What kind of music do you listen to? What art do you consume? How does it align with the type of world you want to live in? I share my own frustrations and ideas on how people can/should seek out art (and other things) more consciously. I argue

For all the Haters

May 5th, 2024 1h 24m

Kendrick gives us a great example of the type of energy we need to utilize to take down corrupt systems. In this episode I discuss how we can use his crusade against Drake as a playbook for how we can tackle capitalism, patriarchy, hierarchy, a

Why we need a process for changing the world

Apr 26th, 2024 57m 41s

Today I share some frustrations, ideas, and inspirations regarding the need for an overarching process for creating better futures...

The problems of hip-hop and how we can fix them

Apr 20th, 2024 1h 11m

Today I delve back into hip-hop to talk about the various problems plaguing the culture and where they came from. I then share some ideas on how we can fix them.

Risk of Rain 2 - My current fixation

Apr 13th, 2024 1h 6m

I'm just needing out about a game I finally started playing. I share some lore and lessons about the game.

A rant about hip-hop

Apr 12th, 2024 50m 37s

I end up going on a long rant about the history and evolution of hip-hop and why diss tracks are a part of the culture, but also why/how the glorification of violence and misogyny became baked into the 'culture' even when it shouldn't be. I go

Talking about Civilization before the Eclipse

Apr 8th, 2024 45m 44s

I go on a long diatribe/exposition about the start of civilization and the research I've been talking about in my Afrofuturism 101 course.

Updates and Better Futures

Mar 29th, 2024 58m 18s

Today, I share some updates on what I've been up to this month; from traveling in the mountains, to doing errands, to teaching my first class, to gaming and more.

Learning from Gaming

Mar 3rd, 2024 32m 46s

I share some lessons I've learned from playing Mind Over Magic, and share other reflections and life updates.

Self reflections on ideation

Feb 18th, 2024 46m 36s

Today I reflect on the past couple of years of podcasting/audio journaling. I also end up talking about the importance of ideas and the ideation process.

Pulling the thread can be problematic - An observation and an apology

Feb 6th, 2024 29m 45s

Today I have to give a heartfelt apology to all the folks I may have unravelled or otherwise had way too intense discussions with. After/during a recent discussion that did not go super well, I realized, or rather crystalized, something about m

I've been procrastinating because of The Wandering Inn

Feb 1st, 2024 59m 59s

It's been two months!! Sure I've been sick, and had some family events, and it's been the holidays, and I've been working, and it's been cold... But honestly a Huge amount of my time has been spent reading The Wandering Inn... One of the best s

Venting and imagining

Dec 1st, 2023 59m 33s

Today I just vent and grouse for a while about all the frustrations I've been having, big and small... Then I get into a bit of some ideas on what we can be doing instead.

Sharing thoughts I shouldn't have been scared to share

Nov 22nd, 2023 58m 9s

I'm back! And today I share thoughts about recent current events that you probably know about but I won't say here so as not to get immediately censored. Maybe it doesn't matter since this is a small lil podcast, but whatever helps.

My 1st Trip to Vegas

Oct 29th, 2023 2h 22m

I went to Vegas! In the first 30min, I share some thoughts while walking the strip. Then I recount my experience with a guest star while back in Atlanta! I share my thoughts about everything from the hotels I visited, the Sphere, and the confe

Apologies, Clarifications, Identity, and Structure

Oct 14th, 2023 1h 28m

I start this episode with some apologies and critiques for some comments I made previously. I try to show the difference between venting and constructive criticism and so on. I then share some ideas I had from listening to a podcast about Self

Legos, Solarpunk, Dystopia and more

Oct 3rd, 2023 40m 42s

Today I just walk and talk, sharing my week, my experience playing with (off brand) lego bricks, and what I've been watching. I then share an idea for a solarpunk story that I had and more!!

Exploring my Foundations of Technowizardry

Sep 23rd, 2023 2h 6m

Today I delve deeper into the various magic systems that were foundational to my idea of magic, and especially my unquenchable thirst to create a more magical world. I talk about how magical religion is, contrast between monotheistic and polyth

Origins of my magical thinking

Sep 23rd, 2023 59m 23s

Today I share the story of how dissecting my beliefs around religion at an early age taught me a lot about magic and belief; seeing why it's important to believe in something bigger, but also to have a systematic approach to life.

Wandering Thoughts about Magic and Technology

Sep 14th, 2023 28m 53s

I wanted to walk today, and ended up talking about what I like about magic systems and stuff, especially in communion with technology and science.

Venting about stories, wizardry, career, and longevity

Sep 7th, 2023 42m 22s

I share some of my frustrations and stresses, go on a tangent about magic/shamanism and fantasy vs sci-fi stories, and talk about my ideal job. I also talk a bit about the problem with longevity technologies.

Imagining Better Futures

Sep 2nd, 2023 1h 16m

Today I explore some ideas on how to build a better future and what that can look like. I talk about turning suburban waste lands into micro eco villages, as well as anarchistic businesses with egalitarian, cooperative business practices.

Creative Expression

Aug 19th, 2023 32m 2s

Today I talk through my anhedonia and share a bit about why and how I've been feeling especially constrained of late. I hope I can express more of myself going forward, and create a world where everyone can do the same...