Dakota Benfield - Podcast Details

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Cosmic Coffee ShopThe Realm of ForgivenessGeorgia and Dakota are back for their second special topic episode! Today, it's morality all the way down. They're talking about objecting to objective morality, the influences behind people's ethics, and forgiveness as a moral act. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dakota-benfield/support 2021-04-1249 min

Cosmic Coffee ShopA Man of PrinciplesDakota and Georgia are in the booth with their friend Connor Noch, discussing life goals, not choosing favorites, and recognizing that the race is against yourself. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dakota-benfield/support 2021-04-051h 37

Cosmic Coffee ShopRealist With a Growth MindsetGeorgia and Dakota are hosting their second special topics episode! They're talking optimism, the difference between self-esteem and narcissism, and the importance of accountability. Check out Lula Miller's book Why Fish Don't Exist! CW: discussion of eugenics, mental illness, and sexual assault. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dakota-benfield/support 2021-03-2950 min

Cosmic Coffee ShopHOT SEAT: The Tale of Two Stressed College KidsIt's our very first minisode! This conversation between Dakota and Georgia can also be found on our instagram page, where you can watch it in living color! If audio is more your speed, you've come to the right place. Enjoy, and we'll be back with a full-length episode next week! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dakota-benfield/support 2021-03-2216 min

Cosmic Coffee ShopThe Bride-Zilla of ChristGeorgia and Dakota are joined in the coffee shop by Gabe Groppi, student of ministry and long-term friend of Georgia's. They're talking about yelling at the lord, the process of discovering oneself, and the southern hive mind. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dakota-benfield/support 2021-03-111h 17

Cosmic Coffee ShopYou Can't Trust MirrorsDakota and Georgia are chatting with Annie Peterson, a long-time friend and animal lover extraordinaire. What's up for conversation? Fish, slumber party consciousness raising, and not being Catholic anymore! No intro for this episode, because we like to live dangerously. In case you're curious about the hypnotism book Georgia mentions early on, the title is Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism and it does indeed have an odd-looking dog on the cover. Find Annie's cosplay work at her instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dakota-benfield/support 2021-03-051h 11

Cosmic Coffee ShopEveryone Gets a Giraffe FactIt's a special topic episode! This time Georgia and Dakota are joined by Sam Rodd to share some of their favorite myths. It's monkey armies, suns, and boulders all the way down! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dakota-benfield/support 2021-02-2444 min

Cosmic Coffee ShopCynicism is the Opiate of the MassesDakota and Georgia are interviewing Matthew Miyagi Tuten, a philosophy and religion/political science double-major at Western Carolina University. They're talking about the influence of indigenous ancestry and religion, the experience of immigrating to America, and how to analyze the modern world to conceive of a better future. CW: brief discussion of racial slurs. To learn more about the influence of the Daughters of the Confederacy on southern public school curriculum, check this out! You can find the Nana Grizol song that Georgia mentions, "Cynicism," right here. --- Support this podcast...2021-02-171h 37

Cosmic Coffee ShopStatic SoupGeorgia and Dakota are chatting with their friend Benjamin about Bunkin' Bonuts, their personal understanding of emotion, and the way it manifests in their art! CW: discussion of depression, dissociation, and depictions of self-harm in art. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dakota-benfield/support 2021-02-101h 22

Cosmic Coffee ShopCody Will Put Anything on a T-ShirtThis week, Dakota and Georgia are looking into things a bit too much! The object of their analysis: films, namely Groundhog Day and Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure! They're also talking about the freedom to be outside, who's the bigger Whovian, and the things we can learn from reincarnation! To learn more about Groundhog Day's potential as a buddhist film, check out The Samsara of Groundhog Day! And if you're interested in learning about more Deep or Dumb media, head over to Wisecrack's YouTube Channel! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dakota-benfield/support 2021-02-0456 min

Cosmic Coffee ShopI Don’t Want Santa in HereGeorgia and Dakota are chatting with their friend Andrew about the embellishment of childhood memories, not getting derailed by intrusive thoughts, and the difference between wizards and sorcerers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dakota-benfield/support 2021-01-271h 24

Cosmic Coffee ShopDoing a Little CrimeDakota and Georgia talk with their friend Micah Patt about the joys of the color pink, the impacts of education, and the pitfalls of professionalism. Find Micah on instagram @micahpatt! For a bit of Quaker knowledge, check out this run-down of the Quaker Testimonies (commonly given the acronym SPICES). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dakota-benfield/support 2021-01-181h 23

Cosmic Coffee ShopAnd Yes, I Have Been to the Fifth DimensionGeorgia and Dakota are chatting with Georgia's grandmother Dianne about their shared cosmic experiences, acknowledging the people around us, and spreading light and scattering joy! Some links! Learn more about alternative sleep cycles here. We are not doctors, and neither are these people, so sleep at your own risk! You can also start your journey into learning the press handstand here! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dakota-benfield/support 2021-01-121h 33

Cosmic Coffee ShopLoving People for Everything They AreDakota and Georgia are in the digital booth with artist, podcaster, and educator Deon Releford-Lee! They're talking about taking control of our own education, the beauty of gaining new artistic skill, and the importance of defining success for yourself. Find more of Deon's work with the podcast Free Black Millennials (on instagram @freeblackmillennials), in the upcoming web series What Y'all Doin??? (on instagram @whatyalldoinwebseries), and on his facebook page! If you're interested in finding out more about August Wilson's "The Ground on which I Stand," check out Deon's episode on the subject or this piece...2021-01-041h 07

Cosmic Coffee ShopThe New Year's SpecialGeorgia and Dakota sit down over coffee to reflect on 2020, set some goals for 2021, and find joy in the chaos whenever they're able. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dakota-benfield/support 2021-01-0152 min

Cosmic Coffee ShopThe Joy of ExistingDakota and Georgia are in the booth with artist and educator Kristen Hedberg, discussing the love of nature, the perfect dog, and whether or not they have been birds. You can find Kristen online right here, and her books are available through all major sellers, but your shortcut to them is right here. If you want to learn more about Joseph Campbell, check out his website! Happy solstice! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dakota-benfield/support 2020-12-211h 09

Cosmic Coffee ShopHow to Be a NightlightGeorgia and Dakota are back in the studio, chatting with musician, filmmaker, and vibe-master Max Trotter! This week, they're discussing quantum immortality theory, unleashing your inner child, and showing up precisely fashionably late. They also talk about our new website! Today's episode is followed by Nocturnal Planet's "NightLight," which you can find on Youtube right here. The rest of Max's music is available on his youtube channel or on his soundcloud. The words are the links -- how cool is that? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dakota-benfield/support 2020-12-1557 min

Cosmic Coffee ShopPolice Geese ... PogeeseDakota and Georgia use the power of the internet to interview Georgia's sister, Maggie! They discuss geese teeth, finding the correct life path, and the reason brussel sprouts taste better than they used to. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dakota-benfield/support 2020-12-0156 min

Cosmic Coffee ShopStage Fright for LifeGeorgia and Dakota go back to their roots in this unconventional episode. Join us as we chat outside, make art, and break down what artistry really means. Producer’s note: Georgia’s audio is a little funky during the intro. We fixed it for the rest of the episode, and it shouldn’t be an issue again! Thanks for your patience as we navigate new recording set-ups. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dakota-benfield/support 2020-11-1857 min

Cosmic Coffee ShopCoke, Pepsi, and What It All MeansThis time we're sitting down with our good friend Payton, a fellow performer and believer! A brief content warning: we talk a bit about religious homophobia and violence against children, but it's not the focus of the conversation. Some links to start your research on this episode's topics: Anarchism Your phone is listening to you Religion as addiction --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dakota-benfield/support 2020-11-031h 11

Cosmic Coffee ShopDiscerning Why Ya Boi SadThis time around, we're interviewing the one and only Sam Rodd! We discuss dinosaurs, living creatively, and generating meaning in a (potentially) meaningless world! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dakota-benfield/support 2020-10-2758 min

Cosmic Coffee ShopSuperman Has More Powers than You ThoughtWe're back at the coffeeshop -- this time, with a guest! We welcome Max Morter to the table to talk about family, reincarnation, and our hopes for a better world. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dakota-benfield/support 2020-10-201h 10

Cosmic Coffee ShopThe Weirdest Things You Can Buy At GoodwillToday we Interview Georgia Reichard and uncover the reason behind Emerald Green. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dakota-benfield/support 2020-10-1356 min

Cosmic Coffee ShopPerry the Platypus and PantheismIn this Episode, Georgia interviews Dakota to get to know his thoughts and beliefs about life, as well as why he wanted to start this podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dakota-benfield/support 2020-10-0551 min