In this episode of your thirteenth favourite, above average, but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT…we wrap things up on Season 5. Diving into an amateur attempt at Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing pottery with gold dusted lacquer, I break a cheap bowl and put it back together with superglue and gold paint. A fun little project and a metap…

In this episode of your third favourite, above average, but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT…I finally reach Day Zero and celebrate my Stem Cell Birthday, during which I experienced a mix of (positive) feelings and an unexpected hallucination.I also reflect on my time in Puebla, and my overall experience with HSCT. For More Information on HSCT …

In this episode of your third favourite, above average, but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT... I finally find myself at Clinica Ruiz in Puebla, Mexico to undergo my HSCT treatment. In this episode I discuss the initial surrealism of being there, along with my experiences of Chemotherapy, The Great Stem Cell Harvest of 2024 and my overall exper…

In this episode of your third favourite, above average, but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT... The months, weeks, and days are counting down until I head to Puebla, Mexico for HSCT treatment. In this second of a two parter, I go through my mental/emotional state and the practical preparation ahead of my Stem Cell Transplant. Follow Me on the G…

In this episode of your third favourite above average but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT... Following my diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis I have decided to undergo HSCT (Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation). I'll be receiving treatment at Clinica Ruiz in Puebla, Mexico. In the first of two parts, I'm detailing what HSCT is and why I've dec…

In this episode of your third favourite above average but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT…I unravel a stressful and concerning chain of events that ends in a stint in the hospital and a surprising diagnosis. And yes...I am being deliberately vague with this description. Follow Me on the Gram'https://www.instagram.com/iammalfoster/Kofi (or Tea?…

In this episode of your third favourite above average but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT...we're entering a world of pure imagination. From the Irish heir to a garden empire, who may or may not have killed his father on St Patrick's Day, to a Doctor entangled in the time travelling shenanigans of Abraham Van Helsing's ghost...this episode tak…

In this episode of your third favourite above average but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT…we're looking at Performance. Acting the part you think other people want to see. Embodying the character we believe we need to be. The various masks we wear for those around us. We're also looking at the productive and destructive qualities of Perfection…

In this episode of your third favourite above average but infinitely curious podcast DIMED OUT… I'm digging into isolation and detachment, earnest intentions, and significant changes. Changes that I need to make for my own sake. Changes that can help break me out of an insular way of life. And changes that I find myself navigating, like a new job..…

TW: THIS EPISODE FOCUSES ON DIETING, BODY ISSUES AND MENTAL HEALTH. It's about chuffing time! The 5th Season of your 3rd favourite above average but infinitely curious podcast, DIMED OUT, is finally here.With all good intentions I tried to piece together an interesting, different, iteration of the show. One that was partly intended to help me let g…

For spooky season I've put together a mixed bag of macabre, off kilter, unsettling and downright odd treats. Deadly bread, phantom social workers, monkey men, and unsettling figures in the peaceful county of Somerset await in the Dimed Out 2023 Halloween Special.

Alright gang, in our season finale we’re asking “can a man live on completion prizes alone?” The year is 1998. The place is Japan. An aspiring comedian by the name of Nasubi auditions to be on Denpa Shonen’s new TV show with the hopes of breaking into showbiz. Selected as the sole contestant, Nasubi is then taken to a small apartment, stripped nake…

Alright gang, this week we’re concluding our two part conversation with Tim Doyle. Not only are we getting a resolution to Tim’s encounter with the Angel of Death but Tim also digs into a variety of topics including the God frequency. Shifting from a 3rd dimensional consciousness to a 5th level consciousness. Egyptian gods, arcturians and a prayer …

Alright gang, this week in the first of a two part conversation, we’re talking to ordained metaphysical minister, reiki master, and conduit for the Golden Ones, Tim Doyle. In a very unique conversation that took place at my mums dining room table, I spoke to Tim about a number of things. His mission to spread the teachings of his celestial guides ‘…

Alright gang, this week we’re talking Social Anxiety. In a fun and insightful chat with Introvert Strategist, Roxana, mastermind behind Honest Rox, we’re looking at introverted behaviour. Being comfortable with who you are and building upon that. Societal expectations. Exposure therapy. Vulnerability. Value. Growth and so much more. You can find mo…

Alright gang, this week we’re taking a look at Neurodiversity. From common elements and executive decisions to spikey profiles and beyond, we’re digging into Neurodiversity in my chat with Neurodiverse Work Coach, Jessica Michaels. We also get into life before and after her own Autism diagnosis, how she helps to create a better work environment as …

Alright gang, this week we’re finally getting round to tackling Timothy Leary. A Psychologist. An advocate for Psychedelics and free thinking. A provocateur and a counterculture icon. Cited as both “the most dangerous man in America” and a “hero of American consciousness” Leary has been, for decades, an interesting figure to say the least. But rath…

Alright gang, on this weeks podcast episode I’m joined by the truly inspirational Dr Kevin Payne.From being terrified of his own body to revelling in the perspective found in the church of altitude, Kevin’s story is really quite remarkable.After years of suffering from multiple sclerosis. Enduring personal loss. Trauma and emotional depletion, he g…

Alright gang, this week we're diving into a Beatles album that was allegedly recovered from another world. It's a bizarre tale of dogs, inter dimensional travel, and purple ketchup. http://thebeatlesneverbrokeup.com/ If you've enjoyed this episode and you want to help support the show, the best way to do so is to simply subscribe via whatever podca…

Alright gang, this week we’re talking about a place that has left a permanent mark on my being, The Museum of Broken Relationships. Not just that, but I’m discussing the museum with it’s former director, the wonderful Alexis Hyde. During our conversation Alexis digs into how she got he job curating the museum. How the experience was a whole. The nu…

Alright gang, this week we’re taking a moment to celebrate a milestone. This week, Dimed Out celebrates it’s 2nd anniversary and to commemorate such a suprising landmark I’ve put together a good old fashioned compilation episode. Whether you’ve been with Dimed Out for a while or you’re new to this strange little adventure, this is a great episode t…

Alright gang, this week I’m joined by Bizarrist and TikTok personality Mercer Blackwell. Mercer was kind enough to give me a crash course on the world of Bizarrism and a little glimpse into his live show. From swallowing coat hangers and creating personal souvenirs inside his body, Mercer has been heavily invested in curating memorable experiences …

Alright gang, this week we’re letting it all out of our system. In the first (of hopefully more) experience episodes in Season 4, I smashed the bejesus out of some Christmas crockery. Rage Rooms or Smash Rooms as they’re also known, seem to have grown in popularity since and during the pandemic. Admittedly they do seem to be quite the cathartic rel…

Alright gang, this week we're concluding our chat with Gabriel Jacob Luansing aka Mister Master. In part two we’re diving a little deeper into the music side of things, exploring comedy in music and Mister Master’s lyrical spectrum. We also dig into the influences, inspirations, and creative process behind his avant-garde style of Hip Hop. If you’v…

Alright gang, this week I’m joined by my second guest for Season 4, Gabriel Jacob Luansing aka Mr Master.Gabriel is an avant-garde MC influenced by Nerdcore who is determined to put his own spin on the Hip Hop genre.In the first of a two part conversation we talk about a whole bunch o’ stuff including his Ultra project, annotating Genius pages, hum…

Alright gang, in an effort to create a silly, nonsensical palette cleanser of sorts, I decided to take a look at what is considered to be the weirdest websites of 2022. Within this random mix I found (to name but a few things) an AI that guesses what your doodles are. The hypothetical meat market of Amazon dating. A yodelling pickle. And a comprehe…

Alright gang, in an effort to create a silly, nonsensical palette cleanser of sorts, I decided to take a look at what is considered to be the weirdest websites of 2022. Within this random mix I found (to name but a few things) an AI that guesses what your doodles are. The hypothetical meat market of Amazon dating. A yodelling pickle. And a comprehe…

Alright Gang, it's the Season 4 premiere and to kick things off I'm joined by psychologist, author, and all round font of knowledge on many topics, Dr Darrel Ray. From the confines of an impromptu makeshift studio in my closet, I was fortunate enough to chat with Darrel about religious trauma, purity culture, and his work with Recovering from Relig…

Alright gang, it's the Season 3 Finale! In this episode we'll be having a crack at something different. We'll also be taking a look at the six weeks I spent in Britain this summer. Nature rambles, new discoveries, old haunts, loved ones, craft beer, and recharging my souls battery. All this and more await. YOU CAN FIND ALL THINGS 'DIMED OUT' RELATE…

Alright gang, this week we're taking a look at the world of furries. With the help of some willing furries, I learn about 'fursonas' and how they can be either be a mirror for somebodies personality or a sense of escapism. What role a pursuit plays in all of this and whether being a furry is an identity, a lifestyle, a hobby or all of the above. We…

Alright gang, this week we're diving into the world of Human Design. Allegedly, your soul came here with a plan to live a spectacular life and Human Design is the roadmap on how to live yours. Human Design has quickly become a popular pseudoscience. A system built on astrology, I Ching, Kabbalah and the Chakras. Prior to this episode I knew nothing…

Alright gang, this week we're joined by Amye Archer, co-creator of the book 'If I Don't Make It, I Love You'. 'If I Don't Make It' is a collection of true stories told by survivors of school shootings. In this episode Amye talks to me about how the anthology came together and what she's learned from its creation. How she approached survivors to sha…

Just a quick announcement regarding a change of plan for the forthcoming episode.

Alright gang, this week we're joined by Rick from Fifty11 Media. Rick has lived one hell of a life (to put it mildly). In this episode we dig into just a few particular areas, including his time in the military, becoming an EMT and the accident which forced him to retire. But our main focus revolves around Ketamine Infusion Therapy. In a candid dis…

Alright gang, this week we're taking a look at the early work of Marina Abramovic. Since discovering her through the documentary and MOMA performance 'The Artist is Present' I've developed a deep fascination with Marina Abramovic, both the person and the performance artist. In this episode I'm specifically looking at her first foray into performanc…

Alright gang, this week we're pulling ourselves out the rabbit hole of QAnon. In the second part of our conversation with Alice, a former member of QAnon, we discuss the effects Q had on her marriage. The elements that made her question the community, what eventually led to her escape from the rabbit hole, and how she's using her story to help othe…

Alright gang, this week we're entering the rabbit hole of QAnon. In the first of a two part conversation, Alice, a former follower of QAnon details her experience before and during her time in the cult of Q. In a candid discussion Alice explains how it is she found QAnon in the first place, what pulled her deeper into the community and how her time…

Alright gang, this week we're taking a look at the Church of the SubGenius. What started off as joke that became a pamphlet that became a parody religion/weird fringe cult, The Church of the SubGenius is quite the thing to behold. From the pursuit of slack, the origin of J.R. "Bob" Dobbs and the constant fight against 'the conspiracy', to the proph…

Alright gang, this week our special guest is…me. Playing the role of both of interviewer and interviewee, I have a much needed conversation with myself about a number of things. In an effort to be more transparent and to allow myself to be more vulnerable, this episode digs into my headspace. The depression and anxiety I've felt throughout the last…

Alright gang, this week we're pulling oracle cards. In the concluding part of my conversation with artist, psychic, astrologer & soul reader Kathy Crabbe, I have my chakra's checked and Kathy pulls a couple of cards from her hand made oracle decks. This mini session of sorts not only moved me to look inwards a little more, but it also provided some…

Alright gang, this week we're exploring the world of Soul Reading. In the first of a two part conversation with artist, astrologer, and psychic Kathy Crabbe, we find out what exactly Soul Reading is and how it works. We also discuss Kathy's background. How she got into the world of metaphysics. Her psychic training. Sceptics, non traditional readin…

Alright gang, this is our final week with Karen the virtual life coach. Last week we answered some pretty deep and pointed questions and along the way we started to build an unconventional client/coach relationship. As we head into our final stage, the professional increasingly becomes a lot more personal. The choices we make have lasting effects, …

Alright gang, this is the first of two weeks with Karen, our virtual life coach. A smartphone app / interactive choose your own adventure game thing from Blast Theory that unfurls based on the choices you make. Karen has taken us on as a new client, but how much can we trust her? Our first week with Karen is spent building a foundation in an attemp…

A little preview of what to expect from Dimed Out Season 3

Alright gang, this week, as the majestic unicorn continues to run, we're standing still and taking a minute to look inwards. In the concluding part of my conversation with Dr Lauren Serpico, we're looking at how the internet is a hammer and how micro content is a double edged sword. We also reminisce over Britney Spears dance routines. Speculate on…

Alright gang, this week we're aiming to put the social back into social media. In the first of a two part conversation with Dr Lauren Serpico we dig into the pros and cons of remote working. We're talking procrastination, productivity, accountability, and perfectionism. But our main focus is on a major issue when it comes to social media and mental…

Alright gang, this week we're plugging in to a mind altering present and potential future.Joined by Chris Cooke of the 'Beyond Binary Thinking' podcast, we dig into the idea of a symbiotic relationship between humanity and technology.From telepathic monkeys with brain implants and Elon Musk to self driving cars, living in a simulation, and boomers …

Alright gang, this week we're taking a walk on the wild side with Jeremy Carberry, creator of 'The Teeth' podcast. Chatting with Jeremy we discuss his background in sound engineering, animal handling in Hollywood and his personal experience with animal attacks. From scorpions and stingray barbs to cookie cutter sharks, humboldt squids and a close e…

Alright gang, this week it's the Season 2 Finale!To cap off the second season we're taking a look at what's happened since starting back up in December. Looking at the highlights, the topics covered, new areas explored, and of course the guests we've had on to share their stories, insight, expertise and experience.…

Alright gang, this week we're joined by our final guest for the season, Audrey from the 'Anatomyth' podcast.Discussing her love for mythology along with her academic pursuit of medicine, Audrey digs into a fascinating project she's recently launched. Anatomyth is a pretty unique podcast that merges folk tales and lore from across the world with les…