Garden of Thought

Our guest is Dr. Athena Lorin Hall and we discuss several aspects that are problematic in healthcare. Not necessarily limited to the US.  With over nine years of experience as a pediatric hospitalist and two years in a global health fellowship serving resource-limited communities, I’ve gained an invaluable perspective on both the strengths and shortcomings of our healthcare systems—and the opportu...

It's the 50th anniversary of Logan's Run. Me and Joey Restivo re-watched it and discuss it. Does it hold up? What issues does it explore? Hit play for a fun and interesting discussion.

The mental health crisis is an epidemic. Blame is cast while safety nets and resources or withdrawn. Those involved often feel like there's no way to get help. But there are routes. We talk to one of those routes. https://mentalhealthaddictionlawfirm.com Mental Health and Addiction Law Firm Boca Raton, FL: (561) 419-6095 Mental Health and Addiction Law Firm Boston, MA: (617) 272-9050 Baker Act Att...

Jennifer Sutherland re-enters the Garden to discuss Greek plays. The history, the cultural context, some of the seminal playrights, and we discuss the myths and messages of many Greek comedies and tragedies. As always, your humble host asks questions both germane and often, goofy.

Raymond E. Foster went from the US Coast Guard to the LAPD (yes, we discussed the OJ case briefly), and joined the Freemasons. We discuss symbology, esoterica, and discuss many details ofthe Freemason Order(s). We also discuss his several books; including the latest: "The Temple Within".  

White Chocolate is neither of those things. But he is my former cohost on the Evolve podcast I used to do. He's also a really interesting, smart and funny guy. And he picked Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. A story that never quite felt like a happy little children's story. We explore that and I introduce many Garden meanders.

Professor Michael York rejoins the Garden. We are discussing the Hittites and how their lands became known as the Land of a Thousand Gods. From the Indo European roots to the creation myths, we cover their pantheon(s) and the influences upon them and that they influenced upon. Of course, we get the many kids of cides and human taboos. We also get into cataclysms and AI. It'll all make sense when y...

Dr. Joe Wilson is an archeologist who wants to believe. There's even some alternative theories he gives due consideration to. But he keeps butting heads with...well, buttheads. Anyway, we start with an analysis of the Siberian to North America connections. The arrow he follows is actually a type of bow. This same bow that started in Asia and moved West with the steppe horse peoples. But it also mo...

We are joined today by David Hirschfield of Consumer Escalation Services. Consumer advocacy is a subject I care deeply about, especially helping people understand practical options before they assume their only path is a lawsuit. Through Consumer Escalation Services and my book, The Consumer Escalation Playbook, my goal is to help consumers organize their facts, document their issues, communicate...

George Mitrovic returns after a long hiatus and he's brought his opus with him. He compiles and coalates data. And what he's discovered might change the future of research into the unexplained. Turns out it doesn't matter whether it's a cryptid or a UFO or any number of things we catehorize as paranormal, there's always a signal. The signal is before, during, and immediately after. Mitrovic has tr...

She has a mixed ancestry of different faiths and she found her way towards her own journey. Kardela Mohamed joins us to discuss the titular topic of divination. But we didn't limit ourselves to that. From French Cajun influences to Islam and the Caribbean mix of Puerto Rico, we find a discovery of spiritualism and enlightenment. From there, we get to being a medium, reading tarot and divination. W...

When you're trying to do a show on a show that almost no one watched, and no one wants to watch it now, you find out who your friends are. Several tried. But despite my assurances, no one made it past episode 3. Until my favorite faux daughter, Cee The Superior said yes. And she got her fiance involved too. Bonus, he already loves Battlestar Galactica! He probably loves her too, but we don't care...

Elgin and Larissa cohost the "Into the Desert" podcast on YouTube which seeks to inspire honest discussion without derision and name calling.  Obviously, with your flawed host here, the only way to accomplish that was to have them take over the show. I mean almost. Kind of. Sorta.  But I mostly followed their lead and we discussed political issues, questions of theology, and all sorts of things wi...

Laiva Shor from Sweet and Good Torah joins us again to continue our Yeshiva exploartion into prophets. The interesting ones. To me anyway. Daniel is up. What's the deal with being in a den full of lions? Was that part of the prophecy? If not, what was the prophecy? How are some circles interpreting it? Is it coming true now? What in the ten horns am I reading? Oh yeah, there are indeed 10 horns. N...

Dr. Kim Nugent is the author of 10 books and started her career in hospitality, and worked her way into academia and became a College President.  She developed a program that both increases the safety in maximum security prisons whilst reducing post release recidivism. We discuss this as well as other issues surrounding the prison systems. 

I lit the Guest Signal and assembled a panel. That panel agreed to discuss the classic Twilight Zone series and related topics. So, join me on this journey to a land of sight and sound. With returning guets Joey Restivo, JJ Alexander, and Chris Matthews. We have a far ranging discussion but primarily on the Twilight Zone and it's many offspring. 

We welcome in Damien Marie Athope, a one time student pursuing a career in Christian Counseling turned independent researcher. Damien's research led to a thirst for knowledge in the religions of many peoples and regions. Those studies included archeology and linguistics.  As a result, Athope was able to present a survey of African religions and noticed they had some notable similarities to other o...

Bernie Taylor is back. Our guide around the Meditterean took me up on talking about Crete, We still haven't deciphered it's writings, but it's influence outsizes the island's size. From the legend of Atlantis to the Minoans and myths such as the Minotaur, on to any Phoenician connections, Crete looms large. Listen in and let's see if we can't separate some facts from fiction, and maybe leave some...

0:00 – Intro / Jimmy Korderas and the New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame 5:15 – The "selective" referee: Santino, Tommy Dreamer, and Brantford 12:30 – WrestleMania in Philly: Selling the trip with Reading Terminal Market 18:45 – Road Trip Psychology: "Cheetos Puffs" and orange-stained cigarettes 24:10 – The Union Debate: Independent contractors vs. Independent truckers 32:50 – The Stooge Facto...

Half a century ago, he published an international sensation and he hasn't stopped researching and writing since. He's a true Renaissance Man and his studies are far and wide. He's written on the origins of the universe, the matter state known as plasma, the dating of Egyptian megaliths, and...heaven? We discuss how he has disproved the Big Bang Theory. We discuss how he might be the only person be...

Matt McCann is a lomg term care specialist with a simple but unpleasant lesson for us all. We all need to plan for needing some level of assistance in living as we get older. And there's not really anyone equipped to help you except you. You might wonder why we're discussing this topic on this show. It's a little outside even our generous strike zone. But there are two reasons: 1. It is something...

The Devil was not into this recording. It cut off my recording 4 times, but I feared no evil as a bravely recorded through the shadow of death. My returning guest, Southern Demonology's JJ Johnson explained why my prior sentence was a mistranslation. That is both a teaser and theme. Like you, I am aware of many names that might mean The Devil. I go through as many as I can poorly pronounce and we...

Seth Voorhees is a Black Hills author who lives in Rapid City, South Dakota. He describes himself as a writer of dark fiction. He draws on his experience as a counselor and educator in adolescent development and mental health to develop his characters and their journeys through morality and life's challenges. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and Psychology from Black Hills State...

Prof. Chris Forth of the University of Kansas joins us to discuss all things Hyperborea. We're covering the bunk to de-bunk. And, as is the remit of this show, we shall travel in many directions. However, we do start with what Hyperborea literally means; historic roots in writings and legends/myths; and we move into more modern interpretations. Alon the way, we visit the Greeks. Conan the Barbaria...

So, we're finally getting to the prohet Ezekial. But first....Yes, there's always something. First, we need to review the types and aspects of the angels. Which is related to the 10 levels and the tree of Life and the idealic man.  Ezekial actually chronicles the process and progression of all prophecies. He was the only one to put these experiences to words.  So, we go through his description and...