Peace of Chaos: a podcast by Matt Neal

Another plug for Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker

Check out Miner Street Recordings.

Hitting an asteroid with a rocket - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-8eEniEfgU&themeRefresh=1

Check out her movies if you can figure out how to watch them: Killer Twin, The Perfect Pairing
 

Jenna is a stand-up comic, actress, storyteller and screenwriter. She trained in improvisational comedy and sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in New York City and The Groundlings Theater in Los Angeles. She was voted "Best Live Act" in the 25th Annual Los Angeles Comedy Festival. Jenna was born and raised in Washington state, and has a B.A. in Communications from Linfield College in Oregon.

a few topics in a failed attempt to summarize an eventful year...

• 8 Billion People, Twitter,FTX, Ticketmaster

Sorry I didn't get to the fun stuff...maybe more episodes later in lieu of guest cancellations...we'll see. Enjoy!

Support Blake's Art for God's Sakes...

Opening excerpt track 9, Self-Portrait from 2021's A Lifetime of Laughter

Feeding the Birds: Philadelphia Eagles Podcast

Albums:  A Lifetime of Laughter | Stuffed Boy |  12 Years of Voicemails from Todd Glass | The Blake Album | Live from the Pandemic

Subscribe to his Patreon.

Follow/Download/Listen to his Podcast: Blake's Takes for God's Sakes

Myrrh (/mɜːr/; from Semitic, but see § Etymology) is a gum-resin extracted from a number of small, thorny tree species of the genus Commiphora.[1] Myrrh resin has been used throughout history as a perfume, incense and medicine. Myrrh mixed with posca or wine was common across ancient cultures, for general pleasure, and as an analgesic

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrrh

Matt Stairs' Home Run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhDmRzj22Oo

Kent Steffes | no one listens

Best video of 1996 I could find: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2CM47mCnLs
Check out Kings of Summer
 

Kent Steffes (born June 23, 1968 in Ann Arbor, Michigan) is a former professional beach volleyball player.

Steffes received his AAA beach rating while still attending Palisades High School. He was named the 1986 National High School Player of the Year and was the nation's most highly recruited high school senior. In 1987 with partner Forrest Smith he won the World Championships in San Diego. He enrolled at Stanford University and played for one season before transferring to UCLA where he graduated with a degree in Economics. While a Bruin he joined the AVP Tour full-time in 1988. Steffes earned the AVP No. 1 ranking at age 22, the youngest player to do so in the history of the sport.

Steffes and playing partner Karch Kiraly won the inaugural beach volleyball gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics. During the 1990s Steffes teamed with numerous partners to win over 110 events.

Steffes' career lasted from 1988 until 1999. As of October 2022, Steffes has the highest winning percentage in the history of the sport (48.6%)[1] and in 2020 was inducted into the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame as All-Time Great Male Beach Player Award.[2][3]

Steffes graduated from UCLA in 1993 with a bachelor's degree in economics. That same year he was a member of the AVP Board of Directors, and served as Secretary. In 2000 he enrolled in the Graduate School of Business at Stanford, where he graduated in 2002. He has two children and lives in Los Angeles where he writes and works in the financial industry.

Steffes is the co-author of the book Kings of Summer: The Rise of Beach Volleyball.[4] Together with his co-author Travis Mewhirter, it chronicles the rise of beach volleyball from a 1970s rebel culture to inclusion in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. The book features an in depth look at the quarterfinal match which many consider the "Match of the Century."[5]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kent_Steffes

Show Notes, Links & Resources:

Psychedelic Revival Learning Series – videos, resources

Press release for the training initiative

Reconsider – non-profit in the psychedelic space that hosts the gatherings I mentioned

Videos from the gatherings & the Stories of Transformation

Go Wish cards

SOUL RYEDERS – the cancer organization I started

Heroic Hearts Project

Fireside Project

Beckley Foundation, Chacruna, Reason For Hope

Sandy's Bio:

Upon graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with a BSN & MSN, I worked as a nurse practitioner in a group practice in NYC. After a few years, I decided to pursue an idea I had to develop a starter kit for new parents. The kit became a business, which was ultimately acquired by a health care company. Unfortunately, 9/11 had detrimental effects on our business and our parent company closed our division. I learned a tremendous amount through the experience and have subsequently applied many of the skills I acquired in a myriad of ways.

Following a move to Rye, NY with my husband and two young sons in 2002, I began utilizing my nursing, business and entrepreneurial skills to help a variety of local charities as a volunteer.

After participating in the 39-mile Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in 2006 in memory of one friend, in honor of another, and a year after having open heart surgery, I started a team for the 2007 Avon Walk. Little did I know that this would be the beginning of what SOUL RYEDERS is today - a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which supports anyone in the NY Tri-State area impacted by any type of cancer. In addition to providing personalized resources and offering several innovative programs, SOUL RYEDERS also awards grants to other local cancer-related organizations. 

In December 2020, I made the challenging decision to transition from my role as Executive Director of SOUL RYEDERS in an effort to free up time to pursue other interests. I continue to be a part of SOUL RYEDERS as an engaged Board member, strategic advisor, Giving Circle member, Grant Committee Co-Chair, and Young Survivor Group Coordinator.

Helping individuals facing terminal illness through SOUL RYEDERS inspired me to expand my knowledge about end-of-life care. Intrigued by the promising research about the safety and efficacy of psychedelic-assisted therapy for those impacted by life-threatening conditions, I began a personal learning journey to educate myself about the larger psychedelic ecosystem. In light of the current mental health crisis, and having had a keen interest in mental wellness since childhood, I am now focusing my time and energy towards helping move the needle forward in this field. 

In addition to SOUL RYEDERS, I am involved with several other non-profit organizations. While my true passion is helping those in need, I love spending time with family & friends, exercising, experiencing different cultures, meeting new people, listening to interesting podcasts, and curling up by the fireplace with a good book & a glass of wine!

Go watch Nick's Comedy Special: Front to Back on YouTube.

Check out his weekly podcast: Hoffcast.

Check out his albums Front 2 Back and Baby Daddy on Apple Music.

Check out his website and find him on tour now. 

Official Bio:

Nick Hoff (twitter | tiktok) is a nationally touring stand-up comedian who has been on MTV, co-hosts a weekly show on SiriusXM, and was a featured act in Netflix’s Comedy Festival.  His debut album “Baby Daddy” hit #1 on the iTunes comedy charts, and his new hour-long special “Front to Back” can be streamed on YouTube.  When he’s not on stage, Nick can often be seen in commercials for Miller Lite, Pepsi and Amazon.

Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy hand-picked Nick to open for them on their critically acclaimed “We’ve Been Thinking” Tour.  He has headlined the “Pink Ribbon Comedy Tour” which made stops in 40 cities doing 65 shows all raising money for breast cancer research.  He was also part of the “Walk of Shame” national comedy tour, which was not quite so noble a cause.

Check out Nick live when he comes to a city near you, and listen to his weekly podcast “Hoffcast” where he trades stories with comedians, friends, and one astronaut (so far).

Clips include Mike Schmidt's 500th Home Run and the Phillies winning the 1980 World Series.

Enjoy...

new listening town of the episode: Southam, England.