"If you meet the Buddha in the lane, feed him the ball." -Phil Jackson Basketball nerds Matt and Noah talk about the world's most beautiful game.
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A continuing conversation regarding the intersection of travel and just about everything else that matters.
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The Hollow Tube is a hotline to the answers you've been searching for and the questions you have yet to ask. The Hollow Tube is a phone call to your big brother, your favorite uncle or a wise elder. The Hollow Tube is a wake-up call from the past, the future, and your ultimate self. Join Dr. Patrick and Dr. Michael Bays on this fantastic journey of transformation. You can trust us- we're doctors. Subscribe today.
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My longest podcast for the greatest city on earth!
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Saw an actual Bear’s den. And it’s not like Winnie The Pooh’s crib.
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I liked Cartagena but didn’t love it .
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Fiji was a far journey for us, but so worth it. And this episode explains it all.
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Santa Fe and Taos impressed this first timer. It is enchanting and unique. I love that it’s not trying to be like anywhere else.
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It’s been a hot minute since you have heard from Brian. He is all brand new as a result of his first year living in Los Angeles and musings about his recent visit to Milan, Italy.
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081 – Partner with the Great Unknown with Dr. Ann Marie Chiasson
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I’m Dr. Michael Bays. In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Ann Marie Chiasson, the Fellowship Director of the Andrew Weil Fellowship of Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. I met Ann Marie back in 2008, when I was a fellow. We became fast friends because we both were interested in Shamanism,… The post 081 – Partner with the…
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We are back with a conversation with Daniele Bolelli. If you don’t know Daniele, he is a writer, martial artist, university professor, and podcaster. He was born in Italy and currently lives in Los Angeles. He is the author of several books, including On the Warrior’s Path, Second Edition: Philosophy, Fighting, and Martial Arts Mythology,… The post…
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079 – Acting As A Life Skill With Steve Anderson
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Steve Anderson is an actor, director, coach, and acting teacher. He’s taught Michael about awareness, relaxation, presence, appreciation, focus, listening, and stillness. Consciously practicing these techniques has made him a better speaker with no panic attacks, a better doctor, and a better husband and father. Relationships have also improved, an…
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I’m back! Catch up with me as I talk about Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Eastern Idaho. These are impossibly beautiful parts of our country with more to see and do than one may imagine.
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Brian talks about Guanacaste Costa Rica and criticizes the bougie spiritual journey trips where privileged folks use vacation spaces to do their healing. But he also talks about how he went to Costa Rica to do something similar. Is he being hypocritical? Or is it a nuanced type of discussion?
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I rave on and on about our experience in Western Montana and why I call spaces like it my spiritual refuge. I provide some insight regarding the Covid protocols for entry into the United States.
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I rave on and on about our experience in Western Montana and why I call spaces like it my spiritual refuge. I provide some insight regarding the Covid protocols for entry into the United States.
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B. Hoop tells you how to do Sydney and muses about traveling to Australia at the beginning of the pandemic, along with a discussion about whether one should travel during the pandemic.
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It’s been awhile but I’m back with a podcast about how to navigate the California wine country.-It helps to be be semi-sober. But do what you can and be safe! I catch you up on what I’ve been up to and speak (only briefly) about Covid and travel-to do or not to do?
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078 – The Sacred Hoop with Nicholas Breeze Wood
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Do you know what the word shamanism means? Listen as your host, Dr. Michael Bays, and his guest Nick Breeze Wood discuss shamanism and the difference between shamanism and animism. Nick shares how old he was when he noticed that he was different, how his family reacted, and how his mentors and teachers helped him… The post 078 – The Sacred Hoop wit…
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077 – 90 Seconds To A Life You Love with Dr. Joan Rosenberg
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“How can making sense of past experiences and telling our personal story to heal us and make us stronger?” Listen as your host Dr. Michael Bays, and his guest Dr. Joan Rosenberg discuss the sentinel event that sparked her interest in psychology and led her to discover the power of personal story and the wisdom… The post 077 – 90 Seconds To A Life Y…
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076 – Winter is Here with Dr. Patrick Bays
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“The sooner in life, you can establish your sentinel values, the straighter your path.” Listen as your hosts Dr. Michael Bays and Dr. Patrick Bays, discuss sentinel events, what they are, and how they can change your life path. Patrick shares his formula for dropping into the void, the three types of people in the… The post 076 – Winter is Here wit…
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Brian talks about the city that made him fall in love with international travel: Buenos Aires. He muses about all the things he loved about his experience there: the food, it’s verve, and the passion of the Portenos (Buenos Aires residents).
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Season 3 Opener! B. Hoop muses about his thoughts about the state of travel and Covid. He talks about their trip to Amelia Island, Florida last month. Auckland is the primary destination for today’s podcast. It’s a physically breathtaking place that feels peaceful and easy.
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075 – Staying Centered In A Chaotic World with Jack Elias
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“Deluded thinking blurs our conscientiousness from being able to see things the way they are.” Listen as hosts Michael and Patrick Bays, and friend and personal mentor Jack Elias discuss simple coping strategies we can take when we are feeling anxious, how can our emotions and feelings delude us, how can we use our external… The post 075 – Staying …
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074 – “The Power of Shamanism” with Sandra Ingerman
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Have you ever felt that life was knocking you down faster than you could get up? Listen as Michael and his guest Sandra Ingerman, one of the best-known shamans in the western world, discuss her incredible journey to shamanism, what shamanism is, and much more on this episode of The Hollow Tube. Sandra is a… The post 074 – “The Power of Shamanism” w…
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Black Men Who Travel-Interview With Dr. Vincent Willis.
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Dr. Vincent (and fellow Morehouse brother class of ‘03) and I discuss his travels to Ghana and South Africa. He broadened my perspective regarding the beauty, the complexities, and challenges of modern South Africa. May of these complexities and challenges aren’t different from the ones in the United States.…
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Black Men Who Travel- Interview With Winston Flowers Consummate Adventure Seeker
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I continue this special series with Mr. Flowers about his connection to nature and his impressions of Pompeii, Italy. We shared a few laughs and mutual adoration for this fascinating ancient Italian city.
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That Time We Almost Died In Cartagena, Colombia
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We were seduced by visions of white sand beaches, azure colored water, and the Caribbean sun. But no one told us about the 50 minute boat ride of terror. I will tell you all about our harrowing experience on the Caribbean high seas.
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I share some of my stories when traveling as a black man became problematic.
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Black Men Who Travel-Interview with David Whitaker owner of Soul Food House-Tokyo, Japan.
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I talk to David about how he ended up in Tokyo and what lead him and his wife to open the only Soul Food Restaurant in Tokyo-Soul Food House. He talks about how soul food has been received there and what it’s like to be a black American ex pat. He and his wife have been featured on the popular Netflix show, Ugly Delicious and host a cooking show on…
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My dad just passed away. This one is for you, Dad. We go to his birthplace on this episode. I am gonna set you up for the ultimate Mississippi Delta adventure. People want authenticity and cultural richness. Well, this is it, y’all.
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Black Men Travel Series-Interview with music exec Omari Bashir
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In the season opener, I talk with Mr. Omari Bashir talks about what motivates him to travel, inspiring other black men to travel, the global impact of black American culture, spreading his mother’s ashes in King Tut’s tomb, and that time we saw Babyface in the mall.
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EX PAT Chronicles: Eve Kim South Korea Part 2
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We couldn’t get everything into one episode, so I invited Eve Kim back to record another podcast. We mused about the virus that has shut down China, more about the culture of perfection in S. Korea, and more about teaching English there.
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The EX PAT Chronicles with Eve Kim in South Korea
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In my first podcast interview, I talk with my friend/high school classmate about how she navigated South Korea. Her experience was wasn’t all peaches and cream. It was hard work. It was life changing. It was stressful. But it changed her life.
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073 – Living Your Soul’s Purpose with Shellie Nelson
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Are you living your Soul’s purpose? Do you believe you have a soul? Do you know what your soul looks like and sounds like? Do you know what your soul wants for you? I never thought much about my soul or my soul’s purpose until my shaman friend Jose told me that in a certain… The post 073 – Living Your Soul’s Purpose with Shellie Nelson appeared fir…
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I survived skiing. And I’m not sure if it is my favorite thing. But I like the vibe in Salt Lake City. Yeah, and I’m surprised by that. It’s an outdoorsy kinda place that is surrounded by snow capped mountains. I begin the episode talking about the brush fires in Australia (it’s bad y’all)and President Trump’s unilateral decision to kill an Iranian…
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Me musing about the glorious Amalfi Coast and it’s obsession with lemons. It’s fancier than me. It’s breathtakingly beautiful. Thoughts about Ghana and the return. And how Afrochella was both a boom and a bust-(that’s what I heard)
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Brian talks about one of his favorite cities in the world he has been visiting for twenty years. It’s the breathtakingly gorgeous city that was the back drop for his wedding day. Learn where ti eat, what to do and where to stay in Savannah.7
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072 – The Cave We Fear to Enter to Find the Treasure We Seek with Dr. Dan Engle
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Have you ever felt vulnerable? What do you think of when you hear the word vulnerability? Do you think of insecurity or uncertainty or being exposed to danger? Do you think of weakness, fear, hurt, or betrayal? Do you think of courage or strength? I’ve been thinking a lot about vulnerability lately. This podcast has… The post 072 – The Cave We Fear…
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I call Boston an “open air museum,” because really that’s what it is. History lives on every single corner of this All-American town. It has a way with being pretentious and folksy at the same time. Oh and I finally got into Harvard!
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I will tell you why Milan is an Italian City that matters more than you have been previously told. And I’ll tell you what happened when someone tried me on B. Hoop travels Instagram page.
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071- Finding True Magic with Jack Elias
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There is a quote that’s attributed to the Austrian neuropsychiatrist and holocaust survivor, Dr. Viktor Frankl that goes, “Between stimulus and response there is a space. And in that space is our power to choose our response. And in our response lies our growth and our freedom.” I love this quote. It’s the perfect quote.… The post 071- Finding True…
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070 – Toltec Shamanism, Researching the Paranormal and Time Travel with Marcus Leader
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Have you ever been interested in the paranormal, ghosts or ESP? Have you ever considered that there’s something powerful and mysterious just beyond our perception? Have you wondered if there are individuals who can tap into that power? I used to wish that I could meet someone like that who can teach me the secrets… The post 070 – Toltec Shamanism, …
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069 – Turning the Pain of Addiction Into Power with Dean Taraborelli
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Have you or has anyone you know struggled with addiction? According to Dr. Gabor Mate, an addiction is any behavior that a person craves and finds temporary pleasure or relief in the short-term but suffers negative consequences in the long term and is unable to give up. We can be addicted to anything from our… The post 069 – Turning the Pain of Add…
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Most folks haven’t even heard of Martinique. But that’s ok, I am about to tell you.
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New Orleans is a life experience full of flavor, rhythm, and verve. It is what happens when you blend France, Spain, and West Africa. Lucky for you, I’ll tell you where to eat (beignets are messy)what to do (spend the least amount of time on Bourbon Street) and where to go (don’t forget to use the street car).…
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Smithsonian National Museum Of African American History And Culture.
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My detailed account about my moving experience at the NMAAHC. Tips on how to effectively navigate this space that celebrates and curates the African American experience. Hear my shock and surprise when I was told the museum cafeteria serves fried chicken but doesn’t do dark meat.
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Why Mexico City Is One Of The Greatest Cities In The World
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Listen to Brian explain how he navigated the mega metropolis known as “DF.” And altitude sickness. It was an experience where a lot of cool things happened. B. Hoop wants to tell you all about it.
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UFO’s have been igniting the hearts and imaginations of humans since the dawn of time. Have you ever had an other worldly experience? Have you ever seen something in the night sky that you just couldn’t identify? Have you seen a UFO or an unidentified aerial phenomena? Today’s guest is JT Odneal. JT is someone… The post 068 – The UFO Hunter- JT Odn…
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My wife and I share our experience in Cape Town, South Africa: how we did it; what we thought about South African Airways; the food; and much more.
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Did you know you can go to jail for chewing gum in Singapore? I can tell you ways to avoid jail abroad. Oh, I will tell you about the travel-ish tv programs you didn’t know you needed.
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067 – Life on Purpose with Victor Strecher, PhD
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Have you ever asked yourself, “What’s my purpose in life? Why am I here? Is this all there is?” Every summer, for at least the past ten years, I take my son Parker for a father-son-trip to Seattle, Washington to visit good Ol’ Uncle Pat. It’s sort of a tradition we call the “The Seattle… The post 067 – Life on Purpose with Victor Strecher, PhD appe…
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