Mystical/Cynical

Prayers work and dreams come true. (fart sound) Mystical/Cynical is back for a third season! *Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical *Leave us a 2 minute voicemail at: 888-4A-CYNIC / (888) 422-9642*Opening and closing music by J. CarpenterMYSTI-CYNI'S!!! Enter the offer code "MC25" at www.realfunwow.com for 25% off your total purchase at checkout.BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: lacee@loveistheauthor.com 

This episode will be our final of the podcast. In it, Daren and Jaymee once again transparently attempt to work out the ongoing differences and challenges posed by a resurrected show in Season 2. In this rawly emotional, no holds barred conversation that enters new territory in their friendship, the Cynic and the Mystic searchingly explore whether or not to continue the podcast. Though the episode ends on a misleading hopeful note, and demonstrates an arsenal of emotional intelligence, vulnerability and friendship on brand with the arc of the show, after 15 bonus episodes the show has reached its completion.We love all of our listeners and will preserve this show in time as an ongoing resource for exploring the depths of friendship through vulnerability, honesty, creativity, processing trauma, psychedelics, recovery and spiritual practice. We hope you all find the middle way in more of life's situations, and value the preciousness of friendships over pursuing creative endeavors and making a name for oneself. This show is collectively a 59 episode audio encyclopedia of two men sharing all of the beauty and wretchedness of their lives story, and the hard earned wisdom, magic and transcendence found throughout. Please continue to hold us in your hearts, as we will you. We'll be around, you know where to find us. 

In this episode, Jaymee shares what he feels the "liberal middle finger" is, and provides suggestions for how to successfully override the hard wiring of our minds while simultaneously being kind to ourselves. Daren discovers that his thoughts now have a comment section, and that Jaymee is currently Daren's only consistently maintained adult relationship. Jaymee shares an incredibly heartwarming story from the weekend of being invited to be present at the passing of their neighbors dog, and how a group of perfect strangers assembled at the last minute created an ideal space for a beautiful passing (which you have to hear to believe). Daren gives yet another detailed example of how texting is the worst form of communication, and the two friends read the same text from different interpretive perspectives to illustrate just how easily digital conversations can go awry. So here ya go, Mysti-Cyni's... another mini instruction manual for dismantling the collective delusion, with an abundance of laughter at moments previously considered sacred, in an enduringly curious friendship where the middle path is the only solid ground.*Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical *Leave us a 2 minute voicemail at: 888-4A-CYNIC / (888) 422-9642*Opening music by J. Carpenter*Closing music by J. Carpenter/B. CarpenterMYSTI-CYNI'S!!! Enter the offer code "MC25" at www.realfunwow.com for 25% off your total purchase at checkout.

Pivoting gracefully from booger wall memories to quotes from enlightened master Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, Episode 13 is a heaping scoop of magic and scrutiny. Jaymee bets Daren he could MacGyver himself out of being chained to a dungeon cell with nothing more than mindfulness and a rat, and Daren presupposes what Krishna Das smells like. Jaymee discusses the hidden conditions within the widely observed notion of unconditional love, and how to pray without religion. Daren shares his new preferred source for world news is memes, and asserts that monastic life must be boring because he only ever sees devotees scrubbing temple floors. Plus: will Jaymee babysit for Daren for his upcoming DMT trip? And why is "peeing at Raghu's" just so damn mystical? This episode delivers more answers than questions!  *Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical *Leave us a 2 minute voicemail at: 888-4A-CYNIC / (888) 422-9642*Opening music by J. Carpenter*Closing music by J. Carpenter/B. CarpenterMYSTI-CYNI'S!!! Enter the offer code "MC25" at www.realfunwow.com for 25% off your total purchase at checkout.

On this episode, Daren shaves his mustache to symbolize the ending of his brief career as a porn star, and wonders "what if I don't relate to any of The (individual) Beatles as people?". Jaymee shares another mind-blowing full circle synchronicity story he experienced over the weekend involving Ram Dass and Love Serve Remember, and the spiritually themed Curb Your Enthusiasm moment he found himself in as a result. Daren and Jaymee have an important conversation on the dominant influence porn has played on male sexuality, and how every situation in life is has equal parts magic and heartbreak. All this, plus the big reveal from last week's cliffhanger, and an update on Jaymee's dad that'll warm your heart. *Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical *Leave us a 2 minute voicemail at: 888-4A-CYNIC / (888) 422-9642*Opening music by J. Carpenter*Closing music by J. Carpenter/B. CarpenterMysti-Cyni's!!! Enter the offer code MC25 at www.realfunwow.com for 25% off your total purchase at checkout.

What do crunchy teenage socks and The Rolling Stones have in common? Probably a whole lot, but they're also just two examples of A Million Digressions found in Episode 11! Hear about the swarm of bees that took up residence in Jaymee's attic, and how Daren was touched by a freeway angel after getting a flat on the way to the airport. Daren visits his hometown Buffalo, NY for his birthday,  spending time with his brother for the first time since their father passed. Meanwhile, back in California, Jaymee combines spontaneous primal screaming in the shower while listening to Tomorrow Never Knows by The Beatles as a method for processing current grief. By the end of this episode, the two friends discover the secret of life ("all roads lead to helping people"), and end the episode with a salacious cliffhanger.   *Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical *Leave us a 2 minute voicemail at: 888-4A-CYNIC / (888) 422-9642*Opening music by J. Carpenter*Closing music by J. Carpenter/B. Carpenter*Cover photo by We Are Matt And JessMysti-Cyni's!!! Enter the offer code MC25 at www.realfunwow.com for 25% off your total purchase at checkout.

When Jaymee's face begins shapeshifting early on in this episode, Daren immediately realizes that he may have gotten a little too stoned prior to taping. As usual, Jaymee leads a heartfelt discussion while Daren hurls grenades of hilarity that explode frequently throughout the episode, which felt like an instant classic from the start. Jaymee tells the story of how he spent the 7th anniversary of his spiritual teacher Vic's passing by leaving a crystal at legendary music producer Rick Rubin's recording studio Shangri-La in Malibu.  Subjects covered: should the United Nations have a fart button to lighten up the mood? Should we all become homeless on skid row to find surrender? Plus Daren becomes a Karen when he defends the right to use the word "homeless", and Jaymee does an impression of Bill Clinton saying the word "compartmentalization". *Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical *Leave us a 2 minute voicemail at: 888-4A-CYNIC / (888) 422-9642*Opening music by J. Carpenter*Closing music by J. Carpenter/B. Carpenter*Cover photo by We Are Matt And JessMysti-Cyni's!!! Enter the offer code MC25 at www.realfunwow.com for 25% off your total purchase at checkout.

In this episode, Daren forgets the word "dementia" and Jaymee invents the phrase "Employment Empty-Nesting" referring to retirement. Daren tells a story about the time he had to stimulate a kittens anus to promote a bowel movement, and Jaymee initiates a sing-a-long with Daren of a Sesame Street classic. All of this AND.... is Daren becoming a Mysti-Cyni? Are The Simpsons better than South Park? Do crows "mourn it better" than ants?  Step into an episode that is sure to generate more "woo's than boo's".*Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical *Leave us a 2 minute voicemail at: 888-4A-CYNIC / (888) 422-9642*Opening music by J. Carpenter*Closing music by J. Carpenter/B. Carpenter*Cover photo by We Are Matt And JessMysti-Cyni's!!! Enter the offer code MC25 at www.realfunwow.com for 25% off your total purchase at checkout.

Put this episode on in bed to help ward off the taxman creeping toward you underneath your blankets! Jaymee and Daren discuss the oddity of referring to crime documentaries as "entertainment", whether or not you can bypass karma, and the mechanics of manifesting a life specific to your interests. Jaymee describes how worrying is like saying to the Universe "Give me lack!", and shares how many times he vividly imagines himself dying each day. Daren argues with an imaginary vegan in his mind, and  at the same time falls deeper in love (on air) with the idea of bringing a dog into his life. *Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical *Leave us a 2 minute voicemail at: 888-4A-CYNIC / (888) 422-9642*Opening music by J. Carpenter*Closing music by J. Carpenter/B. Carpenter*Cover photo by We Are Matt And Jess Mysti-Cyni's! Enter the offer code MC25 at www.realfunwow.com for 25% off your total purchase at checkout.

In this episode, Daren shares his recent fruitless searches through psychedelic meanderings, and up's his fart game by ripping one live on air. Jaymee attempts to rebrand the notion of hopelessness as being something beautifully beneficial, and the two laugh a lot while exposing themselves (emotionally speaking). *Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical *Leave us a 2 minute voicemail at: 888-4A-CYNIC / (888) 422-9642Special thanks to Aimee, for taking us with you on your journey.

Daren publicly compliments Jaymee by saying he has a "beautiful Mind", then Jaymee turns the whole hour into meaning while Daren cracks jokes. Topics discussed: world laws vs. universal laws, Daren eating a fruit cup at a mall food court, the Buddhist interpretation of the word "ruthless", mystical bagpipe solos, and Daren takes a moment to personally introduce each of us to the word "axiom". *Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical *Leave us a 2 minute voicemail at: 888-4A-CYNIC / (888) 422-9642Mysti-Cyni's! Enter the offer code MC25 at www.realfunwow.com for 25% off your total purchase at checkout.*Opening music by J. Carpenter*Closing music by J. Carpenter/B. Carpenter 

Episode 5 takes a dramatic turn from being a hilarious, high-spirited multi-topic bonanza of laughter and insight, to potentially the worlds first real time recording of a massive synchronicity involving actor Jason Segel that Daren wouldn't have believed if he wasn't present for. You'll have to first sit through Jaymee diagnosing Daren's current testical pain as being emotionally linked to his late father, and whether or not legendary songwriters like Mac Miller or Nick Drake were in touch with their approaching deaths and left messages in their music. Jaymee shares a story about how a high school party in his youth turned into a fringe militia recruitment event, and Daren shares a story from his teen years that demonstrates how much dogs love peanut butter. Then the friends check in on how far they've come in their fan appreciation of Jason Segel, and.... BOOM: Welcome to "Mystical/Mystical".Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Leave us a 2 minute voice message at:  888-4A-CYNICOpening music by J. CarpenterClosing music by J. Carpenter & B. Carpenter 

Daren and Jaymee are back presumably with boosted immune systems after each survive their recent "download" of Covid-19, and at the top of the show investigate the experience's deeper meaning. As fathers, the friends contemplate whether the emergence of conscious parenting will create a world with bland humor, and whether denying our children halloween candy will lead to them becoming drug addicts as adults. Plus, Daren gives a detailed report on his recent 5MEO-DMT experience. Spoiler alert: he's still not healed!!!Help Support The Show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Leave Us A 2 Minute Voice Message at:  888-4A-CYNICOpening music by J. CarpenterClosing music by J. Carpenter & B. Carpenter 

Jaymee and Daren are back with a future classic episode! The friends are in top form after their unscheduled break, barreling effortlessly through 90 minutes + of passionate discussions ranging from Jaymee's recent experience with Covid to the Suicide pods of Switzerland. Truly too many topics to list, so many laughs and hard earned wisdom shared. So stop looking for the faint line on your At-Home Covid Test for a minute and grab yourself a Pepsi... the boys are back and we're standing by to hug you with our voices.Help Support The Show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Leave Us A 2 Minute Voice Message at:  888-4ACYNICLearn more about AIR Pizza in Ojai: www.getairpizza.com

What do you get when you mix fentanyl, cellulite, 30 oz of urine and a strong dose of gummies? Daren's transparent reveal on today's podcast will explain. Plus Jaymee shares another heartwarming tale to remind us that the answer to save humanity is through our children. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical or Leave US A Voice Message at 888-4ACYNIC

In this "back from the dead" themed episode, Jaymee and Daren discuss the causes and    conditions that led to a Season 2, and how they each feel the podcast is now a sustainable model moving forward. Also discussed: the many variations of "gratitude", whether you're still a meditator if you step away from a long term meditation practice, and Daren questions whether it is essential to have a guru or spiritual teacher on the path of self discovery. Recorded in the new setting of Jaymee's apartment, with an all new sound effect bank loaded for Daren's "comedic stylings" (air quotes), we warmly welcome you "Mysti-Cynie's" out there to Season 2.

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren explore death.Thank you to all who have joined us on this journey. We are beyond grateful to have been such a presence in your lives. (Fart noise)

In this episode, Daren and Jaymee discuss the passing of Daren's father. Hands down, the least funny episode to date. 

In this episode, Daren is on drugs. 

In this episode, Daren and Jaymee discuss non-alcoholic alcoholism, the hypocrisy of veganism, and Daren's gun-running uncle. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC 

In this episode, Daren and Jaymee talk for an hour. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC 

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren discuss the virtues of drug-taking, how much smarter our brain is than us, state capitals, vice presidents and complex mathematical equations.

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren discuss how you're god, you! and also, farts. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC 

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren discuss the pointlessness of Catalina, Daren's bruised testicles, and suicide! Help is out there - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC 

In this episode,  Jaymee and Daren discuss semen, Seinfeld, and self-awarenss. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC 

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren are back after a brief hiatus while Daren did some deep work, i.e. took lots of psychedelics, to realize he didn't have to be such an asshole to Jaymee. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC  

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren discuss the benefits of illegal substances, loud mouthes at the beach,  Stephen Hawkin's promiscuousness, oh, and fathers, a little bit. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC 

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren discuss what it's like to have superhuman strength, how we deal with the immense amount of adoration in our lives, and Daren's full consent to sterilization. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC 

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren discuss what it's like to try to be the center of attention all the time, Jesus's abs & Buddha's belly,  and who cares, it's all relative. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC 

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren discuss things, lots of different things, does anyone even read these show descriptions, I mean seriously, is this going to sway your decision to listen based on what's contained in this paragraph? I mean we're 31 episodes in, can't you just fucking trust us that there will be something that you'll find enjoyable about this!!?? Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC 

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren discuss where you're left when all your needs are met, being kinder to our fathers, how it's never too late to start over again and Daren attempts to speak French. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC 

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren discuss a broad range of topics including purpose, meditation, the value of college (there is none), mouse pads, Keanu Reeves, annoyingly perfect couples,  and greasy stripper buttholes. Something for everyone!Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC 

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren explore what it means to be sons to fathers. Spoiler alert, it ain't easy! Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC 

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren discuss what it means to be a parent in this dumb time we live in, Daren's depression and when the fuck is their 15 minutes are going to start!?Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC 

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren discuss, amongst many things, drugs and what's the harm, really?!Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC 

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren discuss Daren making Jaymee cry, what it means to give to receive, the difference between being broke and being poor, and not gossiping in your mind. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC 

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren discuss parents who don't know what the hell they're talking about and should just shut the hell up, living in a post-cool world, ecstasy shits, and that cold November rain. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC 

In this episode, amongst other things, Jaymee and Daren discuss their falling popularity in Romania, the importance of listening to the messages James Blake is trying to transmit to you telepathically, and Gallagher, yes, that Gallagher.Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC 

In this episode Daren takes up all the space venting, explaining, over-explaining and re-explaining something so emotionally deep that finds itself in the disguise of something as so trivial as fucking memes. Jaymee hangs tough, and as always,  gives some solid love and advice. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC 

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren discuss the importance of keeping things in perspective, swearing in front of your kids, and the birthplace of the waffle cone (hint: it's not where you might have thought!)Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC  

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren talk about their feelings, their love for each other, and Father John Mistyesque synchronicities, you know, classic shit. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC  

In this bonus episode, Jaymee offers  a mindfulness based Tibetan Tranquility Meditation from the oldest lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, the Nyingma. The elements and  structure of this particular meditation have been passed from the lips of the teacher to the ear of the student in an unbroken chain for over 1500 years. Jaymee was taught  this practice in 2005 when his teacher returned from Tibet after having been initiated into the Nyingma lineage by Lama Kharwang, an esteemed Tibetan meditation master. The primary focus is to point to and continually strengthen a relationship with ourselves from the point of view of our being awareness, that we are not simply our thoughts, experiences or emotional content. Jaymee credits this meditation as being the most life changing thing he's ever learned to do in his life. It's a practice in cultivating present time awareness in your life. It continues to be an ongoing source of profound wisdom, inspiration and authenticity for all who work with it. No mantras, no deep spiritual background necessary, very easy with practical notions for everyday living. This meditation is designed to cultivate open mindedness, compassion and boundless creativity. For the first time, get to know who you really are, not who you think you are. 

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren discuss the embarrassment of repeating themselves, doing their part to make the world better, talking to strangers and the embarrassment of repeating themselves.Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC  

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren explore what love is,  the ridiculousness of impulsivity, late 80's/early 90's basslines, and, as the title implies, this is the other one where Daren cries. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC  

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren talk about the importance of being high, exotic fruits, and the tooth fairy. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren discuss guns, drugs, and sex!!!!Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC

In this episode, Jaymee welcomes Daren back from a trip out to the desert where he found himself and also a sweet pair of boots. The boys surprise and disgust each other with some political hot takes, discuss the need to lower your vibration around other men, and finally sell out! Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC

In this episode, Jaymee and Daren share stories about how they almost died and how sad they would be if they did.  Jaymee shares another handful of stories of the bearded men in his life and Daren is finding some discomfort in moving ever closer to the mystical side of the coin. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC

In this episode, Daren and Jaymee discuss the fact they talked for a fucking hour before Daren realized he hadn't hit the record button! After that, mindfulness sets in the boys are back in form! Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC

In this episode, Daren and Jaymee discuss the need for your money.  Please, give us your money. Also discussed, death, not letting people rent space in your mind,  pee-pee and farts. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC

In this episode, Daren reveals a big secret that could simultaneously destroy the podcast and save humanity. The lines between mystic and cynic are getting a little more blurry as Daren is beginning to see things from Jaymee's point of view. Help Support The Show at patreon.com/mysticalcynical | Give Us A Call at 888-4ACYNIC