The Comet’s Tale

Ty and Caitlin discuss ideas of fate, community, wonder, and the concept of a 'big life' as revealed through the classic Christmas film 'It's a Wonderful Life.’ Ty waxes about Bella Hadid as archetype and Caitlin fancies herself a George Bailey. What's on everyone's music year in review?

Ty and Caitlin are joined by their friend Riley to “tok” about that one app we all know and love. We really do appreciate the fountain of consciousness it brings us, but we recognize its power in both good and scary ways. Riley’s picks: tbd Caitlin’s picks: urlovematters sweetsugarpopz phat_wes Ty’s picks: bearhugdoug trulyrick johnnyplaystation ciarahill8

Ty and Caitlin are reunited on Caitlin’s patio talking about landscape and the impressions it leaves on a human. WHO is Gehenna?

Ty and Caitlin sit down for yet another remote discussion about the film “Everything Everywhere All At Once.” If you had the chance to LOVE your fate, would ye?

Ty and Caitlin call across the country to have a (pretty glitchy) conversation about jobs and how they differ from what one would call a “vocation.” *Rhapsody in Blue plays*

Ty and Caitlin have their first remote discussion about how the world has expanded for them recently. Ty is like a little ant navigating the big city, and Caitlin, with her Outlander obsession, reacquaints herself with a literal crowd of people.

Ty and Caitlin wax a little pessimistic about the current politics of the United States, but mainly enjoy the victory of Ty moving to New York. Will he become the new Rasputin? Stay tuned.

Ty and Caitlin are joined by their friend, Erin, in her parents’ backyard to talk about humans and their relationship with the environment, and how to stay vigilant but optimistic in a changing climate.

Ty and Caitlin discuss what it means to be a menace through the film “Joker.” Ty reflects on a moment he had in Taco Bell about being totally and irrecoverably alone as a human. We’re just raw-dogging reality over here.

Ty and Caitlin talk about the cosmologies that they currently employ. Big earth energy, ya know?

Ty and Caitlin discuss “Finite and Infinite Games” by James P. Carse. Sure to be talked about on future episodes, this is our most esoteric one yet!

Ty and Caitlin talk about people and activities that exemplify the Greek ideal of arete, or greatness. Topics include: figure skating, gnostically knowing your destiny, and inspirational moments that bolster a sense of humanity.

Ty and Caitlin share stories of their lived experiences as queer people growing up and living in a rural context. “…What in the world?” And yes, we could have edited the last part out but technical difficulties were happening. This is an exercise in expression. Content>execution.

Ty and Caitlin explore what it means to be embodied. They also share interesting facets of performance mainly through the lens of Wim Wender’s “Pina” and personal anecdotes. Guess how many times they can say the word “body” in one hour. Guest appearance by Teddy the Pomeranian.

Ty and Caitlin discuss dreams and visions for life, particularly through the lens of Tim Burton’s film “Big Fish.” Pay attention to your dreams because your goat might die!

Ty and Caitlin talk about the ideas in the book “Becoming An Agent” by Larry Cochran and Joan Laub and how it has informed their lives since reading it. Listen: “1000 Lb Sisters” is relevant in this one.

Ty and Caitlin have decided to embark on creating a podcast to not only serve as an archive for their thoughts, but to entertain themselves and maybe others.