On the Path with Dr. Charlie Keil

Charlie Keil, Jonny G
  • 5.0 (6)
  • Philosophy
  • Updated Daily

Dr. Charlie Keil and friends discuss a wide range of topics from politics to philosophy to music to early childhood education.

  1. Jan 21

    Participatory Discrepancies

    Here we discuss Charlie's term "participatory discrepancies" or, the differences in where different people feel or play the beat when engaged in group music. These subtle changes in timing can give the rhythm a certain feel or swing, like the hi hats found in a J Dilla track for example. Imperfections drive evolution! Charlie's term for this phenomenon has been cited in academic papers thousands of times!

    37 min

  2. Jan 20

    Words and Poetry

    Charlie, a prolific writer, shares some of his poetry and thoughts on the art of prose.

    37 min

  3. Jan 20

    Why Must We Groove?

    Charlie discusses just why it is so important to get kids drumming and dancing early. Hear about some of what he learned from the Tiv people of Nigeria, why everyone should have a backyard garden, and much more.

    26 min

  4. 02/05/2025

    Greening The Overpopulation Issue

    We discuss Linda Cree's chapter from the "Playing for Peace" book, entitled "Greening The Population Issue", an experience with Psilocybin that Chuck had back in the day, and many more related tangents.

    35 min

  5. 12/01/2024

    Born To Groove Manifesto

    In Episode 008 of On The Path, Charlie shares his goals and frustrations with trying to start the born to groove movement, his lifelong mission of emboldening the youth with rhythm and dance skills.

    4 min

  6. 11/02/2024

    The Womb Drum

    Charlie and Jonny discuss Chapter 1 of Charlie's "Born to Groove" book, entitled "The Womb Drum". How does exposure to rhythm influence the development of babies? How are dancing and "rhythmning" as Thelonius Monk called it, engrained in human DNA?

    33 min

  7. 10/16/2024

    Food First!

    Charlie and Jon discuss a various mix of things from Israel and Palestine, the upcoming US presidential election, and the importance of more food talk in the campaign. Which candidate is fighting for nutrition in school lunches, local farm and garden incentives/education?

    30 min

  8. 09/07/2023

    Libertarianism and more with Victoria Alexander

    In this episode we invite academic and scientist Victoria Alexander, who's work in biosemiotics has brought her around the world to lecture and teach at places like the University of St. Petersburgh in Russia. We discuss Libertarianism and much more!

    36 min
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Dr. Charlie Keil and friends discuss a wide range of topics from politics to philosophy to music to early childhood education.

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  • Creator
    Charlie Keil, Jonny G
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Music Cellar Studios 2021