BUDDHA AND THE SLUT

WHO IS NUMBER ONE?

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 15:45:21 +0000

Daddy gets lovingly schooled by the Buddha-boy, who ends up delivering a LONG overdue zen masterclass in self-esteem. Feat. ONE & ONLY from the new album DADBOD, plus tunes from Stillness 3.

MY FAVOURITE THING — A Bedtime Story for All Ages

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 21:50:07 +0000

How Lord of the Rings, Psychic Dreams, and Fatherhood combine to (retroactively) give birth to a treasured children's story. Oh...and cats :) Feat. and original story written and performed by yours truly, w/ music by Stillness3 and Owl Cave Dreams.

THE BEST FRIEND QUEST — Searching for Deeper Connection

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000

The irony when you search and dream and pretty much BEG for profound connection with others...but that same intensity of longing only pushes people away. Uggh. As a middle-aged male in a society that puts little value on men's need for deeper bonds and friendships, is it any wonder there's a troubling loneliness and mental health epidemic? All I ever wanted was a 'best friend'. And maybe, just maybe, my prayers were answered...

I GOT CAST ON SURVIVOR! (Be Careful What You Wish For...)

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 13:45:10 +0000

Yes, it's true: I WAS cast on Survivor. But, as is often the cast in my Charlie Brown football-kicking history..? CBS execs changed the format plan last minute, and I got the call to UNpack my bags With the new season 41 out now after a LONG pandemic hiatus, it feels like the right time to dish on this crazy dream (almost) come true = 90MIN of dirt dishing on the whole wacky process, from audition tape right through to finals week. Buckle up, children - THE TRIBE HAS SPOKEN!

SEASON 3: A New Era for Love...and Other Contagions

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:48:27 +0000

A heartfelt 25MIN Pre-Covid Revelation heralds the surprise premiere of SEASON 3! New art + tweaked title = new Daddy! Finally, it's crystal clear who's the Buddha...and who's the S**t =) HUGE thanks to all you amazing listeners for keeping the show in the Top 5% of podcasts globally, even in my absence <3 And with that...the monthly storytelling adventure continues!

FATHERS ON FIRE: A BatS Album Release Special!

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:12:35 +0000

Brooke's new DADBOD double-album is on FIRE - available now on iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere fine music is streamed and sold - so we're doing a shameless nod to Sean Evans' interview high-bar HOT ONES to celebrate! Exclusive making-of details, an 80s prog preview, and ALL THE SUFFERING.

Masks VS Walls: What Does YOURS Look Like?

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 17:48:20 +0000

A bite-sized ep where I harness a creative technique to ask a timely question: if MASKS are the modern symbol for our social and emotional WALLS...then what does YOUR 'wall' look like?

A VERY CORONA CHRISTMAS -- Your 2020 Doom Antidote Has Arrived!!

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 14:46:12 +0000

When a totally 'together' friend pulled me aside to share that they were Googling 'most painless ways to kill self'? I realized I HAD to share some stuff for the greater good. 2020, friends -- we're all in it together...and there IS a way out

DREAMTIME 4

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 03:13:40 +0000

Another trip to the realm of sleep and symbols, Feat. music by OWL CAVE DREAMS — Happy Halloween!

GAME WRITER HUSTLE: The Writing Test (IE: How Studios Get You Doing Free Dev Work)

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 04:16:17 +0000

I've been a game writer and interactive narrative guy, in some capacity or another, since 1997. 23 YEARS. Let that sink in for a minute. And even with all of that experience, I still get asked -- more often than not these days -- to do a writing test. Why?

Because it lets them get your best ideas...FOR FREE.

LASTCAST: It's the End...and the Beginning

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:23:33 +0000

Closing time
Time for you to go back to the places you will be from.
Closing time
This room won't be open 'til your brothers or you sisters come.
So gather up your jackets, and move it to the exits
I hope you have found a Friend.
Closing time
Every new beginning comes from
some other beginning's End, yeah.

DREAMTIME 3: Demon at the Edge of Sleep!

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 02:02:34 +0000

4 sleepless nights in 1991 = a chilling 'encounter' + an impossible revelation. It's DREAMTIME 3 🤯😮👽💀👻

(Feat. another hypnotic track from psychedelic-ambient duo Owl Cave Dreams: www.owlcavedreams.com)

BECOMING: 10th Anniversary Reading and HD Giveaway) Graphic Novel

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 10:25:25 +0000

It’s the 10th anniversary of my creepy AF graphic novel BECOMING — published by ARCANA Comics — so what better way to celebrate in remote lockdown than a suitably spooky reading + hypnotic new music by Owl Cave Dreams?

SKIP TO 4:10 to dive straight into the narrated goodness!

DREAMTIME 2: Of Cat Tragedy, Super-Gods, and the Prison at the End of Time

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 11:44:11 +0000

This is # 2 in a 'DREAMTIME' series, sharing profound 'visions' from the other side Prophecies?? Only time will tell. You can find VIDEO of the first—a super emotional symbol dream on the eve' of my 50th— over on my FB and Youtube pages.

Feat. hypnotic new tunes by OWL CAVE DREAMS.

DEEP FAKE IMMORTALS: AI, Artistry, and the Dark Future of Entertainment Tech (SNYDER CUT-inspired)

Tue, 26 May 2020 09:23:24 +0000

With all the buzz surrounding deep-fake tech, the spectre of advanced AI, the entertainment industry leaning on animation to survive the Covid-19 pandemic, and even the infamous Snyder Cut ?! I have some thoughts...

FEAT. music by Tobias Tinker and OWL CAVE DREAMS

50 for 50: The Shameless Birthday Begging Special!

Sun, 10 May 2020 10:40:33 +0000

With just a few weeks left to brace before the 'oldometer' rolls me into obsolescence? I wanted to reach out to my most loyal and loving listeners with a humble request. And if just 5% of you send me a little somethin-somethin'? Then this mid-life nightmare might just turn into a storyteller's creative dream...

LOCKDOWN GIVEAWAY: It's Free Audiobook Time! (The Shadowland Saga)

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 06:30:43 +0000

For the next 30 DAYS I'm giving away our award-winning audiobook edition of THE CAT'S MAW to any and all who want it — that's 8+ HOURS of award-winning storytelling, FREE!

Listen to the latest ep for how to snag it (of course there's a catch, but it's mere minutes of effort) — if you're still on the fence, I've included THE pivotal chapter in the story for your listening pleasure! Feat. David Kaye (Last Week Tonight w John Oliver) and an original soundtrack by Tobias Tinker (Owl Cave Dreams).

LOCKDOWN: Trapped in Thailand..?

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 07:54:55 +0000

7MIN of Straight poop. Everything has locked down in the Land of Smiles. The military gov't has declared a full State of Emergency in the hopes of stemming the viral tide. Awesome. But what does that mean for your intrepid and adorable midlife traveller, ladies and germs? Ahem. The clock is indeed ticking...and it's getting louder by the day...

THE BUCKET LIST: 10 Things I MUST Do Before I Die

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 06:36:40 +0000

Coronavirus spread got ya down? Quarantine blues? Then I've got the cure for what ails ya! By request, here's my TOP 10 PRE-DEATH BUCKET LIST — honouring the shitshow that is 2020 + the painful b-day milestone that's looming, COVID-19 bedamned =)))

Feat. original music by STILLNESS 3

DOUCHEBAGS IN THE WILD: A 'Bad Traveller' Q&A Special

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 03:44:54 +0000

This month's 20min Q&A edition asks: "Who are the absolute WORST kinds of travellers you've encountered in 20yrs of adventures?"

Americans? Brits? Aussies? Russians? Chinese? Frenchies? Spaniards? CANADIANS?!?

Fasten those safety belts, kidlets. It's about to get nasty.

(FEATURING MUSIC FROM STILLNESS3)

WHEN I LOVE YOU: A Valentine's Podcast Special

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 04:31:31 +0000

If there’s anything I've learned in nearly 5 DECADES on this waterlogged rock spinning in the deep, deep dark for God Knows What Purpose before this soul of mine pops off like the last bubble in a dirty kid’s bathwater..?

LOVE represents something different for EVERYONE. And it felt like the right time to share what it means to me.

(Feat. original music from OWL CAVE DREAMS)