The Banana Bread and Circus Republic Podcast

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   1. 36. Living with it, not on it

   In this episode, we assess the dilemmas of our time. And explore how we can use our abilities to have a sense of self-directed behavior modification when we recognize that we are headed toward a waterfall in a raft flowing toward it. Like the ability to live with the land instead of on it. We are solar beings at heart, we need to just let our hearts shine. Hope you enjoy this conversation. Stay safe out there, cheers!Don’t forget to comment, share, and subscribe!Humbiont beverages can be purchas

   May 19,2024 01:44:18
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   2. 35. Remember who your friends are

   This episode was recorded in early September of 2023, where we discussed the dangers of the banking system, in that we have lost our way as a social species. Our primary survival mechanism has been to work together as a team, and not allow the bankers to dictate our means of survival for us. With the advent of the Federal Reserve, and the banking system trying to artificially prop up the economy in the ideological echo bubble that it is, we are in for a massive existential reckoning that will te

   May 16,2024 02:13:24
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   3. 34. Dreaming the dream

   In this episode, we discuss some pretty heady implications of what dreams mean to our sense of consciousness in our journey through life. Like revitalizing the mind and domesticating it at the same time. But how do you stay in touch with the past and simultaneously keep the future in focus, while enjoying the present at the same time? Don’t forget to comment, share, and subscribe! Humbiont beverages can be purchased at select retailers local to the central Vermont region, including The Beverage

   May 05,2024 01:08:19
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   4. 33. Commodity cycles and cool (or at least okay) movies to watch

   In this episode, we acknowledge the commoditized preferences leading to economic cycles that boom and bust over time. Gold is trending up, and banks are starting to fail on their balance sheets again... What does this tell us? And what can we do about it? Just remember, the creditworthiness of the fiat-based system is not for the people, but for the perpetrators of the system: the bankers. Sleep well folks! Sad to hear that Goddard College closed its virtual doors. Many reasons caused the misman

   May 02,2024 01:34:22
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   5. 32. Doing more with less in a fiat-based system

   This episode was recorded in late August of 2023 when we discussed the dangers of central banking and what we can do for ourselves when the day of reckoning comes along. This conversation was a tribute to consciously recognizing how we may be inadvertently self-sabotaging ourselves by trusting such a volatile and broken system of trade when we devalue our currency supply and kid ourselves into believing that we can somehow borrow or print our way to prosperity. We must be brave and honest with t

   Apr 25,2024 01:09:08
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   6. 31. Eclipse totality, turbulence, and trust

   This episode was recorded before and after the solar eclipse of 2024. We were lucky enough to be in the line of full totality, and it was an ineffable cosmic event. And we discussed both the beautiful eventualities of it and some of the dyer possibilities of it. It was a monumental celestial event that has helped us remember how profound it is to be alive. Cheers folks!Don’t forget to comment, share, and subscribe!Humbiont beverages can be purchased at select retailers local to the central Vermo

   Apr 14,2024 02:25:03
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   7. 30. Soft?...and squishy?

   This episode was recorded in late February 2024, where we discussed a variety of topics surrounding empathy as a dynamic of our species and how our four-legged friends can help us improve our ability to possess and exercise it. Forming a bond with pets is a key component of this, and one of the reasons it's important for us to not tune out our connection to the rest of the animal kingdom and become too divided by the socioeconomic landscape, which only puts undue pressure on us in the end. This

   Apr 11,2024 54:05
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   8. 29. Questioning corporate agendas

   This episode was recorded just before Daylight Savings time, in early March of 2024. We discussed how to navigate challenging relationships with those who know where our buttons are, so to speak. And maintain a sense of dignity and empathy.As beings with souls, we have to work to retain our animal qualities; and question the corporate global takeover of digitalizing human beings by making "smart" devices our new umbilical cords. Though this is already happening on so many levels, we can still ex

   Apr 04,2024 01:12:29
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   9. 28. Music memories and more with Tom

   In this episode, Tom joined us for the third time on the podcast to discuss a variety of topics, mainly about music. It was a blast catching up with a good friend, talking about good art. Please enjoy!Be sure to check out the Sessanta Tour with Primus, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer from April 2nd through May 4th 2024. It's going to be an ePic Party!Don’t forget to comment, share, and subscribe!As always, Humbiont beverages can be purchased at select retailers local to the central Vermont region

   Apr 01,2024 50:12
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    10. 27. Our St. Patty's Special on Spring Cycles

    In this St. Patty's day segment, we celebrated with some good eats, humbiont mead, and that dank 78 sauce. We discussed how the dominance of monotheism and monocultural practices creates a lack of appreciation for the biodiversity we need to not only survive but thrive in the turbulent times ahead. This dominant society model represents a short-sighted monocle that ignores the larger picture, and we are becoming less connected to our polytheistic and polycultural heritage as a result. Be sure to

    Mar 28,2024 02:00:30
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    11. 26. Economics of time

    In this episode, we reflect on the relevance of adjusting to daylight savings time, the flow state, and how we spend our time wisely. By being the creatures of habit that we are, it's important to still make room for expecting things to make less and less sense. With having to navigate the times and the weather, we should be prepared to increase our mental flexibility, and willingness to adapt, as much as possible.Thank you for listening!  Don’t forget to leave a comment, share, and subscribe!Hu

    Mar 24,2024 01:03:57
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    12. 25. Pruning the BS branches from our brains

    This episode was recorded in early February 2024, when we discussed matters related to the unrelenting AI monster making our decisions for us and the backlash that comes from a society that has tuned itself out. Didn't get too serious, we left room for laughs and discussed some flicks along the way, too. But at the same time, it's important to acknowledge the fact that we need to remember that we're supposed to be a nomadic species, and adaptable to mom's natural forces. Consciousness is an art.

    Mar 17,2024 42:57
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    13. 24. Philosophically exploring industrialization with Tom

    In this episode, we sit down with Tom to shoot the shit about life and the pitfalls of industrialization, including nefarious plots, the ups and downs of organized religions, and probably being wrong about the origin of apples. As well as the importance of moving past the fundamentalism of stories in our course of development, and gaining perspective on how forever wars are detrimental to our future. Please enjoy! Don’t forget to comment, share, and subscribe!Humbiont beverages can be purchased

    Mar 14,2024 01:47:48
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    14. 23. Are we creatures of rhythmic evolution?

    This episode was recorded In mid-August 2023, where we talked about some of the nuances of augmentative/alternative communication support for people with developmental challenges in that department, and what this can teach us about ourselves, and how varying autism spectrum disorder can be from one individual to the next. We get into some fun topics like the missing link in human evolution, lending to a more-likely-than-not chromosome intervention, and the role of our microbiome; to the point wh

    Mar 10,2024 01:16:07
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    15. 22. Tending to the soul's health

    This episode was recorded in late October of 2023. We talked about how living in the world means living with each other, and that every individual needs to find a way to summon their own unique capacity for work ethic, in a way that supports sustainable co-habitation. One of the ways we explore the possibilities for healing and resolution is through the research of The Institute of HeartMath. You can also check out Gregg Braden's work HERE.Hopefully, we can find a sense of hope and appreciation

    Mar 03,2024 01:03:01
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    16. 21. Before and after a TOOL show

    This episode was recorded as a two-parter. The first half was recorded on November 9th, 2023 before we attended a Tool concert in Manchester, NH. The second half of the episode was recorded on November 19th, a week after the show, when we debriefed how incredible it was, what the band's work has meant to us over the years, and what it means to have hope, inspiration, and appreciation in our lives. Big thanks to Danny, Adam, Justin, and Maynard for an epic experience that we'll never forget!Don’t

    Feb 29,2024 01:15:29
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    17. 20. Are we okay with being alone?

    This episode was recorded on the back deck during a breezy day in mid-August of 2023. We discussed a wide range of topics from chronic back pain, to being mired as a species in the constant loops of virtue-signaling, to exploring a means of how to play the game of life with confidence. "Offense wins games, defense wins championships" as the saying goes.Cheers to you all for tuning in! We hope you enjoy this conversation. Big shout out to D3: The Mighty Ducks' coach O'Ryan for a beautiful speech

    Feb 16,2024 01:21:16
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    18. 19. Kumari coaching

    In this episode, we interviewed ChrisP's mom, Kumari Patricia about her work and practice. Nothing weird. Just a good old-fashioned conversation with an elder who knows some shit.Kumari Patricia is a painter, and the author of Manifestation of Self Within Place: A Love Story in Pictures. You can follow her on Instagram @kumaripatricia_coaching. And you can sign up for her free eBook at kumaripatricia.com.Don’t forget to comment, share, and subscribe!Humbiont beverages can be purchased at select

    Feb 11,2024 49:52
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    19. 18. Incentivized growth

    In this episode, we discuss how muscle memory differs from cellular memory, such as leaving one’s valuables on top of their car. We also discuss heart intelligence, morphogenesis, heart transplants, memory transference, the marshmallow test, self-reliance, and simulation theory.We would like to thank Benjamin Hoff for his brilliant book, The Tao of Pooh, which we took the liberty of sharing a section from its audiobook version that imparts a deeper wisdom we can all get on board with.Don’t forge

    Feb 08,2024 02:14:09
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    20. 17. Is government futile?

    In this episode, we discuss the follies of governments in general and attempt to find our sovereignty. It starts with redefining a sense of control itself. We hope you enjoy it.Don’t forget to comment, share, and subscribe!Humbiont beverages can be purchased at select retailers local to the central Vermont region. For a list of those retailers please follow and DM us on Instagram @humbiontfermentary and @harmonic_homesteading. And be sure to check out Cognitive Liberty wherever books are sold!Th

    Feb 04,2024 01:57:32
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    21. 16. Laughter, friendship, and high voltage

    This episode was recorded in mid-August of 2023. We talked about the different forms of electricity and its circulatory delivery system and scale...during a thunderstorm, no less. Being surrounded by a storm, we appreciated just how powerful this realm is, and how it can come down at any time. This is humbling to know, and humiliating to think we are somehow in charge. And that's what friends are for, too.Don’t forget to comment, share, and subscribe!Humbiont beverages can be purchased at select

    Jan 28,2024 59:59
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    22. 15. Heads out of the sand and popping echo-chambers

    This episode was recorded in early August of 2023 when we were still working out the audio kinks for quality sound. (Apologies for the poor sound quality.) Please enjoy this conversation about the extremism of the anti-racism movement and the virtue-signalist mentality that comes with it, our lack of true meritocracy, and how this consumes society. This episode also touches on some ideas from ChrisP's book, Cognitive Liberty that talks about cultural autism when relating it to the monetary syste

    Jan 21,2024 01:46:13
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    23. 14. Maintain equilibrium and tame the beast within

    In this episode, we started by paying tribute to the great Chris Farley, one of our favorite comedic actors of our generation. We miss you, Farley! R.I.P....We discussed ways to maintain equilibrium and how important it is to acknowledge the monsters that live inside us, how to tame them, and take responsibility for neglecting to do so. "Fuck around and find out" is a phrase that comes up often in this conversation, as we cover the imperative need to hold each other accountable to stay in our re

    Jan 14,2024 51:54
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    24. 13. 2024 here we come

    In this episode, we started the year off in a relatively heavy manner, topically speaking. We discussed strange magnetic phenomena on opposing southern and northern hemispheres and somehow ended up talking about how the field we are part of is listening to what we have to say. Sometimes it pays to listen to how those reverberations come back around. Avoid fundamentalistic dogma and extremism and keep those skulls on swivels, not on bones. Don't forget to leave us a review and share with your fri

    Jan 07,2024 01:11:44
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    25. 12. Closing thoughts of 2023

    In this episode, we reflected on some takeaways from the last year of nonsense, including our questionable agricultural practices in the United States, our inability to self-reflect on our mistakes, and our egregious obsessions with war that have accumulated from years past. We went down the fungal rabbit hole, talking about how magical the mycelial world is and how fortunate we are to be here in the first place. Happy New Year to you all, thanks again for listening!Don’t forget to comment, shar

    Dec 31,2023 01:05:32
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    26. 11. Holiday bread and circuses pt.2

    In this episode, we explored new ways to celebrate the holiday season, as a means of retaining what sanity we have left to be present with our loved ones and get in touch with what the holidays are truly all about.Don’t forget to comment, share, and subscribe!Humbiont beverages can be purchased at select retailers local to the central Vermont region. For a list of those retailers please follow and DM us on Instagram @harmonic_homesteading.And be sure to check out Cognitive Liberty wherever books

    Dec 24,2023 58:39
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    27. 10. Holiday bread and circuses pt.1

    In this episode, we dove into some reflections on our Thanksgiving holiday and the holiday season to come. Don’t forget to comment, share, and subscribe!Humbiont beverages can be purchased at select retailers local to the central Vermont region. For a list of those retailers please follow and DM us on Instagram @harmonic_homesteading.And be sure to check out Cognitive Liberty wherever books are sold!Thank you for listening and for all your support!ChrisP & Tono

    Dec 24,2023 01:32:40
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    28. 9. Encounters with a black bear

    This episode was recorded in early July 2023, which is when we reflected on some recent adversity that ChrisP experienced with a black bear. Nature can be brutal, and we should all remember not to hang our hat on any artificial plans we may have - cause unfortunately Nature doesn't care about our silly plans. Rather than being a hubris prick, too clever for our own good, and consumed with frustration centered around an inevitable setback, let us take a moment to step back and consider these thin

    Dec 22,2023 01:06:57
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    29. 8. Navigating food laws and corporate control

    This episode was recorded on July 9th, 2023 when we sat down with our good friend, Tom to discuss some topics related to food systems, hunting, and self-reliance. Some of the big takeaways from this episode revolved around how good art, in whatever medium, is the remedy to get back in touch with the biological world we are entangled with. And stand against the corporate monster dedicated to disenfranchising us from our sovereign rights to clean, fresh, and reliable sources of nourishment for our

    Dec 18,2023 01:44:45
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    30. 7. Economics and Ecosystems

    This episode was recorded in late June of 2023, and we talked about some of the parallel dynamics of economic forces and energetic ecosystems. Where equilibrium is sought across environments and kingdoms of life. Within this intersection of ideas, we speculate on how this applies to our true potential to confront our tendency to conform and learn how to navigate the path to success and personal fulfillment.In the words of the great Earl Nightingale, "Success is the progressive realization of a w

    Dec 14,2023 01:59:40
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    31. 6. An asset for skill building and self-reliance

    This episode was recorded in mid-June of 2023. Benji joined us for another opportunity to reflect on practical skill-building, the economy of bartering, and what we can do for ourselves during our time of extremes - from a world-based monetary system to weather manipulation and climate change. Now is the time to join hands and work together to reclaim our freedoms and our sense of self-sovereignty.Huge shout out to the talented musician and composer, Cosmo Sheldrake and his brother, Merlin Sheld

    Dec 10,2023 02:01:38
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    32. 5. Our First St. Patty’s Day Special

    In this episode, we chillaxed on the front porch enjoying an array of goodies, including pigs in a blanket with that dank 78 Spicy Ketchup, and Humbiont Mead of course. We touched on some cool topics, from our hidden histories to the ethical qualities of accounting and business, and met some friendly neighbors and their lovely pooches along the way. With cigars, and advice on how to properly smoke your doobies (and no, that's not on how to row your boat while doing so), we tried to bring levity

    Dec 03,2023 01:11:38
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    33. 4. Skill building and future technological hurdles

    In this episode, Benji joined us to discuss life growing up, skill building, the downward trends that we're facing through certain technological challenges, or the possibility that this all might be a simulation...And how we don't need to eat bugs if we don't want to...(pardon the intermittent buzzy background noise).Don’t forget to comment, share, and subscribe!Humbiont beverages can be purchased at select retailers local to the central Vermont region. For a list of those retailers please follo

    Nov 26,2023 02:09:15
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    34. 3. The art of sport, the information matrix, and conflicts with mothers

    In this episode, we cover a lot of ground on digital forces such as Hashraph, digital currency, the DLT, and other artificial intelligence prospects. In a world dominated by the information age, the question inevitably becomes, is the information we're consuming an asset or a liability?  Don’t forget to comment, share, and subscribe!Humbiont beverages can be purchased at select retailers local to the central Vermont region. For a list of those retailers please follow and DM us on Instagram @harm

    Nov 17,2023 02:21:17
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    35. 2.Our favorite comedians and types of comedy

    In this episode, we unpack an unstructured rundown of our favorite comedians and the different types of comedy that have influenced and nurtured us. What's your favorite kind of comedic material?  Who and why?Don’t forget to comment, share, and subscribe!Humbiont beverages can be purchased at select retailers local to the central Vermont region. For a list of those retailers please follow and DM us on Instagram @harmonic_homesteading.And be sure to check out Cognitive Liberty wherever books are

    Nov 10,2023 01:51:20
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    36. 1. Future possibilities and why not to fear them

    In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics, including therapy, thought as a politically divisive weapon, spiritual warfare, China as a petri dish, as well as social media versus real skills; joy being one of them.Disclaimer: Don’t use DMT on a roof, or while operating strange machinery (which includes vehicular devices). Also please do not attempt to operate strange domestic animals that aren’t yours while on DMT. And do not let your infants or toddlers operate strange domesticated animals

    Nov 03,2023 01:16:35