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NET SocietyEp51 Five pUNCs from MarfaThe Net Society crew returns live and in person from Marfa for a special episode featuring Jonas from FlamingoDAO. Recorded during Art Blocks Weekend, the group reflects on five years of Flamingo, the evolution of Marfa as a cultural hub, and the abundance mindset shaping digital art. They dive into early NFT history, the legendary Alien Punk purchase, and the origins of Glitch Gallery. Chris shares insights from Hyperreal Hospitality and the future of intelligent design spaces, while the group explores the next generation of builders pushing creative and technical boundaries. A lively conversation full of stories, nostalgia, and...
2025-10-2037 min
Marfa for BeginnersWelcome to A Whole Other CountryA Whole Other Country is a new podcast from the award-winning Marfa Public Radio Studios.Back in the ‘90s, in an off-the-grid neighborhood in the mountains of Far West Texas, a wannabe vintner started his own Wild West nation. Reporter and host Zoe Kurland drives up the long, bumpy roads of the Davis Mountains to talk to a cast of neighbors and onlookers who watched the story of the standoff unfold in real time -- the myths of the frontier crashing violently into reality. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here.Subscribe on Spotify here.
2025-09-3003 min
So Far From CareWelcome to A Whole Other CountryA Whole Other Country is a new podcast from the award-winning Marfa Public Radio Studios.Back in the ‘90s, in an off-the-grid neighborhood in the mountains of Far West Texas, a wannabe vintner started his own Wild West nation. Reporter and host Zoe Kurland drives up the long, bumpy roads of the Davis Mountains to talk to a cast of neighbors and onlookers who watched the story of the standoff unfold in real time -- the myths of the frontier crashing violently into reality. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here.Subscribe on Spotify here.
2025-09-3003 min
Marfa Public Radio Puts You to SleepWelcome to A Whole Other CountryA Whole Other Country is a new podcast from the award-winning Marfa Public Radio Studios.Back in the ‘90s, in an off-the-grid neighborhood in the mountains of Far West Texas, a wannabe vintner started his own Wild West nation. Reporter and host Zoe Kurland drives up the long, bumpy roads of the Davis Mountains to talk to a cast of neighbors and onlookers who watched the story of the standoff unfold in real time -- the myths of the frontier crashing violently into reality. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here.Subscribe on Spotify here.
2025-09-3003 min
The World UncoveredDiscussed - The Strange Lights of Marfa, TexasIn this companion discussion to The Strange Lights of Marfa, Texas, we dive deeper into one of America’s most enduring mysteries — the glowing orbs that appear in the West Texas desert. We reflect on the history of the Marfa Lights, from the first reported sighting in 1883 to today’s viewing platforms that attract visitors from around the world. Along the way, we explore theories ranging from atmospheric science to folklore and UFOs, and consider why these unexplained lights continue to fascinate locals, scientists, and travelers alike. Join us as we unpack what the Marfa Lights reveal about mystery, belief...
2025-09-1712 min
The World UncoveredThe Strange Lights of Marfa, TexasIn the remote desert near Marfa, Texas, glowing orbs of light have appeared on the horizon for more than a century. Known as the Marfa Lights, these mysterious orbs drift, flicker, and dart across the night sky — baffling scientists, inspiring folklore, and captivating generations of locals and travelers. Some say they’re car headlights or atmospheric mirages. Others insist they’re spirits, UFOs, or something the desert itself conjures from the darkness. In this episode of Small Town Secrets Uncovered, we journey into the heart of West Texas to trace the history of the Marfa Lights, from the first sighti...
2025-09-1709 min
Texan EdgeTheTrain Comes to MarfaSend us a text Episode Description In 1882, the tiny desert settlement of Marfa, Texas, welcomed the railroad with roasted goat, a brass band, and a few barrels of “mysterious” beer. That first train wasn’t just about tracks and cargo — it was the beginning of a community’s identity. In this episode of The T-Chromosome Daily, Tweed reminds us that sometimes you don’t wait for perfect — you celebrate the first step and trust that good things will grow. Show Notes Today’s nugget takes us back to the dusty...
2025-09-1702 min
Unexplained Phenomena DailyMarfa's Mysterious Lights: Unexplained Phenomenon Continues to MystifyAugust 4th - The Mysterious Lights of Marfa, TexasDeep in the heart of West Texas, in the small town of Marfa, a peculiar phenomenon has been puzzling locals and visitors alike for over a century. On this date, August 4th, we delve into the mystery of the Marfa Lights - strange, glowing orbs that dance across the night sky, defying explanation.The first recorded sighting of the Marfa Lights dates back to 1883 when a cowhand named Robert Reed Ellison reported seeing strange lights while driving cattle through the area. Since then, countless witnesses have come...
2025-08-0403 minUnexplained Phenomena DailyMarfa's Mystical Lights: An Unexplained Texas Phenomenon Continues to CaptivateAugust 2nd - The Mysterious Lights of Marfa, TexasDeep in the heart of West Texas, the small town of Marfa has been captivating visitors and locals alike with an enigmatic phenomenon for over a century. Every year on August 2nd, peculiar lights appear in the night sky, dancing and flickering across the vast desert landscape. These mysterious orbs, known as the Marfa Lights, have become an integral part of the town's folklore and continue to baffle scientists and enthusiasts to this day.The first recorded sighting of the Marfa Lights dates back to 1883 when a...
2025-08-0203 min
Marfa Public Radio Puts You to SleepThe Rescissions Act of 2025 read by ZoeImagine, you’re sitting in a small radio station in the middle of the Chihuahuan Desert in Far West Texas. The air is dry and still. You’ve spent the day reporting on a long county commissioner’s meeting. Maybe you’ve edited a story about the local herbarium and its keepers. Maybe you sat in the host chair for Morning Edition and All Things Considered, reporting the weather. Perhaps, on this day, you trundled your truck up a mountain to the Marfa Public Radio tower. It’s quiet up there.Looking out from the top of this mount...
2025-07-251h 01Unexplained Phenomena DailyMarfa's Dancing Lights: A Texas Desert Mystery UnveiledJuly 23rd - The Mysterious Lights of Marfa, TexasDeep in the heart of West Texas, in the small town of Marfa, a peculiar phenomenon has been puzzling residents and visitors alike for over a century. On this very day, July 23rd, the mysterious Marfa Lights make their appearance, dancing and flickering across the desert landscape, defying explanation and captivating all who witness their ethereal beauty.As the sun sets on the vast expanses of the Chihuahuan Desert, an eerie silence descends upon the land. The warm breeze carries with it a sense of anticipation, as...
2025-07-2303 minUnexplained Phenomena DailyMarfa's Mysterious Lights: A Texas Twilight EnigmaJuly 18th - The Mysterious Lights of Marfa, TexasDeep in the heart of West Texas lies the small town of Marfa, known for its vibrant art scene, stunning landscapes, and most notably, the mysterious lights that have been baffling locals and visitors alike for over a century.The Marfa Lights, as they are known, appear as glowing orbs of various colors, often white, yellow, or red, dancing and hovering above the desert landscape. These peculiar lights are usually spotted along the horizon, southeast of Marfa, on clear nights. Witnesses describe them as appearing suddenly, moving...
2025-07-1803 min
Sogni AmericaniMarfa prima dell'arte e della gentrificationCredo ti sarà già capitato di sentire parlare di Marfa, cittadina a tre ore di macchina a est di El Paso e a sette a ovest di Austin (grosse città a nord e a sud non ce ne sono proprio) così trendy e rinomata per la sua arte da aver attirato creativi da ogni lato degli Stati Uniti, ma soprattutto dalla California e da New York, di cui è diventata negli ultimi anni una specie di succursale persa - se non del tutto alienata - nell’immenso e spietato deserto del Chihuahua. Quattro modi per conoscerla, se non sai di...
2025-05-0309 min
Takin' Care of Lady Business®S3Ep119: You Can Make Luxury with Purpose: How Georgia Dant Built Marfa StanceWhat if the thing holding you back isn’t a lack of resources, but the belief you need to have it all figured out first? My conversation with Georgia Dant, founder and CEO of Marfa Stance, was a masterclass in trusting your vision before anyone else can see it. She didn’t wait for a perfect plan or external validation—she launched Marfa Stance mid-air, literally. What she built isn’t just a brand; it is a movement rooted in authenticity, adaptability, and fearless creativity. If you’re hesitating, take this as your permission slip: start before you’re ready. The m...
2025-04-3045 min
Where Our Minds Wander155 The Walter Collins Case and the Marfa lights.Wes delves into two different, yet equally disturbing, true Changeling stories. Beth hikes into the Texas desert to catch sight of the mysterious Marfa Lights.Sources Used:www.livescience.com/37579-what-are-marfa-lights-texas.htmlwww.grunge.com/824965/what-are-the-marfa-lights/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marfa_lightswww.bbc.com/travel/article/20180116-the-mysterious-ghost-lights-of-marfa-texashttps://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Marfa_Lightswww.nationalarchives.ie/article/behind-scenes-bridget-cleary/https://historycollection.com/the-charred-remains-of-bridget-cleary-were-found-in-a-bog-and-opened-up-a-chilling-investigation-involving-fairies/
2025-04-1735 min
The Cousins Weird's podcastEpisode #97 Mysterious Marfa LightsMysterious glowing orbs in the Texas desert? Sounds like a case for us! This episode, we’re diving into the baffling case of the Marfa Lights—are they ghosts, aliens, or just really confused fireflies? Expect plenty of theories and our usual dose of banter as we try to make sense of these glowing desert orbs! Find us: Linktr.ee/thecousinsweirdEmail: thecousinsweird@gmail.com Support us: Patreon.com/thecousinsweird Sources: https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/marfa-lightshttps://frankbures.com/2020/10/21/the-marfa-mystery-lights/https://en.w...
2025-04-1651 minUnexplained Phenomena DailyMysterious Marfa Lights: Unexplained Phenomenon Continues to Baffle InvestigatorsI apologize for the confusion, but the date you provided (2025-03-03T10:51:07.521Z) appears to be in the future. As an AI language model, I don't have access to future events or information. However, I can share with you an unexplained phenomenon that is often associated with the month of March.The Marfa LightsThe Marfa Lights are a series of mysterious glowing orbs that have been observed near the small town of Marfa, Texas, for over a century. These lights are usually seen on clear nights, hovering, dancing, or even merging with one another...
2025-03-0302 minUnexplained Phenomena DailyMarfa's Mystical Valentine: Lovers' Lights Illuminate Desert RomanceFebruary 14, Valentine's Day, has a mysterious and unexplained phenomena associated with it known as the "Lovers' Lights" of Marfa, Texas.Legend has it that on this day in 1883, a young soldier named Robert Reed Ellison was stationed near Marfa. He fell deeply in love with a local woman named Juana Galan, and they would often meet secretly at night, using lanterns to guide their way. However, their love was forbidden, as Juana was from a wealthy Mexican family who disapproved of the union.Tragically, on February 14th, Robert and Juana were caught by Juana's brothers, who...
2025-02-1402 min
Travel FOMOMarfa, Texas: What we would’ve done if we hadn’t had COVID… 😷S12:E1 – COVID caught us. And right in the middle of Gap Year!
This episode takes you through our journey of testing, hibernating and recovering from COVID in October 2022. Fortunately, there were no complications, and we made it back on the road – arriving to Marfa, one of Texas’ most unique ghost towns with a supernatural twist to it. Tune in to hear about experiences, including our own footage of the mysterious Marfa Lights.
To see our Marfa Lights footage, check out the video that accompanies this podcast – S12:E1 Travel plans interrupted by COVID 😷 (+ What we DIDN’T do in Marfa) – on Y...
2025-01-1134 minUnexplained Phenomena DailyLights Over Marfa Draw Crowds Hoping to Solve a Century-Old MysteryAugust 14th - The Mysterious Lights of Marfa, TexasEvery year on August 14th, the small town of Marfa in West Texas becomes the center of attention for UFO enthusiasts and curious onlookers alike. This is because of the peculiar phenomenon known as the Marfa Lights, which have been baffling observers for over a century.The Marfa Lights appear as glowing orbs of various colors, usually white, yellow, or red, dancing and flickering in the night sky. They are most frequently spotted along the horizon, just above the desert landscape, on the outskirts of the town...
2024-08-1402 minUnexplained Phenomena DailyWitness the Mystical Dance of the Marfa LightsAugust 1st - The Mysterious Lights of Marfa, TexasEvery year on August 1st, the small town of Marfa in West Texas becomes a hub of curiosity and intrigue as people gather to witness the infamous Marfa Lights. These unexplained glowing orbs have been reported in the night sky near the horizon, dancing and flickering in an ethereal display that has puzzled observers for over a century.The first recorded sighting of the Marfa Lights dates back to 1883 when a cowhand named Robert Reed Ellison claimed to have seen strange flickering lights while driving cattle through...
2024-08-0102 min
The MrT Podcast StudioUSRJ S3 Episode 24 Marfa to New BraunfelsMarfa to New Braunfels - US Rail Journeys Series 3 Episode 24
'Marfa to New Braunfels' covers our 400 mile journey during the late afternoon and overnight. We travel from the very wet desert west of Marfa to New Braunfels on the way to our stop at San Marcos.
To see the photographs that accompany this podcast please click on a thumbnail to open the gallery:
The desert:
As we travel east the weather starts to clear. It is still raining and the clouds are grey but the desert is no longer under water.
We pass through Valentine and see a 'blimp' tethered bes...
2024-03-1420 min
Brutal, bizarre, and boozy podcast#75: Abuser: Jeffrey Hall, Mysterious: Marfa Lights, and Marfa Lights cocktailThis week Deklan tells us about Jeffrey Hall. A man proud to be a neo-Nazi. He had several children but was accused of chronic abuse. His oldest son, Joseph, decided he had had enough one day. Using Jeff’s own gun, Joseph shot and killed his father. Joseph was only 10 years old.Jane tells us about a mysterious phenomena in the desert of Texas. Outside a small town dozens of reports have been made about strange lights that sometimes move around. Known as the Marfa Lights, scientists have tried to explain what the lights might be....
2024-01-1738 min
Kaloh's PodcastA Gallery in the Middle of the Desert ft. Glitch MarfaMadison Page, Malte Rauch, and Derek Edwards joined the Podcast to talk all things Glitch Gallery. Glitch Gallery is an analog space for digital objects founded in 2022 — living at the intersection of Marfa, Texas, and the internet.Madison Page is the owner, director, and part of the curation board of Glitch Gallery.Derek Edwards is the owner and part of the curation board of Glitch Gallery. He is also the Managing Partner of Collab Currency.Malte Rauch is also part of Glitch Marfa’s curation board and was formerly head of partnerships and edit...
2023-12-1559 min
So Far From CareYou Can Choose to TryThis series began with a question: what does abortion access look like in Far West Texas? But what about when the struggle isn’t to end a pregnancy — it’s to start one?
Kathleen Shafer and David Branch decided they wanted to have a baby not long after they got married. In the years since, that’s meant countless drives from Marfa to Austin for fertility treatments, so far without success.
In the final episode of So Far From Care, they sit down to talk through what it means to make a choice, or a family. A...
2023-12-0629 min
So Far From CareWho Took Care of YouThey say it takes a village to raise a child. And in Far West Texas, we have that, literally. But when it comes to finding formal childcare out here, you might be out of luck. In Marfa, “daycare” can look like bringing your toddler to your restaurant job — or counting on a web of friends and family.
Yasmine Guevara’s son was born when she was 21, and she’s not sure what she would’ve done without her mom’s help. In the last few years, she’s seen parallels in their lives: both of them single parents struggli...
2023-11-2924 min
Marfa for BeginnersPSA: Marfa Public RadioYou can donate to Marfa Public Radio on our website at marfapublicradio.org/donate.
2023-11-1003 min
So Far From CareDon't Cut The CordSince Roe v. Wade was overturned last year, people around the country have found themselves having to drive long distances to access abortion. But in Far West Texas, long drives to care have long been a reality. And as reporter Annie Rosenthal learned soon after she moved to Marfa, that’s not just the case for abortion, but for most everything in the reproductive realm.
Last year, Annie put out a call: asking how living out here has shaped people’s options and decisions when it comes to having kids. She heard back from people all around the...
2023-11-0125 min
Marfa for BeginnersSo Far From Care: TrailerLiving in a small town in West Texas can feel magical. And part of that magic is how isolated we are: hours and hours down a desert highway from everything else. But when it comes to accessing reproductive healthcare, that remoteness can also be terrifying.
In the Big Bend, the idea of “choice” was complicated long before Roe v. Wade was overturned. Out here, you can’t legally get an abortion — but as recently as last year, depending on the day of the week, you also couldn’t have a baby in a delivery room.
So Far Fro...
2023-10-2702 minMarfa for Beginners#TallwomenTo close out this podcast, there’s someone we think you should meet– West Texas’s unofficial ambassador, Liz Rogers. Marfa can be a place that seems cool and aloof, a place that kind of feels like one of those crushes where the allure is that they don't like you back. But Liz is the exact opposite.
In a place known for minimalism, Liz is maximalist, as epitomized by her annual birthday party. Every year, it seems like she invites everyone she’s ever known to congregate down in West Texas and dance and laugh under the big sky...
2023-10-1819 minMarfa for BeginnersBONUS: Marfa GroupImagine if there was a community Facebook group for your entire city, where everyone posted all the time.
Now imagine if your city was small enough to have no traffic lights, just a few busy intersections with stop and yield signs.
Welcome to Marfa Group, a place where these realities collide - into one memorable Facebook thread.
Produced by Sally Beauvais, Zoe Kurland and Elise Pepple.
2023-10-1104 minMarfa for BeginnersSmall Town PsychologySmall towns come with a lot of drama.
When you live in a place like Marfa, there are certain psychological realities specific to having zero degrees of separation between you and your neighbors. People know what’s going on in your life, and you know what’s going on in theirs. Even if they didn’t tell you. This proximity creates a unique reality of deep connection and insane paranoia.
In this episode, Elise Pepple conducts an experiment. One that takes small town closeness and uses it as a tool to address someone’s problem.
Th...
2023-10-1117 min
Marfa Public Radio Puts You to SleepCreative Commons Licenses read by ZoeYou’re producing a sleep podcast for Marfa Public Radio, not unlike the one you’re listening to right now. You’re looking for music, a dulcet tune to lull your listeners into sweet sleep. You find a couple of lo-fi selections. But…can you use them? Are you allowed? Will you find yourself entangled in a stressful lawsuit around copyright infringement?
In this episode, Marfa Public Radio reporter and podcast producer Producer Zoe Kurland reads the creative commons licenses.
To help keep Marfa Public Radio awake and away from copyright infringement, donate to the station a...
2023-10-0925 minMarfa Public Radio Puts You to SleepThe Public Broadcasting Act of 1967 read by EliseIt’s 1967, you find yourself in the hallowed halls of an important national institution, that happens to smell like dust and popcorn. You’re seated in a rigid chair, looking upon the senate floor. The hum of discussion fills your ears as you sink deeper into your seat on the sidelines. Senators are discussing the future of broadcasting. The public kind.
In this Episode, Marfa Public Radio’s Executive Director Elise Pepple reads the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967.
To help keep Marfa Public Radio awake and broadcasting for free, donate to the station at marfapublicradio.org/do...
2023-10-0922 minMarfa Public Radio Puts You to SleepThe NPR Style Guide read by CarlosYou’re writing up an article for the Marfa Public Radio website and you find yourself wondering… do I use an oxford comma? Is this the correct syntax for the situation? How should I go about capitalization? Should I use italics here? Can I use italics?
Marfa Public Radio’s News Director, Carlos Morales has the answers to your questions. In this episode, Carlos Morales reads you the NPR Style Guide.
To help keep Marfa Public Radio awake and grammatically correct, donate to the station at marfapublicradio.org/donate.
2023-10-0924 minMarfa Public Radio Puts You to SleepA Brief History of All Things Considered read by Travis BubenikYou’re listening to MPR in the afternoon. The program? All Things Considered. As you sink into a comfortable plush armchair, you ponder— where did this show come from? Who’s making this happen? Who has made this happen, historically?
In this episode, Marfa Public Radio reporter and All Things Considered host Travis Bubenik reads a brief history of All Things Considered.
To help keep Marfa Public Radio awake and keep All Things Considered on our airwaves, donate to the station at marfapublicradio.org/donate.
2023-10-0913 minMarfa Public Radio Puts You to SleepThe Dark Sky Ordinance read by AnnieAfter a brutally hot summer, the desert weather’s easing up. You like standing outside at night, but you find it gets dark, so dark that you can’t see a thing. You yearn to read outside, yearn to knit, yearn to play a game of solitaire every once in a while. At last, you decide to install an outdoor light. But you harbor a concern— you don’t want to disturb the stars or pollute the beautiful dark sky.
In this episode, Marfa Public Radio’s Border Reporter Annie Rosenthal reads The Dark Sky Ordinance.
To help...
2023-10-0919 minMarfa Public Radio Puts You to SleepUS Postal Regulations read by YvonneYou’ve been sending out Marfa Public Radio merch packages all day to places near and far– tees to Tomball, caps to Cornwall, diner mugs all the way to Montreal. You’re surrounded by stacks of shirts, soft and inviting– a bed of cotton classic logo tees upon which you lay your head.
You’re sending out the last order of the day and you wonder, what exactly are the postal regulations after all? What can I send? How, do I send it?
In this episode, Marfa Public Radio’s Office Manager Yvonne Lujan reads the US Posta...
2023-10-0918 minMarfa Public Radio Puts You to SleepThe Tower Regulations Manual read by Travis PopeIt’s a rainy night in Far West Texas— the drops hit the roof of the radio station, the pitter patter a percussive rhythm. You gaze out the window, and far away, you see lightning strike. Uh oh. You know what that means. The tower is out.
In this episode, Marfa Public Radio’s station manager Travis Pope, reading a selection of The Tower Regulations Manual.
To help keep Marfa Public Radio awake and the radio tower up, donate to the station at marfapublicradio.org/donate.
2023-10-0909 minMarfa Public Radio Puts You to SleepThe Texas Administrative Code read by MitchYou live in Texas. You find a phrase floating around in your mind: Texas Administrative Code.
What is that? Is that a code of honor? Is it a code of conduct? Is it a secret code that gets you a discount at your favorite store? Is it a communication code, like morse?
You don’t know. But Mitch Borden does know.
In this episode, Marfa Public Radio’s Permian Basin Reporter Mitch Borden reads the Texas Administrative Code.
To help keep Marfa Public Radio awake and up to code, donate to the s...
2023-10-0918 minMarfa Public Radio Puts You to SleepFCC Rules and Policies read by ChrisYou’re the programming director at Marfa Public Radio. Someone has pitched you an idea for a new show. It’s an edgy program that may contain questionable content. Are you up to date with the current regulations? Well, you should be. The FCC requires it.
In this episode, Marfa Public Radio’s Programming Director, Chris Dyer, reads the FCC Rules and Policies regarding drugs, alcohol, tobacco and obscene or indecent material.
To help keep Marfa Public Radio awake and our airwaves decent, donate to the station at marfapublicradio.org/donate.
2023-10-0920 minMarfa Public Radio Puts You to SleepA Brief History of Morning Edition read by JulieIt’s early in the morning, you reach over to your analog radio and turn the dial to hear a warm fuzz, breaking into the beginnings of your favorite program, Morning Edition.
You find yourself curious– asking what is this show? Where did it come from? Who’s making this happen? Who has made this happen, historically?
In this episode, Marfa Public Radio’s DJ and Morning Edition host, Julie Bernal reads a brief history of Morning Edition.
To help keep Marfa Public Radio awake and keep Morning Edition on our airwaves donate to the s...
2023-10-0914 minMarfa for BeginnersBONUS: What's wrong with people?This week we’re featuring another podcast from another Marfan — one who beat us to the punch.
David Gomez was Marfa’s first podcaster. His show What’s wrong with people? is an unfiltered look at daily life in Marfa.
In this episode, we chat with David and hear a couple minutes of an episode that investigates whether a certain pair of celebrity sisters visited Marfa.
Listen to David's podcast What's wrong with people? here.
Produced by Sally Beauvais, Zoe Kurland, and Elise Pepple.
2023-10-0405 minMarfa for BeginnersPSA: The Marfa Food PantryYou can donate to the Marfa Food Pantry online, at marfafoodpantry.com.
2023-09-2701 minMarfa for BeginnersThe Longest Shortest DayAs a visitor to Marfa, your days might fly by, but when you live here, time passes differently.
Marfa is in the middle of the desert. If you stand anywhere and just look out, the land and enormous sky stretch out in every direction as far as the eye can see. The remoteness of it all can make time feel like it’s not passing here. It’s a palpable feeling that’s also so abstract, it's indescribable – like there must be some German word for it.
Producer Zoe Kurland had an existential crisis because of this...
2023-09-2718 minMarfa for BeginnersPSA: The Marfa Nutrition CenterYou can make a donation to the Marfa Nutrition Center in person, at 101 N. Mesa Street.
2023-09-2001 minMarfa for BeginnersA Stranger in Your Own HomeAs a tourist coming to Marfa, you might have certain romantic notions about this place, ideas about the magic of a small desert town. Sunsets, sound baths, epiphanies and photos in front of Prada Marfa. But what if you live inside of that fantasy every day? What if you’ve spent your entire life watching people take selfies in front of your firehouse, your clinic, your courthouse, witnessing them having magical experiences over and over and over again while yours…is not that.
That’s the reality for Sam Salazar. Sam grew up in Marfa, and year after...
2023-09-2020 min
Collector's CornerBold squiggle raffle, Marfa incoming, and more | Cornering The Market #49Please email collectorscornernft@gmail.com or Direct Message www.twitter.com/astamcloud if you are interested in investor content helping you build wealth while investing in beautiful artStay up to date on the generative art world with our weekly newsletter direct to your inbox! https://collectorscorner.substack.com/Weekly generative art NFT news, beautiful art, and investment opportunities recorded Sept 14, 2023This episode can also be found on our Youtube channel here.Episode Artwork: Chronophotograph 45 by Deafbeef Timestamps:00:25 | Intro02:10 | Market sentiment update03:37 | Notable ETH generative art...
2023-09-1526 min
Unsolved Mysteries & Cold CasesMarfa Lights - Unsolved Mysteries & Cold CasesAs dusk sets in over the stark and beautiful landscape of Marfa, Texas, a hush falls over the expectant crowd, their eyes locked onto the distant horizon. They are here, like so many before them, in the hopes of glimpsing the enigmatic phenomenon that has confounded observers for over a century - the Marfa Lights.
Our story begins in the 19th century, with the first recorded sightings of these unexplained lights. Seemingly floating in the distance, dancing and weaving like mischievous spirits, they mesmerized the early settlers. These unusual illuminations gave birth to local folklore and legends, w...
2023-09-1449 minMarfa for BeginnersPSA: The Marfa Volunteer Fire DepartmentYou can make a donation to Marfa’s Volunteer Fire Department in person, at 110 E. Lincoln St., or mail it to PO Box 846 Marfa, TX, 79843.
2023-09-1302 minMarfa for BeginnersThe End of TinderThis episode is about finding love in Marfa. Or trying to.
People wonder what it’s like to date here. The truth is finding love in the middle of nowhere can feel like waiting for the rapture - impossible. Even having a crush on someone is a thrill when you live in a town of 2,000 people.
Some people do find love out here– like magical, drive off into the sunset kind of love. But for the rest of us, Marfa can feel like a dating wasteland. A nightmare as vast and sprawling as the desert itse...
2023-09-1315 minMarfa for BeginnersPSA: The Marfa Public LibraryYou can donate to the Marfa Public Library online, at marfapubliclibrary.org.
2023-09-1301 minMarfa for BeginnersLa Virgen Comes to MarfaA lot of people call the journey to Marfa a pilgrimage. Tourists come from all over the world, driving hours through the desert to see places like Prada Marfa and Ballroom. Most notoriously, they come to see Donald Judd’s artwork at the Chinati Foundation.
On their way to the foundation, visitors pass right by a lesser known pilgrimage site, in the backyard of Ester Sanchez. An apparition of the Virgin of Guadalupe appeared on Ester’s pecan tree in 1997. And people came from around the world to see it. In this episode, you’ll hear the story...
2023-09-1324 minMarfa for BeginnersMarfa for Beginners: TrailerWhat do you know about Marfa, Texas? Whether it’s Vogue magazine, The Simpsons, or I Love Dick, there’s a certain narrative about Marfa: the romantic art town in the middle of nowhere. But there’s more to Marfa than that. Marfa for Beginners is the audio guide to the Marfa you may not know: Virgin of Guadalupe sightings and limited Tinder options. A place where you can feel like a stranger in your own hometown while also feeling like there are zero degrees of separation between you and…anyone else.
Marfa For Beginners is an expansio...
2023-09-0602 min
Sagewolf InterviewsColby Martin: Artist + Interior Designer / Planet Marfa Bar & Grill Owner / Aquarian Sister@planetmarfaplanetmarfa.comThe scene:We are in Marfa, Texas sitting at one of the many tables in the gorgeous outdoor enclosed patio of Planet Marfa. It’s like a secret desert oasis that all the most interesting locals know about. The bar in the center of the patio resembles a treehouse. There’s also a teepee (that is a cave below ground)…and a school bus…and a dance floor…with a jungle gym! Wow. Join us inside this patio wonderland for a very sisterly, aquarian sharing of the life journey.Highli...
2023-03-231h 07
Gaggle Of GaysEpisode 13: The Marfa Lights (Bitch, Jimmy Dean?)On this week's episode we cover a viewer suggested topic. Shout out to Presently_here for this recommendation! We cover everything from the history of the Marfa Lights all the way to the Whataburger's. Strap in for this one because we have no idea what happened. We hope you enjoy! Much love, bye whorts. xx
If you interested in visiting the Marfa Lights Festival feel free to check out this link!
https://visitmarfa.com/visit/page/marfa-lights-festival
2023-02-1941 min
BBQ Interview Series - Kevin’s BBQ JointsWine & BBQ with Erin Feges featuring Ricky and Katie from Alta Marfa WineryIn this episode (Episode 1 of Season 2) of Wine & BBQ, Erin Feges and I talk to Ricky and Katie from Alta Marfa Winery in Marfa, Texas.
See all things Alta Marfa Winery here: http://www.altamarfa.com
Join the Alta Marfa Wine Club here: http://www.altamarfa.com/wine-club
Follow them on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/altamarfa
How to visit: http://www.altamarfa.com/visitus
See their blog here: http://www.altamarfa.com/blog
Buy their wine here: https://alta-marfa.obtainwine.com
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2023-02-091h 12
Tiny Little VictoriesThe real magic in Marfa with Alexis Nicole SmithIn Episode four of Tiny Little Victories, I talk with Alexis Nicole Smith. the founder of Ocotillo Botánica in Marfa, Texas. Marfa is a surreal place, laying in what was once the ocean floor, and now home to under 2,000 people with 19 art galleries, multi-generational ranchers, artists, writers, entrepreneurs and those who just want to be there. From the infamous Marfa lights to the permament land art project Prada store that never open, Marfa has a unique vibe that is all its own.
Alexis' store in Marfa is Ocotillo Botánica and it is a special space - i...
2023-02-0153 min
Moonbirds (Unofficial) Podcast#12 - The race to the bottom (royalties), MARFA, the FTX debacleOn Royalties
If you haven’t read NFTStatistics (@punk9059) thread on the state of NFT marketplaces and royalties you should as royalties dominated the conversation on this week’s Parliament.
My take: this is a complicated topic and one that no single solution will fix. Artists were convinced to flock to NFTs because of the promise of long-term secondary sale royalties. Having those royalties disappear would reduce the incentives for artists specially those without big brand names. Marketplaces trying to make a business from enabling zero artist royalties feel wron...
2022-11-1308 min
Where Am I To GoPodcast #86-S3 - Marfa Holocaust & Model Ship Museum - Mar 24 2022The Marfa lights, also known as the Marfa ghost lights, have been observed near U.S. Route 67 on Mitchell Flat east of Marfa, Texas, in the United States. They have gained some fame as onlookers have attributed them to paranormal phenomena such as ghosts, UFOs, or will-o'-the-wisp.
The Marfa Lights—or Marfa Mystery Lights, as some call them—are a top reason to visit Marfa, drawing visitors from around the globe for a chance to see these unexplained phenomena. Accounts of the strange spectacle just east of Marfa began during the 19th century and continue to this day...
2022-11-131h 29
Where Am I To GoPodcast #87-S3 - The Marfa Lights - Mar 24 2022The Marfa lights, also known as the Marfa ghost lights, have been observed near U.S. Route 67 on Mitchell Flat east of Marfa, Texas, in the United States. They have gained some fame as onlookers have attributed them to paranormal phenomena such as ghosts, UFOs, or will-o'-the-wisp.
The Marfa Lights—or Marfa Mystery Lights, as some call them—are a top reason to visit Marfa, drawing visitors from around the globe for a chance to see these unexplained phenomena. Accounts of the strange spectacle just east of Marfa began during the 19th century and continue to this day...
2022-10-191h 49
The Paranormal Factor PodcastTEXAS MYSTERY LIGHTS!! Thousands Have Seen Them – The Marfa Lights!S2-E21
TEXAS MYSTERY LIGHTS!! Thousands Have Seen Them – The Marfa Lights!
Out in West Texas, a strange and eerie phenomenon has been occurring for almost 140 years – the Marfa Lights!!! Also known as the Marfa “Ghost Lights”, these weird and unexplained orbs of light move, change colors, and appear with disturbing frequency. Join us as we explore the origins of the lights, the reports over the years, and the possible explanations for this legendary Texas supernatural sensation.
And as always, you’ll get the answer to this week’s Tuesday Quiz from the Facebook Page.
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· The Truth Is Out There by Micha...
2022-06-0332 min
TV Confidential with Ed RobertsonJohn Cerney, Michael Nesmith, and Giant MarfaTVC 579.1: A conversation recorded in February 2020 with John Cerney, a commercial artist who specializes in creating 16-foot-high, billboard-size cut-out art murals that dot the landscape of some twenty-eight states across the U.S. (and, particularly, the highways of California and the Midwest). John’s pieces include a portrait of James Dean that welcomes visitors to the SPCA in Monterey County, California; a mural of George Harrison in Benton, Illinois; a mural of Amelia Earhart in her hometown of Atchison, Kansas; flying saucers in Roswell, New Mexico; and, arguably his most famous mural, “Giant Marfa,” the multimedia tribute to George Stevens’ epic mot...
2022-06-0122 min
Travel FOMOMarfa: Where Aliens and Art CollideDo you believe in aliens? For more than 100 years, people have seen unidentified flying objects near Marfa, Texas. They’ve come to be known as the Marfa Lights. The tiny town is also famous for its artist taste – from the architecture to the food to literal art galleries.
In this episode of Travel FOMO, Jamin and Hilarie describe waking up before dawn to see the Marfa Lights and debate what they ACTUALLY saw. Who do you think is right?
Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com...
2022-04-1246 min
In The Pines03 - The Marfa and Brown Mountain LightsWelcome to "In The Pines," the podcast that explores the mysteries, true crimes, and unexplained phenomena of the American great outdoors. In this captivating episode, we delve into the enigmatic allure of two extraordinary light phenomena: the Marfa Lights in Texas and the Brown Mountain Lights in North Carolina.
Picture yourself in Marfa, a charming town nestled in West Texas, where intrigue awaits. Beyond the vibrant art galleries and emerging fine-dining scene lies the otherworldly phenomenon known as the Marfa Lights. These elusive lights, often compared in size to basketballs, emanate a mesmerizing glow in hues of...
2022-04-041h 20
What in the Sam Hill?!13 - Marfa Mystery LightsEvery once in a while, outside a small town in the west Texas desert, mysterious lights appear. They dance, change color, and even appear to chase onlookers. In this week’s episode, I want to investigate what exactly those so-called ghost lights actually are.Links.The Lights of Marfa by Doyle DykesWhat Marfa Lights Probably Aren'tMarfa Mystery LightsTexas RockhoundingPiezoelectricitySt Elmo's FireBall lightningFind me.Mail: PO Box 502, Bostwick, GA 30623 This is...
2022-04-0100 min
The Glossy PodcastMarfa Stance founder Georgia Dant: Clothes have to do more for you, if you’re going to buy lessLaunched in 2019, Marfa Stance aims to offer an innovative, more sustainable solution to the consumer desire for variety and constant newness: adaptable, enhanceable clothing. “To me, ‘modular’ is a way of unlocking your creativity,” said Georgia Dant, founder and CEO of Marfa Stance, on the latest Glossy Podcast. “You [get to] design your own piece for your lifestyle or for whatever functionality or occasion you're going to.”That way of dressing is catching on, including among fashion “it” girls, many of whom have shown support for Marfa Stance without a paycheck. In the year ahead, Dant a...
2022-03-0942 min
Podcast Golf HadasEntrevistas a: Paz Marfá, Elena Hualde y Marta Sanz | Ep. 21.32 ||Paz Marfá, Elena Hualde y Marta Sanz consiguen la tarjeta completa del LET Tres golfistas españolas, Paz Marfá Sans de Barcelona, Elena Hualde Zuniga de Pamplona y Marta Sanz Barrio de Madrid han conseguido la mejor tarjeta en juego para 2022 en la final de la escuela de clasificación del Ladies European Tour, un exigente test de cinco jornadas que se ha disputado en el Real Golf La Manga Club (Murcia). Paz Marfá, novena con -2, ha dado una lección de fortaleza al sobreponerse a un inicio complicado (+2 tras dos jornadas) con tres rondas consecutivas bajo par. La jugado...
2021-12-2630 min
CreepGeeks Paranormal and Weird News PodcastMarfa Lights, Unpopular Paranormal Opinions and Vote for us?In this fine episode: We explore the spooklights of Marfa, Texas, discuss some Unpopular Paranormal Opinions, wonder why Mothman isn't called Owlman, and kindly ask you to vote for us! You're listening to CreepGeeks Podcast This is Season 6 Episode 232: Marfa Lights, Unpopular Paranormal Opinions and Vote for us? I'm Greg and I'm Omi! Hello! Please take a second and Vote for us at Paranomality's Favorite Podcast of the month contest! Here's a link- Vote For Your Favorite Paranormal Podcast We'd appreciate it! Thank you to our Patreon Supporters: Dav...
2021-12-231h 15CreepGeeks Paranormal and Weird News PodcastMarfa Lights, Unpopular Paranormal Opinions and Vote for us?In this fine episode: We explore the spooklights of Marfa, Texas, discuss some Unpopular Paranormal Opinions, wonder why Mothman isn't called Owlman, and kindly ask you to vote for us! You're listening to CreepGeeks Podcast This is Season 6 Episode 232: Marfa Lights, Unpopular Paranormal Opinions and Vote for us? I'm Greg and I'm Omi! Hello! Please take a second and Vote for us at Paranomality's Favorite Podcast of the month contest! Here's a link- Vote For Your Favorite Paranormal Podcast We'd appreciate it! Thank you to our Patreon Supporters: Dav...
2021-12-231h 15
Up With The Lark AndGeorgia Dant of Marfa Stance || Start Your Own ApproachWelcome to the latest episode in our series Start. Today is Start Your Own Approach and to explore that topic, both in style and substance, we have Georgia Dant founder of Marfa Stance.Marfa Stance is a clothing brand with a distinctive aesthetic that creates timeless designs providing not just life long quality but versatility too. They invite their customers into the design process by offering variety, layering and potential. Frankly, it's worth ushering in winter to be able to envelope yourself in a Marfa Stance. It seems to me that it is a brand determined to tread...
2021-12-0556 min
Wandering Into The WoodsS2 E5 - Marfa, TexasConcluding their summer 2021 west Texas adventure, Jarrett and Linda visited mystical Marfa. Listen to picture what it's like to sleep at El Cosmico, relax at The Water Stop, and observe the night sky in search of the Marfa lights. Hear about their time-capsule experiences at the Prada art installation and the site of the 1956 movie Giant. Learn with them about Marfa at the Marfa and Presidio County Museum and what it's like to eat at Al Campo Wine Garden & Rustic Bistro when it is hosted by Fil N' Viet. Enjoy with them their memories of enjoying the west Texas sun...
2021-11-2223 min
The Sisters StrangeEpisode Fifty-Four: Marfa Marfa MarfaCorey is back from her week-long trip to Texas, and it's time for a chat with Duckie and Steph about their experiences in the little town of Marfa, and a conversation about the infamous Marfa Lights.
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2021-09-0442 min
Movieguide® RadioDestination MarfaDESTINATION MARFA is a supernatural drama about four friends traveling home with a mysterious hitchhiker after a weekend trip. They stumble upon Marfa, a small and strange town. They begin to experience paranormal, spiritual events happening, from bodiless voices to gypsies appearing to tell them their fate. The four friends must unravel the mystery of Marfa while discussing what their future may hold.
2021-08-2602 min
The Disinformed PodcastThe Marfa LightsOn a particularly illuminating installment, the crew go deep in the heart of Texas and turn their eyes skyward to take in a bewildering sight: The Marfa Lights. Find out about these interesting orbs, hear Shane's "Live Like You Drive," philosophy, and discover which of our hosts are hellions behind the wheel. Headlinehttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/peter-lugar-wax-statues-covid-19_n_60394c6ac5b617a7e40d97f1https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/643369/new-york-steak-house-madame-tussauds-wax-figures Sources:http://www.bbc.com/travel/gallery/20180116-the-mysterious-ghost-lights-of-marfa-texashttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marfa_lightshttps://www.youtube.com/wat...
2021-03-151h 06
Nikkiana Jones, Exploring the FringeMarfa Lights , Dooms and Dinosaurs with Erin Rader"The stars at night are big and bright.... Deep in the heart of Texas!" Erin and I had an awesome adventure in the least densely populated area of Texas. We went to Big Bend National Park, stayed in the ghost town of Terlingua TX in a place called Base Camp and in their Bubble Tents. Then we went to Marfa TX and and saw the Marfa lights! If you don't know what the Marfa Lights are you are in for a treat. Wikipedia is BULLLSHhhh -it, written by someone that certainly has never seen them and eats off of a plat...
2021-01-0130 min
West Texas Wonders‘The Bills Aren’t Stopping’: Marfa Hairstylist Describes Struggle To Make Ends MeetAs part of our West Texas Wonders journalism initiative, we're asking you to tell us how you and your loved ones have been affected by the pandemic.
One of the first people to respond to our callout was Lawrence Rivera, a hairstylist in Marfa.
Marfa Public Radio's Diana Nguyen talked to Rivera about how his work has been impacted by the coronavirus and the changes he's considering as the pandemic wears on.
Marfa hairstylist Lawrence Rivera (Courtesy of)
This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity. Listen to the complete interview by pressing play on the above audio player.
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2020-07-2000 min
Cozy Nook Explorers11. Marfa, TexasJoin Jon and Jackie as they traverse their most mysterious exploration yet by reaching into the enigma that is Marfa, Texas. They will investigate mysterious lights in the sky, they will learn of mysterious shoe stores in the middle of the desert, and they will try to decipher the permanent art installations on their journey. Relax, get cozy, and ride on into the American West and into the unknown of Marfa, Texas.Jackie Reilly: HostJon Schaller: HostCharles: ProducerEmail: cozynookexplorers@gmail.comDaniel Ro...
2020-07-0825 min
Tasting Anarchy PodcastEp. 120 - Ricky From Alta MarfaIn this episode the boys are joined by Ricky from Alta Marfa. Alta Marfa recently produced their first commercially available wine, Lazer Cat. Ricky joined Jake and Mason to discuss Lazer Cat and the future of Alta Marfa!
2020-05-181h 03