth in the individuation process and its relevance for our collective moment in history. Together we discuss how reconnecting with inner symbolic life and archetypal patterns can help us address the modern crisis of meaning.
What we explore in this conversation:
-The role of myth in personal ...
298 - In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lars Stevenson, Doctor of Physical Therapy, for a deep exploration of healing, spirituality, and self-mastery. Together we discuss how a holistic approach to physical therapy extends beyond the body into the mind and spirit, empowering individuals to take charge of their own healing journey.
Topics we cover include:
-A three-tiered approach to healing: physical, ...
297 - In this episode, we explore rewriting individual and collective cultural myths to guide us back into alignment with spiritual consciousness. Our culture is built on stories — myths of separation, domination, and control — but poetry and other forms of creative expression gives us the language to dissolve those narratives and create new ones rooted in unity, love, and presence.
What you’ll discover in th...
296 - Brendan D. Murphy, author of The Grand Illusion, returns to the podcast to dive deep into consciousness, freedom, and the future of humanity. This conversation explores the hidden nature of reality, cultural conditioning, and the choice between awakening into sovereignty or descending into tyranny.
In this episode, we cover:
-The true nature of consciousness and inner reality
-How government and...
295 - Poetry is more than art, it’s a spiritual practice that serves as a mirror for self-discovery and a path to finding your authentic voice. In this episode, we dive deep into how writing and reading poetry can awaken the soul, shape your identity, and help you step fully into your truth.
Full topic discussions:
-How poetry functions as prayer, meditation, and a spiritual practice
-The ways writing can revea...
294 - Paul Stobbs and Jake Lynch join the podcast for a deep dive into the rising Eschatology movement, false light Gnosticism, and the path of salvation.
Paul is the creator of the "Nephilim Looked Like Clowns" Theory and Author of the book with the same name, as well as host of the YouTube channel Understanding Conspiracies.
Full discussion topics include:
🔹 The evolution of modern E...
293 - Nathan Reynolds returns to the show to discuss how trauma-based mind control uses dissociation and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) to fracture the mind and create programmable sleeper agents. Born into a bloodline tied to elite power structures, Nathan shares first-hand knowledge of how ritual abuse creates multiple identities as tools for control and spiritual bondage.
We dive into:
-How disso...
292 - J.R. Sweet is a survivor of Project Monarch, a covert subprogram of the CIA’s MKUltra mind control experiments. Born into a multigenerational satanic family operating within the Mormon church, J.R. endured years of ritual abuse and trauma-based programming designed to fracture identity and suppress memory.
The conversation explores J.R.’s courageous journey of recovery—uncovering repressed memories, hea...
291 - Daniel Pinchbeck is a New York Times best selling author, journalist, and cultural critic. He joins the podcast for a deep dive into the shifting tides of human consciousness and the unraveling of our dominant cultural paradigms.
We explore:
-The individual and collective awakening emerging from global chaos
-The spiritual cost of cultural rugged individualism and separation
-The collapse of...
290 - Are you feeling the collapse of the world as you once knew it?
Do you sense a deeper truth calling you forward amid the chaos?
This episode is your initiation.
In this solo transmission, we journey through the death of outdated systems—political, technological, and spiritual—and explore how these breakdowns are not the end... but the beginning of a great awakening. This is a call to the seekers,...
289 - In this expansive and soul-stirring episode, Evan is joined by two close friends and fellow seekers—Shyamel Patel and Anthony Schneider—for a profound exploration of the infinite nature of the soul and the journey of spiritual remembrance.
Together, they dive deep into the metaphysical terrain of reincarnation, past lives, and the eternal continuity of consciousness, reflecting on how our soul's jo...
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