Best Convergence Movement Podcasts (2025)

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#435 - The Ballistic Movement Within Sports Medicine: A Dialogue with Henry Abbott 1:13:03

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Henry Abbott on the Peak Performance Project (P3) within sports medicine. They discuss the landscape of injuries in the U.S., P3, chronic injuries, healthy movement and hip rotation, landing and ACL injuries, prevention and recovery, mental endurance, and many more topics. Henry Abbott is an award…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" : SUSPENSE! HORROR! ROCK N ROLL! WITH HP LOVECRAFT AND PAUL WILLIAMS. DOUBLE DOWN!! 11:29

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We offer today two examples of eerie rock music - notable records that have been inspired by horror literature, and classic suspense. H.P. Lovecraft’s folky psychedelia, and Paul Williams’ soundtrack for Phantom of the Paradise both fit the bill for spine tingling tunefulness. Rock’s dramatic possibilities seem obvious, but have rarely been success…

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NeuroDivergent Psychiatrist, What I learned after Med School 46:11

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Dr. Holmes talks with neurodivergent psychiatrist, Dr. Stacy Greeter. Topics discussed: Dr. Greeter's diagnosis journey at the age of 40 as a practicing psychiatrist. Growing understanding of Autism Myths about Autism Different presentations of girls/women in Autism Gender Fluidity & Autism Medications and How to be a psychiatric patient and advoca…

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#434 - Shifting Sands of the Sahara: A Dialogue with Judith Scheele 58:59

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Judith Scheele about the human history of the Sahara. They discuss the perceptions of the Sahara, landscape of the Sahara, sand and freshwater, multiple uses of camels, peoples of the Sahara, Slavery and race in the Sahara, Islam, contemporary Sahara, and many more topics. Judith Scheele is profes…

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163: Conversations With a Rabbi: Paul and the Law 1:11:52

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In the second episode of this three-part series, Conversations with a Rabbi, R.A. Martinez and Rabbi David continue their discussion on understanding the concept of the Law. Join them as they explore the New Testament, unpack how Jesus fulfilled the Law, and consider what it means for us today—both from Gentile and Jewish perspectives. Register for…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT BILL MESNIK'S "CALL ME UP IN DREAMLAND," EPISODE #5 - ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN: THE GENESIS OF AN IDEA. 24:36

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Good ideas are elusive, and you never know when one is gonna smack you in the head - literally. Sometimes, when life is squeezing the juice out of you, and things are going off the rails, it takes a minor cataclysm to put things back into perspective. Then you can reset the whole narrative, and move forward. Christmas, 2019 was like that for me.…

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#433 - Empire of AI: A Dialogue with Karen Hao 52:16

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Karen Hao about OpenAI and the current landscape about AI. They discuss the origins of OpenAI, Sam Altman and his motivations, his relationships with Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, using cheap labor in Venezuela and Kenya for AI, supercomputers and mega campuses for data centers, and many more topics.…

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Creating Space for All Voices of Talent 47:47

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Today, Dr. Holmes talks to Heidi and Robin about AVA: Autistic Voiceover Artists. What if there was a place- a program- a community for autistic adults who want to use their voice talents in the voiceover industry? THERE IS! About our Guests: Heidi S. Hackney MS, PCC, Co-FounderCertified Autism Coach, ICF Accredited Life Coach, Masters in Human Dev…

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#432 - American Authoritarianism and Erosion of Democracy: A Dialogue with Katherine Stewart 59:17

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Katherine Stewart about democracy and American authoritarianism. They discuss the evolution of conservatives to the Far Right, critiques of the Far Right, reactionary nihilism and the anti-woke. They discuss issues such as abortion, conservative conventions, religion, and many more topics. Katheri…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" - FREAKY FOLKS, WITH JOANNA NEWSOM AND THE INCREDIBLE STRING BAND. DOUBLE DOWN!! 13:49

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Our artists today represent a very specific category within the folk music genre, which lately has come to be known as “Freak Folk”: one is a contemporary singer-songwriter, and the other is an “ancestral” group (when you consider they derived from the early 1970s, before there was even a category for it); one hails from the U.K., the other from Ca…

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#431 - Western Meddling and Betrayal in the Middle East: A Dialogue with Fawaz Gerges 1:05:41

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Fawaz Gerges about continuous Western involvement in the Middle East. They discuss misconceptions of the Middle East, role of colonialism, Iran and Turkey being exceptions to foreign colonial involvement, Arab Nationalism, Civilizations and colonialism, political Islam, and many more topics. Fawaz…

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162: Conversations With a Rabbi 1:04:49

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This week on the podcast, R.A. Martinez welcomes his good friend, Rabbi David, for a powerful conversation about Jesus, the Bible, and faith through a Messianic Jewish lens. Together, they explore the intersection of Jewish tradition and belief in Jesus as the Messiah, offering deep insights, thoughtful dialogue, and a unique perspective you won’t …

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My Journey with Autism and ADHD: The Aspie World 31:46

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Today, Dr. Stephanie talks to Dan of the Aspie World! Are we still allowed to say Aspie? Dan talks us through his autism identification and how that led him to build one of the first platforms on social media about adult autism. Hello friends, I want to share something deeply personal—something that completely shifted the trajectory of my life. At …

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "THE BEAT GOES ON"- EPISODE 3- JACK KEROUAC-"SUBTERRANEAN HOMEGROWN BLUES"- THIS NEW SERIES CAPTURES A LITERARY MOVEMENT GUIDED BY INDIVIDUALISM, LUNACY, INGENUITY AND ... 46:29

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THE KEROUAC PROJECT: https://www.kerouacproject.org/ JACK KEROUAC SCHOOL OF DISEMBODIED POETICS: https://www.naropa.edu/academics/schools-centers/jack-kerouac-school-of-disembodied-poetics/ The thread of Jack Kerouac’s literary and personal life in the American imagination might be unwound succinctly in the following terms: ambitious and fun-loving…

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Interoception: Your 8th Sense 51:44

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Today, Dr. Holmes talks with Occupational Therapist, Kelly Mahler. The topic is interoception! Every neurotype can struggle with it but we find neurodivergent folks can have a few more challenges with interoception. Defined by Kelly's website: Many people notice these feelings in their body with the help of an important sense… a sense called (drum …

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#430 - The Rise and Spread of Mass Education: A Dialogue with Agustina Paglayan 1:44:28

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Agustina Paglayan about mass education around the world. They discuss education as a tool for political and social order, theories of education, and explicit aims of government education. They also talk about early critical thinking, nationalism, and education worldwide. They discuss mass educatio…

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BONUS EPISODE! OBLIQUE STRATEGIES: 3 SONGS BY BILL MESNIK, CREATED IN RESPONSE TO BRIAN ENO’S DECK OF CARDS. 8:15

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To spur my songwriting juices, I got this deck of "Oblique Strategies" cards, created by Brian Eno, designed to prompt creativity. Here are a few examples. INSIDE / OUTSIDE (Oblique Strategy: “THINK - Inside the work, outside the work”) Inside - outside: it’s hard to reconcile Inside is terrified, though outside may beguile If I stay inside I just …

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#429 - Translation Multiples: A Dialogue with Kasia Szymanska 1:16:12

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Kasia Szymanska about translation of texts. They discuss how many translations can diverge from one source, translating into English, post-1989 Poland and translation, ethics of translation, the poem VIA, A Clockwork Orange translations, and many more topics. Kasia Szymanska is Lecturer in transla…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" - HARMONIC CONVERGENCE: ROBERT PLANT, ALISON KRAUSS, AND THE LOUVIN BROTHERS. "DOUBLE DOWN!!" 12:34

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There is something that happens when two particular voices blend together that transcends all understanding or logic. And, when those voices share the same DNA, the magnetic pull is such that they become one voice. We’ve heard that family blend many times: The Everlys, The Wilsons, The Gibbs, The Andrew Sisters, etc. The list goes on. One of the mo…

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Assessing Benefits, Debunking Myths and Exploring Treatment Components for Autism 32:44

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Dr. Stephanie discusses ABA and Autism with Converge Autism Summit speaker Courtney Lasky, PHD candidate. About the speaker: Courtney Lasky, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA Courtney Lasky is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) amd PhD candidate with over a decade of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). As the Director of Clinical Operations for AB…

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#428 - Iran's Grand Political Strategy: A Dialogue with Vali Nasr 1:43:55

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Vali Nasr about the recent political history of Iran. They give an overview of Iran’s political motives and strategy, impact of the Persian empire and Shia Islam, and Reza Khan and Iranian nationalism. They talk about the impact of “Kemalism,” the 1979 Iranian revolution, the Iran-Iraq war, rise o…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT BILL MESNIK'S "CALL ME UP IN DREAMLAND" EPISODE #4. OUR DIARIST REVISITS 2022: PASSING THE ONE YEAR MARK OF MY WIFE'S DEATH. 25:50

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2021 was a hell of a year: My wife, Chemayne, passes in December of 2020, during the height of the pandemic; The following year is spent stumbling in a maze of confusion - (to be honest, the smoke is just starting to clear); Some solace is found online with a slavic angel of mercy; Chemayne's cat, Boo, and I (the remaining survivors) learn to toler…

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161: Non Negotiables: Personal Growth 1:00:00

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Here at MAPS Global, we have built a robust culture of health in our community and missions work. One of the key facets of our culture is our Non Negotiables: Joy, Presence of God, Servant Leadership, and Personal Growth. Tune into this series as we dive into each topic and why it is Non Negotiable for MAPS Global!…

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#427 - A History of the Irish Famine: A Dialogue with Padraic Scanlan 1:12:32

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Padraic Scanlan about the Irish famine. They provide an overview of the Irish famine, discuss the relationship between Ireland and Britain and how British colonialism impacted the Irish famine. They talk about potatoes in Ireland, formation of the United Kingdom, variables leading up to the Irish …

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Navigating Neurodiversity with Spark Launch 1:00:49

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In this episode, I’m joined by the dynamic duo behind the Spark Launch Podcast—Chaya Mallavaram and Mike Cornell. Chaya is a tech entrepreneur, professional artist, and founder of Spark Launch, where she helps create transformative spaces for neurodivergent learners. Mike is a peer support specialist and lifelong creative who brings a raw, honest v…

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#426 - A History of Free Speech: A Dialogue with Jacob Mchangama 1:42:19

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Jacob Mchangama about the history of free speech. They discuss free speech in Europe, defining free speech, limits of free speech and ethics of free speech. They also talk about the free speech recession, origins of free speech, Athenian and Roman empires, Abbasid Caliphate, ancient India, printin…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "THE BEAT GOES ON"- EPISODE 2- " WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS-"THE NAKED PUNCH AND OTHER LEFT HOOKS"- THIS NEW SERIES CAPTURES A LITERARY MOVEMENT GUIDED BY INDIVIDUALISM, LUNACY ... 32:46

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THE QUEER AWAKENINGS OF A WILD BOY PURSUING THE NOVA EXPRESS On September 6, 1951, William Burroughs killed his wife, Beat legend Joan Vollmer. At a friend’s apartment, she balanced a glass on her head, at Burroughs’s behest. He had contracted a lifelong mania for guns from duck-hunting excursions with his father, and was never unarmed if he could …

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" - GODDESSES OF OBSCURITY: JUDEE SILL AND LINDA PERHACS. DOUBLE DOWN!! 9:27

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Dead or alive? Today, we feature one of each: two exquisite female singer-songwriters from the 70’s - one a heroin casualty, and the other a remarkable example of patience rewarded. Judee Sill could have been a Laurel Canyon diva on the order of a Joni Mitchell, but, an unquenchable, self-destructive thirst put a stop to her success; and, Linda Per…

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#425 - What Russians Believe About Russia: A Dialogue with Paul Chaisty & Stephen Whitefield 1:30:35

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Paul Chaisty and Stephen Whitefield about public opinion in Russia. They discuss Russia’s transformation since the fall of the Soviet Union, Consolidation and contestation within Russia’s hybrid political economy, and generational changes under Putin. They talk about authoritarianism, collecting p…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT BILL MESNIK'S "CALL ME UP IN DREAMLAND" EPISODE #3. OUR DIARIST REVISITS 2015: BELL'S PALSY, COURT ORDERED CUSTODY OF MY NEPHEW, THE I CHING, AND OF COURSE, THE DREAMS ... 26:06

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What a year 2014 was! That's what motivated me to start this diary, which is now going on year 10. It was such a hairy time, in fact, that as a way to process it all, I hit upon the idea of creating a musical diary, using the I Ching - (something I'd been obsessing about) - as my guiding structure. My sister-in-law, Lea died suddenly, but before th…

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#424 - Reforming Our Institutions: A Dialogue with Yuval Levin 1:10:13

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Yuval Levin about the importance of reforming our institutions. They discuss why institutions are important, individuals and institutions, slow change with institutions, and the mistrust and dislike of institutions. They also make the case for elites, building broad political coalitions, Trump’s 2…

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Detecting Autism Among the Ever Broadening Spectrum 56:26

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Join Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Saulnier as they discuss her presentation at the Converge Autism Summit on broadening the autism spectrum. https://nacsatl.com/ They will discuss: The key features of autism How Autism symptoms are expressed differently in male and female The role of racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in misdiagnosis of autism …

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160: Non Negotiables: Presence 1:01:30

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Here at MAPS Global, we have built a robust culture of health in our community and missions work. One of the key facets of our culture is our Non Negotiables: Joy, Presence of God, Servant Leadership, and Personal Growth. Tune into this series as we dive into each topic and why it is Non Negotiable for MAPS Global!…

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#423 - Changing Personality: A Dialogue with Olga Khazan 59:46

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Olga Khazan on whether one could change their personality. They discuss why someone would want to change their personality, constancy over the lifespan, and why she used the BIG-5. They talk about extroversion and connection, neuroticism and mindfulness, openness to experience, conscientiousness, …

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A Holistic Approach of Care 30:57

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Converge Autism Summit and Converge Autism Radio are sponsored by Springbrook Behavioral Health. Have you ever wondered what exactly Springbrook does? Join Dr. Stephanie as she talks with Scott Compton about Springbrook to discuss the unique approach to care for kids and teens on the spectrum who are in crisis. Scott Compton serves as the Regional …

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" - SCOTT WALKER AND SERGE GAINSBOURG: TWO TRANSMISSIONS FROM OUT ON THE EDGE. DOUBLE DOWN!! 10:19

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What we’re offering today is something completely different: two outlier artists (although one is a French icon) who created off-kilter, out of the box, almost unintelligible nuggets of artistic brilliance. These cuts are linked, not only by the fact that they both feature sinuous bass lines and orchestral flourishes, but that they are produced by …

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Prayer for the Lady in Waiting - Her Wholeness Before Her Boaz 5:22

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Send us a text Prayer for the Lady in Waiting — Wholeness Before the Boaz Yahuah, Elohiym of Healing, Restoration, and Divine Appointments, I lift up the lady in waiting—Your daughter, Your beloved, Your masterpiece in the making. She's been faithful, she's been wounded, she's been searching, and she's been still. But today, Abba, I ask that You be…

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#422 - The Power of Behavioral Genetics: A Dialogue with Robert Plomin 1:45:08

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Robert Plomin on behavioral genetics. They discuss why behavioral genetics has explanatory power, heritability, genetics and psychological research, SNPs, GWAS, and epigenetics. They also talk about shared and non-shared environments, twin models and adoption models, heritability and cognitive abi…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "THE BEAT GOES ON"- EPISODE 1-THE ROSY DRAMA OF HENRY MILLER -THIS NEW SERIES CAPTURES A LITERARY MOVEMENT GUIDED BY INDIVIDUALISM, LUNACY, INGENUITY AND THE BE BOP NOTIONS ... 53:20

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Welcome to our new series, “The Beat Goes On,” where we will celebrate the work and enduring influence of Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, and the other writers whom we identify as “The Beats.” - that crop of artists who worked to expand our consciousness, exploring the hidden possibilities of post WW2 America in the 1950s - Other s…

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#421 - Beauty and the gods: A Dialogue with Hugo Shakeshaft 1:04:36

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Hugo Shakeshaft about ancient greeks ideas about beauty and the gods. They discuss beauty in ancient Greece and its impact on modern times, architecture and beauty, beauty and aesthetics, and the gods and beauty. They talk about the relationship between humans and the gods, superficial and deeper …

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE." THE VIRTUES OF CYNICISM AS DEMONSTRATED BY MARSHALL CRENSHAW AND THE ORLONS. DOUBLE DOWN!! 9:33

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Today we live in a cynical world. It’s pervasive, this debilitating disbelief in our institutions, our once assured tenets of groundedness. Now we doubt, not only what we see, but what we hear, and even our own thoughts. Are they indeed our own? Or, have they been shaped by the unrelenting marketers and influencers? Back in the 80’s - even earlier …

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The Lady in Waiting – Ep 11_ Boundaries – The Ultimate Standard for Eminent Healing 46:33

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Send us a text Deets available soon... Support the show ROCK Your Girl PowerBy Keci Moniquè

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Neurodiversity Training for Relationship Coaching Matters! 39:43

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Panelists from all over the world who work with neurodivergent relationships including Dr. Stephanie Holmes. Can neurodiverse relationships work? Does autism "ruin families" (spoiler alert- no). Does neurodiversity training matter when looking for a coach or counselor to help your neurodiverse marriage or relationship? YES! Listen in with our host,…

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#420 - Translating Homer's The Odyssey: A Dialogue with Daniel Mendelsohn 1:20:52

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Daniel Mendelsohn on his new English translation of Homer’s The Odyssey. They discuss the massive impact of The Odyssey, major themes in the Odyssey, authorship, and translation for our time. They talk about the lines and meter of the Odyssey in English, oral to written form, adapting the Odyssey,…

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A DIG THIS SPECIAL PRESENTATION- CHARLES BUKOWSKI- THE HOME CASSETTE RECORDINGS- LOUISIANA, 1970- HIS PROLIFIC WORK REFLECTED AN UNDERGROUND DRAPED IN A VELVET CLOTH SIMILAR TO THAT OF LOU REED & KURT ... 59:36

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BUKOWSKI SPEAKS!!!!! Cause and Effect -For Kurt Cobain "the best often die by their own hand just to get away, and those left behind can never quite understand why anybody would ever want to get away from them" Bukowski writes with no apologies from the frayed edge of society. “Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.” …

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT BILL MESNIK'S "CALL ME UP IN DREAMLAND" EPISODE #2. THE DIARIST REVISITS A PASSAGE FROM HIS DREAM JOURNAL, WRITTEN IN 2019, IN WHICH HE DESCRIBES HIS STRUGGLE TO CREATE AN ... 30:23

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THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS I've been keeping a diary and dream journal for ten years. Recently, I hit upon the idea of revisiting and recording passages of the diary in a quest to understand myself better by connecting the dots between dream life and the time awake. The first episode explored 2024; this second entry revisits a passage f…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" - 12 BARS AND THE TRUTH WITH HARVEY MANDEL AND J.B. HUTTO. DOUBLE DOWN! 10:22

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It seems as though the 12 bar blues structure is an immovable object, an obelisk of sacred, ritualistic, totemic authority. But the form contains multitudes of variety. Here are two examples of the plasticity of that container, which holds the magic blues elixir and can pour it smoothly, or have it gush out, uncontrollably, like a tidal wave. So, b…

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#419 - Resisting Groupthink, Embracing Nuance: A Dialogue with Jenara Nerenberg 1:23:04

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Jenara Nerenberg about the importance of nuance thinking and healthy dialogue with others. They discuss self-censoring, groupthink, rise of gurus, podcasters, and influencer culture. They also talk about heterodox thinking, ethics of speaking to a larger audience, healthy dialogue with others, and…

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159: Non Negotiables: Servant Leadership 1:02:30

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Here at MAPS Global, we have built a robust culture of health in our community and missions work. One of the key facets of our culture is our Non Negotiables: Joy, Presence of God, Servant Leadership, and Personal Growth. Tune into this series as we dive into each topic and why it is Non Negotiable for MAPS Global!…

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#418 - Sex Is A Spectrum: A Dialogue with Agustín Fuentes 1:26:36

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Agustín Fuentes about biological sex. They talk about the history of sex evolution, the importance of gametes, intersex individuals, and history of sex binary. They talk about gonads and hormones, sex variation in the animal kingdom, spectrum question, gender, gender and sports, gender and bathroo…