Episodios

  • John Waters | Legendary Filmmaker | #35 Homeless Romantic Podcast

    John Waters | Legendary Filmmaker | #35 Homeless Romantic Podcast
    Nov 23 2022
    My friend John Waters stops by to discuss his new novel LIARMOUTH: A Feel Bad Romance. It's the story of petty criminals, botoxed pets and sentient talking genitals. A non-stop crime spree action sex romp. Fans of John Waters will not be disappointed! We also discuss hitchhiking, panhandling and having scabies. John Waters is, of course, a legend but was kind enough to spend some time with us dirty kids! Be sure to pick up one of his many books and check out his tour schedule! LIARMOUTH: A FEEL BAD ROMANCE A hilariously filthy tale of sex, crime, and family dysfunction from the brilliantly twisted mind of John Waters, the legendary filmmaker and bestselling author of Mr. Know-It-All. Marsha Sprinkle: Suitcase thief. Scammer. Master of disguise. Dogs and children hate her. Her own family wants her dead. She’s smart, she’s desperate, she’s disturbed, and she’s on the run with a big chip on her shoulder. They call her "Liarmouth"—until one insane man makes her tell the truth.
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    22 m
  • Jonathan Ames | Award Winning Author | #42 Homeless Romantic Podcast

    Jonathan Ames | Award Winning Author | #42 Homeless Romantic Podcast
    Nov 23 2022
    My friend Jonathan Ames stops by to chat about the teachings of the Buddha, healing back pain with your mind and his early fascinations with hobos and the hobo life. An amazing creative writer and insightful mind, Mr. Ames can also talk backwards and let out one hell of a "Hairy Call". This was a truly amazing discussion with an absolutely fantastic human being and I can't wait to have him come back! jonathanames #wheelofdoll GRAB HIS NEW BOOK: THE WHEEL OF DOLL AN INCREDIBLE ACTION-PACKED PAGE TURNER THAT WILL LEAVE YOU WANTING MORE! https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60021189-the-wheel-of-doll The eponymous and hapless detective Happy Doll returns with a new philosophy and a new case in this second installment of a series “that's a tightly coiled double helix of offbeat humor and unflinching violence” (NYTBR) Although badly scarred and down to his last kidney after the previous caper, Happy Doll is back in business. When a beguiling young woman turns up at his
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    1 h y 17 m
  • John Kiriakou | Ex -CIA Whistleblower & Author | #44 Homeless Romantic Podcast

    John Kiriakou | Ex -CIA Whistleblower & Author | #44 Homeless Romantic Podcast
    Nov 23 2022
    My friend John Kiriakou stops by to chat about his experiences in the CIA, going to prison for whistleblowing and getting out and writing several books. John blew the whistle on the torture program called enhanced interrogation techniques during the war on terror post 9/11. We also chat about the CIA's history of shame and violence. John has not only been a spy, whistleblower and convict, he is also an incredibly talented writer and storyteller. A great conversation with a unbelievably brave human being. Check out John Kiriakou's latest book How to Disappear and Live Off the Grid: A CIA Insider's Guide https://www.amazon.de/-/en/John-Kiriakou/dp/1510756124 With an experienced CIA officer as your teacher, you’ll gain the knowledge and necessary tools to protect yourself and the ones you love. No matter where we go, we leave tracks and clues of our existence without even knowing. Our electronic footprint becomes our invisible trail. In this day in age where the world seems t
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    44 m
  • Prof.Tzeporah Berman | Canadian Environmental Activist | #45 Homeless Romantic Podcast

    Prof.Tzeporah Berman | Canadian Environmental Activist | #45 Homeless Romantic Podcast
    Nov 23 2022
    My friend, Canadian environmental activist, Tzeporah Berman stops by to discuss the current state of our climate crisis and what she is doing currently to address it. Then we also learn how she got her start as an activist in the 90s and was nearly charged and sentenced 6 years in prison for organizing a protest to protect old growth forests. This is a great episode with extremely brave and hard working human being. Tzeporah Berman is a Canadian environmental activist, campaigner and writer. She is known for her role as one of the organizers of the logging blockades in Clayoquot Sound, British Columbia in 1992–93. In 2009, Berman served on British Columbia's Green Energy Task Force. The task force, appointed by Premier Gordon Campbell, was charged with making recommendations on the development of renewable energy for the province. Berman was one of the experts in the environmental documentary The 11th Hour, produced by Leonardo DiCaprio. She was named as one of six Canadian nomi
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    39 m
  • Mike Bonanno | The YES MEN | #46 Homeless Romantic Podcast

    Mike Bonanno | The YES MEN | #46 Homeless Romantic Podcast
    Nov 23 2022
    My friend Mike Bonanno from the legendary activist from THE YES MEN stops by to share stories about some of the pranks and stunts gone wrong as well as how he got started as a youth in anti-capitalist ideas. I was honored and nervous to meet someone who has not only made great contributions to entertainment and comedy, but also the fight against greedy, short-sighted corporate power. Mike and the YES MEN embody the spirit and techniques we need at the moment to ridicule power and regain public sanity. This is an amazing conversation with an extremely intelligent, funny and brave human being! Check out THE YES MEN https://www.youtube.com/c/TheYesMenofficial/videos The Yes Men are a culture jamming activist duo and network of supporters created by Jacques Servin and Igor Vamos. Through various actions, the Yes Men primarily aim to raise awareness about problematic social and political issues. To date, the duo have produced three films: The Yes Men (2003), The Yes Men Fix the World
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    22 m
  • David Holmgren | Godfather of Permaculture | #47 Homeless Romantic Podcast

    David Holmgren | Godfather of Permaculture | #47 Homeless Romantic Podcast
    Nov 23 2022
    My friend David Holmgren stops by to discuss his work in Permaculture and creating more sustainable ways of life. We also touch on some of the reasons why the message of Permaculture has been hindered or ignored. He gives a few examples of other cultures from the past who have done a better job in living WITH nature rather than attempting to dominate it. This is an important conversation with an inspirational and brilliant human being. https://holmgren.com.au/ David Holmgren is an Australian environmental designer, ecological educator and writer. He is best known as one of the co-originators of the permaculture concept with Bill Mollison. Holmgren was born in Fremantle, Western Australia in February 1955, the second of three children. His parents Venie and Jack Holmgren were bookshop proprietors, activists committed to social justice, and former members of the communist party who raised their children to question authority and stand up for their beliefs. Holmgren was dux of J
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    52 m
  • Peter Nelson | Filmmaker & Apiarist | #49 Homeless Romantic Podcast

    Peter Nelson | Filmmaker & Apiarist | #49 Homeless Romantic Podcast
    Nov 23 2022
    My friend Peter Nelson stops by to chat about the birds and the bees. Peter is a beekeeper and a documentary filmmaker who also made an award-winning documentary about bees called, THE POLLINATORS. We also discuss his methods of growing delicious edible mushrooms as well how nature is the best medicine for living through strange and insane times. This is a fun talk with an inspiring and enlightening human being! THE POLLINATORS Every year billions of honey bees are trucked around the US pollinating critical food crops. "The Pollinators" tells their story through interviews with beekeepers and experts who warn that our very way of sustenance, and life, is in danger. NOW STREAMING EVERYWHERE. "The Pollinators" is a cinematic journey around the United States following migratory beekeepers and their truckloads of honey bees as they pollinate the flowers that become the fruits, nuts and vegetables we all eat. The many challenges the beekeepers and their bees face en route reveal fl
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    1 h y 12 m
  • Dr. Jerry Vlasak | Animal Liberation Front | #50 Homeless Romantic Podcast

    Dr. Jerry Vlasak | Animal Liberation Front | #50 Homeless Romantic Podcast
    Nov 24 2022
    My friend Dr. Jerry Vlasak stops by to talk with us about everything we need to know about treating animals with compassion and respect as well as some of the myths about veganism. Dr. Jerry is a former trauma surgeon and physician as has been worked at the Animal Liberation Front press office and has been criticized for his radical views, which are not so radical for anyone who are true animal lovers. This is an amazing conversation with a brave and highly intelligent human being! https://animalliberationpressoffice.org/NAALPO/ Raised in Austin, Texas, Vlasak graduated with an MD from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 1984. He is board certified in General Surgery and is licensed as a medical doctor in California and Texas. He was an animal researcher himself, but has since become adamantly opposed to vivisection. According to the Los Angeles Times, he conducted research on dogs' arteries in a laboratory at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, during or after whic
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    44 m