My Views Are My Own

Radical Agriculture

In this episode, I am joined by Leah Wambui, founder of Hekima for the Future and regenerative agriculture specialist. We discuss the 1972 essay "Radical Agriculture" written by American social theorist and pioneer in the environmental movement Murray Bookchin. Leah helps break down concepts such as food sovereignty and exploitative capitalist agriculture to explain how returning to agricultural methods practiced by Indigenous peoples for thousands of years is key to ensuring a healthy and sustainable future for our planet.

Pinky and the Dwayne

From Animaniacs to sitting on the Advisory Board for Second City, Dwayne Colbert is the people's champ. We discuss writing for Nickelodeon, winning an Emmy with Funny Or Die, and working on Whose Line Is It Anyway. We finally unify the players of Fantasy Football and Dungeons and Dragons because it's basically the same thing anyway. And we finally decide what weather is best and what the wind should do. So toss out your Old Farmer's Almanac because this podcast has it all!

Dead Poets Society 2: The Rise of Vanja Renee

From pre-teen rapper to East Coast slam poet to West Coast comic, Vanja Renee takes us on an epic journey. It's a tale as old as time. But also brand new. And we learn many valuable lessons along the way. For instance, did you know that if you are a 10 but you are rude to servers you reduce your numerical attractiveness to zero? But if you fart when you cum it barely affects your score at all. All this and more awaits you in this episode.

 

Wild at Heart with Stacy Gold

I just read my first romance novel. And Stacy wrote it! And even though Stacy spent years being a hardcore wilderness survival expert and backcountry ranger while I was over here being a smooth talking city slicker, we can agree on two things. We love love. And we believe the more disconnected humans become from the natural world, the more disconnected we become from humanity. 

The Thing vs. The Thing

It's a monster movie mystery mash-up, man! In this episode, I'm joined by very special co-host Brandon Case for an epic head-to-head movie showdown. John Carpenter's 1982 classic horror film "The Thing," starring Kurt Russell, is matched up against the 2011 prequel/remake "The Thing," directed by Matthijs van Heijningen and starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead. Remote, Antarctic research stations are under siege by a shape-shifting alien force. And the only thing to do about it is a flamethrower battle. The question is: Is it cooler when it happens to the Norwegian base camp or the American base camp? That's what we're here to find out.

A Shipping Container Named Desire (aka Cat on a Hot Tin Shipping Container)

In this episode, I am joined by author and journalist Amy Fusselman to discuss the religion of money. Is it ethical for a cognitive behavioral therapist to sell real estate to their clients? Why are so many people who work in high finance so attracted to mysticism? What is Eco-Marxism? Can a shipping container house be haunted? Is my dog talking to me? All these questions and more get answered on this week's episode. Prepare to develop a healthy relationship with money! OR ELSE!

Evangelical A.I. Robots

In this episode, I am joined by science fiction and horror writer Matt Adcock to talk about his theological sci-fi book "Complete Darkness." We discuss far-future tech, religious A.I. systems, mapping dark matter, and battling Satan in a mech suit. So come live, laugh, love along with us in this dystopian romp we call life. 

Rage Hamsters with Sasha Srbulj

Much like anacondas in the Everglades, we have found that Florida Man is also an invasive species in the otherwise beautiful and verdant state of Florida. Sex robots might be the key to pacifying right-wing extremists. And stockpiling assault rifles in your house may be a sign of depression. All this and more in this episode with comedian Sasha Srbulj. 

Dismantling the Machinery of Mass Extinction

In this episode, I am joined by wilderness survival expert and special co-host Ramsey Demeter to analyze and discuss the very controversial book "How to Blow Up a Pipeline" by pioneer climate theorist Andreas Malm. We face questions like: At what point does peaceful protest become ineffective? Are the governments of the largest producers of carbon emissions unable or unwilling to make changes? And I hope you enjoy the first ever My Views Are My Own Book Club. 

Season 2 Premiere: Requiem for an MMMBop

In this episode, comedian and actress Kristen Lundberg leaps out of a Mountain Dew commercial and into our hearts. People expected a lot of the first episode of season 2 of this podcast, and I'm proud to say that through diplomacy, Kristen and I were able to downgrade the War on Christmas to an "extended military engagement." We discuss recent news from the family behind "Hanson" and whether or not a talented Pilates instructor could take on a lazy Navy SEAL. 

The Chronicles of Narcissist: The Psychopath, the Sociopath, and the Wardrobe

In this episode, I am joined by author, journalist, and expert in pathological narcissism Sam Ray to discuss the joys of having so many world leaders who display psychopathic and narcissistic tendencies. Sam Ray is gracious enough to explain many of these concepts to me through the allegories of X-Men and Star Wars. I learn that psychopaths and sociopaths are two different things, and so can you! 

Join the Revulvalution

Nayra Martín Reyes' latest art exhibit is a combination of visually stunning paintings and vivid performance art portraying the glory of the vulva. Recently, Nayra Reyes and Patrick Ford took a break from their exhibit in Milan to talk with me about challenging the patriarchal norms of our society, the joys of touring and performing, the history of the Canary Islands, and why more fruits look like vulvas and more vegetables look like penises. 

Full Metal Florist

In this episode, the amazing artist and metalworker Ashtine Rieke describes to me how she fabricates and designs metal flower blooms inspired by the flora of the Pacific Northwest. We try to find out if Brazilian booty lifts are the secret to staying comfortable on long flights. And there's a one in twelve chance I will read your horoscope. 

Doug and Bill and Colleen Review Divergent

In this episode, I got all three of the creative minds behind this podcast in the same room for the second time ever to review the 2014 YA sci-fi thriller Divergent. Is Divergent a romp? Listen to find out our takes on this thought-provoking, action-packed coming-of-age story in the most far-fetched post-apocalyptic Chicago ever created. Pick your faction and buckle up as we answer tough questions such as: Is abnegation a word? Should we defund Dauntless? Can you be smart and nice at the same time? Is farming a personality? Should 1/5 of the population be cops? What's that train all about? Critics say this is the most important podcast episode you'll hear this year.

Is It Lit?

As a distinguished gentleman of fortune and glory, it's still important for me to answer the eternal question: Is it lit? That's why I invited stand-up comedian, actress, and filmmaker Shannon Hardy to help find the answers that society is urgently seeking.

Doctor Sleep vs. The Shining with Special Co-Host Brandon Case

If there's anything that going to one semester of film school taught me, it's that you're not supposed to criticize Stanley Kubrick. That's why I brought a voice of reason, gnarly wilderdude, and thoughtful film analyst Brandon Case to compare one of Kubrick's most famous films to its sequel that most people haven't watched and that was made by a different director. Fun for the whole family! Is The Shining a romp? Is Doctor Sleep a better romp? The only way you could possibly find out the answer to these questions is to listen to this podcast. 

The City of Punk Rock Love

In this episode, I talk with Nancy Barile, author of "I'm Not Holding Your Coat: My Bruises-and-All Memoir of Punk Rock Rebellion," the first-hand account of the legendary punk rock scene of the early '80s. We discuss riots, bombs, mayhem, love and friendship, SSD, Black Flag, Minor Threat, and the Dead Kennedys. And there is a 1 in 12 chance that I will read your horoscope.

Biomechanical Verdigris

In this episode, the amazing sculptor and engineer Glen Colechin comes to the podcast all the way from New Zealand to discuss metalwork, nature-inspired sculptures, illegal baby names, so much more, and I even learn the word verdigris.

Bending Wood Into Shapes

In this episode, My Views Are My Own gets back to its roots. Special guest Nashville artist Aidan Ryan joins me to discuss art, politics, skateboarding, bending wood into shapes, and why we love and hate the city of Nashville. We are also joined by my lawyer and personal attorney, and I am offered an esteemed position in the Illuminati. 

Climate Action in the Caribbean with Daphne Ewing-Chow

In this episode, I talk with award-winning journalist Daphne Ewing-Chow about climate action, sustainable food systems, the Caribbean, and the role that influencers can play in the future of environmental protection.