the mirror cave podcast

Screenwriter Gabby O'Neill tells the story of her magical jackets. The Mirror Cave was produced by Scott Harrison. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com

An R&B songwriter talks about visionary experiences, guardians of other dimensions, and the psychic frequency that led her into the music business. The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by ACRE. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com.

Pamela Des Barres is an author, actress, musician and the world's most famous groupie. She is best know for her memoir, "I'm With The Band" and her associations romantic and otherwise with such titans of rock music as Jimmy Page, Mick Jagger, Keith Moon, Captain Beefheart, Steve Jones, and Frank Zappa, among many others. It's insane. In this episode, she talks about her spiritual life, which includes sitting in an oak grove with Krishnamurti, casting the I Ching with Harry Dean Stanton, seeing giant mantis entities performing energy healing, and a period of writing "I love Paul McCartney" every time she farted. The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by ACRE. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can subscribe on iTunes and reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com

Los Angeles based tattoo artist Derrick Snodgrass talks about motorcycles. You can find him on Instagram @oblivioussurroundings The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by Tim Lehi. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com    

Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe is a musician who plays under his own name, as well as the name Lichens, and also plays with the band Om. He talks about using the human voice as a form of sculpture, playing music in the Temple of Dendur, and building a dome for an Estonian shaman. The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by Robert Aiki Aubry Lowe. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can subscribe on iTunes and reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com    

Prajwal Ratna Vajracharya was born into a Nepalese family lineage of Buddhist priests. He is a ritual master of the Charya Nritya dance tradition, a Vajrayana buddhist dance form that is not primarily a performing art, but a tantric practice which allows the practitioner to embody the attributes of buddhist deities. In this episode, Prajwal talks about his dance practice, as well as clearing haunted houses of unwanted spirits, and the spiritual origins of Kathmandu. You can find out more about Prajwal and his Portland temple at www.dancemandal.com. The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com    

Drum maker Patrick Pinson talks about growing up in rural West Virginia, waking up in a mental ward, and the healing power of the drum. Patrick owns Cedar Mountain Drums in Portland, Oregon. www.cedarmountaindrums.com The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Flute by Patrick Pinson. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can subscribe on iTunes and reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com.  

A retired tattoo artist talks about the legend of folk artist Thom Devita as told to him by American tattoo master, Mike Malone, as well as his own encounters with Devita and seeing the art legacy of Sailor Jerry in a secret vault in Honolulu. The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Special thanks to Jake LaBotz for his help in recording this episode. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can subscribe on iTunes and reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com.

Tattoo artist Brittany Osland talks about sensory processing disorder, speaking in tongues in Alaska, her kundalini awakening, forest defense activism, and getting her first tattoo on her forehead. The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by ACRE. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can subscribe on iTunes and reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com  

Rapper and self-described ethereal being Mellenium talks about success, dope houses and pimping. WARNING!!! This show is NSFW and definitely not for kids.   Mellenium is a rapper and ethereal being from Portland, Oregon. His next album I AM GOD will be out soon. You can find him on Instagram @iammellenium .   The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by Mellenium. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com

Danielle Dulsky is an author, yoga teacher, energy worker and witch. In this episode she talks about growing up with a biker dad, studying yoga at an early age, spirit guides, and dysfunctional covens. Her new book, "Woman Most Wild is available from New World Library. http://www.newworldlibrary.com/# The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by ACRE. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com  

An account of one woman's lifelong struggle with crushing clinical depression and her attempt to keep it at bay with yoga practice.  The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by ACRE. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can reach us at themirrorcave.gmail.com You can find ACRE's music on band camp or at monorailtresspassing.com

Stand up comedian Christian Ricketts talks about bombing, comedy open mics, and Vipassana Buddhist meditation. The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by ACRE. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com 

The discoverer of the Keanu Code talks about his experiments with fasting, the hidden esoteric symbolism in the filmography of Keanu Reeves, and jumping out of a hole. Giant robots made of duct tape, the poetry of testicle stretching, the dangers of caffeine, and martial arts training are also discussed. You can learn more about the Keanu Code at www.keanucode.com. The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by ACRE. You can find ACRE's music on band camp or at monorailtrespassing.com . Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com.    

Satyavayu is a full time spiritual practitioner, teacher and environmental activist who advocates simple living to cause as little harm to other beings as possible. Trained as a Zen Buddhist monk, he lives solely off of donations or what he can find for free, living where he is invited, and not riding in cars. He talks about his monastic training in Asia, tree sitting, and the possibility of living simply. You can find out more about his activities at www.touchingearth.info The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by Satyavayu. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com

Iyengar yoga teacher Paul Cheek talks about teaching yoga in prison, getting run over by a truck a month after retiring to his geodesic dream house, his ongoing struggles with the resulting brain injury, and the events that brought him to yoga in the first place. Paul owns Rushing Water Yoga school in Camas, Washington. The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by Acre. Acre's music can be found on Bandcamp and at monorailtrespassing.com. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com.    

Banjo and fiddle player, David Bragger, talks about his surreal experiences traveling with itinerant street magicians in India. A monkey skull bursts into flames when blood is poured on it! Do you need to know any more? He also talks about his obsession with raw Appalachian folk music, and plays some incredible fiddle and banjo tunes. David Bragger is a musician based in Los Angeles. He teaches bowing and banjo, in person and on Skype, as well as running a label that produces videos and recordings of contemporary old time musicians, including Dan Gellert, who gets my vote for greatest banjo player alive today. You can find information on David's activities as well as many fine music links on his website: www.oldtimetikiparlour.com  The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by David Bragger. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com    

A selection of unused segments from previous interviews. Robert Ryan tells a story about a psychic nun that photographed the green orbs floating around his head, Chase Lisbon describes what it was like to be called a homophobic expletive every day that he lived in Baltimore, I tell Fred Green about my middle aged, street corner bar mitzvah, and there are other bits of metaphysics in there as well. Guests in order of appearance are: Craig Thompson, Fred Green, Susan Reczinski, the unnamed Ayahuascero, Robert Ryan, Darrell Scott, Chase Lisbon, and Dr. Nida Chenagtsang.   The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. Music by Acre. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com    

Drukmo Ngyal is a Tibetan therapist and singer based in Estonia, who teaches courses in Tibetan medicine worldwide. In this episode, she talks about growing up in a Tibetan Buddhist yogi village, mantra healing, and dissolving into the rainbow body. The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by Drukmo Ngyal. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com    

Photographer, filmmaker, and Alt-porn pioneer Chase Lisbon talks about life in New Orleans, the origin and dissipation of the Black Things, and his spontaneous kundalini awakening. The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by Acre. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. Acre's music is available at www.monorailtrespassing.com and on band camp. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com

Photographer, filmmaker, and Alt-porn pioneer Chase Lisbon talks about the shadowy black figures that wake him at night, changing the landscape of the porn industry, Black Oak Arkansas, and killing chickens. The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by Acre. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. Acre's music is available at www.monorailtrespassing.com and on band camp. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com  

Graphic novelist Craig Thompson talks about his evangelical childhood in rural Wisconsin, picking ginseng, seeing demons, and using his book "Blankets" to tell his parents that he had quit the church. Craig is a truly influential Harvey and Eisner Award winning cartoonist. His works include, "Habibi", "Space Dumplins", and "Blankets".  The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com    

A masseur discusses his spiritually based erotic bodywork practice and his spiritual search brought about by coming out as a gay man in the early days of AIDS.  WARNING!!! This episode is sexually explicit. It is NSFW and definitely not for children.  The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by Acre. Acre's music can be found at Monorail Trespassing. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. Graphics by Josh Sachs. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com  

Tattoo artist, painter, and musician Robert Ryan talks about his devotional paintings, his early experiences with Krishna Consciousness, ayahuasca, his disembodied hindu guru who manifests in the body of a shaman, his experiences in the holy city of Varanasi, and the transcendental power of mantra. His book, "The Inborn Absolute" is available from Featherproof Books, www.featherproof.com.   The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by Robert Ryan. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com.

Dr. Nida Chenagtsang talks about growing up as a nomad in Tibet, paying taxes in Yak butter, childhood dreams of the Bardo, Buddhism under Communism, dream yoga, and the subtle energies of traditional Tibetan Medicine. He is a doctor and author who lives in Rome. His most recent book, "Mirror of Light" is available on Sky Press, www.skypressbooks.com. The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison, music by Acre. Acre's music can be found at Monorail Trespassing. The Mirror Cave theme is by Tectonic Crystal. Graphics by Josh Sachs. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com

Intuitive healer and retired photo journalist Jeff Elkins talks about the near death experience that augmented his psychic abilities, what it's like to be a psychic cop, the spirit of a Native American medicine man who teaches him to see, and the secret life of crystals and minerals. Jeff owns Celestial Awakenings metaphysical store in Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA.   The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by Acre. Acre's music can be found on the Monorail Trespassing label. http://monorailtrespassing.com   Theme by Tectonic Crystal. Graphics by Josh Sachs. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com  

Social Worker Fred Green talks about trains, the vibrant poetry scene of Ybor City, Florida, and Zen meditation without enlightenment. The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Music by Acre. Acre's music can be found on the Monorail Trespassing label. http://monorailtrespassing.com   Theme by Tectonic Crystal. Graphics by Josh Sachs. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com

Darrell Scott was playing bass in prison at age seven. Forty-five years later he was playing pedal steel with Robert Plant. In between he played with Steve Earle, Guy Clark, Emmylou Harris and many others. In this episode, he talks about growing up in country music, an anomalous childhood vision of Yogananda Paramahamsa, and the spiritual source of creative inspiration. He is a Nashville based songwriter and musician. You can find him at www.darrellscott.com. This episode of The Mirror Cave was produced by Scott Harrison. Music by Darrell Scott. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. Graphics by Josh Sachs. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com.

A talk with Susan Rezinscki about the 35,000 year old Lemurian warrior known as Ramtha, and what he has to teach about creating reality.   The Mirror Cave Podcast explores consciousness, mysticism, spirituality, and how they intersect with the complex narratives of human lives. Produced by Scott Harrison. Theme song by Tectonic Crystal. Music by Acre. Graphics by Josh Sachs. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com.  

Native American activist Chris Francisco talks about life on the reservation, being homeless in Portland, Oregon, and the protests at Standing Rock, North Dakota. The Mirror Cave is produced by Scott Harrison. Theme by Tectonic Crystal. Graphics by Josh Sachs. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com

A talk with tattoo man Omar Edmison about his role models and mentors, territorial ethics, training lions, petting sharks, and a pivotal spiritual experience. Omar owns All American Tattoo in Salem, Oregon. The Mirror Cave Podcast explores consciousness, mysticism, spirituality, and how they intersect with the complex narratives of human lives. Produced by Scott Harrison. Theme song by Tectonic Crystal. Guitar by Tim Lehi. Graphics by Josh Sachs. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com.  

Jake Labotz is an actor, musician and teacher of buddhist meditation. He has appeared in such productions as Ghostworld, Rambo, and True Detective. In this episode, he talks about his experiences on the streets of Chicago, in Hollywood, and in a heightened state of awareness. The Mirror Cave Podcast explores consciousness, mysticism, spirituality, and how they intersect with the complex narratives of human lives. Produced by Scott Harrison. Theme song by Tectonic Crystal. Music by Jake Labotz remixed by BS Welt. Graphics by Josh Sachs. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com.  

A talk with spiritual teacher, Kolbjorn Martens, also known as Dharma Bodhi a chiropractor and Ayurvedic doctor that travelled the world in search of remarkable people who were masters of spiritual self-cultivation, on his experiences with yoga, Tantric practices, shamanism, healing, and the fluidity of time. The Mirror Cave Podcast explores consciousness, mysticism, spirituality, and how they intersect with the complex narratives of human lives. Produced by Scott Harrison. Theme song by Tectonic Crystal. Music by Acre from Beyond Cease to Exist on the Monorail Trespassing label. http://monorailtrespassing.com . Graphics by Josh Sachs. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com.

An encounter with the Santo Daime Ayahuasca Church, in which a devotee rewinds his past and rewires his consciousness.  The Mirror Cave Podcast explores consciousness, mysticism, spirituality, and how they intersect with the complex narratives of human lives. Produced by Scott Harrison. Theme song by Tectonic Crystal. Music by Acre from Beyond Cease to Exist on the Monorail Trespassing label. http://monorailtrespassing.com . Graphics by Josh Sachs. You can reach us at themirrorcave@gmail.com.