Garden of Thought

In the latest episode of GoT Presents, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Akira Kwon, the current holder of the MLW Middleweight Championship. Fresh off the excitement of WrestleMania, the conversation flowed seamlessly from the highs and lows of wrestling to personal growth and the journey that brought Akira to where he is today. Akira's story is one of resilience and determination. He shar...

Professor Michael York rejoins us to discuss the day Wednesday. Sort of. Wednesday is Woden's Day. Odin. But Wednesday is also Miercoles. Mercury. Who is often considered Hermes, who is usually associated with Hermod in the Norse panoply. Or is he? Where does Lucifer come in? Does he? Despite me making this mistake numerous times, it's Venus - not Mercury - that is the "morning star". How about Ab...

Robert Emery was a child prodigy. He could replay whatever music he heard on the piano without any formal training. His parents knew they had a gifted child and the rest is history. Emery also isn't promoting anything other than classical music. He wants people to listen to classical music and embrace it as evergreen "cool". My quotes, not his.  He tells his story from a personal level. While I ex...

D. C. Gomez is an award-winning USA Today Bestselling Author, podcaster, motivational speaker, and coach. Born in the Dominican Republic, she grew up in Salem, Massachusetts. D. C. studied film and television at New York University. After college she joined the US Army, and proudly served for four years. D. C. has a Master’s Degree in Science Administration from the Central Michigan University, as...

In this engaging episode of GOT Presents the Gospel of Thomas, hosts Thomas and Jeff welcome the charismatic Steve Off to discuss his journey in the wrestling world and beyond. From his experiences in the ring to his upcoming documentary project "Heavy Healing," Steve shares insights into how heavy music can be a source of strength for those facing mental and physical challenges. The conversation...

Professor Tricia DeGennaro returns to talk about things we need to know about in the world. And boy, is there a lot. We discuss the Panama Canal. We discuss Canada. We discuss Greenland. We discuss Europe and Russia. We discuss the Middle East. We only scratch the surface. But we did discuss the Arctic too. 

Donna Hall was born into a troubled family. Her mother seemed to have questionable taste in men. She met Donna's step-father when he was in prison and they got married within a year. Strangely, his last name was also Hall, and he was the prolific snitch in Philadelphia. But he wasn't just a snitch. When he wasn't being an abusive step-parent, he was often getting arrested. The get out of trouble,...

In this episode, we welcome the larger-than-life Ben Bishop, who brings his unique perspective on the world of wrestling and sports. Join us as we dive into everything from college basketball to the intricacies of independent wrestling, all while sharing laughs and insights on the wrestling community. Ben shares his experiences and thoughts on the current state of the industry, while also reflecti...

Brad C. Anderson lives with his wife and puppy in Vancouver, Canada. He teaches undergraduate business courses at a local university and researches organizational wisdom in blithe defiance of the fact most people do not think you can put those two words in the same sentence without irony. Previously, he worked in the biotech sector, where he made drugs for a living (legally!). His stories have app...

Robert D. Schulte has been an attorney for over 30 years and focuses primarily in Aviation Law. He's also a licensed commercial pilot. He's practiced both defense and plaintiff's side. He'll explain the difference. He also defends persons and entities against the FAA seeking to tkae away their licenses, among other things. We discuss the recent air incidents, the standards of care, statutes od lim...

In this episode of Garden of Thought, we welcome the dynamic April Hunter, who shares her unique experiences and thoughts on a variety of intriguing topics. From her adventures in wrestling to her insights on psychedelics and the current state of the world, this episode is packed with engaging conversations. Join us as we explore the intersection of entertainment, personal growth, and the complexi...

Bernie Taylor rejoins us because I inspired him. Yes, I inadvertently inspired the content of this episode by raising the possibility that Sagitarius was a centaur. So, cover centaurs we shall. From myths to cave art to descriptions of figures from history, we cover all the space. That includes the zodiac and constellations. That includes greek myths and Siberian tribes. No thrown rocks nor slung...

Meet Barry Walton. He's produced 7 documentariies. He's won an Emmy. He recently published "The Unknown Adventurer". And he's either the luckiest unlucky guy or the unluckiest lucky guy. He's traveled much ofthe world. He's lost a lot of jobs. And homes. And other stuff. He's been married to the mob. He's been in a bunch of fights. He's been broke. But he's always overcome.  Now he appears on this...

In this episode, we journey through the fascinating world of professional wrestling with veteran wrestler and podcaster Casey Thompson. Join us as Casey shares his experiences from the ring, his insights on the wrestling business, and his journey into podcasting. We also discuss the importance of enhancement talent, the evolution of wrestling promotions, and the behind-the-scenes dynamics that sha...

Shakespeare is a giant hole in my knowledge base. But I do know the occult or paranormal played center stage in many of his works. But that's about where it ends for me. So, a call to experts was needed. And like the fires of Rohan, they were answered. Enter frequent guest (and friend) Rev. Dr. David Parry and former thespian and current professional wrestler, Aron Haddad Stephens. Not only do the...

Kay Smith-Blum, a former fashionista and Seattle School Board President, spends her days debunking the tropes of the mid-20th-century history. An odd dream and the recent upheaval over leaking radioactive waste tanks at the Hanford Nuclear site compelled her to write, TANGLES, named 2024 Book of the Year by the Literary Global Book Awards and Best Debut Fiction by the American Writing Awards 2024....

Outlandish Conversations with Zicky Dice | The Gospel of Thomas In this episode of Garden of Thought, hosts Thomas and Jeff interview the outlandish Zicky Dice. Discussions range from Dice's upcoming charity event at MomoCon to his love for Korean BBQ and Marvel rivals. Dice also shares hilarious and intense stories of his gambling experiences and his life as a professional wrestler. The episode t...

Phil Marks is the host of ProWrestleTimes with a history in many entertainment areas. He's also Canadian indiginous on both sides of his family. He discusses his upbringing as indiginous in Canada, and balancing that with being a poor, city kid. We talk about the differences between the two nations that comprise his DNA. It becomes a trip down memory lane as your host's questions bring memories an...

Russell Little was a boy from Amarillo, Texas who met the right woman and moved to Houston. He's also an attorney with over 40 years of practice experience in domestic and criminal law. While we do share some war stories and lawyer talk, among other things, our focus was on his two Amazon best sellers in the Mystery and Thriller category.  Described as a combination of Elmore Leonard and Carl Hiaa...

In this episode, we welcome Shazza McKenzie, a professional wrestler who shares her journey from Australia to America. She discusses the challenges of adjusting to life in a new country, the quirks of the American dating scene, and her experiences in the wrestling industry. Join us as we explore the highs and lows of Shazza's adventures, from navigating immigration issues to the joys of discoverin...

Les Durrant joins us in the Garden to discuss UFOs. We discuss the blurring of the former lines between UFOology and religious paranormal. Les reveals he has an innate ability to summons UFOs using something akin to telepathy. We talk about different alien races. This is all during a time when there is a hot civil war within the UFO community.  He also took me (and you) through actual documents fr...

This is a seismic episode with eruptive qualities. Because we're joined by Dr. Jeffrey Zurek, a Geophysicist and Vulcanist. So, we get sciency in the Garden way. Is the Earth's core made from a planetary collision? Are all atolls volcanoes? Is the caldera of Yellowstone an imminent threat? What's the difference between a caldera and volcano? Is The Great Salt Lake a big liar? Is an irradiated Godz...

It's taken 5 appearances from JJ Johnson of Southern Demonology for us to get to demons. But, here there be demons. The views of demons changed very much once Christianity spread versus before. So we start with Mesopotamia in Sumer, Babylon, Akka and the Levant. We visit and clarify on certain figures like Lilith, Lamasu, Pazzuzu, Peimon and Moloch. Is Beelzebub Ba'al or the reverse? Or neither? H...

💬 Show Notes In this exciting episode, we welcome the multi-talented Luis Fernandez, known for his roles in Curb Your Enthusiasm, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Lucha Underground. Luis shares his fascinating journey from military service in Spain to becoming a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Join us as we explore his unique experiences, delve into the world of wrestling, a...

Pam Conboy and Rev. Dr. Leah Linder felt so strongly about the health properties of mushrooms that they made it a mission. Not just any mission. They obtained 501(c)(3) church status with a sacred belief system, ritual and programs all revolving around the proper pathways to enlightenment through the natural mind freeing properties of certain mushrooms. This is not a new phenomenon. Many of the gr...