the mirror cave podcast

The Mirror Cave Podcast explores consciousness, culture, mysticism, spirituality, and how they intersect with the complex narratives of human lives. Produced by Scott Harrison.

034 Fantastic Jacket

Screenwriter Gabby O'Neill tells the story of her magical jackets. The Mirror Cave was produced by Scott Harrison. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com

02-14
37:20

033 This Is Where I'm From

An R&B songwriter talks about visionary experiences, guardians of other dimensions, and the psychic frequency that led her into the music business. The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by ACRE. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com.

01-30
30:00

032 Further Into Who I Really Am

Pamela Des Barres is an author, actress, musician and the world's most famous groupie. She is best know for her memoir, "I'm With The Band" and her associations romantic and otherwise with such titans of rock music as Jimmy Page, Mick Jagger, Keith Moon, Captain Beefheart, Steve Jones, and Frank Zappa, among many others. It's insane. In this episode, she talks about her spiritual life, which includes sitting in an oak grove with Krishnamurti, casting the I Ching with Harry Dean Stanton, seeing giant mantis entities performing energy healing, and a period of writing "I love Paul McCartney" every time she farted. The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by ACRE. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can subscribe on iTunes and reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com

01-04
30:00

031 My First Bike Went Up My Nose

Los Angeles based tattoo artist Derrick Snodgrass talks about motorcycles. You can find him on Instagram @oblivioussurroundings The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by Tim Lehi. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com    

12-25
30:00

030 Take The Hand Of The Gremlin

Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe is a musician who plays under his own name, as well as the name Lichens, and also plays with the band Om. He talks about using the human voice as a form of sculpture, playing music in the Temple of Dendur, and building a dome for an Estonian shaman. The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by Robert Aiki Aubry Lowe. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can subscribe on iTunes and reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com    

12-05
30:00

029 First Liberation Comes With Happiness

Prajwal Ratna Vajracharya was born into a Nepalese family lineage of Buddhist priests. He is a ritual master of the Charya Nritya dance tradition, a Vajrayana buddhist dance form that is not primarily a performing art, but a tantric practice which allows the practitioner to embody the attributes of buddhist deities. In this episode, Prajwal talks about his dance practice, as well as clearing haunted houses of unwanted spirits, and the spiritual origins of Kathmandu. You can find out more about Prajwal and his Portland temple at www.dancemandal.com. The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com    

11-20
30:00

028 I Am Patrick

Drum maker Patrick Pinson talks about growing up in rural West Virginia, waking up in a mental ward, and the healing power of the drum. Patrick owns Cedar Mountain Drums in Portland, Oregon. www.cedarmountaindrums.com The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Flute by Patrick Pinson. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can subscribe on iTunes and reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com.  

11-06
30:00

027 Thom Devita's Customer

A retired tattoo artist talks about the legend of folk artist Thom Devita as told to him by American tattoo master, Mike Malone, as well as his own encounters with Devita and seeing the art legacy of Sailor Jerry in a secret vault in Honolulu. The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Special thanks to Jake LaBotz for his help in recording this episode. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can subscribe on iTunes and reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com.

10-24
30:00

026 Let The Holy Spirit Be As Weird As Possible

Tattoo artist Brittany Osland talks about sensory processing disorder, speaking in tongues in Alaska, her kundalini awakening, forest defense activism, and getting her first tattoo on her forehead. The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by ACRE. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can subscribe on iTunes and reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com  

09-25
30:00

025 #IAMGOD

Rapper and self-described ethereal being Mellenium talks about success, dope houses and pimping. WARNING!!! This show is NSFW and definitely not for kids.   Mellenium is a rapper and ethereal being from Portland, Oregon. His next album I AM GOD will be out soon. You can find him on Instagram @iammellenium .   The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by Mellenium. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com

08-28
30:00

024 Your Passions And Wounds Are Clues

Danielle Dulsky is an author, yoga teacher, energy worker and witch. In this episode she talks about growing up with a biker dad, studying yoga at an early age, spirit guides, and dysfunctional covens. Her new book, "Woman Most Wild is available from New World Library. http://www.newworldlibrary.com/# The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by ACRE. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com  

08-01
30:00

023 Replace One Obsessive Thought With Another

An account of one woman's lifelong struggle with crushing clinical depression and her attempt to keep it at bay with yoga practice.  The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by ACRE. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can reach us at themirrorcave.gmail.com You can find ACRE's music on band camp or at monorailtresspassing.com

07-21
30:00

022 Scattered Attention Spectrum

Stand up comedian Christian Ricketts talks about bombing, comedy open mics, and Vipassana Buddhist meditation. The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by ACRE. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com 

07-10
30:00

021 The Keanu Code

The discoverer of the Keanu Code talks about his experiments with fasting, the hidden esoteric symbolism in the filmography of Keanu Reeves, and jumping out of a hole. Giant robots made of duct tape, the poetry of testicle stretching, the dangers of caffeine, and martial arts training are also discussed. You can learn more about the Keanu Code at www.keanucode.com. The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by ACRE. You can find ACRE's music on band camp or at monorailtrespassing.com . Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com.    

06-26
30:00

020 What Is Nature?

Satyavayu is a full time spiritual practitioner, teacher and environmental activist who advocates simple living to cause as little harm to other beings as possible. Trained as a Zen Buddhist monk, he lives solely off of donations or what he can find for free, living where he is invited, and not riding in cars. He talks about his monastic training in Asia, tree sitting, and the possibility of living simply. You can find out more about his activities at www.touchingearth.info The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by Satyavayu. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com

06-12
30:00

019 Nothing Stays The Same

Iyengar yoga teacher Paul Cheek talks about teaching yoga in prison, getting run over by a truck a month after retiring to his geodesic dream house, his ongoing struggles with the resulting brain injury, and the events that brought him to yoga in the first place. Paul owns Rushing Water Yoga school in Camas, Washington. The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by Acre. Acre's music can be found on Bandcamp and at monorailtrespassing.com. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com.    

05-29
30:00

018 A Primal Dynamic

Banjo and fiddle player, David Bragger, talks about his surreal experiences traveling with itinerant street magicians in India. A monkey skull bursts into flames when blood is poured on it! Do you need to know any more? He also talks about his obsession with raw Appalachian folk music, and plays some incredible fiddle and banjo tunes. David Bragger is a musician based in Los Angeles. He teaches bowing and banjo, in person and on Skype, as well as running a label that produces videos and recordings of contemporary old time musicians, including Dan Gellert, who gets my vote for greatest banjo player alive today. You can find information on David's activities as well as many fine music links on his website: www.oldtimetikiparlour.com  The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by David Bragger. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com    

05-15
30:00

017 Leftovers

A selection of unused segments from previous interviews. Robert Ryan tells a story about a psychic nun that photographed the green orbs floating around his head, Chase Lisbon describes what it was like to be called a homophobic expletive every day that he lived in Baltimore, I tell Fred Green about my middle aged, street corner bar mitzvah, and there are other bits of metaphysics in there as well. Guests in order of appearance are: Craig Thompson, Fred Green, Susan Reczinski, the unnamed Ayahuascero, Robert Ryan, Darrell Scott, Chase Lisbon, and Dr. Nida Chenagtsang.   The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. Music by Acre. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com    

05-01
30:00

016 Possible Causes Of Happiness

Drukmo Ngyal is a Tibetan therapist and singer based in Estonia, who teaches courses in Tibetan medicine worldwide. In this episode, she talks about growing up in a Tibetan Buddhist yogi village, mantra healing, and dissolving into the rainbow body. The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by Drukmo Ngyal. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com    

04-10
30:00

015 Dissipating The Black Things Part Two

Photographer, filmmaker, and Alt-porn pioneer Chase Lisbon talks about life in New Orleans, the origin and dissipation of the Black Things, and his spontaneous kundalini awakening. The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by Acre. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. Acre's music is available at www.monorailtrespassing.com and on band camp. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com

03-21
30:00

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