Tangentially Speaking With Dr. Christopher Ryan

In which I spend some time working the slime line, scam my way out the door, and wake up on the wrong side of a jealous performance artist. Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

A Korean kid in the American South, adopted by people who probably shouldn't have, lesbian, super-smart Harvard student, stand-up comic, diagnosed with an incurable disease at 30 ... Mandy has been there and there and there and back. Please join us for this powerful, heartfelt conversation about belonging, family, and that familiar feeling that we're getting better and dying at the same time. Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

The only man I know who has passed a joint to a chimp sitting next to him in a tree, (or at least, who's admitted it to me!) Richard is a man of many dimensions. In part 1 of what I hope will be a multi-part series, we talk about his education, his first foray into business with one of America's first mountain bike shops, and what lessons rugby imparts in the "third half," among many other fruitful tangents.  Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

Ceara is a sweet, smart, sexy young woman who degrades, dismisses and denigrates men over the internet. And they pay her handsomely to do it! What a world. Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

One of the leading ethnobotanists in the world, Dennis has just published a fantastic memoir about his fascinating life (much of it shared with his very famous brother, Terence) called Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss. Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

When the salmon don't come, there's no work to be had in Kenai, Alaska. So what do you do? Get some tequila! Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

I get meta in this one—reading a paper I wrote 20 years ago about a near-death experience that happened to me 25 years ago. Damn, I'm getting old! Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

I found a mysterious letter on my car this morning. This is what it said. Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

One of my closest friends, Dr. Stanley Krippner returns to Tangentially Speaking, to share his thoughts on the trajectory of history, the nature of consciousness, and his advice to young people after 81 years of living la vida loca. Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

In which Russ and I find ourselves wearing shorts without underwear in a medium-security Alaskan prison. Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

One of the leading thinkers in the emerging field of Evolutionary Psychology, Miller has written two well-received books: one on how sexual selection favors the evolution of non-physical traits like creativity, generosity, and morality (The Mating Mind), and another on how advertisers are co-opting our innate, evolved desire to be "cool" in order to attract mates (Spent). Currently an Associate Professor at University of New Mexico, he's also currently collaborating with controversial author, Tucker Max (a previous guest) on Mating Grounds, a multi-media project to help young men get a better handle on dealing with women.This episode is sponsored by Audible and Sure Design T-shirts (discount code: sexatdawn). Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

Join Peter, Andy Gurevich, and me at Lompoc Brewing's Hedge House, where we talk about religion, sex, love, and beer. Then some very interesting friends of Peter's show up, including a hot young humiliatrix, named Ceara.This episode is sponsored by Audible, MyPakage, and Ridescout. Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

From the last stop on the ferry, through the Yukon Territory to Fairbanks. "You guys see the bear I just shot?" Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

Former Christian minister, current pagan madman, Professor Andrew Gurevich is back by popular demand. Many are the tangents we go down in this conversation that runs around like a headless chicken. Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

Join us for this conversation that ranges from the mysteries of the creative process to getting turned on by live performance to why dumb jokes can still be funny. Carsie sings her newest song, To Be Known, which left me speechless.Show Notes:Carsie's site.John Water's book about hitch-hiking.Carsie's dad, Brad Blanton.How to piss in public.Episode Sponsors:SquareSpace (discount code: "sex" for 10% off)Audible.comMyPakage (code: "sex" for chance to get free pair)SureDesignTshirts (code: "sexatdawn" for 15% off order) Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

Fourteen bank robberies landed him in prison for 20+ years. Yoga and self-reflection got him through those years and helped him keep cool on the outside. Troy Mitchell shares his reflections on the long and winding road that led him to where he is today—which is a pretty damned good place! Download this episode.Sponsored by:- Ting- My Pakage (code: "sex")- RideScout: iPhone Android- Sure Design T-shirts (code: "sexatdawn") Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

In addition to writing Workers of the World Relax!, Schmidt created the international clothing-optional World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) in 2004.In 2003 Schmidt was a coordinator for the Work Less Party of British Columbia, a political party which advocates a 32-hour work week and reduced consumerism.This episode sponsored by:— Audible.com— ExtremeRestraints.com (code: SUMMERSEX)— Ting.com— Ergo Depot Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

I skip most of my junior year at Hobart College, and head for Alaska. Along the way, I meet a guy named Ed, who tells me a strange and powerful story, and catches the fish of his life in Petersburg, AK. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

Get ready to geek out over this crazy conversation with Alec, who helps run one of the largest medical marijuana labs around. In addition to some seriously informative talk about the mysteries of one of the planet's most complex, useful plants, Alec tells us what it's like to lose 100 pounds, spend 85 days at sea in a submarine, and cruise under the North Pole in a hot rack. Join us, live (sort of) at Lompok Brewery's Hedge House in beautiful Portland.This episode is brought to you by:— Club W. Go to clubw.com/sexatdawn and get your first bottle of wine chosen just for you, on the house.— ExtremeRestraints.com. Use the code SUMMERSEX at checkout to get 20% off your entire order.— MyPakage.com. Enter SEX at checkout for a chance to get a free pair of this amazing men's underwear. Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

Kevin invited us to a free float at the Zero Gravity Institute. It blew my mind—so much that I asked him to sit down and tell me his story. How's a guy become a float-tank guru? This episode sponsored by HelloFresh. Use code HELLOSPEAKING for $20 off your first order. Also sponsored by MyPakage. Enter SEX at checkout for a chance at a free pair. And SquareSpace.com. Use SEX to get 10% off your web site. Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe