090. A Good-bye Rant
Some parting, soap boxy thoughts on what this show has taught me, and details on our new show, Third Eye Drops! For more, check out midwestreal.net
Feb 26, 2016•12 min
Midwest Real
A podcast and blog with an unquenchable lust for rabbit holes and open-minded inquiry. Each week, host Michael Phillip and fascinating guests dig into new and novel knowledge nuggets from the nether regions of the multiverse.
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089. MODUS OPERANDI with Evan Skytree Snyder
Evan Snyder (Skytree) makes psychedelic space jams and co-hosts The Future Fossils podcast. For more on Evan and other conversations teleport to midwestreal.net
Feb 15, 2016•1 hr 27 min
088. PERMISSION FOR REBIRTH with Artist, Traveler and Psychonaut, Nick Hammond
My friend, Nick Hammond is an artist, traveler and lover-maker to life's mysteries. Nick's Website For more on this episode and Nick, head to our site midwestreal.net
Jan 14, 2016•1 hr 58 min
087. Zen and the Art of Beer Brewing with Tommy Vandervort of Enlightened Brewing
Tommy Vandervort is a former Alderman, Philosopher and the founder of the Enlightened Brewing Company. For more on Tommy and other conversations head to midwestreal.net.
Dec 24, 2015•1 hr 12 min
086. The Fractal Perspective with Michael Garfield
In addition to being debonair and a brain-melting conversationalist, Michael Garfield is an Austin-based writer, speaker, musician and visionary artist. Head to midwestreal.net and michaelgarfield.net for more!
Dec 13, 2015•1 hr 57 min
085. In The Dream of Life with Nicolas Gregoriades
Nic Gregoriades is a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt, founder of the Jiu-Jitsu brotherhood, entrepreneur, world-traveler, meditator and psychonaut. He’s hosted several podcasts, including his latest, Digital Communion. For links and a full write-up, head to midwestreal.net
Dec 01, 2015•1 hr 11 min
084. Find What You Love and Let It Kill You|Professional Twitch Caster, Cody Hargreaves
Cody Hargreaves, known online as "Excessive Profanity" went from casting on Twitch for fun to making it his full time job in under a year. He's also lived on several continents including Asia, Europe and Australia.
Nov 18, 2015•1 hr 23 min
083. Daniele Bolelli |History, Heartbreak, Hot Yoga (Pants) and Possible Miracles
Daniele Bolelli is an Italian-born writer, martial artist, university professor, and podcaster. He is the author of several books including On the Warrior's Path, Create Your Own Religion and his latest, Not Afraid. For a full write-up and more head to midwestreal.net
Oct 30, 2015•1 hr 21 min
082. Monk Yunrou
Yunrou (formerly known as Arthur Rosenfeld) is a Taoist monk, author and martial artist. His latest book, YIN a Love Story is slated for a simultaneous release in the U.S. and China on November 1st. Head to midwestreal.net for links and more.
Oct 23, 2015•1 hr 42 min
081. Liam Wilson and Christopher de Cinque
Liam Wilson and Chris de Cinque are two of the most talented, handsome, well-spoken, well-read sons of bitches that I’ve ever had the pleasure of speaking with. We joined forces for a lovely live chat on twitch a couple of weeks back and oh, goody am I excited to finally share it with you. For more details and links, head to midwestreal.net!
Oct 14, 2015•1 hr 51 min
080. Gabriel D. Roberts
Gabriel D. Roberts is the author of several books, including Born Again To Rebirth, The Quest For Gnosis and his stellar new effort, The Hermit. Snatch it up now from Rubedo Press or Amazon. For more on Gabriel, links and many more casts, head to midwestreal.net Dig the show? Help us out with an iTunes review!
Oct 01, 2015•1 hr 14 min
Maja D'Aoust, The White Witch of L.A. Gives Michael An I Ching Reading
I asked the most epic question I could think of and the answer was beautiful.
Sep 20, 2015•17 min
079. Maja D'Aoust, The White Witch of L.A.
Maja D' Aoust is a purveyor of the arcane, an esoteric personal trainer and most importantly, a beaming beacon of positivity. For more on Maja D' Aoust, visit her site and her new nonprofit, The Well Wishers.
Sep 08, 2015•1 hr 13 min
078. Michael Garfield is a Debonair Brain-Melter
Michael Garfield can only be described as a polymath, a renaissance man, something of a debonair brain-melter. At times, exchanging words with him honestly felt kind of like speaking to a library with a mouth. I'm not really sure how he does it. Michael is also a serial creative. He writes for a number of websites, paints and makes music. Get a taste of what Michael does over at michaelgarfield.net For write-up, links and more podcasts head to midwestreal.net...
Aug 17, 2015•2 hr 3 min
077. 3000 Days With BEEPLE
Artist Mike Winkelmann (Beeple) has been churning out a new piece of art everyday for over 3000 days (more than eight years). The Beeps also creates short films, loads of free VJ clips and has worked with some of the biggest music acts on the planet. Head to midwestreal.net for links and more.
Jul 22, 2015•1 hr 5 min
A Rant- We Don't Really Know Shit
Can we really know anything? Some of history's greatest minds weren't so sure.
Jul 14, 2015•9 min
076. Shane Mauss
Shane Mauss is a comedian and the host of the Here We Are podcast (his chat with Michael Garfield is a must-listen). Grab Shane's latest comedy special "My Big Break," on Itunes, Spotify or Amazon.
Jul 02, 2015•1 hr 23 min
075. Katy Walker, Joel Mejia | Time Is Art
Katy Walker and Joel Mejia are two of the main creative forces behind Time Is Art. A film that explores "an artist's search for inspiration in a money-driven society that shuns creativity, and the human search for meaning in a seemingly meaningless world. A cinematic meditation along the lines of Waking Life and Samsara... A film less concerned with linear storytelling and more open to the cycle patterns, the hidden meanings of symbols and the dreamlike overlapping of people, places and moments....
Jun 18, 2015•1 hr 30 min
Michael rants about synchronicity (Podcast 075. Prologue)
Excerpt from Man & His Symbols (Audiobook) by Carl G. Jung on the concept of synchronicity. Listen to the whole clip here . Head to midwestreal.net for more and for a full talk on synchronicity, time and a bunch of other woo-dipped nuggets, check out podcast 75 and Time is Art.
Jun 17, 2015•7 min
74 Filmmaker Kevin Kunze
Kevin Kunze is the filmmaker behind Mobilize, an investigative documentary exploring the potential long-term health effects from cell phone radiation. The film examines the most recent scientific research, follows national legislative efforts, and illuminates the influence that technology companies have on public health. For links and a full write-up head to midwestreal.net
Jun 08, 2015•1 hr 11 min
073. Matt Pallamary
Matt Pallamary is the author of A Land Without Evil and Spirit Matters . He's been traveling to the Amazon for more than 15 years, where he has studied, lived and participated in visionary rites with both indigenous peoples and western-worlders.
May 28, 2015•1 hr 30 min
072. Gabriel D. Roberts
Pal, author and tireless dream-chaser, Gabriel D. Roberts returns for another rousing tete-a-tete. For a full write-up and links head to midwestreal.net !
May 16, 2015•1 hr 41 min
071. Bruce Damer Ph.D
Dr. Bruce Damer is a multi-disciplinary scientist and an aficionado of all things woo. He researches evolutionary biology, especially focusing on questions surrounding the origin of life. He designs asteroid-wrangling spacecraft and he's an expert in computer science who has spent decades researching emergent, lifelike virtual systems. Head to midwestreal.net for a full write up and links!
Apr 30, 2015•2 hr 35 min
070. Chris de Cinque of Closure in Moscow returns!
Chris de Cinque has special, cheeky, verbose way about him. He's a born performer orator and novelty magnet. He also sings in the proggy, deep-diving satire-soaked band Closure in Moscow. If you think it’s not possible to write an insightful, mystical rabbit hole of a concept record that grapples with grandiose themes like enlightenment, metamorphosis and transhumanism all while maintaining a deep sense of fourth-wall-breaking satire complete with boner noises, Closure in Moscow's critically acc...
Apr 17, 2015•1 hr 50 min
069. The Return of Marty Leeds! | The Mystic and the Madman Swim in the Same Waters
Marty Leeds is an author and researcher on the subjects of myth, math, spirituality, philosophy, sacred geometry and lost civilizations. He has an ongoing lecture series available on Youtube and he’s the host of the podcast The Marty Leeds' Mathemagical Radio Hour . Marty has been a guest on many popular podcasts, had an article recently featured on grahamhancock.com , and has been a featured speaker at several conferences, including the up-coming Modern Knowledge Canadian Tour. Head to midwestr...
Apr 03, 2015•1 hr 41 min
068. The Higherside Chats' Greg Carlwood
Never forget just how possible it is to take a 90 degree turn off of the the well-worn. You have the capacity to sharpen the stick on your freak flag, stab it deep into the soil and craft something that is uniquely yours around it. If you nurture it, tend to it and care for it enough, it just might bear enough fruit to free you from the nine-to-five path for good. Greg Carlwood has done just what I've described in a huge way. His show, The Higherside Chats has become one of the most popular cons...
Mar 25, 2015•1 hr 16 min
.067 Nicolas Gregoriades (Nic Gabriel) | LIFE IS NOT A PROBLEM
Nicolas Gregoriades is a man who lives life to the fullest. He's a competitive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, a world-traveling psychonaut with a number of Ayahuasca ceremonies under his belt and he hosts The Journey Podcast. Head to midwestreal.net for links and a full write-up
Mar 13, 2015•1 hr 17 min
066. Dr. Carl Hart
Dr. Carl Hart is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at Columbia University and the author of High Price. He has spent two decades studying pharmacology, drugs and their effects. He's well-known for his blunt, unflinching, truth-based approach to drug education.
Mar 05, 2015•1 hr 3 min
065. Dr. Aubrey de Grey
Dr. Aubrey de Grey is Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer at the SENS Research Foundation, a not for profit dedicated to defeating age-related disease.
Feb 23, 2015•1 hr 7 min
064. Daniele Bolelli | Taoism, Gravity-Defying Glorious D-Cups
Where can I find a man who has forgotten words so I can have a word with him? Daniele Bolelli is a professor, writer, martial artist podcaster and truly excellent human being. Head to midwestreal.net for links a full write-up!
Feb 14, 2015•1 hr 19 min
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