Shows
Take Me For A Ride (TM4R)TM4R17 - We Don’t Know Ourselves (in Ireland)Mark, Eric and Greg meet at McGann's pub in Doolin, Ireland to sample the Balmer's and Guinness, relish the live music and to talk about Fintan O'toole's epic We Don't Know Ourselves, a memoir of modern Ireland from the 60's to the present. Mr. Peach rears his head with caution as the local capybara orders a double Bushmills.
The Ukrainian Photographer on the Bridge in Dublin
2023-09-301h 03Take Me For A Ride (TM4R)TM4R16 - Steve Jobs vs. the rest of Big TechTM4R celebrate their return with a discussion of the peachy realm of Facebook, Spotify, and Amazon. Steve Jobs weighs in with his life's work which necessitates a discussion of his bio. Can't find your way home? Mr. Peach uses Apple Maps and can help out.
2023-04-151h 01Take Me For A Ride (TM4R)TM4R15 - Hemingway hemming a wayMark and Eric reflect on a wilderness trip to Olympic National Park where they began discussing Ernest Hemingway. A dive into three of Hemingway's classics ensues. Mr. Peach goes to Pamplona and ends up in a sticky mess.
See the crazy pile-up here at Pamplona July 13, 2013.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo-YnoYsaVM
2021-10-2346 minTake Me For A Ride (TM4R)TM4R14 - There Was and There Was Not & The Year of Seeing ClearlyTM4R ponder the shift in things since being vaccinated. The devastating but inspiring 40 Days of Musa Dagh and There Was and There Was Not highlight an exploration of the Armenian genocide and its historical ripples. Mark interviews Eric about his new album The Year of Seeing Clearly before Mr. Peach figures out the expansive uses of barbed wire and that Star Wars is fiction.
https://ericmaring.hearnow.com
2021-07-0848 minTake Me For A Ride (TM4R)TM4R13 - In Praise of Books and PeachesJoin TM4R as they pause to reflect on books that have made a deep mark in their lives. Problems arise when Mr. Peach takes issue with James and his Giant One and the captcha function demands that you identify only pies.
2021-04-271h 09Take Me For A Ride (TM4R)TM4R12 - The Lady or the Tiger?! + Boots on the GroundTM4R'ers rejoice in their first episode together in the same space as they ponder story-telling and recall a hair-raising taxi ride in Varanasi, India. "The Lady or the Tiger" reveals the power and crippling effect of decision making and what it means to have your boots on the ground. Mr. Peach chooses door number one and receives a slimy fish.
2021-04-0251 minTake Me For A Ride (TM4R)TM4R11 - Megha Majumdar's A Burning, Cruz vs. Romney Doggie DaycareThis one goes to eleven. TM4R discovers secrets of 11 in math and revels in the wonder of chess. Mark and Eric discuss Megha Majumdar’s dark and highly acclaimed first novel, A Burning. A musical tribute to a great patriot follows before Mr. Peach begs us to consider Ted Cruz’s canine care coupled with his crazy Cancun caper.
2021-03-0147 minTake Me For A Ride (TM4R)TM4R10 - The Origins of Our DiscontentsMark and Eric celebrate TM4R’s 10th episode for a hot second. Then a disheartening look at “White Noise”, the Atlantic’s documentary on leaders in the alt-right movement lays the groundwork for grappling with Isabel Wilkerson’s recent and already classic nonfiction book Caste - The Origins of Our Discontents. TM4R asks their teens about the value of the internet and Mr. Peach discovers the many uses for a space laser.
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The Coup We Are Not Talking About, OpEd from NYTimes.....
Dedication of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice on Yo...2021-02-0653 minTake Me For A Ride (TM4R)TM4R9 - Capitol Breach, Tara Westover’s Educated, Bill Goats and Elon TuskTM4R ponders the meaning and fallout of the Capitol breach. Tara Westover’s extraordinary memoir Educated is the book of note. Inspired by the discussion, Eric weaves in his latest song “You Don’t Die From a Broken Wing or a Broken Heart” before Mr. Peach asks whether we should count all the goats or just those that drive Teslas.
2021-01-1453 minTake Me For A Ride (TM4R)TM4R8 - Oh Freedom, The Stolen InterviewMark and Eric ponder the case of Jewish doctor Taylor Nichols who treated a COVID patient covered in Nazi tattoos. Interview with Richard Bell, author of the powerful and heart-wrenching book Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped into Slavery and Their Astonishing Odyssey Home. TM4R sings the praises of "Oh, Freedom!" before Mitch McConnell helps Mr. Peach seek the moral high ground.
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Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped into Slavery and Their Astonishing Odyssey Home
Taylor Nichols story
Music from The Line
2020-12-1647 minTake Me For A Ride (TM4R)TM4R7 - The Delight & Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner, “MAGA Seduction” interview with Pat KahnkeEric shares the wonder of training for and running the Stone Mill 50-mile race before he and Mark dive into the classic “The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner” and ponder its echoes in the country today. Following up on their review of the piercing and poignant “MAGA Seduction”, TM4R interviews author Pat Kahnke and he shares his thoughts on Evangelicalism and the road ahead. Mr. Peach shows up to decipher the good, the bad, and the oily.
2020-11-271h 10Take Me For A Ride (TM4R)TM4R6 - MAGA Seduction in the Sad, Tired, Beautiful WorldTM4R discussion of secrets behind cheese pizza and Qanon. Book talk about Evangelical Pastor Patrick Kahnke's courageous "MAGA Seduction" and Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery". Featured music is "Sad, Tired, Beautiful World" from the Monkey Bible Project. Mr. Peach interjects by revealing the hidden connection between Giuliani, landscaping, and Philadelphia cream cheese.
2020-11-1251 minTake Me For A Ride (TM4R)TM4R5 - Cults in the USA, Rachel Maddow's "Blowout", Hillary Clinton & Tabasco sauceMark goes deep reflecting on his experience in a cult and what he sees playing out in the U.S. today. Discussion of Rachel Maddow's masterpiece about the oil industry "Blowout". Mr. Peach ponders fake news, Hillary's server and 10,000 ideas beyond. Featuring music by Eric Maring including A Fine Balance and music from The Line.
2020-10-2054 minTake Me For A Ride (TM4R)TM4R4 - Endgame Pt. 2, Empathy, Mr. Peach vs. John BoltonMark and Eric ponder empathy then continue their discussion of "Endgame - Inside the Impeachment of Donald J. Trump" with Eric Olson; the Erics share a poignant and timely song they co-wrote, "The 3 O'Clock Parade". Mr. Peach goes head to head with John Bolton.
See Hidden Brain's Empathy Gym
Three O'Clock Parade by Paint Branch Creek on Spotify
Podcast music from The Line by Eric Maring
2020-09-2443 minTake Me For A Ride (TM4R)TM4R3 - Endgame Pt. 1, Richie Havens, Mr. PeachMark and Eric ponder courage and corruption. Pt. 1 of discussion with poet/thinker/public servant/community organizer Eric Olson about "Endgame - Inside the Impeachment of Donald J. Trump" by Eric Swalwell. A tribute to Richie Havens follows. Mr. Peach makes his customary but highly anticipated appearance. Featuring music from The Line by Eric Maring.
2020-09-1953 minTake Me For A Ride (TM4R)TM4R2 - New York is Dead?, I Will Bear WitnessMark and Eric discuss the article "New York is Dead" before diving into the heroic diaries of Viktor Klemperer that have a chilling ring today. Eric shares an original tune, "Genevieve", which echoes today and Klemperer's era. The grab-bag chapter is dedicated to a discussion of loss on several levels before Mr. Peach heads to the beach.
2020-09-0352 minTake Me For A Ride (TM4R)TM4R1 - Rising Out of Hatred, Rama Trauma TrumpMark and Eric discuss cancel culture and a fantasy voyage to Indonesia with the president, Eli Saslow's Rising Out of Hatred and Mark's recent graphic book "Rama Trauma Trump" before taking Mr. Peach to the beach. Featuring music from The Line.
2020-08-2348 min