Human Side Podcast

The Human Side Podcast is a long form conversation with HSP authors and others on topics ranging from literature, philosophy and anthropology, to bicycle touring, Alaskan commercial fishing, classic jazz on vinyl, and more.

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Episodes

HSP 34: Spiritual Battles II

We are spiritual primitives. Our form of life is both despirited and degodened.

Jun 01, 2021•Ep. 34

HSP 33: Spiritual Battles I

To be successful in the West is to invite its demons and monsters. A discussion of ego and the spirit.

Jun 01, 2021•Ep. 33

HSP 04: Bicycle Touring

Two veterans of the road discuss bike tours in Europe and the Americas. www.humansidepress.com

Oct 12, 2020•Ep. 4

HSP 31: Working Class Hero

There is freedom and honesty at the bottom. A discussion of low-paid, unskilled labor as well as an update on the forthcoming HSP publication of The Home Depot, a collection of short stories by Peter Dahlstrand.

Sep 28, 2020•Ep. 31

HSP 05: Knut Hamsun

Discussion of Norwegian author Knut Hamsun and his only book of poetry The Wild Chorus ( Det vilde Kor ), published for the first time in an English translation by Human Side Press.

Jun 22, 2020•Ep. 5

HSP 30: The Unabomber

Discussion of the Unabomber Manifesto, Leftism, and the breakdown of the industrial/technological system.

Jun 22, 2020•Ep. 30

HSP 29: Change The World

Only a god can save us. Reflections on the burning cities.

Jun 08, 2020•Ep. 29

HSP 27: Letter for Omar

Encouragement for the sick.

Mar 25, 2020•Ep. 27

HSP 26: On Selfhood and Individuality

For Chris G. Front Dock hero.

Mar 02, 2020•Ep. 26

HSP 25: On Spontaneity

Some reflections on Chuang Tzu and Ludwig Wittgenstein, language and manual labor.

Jan 08, 2020•Ep. 25

HSP 24: The Homestead

On establishing a home in the countryside or Spain or West Texas, with Andreas of Austria. Also an update on the forthcoming HSP translation of Varlam Shalamov's Kolyma Notebooks . www.humansidepress.com

Oct 06, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 24

HSP 14: Varlam Shalamov

Discussion of a forthcoming Human Side Press translation of gulag poetry from Varlam Shalamov (Fall 2019), followed by talk of Budapest in the late '90s and a Hungarian female stalker. www.humansidepress.com

Jun 16, 2019•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 14

HSP 22: Paradise In Burma

The great Austrian explorer, dive master, and boat skipper Andreas discusses his new project — 10 years in the making — on a tiny island in the Burmese archipelago. www.humansidepress.com

Jun 16, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 22

HSP 23: Naval Is Happy

A conversation on the happiness of Naval Ravikant, with Andreas of Austria. www.humansidepress.com

Jun 16, 2019•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 23

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