A Big Sur Podcast

Magnus Toren, host
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A Big Sur Podcast

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 magnus@henrymiller.org 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!

  1. # 105 An update from Dan Weiss from his home in Bet Shemesh, Israel.

    SEP 30

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

    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 published close to the anniversary of the massacre on Nov 7th, 2024.Today is also close to Rosh Hashanah...

    1h 8m
  2. # 104 The 'lost' interview with John Carlin: FOUND!

    SEP 23

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

    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 out the previous episode with John.Folks mentioned by John are, among others:David LindleyKay ShortChicken ...

    1h 8m
  3. # 103 God, Jack Kerouac and Steve Edington.

    AUG 17

    # 103 God, Jack Kerouac and Steve Edington.

    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 his personal journey and the influence of Jack Kerouac on his spiritual beliefs. He shares how he transitioned fr...

    58 min
  4. # 102 We Choose to Reduce Wildfire Danger, Not Because It Is Natural But Because It Is Good

    AUG 4

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

    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 Jose Univ.Forget Adapting to Climate ChangeAn Ecomodernist ManifestoSupport the show______________________________...

    1h 21m
  5. # 101 The Natural History of Big Sur. A conversation with author Don Usner.

    JUL 26

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

    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 show_________________________________________________This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Li...

    1h 31m
  6. # 100 The Hermits of Big Sur. A conversation with author Paula Huston

    JUL 18

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

    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 of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you ...

    1h 42m
  7. # 99 Sharen Carey: 40 years of providing healthcare in Big Sur!

    JUL 2

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

    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 support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think!SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymi...

    1h 20m
  8. # 98 On the Warpath: My Battles With Indians, Pretendians, and Woke Warriors

    JUN 10

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

    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." who said "the university is unable to comment at this time."Read: Indigenous Activists Are Targeting My Resear...

    1h 10m
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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 magnus@henrymiller.org 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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  • Creator
    Magnus Toren, host
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    104
  • Rating
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  • Copyright
    © 2024 A Big Sur Podcast
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