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Bruce Springsteen, John Legend, Big Data - Gunnar Olsen has worked with these artists; his recent work with Puscifer is what brings him to the show today. Puscifer is a side project started by Maynard James Keenan, of TOOL fame.  Gunnar appears on two studio tracks and the entire live performance of their latest album, "Existential Reckoning - LIVE at Arcosanti".  Join us for a couple of beers and stories about his experiences with Springsteen, Puscifer, and growing up as the son of a broadway musician. 

Chicago jazz bassist Junius Paul transposes the jazz ethos of improvisation into his clothing: Junius wears tights. Check out his images - the alchemy of jazz permeates his personal style. He's created a look that is all his own, and somehow, makes perfect sense. Join us for a conversation about the finer points of jazz, creativity, and hosiery.

Today’s guest, Jake Garn is a photographer - not the astronaut by the same name. My old photography buddy and radio co-host put on our waders and get deep into topics like Neil DeGrasse Tyson’s childhood wounds, Satan’s real identity, a naked prophet on the beach, and being flat-earth-curious.   Bring a couple of extra drinks with you on this one. You can thank me later. 

Fellas - how is your love life going? How is work / career? Are you happy with your results? Do you ever feel like your efforts are being wasted, overlooked, unappreciated? Are you tired of trying? Are you confused as to why nice guys seem to always finish last?    If you can relate at all - today’s show is for you. We’ll be talking with Dr. Michael Pariser, author of a fantastic new book that builds off of the work of Dr. Robert Glover’s “No More Mr. Nice Guy: No More Mr. Nice Guy: A Proven Plan for Getting What You Want in Love, Sex, and Life”.    Dr. Pariser has created guide, inspired by the classic Hero’s Journey, that will help you grow through these quintessential male struggles, to find the results you truly want in love, sex, work, and life. 

Virtual beers and conversation that ranges from deeply philosophical to deeply ridiculous, with Wayne Hoskins of the Wayne Hoskins Band.

Fielding a bunch of questions from social media such as: How did you get over your fear? What can I do to teach my boys to be more confident? Who is your favorite shoe designer?

Rabbi David Levinsky shares the story of Moses shattering the original set of tablets in a fit of moral outrage.  We talk about what we can learn about coming into a healthy relationship with our own moral outrage. We also discuss the mystery of why middle aged people lose their edge, where it goes, and the burden of the forgiver.  Another killer convo with the good Rabbi. 

Marianne Williamson has been all over the news lately. Here is my conversation with her from late 2016. 

What is a rite of passage? What does that look like in modern society? What goes wrong when boys aren't properly initiated into manhood? Dr. Robert Glover, author of "No More Mr. Nice Guy", teaches us about how rites of passage turn boys into healthy men.     

On episode 380, Morris and I mentioned getting together to just catch up and have some man talk. I received a lot of feedback that you'd like to be privy to that conversation.  Here it is.  Topics include relationships, insecurities, psychedelic experiences, southern Utah, beer, and how to cry like a man. 

I first became aware of Burning Man through the gorgeous imagery of travel photographer Trey Ratcliff.  He is known for his use of HDR (High Dynamic Range) in his photographs. On today's episode, we talk about photography, Burning Man, and psychedelics.   

Hunter Allan is a stereotype defying model and online personality from Draper, Utah - one of the hardest places to exist if you don't fit in. We talk about life as a non-gender conforming teen, his relationship with his father, and going to church in heels. 

Kristen Ulmer dominated the ski world for years as a member of the US Ski Team and the #1 female extreme ski athlete in the world. She redefined the sport for women, had numerous close calls with death, and ultimately became a student of Zen Buddhism to change her relationship to fear.  Today she is an author, speaker, and sought after performance coach, helping people improve their relationship to fear and level up their lives.  

Zen Master Genpo Roshi, creator of the Big Mind process, shares insights on power, surrender, and dog budhas.

Musician Devin Townsend is a master of paradox. He creates music that moves seamlessly from the ridiculous to the sublime, from heavy to light. We talked about Nickelback, Carl Jung, and the weird things that come up from being a highly empathetic person. 

Robert Clark has produced iconic work for over 40 issues of National Geographic, as well as the best selling book and movie, Friday Night Lights. I spoke to him about how to find one's voice as a photographer, he talked about his mentors, and the gifts that photography has brought into his life.

I answer your questions, some bizarre, some brilliant, including What do you think of Joe Rogan? What do Mormons think of the Book of Mormon Musical? Does wearing heels help or hinder you from getting dates?