Best Daren Magee Podcasts (2024)

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'It Ain't That Serious' 28:50

10h ago28:50

28:50

In this episode, Daren discusses his propensity for shit starting.By Daren Thomas Magee

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Ep. 3 - "Pyre-less Nation" 1:03:28

4h ago1:03:28

1:03:28

"Our best episode yet" - emptiness. *Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical *Leave us a 2 minute voicemail at: 888-4A-CYNIC / (888) 422-9642 *Opening and closing music by J. Carpenter *BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: lacee@loveistheauthor.com *MYSTI-CYNI'S!!! Enter the offer code "MC25" at www.realfunwow.com for 25%…

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Episode 64 - "JESUS CHRIST" 50:42

2h ago50:42

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Jaymee met a wandering yogi on the street who introduced himself as JESUS CHRIST, with a current CA drivers license to boot. Their epic sidewalk discussion led to the recording of this highly entertaining episode the following day. You'll hear stories of Jesus's experiences mouth-kissing Ram Dass, getting snuck into the sold out show with Timothy L…

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'Smoke 'em if you got em!' 24:00

7h ago24:00

24:00

In this episode, Daren talks about nicotine!By Daren Thomas Magee

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Episode 63 - Lacee and Jaymee 1:23:53

1h ago1:23:53

1:23:53

Jaymee and his partner/manager Lacee Dilmore break down the uniqueness of their psychospiritual mentorship services, the mysterious genius of relationship, and how confronting death has been the path to unconditional love. LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: hosted, produced, and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor + @unconventionalgard…

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Ep. 2 - "All Guru'd Up" 1:13:26

5h ago1:13:26

1:13:26

Daren introduces us to his third party guru and Jaymee ruins the Beatles. The unexpected Season 3 continues! *Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical *Leave us a 2 minute voicemail at: 888-4A-CYNIC / (888) 422-9642 *Opening and closing music by J. Carpenter *BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: lacee@loveistheauthor.com *…

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Ep. 1 - "Plug It In Pal" (Season 3 Opener) 1:23:16

5h ago1:23:16

1:23:16

Prayers work and dreams come true. (fart sound) Mystical/Cynical is back for a third season! *Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical *Leave us a 2 minute voicemail at: 888-4A-CYNIC / (888) 422-9642 *Opening and closing music by J. Carpenter MYSTI-CYNI'S!!! Enter the offer code "MC25" at www.realfunwow.com for 25% off your total p…

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Episode 62 - JAYMEE (solo episode) 1:22:48

1d ago1:22:48

1:22:48

Jaymee takes an 80 minute solo of spiritual teachings and stories from a recent road trip to Northern California. LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter. BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: lacee@loveistheauthor.com INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.c…

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'A Quick One!' 15:28

14d ago15:28

15:28

In this episode, Daren talks very fast!By Daren Thomas Magee

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Episode 61 - "DZ" 2:02:40

9d ago2:02:40

2:02:40

This is a deeply meaningful conversation between Jaymee and his Step-Father, David "DZ" Zweifel: a legendary artist, surfer, outdoorsman and land steward who helped raise Jaymee and remains one of his life's largest influences. They discuss the cultivation of the artistic spirit, learning to surf in Waikiki in 1967, the evolution of fatherhood, and…

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Are You Ok?! 30:29

21d ago30:29

30:29

In this episode, Daren discusses debt, gratitude, and the Israeli/Palestine conflictBy Daren Thomas Magee

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'What the Hell Am I Doing?!' 38:20

26d ago38:20

38:20

In this episode, Daren explores his continuing existential crisis, a vacation, and the Mormon religion!By Daren Thomas Magee

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Episode 60 - Devendra Banhart Interviews Jaymee 1:33:56

1M ago1:33:56

1:33:56

Jaymee's Dharma brother Devendra Banhart returns as guest host of this episode to interview Jaymee on the subject of spiritual practice and unconditional love. LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter. BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: lacee@loveistheauthor.com INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @unconventi…

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'I'm Back..Sorry!' 28:46

1M ago28:46

28:46

In this unceremonious return, Daren wonders why he has returned.By Daren Thomas Magee

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Episode 59 - David Nichtern 1:13:54

2M ago1:13:54

1:13:54

David Nichtern, founder of Dharma Moon and Krishna Das's tasteful guitarist for over 30 years, returns to the podcast to deep dive Tibetan Buddhism with Jaymee, and chuckle heartily at some of the absurd scenarios produced within the modern day spiritual unfoldment of a householder.On Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, Duncan Trussell will join David for a FR…

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Episode 58 - Tulku Orgyen Rinpoche 1:30:40

1M ago1:30:40

1:30:40

Tulku Orgyen P'huntsok Rinpoche is a Vajrayana Buddhist teacher originally from a place called Pemaköd in Tibet, known as the secret land of rainbows. His now lives and teaches in Santa Barbara, CA, and is one of Jaymee's root guru's within the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. This is an expansive discussion on the nature of emptiness, the fund…

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Episode 57 - Bob Roth 1:07:28

2M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

Bob Roth is the CEO of The David Lynch Foundation who has been a teacher of Transcendental Meditation for over 50 years. He's taught some of the worlds greatest entertainers and artists including Martin Scorcese, Katy Perry, Hugh Jackman and Oprah Winfrey, and he genuinely wants to teach and you next. BOB ROTH WEB: ⁠www.meditationbob.com DAVID LYNC…

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Episode 56 - Lama Lhanang Rinpoche 1:11:42

2M ago1:11:42

1:11:42

This is a conversation between Jaymee and his spiritual teacher, Vajrayana Buddhist master Lama Lhanang Rinpoche. Recorded in person in Jaymee and Lacee's bedroom in front of an audience of spiritual friends gathered for a blessing ceremony in their home on April 4, 2024. LAMA LHANANG ONLINE: www.buddhistsandiego.com LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: pro…

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Episode 55 - "Daren Thomas Magee" 1:16:02

2M ago1:16:02

1:16:02

Daren Thomas Magee is a multidisciplinary artist and the creative force behind the lifestyle brand Real Fun, Wow! Jaymee and Daren are former co-hosts of a weekly podcast titled Mystical/Cynical based on their friendship, which produced 60 episodes over two seasons and created a loyal fanbase around the world. This is Daren and Jaymee's first recor…

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Episode 54 - Lacee & Jaymee 1:52:35

3M ago1:52:35

1:52:35

Jaymee and his partner/manager Lacee Dilmore share the intimate details of their truly unique relationship, and the spiritual practices they rely on to sustain their love and sanity. Recorded on the afternoon of Lacee's 39th birthday (March 18 2024). LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: hosted, produced, and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. INSTAGRAM: @loveisthe…

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Episode 53 - Krishna Das 1:27:21

3M ago1:27:21

1:27:21

Jaymee and Krishna Das have an uncommon conversation about music, devotion, surrender, cynicism, and silence. KRISHNA DAS WEB: www.krishnadas.com LARRY BRILLIANT BOOK: www.larrybrilliant.com LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter. SOUND MIXED: Chris Faller INSTAGRAM: @krishnadasmusic / @loveistheauthor / @unconv…

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Episode 52 - Kim Krans & Sarah Hyland 1:34:13

3M ago1:34:13

1:34:13

Kim Krans (creator of THE WILD UNKNOWN TAROT series) makes her second appearance on the podcast. Sarah Hyland is a comedic actress and former cast member of MTV’s Punk'd and Fox's Mad TV. Kim and Sarah did not know each other prior to the recording of this episode, a social experiment Jaymee curated which led to one of the most unique and hilarious…

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Episode 51 - Robert Ryan 1:15:04

4M ago1:15:04

1:15:04

Legendary tattoo artist Robert Ryan returns for his third and most potent conversation with Jaymee, discussing the release of his first tarot deck TAROT TANTRA ESOTERICA and third book, a hearty companion guide to the tarot deck under the same name. The conversation was recorded in Devendra Banhart's living room on a beautiful afternoon in Los Ange…

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Episode 50 - Nanea Reeves 2:07:57

4M ago2:07:57

2:07:57

Nanea Reeves is the CEO & C0-Founder of TRIPP, a mind bending VR meditation app named one of Time Magazines "Best Inventions of 2022". Nanea is also the widow of Jaymee's legendary mentor Vic Anderson, the man who taught Jaymee how to meditate 20 years ago and introduced him to Tibetan Buddhism. This is the first long form conversation Nanea and Ja…

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Episode 49 - Nick Mulvey 55:16

4M ago55:16

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Nick Mulvey is a UK artist who's music is deeply emotional, pushing the boundaries of songwriting and sound, traditional and experimental, acoustic and electronic. In the past he's collaborated with Ram Dass and East Forest, and his newest single "Freedom Now" (released today 2.13.24) is his most ambitious piece of music to date, a collaboration wi…

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Episode 48 - Kim Krans 1:24:15

4M ago1:24:15

1:24:15

This episode features an epic conversation with Kim Krans, visionary multidisciplinary artist, author, and the creator of The New York Times Bestseller THE WILD UNKNOWN TAROT series. Her first solo album in 10 years MIRRORMIRROR (released 2/2/24) is a stunning devotional album, featuring a duet with recent guest of the podcast Jim James of My Morni…

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Episode 47 - Juliette Lewis 1:54:13

5M ago1:54:13

1:54:13

Juliette Lewis is an iconic artist who needs no introduction. She's been avoiding interview requests for a while from the mainstream, but recently became a fan of Love Is The Author and sought Jaymee out to have a deeper conversation on the process of cultivating intuition, navigating suffering, and liberating the artistic spirit. She also shares t…

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Episode 46 - Shannon Lay 1:27:51

5M ago1:27:51

1:27:51

Shannon Lay is one of Jaymee's favorite independent recording artists, who's last three Sub Pop releases "August", "Geist", and "Covers, Vol. 1" were celebrated roundly by both critics and die hard music fans, cementing her as one of the most exciting artists in freak folk scene.Shannon: "I got to have the most lovely chat with Jaymee on the Love I…

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Episode 45 - Jim James 1:04:01

5M ago1:04:01

1:04:01

Jim James is the frontman of the legendary rock group My Morning Jacket. He is one of Jaymee's favorite songwriters and human beings of all time, a modern day mystic in the tradition of artists like George Harrison, Alice Coltrane and Andre 3000. This is a deeply therapeutic conversation between two new friends exchanging notes of personal healing,…

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Episode 44 - Samuel & Ivan Bercholz 1:36:04

5M ago1:36:04

1:36:04

Samuel Bercholz is the legendary founder and editor in chief of Shambhala Publications. He is a close friend and mentor of Jaymee's who is making his sixth appearance on the podcast. Ivan Bercholz is the current Vice President of Shambhala Publications (Sam's son) who has run the family business for over a decade with his sister Sarah.This intervie…

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Episode 43 - Tiger Lennon Carpenter 1:09:03

6M ago1:09:03

1:09:03

Tiger Lennon Carpenter returns to the podcast a 16 year old to hang with his old man and share some of the hard earned wisdom of his first two years in high school. Jaymee and Tiger begin the talk discussing music and it's role in maintaining Tiger's mental health, but the talk meanders into Tiger offering solid advice for adults desiring greater c…

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Episode 42 - KING TUFF 2:23:25

6M ago2:23:25

2:23:25

Kyle Thomas is recording artist "KING TUFF", also known for being a member of the band "WITCH" and for his original freak folk project "FEATHERS". Jaymee feels Kyle's most recent album "SMALLTOWN STARDUST" (Sub Pop) is a masterpiece, a deeply spiritual album that isn't sneaking in religious messages or mantras; it's a call to return to the magic an…

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Episode 41 - JAYMEE + LACEE in MAUI w/ MAHARAJ-ji!" 1:51:25

6M ago1:51:25

1:51:25

Jaymee and his partner/manager Lacee are back with a two part "YAWN + LOKO" themed episode, sharing the series of highly auspicious circumstances that led to their being guests of the 3rd Annual Ram Dass Legacy Retreat in Maui. Fun stories of their private moments with legendary teachers David Nichtern, Jack Kornfield and Trudy Goodman, Annie Lamot…

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Episode 40 - Raghu Markus returns 1:09:44

8M ago1:09:44

1:09:44

Raghu Markus is Executive Director of the Love Serve Remember Foundation, which preserves the legacy and teachings of Ram Dass and the great Indian saint Neem Karoli Baba ("Maharaji-ji"). Raghu is also host of Mindrolling Podcast, and is easily recognizable as the friendly voice who introduces hundreds of Ram Dass lectures on the Here And Now Podca…

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Episode 39 - Pete Holmes 2:11:05

8M ago2:11:05

2:11:05

Pete Holmes is one of the funniest and most attractive stand-up comedians in the whole world. He's also a great father, husband, podcaster and a devoted spiritual practitioner who somehow finds time to maintain his ripped abs. Pete has a new Netflix stand-up special coming out next Tuesday, October 24th called I Am Not For Everybody that you can se…

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Tax Time! 29:56

8M ago29:56

29:56

In this episode, Daren gets interrupted a bunch, by people and his own thoughts.By Daren Thomas Magee

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Episode 38 - Rob Dietrich 2:41:55

8M ago2:41:55

2:41:55

Rob Dietrich is the currently the Master Distiller of Metallica's Blackened American Whiskey, though he may have the most diverse resume in his field, reflecting a man that remains impossible to categorize (and hard to hold down for long). Rob is a combat veteran who joined the Army in his twenties and served three tours, one of them being the inci…

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Holding Hands With Strangers! 29:25

8M ago29:25

29:25

In this episode. Daren discusses holding hands with strangers and running for 6 hours straight.By Daren Thomas Magee

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Ego Trip! 27:11

8M ago27:11

27:11

In this episode. Daren discusses what it's like to think he's the center of the universe.By Daren Thomas Magee

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Episode 37 - Lama Lhanang Rinpoche returns 1:15:34

8M ago1:15:34

1:15:34

This is a very special conversation on the importance of the teacher/student relationship between Jaymee and his root guru, the Venerable Lama Lhanang Rinpoche. FEATURED MUSIC: "Rabbit In Your Headlights" by UNKLE + "Skill Of The Man" by The Bees.JIGME LINGPA CENTER (San Diego): http://www.buddhistsandiego.comLOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, e…

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Episode 36 - Ryland & Sarah Zweifel 1:26:57

9M ago1:26:57

1:26:57

Welcome Jaymee's younger brother Ryland to the podcast with his new bride, Sarah, to share the unfoldment of their supernatural love story, and offer solid relationship advice not only for romantic partnerships, but for the relationship we have with ourselves.Also discussed: the ingredients of hospitality the MDMA assisted therapy session that heal…

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Episode 35 - Zach Leary 1:12:32

9M ago1:12:32

1:12:32

Zach Leary is the host of the MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) Podcast and the son of psychedelic pioneer Timothy Leary. Zach grew up surrounded by the deities of the counterculture, and had the extraordinary karma of being partially raised by Ram Dass, but life wasn't all rainbows and orange sunshine growing up Leary. I…

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Humans! 30:51

10M ago30:51

30:51

In this episode, Daren discusses humans!By Daren Thomas Magee

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Huge Drops At The Post! 29:13

10M ago29:13

29:13

In this episode, Daren talks about the classic leftist victim mentality and his huge drops.By Daren Thomas Magee

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I'm Not Dead! 29:56

10M ago29:56

29:56

In this episode, Daren discusses what it's like to be judgmental, but not be God.By Daren Thomas Magee

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I'm dead! 29:42

10M ago29:42

29:42

In this episode, Daren discusses attending his own funeral.By Daren Thomas Magee

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Episode 34 - Dharma Combat!" w/ Samuel Bercholz 1:17:04

10M ago1:17:04

1:17:04

Legendary founder/editor in chief of Shambhala Publications Samuel Bercholz returns for his 5th appearance on the podcast to pick up the mic he dropped here in January. Instead, he drops the mic at least 5 more times in this gorgeous new episode dripping with crazy wisdom, penetrating truths and an onslaught of questionable humor. Sparks fly as Sam…