Kelton, co-host of the Psychic Dolphin Garage, joins the host to discuss left-wing politics in Texas, the perils of shitposting, predictions for the political landscape, disillusionment with politics, analyzing the future of the current president, living in a different world, family history in cattle ranching, regrets of not learning an instrument, and experiences with sports talk radio in Dallas.
The speaker discusses their background growing up on a cattle ranch in Texas and the influence of their upbringing on their interests in philosophy.
The speaker reflects on their time living in Dallas and the impact of sports talk radio on their life.
The podcast started as a casual conversation exploring topics they couldn't openly share on Facebook, leading to their interest in politics and philosophy.
Deep dives
Growing Up in Texas and the Dynamics of the Family Ranch
The speaker talks about their background growing up on a cattle ranch in Texas and how their great grandfather built their family empire by cutting cordwood. They also discuss how their father was a musician who played in a dance hall band and how their own interest in music developed.
Getting Into Philosophy and Anarchism
The speaker shares how they became interested in philosophy, specifically post-structuralist thinkers like Foucault and Barthes. They mention that during this time, they considered themselves more of an anarchist and discuss the influence of their upbringing in the cattle ranching business.
Reflections on Sports Talk Radio and the Dallas Sports Scene
The speaker reflects on their time living in Dallas, mentioning the vibrant sports talk radio scene in the city. They talk about the entertaining and sometimes funny nature of the sports radio hosts, citing the Ticket as an example. They also discuss the impact of sports talk radio and how it has changed over the years.
Evolution of a Podcast
The podcast started as a casual conversation between the host and co-host, discussing topics they couldn't openly share on a Facebook page. As they explored podcasting, their dynamic grew with the addition of a third member. They cultivated a three-chair setup where at least two could discuss any given topic while the third person contributed jokes and comments. The podcast expanded to include live streams on Twitch, and they chose the name 'Psychic Dolphin Garage' based on a desire for a three-word, unique title.
From Personal Experience to Deep Diving
The hosts' personal experiences and drug-induced conversations sparked their interest in politics and philosophy. They became more critical of institutions like law enforcement and engaged in deep dives to understand the underlying reasons behind societal issues. While one host was influenced by conservative upbringing and comedic shows like South Park, the other host explored left-leaning ideas and found a passion for discussing political and philosophical concepts. They both gravitated toward Twitter, where they connected with like-minded individuals and engaged in discussions that blended shitposting with philosophy.
Kelton, co-host of the Psychic Dolphin Garage joined me this week for a little riffing about being what it's like being on the left in Texas, the perils of shitposting, our predictions for the political landscape over the next few years and more.
Kelton's Links:
https://www.stitcher.com/show/psychic-dolphin-garage
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psychic-dolphin-garage/id1463339643
https://open.spotify.com/show/3RxZUFeAp6yNafnhkEbkLA
https://t.co/V5wE3RYtj3?amp=1
https://twitter.com/DolphinGarage
Episodes I've done with Bo from PDG:
https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/bo-schnedwob-bo-nose-dolphins
https://soundcloud.com/podcast-co-coopercherry/bo-schenwob-duhxizek
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