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Mystical/CynicalEp. 37 - "Psychedelic Fragments Of Dualism"If you interrupt someone mid sentence with a well crafted, witty response, are you truly "Being Here Now"? In this absolute banger of an episode the boys cover topics like the potential of transcending ones nationality, how to heal generational wounds through forgiving the "unforgivable", how to build meaningful relationships with your children, the absurd humor of the Universe's design, the essence of selflessness, and whether there can be an ethical form of suicide. edit/production/opening & closing music by Jaymee CarpenterHelp support the show at: www.patreon.c...2025-07-281h 13Mystical/CynicalEp. 36 - "Kali Fornia"Daren questions the possibility of vibrations contained within the energy of words and Jaymee encourages everyone to get off the couch and demonstrate the kind of example you wish to see in the world. For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.comFor more Daren: www.realfunwow.comedit/production/opening & closing music by Jaymee CarpenterHelp support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Support the show2025-07-171h 32Mystical/CynicalEp. 35 - "No Offense To PBS"Jaymee tells his barber to give him "The Bert" from Sesame Street and Daren walks us through how to break the law like a gentleman. We're back, baby!For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.comFor more Daren: www.realfunwow.comedit/production/opening & closing music by Jaymee CarpenterHelp support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Support the show2025-06-282h 17Mystical/CynicalEp. 34 - "Serving Living Beans"Daren and Jaymee are back with an all new transformationally hilarious episode, dedicated to the idea of "Serving Living Beans" in every direction.For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.comFor more Daren: www.realfunwow.comedit/production/opening & closing music by Jaymee CarpenterHelp support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Support the show2025-06-161h 38Mystical/CynicalEp. 33 - "Everything Is Embarrassing"Daren has dinner with Tom Holland and Zendaya and Jaymee has a two hour lunch with Seinfeld legend Larry Charles. Episode 33 ends up throwing it's back out trying to pick up all the names it drops.For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.comFor more Daren: www.realfunwow.comedit/production/opening & closing music by Jaymee CarpenterHelp support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Support the show2025-05-201h 08Mystical/CynicalEp. 32 - "108 Problems And A Mala Ain't One"On this episode, Daren cries and Jaymee dies. For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.comFor more Daren: www.realfunwow.comedit/production/opening & closing music by JaymeeHelp support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Support the show2025-05-061h 17Mystical/CynicalEp. 31 - "Not The Way To Get Into Heaven"The boys Yin Yang all up in your face with another entertaining hour of first world problems and psychospiritual mumbo jumbo. For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.comFor more Daren: www.realfunwow.comedit/production/opening & closing music by JaymeeHelp support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Support the show2025-04-2958 minMystical/CynicalEp. 30 - "Say Khruangbin"Let's call this episode out for what it is... pretentious Sam Harris level vocabulary exhibitionism, reminiscent of a Father John Misty tune, which in a way is like going out of your way to pronounce Khruangbin, who most certainly are the "Topo Chico" of music groups. Love Is The Author event w/ SOMA + Kim Krans (tickets): https://shorturl.at/o1QJB For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.comFor more Daren: www.realfunwow.comedit/production/opening & closing music by JaymeeHelp sup...2025-04-221h 06Mystical/CynicalEp. 29 - "Emma John Misty"Daren fails to soft launch a negative campaign against Trader Joes, and Jaymee shares about cultivating artistic integrity beyond analytics. For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.comFor more Daren: www.realfunwow.comedit/production/opening & closing music by JaymeeHelp support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Support the show2025-04-111h 11Mystical/CynicalEp. 28 - "LabBlabbinCalifornia"Daren catches up with Jaymee in the music studio to sample Jaymee's newest beats and to record another conversation about nothing.For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.comFor more Daren: www.realfunwow.comedit/production/opening & closing music by JaymeeHelp support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Support the show2025-04-041h 35Mystical/CynicalEp. 27 - "Irony Is Violence"Daren comes face to face with a supposed extraterrestrial at a recent party at Jaymee's home and has plenty of notes. Jaymee releases 3 songs on Spotify and Apple Music under the artist name "JJ RAM" and shares about an exciting new development surrounding his recent return to music."Love Is The Author EP" by JJ RAM on Spotify: https://shorturl.at/7Ek2eFor more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.comFor more Daren: www.realfunwow.comedit/production/music by JaymeeHelp...2025-03-201h 25Mystical/CynicalEp. 26 - "Karmuppins"Jaymee returns to making music in a big way, Daren gets ready to fill a "Liver King" shaped hole in the Zeitgeist, Lacee goes on assignment for Rick Rubin and the boys receive a gift in the mail from the one and only "Da Snake Mon" (featured in Episode 18). The Karmuppins are in full effect, boyeeee.For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.comFor more Daren: www.realfunwow.comedit/production/music by Jaymee$upport the show: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical ...2025-03-121h 29Mystical/CynicalEp. 25 - "Emotional Blueballs"Daren gets disappointed with AI for trying to hard to relate with him and Jaymee shares how he survived a crisis of faith by embracing the unknown. The momentous journey into/out of the magical void continues.www.loveistheauthor.comwww.realfunwow.comedit/production/music by Jaymee$upport the show: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Support the show2025-02-211h 14Mystical/CynicalEp. 24 - "God's Pimp"God bless Kevin and the Mutual Benefit Society ("MSB"). A plethora of reframes, visualization practices, and psychospiritual parenting advice await the listener. Also, a real time Daren pee break recorded live and a smattering of farts.MYSTICAL/CYNICAL production / edit / opening + closing music: Jaymee CarpenterFor all things Daren: www.realfunwow.comFor Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.comPlease help support the show: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Support the show2025-02-141h 42Mystical/CynicalEp. 23 - "Zyn Buddhism"Who am I if I can't post about it? Plus: Daren and Jaymee catch you up on their recent experience spending the day together attending a Buddhist puja at the home of Devendra Banhart. MYSTICAL/CYNICAL production / edit / opening + closing music: Jaymee CarpenterFor all things Daren: www.realfunwow.comFor Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.comPlease help support the show: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Support the show2025-02-061h 42Mystical/CynicalEp. 22 - "An Asshole With A Heart Of Gold"Daren shares about going to church this past weekend and Jaymee demos homemade recordings of his farts... can someone tell me what the hell is going on around here?Edit/production and opening music: J. CarpenterClosing music: "Charger" by Devendra BanhartFor all things Daren: www.realfunwow.comFor Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.comPlease help support the show: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Support the show2025-01-241h 18Mystical/CynicalEp. 21 - "Fire Of Love"Last week, Jaymee was on the scene with his father to witness his parents Altadena home and all their possessions burn to the ground in the Eaton Fire. In this episode, Jaymee shares the details with Daren of how he and his brother Benjamin became instruments of unconditional support, guidance and gratitude for their parents at their darkest hour, and the kaleidoscopic spectrum of support their parents have received from complete strangers. You'll hear how through the loss of all their material possessions the Carpenter family have been reintroduced to the power of a loving Universe.GoFundMe f...2025-01-171h 17Mystical/CynicalEp. 20 - "My Codependency Cancels Out My Narcissism"Jaymee and Daren discuss hyper-identifying with medical diagnosis, parenting confident children, the trappings of being a "micro-celebrity" and how to attract fashion compliments from "macro-celebrities".Recorded/edited/music by J. CarpenterHelp support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical For Jaymee, visit: www.loveistheauthor.comFor Daren, visit: www.realfunwow.comSupport the show2024-12-271h 21Mystical/CynicalEp. 19 - "Name Drop Soup"The boys solve imaginary problems, perform on air miracles, dive deep into the artistic intuition with a smattering of name dropping for the first hour, then spend the last half hour calling fans of the show to learn about them for a frickin' change. This week we talk with a lactation nurse in Austin, a nature conservationist in South Carolina, and... well... "Clifford".Recorded/edited/music by J. CarpenterHelp support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical For Jaymee, visit: www.loveistheauthor.comFor Daren, visit...2024-12-131h 23Mystical/CynicalEp. 18 - "Hotline Bling Ring"Daren and Jaymee kill it for 75 minutes with another banger of hilarity and emotional depth, and spend the last chunk of time calling listeners they've never met to connect on air and spread some love. Feel good episode of the year alert! Recorded/edited/music by J. CarpenterHelp support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical For Jaymee, visit: www.loveistheauthor.comFor Daren, visit: www.realfunwow.comSupport the show2024-12-061h 41Mystical/CynicalEp. 17 - "Season Three Jaymee"In this episode, Jaymee questions mother natures motivation and shares how he attunes himself to love when dealing with adversity. Daren shares his tips on how to trick your family into being vulnerable and learns (on air) what a circle jerk is. Recorded/edited/music by J. CarpenterHelp support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical For Jaymee, visit: www.loveistheauthor.comFor Daren, visit: www.realfunwow.comSupport the show2024-11-191h 06Mystical/CynicalEp. 16 - "Boomerfinger"Your trusted resource for post election analysis from people who don't matter the most! Recorded/edited and music by J. CarpenterHelp support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical For all things Jaymee, visit: www.loveistheauthor.comFor all things Daren, visit: www.realfunwow.comSupport the show2024-11-081h 09Mystical/CynicalEp. 15 - "You're Just A Glitch, Bitch"Daren feels this episode is a return to the energy and enthusiasm of Season One. TRANSLATION: Jaymee shares heartfelt information about how he deals with criticism, forgiveness and maintaining previously unfathomable levels of non-attachment in the stickiest of situations, and Daren interrupts every chance he gets with hilarious quips that make Jaymee laugh uncontrollably. Opening and closing music by Jaymee Carpenter*Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical *INTERESTED IN SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE? contact: lacee@loveistheauthor.com for a free consultation2024-10-2559 minMystical/CynicalEp. 14 - "The Neverlands"Daren and Jaymee have an honest to goodness exploration of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, art and parenting. Opening and closing music by Jaymee Carpenter*Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical *INTERESTED IN SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE? contact: lacee@loveistheauthor.com for a free consultation*MYSTI-CYNI'S!!! Enter the offer code "MC25" at www.realfunwow.com for 25% off your total purchase at checkout. Support the show2024-10-151h 11Mystical/CynicalEp. 13 - "We Are Framily"This episode is a landmark in the shows history. It features Daren and Jaymee breaking through old emotional barriers that have previously led to the demise of the show. Find out why they now consider themselves "FRAMILY", and how the show must go on.Opening and closing music by Jaymee Carpenter*Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical *INTERESTED IN SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE? contact: lacee@loveistheauthor.com for a free consultation*MYSTI-CYNI'S!!! Enter the offer code "MC25" at 2024-10-051h 16Mystical/CynicalEp. 12 - "Hacking God"Jaymee and Daren have one of their deepest conversations about family, artistic integrity, breaking generational habits, and how to go from "smoking cigarettes while taking drugs" to "working with tobacco while in sacred ceremony". Opening and closing music by Jaymee Carpenter*Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical *INTERESTED IN SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE? contact: lacee@loveistheauthor.com for a free consultation*MYSTI-CYNI'S!!! Enter the offer code "MC25" at www.realfunwow.com for 25% off your total purchase a...2024-09-271h 04