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Drifting Off with Joe Pera: A Sleep Podcast

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Jan 13, 2025 • 26min

Season 2 Ep 1: Wind ft. Elori Saxl

Talking about wind - wind through wheatfields, wind in hair, wind blowing you around in a hot air balloon...the list goes on. It's a good episode.Subscribe to Patreon - https://patreon.com/DriftingOffwithJoePeraMusic & sound design by Ryan DannCo-written by Joe Pera and Matt Barats Additional music by Elori Saxl Earth Focus (Original Score) by Elori Saxlhttps://open.spotify.com/album/4CXZqn8Jlw6czJ8SIjWTxA?si=QKkDrltGQr6jS27EAJy-mwDrifts and Surfaces by Elori Saxl https://open.spotify.com/album/6CRaegrVWfzQ6wneCbUoxA?si=ho-adrIeTOG0RMjBsBtiPgProduced by Grant Farsi for Chestnut WalnutAll Episodes are free and ad-free on Patreon. Each month we’ll also post 1 Max Drift Episode (an 8 hour extended version) and 2 Readings to Doze To (30 min readings) for paid subscribers.This month Joe is reading 'My Antonia', that you can either appreciate as literature or just some white noise to fall asleep to.Here’s the link: https://patreon.com/DriftingOffwithJoePeraImportant Update: Subscribing on your desktop is less expensive than on your iPhoneApple is requiring new memberships purchased in the iOS Patreon app will be subject to their 30% App Store fee. Not cool but easy to avoid by just using a desktop.They’re slowly rolling this out for all Creators, so if you see the membership tier options are higher than $3, $5, $10, and $25 USD, respectively, Apple is raising the price on your phone. Now that’s monopoly power!**If you’re already a member of the Patreon, this fee does not apply to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 10, 2025 • 59sec

Drifting Off Season 2 is Here

Comedian Joe Pera & Ryan Dann's Sleep Podcast returns next Monday... All Episodes are free and ad-free on Patreon. Each month we’ll also post 1 Max Drift Episode (an 8 hour extended version) and 2 Readings to Doze To (30 min readings) for paid subscribers.This month Joe is reading 'My Antonia', that you can either appreciate as literature or just some white noise to fall asleep to.Here’s the link: https://patreon.com/DriftingOffwithJoePeraImportant Update: Subscribing on your desktop is less expensive than on your iPhoneApple is requiring new memberships purchased in the iOS Patreon app will be subject to their 30% App Store fee. Not cool but easy to avoid by just using a desktop. They’re slowly rolling this out for all Creators, so if you see the membership tier options are higher than $3, $5, $10, and $25 USD, respectively, Apple is raising the price on your phone. Now that’s monopoly power!**If you’re already a member of the Patreon, this fee does not apply to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 22, 2024 • 1min

Drifting Off: Live from the Brooklyn Opera House [PATREON SHOP PREVIEW]

patreon.com/DriftingOffwithJoePera/shopHello Drifters,It’s Joe, with a note for the Spring.I hope your April has been good and that you’ve got your garden plotted out. If not, there’s still time and I am glad for that because personally, I’m not sure what to do with the special bean seeds I received from some nice people at my show in Kalamazoo.For a stretch in Spring ’22, I was ending tour shows by tossing out seed packets while Rihanna’s ‘We Found Love’ played loudly - comedy doesn’t have to be complicated.The seeds I received were the same seeds I had tossed out last time I performed in Southwest Michigan, just two generations of beans later. Pretty cool. And though I am excited to plant them, I am not sure where.While I was on the road last month, my basement flooded for the 4th time since I’ve moved in, this time from the water heater bursting. And February, before I left, there was also a leak behind the bathroom wall so I think it’s time to move out when my lease expires in July and find a new basement or even an upstairs office! The tricky part is that it’s right in the middle of growing season - perhaps I will put them in pots I can move with me.I talked about the bathroom leak a bit during the end of the Drifting Off Live show, which now feels even more like a suitable finale to Season 1 of the podcast than it did at the time. The basement days are coming to a close and we’ll find a new podcast hole, one with character and quiet but ideally, a little less water.In the meanwhile, Ryan just finished editing the live show “Drifting Off: Live at the Brooklyn Opera House and I’m excited to share it with you:patreon.com/DriftingOffwithJoePera/shopIt’s got new material from me, sections from the podcast performed live, and some sleep pieces from friends, all accompanied by the band, Hour and Ryan Dann.In order to avoid making a mess by unpausing and repausing the patreon, we just made it available on the patreon shop. It’s set as the same price as the lowest tier ($3).Here are just a couple notes:-It blends the energy of the regular sleep podcast with the that of a live comedy show. There are parts you may doze off at, especially the ending, but there’s also audience laughter throughout, just so you are aware.-Roger Clark’s bit from the show is not in this release - we’ll release it eventually but for a few reasons, we are keeping it in the archives for a bit.-If you decide to buy, doing it on your computer and listening online or on the Patreon app will save you some money. Apple takes 30% from the store on iPhones so it automatically raises the price (the joys of tech monopolies, you know?). It is probably more convenient, just wanted to let you know in case you enjoy being thrifty like me.-It’s a great show. I genuinely enjoyed re-listening to the recording and felt good and calm by the end. It’s a nice conclusion to Season 1 of the show.And that’s the deal with the release. Til we get to next season, we’ll occasionally share some stuff in here and Ryan’s putting out his own adjacent but different podcast as well:https://www.patreon.com/HollandPatentPostalUnionI’m listening to Hour’s new album while writing:https://itshr.bandcamp.com/album/ease-the-workIf you’re looking for a watch in the same vein, I thoroughly enjoyed the film ‘Fallen Leaves’ and I can’t say enough about ‘Bread Factory Parts 1 & 2’ if you’re feeling adventurous.Sincerely,Joe (& Ryan & Grant) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 4, 2024 • 12min

The Holland Patent Postal Union

As you may have heard, Drifting Off is on a brief hiatus. But in the meantime, here's the first episode of Ryan's new project - the Holland Patent Postal Union. The 2nd episode is also live everywhere you get your podcasts. Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3EVtibpTN4cNun9t0Hn3vdApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/holland-patent-postal-union/id1730609828 Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/@HollandPatentPostalUnionHey Drifters,Ryan here. Drifting Off is on hiatus, but I want to keep making stuff. So I’m starting an audio project I’ve wanted to do for a while called the Holland Patent Postal Union in which I write audio letters to people. It might not put you to sleep, but if you’ve enjoyed the music and sound design aspect of Drifting Off, the Holland Patent Postal Union is going to dig a little deeper in that direction.Joe, Grant, and I appreciate all the support you’ve given us this past year, and personally it was some of my favorite work. If you like what you hear and want to hear more, consider signing up over at the Patreon (link below) for early access and exclusive stuff or keep an eye out for episodes at the usual podcast spots in a few weeks. Thanks for listening!patreon.com/HollandPatentPostalUnion-Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 22, 2024 • 31min

Season 1 Ep. 12: Australia and its Greatest Horse ft. Cut Worms

Explore Australian experiences, perceptions, and influences. Learn about the legacy of File Up, a famous horse. Hear about the beauty of Sydney's beaches and the relaxing nature of summer break. Discover the challenges of living under a fly path near the airport.
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Dec 11, 2023 • 39min

Season 1 Ep. 11: Christmas Tree Lit ft. Mary Lattimore & Whitmer Thomas

Guests Mary Lattimore and Whitmer Thomas join Joe Pera for a Christmas-themed episode. They discuss childhood Christmas memories, reflect on the symbolism of Christmas trees, and share their love for the holiday season. They also delve into the story of 'The Fir Tree' by Hans Christian Andersen and discuss the connection between the author and Charles Dickens' family.
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Nov 28, 2023 • 30min

Season 1 Ep. 10: WaterfallTV ft. Michael Nau

Michael Nau, the incredible soundtrack composer for WaterfallTV, joins Joe Pera to discuss a personal conflict, a miraculous event at Niagara Falls, and encountering water on a journey. They reflect on the peaceful experience of going over Niagara Falls, being amazed by someone's ability in the rain, and seeing light through car windows. The podcast ends with acknowledgements and gratitude for contributors and patrons.
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Oct 9, 2023 • 27min

Season 1 Ep. 9: Ghosts of New York City ft. Ana Fabrega & Tom Delgado

Tom Delgado, NYC Tour Guide, shares spooky stories from New York City's history. Ana Fabrega from Los Espookys talks about home invasion. They discuss childhood fears, personal safety, and haunted locations in NYC. Also, techniques for falling asleep are mentioned.
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Sep 4, 2023 • 22min

Season 1 Ep. 8: Music Shop ft. Karima Walker

Karima Walker, musician and composer, and Ben Boyar, music store owner, discuss the unique sound and influence of the clarinet, Lucille Ball's saxophone playing, and strategies for persuading someone to learn the instrument.
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Aug 7, 2023 • 25min

Season 1 Ep. 7: From Books 'Round My Desk

The host explores interesting facts about limes and introduces a new exotic fruit. They discuss home decorating ideas and their difficulty in letting go of things. The chapter explores ancestral origins, historical beliefs, angel wings, and drowned proofing. The concept of floaters and sinkers in relation to buoyancy is discussed, along with a speech for Richard Nixon in the moon landing. The impact of rain on Maine's wild blueberry harvest is explored.

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