Dream Chasers and Eccentrics
Dream Chasers and Eccentrics is a podcast hosted by Paul Trammell that features interviews with extraordinary people who forge their own paths, make their own rules, and live outside societal norms. The show aims to help listeners learn from the mistakes and successes of others, emphasizing that smart people learn from their own experiences while extraordinary people learn from both their own and others' experiences. Each episode explores the unique stories and perspectives of individuals who chase their dreams and embrace their eccentricities.
Episodes
Spiritual Intelligence, Transpersonal Psychology, and how Love is a Perpetual Motion Machine, Dr. Yosi Amram
In his research into spiritual intelligence, pioneering researcher and TEDx speaker Dr. Amram created the first academically recognized spiritual intelligence theory along with an associated model for Spiritually Intelligent Leadership. His research has garnered over a thousand citations to date, and he has been featured on USA TODAY, Forbes, Inc. He also writes a regular column with Psychology To
The Magical Life: a Guide to Building a World that Restores you, RD Ravenwood
R.D. Ravenwood is the author of The Magical Life: A Guide to Building a World That Restores You. He is a retired CIO and entrepreneur and brings a systems thinker's perspective to a deeply human question: Why can we walk ten miles through a theme park and feel completely alive, yet feel exhausted by an ordinary day at home or work? His answer is that we are not always lacking motivation or discipl
Austin Galante, Making Movies, Making Music, and Creativity
Austin Galante is an independent filmmaker, director, actor, and cinematographer. He's directed four feature films including the cult hit "Sanguine Teeth on a Driftless Road," an offbeat vampire road-trip comedy which picked up numerous festival awards including Best Comedy and Best Director. He's also an actor with roles across film and television. He has 34 film festival wins under his belt. Aus
Robot Gardener, a Short Story by Paul Trammell
Robot Gardener is a science-fiction short story, read by Paul Trammell, the author. I publish a new short story on paultrammell.substack.com on the first of every month, as well as occasional poetry, essays, and book reviews. Visit the link and subscribe for free to receive them in your mailbox.
Sugar Coated, Dr. Marion Nestle, Healthy Food, Junk Food, and Food Politics
Dr. Marion Nestle is Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University, which she chaired from 1988-2003 and from which she officially retired in September 2017. She is also Visiting Professor of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell. She earned a Ph.D. in molecular biology and an M.P.H. in public health nutrition from the University of California
Maya Rupert, Politics, Race, Diversity, and Authenticity
Maya Rupert is a political strategist, social-justice leader, writer, and podcast host. In 2020, she was the campaign manager for Julián Castro's presidential campaign. She is currently the Executive Vice President of Blue State. Her latest book is "The Real Ones: How to Disrupt the Hidden Ways Racism Makes Us Less Authentic." We talk about what a campaign manager does, January 6th and why Trump w
Alexa, a Short Story
Alexa is a sci-fi / thriller short story by Paul Trammell, narrated by the author. The idea was inspired by a comment made by Tina Erwin in an earlier episode. I was asking her why spirits frequented Ouija boards and tarot cards. The short answer was "tradition," but she went on to say that it's entirely possible that technology could offer them a new and more effective portal. Why not an Alexa,
Pete Goss, the Rescue of Raphael Dinelli
Pete Goss is an explorer, adventurer, and sailor best known for his rescue of Raphael Dinelli in the 1996-1997 Vendee Globe race, for which he was awarded medals of honor from both the UK and France. He has also sailed across the Atlantic multiple times, led expeditions to the North Pole, kayaked around Tasmania, sailed the biggest catamaran ever built, and completed many other adventures. He wrot
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Mark Astor, Navigating Mental Health and Addiction Crises in the Legal System
Mark Astor is a lawyer who leads a legal team dedicated to helping families in crisis due to mental health disorders, substance use, and failed recovery efforts. They deal with navigating involuntary treatment laws like Florida's Baker Act and the Marchman Act, working closely with clinical teams and family systems, and helping families regain control when a loved one's condition threatens their s
Robert Mitchell, Vietnam, a Spiritual Transformation, and Education Reform
In 1966, Robert Mitchell was drafted into the Vietnam War. He became a helicopter pilot and served until a crash sent him back to the USA, where he continued to serve as a flight instructor. After the war, he went to Europe and spent 12 years seeking spiritual knowledge in Germany and Crete. He finally returned to the USA free from the burdens of a wounded soul. He then became a teacher and taught
Author John Bond, To the End of Reckoning
John Bond is an author, publishing consultant, former editor, former librarian, and lover of books who has been immersed in books and the expression of ideas for over 35 years. His new novel is "To the End of Reckoning," high-concept speculative thriller that asks what happens when history stops being debatable. As a Publishing Consultant, John brings a deep understanding of getting started on wri
Rand Timmerman, A Spiritual Passage, Vietnam, Sobriety, and the Appalachian Trail
Rand Timmerman is the author of "A Spiritual Passage," a book about hiking the Appalachian Trail with his brother, both in their seventies. He also a Vietnam Veteran with the Marines, a lawyer, and a recovering alcoholic. Through his work, he hopes to inspire people with physical, mental, and spiritual difficulties to achieve their dreams and goals and live a happy and fulfilled life. We talk abo
Sam Trammell, Making it as an Actor, remastered
This is a remastered version of episode 4, from 2023, when the podcast was new. It's such a great interview that I remastered it and republished it. Sam Trammell is not only a great actor, but a fascinating person who had a dream, chased it to fruition, and made it happen. He is probably best known for his role as the shapeshifter Sam Merlotte in HBO's "True Blood," and has also been in "The Fault
Margaret Bryden, Poetry in Therapy
Margaret Bryden is a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, author, and founder of Sage Insight Therapy. She works with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction and life transitions. Margaret is the author of "How I Understand It: A Bad Poet's Guide to Mental Health & Resilience," where she introduces "bad poetry" as a powerful, accessible tool for emotional pr
Native American Author David Heska Wanbli Weiden, Wisdom Corner
David Heska Wanbli Weiden is an award winning author, professor, and an enrolled citizen of the Sicangu Lakota nation. He received his MFA from the Institute of American Indian Arts, his law degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, and his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. He's professor of English and Native American and Indigenous Studies at Stony Brook University
Antiauthoritarian Psychotherapy, Lincoln Stoller
Lincoln Stoller is a quantum physicist, neuropsychologist, hypnotherapist, clinical counselor, psychonaut, mountaineer, author, and educator. His approach to psychotherapy is unique and antiauthoritarian, combining science, spirit, economics, and mental health through an understanding of the hard sciences, the psyche, and the behavior of groups. We talk about quantum physics, psychotherapy, moutai
Past Lives and Forgiveness, Dr. Anthony Emmett, remastered
This is an episode I published in February of 2024, and it is so good that I remastered it to remove background noise and improve sound quality. Even if you listened to it two years ago, it is well worth a second listen. Dr. Emmett is a retired surgeon, sculptor, and author. He has a vast and unique knowledge of a level of consciousness that most of us don't perceive. We talk about self-image, th
Anthony Horowitz, Author of A Deadly Episode
Anthony Horowitz is a British novelist and screenwriter who has written over fifty books. He started with children's books and first found success with the Alex Rider seires, which has sold over 21 million copies and was made in to a TV series on Amazon. As his readers grew up, he began writing mysteries, including Magpie Murders, which initiated a series on BBC Television. He has also written for
Cornucopia, a Sci-Fi Short Story by Paul Trammell
Cornucopia is a short story about a mission to colonize another planet, written and narrated by Paul Trammell. Subscribe to paultrammell.substack.com to get a freee short story in your mailbox on the first of each month. Support the show through Patreon.
Phyllis E Leavitt, a Spiritual Journey and America in Therapy
Phyllis E Leavitt graduated from Antioch University with a Masters' Degree in Psychology and Counseling in 1989. She co-directed a sexual abuse treatment program called Parents United in Santa Fe, New Mexico until 1991 and then went into private practice full time. As a psychotherapist, she treated children, families, couples, and individual adults for 34 years, and has worked extensively with abu
Phil Borges, Shamans, Schizophrenia, and CRAZYWISE
Phil Borges is a photographer and flimmaker dedicated to documenting the lives of indigenous cultures, and their shamans in particular. His work is exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide and his award winning books, which have been published in four languages, include Tibetan Portrait, Enduring Spirit, Women Empowered and Tibet: Culture on the Edge. He has hosted television documentaries on
Race Relations in the South and How they have Changed, Melvin Edwards
Melvin Edwards is an author, journalist, and podcaster. His latest book is "Nuremberg Mississippi." We talk about how laws affected blacks differently from whites and were used as tools of opression, such as not being able to use the front door of stores or to eat inside restaurants or for a black man to be driving with a white woman or to be black and in town after sunset in "sundown towns," segr
Space Man, a Short Story
Space Man is a short story by Paul Trammell, published April 1 on paultrammell.substack.com The story is narrated by the author. Links are on the podcast shownotes page support the show through either substack, if you want more short stories, or Patreon
Amjad Tadros, The Fixer, War Journalism in the Middle East
Amjad Tadros was CBS News' Middle East producer from 1990 to 2023, during which he managed regional coverage of transformative events, including Iraq's wars, the September 11 hijackers' backstories, the Arab Spring, and Syria's chemical attacks on civilians. His commitment to truth earned him four Emmy Awards, including for stories about Syria's chemical gas attacks (2016) and White Helmets (2017)
Former FBI Agent Eric Robinson
Eric Robinson was a Baptist pastor before becoming an FBI agent. He was a SWAT operator for 15 years, a tactical and firearms instructor, and worked in Human Intelligence, National Security, and most of the criminal offenses covered by the FBI. He recruited informants, dealt with teen prostitutes, interrogated terrorists, arrested drug dealers and peadophiles, and much more. Two of his cases won t
Author JR Thornton, Lucien
J. R. Thornton was born in London and graduated from Harvard College in 2014, where he studied history, English, and Chinese. He later competed for Harvard as an internationally ranked junior tennis player on the men's professional circuit. Shortly after graduating from Harvard, J. R. published his first novel, Beautiful Country, loosely inspired by experiences he had living in Beijing as a tee
Change Never Happens Within Your Comfort Zone, PJ Glassey, Fitness of Body and Mind, X Gym
PJ Glassey started personal training in 1987 and successfully grew his business over the following 11 years, training clients in their homes and at local area gyms. With the help of these clients as test subjects, and armed with his degree in Exercise Science, PJ invented his "multi-protocol" concept and refined it through 1998, when he founded the X Gym. He is also the author of the book "Crackin
Can Science and Religion Coexist? Two Similar but Divergent Opinions, Doug Ell
Douglas Ell grew up in Connecticut, and graduated early from MIT, where he double majored in math and physics. He then obtained a masters in theoretical mathematics from the University of Maryland. After graduating from law school, magna cum laude, he became a prominent attorney. His legal training and work, combined with his academic science background and a lifetime of independent study, has giv
Chai on Life, Lorie Kleiner Eckert
Lorie Kleiner Eckert is a slice-of-life blogger, motivational speaker, and author of five books. Her latest is Chai on Life (pronounced "High on Life") and is a collection of 36 short stories or memoirs with themes of gratitude, happiness, family, and self-help. It's a delightful book, and Lorie is a wise and delightful person with lots of insights on life to share. We talk about her book, finding
Ten Years of Freedom, Quitting Alcohol and Marijuana
This February marks ten years without smoking marijuana and eleven years without drinking alcohol for me. In this episode, I talk about how I quit, and why I quit, both of these addictive drugs. Links and photos are on the podcast shownotes page Support the show through Patreon
Poetry Episode 3
Poetry by Paul Trammell, read by the author. click on this substack link to get a short story every month, as well as poetry and book reviews Support the show through Patreon Links are on the podcast shownotes page
Great Books and How they Change your Heart, Cheryl Drury
Cheryl Drury, a lifelong reader, is on a misssion to read a long list of classic books which she found on Ted Gioia's Substack page. She now has her own Substack page that features her podcast "Crack the Book" about classic books. We talk about The Great Gatsby, The Red Badge of Courage, Romeo and Juliet and other works of Shakespeare, The Odyssey, David Foster Wallace, James Joyce's Ulysses, Swan
Just Like Meat, a Short Story
Just Like Meat, or Prosthetics, is a sci-fi short story by Paul Trammell (the host). If you like short stories and want to receive one of mine on the first of every month, for free, sign up for my Substack "newsletter" You can support the podcast through Patreon More info can be found on the podcast shownotes page Kepp an eye out for my latest novel Identity Crisis releasing March first, availab
Digital Detox, Balancing Technology and Life, Colin Corby
Colin Corby is a Leadership, Wellbeing, Digital Detox, and Mindset Coach. He is also a TEDx Speaker, a technologist, and an endurance athlete. He created 'The Digital Detox Coach' in 2018 as he was fascinated by the collision between technology and psychology and how this relationship was changing the world, our health, and even the way we think. He is passionate about helping people and organisat
Love, Truth, and Fulfillment, Eli Jaxon-Bear
A life long search for freedom took Eli Jaxon-Bear around the world and into many spiritual traditions from a Zen monastery in Japan to a Sufi circle in Marrakesh, among others. His search ended when he was drawn to India (1990) where he met his final teacher, Sri H.W.L Poonja, lovingly known as Papaji; a direct disciple of the renowned Indian Sage Ramana Maharshi. Confirming Eli's realization, hi
A Ship Without Time
This week's episode is a short story by Paul Trammell, narrated by the author. A Ship Without Time is a short work of science fiction. If you like short stories, and would like to get a free one in your mailbox on the first of each month, sign up for Paul Trammell's Substack newsletter, for free (or donation) at paultrammell.substack.com.
Mind-Body-Spirit Healing and Integration, Catia Batalha
Catia Batalha is a psychotherapist, spiritual teacher, author, and mystic, devoted to guiding souls on their journey of awakening, healing, and self-discovery. Moved by a deep reverence for the hidden wisdom that flows through all traditions, she has spent much of her life immersed in the holistic philosophies of the East and the psychological sciences of the West. We talk about growing up in Port
UFO's, Libbie Grant, The Stars and their Light
Libbie Grant, who writes as Olivia Hawker, is a Washington-Post Best-selling author and a UFO enthusiast. She and I have both seen UFO's, and she wrote a historical fiction novel, "The Stars and their Light," about the Roswell incident in 1947. We talk about UFO's, her book "The Stars and their Light," religion and how UFO sightings can affect our beliefs, biblical references to possible UFO's, th
Danny Johnson, Stand-up Comedy
Danny Johnson's hilarious, clean stand-up has entertained audiences in comedy clubs, corporate events, and churches nationwide for over 15 years. Danny's work as a stand-up comedian has been humbly compared to Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin James, and Jackie Gleason, blending his original material with his renowned facial expressions. Danny's show is relatable, entertaining, and always evolving. Danny has
Author John David, The Bystander
John David is the author of the novel "The Bystander," which I read and loved. It's a thriller about a journalist who films an active-shooter incident and a "good samaritan" with a concealed weapon taking out the shooter. However, things are not what they seem. We talk about writing fiction and nonfiction, writing about a real location, setting, the second amendment and concealed weapons, heros, h
Author Libbie Grant, aka Olivia Hawker, The Ragged Edge of Night
Libbie Grant, who also write under the pan name Olivia Hawker, is a Washington Post best-selling author of historical fiction and literary fiction. I recently read her novel "The Ragged Edge of Night," which tells the story of a Franciscan Friar in Nazi Germany struggling to maintain his sense of morals and doing what he can to thwart the efforts of the Nazis. Libbie has written and published 46 b
Intuitive Healing, Inna Segal
Inna Segal is a pioneer in the field of energy medicine and human consciousness. She is also the bestselling author of "The Secret Language of Your Body," which has been translated into 26 languages and has sold over a million copies worldwide. We talk about her roots as a healer, clairvoyance, pain, anxiety, meditation, exercise, living consciously, intuitive healing, food choices, understanding
Thom Barrett, Adventures and Insights: Finding Light in Uncertainty
Thom Barrett is an adventurer, cancer survivor, and the author of several books: "Living While Dying", "Chasing My Northern Lights", "Embracing the Cold", "The Strength of Surrender" and "Beyond the Blueprint." His stories of resilience, adventure, and self-discovery empower readers to navigate life's adversities, cherish their experiences, and uncover the beauty in unexpected places. We talk abou
Lucid Dreams and Nightmares, Ian Wallace, Dreams and What they Mean
Ian Wallace is a dream psychologist who has also worked professionally as a North Sea oil-rig roughneck, mountain guide, session musician, fashion photographer, commercial pilot, military psychologist, relationship counsellor, child psychologist, celebrity psychologist and artificial intelligence inventor. His knowledge of dreams and his ability to articulate this is extraordinary. We talk about
WV Democrat Party Chair Mike Pushkin
Mike Pushkin is a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates and is the Chair of the WV Democrat Party. We talk about why elections matter, the top of the ticket vs the bottom of the ticket, substance-abuse issues, addiction and recovery, a day in the life of a delegate, representing the people, division of Americans, what we all have in common, the joy to be found in politics, driving a taxi
Filmmaker Elliott Hasler, Vindication Swim, the Story of Mercedes Gleitz
Elliott Hasler wrote, directed, and filmed "Vindication Swim," the story of Mercedes Gleitz, the first British woman to swim the English Channel. He also wrote and directed "WWII: The Long Road Home," which opened in the USA and the UK, and for which Elliott was praised as "perhaps the next Spielberg." "Vindication Swim" opened in select theaters October 17. We talk about filming the movie, swimmi
Karma and Frequency, Tina Erwin
After the previous episode with Scott Wells and Tina Erwin, I realized Tina and I had a lot more to talk about. The subject of Karma and Frequency came up and I was intrigued. After learning that she had written a book on this, titled "Karma and Frequency," I scheduled another interview with her, got the book, and read it. One could argue that nothing in life is more important than managing our ka
Portals, Ghosts, and the Fourth Dimension, Tina Erwin and Scott Wells
You might remember Tina Erwin from the episode Ghost Helper Tina Erwin April 2024. She is a retired Commander in the US Navy who has had psychic abilities since she was a child. She is now know for helping ghosts, who she explains are souls trapped on Earth, pass on to Heaven. After last week's interview with Scott Wells where we discussed his Ouija Board experience and his book "Marked by the Oui
A Terrifying Ouija Board Experience, Scott Wells, Marked by the Ouija
Scott grew up in a small town in Idaho. When he was 16 years old, he bought a Ouija board. His friends got to it before he did, and while he was at work, they had an experience so terifying that they burned the board. This is just the beginning of a story so enthralling and scary that I got goosebumps several times during the interview. The book, "Marked by the Ouija," is based on this experience.
The Creative Life of Robert Abele
Robert Abele is an artist who paints Cape Cod scenes in oils. He is also a master of cultivating a creative life, and a master of articulating what this means. We talk about becoming an artist, being inspired by a teacher, trying to be a Disney animator, capturing a feeling of time, selecting colors, playing in the shadows, skills that cross over beteween the arts, cultivating creativity in life,
Hurricane Force, Tom Cunliffe
Tom Cunliffe is the author of the new novel Hurricane Force, which I read and loved. He has also written 30 sailing nonfiction books and is a lifelong sailor. He lives in England with his wife Ros, sails a Mason 44, and drives a 1949 Mk VI Freestone and Webb Bentley. We talk about writing fiction vs nonfiction, sailing, navigating by the stars, learning to write without formal study, real and fic
Author Barbara DeMarco-Barrett, Pool Fishing
Barbara DeMarco-Barrett is an author, creative-writing teacher, and host of the podcast Writers on Writing. Her latest book "Pool Fishing" is a collection of noir short stories and releases Sept 16. We talk about her book Pool Fishing, the genre Noir, breaking the law, making bad decisions, creating characters, setting and how it affects story, eliciting an emotional response, Stephen King, her fa
Surf Noir with David Olsen of the Kelp Journal
David Olsen is the Editor in Chief of Kelp Journal, a boutique publisher of literature including surf noir and ocean-based literature. He also writes under the pen name Nik Xandir Wolf. We talk about publishing and writing, what makes writing great, endings, Steinbeck, writing pet peeves, favorite books, the genre noir and how to define it, surfing and big-wave surfing, AI and our opinions on its
Offshore Commercial Diving and Starting a Business in Panama, Tony Stead
Tony Stead was an offshore commercial diver, working on oil rigs in th Gulf of Mexico in the years before and after hurricanes Rita and Katrina. After this episode of his life, he started a scuba diving operation in Bocas del Toro, Panama. I met him surfing here in Bocas. He is one of the friendliest and most generous people I have met and is a good friend. His stories of commercial diving are cap
Laura Stanfill, Writing and Publishing
Laura Stanfill is the author of two books: "Singing Lessons for the Stylish Canary," and "Imagine a Door." She is also the owner of Forest Avenue Press. We talk about why she started a publishing house, the importance of local bookstores, the joy of publishing and working with authors, Forest Avenue Press, what makes a book great, her book "Singing Lessons for the Stylish Canary," a head injury t
Author Michael Stockham, Jake Fox: Ties that Blind, Writing Legal Thrillers, and Self-Publishing
Michael Stockham has worked as a big-firm lawyer for over twenty years after receiving his law degree from Cornell Law School. He's a sought-after litigator and speaker. His award-winning legal thrillers include Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer and the Jake Fox series of legal thrillers, which begins with Jake Fox: Ties that Blind. His books have attracted over 2.5 million page reads, over 100,
Author Peter Gooch, Lips
Peter Gooch is the author of the new novel "Lips." He was on the show last year for his debut novel "Seren." He is a painter, writer, and former art professor living in New Mexico. His short fiction has appeared in numerous literary magazines and online. Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, he holds an MFA from Western Michigan University. He resides in Corrales with his wife, Dr. Sharon Ransom. W
Poetry Episode 2
Orignial poetry recited by the author, Paul Trammell. Shownotes are here Support the show through patreon
Meteor Shower, a Short Story
Meteor Shower is an original short story by Paul Trammell, narrated by the author. Every month, I post a short story on my substack page. If you sign up, and it's free, you'll get a short story, written by me, in your inbox on the first of every month, as well as occasional poetry, books reviews, and essays. Find this at https://paultrammell.substack.com/ Shownotes are at https://www.paultrammell.
Ryan and Jonah of Crown Mountain, Writing and Recording Original Music
Ryan and Jonah are two brothers writing and recording original music in the band Crown Mountain. We talk about writing and recording music, creativity and how to cultivate it, setting aside time to be creative, playing covers, improvisation, playing different instruments, what it takes to make it big, drinking, drugs and writing music, drugs and performing, touring, overproduced music, pitch corr
Aurora Winter, Author, Entrepreneur, Chaser of Dreams
Aurora Winter is an author and creative entrepreneur. Her books include "Turn Words into Wealth," "Marketing Fast Track," and the fantasy series "Magic, Mystery, and the Multiverse." We talk about writing fantasy, getting into a creative frame of mind, freedom of speach, grief, healing from a broken heart, reinventing ourselves, using our story to our advantage, neuroscience of effective communica
Exit Game!
Exit Game! is my latest short story, published June 1 on paultrammell.substack.com Sign up for the newsletter if you'd like to get a free short story every month, as well as occasional poetry and book reviews (no strings attched). Support the show through Patreon
Author James Goodhand, Reports of his Death have been Greatly Exaggerated
James Goodhand is the author of the new novel "Reports of His Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated." He was also on the show last year with his novel "The Day Tripper." I love and recommend his books and James is a great speaker and storyteller. He lives in Surry, UK, and repairs cars when not writing novels. We talk about his new novel, what it's like having a child who will read your books one da
Bocas del Toro Eco Tour Guide Stacey Hollis
Stacey Hollis (@stacebird) lives in Bocas del Toro, Panama. She has a background in field biology and now takes tourist on various eco-tours like snorkeling and birdwatching. Stacey is from the Washington D.C. area and carries a lifelong, innate passion for birds. This passion only increased as she grew up enough to begin to become aware of the sad fact that birds and ecosystems in general are thr
Clay Moffat, You Don't Have Trust Issues—You Have Pattern Recognition Problems
Clay Moffat in an ex-Navy weapons tech turned behavioral coach and author of The Trust Trap. He's spent 15 years helping high performers break toxic patterns, stop outsourcing their sanity, and take radical responsibility for their lives. Clay teaches the neuroscience of trust, the psychology of betrayal, and why most people keep screwing themselves over. If you've ever ignored a red flag, sabotag
Big-Wave Surfing, Mavericks, Nathan Visage
Nathan Visage lives in California and is on a mission to surf big waves. We talk about surfing The Wedge, Mavericks, what makes a wave heavy, injuries, safety, paddling out at Mavericks, sharks, training for big-wave surfing, wipeouts, double-wave hold-downs, fear, getting washed into the rocks, big-wave surfboards, tow-surfing and paddle surfing, the community of big-wave surfers, localism, gaini
Author Anthony Horowitz, Marble Hall Murders
Anthony Horowitz is a best-selling author of over 50 books, including the recent "Marble Hall Murders," which I read and loved. His teen spy series Alex Rider has sold over 21 million copies. His books have been made into TV and film series, and he's been commissioned to write Sherlock Holmes and James Bond novels. He is one of the UK's most successful and prolific authors, and is a master of writ
John Brink, from Nazi-Occupied Holland to BC Canada
John Brink was born in Nazi-occupied Holland at the beginning of the Second World War. His early chilhood consisted of foraging for food with his brother and sister. His mother was left to raise the three kids alone when their father was drafted into the Dutch Army. They wouldn't know if he was alive until the liberation of their village, by Canadian soldiers, on April 12, 1945. This was the exact
Katie Chambers, Editing Literature and Nonfiction Writing
Katie Chambers owns and runs the editing agency Beacon Point, is an organizational expert, and is a former English teacher. In addition to editing and leading a team of editors, she teaches the craft of writing. We talk about teaching, starting an editing business, training and education, proofreading, what's to love about grammar, copy editing and line editing, writing techniques, character inte
Mark Synnott, Big-Wall First Ascents
Mark Synnott is a climber best known for pioneering big-wall first-ascents. His expeditions have taken him to places like Alaska, Baffin Island, Greenland, Iceland, Newfoundland, Patagonia, Guyana, Venezuela, Pakistan, Nepal, India, China, Tibet, Uzbekistan, Russia, Cameroon, Chad, Borneo, Oman and Pitcairn Island. Closer to home, Mark has climbed Yosemite's El Capitan 24 times, including several
Anonymous Andrew, Cults, Online Dating, and Sobriety
Anonymous Andrew is the host of the podcasts Cultimatum, the Culture of Cults; Digital Dating with Anonymous Andrew; and The Weekend Rant. We talk about cults, what they are and how they attract members, how they maintain power over their members, how they abuse their members (some of this might be disturbing), narcissism, escaping from cults, how to avoid cults, how to recognize cults, and more.
The Cocaine Chef: The Story of the Mix Master, Stacey Harper
Stacey Harper was a cocaine dealer in the 1980's in Los Angeles. He built the business into an small empire, but got arrested. In prison, he studied everything he could and bettered himself. When he got out, he stayed clean and started his own legitimate businesses. He is the author of "The Cocaine Chef: The Story of the Mix Master," and other books. He also coaches people in Financial Empowerment
Outboard Thieves
What happens when you catch thieves in the act, trying to steal your outboard motor? What do you do with the bodies? No, I haven't caught thieves in the act, or had to dispose of bodies, and I hope I never do, but I did write a short story about it. To subscribe to my free newsletter and get a short story every month, go to https://paultrammell.substack.com/ To supprt the show, go to Patreon here
Finding Your Path and Optimizing Performance, Brian Hite
Brian Hite, Ph.D., is known as "The High-Stakes Performance Whisperer," blending over 30 years as a professional stuntman with advanced expertise in performance psychology. With a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology and a Master's in Sport Psychology, Brian helps leaders, athletes, first responders, and creatives see through the illusions of stress and pressure to unlock clarity and achieve extraor
Tales from the Crypt Writer Alan Katz
Alan Katz is a writer and producer of film and TV. Over the course of his career, he has written movies and TV shows like HBO's iconic Tales From The Crypt and Showtime's Outer Limits. He now produces four podcasts. Entertainment Weekly called the first season of his "The How NOT To Make A Movie Podcast" the "Best Film Podcast of 2022." We talk about making film and TV shows, writing scripts, HBO,
Brian Hathaway, Sailing, Addiction, and Recovery
Brian Hathaway is a documentary filmmaker and a sailor, currently circumnavigating. He is also a recovering addict. We talk about sailing, the community of cruising sailors, rehab, being diagnosed bipolar, lithium, self-medicating, burning his house down while on meth, living with the social consequences of sobriety, lightning, solo sailing, and more. Links are on the shownotes page here. Support
Anger Elimination, Dr. Mort Orman
Dr. Mort Orman, M.D. is an internal medicine physician and a 40-year anger elimination and stress elimination expert. He has written 23 books on how to eliminate anger and stress without using drugs, relaxation exercises, or other traditional management techniques. He is the creator of the 10-session Angry No More anger elimination program, the Anger Internal Causes Framework, and The Ultimate Ang
Author Heather O'Neill, The Capital of Dreams
Heather O'Neill is a novelist, short-story writer, and essayist. Her work includes When We Lost Our Heads, a #1 national bestseller and a finalist for the Grand Prix du Livre de Montréal, The Lonely Hearts Hotel, which won the Paragraphe Hugh MacLennan Prize for Fiction and was longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction and CBC's Canada Reads, and Lullabies for Little Criminals, The Girl Who Was
Miriam Schulman, Making a Living off Your Creativity
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