Paper Street Hero

Omnic Butterfly

November 14, 2022 01:29 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

This episode goes Nowhere, but here on Guam, we like to stroll to Nowhere. It's about the journey, not the destination. It's more about the company, conversation, and experience, and less about the destination. The cool part is, if you know you're in good company, you know the destination will be good. Fly safe, ya filthy animals.

Colonyoscopy

October 14, 2022 01:05 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

Same same, but different. But still same! In this episode we take a stroll through History Avenue and observe how similar stories developed over different oceans. As different as we all are, we share enough similar experiences which lead us to sit down together, break some bread, swap stories, and greet the sunrise.

Zero Island

September 23, 2022 01:06 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Much ado about nothing. -Shakespeare (supposedly.) The background music for this episode is from Stomp's Playlist on YouTube. Give them a follow if you dig it as much as I do. Study Music Playlist 2022 🎵 No Copyright Lofi Beats To Relax / Study To 🎵 Lofi Mix 2022 #109 https://youtu.be/G4ZVzPzzj3g Want to use the songs in your video? Check the description for more info Songs by Lofi LoCraft lofi geek on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3c3MEiV Lofi Study Playlist: https://www.youtube.com...

System Update

September 21, 2022 05:42 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

This one is just getting back out of zero. More on that idea later. Only listen if you have absolutely nothing better to do.

An Engineer, an Artist, a King, and a fool

June 12, 2022 01:55 - 1 hour - 94.8 MB

Boys will be boys, but we are called to be men. This episode is not for the easily offended, but if you want to explore the depths of the male psyche, then proceed and throw caution to the wind. I hope you enjoy this as much as we did. I hope you learn as much as we did. I hope you are safe and blessed between these conversations.

Nouga Jr. Redux

June 12, 2022 01:09 - 1 hour - 74.2 MB

"Destruction leads to a very rough road but it also breeds creation." - Anthony Kiedis I apologize for taking this from you all. It was not mine to take back, so I return to you what belongs to you. More will follow. "Glad that you can forgive, only hoping as time goes, you can forget." - Jesse Lacey

La Petite Mort

February 28, 2022 01:36 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Trigger warning: The opening audio clip is dynamic, followed by deep introspection of the dark landscape of my subconscious. The audio clips are from the film The Boondock Saints and contain language that may be offensive to some people. My listeners are aware of the perils that inhabit the places I venture to, so they are prepared for whatever comes, and it is possible that they trust me; they know I wouldn't harm them. But due to current aspects of life beyond my, or anyone's control, it ...

One Wish is Enough

December 08, 2021 04:19 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

So many topics, so little time. This episode dives into an idea presented in the animated Disney Classic: Aladdin. Since the movie is inspired by ancient folklore, it is a smorgasbord of delicious concepts. You can tell in this recording that I have difficulty sticking to the idea I chose, but I get through it eventually. I also include an announcement towards the end, because no meal is complete without some dessert and the idea of more to come. What would you wish for if you survived th...

Hollow Born - Final Mix

August 26, 2021 23:28 - 41 minutes - 49.9 MB

You've heard the adage: "It's not about the destination, but the journey." What is a journey without it's struggles? An adventure without difficulty is hardly one worth telling. Who doesn't enjoy a story or two about overcoming adversity? It gives us hope that if we, too, were to apply ourselves, then perhaps we may prevail. This plants the seed of challenge, of which overcoming becomes the reward. It is intangible and personal. Nobody can hand it to you, therefore nobody can take it awa...

Wanderers Journal: A Waffle Named Greg

July 27, 2021 23:50 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

This is part 1 of a mini series that will explore the conception and evolution of ideas. Conception itself is an interesting thing: an explosion followed by quiet and humble creation. The story that follows creation is where we find ourselves. What I find interesting is that the longer I go with this totem, and the more I think and talk about it, the more it evolves. All the conversation that arises from this little thing provide more perspective that could lead to a paradigm shift. But.....

Wanderer's Journal: Genesis

July 18, 2021 04:41 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

If you don't know where you're going, you tend to wander to places you've been. This is not a bad thing, because the purpose of memory is to extract a lesson or an idea from the event being remembered. After this is completed, the memory fades. The idea in hand then becomes a tool for creating your future. Just don't waste time acquiring too many tools. Have faith in your own ability, because only a poor artist blames their tools for their shortcomings. -Genekunedo

S2 Q2 Au Dio

July 07, 2021 03:47 - 1 hour - 74.2 MB

I learned a whole lot from this conversation. I spoke with a demi god who just wants to be treated like a regular dude. He planted the seed of love towards my ancestors, as well as towards myself. I do hope I can have another conversation with him; I'm even providing ritual sacrifices of Musubi to entice him for another visitation. Oh, and I do hope you enjoy the foreplay leading up to the ultimate climax at the end. Looks like we both like to tease.

S2 Q1 Ascension Redux

June 28, 2021 11:25 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

We don't know if the universe began with a big bang, but consider this the 2nd big bang for my podcast. Season 1 was a pilot and had almost no direction. This is the chaotic second attempt to create the canonical universe that is Paper Street Hero. I love that it begins with a vapor. Follow me and lets see how it ends, eh?

Season 2 Prologue: The Hermit and the Magician

June 16, 2021 23:52 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

This season begins with an apology because "Destruction leads to a very rough road, but it also breeds creation" (RHCP- Californication) I have several awesome people in my life that are well versed in Tarot and Astrology, and I've had a lot of fun conversations about their interpretations of these divinations. Though I may never fully understand and/or appreciate this art in the way they do, I will always be grateful for the time they spend with me when sharing their thoughts. This is thei...

S1 Q14 Bite Your Tongue, Boy

May 31, 2021 04:37 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

I didn't plan for this to be anticlimactic, but I've learned that my favorite stories happen when we lose (or surrender) control. It's simply an end to a season that is a prelude to what I'm meant to do. Foreplay has it's place but I'm sure you want me to focus and really get in there. No more building things up just to get sidetracked and derailed. No more long winded artful monologues. We're done "talking". Let's see what this baby can REALLY do. Unbuckle your seatbelt and... Just. Let...

S1 Q13 Boys Will be Boys

May 25, 2021 15:59 - 1 hour - 94.8 MB

Trigger Warning: A lot of the content in these recordings are raw, unedited, unfiltered, and off the cuff. Some of the things we say can be misinterpreted or even misused to push an agenda. We're just some guys having honest conversation, allowing ourselves to be exposed to ideas. Some ideas are great, some require a bit of improvement, and some ideas are downright stupid. All ideas should be presented and discussed to the length they deserve to be with minimal judgement. Having said that,...

S1 Q12 Cowboy Bibimbap

May 22, 2021 11:18 - 1 hour - 78.3 MB

A farewell to a good man we know as Dan. He loves God, his family, his country, and his right to defend all of them using iron sights and a trigger. He'll be continuing his story in another place, so I look forward to seeing how that unfolds. For all it's toxicity, I am thankful we live in a world that has technology and social media so we can easily find the answer to, "I wonder whatever happened to that person". I think in this one, we're visited by the E-commerce badass from Grab N Gr...

S1 Q11 Wanderer's Journal

May 20, 2021 12:32 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

Wanderer's Journal. Captain's log. Dear Diary. We all use objects to assign thoughts to, like some sort of long term flash memory. What happens when those objects are lost or destroyed? What of the memories that were tied to them? Especially after we are gone? There are still places and people that you may have left impressions with, and who knows what they've said about you and who they've said it to. This is how legends are born- and story tellers are the ones who raise the story li...

S1 Q10 Baptism (Prelude to a Crash)

March 19, 2021 08:17 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

Notice: This particular recording contains uncomfortable content. I try to make it palatable but consider yourself warned: There is only death beyond the play button. Also, the audio in the beginning is a bit wack, I'll be better in the future. If I may suggest: Prior to listening- light it up and baptize yourself in the Glory. Then you will understand the mysteries I speak. Without it, it will simply sound like noise and chaos. Madness. It's like gravity: All it takes is a little push.

S1 Q9 Dragon's Bane

March 03, 2021 18:35 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

Skip this episode- just know that for any Dragon you will face in life, your greatest weapon against it will not be from this world and it will not be man-made. It will be a golden zephyr. It will bring what you need when you need it, but you cannot over use it or else it will lose it's potency. It has a cool down period and if you tamper with the cool down period then it breaks the game in some way. Some people enjoy the game as it's meant to be played, some like to push the game past ...

S1 Q8 Breaking the First Rule

February 25, 2021 16:15 - 1 hour - 76.5 MB

Cringy attempt at an edgy podcast opening? Check. I have a podcast bucket list and I was able to check a few things off with this quest. I had a ton of fun, I hope you have just as good a time as we did. Despite the minor hiccups with my plans the conversation went better than I could have imagined, which goes to show that you can never plan things to perfection. Some plans must fall through so that the idea can transcend the constraints we assign to it. Perfection is a myth; the truth ...

S1 Q7 Be My Post Valentine

February 19, 2021 02:39 - 1 hour - 79 MB

One must pay attention to the input and output for the various aspects of life, striving for balance and harmony. Neither is better than the other, for both have their role and purpose; both are two sides to the same coin. "As we say in Kung Fu: One hand tells the truth, the other hand lies". -Hundred Eyes (Marco Polo on Netflix) I wanted to wait until Valentines Day had passed so that this doesn't become "The Valentine's Episode". Instead, I wanted to poke at what happens after the holi...

S1 Q6 Grasshopper Fellowship

February 01, 2021 16:05 - 2 hours - 146 MB

I continue to experiment with the ambience in these sessions, so for this one, it's recommended that you sit back, relax, take a hit or a sip, and just let your mind explore these bizarre ideas. Or you can totally skip over it, I won't get angry. In this Quest we explore precursors of religion, angels having "relations" with just about anything, life after death, and other stuff that you consider while staring up to the night sky.

S1 Q5 Out of Egypt

January 17, 2021 08:40 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

Starting the year off with a monologue, hopefully it's followed by a series of Co-Op quests. 2020 is OVAH. Done. History. Why do I hear Boss music? ...Just kidding. On a not-so-serious note, change is on the horizon. This solo quest gives a bit of an update, has some uncomfortable statements while softening the blow, and, as usual, brings excitement for what's to come. It's great to focus on where we want to go, but let's remember where we came from so we can see how far we've come and ...

S1 Q4 Series Debut: Grasshopper Gospel

January 03, 2021 15:17 - 58 minutes - 54 MB

New things are easier to try when you are able to perceive the task through the common lens of "Fundamentals". A great teacher will always emphasize the importance of the basics, and it is often said by high level artists that achieving mastery leads to returning to basics. Grasshopper Gospel explores those basics, seeking to build good habits that become the solid foundation for strong, effective, and simple techniques that you can rely on, no matter what discipline or endeavor you apply th...

S1Q3 A Man in a Mask Debut

December 23, 2020 05:11 - 1 hour - 108 MB

I didn't do my homework prior to this, but it was Oscar Wilde who said, "Give a man a mask and he will tell you the truth." This is the first episode in a series that I've wanted to do for a long time: Converse with my guest using an "Incognito" tab. This recording was a bit impromptu, so the beginning is a bit slow, but it picks up around the 4:20 mark. I assure you, twas not the intention. This particular episode is being aired with the permission of my guest. For the future of this part...

S1Q2 Protagonist: A Flicker in the Dark

December 20, 2020 06:13 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

Mutterings of a melancholy main character, musing and meditating on the misadventures found in mortality. A monologue of mostly mediocre measuring, the moment was nonetheless met with minimum mandates. This episode description means to minimize the magnitude sized topic found herein. Mosey on in if you have nothing else better to do, otherwise, you would not be mistaken to mark as "read" and move on. (Note: This is the 2nd upload. I took it down immediately after the first time, but then ...

S1Q1 Co-Op Mode Unlocked!

December 11, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 89 MB

This is the third "Episode 1" that we recorded, looks like this time it was a charm. My guests for this third "First Episode" have helped me to grow significantly throughout the pandemic, and we have encouraged each other to make constant micro-adjustments towards our personal goals. I look forward to doing regular Co-Op Quests with them together as well as individually. I find it interesting that one was a real life "Support" medic, and the other has a lot of "Rogue" qualities. I guess that...

Prologue- The Dangerous Business of Walking Out Your Front Door

December 09, 2020 10:20 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a first step." You'll hear me stumble, get scatterbrained, and generally grapple with my fears as I take the first step of this journey. This podcast is a platform for me to listen to and understand the various characters I encounter along this adventure; but first, I gotta get used to the controls and game mechanics! Honestly, it's cool if you don't bother with this one... It was more of a personal accomplishment. I had a general structure for...

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