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The Art of Being a MuttWe Give It All AwayWhy do we continue to give our power away? I ramble about Solar Energy, or more simply, responsibility. I think here in America we have fallen short on this. Support the show2025-02-1223 minThe Art of Being a MuttPodcasketAmerica’s up against the ropes. We’re still in the underworld fighting each other instead of fighting our way out. Grab a shovel and seeds, grab some books and a drumset, find a pen and paper, and, oh, who here is a plumber? Support the show2024-07-2247 min
Tiny In All That AirCelebrating The Philip Larkin Society Conference 2024This episode is all about the 2 PLS conference events that took place on 13-15th March 2024 at the University of Hull.
Professor Douglas Bell, now back home in the city of Ningbo in China, reflects on visiting Hull City centre and Cottingham for the first time in over 30 years, having graduated from the University of Hull in 1991. Rachael Galletly, PLS Trustee and merchandise officer talks about speakers David Quantick, Blake Morrison, our actors Daniel Wain and Lynne Harrison, and the contribution made by our wonderful artist D J Roberts. Helen Cooper reflects on her research into larkin, L...2024-04-191h 05The Art of Being a MuttThe Magic in "The Shawl"This is one (of two short episodes) that I did for a project covering Cynthia Ozick's ghostly novella "The Shawl". The first ten pages of the novella were written as a short story and I cover mainly that. If you're into literature this will interest you.Support the show2023-10-1813 minThe Art of Being a MuttGood Intentions in "The Headstrong Historian"This is the second (of two short episodes) I did for a project. This one covers Chimamanda Adichie's short story "The Headstrong Historian". It's a story that spans generations and covers the loss of tradition, culture, and family. It does, however, point us back to what it means to rediscover the power of our history and our roots. Support the show2023-10-1810 minThe Art of Being a MuttStar StoweIn 1997 my friends stumbled upon a murdered woman. Her name was Star. Star was a Playboy model and was deemed Playmate of the Month in 1977. You can read about her online, I recommend Stella Rose Hendrix's videos which are partly uplifting and detailed---while what you'll listen to here exists mainly as a black star in my memory. Not to be melodramatic or anything... It's a brief recollection. Support the show2023-07-0426 minThe Art of Being a MuttFredrick Douglass and BeyondIn this episode, I read a short essay I did about Fredrick Douglass and his critique of "holidays" in the times of slavery. I attempt to draw a correlation between the use of these holidays then and now. Douglass saw them as release valves for acts of insurrection, and one could argue that this idea sustains still today. Music: "The Crave" by Jelly Roll Morton and "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag" by James BrownSupport the show2023-05-1023 minThe Art of Being a MuttTricksterIt's been a while since my last episode due to being overly busy (in a good way). In this short episode, I delve into the Trickster character. Trickster is the boundary crosser, the creator of boundaries, and in many cultures, Trickster is the creator of the world. This subject is indeed interesting but its history is vast. I reference Joseph Campbell's work and Lewis Hyde's book Trickster Makes This World, both of which I recommend to you if you enjoy this introduction. Git in and thanks for listening.Support the show2022-12-2522 minThe Art of Being a MuttAnthony D'Onofrio (Founding Member of Ethereum)I reached out to Anthony because I had heard about his successes in the tech world since leaving the town we both went to Highschool in. In our chat, he articulates how Bitcoin functions and explains how Ethereum, both a cryptocurrency and blockchain platform, functions differently. Naturally, we divert into a number of other worldly matters such as dealing free hugs (that Hug Life), we talk about misspent taxes and trying to be a good person, and we end up on psychedelic therapy. I think you'll enjoy the chat. leave a review and subscribeSupport th...2022-07-121h 28The Art of Being a MuttThe Death and Resurrection ShowA book you can't find in the library, at any store, or even buy online--and yet I was able to come across a copy so I'm translating some of it to you. The Death and Ressurection Show walks us through the history of how show business has direct correlations to old-time shamanism. Show business isn't quite the same but it still harnesses the same healing powers that have been around for millennia. It's a fascinating history that Taylor takes us down and I keep it short and try to feed you the meat n potatoes of the ideas I...2022-06-0330 minThe Art of Being a MuttRobert Bly’s Sibling SocietyIn this episode I discuss some ideas that make up Robert Bly’s book The Sibling Society. What does he mean by the title? What does it mean to become an elder? What about responsibility and prolonged adolescence? How about our desires to be famous? I cover some of these topics while pointing to the person next me as if it wasn’t I who smelt it and dealt it. Thanks for listening.Tune: Just Dropped In, by Mickey Newbury https://youtu.be/qSJGnTWFGH4Support the show2022-03-0938 minThe Art of Being a MuttTo Fill Our Soul's BellyWhy is mythology so appealing? What does it do to us and for us? I'm still working with it and learning along the way. It can be difficult to navigate and articulate certain topics and ideas, let alone persuade people to see the utility in them if you can't give examples of their practicality. I attempt to in this episode, amongst the babble. When we move into the realm of the personal or the subjective, articulation can leave us wanting more clarity, and when our words become exhausted, perhaps we can confront the idea of the "transcendent." Feel free...2022-02-0640 minThe Art of Being a MuttWrapping Up Another YearIn this episode, I decided to read a short piece, mention significant experiences that unfolded this year, and share a new tune I made. I keep it short but heavy. I hope we all approach the new year with clarity and gratitude, with aims to make it soulful. I'll be reaching out to more guests soon, so don't fret. It's nice to balance the show between having interesting discussions with people while maintaining the freedom to share creative endeavors with you. Cheers to what's to come. Words-N-Stories (philipcottingham.com)Support the show2021-12-3119 minThe Art of Being a MuttUnderworld ShiiA Sumerian goddess named Inanna was likely the inspiration for the legion of goddesses that came after her. In this episode, I cover some history of Inanna and mention a few reasons why mythology fascinates me. Come on down to Nanna Town. The opening is an excerpt from Alan Moore and J.H. Williams III's story, Promethea.Tune: The Healer by Erykah BaduPodcast Playlistphilipcottingham.comSupport the show2021-11-2225 minThe Art of Being a MuttA Book I WroteIn this episode, I discuss my last book, Michael's Mind. I've found myself returning to the ideas as of late with new perspectives, more appreciation, and overall some fresh takes on it. I spend a few short minutes discussing some of the ideas and hash out the main plot with aims to entice you to check it out. If anything, I had fun talking about it, and maybe you'll take something away from the episode. Order Books – Words-N-Stories (philipcottingham.com)Tune: Mozez-So Still - YouTubeSupport the show2021-10-1527 minThe Art of Being a MuttEarth: She's What's for DinnerIn this episode, Alissa shares with me information worth knowing. She received her BA in ecology and biodiversity and is currently pursuing her Master's Degree. She's tasted the fruits of her labor working on a farm in Pescadero, California, and has spent time in the National Parks Conservancy educating the public and aiding in land restoration. We chat about her experiences, what she's learned, and how might we apply this knowledge to our lives. We also talk about fire and its benefits to the land, however difficult this might be to imagine right now due to its rampage i...2021-09-1658 minThe Art of Being a MuttSomething Self-RighteousYou yell at me, I yell at you, and BAM. Nothing else happens and things don't get any better. Maybe we could communicate better with one another.http://philipcottingham.com/Philip M Cottingham (@philmcott) • Instagram photos and videosTune: Maggot Brain by FunkadelicSupport the show2021-08-0138 minThe Art of Being a MuttMusick N’ Talk (Covid Edition)I have the plague. Or COVID. It's been a week and a day so I chat some, play some music, tell you all about books and movies I've been reading and watching, such as POOKA!, Sex, Drugs & Magick, Sand Talk, etc. I also recommend my favorite podcasts. Turn on, tune in, drop trow.http://philipcottingham.com/Philip M Cottingham (@philmcott) • Instagram photos and videosSupport the show2021-07-1253 minThe Art of Being a MuttAn Old Southern WomanThis episode is with my soon-to-be 84-year-old grandma. She talks about the old days (of course.) From hoedowns to canning vegetables, our family musical roots, family genealogy, racial prejudices, interesting murder stories, and her religious experiences. Thanks for listening. - Philbo Bagginshttp://philipcottingham.com/song: Keep it Between the Lines by Sturg SimpsonSupport the show2021-06-2053 minThe Art of Being a MuttSouthern Gothic w/ Justin BoothJustin Booth, The Outlaw Poet, is the author of multiple books and story collections. We chat about his life in prison to roaming the streets of Little Rock, and how his love of poetry saved him, subsequently transforming him into the Luckiest Man. We also talk about literature, how "great sex in a soft bed" can challenge art, and more. follow him: Justin Booth | FacebookJustin Booth (@outlawpoet1)Find his books online, anywhere.Words-N-Stories (philipcottingham.com)Philip M Cottingham (@philmcott) Support the show2021-05-2957 minThe Art of Being a MuttAdam VS. MeIn this episode I chat with Adam Hogg who is a man of many trades. He has an impeccable memory for counting cards, sleight of hand tricks, juggling, illusions, and mathematics. People Person is the board game he created. He's done standup comedy. He surprises us and drops the truth on the Clifford the Big Red Dog conspiracy you didn't know you didn't know. I play us in with a brand new tune from his band Adam VS. Collin. Enjoy our discussion. Follow Adam: Adam Hogg (@hoggao) • Instagram photos and videosTikTok: .adamhoggPeople Person Game...2021-05-011h 05The Art of Being a MuttNine Solid MinutesEver get those plane ticket "deals"? Imagine Buzz Aldrin getting his revenge on what's his name. This episode is short & sweet, perhaps the first of other episodes like it to come. #freethetitty #letbillrelax #satansdiapers Support the show2021-03-1509 minThe Art of Being a MuttIs That a Giant Pink Bird? w/ Zach WilliamsMy buddy Zach returns to chat about ingroup/outgroup with me. This wasn't a planned discussion but it floated to the top and we built something out of it. We navigate the topic with a lightheartedness--a reminder that in this complexity of our human experience we're all in it together, this thing called Life. Thanks to Zach for sharing the space to learn and hope you all enjoy the chat. Zach Williams (@rang0tang0) Philip M Cottingham (@philmcott) Words-N-Stories (philipcottingham.com)podcast playlisttunes: TOOL - Pneuma (Audio...2021-03-011h 20The Art of Being a MuttThe Oldest Story You KnowThe Epic of Gilgamesh is the oldest recorded story. Here's an introduction & synopsis of the tale with some discussion as to why I think it still resonates all these centuries later. Enkidu and Gilgamesh represent a brotherhood like no other. Ishtar (Inanna) wields her power. Adventure and immortality are on the horizon. Philip M Cottingham (@philmcott) • Instagram photos and videosWords-N-Stories (philipcottingham.com)Gilgamesh video: (3) Epic of Gilgamesh - Part 1, Enkidu's Arrival - YouTubepodcast playlist: tunes: Peter Gabriel "Mercy Street"Su...2021-02-1631 minThe Art of Being a MuttCompassionate SpeechI stay solo and read through two short pieces from Thich Nhat Hanh's book How To Fight. I discuss them both and how they apply to my life whether it be the podcast, relationships to people, or myself, and maybe the ideas can resonate in your own life. This is a chill but potent one. Words-N-Stories (philipcottingham.com)Philip Cottingham (@philmcott) • Instagram photos and videosMichael's Mind: Cottingham, Philip: 9781387899593: Amazon.com: BooksMM Crown | Free Listening on SoundCloudpodcast playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/stepping3300/playlist/7wNMNsImPh6NA0mLovmMlv?si=tbtfe2GaQK...2021-02-0833 minThe Art of Being a MuttTalking Echo Boomers w/ Seth SavoySeth is the director and writer of Echo Boomers (streaming everywhere). We discuss what the movie portrays through the personalities of its characters, how some underlying messages might fly under your mental radar, and how it's a movie that tells a fictional and non-fictional story simultaneously. We yarn a little about what it was like to work with a powerhouse like Michael Shannon, and how Patrick Schwarzenegger might be an actor on the rise. Listen in.movie trailer: (14) ECHO BOOMERS Trailer (2020) Michael Shannon, Alex Pettyfer, Heist Thriller Movie - YouTubeWords-N-Stories (philipcottingham...2021-01-2457 minThe Art of Being a MuttIt's All Under Control w/ Jesse BellJesse returns so that we can talk about the last few weeks in America. It gets political but I try and steer us in the direction of how we've gotten here, specifically with social media. Does activism on social media actually do what you think it does? Or can it do the exact opposite? Can we use social media differently? These are emotional times, mentally distressing to say the least, and even if it's offensive to say so, some people appear to have seriously lost the thread. We have a conversation. Plus, Jimmy gets caught red-handed.follow...2021-01-171h 03The Art of Being a MuttSpecial (We're in Deep Shit) Ep.Reality fracture. Nihilism. Everyone apparently is “your enemy and nothing matters". I happen to think that everyone is not your enemy and that somethings in this world matter a lot, you merely have to figure out what they are for yourself. But with that comes critical analysis. I swim around in the muck.Words-N-Stories (philipcottingham.com)tunes: a surpriseSupport the show2021-01-1345 minThe Art of Being a MuttForget the Middle Men w/ Johnny CaucasianJon is a hemp farmer. He and his wife Dawn run Appalachia Hemp Farm, a small family farm in southern Appalachia. His goal is self-sustainability, or as close as he can get. They (family and band) went out on the road a few years back in their home, which was a Schoolie at the time__a remodeled school bus turned RV. We talk about the incredible plant that hemp is, its uses, and more. We go on to yarn about family history, music and touring, synergy with the land, fulfilling work, life lessons, and he shares the tragic...2021-01-063h 05The Art of Being a MuttMusic N' Death w/ Zach WilliamsZach and I go way back. He's a musician, having played in bands since he was a teenager, recording and touring over the years to produce some high-quality tunes. He's also an articulate and funny guy, as you'll experience in the show, and he's a dear friend of mine. We chat about ideas, processes, experiences, and narratives that all surround death. We also chat about music and creativity and living, but ultimately circle back to death. Naturally. follow him: Zach Williams (@rang0tang0) • Instagram photos and videossubscribe or review or both to he...2020-12-241h 46The Art of Being a MuttChatting w/ Holly GirouardHolly’s company, Hoops by Holly started out as a hula hoop company after she realized the demand in her area for hula hoops. After taking a deep dive into the tech industry and finding her passion, Holly rebranded Hoops by Holly as a development company that “Helps your organization jump through technical hoops”. We talk about how she got into coding, discuss her soon-to-be podcast, her travels, her team's client Doing Things Media, and more. follow Holly:Holly Girouard ← Alligator.io(2) Holly (Holly White) Girouard | LinkedIntunes:Adia Victoria - South Got...2020-12-131h 37The Art of Being a MuttSolidarity & Co-opts w/ Kenny GrandKenny is a student of worker history, runs a food catering business, and is all-around an activist for working-class people. We discuss running a food business in the time of Covid, how cooperatives aim to empower workers, how do we frame "profit", and ideally a society based on solidarity protects us better from catastrophic economic failures like we are experiencing. follow him: Kenneth Leon Grand III (facebook.com)Words-N-Stories (philipcottingham.com)Michael's Mind: Cottingham, Philip: 9781387899593: Amazon.com: BooksMusic: (2) Robert Lockwood Take a little walk with me - YouTubeSupport th...2020-12-061h 05The Art of Being a MuttStay Tuned. Stay Weird.Some new shit has come to light. The doctor tells it like it is. Prank call. Music. Oh, and that bar in Saigon.http://philipcottingham.com/https://www.instagram.com/philmcott/https://www.amazon.com/Michaels-Mind-Philip-Cottingham/dp/1387899597Music:https://soundcloud.com/babyvae/too-muchhttps://www.allmusic.com/album/the-saint-of-lost-causes-mw0003254708https://www.last.fm/music/Rina+Sawayama/_/Fuck+This+World+(Interlude)Support the show2020-11-2318 minThe Art of Being a MuttSoul StuffSoul, or something like it. America made a small but pivotal step. I chat some about mass paranoia, read a couple of pieces (one of them I read a few episodes back--whoops) and I play you some music you've probably never heard before. Can you guess what's happening at the one moment in the episode that gets a little weird? I hope you enjoy the show.http://philipcottingham.com/https://www.instagram.com/philmcott/Facebook toohttps://www.amazon.com/Michaels-Mind-Philip-Cottingham/dp/1387899597#ace-9859629705Music:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DXyEyS84b...2020-11-0832 minThe Art of Being a MuttLet's Talk About That w/ Jesse BellWith my brother Jesse, we chat about near-death experiences, social structures, current affairs, wealth inequality, the energy we need to move forward as a society, and more. Jesse is an articulate, thoughtful guy, as well as a hell of a guitarist, and I think you'll enjoy our discussion. follow him: https://www.instagram.com/jesse_bell88/http://philipcottingham.com/https://www.instagram.com/philmcott/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbgtJdox4mW18ujL-6btn5Q?view_as=subscriberhttps://www.amazon.com/Michaels-Mind-Philip-Cottingham/dp/1387899597Music:https://liveforlivemusic.com/news/zero-7-live-studio-performance-outline-lou-stone/2020-10-191h 35The Art of Being a MuttAre You Ready to Rubble?In this one, I read a couple of pieces and talk a bit more in-depth about current events, among other things. The approach is to mainly touch on subjects to provoke discussion, however, it'd be somewhat dishonest of me and definitely a disservice to you to not hint at my own present thoughts about certain people, ideas, etc. You also get to decide on who did it better, me or the horse? Rate or Subscribe or Comment. http://philipcottingham.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbgtJdox4mW18ujL-6btn5Q?view_as=subscriberhtt...2020-09-3032 minThe Art of Being a MuttHard to Hug a Tree That's on FireThe jungle. Bringing Mars to earth. You're a human and so am I. Don't make bad days worse than they already are. http://philipcottingham.com/facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/philmcott/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbgtJdox4mW18ujL-6btn5Q?view_as=subscriberhttps://www.amazon.com/Michaels-Mind-Philip-Cottingham/dp/1387899597Music: Pim Miles "The River"Support the show2020-09-1125 min