Episodes
Friday Nov 10, 2017
Friday Nov 10, 2017
In part 2 of the three-part interview with Christopher Moore, Chris sheds some light on things that annoy him and bring him joy. He's traveled around the world to research the places and people he writes about, which lead to some interesting discussions around the drink Tuba and the mild stimulant Betel Nut. Lastly, we talk about how current events and the Internet can affect the work of a writer.
Friday Nov 10, 2017
Friday Nov 10, 2017
Welcome to the world of Christopher Moore, author of 16 bestsellers. Chris has a superpower, which is being able to write stories that somehow take you completely out of your own life and world, and into one that is poignantly hilarious, emotionally vivid, authentic, and outrageous in the best sense of the word. In a world where screen celebrities are, well, celebrated, take some time to read some of his books and become a fan of someone who can introduce new worlds in your imagination.
In part 1 of the three-part interview, we talk about whether there are any autobiographical aspects to his writing, evolutionary biology, beta males, and the fact that there is no "there-there" when it comes to being a successful novelist.
Friday Oct 13, 2017
Erica Blocker - A Mom Helping Other Moms Achieve Their Dreams
Friday Oct 13, 2017
Friday Oct 13, 2017
Erica Blocker is a mother, side business strategist, founder of Moms With Dreams University, and fellow podcaster. In this episode, we talk about the Black Panther movement, Black culture, being a mom and all that entails, and living a life of purpose and pursuing dreams especially because you're a parent.
This conversation sparked some parallel thoughts from the incredible "Seeing White" series from Scene on Radio, which I believe should be listened to with an open mind by everyone on the globe, though especially Americans.
Wednesday Sep 27, 2017
Dreamers - Juan Escalante is Fighting for Other Dreamers Like Himself
Wednesday Sep 27, 2017
Wednesday Sep 27, 2017
Juan Escalante came to the United States when he was 11. When he found out later that he was undocumented and how much it would cost him and his family just to live, he decided to fight for change. Then DACA was introduced, and it seemed like a dream come true. Now that dream is being meddled with and shattered for almost 1 million people and will affect millions more. Curious about DACA and Dreamers? Listen to what Mr. Escalante has to say on the subject.
Tuesday Aug 01, 2017
Shintaro Shimosawa - Film Director, Producer, and Japanese
Tuesday Aug 01, 2017
Tuesday Aug 01, 2017
Shintaro Shimosawa is a writer, producer, film director, and always a DJ based in Los Angeles, CA. In this episode we talk about his roots in Chicago, taking risks, and truly following passions in life. Want to know what some of the best advice is that he’d received from his high school football coach? Listen to find out!
Tuesday Aug 01, 2017
Katherine Bennett - Buddhist Monks and the U.S. Military
Tuesday Aug 01, 2017
Tuesday Aug 01, 2017
Can the US military be compared to Buddhist monks? Is there a matrix? Are there zombies among us? In this fascinating discussion, we talk about all of this and more, including a very powerful illustration of life painted with words at the end of the episode.
Tuesday Aug 01, 2017
Dr. Sharad Paul - Genetics, Biology, Blue Zones, and Golden Spirals
Tuesday Aug 01, 2017
Tuesday Aug 01, 2017
It's a rare thing to come across a modern day renaissance man, but Dr. Sharad Paul certainly fits the bill. He is not a dilettante; he knows and commits to quite a few amazing things in life. He's an author of fiction and non-fiction (including the Genetics of Health), a Scientist, a Geneticist, an animal Biologist, a Skin Doctor, a University Teacher, a Ted Talk alumni, Blue Zone Expert, and an Entrepreneur. He also wears cool shoes.
Tuesday Aug 01, 2017
Aida Vazin - Iran to Sweden to the U.S.A., Counselor with Answers
Tuesday Aug 01, 2017
Tuesday Aug 01, 2017
Tuesday Aug 01, 2017
Dr. Abdullah Kudrath - Muslim ER Doctor in Houston, TX
Tuesday Aug 01, 2017
Tuesday Aug 01, 2017
He’s an Emergency Room doctor, a Muslim, and hails from Guyana. Dr. Kudrath addresses the current political polarization in the States and abroad in perhaps the most open and diplomatic way imaginable. We talk about curiosity, the importance of seeing life from other's perspectives, and overall just living life fully.
Tuesday Aug 01, 2017
Yossarian Cole - Much Ado About the Vagus Nerve
Tuesday Aug 01, 2017
Tuesday Aug 01, 2017
The vagus nerve, collective hypomania, suicidal contagions, alcoholism, sensing sociopaths, and a whole lot more. In this talk, Yossarian discusses why we tend to do things that have unfortunate effects on our lives, how he himself has fallen in life, how he's biohacking his way to a new and improved self, and of course much more.