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The Modern Imagination with Slapstick Machete

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Each week Slapstick Machete goes off the record, on the record. The Modern Imagination is a psychedelic self-help podcast which will encourage you to free yourself from the rigid patterns of modern society and freely explore the beautiful chaotic world inside your own mind. Slapstick believes in leading by example, every Wednesday dive headfirst into his therapeutic cassette soundscapes and and monologues, recorded live from the 11th floor ward. Combining experimental music from the future with poetry, comedy, fantasy, philosophy, true life stories, free association, meditative ideas, and borderline complete nonsense – the material presented here is meant to shake loose the shackles of routine and introduce fresh stimuli to your imagination. Raised from brith to be an evangelic pastor, married and divorced before 30, car salesman of 5 years - and now a completely unhinged artist and self-made philosopher; Slapstick's unique life has made for a unique mind, unafraid to go where most wouldn't dare. Many episodes of The Modern Imagination were never intended to be a podcast or even intended to be heard by other people. Slapstick has been recording cassette tapes by himself, for himself for a long time as his own personal form of meditation, reflection, and therapy. Released at the encouragement of friends, the content of these deeply personal tapes reflects Slapstick's commitment to creativity without containment, bold honesty, unfettered intimacy, and loathing of self-censorship. Produced and distributed by Raptor Smoke Records.

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Episodes

E10 - Super Twist Ending

It’s hard to make 10 episodes without turning it into work. It’s hard to be honest, especially by yourself. It’s hard to stay full when everything, every second wants a piece. It’s hard to be creative and organized. It’s hard to be creative, period. It’s hard to be organized, period. It’s hard to feel peace in the city, period. It’s hard to make music when the planet is screaming. It’s hard to be angry and constructive. It’s hard to maintain sanity these days. Ain’t it? Musical guests include Pa...

Apr 08, 202048 minEp. 10

E09 - The Maiden Voyage

“Sustainability” isn’t quite the buzzword it was last year, survival is more relevant. In this episode a quarantined Slapstick Machete acknowledges the pain of this cosmic moment. He has always theorized about the end times, but it’s still scary to live through the apocalypse. Momentary relief is found in creation, improvisation, exploration, loops, nostalgia, silliness, and substance abuse - but how long is this sustainable? The water is starting to boil. Musical highlights include the song, "P...

Apr 01, 20201 hr 4 minEp. 9

E08 - Shadows on The Wall

Slapstick takes a deep dive into philosophy this week. Put your thinking shoes on, we’re taking a trip out of the cave. Spontaneous Combustion. Organic Material Destroyed. Shredded horror. Crystalized stale sorrow. Clear a path. Open a portal. Fix your hair for the apocalypse. Still a better love story than putting on your shoes to sit completely still and die a slow, painful death. Stephen Byard musical accompanist from E01 (!) makes a triumphant return for the entirety of the episode, improvis...

Mar 12, 20201 hr 22 minEp. 8

E07 - My Fictional Universe - Side B

Side B - A long loved tradition of analog formats, generally reserved for the deep cuts. B sides typically begin with, “us” the listener already immersed in the story and mood of the piece. Slapstick while usually one to break with tradition, does not here. I hope you’re taking notes because this week we go even deeper into the story of Bystander, 4th dimension exploration and ultimately the fate of our cosmos. Put on your new skin and become a 24th century archeologist. Musical cuts by Panthera...

Mar 05, 202058 minEp. 7

E06 - My Fictional Universe - Side A

In this monolithic episode Slapstick brings us deep into his world, the world inside his head, the world he discovered with his time machine. His sci-fi trilogy, "Dust in The Abyss" begins to be uncovered. Bystander explains the 11th Floor Ward and Jesiah explains Bystander, the thin line between reality and fantasy is tiptoed across. Other highlights include a conversation with friends about Slapstick’s tape recording techniques, the Cosmic Highway Interlude pt. 1, 2, and 3, a portion of a poem...

Feb 27, 202053 minEp. 6

E05 - The End Is Nigh

In this episode Slapstick explores our relationship with artifacts, the contagious nature of fearless self-expression, and creation without hesitation or, “the impulse of the imagination.” You will also hear a translation of the single preserved copy of, “The Complaints of Khakheperre-Sonb” an Egyptian Poem written between 1550-1292 BC - the most prosperous era of Ancient Egypt. This commercial for free art and poetry also includes musical interludes by Orator, Slapstick’s new Metal band. Captur...

Feb 20, 202049 minEp. 5

E04 - Follow Me! (or "Modern Cannibals of the 24th")

Originally titled, “Variations no. 1” this ambient tape is designed as a meditation on the creative process. This episode is best experienced with a pen and paper (or your favored weapon of invention) in your hands as it is meant to loosen up and energize the artistic areas of your brain. Slapstick made this sound collage from sampling over 300 tapes from his ever-expanding collection. This transmission contains moments, captured over one year of his life. You’ll hear the cassette warp fire engi...

Feb 13, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 4

E03 - The Sacred Text

Many episodes of The Modern Imagination were never intended to be a podcast or even intended to ever be heard by other people. Slapstick has been making tapes by himself, for himself for a long time as his own personal form of meditation, reflection, and therapy. This episode was recorded in October 2019, months before the idea of digitizing and releasing his tapes as a podcast came about, what you are hearing is Slapstick talking himself through his rebirth from a car salesman to an unhinged, w...

Feb 05, 202047 minEp. 3

E02 - The Last Radio Station

Among Weeping Willows and 200 year-old tombstones, in his favorite cemetery Slapstick ruminates on the passing of time and soaks in its incomprehensible movement. Here we find him slowly melting into the abyss and earnestly searching for any wisdom to be pieced together from the tragic motifs of life. Musical selections from the future and before history began punctuate this journey through space and time. Produced and Distributed by Raptor Smoke Records

Jan 29, 202048 minEp. 2

E01 - Nothing Left to Lose

In a casual and relaxed setting Slapstick Machete rings in the new year and the roaring 2020s. Along the way he brings light to some of his darkest demons, brightest ideas, and the universe which cradles them all. Highlights include a cover of I Dreamed a Dream from Les Miserables, tears in space-time, and Slapstick continuing to procrastinate cleaning his room. Featured musical guest Stephen Byard plays guitar throughout, accompanying Slapstick’s tape sample soundscape and usual ramblings. Prod...

Jan 22, 202047 minEp. 1
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