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The Art of Being a Mutt
Episodes
41 episodes
War Drums & Robert Anton Wilson
So, Insane Anglo WarLord walks up to Huge Berserk Rebel Warthog...In this episode, Robert Anton Wilson acts as our Virgil who guides us through Hell, and I address America's continuous dance with the god Insanity.song at end by
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William Blake (vs. the World)
I read through the first chapter of John Higgs’ book William Blake vs. the World and give personal commentary. I delve into Blake’s ideas of his four types of vision, and also touch on his fascinating personal mythology. I learned a lot along t...
We Give It All Away
Why do we continue to give our power away? I ramble about Solar Energy, or more simply, responsibility. I think here in America we have fallen short on this.
Podcasket
America’s up against the ropes. We’re still in the underworld fighting each other instead of fighting our way out. Grab a shovel and seeds, grab some books and a drumset, find a pen and paper, and, oh, who here is a plumber?
Good Intentions in "The Headstrong Historian"
This is the second (of two short episodes) I did for a project. This one covers Chimamanda Adichie's short story "The Headstrong Historian". It's a story that spans generations and covers the loss of tradition, culture, and family. It does, how...
The Magic in "The Shawl"
This is one (of two short episodes) that I did for a project covering Cynthia Ozick's ghostly novella "The Shawl". The first ten pages of the novella were written as a short story and I cover mainly that. If you're into literature this will int...
Star Stowe
In 1997 my friends stumbled upon a murdered woman. Her name was Star. Star was a Playboy model and was deemed Playmate of the Month in 1977. You can read about her online, I recommend Stella Rose Hendrix's
Fredrick Douglass and Beyond
In this episode, I read a short essay I did about Fredrick Douglass and his critique of "holidays" in the times of slavery. I attempt to draw a correlation between the use of these holidays then and now. Douglass saw them as release valves for ...
Trickster
It's been a while since my last episode due to being overly busy (in a good way). In this short episode, I delve into the Trickster character. Trickster is the boundary crosser, the creator of boundaries, and in many cultures, Trickster is the ...
Anthony D'Onofrio (Founding Member of Ethereum)
I reached out to Anthony because I had heard about his successes in the tech world since leaving the town we both went to Highschool in. In our chat, he articulates how Bitcoin functions and explains how
The Death and Resurrection Show
A book you can't find in the library, at any store, or even buy online--and yet I was able to come across a copy so I'm translating some of it to you. The Death and Ressurection Show walks us through the history of how show business has direct ...
Robert Bly’s Sibling Society
In this episode I discuss some ideas that make up Robert Bly’s book The Sibling Society. What does he mean by the title? What does it mean to become an elder? What about responsibility and prolonged adolescence? How about our desires t...
To Fill Our Soul's Belly
Why is mythology so appealing? What does it do to us and for us? I'm still working with it and learning along the way. It can be difficult to navigate and articulate certain topics and ideas, let alone persuade people to see the utility in them...
Wrapping Up Another Year
In this episode, I decided to read a short piece, mention significant experiences that unfolded this year, and share a new tune I made. I keep it short but heavy. I hope we all approach the new year with clarity and gratitude, with aims to make...
Underworld Shii
A Sumerian goddess named Inanna was likely the inspiration for the legion of goddesses that came after her. In this episode, I cover some history of Inanna and mention a few reasons why mythology fascinates me. Come on down to Nanna Town.
A Book I Wrote
In this episode, I discuss my last book, Michael's Mind. I've found myself returning to the ideas as of late with new perspectives, more appreciation, and overall some fresh takes on it. I spend a few short minutes discussing some of t...
Earth: She's What's for Dinner
In this episode, Alissa shares with me information worth knowing. She received her BA in ecology and biodiversity and is currently pursuing her Master's Degree. She's tasted the fruits of her labor working on a farm in Pescadero, California,&nb...
Something Self-Righteous
You yell at me, I yell at you, and BAM. Nothing else happens and things don't get any better. Maybe we could communicate better with one another.http://philipcottingham.com/Philip M Cot...
Musick N’ Talk (Covid Edition)
I have the plague. Or COVID. It's been a week and a day so I chat some, play some music, tell you all about books and movies I've been reading and watching, such as POOKA!, Sex, Drugs & Magick, Sand Talk, etc. I also recommend my favo...
An Old Southern Woman
This episode is with my soon-to-be 84-year-old grandma. She talks about the old days (of course.) From hoedowns to canning vegetables, our family musical roots, family genealogy, racial prejudices, interesting murder stories, and her reli...
Southern Gothic w/ Justin Booth
Justin Booth, The Outlaw Poet, is the author of multiple books and story collections. We chat about his life in prison to roaming the streets of Little Rock, and how his love of poetry saved him, subsequently transforming him into the
Adam VS. Me
In this episode I chat with Adam Hogg who is a man of many trades. He has an impeccable memory for counting cards, sleight of hand tricks, juggling, illusions, and mathematics. People Person is the board game he created. He's done s...
Nine Solid Minutes
Ever get those plane ticket "deals"? Imagine Buzz Aldrin getting his revenge on what's his name. This episode is short & sweet, perhaps the first of other episodes like it to come. #freethetitty #letbillrelax #satansdiapers
Is That a Giant Pink Bird? w/ Zach Williams
My buddy Zach returns to chat about ingroup/outgroup with me. This wasn't a planned discussion but it floated to the top and we built something out of it. We navigate the topic with a lightheartedness--a reminder that in this complexity of our ...
The Oldest Story You Know
The Epic of Gilgamesh is the oldest recorded story. Here's an introduction & synopsis of the tale with some discussion as to why I think it still resonates all these centuries later. Enkidu and Gilgamesh represent a brotherhood like no othe...