Monkey Tooth

Meet our new pals, Julia, Paula and her daughter Eloisa! We met them in San Miguel De Allende, Guanajuato, MX at their restaurant, Ten Ten Pie! We talked about Mexican Independence, Polo, learning from the death of a parent, travel, tacos and more! They are the cousins of our friend and former podcast guest, Fernanda Reyes, and they have a fascinating story. Share and enjoy!

Links

Ten Ten Pie Instagram - Paula Instagram - Paula’s Writing - Julia’s Instagram

Tunes in this Episode

Oscar Aleman - Delicado

Colleena Shakti ~ Rajasthani Dance

Django Reinhardt - Oriental Shuffle

Flaming Lips - All We Have is Now

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Jeannine Gaudet, my mother, came to see us in the beautiful city of Oaxaca, Mexico. She is an accomplished solo female traveler, a mother of six, a grandmother of nine, she earned her masters in social work while raising a family, has been a pioneer in the field of hospice and palliative care since the 1980’s, and she has been a nurse for over 50 years. We had a little chat about family, death, faith, nursing, her journey on the El Camino De Santiago, and much more. I’m a fortunate sort, tune in to find out why!

Tunes in This Episode

Oscar Aleman - Delicado

The Alabama Shakes - This Feeling

Sarah Jarosz - Rearrange the Art

Rockabye Baby - No Surprises (Radiohead Cover)

Johan Sebastian Bach - Violin Partita No. 1 in B minor.3

Adrianne Lenker - Terminal Paradise

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Fernanda Reyes is a quick-witted, funny and charming example of what makes Mexico an awesome place to be! She is an artist, a hard-working restauranteur, and a fearless world traveler. We sat with her before work in San Miguel De Allende and talked about travel, art, family and what it's like to sleep in a toilet! Come for the conversation, stay for the fantastic laugh. Share and Enjoy!

Links

Restaurant Instagram - Fernanda’s Instagram

Tunes in This Episode

Oscar Aleman - Delicado

The Pixies - Monkey Gone to Heaven

Tame Impala - The Less I Know the Better

Fats Domino - Poor Me

The Flaming Lips - Bohemian Rhapsody

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Meet our new pal, Dan Piraro! Seven days a week for 33 years, Dan wrote, illustrated and published Bizarro Comics. Now in semi-retirement in Mexico, Dan is creating beautiful and strange paintings, continues to write and illustrate one comic per week, writes a fantastic blog, is raising two charming dogs, and doing it all with the voice of a sultry angel. Thanks to Dr. Uncle Chris Ryan, we were able to spent a few hours at Dan’s home, meet his sweet dogs, record a hilarious podcast, meet his even sweeter wife and share some food before we hit the road. We talked about retiring in Mexico, his thoughts on capitalism, our shared wonderment at what Popeye was really up to, finding inspiration in the weirdness of church, and much more. Join us for a wide ranging and fun conversation with a truly interesting character. Share and Enjoy!

Links

Bizarro.com – Bizarro IG – Diego Piraro IG - Facebook – Fine Art

Tunes in This Episode

Oscar Aleman – Delicado

Louis Prima – Just a Gigolo

The Funky Meters – Hey Bo Didley

Beck - Burro

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Meet the Tuck’s, Marcus & Julie! These two adventurous folks are 5 years into an around the world journey in their fabulous machine; Cuthbert. We talk about living simply, saving money, living for today, traveling in Africa and much more. Do yourself a favor and visit their website www.tuckstruck.net

Links

Tuckstruck.net - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube Channel

Tunes in This Episode

Oscar Aleman - Delicado

Yuma Sumac -Taita Inty (Virgin of the Sun God)

Folk Music of Africa - Chivoti and Kayamba

Nick Drake - Road

Sabu - Vuelvo a Vivir Vuelvo a Cantar

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Noel Morales is a chef, a father, a storyteller, an art collector, a native Mexican cosmologist, and an Aztec dancer! We met him in a little town called Todos Santos in Baja California, Sur. We talked about food, death, farming, love, Noel’s cultural influences, the dangerous business of traveling in Mexico, and a variety of other crazy topics. We also briefly talked about his lovely and talented wife, Rachel, and their upcoming cookbook. Pick up a broom and help us clean up the restaurant after a busy night!

Links

El Refugio - Press - Story by Former Guest and Current Friend - Laura Austin

Tunes in This Episode

Oscar Aleman - Delicado

Afroamerindios - OAXACA NEGRO

Delores De Cordoba - La Fe Perdida

Mercedes Sosa - Balderrama

T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo - Aihe Ni Kpe We

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Betty and Antonio are a mother and son team, running a campground in Bahia de Los Angeles, B.C.S.. Betty is a Biologist, and Antonio is a vintner. Together, they operate their business on the grounds of a converted turtle sanctuary and research station. We talk turtles, family, loss, community building, and a rare environmental success story. They also have a one-eyed pug named Elvis; share and enjoy!

https://www.campoarchelon.com

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Meet our new pal, Dale Smith! Dale is an author, photographer, and all-around creative guy. We met him in Bahia de Los Angeles in Baja California. Thanks to his curiosity and his hilarious and little dog, Cooper, we became friends right away. We sat on his back porch and talked about photography, how to land a good gig, how to ditch a bad one, and how to do what makes you happy. We also talked about his time spent with Allen Ginsberg and Bob Dylan. Share and enjoy this little beach-side chat, share and enjoy!
dale-smith.com - “Draft Dodger” - “What the Orangutan Told Alice” - “What the Parrot Told Alice” - “What the Tortoise Told Alice”

Tunes in This Episode

Oscar Aleman - Delicado

Bob Dylan - Subterranean Homesick Blues

The Doors - Strange Days

Paul Simon - The Obvious Child

Slim Whitman - Vaya Con Dios

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