Vicious Whispers with Mark Tullius
252 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAuthor Mark Tullius speaks his mind and shares his writing: Horror, Sci-fi, Suspense, and nonfiction MMA.
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Episode 150: Making Dethfest More Metal
February 25, 2022 21:38 - 35 minutes - 64.5 MBAnother great week staying consistent with working out. I've been in a fantastic mood working on Try Not to Die: At Dethfest with Glenn Hedden. It feels so great being creative again and I really like the way Glenn and I are working together. (2:55) I asked my buddy Mcor (check him out on Episode 82) if he wouldn't mind asking Jose Mangin from Sirius XM Liquid Metal if he'd be up for making an appearance in my book. Mcor called me back with Jose on the line and he made my week by saying ...
Episode 149: Focusing on Dethfest
February 18, 2022 19:55 - 17 minutes - 32.6 MBAnother week has passed with plenty of positives to keep me motivated and moving in a good direction. Instead of focusing on the negatives of the past week, there were so many positives. One of the big ones is jumping back into Try Not to Die: At Dethfest. I had a great talk with my coauthor Glenn Hedden about it and we plan on dedicating the next few months to finishing it up. Metalheads are in for a treat with this book. Currently Try Not to Die in the Pandemic is free Feb 17-21. TNTD:...
Episode 148: Puppets, Podcasts, Pot and Procrastination
February 11, 2022 21:32 - 21 minutes - 39.6 MBIt's been another good week of weightlifting and yoga even though I had to force myself to do every session. It was a good reminder to push myself to do the things that will make me feel better overall. This week I also realized how lucky I am to be able to pick up my kids from school everyday. I'm also grateful for my wife who does an awesome job of greeting us every time we return home. Progress has been made on TNTD: Back at Grandma's House and Caitlin Marceau, my coauthor of TNTD: At S...
Episode 147: Answering Readers’ Questions and Another Quick Contest
February 04, 2022 21:07 - 32 minutes - 60.3 MBAnother week of weightlifting and yoga has me feeling great and being productive. A lot of developments in the Try Not to Die universe that I'm excited about. It's not official yet but it appears that TNTD: At Summer Camp that I'm coauthoring with Caitlin Marceau and the novella Try Not to Die: Back at Grandma's House that I'll be coauthoring with Anthony Szpak are the next two books coming out. I'm also excited to finally be releasing the Morsels of Mayhem audiobook next week. (6:30) I go ...
Episode 146: Creating a Cool Contest for TNTD: Back at Grandma’s House
January 28, 2022 20:39 - 24 minutes - 45.4 MBIt has been a fantastic week. My morning yoga/weightlifting routines have been awesome and I completed a 7-day cleanse that reminded me off the daily healthy choices I've been making. On the business side of things, TBI or CTE, Try Not to Die: At Grandma's House, and Brightside, all had a lot of free downloads. For those of you who don't have a kindle but want to read my books for free, I recommend you check out the Kindle Cloud Reader. It also felt incredible to finally be able to w...
Episode 145: Why I Want You to Read My Kindle Books for Free
January 21, 2022 22:33 - 26 minutes - 47.8 MBI have scheduled a dozen of my books to be free on kindle over the next 10 weeks. I have many reasons why I'd like you to read my books for free and share with friends. You can find the PDF of the full schedule in this week's newsletter. Currently Try Not to Die: At Grandma's House is free Jan 21-25 which you can get here - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G9FPAE6 TBI or CTE is free Jan 25-29 which you can get here: https://amzn.to/3sNvgr5 The recording studio I was scheduled...
Episode 144: Struggling with a Story and the Final Beyond Brightside Chapters
January 14, 2022 16:18 - 58 minutes - 106 MBThis week was spent searching for podcast collaborators and authors to do newsletter swaps with. I've spent too much time on my own and realize the importance of connecting with others. Although I've been struggling with the creative side of things, I've made good progress with the short story Try Not to Die: Back at Grandma's House which is the storyline for the first TNTD board game expansion pack. Another positive from the week was 5 days in a row of workouts. Also feels good knowing w...
Episode 143: Post Holiday Horror Giveaway and Beyond Brightside Chapters 27 and 28
January 08, 2022 00:23 - 43 minutes - 79.6 MBI talk about the Try Not to Die Horror Giveaway that includes 8 different prizes. US residents 18 and over can enter at no cost. Click here for the giveaway. The TBI paperback is finally out on Amazon. You can find it here. This week I've been working on being content with taking things at a slower pace to appreciate my family more. Why I almost quit guitar lessons and how it was a reminder to do those things that are good for me. (5:50) Beyond Brightside Chapters 27 and 28 narrated by D...
Episode 142: New Year, New Products, New Plan and Beyond Brightside Chapters 25 and 26
December 31, 2021 20:38 - 40 minutes - 74.5 MBIt's been a very stressful but productive week. One day I was overwhelmed by the stress and heading down a bad path when I changed my perspective by going outside and doing yoga in the cold rain. One of the stressors this week was having to look at year end expenses. It can be frustrating to see how much money I put into my career and to still not see a profit. I know there are other authors in my shoes, but it's not easy putting in countless hours and never be financially compensated for i...
Episode 141: Holiday Stress and CTE Concerns with Two Xmas Horror Stories
December 24, 2021 19:22 - 38 minutes - 70.1 MBHolidays have never been my favorite time of the year and the last two years have only made that worse. It can be difficult dealing with holiday stress so I encourage you to find ways to deal with it. The first Try Not to Die board game board meeting was a semi-sucess with only one board member getting fired. I address the two NPR CTE articles that came out this week which talked about CTE concerns among those who didn't play professional sports, and the doctors and companies who prey on t...
Episode 140: Positive Perspective and Beyond Brightside Chapters 23 & 24
December 17, 2021 23:51 - 59 minutes - 108 MBThe new Try Not to Die: In the Wizard's Tower is now out on Kindle and paperback. This weekend I'll be signing books at Season's Screamings with other members of the Horror Writers Association. (4:00) On Monday I received my first session of SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Therapy. It's too early to say if it will help with my plantar fascitis or knee but I think it's worth a shot. (6:00) I had been getting close to shutting everything down for a bit, including social media and the podcast. ...
Episode 139: Dealing with Depressing News and Setting Goals for 2022
December 10, 2021 23:14 - 46 minutes - 84.8 MBThis week was a bit of a challenge as I had to take a look at a recent brain mapping and see that there was new damage that hadn't been there two years before. This underfunctioning section of my brain is partly responsible for emotional control, compulsivity, and imagination, which are three of the reasons I wanted to get rechecked in the first place. Regardless of why my brain took a downward slide, I'm motivated to heal it as much as possible. This second round against TBI/CTE will all be...
Episode 138: Considering Community College and Beyond Brightside chapters 19 & 20
December 03, 2021 18:19 - 50 minutes - 91.8 MBI had a big realization this week regarding my time at Mt. San Antonio College. I rarely give Mt. Sac credit for how much they helped me, but without that school, its football coaches, and the Academic Counselor Evans Roderick, I wouldn't have gotten into Brown University and would have continued a downward slide into self-destructiveness. I know countless people, including my wife and brother, who went to community college and are now incredibly successful. Attending a two-year college is ...
Episode 137: Improving Brain Health and Beyond Brightside Chpters 17 and 18
November 26, 2021 20:18 - 43 minutes - 79.6 MBThe stress of the holidays and disappointment with the latest book launch has made it apparent that I have by no means cured my brain of all damage. I still have to work on coping with TBI symptoms and continuing treatments that were making a difference. I am most definitely in a much better place than when I began researching TBIs several years ago, but it is good to be aware that I do need to keep doing the things that will benefit me. (10:45) Also includes Beyond Brightside Chapters 17 a...
Episode 136: Dr. Licata of Vital Head and Spine
November 19, 2021 23:17 - 1 hour - 132 MBIt was an honor talking with Dr. Licata, the founder of Vital Head and Spinal Care, and co-founder of the Pasadena Interprofessional Community. His focus is on Applied Neuroscience, Concussion recovery, and Interprofessional Collaboration. The treatment I had under Dr. Licata's care tremendously improved my brain health and I wanted to have this conversation so others can learn about TBIs, CTE, and what Vital and other practitioners can offer them. In our talk we discuss: (2:30) What role...
Episode 135: Questioning My Career Path and Beyond Brightside Chapters 14 and 15
November 12, 2021 16:53 - 38 minutes - 71.4 MBWith my new focus on staying grounded and taking care of myself, while also spending time to enjoy and ensure a successful book launch, I'm finding myself questioning what I should be doing workwise. There are so many projects I would like to work on, but I understand that the Try Not to Die series is important and one of the most likely to help me break out. Do I continue to churn these out as fast as possible and put everything else on the back burner or do I work on things as they come to...
Episode 134: Nick J.H. Alvarez and Beyond Brightside Chapters 12 and 13
November 05, 2021 20:03 - 36 minutes - 67.7 MBAn early morning wrap up of what life has been like since returning home from Germany. A quick update about the TNTD: In the Wizard's Tower contest which was supposed to start on Monday but is being pushed back to Nov. 22. Working on being grounded and not so focused on productivity. Beginning guitar lessons with Marco Tullius (6:15) Talking with Nick J.H. Alvarez at the Frankfurter Buchmesse. Nick is the coauthor of Try Not to Die: On the Rhine and did an excellent job at the book fair ...
Episode 133: Lucas Hohmann / The Creativ Cast and Beyond Brightside Chapters 10 and 11
October 29, 2021 17:16 - 55 minutes - 103 MBIt was such a pleasure reconnecting with Lucas Hohmann, the host of the Creativ Cast. Back in July, Lucas and I were on each other's podcast, and here we are just four months later having a blast in Germany. In this episode we discuss: What my first visit to Germany has been like. Which of my books was the most popular with the public. People thinking my name is a pen name. What Lucas has been up to with the Creativ Cast. The struggle of being a relatively unknown artist. What I would...
Vicious Whispers Episode 132: Aus Deutschland and Beyond Brightside Chapters 8 and 9
October 22, 2021 20:08 - 45 minutes - 82.6 MBIt's been one hell of a week in Germany. There have been obstacles, irritants, and a huge lack of sleep, but none of that shit put a dent in my confidence or optimism. Whether it was missing packages, 20 hour fasts, delayed trains, small crowds, or a brutal flight, this trip has been worth it for so many reasons on both personal and business levels. Meeting distant relatives and getting an awesome music lesson. Meeting in person with Nico, my co-author of Try Not to Die: On the Rhine, and ...
Episode 132: Aus Deutschland and Beyond Brightside Chapters 8 and 9
October 22, 2021 20:08 - 45 minutes - 82.6 MBIt's been one hell of a week in Germany. There have been obstacles, irritants, and a huge lack of sleep, but none of that shit put a dent in my confidence or optimism. Whether it was missing packages, 20 hour fasts, delayed trains, small crowds, or a brutal flight, this trip has been worth it for so many reasons on both personal and business levels. Meeting distant relatives and getting an awesome music lesson. Meeting in person with Nico, my co-author of Try Not to Die: On the Rhine, and ...
Episode 131: Remington Splettstoesser and Deeper Energy Podcast
October 15, 2021 18:22 - 1 hour - 159 MBMy special guest this episode is Remington Splettstoesser, the host of Deeper Energy Podcast. I had a fantastic time connecting with Remington as a guest on his podcast and I'm so glad he returned the favor of being a guest on mine. Remington is an American ex-pat living in Germany who puts family first, then Jiu-Jitsu and Podcasting. I had fun picking his brain to see what his experience as been like. 2:00 When and why did he decide to move to Germany? 9:00 Where did you move to and how ...
Episode 130: Dr. Mark L. Gordon from The Millennium Health Centers
October 08, 2021 15:20 - 1 hour - 145 MBI was honored to speak with Dr. Mark L. Gordon from Millennium Neuro-Regenerative Centers. His protocol was my first step in recovering from traumatic brain injuries and one of the most important. He has transformed the lives of so many men and women, both civilians and the those who are serving or have served in the armed forces. I appreciate him taking the time to share his knowledge. Dr. Gordon answers my questions: (2:25) How much of the population could benefit from having their hormo...
Episode 129: Beyond Brightside Chapters 1-3
October 01, 2021 19:24 - 29 minutes - 53.3 MBIt's been an exciting week. The English and German hardcovers of TBI or CTE arrived in time for the Frankfurt Book Fair. So did the new Try Not to Die face mask which looks and feels awesome. I ran into a few problems on the German market side of things but am getting them squared away and I'm also about to launch my first German newsletter. The rest of the week was spent lifting weights, doing yoga, and killing characters in TNTD: In the Wild West. (10:35) Beyond Brightside Chapters 1-3 ...
Episode 128: Social Anxiety and Cannabis Plus ”31 Others”
September 24, 2021 19:05 - 32 minutes - 59.4 MBA quick recap of the week including final book preparations for my trip to Germany. How I did with my social anxiety at last weekend's baby shower. Why I was impressed with Medcare Farms in Lake Elsinore https://medcarefarms.com/ A little bit about why I use cannabis despite possible negative side effects. (12:40) The first time I've shared the audio to the short story "31 Others." This short story can be found in Morsels of Mayhem and is set in the 25 Perfect Days world. Story narrated ...
Episode 127: Preparing for Frankfurt Book Fair and ”Twenty-Seven Generals”
September 17, 2021 19:49 - 22 minutes - 41.8 MBA quick wrap-up of my week. Doing physical therapy, getting massages, and getting everything in place for the Frankfurt Book Fair which takes place in less than 5 weeks. I'm excited about receiving the new cover for the English and German versions of the TBI book, and about to release Morsels of Mayhem in German. Also pumped to be coauthoring a Try Not to Die: In Twisted Reunion with my brilliant assistant Alvin. (8:00) includes the short story "Twenty-Seven Generals" taken from 5 More Pe...
Episode 126: Gary Roberts - Good Dudes Grow and ”Twenty-Fifth of December”
September 10, 2021 17:38 - 56 minutes - 104 MBMy special guest is Gary Roberts, the host of the Good Dudes Grow podcast, a Firefighter, and Cannabis / CBD Advocate. Here is Gary's story: From physical pain to the emotional pain of losing my daughter and father in the same year to opioids. To growing a Hemp CBD Company and Recovery and Research Center based on plant medicine. I talk to physicians, Professional Athletes, and entrepreneurs in the world of Hemp, Cannabis, and Psychedelics to get their view on the future of a new medical r...
Episode 125: Kelly Aiello the Nutritional Nerd and ”Twenty-Third District”
September 03, 2021 17:51 - 51 minutes - 94.2 MBMy special guest is Kelly Aiello, a registered holistic nutritionist (RHN) and Brain Health Coach, and the host of the Nutritional Nerd podcast. She shares how her husband's traumatic brain injury affected their lives and led her into researching nutrition to help brain health. She goes over some of the most important steps a person should do to improve their brain health through nutrition. For more information on Kelly and the services she offers, go to https://www.happihuman.com/ Whil...
Episode 124: Finalizing Books and "Seventeen Soldiers"
August 27, 2021 21:03 - 27 minutes - 50.5 MBGoing over the latest developments in my career: Finalized the photo for the cover of the TBI book. Just received Morsels of Mayhem translated into German and am beginning the translation of Twisted Reunion. Hired a narrator for "Stuffed" and looking for someone to narrate "The Rules" Wrapped up my fifth and final hypnosis session and couldn't be happier with the results. About to finalize TNTD: In the Wizard's Tower and have Michael Sage Ricci, my coauthor, begin the audiobook. (13:50...
Episode 123: Being Productive and "Sixteen Acres"
August 20, 2021 19:53 - 21 minutes - 40 MBAfter a fantastic weekend selling books at Awaken the Spirits, I struggled with feeling overwhelmed and not getting enough work done furing the week. Fortunately, a few talks with friends helped me swtch my perspective and look at taking time for myself physically and mentally as an important type of work. Instead of looking at books as difficult challenges, I need to take my time with each one and enjoy the process, remembering how much fun it to write. (8:40) Includes the short story "Six...
Episode 122: Hypnotist Alexandra Callner and "Twenty-Two Pine Avenue"
August 13, 2021 15:42 - 49 minutes - 91 MBMy special guest is Alexandra Callner from Life Craft Hypnosis. I just completed my third session with Alexandra and am loving the results. In this episode we discuss: How she discovered hypnosis and why she wants to share it with others. What the biggest misconceptions are when it comes to hypnosis. What you should look for in a hypnotist. What type of people can benefit the most from it. The three issues we've been working on and why I want to do more. Why listening to self-talk mess...
Episode 121: Rocksmith, Hypnosis, and the Short Story "Twelve O'Clock High"
August 06, 2021 18:01 - 33 minutes - 61.6 MBAnother short episode. I discuss: How my online hypnosis sessions are going. Reintroducing Rocksmith on Xbox for family fun time. Creating a dozen new death scenes for Try Not to Die: In the Wild West and how working with each co-author is a different experience. (13:10) Includes the short story "Twelve O'Clock High" taken from 25 Perfect Days and narrated by David Thompson.
Episode 120: Walking, Wizards, and the Wild West and "One Last Bedtime Story"
July 30, 2021 19:23 - 36 minutes - 66.6 MBIt felt being great being back home and going over the latest developments. In this episode I discuss: The Try Not to Die series. Just read through The Wizard's Tower, fixing up Dethfest scenes, and starting the rewrite of the Wild West. Also discuss two new books added to the series. Where I'm at with the traumatic brain injury book. Just received the first incredible blurb and the version translated into German. Talk of finally getting 10th Planet Whittier opened. What I get from my 5-...
Episode 119: Johnny "Cupcakes" Campbell and "Two Minutes to Midnight"
July 23, 2021 14:44 - 1 hour - 111 MBMy special guest is Johnny "Cupcakes" Campbell, an MMA fighter, bjj brown belt, and all-around awesome individual. Johnny's fight at Cage Titans 9 years ago was what turned me back into a fan of the sport. We had a great first interview a few days after that and another at Brown University a few years later. It was great catching up with Johnny after his latest win at Bellator. We discussed: His willingness to take fights on short notice. Overcoming negative thinking and dark thoughts. H...
Episode 118: Lucas Hohmann and "26 Pills"
July 16, 2021 01:57 - 1 hour - 115 MBMy special guest is Lucas Hohmann, the host of the podcast The Creativ Cast which explores the creativity in all of us. Lucas, who is also a photographer, shares his understanding of creativity, discusses how much time went into getting his podcast started, and tells us what he's learned from it. For more on Lucas, check out: https://lucashohmannphotography.com/ Also includes the short story "26 Pills" a short story from 5 More Perfect Days narrated by John Anthony Davis.
Episode 117: Mat Santos and "Twenty-Twenty"
July 09, 2021 16:31 - 1 hour - 206 MBWhat a fun conversation with Mat Santos, a lifelong martial artist, devoted family man, and co-author in the Try Not to Die series. Mat, the owner of Team Santos Fighting Academy, is one of the brightest and funniest black belts I've had the pleasure of hanging out with. In this episode we discuss: Connections made through martial arts. Skill acquisition. Overcoming obstacles due to the pandemic. Raising our sons and understanding our fathers. The importance of participation trophies....
Episode 116: Evan Scott and "Eighteen is Enough"
July 02, 2021 16:52 - 58 minutes - 108 MBMy special guest is Evan Scott, the drummer from the Boston-based death metal band Stone the Oracle. I first met Evan 9 years ago when I interviewed him for Unlocking the Cage at Lauzon MMA and I've had the pleasure of training with him a few times since. In this episode we talk about what he has gained from martial arts, what a positive gym culture they have at Lauzon's where he is a kickboxing instructor, how he developed a love for music and became part of Stone the Oracle. You can pic...
Episode 115: Vacation and "Eight Out of Nine"
June 25, 2021 17:07 - 23 minutes - 43.7 MBFirst day of vacation in New York after an interesting day of travel. Managed to get some quality work done on Try Not to Die: At Dethfest and Tales of the Blessed and Broken: The Early Years. (8:50) Also includes the short story "Eight Out of Nine" taken from 25 Perfect Days: Plus 5 More, narrated by David Thompson
Episode 114: Dom Brightmon and "28 Blocks"
June 18, 2021 18:31 - 54 minutes - 99.7 MBThis episode my special guest is Dom Brightmon, a self-leadership expert that advances others through motivational teaching and book-casting. He is also the host of The Going North Podcast and the author of Going North!: Tips & Techniques to Advance Yourself and Stay the Course: The Elite Performer's 7 Secret Keys to Sustainable Success. We discuss what led Dom into speaking and self-leadership and he shares some of the techniques that he and elite performers utilize. For more on Dom - htt...
Episode 113: Self-Sabotage and "Seven to Go"
June 11, 2021 16:15 - 22 minutes - 40.5 MBI just hit 113 episodes of this podcast which is the same number I had on my previous Unlocking podcast before I self-sabotaged and threw that podcast out. I've promised myself not to do the same with this one and I plan on recording until it's no longer enjoyable. Early in the week I was ready to sabotage Tales of the Blessed and Broken and completely throw out Books 2-5 in the series even though I've already done quite a bit of work on them. Fortunately, a talk with my wife helped me come...
Episode 112: Chris Zanderholm and "Three Sacred Truths"
June 04, 2021 18:41 - 1 hour - 142 MBMy special guest is Chris Zanderholm, an old friend from junior high. Chris talks about all the health issues he has faced, the emotional and physical struggles he encountered, and how they helped shape him into a more positive person who wants to help others. Chris is also a finalist in the Muscle and Fitness contest for Mr. Health and Fitness. Voting begins June 14. To vote for Chris you can check out : https://www.muscleandfitness.com/ You can follow Chris on IG @swedefromthemeade75 or...
Episode 111: Tales of the Blessed and Broken and the Short Story "Twenty-Four Hour Bullshit"
May 28, 2021 19:07 - 27 minutes - 51 MBThis week I took time off of playing with Derek the Demon so I could focus on Tales of the Blessed and Broken series. The new developments are going to turn this second book into a much more brutal and bloody book than I had originally planned. I just received the German translations of Beyond and Before Brightside and am having the covers designed. I mention my recent appearance on Oops: Caught Me Smoking and how I enjoyed talking about my cannabis use. Includes the short story "Twenty-F...
Episode 110: Derek the Demon andthe Short Story "Six Hail Mary's"
May 21, 2021 17:34 - 21 minutes - 40.3 MBI interview Derek the Demon, a puppet that lives in hell. It's a short interview as Derek turned out to be kind of a dick. We talk briefly about MMA, cannabis, and traumatic brain injuries. (6:30) Includes the short story "Six Hail Mary's" taken from 25 Perfect Days and narrated by David Thompson
Episode 109: Frankfurt Book Fair, TBI Run, and the short story "Eleven Times More Likely"
May 14, 2021 19:22 - 34 minutes - 63.2 MBHow my interview with Mareike Kleinbohl, my guest from episode 107, has led me to release TBI or CTE: What the Hell is Wrong with Me? In both English and German this October while attending the Frankfurt Book Fair. Why my family and I are back to training jiu jitsu. How I’ve raised close to $1,500 for the Concussion Legacy Foundation through the virtual 5k I’ll be running this weekend. Why I’m excited about my breakthrough while working on The Bridge. (16:30) Also includes the short stor...
Episode 108: Dr. Mike Simpson and Greybeard Performance
May 07, 2021 21:03 - 1 hour - 119 MBMy special guest is Dr. Mike Simpson, the author of the upcoming book Honed: Finding Your Edge as a Man Over 40, the host of The Mind of the Warrior podcast and the man behind Greybeard Performance supplements, fight gear, and first aid kits. We talk about traumatic brain injuries, CTE, PTSD, and improving both your brain health and overall health. (43:40) Includes "30 Day Program" a short story taken from 5 More Perfect Days and narrated by John Anthony Davis. For more info on Doc - https...
Episode 107: Mareike Kleinböhl and Child of the Library Podcast
April 30, 2021 17:26 - 1 hour - 118 MBMy guest this week is Mareike Kleinböhl, the host of the Child of the the Library podcast. Mareike is from Germany but speaks several languages and hosts her podcast in English. I asked her on the show to discuss why she enjoys reading in different languages, what advice she has for a beginner like myself, how my German translation of Brightside compares to the original, and what her podcast is all about. The episode also includes the short story "Ten Drops of Bleach" taken from 25 Perfect D...
Episode 106: Sifu Alan Baker and The Warrior's Path
April 23, 2021 17:48 - 47 minutes - 87.7 MBMy special guest is Sifu Alan Baker, a high-performance coach and an internationally recognized martial arts & self-defense expert with over 20 Black Belts in his 40 years of training. He is the author of The Warrior's Path: A Warrior Based Approach To Personal Change and is the Civilian Tactical Training Association founder. Sifu Baker discusses his introduction to the martial arts, what he has gained from it, his philosophy on incorporating the different arts, the importance of breathwork...
Episode 105: Musician Marco Tullius and the Short Story "Fifteen"
April 16, 2021 16:37 - 1 hour - 120 MBThe special guest this episode is Marco Tullius, the bassist for the band WolveSpirit and a distant relative who lives in Germany. We discuss how Marco got started with music, who his influences are, what it's been like being in a band and a bass/guitar teacher while stuck in the pandemic. To find out more about Marco check out his website - https://marcotullius.de/ For more on the band WolveSpirit check out - https://www.wolvespirit.com/ (31:45) Also includes the short story "Fifteen" ...
Episode 104: Trouble Meditating and "Twenty-One Seats"
April 09, 2021 16:59 - 26 minutes - 48 MBI'm all by myself this episode, keeping it short so I can get some writing done. I discuss the trouble I've run into with my brain book and my dislike for meditating, why I prefer episodes where I interview guests, and what I've been doing to stay active. (7:50) Includes the short story "Twenty-One Seats" taken from 25 Perfect Days and narrated by David Thompson
Vicious Whispers #104: Trouble Meditating and "Twenty-One Seats"
April 09, 2021 16:59 - 26 minutes - 48 MBI'm all by myself this episode, keeping it short so I can get some writing done. I discuss the trouble I've run into with my brain book and my dislike for meditating, why I prefer episodes where I interview guests, and what I've been doing to stay active. (7:50) Includes the short story "Twenty-One Seats" taken from 25 Perfect Days and narrated by David Thompson
Episode 103: Scott Gazzoli and "Four Percent"
April 02, 2021 17:47 - 1 hour - 128 MBI had a fantastic conversation with Scott Gazzoli, the host of the popular podcast Causing the Effect. Scott's podcast is focused on the true exploration of your mind and body and it was a blast picking his brain. In our talk, he offers advice to help me with my meditation and exercise struggles, we discuss our cannabis and psychedelic use, love for heavy metal, rage issues, and much more. Check out Scott's podcast Causing the Effect - https://www.causingtheeffectpodcast.com/ (51:58) Also ...