Mind at Large Podcast

Guest Deanna Valone joins Adam in discussing the advantages and disadvantages of various personality traits and the ways in which we self-identify. The two share anecdotes about previous workplace experiences and current methods of utilizing their eccentricities to engage students during guitar lessons.(Recorded May 28, 2018)

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The conversation takes a spiritual turn as Adam goes into detail with Deanna about his ayahuasca experience in Ecuador.Themes include: coming to grips with one's own mortality, actively being the embodiment of love, deriving meaning from nature's patterns, and the importance of meaningful conversations.

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*a.k.a. "The Godcast"* A conversation about current superhero movies turns into a much more in-depth exploration of morality and its origins. Guest Nathan Rainey joins Adam and Joseph in a discussion about the classic struggle of Good vs. Evil. Regardless of your religious affiliation (or lack thereof) you will surely find something of value in this discussion.(Recorded June 10, 2017)

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Guest Nathan Rainey posits that the two main human desires are Truth and Purpose. The struggle of Good vs. Evil is further explored as Purpose vs. Violation of Purpose.Other related topics of discussion include: origin, meaning, destiny, corruption, infinity, Science, and donation.

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Adam talks with guest Mark Morin about their time together in Americult. Topics include: the band's inception, high and low points, missed opportunities, creative choices, appealing to musicians, being the "odd" band, the music scene during the mid 2000s, and the band's eventual downfall. Mark explains his transition to Jiu-Jitsu and the common principles between the worlds of music and martial arts . They also talk about "setting the bar" and the importance of checking one's ego.(Recorded May 28, 2017)

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Adam and guest Mark Morin share some of their teaching experiences and instructional strategies. Other notable topics include: self-discipline, risk, breaking out of the 9-5 routine, and the power of belief. The conversation comes around full circle with the discussion of newer music and, of course, their love for The Dillinger Escape Plan.

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Adam and guest Mark Morin share some of their teaching experiences and instructional strategies. Other notable topics include: self-discipline, risk, breaking out of the 9-5 routine, and the power of belief.

The conversation comes around full circle with the discussion of newer music and, of course, their love for The Dillinger Escape Plan.

Adam talks with guest Mark Morin about their time together in Americult.

Topics include: the band's inception, high and low points, missed opportunities, creative choices, appealing to musicians, being the "odd" band, the music scene during the mid 2000s, and the band's eventual downfall. Mark explains his transition to Jiu-Jitsu and the common principles between the worlds of music and martial arts . They also talk about "setting the bar" and the importance of checking one's ego.

Adam discusses all things music with his guest Jackson Albracht (vocalist/guitarist for Slomo Drags). Specifics include: influences, creative approach, and the pros and cons of the artistic lifestyle.(Recorded May 26, 2017)

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Joseph attempts to understand Adam's previous and ongoing struggles with depression and the difficulties of being overly self-analytical.The duo also discuss positivity, ambition, open-mindedness, systems, belonging to something while staying true to oneself, creative approaches, maintaining longevity in one's pursuits, and, of course, comedy... because what would a Mind at Large episode be without mentioning comedic situations?(Recorded May 13, 2017)

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