Head The Gong

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I once again, for the second consecutive episode, phone it in, literally, by which I mean I recorded a series of random rants on my way to and from work, on … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I rant and ramble incoherently on my morning commute to and from work. Eventually the chain of associations led to my admiration of Gillian Welch’s song Everything is free, so I … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I reflect on my long-standing tendency to distance myself from others, both through reflexive negative judgments and through the flip-side tendency of taking myself way too seriously. I also gush about … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I make noises into microphones at the Tampa International Airport, in my bedroom studio, and looking out over my back yard.  Media referenced: Cal Newport on solitude Srinivas Rao on “Why … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I give thanks for being led through the fog to a moment of clarity, however fleeting, in which tears were shed and notes were sung. Someone with a sweet smile said … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I get back on the creative horse – i.e., “begin again” – by sharing some music I recently came across while tumbling down a YouTube rabbit-hole. [p.s. I recorded this podcast … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I verbally wander hither and thither through a forest of ideas tied together loosely (VERY loosely) with the theme of “dispelling illusions.” Meditation, identity, music, and the hacking of the human … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I come before the microphone with tail between legs to speak of long layoffs, mask-zone surgeries, creative quandaries, and some of the music I’ve enjoyed lately. Media referenced: Right in two … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I share clips of audio and nuggets of wisdom gleaned from my recent cross country road trip.

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I stoke the summer flames of freedom as I ready myself for a road trip to North Carolina to visit some old friends and my former self.

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I put my life and the lives of others in danger in order to record my random thoughts on the way to and from work.

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I test out my new microphone while walking around my back yard attempting to resuscitate the dead and dormant intentions which have accumulated lo these many months. Media referenced in this … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I reflect on my recent holiday travels and come up with a theme for the new year: connection. Media referenced in this episode: Chasing Bubbles – Documentary Waking Up Podcast: Episode … Continue reading →

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I continue to struggle to live a creative, meaningful life.

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I push the red button and make noises with my mouth.

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I ramble about rebooting my website and professional life, make some podcast recommendations, and pay tribute to the inimitable musician Brian Hall.

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I share my thoughts on Tristan Harris, his Time Well Spent movement, and the struggle for ownership of my attention in this age of digital distraction.

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I scramble to get back on the podcasting horse. Again.

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I search in vain for a novel perspective on butt-trumpeting, run into walls of creative resistance, and perform a cover of a Shovels & Rope song.

In this episode of the Head The Gong Podcast, I notice that the path upon which I’ve been traveling for the past twenty years or so just might be a loop. Maybe I’ll pay better attention this time around. Stuff … Continue reading →