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Infinite CrescendoE012 - J'aime MorrisonLA-based theater director, choreographer, filmmaker, dancer, and surfer J’aime Morrison describes the experience of losing her husband Jim to cancer as one that “unmade” her. In the slow process of remaking herself, she turned to film—a discipline that was then new to her. Her instincts told her the learning curve and necessity of a team would help her get back into her body. And, that film would help her share the multisensory story of how surfing and the sea were healing her. In this Infinite Crescendo Conversation, the Cal State Northridge professor tells Carly about her short film Upw...2024-09-2441 min
Infinite CrescendoE011 - Sibyl BuckAs a model in Paris in the ‘90s, Sibyl Buck walked all the legendary runways and was photographed by the greats. But those things didn’t click into place until she took the risky move of being herself. Her agency wanted her to be pretty, but she wanted to be Sibyl: fire engine red hair (before everyone was doing that) and old flannel shirts and piercings. Turns out, the world wanted the real Sibyl, too. Now, facilitating Regenerative Integration at the New Paradome, her permaculture farm in Topanga, Sibyl is listening to own inner voice and fully loving her true...2024-08-201h 06
Infinite CrescendoE010 - Josh BrolinJosh Brolin demands emotional intimacy. He’ll admit not everyone can meet him there, but that’s what he’s come to understand as his own baseline. In this very real iteration of what the Infinite Crescendo Conversation world is all about, Carly gives the actor and seeker space to share what’s in his past, what’s in his present, and what’s on his heart. As they move through time from his surf-punk drug haze —when it seemed no one wanted what he wanted to offer—to that very Hollywood cliche where every potential relationship was transactional, we bear witness to...2024-07-121h 10
Infinite CrescendoE009 - David B SmithBeginning with conceptual themes and abstract ideas and moving from there to intuitively sourced imagery, Brooklyn-based artist David B. Smith constructs soft, colorful sculptures that both relate to and resist the glitchy white noise of the omnipresent world. David’s cozy but also dizzying installations often become environments for live sound in real time, and he and Carly share an affinity for inviting audiences to use their voices. In this dialog about art, performance, and personal exploration, what Carly and David are ultimately exploring is journey design: the process of creating pathways for themselves and others to explore freedom, sa...2024-06-1855 min
Infinite CrescendoE008 - Lita Albuquerque and Jasmine AlbuquerqueMaking good on our promise to continue honoring mothers this month, Carly sat down with Lita Albuquerque—who’s been making art of the body, earth, and universe since the 70s—and her dancer and choreographer daughter Jasmine Albuquerque. In a dialogue that moves from Malibu to Tunisia to the outer planets, and from everyday parenting to cosmology, culture, and conceptual art, the women touch on the micro and macro of expression, togetherness, and care—and the true art of honoring ourselves and each other (and in particular our children and mothers) for who we are.
2024-05-271h 03
Infinite CrescendoE007 - Reflections - MotherThis episode isn’t one of our usual Conversations, but the first of a series of what we call Reflections, in which we embrace the ever-present opportunity to find gratitude for all mothers—perfect and imperfect, absent and present, received and chosen, familial and spiritual, God Mothers and step mothers. Carly reflects on her own difficult but beautiful relationship as a daughter and as a mother; the wild love, the raw edges, the big, vulnerable truths. And then: A special Infinite Crescendo Microjourney crafted from Carly’s own lullaby for her girls layered with voices from the community, sharing from t...2024-05-1123 min
Infinite CrescendoE006 - Kelsie MooreIn a world that values clearly defined brands (personal and otherwise) but also rewards jack-of-all-trades who jump from one modality to the next, creative growth can be tricky. As Australia-born filmmaker and vocalist Kelsie Moore attests to here, our continual unfolding will ask us to stay open. Our offerings will only take the shapes they’re meant to take if we allow them the space and freedom to expand and shift. These lessons came, in part, during one of Carly Jo’s Heart Song retreats; and, in part, over years of filming the Emmy-award winning documentary The Gerda That Rema...2024-05-0743 min
Infinite CrescendoE005 - Elena StonakerAs if it’s not enough that artist Elena Stonaker’s finely sculpted and intricately beaded fabric pieces are like, “big arms to hold you,” she presents them in sonic, immersive spaces that foster a new world feeling and a powerful sense of discovery and connection. In fact, that act of bringing people together with sound, sensation, and shared experience is a kind of parallel to Infinite Crescendo—which isn’t surprising given that Elena and IC co-founder and Conversations host Carly Jo Carson are best friends. As the two Angelenos talk through a relationship rooted in art and expression...2024-04-2243 min
Infinite CrescendoE004 - Mara HoffmanSomewhere in the middle of this organic and wide-ranging conversation between two very close friends, Manhattan-based fashion designer and sustainability pioneer Mara Hoffman evokes “that joke of tricking ourselves into believing that some things are spiritual and some things aren’t.” The joke, of course, is that everything we touch and do and see is part of our being, our unfolding, our ripening: The money, and the money wounds. The ego, and the unity. The love, and the loneliness. The striving for success, and the folly of “success.” The all-in definition of the spiritual path describes this conversation, too. Of particu...2024-04-081h 13
Infinite CrescendoE003 - Jacqueline SuskinWhen Detroit-based poet Jacqueline Suskin asked the universe, “Can I have a reminder of everything that I’m doing with my life?,” the lines that came streaming through became “My Poetic Purpose.” We’ve been fortunate to use the lyrical, empowering, and universal totem as a bookend for many of our breathwork sessions and retreats since then. A teacher and channeler, Jacqueline has often written on the spot for seekers, for community, for the earth, and for the good of us all, together. In this conversation, Carly and Jacqueline talk about the challenge of actively cultivating kindness in difficult situations...2024-03-251h 14
Infinite CrescendoE002 - Josephine FosterWhen Colorado-born singer-songwriter Josephine Foster woke up one morning to a cascade of pain that grew into a persistent clatter of ringing and other noises in her ears, she eventually felt “possessed, like with a demon.” Playing and making music was out of the question, although she found she was able to hum and chant and create vibrational sounding. Through her healing journey, which is generously shared here, she was unable to tour—unable, really, to connect to the gift of music—the very thing that makes her feel most alive. But she found the opportunity in that, and began co...2024-03-101h 19
Infinite CrescendoE001 - LaraajiOn recalling his initial ascent into ambient music in the ‘70s, spiritual pioneer Laraaji remembers knowing that he “wanted to make music that would help people fall into the cosmic memory of our unity.” With both wholly freed intuition and extensive research across religion, music theory, neuroscience, and more, his explorations are known for their meditative delivery and curative tones. In this conversation, which was recorded at Laraaji’s home in Harlem, the 79-year old multi-instrumental talks about what he’s observed in his personal trajectory, and what he’s observed about how his music impacts others. “They lose their agenda a...2024-03-101h 23
Infinite CrescendoE000 - Infinite Crescendo, A BeginningIn which we share who we are, what our work is about, and why we love to do it, and how we think about this journey we’re all on—together. Welcome; we’re Carly and Paul, and these Infinite Crescendo Conversations are the gateway to a world of sensory-rich experiences in healing, growth, and connection. Before we begin sharing them—and before we begin sharing the Arcs and Microjourneys that can unfold from there—we wanted to put our origin story here for reference, for context, for safekeeping.
2024-03-0828 min
Harvey Brownstone Interviews...Harvey Brownstone Interviews Jim Mahoney, Renowned Hollywood Press AgentHarvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Jim Mahoney, Renowned Hollywood Press Agent About Harvey's guest: If you’re a fan of the golden age of Hollywood, this episode of our show is most definitely for you. For over 30 years our guest, Jim Mahoney, was one of Hollywood’s most successful, respected and sought after press agents in show business history. At the age of 19, he was hired by Howard Strickling, head of publicity at MGM studios, and was assigned to the legendary Clark Gable. In those final year...2023-10-1742 min
I See Pixels PodcastElected by Design – I See Pixels Podcast Ep 2In this episode of the I See Pixels Podcast we judge the 2016 presidential candidates, not based on their character, policies or hair styles but purely based own their campaign logos. We draw parallels between a person’s messaging and the design they choose and in some cases what it says about them as a person. We briefly talk about orange juice for reasons that will become apparent and we talk about the importance of taking part in the voting process if you wish to have an opinion. In the end we determine who we would vote for in the 2016 el...2016-10-041h 06
Lions of LibertyLoLP 157: GOP Debate Reaction Show #4! In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair convenes another session of “Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor” to recap the latest foray into Republican debates. Marc is joined by Lions co-founder John “Odie” Odermatt, the Godfather of Lions of Liberty Howie Snowdon, and our unofficial legal counsel, the mysterious man known simply as “Rico.” They discuss Ben Carson seemingly sleepwalking his way through the debate, Carly Fiorina’s warmongering, and Paul finally stepping up with an excellent debate performance. They then address the question on everyone’s mind: Is Donald Trump a Wizard? So kick back...2015-11-1257 min