Duncan Trussell Family Hour

Douglas Rushkoff, author and genius on the preservation of hope, explores the potential threats of AI, the value of real-life interactions, AI's impact on creativity, the evolution of mediums, the potential obsolescence of the internet, compassion and letting go, and the concept of training as a commons instead of a corporation.

Neal Allen and Anne Lamott re-join the DTFH! They discuss the impact of humanity's interconnectedness in the digital age. They explore the potential dangers and benefits of technological advancement. They delve into self-loathing and effective practices, and discuss parenting, discipline, and the inner critic. They also explore the power of therapy, the inner critic as a controlling voice, and Neal's 37 tips for writing.

Ethan Nichtern, incredible author and Buddhist teacher, joins the DTFH to discuss love, awakening, and the true nature of reality. They reflect on mind, memory, and transformative experiences, and the depth of Eastern thought. They also explore the commodification of spirituality, interconnectedness, the complexity of choice, and factors of success. Plus, an ad for Fume and a discussion about LaGuardia airport.

David Stuart MacLean, author and one of Duncan's oldest friends, re-joins the DTFH! Topics include parenting challenges, cultural differences, depression, suicide's impact on mental health, the benefits of AG1 supplement, and the importance of a writing community.

Two of Duncan's favorite spiritual teachers, Trudy Goodman and Jack Kornfield, join the podcast. They discuss the passing of teachers, regression in children, embracing the Witness, the importance of therapy and understanding early caregiving, the healing power of therapy, microdosing THC, and the significance of loving awareness and compassion in meditation.

Very Fast Jackal, a master speed PUA, and Johnny Pemberton, a comedian and actor, join the podcast. They discuss topics such as the International Pickup Artist Conference, virtual reality technology, the Mandela Effect, the phrase 'Let's go Brandon,' childhood home visits, inside the CIA and Pentagon, power exchange with animals, and Alaska bear encounters.

Conner Habib, author and host of Against Everyone with Conner Habib podcast, joins the show. They discuss T.S. Eliot's handwritten poems, the extinction of the Chaos Warbler, the power of change and imagination, the importance of challenging beliefs, interconnectedness and collective identities, the growing interconnectedness of humanity during the pandemic, the benefits of therapy, navigating the spiritual landscape, and experiences with psychedelics.

Chris Prynoski, co-founder of Titmouse and creator of The Midnight Gospel, discusses diabetes, the psychedelic animated show Scavengers Reign, collaborating in animation, encountering a positive ghost, and the role of self-transforming machine elves in Dungeons & Dragons.

Raghu Markus, co-author of their new book, joins Duncan for deep conversations on identity, interconnectedness, and letting go of preferences. They also discuss the power of awareness and mindfulness, the ineffable experience, and creative endeavors. Listen to their audiobook 'From the Movie of Me to the Movie of We' and explore their insights on managing seasonal challenges and the current state of the world. Plus, discover the benefits of chanting, microdosing THC, and using Square Space for website creation.

Teijo Munnich, a certified Soto Zen Priest, joins Duncan Trussell to discuss Zen meditation, the importance of precepts in Buddhism, the transformative power of therapy, and the significance of posture and body awareness in meditation practice. They also explore the idea of sentient poems and the interconnectedness of all moments.