Best Raghunath Podcasts (2025)

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Dave Davies from The Kinks is here 52:20

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Grab your razorblades and start slashing your speaker cones because Dave Davies has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with The Kinks' guitar god to talk about helping to create and loving punk! From hanging with Jayne County, to The Jam vs Van Halen, to the greatness of Mick McManus, to getting booked by John Wayne Gacy, to some people ju…

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1632: Let It Be, It Ain’t Me: Hendrix, Vedanta & The Fog of War 55:39

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When the world shakes, can you stay anchored? In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack how deep spiritual clarity allows one to remain peaceful—even when chaos reigns. Inspired by a lyric from Jimi Hendrix, they explore lessons from the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam and the film The Fog of War to reveal how fear collapses when we root our peace in truth…

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TOAP CLASSIC Jeff Cannonball is here 2:01:01

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PLEASE SUPPORT MILO, SAM & JEFF CANNONBALL IN THEIR TIME OF NEED! Click on the link above and help out one the sweetest human beings on earth. F**K ALS Also, don't miss NJ wrestling coming together for Jeff at Cannonball Fest! Also, don't miss this awesome benefit compilation featuring some of Jeff's awesome bands! Also, grab one of these awesome s…

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1631: Western Souls, Eastern Roads: The Spiritual Migration to India 1:00:50

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Westerners are booking flights to India—not for sightseeing, but to chant Sanskrit mantras in rice fields, live in ashrams, and rise before dawn for kirtan. What’s really going on here? In this eye-opening episode, Raghunath speaks with anthropology PhD student Keli Lalita to explore a growing phenomenon: Westerners adopting spiritual practices roo…

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1630: Scientists Failed to Find Consciousness—The Yogis Never Lost It 57:19

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A neuroscientist lost a 25-year bet to a philosopher—and it may be one of the most revealing failures in modern science. In 1998, Christof Koch bet David Chalmers that within 25 years, neuroscience would identify the precise brain mechanisms responsible for consciousness. Research teams around the world launched ambitious experiments to track and m…

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1629: Breaking the Universal Code: What the Yogis Found Within 55:05

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Just like a codebreaker working through symbols can gradually uncover a single unifying truth—a key that makes sense of everything—the spiritual journey can unfold in a similar way. Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how a path of trust, focused attention, and turning inward can reveal a deeper coherence beneath life’s confusion. What at first feels c…

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1628: The Mind Is the Altar: Mental Worship, Bhakti Yoga & Inner Transformation 59:44

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What matters most in yoga isn’t the ritual—it’s the transformation of the mind and heart. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the practice of manasa pūjā (mental worship) through the story of Vasudeva mentally offering charity while imprisoned. They unpack why internal devotion is not only valid—but often more powerful than external pe…

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1627: George Harrison Knew It: We're All Looking for Krishna 56:31

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Pop culture meets divine consciousness in this episode exploring the birth of Krishna—and what it means to be lit up with bhakti. Raghunath and Kaustubha reflect on George Harrison’s powerful spiritual insight: “Everyone is looking for Krishna… some don’t know it, but they are.” With humor, depth, and wisdom, they unpack why Krishna appears not jus…

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Kyle Mooney aka Kyle M formerly of Saturday Night Live is here 50:53

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Are you ready to get real?! Kyle M (once known as Kyle Mooney) has come to TOAP and it don''t get much realer than that! Listen in as Damian sits down with the former SNL cast member to get serious about his new record "The Real Me". From the Daniel Johnston influence, to being the weirdest artist on Stones Throw, to getting Warped Tour wasted, to …

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1626: Love Isn’t a Feeling—It’s a Full-Time Job 1:01:24

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Raghunath is joined by longtime friend and spiritual brother Henry Schoellkopf for a lively and deeply honest conversation about devotion as action—not just emotion. Drawing from the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam and decades of lived spiritual experience, they explore what it really means to love—not just God, but people. This episode is part comedy, part conf…

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1625: Wisdom Blockers: Why Some Spiritual Truths Stay Out of Reach 59:35

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Some truths hit you like a lightning bolt. Others hover like clouds for years—until something cracks your heart open and lets the rain in. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the invisible barriers that keep spiritual truths from fully landing—the wisdom blockers that arise from fear, ego, or unresolved resistance. They unpack how know…

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I Heard They Stream Live 3: This is for Jeff Cannonball 1:39:31

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PLEASE SUPPORT MILO, SAM & JEFF CANNONBALL IN THEIR TIME OF NEED! Click on the link above and help out one the sweetest human beings on earth. F**K ALS (WARNING: The music opinions expressed by the individual hosts do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the other host or the show itself)Turned Out A Punk host Damian Abraham and Cold World maste…

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1624: Satyam: Recognizing Truth in a World of Spin 55:23

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In a world of shifting narratives and temporary identities, even the most intelligent minds can struggle to find what’s truly real. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha turn to the timeless wisdom of the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam to explore Satyam Param—the highest truth beyond all illusion. From the prayers of the demigods to the nature of the soul an…

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1623: Heart-to-Heart Transmission: Spirituality Beyond the Externals 55:52

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How does one truly enter a spiritual path—beyond the ritual and formality? It’s not about externals—it’s about what’s alive in the heart. In this eye-opening episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the deeper dimensions of spiritual life, focusing especially on the heart-to-heart transmission of spiritual knowledge, realization, and conviction. Th…

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Tim Singer from Deadguy is here 1:28:04

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No more messages because Tim Singer has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Deadguy vocalist to discuss: zines, band logos and all things punk. From Brannon vs Rollins style, to designing $1000 shirts as a kid, to Born Against/Sick Of It All beef, to Deadguy being on Victory, to Youth Crew following you and so much more: DON'T MISS…

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1622: Beauty, Longing & the Sigh of Spiritual Awakening 57:41

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Spiritual awakening may feel more like a sigh than a celebration. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore why our most profound encounters with beauty—whether through art, music, or moments of stillness—are often blended with a kind of sweet ache or longing. Could that aching sensation be a clue? A sign that the soul is remembering somethi…

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1621: Before Religion, Beyond Boundaries: Interview with Author Nitesh Gor 54:00

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Can ancient Indian wisdom heal the rifts of modern religion? In this mind-expanding and often hilarious episode, Raghunath sits down with author and educator Nitesh Gor (a.k.a. Navin Krishna) to explore his new book Before Religion: Ancient India’s Reconciling Vision for Universal Spirituality. From philosophical elephants and Ratha-yatras down Fif…

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1620: The Sex Episode: Yoga Wisdom Meets Real-Life Hormones | Q & A Vol. 281 1:00:15

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In this hilarious and revealing Q & A, Raghunath and Kaustubha tackle one of life’s most powerful forces—sexual desire—with honesty, insight, and bhakti-based wisdom. It’s a down-to-earth exploration of how the yogic tradition views it, and lays out a yogic framework for navigating desire without losing your mind (or your integrity). Highlights inc…

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TOAP CLASSIC Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst are here 1:04:46

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TOAP CLASSIC #35 (RECORDED January 21, 2019): HAPPY BIRTHDAY FEVERS AND MIRRORS!!!! We are celebrating the 25 years of Bright Eyes' classic record (one of producer Tristan's all-time favourites) by re-sharing Conor's first appearance on the show, along with his Better Oblivion Community Center bandmate: Phoebe Bridgers! Don't miss the 25th annivers…

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1619: Devotion Follows Destruction-- Evolution and the Death of Our Lower Nature 57:56

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With their signature blend of humor and clarity, Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack a timeless spiritual principle: real transformation always involves a kind of death—of ego, comfort, or illusion. Drawing from the allegory of Krishna’s birth following the death of His six brothers, they explore how the destruction of our lower nature clears the way fo…

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1618: Identity Politics, Self-Esteem Battles & the Spiritual Solution 56:50

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Modern society is in the midst of an identity crisis. From gender and race to body image and social status, we’re defining, defending, and dividing ourselves by external labels. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how ancient yogic wisdom provides a powerful alternative: knowledge of the self. Through discussion, humor, and insights fr…

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1617: Your Thoughts Are Drafting the Blueprints for Your Next Body 56:32

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What if your thoughts today are already shaping your next body? In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the deep yogic teaching that the subtle precedes the gross—your desires, thoughts, and habits now are laying the foundation for your future form. Drawing from ancient texts, dream metaphors, and even a few punk-rock detours through Texas…

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1616: You’re Not That Voice in Your Head: Ancient Yogic Wisdom for Self-Realization 54:51

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At any moment, we can initiate a higher level of consciousness—simply by observing the mind instead of identifying with it. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the Bhagavatam’s opening to the Tenth Canto, where Vasudeva speaks timeless yogic truth: you are not the body, not the mind—you are something divine. A modern spiritual insight …

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Martin Wong from Giant Robot is here 1:35:02

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Rad dads unite, Martin Wong has come to TOAP! Today on the show, Damian is joined by one half of his beloved Giant Robot Magazine to talk: publishing, parenting and punk. From letting Green Day crash at your house, to Zach De La Rocha's burden, to a cameo from Eloise from the Linda Lindas and so much more: don't miss this one! Also, don't miss Mart…

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1615: Full-Hearted Bhakti: Vivid, Personal Krishna Devotion | Q & A Vol. 280 1:01:15

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From epic failures and ego clashes to tender moments of empowerment and encouragement, Raghunath and Kaustubha open up about what they love most about Krishna Bhakti—and how it transforms even the most ordinary day into an offering of beauty, meaning, and joy. In this candid Q & A episode, you’ll hear stories of spiritual growth, forgiveness, and t…

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Gellyahnah Aakhen: Soul Contracts & Karmic Partners 1:15:22

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In this week's episode, Kat Fowler interviews Soul Contract Practitioner, Gellyahnah Aakhen. In this deep and profound episode we discuss Soul contracts, karma, free will, old Souls vs new Souls, different forms of energy healing to heal Soul contracts, and the different Soul lessons we learn at different ages. You can now watch the new episodes of…

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1614: Is Yoga All About the Journey—or About Hitting the Target? | Q & A Vol. 279 51:35

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Modern spirituality often says yoga is all about the journey. But is that what the ancient teachings really meant? In this focused and eye-opening Q & A episode, Kaustubha explores samādhi and the true aim of yoga. Drawing from the Upanishads and Bhakti tradition, he reveals how yoga isn’t aimless—it’s intentional, transformational, and love-driven…

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1613: Myth or Reality: The Misunderstood Tech of the Yogis 54:48

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Could ancient yogis have tapped into a science we still don’t understand? Mystical experiences—like hearing divine messages within the heart—may sound like fantasy today, but 300 years ago a FaceTime call would’ve seemed like wizardry. Arthur C. Clarke famously said, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” In this ep…

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I Heard They Stream Live 2 w/ Jerry A and Ray Ahn 2:30:22

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(WARNING: The music opinions expressed by the individual hosts do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the other host or the show itself) Turned Out A Punk host Damian Abraham and Cold World mastermind Nick Woj discuss the Kurt Bloch and Ray Cappo episodes of TOAP, before being joined by friends of the show, the GODS: Poison Idea's Jerry A. and …

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1612: Cosmic Vision, Parental Panic & the Purusha Sukta Mantras 53:13

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Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the need to shift perspective shared in Srimad Bhagavatam. Seeking to relieve the suffering of Mother Earth, the gods and goddesses gather for an epic moment of clarity—chanting the Purusha Sukta hymn of the Vedas. What follows is a brilliant meditation on zooming out of our small dramas and plugging into the greater…