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Books with BetsyEpisode 41 - Completely Booked with Jordan HernandezOn this episode, Jordan Hernandez, who organizes the book community Completely Booked and I discuss what diverse books means to her, how to curate a feed that provides diverse options, and so many amazing book recommendations. If you want to join Completely Booked, you can send Jordan a DM on Instagram to get added to the email list! Follow Completely Booked on Instagram Double Dough HobokenGirl Books mentioned in this episode: What Betsy’s reading: Less by Andrew Sean Greer The Roa...2025-02-171h 00

Book Talk, etc.Atmospheric Winter Reads III + Reading TrackingSend us a textIn Episode 134 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent atmospheric winter reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about reading tracking . If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode!**If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon! You get access to our exclusive Audiobook Guide and we have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, What's in the Mailbag, + Criminally Booked! Plus, w...2024-01-1652 min

Thoughts from a Page PodcastKelly Hooker - Standout Debut NovelsIn this episode, Kelly and I chat about standout debut novels.Kelly’s selections: Lucky Girl by Irene Muchemi Ndirtu How To Be Remembered by Michael Thompson Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley Last Summer On State Street by Toya Wolfe Shadows Of Pecan Hollow by Caroline Frost Landslide by Susan Conley Raft of Stars by Andrew J. Graff Shiner by Amy Jo Burns A Place For Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes 2024 preview: Northwoods by Amy Pease Cindy’s selections: Banyan Moon by Thao Thai The Golden Spoon by Jessa...2023-11-2842 min

Masters of CeremonySalvador Villalobos on Walking the Red Road, the Power of Ayahuasca, and the Vision of Hayulima Spiritual SanctuaryToday's guest is my dear and beloved brother, Salvador Villalobos. Salvador has been walking the Camino Rojo and working intimately with the sacred plant medicines of the Americas, and their traditions, for over 25 years. Originally from Mexico, but now living in the breathtaking cloud forest of Mindo, Ecuador. Salvador is one of the guardians of Hayulima Spiritual Sanctuary; a beautiful and sacred land which welcomes people of all backgrounds to reconnect with nature and themselves, and to safely experience the healing potential of master plant medicines such as Ayahuasca, San Pedro, Peyote, and other ancestral ceremonies. In...2023-11-122h 37

Masters of Ceremony"Psychedelics and Sacred Ceremonies" - Harvard University Lecture by Andrew Askaripour | MOC#14On April 5th, 2023 I had the immense honor of speaking at Harvard University with the Harvard Psychedelic Club about my journey with plant medicines, and the importance of using entheogenic substances within a ceremonial context. This speech was followed by an incredible Q&A and personal reflections from the audience. About MeAndrew is a ceremonialist and multidisciplinary artist from Long Island, New York. For well over a decade Andrew has been passionately studying, learning from, and working directly with sacred plant teachers, indigenous ceremonial traditions, and the practices of holistic mind-body healing through h...2023-04-101h 44

The Psychedelic Integration PodcastEP 044 | Prayer, Ceremony, and the Living Medicine Family with Andrew AskaripourAndrew is a ceremonialist and multidisciplinary artist from Long Island, New York. For well over a decade, he has been passionately studying, learning from, and working directly with master plant teachers, ancient ceremonial traditions, and the practice of holistic body-mind healing. While also establishing himself as a successful professional photographer and cinematographer. Born of Jamaican and Iranian descent, Andrew humbly walks a path of service in order to honor and give thanks to his ancestors and elders. Apprenticing for many years with initiated teachers and elders of several traditions has provided him with an immense respect and...2023-02-101h 30

Masters of CeremonyCarlos Pussetto on Being Kidnapped During Argentina's "Dirty War", Sacred Teachings of the Ancient Americas & Red Road, Healing through Poetry, Art, and Percussion | MOC#13Over the course of his life Carlos Pussetto has had an immensely transformative and inspiring journey. Carlos studied psychology and sociology at the National University of Humanities in Argentina and was active in the resistance movement against the then military dictatorship. In 1976 Carlos was kidnapped by the army and placed into La Perla concentration camp until 1979, enduring years of torture and unjust imprisonment. Being one of the only survivors of this concentration camp, Carlos eventually escaped to Brazil, and ultimately to Sweden as a political refugee with the help of the United Nations. In Sweden, Carlos began h...2022-03-081h 45

OverdueEp 518 - Black Buck, by Mateo AskaripourWe bring our weirdest and most chaotic vibes to our conversation about Black Buck and the forces that inform it, whether that's a bad thing or not is sort of up to you! Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis.Advertise on OverdueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2022-02-2155 min

Masters of CeremonySen Floyd on Legacy, Photography + Cinema Journey, MMA, and Daily Spiritual Practices | #12Senetchut Men Ab Nehti, best known as Sen M. Floyd, is a Brooklyn-born photographer/ cinematographer. Having picked up a small point-shoot camera in his early teen years as a means of creative expression, Senetchut transformed a hobby into a lifelong passion. Heavily influenced by New York City’s diverse culture, Sen’s raw approach towards his photography gives his work—motion and still —an organic characteristic. When he was fifteen Sen’s work was featured in museum galleries such as the Studio Museum of Harlem, and the Jewish Museum. He began his study of storytelling through photography at the Tisch Scho...2022-02-161h 04

Masters of CeremonyIsabel Friend on the Spirit, Science, and Healing Magic of Sacred Water | #11Isabel Friend is has extensively been researching and educating others on all things regarding the sacred source of all life, water. She is a certified nutritionist, compelling public speaker, advisor to various global water initiatives and programs, and truly an amazing teacher for all those interested in learning more about the magic and healing potential of structured water. Some of the things we discussed in this episode were: The magical and mysterious qualities of water and how water can be used as a solution for so many of our worlds' problems today, different...2022-02-022h 05

Rooted HealingThe Path of Remembrance with Andrew AskaripourAndrew Askaripour, also known as Fifth God, is a multidisciplinary creative and ceremonialist from Long Island, New York. With a strong passion for health, spirituality and ceremony, and with a focus on projects and writings that carry themes of self-exploration, vulnerability, ancient wisdom, and self-development, Andrew seeks to depict and work with those who are radically striving for a greater sense of Peace not only within their own lives, but within their communities and relationships as well. Andrew is the host of the Masters of Ceremony Podcast, where he merges the worlds of hip-hop, photography and film, ancient wisdom...2022-02-011h 24

Masters of CeremonyGuillermo Martinez on Building Native Instruments, Ancestral Reconnection, Prayer as Medicine, and Mentorship | #10Guillermo Martinez is a Master Crafstman, musician, and wisdom keeper of indigenous instruments and their history from Southern California. He is the owner of Quetzacoatl Music, an instrument shop and educational resource dedicated to the distribution and preservation of sacred instruments and their history. Along with being a master craftsman of native flutes, drums, rattles, and other instruments, Guillermo is also a gifted performer, and one third of the incredibly talented musical trio, Bamboo Cedar Oak.In this episode we discuss:How Guillermo experienced an ancestral reawakening as a young man...2022-01-251h 21

Bout Whatever PodcastBout Whatever Podcast w/ Andrew (Fifth God) Askaripour (Ep. 17)This week I had Andrew Askaripour, also known as Fifth God. Fifth is a audio engineer, photographer and world traveler. We sat down and talked about many things including World Cultures, Music Production, Holistic Healing and much more. For more information on Fifth God, visit his site here: https://www.fifthgod.com/contact SUBSCRIBE NOW: @BOUTWHATEVERPODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGEqmB3Z-TUSsbM5-4jWWeg 2021-09-091h 13

The Glove PodcastPsychedelic Session 2 with Andrew Askaripour (FifthGod)We're back with another Psychedelic session! This episode left me feeling gratitude for the allies we have in plant medicine. And gratitude to Andrew for reminding me of a holistic perspective of plant medicine; reminding me that they offer a relationship with them. One that we can celebrate and cherish. One that nourishes us both. It's such a beautiful reminder that our presence is for them just as much a gift as theirs is for us. Community was another big one in this episode. How...2020-12-021h 08

Masters of CeremonySam Lindenfeld on Creating Fine Art, Developing Your Own Style and Voice, Hip-Hop Art Direction, + Spiritual Perspectives | #9Sam Lindenfeld is a friend and multidisciplinary illustrator, designer and fine artist. Born and raised in Washington DC and currently based in Brooklyn, NY. Sam's work has been shown at the Hirshhorn Museum in DC, been recognized by the American Illustrators Archive, and was Art director of the album "Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes" by our mutual friend, Radamiz. In this episode we discuss Sam's upbringing in DC, how a speaking disorder at a young age pushed him to explore communicating through art, mentor-ship, attending Pratt Institute and becoming a New Yorker, working with Radamiz, and how...2020-07-121h 18

Masters of CeremonyDavid Noriega on No-Till Farming, Music, Ayahuasca Experience, Fatherhood, + Reconnecting to the Land | #8David "Blank" Noriega is a musician / Hip-Hop producer turned full time organic farmer from Long Island, New York. David has been a close friend of mine for well over 10 years now, and we have created an immense amount of beautiful music / memories over the years.In this episode we discuss David's music journey, from going as a young bassist who only listened to Jazz and Rock, to becoming one of the best Hip-Hop producers I personally know from New York. To eventually leaving it all behind to become a full time farmer and father in the countryside...2020-07-051h 13

Masters of CeremonyMadwiz on Hip-Hop as a Means of Spiritual Reconnection, Meeting DJ Kool Herc + Nas, + Embracing the Music of Today, + more | #7Madwiz is an MC, Producer, and all around incredible artist from Brooklyn, New York. He's also one of my closest friends and is considered as the foremost Hip-Hop Historian within our peer group. On this episode, we discuss Madwiz's upbringing and how he has been rapping for as long as he can remember, how both his parents and the streets influenced him, how the culture of Hip-Hop is a Conscious being and continues to serve as a global language for the world, a few crazy stories of the times he met DJ Kool Herc + Nas, and some...2020-06-281h 18

Masters of CeremonyAnnie Trezza on Songwriting, Surfing, Montauk Living, and the Medicine of Music | #6Annie Trezza is a close personal friend, singer-songwriter extraordinaire, groovy and passionate surfer, live performer, and Montauk local from Long Island, New York.In this episode we discuss Annie's origins in becoming infatuated with music of older generations as a child, learning the guitar and piano, how she began to write her own songs, the magical and potent medicine of surfing (sometimes while on mushrooms), Montauk culture, and how to find your own voice as an artist. Annie also shares three live songs on the podcast, which was an absolute blessing!WATCH VIDEO...2020-06-211h 02

Masters of CeremonyCaiyuda Kiora on Honoring the Sacred, The Power of Kambo, and Healing Spiritual Malnourishment through Nature and Ceremony | #5Caiyu is a modern-day medicine man and ceremonialist, who has been walking the path of sacred medicine for nearly 10 years now.From his various offerings via his website and online community, MedicinePath.net, and also his new podcast Bird Song (which is absolutely incredible), Caiyu seeks to shed light on all things relating to Shamanism, nature based spirituality, storytelling, earth-honoring traditions, rites of passage, and a remembering of the sacred ways.We met back in 2018 during a Huachuma ceremony in Cuzco, Peru, and it has been an honor to keep in touch with one another...2020-06-141h 51

Masters of CeremonyShomari Chioke on His Transformational Fitness Journey, The Importance of a Spiritual Practice to Support Your Physical Goals, + More | #4Shomari Chioke is an accomplished Personal Trainer from Queens, New York. After going through a series of challenges during his college years, Shomari began his fitness journey which served as a pivotal turning point in his life. From becoming his own first client, to successfully changing the lives of all of those he trains, Shomari's journey has been deeply inspiring to me. In this episode, we discuss the aspects of Shomari's life which led him to realize that he had to take his health into his own hands, how he overcame a mental breakdown during college, the...2020-05-1954 min

Masters of CeremonyPV on Polaroid and Analog Photography, Nearly Throwing Up on Jay-Z During Photo-Shoot, + Advice for Aspiring Photographers | #3PV, otherwise known as the Mayor of Polaroid Photography in New York, is a legend when it comes to the Analog Photography game in the city. He's someone I've known for some time now, and is one of the coolest creatives I've come to know. On this episode, PV speaks about getting into Polaroid photography simply for practical reasons, his love for analog photography, the importance of capturing memorable moments, rather than just taking good photos, his brand and photographer collective P.O.P., and an insane story about the time he photographed the legendary Jay-Z. Follow...2020-05-101h 11

Masters of CeremonyRadamiz on Siblinghood, Navigating the Music Industry, Dominican Roots, + New Book | #2Radamiz is one of the most inspiring Hip-Hop artists in the country right now, and also one of my closest friends. In this episode, Radamiz discusses the influences growing up in projects of Brooklyn, while also taking constant trips to the Dominican Republic, had on his upbringing. We speak about the power of sibling-hood, how our Spiritual world views were crafted by our respective ancestries, how to keep faith in the face of adversity, navigating the chaos of the music industry, and so much more.Follow Radamiz on all social media platforms: @RadamizAnd also listen...2020-05-101h 41

Masters of CeremonyMarlon Craft on Breaking into the Industry, Hip-Hop as Therapy, Funk Flex Freestyle, + more | #1Marlon Craft is easily one of the most skilled rappers to emerge out of New York in recent years. In this episode, we discuss the entirety of Marlon's journey as an artist thus far, how Hip-Hop helped him cope with his anxiety during college, his infamous Hot 97 Funk Flex Freestyle, his art collective / community outreach program, OUR.S, and a lot more. Be sure to follow Marlon on Instagram and Twitter @MarlonCraftListen to Marlon's Debut Album, "Funhouse Mirror" on available on all streaming platforms now: https://open.spotify.com/album/7bi0G3vx5eVDVJ9SkykwoG?si...2020-05-101h 11

Masters of Ceremony#0 - Introduction to Masters of CeremonyWelcome to the first episode of Masters of Ceremony! In this short, introductory podcast, Andrew "FifthGod" Askaripour introduces himself and speaks on the genesis of MoC, the meaning behind it's title, the importance of ceremony within Andrew's life, his passion for learning, which topics / what kind of guests you can expect to hear on this podcast, and creating a community out of this new platform!Please subscribe and leave a short review if you've enjoyed this podcast; this support will really help us grow our platform immensely. -- And as stated...2020-04-2412 min