In which we continue the story of Japanese Zen monk Soko Morinaga Roshi. In this episode, he meets his first Buddhist teacher. [Photo source.] Watch the YouTube version. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly…
ABC #179: Pointers To Insight (Part 2)
In which we continue the story of Japanese Zen monk Soko Morinaga Roshi. In this episode, Morinaga returns to school after fighting in WWII, and struggles with good vs. evil. Watch the YouTube version. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting…
ABC #178: Pointers To Insight (Part 1)
In which I read from and discuss Pointers To Insight, an autobiographical essay by Zen monk Soko Morinaga Roshi. This is part 1 of however many it takes, which will likely be about 4 or 5. Watch the YouTube version. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s…
ABC #177: Poetry Fridays with Martin Willits Jr.
In which Martin Willits Jr. reads his poetry. Martin Willitts Jr. has 26 chapbooks (with two national contest winners) and 20 full-length collections (with two national winners), and is the winner of many individual poem contests. He lives in Syracuse, New York, and he is the judge for the New York State Fair Poetry Contest…
ABC #176: Drop Your Baggage
In which I talk about how we set ourselves up for conflict and give one method for stopping. This is the first episode that is also on YouTube. You can watch it (gulp) here. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting…
ABC #175: The Show’s First Anniversary! (with Owen Crane)
In which Owen and I celebrate the first anniversary of A Brief Chat and look back at some fun bits. Help us celebrate by becoming a member. Thanks! — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly…
ABC #174: Remembering Lucio Urtubia
In which we remember Spanish anarchist Lucio Urtubia, who died on July 18, 2020 at the age of 89. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode on Saturdays and more. Thank you. Follow…
ABC #173: Owen & Jason Recommend Stuff
In which Owen and I recommend David Rovics, Louis Cole, Level 42 and Patrick H Willems. You can follow Owen on Twitter at @shimmylizard. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode on Saturdays…
ABC #172: Poetry Fridays: Etheridge Knight
In which we listen to three poems by Etheridge Knight. You can find more audio poetry by Etheridge Knight in the PennSound archives. You can also hear previous episodes of Poetry Fridays. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today….
ABC #171: Jobs, Jackfruit & Jake (with Owen Crane)
In which Owen (twitter.com/shimmylizard) joins me to talk about their vision for their future work, our move to vegetarianism/veganism, and the word according to Jake Yapp. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode…
ABC #170: The Spreadsheet
In which I make a spreadsheet comparing Catholicism and Buddhism and, I think, I pick a path. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode on Saturdays and more. Thank you. Follow Jason on…
ABC #169: Happy Birthday Woody Guthrie!
In which I pay tribute to Woody Guthrie and play recordings of several of his songs. Woody was born on July 14, 1912. — This show is only possible because of people like you. Visit A Brief Chat‘s Patreon page and become a supporting member today. Members get a weekly bonus episode on Saturdays and…