Matt Vest (not on social media!) is an inner and outer-journeyman, and close friend. On today’s episode, Matt digs deep and shares with us his Hero’s Journey, from the initial Matrix-like call from the phone booth to the lowest valleys in his life, to the various ceremonies and life-changing experiences he’s participated in including Sessins, … Read more
Bradley Lovell (@bradleyjlovell) is a thru-hiker, vagabond, and manager for a meditation center. The man, the myth, the legend returns! In this episode, Bradley and I begin by recounting our time spent on the Pacific Crest Trail, what we learned, why we did it, and end up sharing some fun stories along the way. Our … Read more
Alex Skold (@skoldblooded) is a jiu-jitsu instructor, college friend, and flat-earther. What follows is a discussion about conspiracy, flat earth, and beliefs/fictions. Alex is a good college friend of mine who has found himself entrenched in the depths of conspiracy thinking. I did my best to listen open-mindedly and question such thinking while also remaining unbiased … Read more
Chuck Klinger is a man who has lived many lives. Chuck is one of the most interesting people I’ve ever met. At 82 years of age, Chuck shares stories about his time spent as a Franciscan monk, serving in the army, traveling in the corporate world, starting a manufacturing business, building sandcastles on the beaches … Read more
Holden Gibson (@theholdengibson) is a digital anthropologist, writer/reader/thinker, and college friend of mine. I absolutely loved this fun and wide-ranging discussion! I was thrilled to discuss Holden’s fascinating dissertation about the logics of connection on using social media in National Parks. We then chat about the craft of writing, content creation, awesome books, and the creative … Read more
David Sanchez was raised homeschooled and Young Earth Christian. David is 17 years old and well ahead of his times. He’s most curious about religion, philosophy, and “truth”, and the two of us dig deep into David’s upbringing in a hardcore Christian family, his poor childhood behavior leading to exorcisms, demons, praying in tongues, phases … Read more
Matt McClendon (@matt11mcclendon) is a real estate agent and ayahuasca practitioner. This dialogue was a deep dive into the ritual of ayahuasca. Sparked by my inexplicable curiosity of what drives the transformation of other beings, I talked to my friend Matt about his personal journey with psychedelics, how it relates to who he is today, … Read more
Jay Waxse (@waxsesun) is a fellow thinker, solar power advocate, and research assistant at NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory), a subsidiary of the U.S. Department of Energy. This was a practical and optimistic dialogue! Jay and I begin our discussion on the topic of energy and the future of solar and renewables from a scientific … Read more
Kaitlin Sullivan (@sullivankait) is a fellow thinker and host of the People, Hell & Angels podcast. Before my friend Kaitlin departed from Austin to the city of Denver, we caught up one last time with a chat that balances the beautiful line between being entertaining, silly, informative and meaningful. We talk about how your relationships … Read more
Conner Moore (@connerwanders) is the host of The Realness podcast. When he first started his podcast in May of 2017, Conner launched his podcast under the name The Pleasure Monkey Podcast. A year later, as he continues to grow and expand his worldview, he decided to change the name to The Realness, a move that … Read more