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Richard Smoley *From his Website* Richard Smoley is one of the worlds most distinguished authorities on the mystical and esoteric teachings of Western civilization.  Educated at Harvard and Oxford universities, he worked at a wide range of journalistic positions before becoming editor of Gnosis , the award-winning journal of the Western spiritual traditions, in 1990, a position he held up to 1999....

George explains the importance of worms for enriched soil, how volcanic rocks stimulate plant growth, and the beautiful unpredictability of Raku Pottery

Nancy Lee Bentley is an expert in the field of Cultured and Fermented foods. We talk about the delicious processes of curdling milk, and fermenting black tea. Nancy also explains how Chocolate, Pickles, and Salami are all technically created by bacteria.

Bill Land, Communal Living Expert, talks about his experiences residing in, and creating various intentional communities. We use Twin Oaks, a mulch-generational, multiracial, and egalitarian community, and an example for how these sorts of intentional communities are created, and maintained. Fun Fact: They use the concept of "consensus" instead of a "Majority Rules" form of democracy.

Vernon Mahabal, noted Palmist and Director of The Palmistry Institute in Los Angeles takes me on a guided tour of the topography of my hands. We talk about the correct job, my past life as a kick-ass guardian, and somehow Atlantis sneaks into the conversation. As an added bonus, watch the reading he gave me on my YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryC3gNFmz5M

Dr. Anita Sengupta is an amazing individual who is directly responsible for designing the supersonic parachute, which made the landing of the Mars Rover Curiosity possible. We talk about Mach 3, the lack of women in Astrophysics, and her love of Tom Baker as the real Dr. Who.

Libby Clearfield is a published author, actor, audio book narrator, and general agitator of podcast hosts.  Learn more about her work at www.libbyclearfield.com To purchase There’s a Rainbow in the Mud , please go to any of the following sites: Amazon Barnes & Noble Trafford (the publisher) Check out the awesome cover for her new book “It’s Probably Me: 101 Reasons to be a Le...

I really don’t know how to describe Jack other eccentric gazillionaire.  The problem is, he isn’t eccentric at all, he just has some pretty diverse tastes.  I really tried to capture the Lantz essence in my few hours with him.  He worked at a company that uses and creates micro-electronics, robots, and lasers.  He has an amazing toy train collection.  Jack even writes music and perform...

Chuck Stucker grew up on Alcatraz,but he was not serving time for misdeeds:  His family worked at the prison and lived on the island.  He has turned that childhood into a life-long passion, becoming quite an amateur historian along the way.  We talked about his childhood there, his interaction with inmates, and the various dramatic escape attempts. Alcatraz Alumni Website

    Howard is a multi-hyphenate of Shamanic healing.  We talk about his work with Shamanic drums, plant medicine, and animal totems.  We will also explore his work with music, and how he has turned that skill set into a form of acupressure utilizing tuning forks instead of needles or massage. Howard’s Website Howard on Twitter

Genii Townsend is the Author of Something's Coming: Universal Cities of Light, Love and Healing. She has been discussing the City of Light over Sedona Arizona for years. We discuss this phenomenon and the impact it could have not only for her, but for all mankind.

Xaque, Hollywood’s Nicest Guy, talks about is adventures in LA LA land, and his life before traveling out to write for the stars. Xaque on Huffpo Fransisco the Wedding Planner

Rhett Allen, self-made “economist”, shares his secrets about getting the most customer service for your money.

Steve Mazan Steve Mazan, Stand-up Comedian and subject of the film Dying To Do Letterman, sits me as we talk about what drives him. Steve Mazan’s Website Dying To Do Letterman @steve_mazan

Jeff Taub, classically trained as a Ringling Bros. clown, continues to talk about his circus journey  www.jefftaub.com @actorclown

Jeff Taub:  Actor, Clown, Nice Guy             Jeff Taub, classically trained as a Ringling Bros. clown, talks about his circus journey   www.jefftaub.com @actorclown

William Moody AKA Paul Bearer/Percy Pringle III Known in the WWF/WWE’s as Paul Bearer, and on the Independent Wrestling scene as Percy Pringle III, this Manager extraordinaire is also a real life licensed Funeral Director. Mr. Moody was gracious enough to grant me two interviews (3 hours), while working here in Los Angeles, and I can’t thank him enough. Not only that, I was last guy to...

Dr. Barry E. Taff, who holds a doctorate in psychophysiology with a minor in biomedical engineering, is a world-renowned parapsychologist who worked out of UCLA’s former Parapsychology Laboratory from 1969 through 1978 as a research associate. Barry Taff discusses his career, his intuitive abilities, and the infamous parapsychology lab at UCLA Barrytaff.net Aliens Above, Ghosts Below