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Brothers Balm - Episode 3: Being Present for Change - 03/29/2020

Doug and Mark talk about life in a time of COVID-19 and what it means for the future.

Streaming Consciousness - S2E5: A Return to Hyper-Local - 03/27/2020

Mark talks about the forced slowdown of humanity thanks to COVID-19, as well as the permanent changes that this slowdown has created. Then he talks about some old memories. The whole thing is disjointed and doesn't make sense... but c'est la vie.

Virtual Campfire - Episode 56: Finding Normal

On this episode of The Virtual Campfire, our camp host Mark talks with Donna Colbert about how our normal perspectives have been shaken by COVID-19, dealing with life in a shelter-in-place world while some people are deemed "essential," and finding new and innovative outlets to release our creativity.

Streaming Consciousness -S2E4: Memes are Meant to be Stolen - 03/13/2020

Mark talks about the current state of paranoia, letting your art grow wings and fly, and how petty annoyances tend to get strung together like a paper chain on Christmas until you can decorate your entire life with it.

Brothers Balm - Episode 2: Roadkill Country - 03/08/2020

Doug and Mark talk about their fear of animals running in front of them on the road at night and how neither of them really wants to hurt an animal if they can help it, all while confronting the demons of the animals they've killed in the past.

Streaming Consciousness - S2E3: Ride Loose in the Saddle - 02/28/2020

Mark faces his shadow self.

Streaming Consciousness - S2E1: Always Be Awakening - 02/21/2019

In Season 2, Episode 1, Mark talks about using this podcast as a way to take his art deeper, connecting with high-vibrating communities online, and fighting through the daily grind to notice synchronicities again.

Virtual Campfire - Episode 55: Meme Weaver

On this episode of The Virtual Campfire, our camp host Mark talks with Amber (aka @titty.jesus) about being the force behind a successful meme account, finding connection through re-posted content, and how laughter can be the best medicine.

Brothers Balm - Episode 1: Expect the Expected - 02/09/2020

Doug and Mark talk about the expectations of the norm. Who sets them? Who teaches them? Who enforces them? Also, how do we deal with the frustration that comes when others don't operate according to our own expectations?

Streaming Consciousness - S2E1: The Essence of Energy - 01/29/2020

In Season 2, Episode 1, Mark talks about the new home of Streaming Consciousness, pushing ourselves in new directions, and the essence of energy.