In this episode of Moby Pod, Moby, Lindsay,  and Bagel talk with Leah Garcés, CEO of Mercy for Animals and author of Transfarmation: The Movement to Free Us from Factory Farming. Leah shares her early experiences with animals, her journey into activism, and how she found a path to turn her passion into a lifelong career. She discusses her groundbreaking work with farmers to transition away from factory farming, offering hopeful solutions for animals, people, and the planet. Together, they explore the challenges, opportunities, and inspiring stories that shape today’s animal rights movement.

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In this episode of Moby Pod, Moby, Lindsay, and Bagel sit down with artist and activist Shepard Fairey for an in-depth conversation about politics, punk rock, skateboarding, and the roots of his uncompromising art. Their conversation is an exploration of how Fairey’s early experiences with DIY culture and rebellion shaped his creative philosophy and maintained his drive to keep creating. He shares the origin story behind his iconic “Obey” campaign and reflects on the power of art to challenge authority and inspire social change.

In this episode, Moby, Lindsay, and Bagel sit down with DJ and producer Blond:ish to talk about the magic of reel-to-reel tape machines, the mysteries of energy vortexes, and her environmental initiative Bye Bye Plastic. They also dive into her remix of Moby’s classic hit Natural Blues and the deeper connections between music, consciousness, and sustainability.

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Bye Bye Plastic

Legendary primatologist and planet-saving superhero Dr. Jane Goodall sits with Moby, Lindsay, and Bagel to talk about her profound curiosity growing up, what gives her hope in chaotic times, and how we can all make a difference. Expect stories from the jungle, unexpected laughs, and surprisingly practical wisdom from one of the most iconic environmentalists in history.

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In this Mini Pod, Moby reflects on one of the few things that helps him stay sane during overwhelming times: sitting alone and improvising on the piano. Join him for a few quiet minutes of spontaneous music and a brief escape from the chaos.

Moby and Lindsay decide to write a song from scratch. It’s a complete journey, from deciding on chord progression and theme, writing lyrics and music, all the way to a finished song.

In this episode of Moby Pod, Moby sits down with former NFL punter, author, and activist Chris Kluwe for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of democracy, the importance of civil disobedience, and how positive masculine role models can help dismantle toxic masculinity. They also dig into Chris’s unexpected journey from violinist and sci-fi nerd to having a career in professional sports. 

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Chris’s books:

Beautifully Unique Sparkleponies

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In this episode of Moby Pod, Moby and Lindsay listen to voicemails from podcast listeners who share their personal strategies for staying grounded in an increasingly chaotic world. From mindfulness and music to humor and human connection, they explore a range of coping mechanisms that help navigate uncertainty. Adding their own perspective, Moby and Lindsay each reveal their top five strategies for maintaining sanity, offering a mix of practical advice, personal anecdotes, and lighthearted banter to help weather the storm during these uncertain times.

Lyrics:

Not alright, nothing’s rad, it’s all bad, feel so sad, harsh react

We’re all stressed, we can’t rest, no one blessed, feelings pressed, so depressed 

Help me out, freeze this doubt, end this drought, make me shout, make me shout 

So tell me, how to stay sane in the apocalypse 

Doomsday serenity, joy in the reckoning 

Meditate it away, dance to feel great, 

Maintain a brain in the apocalypse 

In this MiniPod episode, Moby discusses the inspiration behind his classical piece, God Moving Over the Face of the Waters, exploring its emotional depth and cinematic influence. He reflects on how the track came to life and its emotional impact.

Neuroscientist Dr. Daniel Levitin joins Moby Pod to discuss the nature of music as a healing

modality. Dr. Levitin explains the therapeutic force of music, describing ways in which it can be

a beneficial part of recovery while also regailing Moby, Lindsay, and Bagel with lively stories and

a few sweet tunes.

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Please call 909-345-1089 to let us know how you’re staying sane!

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