Chasing the Timeless

This conversation explores the creative journey of Professor Pinkerton Xyloma, focusing on his unique project The Dead Man's Carnival which is a social psychological experiment masquerading as a punk rock circus show. The conversation explores the use of both chaos and order as a way to connect with the audience. The professor talks about his youth and building community among people that don't fit in to mainstream social labels. This show emphasizes the value each person brings as their most authentic self regardless of what that looks like.

Professor Pinkerton's Dead Man Circus is based in the Milwaukee area and will be performing Halloween 2026 at Jenning's Holler in Eagle, Wisconsin.

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Intro and Outro music: Dark Star, composed by Jerry Garcia, Performed by Jazz is Dead on 8/13/23 at The Crocodile in Seattle WA. Recorded by John Hermsen.

This episode explores themes of adventure, curiosity, and compassion. Artie Schantz discusses the emotional burdens of working at a trauma center at a hospital. He also talks about his spiritual growth while riding his bicycle across the United States. The conversation delves into the themes of self-discovery and embracing change and trusting intuition. The discussion also highlights the importance of vulnerability along the path to finding your authentic self.

Chapters

• 00:00 Unscripted Storytelling with the Themes of Adventure, Curiosity, and Compassion
• 08:05 Personal Reflections and Empathy
• 18:47 Coping with Emotional Burdens
• 28:55 Higher Spirituality and Energy
• 29:43 The Call to Adventure
• 30:01 Seeking Something More
• 32:35 Spiritual Awakening
• 36:35 Embracing Change
• 37:27 Trusting Intuition
• 39:03 The Journey Within
• 43:03 Living in Alignment
• 54:32 The Path Forward
• 59:11 Embracing Vulnerability

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Intro and Outro music: Dark Star, composed by Jerry Garcia, Performed by Jazz is Dead on 8/13/23 at The Crocodile in Seattle WA. Recorded by John Hermsen.

Thoughts: Andrew explores make-believe adventures in a logical world. Andrew discusses his background in AI and the impact of technology on human connection. He talks about the feeling of being driven to embrace creativity and the spirit of fantasy and make-believe from his childhood and how letting go of distractions can empty his mind for love and simplicity to reenter.

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Outro with animated campfire scene:  Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You, written and composed byAdrianne Lenker, Performed by Big Thief.  Album: Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You (2022), released by Big Thief on 4AD. Artwork by Adrianne Lenker.

Intro and Outro music: Dark Star, composed by Jerry Garcia, Performed by Jazz is Dead on 8/13/23 at The Crocodile in Seattle WA. Recorded by John Hermsen.

CALM LEADERSHIP IN CHAOTIC MOMENTS. Jack Lee, the executive director of Voyager Outward Bound, discusses his decision to leave a career in finance at Intel and enter the nonprofit sector. He discusses the importance of listening to what his staff needs from him in any given moment. He also talks about the patience he has learned raising three children, one that has autism and down syndrome. He also discusses the changing personal goals of a young staff and adapting the organization's teaching methods to a society that is facing new challenges in a technology driven world.

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Intro and Outro music: Dark Star, composed by Jerry Garcia, Performed by Jazz is Dead on 8/13/23 at The Crocodile in Seattle WA. Recorded by John Hermsen.

Andrew explores the hardships of life and the importance of trust and patience. He talks about the the significance of music in his life while facing the death of his brother and the journey of self-discovery.

Music mentioned: Led Zeppelin. Going to California, Highway to Heaven

People mentioned: Sifu Harinder Singh

Takeaways

• Resilience in the face of hardships

• Acceptance and trust in the journey of life

Chapters

• 00:00 The Power of Music and Nostalgia

• 05:13 Finding Light in Darkness

• 10:06 The Beauty of Acceptance and Trust

• 17:16 The Importance of Gratitude for People that Offer a Hand.

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Intro music: Dark Star, composed by Jerry Garcia, Performed by Jazz is Dead on 8/13/23 at The Crocodile in Seattle WA. Recorded by John Hermsen.

Outro music: Hear Comes the Sun, composed by George Harrison, Performed by Keller Williams on 5/3/97 at Porter's House at Chick's Beach, VA. Recorded by David Drew Porter.

Poppy Potter discusses the impact of stress on intuition. She also talks about the value of recalling the times in our life when we felt the most empowered and the importance of exploring how we thought about ourselves in those moments. This episode also explores the role people close to us can have in helping us see the value and uniqueness others see in us.

Poppy Potter is the founder of Spark Potential, a great resource for life transition coaching. She received her coach training from iPEC (Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching)

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Intro and Outro music: Dark Star, composed by Jerry Garcia, Performed by Jazz is Dead on 8/13/23 at The Crocodile in Seattle WA. Recorded by John Hermsen.

Andrew Crone introduces a new segment called 'Thoughts', where he will engages with the audience directly and discusses various topics. In this video Andrew explores his addiction to technology in his daily life and its affect on having a clear and free mind. He also explores the impact of high-power transmission lines in rural areas and how that affects how we experience our surroundings.

Bands mentioned: Big Thief

People mentioned: Dr. Arthur Brooks

Chapters

• 00:00 Introducing 'Thoughts'
• 02:15 The Wonderful, Cruel, and Beautiful World
• 03:25 The Impact of Technology Addiction
• 06:43 The Impact of Power Lines on Rural Areas
• 10:25 The Concept of a Clear Mind
• 11:56 Reflecting on Childhood Memories

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Intro and Outro music: Dark Star, composed by Jerry Garcia, Performed by Jazz is Dead on 8/13/23 at The Crocodile in Seattle WA. Recorded by John Hermsen.

YOUR DISTURBABLE IDENTITIES with guest Fritz Schantz. The conversation explores the themes of self-discovery, authenticity, and the nature of identity. It compares similarities of the steps taught in alcoholics anonymous to the teachings advaita vedanta and their shared processes of self-inquiry. It delves into the challenges of letting go of specialness and the nature of consciousness.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Initial Meeting
• 03:13 Visiting the Ashram and Self-Discovery
• 08:04 Authenticity and Letting Go of Specialness
• 16:27 The Nature of Identity and Consciousness
• 36:06 Consciousness and Reality
• 39:25 The Dream State and Spiritual Pride
• 41:16 The Point of Life and Self-Inquiry
• 43:13 Uncovering the True Self
• 55:46 Meditation and Centering Practices

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Intro and Outro music: Dark Star, composed by Jerry Garcia, Performed by Jazz is Dead on 8/13/23 at The Crocodile in Seattle WA. Recorded by John Hermsen.

KIND PEOPLE EVERYWHERE with guest Bill Lemke, EP15. In this episode photographer Bill Lemke Discusses the process of creating his book Aging Gratefully: Deadheads Then and Now. Bill discusses his passion for black and white photography, especially landscapes and his training with Ansel Adams. Primarily, this episode is about stepping away from many of the trappings of modern life in order to connect with your creative side, and to find a meaningful life at a slower and more mindful pace. We discuss life's gift of being able to walk up to strangers anywhere in the world and discover people's fascinating life stories and get to know kind people everywhere.

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Intro and Outro music: Dark Star, composed by Jerry Garcia, Performed by Jazz is Dead on 8/13/23 at The Crocodile in Seattle WA. Recorded by John Hermsen.

KIND PEOPLE EVERYWHERE with guest Bill Lemke, EP15. In this episode photographer Bill Lemke Discusses the process of creating his book Aging Gratefully: Deadheads Then and Now; which was co-written with David Gans. Bill discusses his passion for black and white photography, especially landscapes and his training with Ansel Adams. Primarily, this episode is about stepping away from many of the trappings of modern life in order to connect with your creative side, and to find a meaningful life at a slower and more mindful pace. We discuss life's gift of being able to walk up to strangers anywhere in the world and discover people's fascinating life stories and get to know kind people everywhere.

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Intro and Outro music: Dark Star, composed by Jerry Garcia, Performed by Jazz is Dead on 8/13/23 at The Crocodile in Seattle WA. Recorded by John Hermsen.