Life is a Festival
Transformational gatherings, the communities they build, and the teachers who help us bring that open-hearted joy home.
Queer is Questioning
Life is a Festival #111: From Spaces Between Podcast with Al Jeffery
What does it mean to call yourself “Queer?”
Visions of an Afropunk Futurist
Life is a Festival #68: Adah Parris (-ism)
Self-isolating in her flat in London, Adah Parris offers her perspective on these difficult times, from Covid-19 to racial injustice in the United States.
The Mad Scientist of House, Techno, & Love
Life is a Festival #64: Lee Reynolds (Desert Hearts)
Get your mind over what matters, fly your freak flag, forget to grow up, and get weird enough to *maybe* believe the Earth is flat with Papa Lee Reynolds!
Bonus Birthday Blast From the Past
Life is a Festival #61: Behind the Mynd with David Colón
If you’ve discovered my work through this show and you want to know more about the Life is a Festival philosophy or how I met so many fascinating friends to interview (or if you just want to hear some silly stories on my birthday) this is the podcast for you!
The Marvelous Mother Shucker of Mardi Gras
Life is a Festival #52: Katrina Brees (The Bearded Oysters)
We go deep into the history of Mardi Gras with fabulous parades and exclusive balls, prideful showings and pubic wigs. We discuss Katrina’s work advocating against gun violence, microdosing for mental health, and throwing a lemonade party when life gave her its sourest lemon.
The Terrifying Delight of Self-Surpassing
Life is a Festival #44: Michael Murphy (Esalen Institute)
Evolutionary panentheism, the magic of Esalen, and a menagerie of friends who’ve since become legends.
A Brief History of British Festivals
Life is a Festival #43: Live from Spotify London with Marcus Barnes
Britain’s brilliant festival history from country fairs and fêtes, through the goliath of Glastonbury, the acid house revolution, and the explosion of festivals today.
The Ripple Effect of Claiming Your Space
Life is a Festival #34: Lizzie Rose (Lizzie Rose Media)
An ode to taking up space as boldly, colorfully, and radiantly as you want.