Daren Magee & Jaymee Carpenter

Mystical/Cynical

Comedy EN ↓ 99 episodes

Hosted by Daren Magee and Jaymee Carpenter, this podcast is a humorous, sincere, and rare exhibition of male vulnerability and heart-warming friendship, attempting to establish harmonious connections between cynicism and optimism, and the potential of an atheist/agnostic to recognize the mystical qualities within everyday life. Also, fart sounds. 

Author

Daren Magee & Jaymee Carpenter

Category

Comedy

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Sep 9, 2025

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Episodes

Ep. 23 'Future Shit' 16.04.2021

In this episode, amongst other things, Jaymee and Daren discuss their falling popularity in Romania, the importance of listening to the messages James Blake is trying to transmit to you telepathically, and Gallagher, yes, that Gallagher. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC  Support the show

Ep. 22 'Meme, Myself and I, and Jaymee' 13.04.2021

In this episode Daren takes up all the space venting, explaining, over-explaining and re-explaining something so emotionally deep that finds itself in the disguise of something as so trivial as fucking memes. Jaymee hangs tough, and as always,  gives some solid love and advice. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC  Support the show

Ep. 21 - 'Paralysis of Consideration’ 09.04.2021

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren discuss the importance of keeping things in perspective, swearing in front of your kids, and the birthplace of the waffle cone (hint: it's not where you might have thought!) Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC   Support the show

Ep. 20 ' Big Big Hug, Yer ol' Pal Doobie Badfart' 07.04.2021

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren talk about their feelings, their love for each other, and Father John Mistyesque synchronicities, you know, classic shit. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC   Support the show

Guided Meditation With Jaymee 02.04.2021

In this bonus episode, Jaymee offers  a mindfulness based Tibetan Tranquility Meditation from the oldest lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, the Nyingma. The elements and  structure of this particular meditation have been passed from the lips of the teacher to the ear of the student in an unbroken chain for over 1500 years. Jaymee was taught  this practice in 2005 when his teacher returned from Tibet aft...

Ep. 19 - 'Gettin' Jiggy Wit It’ 30.03.2021

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren discuss the embarrassment of repeating themselves, doing their part to make the world better, talking to strangers and the embarrassment of repeating themselves. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC   Support the show

Ep. 18 - 'The Other One Where Daren Cries' 26.03.2021

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren explore what love is,  the ridiculousness of impulsivity, late 80's/early 90's basslines, and, as the title implies, this is the other one where Daren cries. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC   Support the show

Ep. 17 'Sweatpants For The Mind’ 23.03.2021

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren talk about the importance of being high, exotic fruits, and the tooth fairy. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC Support the show

Ep. 16 - 'Signing The Boob' 19.03.2021

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren discuss guns, drugs, and sex!!!! Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC Support the show

Ep. 15 'Heavily Meditated' 16.03.2021

In this episode, Jaymee welcomes Daren back from a trip out to the desert where he found himself and also a sweet pair of boots. The boys surprise and disgust each other with some political hot takes, discuss the need to lower your vibration around other men, and finally sell out! Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC Support the show

Ep. 14 'We Didn't Start The Fire' 09.03.2021

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren share stories about how they almost died and how sad they would be if they did.  Jaymee shares another handful of stories of the bearded men in his life and Daren is finding some discomfort in moving ever closer to the mystical side of the coin. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC Support the show

Ep. 13 ' What's Going On With The Beard?!' 05.03.2021

In this episode, Daren and Jaymee discuss the fact they talked for a fucking hour before Daren realized he hadn't hit the record button! After that, mindfulness sets in the boys are back in form! Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC Support the show

Ep. 12 - 'Penis Reiki’’ 02.03.2021

In this episode, Daren and Jaymee discuss the need for your money.  Please, give us your money. Also discussed, death, not letting people rent space in your mind,  pee-pee and farts. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC Support the show

Ep. 11 - 'Buddhists Can Be Dicks Too’ 26.02.2021

In this episode, Daren reveals a big secret that could simultaneously destroy the podcast and save humanity. The lines between mystic and cynic are getting a little more blurry as Daren is beginning to see things from Jaymee's point of view. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC Support the show

Ep. 10 'A Walk To Remember' 23.02.2021

In this episode, the boys achieve a podcasting milestone and celebrate by cracking a couple of cold ones.  Also, Jaymee has recently started taking walks and won't shut up about it and Daren wonders if maybe being dead might be a better option than being alive. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC Support the show

Ep. 9 - 'I Know You Know, I Know, I Know’ 16.02.2021

In this episode, Daren and Jaymee discuss Jaymee's path to becoming a mystic, the value of releasing crickets into the wild, whether praying over food actually makes it taste better and what it might sound like if we were sponsored by Casper Mattress. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC Support the show

Ep. 8 - 'The One Where Daren Cries' 12.02.2021

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren discuss the topic of body image and the drastic difference in their nipple circumference and as the title implies, this is the one where Daren cries. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC Support the show

Ep. 7 - 'The Answer Isn't In That Butt' 09.02.2021

In this episode, the boys discuss Daren's inability to open up, Jaymee's pee-pee problems, and where the answers are. Hint: they aren't in that butt! Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC Support the show

Ep. 6 - 'Shenpa Surfin’’ 06.02.2021

In this episode Daren left the god damn reverb button on the entire show so we had to have an audio engineer come to the rescue and fix the file. We appreciate you bearing with us in regards to this egregious error. Hopefully your patience and understanding can balance out the crushing shame Daren is experiencing from this mistake. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A C...

Ep. 5 - 'What's The Point?' 02.02.2021

In this episode, we discuss whats the point of life, the importance of self-expression, authenticity, and the pointlessness of it all. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC Support the show

Ep. 4 - 'Your Mind Is Full Of Shit' 29.01.2021

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren explore the impact we all have on the world around us, the idea that we all have choice in life , what it means to be a parent and Jaymee spoils the ending of 'It's A Wonderful Life'. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC Support the show

Ep. 3 - 'In Harmony, In Harmony' 26.01.2021

In this week's episode, we explore why people can't stop themselves from being assholes, Jaymee's liquid obsession, the magic of synchronicity and how its there if you're looking for it, and the fact that Jaymee has a fucking E! True Hollywood Story , that we're all just finding out about now! Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4AC...

Ep. 2 'Men Don't Say That To Other Men' 22.01.2021

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren discuss,  amongst many other things,  how modern-day masculinity is defined,  the futility of the thinking mind, the benefits of psychedelics, and most importantly, Jaymee's ginger juice recipe. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC Support the show

Ep. 1 - 'They Called Him The Carpenter' 20.01.2021

In this introductory episode, Jaymee and Daren discuss their origin stories and how that informed their leanings towards mysticism and cynicism, respectively. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC Support the show

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