Mystical/Cynical
Hosted by Daren Magee and Jaymee Carpenter, this podcast is a humorous, sincere, and rare exhibition of male vulnerability and heart-warming friendship, attempting to establish harmonious connections between cynicism and optimism, and the potential of an atheist/agnostic to recognize the mystical qualities within everyday life. Also, fart sounds.
Episodes
99 episodes
Ep. 39 - "De-Platforming Fame" (Series Finale)
After 5 years and 3 Seasons, we've decided to leave on a loving high note. This show has been an incredible love project over the course of 5 years, our attempt at a love letter to humanity. We both feel there is no other show like this in the ...
Ep. 38 - "Into The Mirror Of Ayahuasca"
Farting, Crying, Laughing, Dancing... no, this isn't a lost Labi Siffre song, it's Daren describing his recent ayahuasca trip to Jaymee less than 48 hours after the journey. Your spiritual exposure therapy begins NOW.edit/production/open...
Ep. 37 - "Psychedelic Fragments Of Dualism"
If you interrupt someone mid sentence with a well crafted, witty response, are you truly "Being Here Now"? In this absolute banger of an episode the boys cover topics like the potential of transcending ones nationality, how to heal generational...
Ep. 36 - "Kali Fornia"
Daren questions the possibility of vibrations contained within the energy of words and Jaymee encourages everyone to get off the couch and demonstrate the kind of example you wish to see in the world. For more Jaymee: www.loveist...
Ep. 35 - "No Offense To PBS"
Jaymee tells his barber to give him "The Bert" from Sesame Street and Daren walks us through how to break the law like a gentleman. We're back, baby!For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.comFor more Daren: www.realfunwow....
Ep. 34 - "Serving Living Beans"
Daren and Jaymee are back with an all new transformationally hilarious episode, dedicated to the idea of "Serving Living Beans" in every direction.For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.comFor more Daren: www.realfunwow.co...
Ep. 33 - "Everything Is Embarrassing"
Daren has dinner with Tom Holland and Zendaya and Jaymee has a two hour lunch with Seinfeld legend Larry Charles. Episode 33 ends up throwing it's back out trying to pick up all the names it drops.For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor....
Ep. 32 - "108 Problems And A Mala Ain't One"
On this episode, Daren cries and Jaymee dies. For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.comFor more Daren: www.realfunwow.comedit/production/opening & closing music by JaymeeHelp support the ...
Ep. 31 - "Not The Way To Get Into Heaven"
The boys Yin Yang all up in your face with another entertaining hour of first world problems and psychospiritual mumbo jumbo. For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.comFor more Daren: www.realfunwow.comedit...
Ep. 30 - "Say Khruangbin"
Let's call this episode out for what it is... pretentious Sam Harris level vocabulary exhibitionism, reminiscent of a Father John Misty tune, which in a way is like going out of your way to pronounce Khruangbin, who most certainly are the "Topo...
Ep. 29 - "Emma John Misty"
Daren fails to soft launch a negative campaign against Trader Joes, and Jaymee shares about cultivating artistic integrity beyond analytics. For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.comFor more Daren: www.realfunwow.com...
Ep. 28 - "LabBlabbinCalifornia"
Daren catches up with Jaymee in the music studio to sample Jaymee's newest beats and to record another conversation about nothing.For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.comFor more Daren: www.realfunwow.comedit/...
Ep. 27 - "Irony Is Violence"
Daren comes face to face with a supposed extraterrestrial at a recent party at Jaymee's home and has plenty of notes. Jaymee releases 3 songs on Spotify and Apple Music under the artist name "JJ RAM" and shares about an exciting new development...
Ep. 26 - "Karmuppins"
Jaymee returns to making music in a big way, Daren gets ready to fill a "Liver King" shaped hole in the Zeitgeist, Lacee goes on assignment for Rick Rubin and the boys receive a gift in the mail from the one and only "Da Snake Mon" (featured in...
Ep. 25 - "Emotional Blueballs"
Daren gets disappointed with AI for trying to hard to relate with him and Jaymee shares how he survived a crisis of faith by embracing the unknown. The momentous journey into/out of the magical void continues.www.loveistheauthor.com
Ep. 24 - "God's Pimp"
God bless Kevin and the Mutual Benefit Society ("MSB"). A plethora of reframes, visualization practices, and psychospiritual parenting advice await the listener. Also, a real time Daren pee break recorded live and a smattering of farts.<...
Ep. 23 - "Zyn Buddhism"
Who am I if I can't post about it? Plus: Daren and Jaymee catch you up on their recent experience spending the day together attending a Buddhist puja at the home of Devendra Banhart. MYSTICAL/CYNICAL production / edit / openi...
Ep. 22 - "An Asshole With A Heart Of Gold"
Daren shares about going to church this past weekend and Jaymee demos homemade recordings of his farts... can someone tell me what the hell is going on around here?Edit/production and opening music: J. CarpenterClosing mu...
Ep. 21 - "Fire Of Love"
Last week, Jaymee was on the scene with his father to witness his parents Altadena home and all their possessions burn to the ground in the Eaton Fire. In this episode, Jaymee shares the details with Daren of how he and his brother Benjamin bec...
Ep. 20 - "My Codependency Cancels Out My Narcissism"
Jaymee and Daren discuss hyper-identifying with medical diagnosis, parenting confident children, the trappings of being a "micro-celebrity" and how to attract fashion compliments from "macro-celebrities".Recorded/edited/music by J. C...
Ep. 19 - "Name Drop Soup"
The boys solve imaginary problems, perform on air miracles, dive deep into the artistic intuition with a smattering of name dropping for the first hour, then spend the last half hour calling fans of the show to learn about them for a frickin' c...
Ep. 18 - "Hotline Bling Ring"
Daren and Jaymee kill it for 75 minutes with another banger of hilarity and emotional depth, and spend the last chunk of time calling listeners they've never met to connect on air and spread some love. Feel good episode of the year alert!...
Ep. 17 - "Season Three Jaymee"
In this episode, Jaymee questions mother natures motivation and shares how he attunes himself to love when dealing with adversity. Daren shares his tips on how to trick your family into being vulnerable and learns (on air) what a circle jerk is...
Ep. 16 - "Boomerfinger"
Your trusted resource for post election analysis from people who don't matter the most! Recorded/edited and music by J. CarpenterHelp support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical For all things Jaym...
Ep. 15 - "You're Just A Glitch, Bitch"
Daren feels this episode is a return to the energy and enthusiasm of Season One. TRANSLATION: Jaymee shares heartfelt information about how he deals with criticism, forgiveness and maintaining previously unfathomable levels of non-attachment in...