Best David Nichtern Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 201 – Ram Dass Fellowship: What’s Love Got to Do With It? with David Nichtern & Jackie Dobrinska 1:23:39

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Talking about everything, everybody, nothing and nobody, David shares stories about Trungpa Rinpoche and Ram Dass from the 1970s to now. This conversation was recorded as part of the Ram Dass Fellowship’s regular online gatherings. To learn more about the Ram Dass Fellowship and sign up to join a fellowship gathering near you, visit RamDass.org/Fel…

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685: Ruby Setnik 1:37:11

1h ago1:37:11

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Ruby Setnik, brilliantly funny comedian, re-joins the DTFH! If you're in the Seattle area you can see Duncan & Ruby this weekend! April 25-26, only at the Capitol Hill Comedy Club and Bar. Click here to get your tickets now! This episode is brought to you by: Level up your game and get 10% off @TurtleBeach with code DUNCAN at turtlebeach.com/DUNCAN…

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Ep. 205 - This Life Giving Breath, Guided Meditation with JoAnna Hardy 33:07

2d ago33:07

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Returning to the refuge of breath that is present from birth to death, JoAnna Hardy guides listeners through a grounding and connective breath-based practice. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this practice-infused episode, JoAnna gu…

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684: Solooooooooooooooo 1:47:20

8h ago1:47:20

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Soul Greetings, fellow quantum beings! May your scrotes throb in anticipation and never in trepidation. It's time to deal with our lack of certifications in our expertises. Greenville family! Duncan is coming to The Comedy Zone in Greenville, SC, May 9 & 10! Click here to get your tickets now.By Duncan Trussell Family Hour

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683: Soloooooooooooooo 1:00:42

5d ago1:00:42

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Katy-Cats! Our queen has returned from the stars, but she's under attack! Form up and get ready to Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girlboss with chapter president Duncan Trussell. Seattle family! Duncan is coming to the Capitol Hill Comedy Club & Bar, April 24-26. Get your tickets now!By Duncan Trussell Family Hour

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682: Ian Fidance 1:26:46

7d ago1:26:46

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Ian Fidance, a cool guy who did nothing wrong on the subway (and brilliant & funny person), re-joins the DTFH! Seattle family! Duncan is coming to the Capitol Hill Comedy Club & Bar, April 24-26. Get your tickets now! This episode is brought to you by: Visit trueclassic.com/DUNCAN to save. Shop now and elevate your wardrobe today. Give all the “mom…

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Ep. 204 - Ram Dass Explorers Club: LSD, Creativity, and the Grateful Dead with Dr. Raymond Turpin & Jackie Dobrinska 57:29

10d ago57:29

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Psychedelic expert, Dr. Raymond Turpin, discusses how psychedelics shut down our ‘default-mode’ and expand our creativity in music, art, and more. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode, Raymond and Jackie discuss: LSD and ho…

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681: Darryl Cooper 1:45:50

12d ago1:45:50

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Darryl Cooper, new friend of the show and host of the greatest podcast out there, joins the DTFH! Check out Darryl's amazing show, The Martyr Made Podcast, available everywhere you listen to podcasts! Denver family! April 19 - Come see Duncan at the Portal Bicycle Day Late Night Takeover at Meow Wolf. Celebrate the first ever trip by joining Duncan…

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Ep. 203 - The Four Resolves with Gil Fronsdal 55:48

16d ago55:48

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Outlining the four resolves of wisdom, truth, relinquishment, and peace, Gil Fronsdal takes us down the path of freedom. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This time on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Gil Fronsdal explores: The four resolves of …

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680: Solooooooooooooo 2:22:19

15d ago2:22:19

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Can tariffs help YOU develop Alpha Primus-Simian Mindset? Our panel of esteemed financial experts weigh in! Denver family! April 19 - Come see Duncan at the Portal Bicycle Day Late Night Takeover at Meow Wolf. Celebrate the first ever trip by joining Duncan's Simulator Upgrade Workshop! And come sober, for god's sake! This episode is brought to you…

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679: Daniele Bolelli 1:41:09

21d ago1:41:09

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Daniele Bolelli, writer, lecturer, and martial artist, re-joins the DTFH! You should listen to Daniele's podcast, History on Fire, available everywhere you get your pods! And check out Daniele's new premium workout supplements, Purist Mushrooms. Spokane, WA family! Duncan is headed your way! Come see him at the Spokane Comedy Club, April 10-12. Cli…

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Ep. 202 - The Wood Wide Web of Being with Trudy Goodman 50:09

23d ago50:09

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Learning from the networks of connection among trees and fungi, Trudy Goodman offers a dharma talk about nature, the breath, and oneness. This 2016 recording is from Spirit Rock’s Fall Insight Meditation Retreat and was originally published on Dharmaseed. In this episode, Trudy Goodman discusses: The fallacy of separate self and how we tend to forg…

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678: Soloooooooooooo 1:32:17

24d ago1:32:17

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We delve into Duncan's creepy box of tapes and study its mysterious hard drive. So far so good! Come see Duncan, April 19 in Denver, CO at the Portal Bicycle Day Late Night Takeover at Meow Wolf. Celebrate the first ever trip by joining Duncan's Simulator Upgrade Workshop! Come sober, for god's sake!…

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677: Matt McCusker 1:29:09

26d ago1:29:09

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Matt McCusker, one of the funniest people we've ever met, re-joins the DTFH! Subscribe to Matt's podcast (if you're not already), Matt & Shane's Secret Podcast, available wherever you like to listen! You can also check out Stoner Dadz on youtube, and Psych Naw, Matt's psychological health & well-being service. Cleveland family! Come see Duncan at H…

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676: Authentic Wisdom in the Age of AI with David Nichtern and Duncan Trussell 1:25:55

1M ago1:25:55

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A DTFH Special Event! This is a Dharma Moon webinar hosted by Duncan and show favorite David Nichtern. Click here to learn more about the Dharma Moon 100-Hour Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training. DTFH listeners get $500 off with the code DTFH at checkout. (Please note that even though the course started March 21, you can still register and we w…

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675: Mitch Horowitz 1:29:28

1M ago1:29:28

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Mitch Horowitz, author and one of our most-requested guests, re-joins the DTFH! You can learn more about Mitch on his website, MitchHorowitz.com. Mitch's new book is called Practical Magick, and it's available for pre-order now! Definitely do that by clicking here. Duncan is co-hosting an in-person retreat with David Nichtern, Ethan Nichtern, and m…

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Ep. 200 – Flow of Grace: Hanuman Chalisa Workshop with Krishna Das and Band 1:25:15

1M ago1:25:15

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In a full episode dedicated to the Hanuman Chalisa, Krishna Das chants with retreat attendees and explains the power of this moving mantra. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this 2019 recording from the Ram Dass Open Your Heart in Pa…

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674: Bruce Damer 1:19:01

1M ago1:19:01

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Dr. Bruce Damer, a genius and contemporary of Terence McKenna, joins the DTFH! You can learn more about Bruce's work with the Center for MINDS at their website, CenterForMINDS.org. Dr. Damer also maintains a Substack! You can follow his writing at DrBruceDamer.Substack.com. This episode is brought to you by: Go to Lucy.co/FAMILYHOUR and use promo c…

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673: Tyler Cornack 1:09:53

1M ago1:09:53

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Tyler Cornack, writer/director of some incredible films (Butt Boy, Mermaid), joins the DTFH! We've been telling you about Mermaid for a while! It's Tyler's new horror comedy, and it stars Johnny Pemberton! It just debuted at SXSW last week, but you can watch a teaser for Mermaid here. Go see it when it's out! Come see Duncan in Denver! March 20-22,…

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672: Bryan Johnson 1:30:06

1M ago1:30:06

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Bryan Johnson, chief combatant in the fight to become immortal, joins the DTFH! You can keep up with all of Bryan's research on his site, Blueprint Protocol. Check that out! Come see Duncan in Denver! March 20-22, only at the Denver Comedy Works. Get your tickets here! This episode is brought to you by: Go to Get.Stash.Com/DUNCAN to see how you can…

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Ep. 199 - Ram Dass Explorer's Club: Our Self-Healing Capacity with Annie & Michael Mithoefer and Jackie Dobrinska 1:18:27

1M ago1:18:27

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Dynamic duo Annie & Michael Mithoefer speak with Jackie Dobrinska about how we can reach our innate healing capacity via psychedelic-assisted therapy, breathwork, and more. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This week, Annie & Michael Mi…

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671: William Montgomery 1:00:06

2M ago1:00:06

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William Montgomery, esteemed documentary filmmaker and self-described popinjay, re-joins the DTFH! William Montgomery also has a show! We forgot its name, click here to go to the link we copied from a list of search results without viewing it ourselves, and let us know if we got it right! This episode is brought to you by: AG1 is offering new subsc…

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Ep. 198 - Stilling The Constructions Of Mind with Gil Fronsdal 49:52

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Considering how we relate to the world, Gil Fronsdal offers insight into freedom from our mental constructs through stillness of mind. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode, Gil Fronsdal offers wisdom on: The relationship be…

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670: Joe Rogan 2:23:39

2M ago2:23:39

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With the lightbringer, Joe Rogan. This episode is brought to you by: Right now Ridge is having their once-a-year Anniversary Sale. Get up to 40% Off at Ridge.com/DUNCAN! Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/DUNCAN for your personalized hair loss treatment options! Visit trueclassic.com/DUNCAN to save. Shop now and elevate your wardrobe to…

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669: Solooooooooooo 1:23:33

2M ago1:23:33

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Our first official livestream (test run) gives us the unique opportunity to discuss our bloody nipples and reconnect with our digital mothers! Des Moines listeners: Come see Duncan LIVE this weekend! February 28-March 1 at the Des Moines Funny Bone. Tickets available here. This episode is brought to you by: Eat smart with Factor. Get started at Fac…

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Ep. 197 - Ram Dass Fellowship: Tools for Spiritual Healing During Uncertain Times with RamDev 1:28:57

2M ago1:28:57

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Ram Dev joins the Ram Dass Fellowship to provide tools for spiritual healing to all listeners during this time of uncertainty. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. Hosted by Jackie Dobrinska, Ram Dev discusses: The anxiety that arose durin…

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668: Bryan Hubbard 1:17:18

2M ago1:17:18

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Bryan Hubbard, executive Director of the Texas Ibogaine Initiative, joins the DTFH! You can learn more about Bryan on his website, WBryanHubbard.com and learn more about his work with the Ibogaine Initiative on the REID Foundation's TII website. This episode is brought to you by: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a t…

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Ep. 196 - Mindfulness of the Body with Gil Fronsdal 46:20

2M ago46:20

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Renowned Buddhist teacher Gil Fronsdal outlines how a connection to the body is the gateway into the present moment. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This time on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Gil Fronsdal dives into: Reminding ourselves to …

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667: Dr. Caleb Lance 1:08:46

2M ago1:08:46

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Dr. Caleb Lance, CogSec specialist, ATV enthusiast, cigarette-smoking doula, and author of Combating Misinformation in the DMT Realm, joins the DTFH! You ever heard of this guy Johnny Pemberton? He does TV and movies and comedy and stuff. Would you keep an eye on him for us? Here's what he's doing. This episode is brought to you by: Protect your on…

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Ep. 195 - Anapanasati: Beginning with the Breath, A Guided Meditation Led By Trudy Goodman 42:40

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Beginning with the Buddha’s teaching of Anapanasati, Trudy Goodman explores the breath as our most reliable and loving life-long companion. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This week on the BHNN Guest Podcast, renowned Buddhist teacher…

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666: Soloooooooooo 59:09

3M ago59:09

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Thank you for joining us on this most holy day, the acid-chicken reincarnation ritual of St. Barnabas. This episode is brought to you by: Try your first month of BlueChew FREE. Visit BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information. Start the New Year off with clothes that actually fit right. Visit trueclassic.com/DUNCAN to save. Shop…

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Ep. 194 - Wisdom Beyond Lineage: Buddhism and Bhakti Yoga with Krishna Das & Robert Thurman 1:27:00

3M ago1:27:00

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Exploring Bhakti, Buddhism, and lessons from wise teachers, Krishna Das and Robert Thurman come together for a wide-ranging discussion. This recording is from the 2020 Cultivating Wise Hope Virtual Retreat. Find more heart-focused teachings like this, along with practices and digital courses from Ram Dass and friends with Ram Dass’ Inner Academy: L…

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665: Solooooooooo 1:25:39

3M ago1:25:39

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A treatise on gentlemanly etiquette vis-à-vis womanly digits. This episode is brought to you by: Check Out Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, Squarespace.com/DUNCAN to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Get up to 10 FREE meals and a FREE high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/duncan10fm. O…

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664: Kurt Metzger 1:57:43

3M ago1:57:43

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Kurt Metzger, Emmy-winning comedian, joins the DTFH! You can learn more about Kurt on his site: KurtMetzgerComedy.com, and you can follow him on Facebook and Twitter! This episode is brought to you by: For a limited time, DTFH listeners can get a FREE hat with any order when you use code TRUSSELL at Birddogs.com. That's their best selling hat *free…

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Ep. 193 – Ram Dass Explorer’s Club: Encountering Spirit with Martina Hoffmann 59:31

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Visionary artist, Martina Hoffmann, describes her encounters with spirit through dreams, nature, psychedelics and more. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode, Martina Hoffman offers a talk on: Encountering spirit through dre…

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663: Ron Perlman 53:06

3M ago53:06

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Ron Perlman, esteemed, incredible actor (Hellboy, Sons of Anarchy, and many more), joins the DTFH! Check out Ron's latest movie, Absolution! "An aging gangster attempts to reconnect with his children and rectify the mistakes in his past, but the criminal underworld won't loosen their grip willingly." Now available to stream on Apple TV! This episod…

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Ep. 192 - Wisdom and the Path with Gil Fronsdal 58:13

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Guiding us along the path, Gil Fronsdal shows how to develop spirituality into enduring inner strengths rather than solitary experiences. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode, Gil Fronsdal teaches listeners about: Developin…

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662: Ari Shaffir 1:10:52

3M ago1:10:52

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Ari Shaffir, comedian, actor, podcaster, writer, and producer, re-joins the DTFH! Check out Ari Shaffir: America’s Sweetheart, now streaming on Netflix! You can also learn more about Ari, and see his upcoming tour dates, on his site AriShaffir.com! This episode is brought to you by: Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/DUNCAN for your per…

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Ep. 191 - The Dance of Dharma & Desire with Trudy Goodman 45:03

3M ago45:03

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Exploring how to untangle the threads of intense desire, teacher Trudy Goodman offers direction on meeting the Dharma. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This time on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Buddhist teacher Trudy Goodman discusses: Bein…

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661: Soloooooooo 48:19

3M ago48:19

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Live from the DeVry Ashram, it's the Duncan Trussell Family Hour! This episode is brought to you by: Start the New Year off with clothes that actually fit right. Visit trueclassic.com/DUNCAN to save. Shop now and elevate your wardrobe today. Head to acorns.com/Duncan or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Ch…

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660: Donny Rothschild 37:04

4M ago37:04

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Donny Rothschild, scion of the Rothschild family, DJ, captagon producer, and one of our cherished American elites, re-joins the DTFH! This episode is brought to you by: Ready to transform your skin? Visit OGProductsUSA.com and use promo code DUNCAN for 10% off your orders, plus free shipping. Try your first month of BlueChew FREE. Visit BlueChew.co…

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Ep. 190 - How to Feed Your Demons with Lama Tsultrim Allione 1:07:21

4M ago1:07:21

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Lama Tsultrim Allione shares the practice of feeding our demons in order to dissolve that which prevents us from being free. In this episode from the 2023 Summer Mountain Retreat, Lama Tsultrim Allione shares: How she first discovered Buddhism and meditation The beauty within silence and quiet attention to our surroundings Lama Tsultrim’s first tri…

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659: Luis J. Gomez 1:27:44

4M ago1:27:44

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Luis Gomez, one of the funniest people out there, re-joins the DTFH! Listen to Luis' new podcast, Luis Journal, available only when you subscribe to his e-mail list. Visit LuisOfSkanks.com and fill in the pop-up to get it! You can also hear more from Luis on the seminal Legion of Skanks and The Luis & Zac Show! This episode is brought to you by: AG…

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Ep. 189 - Ram Dass Explorer's Club: Music as a Bridge to the Ethereal with East Forest, Marisa Radha Weppner & Jackie Dobrinska 1:19:57

4M ago1:19:57

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On this episode of the BHNN Guest Podcast, East Forest and Marisa Radha Weppner discuss the role of song in psychedelics and explore how the ethereal can be accessed through music. In this episode, East Forest and Marisa Radha Weppner discuss: The many ways we can arrive at non-ordinary states The power of intention when making music How music can …

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658: Solooooooo 1:10:12

4M ago1:10:12

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It's the 15th Annual DTFH Iranian Mothership Drone Swarm! Merry Happy to all who celebrate! We're taking next week off for the holiday everyone. See you in 2025! This episode is brought to you by: Squarespace - Use offer code: DUNCAN to save 10% on your first site.By Duncan Trussell Family Hour

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657: James Fox 1:31:43

4M ago1:31:43

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James Fox, UFOlogist and director, joins the DTFH! Check out James' new documentary, The Program, available on Apple TV and Prime! You can also follow James on Twitter for more updates. This episode is brought to you by: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/duncan and get on your way to being you…

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Ep. 188 - Buddhist Training as Parents with Gil Fronsdal 39:51

4M ago39:51

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In this retreat recording, Gil Fronsdal applies Buddhism to parenting and explains family life as one of the best forms of practice. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This time on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Gil Fronsdal explains: Buddhism …

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656: Soloooooo 1:26:46

4M ago1:26:46

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We burrow deep into the internet's most dangerous caves and caverns (of reddit) to bring you the latest drone swarm news! This episode is brought to you by: PrizePicks - Signup today and get $50 instantly when you play $5! You don’t even need to win to receive the $50 bonus, it’s guaranteed! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online…

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655: Rabbi Paula Marcus 1:11:25

4M ago1:11:25

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Paula Marcus, rabbi, cantor, worship service leader, and teacher, joins the DTFH! Paula is the Senior Rabbi at Temple Beth El, you can learn more and get in touch at TBEAptos.org. Like the show? Support us on Patreon! Patrons get early, commercial-free access to DTFH episodes. There's also a community discord, video content, and exclusive merch! Th…

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654: Solooooo 1:12:33

5M ago1:12:33

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Duncan Trussell is not a guru and is not responsible for any guru-related injuries you may incur in the course of listening to this episode. All blasphemy against Monsanto-Trussell-Sackler Heavy Industries will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the faith. Like the show? Support us on Patreon! Patrons get early, commercial-free access to DTFH e…

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