Cosmic Coffee Shop

Cosmic Coffee Shop

By Dakota BenfieldReligion & Spirituality
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Cosmic Coffee Shop episodes

  • I Don’t Want Santa in Here

    Georgia and Dakota are chatting with their friend Andrew about the embellishment of childhood memories, not getting derailed by intrusive thoughts, and the difference between wizards and sorcerers.

    1 hr 25 min
  • Doing a Little Crime

    Dakota and Georgia talk with their friend Micah Patt about the joys of the color pink, the impacts of education, and the pitfalls of professionalism.

    Find Micah on instagram @micahpatt!

    For a bit of Quaker knowledge, check out this run-down of the Quaker Testimonies (commonly given the acronym SPICES).

    1 hr 24 min
  • And Yes, I Have Been to the Fifth Dimension

    Georgia and Dakota are chatting with Georgia's grandmother Dianne about their shared cosmic experiences, acknowledging the people around us, and spreading light and scattering joy!

    Some links!

    Learn more about alternative sleep cycles here. We are not doctors, and neither are these people, so sleep at your own risk!

    You can also start your journey into learning the press handstand here!

    1 hr 34 min
  • Loving People for Everything They Are

    Dakota and Georgia are in the digital booth with artist, podcaster, and educator Deon Releford-Lee! They're talking about taking control of our own education, the beauty of gaining new artistic skill, and the importance of defining success for yourself.

    Find more of Deon's work with the podcast Free Black Millennials (on instagram @freeblackmillennials), in the upcoming web series What Y'all Doin??? (on instagram @whatyalldoinwebseries), and on his facebook page!

    If you're interested in finding out more about August Wilson's "The Ground on which I Stand," check out Deon's episode on the subject or this piece from American Theatre!

    1 hr 8 min
  • The Joy of Existing

    Dakota and Georgia are in the booth with artist and educator Kristen Hedberg, discussing the love of nature, the perfect dog, and whether or not they have been birds.

    You can find Kristen online right here, and her books are available through all major sellers, but your shortcut to them is right here.

    If you want to learn more about Joseph Campbell, check out his website!

    Happy solstice!

    1 hr 10 min
  • How to Be a Nightlight

    Georgia and Dakota are back in the studio, chatting with musician, filmmaker, and vibe-master Max Trotter! This week, they're discussing quantum immortality theory, unleashing your inner child, and showing up precisely fashionably late. They also talk about our new website!

    Today's episode is followed by Nocturnal Planet's "NightLight," which you can find on Youtube right here. The rest of Max's music is available on his youtube channel or on his soundcloud. The words are the links -- how cool is that?

    58 min
  • Police Geese ... Pogeese

    Dakota and Georgia use the power of the internet to interview Georgia's sister, Maggie! They discuss geese teeth, finding the correct life path, and the reason brussel sprouts taste better than they used to.

    57 min
  • Stage Fright for Life

    Georgia and Dakota go back to their roots in this unconventional episode. Join us as we chat outside, make art, and break down what artistry really means. 

    Producer’s note: Georgia’s audio is a little funky during the intro. We fixed it for the rest of the episode, and it shouldn’t be an issue again! Thanks for your patience as we navigate new recording set-ups.

    58 min
  • Coke, Pepsi, and What It All Means

    This time we're sitting down with our good friend Payton, a fellow performer and believer! A brief content warning: we talk a bit about religious homophobia and violence against children, but it's not the focus of the conversation.

    Some links to start your research on this episode's topics:

    Anarchism

    Your phone is listening to you

    Religion as addiction

    1 hr 12 min

About Cosmic Coffee Shop

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Two college students discuss the deeper meaning of life. Join Georgia Reichard and Dakota Benfield as we get into life, jobs, relationships, and of course the meaning behind it all.