Sky King's Mental Playground

Listen to the full podcast here: https://skmp.supercast.com/ Shout out to Mill's new Tallow Potato Chip Company  DOS . It just launched and the chips are really fucking good. What does it mean to pursue greatness? This is a question that has haunted me my entire life. I have been in constant oscillation between the order that I think it must take and the chaos that entropy desires from my sou...

Listen to the full podcast here: https://skmp.supercast.com/ I feel incredibly fortunate to have spent several hours with the exceptional musician, Mike Posner, who is not only one of my favorite artists but also a true legend in his own right. Mike embodies the essence of being a genuine "Capital-A" artist, living and breathing his craft. His music resonates with a sense of genuine joy, and you c...

Listen to the full podcast here: https://skmp.supercast.com/ I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down and sharing tea with my friend Mike Newton. Mike is a growth marketer who has worked for multinational companies in Beijing, he has worked for Discord, and he has run his own growth marketing agency. He has also joined the subject matter autist coalition finding a path to turn his obsession int...

Listen to the full podcast here: https://skmp.supercast.com/ Matthew Taylor, director of one of my favorite documentaries ever  Marcel Duchamp: Art of the Possible , joins the playground to discuss the tension between Art and Propaganda. We dance with the artist Marcel Duchamp and his vision for what the future of art held. That mf had access to some divine beings or at least was blackmailed...

Listen to the full podcast here: https://skmp.supercast.com/ What would life be like if you stopped outsourcing your authority? What would you eat, build, and consume if you truly loved yourself? What if the answer wasn't fewer calories but more different calories? What if every restrictive diet is bullshit and backward? I explore these questions and more with my friend Justin Nault. Justin is the...

Listen to the full podcast here: https://skmp.supercast.com/ How do I describe JP Sears? JP is a kind and loving person. JP is a satirist. JP is a man. JP has faults. JP works on his faults. JP is hilarious. JP goes Deep. JP describes himself as a freedom fighter who uses the language to help protect the greatest gift we have ever received - freedom. If you are a part of his millions of followers,...

Listen to the full podcast here: https://skmp.supercast.com/ In this captivating episode, James McCrae unpacks the nuanced interplay between art and propaganda while sharing insights from his latest book, The Art of You. The conversation journeys through diverse themes, including lessons from Haruki Murakami's vivid storytelling and Anthony Bourdain's unique approach to travel and food. McCrae spe...

Listen to the full podcast here: https://skmp.supercast.com/ Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Jake Adelstein, a pioneering investigative journalist and author known for his fearless reporting on Japan's Yakuza and human trafficking issues. Adelstein takes us through his life in Japan since the late '80s, revealing the cultural shifts he has witnessed and the political changes that have...

Listen to the full podcast here: https://skmp.supercast.com/ There is something that makes everyone sick in America. More sick than other countries and it is happening fast and at an accelerating pace. In order to find a balance, to heal yourself, you need to really examine your habits and understand both the technologies that are benefiting you and the ones that are destroying you. Harry Gray fro...

Listen to the full podcast here: https://skmp.supercast.com/ Hannah was on fire during this episode and dropped some absolute bombs. We talked about freedom, the importance of breaking the rules, and the tare she has been on with her podcast. Follow Hannah: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hannahfrankman/ X:  https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman Website:  https://rebeleducator.co...

Listen to the full podcast here: https://skmp.supercast.com/ Evan Helda has quickly become one of my favorite people to speak with. I had so much fun drinking sake and jamming on ideas with him. Evan writes about spatial computing, AI, and being human in the age of exponential technology. A topic that is near and dear to my heart. The episode highlights the potential of emerging technologies like...

Listen to the full podcast here: https://skmp.supercast.com/ Erick Godsey is a lover, a believer, a dream whisperer, a Capital A artist, and a very, very good friend. Godsey is one of the most useful mirrors I have ever met to help me understand my own life and I believe he will do the same for you. Enjoy the sultry sounds of his voice. Follow Erick: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/eric...

Listen to the full podcast here: https://skmp.supercast.com/ If you have been on fitness social media at any point you have probably seen Primal Swoldier jacked as hell singing kettlebells. From the outside, it seemed like Primal AKA Eric Leija was the pillar of health and success. Eric gets super vulnerable in this episode to go behind the scenes and share his struggles with body dysmorphia, extr...

Listen to the full podcast here: https://skmp.supercast.com/ One of my favorite people and the most incredible dudes I know, Eric Jorgenson, returns to the playground. He has been quite the busy man since our last podcast. His first book  The Almanack of Naval  has sold over 1 million copies and has been enjoyed by over 3 million people, he launched his second book  The Anthology of...

Listen to the full podcast here: https://skmp.supercast.com/ In this episode, Edward Sturm shares his incredible journey from promoting nightclubs in New York City to becoming a tech entrepreneur and SEO expert. Edward delves into the challenges and successes he faced along the way, including his viral video productions and the impact of his extensive travels throughout Europe. He opens up about t...

Listen to the full podcast here: https://skmp.supercast.com/ Join us in this exhilarating episode as we sit down with Colin Robb, an extreme sports athlete whose life story is as fast-paced as the races he competes in. Colin shares his journey from his early days in go-karting, and leveraging his ADHD, to becoming a professional driver and skydiver. He dives into the intense world of racing, detai...

Listen to the full podcast here: https://skmp.supercast.com/ You know I love Ramen. Like really love it. Like I eat it probably 4x more often than I should. I was stoked to interview the creator of Ramen Del Barrio and nerd out for a few hours on my favorite topic. We also dove deep into how to utilize Social Media to bypass the traditional gatekeepers of food and establish a brand online. What is...

Listen to the full podcast here: https://skmp.supercast.com/ We are so excited to welcome Athena Litany King to the world. In this special episode, I sit down with my wife Caroline for a deeply personal conversation just six days before the birth of our daughter, Athena Litany King. We take a walk down memory lane, reflecting on the ten years we've spent together as a couple, the almost 2 years of...

Listen to the full podcast here: https://skmp.supercast.com/ In this enlightening episode, Alyssa Grenfell, an ex-Mormon author and content creator, shares her audacious journey of leaving the Mormon church. Alyssa delves into the complexities of questioning and ultimately stepping away from deeply ingrained beliefs, shedding light on the emotional and psychological hurdles she encountered. From h...

Listen to the full podcast here: https://skmp.supercast.com/ In today’s episode, Akira the Don joins us for a deep dive into the complexities of modern parenting, the pervasive influence of media, and the subtleties of societal programming. As a renowned musician and the pioneer of Meaningwave, Akira shares his unique insights and personal experiences on raising children with conscious awareness i...

Listen to the full podcast here: https://skmp.supercast.com/ Abel James is a polymath. He throws his creative energy into a myriad of mediums and from reality TV, to Podcasting to Music, he has performed at the highest level. I love talking to Able because we can follow a thread through the landscape of what feels like the entire internet. He is kind, creative, thoughtful, and basically a genius....

Today I am joined by Logan Saether, Chris “Hutch” Hutchinson and David Perry from Zeitgeist. Zeitgeist is a prediction market built with the power of Polkadot on Kusama. Can we use prediction markets to govern our societies, our companies, and maybe, just maybe, start to forecast with a little bit more accuracy into the great unknowable future? Find out by jumping into this wide ranging conversati...

Agyle is back for round 2 Agyle is the pseudonymous co-founder of Talisman. Talisman is a community-owned wallet built for a multi-chain future. It allows users to take control of their crypto assets, leverage novel use cases enabled by Polkadot, and help shape the end of the project via a social layer. To learn more about Talisman head to the links section. Agyle has been one of my favorite guest...

Welcome to the Sky King’s Mental Playground Polkadot, Kusama, Web3, & NFT edition. I am releasing public episodes from Sky King’s Mental Playground private feed because I am on a quest to find a technical co-founder. We are building a new media business model, and we need those who want to realize the vision of Web3 to join us on this journey. If this tickles your curiosity, learn more here: h...

Welcome to the Sky King’s Mental Playground Polkadot, Kusama, Web3, & NFT edition. I am releasing public episodes from Sky King’s Mental Playground private feed because I am on a quest to find a technical co-founder. We are building a new business model of media, and we need those who want to realize the vision of Web3 to join us on this journey. If this tickles your curiosity, learn more here...