2 Non Blondes

John and Buddy talk about the importance of directness when it comes to relationships. Buddy struggles with being direct with family members. John discloses a recent real life example of being direct with a friend. Buddy starts the poem titled “Information Man.” [THIS PODCAST IS CURRENTLY ON HIATUS. JOHN & BUDDY WILL BE BACK AFTER DYING THEIR HAIR.  STAY TUNED.]

In this episode John, Buddy, and Vanessa discuss celibacy and balance on their way to the mountains. Buddy ends with a poem titled “Some They Can’t Contain.” [THIS PODCAST IS CURRENTLY ON HIATUS. JOHN & BUDDY WILL BE BACK AFTER DYING THEIR HAIR.  STAY TUNED.]

John and Buddy talk about the power of breath. Buddy just got back from a meditation retreat, meditating eleven hours a day. John and Buddy agree on the definition of meditation but disagree on the how meditation can truly impact us. They end with a short love poem. [THIS PODCAST IS CURRENTLY ON HIATUS. JOHN & BUDDY WILL BE BACK AFTER DYING THEIR HAIR.  STAY TUNED.]

Opening poem.  “The Art of Die Smilingly.” In this episode, John and Buddy talk about their dads and how their relationship with their fathers have impacted them. Or not. Both agree we live in a fatherless nation and the importance of acknowledging good dads. If you’re there and trying, you’re good. And much needed. [THIS PODCAST IS CURRENTLY ON HIATUS. JOHN & BUDDY WILL BE BACK AFTER DYING THEIR HAIR.  STAY TUNED.]

Opening poem: “A Waste.”  In this episode, John and Buddy discuss their “locker room” thread with their male friends and what should and shouldn’t be allowed. They end on a powerful question asked from the room. How do you deploy compassion if someone doesn’t see the whole you? [THIS PODCAST IS CURRENTLY ON HIATUS. JOHN & BUDDY WILL BE BACK AFTER DYING THEIR HAIR.  STAY TUNED.]

Opening poem: “Next Life Soundtrack.”  In this episode, John and Buddy talk about how they are when no one’s watching. Because many of us are different when we’re alone. Ending with confessions and why it’s important to be kinder to people. [THIS PODCAST IS CURRENTLY ON HIATUS. JOHN & BUDDY WILL BE BACK AFTER DYING THEIR HAIR.  STAY TUNED.]

Opening poem: “The Gospel of Lightning.”  In this episode, John and Buddy discuss the ways we avoid intimacy, including blow jobs. [THIS PODCAST IS CURRENTLY ON HIATUS. JOHN & BUDDY WILL BE BACK AFTER DYING THEIR HAIR.  STAY TUNED.]

Opening poem: "A Choir of Honest Killers"  In this episode, Buddy and John explore their birth names, limerence, and revelations such as last year's photo proving that you were actually looking good the whole time, especially when not compared to anything. They also dive into the touchy subject of the week: The best way to solve the problem is to stop participating in it (quote by @r/AdvancedSpirituality). What's your problem right now and why are you participating it? Distill the excuse.  Focus and thanks given for inspiration on this episdoe to The Barr Brothers lyric— "I can still feel the hole  where the revelation nailed me to the wall.  Now I can't recall  if there was any revelation there at all or just some kids getting high about it all." [THIS PODCAST IS CURRENTLY ON HIATUS. JOHN & BUDDY WILL BE BACK AFTER DYING THEIR HAIR.  STAY TUNED.]