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The Knights of Awakening is a group of internet radio talk shows which focus on helping others find their way, finding their own paths, and getting to where they want to be. They offer a casual, fun, sharing, and learning environment through interaction with their guests and listeners alike.

History
The soon-to-be co-founders, Justin Bane and David Edge, had both been active members of The Order of Ashla Knights when a system crash of her server left the site nonfunctional for approximately two years. They maintained contact during this time of dormancy through social networking sites, but became restless for the philosophical exchanges the online jedi community had provided them. In the early months of 2009 the concept of shifting media platforms from forum to radio talk show was finalized. By May of 2009 a site was created at knightsofawakening.com and a test show was completed on May 14, 2009. The Knights of Awakening debut show was broadcasted on June 12, 2009.

In January of 2011, Blog Talk Radio changed the terms of service which limits free accounts to 30 minute shows during off-peak times. Without knowing of the upgrades which would make premium accounts worthwhile, the disenchanted hosts took a 5 month hiatus with no plans of returning to the airwaves. Upon receiving email notifications of those additions, the hosts quickly reopened The Knights of Awakening Show and created a new website in June, 2011.

July of 2011 marked several changes in the show and supporting website:
 * The hosts noticed a growing disparity between their private conversations and on-air personas. In an effort to reclaim their grass roots appeal, all scripting and preparations were discontinued.
 * The website was streamlined for a more professional presentation.
 * Additional radio hosts were invited to broadcast on The Knights of Awakening blogtalkradio account under different show titles.

The Knights of Awakening Show
Hosted by Knights David Edge and Justin Bane. We focus on helping others find their way, finding their own paths, and getting to where they want to be. They offer a casual, fun, sharing, and learning environment through interaction with their guests and listeners alike.

Ashla Knights Blog Talk Radio Show
Inspired by fraternal orders such as the Knights Templar, Free Masons, Knights of Columbus, and groups such as the samurai, Shoalin monks, and Tibetan monks, for the mission of Ashla Knights is one of service, support and charity.

Based on aspects of science, psychology, philosophy, spirituality and religion, the philosophy of Ashla Knights is intended to complement one's established philosophical ideology and/or preferred faith. In addition to reacquainting oneself with the cornerstones of ethical conduct and moral behavior, the philosophy, practice, and path of Ashla Knights is meant to inspire intellectual growth, personal betterment, philosophical understanding, spiritual development, and a higher quality of life. Sincerely, Derek M. Thompson Ashla Master

The Labyrinth
Hosted by Charles McBride. The Labyrinth's purpose is to help you in the navigation of the spiritual realm that you may just be coming into. Our shows purpose is to help provide a guiding light in the darkness of navigating the often times taboo topic of Spiritual Energy Work known under various names such as Ki, Healing Energy, Life Force, Magic, and numerous others.

Dissonance: The Dark Aspect
Hosted by Khaos. "An unstable tone combination is a dissonance; its tension demands an onward motion to a stable chord. Thus dissonant chords are 'active'; traditionally they have been considered harsh and have expressed pain, grief, and conflict." - Roger Kamien

Stats

 * 2009: 51 shows
 * 2010: 58 shows
 * 2011: 9 shows
 * 42,000+ Listens
 * 12,000+ Profile views
 * Favorited by 80 listeners
 * Average of 361 listens per episode