Life is a Festival Podcast
1) Paul Stamets: The Mycelial Web of Burning Man
At Burning Man 2025 inside the Playa Alchemist Pyramid, I sat down with legendary mycologist Paul Stamets to explore mushrooms, mycelium, and the cosmos. Together we connected fungal intelligence with...Show More
2) Josh Shrei (The Emerald): Only Myth Can Save Us Now
Thereâs no greater mythic mind in modern podcasting than Josh Schrei, the voice and vision behind The Emerald. If you, like me, are already a fan of his deeply poetic and perspective-shifting show, th...Show More
3) Benjamin: Why I Returned to Ibogaine
I recently revisited Iboga â the psychedelic root bark from Equatorial West Africa â six years after first experiencing it in a traditional Bwiti ceremony in Gabon. This time, I received Ibogaine trea...Show More
4) Alex Ebert: Aspirational Masculinity for the Left
In the aftermath of the 2024 election, as half the country celebrates and the other half mourns, Alex Ebert and I find ourselves doing what grown men often do to process complex emotionsâwe make a pod...Show More
5) Megan Miller: Why Burners Must Participate in this Election
On the eve of the U.S. presidential election, weâre exploring the theme of participation, a principle central to both Burning Man culture and our role as citizens. In this episode, Iâm joined by Megan...Show More
6) Atish: Beats, Breaks, and Balance, a DJ Unplugs
Atish last joined us four or five years ago for a powerful conversation about authenticity, anxiety, and life as an artist. Now, as he takes a break from touring to prioritize mental health, I knew it...Show More
7) Will Chase: How Burning Man Stays Relevant
How does Burning Man stay relevant for a new generation and beyond the Black Rock Desert? The dust has settled from Burning Man, and the photo dumps have all been dumped but today we're diving into a...Show More
8) #173 - Burning Man Isn't Cool Anymore
Today's podcast is in two parts: First, my reflections (rant) on Burning Man 2024, and second, a repost of my appearance on the Burning Man Live Podcast from a few years ago. During my solocast, I cel...Show More
9) #172 - Live From Burning Man Information Radio (Encore)
Todayâs episode is an encore presentation of a show that aired live on Burning Man Information Radio (BMIR) in 2019 to get you all juiced up for this yearâs dirt rave. It features a playful conversati...Show More
10) #171 - Chip Conley: Midlife is also a Festival
You know those pithy BuzzFeed listicles about being too old for music festivals? Well, the idea is rather silly. Festivals are multi-generational celebrations where children with glittering faces play...Show More