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Dr. Dennin sticks around and we talk about the X-Men, including Wolverine, Prof. X, and what's her name.....oh yeah, Mystique!

Dr. Michael Dennin describes himself as a modern day Socrates (listen and find out why). A professor of Physics and Astronomy at University of California at Irvine, Dr. Dennin has made a name for himself as the go to guy for explaining superhero powers and abilities in real-world physics. He has appeared in the documentaries Batman Tech, The Science of Superman, Spiderman Tech, and Star Trek Tech....

The lovely Mary Brown, Master Quilter, discusses her sentimental and historic craft. She explains that quilts are both functional items, as well as heart-warming pieces of art. While her passions run high now, it wasn't always the case. Listen to her tell the story of the first quilt she received as a gift from her (probably historically significant) great grandmother. It was hand-crafted in the 1...

Al White is a star of stage and screen. I have always wanted to say that. Al is truly a talent that has done it all with all the big names. He's been on Broadway with Laurence Fishburne, stole a part from Danny Glover, and trained at the same place as Denzel Washington. His television career has spawned several decades and just about every primetime show from 1976-present. Starsky & Hutch, Good Ti...

Chris Dane Owens. You probably know him as the internet sensation whose music video Shine On Me (video below) went absolutely viral after an appearance on Attack of the Show. I have two things to tell you about that: 1. He has a follow-up video called Light Speed which is just as epic (video also below). 2. There is more to this man than high-end, fantasy based viral videos. He is a television pro...

In the world of professional punning, Ben Ziek is a living legend. He is a multi-time world champion. In 2009, his rookie year, Ben was runner-up for Punslingers. The next year, he got his first taste of gold as the 2010 Punslingers World Champion. He repeated that feat in 2011, but failed to place in 2012. Taking those soul crushing defeats and working his ass off during the off-season, Ben Ziek,...

Dr. Cosentino is a retired UCLA professor and author of some of the most definitive books on the subject of vodou. We talk about all aspects of Haitian Vodou, including zombies, sacred objects, rituals, and how it has been combined with Catholic symbolism.

James D. is a mysterious man with eclectic tastes, talents, and experiences. For this chat, I sit down with James and talk about his experiences at the center of the Hippie Movement in the early 1960's. We talk about his step-dad, who was a part of the Manhattan Project, his status as a "Kept Man", his witch girlfriend who rendered men impotent, and I learn the definition of "Capping Acid".

Tamara Jacobs Tamara Jacobs is an industry leader in branding and a career enhancement, not to be confused with being branded, which is much more painful. In her own words: “The founder and president of Tamara Jacobs Communications, Inc., Tamara Jacobs is an internationally acknowledged expert and trailblazer in the field of high-impact contemporary communications, and the author of the defi...

The Winchester House Richard Allan Wagner From his Website: “Educated at the California State University, San Bernardino and the California State University, Fullerton , in Philosophy and World History , Richard Wagner has been teaching, writing and lecturing for more than three decades. In 1998, he made a major discovery connecting the works of Francis Bacon with those of Sarah Winchester (...

Dr. Henry A. Kelly is a Distinguished Research Professor at UCLA School of English, biblical scholar, author, and expert on Satan. We talk about his book Satan: A Biography. In this incredible work, Dr. Kelly walks us through the historical evolution of the character of Satan as he appears in The Bible. He talks about many of the historical inaccuracies, and explains how these various misconceptio...

Long before Free Parking ruined the game, Ken Koury was winning Monopoly tournaments. I sit down and talk to him about his most heated rivalries, our mutual hatred of House Rules, and the advantage of a playing piece, that is the same color as the board.

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.