The Rough Draft
The Rough Draft with Anthony Alvarado is a weekly peek into a writer’s notebook—short, curious explorations of the mind, the self, and the strange ways we navigate being human. Part psychology, part creative riff, part field guide to being human—always brief, always a little unexpected.
Podcasting since 2025 • 21 episodes
The Rough Draft
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Episode 20, How to Do Nothing
Before smartphones, boredom was just a part of life — and it turns out, it might have been doing something important. This week we're exploring the lost art of idling: what happens when you stop filling every spare moment, and why the ability t...
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Episode 19, What the heck is Hypnosis?
What even is hypnosis? A look at this poorly understood phenomena—and why the parts of the human experience that we least understand might be the most interesting.
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Episode 18 Living in the Sci Fi Present
The present moment has outpaced the imagination of sci fi writers. The future is here now! As things continue to accelerate it's always a good reminder to take time to slow down. (Maybe try some kava.) iyntcb8Ywl6DViL0hV2...
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Episode 17, Travel is a Mind-Altering Substance
Returning home from a trip to another culture can feel pretty trippy if you do it right. I just got back from traveling in Mexico. There is a brief window after you return home from traveling when you enter your own culture and are able to see ...
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