Episode 192 - A Dream of Landscape: On Walking
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 14 min
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Summary
This episode delves into the myriad mysteries of walking, revisiting a beloved topic for a new summer course. Hosts Phil and JF explore walking as a philosophical method, a contemplative practice akin to Zen meditation, and even a political act of resistance against modern life's commodification. They share personal anecdotes and discuss how engaging with landscapes, both urban and wild, can lead to profound self-discovery and a deeper connection to the world around us, blurring the lines between nature and culture.Episode description
Phil and JF first explored the mysteries of walking back in episode 59. That episode felt like a mere introduction—a tentative first step on a long and winding path. Now, 133 episodes later, they return to the theme as they prepare to lead a six-week course on the art of walking and its affinity with the Weird. This conversation touches on meditative walking, walking as dventure, psychogeography, wilderness mysticism, and more.
References
Weird Studies, Episode 59 on Walking
Frédéric Gros, A Philosophy of Walking
Kinhin, walking meditation
Henry David Thoreau, “Walking”
Randonautica, walking app
Johan Huizinga, Homo Ludens
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