Interviewing the Devil

Audio Interviews

Exclusive conversations with authors, researchers, and experts

Recorded between 2007–2009 for Radio RennesSens, these interviews capture the voices of those who have shaped our understanding of the Rennes-le-Château mystery.

All Interviews

Klaas Van Urk

June 2007 • English

Dutch researcher and author who has extensively studied the geometric alignments and sacred geometry of the Rennes-le-Château region.

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Patrice Chaplin

June 2007 • English

British author of "City of Secrets" and "The Portal", who claims to have been initiated into a secret society connected to the Grail mystery in Girona, Spain.

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André Douzet

August 2007 • Français

French researcher and president of the Société Perillos, expert on the history and mysteries of the Languedoc region, author of several books on Rennes-le-Château.

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Bruce Burgess

August 2007 • English

British filmmaker and director of "Bloodline" (2008), a documentary investigating claims of a hidden tomb near Rennes-le-Château.

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Isaac Ben Jacob

September 2007 • Français

Researcher focusing on the Jewish and Kabbalistic connections to the Rennes-le-Château mystery and the sacred geometry of the region.

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Jean-Luc Robin

September 2007 • English

French researcher and expert on Abbé Saunière's life and the history of the village, author of detailed studies on the priest's activities.

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Jean-Luc Chaumeil

October 2007 • English

French journalist and author who interviewed Pierre Plantard in the 1970s and wrote extensively about the Priory of Sion and the Rennes-le-Château affair.

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Karl Hammer Kaatee

October 2007 • English

Researcher and author investigating the esoteric and occult aspects of the Rennes-le-Château mystery.

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Kate Mosse

November 2007 • English

Bestselling British author of "Labyrinth" and "Sepulchre", novels set in the Languedoc region exploring Cathar history and the mysteries of southern France.

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Antoine Captier

December 2007 • English

Grandson of Saunière's bell-ringer and keeper of important family archives, author of documents shedding light on the priest's activities.

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Jean-Luc Robin

January 2008 • Français

Second interview with the French researcher, conducted in French, discussing new findings about Saunière.

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Steve Berry

January 2008 • English

New York Times bestselling author of "The Templar Legacy" and other thrillers incorporating historical mysteries including Rennes-le-Château.

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Bill Kersey

February 2008 • English

British researcher who has investigated the geometric patterns and alignments in the Rennes-le-Château landscape.

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Christian Doumergue

March 2008 • Français

French historian and author of "L'Affaire de Rennes-le-Château", providing scholarly analysis of the mystery and debunking various myths.

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Viam de la Rosa

May 2008 • Français

Researcher exploring the rose symbolism and esoteric traditions connected to the Rennes-le-Château mystery.

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Thierry Garnier

June 2008 • Français

French author and researcher who has investigated the historical and genealogical aspects of the Rennes-le-Château affair.

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Jean Brunelin

July 2008 • Français

French researcher contributing to the understanding of local history and the context of Saunière's discoveries.

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Hugo Soskin

August 2008 • English

Researcher and author who has explored the connections between Rennes-le-Château and broader European esoteric traditions.

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Guy Patton

January 2009 • English

Author of "Web of Gold" and researcher investigating the treasure legends and secret society connections to Rennes-le-Château.

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Kathleen McGowan

February 2009 • English

American author of "The Expected One" trilogy, novels exploring Mary Magdalene's legacy and connections to southern France.

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Tim Wallace-Murphy

May 2009 • English

Historian and author of "Rosslyn: Guardian of the Secrets of the Holy Grail" and other works on Templar history and sacred sites.

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Rat Scabies

August 2009 • English

Drummer of the legendary punk band The Damned, whose treasure-hunting adventures in Rennes-le-Château were chronicled in "Rat Scabies and the Holy Grail" by Christopher Dawes.

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Special Episodes

Christmas Special 2007

December 2007

A special holiday episode reviewing the year's discoveries and developments in Rennes-le-Château research.

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Half Year Review 2008

July 2008

Mid-year roundup discussing the latest findings, theories, and news from the world of Rennes-le-Château research.

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