Best J David Osborne Podcasts (2025)

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Psi Ops vol. 4 - Chronicles of Tao w/ J David Osborne and Kelby Losack 2:24:27

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Horse-session supreme with the Agitator boys, talking about Deng Ming-Dao’s epic biography Chronicles of Tao. Pick up a copy of Gods Fare No Better by JDO while you’re at it! https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Fare-Better-David-Osborne/dp/B0F6KMK9D6 Listen to Agitator https://www.patreon.com/agitator Subscribe to Rare Candy on Substack https://rarecandy.s…

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J. David Osborne / Takashi Miike 1:49:19

12d ago1:49:19

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J. David Osborne is the author of a sizeable collection of novels which range from dreamy prose set in a gulag, to gritty and comedic crime noir, and arriving in his latest novel Gods Fare No Better at a mystical cyberpunk epic dedicated to his favorite filmmaker, the infamous Takashi Miike. We talk about three of Miike's films in particular (Ichi,…

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Gods Fare No Better feat. J David Osborne 2:27:42

28d ago2:27:42

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Send us a text J David Osborne joins us once more, this time to talk about his new psychedelic cyberpunk epic novel, Gods Fare No Better. We talked about spirituality, cyberpunk, science fiction, and the impact of various media on JDO's work, as well as book marketing strategies, industry challenges, and the importance of creativity and playfulness…

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Poetic License feat. Jasper Ceylon 1:53:45

7d ago1:53:45

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Send us a text This week we're joined by the "Ern Malley of the 21st Century," Jasper Ceylon, who has pranked multiple poetry journals by posing as vogueish identities while submitting terrible poems. Jasper successfully published poems that were intentionally bad to woke journals more interested in an author's pronouns, sexuality and racial charac…

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Loco 1:39:06

10d ago1:39:06

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Glen and Psi talk about car wraps, Thailand, India, Ben and Jerry's, David Hogg, The Pitt(2025), Dont Worry Darling (2022), Surviving on an island, and more For premium Rare Candy episodes and written content, head to our substack https://rarecandy.substack.com/ Follow Rare Candy on all platforms and remember to like, subscribe, rate and review whe…

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Pure Skid Row feat. Jared Klickstein 2:01:08

14d ago2:01:08

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Send us a text This episode, we talk to Jared Klickstein about his amazing memoir of drug addiction and homelessness, Crooked Smile. We also chat about the underground classic Australian film, Pure Shit (Bert Deling, 1978). Buy Crooked Smile here: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CWZ1GHLW?ref_=mr_referred_us_au_au Support the show…

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Kyle ****** 2:00:51

17d ago2:00:51

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Glen and Psi talk about Ye's controversial new single, clinical trials, Tom Cruise, The Pope, and more For Premium Rare Candy Episodes and Written Content rarecandy.substack.com/ Follow Rare Candy on all platforms and remember to Rate/Review/Subscribe wherever you listen to us beacons.ai/rarecandy

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Hippie Hunting w/ Sascha Ciezata 1:13:57

20d ago1:13:57

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Writer/Illustrator Sascha Ciezata joins Glen to talk about his new graphic novel "The Hippie Hunter", Thomas Pynchon, Laurel Canyon, Tate-Labianca murders, California, Hippie Culture, Covid, and more Support The Hippie Hunter https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-hippie-hunter-by-sascha-ciezata#/Get Volume 1 of The Hippie Hunter https://www.amazon…

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How To Read 1:17:49

21d ago1:17:49

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Send us a text Reading isn't dead - our attention spans have just been hijacked by phones and social media. Inspired by an essay Fresta wrote on how to read last year, we discuss practical strategies to reclaim your reading habit and rediscover the joy of getting lost in a good book. Check out Fresta's essay on Rare Candy's substack with more detai…

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Gain of Fiction vol. 56 - Prey w/ J David Osborne 2:00:02

25d ago2:00:02

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Author J David Osborne joins Glen and Psi to talk about his new book God's Fare No Better and discuss Michael Crichton's anti-girlboss, nanorobot swarm, techno-thriller novel Prey (2002). If you like this episode, become a premium subscriber of the RC substack to get access to the entire Gain of Fiction archive as well all RC premium content https:…

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Mystic Ink Publishing Voices of the Masters Series - Santa Barbara Writers Conference 2024 - W. Bruce Cameron 1:07:28

28d ago1:07:28

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W. Bruce Cameron is author of #1 New York Times, USA Today International bestselling novel A Dog’s Purpose. The Amblin/Universal film of the same name is the most successful international live-action dog movie of all time. His latest novel, Love, Clancy: Diary of a Good Dog is a deeply moving story with a brand-new cast of characters, including one…

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Patriots w/ Jay Curtis Miller 1:34:03

1M ago1:34:03

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Director Jay Curtis Miller joins Glen and Psi to talk about two high-T action classics starring Sylvester Stallone and Mel Gibson (The Patriot, Cliffhanger) respectively. We also talk about Miller's latest venture Knuckles which you can help fund https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/knuckles-an-action-proof-of-concept-film#/Follow Jay Curtis Miller o…

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Are We Back? w/ Fredo 1:16:09

1M ago1:16:09

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Fredo returns to the show to talk about the state of the post-tariff economy, Bitcoin, Abrego Garcia, due process, RFK Jr, and more Follow Fredo on X https://x.com/NotJeff_Subscribe to Rare Candy on Substack. Free and paid options https://rarecandy.substack.com/Follow Rare Candy on all platforms https://beacons.ai/rarecandyTimestamps 00:00 Intro/Is…

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Certified Hood Classics 2 w/ Hans and Lowres Wünderbred 1:41:15

1M ago1:41:15

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Lowres and Hans come by to analyze four certified hood classic movies: Get Rich or Die Trying (2005), Bones (2001), Crooklyn (1994), and Above The Rim (1994). Also some talk on Mickey Rourke's Big Brother fiasco, Adolescence (2025), and more Listen to Certified Hood Classics Vol. 1 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6zAgaSf5qPSydGIgP5Vqx2Follow Lowre…

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Medea, The First Girl Boss 1:19:23

2M ago1:19:23

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Send us a text This week, we chat about an ancient classic, Medea by the Athenian tragedian Euripides. We also discuss Lars Von Trier's 1988 TV movie adaptation of the play, written by Carl Theodor Dreyer. Sini also published a well-received essay on men reading books on podcasts at Unherd, which you can read here: https://unherd.com/2025/04/the-li…

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DEATH: (A Love Story) - Please Allow Me To Introduce Myself 27:37

2M ago27:37

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PLEASE ALLOW ME TO INTRODUCE MYSELF Hi, I am your Death and I am here for you. No wait, don’t go! Aside from the fact that you can’t get away, I’m not here for you in that way, at least not now, although to be honest with you we do have a date and I am always with you whether you acknowledge me or not. Want to know when I am coming in that way? Sor…

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Lou Reed w/ Organized Meat 2:25:31

2M ago2:25:31

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We're joined by Organized Meat to discuss Lou Reed's solo career. His electric shock therapy as a kid, The Velvet Underground, Andy Warhol, The Factory, and nearly every solo album Reed released in his career. Follow Organized Meat on X https://x.com/BazillionplusRare Candy Premium Episodes and Written Content https://rarecandy.substack.com/All Rar…

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Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver feat. Agitator and Bistro Californium 1:43:13

2M ago1:43:13

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Send us a text This week, a triple crosspost collaboration with Agitator and Bistro Californium, where we discuss the remasters of the Legacy of Kain videogame series. We talk about the game's mechanics, story progression, incredible voice acting and sound design, character development, themes of free will, spiritualism, and the liminal space betwe…

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LEGACY OF KAIN 3-WAY with Matt Sini and Yeerk P. 1:43:18

2M ago1:43:18

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It's a triple crossover with GETTING LIT and BISTRO CALIFORNIUM talmbout the groundbreaking Legacy of Kain video game series. Listen to Getting Lit and Bistro Californium. Pre-order Gods Fare No BetterBy J David Osborne & Kelby Losack

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PREVIEW: There Are Two Gene Wolfes Inside You (Omnibus Edition) 2:14:42

2M ago2:14:42

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Send us a text For full episode, go to https://www.patreon.com/c/GettingLit This week, we have compiled all four episodes of our Book of the New Sun series we did in 2023 into one massive 8.5 hour journey. Join Sini, J David Osborne and Kelby Losack as they unpack Gene Wolfe's masterwork of science fiction. Support the show…

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Roman Polanski pt. 2 w/ Cody LaDuke 2:39:52

2M ago2:39:52

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Part Two of The Roman Polanski discussion covers The Tenant (1976), Roman's 1977 arrest and trial, Tess (1979), Bitter Moon (1992), Death and The Maiden (1994), The Ninth Gate (1999), and Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon A Time in Hollywood (2019) Follow Cody LaDuke on X https://x.com/cladu33For Premium Rare Candy episodes and written content head to …

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Mystic Ink Publishing Voices of the Masters Series - Santa Barbara Writers Conference 2024 - Poetry with Perie Longo & Enid Osborn 34:59

2M ago34:59

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Moderator, Perie Longo, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate, 2007-2009, has published 4 books of poetry, the latest Baggage Claim (2014) and poems in numerous literary journals. This was her 40th year teaching poetry at the Santa Barbara Writers Conference and she’s thrilled and awed to be still poeting and standing. Enid Osborn Poet Laureate of Santa Barb…

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Roman Polanski pt. 1 w/ Cody LaDuke 2:11:24

2M ago2:11:24

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Cody LaDuke joins the show to talk about the life and career of Roman Polanski. Part one covers Polanski's childhood in Poland, Rosemary's Baby (1968), the murder of wife Sharon Tate, all the way up to Chinatown (1974). Part 2 will come out later this week.Follow Cody LaDuke on X x.com/cladu33Rare Candy Premium Episodes available here (40% off unti…

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SONATINE with LowRes Wunderbred 1:43:23

2M ago1:43:23

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Tikeshi Kitano's 1993 surreal yakuza comedy Sonatine Follow film director/writer/actor Jay Karales on X @LowresWB, listen to //MOVIES - A Podcast About the Act of Cinema at patreon.com/lowres, and pre-order JDO's cybergore epic Gods Fare No Better at ronintrash.bigcartel.com. Full episode and more at patreon.com/agitator…

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Snow on Tha Bluff w/ J David Osborne and Kelby Losack 1:55:32

2M ago1:55:32

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Our monthly scheduled horse sesh with the Agitator bros. Covering Giza Pyramid developments, Napoleon, and groundbreaking certified hood classic Snow on Tha Bluff (2012). Pre Order Gods Fare no Better by J David Osborne https://ronintrash.bigcartel.com/product/gods-fare-no-betterListen to Agitator https://www.patreon.com/agitatorGet 40% off of Rare…

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Keepin' It One Hundred 1:24:54

2M ago1:24:54

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Send us a text We're celebrating 100 episodes of the Getting Lit Podcast by talking about a few Jorge Luis Borges stories: The Library of Babel, Three Versions of Judas, The House of Asterion, and Borges And I. We talk about infinity, intellectualism, mythology. We also touched on the challenges of creating a public persona as a writer, a few movie…

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Not My Job 1:27:35

2M ago1:27:35

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Glen and Psi talk about Israel/Palestine, free speech absolutism, college campus protests, Trump/Thomas Massie, Post Malone's new album, and much more Get 40% off a premium RC subscription until 03/31/25 https://rarecandy.substack.com/Follow Rare Candy on all platforms https://beacons.ai/rarecandyBy Rare Candy

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DEMON CITY: Hooked On Phobics 1:52:11

2M ago1:52:11

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A conversation about Seiji Tanaka's 2025 Netflix joint Demon City turns into a requiem for the haters, a sincerely thoughtful exploration into the psychology of traitors. We also get real about the struggles of parenting, how to engage with the opposition, and the art of discomfort. Masterful podcasting here. brokenriverbooks.com jdavidosborne.com …

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Reclaim the World of Dreams w Amaya Rourke 2:09:52

2M ago2:09:52

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I think of Amaya Rourke as one of the most honest people in the world of alternative spirituality. Her latest work follows this same theme, born out of the pure need to navigate the neverending onslaught of information we are all bombarded with and help others cultivate their intuition in an age of prolific doubt, constant adrenal stimulation, endl…

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Big FARMa w/ Dr. Jonathan Latham 1:11:41

2M ago1:11:41

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Dr. Jonathan Latham returns to the show to discuss Gain of Function, Bird Flu, Bioweapons, Scientific Consensus, HIV/AIDS, Terrain Theory, and much more. Follow Dr. Jonathan Latham's work https://bioscienceresource.org/Special discount on premium Rare Candy subscriptions until 03/31/25. 40% off yearly and monthly subscriptions https://rarecandy.sub…

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The Downward Spiral Highway w/ Kevin Kautzman 1:52:31

3M ago1:52:31

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Kevin Kautzman joins Glen to talk about two important pieces of dark 90's media: The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails (1994) and David Lynch's Lost Highway (1997). Support the Art of Darkness podcast http://artofdarkpod.comSpecial discount on premium Rare Candy subscriptions until 03/31/2025. Sign up now! https://rarecandy.substack.com/Follow Rar…

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The Magick of Ugly Portmanteaus 1:26:59

3M ago1:26:59

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Send us a text This week, it's a bit of a buffet! We chat about two Aleister Crowley short stories: The Drug, and The Stratagem. Before he was a famous occultist, Crowley wrote some fiction, so we thought we'd try it out. To get a much more extensive dive into Crowley, check out Art of Darkness' episode on his life: https://artofdarkpod.com/aleiste…

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War w/ Max Thrax 1:56:45

3M ago1:56:45

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Part One of a massive episode covering legendary author Louis Ferdinand Céline. Glen is joined by author Max Thrax to talk about Céline's recently found manuscript War (2024) as well as Stanley Kubrick's WW1 classic Paths of Glory (1957). Finally, enjoy an audio production of Max Thrax's Pink Stucco read by Glen Rockney and produced by Nich Farrell…

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Mystic Ink Publishing Voices of the Masters Series - Santa Barbara Writers Conference 2024 - Agents Panel 58:28

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SBWC faculty member Norm Thoeming (aka August Norman) is author of two literary thrillers and mysteries, Come and Get Me and Sins of the Mother. Annie Bomke is a literary agent with more than a decade of experience in the publishing industry. She represents a wide range of projects from hard-nosed business books to otherworldly historical novels. A…

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William Friedkin w/ Kurt 2:10:55

3M ago2:10:55

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Kurt joins Glen and Psi to talk about three William Friedkin flims (among others) and some highlights from the William Friedkin autobiographyFilms Discussed:The French Connection (1971)The Exorcist (1973)Sorcerer (1977)Cruising (1980)To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)Killer Joe (2011)Follow Kurt on X https://x.com/KurtUnchainedFor premium episodes and …

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Roadside Picnic and Russian N-words feat. Masha 1:25:33

3M ago1:25:33

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Send us a text On this episode, we chat with Masha about the Soviet science fiction novel Roadside Picnic, by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky. Russian nihilism and existentialism, Soviet censorship, the unique flavour of Soviet-era science fiction, how to say slurs in Russian and more! Follow Masha on X: https://x.com/3l3ktr4k0mpl3ks And Instagram: htt…

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The Right Side of History w/ Alex Gutentag 1:27:07

3M ago1:27:07

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Longtime friend Alex Gutentag returns to talk about the Department of Education, covid, USAID, RFK jr, autism, morals/ethics over political leanings, and much moreFollow Alex on Substack https://substack.com/@alexgutentagFollow Alex on X https://x.com/galexybraneFollow Rare Candy on Substack https://rarecandy.substack.com/Follow Rare Candy on all p…

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Author Matthew Pallamary's 7th appearance on Coast to Coast on President's Day, Monday February 17, 2025 - Shamanic Experiences 1:01:06

3M ago1:01:06

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Shamanic Experiences on Coast to Coast AM February 17, 2025 Shamanic explorer Matthew J. Pallamary discussed the universal appeal and foundational significance of shamanism across cultures, including the use of ayahuasca. He pointed out similarities between South American indigenous beliefs and those found in various global religions, including the…

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The Southern Thruway 1:09:55

3M ago1:09:55

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Send us a text This episode we talk about Julio Cortazar's short story, The Southern Thruway, about a traffic jam that turns into a community. We chat about the concept of the "fantastic" in literature, our experiences driving in Italy and Vietnam, and gave our expert opinion on the complexities of Russian politics and the portrayal of Putin. Suppo…

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Fugazi w/ J David Osborne and Kelby Losack 2:23:10

3M ago2:23:10

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The Agitator boys are back for another horse session talking about many important issues. Stay tuned til the end for a special production of Kelby Losack's short story "Chicken and Waffles" ready by Glen Rockney and produced by Nich Farrell. Short story also available on youtube https://youtu.be/CtxqyOFpwqMListen to Agitator https://www.patreon.com…

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Mulholland Drive w Mat Dragonstone 2:11:53

4M ago2:11:53

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Astrologer and fellow talisman maker Mat Dragonstone joins us to chat about this classic demented love story in the city of angels. We discuss the recently departed David Lynch and the ashes of L.A., as well as the timing of the two through an astrologer's eyes. We get into the state of astrology in general, astrological ontologies, the balance bet…

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mRNAID w/ Benjamin Braddock 2:06:50

4M ago2:06:50

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Ben returns for a jam-packed episode covering covid orgin, the moon/JFK, methylene blue, lyme disease, AI cancer detection, USAID, Trump, and more Read Ben's article in IM-1776 https://im1776.com/the-chimera/Follow Ben on X https://x.com/GraduatedBenFollow Rare Candy on Substack https://rarecandy.substack.com/Follow Rare Candy everywhere else https…

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True Romance w/ Jared Klickstein 1:46:40

4M ago1:46:40

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Jared Klickstein returns to talk about government spending, tariffs, Ukrainian sleeper cells, and True Romance (1993)Get Crooked Smile https://www.amazon.com/Crooked-Smile-Escape-Homelessness-Addiction/dp/B0CWZ1GHLWFollow Jared Klickstein on X https://x.com/JaredKlicksteinFollow Jared Klickstein on IG https://www.instagram.com/jklickst/?hl=enFor pr…

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Chapter One of THE HUMMINGBIRD WHISPERER - Mystic Ink Publishing 10:43

4M ago10:43

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ONE Jeanette Driscoll opened her sparkling blue eyes, stretched out on the bed, and brushed back her long blonde hair before resting her head on her husband Ted’s chest. Tall, sandy-haired, and blue-eyed like his wife, Ted’s muscular frame complemented her model’s figure. Their friends and Ted’s colleagues where he worked as head of research and de…

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Vocoders Are Gay (PAYWALLED) 7:22

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Send us a text Fresta and Sini talk about what they've been reading, watching, playing lately. Also talk about how some internet "personalities" get on podcasts with voice disguisers because "The Feds" are after them. This episode is paywalled. Go to https://www.patreon.com/c/GettingLit to get the full version. Support the show…

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Cassavetes w/ Darius Csiky 2:59:39

4M ago2:59:39

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Filmmaker and host of the 8pl8s podcast Darius Csiky joins Glen to discuss three films by John Cassavetes: Husbands (1970), The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1978), and Love Streams (1984). Listen to 8pl8s https://open.spotify.com/show/3sBzkK9HGt6VyP4mB0zJ6qFollow Darius Csiky on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/8pl8s/?hl=enFor premium episodes o…

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Mystic Ink Publishing Voices of the Masters Series - Santa Barbara Writers Conference 2024 - Mary Otis 40:48

4M ago40:48

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Mary Otis is the author of Burst, longlisted for the 2024 Joyce Carol Oates Prize and winner of the 2023 Silver Medal in Literary Fiction from the Independent Book Publisher Awards. The moving debut novel explores the relationship complexities between mothers and daughters. She’s also the author of Yes, Yes Cherries, a collection of short stories a…

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Healthcare Pls (preview) 24:27

4M ago24:27

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Full Episode available here https://rarecandy.substack.com/p/healthcare-plsBy Rare Candy

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Back Matter 13: Mind Webs (FREE) 1:04:52

4M ago1:04:52

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Send us a text Our discussion with the Rare Candy about Michael Hanson's Mind Webs continues. We talk radio, podcasting, audio dramas vs audiobooks vs what Mind Webs is doing. Listen to Mind Webs here: https://archive.org/details/MindWebs_201410 Normally, the Back Matter episode is paywalled, but we all feel so passionate about this stuff, we thoug…

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Disching It Out feat. Rare Candy 1:37:56

4M ago1:37:56

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Send us a text Glen and Psi from Rare Candy podcast join us to talk about three stories from the science fiction writer, Thomas M Disch. The stories discussed include Descending, The Number You Have Reached, and The Squirrel Cage. Subscribe to Rare Candy's premium feed (we both do, it's great!): https://rarecandy.substack.com/ Follow Glen on X here…

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