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Michael's Walk

Michael's Walk
Author: Michael Earp
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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
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
23 Episodes
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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!
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Our final song, with a lot to unpack. We're not just sitting around being foolish... we're doing the work.
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Strange, the way we break apart sometimes, strangers to ourselves and those around us. The mountains of Montana backdrop to our musings.
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Have you ever let Crazy take a spin? As we drive up through the Rockies, we think back, and let nature heal us.
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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.
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.
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.
Well, it might not be Vegas (this time), but Tori did make us go to Dallas, and drive up to Kansas City.
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It's time for Michael's Top Song! We take you all on a long ride into feelings and politics.
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Scams and Saviors, you found us in a state... We learned some hard lessons in Mrs. Jesus territory.
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Ooo, have we got a dish for you! Here's what we've got served in Pancake territory, New England.
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We found a thrill talking Your Cloud with each other and those who feel it deeply.
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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.
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Sights and Sounds bring us back down another year. We were here. Reflections on past and present in D.C.
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From Roanoke to D.C. Lush green exteriors belie deep hidden meanings.
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North from Miami, we come face to face with the title track and some of the themes at the core of all of this.
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From Palm Springs/New Orleans to be reunited (eventually) in Orlando, and a trip to Disney World, we compare what paradise is, and explore the ways we covet - or not - other people's paradise.
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Driving north, and East, we are have our spirits moved by nature and are split up by COVID-19.
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We go searching for Amber in Vegas and LA. Talking our way through the song and our experiences, I start to unpack what it means to be in need of a fresh perspective, some sisterly friendship, and even a little discomfort. For full episode notes, head to michaelearp.net and the accompanying playlist is here on Spotify.
3 Mind-blowing LA shows before we head off on Michael's Walk properly... well, until Michael tests positive to COVID-19 and finds himself alone in a hotel in Palms Springs for 5 nights!