Michael's Walk

Road Trip • Music • Healing • Tori Amos A 2-month road trip around the U.S.A. reimagining the conceptual journey taken by a character the focus of Tori Amos’ 2002 album, Scarlet’s Walk. A travelogue, a memoir, and an exploration of relationships, abuse, music and healing. Connecting with other Tori Amos fans, interviewing them, and exploring the cities and landscapes we visit. 3 trans queers, 33 states, 55 days: limitless possibilities for healing. Heartfelt thanks to composer and producer, Matt Katz for our theme song. #MichaelsWalk www.michaelearp.net

S02E01 Ruby Through The Looking Glass

It's been a hot minute since our last episode, but we got together and let 'Shuffle' decide our next song. So here we are talking about 'Ruby Through The Looking Glass.' Just a bit of a warning, the mic got a bit glitchy and so in the beginning, and then for a 2min block there's a lot of distortion. Feel free to skip forward if it's unbearable. Sorry for the low-fi production this time round!

10-07
37:35

S02E03 Tombigbee

From 'Tombigbee' to Nerd-dom and back again. For full episode notes, head to ⁠⁠⁠michaelearp.net⁠⁠⁠ and the accompanying playlist is ⁠⁠⁠here on Spotify⁠⁠⁠.

07-18
35:33

S02E02 - Seaside

We talk about 'Seaside' and how relevant it is in the current global climate, as well where we're at creatively. For full episode notes, head to ⁠⁠michaelearp.net⁠⁠ and the accompanying playlist is ⁠⁠here on Spotify⁠⁠.

06-27
41:44

S02E01 - Mountain

Michael and Bayley are Back! Talking about Scarlet's Hidden Treasures as a way to look at what's been happening over the last two years and the creative practices (and sundry) that have been occupying their time since the trip! This episode is publishing 2 years to the day the three of us left for an epic, life-changing journey. For full episode notes, head to ⁠michaelearp.net⁠ and the accompanying playlist is ⁠here on Spotify⁠.

06-06
40:52

S01E19 - Home Again, Home Again

After arriving home, we catch up a few days later and reminisce about the best and worst of the trip in a number of different categories many of which asked for by listeners!  For full episode notes, head to michaelearp.net and the accompanying playlist is here on Spotify.

09-12
01:24:37

S01E18 - Wednesday

Our final song, with a lot to unpack. We're not just sitting around being foolish... we're doing the work. For full episode notes, head to michaelearp.net and the accompanying playlist is here on Spotify.

08-22
02:00:02

S01E17 - Strange

Strange, the way we break apart sometimes, strangers to ourselves and those around us. The mountains of Montana backdrop to our musings.  For full episode notes, head to michaelearp.net and the accompanying playlist is here on Spotify.

08-14
38:23

S01E16 - Crazy

Have you ever let Crazy take a spin? As we drive up through the Rockies, we think back, and let nature heal us.  For full episode notes, head to michaelearp.net and the accompanying playlist is here on Spotify.

08-07
01:27:29

S01E15 - Carbon

Carbon is a messy mind, but we explore the stillness in the eye of the storm and her horizon.  For full episode notes, head to michaelearp.net and the accompanying playlist is here on Spotify.

08-04
01:09:04

S01E14 - Sweet Sangria

Bayley and Teague pour one out for Michael who missed visiting this girl on the journey. But we had a fair share of balmy days and discussions of politics. For full episode notes, head to michaelearp.net and the accompanying playlist is here on Spotify.

08-02
49:05

S01E13 - Wampum Prayer

The 2nd half of our 12-hour drive sees us contemplating land ownership and how to do our part in healing from the past. Always was. Always will be. For full episode notes, head to michaelearp.net and the accompanying playlist is here on Spotify.

08-01
25:34

S01E12 - Don't Make Me Come To Vegas

Well, it might not be Vegas (this time), but Tori did make us go to Dallas, and drive up to Kansas City. For full episode notes, head to michaelearp.net and the accompanying playlist is here on Spotify.

08-01
26:29

S01E11 - Taxi Ride

It's time for Michael's Top Song! We take you all on a long ride into feelings and politics. For full episode notes, head to michaelearp.net and the accompanying playlist is here on Spotify.

07-30
01:15:47

S01E10 - Mrs Jesus

Scams and Saviors, you found us in a state... We learned some hard lessons in Mrs. Jesus territory.  For full episode notes, head to michaelearp.net and the accompanying playlist is here on Spotify.

07-29
01:07:01

S01E09 - Pancake

Ooo, have we got a dish for you! Here's what we've got served in Pancake territory, New England.  For full episode notes, head to michaelearp.net and the accompanying playlist is here on Spotify.

07-27
01:09:22

S01E07 - Your Cloud

We found a thrill talking Your Cloud with each other and those who feel it deeply.  For full episode notes, head to michaelearp.net and the accompanying playlist is here on Spotify.

07-23
01:25:10

S01E08 - I Can't See New York

Seeing a city, ourselves in it, and all the things we didn't see give us the chance to pause and reflect on the bigger picture. For full episode notes, head to michaelearp.net and the accompanying playlist is here on Spotify.

07-22
01:16:48

S01E06 - Gold Dust

Sights and Sounds bring us back down another year. We were here. Reflections on past and present in D.C. For full episode notes, head to michaelearp.net and the accompanying playlist is here on Spotify.

07-16
01:05:57

S01E05 - Virginia

From Roanoke to D.C. Lush green exteriors belie deep hidden meanings.  For full episode notes, head to michaelearp.net and the accompanying playlist is here on Spotify.

07-16
38:25

S01E04 - Scarlet's Walk

North from Miami, we come face to face with the title track and some of the themes at the core of all of this. For full episode notes, head to michaelearp.net and the accompanying playlist is here on Spotify.

07-12
46:24

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