Happy birthday, Matt! Erik went to visit Matt over his birthday weekend, and we celebrated with brewery visits, beer tasting, hiking in the woods, and a good old philosophical discussion. In this episode, please join us as we go on a long adventure around Gig Harbor, Tacoma, and Olympia, discussing the differences between monism and dualism and how they have influenced and built the Western Mystery Tradition.

The Beer

• Cigar Box Cedro Deluxe IPA and Mo Pale Ale from Tacoma Brewing Co.
• Hopworks Deluxe Organic Ale (DOA) from their 10th Anniversary party
• Five of Swords and Ten of Swords, collaborations between Engine House №9 and Holy Mountain Brewing
• The Dual American Wild Ale from Engine House №9
• Silver City Ziggy Zaggy Pilsner
• Fort George Matryoshka Stout

Topics

• Dualism and Monism
• McCormick Forest Park in Gig Harbor
• Thales of Miletus
• Douglas-fir
• Backpacking hammock
• Extra socks
• Marlene Seven Bremner
• Olympia Arts Walk
• Burial Grounds

"Grrrrarrrurrrr. Blarfh." -- Zoey

Douglas-fir cones image courtesy of Tom Brandt on Flickr.