#23 ~ Magic Carpet Ride →

Allan "Carpet" Boles is a beloved father, partner, amateur illustrator, one-man band entertainer, karaoke host, and DJ. 

He is currently recording an album of original songs in the styles of his favorite genres. Allan lives in his own Fortress of Solitude somewhere in the bygone hills of North Jersey.

#22 ~ Embracing Our Energy Bodies →

Nicky Rivera is an experienced Veterinary Technician, Certified Life/Leadership Coach, Reiki Level 3 Practitioner, and mother.  She recently became certified in Quantum Healing Hypnosis Therapy, following the work of Dolores Cannon and Alba Weinman, and she has conducted over 30 individual client sessions to date. 

Visit Nicky at Live to Thrive Coaching.

 

#21 ~ What Would It Take? →

In this impromptu episode, a visit to Dave's place becomes a lesson in self-awareness.  After spending a moment in literal Hell, Dave reemerges as a spiritual warrior on a quest to co-create the best possible reality... even if we are all just living in a simulation.

#20 ~ True Life Exposed →

Maggie has a magnetism that by her own admission strongly attracts some while repelling others.  In this episode, her candor is contagious as she digs deep to unearth some intense life experiences. We also discuss how current racial tensions manifest in the school system, attempt to differentiate between physical and spiritual realities, and how to recognize your authentic self.

#19 ~ The Sacred Geometry of Sound →

Tom Cassella is a musician, teacher, and author whose groundbreaking "Flower of Music" model merges the science of Sacred Geometry with the mathematics of sound.  Moreover, Tom's research has the potential to revolutionize the study and practice of Sound Healing.

#18 ~ Who Is Like God? →

My brother Mike and I meet face to face for the first time in two years.   In this honest and heartfelt confessional, Mike delves deep into his harrowing twenty-four years as a severe addict, how he finally hit "rock bottom," and the practically miraculous self-transformation that's occurred as he approaches a full year remaining completely clean.   

#17 ~ In the Heck of Time →

When Devon requested to be a guest on the podcast, I had to oblige.  At seven going on eight years old, Devon is articulate and insightful, with a  sagacious sense of humor.  

#16 ~ Mistleania →

• Opus Intro:  The Podcast That Nobody Listens To
• Brother Michael Returns:  Dream Tripping, Weird Name Spellings, Crazy Uber Ride
• A Santa Story
• Woe Christmas Tree
• The Cay - Interactive Read-Aloud
• Awake to Sleep (Opus Marcus) by Daniel Hall
• Opus Outro (42 Victory)

#15 ~ Keepin' it Neal →

Neal is an Elementary Teacher specializing in education arts and entertainment.  He is also the Founder and Creative Director of Broadway Sings for Pride, a non-profit organization that raises LGBTQIA awareness via annual celebrity concert fundraisers.  

In this episode, Neal discusses how an abiding passion and long naps fuel his teaching and creative projects, social progress made by the LGBTQ community, adapting education to ultramodern learning styles, and technology’s effect on collective intelligence. 

#14 ~ Waging Hope →

Bruce is a pancreatic cancer survivor who has inspired dozens of others by his refusal to succumb to negativity and hopelessness.  He and his wife Linda (also a cancer survivor) are active participants in the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.  Together they conduct Purple Stride fundraisers, present speeches to patients, and advocate for legislative support.

#13 ~ For Whom the Bells Toll →

Chris and I were college roommates until he moved to Germany,  where he's lived ever since.  He's currently a Lecturer in English at Universität Kassel.   We spent a sunny Sunday afternoon in my backyard, drinking wine and discussing the current political climate, the endangered state of grammar, qualitative versus quantitative highs, and living for experiences without expectations.  

#12 ~ Nothing Makes Sense, but Everything Works →

Carl identifies significant events in childhood as the root causes of his ongoing struggle with anxiety.  In this honest and heartfelt discussion, we process the personal into the philosophical, and explore the metaphysical to discover the spiritual. 

Bonus Outtake:  ‘The Greatest Piece of Shit You Will Ever Meet.’

#11 ~ 'I' of the Storm →

Brother Michael updates us on Hurricane Irma's aftermath.

Nicky Rivera shares her personal journey from being a healer of animals to becoming a healer of humans.

#10 ~ Summer-rhyme →

In this action-packed episode, you'll meet my brother Mike, hear our Nana tell a story from beyond the grave, and we listen to excerpts from my first Quantum Healing Hypnosis Therapy session.  Also, poetry.

#9 ~ Hypnotizing Turkeys →

Noel Rogers is an underrated genius and self-imposed outcast who rarely comes out of seclusion, so I paid him an overdue visit.

As we sit together among the lush flora of Stately Jane Manor, Noel drops some serious god knowledge, exposes trivial human lore, and pugnaciously punctures your personal narratives with plot holes.  

#8 ~ The Burden of Nescience →

Rick is a Marine veteran who served two deployments in Iraq, and a 7/8th grade American history teacher in Jersey City.

In this lengthy yet engaging episode, we discuss the difficulty of maintaining long-term friendships, Rick's experience in the Marines, the myriad challenges we face as educators, how technology will redefine humanity, and the breakdown of institutional hierarchies that succumb to The S.N.A.F.U. Principle.

#7 ~ Needed or Needing? →

M. is a Certified Transformational Coach and Energy Leadership Master Practitioner who uses intuition, healing tools, and coaching techniques to help others transcend unconscious blocks.

During our discussion, she addresses my relationship concerns, which we then connect to a larger dialogue about the various universal truths underlying seemingly different spiritual perspectives.

#6 ~ New Experiences →

Mom and I stay up way too late discussing her first experience with hashish, the Vietnam War and PTSD, being a student on the day of JFK's assassination, being a teacher on 9/11, a psychotic first grade nun, the importance of space in relationships, the circadian rhythm method, the continued relevance of Frank Herbert's Dune, what Ghostbusters is really about, and how she gave birth to an ugly baby with big balls. 

#5 ~ Avoiding Responsibility →

The preternatural Pepe Hopkins makes a rare return to New Jersey before riding away into the Florida sunset on his motorcycle, Grace.  

Pepe is a poet, artist, comedian, amateur magician, and local legend in the Orlando bartending scene.  

#4 ~ The Tides Are Rising →

Musician, organic grower, psychonaut, and chef—the delicious Anthony Oliver dishes up a delectable discussion for us to digest.

Cory Morgan is the bees knees.