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Jazzy, Jimmy, and Phreddie

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Jazzy, Jimmy, and Phreddie met in the mid-90s at a model railroad workshop. For the next 25 years, they have talked and talked and talked. Usually, Phreddie, Jimmy, and Jazzy spoke on the phone, and occasionally, they organized trips together. With the universal acceptance of Zoom conferencing, they began to meet every Tuesday, to continue their friendship. The podcast is Jazzy’s fault. He initiated the idea, and Jimmy and Phreddie agreed mostly because all we had to do was talk, and it is m ...
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THE THREE-HEADED MAN podcast titled "Motivation" embarks on an exploration of the diverse factors that create meaning and purpose in life. The episode opens with a glimpse into Jimmy's motivation to safeguard his home and community from the threat of Canadian forest fires. This real-world example sets the stage for a broader discussion on what prop…
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In an introspective episode of THE THREE-HEADED MAN podcast titled "Shadows of Death," the group delves into the somber yet enlightening aspects of mortality and personal experiences that bring them face-to-face with the concept of death. The conversation touches on a range of poignant topics, offering a glimpse into the complexities of life's jour…
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In this week's episode of THE THREE-HEADED MAN, the discussion revolves around the theme of "There It Is" – a knowingness that exists beyond learned or understood knowledge. The conversation opens with the contemplation of self-awareness and the inherent knowingness of one's metaphysical location in life. The group ponders the question of whether w…
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In this episode of THE THREE-HEADED MAN podcast, the focus centers around the theme of growth. The group engages in a dynamic conversation that delves into various facets of personal and collective growth. The episode commences by exploring the concept of growth itself, encompassing notions of both forward progression and retrograde motion. The gro…
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In a momentous milestone, THE THREE-HEADED MAN celebrates its 100th episode with a captivating discussion centered around the group's most common emotional responses to upsetting situations. Phreddie, Jimmy, and Jazzy candidly share their personal reactions, with Phreddie expressing anger, Jimmy leaning towards moping, and Jazzy experiencing worry.…
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In the 99th episode of THE THREE-HEADED MAN podcast, titled "Weeds," the group engages in a conversation that explores the multifaceted nature of weeds, both in a literal and figurative sense. The episode delves into various topics, shedding light on the significance of weeding in the garden and the mind. The conversation begins by contemplating th…
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In this episode of THE THREE-HEADED MAN podcast, titled "Zero, Nothingness, and The Void," the group engages in a conversation exploring various concepts surrounding the void. The episode concludes with a discussion on a meditative practice presented by E.J. Gold called "parking the body," adding an intriguing dimension to the exploration. The conv…
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In this episode of THE THREE-HEADED MAN, the group delves into the theme of "control" through various topics and stories. The conversation takes an intriguing turn as the group discusses controlling a small herd of alpacas, recounting a shearing story that serves as a backdrop for exploring the dynamics of control. The guys examine the human desire…
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In the latest episode of THE THREE-HEADED MAN titled "The Spirit Talks to the Void," the discussion revolves around profound and existential topics. The conversation begins with an exploration of what happens when the spirit leaves the body. The concept of "Know thyself" is then brought forward, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and intr…
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In this thought-provoking episode of our podcast, THE THREE-HEADED MAN dives into the topic of what within all of us is hard-wired and what parts of us are soft-wired. Jazzy poses the question, seeking to explore the innate aspects of our being versus the malleable aspects influenced by external factors. The conversation begins by discussing additi…
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In this episode of THE THREE-HEADED MAN, the group discusses the theme of cleanliness, both physical and metaphysical. Jimmy shares his experience of living in a tiny house in Riondel, emphasizing how it's easy to clean and heat. The conversation then delves into the topics of bathrooms and kitchens, and the challenges of maintaining cleanliness in…
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In the latest THREE-HEADED MAN podcast, the guys discuss the idea of "How big is your Us?" They explore the concept of enlarging the group (or us) and encompassing a larger community to combat the current atmosphere of division among humanity. The conversation touches on the topics of "us and them," win/lose sports, politics, and games of winners a…
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In this episode of THE THREE-HEADED MAN, the discussion centers around forks in the road, decisions, and choices. The episode begins with a story about Jazzy, who loses his and his brother's personal data while shopping for ginger. The question arises whether he should tell his brother about the loss or not. The conversation moves on to the topic o…
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In "The Debts We Owe" episode of THE THREE-HEADED MAN podcast, the hosts discuss the concept of metaphysical debts and the importance of repaying those who have helped us in life, such as mothers and those who have given us a boost. The episode also covers the idea of paying it forward and how helping someone else can benefit everything. Jimmy tell…
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THE THREE-HEADED MAN begins this week's conversation by trying to quiet the Inner voices that disrupt the morning meditation. However, the inner voice that commands the other inner voices to silence themselves is complicated. Who or what are these various inner voices? Are the voices in my head? Or are they from elsewhere? Can one develop a fair ob…
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THE THREE-HEADED MAN recounts a request from an acquaintance who wants advice on his wish to end his life with assisted suicide. This experience leaves the boys questioning their own soon-to-be-a-reality death, and they ask: how can one die with dignity? To understand death, THE THREE-HEADED MAN recalls the death of their fathers and grandfathers. …
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This week the THE THREE-HEADED MAN podcast explores the question "AM I AI?" by examining the concept of associative thinking and how it functions in the brain. They discuss various types of sorting, the meaning of artificial intelligence, and how one can make contact with intelligence outside of oneself. The conversation then turns to the concept o…
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THE THREE-HEADED MAN begins by talking about the ability to change oneself or others. From there, they discuss rigid habits and the option to distinguish and accept what cannot be changed. When we get riled up and our buttons are pushed, we jump on a train of inner-considerations and bad moods. Continuing on they stumble into a discussion of G.I. G…
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Phreddie retells a story where about a rebellious 11 year old student. This week THE THREE-HEADED MAN wonders about mistakes. What is a mistake? What do we label as a mistake? Jimmy tells us that school and religion verify mistakes. What is the difference between "wrong" and a "mistake"?By Jazzy, Jimmy, and Phreddie
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How do you do it? We borrow from those have gone before. Jimmy tells us that process is a story. THE THREE-HEADED MAN recounts their work processes. Jimmy explains building processes, Jazzy tells us about his painting and drawing processes, and Phreddie relays his teaching processes. Eventually, THE THREE-HEADED MAN stumbles into recognition of gro…
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THE THREE-HEADED MAN confronts aging and death. Jimmy begins our conversation by calling for help. The help he calls out for is help to maintain an independent lifestyle as he confronts his aging body. Jimmy wants to downscale his life because he is beginning to feel helpless. While he says he has always been "one needle away from death", the reali…
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Jazzy returns from a week long Tai Chi cruise with a pair of new eyes. Surprised by how his views of his life have changed after the cruise, Jazzy prods us with questions so that we can help him understand his experience that became a milometer of distance and just a little juxtaposition. Is there a way to get a "milometer of distance" from ourselv…
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Phreddie tells a story about trying to teach his primary students that time is relative, then he explains how he is trying to learn Spanish through immersion. After Phreddie's lengthy opening, THE THREE-HEADED MAN wonders: do we bring something from the outside,and it's incorporated on the inside or do we remember what we already know? How do we le…
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Tweaking the direction of life? An advocate for change? Self-Improvement? To tweak or not to tweak? THE THREE-HEADED MAN wonders about he can change anything in our life. Striving to use time better? Striving for an idealized life? Somehow in the midst of talking about the possible changes that can be made in one's life, THE THREE-HEADED MAN stumbl…
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Jimmy starts us by talking about charging a local guy with assault. His lawyer tells him there's no liability in truth. Opinions and individual perspective. Community communication. Being honest and truthful. Inserting oneself into situations. The boys collectively explore the limits of honesty and lawlessness. THE THREE-HEADED MAN wonders whether …
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Season Three begins with Jimmy's return....The Original Cast is reunited -- a hearty welcome to back to Jimmy. "Other Beings" is inspired by Jimmy's and Jaswant's work in the Labyrinth's Readers Course. As they begin this course, Jimmy is reminded of the need to connect to and communicate with other beings, and this reminder prompted him to bring i…
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This week's coversation begins with a 1990s recollection of Robert Anton Wilson and his ideas about information doubling. With the context established THE THREE-HEADED MAN explores the various types of information: technology, progress, overload, etc... One could summarize this week's talk as "boomers talk about the immensity of the world" or "boy …
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Can our words change what can happen and/or what could happen? Ordinary words create incantations. Do we have the power to influence events? Superstitions -- "Don't say that, or it will come true." Or the "Power of Positive Thinking." THE THREE-HEADED MAN concludes with a few thoughts about remembering our existence.…
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The THREEE-HEADED MAN shares the misery of expectations. To project the worst, then "Things can only get better..." or to expect people to act accordingly, then disappointment. The color of expectations. Without expectations, we can enjoy the ride. The expectation of waking up....what does one expect enlightenment to be?…
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This week THE THREE-HEADED MAN discusses the tools of Imagination and Visualization. He ponders the relationship between the two concepts. In doing so, wonders about their use in reaching his life aims and goals. While Hans visualizes a Lamborghini, Jazzy recalls a story about Robert Anton Wilson's visualization of finding quarters on the city stre…
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Do drummers think of harmony? What happens when someone who is out of tune doesn't know how they are out of tune? THE THREE-HEADED MAN confesses that he feels out of tune with the world. They conclude by discussing the notions of resonace, shape-shifting, and role-playing.By Jimmy, Jazzy, and Phreddie
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This week THE THREE-HEADED MAN discusses ATTITUDE -- like having a good attitude in a game. The game that THE THREE-HEADED MAN plays needs a good attitude. In other words, how do we go through? How do we go through the situations we go through? The good times and the bad times. For example, Phreddie goes through with the attitude of confidence.…
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