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Plugged In: the energy news podcastNuclear’s latest comeback: is it permanent?Over the past year, many countries in Europe and beyond have announced plans to expand their nuclear programmes or build new reactors.As the pressure mounts for countries to start delivering on their decarbonisation goals and have a tighter grasp on their energy security, it begs the question: has “the road to net zero” become “the road to nuclear”?In this week’s episode, Richard speaks to the Director General of the Nuclear Energy Agency about what has triggered this latest revival in nuclear, and how the private and public sectors will need to decide who takes...2025-03-2131 min
The Oblivion Bar: A Comic Book PodcastINTERVIEW: Christopher Cantwell & Tyler Crook“Freedom is just another kind of prison.” 🌊 🍊 ⚖️Joining us today is the creative team of the upcoming mystery thriller Out of Alcatraz from Oni Press.One is the co-creator of critically acclaimed AMC series Halt and Catch Fire, and he is also the writer of series like She Could Fly, Briar, The United States of Captain America, The Mask: I Pledge Allegiance to the Mask, Plastic Man: No More, and the Eisner-nominated Doctor Doom series.The other is also Eisner nominated, and is the creator behind titles like Harrow County, B.P.R.D., The Sto...2025-02-101h 03
William Ramsey InvestigatesThe Endless American Midnight: Dispatches from the Secret Sun with Author Christopher Loring Knowles. (2022)The Endless American Midnight: Dispatches from the Secret Sun with Author Christopher Loring Knowles. (2022)The Christopher Knowles blog: https://secretsun.blogspot.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=9779701&fan_landing=trueBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/william-ramsey-investigates--1898073/support.2025-02-0756 min
Tin Foil Hat With Sam Tripoli#805: Olympic Rituals and The Cult Of Mithras With Christopher KnowlesThank you so much for tuning in for another episode of Tin Foil Hat with Sam Tripoli. This episode we welcome back podcast favorite, Christopher Knowles, to the show to discuss the occult symbolism of the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics and how the cult of Mithras want to bring back the old days of worship. This episode is insane. Nothin but bangers. Thank you for your support. Join the WolfPack at Wise Wolf Gold and Silver and start hedging your financial position by investing in precious metals now! Go to samtripoli.gold and use the prom...2024-08-162h 12
Rune SoupHow To Be A Synchromystic - Christopher KnowlesThe legendary Christopher Knowles of the Secret Sun joins us this week to explain how to be a synchromystic. We learn ✅ What is synchronicity? ✅ What role synchronicity plays in modern mysticism. ✅ The importance of symbol sets in this pursuit. ✅ How this modern practice is really an ancient one described. Whilst it's always a pleasure to have Chris back on the show, this particular episode happens on the occasion of the release of his latest book. The Secret Sun Synchromystic Handbook! Get it here. Follow Chris here. 2024-06-202h 01
The Cosmic SalonGazing into the Secret Sun with Christopher KnowlesHere is the latest chat ready for the Marquee after it has had its Sneak Peek time in the speakeasy. Chris and I go all over the board, including into the Woo. Christopher Knowles began his career in 1996, writing and drawing comics, particularly, Halo, an Angel's Story, a mini-series published by Sirius Entertainment, and contributing to the art in a graphic novel based on the Saturday Night Live cartoon The X Presidents. He was also the editor of the Top Shelf Productions magazine Comic Book Artist from 2000–2004 and has written articles for publications such as The Jack Kirby Collector and sit...2024-06-111h 54
The Cosmic SalonGazing into the Secret Sun with Christopher KnowlesHere is the latest chat ready for the Marquee after it has had its Sneak Peek time in the speakeasy.
Chris and I go all over the board, including into the Woo.
Christopher Knowles began his career in 1996, writing and drawing comics, particularly, Halo, an Angel's Story, a mini-series published by Sirius Entertainment, and contributing to the art in a graphic novel based on the Saturday Night Live cartoon The X Presidents. He was also the editor of the Top Shelf Productions magazine Comic Book Artist from 2000–2004 and has written articles for public...2024-06-111h 54
Tin Foil Hat With Sam Tripoli755: The Eclipse Of Social Decay With Christopher KnowlesThank you so much for tuning in for another episode of Tin Foil Hat with Sam Tripoli. This episode we welcome back Christopher Knowles to discuss his thoughts on the upcoming April Eclipse and what is the root of America's social decay. Nothin but bangers! Thank you so much for your support. If you want to Leave a message for TFH Live! please call 323-825-9010. Watch live very Tuesday at 3pm pst at Youtube.com/@SamTripoli Check out Sam Tripoli's Live Rumble Reaction Show Every Thursday At 3pm pst. https://rumble.com/c/Tin...2024-03-112h 17
VGC PodcastVGC Podcast #032: Big Lesson - More Work = More ResultsIn this episode I talk about another big lesson i have learned throughout my career. That big lesson is the increase in work ethic is necessary to reach the next level and how much you put in determines what you get out.
Check out the other platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach2023-12-0616 minVGC PodcastVGC Podcast #031: How To Get Out Of A Slump, Making Your Step-Close BetterIn this episode we are back with a Q&A episode where I talk about how to get out of a slump or if you feel like you are plateauing and what to do to make your step-close better.
Check out the other platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach2023-11-2916 minVGC PodcastVGC Podcast #030: Big Lesson - It's All On MeIn this episode we are starting something new by putting out 'Big Lesson' episodes where I share a major lesson i learned throughout my long career. Today we talk about how every solution to our problem is internal and we can change the direction of our athletic career.
Check out our other platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach2023-11-2225 minVGC PodcastVGC Podcast #029: Hitting Deeper Shots, Setting Accuracy, and Jumping FormIn this episode we talk about how to fix your jumping form for more bounce, the keys to hitting deeper cross court shots, and how you can be a more accurate and consistent setter.
Check out other platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach2023-11-1507 minVGC PodcastVGC Podcast #028: OOS Hitting, Right Handed Opposite, and Back-row AttacksIn this episode we talk about how to be a better right handed opposite, how to be more effective behind the 3 meter line (10 foot), and how to hit out of system as a right handed opposite.
Check out more of our platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach2023-11-0806 minVGC PodcastVGC Podcast #027: Snapping Your Wrist, Playing In College, Hitting Out of SystemIn this episode we talk about how to snap your wrist mroe when you contact the ball, how to play in college in another country, and hitting out of system balls from the back row.
Check out our other platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach2023-11-0207 minVGC PodcastVGC Podcast #026: Better Blocking, Hitting Harder, and Doing The Right ApproachIn this episode I cover the 2 ways to hit harder, how to block correctly and be in the right spot, and why you should stick to the approach your doing and not change.
Check out our other platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach2023-10-2607 minVGC PodcastVGC Podcast #025: Standing Out in Tryouts, Being a Better Lefty, and Reading Powerful ServesIn this episode I cover how to be better at volleyball as a lefty, how to read if the serve is going to go slow or fast, and how to stand out in your tryouts.
Check us out on other platforms: @volleyballgrowthcoach2023-10-2510 minVGC PodcastVGC Podcast #024: More Consistent Jump Serve, Predict Hitters Shot, Control Your Sets, and much more...In this episode we talk about how to get a more consistent jump serve, how to predict where the hitter will hit while blocking and on defense, how to control more of your sets, and much more!
Check out our other platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach2023-10-1813 minVGC PodcastVGC Podcast #023: Improve Your ENTIRE Approach, Hitting Low Sets, Tips for Lefties, and much more...In this episode we talk about how to improve your approach from timing to rhythm and everything in between, how to hit lower sets, what shoes to get for you, and much more!
Check out our other platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach2023-10-1614 minVGC PodcastVGC Podcast #022: How to Make a Comeback after Getting Cut, Setting and Outside Tips, and much more...In this episode we talk about how to improve and comeback better than ever after getting cut from your high school or club team, how to play defense as an outside, setting difficult passes as a setter, and much more!
Check out our other platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach2023-10-1115 minVGC PodcastVGC Podcast #021: How to Reach D1, Improve Serve Receive, and much more...In this episode we talk about the different paths to getting to the D1 level, improving serve receive mistakes, fixing lower back pain, and so much more!
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The Michael Knowles ShowAnti-Columbus TikTok DEBUNKED | Michael KnowlesAnother year and another liberal attack on Christopher Columbus. Watch Michael Knowles debunk awoke TikTok attacking Christopher Columbus.
2023-10-0809 minVGC PodcastVGC Podcast #020: Getting College Coaches to Watch You WITHOUT Club, and much more..In this podcast we look into how to get colleges to watch you without being in club, how to get a faster swing, how to receive difficult float serves, and so much more!
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Aeon Byte Gnostic RadioChris Knowles on The Death of the Comic Book SuperheroDearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called "life." Let’s go crazy and bid farewell to the superhero in movie and print, while honoring the comic book tradition and understanding what archons killed the medium. Heading this holy service at the Virtual Alexandria will be Christopher Knowles, sharing an eulogy and his new book, The Spandex Files. And you know we’ll be talking about Sethian Gnostic Jack Kirby, Chaos Magician Grant Morrison, Solar Magus Alan Moore, and other exemplars of magical comic history. More info on Chris: https://secretsun.blogspot.com/2023-10-031h 01VGC PodcastVGC Podcast #019: How to Get In Flow State, Hit Bad Sets, Study High Level Players, and much more..In this episode we talk about how to consistently get in the zone, how to hit bad sets and still be an asset to your team, the best ways to study higher level players, and much more!
Check out our other platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach2023-10-0220 minVGC PodcastVGC Podcast #018: Hitting Timing, Decision Making, Serve Receive, Defense, and more!This episode we talk about how to improve your hitting timing, developing the ability to make better hitting decisions, working on serve receive and defense and how they are similar, and more!
Follow us on all other platforms: @volleyballgrowthcoach2023-09-2713 minVGC PodcastVGC Podcast #017: Standing Float Serve, Hitting Over the Net, OOS Hitting, and more!This episode talks about having a better standing float serve, how to avoid hitting into the net, getting better at Out Of System hitting, and more!
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2023-09-2011 minVGC PodcastVGC Podcast #016: Answering Questions from Our Community!In this episode we pull together some questions from the VGC Growth Environment and answered them to help you become your best self!
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2023-09-1315 minVGC PodcastVGC Podcast #015: High School Volleyball, Mindset for Hitting, and more!This episode talks about what to do in high school volleyball and how to succeed, developing the right mindset for approaching and hitting, preventing back pain and strengthening yourself to be resilient, and more!
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2023-09-0611 minVGC PodcastVGC Podcast #014: Beating a Double Block, Getting the Right Shoes, My View on Picking a Club, and more...!This episode talks about being more creative when hitting to score more points, the right shoes to pick for you for guys and girls, how to pick the right club for you according to the season of your athletic career that your in, and not calling yourself undersized too early.
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We just launched the VGC Community! Sign up before September 3rd to get a 30 day free trial, seats are running out fast!2023-08-2321 minVGC PodcastVGC Podcast #013: How to Stand Out as a Middle, Oppo, and Outside!Here, we built on the popular TikTok video of 'How to Stand Out as a Libero' and talked about how to stand out as a Middle Blocker, Opposite, and Outside hitter.
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Watch the day to day journey of me pursuing my volleyball dreams with you @VGC-Daily on Snapchat!2023-08-1612 minVGC PodcastVGC Podcast #012: Torque, Balanced hitting, Timing, and more!This episode we discuss how to be more balanced when you're hitting, how to use more torque, and timing hits better.
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Also, watch the day to day life of how I am chasing my dreams on Snapchat by subscribing to @VGC-Daily 2023-08-0912 minVGC PodcastVGC Podcast #011 Q&AIn this episode we answer more of the TikTok comments we are getting on our account and helping you, the players, towards improving everyday.
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@VGC_Daily on Snapchat to watch the day to day process of chasing our dreams!2023-08-0522 minVGC PodcastVGC Podcast Q&A: Answering TikTok Comments!This episode is another Q and A style episode but with a little twist. This time I am answering your TikTok comments! comment more on social media and send me your questions to be featured on the next episode!
@volleyballgrowthcoach on all platforms2023-07-2634 minVGC PodcastVGC Podcast Q&A: Playing in College, At-Home Drills, Standing Out from Others, and more..!On this episode, players submitted their questions and I work to give clear cut honest answers so you can find your path to your next level.
@volleyballgrowthcoach on all platforms 2023-07-1919 minVGC PodcastVGC Podcast Q&A: Being Undersized, Opinion on Lifting Weights, Serve Receive, and more!On this episode, players submitted their questions and I work to give clear cut honest answers so you can find your path to your next level. 2023-07-1228 minRune SoupThe Fall of The West | Chris KnowlesThe one, the only Christopher Knowles returns to the show this week for a breezy romp through our near-term future. No, seriously. The end of the west offers perhaps the best time in centuries to be a weird kid. Chris and I talk about the latest UFO nonsense, modern parallels to the fall of Rome, just how long collapses actually take and what they look like for those of us who came to earth to live through one. Combined with last week's astro forecast, this is a really great discussion to have and a collection...2023-07-011h 55VGC PodcastVGC Podcast #007 with Maile Goss from Hawaii HiloIn this episode we discuss finding your home in college, success after volleyball, and where volleyball can lead you.
Mailes experience:
- CIF San Diego Section D2 Champion
- 4 years at Hawaii Hilo
- Graduated
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The Free Zone w/ Freeman FlyCreating The Reset Culture – Christopher KnowlesThe so-called delusions of a long-dead science fiction writer may have turned out to be prophecies. Philip K Dick and the ongoing collapse and reordering of our reality.
As the world grows darker, colder and more lawless every minute of every day, all you can do is laugh at the fools ushering in a new Dark Archonic Age. The old state cults will be re-established under the cover of Woke.
The world is powered by sorcerers and not scientists. Despite what the aging acolytes of the Enlightenment might wish, computers have only strengthened the power of the supernatural on this...2023-06-0459 minVGC PodcastVGC Podcast #006 with Kasey Clouet from LIUIn this episode we talk about what it takes to win a conference championship, the mindset going into a winning season, setting yourself up for success after volleyball, and much more.
Kaseys' Resume:
- NEC Champion 2023
- Led NEC and 10th in Division 1 for blocks
- Multiple High School League Titles
- Played Freshman year at Miramar College
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Apply for a Program within VGC2023-05-3117 minVGC PodcastVGC Podcast #005 with Grace McCullough from CUI BeachIn this episode we talk about making the transition from indoor to beach, embracing new opportunities, how to best approach the recruiting process, and much more!
Graces' Experience:
- Division 2 CIF Champion
- League Champion
- Honor Roll all 4 Years
- Lewis and Clark College in 2019
- Mira Costa College from 2020-2021
- Graduated at Concordia University Irvine
Check out my other platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach on all social media!2023-05-2437 minThe Michael Knowles ShowMichael Knowles DEBUNKS Christopher Hitchens Viral MomentsUse code "KNOWLESYT" at checkout for additional savings on your entire purchase! https://genucel.com/knowlesytOf all the faces of the new atheist movement Christopher Hitchens was Michael's favorte. Hitchens debate clips still get millions of views each year so Michael Knowles will debunk some of the most viral Christopher Hitchens moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-05-2018 minVGC PodcastVGC Podcast #004 with Megan Widener from Long Beach StateIn this episode we talk about succeeding in beach volleyball, how to separate yourself in the girls game, and much more.
Megans Resume;
- Multi-year Team Captain for Tamarack Beach Volleyball Club
- AVCA High School Beach All-American 2021
- USA Volleyball U16 National Champion 2019
- USA U19 A1 HP Team
- and a lot more
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Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok: @volleyballgrowthcoach2023-05-1717 minVGC PodcastVGC Podcast #003 with Matthew Lim from UCSDOn this podcast episode Matt and I talk about maintaining a high level of play, the key thing to success as an athlete, the fundamentals of separating good from great, and much more.
Matt's resume:
- UCSD Outside
- Big-West All Freshman Team
- North County Coastal Player of The Year
- San Diego Section All-CIF First Team
- AVCA Second Team All-American
- and more
Matt has been a long time friend and great competitor over the course of our career and excited to see what his future holds.
Check out more content like this on my Instagram...2023-05-1039 minVGC PodcastVGC Podcast #002 with Jack Palmer from GCUJack and I talk about the recruitment process, what players do wrong in their career, picking the best college for you, and how to be the best.
Jack has been an amazing friend and has a great mentality for an athlete.
Check out more content on my Instagram: @athletegrowthcoach
2023-05-0336 min
VGC PodcastVGC Podcast #001 with Max McCullough from CUIIn this episode we talk about how to get college looks, important mentality shifts, and what it means to be great.
Max's Experience:
- plays at Concordia University Irvine
- plays on the USA U21 National Team
- MPSF All-Freshman Team
- and more
Max has been a great friend for years and has a tremendous mind when it comes to volleyball.
Check out my instagram for more content @athletegrowthcoach2023-04-2609 min
The Oblivion Bar: A Comic Book PodcastINTERVIEW: Martín MorazzoJoining us for episode 101 is the artist behind She Could Fly, a Berger Books miniseries with writer Christopher Cantwell, the co-creator of Image titles Snowfall and Great Pacific with writer Joe Harris, and possibly his most notable work to date: the hit horror anthology through Image Comics Ice Cream Man with writer W. Maxwell Prince.More recently, he and the aforementioned W. Maxwell Prince have set their sights on Art Brut: which, as the world of fine art is falling apart, only Art Brut knows how to fix it. Alongside the Bureau of Artistic Integrity, Art Brut...2022-12-0543 min
Tin Foil Hat With Sam Tripoli#611: The Worshippers Of The Watchers with Christopher Knowles And Zero Dark TonyThank you so much for tuning in for another episode of Tin Foil Hat with Sam Tripoli. This episode I welcome Returning Champion Christopher Knowles and Podcaster Zero Dark Tony to the show to discuss the true meaning of the One Eye and what is really behind all of this Occult symbolism in Pop Culture. This one goes deep and is a real banger. Thank you for your support. Want To See Sam Tripoli Live? Grab Your Tickets at Samtripoli.com Oct 14th-16th: Skankfest In Las Vegas Oct 19th- Comedy Chaos live at the Comedy Store https://www.showclix...2022-10-072h 19
The Deep Share PodcastEp. 83 - The Secret History of Boston Hardcore, with Christoper KnowlesOn this episode of the Deep Share, I get an up-close and personal history lesson on the underbelly of my own local hardcore music scene, told to me by the man who lived it, author and curator of The Secret Sun Blog Christopher Knowles. Chris's humble beginnings started in my neck of the woods up here in Massachusetts and he tells me all about his upbringing in the hardcore scene with all the local legends. Of course, we start out by getting deep on some esoteric philosophy and share our perspectives on some more conspiratorial topics. Overall this was...2022-09-261h 52
15 Minutes Ov Flame With Robert Phoenix7-8-22 The Friday FARcast -- Behind The Secret Sun With Christopher KnowlesChristoper Knowles, the man behind the Secret Sun blog stops by and drops knowledge bomb after knowledge bomb. We talk about everything from Millennials and Gen X to Arthur Clarke and Alice Bailey, Christopher is not only a wealth of knowledge, but also an experiencer, not in the classic UFO sense, but in liminal states. Artist, blogger, researcher and author of three books, The Endless American Midnight: Dispatches from the Secret Sun, The Complete X-Files: Behind the Series the Myths and the Movies (With Matt Hurwitz) He Will Live Up in the Sky (a novel), Clash City Sh...2022-07-092h 15
The 'X' Zone Radio/TV ShowRob McConnell Interviews - CHRISTOPHER KNOWLES - The Secret History of Rock 'n' RollSex. Drugs. Loud music. Wild costumes. Dazzling light shows. These words can all describe a great rock concert or a hot dance club, but they were also part and parcel of the ancient cultural phenomenon known as the "Mystery religions." In this book, author Christopher Knowles shows how the long-dead Mystery religions got a secular reincarnation when a new musical form called rock 'n' roll burst onto the scene. Knowles shows how the Mysteries prefigured subcultures as diverse as Santeria, Freemasonry and Mardi Gras, and explains exactly how ancient rituals and music found their way to the New World. In...2022-06-2644 min
The Oblivion Bar: A Comic Book PodcastSERIES REVIEW: Peacemaker Season 1🦅 DO YOU REALLY WANNA, DO YOU REALLY WANNA TASTE IT 🦅Welcome back to The Oblivion Bar: A Nerd-Culture Podcast, the Official Podcast of The Fantasy Shop in St. Charles, MO.News and Notes (04:58)For episode 72, Chris and Aaron discuss Batman paying The Joker a visit in Arkham during a deleted scene for THE BATMAN, a live-action VOLTRON film is finally moving forward with RED NOTICE director Rawson Marshall Thurber, and Marvel is moving forward with its NOVA project with MOON KNIGHT writer Sabir Pirzada.Main Topic (27:09)For our main topic...2022-03-281h 24
A View from the BunkerVFTB 11/21/21: Christopher Knowles - SynchromysticismWE LIVE in a supernatural reality. Christians should be the first to acknowledge this but we’ve conceded the territory to occultists.Christopher Knowles has been trying to awaken us to the global “Sorcerarchy who rule over all of us today” since 2007 at his blog, The Secret Sun (https://secretsun.blogspot.com/). We discuss “synchromysticism,” connections between occult adepts and government intelligence agencies, and why a supernatural worldview is the only way to understand the world around us.You can dive deeper into Chris’ work at his Patreon page, the Secret Sun Institute of Advanced Synchromysticism (https://www...2021-11-231h 22
A View From The BunkerVFTB 11/21/21: Christopher Knowles - SynchromysticismWE LIVE in a supernatural reality. Christians should be the first to acknowledge this but we’ve conceded the territory to occultists.Christopher Knowles has been trying to awaken us to the global “Sorcerarchy who rule over all of us today” since 2007 at his blog, The Secret Sun (https://secretsun.blogspot.com/). We discuss “synchromysticism,” connections between occult adepts and government intelligence agencies, and why a supernatural worldview is the only way to understand the world around us.You can dive deeper into Chris’ work at his Patreon page, the Secret Sun Institute of Advanced Synchromysticism (https://www...2021-11-221h 22
Practise Makes PracticeEpisode 14 - Aubrey Pohl - Symbolism In FlagsFor Episode 14, we interview Aubrey Pohl.
Aubrey “Alfonzo” Pohl is a designer, pseudo-digital artist, and lover of images. His practice has been molded by an admiration for art history, science, socially impactful design, birds, blues music, and flags. Above all, Aubrey aims to be human more than anything else, and create work that inspires positive change in our world. Currently, Aubrey is a Visiting Professor of Graphic Design at the Mississippi State University College of Art, Architecture, and Design, located in beautiful downtown Starkville, Mississippi.
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Tin Foil Hat With Sam Tripoli#490: Celestial Geometry and Spiritual Trans Angels With Christopher KnowlesThank you so much for tuning in for another episode of Tin Foil Hat with Sam Tripoli. This episode we welcome back Returning Champion Christopher Knowles to discuss his research into the celestial geometry of New York City and how it's all hidden in plan site! This episode starts fun, gets weird and then goes thermonuclear! Thank you for your support. See Sam Tripoli Live- Tickets available at Samtripoli.com: Sept 17th: Kansas City, Mo- Tin Foil Hat live at the Comedy Club in Kansas City https://www.thecomedyclubkc.com/shows/142801 Sept 18th: Omaha, NE- Tin Foil Hat Comedy Live...2021-09-172h 04
Practise Makes PracticeEpisode 13 - Founding Asoko - Kyle MoraisEpisode 13 we interview Kyle Morais, a serial entrepreneur & design generalist based in ATL & NYC. Serves as Founder & Chief Creative Officer for Asoko, a multidisciplinary design consultancy, transforming ideas into brands and partners into dynamic forces of communication. From strategy to live experience, they pride themselves on telling meaningful stories through a humanistic lens.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/practise-makes-practice/support2021-08-161h 48Practise Makes PracticeEpisode 12 - An Educated Guess - With Justin McElderryOur 12th episode features a wonderfully pensive, considered, and humorous conversation with Justin McElderry about what a wholistic art practice can become. Born in Birmingham, AL, and residing in Atlanta, GA, Justin McElderry is a designer and Master of Architecture candidate at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. He holds a degree in Economics from Morehouse College, and prior to enrolling at Harvard, Justin spent 5 years in Deloitte’s Global Innovation Studio. In 2019, Justin formed WorkStudy, a production and design practice specializing in environment, ephemera, object, and strategy. He also owns and operates an art school--Educated Guess--that helps interdisciplinary ar...2021-07-231h 41
The Obelisk / Nox MenteThe Obelisk | An Evening with Christopher KnowlesChristopher Knowles is the author of the newly-published novel, He Will Live Up in the Sky. He is also the author of The Secret History of Rock 'n' Roll: The Mysterious Roots of Modern Music (Viva Editions). He is also the author of the Eagle Award-winning Our Gods Wear Spandex: The Secret History of Comic Book Heroes (RedWheel Weiser) and the critically-acclaimed Clash City Showdown: The Music, The Meaning and The Legacy of The Clash (PageFree Publications). He's co-author of The Complete X-Files: Behind the Series, the Myths, and the Movies (Insight Editions), the authorized companion to the long-running...2021-07-082h 01
Practise Makes PracticeEpisode 11 - Another World Is Possible - With Branden CollinsIn this episode, we take over two hours to move beyond traditional understanding of our limitations as creatives with Branden Collins. Branden has a fascinating take on humanity, relationships, design and creativity, technology, and the inter-workings of our collective consciousness. Branden is the founder of The Young Never Sleep Studio, a platform for interdisciplinary creative collaboration.
This platform has continued to evolve as a trans-disciplinary, research-driven practice, operating with the philosophy that art, science, culture and technology are intimately intertwined and nearly synonymous as valuable methods of human interrogation of ourselves and the world around us. My...2021-06-252h 28
Practise Makes PracticeEpisode 10 - Ubiquitous Languages - With Andrew HerzogIn episode 10, we catch up with multidisciplinary conceptual artist and designer, Andrew Herzog. We discuss Andrew's approach to making work that utilizes the ubiquitous language(s) for the potential of mass accessibility to his body of work. Andrew has made artworks that have occupied museums, galleries, and city streets. He was previously a co-founder and partner at HAWRAF - a design and technology studio, and is an alum of Google’s Creative Lab. We hope you enjoy!
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Practise Makes PracticeEpisode 09 - Joy is Part of the Function - With Eric DoctorIn episode 09, we interview Eric Doctor. Eric Doctor is a graphic and type designer and teacher in New York City working with and for good people. A dues-receiving member of The Unemployed Philosophers Guild since 2014, Eric also currently serves as Design Director for Aleda for Council and has taught at Miami Ad School, Parsons School of Design, and The Creative Circus. Eric lives in Brooklyn with his dog Vector, a very good boy. We get into the nitty gritty of his perspective surrounding his type design practice and why good type design is a benefit to everyone, including hopeful...2021-04-231h 11Practise Makes PracticeEpisode 08 - A to Z to B - With Mikey KellyFor episode 08, we sit down with designer Mikey Kelly for his take on what makes a design practice extend beyond commercial boundaries. Mikey is a freelance graphic and motion designer currently based in LA. He is easily inspired and enjoys making personal work that draws interesting connections between the physical and digital world. Professionally, he has had the opportunity to work with some great studios, including Bureau Christopher Knowles, Sagmeister & Walsh, &Walsh, SOME DAYS, and Doubleday & Cartwright. Mikey has a passion for experimentation and loves learning new techniques and ways of thinking from his...2021-03-2658 min
Tin Foil Hat With Sam Tripoli#433: The Crisis Of The 3rd Century With Christopher KnowlesThank you so much for tuning in for another episode of Tin Foil Hat with Sam Tripoli. This episode we welcome back Christopher Knowles to the show to discuss the pagan roots of St. Paddy's Day and the decay of the American Empire! Check out Sam Tripoli live: Kansas City: March 18th-20th- The Comedy Club https://www.thecomedyclubkc.com/events/42713 Lombard, IL: March 27th:- Afterlife Music Hall (2nd Show Added) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-comedy-w-sam-tripoli-live-tickets-124934196545 Austin: April 9th-10- Romo Room https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/theromoroom/6543/event/1211527 Please Check Out Christopher Knowles' Website and Books: Website...2021-03-191h 45Practise Makes PracticeEpisode 07 - Reflections, Thoughts, Words & Time - With Executive Director Christopher KnowlesFor episode 07, we interview executive director Christopher Knowles in an extremely intimate, vulnerable and reflective discussion on moving from 2020 into 2021 as an organization. The conversation reveals some of the clarity we've gained as an organization over the past year, the struggles we've encountered, and the small victories we've accomplished. We set the stage for the rest of our year going forward and chat about the initiatives currently underway as an organization. This episode is for anyone interested in the design behind the design of things. An intersection of systems thinking, philosophy, strategy, planning, weathering unforeseen roadblocks and allowing them...2021-03-051h 22Practise Makes PracticeEpisode 06 - You Work Harder When You're Uncomfortable - With Katie Gwynn-SacksonIn episode 06, we dive into the world of Katie Gwynn-Sackson. Katie is an emerging Atlanta designer with big vision and a fearless pursuit of what's possible. This episode covers topics about working in Atlanta, starched clothing, visual codes, and the power of pliable labels. We truly hope you enjoy!
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/practise-makes-practice/support2021-02-131h 22Practise Makes PracticeEpisode 05 - Super Surfaces - With Moon Jung JangIn our 5th episode, we talk with designer and educator Moon Jung Jang about her practices of design teaching, speculative design, and client based work. We explore the impact of her cultural upbringing in Seoul on her work and how living in Athens, Georgia has given her tremendous appreciation for finding design inspiration in the most under considered places. We review some of her recent work integrating mathematics, space, surfaces, and borders in an experimental and progressive output. We hope you enjoy!
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/practise-makes-practice/support2021-01-291h 25Practise Makes PracticeEpisode 04 - Intention and Happiness - With Alex KirschFor our fourth episode, we sit down with Atlanta based designer Alex Kirsch. Alex is an emerging talent in the design world with specializing in branding, illustration, & typography. His work embraces the future in a playful manner as he explores form, finishes, and content that both delights and considers new potentialities within design. We hope you enjoy!
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/practise-makes-practice/support2021-01-0658 minPractise Makes PracticeEpisode 03 - Fail Upwards - With Mark PerniceIn our third episode, we speak with Mark Pernice, the cofounder of Out of Office. Out of Office (OOO) is a collaborative design studio led by Elana Schlenker and Mark Pernice, based in Brooklyn, New York and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mark also runs an independent illustration practice, mainly focusing on editorial work for the likes of The New York Times, Wired Magazine, and host of others.
We discuss the value of "failing upwards," Mark's relationship to music and surfing, and some existential quandaries.
Enjoy!
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Practise Makes PracticeEpisode 02 - Well, You Dress Yourself, Right?In this episode of Practise Makes Practice, The Podcast, we chat with Ron Moore. Ron was the chair of the design department of The Creative Circus for many years and is currently exploring his practice after moving on from education. We explore his philosophy on design, color, clients, attitudes, and MTV.
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Tin Foil Hat With Sam Tripoli#388: Bono and Algo The Demon Star with Christopher KnowlesThank you so much for tuning in for another episode of Tin Foil Hat with Sam Tripoli. This episode we once again welcome back Christopher Knowles to discuss the Sirens in music and once again we end up not talking about it at all. Instead we dive into Bono of U2's alleged worship of Algo the Demon Star! Thank you so much for your support. See Sam Tripoli Live: Philly: Nov 12th-14th: Philadelphia Helium https://philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com... Lombard, IL: Nov 21st live at the Afterlife https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up... St. Louis: Dec 3rd-5th St...2020-10-311h 44
Tin Foil Hat With Sam Tripoli#383: Pop Culture Occultism, MKOFTEN, State Cult Ritualism and Strategy Of Tension with Christopher KnowlesThank you so much for tuning in for another episode of Tin Foil Hat with Sam Tripoli. This episode we welcome Author Christopher Knowles to the show to discuss the Occult Psyop that is causing great division in the United States right now. Thank you so much for your support. See me do stand up: Cleveland: Oct 23rd: Hilarities 9:30pm show www.pickwickandfrolic.com/2020/06/sam_tripoli/ Philly: Nov 12th-14th: Philadelphia Helium https://philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com... Lombard, IL: Nov 21st live at the Afterlife https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up... St. Louis: Dec 3rd-5th St. Louis Helium https://st-louis...2020-10-201h 33Practise Makes PracticeEpisode 01 - Welcome to Practise Makes PracticeIn our pilot episode, executive director Christopher Knowles introduces what Practise Makes Practice is all about as an organization. He discusses the founding purpose and mission of the organization, the inspiration behind founding the organization, and what principles will guide the organization as it seeks to serve the community.
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The UnseenChristopher Knowles, Novelist and SynchromysticChristopher Knowles is an author, blogger, comic book artist… and synchromystic! He talks about his recent work of fiction, He Will Live Up In The Sky. This is a mystery thrill ride about UFOs, renegade intelligence organizations, psychics, and our rampant conspiracy culture. The plot of the book mirrors today’s unsettling2020-08-0500 min
The Oblivion Bar: A Comic Book PodcastChris Evans, You Beautiful, Rule-Breaking MothFor episode 14, Chris and Aaron discuss Universal Pictures agreeing to a $200 million budget for Tom Cruise's space movie with Christopher McQuarrie is on board, Karl Urban reveals his secret cameo in STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER, the trailer for DC's animated interactive adaptation of BATMAN: DEATH IN THE FAMILY premiered, and Brie Larson continues to campaign for the role of Samus Aran in a live-action METROID movie.You know what we love? Besides subtle Emperor's New Groove references? Chris Evans. And you know what Chris Evans loves? Probably more than The Emperor's New Groove? Comic-book movies...2020-08-031h 12
Educated Guess :: A Liberal Arts School for the FuturePractise Makes Practice (ft. Christopher Knowles) | Ep. 140Christopher Knowles is an art director, illustrator, art director and founder of the Atlanta-based non-profit Practise Makes Practice. Some of his past clients and affiliations include: Daft Punk SXSW Alicia Keys Creative Circus Unboundary Son&Sons University of Georgia Razorfish Bureau Christopher KnowlesIf you enjoy this episode, then you'd also enjoy our other content below.Subscribe to Our NewsletterFollow Us on Instagram--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/educated-guess/support2020-07-171h 01
The Veritas ProjectChristopher Knowles | The Rites of Spring, The Great Reset, & The Second American Civil War | Part 1 of 2This interview with Christopher Knowles focuses on the idea that March has become a month of fear and death, with historical events such as the murder of Julius Caesar and the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic happening in this month. The guest claims that the unrest related to the killing of George Floyd and the COVID lockdowns are connected and fueled by a psychological warfare operation aimed at ousting Trump and populism. This is taking place during the "Great Reset," an effort to disengage from China, which might be the beginning of a new Cold War.
The interview...2020-06-1200 min
The Oblivion Bar: A Comic Book Podcast#ReleaseTheHackerKnowlesCutEpisode 6 is so dark & gritty, we'll need almost four hours to cover all the darkness & grittiness.Not really. We did it in just over an hour, because we are concise. In this episode, Chris and Aaron discuss Avengers: Endgame losing in a Rotten Tomatoes summer blockbuster bracket to Revenge of the Sith, Warner Brothers needing 80% of movie theaters to open to release Christopher Nolan's TENET, Activision announces a remastered version of Tony Hawk Pro Skater, and The Snyder Cut of Justice League will FINALLY be released on HBO Max in 2021.Oblivion Bar Twitter: https://twitter...2020-05-251h 06
The Photography Lifestyle in Fort Worth, Tx.Chris Knowles: General AdmissionWhen friends come home to visit, it's always cause for celebration.
We had some laughs with our good friend and established Fort Worth photographer, Christopher Knowles.
As part of our city's imaging avant-garde', Chris's images capture the everyday life and music scene of this culturally diverse community.
Listen to Chris's camera selection, tales from the front of the stage & the story of how he came to be one of Fort Worth's hottest up-and-coming shooters!
View his images on Instagram at @mr.knowles2020-02-2915 min
Multipotent MDGeneral Surgery & Breast Surgical Oncology with Dr. Sarah Knowles (Part 2)This week we are joined once again by Dr. Sarah Knowles, General Surgeon and Breast Surgical Oncologist in London, Ontario! In part 2 of this episode, Dr. Knowles shares with us the experiences that drove her to her speciality, global health and how we can get involved at a local level, the role of mentors, how to decide between different specialities, the transition from residency to staff, and much more! In this episode Christopher also has to try and keep things on track as two London lifers talk about their love for the city. It was another fun and informative conversation...2020-02-2739 minMultipotent MDGeneral Surgery & Breast Surgical Oncology with Dr. Sarah Knowles (Part 1)This week we are joined by Dr. Sarah Knowles, General Surgeon and Breast Surgical Oncologist in London, Ontario! In this week's episode we explore general surgery, some of the fellowships that are available in the field, the job market, challenges and highlights of both general surgery and breast surgical oncology, preparing residents for delivering bad news, and much more! Thanks for tuning in to Multipotent MD with your co-hosts Ziad and Christopher.2020-02-2032 min
Paradoxical MovementsLiving Up in the Sky with Christopher Knowles Christopher Knowles has spent decades writing about the subliminal and the subconscious, the underbelly and the undercurrent. His books include The Secret History of Rock and Roll, Our Gods Wear Spandex, and a new offering: He Will Live Up in the Sky. His blog, The Secret Sun, plumbs depths of potential meaning behind our current chaos unseen elsewhere. We discuss culture, cults, conspiracy and consciousness, and what one can do about it all in day to day life. 2020-02-081h 31
The Grimerica Show 2.0#395 – Christopher KnowlesInterview starts at 29:50 Chris Knowles joins us in Grimerica for a long awaited chat about his first “fiction” book He Will Live up in the […]2019-12-282h 47
The Grimerica ShowChristopher KnowlesInterview starts at 29:50 Chris Knowles joins us in Grimerica for a long awaited chat about his first “fiction” book He Will Live up in the Sky. We also chat about his various blogs, symbolism, hollywood wokeness, practicing magic, the system, and the late Roman Republic. We touch on laws, the system, political correctness, Chinese intelligence, ngo’s, the hidden agenda, occupy, star magic, addiction, UFO sightings, and the dark occult and so much more. This is a great long uninterrupted chat with Chris. https://secretsun.blogspot.com/ In the intro we give thanks for the Fandango and this community, we chat about...2019-12-282h 47
Aeon Byte Gnostic RadioChris Knowles on He Will Live Up in the SkyChris Knowles is a leading voice today on synchromysticism, alt-history, and modern occultism. He discusses the writing and content of his debut novel — a turbo-charged thriller that blurs the lines between fiction and nonfiction, taps into PhilDickean energies and timeless esoteric themes. Our conversation leads to Gnosticism in general, current conspiracy culture, and the autobiographical magic that is fiction writing. Astral Guest – Chris Knowles, author of He Will Live Up in the Sky This is a partial show for nonmembers. For the second half of the interview, please become a member: http://thegodabovegod.com/members/subsc...2019-12-111h 22Rune SoupTalking Magic and Fiction | The Invisibles and Providence | Christopher KnowlesThis week, the one and only Christopher Knowles returns to the show for amazing mega-discussion around the macro subject of writing about magic, how writing is magic and generally 'magic and this thing we call fiction'. The principal texts we use to frame this chat are Grant Morrison's legendary series, The Invisibles, and Alan Moore's Providence. Both of these you can read in their entirety for free by following the links in the Show Notes. Super fun stuff. Show Notes Chris's website, The Secret Sun. Chris on Twitter. The Invisibles. Providence. 2019-10-272h 43
Creator Talks PodcastSteam-Punk-O-Rama with Stephanie Cannon & Matt KnowlesThis week we're talking steam punk!
Undaunted by con crud and travel fatigue is writer Stephanie Cannon (It Came Out on a Wednesday - Alterna Comics) and writer/musician Matt Knowles.
Together they are Insymmetry Creations (#INSYM). I find out why they decided it was critical to create the company.
First, I catch up with Steph about her half marathon run, then turn my attention to their recent experiences at the 2019 Seattle Emerald City Comics Con!
Who were some of the creators they met on the floor?
What is the de...2019-04-1100 min
ME READING STUFFChristopher Knowles - "Man Calculating (Crazy Eddie)" from "Einstein on the Beach" by Philip GlassWe finally have ME READING STUFF shirts & sweatshirts now!!! And proceeds go to The Trevor Project! And they're VERY soft. Soft clothes are good. What else is good? Blankets. Pets with fur. Salads. Walks. Getting older. Rolling with it. Stretching. One day at a time. Sleepovers. Magazines. Crocheting. Going to sleep. Goodnight. LINKS:ME READING STUFF SHIRTS!!! https://cottonbureau.com/products/me-reading-stuffBuy "Music by Philip Glass" here: https://www.abebooks.com/first-edition/MUSIC-PHILIP-GLASS-Harper-Row/526474547/bdMore on Christopher Knowles here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_KnowlesThe Trevor Project...2018-10-0523 minRune SoupTalking The End of The X-Files |Christopher KnowlesThe X-Files is, once again, over for good probably. Who better to unpack -and possibly redeem- the significance of the final series and stitch the whole corpus together than the syncosphere's x-iest polymath, Chris Knowles of The Secret Sun? Note: If you've not finished season 11, this show is pretty much 90 minutes of spoilers. If you have, it is 90 minutes of redeemers. Adjust accordingly.2018-04-041h 27Rune SoupTalking Alien Covenant | Christopher KnowlesThis week the singular polymath behind The Secret Sun -Christopher Knowles- returns to the show to review and dissect Ridley Scott's Alien Covenant. Naturally that means the show contains quite a few spoilers if you have yet to catch the film. Although I would point out it is actually very difficult to spoil the plot of an Alien film: Humans encounter xenomorphs Most of them are gruesomely killed by xenomorphs A couple of them escape by the skin of their teeth No one turns out to be a ghost the whole time Inevitably, the discussion...2017-05-311h 39Rune SoupChristopher Knowles |Talking Ancient Alien Cargo Cults, Tarot and Star TrekIn this bumper episode, we talk to The Secret Sun’s Christopher Knowles about the Nine, Esalen, elite belief systems, alien cargo cults, Star Trek, tarot, psychogeography and what may or may not be coming down the pipe in 2016. Show notes: Chris’s blog: http://secretsun.blogspot.co.uk/ ‘Burn Witch Burn’, the film Chris references: https://youtu.be/g7emkorevvo Also, the presentation from Dr LaViolette I reference actually talks about the B2 using electrogravitics. Got the wrong plane. As an...2016-01-132h 43
The Custard TV Podcast#108: The Lost Honour of Christopher Jeffries, The Life of Rock, Broadchurch TrailerLuke, Gary and Matt discuss ITV drama The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies, mockumentary The Life of Rock and give a live reaction to that Broadchurch trailer.
Plus the usual reality TV round-up and thoughts on The Royal Variety Performance.
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PodslotPODSLOT 12 - "Role-Play Dating Workshop"Dating advice from the PODSLOT crew! Andrew Thomas has a date, and like the roll of a die creates a thousand different universes, we play out several scenarios in which our brother brings home the gold! Also, we go to know the Interns, and their violent origins! Kanye West vs. Christopher Nolan: are they the same person? San Diego Comic Con just happened. What do we think of Mad Max? We lay the seeds for our upcoming segment, featuring dramatic readings of fan fiction. TUNE IN, WE’RE BUSY.2014-08-221h 20
Scott Cluthe's LOVE CafeThe Secret History of Rock and Roll-Christopher Knowles with Scott ClutheJoin Scott Cluthe's Newsletter HERE
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A Best of Positively Incorrect! Radio Replay-The Secret History of Rock and Roll with Christopher Knowles.
Scott Cluthe has an extraordinary guest tonight, Christopher KnowlesI. The Secret History of Rock 'n' Roll with Christopher Knowles. Rock 'N' Roll Religion. Sex. Drugs. Loud music. Wild costumes. Dazzling light shows. These sights and sounds all describe a great rock concert or a hot dance club; but they were also part and parcel of the ancient cultural phenomenon known as the "Mystery religions," whose rites often made Lollapalooza look like a church pi...2014-05-071h 14
hidden experience audioChristopher Knowles / interview on the ECHChristopher Knowles has coined a new term, The ELUSIVE COMPANION HYPOTHESIS (the ECH) as a way to better articulate the elusive meta-weirdness that surrounds the UFO phenomenon.
This term emerged during a series of five excellent posts on his blog, THE SECRET SUN. This set of farsighted essays paints a swirling entanglement of UFOs, Jack Kirby, Stanley Kubrick, Arthur C. Clarke, ancient astronauts, synchronicities, The Watchers, science fiction, nightmares, human evolution - and - alien abductees.
We dig into all those topics, and more. I also ask him about a very creepy glowing figure he saw last summer at night...2011-05-301h 42
A View from the BunkerVFTB 039: Chris Knowles — St. Patrick and OsirisCONTRARY TO popular belief, St. Patrick's Day isn't an Irish celebration. It's not even an American celebration, really.Christopher Knowles, author of the fascinating blog The Secret Sun and the Eagle Award-winning Our Gods Wear Spandex: The Secret History of Comic Book Heroes, traces the history of St. Paddy's Day back through Rome to ancient Egypt, and points out a lot of odd, highly improbable "coincidences" along the way.Also: 3/17 everywhere you look, and the Babylonian symbolism at the Academy Awards.Derek is honored to serve as "servant of ceremonies" for The Last Days Conference April 24th & 25...2010-03-151h 05
Binnall of AmericaBOAA513: Christoper Knowles (p.2)Our conversation with Christopher Knowles continues as we examine elements of esoterica emerging in the mainstream and what it might all mean.2010-02-142h 07