A Big Sur Podcast

A conversation with the author Chad Hanson, PhDThe short musical intro is: CANYON live at Nepenthe’s Halloween Bal Masqué 2002. Important links for further information:The John Muir ProjectBig Sur FireFire Adapted Big SurFire in Paradise, PBS, FrontlineSupport the Show._________________________________________________This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County!We are FaceBookInstagramLet us know what you think!SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org

To Mom & Pop, who brought me up to believe I could become anything. I don’t think they meant a snake biologist. But here we are... / E. Taylor>>>>>>> A conversation with Dr Emily Taylor about snakes and her upcoming book: California Snakes & How To Find Them.>>>>>>>Professor of Biological SciencesInterim Associate Dean, Bailey College of Science and MathematicsDirector, Physiological Ecology of Reptiles Laboratorywww.EmilyTaylorScience.comHow to be a HerpetologistSupport the Show._________________________________________________This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County!We are FaceBookInstagramLet us know what you think!SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org

Sam Goldeen lived for many years on Partington Ridge in Big Sur. He loved it here and "A Big Sur Podcast" is proud of having his voice be part of what we have to share! Sam's obituary in the Pine Cone.Support the Show._________________________________________________This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County!We are FaceBookInstagramLet us know what you think!SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org

A conversation with Andrew Schelling and Mary Kerr.Please make a Reservation for the event on February 24LINKS:The recorded Indian Tales from KPFAJaime DeAnguloFranz BoasAlfred KroeberCarl JungMabel Dodge LuhanYanko VardaEdward SapirMusic clip:  KÁRUK "LUCK SONG" - Brian Tripp, Káruk ArtistSupport the Show._________________________________________________This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County!We are FaceBookInstagramLet us know what you think!SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org

Richard Halsey is the director of the California Chaparral Institute and an activist concerned about the way that we approach fire safety.We have a conversation that may raise some questions (and eyebrows) about how we protect our homes from fire.About the Lawsuit against CalFire>>>>>>>Alternative? Monterey Fire Safe Council.>>>>>>>Big Sur Land Use Plan>>>>>>>'Laws that interfere with preparing for wildfires.'Support the Show._________________________________________________This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County!We are FaceBookInstagramLet us know what you think!SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org

A conversation with Jan Austin and Chris Tenney authors and photographers of the recently published BUTTERFLIES of Monterey County. montereybutterflies.onlineThe Book>>>>>>>>>>>North American Butterfly Association>>>>>>>>>>>Episode photo by Jan Austin Support the Show._________________________________________________This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County!We are FaceBookInstagramLet us know what you think!SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org

Treebones ResortPacific YurtsTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles>>>>>Thank you John and Corinne!Support the Show._________________________________________________This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County!We are FaceBookInstagramLet us know what you think!SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org

Thanks to Martin Gurri and Discourse Magazine for allowing me to share Mr Gurri's article.Here's a link to the published version on Discourse website.Listen to episode 55 with Martin GurriVisit:Martin GurriDiscourse MagazineSupport the Show._________________________________________________This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County!We are FaceBookInstagramLet us know what you think!SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org

Magnus sits down (as a follow-up to the recent episode with Marcus Foster) with David Smiley, a Big Sur local with many years of experience serving on the LUAC (the Big Sur land use advisory committee). Brief cameo appearance from David's bunk buddy Mary Ann Vasconcellos! >>>>>Episode 80 with Marcus FosterKeep Big Sur WildBig Sur Multi Agency CouncilBig Sur Land Use Plan Update (draft)Big Sur Land Use Advisory Committee (LUAC)It is with gratitude and sadness we remember Mary Trotter who passed on September 7.  In this issue of the Carmel Pine Cone you can read about Mary............SUPPORT THE LIBRARY AND PODCAST AT MONTEREY COUNTY GIVES!.............Our discussion takes a deeper look at the enforcement of the Big Sur land use plan. The roles of the Monterey County, the Coastal Commission, and local groups in these preservation efforts. We touch upon the significance of political engagement, the noticeable absence of a dedicated defender for the plan, and the rise of the group Keep Big Sur Wild.We conclude our episode with a brief chat about memorable experiences and cultural events in Big Sur. From the BiGSuRCuS event to the Poetry in Motion event.It's not just about the land; it's about the spirit of Big Sur which is celebrated through events like these. Join us as we celebrate the unique beauty of Big Sur, the community's efforts to protect it, and our hopes for its future preservation. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in land use, preservation, and the extraordinary character of Big Sur.Support the Show._________________________________________________This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County!We are FaceBookInstagramLet us know what you think!SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org

A journey into the heart of Big Sur by way of a conversation with Marcus Foster, a Big Sur local and advocate/activist. Please join us. We talk of the Big Sur Land Use Plan (LUP) and  discuss its critical role in upholding Big Sur's unique promise.Marcus tells of his personal transformation from a passive observer to a proactive guardian of the land, reveals how the increasing visitation, powered by social media promotion, presents an increased set of challenges. LINKS:Keep Big Sur WildBig Sur Multi Agency CouncilBig Sur Land Use Plan Update (draft)...........SUPPORT THE LIBRARY AND PODCAST AT MONTEREY COUNTY GIVES!.............We discuss the early residents' sacrifices and the contemporary stakeholders' battle to keep Big Sur wild for future generations.We explore the friction between business growth and conservation, we also touch upon controversial topics such as light pollution from resorts and from new residential development. Marcus stress the significance of raising awareness among tourists and potential property buyers about the regulations that are in place. This episode is a call to arms - to recognize, respect, and protect the unique, breathtaking beauty of Big Sur. Support the Show._________________________________________________This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County!We are FaceBookInstagramLet us know what you think!SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org

Charles Ficat of Editions Bartillat in Paris and Michael Paduano, PhD student at Université de Lorraine, in a conversation with Magnus about the brand new French edition of Quiet Days in Clichy!    w/ Special guest Al Rose!We mention:Michael Paduano's first appearance.Michael Paduano's second appearance!BrassaîWalter BenjaminPier Paolo PasoliniGertrude SteinBob Dylan George Hoffman - AgentQuiet Days in Clichy Danish Film(Soundtrack by Country Joe!)Quiet Days in Clichy French/English FilmQuiet Days in Clichy American HBO FilmAl Rose!...........SUPPORT THE LIBRARY AND A BIG SUR PODCAST AT MONTEREY COUNTY GIVES! Thank you! Support the Show._________________________________________________This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County!We are FaceBookInstagramLet us know what you think!SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org

The Burden of Joy by 'our own' Lexi Kent-Monning.A wonderful conversation about writing, life, relationships and The Burden of Joy! We are sitting by the creek back in the Redwood canyon.Please join us!>>>>>>>>Lexi's main site online LA Review of BooksPlease email us with your thoughts!>>>>>>>>“Never before has the wreckage of a failed marriage been more brutally and bloodily documented. The candidness with which Lexi writes about this terrible time in her life is a thing of dark beauty. The Burden of Joy is truly an incredibly brave piece of work.”— Ben Gibbard, Death Cab for Cutie/The Postal Service...........PLEASE:SUPPORT THE LIBRARY AND "A BIG SUR PODCAST" AT MONTEREY COUNTY GIVES!Thank you!Support the Show._________________________________________________This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County!We are FaceBookInstagramLet us know what you think!SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org

As Principal Ecologist and Designer at RANA, Paul is sought after as a pioneer and innovator of living architectural systems, a thought-leader in ecological design, and a dedicated horticulturalist. He has consulted on many groundbreaking and iconic projects, including large-scale living roofs and living walls, site master plans, and cumulative restoration of many thousands of acres of grassland, wetland and coastal landscapes in the Western U.S.ALSO THE FOUNDER OF NUTJOBS!Paul has a deep history and love affair with the Big Sur landscape - listen to this episode and you'll find out. He did a classic 60's drop-out trip and landed in paradise!LINKS:RANA: The cohabitat companyShort bio of Paul Kepharthttps://nutjobs.com/Some of the folks mentioned:Vern YadonAlso LepoldDavid PackardVern YadonJudith GoodmanBig Sur Historical SocietyConnie McCoyThe Harlan familyLinus PaulingLarry FordDon UsnerJeff Normanand more...(-:Support the Show._________________________________________________This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County!We are FaceBookInstagramLet us know what you think!SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org

On October 7 Dan woke up to a regular Sabbath in his hometown, Bet Shemesh. It turned out to be something very different than a 'regular' Sabbath!My good friend Dan Weiss talks about the current war in Israel. Dan and I met in Big Sur 30 (or so) years ago. We have stayed in touch ever since. I am proud of my friendship with him. Dan is married with four children and the past several weeks have been very difficult for him and his family and people.I hope you will listen. I think it is important to consider what Dan has to say./MagnusSEND US AN EMAIL!  😊magnus@henrymiller.orgSupport the Show._________________________________________________This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County!We are FaceBookInstagramLet us know what you think!SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org

A conversation between Magnus and authors and photographers Charles Wood and José Gabriel Martínez-Fonseca about their book "Nocturnalia: Nature in the Western Night."Some good links for more:Charles Hood: Wild Sonoma A Salad Only the Devil Would EatJosé Gabriel Martínez-Fonseca:Sea Turtles to SidewindersPhotography by JoséHeyday BooksSupport the Show._________________________________________________This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County!We are FaceBookInstagramLet us know what you think!SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org