In a time of fracture, in which people are searching for meaning and belonging, it is no wonder that men are re-exploring what manhood means. Yet the sense-making project around manhood has veered from the mythic journey it rightly could and should be into decidedly different territory. The last several years have seen the rise of the alt-right manosphere, w ... Show More
Jun 2026
Space Hex! (The Curse of Restlessness, Revisited)
“We don’t go to other planets because our planet is dying. Our planet dies, specifically because we perpetually want to go somewhere else.” Fresh off of the Initial Public Offering of Space X, the largest IPO in human history, it's worth revisiting the deeper implications of huma ... Show More
1 h
May 2026
Enter the Dragon, Part 2: On Order and Chaos
The dragon, or serpent, in myth and story, is the coiling, spiraling power of nature itself. And so, how cultures have treated the dragon depends a lot on how they view nature and how they view the world. Some have celebrated and honored the serpent power, some have sought to har ... Show More
2h 12m
Oct 2025
the world isn't real (and why that might actually be a good thing)
For thousands of years, philosophers, mystics, and scientists have whispered the same unsettling possibility: what if reality itself is a mirage? From Plato’s cave to The Matrix, from Hindu sages describing maya to neuroscientists calling perception a “controlled hallucination,” ... Show More
34m 28s
Mar 2025
#81 Existence, Life, Society, and Creativity
We often take the wonders of existence for granted—the way we move, think, and create. In this episode, I explore the invisible structures shaping our lives, the interconnectedness of knowledge, and the beauty of human expression across cultures and disciplines. From philosophy t ... Show More
22m 1s
Jan 2016
S01 Episode 1: Opening the Gate
Since the dawn of communication we have shared stories about imaginary beings; entities such as demons, angels, monsters and fairies.<br>But what if they weren’t stories at all? What if these entities were real, existing right next to us, right now, walking invisibly among us? Wh ... Show More
21m 26s
Jun 2023
Season 01 Episode 01: Opening the Gate (Rerun)
<p>Revisiting some of our favourite episodes...</p> <p>Since the dawn of communication, we have shared stories about imaginary beings; entities such as demons, angels, monsters, and fairies. </p> <p>But what if they weren't stories at all? What if these entities were real, e ... Show More
20m 29s