Trying To Be Better with Joel and Steve

Is This Thing On? Joel and Steve actually see each other in person!

After 37 episodes recorded over Zoom - Joel and Steve are finally able to get together in person!  They cover everything from how nice it is to see each other, to the Eightfold Path (and how they are trying and failing and trying to be on it), dogs, chickens, Phish, Get the Damn Vaccine you Idiots and More!

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Sometimes You Find Onions In The Garage

Joel and Steve reconnect over an experience that Joel had in his garage that day - finding relics from the past that bring up more feelings than anyone should have while performing a routine task.  So they process that, then discuss things that are actually important - like where to get ice cream and resentments over/at beloved restaurants!

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Happy Birthday Mr. President!!

Joel and Steve get together for a few minutes to celebrate Joel's birthday, and to talk about fessing up.

 

This is a 'short stuff' episode, Joel and Steve will be back in full force next week! 

 

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MUSIC, THEATER and WRITING - OH MY!! Joel and Steve talk with Anne DeAcetis

Joel and Steve get to chat with Joel's CalArts alum pal Anne DeAcetis! Anne is an accomplished professional musician, actress and writer - they get to talk about all of the things!  Anne is the vocalist for a band called Bell Helium - they have a new record out, check that out at https://bellhelium.bandcamp.com/, or wherever you listen to music!

See more about Anne at her website:

https://www.annedeacetis.com/

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PAINTING!! Joel and Steve chat with David Gracie

Joel and Steve are honored to chat with David Gracie, an actual painter and art professor! David got his MFA from Northwestern in 2004, and has taught at Nebraska Wesleyan university for 17 years.

Check out David's work at https://davidreedgracie.com/.  Seriously, check it out!

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There Is No Hassle

Joel is vacationing in South Lake Tahoe, CA - where Steve spent a couple formative/transformative years a quarter-century ago.  Joel has technical difficulties, but they manage to connect on setting intentions and letting go of expectations.

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Joel and Steve Unpack Packing Up and Heading Out!!

Joel and Steve talk about recent and upcoming travel experiences, how their perception of those experiences has changed, and why it's good to get out of town and go see something!!

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BUDDHISM!!! Joel and Steve talk with Mary Stancavage!!

Joel and Steve are taking their first actual break since they started this podcast, but are super happy to re-up their conversation with Mary Stancavage from a couple months ago! 

Mary is a Buddhist teacher from Southern California, and is just a total blast!

See you next week, thanks!!

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FATHERHOOD!! Joel and Steve talk with Greg Wright

Joel and Steve talk with their old friend Greg Wright about his time in the Marines, Fatherhood, Recovery - and Instrumental Post-Rock music! 

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#TootYourHooter  #Hammock

 

Grief - Over a Pandemic? Yep!!

Joel has some feelings about returning to whatever this 'new normal' looks like - he and Steve work through it!

 

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