Exploring the nature of fantasy, mythological, and fictional places – whether in literature or while engaging in role-playing games - with Lucienne Brown.

Brian Shrader's Twitter profile describes him as an "adventure traveler, photographer, tattooed tech & music nerd, and a dissent farmer." He hasn't been everywhere - but it's on his list.

This week, an exploration of some our unexpressed thoughts and emotions as we allow our bodies to be shuttled through space and time - via subway trains.

A conversation with Tiffany Bennett, owner and curator of Nevertold Casket Company - an antiques and curiosities shop in Seattle, Washington. We explore the paradoxical beauty associated with oddities and haunted objects. How they help us appreciate life by providing an unblinking look at death.

I unleash three philosophers upon you - Michel Foucault, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Immanuel Kant. I explore how they help us make sense of our relationship to places in the world and lead a better life as a result.

We uncover why Chris was seduced by Mexico City despite his initial skepticism before visiting it. We talk about specific neighborhoods, memorable experiences, and whether there are common traits shared by 'chilangos.'

Why is Seattle unique? How has it changed over the years? What direction is it currently taking? Can it conserve its soul in the midst of a boom?

What is it about certain places, certain cities, and certain moments in time that tend to spawn a unique musical sound and the community that grows around that sound? An exploration of Berlin in the mid- to late-1970s and Athens, GA in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Building on our previous conversation with Rodrigo DeMedeiros, we uncover memories and experiences of Brazil and Argentina - two countries that had a formative influence on him.

In this episode of our podcast, we spend some time with Rodrigo DeMedeiros. Rodrigo and his family did something inspirational and brave - they kicked away from the 9-to-5 grind, and undertook a globe-trotting trek across 13 countries in 11 months.