#43 ~ Exaggerating Idiosyncrasies →

The fires are burning in another land as I once again visit with Vince Corda, drummer extraordinaire for The Genesis Show, a South Jersey based cover band that continues to grow fans and expand venues as they faithfully recreate the ’81 Abacab and ‘82 Encore tours. It’s a slippery set list that until now was rarely played live, and never with such enthusiastic passion and satiating precision since the original members of Genesis performed the songs themselves.

This episode is a veritable Who Dunnit as we learn about the band’s new bassist, dig up a Dodo, resolve a rhetorical riddle, resurrect the Lamb, expose some extraterrestrials, serenade a Duchess, and wax nostalgic while basking in the fire’s Afterglow. Vince knows what he likes, and I like what he knows. It’s getting better in this episode, stepping one beyond your show.

#42 ~ A Peerless Victory →

This exquisite episode brings you an Opus Verissimus which honors the sacred revelation of forever Forty-two. Come merge into this meta-reflective merkaba, meticulously meshed from all the previous episodes’ intros, and concluding with the true debut of a new number 42.

#41 ~ God with Make Believe Friends →

In part 2 our discussion deepens as Shea shares her journey through being raised in a Baptist family, having multiple imaginary friends, going from doing spirituality to living spiritually, coming out to the world, and going within to find God.

#40 ~ A Platform of Peaceful Praise →

In this first of two episodes with the lovely and powerful Shea, we discuss the devolution of music, superhero mythology, the Akashic Records, a past life homicide, collective consciousness, global tipping points, the gun control debate, and God’s dream. 

#39 ~ Things & Stuff →

My “bonus daughter” Devon returns to the podcast as we summarize the summer by discussing books, games, movies, shows, pet projects, the Santa conspiracy, simulation theory, becoming a big sister, and jellybeans.

#38 ~ Showing Up →

In part 2 of this legendary reunion of friends, our conversation continues deep into the ambrosial hours.

As always, topics are conveniently timestamped below.  Thanks for showing up, and keep coming back…

#37 ~ Keep Coming Back →

When Brian was still in college, and I was just a rookie teacher, he came to me for tutoring, and we fast became friends. Since then we’ve only communicated online. Now, for the first time in thirteen years, we reunite in person for a dialogue that’s worthy of the occasion.

#36 ~ Kerplunking →

A short episode with my mother Maria, in which we discuss Dad’s younger years, the dangers of news addiction, misinterpreted lyrics, and the kinds of vibrations we emanate toward others.

#35 ~ Dying After You Die →

Marcus breaks his seven month sabbatical as Carl marks his third visit to the podcast, and an announcement is made about that unopened bottle of grappa.

#34 ~ Beyond a Wholesome Discipline →

Nicky returns to talk about the purpose of daydreaming, the subtle effects of meditation, finding ways to serve, how the Law of Attraction actually works, and consistency as the key to any serious practice.

Bonus Track: 'Desiderata' by Max Ehrmann.

#33 ~ Common Core Curriculum →

My mom makes a holiday visit, and graciously recorded this end-of-year episode for posterity.  After losing her husband five years ago, and her son less than year ago, Maria spends her time between grieving and healing.  Nevertheless, as this short but sweet conversation confirms, she has lost neither her wisdom nor her wit.

#32 ~ The Inverse of Heckling →

In Part 2 of my conversation with Carl, we discuss morphic resonance via genetic ancestry, what’s before the afterlife, aquaphobia and sharks, being heckled by T.J. Miller, setting boundaries with clingy friends, sneaking a road trip, bootleg toys, how childhood shows taught us metaphysics, and what our girlfriends were like as kids.

#31 ~ Quality Time in the 21st Century →

Carl returns for a riveting two-part podcast. In this episode, we discuss the joy of solitude, awkward social situations, a cross-country adventure, paranoia vs. pronoia, alpha male posturing, solo holidays, teleportation, and recording our present experiences for the future simulation that we may be living in right now.

#30 ~ An Overcooked Underdog →

It’s time to recap all the craziness that’s occurred on this hiatus, and process any pertinent revelations that may prepare us for the Impending Earth Changes.

#29 ~ The Guest is the Host →

Kevin marks his second visit to the podcast by taking over as host, and turning me into the interviewee.  In true therapeutic form, we start off discussing my mother, and end up  reflecting on the recent loss of my brother.  Along the way, we venture to deconstruct what constitutes "genius," examine how habitual resistance prevents creative bliss, and attempt to differentiate authentic joy from absolute mania.

#28 ~ The Genesis Show →

Vince Corda relishes his role as “Chester Thompson” in The Genesis Show, a suddenly successful cover band from the Vineland area of southern New Jersey. Vince's sheer enthusiasm sets our beat as he explains how/why The Genesis Show formed, brief bios on the members, and the dedication that went into recreating each song to near perfection.  

#27 ~ Total Game Changers →

What do Donald Trump, ayahuasca, quantum entanglement, sentient artificial intelligence, the production of new Dune films, and real-time virtual masturbation all have in common? My good friend and fellow life form, Argus Minyan, graciously offers his potent, psychonauticpowers to help us crack the craziest of all crazy conspiracy theories. 

#26 ~ A Little Trip Back ~ Part 2: Own Your Life →

This two-part podcast concludes with Doug, Russ, and Marcus conversing on their Round Valley hike, followed by a delectable discussion during dinner.    

#25 ~ A Little Trip Back ~ Part 1: Own the Day →

A pre-planned podcast turns into a prodigious reunion between three friends and former college roommates. When Douglas "Feff" Palermo comes over to record an episode, I get an unexpected message from Russell "Kingfox" Sprague, inviting us for a hike.  

#24 ~ Psalm 555 →

Anthony Oliver makes his second non-corporeal appearance on the one year anniversary of The Opus Marcus Podcast. 

For your edification, this episode was lovingly prerecorded from the future by a cloud of time traveling nanobots who transmute Anthony's rants into powerfully pertinent prognostications. 

Afterward, I read aloud an instruction manual for the  craziest 8-bit video game never played.