Oral Tradition And Plant Magic

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Oral Tradition And Plant Magic

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May 5, 2022

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Today we are joined by the homie Drew Mason who talks with us about comic books, field guides, and the oral tradition of using story to pass down knowledge. This is a must listen episode.

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May 5, 2022

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A Southern Gothic Creative Comedy Podcast. Join Drew Morgan and Doctor DJ DJ Lewis as they journey through the Void via creation. Jokes, Stories, Plays, Music, perhaps a Seance or two - this podcast covers it all.

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Into The Live Q & A!!!!: Drew Drew Dollar$ and DJ DJ Lewis are live and answering questions from the Youtube. We have decided to make this a semi regular segment on the pod so keep your eyes peeled for info on future Q and As. Thanks to everyone for participating and having... by Gravy Baby
70 min listen
The Story of DJ Lewis: What is "your story"? How do you tell it? Today Drew asks DJ DJ Lewis how he goes about talking about himself on stage. From the obvious - southern, punk, loud - to the more intense - ex con, addict, goat wrangler - we get into how to relate who you... by Gravy Baby
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A Story of Dying: Today Nurse Rosie talks with us about working in the medical profession and the profound effect death has on a person - whether you ascribe to the after life or not. I don't wanna give anything away, but this is a dark and special episode. It's full... by Gravy Baby
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Christmas Sucks (No It Doesn't) Yes It Does: A very live and very late Q and A with DJ and Drew. Apologies on lateness (explanation on episode). This convo features Christmas traditions, poverty, butts and a recap of Drew's weekend in Nashville. Don't forget we got a livestream of Art Share... by Gravy Baby
69 min listen
DJ Moves to the Great White North: Living in the idyllic setting of a refurbished bus, waking daily to the rural fields of dairy land, becoming one with the frozen tundra - will DJ DJ Lewis adapt to his new climate and home, or will he go full Shining and chop a hole in a wall? Well,... by Gravy Baby
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LIVE FROM (Russia) New York: Today we do a tour of the artists workshop where DJ has taken up residence along with our good buddy Karl! Discussions on art, craftsmanship, winter boots and Kid Rock - what's not to love? Follow us on Patreon for video! by Gravy Baby
60 min listen
Snake Butts All The Way Down: WE ARE BACK BABYYYYYYY!!!! Well, we have missed all you wonderful souls so in spite of our plans to retire under a waterfall, we are back on the pod. This episode is a special one, as we discuss some big changes for the Into The Abiscut... by Gravy Baby
54 min listen
Farm Party At The End Of Time: We are on the farm literally with DJ as he is walking us through some new developments in the world of goating. Then we lose DJ because the internet went out from GA to Asheville and Drew goes straight to talking about what the proper reaction to the... by Gravy Baby
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Spread Joy Not Poison Ivy: We catch up with DJ Lewis to discuss the spread of Joy in our hearts and getting poison ivy on your Jimmy by Gravy Baby
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Buddha Biscuits: Culture, Story, Religion, and Eastern Traditions.: We are joined this week by the hosts of Bright on Buddhism Nick Bright and friend of the pod Proven Paradox to discuss storytelling in the Eastern tradition. Stories shape culture, and vice versa. There is no clearer indicator of this reality than the... by Gravy Baby
72 min listen
Gravy Baby 28: the death of Flipper and other horror stories: We say this every time but this episode is hilarious. We talk about regional prejudices leading to getting your *** whipped, Carmen learns more about animal s**cide and the CIA than she ever wanted to know, and we find out Flipper had a tragic classoc... by Gravy Baby
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Reincarnation: Never Choose Human: We talking about reincarnation, art, working long days, and goat rearing. DJ reflects on his self fulfilling prophecy and ending up in Minnesota. Also - what is happening in Texas? Who would wanna be a Texas Ranger? by Gravy Baby
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Goat Polio - SHOTS IN THE NIGHT: Poor Nessy has polio! But it's not what you think. So don't plan a funeral and don't put a downpayment on any robot legs. Not just yet! by Gravy Baby
45 min listen
On The Road Again, Again: From Chaucer and Swift, to Kerouac and Rebecca Solnit - traveling stories both true and made up have a solid place in Western Literature and culture. Today we are joined by longtime friend of the pod Jennifer Smith as she regals us with not one but... by Gravy Baby
92 min listen
Poop Buckets and Damian Hurst: Art, poop, and the art of pooping. We get into life without plumbing, the differences between craft and art, and when conmen transcend into artistry. by Gravy Baby
47 min listen
The Good Goodbye: Korean Farmin' and worthless chickens - what else is there to talk about? Perhaps, there is no more to say... by Gravy Baby
49 min listen
Farm Parties, Bonnaroo and The End Times: Hey look it's all in the title. What more could want? Why are you still reading? At this point you're really just torturing yourself I mean just listen to it. It's Drew, DJ, Nessy, and the things in the title. IDK even why we have descriptions. It's a... by Gravy Baby
54 min listen
Someone Else's Story: Why is it different to tell someone else's story? Is it harder? Easier? We get into tryin to talk about someone else's sexuality as well as a brutal family story of Drew's. by Gravy Baby
76 min listen
Considering the Audience: We got a good un for ya today. We talk about Nessie of course, the homesteader life, and of course art. We are discussing "audience" and whether to consider them, how much, etc. - as artists, creators, and regular a** humans. by Gravy Baby
56 min listen
HOW TO DO CRIMES: Drew accidentally goes live on YouTube where we devolve into a "how to" for crime. DJ, sensing crimes were being discussed, texts in the middle of the show and joins in unexpectedly and we have a rad time. by Gravy Baby
41 min listen
How To Be A Farmer: DJ Lewis is a Country Boy Getting DOWN On The Farm. Wanna hear about it? Yuhhhh. You do. by Gravy Baby
52 min listen
Sod Punk Papawtism: We are joined today by Karly Unnasch: sculptor, artist, farm boy and resident IAB papaw. DJ DJ Lewis is currently immersed in the land of dairy and papaws, working with Karl, learning, and having a big time. Today we tell ya all about it while... by Gravy Baby
68 min listen
Gravy Baby 14: The Birds and the BeeDSM: The literal Birds and the Bees, the wild life of monarch butterflies, and douchebag cicadas - today we get deep into the insect side of the animal kingdom. You may think this episode isn't for you, you're wrong. We get lightly into gun culture and we... by Gravy Baby
60 min listen
The Storyteller As An Artist: Today Drew is joined by singer songwriter, filmmaker, poet, actor, and storyteller Andi Morrow. We get into a deep discussion on inspiration, what it means to be an artist, and how different mediums can affect the story and the story teller. This is a... by Gravy Baby
59 min listen
Adapt and Art: Today we are joined by writer, director, and reluctant actor Wyatt Scott. Wyatt speaks with us about their upcoming play "Machine Yourself." The play is based on a short story ("The Girl Who Was Plugged In" by James Tiptree Jr.) that moved Scott to... by Gravy Baby
60 min listen
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Gravy Baby 10: Live from the Smoker: DJ's new set up has us cracking up and the hillbilly ingenuity he displays, but it's not as wild as his initial plan: recording from inside his smoker. We also talk about our old comedy sketches, makin worm farms, and whether regional pride is... by Gravy Baby
63 min listen
Gravy Baby - Ganja John and the Juggalos: We will have DJ back next week but for now we are a duo coming in hot again. We check in on New Year's resolutions, we get a bit dark (trigger warning: abuse) and we create choose your own adventure porn, and we even learn about ganja John. by Gravy Baby
53 min listen
Real People/Fake Stories: Today we are joined by author LA Fields to discuss how she puts real people from history into her fictionalized books. From Oscar Wilde to Abe Lincoln and many more in between, Fields is an expert at mining the historical record for real examples of... by Gravy Baby
64 min listen
Gravy Baby 20: Johnny Taterseed and the scam of the century: When Drew is away Carmen and DJ will play. Today is just Carmen and DJ and boy is it a doozy. The duo discuss turning DJ into a new American myth - shouldn't he be Johnny Taterseed? Ain't that better than Paul Bunyan? Then Carmen tells a WILD tale of... by Gravy Baby
67 min listen

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Gravy Baby 46: DJ's back, so be thankful: Smoke a turkey, smoke a bowl, smoke cigs with your aunt who thinks 5G is the devil. It's Thanksgiving y'all. And while we don't really like forced holidays, gratitude really is something that will help your life. So take stock in what's working and... by Gravy Baby
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Gravy Baby 44: don't look at me Roscoe!: Today we recount Drew's wild weekend with the rock band Drive By Truckers, including perhaps a little TMI. We also discuss the low quality of rich people we have now. What is up with that? Also we got a really really cool story about one of the... by Gravy Baby
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Gravy Baby 43: Netflix and Chili: Sans our guru DJ, Carmen and Drew will keep your attention with what can only be described as delightfully too much info - the phrase “nostalgia boner” was even used - abt their personal lives. Plus we discuss television, high school “phases”... by Gravy Baby
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Gravy Baby 42: don't ever trust a company man: Today's episode features LOTS of ball busting on Drew for his attire - is he really selling out already? We talk about healthcare, moving in with someon for the first time and Carmen has finally accepted how FLORIDA she is. Are you typical of the... by Gravy Baby
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Oral Tradition And Plant Magic

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