Garden of Thought

Jeff Lippman
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Garden of Thought

Hey there, welcome to the Garden of Thought! It's a place where we plant seeds of curiosity and see what sprouts. We'll be exploring all sorts of fascinating topics with your host, Jeff Lippman: the news, pop culture, those weird creatures you hear about, old myths, alien stories, human history, and, yeah, maybe even a little wrestling. Come along for the ride, because every great story has to start somewhere.

  1. 2D AGO

    Garden of Thought E.285 Global Chaos

    Professor Tricia DeGennaro returns to talk about things we need to know about in the world. And boy, is there a lot. We discuss the Panama Canal. We discuss Canada. We discuss Greenland. We discuss Europe and Russia. We discuss the Middle East. We only scratch the surface. But we did discuss the Arctic too.

    1h 17m

  2. 4D AGO

    Garden of Thought E. 284 Snitch

    Donna Hall was born into a troubled family. Her mother seemed to have questionable taste in men. She met Donna's step-father when he was in prison and they got married within a year. Strangely, his last name was also Hall, and he was the prolific snitch in Philadelphia. But he wasn't just a snitch. When he wasn't being an abusive step-parent, he was often getting arrested. The get out of trouble, he would solve crimes for the police and prosecutors. The problem was, he made up all the information. He and Donna's mother engaged in elaborate storytelling to get innocent people arrested, charged, and convicted. One man is currently on death row for a crime he did not commit.  Donna opens up about these items. She discussed the effects on her family. She has podcast series coming out to cover thhe entire stories. Oh, and the Crypt Keeper himself (Alan Katz) is part of that series.

    59 min
  3. GOT PRESENTS: The Gospel of Thomas - Big Trouble and the Wrestling World with Ben Bishop

    6D AGO

    GOT PRESENTS: The Gospel of Thomas - Big Trouble and the Wrestling World with Ben Bishop

    In this episode, we welcome the larger-than-life Ben Bishop, who brings his unique perspective on the world of wrestling and sports. Join us as we dive into everything from college basketball to the intricacies of independent wrestling, all while sharing laughs and insights on the wrestling community. Ben shares his experiences and thoughts on the current state of the industry, while also reflecting on his journey through the wrestling world. Don't miss this entertaining and insightful conversation! Chapters: (00:00) Thomas will be the new MLW world heavyweight champion (03:42) People say I'm getting cooked because I disagreed with Dave Meltzer (04:19) Haku's wrestling connection right now is Rad Pro Wrestling (16:08) With nil and transfer portal, there is no way John Morant stayed at Murray State (17:36) Billy only bets every day on baseball exclusively. Baseball is one of the most frustrating sports to gamble on (20:20) Do you think someone will eventually break Barry Bonds home run record (23:56) The Yankees used torpedo bats in spring training, but no one noticed (25:55) Vermont is quirky.  (28:42) Akron Zips are the only D1 basketball team with female mascots (36:12) Why is Vermont always the safety zone in dystopian apocalyptic films (38:41) Is Vermont really an actual place? People say it's not (41:20) MLW makes every episode in six days. I learned that from South Park (44:50) Not many people do this. Let's just put it in wrestling terms, right (48:12) There's some wrestlers that pander to the IWC a little too much (48:51) What's your favorite console and why is it PlayStation 2 (49:05) Thomas: I judge consoles by how they made me feel at that time (52:07) You are actually bigger than Thomas. And you are doing indies. How do you get around when traveling (54:47) Are there promotions which you're sort of your regulars at every month (57:53) Riddle says wrestlers should respect each other in locker rooms (58:48) A.J. francis is rehabilitating his public image (01:02:43) What's your masters in? Industrial Organizational Psychology (01:08:40) You know, Gravedigger's gonna win, brother. You know it. And what was the other thing on Spike or TNN (01:14:29) I'm always looking for someone to squash in about 15 seconds

    1h 13m

  4. APR 5

    Garden of Thought E.283 Jeff Learns Cyberpunk

    Brad C. Anderson lives with his wife and puppy in Vancouver, Canada. He teaches undergraduate business courses at a local university and researches organizational wisdom in blithe defiance of the fact most people do not think you can put those two words in the same sentence without irony. Previously, he worked in the biotech sector, where he made drugs for a living (legally!). His stories have appeared in a variety of publications. His short story “Naïve Gods” was longlisted for a 2017 Sunburst Award for Excellence in Canadian Literature of the Fantastic. It was published in the anthology Lazarus Risen, which was itself nominated for an Aurora Award. Ashme’s Song, the latest science fiction novel by Vancouver writer Brad C. Anderson (author of Duatero), is a gritty, action-filled, far- future cyberpunk-infused science fiction tale about resistance, rebellion, and civil war—and the terrible toll it takes on individuals and families. It releases December 17 from Shadowpaw Press. “Ashme’s Song is a science fiction story exploring family and heroism at a time of civil war,” Anderson says. “I wrote this book because I wanted to explore the tension between wanting to fight for your people versus fleeing with your family.” “Ashme’s Song is a gritty, thoroughly engaging, and thought- provoking exploration of timeless themes of oppression, resistance, and family ties, combined with fascinating worldbuilding and a strong cyberpunk element,” says Edward Willett, publisher and editor of Shadowpaw Press. During the course of this, Brad teaches me what Cyberpunk v Steampunk are. We also discuss re-introducing Megafauna and bacteria v humans.

    1h 14m

  5. APR 2

    Garden of Thought E.282 An Aviation Lawyer

    Robert D. Schulte has been an attorney for over 30 years and focuses primarily in Aviation Law. He's also a licensed commercial pilot. He's practiced both defense and plaintiff's side. He'll explain the difference. He also defends persons and entities against the FAA seeking to tkae away their licenses, among other things. We discuss the recent air incidents, the standards of care, statutes od limitations, and a whole host of related information.

    55 min
  6. GOT PRESENTS: The Gospel of Thomas - Unpacking the Mysteries with April Hunter

    MAR 31

    GOT PRESENTS: The Gospel of Thomas - Unpacking the Mysteries with April Hunter

    In this episode of Garden of Thought, we welcome the dynamic April Hunter, who shares her unique experiences and thoughts on a variety of intriguing topics. From her adventures in wrestling to her insights on psychedelics and the current state of the world, this episode is packed with engaging conversations. Join us as we explore the intersection of entertainment, personal growth, and the complexities of modern life! Chapters: (00:00) Garden of Thought presents the Gospel of Thomas with April Hunter (03:21) Thomas: I love doing mushrooms and going to Monster Jam (05:54) April: I think words can actually create our realities (10:16) Asked me about medicinal mushrooms and alternate medicine (18:56) A First Amendment constitutional protection to do it (19:25) There was a show called Carmen Alexa's Naked Wrestling (24:44) You gave up modeling to work for WCW or WWE (30:18) Favorite gyms in Tampa and then favorite gyms nationwide (36:44) Flash mobs were created when social media was used to bring people together (38:24) I think there's a globalist agenda behind climate change and other issues (52:57) Let's talk about best, worst restaurants in Tampa (56:35) Are you involved with any wrestling stuff these days?  (01:03:09) Bringing back commercials into streaming is a disservice (01:07:55) Where can we find you outside of the A show

    1h 11m

  7. MAR 29

    Garden of Thought E.281 Centaurs & Sagitarius

    Bernie Taylor rejoins us because I inspired him. Yes, I inadvertently inspired the content of this episode by raising the possibility that Sagitarius was a centaur. So, cover centaurs we shall. From myths to cave art to descriptions of figures from history, we cover all the space. That includes the zodiac and constellations. That includes greek myths and Siberian tribes. No thrown rocks nor slung arrows are left unturned. Some (in)famous Jeff pontifications are laid forth.

    1h 4m

  8. MAR 26

    Garden of Thought E.280 The Unluckiest Lucky Guy

    Meet Barry Walton. He's produced 7 documentariies. He's won an Emmy. He recently published "The Unknown Adventurer". And he's either the luckiest unlucky guy or the unluckiest lucky guy. He's traveled much ofthe world. He's lost a lot of jobs. And homes. And other stuff. He's been married to the mob.He's been in a bunch of fights. He's been broke. But he's always overcome.  Now he appears on this podcast to talk about himself and his book, without talking too much about himself and giving away the book. I think we did a pretty good job and had a good time doing just that.

    1h 22m
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    About

    Hey there, welcome to the Garden of Thought! It's a place where we plant seeds of curiosity and see what sprouts. We'll be exploring all sorts of fascinating topics with your host, Jeff Lippman: the news, pop culture, those weird creatures you hear about, old myths, alien stories, human history, and, yeah, maybe even a little wrestling. Come along for the ride, because every great story has to start somewhere.

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    • Creator
      Jeff Lippman
    • Years Active
      2021 - 2025
    • Episodes
      386
    • Rating
      Explicit
    • Copyright
      © Copyright Jeff Lippman
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