Best RYAN OTIS Podcasts (2024)

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#255 - Adapting to uncertain times with Link Henderson from Kentucky Mudworks (Pt 2) 1:19:30

2h ago1:19:30

1:19:30

Ryan and Becca welcome back Link Henderson, the owner of Kentucky Mudworks and Dirty Girls Pottery Tools, for part two of our conversation from last week. They discuss switching to Shopify as a sales platform, running marketing campaigns/sales throughout the year, online and print resources for staying up-to-date on changes in our industry, and som…

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ALIBI Music: Jonathan Parks, Founder/EP and David Diaz, Director of Marketing 1:16:54

4d ago1:16:54

1:16:54

In this edition of TG&TG, we're joined by Jonathan Parks, founder and executive producer, and David Diaz, director of marketing at ALIBI Music. We cover the creative realm of trailer music, sound design, and the duo’s professional backgrounds and career journeys. We also tackle the intricate aspects of music licensing, industry strikes, the changin…

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#254 - Adapting to uncertain times with Link Henderson from Kentucky Mudworks (Pt 1) 1:32:12

22m ago1:32:12

1:32:12

Ryan and Becca welcome back Link Henderson, the owner of Kentucky Mudworks and Dirty Girls Pottery Tools, for an in-depth conversation. They discuss the significant adjustments Link's businesses have made since their last chat 3 years ago, particularly in response to the uncertainty surrounding raw materials. Link also shares insights into their ri…

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#253 - Becca's next challenge 2:07:49

6d ago2:07:49

2:07:49

Ryan & Becca are back to chat about Becca's next challenge as she's made her way back east for the summer. She's planning ahead for diving head first into online teaching in clay. It's not something too foreign for her, but she's been planning for months (maybe even years) to get to this point. There's a lot of unknowns still, but the plan is set i…

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The Golden Trailer Awards Special with Monica Brady and Evelyn Brady-Watters 1:14:33

10d ago1:14:33

1:14:33

In this special episode, we unveil the story behind the Golden Trailer Awards, and Monica Brady and Evelyn Brady-Watters’ journey from starting this industry staple to the ups and downs that have been traversed in recent years. Monica and Evy share their unique backgrounds in film and commercial production and the inception of the Golden Trailer Aw…

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#252 - Making pottery for restaurants with Bethany Kramer from Bethany Rose Pottery 1:54:39

25d ago1:54:39

1:54:39

Ryan & Becca are happy to be joined by Bethany Kramer from Bethany Rose Pottery to answer all of our questions about working on orders with restaurants. Bethany has been working with various local and regional restaurants over nearly the last decade, finding success as she's grown. We're happy to get some answers regarding making orders in large qu…

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Ben Brown, VP Head of Film at Zealot: AIR, A QUIET PLACE, SONIC, THE NORTHMAN, THE BIG SHORT... 1:27:46

17d ago1:27:46

1:27:46

Ben Brown, the VP Head of Film at Zealot, has worked with some of the most talented editors, graphic designers, producers, and music supervisors in the business. He started at Aspect Ratio as an Associate Producer, then moved on to AV Squad where he spent nearly a decade working his way up to Creative Director. A multiple Clio and Golden Trailer aw…

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Your Per Diem is 3 cigarettes: Dave Perry's rising success with Fear of Water 1:03:04

29d ago1:03:04

1:03:04

The Breakdown In this conversation, Ryan interviews Dave Perry of Fear of Water. They discuss various topics including the music industry, radio stations, and the success of Fear of Water's music. Dave talks about the secondary market for radio stations and how they have embraced his music. He also shares his experience with imposter syndrome and t…

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#251 - What can you do when sales are slow? 1:55:43

21d ago1:55:43

1:55:43

Ryan & Becca discuss how they think about adjusting their business & finances when sales are harder to come by. We've seen slower sales to start the year online, at shows, and general sentiment around folks having less disposable income. We hope you get some valuable takeaways to get yourself prepared in the case of finances tightening or product b…

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#250 - Finding the right shows 1:23:35

1M ago1:23:35

1:23:35

Ryan & Becca go in deep on finding shows early in your selling career. Becca plays interviewer on this one to ask Ryan all about his early shows, what he hopes to get sales-wise these days at a show, and how the progression has evolved year to year. There's also some discussion about where and how to find the shows for you. Thanks for the question …

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"I Got that Radio Face": A sit down with Glass Grinder 1:14:29

28d ago1:14:29

1:14:29

The Breakdown: Glass Grinder is a metal band from Austin, Texas that combines elements of grindcore, deathcore, and heavy metal. They aim to stand out by not being confined to a single genre and experimenting with different styles. The band started as a three-piece improvisational group and eventually evolved into a five-piece band. They have relea…

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Local Bands and Attention Spans: Say Hello to Josh Arnold 38:44

1M ago38:44

38:44

The Breakdown: In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan and Josh discuss their foray into the world of reaction videos and their love for metal music. Josh, also known as Drifter Voyages, is a metal reaction content creator on YouTube and the frontman of a metalcore band. They talk about what they look for in reaction videos, their favorite e…

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Scott Edwards: EVP, Head of Creative Advertising at Fox Entertainment 1:33:37

1M ago1:33:37

1:33:37

Scott Edwards is the EVP of Fox Creative Advertising where he oversees the “formula-free process” of creating the campaigns from first-look trailers, launch promos, current-show episodics, key art one sheets or billboards, custom social content, and anything else on the horizon to help ignite hits such as 9-1-1 LONESTAR, ACCUSED, BOB’S BURGERS, THE…

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#249 - Calculated risk-taking 2:10:59

1M ago2:10:59

2:10:59

Ryan & Becca are back together once again to discuss risk taking in our businesses. What's the most risk we've taken lately, how do we think through risks we're willing to take, how having a support system influences our decisions, and how do we prepare ourselves when something doesn't go right. We hope you enjoy our discussion today. Resources Sig…

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#248 - Is your price right? with Isaac Shue and Heidi Fahrenbacher 2:23:45

1M ago2:23:45

2:23:45

Ryan & Becca have the whole crew here today, joined by Heidi Fahrenbacher from Bella Joy Pottery and Isaac Shue from Gallery Mostaza. They talk a lot more about our hot topic as of late: pricing. Heidi continues where we left off last time to ask Ryan about his approach to pricing and digging into Isaac's pricing philosophy. -----Find more about Is…

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Interview with A Means To An End 1:07:31

1M ago1:07:31

1:07:31

The Breakdown: A Means To An End is a metalcore band from Corpus Christi, Texas. The band has been together for about eight or nine years, but started taking their music seriously about five years ago. The band consists of Storm Galindo on guitar and vocals, Noah Delos Rios on vocals, Ralph on drums, and Kyler on bass. They describe their sound as …

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Furiosa, House of the Dragon, Sexy Beast trailers and more with Matthew Zuckerman of X/AV 1:09:55

2M ago1:09:55

1:09:55

In this edition, we have a rock star in the making, Matthew Zuckerman, trailer editor at X/AV, who's already finished some of the coolest pieces over the last few years including Furiosa, House of the Dragon Black and Green trailers, Sexy Beast, Memory and so much more The conversation dives into his approach to editorial; his journey from studying…

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#247 - "Resources for your business" at NCECA 2024 1:07:17

2M ago1:07:17

1:07:17

Ryan & Becca are proud to share the topic of "Resources for your business" live at the NCECA 2024 clay conference hosted in Richmond, VA. We hope you enjoy the discussion as we share how our friends and peers become some of the best resources for our businesses. Thanks to Ben Carter (Tales of the Red Clay Rambler) and NCECA for co-producing the pod…

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#246 - Let's talk preorders 1:31:05

2M ago1:31:05

1:31:05

Ryan & Becca chat about preorders today! We cover a few pros and cons of doing a preorder, what we've preordered before, what we'd like to preorder in the future, and customer considerations when receiving an online preorder. Enjoy and good luck if you're planning to preorder anything this year. Resources Join the waitlist for Ryan's future Bookkee…

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Team Aspect: Games with Ryan Vickers, Ashley Vong and David Wilson 1:24:26

2M ago1:24:26

1:24:26

We've got the team that brought you the CALL OF DUTY, ASSASSINS CREED and BATMAN ARKHAM TRILOGY campaigns and so much more! That's David Wilson, Executive Producer / Co-Head of Immersive Media at Aspect (Los Angeles); Ryan Vickers, Co-Head of Games at Aspect; and Ashley Vong, Games Producer at Aspect and Women in Games Ambassador. It's been so cool…

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#245 - Pricing your work pt 2 & presenting at NCECA with Heidi Fahrenbacher from Bella Joy Pottery 2:18:42

2M ago2:18:42

2:18:42

Ryan & Becca welcome back Heidi Fahrenbacher from Bella Joy Pottery for third time to chat all things NCECA and catch up on Becca's pricing. They recap how NCECA went for them as demonstrators & presenters, what makes the conference so overwhelming, dig into Becca's pricing and sales since we last met with Heidi, and hunting apparently. Stay tuned …

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#244 - Road trip home from NCECA! 2:29:00

2M ago2:29:00

2:29:00

Ryan & Becca are heading home to Cincinnati with Erica & Jessica from Richmond, Virginia after attending NCECA 2024. Enjoy the events that made this week special and some of our key takeaways as we get home, rest up, and get back into our studios soon. We hope to see everyone in Salt Lake City, Utah for 2025 and Detroit, Michigan for 2026! Follow E…

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Greg Harrison, Chief Creative Officer at Mocean 1:35:17

3M ago1:35:17

1:35:17

Trailers, Indie Film and AI... plus Special Shoots with FX, MAX and more! This conversation, we did a deep dive with the Chief Creative Officer of Mocean, Greg Harrison. You'll hear us delight in the art of mixing the perfect Sazerac; what it's like to be onset with the likes of Ben Stiller, Larry David, John Oliver, Samantha Bee, John Travolta and…

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#243 - Getting better at in-person shows 1:38:54

3M ago1:38:54

1:38:54

Ryan & Becca are getting excited about NCECA, which just concluded at the time of this release, before answering a listener's question about gauging the shows they're selling at. Sandrine's in her second year of selling and wants to make sure the shows she's looking into are good fit for the potential customers out there for her. We get into how yo…

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All things Canadian: An interview with Waterfront 1:25:20

3M ago1:25:20

1:25:20

The Breakdown In this conversation, I chat with members Dan and Tanner of the band Waterfront to discuss their background, education, and signing with Affiant Records. We talk about their musical influences and how they came together as a band. They also share their experiences in high school and university, particularly in relation to their music …

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#242 - How we started & where we're going 1:31:13

3M ago1:31:13

1:31:13

Ryan & Becca share some stories today about how the podcast started and how it's changed over the years. We also get into how we see it progressing into the future and some dream scenarios we may see come to fruition at some point. Thanks for continuing to listen! Listener Questions On this episode: - How did the podcast start? How did we manage it…

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Peter Stark and Brian Lauzon of AV Print 1:40:59

3M ago1:40:59

1:40:59

We were joined on this episode by Peter Stark, the Head of Print at AV Squad, and Brian Lauzon, the Creative Director there at AV Print. Peter shares about how one goes from serving in the Peace Corps to running print at one of the most successful shops in the business. Brian gives us a glimpse at how a guy could get from Buttzville, NJ (jk, he's a…

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#241 - Setting boundaries on social media with Melanie Westheiden from Swell Ceramics 1:52:37

3M ago1:52:37

1:52:37

Ryan & Becca are joined today by Melanie Westheiden from Swell Ceramics. Melanie shares about her business’ evolution from a home studio to brick and mortar, preparing for the holiday season, setting boundaries on Instagram, & shifting her body of work. Thanks so much to Melanie for taking the time to share with all of us. -----Find more about Mela…

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#240 - Mobile studios 1:24:11

3M ago1:24:11

1:24:11

Ryan & Becca are back together once again and this week we're talking mobile studios! We received a question about the viability of using a mobile studio in a trailer, van, etc to assist in teaching small kid classes and selling at shows from it. Becca's insights may surprise you on this one. Thanks for the question Lilly! Listener Questions On thi…

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Netflix x Otis: Helping to Break Through Barriers 1:22:26

3M ago1:22:26

1:22:26

We brought in three industry heavyweights Kenny Gravillis, Dawn Baillie, and Noël Claro to discuss a collaboration between Netflix and Otis College of Art and Design. ACCESS was launched to help historically underrepresented students unlock their "peak potential and shape the future of entertainment marketing." We also explore Noël, Kenny and Dawn'…

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#239 - Custom wholesale & clay buttons with Sara Davis from Golden Earth Designs 2:07:45

4M ago2:07:45

2:07:45

Ryan & Becca are joined today by Sara Davis from Golden Earth Designs. Sara shares about her process of making custom wholesale mugs, selling full time the past year, getting back to production after the holidays, and clay buttons! Thanks so much to Sara for sharing some time to chat about her work and business. -----Find more about Sara's business…

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#238 - A path to full time ceramic artist with Em (Paz) Stevens (Pt 2) 1:48:51

4M ago1:48:51

1:48:51

Ryan & Becca welcome Em (Paz) Stevens to the show to discuss balancing a full time job in the service industry and part time pottery. We get into how her business did in 2023, how she's building out her home studio, funding the build through Kickstarter, setting realistic business goals, and digging into Etsy shop advice. Thanks again to Em for sha…

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Dwight Caines, President of Domestic Marketing for Universal Pictures 1:37:37

4M ago1:37:37

1:37:37

In this much anticipated conversation, we had the joy of sitting down with Dwight Caines, President of Domestic Marketing for Universal Pictures. With a career that evolved from being an aspiring scriptwriter to high-profile marketing roles, Dwight generously shares about his personal and professional experiences and what he learned along the way t…

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This is Art: DSGNS return with a new Record 1:20:21

4M ago1:20:21

1:20:21

The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan sits down with the band DSGNS to discuss their new record and their journey in creating it. They talk about the process of recording the album live and the challenges they faced. The band members also discuss their approach to playing chaotic music and their collaborative songwriting proc…

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#237 - A path to full time ceramic artist with Em (Paz) Stevens (Pt 1) 1:50:19

4M ago1:50:19

1:50:19

Ryan & Becca Welcome Em (Paz) Stevens to the show to discuss balancing a full time job in the service industry and part time pottery. Em has a number of questions for us, especially related to how Ryan was able to sell $95k worth of work in a year that averages $35 while selling "part time." We cover a number of topics on this first installment of …

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Blood on the Snare: 20 years of Chaos with Thumbscrew 1:18:21

4M ago1:18:21

1:18:21

The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan interviews the band members Daniel and Stephen of Thumbscrew and delves into their journey as a metal band. The conversation covers their early years, the evolution of their sound, the transition to a new vocalist, recording and promotion challenges, touring experiences, and memorable mom…

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#236 - Clay Con West recap! 1:19:11

5M ago1:19:11

1:19:11

Ryan & Becca are back to chatting just the two of them on today's episode. Most of the discussion involves updating everyone about their busy lives the past few weeks before getting into their time at Clay Con West this January. It was another great year spent with new and old friends and we hope to see you at NCECA 2024 in Richmond, Virginia or ne…

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Talking local music with Kevin Hellestad of The Chord Progression Podcast 58:36

4M ago58:36

58:36

The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan interviews Kevin Hellestad from the Chord Progression Podcast. They discuss the importance of supporting the local music scene and how to discover new bands. Kevin shares the origin story of his podcast and his passion for promoting local artists. They also talk about the challenges of be…

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Ben Snyder of Rogue Planet: LOGAN, BUMBLEBEE, TETRIS and so much more! 1:21:10

4M ago1:21:10

1:21:10

Joined on this episode by Ben Snyder, the owner, chief creative officer and editor of Rogue Planet. So of course we talk about some of Ben's killer work such as LOGAN BUMBLEBEE and TETRIS ...among others. We also talk about the early part of this brilliant creative's career like getting a shot from Goktug Sarioz and learning from Skip Chaisson. Ben…

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#235 - A peek inside the Maker's Playbook with Rebecca Ickes Carra 2:40:37

5M ago2:40:37

2:40:37

Ryan and Becca are joined by Rebecca Ickes Carra, host of The Maker's Playbook podcast and co-owner of Carra Terra, a small pottery business in Milwaukee, WI. Drawing from her 14-years as a self-employed photographer, Rebecca sheds light on the dynamics of building their pottery business alongside her husband Francesco. We cover the art of juggling…

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It's time to tour with Tulip! 36:35

4M ago36:35

36:35

The Breakdown In this interview, I speak with Colin and Ashleigh of Tulip, a symphonic groove metal band from Dallas. We discuss the band's unique sound and influences, as well as their journey forming the band. The conversation also touches on the challenges of balancing music and relationships, finding time for music amidst family duties, and the…

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#234 - Body care for long term success with Joshua Reed from Wellness with Joshua 3:23:40

5M ago3:23:40

3:23:40

Ryan and Becca are joined by Joshua Reed from Wellness with Joshua to talk how we can ensure our bodies can hold up long-term as potters and small business owners. Joshua has a varied background in physical therapy, biomechanics, physical training, nutrition coaching, and more to share his expertise with us for long term body care as potters. We ho…

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Plumbers and Drummers with Dalton Kennerly of Levels 59:49

5M ago59:49

59:49

The Breakdown In this conversation, Dalton Kennerly from the band LEVELS discusses various aspects of the band's journey and music career. He talks about treating the band as a business, the band's influences and musical style, their collaboration with Landon Tewers (The Plot in You), and the sound shift in their new singles. Dalton also shares ins…

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Bonding with BOND - Darnell Brisco, Patricio Hoter and Drea Althoff 1:28:53

5M ago1:28:53

1:28:53

We're joined on this episode by Darnell Brisco, Patricio Hoter and Drea Althoff of BOND. Darnell is the EVP of Growth; Patricio is Creative Dir. in A/V; and Drea is SVP, Creative Dir. in Print. We got many nuggets of wisdom and heard a ton of passion for the work. We discussed What it means to be "unanimously collaborative" to create the best cut, …

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#233 - Is paid advertisement worth it? with Will Donovan from Donovan Pottery 2:23:30

5M ago2:23:30

2:23:30

Ryan and Becca welcome back Will Donovan of Donovan Pottery to discuss a range of topics, including: sharing end of year recaps, growing your business with help, using paid ads to sell your work, and geeking out on Lord of the Rings. We learn a ton from Will's second time on the podcast and we hope you take some good nuggets into your own practice.…

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Psychonautica Panel #3 - Spirituality, Aliens and AI 1:48:58

5M ago1:48:58

1:48:58

In this festive themed Psychonautica panel we discuss the topic of Spirituality, based upon our own experience with psychedelics and other practices. As well as our personal spiritual journeys we also talk about what that might mean going forwards as we encounter aliens, or create new life in the form of AI. This episodes panel: Dakota Of Earth - h…

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Psychonautica Panel #2 - Materialism vs Idealism 1:46:58

5M ago1:46:58

1:46:58

In this Psychonautica panel we will be discussing one of the BIGGEST topics that psychedelics tend to invoke - is the very fabric of reality is based upon materialism or idealism? Is matter the primary substrate upon which all of reality is built upon, or is consciousness itself the spark from which all things not only emerge but exist within? Is i…

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#232 - What do you look for in a workshop? 1:38:58

6M ago1:38:58

1:38:58

Ryan & Becca share insights about what they look for when seeking out workshop opportunities to expand their skills. We also share what valuable takeaways we typically come away with once we’re leaving a workshop. Join Becca or Ryan at a future workshop they are teaching soon: Throwing Efficiency with Becca - Jan 10 Selling at In-Person Shows with …

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Special Presentation of THE BOOJ STRIKES BACK from Twenty Thousand Hertz 29:53

5M ago29:53

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This is a special Twenty Thousand Hertz presentation of THE BOOJ STRIKES BACK! This episode was written and produced by Abigail Barr. In the 80s and 90s, movie trailers were ruled by “voice-of-God” narrators who used stock phrases like, “In a world…” Today, movie studios have a different trick up their sleeves: epic sound design. In this episode, P…

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#13 The Secret Psychedelic Language - With Gabe Hardie from The Launchpad Podcast 1:51:42

5M ago1:51:42

1:51:42

Have you ever seen what looks like a mystical language within a psychedelic trip? Rob and Gabe discuss their own experiences with this alphabet of mystical symbols, which is also often interpreted as representing the underlying code of reality. This unspeakable language is best captured by Allyson Grey in her artwork titled "Secret Writings" as see…

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