The Soul Anarchist Podcast

Dr. Jennifer-Finlayson Fife is a sexuality & relationship coach, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Boston College, she's an active Mormon, AND - she's fascinating to talk to. Join me as Dr. Finlayson-Fife discusses high waisted “mom jeans", God's wife... the power of lipstick, and everything in between.

Buck Angel is a porn actor, producer, sex educator motivational speaker, entrepreneur - and thorn in the side of the ultra progressive LGBTQIA+ movement.... and he happens to be a trans male. Join us for a fascinating conversation about mental health, shame, joy, and purpose. 

Bruce Springsteen, John Legend, Big Data - Gunnar Olsen has worked with these artists; his recent work with Puscifer is what brings him to the show today. Puscifer is a side project started by Maynard James Keenan, of TOOL fame.  Gunnar appears on two studio tracks and the entire live performance of their latest album, "Existential Reckoning - LIVE at Arcosanti".  Join us for a couple of beers and stories about his experiences with Springsteen, Puscifer, and growing up as the son of a broadway musician. 

Mark Bryan is known for being a man in heels, pantyhose, and a skirt. This native Texan is a robotics engineer living in Germany - he's married with children and loves working on vintage Porsches. On today's episode, Mark and I dress up in our favorite tights and heels, hang out in our garages next to his Porsche and my motorcycle, and discuss the finer points of German engineering, style, and living authentically.

Chicago jazz bassist Junius Paul transposes the jazz ethos of improvisation into his clothing: Junius wears tights. Check out his images - the alchemy of jazz permeates his personal style. He's created a look that is all his own, and somehow, makes perfect sense. Join us for a conversation about the finer points of jazz, creativity, and hosiery.

Today's guest, Jake Garn is a photographer - not the astronaut by the same name. My old photography buddy and radio co-host put on our waders and get deep into topics like Neil DeGrasse Tyson's childhood wounds, Satan's real identity, a naked prophet on the beach, and being flat-earth-curious.   Bring a couple of extra drinks with you on this one. You can thank me later. 

Fellas - how is your love life going? How is work / career? Are you happy with your results? Do you ever feel like your efforts are being wasted, overlooked, unappreciated? Are you tired of trying? Are you confused as to why nice guys seem to always finish last?    If you can relate at all - today's show is for you. We'll be talking with Dr. Michael Pariser, author of a fantastic new book that builds off of the work of Dr. Robert Glover's “No More Mr. Nice Guy: No More Mr. Nice Guy: A Proven Plan for Getting What You Want in Love, Sex, and Life”.    Dr. Pariser has created guide, inspired by the classic Hero's Journey, that will help you grow through these quintessential male struggles, to find the results you truly want in love, sex, work, and life. 

Virtual beers and conversation that ranges from deeply philosophical to deeply ridiculous, with Wayne Hoskins of the Wayne Hoskins Band.

Fielding a bunch of questions from social media such as: How did you get over your fear? What can I do to teach my boys to be more confident? Who is your favorite shoe designer?

Rabbi David Levinsky shares the story of Moses shattering the original set of tablets in a fit of moral outrage.  We talk about what we can learn about coming into a healthy relationship with our own moral outrage. We also discuss the mystery of why middle aged people lose their edge, where it goes, and the burden of the forgiver.  Another killer convo with the good Rabbi. 

Marianne Williamson has been all over the news lately. Here is my conversation with her from late 2016. 

What is a rite of passage? What does that look like in modern society? What goes wrong when boys aren't properly initiated into manhood? Dr. Robert Glover, author of "No More Mr. Nice Guy", teaches us about how rites of passage turn boys into healthy men.     

On episode 380, Morris and I mentioned getting together to just catch up and have some man talk. I received a lot of feedback that you'd like to be privy to that conversation.  Here it is.  Topics include relationships, insecurities, psychedelic experiences, southern Utah, beer, and how to cry like a man. 

I first became aware of Burning Man through the gorgeous imagery of travel photographer Trey Ratcliff.  He is known for his use of HDR (High Dynamic Range) in his photographs. On today's episode, we talk about photography, Burning Man, and psychedelics.   

Hunter Allan is a stereotype defying model and online personality from Draper, Utah - one of the hardest places to exist if you don't fit in. We talk about life as a non-gender conforming teen, his relationship with his father, and going to church in heels. 

Kristen Ulmer dominated the ski world for years as a member of the US Ski Team and the #1 female extreme ski athlete in the world. She redefined the sport for women, had numerous close calls with death, and ultimately became a student of Zen Buddhism to change her relationship to fear.  Today she is an author, speaker, and sought after performance coach, helping people improve their relationship to fear and level up their lives.  

Zen Master Genpo Roshi, creator of the Big Mind process, shares insights on power, surrender, and dog budhas.

Musician Devin Townsend is a master of paradox. He creates music that moves seamlessly from the ridiculous to the sublime, from heavy to light. We talked about Nickelback, Carl Jung, and the weird things that come up from being a highly empathetic person. 

Robert Clark has produced iconic work for over 40 issues of National Geographic, as well as the best selling book and movie, Friday Night Lights. I spoke to him about how to find one's voice as a photographer, he talked about his mentors, and the gifts that photography has brought into his life.

I answer your questions, some bizarre, some brilliant, including What do you think of Joe Rogan? What do Mormons think of the Book of Mormon Musical? Does wearing heels help or hinder you from getting dates?

Tyler Glenn is the lead singer of Platinum selling rock band, The Neon Trees.  In this show, he gives a candid interview. We discuss his abandonment of Mormonism, psychedelics, suicide, and the creative process. 

CARRA Hosiery's founder, Christi Hairston spoke with me about entrepreneurship and the surprise of her male customer base. 

Morris Kunz, aka "Dr. Love", shares his perspective on open relationships and the role of radical honesty.

John Yelland is the front man & lyricist for two power metal acts: Dire Peril (Sacramento, CA) and Judicator (Tuscon, AZ). He recently posted that he had converted to the Orthodox Church - I had to investigate. The ensuing conversation covers topics such as the value of aesthetics, whether or not he found The Lord, and why the 4th Crusade sucked.

"If judaism is to be any sort of positive force in the world, it has be because of what it has to offer. Judaism is a really profound set of ideas that offers a way to improve yourself and improve the world."  - Rabbi David Levinsky

Rolling Stone Magazine calls him an "Americana Prodigy", 17 year old troubadour Sammy Brue joins me in the studio to talk about rap music, big dreams, and we nerd out on our favorite book, "The Alchemist".  Oh, and his dad Mike joins us for an impromptu yet brilliant second half of the show.   

Dr. Robert Glover is famous - or perhaps infamous - for his seminal book, "No More Mr. Nice Guy: A Proven Plan For Getting What You Want In Love, Sex, and Life".  We discussed the finer points of salsa dancing, the post- #MeToo reality, and he explains what porn does to men.     

Rev, co-owner of Salt City Builds, talks about unexpectedly finding success running a custom motorcycle shop, why college was a huge mistake, and how many crashes it took him to start wearing a helmet.

Jessica Wise is the founder of the worldwide women's motorcycling organization, The Litas. She's also the founder of Hell Babes, a march & clothing line that caters to the sensibilities of these bad ass biker women. She tells us about a humiliating moment when she was learning to ride, what she loves most about riding now, and how a few rides with her friends turned into a worldwide movement. 

A music educator with few peers and the founder of Caleb Chapman's Sound House, he's taking music education to new levels of excellence - and bringing it to students around the world.

The Paul Duane Show turns 6 years old this month and takes on a new name - The Soul Anarchst Podcast with Paul Duane. 

Sean Whalen - founder of Lions Not Sheep, brought me on his podcast for an interview recently. Here it is, for your listening pleasure. 

My Dad was the original Duane, and some kind of zen master. A few thoughts on motorcycles, wooden toys, and his legacy. 

How do you write off gambling losses as a tax write-off? What's the worst job in the world? Is taxation theft? Former IRS attorney Mark Barnes dishes out on what it's like on the inside.

Everyone wants good love. Fellas, there's nothing like getting involved with a woman to reveal the places you need to grow in. Intimacy expert Morris Kunz shares some ideas on how men can grow and show up in their full power. 

I suit up in my finest Crossdressing Mormon Anarchist attire, brush up on my Mormon Missionary discussions, and give Brett Veinotte (Host of School Sucks Podcast) a tour of Temple Square. My goal is to convert Brett to Mormonism. 

We all suspect Jesus being a champion with the ladies... on today's episode, 13 of my friends weigh in on what made him such a hit with women.

What does it mean to be sensual? Is sensuality the same as sexuality? What is the real cost of not having sensuality in my life? What can I do to be come more sensual? Sensuality expert and author of the book "The Stopover", Emanuela Fernandes, shares some perspectives on the importance of being a sensual human. 

What does it mean to be an Alpha Female? How do you break out of an abusive relationship? What would it look like if women ran the world? Am I inviting trouble at work by being too nice? Journalist / anchor / magazine editor Nineveh Dinhah Madsen dishes out the wisdom she's earned through her path from an ultra conservative home, an abusive relationship, to being a successful news anchor and enterpreneur.

Owner and publisher of City Weekly tells tales of his Greek immigrant roots and what it's like to run an independent weekly paper in a conservative state.

Willy Marshall talks politics, silver investing, why he loves the confederate flag / rebel flag, and shares his cheery outlook on life over food and beers. 

Dr. Michael Ferguson is a post-doctoral associate in the Department of Human Development at Cornell University. His work centers on the intersections of culture and brain. Active research includes cognitive neuroscientific investigations of intelligence and religiosity—two major themes of cultural studies. Michael currently teaches the undergraduate course Gender and Sexual Minorities at Cornell. He previously co-instructed a graduate course on functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging at the University of Utah, where he completed his doctoral degree in bioengineering. Michael is a popular public speaker with an engaging enthusiasm for asking “the hard questions” with rational methods. He and his husband, John Seth Anderson, were the first same-sex couple legally married by the state of Utah, and are outspoken advocates for LGBTQ+ communities and causes. "The expectation primes the experience. What you are anticipating actually constructs your reality" "If you're expecting that your religion is going to help you lead a more prosperous, fulfilling, happy existence - your religion might then actually help you lead a more prosperous, fulfilling, happy existence." - Dr. Michael Ferguson, PhD michaelfergusonphd.com https://www.facebook.com/religiousbrainproject https://www.facebook.com/michaeladamferguson _________________________________________ Subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or TuneIn _________________________________________ Want more exclusive insights? Want to support the show? Get my monthly handwritten newsletter, delivered via USPS in your mail box. Nothing electronic about it:

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