Best Charles Faulkner Podcasts (2024)

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"True Grit" by Charles Portis 42:58

13h ago42:58

42:58

This classic western novel tells the story of a Mattie Ross, a young girl who, with her unlikely companions, traverses the American West to avenge the death of her father. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Evergreen Podcasts

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"Moby Dick" by Herman Melville 52:54

14d ago52:54

52:54

Herman Melville's landmark novel follows the obsessive quest of Captain Ahab as he seeks revenge on Moby Dick, the huge white wale which had previously maimed him, leading to a perilous and philosophical journey for the crew of the whaling ship The Pequod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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#70 | The Rites of Elderhood - Ned Abenroth 1:03:49

15d ago1:03:49

1:03:49

My guest today is Ned Abenroth, a creative entrepreneur and wilderness guide who has spent much of his adult life tending to transformational spaces. For the last 10 years, he’s worked with Illuman, a global spiritual community that was birthed out of Richard Rohr’s work with male spirituality and rites of passage. In this episode, we explore the d…

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'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens 55:51

29d ago55:51

55:51

A Tale of Two Cities is one of the most prolific fictional works to every be written in the English language. Its story explores the nature of sacrifice, revenge, and resurrection amongst several characters set around the French Revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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'Age of Innocence' by Edith Warton 55:39

1M ago55:39

55:39

Edith Wharton's 1920 novel is set in 1870s New York City, and explores the conflict between individual desire and cultural expectations in New York City's high society. This landmark jazz-age novel won Wharton the Pulitzer Prize in 1921, the first woman to recieve the award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Legacy and Renewal: Marking the 40th Anniversary Of The Minnesota Men's Conference 33:09

2M ago33:09

33:09

It wasn’t long after my entry into “mythopoetic masculinity” back in 2015 that I came across the Minnesota Men’s Gathering, a yearly event that began in 1984 by Robert Bly, author of Iron John. The organization has released a trove of stories & lectures on their Youtube channel from celebrated teachers such as Bly, Lewis Hyde, Martin Prechtel, Mart…

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"A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" by James Joyce 54:37

2M ago54:37

54:37

The landmark debut novel of author James Joyce, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man tells the story of young Stephen Dedalus's spiritual and intellectual awakening in turn-of-the-century Ireland. Its modernist stylings and use of strict realism would come to define Joyce as an author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…

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The next cohort of The Deep Masculine begins Sept 26 32:10

2M ago32:10

32:10

We’re now a month out from our next cohort of The Deep Masculine, a 3 month online journey for men that weaves together mythology, somatics, ritual & brotherhood. I invited my collaborator Deus Fortier to reflect on our initial journey which we launched earlier this year and completed in June. At its core, The Deep Masculine seeks to repattern men'…

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"The Bear" by William Faulkner 24:35

2M ago24:35

24:35

Originally published alongside other famous Falkner works in an anthology titled "Go Down Moses", The Bear is about Issac "Ike" McCaslin, who trains to hunt and kill the legendary bear Old Ben. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Evergreen Podcasts

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"Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson 48:22

3M ago48:22

48:22

In Robert Louis Stevenson's seminal adventure novel "Treasure Island." The story follows young Jim Hawkins' journey aboard a pirate vessel, chasing hidden treasure and battling the fearsome Long John Silver. The novel's iconic pirate imagery, and rich and complex characters have made it a timeless classic in the adventure sub-genre. Learn more abou…

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#69 | From Mother Earth to Lover Earth - Charles Eisenstein [ENCORE] 1:00:36

3M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

I’ve had the good fortune to collaborate with Charles on numerous films, including Sacred Economics and The Revolution Is Love, as well as spent time at Tamera’s Love School and other gatherings. Our conversation for the Mythic Masculine (originally released as episode #8) touches on his own interview series on the “new story of masculinity” and wh…

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'A Handful of Dust' by Evelyn Waugh 27:41

3M ago27:41

27:41

A Handful of Dust by Evelyn Waugh is a satirical novel that follows the lives of members of London's wealthy elite. The focus of our story, Tony Last, his wife Brenda, and their son John Andrew, endure hardship and turmoil. By utilizing a satirical stance for the narrative, Waugh paints a farcical, tragic picture of 20th century religion and morali…

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What does sex mean to me? An inquiry in five parts. 13:34

4M ago13:34

13:34

A few years ago I read Terry Real’s book “Us: Getting Past You & Me to Build a More Loving Relationship.” He is a well established couple’s therapist and friends with a fair number of celebrities, with the forward written by Bruce Springsteen. In one chapter he shares the story of two men, a “strikingly handsome couple” that were “killing each othe…

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FEED DROP: Thoughts From A Page - Dixon, Descending 40:45

4M ago40:45

40:45

Hey there listeners! We're nearly ready to get started with the next season of Novel Conversations, but in the meantime, we have a show that we think you'll love! If you enjoy this episode, be sure to go give Thoughts From A Page a follow. We appreciate it! We'll be back with fresh episodes of Novel Conversations before you know it. Thanks! Learn m…

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#68 | Healing Soul Through Men’s Work - Dr. Stephen Faulkner 1:01:50

4M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

“The first half of my career was spent putting people to sleep, and after my midlife crisis, I realized I had to start waking people up, including myself.” My guest today is Dr. Stephen Faulkner, a former medical doctor, pilot, and one of my key mentors on the path of mythopoetic masculinity. In this episode, Stephen reflects on his nearly 70 years…

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#67 | Illuminating The Symphony of Self - Trevor Yelich 1:21:54

5M ago1:21:54

1:21:54

My guest today is Trevor Yelich, an alternative therapist specializing in breathwork, somatic psychotherapeutics and trauma work. He is the founder of Numa Somatics and the Numa Mystery School. This episode was recorded immediately after I completed an in-person training with Trevor in psychotherapeutics, which I very much enjoyed. Many of the prin…

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Iron John - A Mythic Story About Men 3:19

5M ago3:19

3:19

Access The Iron John course here. A few years ago, I was invited to steward an online offering for the Rowe Center, based in Massachusetts. With the passing of Robert Bly, esteemed poet, activist, and father of the mythopoetic men's movement, I opted to weave a 7 week journey revisiting his seminal book Iron John, inviting an array of special guest…

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'The End of The Affair" by Graham Greene 1:06:25

6M ago1:06:25

1:06:25

Graham Greene's final contribution to his 4 "Catholic Series" novels, The End of the Affair tells the story of Maurice Bendrix and his internal struggles navigating an affair with his partner, Catherine Walston. The novel's deeply introspective narrative is contrasted by the escalation of WWII in 1940s England. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…

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#66 | The Art of Relational Alchemy - Nicolas Canon 1:38:19

6M ago1:38:19

1:38:19

My guest today is Nicolas Canon. Nicolas is a seasoned relationship coach who has deeply intertwined his insights in love with walking the plant medicine path in his homeland of Colombia. Over the past decade, he has dedicated himself to helping individuals and couples not only deepen their relationships but also find greater self-awareness and spi…

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'Heart Of Darkness' by Joseph Conrad 57:32

6M ago57:32

57:32

In Conrad's landmark novel from 1899, English sailor Charles Marlow describes his voyage into the interior of the African jungle aboard a Belgian shipping vessel. The work levees a striking criticism of the imperial mindset of its era, reflected in its inclusion as one of the greatest texts of Western literature. Learn more about your ad choices. V…

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'To Kill A Mockingbird' by Harper Lee 1:04:07

7M ago1:04:07

1:04:07

One of the greatest all-time works of American fiction, 'To Kill A Mockingbird' is a timeless account of the American South as seen through the eyes of a young girl named Scout. The novel's warm and approachable dissection of gender, society, and race have made it an enduring staple of the American literary canon. Learn more about your ad choices. …

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#65 | Sex, Love & The Discipline of Eros - Andrea Villa 1:16:44

7M ago1:16:44

1:16:44

My guest today is Andrea Villa, a scholar, a mentor of men, a restorer of old practices and languages of the sacred. He has spent several years studying male initiation with indigenous peoples from India to West Africa to Native America, developing a unique understanding of gender as intelligence. His passion is to support men in regaining their er…

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Bridging Worlds: The Dance of the Deep Masculine and Feminine 36:10

7M ago36:10

36:10

Last week I had a lovely conversation with Jumana Sophia, creator of Her Mystery School. In this enlightening inquiry, we delve into the origins and evolutions of her initiation school for women, with clear parallels to what I’ve been developing for The Deep Masculine. We explore the role of these dedicated spaces to heal and deepen our understandi…

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'20,000 Leagues Under The Sea' by Jules Verne 46:24

7M ago46:24

46:24

20,000 Leagues Under The Sea is classic science-adventure novel written by Jules Verne, and released serially through 1870. It tells the story of the Nautilus, a futuristic deep-sea submarine, and its long voyages through the ocean's depths through the eyes of our protagonist, the marine biologist Professor Aronnax, who is captive aboard the vessel…

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Upcoming Trainings: Awakening The Wild Erotic & The Deep Masculine 21:07

8M ago21:07

21:07

Spring is stirring, and I’m excited to announce the next offerings with my good friend and collaborator Deus Fortier. After two successful immersive weekends for men held last year, formerly titled MXM, we’re pleased to announce our next one is coming soon April 5-7, 2024 in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. You’re welcome to listen to our conv…

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'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte 58:27

8M ago58:27

58:27

Emily Bronte's only novel, Wuthering Heights tells the story of the turbulent relationships between the Earnshaws and the Lintons, two families of landed gentry in 1847 West Yorkshire. In its time, the novel was controversial for its depictions of cruelty and abuse, and for its challenges to Victorian ideals and morality. In the time since however,…

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'Robinson Crusoe' by Daniel Defoe 45:23

8M ago45:23

45:23

Titled "The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner: Who Lived Eight and Twenty Years, All Alone in an Un-inhabited Island on the Coast of America, Near the Mouth of the Great River of Oroonoque; Having Been Cast on Shore by Shipwreck, Wherein All the Men Perished but Himself. With an Account how he was at last a…

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#64 | The Descent & Redemption of Barbie - Carly Mountain 57:04

8M ago57:04

57:04

Barbie is back in the news again. The Oscars race is on and the film was nominated for numerous awards including Best Picture. Ryan Gosling received the nod for Best Actor, while Margot Robbie & Greta Gerwig were passed over. Ironic snub, given the context of the film? Or just how it goes sometimes? Now before you roll your eyes and wonder ‘who car…

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"Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë 50:36

9M ago50:36

50:36

This classic of English literature was originally penned under the name "Currer Bell", and details the story of the titular Jane as she struggles to find comfort and self-worth through the ups and downs of her life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Evergreen Podcasts

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#63 | From Queer To Here - Al Jeffery 57:00

10M ago57:00

57:00

“Every group and every single gathering is an opportunity to remake and re-story culture.” - Al Jeffery My guest today is Al Jeffery, an integrative psychotherapist, meditation guide and regenerative leadership practitioner. He is also a conscious explorer of queerness and masculinity. In this episode, Al shares his journey, unlocking the potential…

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#62 | From Darkness, A Prayer For Light - Rabbi Zelig Golden (Wilderness Torah) 1:08:56

11M ago1:08:56

1:08:56

My guest today is Rabbi Zelig Golden, the co-founder of Wilderness Torah, an organization dedicated to supporting Jewish people to heal, learn, and grow together through reconnection to the earth. Zelig also holds a Masters in Jewish Studies and previously worked as an environmental lawyer protecting food and farms, and has long guided groups into …

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"The Invisible Man" by H.G. Wells 26:43

11M ago26:43

26:43

in 1897's West Sussex, a strangely dressed and unfriendly man named Griffin takes up lodging at a local inn, causing havoc and disharmony with his rude antics and constant scientific investigation. As the novel progresses, we see more and more of the evil within Griffin, even as he is seen less and less. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…

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#61 | An Animist Retelling of Iron John - Stephanie MacKay 52:36

11M ago52:36

52:36

My guest today is Stephanie McKay, an educator and mentor in earth-based skills and ancestral ways. She is the co-founder of Fianna Wilderness School on Vancouver Island, as well as a monthly Mythology Club, where folks explore stories of predominately of Indo-European origins in an attempt to uncover the remaining vestiges of an intact, land-based…

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Michael Skye On Calling All Men Summit Dec 4-10, 2023 27:20

11M ago27:20

27:20

This is a bonus conversation and a special invitation to attend the forthcoming Calling All Men Summit, of which I’m a featured speaker among many other men. Watch the trailer for the event: An overview: Over 7 days you’ll meet and learn from 50 men who are experienced with the multitude of crises we face. These men are fathers, leaders, mentors an…

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"Bleak House" by Charles Dickens 46:09

11M ago46:09

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"Bleak House" is a novel by Charles Dickens, first published as a 20-episode serial between March 1852 and September 1853. The story centers around a variety of characters whose livelihoods depend on the outcome of an active court case, Jarndyce and Jarndyce. Throughout the novel, our perspective shifts between an omniscient third person and the pe…

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FEED DROP – Introducing “Countdown to Dallas: The Kennedy Assassination” 19:17

12M ago19:17

19:17

Evergreen Podcasts, the network that brought you From First Lady to Jackie O, is pleased to introduce Countdown to Dallas, another podcast from Host Paul Brandus. On the sixtieth anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, former White House correspondent Paul Brandus takes an in-depth look at the seemingly unconnected events tha…

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"My Antonia" by Willa Cather 41:54

12M ago41:54

41:54

My Antonia, the third of Willa Cather's "prairie trilogy", follows the story of a young bohemian immigrant to the town of Blackhawk, Nebraska. Narrated by our protagonist Jim Burden, Cather uses vivid imagery and beautiful prose to paint a picture of immigrant life on the prairie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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#60 | The Evolution of Masculinity - Christopher Ryan (Sex At Dawn) 1:33:21

12M ago1:33:21

1:33:21

My guest today is Christopher Ryan, an acclaimed author and speaker who has led a diverse and unconventional life, from working odd jobs around the world to earning a Ph.D. in Psychology and being a self-proclaimed “vanthropologist.” He is the host of the podcast Tangentially Speaking, as well as the author of “Civilized to Death” and the co-author…

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"Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson 38:30

1y ago38:30

38:30

In this famous Robert Louis Stevenson novel, we follow Gabriel Utterson, a London legal-practitioner who investigates the relationship between his old friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll, and a criminally abominable man by the name of Mr. Hyde. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Evergreen Podcasts

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"The Hound of the Baskervilles" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 53:52

1y ago53:52

53:52

In "The Hound of the Baskervilles" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, we see the preeminent Dr. Watson and Sherlock Holmes' solve the eerie murder of a Sir Arthur Baskerville on the moors of Dartmoor by an apparent fiendish hound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Evergreen Podcasts

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"This Side of Paradise" by F. Scott Fitzgerald 40:18

1y ago40:18

40:18

In F. Scott Fitzgerald's debut novel, published in 1920, he tells the story of Amory Blaine, a smart, attractive, ivy-league dropout with whom Fitzgerald makes observations about the greed and loneliness of the post WWI era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Evergreen Podcasts

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#59 | The Wisdom of the Monster with Kai Cheng Thom 1:20:10

1y ago1:20:10

1:20:10

My guest today is Kai Cheng Thom, a certified somatic sex educator, qualified mediator, clinical hypnotherapist, and poet based in Toronto. She's the author of six award winning books in various genres, including the Stonewall Honor Book award winning essay collection, I Hope We Choose Love. Kai Cheng's work focuses on the intersection of social ju…

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"The Loved One" by Evelyn Waugh 28:58

1y ago28:58

28:58

The Loved One tells the story of Dennis Barlow, a British ex-patriot living in Los Angeles and working at a funeral home for pets. Throughout the book, we see Dennis struggle to balance his reputation for the British community in Hollywood, the demands of his position, and the glitz and glamor of the film industry. Learn more about your ad choices.…

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Bonus: Awakening The Wild Erotic with Deus Fortier 56:01

1y ago56:01

56:01

I’m pleased to release this conversation with my friend and longtime collaborator Deus Fortier as we discuss our recent MXM immersion for men. The detailed show notes are below. As well, we’ve announced new dates for our next MXM - Nov 17-19. You can find all the details & apply to join here. Note: I’m very excited to release more new episodes of t…

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"Around The World In 80 Days" by Jules Verne 32:47

1y ago32:47

32:47

Around The World in 80 Days tells the story of Phileas Fogg, a London gentleman with meticulous habits, and his bet that he can circumnavigate the globe in 80 days or less. Accompanied by his loyal valet Passepartout, Fogg's whirlwind journey weaves a fantastical tale of heroics and adventure as they try to beat the clock back to London to cash in …

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#58 | The Courage of Radical Transparency with Melissa Maya 1:10:58

1+ y ago1:10:58

1:10:58

As lovers, can we move beyond the need to get it right - and instead be absolutely captivated with the desire to be real with each other? My guest today is Melissa Maya, a writer & artist who works as a feminine leadership and somatic intimacy guide. She is devoted to midwifing a culture that is rooted in the resurgence & remembrance of feminine in…

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#57 | In Devotion To The Breath - Robin Clements 1:13:47

1+ y ago1:13:47

1:13:47

The ability to slow down and self-regulate is a very important act of self-love and self-care that is accessible to anyone. - Robin Clements My guest today is Robin Clements, an international leader in the field of conscious connected breathing. He is the founder of Breathwave, as well as a surfer, yogi and father. Robin also happens to be my neigh…

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#56 | The Sacred Role of Satire - The Alichemist 43:23

1+ y ago43:23

43:23

Dear listeners, My guest today is Muhammad Ali Sardar, aka The Alichemist, a satirist who speaks to the themes of money, power, sex, race and religion. In particular, he caught my eye through his various Instagram reels that depict a wry critique of men’s work tropes, blind spots, and the dangers of spiritual materialism. Our conversation today is …

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Men's Work & The Mythic Imagination 1:32:47

1+ y ago1:32:47

1:32:47

Greetings friends, Happy to share this recent interview with my pal Eamon Armstrong where he interviews me on his podcast exploring mythopoetic masculinity. The conversation also highlights my active curated series Restorying Masculinity. You’re welcome to join now and receive the recording from last week to get up to speed. Use the code MYTHICrm20…

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Stendhal’s Red and Black (Le Rouge et le Noir) - Phi Fic Ep. 46 1:29:08

1+ y ago1:29:08

1:29:08

One of Nietzsche’s favorite novels, Le Rouge et le Noir contains some of the most profound psychological analysis in all of fiction. The novel tells the story about a young man from a modest background who seeks a glorious career, but ends up in enormous trouble as a result of his love affairs. The novel is divided into halves, with the first half …

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