Best Luminary Sounds Podcasts (2025)

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E137| Who or What is the Revolutionary Subject Today? w/ Benjamin Studebaker, Michel Bauwens, O.G. Rose and Tim Adalin 2:26:26

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What are the prospects of social and political revolution? How can we understand revolutionary subjectivity today? Who, what, when, and where is the revolutionary subject? Inspired by a Philosophy Portal conversation between Cadell Last and Michel Bauwens, this dialogue welcomes political theorist Benjamin Studebaker, philosopher O.G. Rose, and Com…

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E136 | Hyperhuman Experiments In Philosophy & Psychedelic Sound | Carl Hayden Smith & Tim Adalin 59:06

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What are the challenges and prospects of integrating transformative sound with philosophy? Featuring hyperhuman theorist, psychonaut, and founder of The Museum of Consciousness Carl Hayden Smith and philosopher Tim Adalin, this dialogue reflects on the collaboration between The Museum of Consciousness and Underground Philosophy, live in Melbourne. …

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E135| Are We Human Yet? The Museum of Consciousness & Underground Philosophy | Carl Hayden Smith & Tim Adalin 28:21

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Featuring hyperhuman theorist, psychonaut, and founder of The Museum of Consciousness Carl Hayden Smith, and philosopher Tim Adalin. Filmed at the start of an evening of transformative sonic experience with The Museum of Consciousness at Underground Philosophy, live in Melbourne. We explore the question: are we human yet? ---Access the shownotes & …

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E134| Towards A Philosophical Science of Purposeful Transformation w/ Chemical Ecologist Tim Jackson & Tim Adalin 1:46:13

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Exploring intersections of chemical ecology, evolution, and humanity's relationship with technology in the era of technicity. Welcoming chemical ecologist Timothy Jackson in dialogue with Tim Adalin, we explore the prospects for developing "philosophical science of purposeful transformation." --- Access the shownotes & learn more about Voicecraft p…

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E133| What Is Politics and Why Are We Stuck? w/ Benjamin Studebaker & Tim Adalin 2:01:36

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Welcoming political theorist Benjamin Studebaker, author of Legitimacy In Liberal Democracies and The Chronic Crisis of American Democracy: The Way Is Shut. He dialogues with Tim Adalin on the crises of trust and legitimacy in politics and institutions; the impact of technofeudalism on communication; power, intractable disagreement violence and cul…

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E132| The Trance of Ideology, Global Pluralism & Indestructible Maps w/ O.G. Rose & Tim Adalin (Cultural Shamanism pt 3) 2:37:10

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Exploring the tensions between ideology and reality, or ‘indestructible maps’ and participation in mystery and incompleteness, welcoming the philosopher, Voicecraft Network contributor and author of The Map is Indestructible, O.G. Rose in the form of Daniel Garner, in dialogue with Tim Adalin. This conversation continues the Cultural Shamanism seri…

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E131| Artificial Intelligence & Human Reasoning | Metacrisis vs Polycrisis | Dave Snowden & Tim Adalin 1:53:31

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An exploration of AI, human intelligence, dangers of cognitive atrophy, and lines of flight in response to teritorialisation. Welcoming the creator of the Cynefin Framework and iconoclastic generalist thinker Dave Snowden, who argues that AI represents artificial or algorithmic inference rather than true intelligence. He joins Tim Adalin for a dial…

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E130| Beyond The Myths Of Our Time, Cadell Last in dialogue with Tim Adalin 3:32:03

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Philosopher Cadell Last joins Tim Adalin for a dialogue working with core themes from Last's new book: 'Real Speculations: Thought Foundations, Drive Myths, and Social Analysis. This is a comprehensive journey into core philosophy and psychoanalysis, intended for a network of networks engaging in common effort to understand and participate in the b…

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E129| Influence, Value and Transhumanism: Questions for the frontier of techno-biology w/ Dr Michael Levin & Tim Adalin 58:48

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Dr Michael Levin's pioneering research on bioelectricity, morphogenesis, and cognition is reshaping our understanding of how living systems self-organize and regenerate. He explores how cells and tissues communicate through bioelectrical signals, guiding the formation of complex structures without relying solely on genetic instructions. He is a Dis…

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E128| Mythos After Progress | Jeremy D Johnson, Michael Garfield, Tim Adalin 1:23:06

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What does progress mean? How does it influence consciousness and our notions of value, quality and story? Can we think beyond it? Dialoguing with meanings of progress, mythos, conceptions of time, and the becoming of identity and culture. Welcoming paleontologist-futurist Michael Garfield and integral philosopher Jeremy D Johnson, author of Seeing …

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E127| Are We Human Yet? DMTx & the Future of Consciousness | Carl Hayden Smith in dialogue with Cameron Duffy 1:19:28

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With influence from philosophy and psychonautic experience, this dialogue explores the forking path of humanity’s relation with technology. One way proposes hyperhumanism, which seeks to enhance humanity through the mindful use of technology. The other, transhumanism, promises 'transcendence' as an escape from the lack in humanity. Featuring Carl H…

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Episode 141 | Alexis Silva 1:03:00

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The Infamous Luminary Sounds sit down with recording artist ALEXIS SILVA to discuss her start in music, working with Billy Ray Cyrus, new music and much more. The team also have some fun playing Francois Facts and Do Tell. Join us as we Sip Tea or Light it Up!

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Episode 140 | Shannon Sharpe 1:13:18

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The Infamous Luminary Sounds discuss some of the week's trending topics, play Francois Facts, and do a Sip Tea or Light it Up on Amerie's new single "Mine". Join us as we Sip Tea or Light it Up!

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E126 | Magic, Aliens & Archetypes w/ Anderson Todd & Tim Adalin 2:38:08

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A philosophical exploration into the weird of magic, aliens and altered states with the neo-Jungian thinker, psychotherapist and baby wizard, neo-Jungian Anderson Todd and Tim Adalin. --- Access the shownotes & learn more about Voicecraft podcasts, events, courses and membership network @ https://www.voicecraft.io/content/e126-magic-aliens-w/-ander…

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E125 | Making The Unconscious Conscious | Cultural Shamanism 2 w/ O.G. Rose, Tim Adalin, Aspasia Karageorge 2:02:22

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When should we make the unconscious conscious in social contexts? Welcoming Voicecraft members O.G. Rose (philosopher) and Dr Aspasia Karageorge (psychologist) in dialogue with Tim Adalin. We speak with questions of emotional maturity, AI & human complexities, cultural shamanism, societal structures, and the balance between individual and collectiv…

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E124| Designing for Synchronicity w/ Neo-Jungian Anderson Todd & Tim Adalin 2:18:12

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Welcoming the return of the neo-Jungian thinker, psychotherapist and cog-sci wizard, Anderson Todd, centered on the phenomenon of synchronicity—those moments of meaningful coincidence that seem to transcend causality. He joins Tim Adalin to dialogue on how synchronicity can be nurtured through trust, intentional design, and a willingness to engage …

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E123 | Men, Women, and War | w/ Pamela von Sabljar, Adriana Forte, Simon van der Els, Tim Adalin 1:29:18

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What if the feminine also calls for war? Exploring the primal, cultural, and psychological dimensions of war through the interplay of masculine and feminine energies. Pamela von Sabljar, Adriana Forte, Simon van der Els and Tim Adalin continue Voicecraft’s series exploring the meaning of the feminine and masculine. --- Participate in conversational…

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E122| Transcendent Design w/ Forrest Landry, Eric Harris-Braun, O.G. Rose & Tom Lyons 1:54:24

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Beyond causation: exploring the deep philosophy of technology and design, in consideration of the needs of vitality and life. For those with serious interest in thinking through the creation of structures that support thriving—and who want to incorporate more than just thinking in that process. Welcoming Eric Harris-Braun, pioneering co-founder of …

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Episode 139 | Aria Mody & Darius McCrary 1:12:27

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The Infamous Luminary Sounds sit down with recording artists ARIA MODY to discuss her start in music, her favorite shows, and new music that she has on the way. In addition, TV star/Recording Artist, DARIUS MCCRARY stops by for a quick chat as well. Also, the crew discuss some of the week's trending topics and much more. The team also has some fun …

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Episode 138 | Abel's War Room 1:13:35

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The Infamous Luminary Sounds sit down with aspiring political figure ABEL VELASQUEZ to discuss his phenomenal podcast ABEL'S WAR ROOM, how he got into politics, and what some of his future aspirations are. Also, the crew discuss some of the week's trending topics and much more. The team also has some fun playing Francois Facts, and the Young and th…

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E121| What Makes Men & Women Different? w/ Pamela von Sabljar & Tim Adalin 1:52:37

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What makes men and women different? Pamela von Sabljar joins Tim Adalin to continue Voicecraft’s exploration into the energetic, cultural, scientific and metaphysical depths of this question and its related implications. Pamela is a new breed of speaker, facilitator, and mentor working at the evolutionary edge. She practices dialoguing, sensing, cr…

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Episode 137 | Surfboard Butta 1:15:36

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The Infamous Luminary Sounds sit down with recording artist SURFBOARD BUTTA to discuss his start as an artist, and his new album. Also, the crew discuss some of the week's trending topics and much more. The team also has some fun playing Francois Facts, Do Tell, and the Young and the Reckless. Join us as we Sip Tea or Light it Up!!…

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E120| Grammatics: How Change Happens w/ Eric Harris-Braun, Josh Field & Tim Adalin 1:47:33

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How does the way we think about communication.. influence the technologies.. that influence our social and economic horizons? This dialogue explores the meaning of Grammatics, a term coined by Holochain co-founder and pioneering technologist Eric Harris-Braun. It’s a way of thinking about design and communication at a fundamental level. Also welcom…

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E119| Mind, Reality & Nature w/ Bernardo Kastrup & Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes 1:06:22

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How do ideas shape the appearance of reality? How can metaphysics open or close us to deeper participation with nature? What is the significance of a philosophy of consciousness? Renowned philosophers of mind Bernardo Kastrup and Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes join Tim Adalin for a dialogue informed by Kastrup’s analytic idealism, and Sjöstedt-Hughes’ think…

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Knife Weekend 1:26:43

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Felicity, Visk, and Doodoo see dear friends, exchange thoughtful gifts, and learn the true meaning of Knife Weekend in this, our Holiday Special. From our family to yours, may the throne be ever empty! The Skulltenders Print Shop is now open! The episode art for every episode, including this one, is now available as a poster! We also got the ANNIVE…

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E118| Meanings of the Masculine & the Feminine w/ Adriana Forte, Aspasia Karageorge, Tom Lyons & Tim Adalin 2:03:21

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An opening to questions, blind spots, and revelations of sexuality, biology, culture, psychology, nature, politics and metaphysics, drawn together by the meaning of the masculine and the feminine. Access the shownotes & learn more about Voicecraft podcasts, events, courses and membership network @ https://www.voicecraft.io/content/e118-meanings-of-…

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E117| Is The Earth Enough PART 2: The Anthropocene, Global Brain, & Noosphere w/ Cadell Last, Layman Pascal, Sean Kelly & Simon van der Els 1:41:34

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In this follow up to 'Is The Earth Enough?', Layman Pascal, Cadell Last, Sean Kelly and Simon van der Els extend the conversation with reference to the concepts of the Anthropocene, Global Brain, and the Noosphere. They consider the influences upon humanity, and our influences in turn, on this hyperconnected Earth. --- Access the shownotes & learn …

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School Spirit (with special guest Chris Hastings) 2:08:09

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It’s time for the Skulltenders to go back to school! Get ready to learn about different cultures, ancient history, and the finer points of hole exploration, joined by special guest CHRIS HASTINGS! Christopher Hastings is a comic book writer known for The Adventures of Dr. McNinja, The Unbelievable Gwenpool, and his work on the Five Nights at Freddy…

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Dead Mall 1:26:24

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The Skulltenders return to Surfturf to do a little urban exploration. Will they reunite with some old friends? Will they meet a mysterious stranger? The answers to these questions, and more, await! Prepare yourself for MALL CRIME. The Skulltenders Print Shop is now open! The episode art for every episode, including this one, is now available as a p…

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Jawbone: Super Smash Bros Tierlist 1:23:18

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Hey gang, we’re working on Season 4 and will have the premiere episode, DEAD MALL, ready for you soon! In the meantime, please enjoy KC and Cohen talking about Mario shooting Yoshi with a Super Scope. That’s right baby, it’d Smash Bros, and you KNOW we’re making a tier list. For more delightful content like this, consider supporting us at patreon.c…

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Episode 133 | IME Awards 1:21:11

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The Infamous Luminary Sounds sit down with the President/CEO of the IME Awards, JULIUS DARRINGTON & Journalist, Publicist, and Event Producer MONIQUE T.M. to discuss their incredible event, the IME Awards, as well as some of their future upcoming events. Also, the crew discuss some of the week's trending topics and much more. The team also has some…

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Skulltalkers: Season III 1:37:28

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Amber, Cohen, Jess, and KC answer your Season 3 questions about cursed items, Muppets, what monsters they’d wanna be, and more! REMINDER! October 25th: Skulltenders Original Soundtrack: Volume 1 will be releasing publicly, on the one-year anniversary of our series premiere, The Midnite Special! And to celebrate, we’re having a listening party for p…

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E116| Story, Risk, and Trust w/ Marc Gafni & Tim Adalin 1:11:55

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Why do we value stories, and how do stories transmit value? Marc Gafni joins Tim Adalin for a dialogue on the philosophy of story, risk, and trust in the context of personal and cultural transformation. Dr. Marc Gafni is a visionary thinker and social activist, holding a doctorate in philosophy from Oxford University, as well as Orthodox rabbinic o…

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Call for Skulltalkers Questions and Volume 1 OST Announcement! 2:29

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October 23, Public Skulltakers for all of Season 3! Get your questions in to [email protected] by noon EST on October 21st. Patrons can use the form in the Skulltenders Discord. October 25th: Skulltenders Original Soundtrack: Volume 1 will be releasing publicly, on the one-year anniversary of our series premiere, The Midnite Special! And to…

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E115| Is The Earth Enough? | Layman Pascal, Cadell Last, Sean Kelly & Simon van der Els 1:50:00

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Is the Earth enough? And are we worthy of the Earth? Layman Pascal, Cadell Last, Sean Kelly and Simon van der Els drop in to the Voicecraft nexus to meet these questions. Please share this conversation and subscribe to the channel if you want to see this network of conversations thrive. Access the shownotes & learn more about Voicecraft podcasts, e…

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Downtime 1:38:59

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The gang takes five in the aftermath of their adventure in the Cryptbreak Woods. Felicity buddies the blade, Doodoo makes a snack run, and Visk washes their hands. Movie night at the shack, don’t be late! Our October 23rd episode will be another postseason public edition of Skulltalkers, our Q&A aftershow, covering the whole Cryptbreak Woods season…

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E114| Cultural Shamanism w/ O.G. Rose & Tim Adalin 2:15:09

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Daniel Garner of O.G. Rose joins Tim Adalin for a dialogue on critical tensions and opportunities facing the project of cultural shamanism associated with Voicecraft, Network Philosophy, and the Liminal Web. O.G. Rose is a writer, philosopher, and author of Belonging Again: An Address, which explores the conditions of possibility for the realisatio…

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The Devil’s Workshop 2:04:42

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Lost in the woods where nothing grows, A treasured trinket must be found. The specters hide in heroes’ clothes To seek the spider and the hound. We got a store! It’s here! https://topato.co/skulltenders If you want to support our little indie podcast while scoring some bonus content like behind-the-scenes commentary, deleted scenes, art, music, and…

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E113| Wiser Innovation & Collective Intelligence | Michael Garfield in dialogue with Tim Adalin 1:37:28

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Welcoming paleontologist-futurist Michael Garfield for a dialogue working with themes of wiser innovation, collective intelligence, network philosophy, and the complexity of thinking across across silos of specialist disciplines and cultural logics in the face of evolution, exponential technology and existential risk. Access the shownotes & learn m…

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Jawbone: Baldur’s Gate 3

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Hey there, Skulltenders fans! We’re still hard at work improving our production pipeline for episodes, so the final episode of the Cryptbreak Woods arc is still cooking. In the meantime, we hope you’ll enjoy this never-before-heard Jawbone, featuring Amber (Our Felicity!) and Seth (Our Composer!) discussing the other D&D-powered widely-beloved narr…

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Episode 129 | Kobe Day 1:06:25

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The Infamous Luminary Sounds crew discuss some of the week's trending topics. The team do a music review and also have some fun playing Francois Facts. Join us as we Sip Tea or Light it Up!

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E112| Underground Philosophy: Consciousness | Cameron Duffy in dialogue with Tim Adalin 59:50

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What does it mean to be conscious? What is the relationship between consciousness and the unconscious? What is the connection between consciousness and conscience? Recorded live in Melbourne at August's Underground, join Tim Adalin, founder and host of Voicecraft, and philosopher, counsellor and independent researcher Cameron Duffy for an evening o…

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Second String 1:50:50

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Felicity and Visk watch the skies, Doodoo gets a helping hand, but does the band get back together? Maybe! You’ll have to listen to the episode. We got a store! It’s here! https://topato.co/skulltenders If you want to support our little indie podcast while scoring some bonus content like behind-the-scenes commentary, deleted scenes, art, music, and…

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E111| Shadow Work For A Wiser Web w/ Michel Bauwens, Ferananda Ibarra, Josh Field & Tim Adalin 1:52:06

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Is there hope for the internet and decentralised communications technology? Led by Tim Adalin, this dialogue explores the existential context, shadow, and potential associated with emerging network coordination technologies, with civilisation theorist and political economist Michel Bauwens (P2P Cooperative), regenerative entrepreneur and collective…

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Episode 128 | VeeCon 43:20

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The Infamous Luminary Sounds crew discuss their upcoming co-hosting event at VeeCon as well as some of the week's trending topics. Join us as we Sip Tea or Light it Up!!

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E110| God/s, Difference, Choice, w/ Forrest Landry, Jordan Hall, Joey S. Robinson II, Tim Adalin 2:00:36

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Relating with notions of God, choice, difference, intuition, belonging, confession... with Jordan Hall, Forrest Landry, and Joey S. Robinson II. In early July, Joey reached out on Twitter following a Voicecraft dialogue with John Vervaeke, expressing interest in John, Jordan, and Forrest having a dialogue on the podcast. John was unable to make it …

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E109| The Overton Window, Alex Ebert in dialogue with Tim Adalin 2:07:21

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Exploring the political, social, psychological and metaphysical dynamics of the Overton window: the present limits of socially acceptable policy and opinion. Alex is an incidental musician and philosopher. His interest in Hegelian philosophy began (unbeknownst to him) more than a decade ago, with his development of a peculiar mathematical function …

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E108| Re-thinking Economics & The Meaning of Value w/ Matt Segall & O.G. Rose 1:53:01

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Matthew Segall is a transdisciplinary researcher, writer, teacher, and philosopher applying process-relational thought across the natural and social sciences, as well as to the study of consciousness. O.G. Rose is a writer, philosopher, and author of Belonging Again: An Address, which explores the conditions of possibility for the realisation of ‘a…

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Knock on Wood 2:04:48

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The Skulltenders return to the Cryptbreak Woods and engage in some old-school genre-friendly fantasy heroism. But will they find one of those mysterious chained knives? We got a store! It’s here! https://topato.co/skulltenders If you want to support our little indie podcast while scoring some bonus content like behind-the-scenes commentary, deleted…

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Episode 127 | Trump vs Harris 1:29:20

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The Infamous Luminary Sounds crew discuss co-hosting the Dallas Cowboys Fan Night and some of the week's trending topics. The team also has some fun playing Francois Facts and The Young and the Reckless. Join us as we Sip Tea or Light it Up!!