Head The Gong

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I “rant out my ass” about how our inherent negativity bias is being amplified by internet algorithms to distort our sense of what is happening in this wild wild world. Head The Gong Podcast · Episode #56: Cognitively Distorting [From a recent exchange on Reddit]: My … Continue reading "HTG Podcast #56: Cognitively Distorting"

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I sip some tea, fire up the ol’ microphone, and relive my multiple moments of podcasting fame. Head The Gong Podcast · Episode #55: The Infamous Isaac Dust

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I lament and opine about the Squid-Gaming, TikTokking little turds who refuse to get off my lawn. Head The Gong Podcast · Episode #54: Red light, green light

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I push sound toward a microphone with my mouth after walking around town with my legs.  

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I say “What up, Gong Headers!”, reflect on being pandemically immuno-compromizationalized, and forewarn of the upcoming algorithmic apocalypse.  ·

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I quickly go off the rails, start talking to puppets, and then make a weak attempt to articulate profound spiritual truths.   Media referenced: Sam Harris’s Waking Up meditation app

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I, for the 50th time, talk to myself for a few minutes about the joy and mystery of the creative process. I also force myself, despite not really being in the mood, to record my practice session, a few snippets of which I share. Head The … Continue reading "HTG Podcast #50: Where I am"

In this inaugural episode of The Chamber Door, I take an elementary school lesson on childhood name-calling and apply it to all of society, because, you know, that’s how I roll. Ben Stillwater · ChamberDoor #01: Sticks and Stones

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I cogitate, meditate, and masticate on the subject of “being online” – how it used to be, how it is, and how it might unfold – as the year 2021 kicks off.  ·

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, complete and total BS is delivered in whispered tones, and it should not to be listened to under any circumstances.

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I make noises with my mouth for reasons known to no one.

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I catch up with myself after a bit of a podcast hiatus, reminisce about awkward first dates, and reflect on some recent creative endeavors. References: Green Desk Studios Digitech SDrum Letters to Old Bob “Isaac Dust” by Jon Brien

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I do some walking, talking, writing and recording.

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I reflect on the recent whereabouts of my mind. Media referenced: Billy Sugarfix – It’s Carrboro Common Sense – Show 319 – A Recipe for Caesar I wish you love – Miu Miu I’m alright – Neil Zaza cover – Miu Miu Where is my mind? … Continue reading "HTG Podcast #44: Where is my mind?"

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I check in from home/quarantine as the novel coronavirus continues to leave its mark on the whole wide world.

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I stumble and bumble my way into a moment of self-honesty in which I find myself giving less of a fuck.

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, the Cancer Chronicles continue with an update following my visit to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I recount and reflect upon the latest twists and turns of my “journey” since being diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Happiness = Reality – Expectations. That’s what they say, and I … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I update my own health status, which includes a recent diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I talk my way through a worried mind as I wait for blood test results that will reveal whether or not I have cancer.