Catch The Sky Podcast

Clay Villanueva joins our hosts in studio this week to share his experiences becoming an ayahuasca minister and how that led to a DEA raid and federal lawsuit. He begins by educating us about what exactly ayahuasca is and the benefits it has provided to him and others (2:53). He also delineates between the ceremony and other conventional U.S. religions. Clay then proceeds to give us some of his personal background and how volunteering at the Center for Really Neat Research ended up bringing him to a shaman in Peru (13:08). He then describes his first time ever participating in an ayahuasca ceremony and his subsequent calling to do more (19:15). T and Saif are so enthralled in his story that they need to know what happened next (26:30). After returning from Peru a second time, Clay became part of a community of people who were all interested in ayahuasca and this led to him needing more formal training, and another trip to Peru (32:35). Saif asks if this is something people can have a bad trip on and Clay lays out the major differences between this ceremony and consuming recreational drugs to pass time (38:08). He then goes on to describe how he established his church in Phoenix in 2017 (43:02). This leads to a conversation about government vs. religion, the O' Centro decision, and how the DEA established a catch-22 as a result (45:36). This catch-22 led to the formation of the North American Association of Visionary Churches and a DEA raid on Clay's home (50:13). He tells us what happened next regarding legalities, a surprise arrest at LAX, and his near-death experience while being detained (1:00:18). The case is still ongoing, so there is only so much that can be shared, but Clay lets our listeners know how they can assist if they want to (1:10:46). 

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Music by Emby Alexander

Recorded October 25, 2021

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In this week's episode, our hosts interview Michael from Emby Alexander, who so kindly provides the music to our shows. He shares a synopsis of the first leg of their most recent tour and their latest album, Soars Era, produced by Earth Libraries (1:33). Our hosts ask about being a musician through the pandemic and what they did to get by (4:57). Since everybody and their little sister has a band, the hosts ask who their compared to often and what was Michael's first instrument (10:32). The conversation then gets into some local venues and interesting road stories involving crab people (16:49). Michael tells us more about life on the road and what it's like crossing the borders with a van full of stuff (21:27). We give a few shout-outs and even receive an unexpected call from one the other members of Emby Alexander before asking Michael what his favorite part of being a musician is (33:17). He gets back to a few funny stories from the road (38:34) before reminiscing about what it was like creating music at Saif's house (41:11). Michael teases us with a new forthcoming track as we discuss Kanye West being a gay fish (48:19). Saif asks what the worst part about living with him is (53:13) before he and T wrap up the show (59:56).

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Music by Emby Alexander

Shout-out to Sabbath Recording

Recorded October 20, 2021

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This week our hosts welcome Dr Chung onto the show to discuss the history and current affairs between China and Taiwan (4:26). She provides us with some behind-the-scenes insight regarding Chinese spies, their Nationalism Day, the rise of Mao and fall of Chiang Kai-shek (7:01). This leads the conversation into communism, ethnic diversity in China, the Uyghur "re-education" camps, and the Taiwanese government (14:02). The hosts get into the Japanese influence in Taiwan and globally (21:01) and how their imperialistic traits are more similar to that of the USA than China, who attempts to spread their influence through trade or infrastructure (29:10). As of late, China has shown more military aggression toward Taiwan, which has led our hosts to have this conversation in the first place (38:34). T and Saif close with a reflection of where the USA is compared to China post-WWII, including the recent influence of Tik Tok, and clarifying for our legal team that Dr Chung is not currently a doctor (48:58).

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Music by Emby Alexander

Recorded October 8, 2021

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If the title didn't give it away, Dick Francisco is back to talk about the plastic in our bodies and why glass vibrators are a great alternative (0:41). Our hosts establish why they are talking about this and how it goes beyond #strawlesssummer (2:56). There are PFAC's in us and we can refer to groups like EWG to avoid those (8:30). This is because these plastics disrupt our endocrine systems. T reminds everyone that the Browns played a big role in this plastic revolution and asks why food is still segregated at the store (14:07). Saif points out the lack of recycling in this country and asks what can be done better (20:15). Dick gives us the lazy way before commenting on the insanity of plastic surgery (29:38). Saif chalks it up to good marketing (34:12) before getting into easy ways to begin changing habits at home (37:36). T gets excited to schedule his eye exam so that he can stop contributing countless contacts to the plastic problem (41:33). This does give our hosts the opportunity to acknowledge that plastics have made life more convenient in some aspects (44:08). Our hosts get ready to walk to the dogs, which are also eating plastic (46:35).

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Music by Emby Alexander

Recorded October 4, 2021

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This week's episode shines a light on how humans view one another based on superficial traits, I.E. perception. Saif starts off by checking in on T (0:41) before looking at a few examples of things people might observe that would contribute to the way they see another individual, such as music, behaviors, clothes, etc. (3:10). Next, our hosts ponder where we fit in and what the meaning of life is (8:19) before talking about  some of T's specific behaviors and the importance of slowing down to breathe occasionally (15:13). T reminds the listeners of our place in the universe and that we all will die eventually (18:54). Saif notes that he is willing to be part of the ongoing human experiment in the interest of learning and evolving (24:36). They both note that tribalism is still very real, while T admits he'd never felt like he had a place to call home and the effects that's had on him (29:28). This has led to a lot of regretful decisions in the interest of survival, but also many insightful life lessons (36:25). Our hosts answer a question from a listener and offer a reward if they can help T (40:50). Things finally shift off of T as he flips the script and asks Saif how he views himself. He offers some simple life advice as well, like thanking those who have helped you succeed (45:45). Every day begins with a set of choices, and it's up to each individual to decide how much gasoline they want to pour on this fire that's been burning since the world was turning (47:56). 

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Music by Emby Alexander

Recorded September 24, 2021

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Dick Francisco is back to school us on what's up with birth control. Our hosts start by defining birth control and looking at its history, most specifically in America (0:41). T and Saif acknowledge their track record with medicine (4:18) before turning the focus to men, vasectomies, and what some of the side effects of birth control are (6:14). Dick then provides her theory on sexual liberation and divorce rates (13:32). T asks about the various types of of birth control (19:41) before pointing out how wasteful it is to produce and how men are the unpredictable variable (24:36). Next, our hosts get into the details of vasectomies, requesting doctors of the opposite sex, and the porn that is related to it all (28:38). Our hosts ponder if men would be disciplined enough to take a pill daily, and how that is used as a tactic to control women (35:59). Dick wonders how we got here as a society (40:59) before establishing that women don't need men sexually (44:59). Things wrap up with a conversation about historical and personal sterilization (48:03).

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Music by Emby Alexander

Recorded September 21, 2021

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Dick Francisco is back in studio to share her take on the latest edition of The Handmaid's Tale out of Texas (0:41). She applies a different perspective to the situation and that's why we have her on (3:03). Her biggest beef is with women who try to be independent and subordinate without being honest or accountable, agreeing with T that both gender roles should not be so rigid (8:14). Speaking of genders, how about how opposites engage one another and the weaponization of sex (13:14). Being accountable and honest is healthy, as we mention that reproduction is one of nature's greatest motivators (24:55). Our hosts get ideological and point out the inconsistent appreciation for life (27:50). Then the conversation shifts to the demographics being most impacted and how difficult working with doctors can be (33:35). It is much easier for men to have long lost kids... or not (41:14). The morality trap gets brought up as our hosts compare different cultures worldwide (46:15). They highlight the emotional tactics involved in this discussion (56:21) before recapping Saif's personal experience (59:42).

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Music by Emby Alexander

Recorded September 14, 2021

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Sweet T has arrived in Arizona and has a birthday present just for you (0:41)! Saif asks him about his journey, and T shares the couple highlights one can have when driving non-stop across the country (1:47). Our hosts are excited to have their dogs meet and look forward to more #dogsofinstagram content (4:07). They recap the welcome party on Saturday, including a delightful lunch and the arrival of the woman of Moab (9:01). T gets into what it's like to finally be closer to her and Saif wonders what's next (11:11). T is adjusting well and helping spruce up Saif's place in between dance outings (17:37). They discuss what it's like to be a homeowner with two dogs and recycling pizza boxes (21:52). Our episode comes to an end with T and Saif getting called into a steak dinner for T's birthday (27:13) and everything else he is doing to settle in (30:46). 

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Music by Emby Alexander

Recorded September 8, 2021

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Huge shout-out to the kind people at the Logan Super Stop and Annex Bar and Grill for their extreme kindness and assistance with getting this episode to you on time. 

In this week's episode, our hosts discuss the conspiracy that Saif, like others, was most drawn to as a child: the assassination of JFK. T doesn't want to get into the greater skeptics, but is bothered by the physical narrative that's been presented as it doesn't seem to be consistent in his mind. Saif shares his more extensive research regarding the other components surrounding this mystery. Both seem to agree that we may never know the truth until the government releases everything they know.

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Music by Emby Alexander

Recorded August 26, 2021

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Buckle in for a passionate analysis of what's happening in Afghanistan. Sweet T is still looking for answers as to why the U.S. invaded Afghanistan in the first place (0:41). He and Saif begin to pick apart everything that went wrong, and what could have been done otherwise (4:29). T points out the hypocrisy of bankrupting one's country to invade others, citing Vietnam (9:15). He connects the dots from 9/11 to blind patriotism, ignoring history, and Trump's sexual relationship with Epstein (15:30). Ronal Reagan was not a great candidate either, and our hosts think Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson should be running in 2024 (21:46). He'd certainly be more intimidating than our previous presidents, and that alone might be enough to save us from the military-industrial complex (26:08). 

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Music by Emby Alexander

Recorded August 19, 2021

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