On the Path with Dr. Charlie Keil

Here we discuss Charlie's term "participatory discrepancies" or, the differences in where different people feel or play the beat when engaged in group music. These subtle changes in timing can give the rhythm a certain feel or swing, like the hi hats found in a J Dilla track for example. Imperfections drive evolution! Charlie's term for this phenomenon has been cited in academic papers thousands o...

Charlie, a prolific writer, shares some of his poetry and thoughts on the art of prose.

Charlie discusses just why it is so important to get kids drumming and dancing early. Hear about some of what he learned from the Tiv people of Nigeria, why everyone should have a backyard garden, and much more.

We discuss Linda Cree's chapter from the "Playing for Peace" book, entitled "Greening The Population Issue", an experience with Psilocybin that Chuck had back in the day, and many more related tangents.

In Episode 008 of On The Path, Charlie shares his goals and frustrations with trying to start the born to groove movement, his lifelong mission of emboldening the youth with rhythm and dance skills.

Charlie and Jonny discuss Chapter 1 of Charlie's "Born to Groove" book, entitled "The Womb Drum". How does exposure to rhythm influence the development of babies? How are dancing and "rhythmning" as Thelonius Monk called it, engrained in human DNA?

Charlie and Jon discuss a various mix of things from Israel and Palestine, the upcoming US presidential election, and the importance of more food talk in the campaign. Which candidate is fighting for nutrition in school lunches, local farm and garden incentives/education?

In this episode we invite academic and scientist Victoria Alexander, who's work in biosemiotics has brought her around the world to lecture and teach at places like the University of St. Petersburgh in Russia. We discuss Libertarianism and much more!

Discussing Charlie's brand new book, "Playing for Peace". In particular we discuss the chapter by David Graeber, "Whats The Point If We Can't Have Fun" about the importance "play" across species.

In this episode, Charlie and the gang discuss a constitutional right to groove.

In this episode, Charlie and the gang wade into the polemical waters of the Founding Fathers' relation to slavery, human rights, and if humanity can save itself from itself.

In this episode, Charlie and the gang discuss the importance of building a better society by beginning with children, the importance of play, and why we should "untune nobody".

Charlie and the gang talk about the division of labor, the merits of being a musical specialist versus being a hack of all trades, and taking a wider view of childhood education.

Charlie and the gang discuss Charlie's philosophy of the 4 Es. Charlie also delves into the concept of humans as Homo Ludens Collaborans.