Duncan Trussell! Part 2! From archery, treating addiction with acid ("I dare you to get addicted to acid Jake, I dare you") to Religion, Buddhism and so much more, we cover it all in this compelling, raw and revealing hour with Duncan. 

He really is part comedian, part thought leader and part questioner. I appreciate him so much and you will too. Pass this episode around. 

See him live in April: www.duncantrussell.com

Meet him live in May in Maui with me! www.ramdass.org

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Duncan Trussell and Joe Rogan saved my life when I was going through the darkest hours. Why? Because they podcasted together on The Joe Rogan Experience and I listened to it every day. Clung to it like a newborn clings to mother's milk.

Duncan is a legendary standup comedian (The "You Are God Tour" kicks off in April 2016) and his understanding and wisdom of life (Buddhism, Christianity) is far beyond where even practicing believers are. He's gone through testicular cancer, and talks about coming up in the comedy world (as Mitzi Shore's driver of all things). Mitzi is the godmother of comedy in Los Angeles, owner of the Comedy Store.

If you like comedy, philosophy and great stories, you'll love Parts 1 and 2 (second part out on Monday) of my interview with Duncan.

Episode is brought to you by Newsy -- the easy way to get the news you want. www.Newsy.com/easy

Get tickets for Duncan's tour at www.duncantrussell.com or hang out with him at the Ram Dass retreat in May -- www.ramdass.org

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I started this show -- quite literally -- in a Dunkin Donuts parking lot in Lewiston, Maine. Down and out, broke, and living with grandma, life now is a bit different. I'm grateful for both experiences, but the show and my life is not in the same place that it was when it first started.

If there's anything I've learned in life, there is no same -- only change. 

In this episode of the show, I share about that change, the unexpected things along the way and what's next for the show and for me. Hint: It's not what you expect and you may end up in the Pacific before long.  

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Big hug. 

Mr. Jeff Dess, James Mccrae and I used to go to brunch every single Sunday in NYC with our friend Caitlin at Miss Lilly's in Soho on Houston Street. We'd talk for hours and get lit on laughter and profound conversations. 

Today's episode is us catching up -- we talk about Formation and Beyonce, James' Kundalini Teacher Training in NYC, life on Maui and becoming apart of the Maui Mafia, Kanye's new album, Jeff's fledgling speaking career and success of Trill or Not Trill (his new book comes out in April) and more. 

www.shityouregosays.com

www.trillornottrill.com 

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Raghu Markus first met Ram Dass back in 1969 in Montreal. He's now had a 46+ year relationship with Ram Dass, and is the executive director of his nonprofit foundation, "Love Serve Remember." 

In his own right, Raghu is an incredible spiritual leader and thinker with his podcast "Mind Rolling." 

These last decades have been filled with music and transformational media, having launched Triloka Records and Karuna Music, which included such artists as Krishna Das, Hugh Masekela, Walela, and Jai Uttal. Media projects have featured Ram Dass, Deepak Chopra, and Les Nubians. 

Enjoy him!

www.RamDass.org

www.mindpodnetwork.com/mindrolling

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Today on the show, my dad. 

After 160+ episodes, sometimes the greatest stories are the ones in your backyard. 

At 39, my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. I was 13, and my brother Alex was 10. It was an early on-set diagnosis for sure. (Michael J. Fox and Muhammad Ali also have Parkinson's Disease). He's had it for nearly 20 years and it's progressing. 

When my dad was 41, Alex was diagnosed with AML Leukemia, requiring frequent trips one and three hours away from home respectively. It took a toll on everyone.

At 43, Alex died with my mom and dad by his side. 

At 57, he finally tells some of his story. 

I traveled to Maine recently to interview my dad in his life living room. Thought it was time to get the story on tape. 

As my dad tells the story -- his story -- there is a sense of gratitude I hear from him for Parkinson's, for my brother, and for the strange unfolding of life. It's a lesson of living life on life's terms. 

Enjoy the show. Thanks Dad. 

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Renee Warren is not only the founder and CEO of Onboardly.com, a PR firm focused on getting funded early stage tech startups the buzz they deserve, not only half of a successful marriage and co-parent with Silicon Valley investor + entrepreneur Dan Martell [she has tips for co-parenting like running a business that will blow your mind!], but she’s also a hard-working, kind human being who’s as smart as she seems to be gee-whiz funny.

She started her first business [a restaurant!] at age 17, lived in San Francisco and recently went through a difficult breakup with her business partner at Onboardly. How she got through it and how she designed her company and life is something we can all learn from. She talks openly about it and there are probably a few dozen lessons in her story for us all.

Thanks Renee.

www.OnBoardly.com

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After the FBI found Sophia LaFleur and her children in India (she left for India during a custody battle in Salt Lake City, Utah), Sophia returned to the ashram for a one-year meditation. 

The secret police were searching for her and her children. Sophia had shaved her head bald. The people at the ashram she was staying at agreed to protect her. Despite this, she turned herself into the FBI and went to Utah to face felony abduction charges. She has spiritual breakthrough after spiritual breakthrough and you get to hear it in this interview. 

She was led to a twelve-month silent retreat in India. She discusses what she did, the food she ate and ultimately who she became (and a surprising awareness about the spiritual ego).

It is a remarkable look at a mother's love and a spiritual odyssey unlike any I've heard before. 

This story has riveted many of you, and I'm glad. Part 1 is available here:  https://soundcloud.com/the-jake-show/world-exclusive-sophia-lafleur-custody-battle-fleeing-to-india-spiritual-awakenings-the-fbi

... and they're available on Audible, iTunes and Stitcher Radio. 

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[Part 1] World Exclusive: Sophia La Fleur, a former devout Mormon, brought her kids to India during a custody battle with her ex-husband, Michael, who married Sophia's younger sister.

Ten months later, the FBI showed up in India looking for her and her girls at the ashram she now called home. She faced felony charges for abduction. 

The story doesn't end -- or start -- there, though. It's a complicated, weird, heart-felt and important web of a tale about a mother's love, the Mormon Faith, the FBI, arranged marriages, India, Salt Lake City and a reminder that we're all profoundly human. You will be riveted listening to this.

You won't soon forget Sophia La Fleur, or the story she has to tell. 

[Part 2] out on Wednesday talks about Sophia's return to India after her custody battle and her choice to go on a twelve month silent meditation retreat. 

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#SassevilleSundays: When is the last time that someone did something unexpectedly kind toward you? 

This is is a weekly Sunday show as part of "The Jake Sasseville Show" that asks people questions about the journey of discovering themselves, God and their place in the universe.

Today on the panel,

> Dr. Arun Gandhi, 81 year old grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and peace farmer,

> Marcie Prohofsky, expert business and food coach

> Sabin Lomac, co-founder Cousins Maine Lobster and most successful investment in ABC Shark Tank history

> Gabrielle Charles Tyler, Editor at Scholastic in NYC.

> Jessica Butts, Licensed therapist and author, Meyers Briggs expert

... all tell me a story about the last time someone did something unexpectedly kind towards you. 

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