Midwest Real

Some parting, soap boxy thoughts on what this show has taught me, and details on our new show, Third Eye Drops!   For more, check out midwestreal.net

Evan Snyder (Skytree) makes psychedelic space jams and co-hosts The Future Fossils podcast. For more on Evan and other conversations teleport to midwestreal.net

My friend, Nick Hammond is an artist, traveler and lover-maker to life's mysteries. Nick's Website For more on this episode and Nick, head to our site midwestreal.net

Tommy Vandervort is a former Alderman, Philosopher and the founder of the Enlightened Brewing Company. For more on Tommy and other conversations head to midwestreal.net.

In addition to being debonair and a brain-melting conversationalist, Michael Garfield is an Austin-based writer, speaker, musician and visionary artist.   Head to midwestreal.net and michaelgarfield.net for more!

Nic Gregoriades is a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt, founder of the Jiu-Jitsu brotherhood, entrepreneur, world-traveler, meditator and psychonaut. He’s hosted several podcasts, including his latest, Digital Communion. For links and a full write-up, head to midwestreal.net

Cody Hargreaves, known online as "Excessive Profanity" went from casting on Twitch for fun to making it his full time job in under a year. He's also lived on several continents including Asia, Europe and Australia. 

Daniele Bolelli is an Italian-born writer, martial artist, university professor, and podcaster. He is the author of several books including On the Warrior's Path, Create Your Own Religion and his latest, Not Afraid.   For a full write-up and more head to midwestreal.net

Yunrou (formerly known as Arthur Rosenfeld) is a Taoist monk, author and martial artist. His latest book, YIN a Love Story is slated for a simultaneous release in the U.S. and China on November 1st. Head to midwestreal.net for links and more. 

Liam Wilson and Chris de Cinque are two of the most talented, handsome, well-spoken, well-read sons of bitches that I’ve ever had the pleasure of speaking with. We joined forces for a lovely live chat on twitch a couple of weeks back and oh, goody am I excited to finally share it with you.   For more details and links, head to midwestreal.net!

Gabriel D. Roberts is the author of several books, including Born Again To Rebirth, The Quest For Gnosis and his stellar new effort, The Hermit. Snatch it up now from Rubedo Press or Amazon.    For more on Gabriel, links and many more casts, head to midwestreal.net Dig the show? Help us out with an iTunes review!

I asked the most epic question I could think of and the answer was beautiful. 

Maja D' Aoust is a purveyor of the arcane, an esoteric personal trainer and most importantly, a beaming beacon of positivity.  For more on Maja D' Aoust, visit her site and her new nonprofit, The Well Wishers.

Michael Garfield can only be described as a polymath, a renaissance man, something of a debonair brain-melter. At times, exchanging words with him honestly felt kind of like speaking to a library with a mouth. I'm not really sure how he does it. Michael is also a serial creative. He writes for a number of websites, paints and makes music. Get a taste of what Michael does over at michaelgarfield.net For write-up, links and more podcasts head to midwestreal.net

Artist Mike Winkelmann (Beeple) has been churning out a new piece of art everyday for over 3000 days (more than eight years). The Beeps also creates short films, loads of free VJ clips and has worked with some of the biggest music acts on the planet. Head to midwestreal.net for links and more.    

Can we really know anything? Some of history's greatest minds weren't so sure.  

Shane Mauss is a comedian and the host of the Here We Are podcast (his chat with Michael Garfield is a must-listen). Grab Shane's latest comedy special "My Big Break," on Itunes, Spotify or Amazon. 

Katy Walker and Joel Mejia are two of the main creative forces behind Time Is Art. A film that explores "an artist's search for inspiration in a money-driven society that shuns creativity, and the human search for meaning in a seemingly meaningless world. A cinematic meditation along the lines of Waking Life and Samsara... A film less concerned with linear storytelling and more open to the cycle patterns, the hidden meanings of symbols and the dreamlike overlapping of people, places and moments."

Excerpt from Man & His Symbols (Audiobook) by Carl G. Jung on the concept of synchronicity. Listen to the whole clip here.   Head to midwestreal.net for more and for a full talk on synchronicity, time and a bunch of other woo-dipped nuggets, check out podcast 75 and Time is Art.  

Kevin Kunze is the filmmaker behind Mobilize, an investigative documentary exploring the potential long-term health effects from cell phone radiation. The film examines the most recent scientific research, follows national legislative efforts, and illuminates the influence that technology companies have on public health.   For links and a full write-up head to midwestreal.net