Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan

Anya has produced and hosted her podcast for precisely five years, and she recently decided that was enough. We talk about the experience of letting go of a project that has brought so many wonderful people, so much intrigue and intelligence into one’s life. We talk about the natural trajectory from big ideas to small gestures, from global thinking to local acting. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.comIn this episode, I chat with a guy we’re calling “Aaron,” about some of the challenges of life and how I’ve approached them, for better or worse. He’s a thoughtful dude, and I really enjoyed our conversation.

Navigating copyright issues, appreciating the podcast and music passion, complexity of conflict, reflections on an erotic party and embracing life and death.

Canadian comic, Simon King, discusses the influence of childhood experiences on shaping our minds, the complexities and authenticity in comedy, exploring taboo topics, and the importance of addressing societal issues on stage. They also touch on profanity, their comedy specials, and embracing a carefree creative spirit.

Joshua Wright, an eco-conscious filmmaker, discusses dropping out of high school at 14 to make his documentary 'Eden's Last Chance'. They explore the urgency of the climate crisis, the Adani Carmichael coal mine, and the importance of shifting mindsets. They also touch on local communities, food, and the sacredness of natural areas. The podcast ends with a poetic reflection on embracing emotions and living authentically.

Cameron Shayne, founder of Budokon Mixed Movement Arts and has worked with various celebrities, discusses childhood memories, non-toxic masculinity, the diversity of martial arts styles, the complexities of certainty, material possessions and consciousness, the struggle for certainty, and the dangers of certainty in an entertaining podcast.

In this podcast, they discuss life transitions, the psychological benefits of quitting a job, self-perception and grooming, near term plans and career choices, creativity and music, the discipline of creative work, monetizing passion, the power of authentic conversations, unexpected emotions in fulfilling a fantasy, letting go of ego and expectations, and reflections on mentorship, monogamy, and authentic content.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.comMichael just got back from riding his bike from Alaska to Chile. A few years ago, he rode all over China, Mongolia, Burma, Thailand, and Malaysia, to Singapore. Dude has lived!

Hamilton Morris is an American journalist, documentarian, and scientific researcher. He is the creator and director of the television series Hamilton's Pharmacopeia, in which he investigates the chemistry, history, and cultural impact of various psychoactive drugs. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

Moby and Lindsay are pals, neighbors, and amateur tick-removal specialists. We talk about their new podcast, the many uses of dental floss, the mysterious birthday gift I gave Moby years ago and it’s unexpected repercussions, and the lures and dangers of fame and fortune. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe