Best Zen Zenith Podcasts (2024)

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Greg Hoy & The Boys - Leaving While You Stay 2:30

4y ago2:30

2:30

Every day you tell your story! Fight for love or fight for glory?Whatdya say? Whatdya say? Whatdya say? Whatdya say? I think you might be leaving I know you got that feelingI think you might leavingYou know I got that feeling nowYou're leaving while you stay! Leaving while you stay!Keeping one hand in your pocketKeep in touch with your big rocketWh…

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End Of An Era 18:09

4+ y ago18:09

18:09

Hello, hello, hello my sunflowers!Thank you a ton for tuning in & choosing to share this time with me,On this episode I'm discussing the end of an era, welcoming 2020 with open arms ready to receive all of the magical goodness & abundance it'll bring.I hope you love it & if you do please share it with the world ;)I love you all, enjoy!XoxoZIG - @vi…

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Crystals 101 | A Beginner’s Guide 20:22

5y ago20:22

20:22

Hello bebes! Finally back with another episode & it's all about crystals! Thank you so much for sticking around, I have so much content planned for you all. I love you, enjoy!xo Instagram - @vivalazeny/@_hausofzen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thehausofzen/ Contact - vivalazeny@gmail.com Crystal Shop - www.hausofzen.shop *Haus of Zeny is a po…

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Life in 2019 18:34

5+ y ago18:34

18:34

"What if it doesn't come true? Ah.. but what if it does?" In this episode I share, "My Life in 2019!" I discuss vision boards & some of the things I am bringing into my reality this year! I hope this episode inspired you to create your own vision boards. Whether it be a physical one, a collection of photos on your phone, a list written in your note…

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That's A Wrap 29:22

5+ y ago29:22

29:22

As the year is coming to a close, I like to reflect on the past 12 months. The good, the bad, the positive, the negative, the adventures, the lessons, the blessings. ALL OF IT. In 2018 I have stepped even deeper into my spirituality. Became more in tune with myself & my soul. I have tapped even further into my consciousness & rewired my brain of li…

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#017 Let's Taco 'Bout Music! with Zen Zenith 1:30:56

5+ y ago1:30:56

1:30:56

Greg Hoy chats with Zen Zenith on music and podcasting www.earhopper.comBy earhopper

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B-Sides : Lia Rose 12:28

5+ y ago12:28

12:28

B-Sides. Extra content that didn't quite make the final cut. In this episode: Songs and clips from Lia Rose (Episode 38). More from Lia Rose at http://www.liarose.com

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Lia Rose 42:08

5+ y ago42:08

42:08

038. Lia Rose hails from the San Francisco Bay Area and writes and performs poetic, intensely honest, and fiercely optimistic songs. We talk about our favorite board games, Bernie Sanders and her hope for the future. Check out more from Lia Rose at http://www.liarose.com Recorded at The Lost Church in San Francisco, CA in front of a live audience. …

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B-Sides: Katie Day 12:27

5+ y ago12:27

12:27

B-Sides. Extra content that didn't quite make the final cut. In this episode: Songs and clips from Katie Day (Episode 37). More from Katie Day at http://www.katiedaymusic.com

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Katie Day 39:43

5+ y ago39:43

39:43

037. Los Angeles based singer songwriter Katie Day performs her powerful and topical tunes on keyboard and electric guitar. We talk about the #MeToo movement, the artist life in the post-Trump era, getting arrested and much more! Check out more from Katie Day at http://www.katiedaymusic.com Recorded at The Lost Church in San Francisco, CA in front …

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B-Sides : Catch Prichard 13:28

6y ago13:28

13:28

B-Sides. Extra content that didn't quite make the final cut. In this episode: Songs from Catch Prichard (Episode 36). More from Catch Prichard at http://www.catchprichard.com

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Catch Prichard 50:35

6y ago50:35

50:35

036. Oakland, CA based indie folk outfit Catch Prichard performs their brand of uniquely moody and moving tunes. Sawyer and I talk about moving to Sweden at a young age, how travel has affected his world view, American individualistc culture, finding his voice and more. Check out more from Catch Prichard at http://www.catchprichard.com…

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B-Sides : Love Jerks 12:20

6y ago12:20

12:20

Extra content that didn't quite make the final cut. In this episode: Songs from Love Jerks (Episode 35). More from Love Jerks at http://www.lovejerks.com

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Love Jerks 52:40

6y ago52:40

52:40

035. San Francisco's indie pop darlings the Love Jerks - Bryan Garza of Scissors for Lefty and Rebecca Garza-Bortman of Happy Fangs and My First Earthquake - stop by to share tales about their rock opera wedding, eating cereal in the shower, Rebecca's podcast "Advice from Mom" and the classic rivalry Rockers vs. Dockers. Check out more from Love Je…

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#016 Let's Taco 'Bout Volume! with Jane Leibrock 1:35:37

6y ago1:35:37

1:35:37

Greg Hoy chats with Jane Leibrock www.earhopper.comBy earhopper

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#015 Let's Taco 'Bout Persevering! with Nick Wilson 42:00

6y ago42:00

42:00

Greg Hoy chats with Nick Wilson www.earhopper.comBy earhopper

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Lindsey Starr 54:23

6y ago54:23

54:23

034. Lindsey Starr is a veteran Los Angeles indie pop singer songwriter who has performed with the likes of Fences and Macklemore. We talk about whether or not to tell someone when you write a super personal song about them, giving props to the people behind the scenes in the music world, not shitting on female popstars, the grind of being on the r…

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#014 Let's Taco 'Bout Hustle! with Lauren Asta 1:11:04

6y ago1:11:04

1:11:04

Interview with Lauren Asta about her mural art. www.earhopper.comBy earhopper

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Tony Thaxton 55:01

6y ago55:01

55:01

033. Tony Thaxton, host and producer of Feliz Navipod, drummer for Motion City Soundtrack, and writer of silly Star Wars songs, stops by to play said songs. We talk of his love of Star Wars and the Muppets, why he quit touring, why comedy appeals to so many musicians, playing drums for Weird Al and more! Check out Tony Thaxton's Patreon page at htt…

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Dresage 1:01:20

6y ago1:01:20

1:01:20

032. Keeley Bumford stops by to perform songs from her personal songwriting project, Dresage. Keeley sings and plays piano and is joined by Lara Somogyi on harp and Greg Martin on lead guitar. We talk about our shared time performing in The Rocky Horror Hipster Show in Los Angeles, the issues she has to tackle as a woman in the music industry, find…

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James Spaite 58:50

6y ago58:50

58:50

031. James Spaite shows off his guitar chops while crooning heartfelt songs in the vein of John Mayer, Andy McKee and Damien Rice. A great storyteller, James regales us with some great anecdotes and we discuss religion, equality, toxic masculinity, education, living with ADHD and much more. Hear more from James Spaite at http://www.jamesspaite.com …

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Tiny Stills Returns 1:02:14

6y ago1:02:14

1:02:14

030. Tiny Stills returns to the podcast! Kailynn has a great new album coming on June 1st called Laughing Into The Void and her and I talk about getting married, gun control, audio erotica, politics, finding hope in youth, songwriting, being curmudgeons and much more! Hear more from Tiny Still at http://www.tinystills.com Recorded at the Dragons De…

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#013 Let's Taco 'Bout... Outliers! with Vikki Lampton 54:11

6y ago54:11

54:11

Interview with Vikki Hampton about Outliers and Vocation! www.earhopper.comBy earhopper

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#012 Let's Taco 'Bout... Comfort! with Lani Rovzar 1:01:53

6y ago1:01:53

1:01:53

Interview with Lani Rovzar, Curator of Space, about comfort, home, travel, vocation and... Taco Bell! www.earhopper.comBy earhopper

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Jefferson Bergey 58:38

6y ago58:38

58:38

029. Comedian and musician Jefferson Bergey stops by to play raunchy, dirty, very funny songs that are not at all appropriate for children. We talk being a piglet in a room full of pugs, how you straddle the line between being a musician and a comedian, getting divorced and moving to San Francisco and more. Featuring guest appearances from tap danc…

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Natalie Smith of Cape Weather 45:31

6y ago45:31

45:31

028. I'm joined by Natalie Smith of the band Cape Weather and we discuss their new music video 'Telephono', moving to Los Angeles, "Let's talk about Mental Health", the creative process and buying the dream music school is selling. Hear more from Natalie Smith and Cape Weather at http://capeweather.bandcamp.com Recorded at the the Jam Pad in San Fr…

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#011 Let's Taco 'Bout... Cymbals! with Jason Slota 54:01

6y ago54:01

54:01

Interview with Jason Slota of Round Sound Cymbals about owning a small business, performing as a full-time musician, and perseverance. www.earhopper.com www.roundsoundcymbals.comBy earhopper

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Semplica 1:05:48

6y ago1:05:48

1:05:48

027. Semplica is the songwriting stylings of Doug Orey. Doug joins me to talk about starting a sports team at Berklee school of music, going to school with Tiny Stills and Yellowbirddd, early 2000s emo bands, whether getting a degree in music is worth it, the power of songwriting and much more. Hear more from Semplica at https://www.wtfsemplica.com…

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Extravision 1:10:00

6y ago1:10:00

1:10:00

026. The warm and insightful Ryan Stier of Extravision shares his ambient psychedelic folk with us and talks tour challenges, band break ups, rebirth, tattoos, identity, shaking the brain loose and more. Ryan's tour mate Nicholas Naioti joins us at the end too! Hear more from Extravision at https://extravisionmusic.bandcamp.com Recorded at the Drag…

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Nicholas Naioti 1:04:57

6y ago1:04:57

1:04:57

025. The kind and funny Nicholas Naioti shares his ambient electronic indie dreamscapes with us and talks about his hometown of Fairfield, Iowa, owning a bar and bookstore, being vulnerable, how poetry has influenced his music, why social media is brain poison and more. Hear more from Nicholas Naioti at nicholascube.com Recorded at the Dragons Den …

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King Dream 1:01:12

6+ y ago1:01:12

1:01:12

024. Jeremy Lyon of King Dream comes by to share his classic rock inspired folk on acoustic guitar, voice and harmonica. Him and I chat about his old band Tumbleweed Wanderers, getting inspired by The Matches, how Neil Gaiman has affected his music, making relationships work and much more! Follow King Dream on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/…

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Dogcatcher 1:04:33

6+ y ago1:04:33

1:04:33

023. Dogcatcher joins us at The Art Farm in San Jose, CA. Core members Andrew Heine (Vocals / Rhodes / Banjo / Guitar), Jared Milos (Bass), Ramon Esquivel (Drums) are joined by Geoff McCann (Guitar) and Joey Guthrie (Percussion) to share their unique brand of soulful indie rock. We talk joining the marines, playing music in Silicon Valley, collabor…

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Isaiah Gage 1:04:53

6+ y ago1:04:53

1:04:53

022. Cellist Isaiah Gage joins us on the podcast. Performing songs on cello, voice and beat boxing, Isaiah and I discuss growing up in the back of his parents instrument repair shop (David Gage String Instruments in New York City), dealing with anxiety, depression and mental health, toxic masculinity and the male role in todays society. Hear more f…

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Fuzz Francis 53:54

6+ y ago53:54

53:54

021. Band Fuzz Francis comes on the show to play their beautifully crafted indie pop rock songs. Beth (Voice / Guitar), Kubes (Drums) and Scott (Bass) talk quitting your job to make music, staying in your body, Circus School, breaking up with someone when you love them still, marketing yourself and life living in a van! Hear more from Fuzz Francis …

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Britt Kusserow 52:22

6+ y ago52:22

52:22

020. Happy New Year! Folk singer songwriter Britt Kusserow joins us to share her beautiful deeply personal songs and her fascinating life story. We talk about Britt's life living in New Zealand, being a youth minister, coming out as queer to her church, writing songs, working in Mental Health and Conservation, writing songs and much more. Hear more…

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Aloud 1:00:21

6+ y ago1:00:21

1:00:21

019. Husband and wife Henry and Jen of the LA based Rock n Roll band Aloud join us to perform their songs on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and voice. The tunes feature giant catchy harmonies and blues influenced riffs and the conversation features talk of Spider-Man, being romantically involved with your musical partner, how relocating influence…

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Yellowbirddd 1:00:56

6+ y ago1:00:56

1:00:56

018. Los Angeles Bassist and "Gentlecore" Songwriter Liam McCormack joins us to perform some of his beautiful songs on guitar and voice. We talk about his early 2000's emo influences, learning to appreciate what is already in front of you, connecting with nature, developing tools to cope with depression and our favorite coffee, beer and podcasts. H…

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Elle Belle 52:01

6+ y ago52:01

52:01

017. Los Angeles producer and songwriter Elle Belle joins us to perform some of his songs on acoustic guitar and voice. We talk developing a character and what can be liberating and confining about that, crafting the perfect jingle, whether to cast a wide net or not when songwriting and shaking shit loose. All that plus a surprise guest appearance …

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#010 Let's Taco 'Bout... Reality! with Jordan D'Angona and Laura Tobin 1:02:17

6+ y ago1:02:17

1:02:17

Let's Taco 'Bout Podcast with Greg Hoy 11/07/17By earhopper

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Misty Boyce 1:03:00

6+ y ago1:03:00

1:03:00

016. Misty Boyce graces us with songs on acoustic guitar and piano. She talks relationships, being miserable on tour, forging a healthier relationship with music and human beings and being a "gun for hire" vs. finding your own voice. Hear more from Misty Boyce at http://www.mistyboyce.com

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Curious Quail 1:02:13

6+ y ago1:02:13

1:02:13

015. Mike Shirley-Donnely of the chip tunes influenced indie rock band Curious Quail joins me to perform some of his bands songs on acoustic guitar and Nintendo Gameboy. We talk about how video games have influences his bands sound, the Sci-Fi storytelling throughout his songwriting and the mysterious Cat Portal that has lead him to live with 24 fu…

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Carsie Blanton 55:35

6+ y ago55:35

55:35

014. Carsie Blanton joins us hot off her appearance on Judge John Hodgman to play some sweet jazz-infused folk and talk sex, love, relationships, New Orleans, following your muse, songwriting and her new card game The Fing Truth. Hear more from Carsie Blanton at http://www.carsieblanton.com

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Jamie Drake 1:00:01

6+ y ago1:00:01

1:00:01

013. We're back! Jamie Drake is a folk singer songwriter from Los Angeles, CA. On this episode we talk touring Portland, life in a post-divorce world, losing your sense of wonder and much much more. Hear more from Jamie Drake at http://www.jamiedrakemusic.com

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#009 Let's Taco 'Bout... Home! with Ariel Norling 56:20

7y ago56:20

56:20

Let's Taco 'Bout Podcast with Greg Hoy 08/29/17By earhopper

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Modern Huge 55:02

7y ago55:02

55:02

012. Modern Huge is the music of Charo Molina, a songwriter and performer based out of Los Angeles, CA who draws influence from the likes of Elliott Smith, Jeff Buckley and Nelly Furtado. She and Zen chat living in Los Angeles, what it's like to have a gun pulled on you and hosting the queer radio show and podcast 'Homoground'. Hear more from Moder…

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#008 Let's Taco 'Bout... Emergence! with Ryan Barner 43:56

7y ago43:56

43:56

Let's Taco 'Bout Podcast with Greg Hoy 08/10/17By earhopper

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#007 Let's Taco 'Bout... Artifacts! with Jacob Winik 52:28

7y ago52:28

52:28

Let's Taco 'Bout Podcast with Greg Hoy 08/01/17By earhopper

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Nik Bartunek of Picture Atlantic 59:36

7y ago59:36

59:36

011. Nik Bartunek, lead singer of Indie Alternative band Picture Atlantic, is on the podcast. Nik and Zen go deep on Dungeons and Dragons, the Music Industry and being a Christian in the modern world of music and divisive politics. Hear more from Picture Atlantic at http://www.pictureatlantic.com

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#006 Let's Taco 'Bout... Style! with Atira Richards 50:26

7y ago50:26

50:26

Let's Taco 'Bout Podcast with Greg Hoy 07/18/17By earhopper

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John Miller of The Holy Dark 56:01

7y ago56:01

56:01

010. It's episode ten and Gloom Folk songwriter John Miller of The Holy Dark sits down with Zen to talk mental health, dealing with depression, fitting in, getting older and growing up, touring with Blaqk Audio and Night Riots and touring for the first time. Hear more from John Miller at http://www.johnmillerband.com…

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