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PODULA RASA
PODULA RASA
Author: Dave Blank and Jim Esch
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Two friends who grew apart in time and space are bridging the distance and exploring by means of open conversation the space between, where impressions are received, seeds planted, and significance found. Maybe something flavorful, essential, and inspiring will be perceived in the space between us and you.
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We discuss non-duality and the illusion of ego, true self, and non-self, with a little help from our virtual Google NotebookLM podcast friends. Are they a dream within a dream? Who is the author, who is the reader, who is the listener? Are we inside or outside the box? Is there a box? Get full access to ESCHORAMA at eschorama.substack.com/subscribe
In this brand new episode of Podula Rasa podcast, Dave and Jim discuss momentous changes in their lives. Get full access to ESCHORAMA at eschorama.substack.com/subscribe
What are vision quests and how can they help you? Dave talks about his vision quest experience in the early 1990's.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podula-rasa-podcast/support Get full access to ESCHORAMA at eschorama.substack.com/subscribe
In our September 2023 show, we share meditation updates, discuss recent music we've been diving into, and share two songs from the Thom Williams archives. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podula-rasa-podcast/support Get full access to ESCHORAMA at eschorama.substack.com/subscribe
Dave and Jim discuss some August news and sundry tidbits: Dave's new dog, a new chapter beginning in Vermont, Tim Horton's, and the exploitation of adjunct instructors. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podula-rasa-podcast/support Get full access to ESCHORAMA at eschorama.substack.com/subscribe
Jim and Dave share their reactions to Rick Rubin's new book: The Creative Act: A Way of Being. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podula-rasa-podcast/support Get full access to ESCHORAMA at eschorama.substack.com/subscribe
We celebrate Dave's recent teaching award and talk about recent reading highlights, meditation updates, music we've been listening to, and the memories they've triggered. Check out these links for content mentioned in this episode: Rick Rubin's book The Creative Act: A Way of Being and podcast interview with Roger McGuinn, The Book of Disquiet by Fernando Pessoa, The Apple TV series Dickinson, David Lynch's video introduction to Transcendental Meditation, a feature on TM at Norwich University, Rick Beato's YouTube interview with producer Daniel Lanois, and The O'Jays "Lovetrain." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podula-rasa-podcast/support Get full access to ESCHORAMA at eschorama.substack.com/subscribe
Dave interviews Jim about the life of Frank Ford, an experimental writer and professor who died recently at age 90. They explore creative connections andteaching/mentor relationships between Frank, his student Thom Williams, and Jim, who was a student of both. To access a complete archive of Frank's writing, go to https://archive.org/details/frankbford Young Italian Girl Resting On Her Elbow--Cezanneby Frank B. FordSuch indolence becomes the light encounter- ing her and him and us.What is the art of years but connecting light?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podula-rasa-podcast/support Get full access to ESCHORAMA at eschorama.substack.com/subscribe
Dave reports on his recent family trip to Italy. Plus a special cameo from our biggest fan! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podula-rasa-podcast/support Get full access to ESCHORAMA at eschorama.substack.com/subscribe
Dave and Jim discuss the ominous implications of ChatGPT, then move on to Yogis, the Upanishads, Ralph Waldo Emerson's Journals, Dave's encounter with a Jerry Harrison/Adrian Belew live show, Jim's trance-inducing encounter with Shostakovitch's 4th symphony, and Dave's upcoming trip to Italy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podula-rasa-podcast/support Get full access to ESCHORAMA at eschorama.substack.com/subscribe
In February's episode, Jim and Dave provide meditation updates, discuss the Morning Pages journaling technique, Jim and Stacy's friend Tom Reed, the Police, Talking Heads, Laurie Anderson, and Stevie Ray Vaughn among others, more Aldus Huxley, and good reasons for quitting Twitter! We hope that you enjoy.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podula-rasa-podcast/support Get full access to ESCHORAMA at eschorama.substack.com/subscribe
Dave and Jim do a post-mortem on Season 4 and talk about recent encounters in books and music, including Neil deGrasse Tyson, Aldous Huxley, Half Zaftig, Steely Dan, and Mahler.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podula-rasa-podcast/support Get full access to ESCHORAMA at eschorama.substack.com/subscribe
Dave and Jim catch up on summer developments. They discuss Dave's new house, Jim's meditation anxiety, Aldous Huxley, Meghan O'Gieblyn, Jethro Tull, and Gene Clark.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podula-rasa-podcast/support Get full access to ESCHORAMA at eschorama.substack.com/subscribe
Dave's daughter Leah joins us to read our astrological charts for evidence of why we became, and continue to be, friends. Read your own chart at cafe astrology. Https://Astro.cafeastrology.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podula-rasa-podcast/support Get full access to ESCHORAMA at eschorama.substack.com/subscribe
After a hiatus, Dave and Jim launch a new format for Season 4. Listen to updates on their meditation practice and current events in their lives. Bonus links: InsightTimer is a meditation app we both use and like a lot. In the episode, you'll hear discussion of Astral Travel - Theta Binaural Beats, a one hour music meditation that sent Jim to some strange new places. Try it yourself!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podula-rasa-podcast/support Get full access to ESCHORAMA at eschorama.substack.com/subscribe
Dave and his daughter Leah talk about music and life.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podula-rasa-podcast/support Get full access to ESCHORAMA at eschorama.substack.com/subscribe
The twisting, untold story of the shoulda-been-a-hit song "Locusts in October," which Jim wrote during his musical partnership with Jim Morris as the band "JOE". What does any of this have to do with Lionel Richie, Thom Williams, Brian Eno, and the legal profession? Listen and find out!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podula-rasa-podcast/support Get full access to ESCHORAMA at eschorama.substack.com/subscribe
Dave and Jim talk about getting older. At what point in life do you become "old"? Can you be young and old at the same time? Does getting older always have to be a bad thing? Does it bring wisdom? Is it possible to live in the present without worrying too much about the future? Join us for a free wheeling discussion.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podula-rasa-podcast/support Get full access to ESCHORAMA at eschorama.substack.com/subscribe
Dave, Jim & special guest / old bandmate Jim Morris discuss stories, dreams, and connections between our previous shows about Fear and Moving. Also included is the World Premier of the vintage track--"Clinging to the Noose" (words by Jim Esch, music by Jim Morris)--from the band JOE's first tape, circa early 1980's. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podula-rasa-podcast/support Get full access to ESCHORAMA at eschorama.substack.com/subscribe
In todays offering, Jim and Dave discuss the topic of fear and meander all the way to Hamlet. Dave weaves in a musical theme, a tribute to a musical giant. Listener feedback welcomed! Enjoy.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podula-rasa-podcast/support Get full access to ESCHORAMA at eschorama.substack.com/subscribe























