Jeff Belanger #824

Jeff Belanger #824

Jeff Belanger (read his new book!) is one of the most visible and prolific researchers of folklore and legends today. A natural storyteller, he’s the award-winning, Emmy-nominated host, writer, and producer of the New England Legends series on PBS and Amazon Prime,...
Sumbul Ali-Karamali #823

Sumbul Ali-Karamali #823

The is a wonderful exchange with the brilliant author, Sumbul Ali-Karamali. We cover her new book, Demystifying Shariah, and also what it means to be a Muslim in America. Not only today, but historically too. Sumbul brings a deep knowledge and load of wisdom to this...
Nick Carmody #822

Nick Carmody #822

This is a deep dive with the brilliant writer and therapist, Nick Carmody (check out his Patreon). We cover a wide spectrum of topics here: Covid 19, politics, gun violence, cult mentality and also the effects of trauma on people. Nick had two severe brain injuries...
Dr. Anthea Butler #821

Dr. Anthea Butler #821

Anthea Butler is Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. A sought-after commentator on the BBC, MSNBC, CNN, The History Channel and PBS, Professor Butler regularly writes opinion pieces covering religion, race,...
Stephen Jenkinson #820

Stephen Jenkinson #820

My dear friend Stephen Jenkinson (check out his books!) returns for a deep talk around the pandemic, his musical tour, living and dying, the mystery of the muse, the grief of being, and a whole lot more. This man embodies so much wisdom and has a poetic elegance that...
Dr. Shannon Curry #819

Dr. Shannon Curry #819

What a fun show with the eloquent Dr. Shannon Curry, a clinical psychologist based in Southern California who is just an absolute wellspring of wisdom and practical grounded advice. She also is not afraid to be authentic here and share herself deeply. This felt like a...