A Big Sur Podcast

Sep 29 2024 104 ep. 72 mins 20
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An ongoing conversation with people from near and far about Big Sur's past, present, and future. A Big Sur Podcast interprets 'community' to mean ALL people from around the world who are curious about, and who care about, the preservation and restoration of the wild and rural character of Big Sur. Stories are told by visitors and residents, plumbers and linesmen, musicians and authors, dancers and jugglers and others. Sometimes we drift (way) off-topic into the arts, sciences, personal stories, gossip, politics, philosophy, ornithology, Henry Miller, and our zeitgeist in general. We like that! If you are planning a visit to Big Sur and you listen to some of the folks on this Podcast talk about their love of the place your visit will probably be a lot more rewarding. Please email [email protected] with any comments, critique & suggestions. Music clips courtesy John Holm: https://www.discogs.com/artist/374084-John-Holm | Sound editing software by Hindenburg | Special thanks to Jim Agius for special support.Please support the podcast by making a donation to the Henry Miller Library, a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization. Thank you!

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# 105 An update from Dan Weiss from his home in Bet Shemesh, Israel.

Sep 29 2024 67 mins  
Send us a textOn October 7, 2023 Dan woke up to a regular Sabbath in his hometown, Bet Shemesh. It turned out to be something very different than a 'regular' Sabbath!In podcast episode # 76 my good friend Dan Weiss talks about the war in Israel. Dan and I met in Big Sur 30 (or so) years ago. We have stayed in touch ever since. I am proud of my friendship with Dan. This episode is p

# 104 The 'lost' interview with John Carlin: FOUND!

Sep 22 2024 67 mins  
Send us a textRemarkable that we found this file just at this time! In it John tells us about his Big Sur life and, towards the end, he speaks of his pilot for a beautiful movie he was dreaming of making with the sign language as the main protagonist... This also just in time for our memorial service/gathering on Wednesday, September 25. Please let us know you are coming here!Check

# 103 God, Jack Kerouac and Steve Edington.

Aug 17 2024 57 mins  
Send us a textStephen D. Edington, a Unitarian Universalist minister, discusses his personal journey and the influence of Jack Kerouac on his spiritual beliefs. Good links:Register for the event on August 30 at the Henry Miller LibraryLowell Celebrates Kerouac Unitarian Universalist FaithBooks by Steve EdingtonSummaryStephen D Edington, a Unitarian Universalist minister, discusses

# 102 We Choose to Reduce Wildfire Danger, Not Because It Is Natural But Because It Is Good

Aug 03 2024 80 mins  
Send us a textSpeaking with Patrick Brown of the Breakthrough Institute about wildfire mitigation, fuel reduction, science and its malcontents, and much more.LINKS:Forget Adapting to Climate Change, We Must First Adapt to the Climate We HaveThe Social Feedback Loops That Constrain Climate ScienceWhen Science Journals Become ActivistsWildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center, San J

# 101 The Natural History of Big Sur. A conversation with author Don Usner.

Jul 26 2024 91 mins  
Send us a textGood links:Don Usner's websiteBig Creek ReserveKen NorrisIn The Rough Land To The SouthIf you don't have a copy of The Natural History of Big Sur please stop in at the Henry Miller Library we try to always keep it in stock!Some of the people mentioned:Linus PaulingLucille PackardThe Harlan FamilyAlisa FinemanSam, Frank and Walter TrotterSteve Harperet. al.Support the

# 100 The Hermits of Big Sur. A conversation with author Paula Huston

Jul 18 2024 102 mins  
Send us a textA history and insight into the life of a monk and the history of the New Camaldoli Hermitage courtesy author, gardener and mother of four, Paula Huston.LINKSThe Hermits of Big Sur WebsiteThe Books by Paula HustonMusic of Silence: A Sacred Journey through the Hours of the DaySupport the show_________________________________________________This podcast is a production o

# 99 Sharen Carey: 40 years of providing healthcare in Big Sur!

Jul 02 2024 79 mins  
Send us a textIn 1984 Sharen came to Big Sur and since then she has been proving Big Sur with excellent healthcare. It was an honor for me to speak with her.Please email with any questions, suggestions etc. Thanks for listening!BIG SUR HEALTH CENTERSupport the show_________________________________________________This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with

# 98 On the Warpath: My Battles With Indians, Pretendians, and Woke Warriors

Jun 09 2024 70 mins  
Send us a textNew Title by Elizabeth Weiss: On the Warpath: My Battles With Indians, Pretendians, and Woke Warriors. Previous podcast episode with Elizabeth WeissElizabeth at the Heterodox AcademyRecent article in the NY PostMagnus reached out to the faculty at Anthropology Dept. and received no response or a response saying "I decline" with a referral to the "University Media Dept

# 97 Breakfast at Deetjen's with Shelley Newell

Jun 01 2024 122 mins  
Send us a textBreakfast at Deetjen's with Shelley Newell(episode is unexpurgated and approved by the authority)I so thoroughly enjoyed this episode! Her ability to recall so many characters and stories through the years in such vivid detail was incredible. I loved hearing all of the background sounds over breakfast at Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn! / Stephanie Ann RiggsPlaces etc.:Mennon

# 96 Iguana John speaks about his early life.

May 23 2024 33 mins  
Send us a textWe lost Iguana John Thursday morning, May 23. He died from heart failure at the Community Hospital. John was born John Carlin in January of 1956. Many of us here in Big Sur have been touched by John. He did indeed have an Iguana on his shoulder for many years. Both his parents were deaf so John signed fluent ALS (American sign language). He lived for many years at Kay