Rainbow Brainskull with Ramin Nazer
83 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 210 ratingsRamin Nazer talks to guests about creativity and death.
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The Ungoogleable Michaelangelo
April 04, 2019 22:09 - 2 hours - 127 MBThe Ungoogleable Michaelangelo is a creator of cosmic, comedic, and contemplative content. A multimedia artist who finds expression through visual media, music, writing, acting / performance, filmmaking, and oratory storytelling. Michaelangelo is a combination of Robin Williams, Michael Winslow, and Terence Mckenna all in one. He's a fascinating character I heard on Future Fossils who I knew would make a great guest. We talk about it ALL on this one, so you might want to put on a seat belt...
Devin Person
March 25, 2019 22:46 - 1 hour - 159 MBDevin Person is a wizard. A faithful practitioner of magic for more than 10 years, he has immersed himself in the study of occultism, eastern philosophy, Jungian psychology, neurolinguistic programming, personal growth, business management, and ritual magic. Through this research he found psychological processes underlying what shamans and sorcerers call MAGIC. Devin uses meditation, hypnosis, and mystic approaches to problem solving in a way that feels smart and authentic, rather than "...
Michael Phillip
March 12, 2019 02:15 - 2 hours - 105 MBMichael Phillip is a writer and the host of one of my favorite podcasts in the world: THIRD EYE DROPS. He is exceptionally good with words and is always finding new interesting ways of describing the true nature of reality. Yes, It’s impossible to define the undefinable, but I’ll be damned if he doesn’t come dangerously close sometimes! This episode we talk the merging of spirituality and technology, two things that have seemingly nothing to do with each other. What is it that we are evolv...
Chip Pope
March 04, 2019 21:04 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBChip Pope is an Emmy-winning TV writer, comic, and podcaster based in Los Angeles. His podcast, It Happened In Hollywood, takes listeners behind the scenes of the indelible pop culture moments that shaped Hollywood history. I first met Chip many years ago back in Austin at Cap City Comedy Club. Chip has always been quick-witted, high-energy, and possesses a vast knowledge of music history. We talk about Bowie, Prince, the strange tour of Paisley Park, and old-school Hollywood. Learn more ...
Andrea Allan
February 12, 2019 00:10 - 2 hours - 128 MBAndrea Allan is a comedian based in New York. She hosts the Hot Mess Comedy Hour with Emily Lubin and is a regular guest on Keith and the Girl. We talk about SEX, ALCOHOL, ADDICTION, being Canadian, and the importance of honesty and authenticity in today’s world. And in all worlds for all-of-time, but ESPECIALLY in today’s world. Why do our brains do what they do? How do we control compulsive behavior or at least accept ourselves when we can’t? Embrace your hot messness. Listen to Andrea a...
David Huntsberger
December 10, 2018 20:47 - 2 hours - 101 MBDavid Huntsberger is a comedian, cartoonist, podcaster, and maker of many things. He is the only person I know who owns an anvil. He has a shed where he records his podcast, Space Cave, and makes belts and prints and all kinds of other stuff. He used to put horshoes on horses professionally too, I believe. Part space-cadet, part real-world-tacticle maker-man. Dave is one of my favorite people to talk about reality with. He has a wonderful way of personifying everything from individual wa...
Yusef Roach
November 29, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBYusef Roach is friend from comedy. He is the host of the Death is Imminent podcast and is very funny. We talk about growing tired of everything, getting fired because of tweets, and choosing authenticity over quality. Check out Death is Imminent: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/death-is-imminent/id1389396543?mt=2 Check out Yusef on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/yusefroach
Zach Leary
October 08, 2018 21:16 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBZach Leary is one of the most thought provoking and insightful podcasters today. He is the host of both the MAPS podcast and It's All Happening with Zach Leary. I’ve been an avid listener of Zach’s for a while now and thanks to our mutual friend Shane Mauss, I got a chance to meet him and talk to him about EVERYTHING. We talk about Bhakti Yoga, finding yourself, shadow careers, working on the Apple campaign during the Steve Jobs days, death, addiction and finding motivation when you’re i...
Eden Dranger
September 24, 2018 19:16 - 1 hour - 76 MBEden Dranger is a writer and comedian based in Los Angeles. We talk about the new era of television, writing jokes for corporate social media accounts, and the specific challenges women face in the dating world. I also ask lots of behind-the-scenes questions about the world of MAGIC. Follow Eden Dranger: @Eden_Eats on Twitter @Eden_Eats on Insta http://www.edendranger.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded a...
Mike Nissen
August 30, 2018 07:09 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBMike Nissen is the guitarist for Talk Time! We talk about the origin of the band and their new album Year of Self. Mike is one of my favorite people to play music with. He knows when to be flashy, when to be subtle, and always finds a creative way to add something new in any jam. Check out TALK TIME's new record "Year of Self" on Spotify https://talktimeband.com/ Follow Mike on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mikenissen/ Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com...
Michael Garfield
August 20, 2018 21:20 - 2 hours - 111 MBMichael Garfield is the host of my current favorite podcast, FUTURE FOSSILS. It's such a trip, I don't even know how to describe it. It is filled with the most enriching discussions about art, music, technology, science, the future, and how they are all mixing together. There's not a single weak episode so I tell everyone to just pick an episode at random and it'll be good. Michael is a paleontologist, musician, artist, author, and a great interview. He's the first remote episode I've ever...
Jake Flores
July 25, 2018 18:49 - 2 hours - 134 MBJake Flores is a comedian, podcaster, and an old friend from back in Austin. We started comedy around the same time. Jake has always been funny, honest, and original. Sometimes I'll wake up and see that half the internet is mad at him. We talk about socialism, outrage culture, the tarot, and how people lose themselves in the pursuit of fame. Follow Jake on Twitter: @feraljokes Listen to POD DAMN AMERICA: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/poddamnamerica/id1271019505?mt=2 Listen to MR. ...
Anna Hossnieh
July 20, 2018 19:42 - 2 hours - 123 MBAnna Hossnieh is a producer and podcaster who is involved in the creation of a billion different things. She is the head of comedy over at the HowStuffWorks network and also co-hosts the Ethnically Ambiguous podcast. Anna is my first fellow Iranian (Persian) guest so we talk about that a bit too. Check out Anna on Twitter: @annahossnieh Listen to Ethnically Ambiguous: https://www.ethnicallyambiguouspod.com/ Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnaze...
Duncan Trussell
July 10, 2018 20:22 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBDuncan Trussell is one of my favorite podcasters and one of the coolest human beings walking the Earth today. We talk about how we met, meditation, love, getting out of your own way, and the importance of silliness. Ooh boy are there some good Duncan gems in this one! You can check out Duncan's work here: http://www.duncantrussell.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios in Los Angele...
Colin Frangicetto
July 02, 2018 18:48 - 3 hours - 150 MBColin Frangicetto is an artist and musician. We talk about how we met, touring and recording with his band Circa Survive, and a series of synchronicities that blew my mind. You can check out Colin's work here: http://www.colinfrangicetto.com/ Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios in Los Angeles, CA.
Jamie Loftus
June 19, 2018 18:59 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBJamie Loftus is one of a kind. She draws, animates, podcasts, and is a great stand-up. We talk about the balance of creating in multiple mediums without spreading yourself too thin and finishing an idea before you think it's stupid. Zamboni. Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com http://jamieloftusisinnocent.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios in Los Angeles, CA.
Shane Mauss
June 14, 2018 19:24 - 3 hours - 156 MBShane Mauss joins me to talk about PSYCHONAUTICS: A Comic's Exploration of Psychedelics. An exciting new documentary premiering on June 15 at 5PM at TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood. I did the animation for it! Come to the premiere and say hi! GET YOUR PREMIERE TICKETS HERE: http://www.psychonauticsfilm.com HERE WE ARE PODCAST: http://www.herewearepodcast.com Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brain...
Giulia Rozzi
June 12, 2018 12:34 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBGiulia Rozzi joins me today to talk about being an empath and her journey as a stand-up. I met Giulia in New York 7 years ago. She’s always been funny, intuitive, honest, and great to hang out with. Giulia thought she was depressed until learning that she was an empath. We talk about what it’s like to feel the emotion of an entire room all at once. She has great insights into how to navigate the world as an empath and what books helped her along the way. Giulia hosts the live show FEELIN...
Doug Mellard
June 05, 2018 20:07 - 2 hours - 114 MBDoug Mellard is a stand-up comedian based in Los Angeles, CA. We discuss anxiety, death, and wanting to do EVERYTHING. We reflect on friends who have passed away and what they would think about us right now with our neurosis and indeciciveness. Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios in Los Angeles, CA.
Rick Wood
May 31, 2018 14:51 - 2 hours - 115 MBRick Wood is a musician/comedian based in Los Angeles. We return from a lecture on Occult America and try to remember what we learned. We also talk about recording music, the evolution of comedy, and what we want to happen at our funerals. Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios in Los Angeles, CA.
Chris Garcia
May 11, 2018 19:36 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBChris Garcia is a comedian based in Los Angeles, CA. He talks about losing his father to dementia and how strange it is watching someone you've known your whole life forget who you are and basically become a baby again. We also talk music and the evolution of the internet in recent years. Chris hosts Underbelly at Dynasty Typewriter every first Friday of the month. Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow B...
Keith and the Girl
May 04, 2018 18:45 - 2 hours - 101 MBKeith and the Girl (Keith Malley, Chemda Hennessy) are podcast legends. They were around before iTunes and still have one of the best shows out there. Keith and Chemda join me today to talk comedy, consciousness, podcasting. We had a lot of laughs on this one. Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios in Los Angeles, CA.
Lisa DeLarios
April 27, 2018 23:17 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBLisa DeLarios is a comedian based in Los Angeles. We talk about growing up in Texas, blocks to creativity, Alan Watts, and being brought up with various religions. Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios in Los Angeles, CA.
Cameron Fielder
April 06, 2018 20:14 - 2 hours - 127 MBCameron Fielder is a comedian and friend from back in my Austin days. We talk about the accelerating evolution of technology, why we write, and how to find peace when you have a mind that won't stop churning. Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios in Los Angeles, CA.
Lizzy Cooperman
March 30, 2018 21:42 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBLizzy Cooperman is a comedian and writer based in Los Angeles. We talk about comedy, death, and lyme disease. If you're in the Los Angeles area, you can check out Lizzy's live album recording this Saturday at the Lyric Hyperion Theatre. Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios in Los Angeles, CA.
Ryan Singer
March 14, 2018 01:58 - 3 hours - 149 MBRyan Singer is a comedian and host of Me & Paranormal You. We go way off the deep end and discuss the paranormal, aliens, sacred geometry, and everything "woo-woo". Check out Ryan Singer's Notebook here. Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com http://ryansingercomedy.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios in Los Angeles, CA.
Kerri Lendo
March 05, 2018 21:39 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBKerri Lendo is a comedian, filmmaker, and friend from back in the Texas days. She also sells vintage on Etsy. We talk about how quickly the future is happening, the earlier days of comedy, selling stuff online, and of course DEATH. Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios in Los Angeles, CA.
Daniel Rugg Webb
February 28, 2018 00:18 - 3 hours - 179 MBDaniel Rugg Webb is a comedian and musician based in Los Angeles, CA. I've known him since back in my Texas days. He's always been one of my favorites. We spent almost 4 hours talking about comedians and musicians who've passed away over the last few years and how it affected our world. RIP Lashonda Lester, Monty Seitz, Andy Ritchie, Harris Wittels, Prince, David Bowie, Robin Williams, and everyone else I can't fit into this description. Even though the description has no character limit. ...
Matt Ingebretson
February 22, 2018 00:53 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBMatt Ingebretson is a comedian and co-creator/star of Comedy Central's CORPORATE. We talk about growing up in Texas, phone addiction, and unhappiness even when things are going well. I ask a lot of questions about CORPORATE, his new hit show that took over 3 years to come into being. It's one of the best shows on television right now, for realsies! Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios ...
Barbara Gray
February 15, 2018 21:02 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBBarbara Gray is a fellow comedian and podcaster (Lady to Lady, Britney's Gram). We talk about the oversaturation of content in the world and our love-hate relationship we have with being content creators. Enjoy this content! Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios in Los Angeles, CA.
Ben Seidman
February 12, 2018 19:42 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBBen Seidman is a sleight-of-hand performer, actor, comedian. We talk about magic, music, and stepping out of the box you've put yourself in. Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios in Los Angeles, CA.
Myq Kaplan
February 08, 2018 02:09 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBMyq Kaplan is a comedian, musician, and a good friend. We talk about comedy, internet comments, oneness, and the NOW. Myq was one of the first people to ever have me as a podcast guest and I wanted to make sure he was one of my first guests. Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios in Los Angeles, CA.
Zach Sherwin
January 26, 2018 07:47 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBRamin Nazer talks to Zach Sherwin about creativity, motivation, and rap. Links mentioned in this episode: http://rainbowbrainskull.com http://raminnazer.com This podcast was recorded at Rainbow Brainskull Studios in Los Angeles, CA.