Case Files of a Fool for Life

Risha Lötter
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Forest-grown explorations into the art of living well. Rooted in South African soil, my guests and I delve into topics ranging from biodiversity and creativity to multilingualism and the diverse aspects of human existence. Sometimes we'll speak Afrikaans, sometimes English, so expect a mix of languages, voice messages, and birdsong. agentlerevolution.substack.com

Episodes

  1. Witgekalkte grafte

    04/21/2025

    Witgekalkte grafte

    ‘n Ode aan backsliders en begenadigdes die wêreld heen. *** In hierdie episode verwys ek na Philip Yancey se boek What’s So Amazing About Grace, Isak Dinesen (wat eintlik Karen Blixen was) se Babette’s Feast, en na die bundel God - gesprekke oor die oorsprong en uiteinde van dit alles, saamgestel deur George Claassen en Frits Gaum. En ek lees Antjie Krog se gedig sillabe-sinaps in die noord/suid-kompas, uit haar bundel Mede-wete. Musiek deur Dave Knowles (hier en hier kan jy meer van sy musiek vind). Kuns deur my talentvolle sussie, Yubi Lötter. Vind nog van my gedagtes hier, of volg my op Instagram. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit agentlerevolution.substack.com

    1h 39m
  2. Minisode 3: A hymn to haunted houses

    03/19/2025

    Minisode 3: A hymn to haunted houses

    An audio version of my Substack essay by the same name, plus a rambly preface. About noise, the creative process, and belonging. If you liked this episode, please subscribe to my podcast on your app of choice, and like or comment. Your engagement helps me keep this going. Music by Dave Knowles (find more of his music here and here). Art by my talented sister, Yubi Lötter. Find more of my content here, or contact me on Instagram. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit agentlerevolution.substack.com

    24 min
  3. Love in your second language

    02/14/2025

    Love in your second language

    Welcome to my newest experiment! This episode was first recorded in Afrikaans (find it here, if you want this in the OG language) and then interpreted into English. It has some corresponding wobbles, but all in all this was pretty fun to make. If you liked it – and also if you didn’t – please let me know, so I can adjust my experiment accordingly. This episode is for language nerds. I speak about multilingualism, and love, and at times I get on a soapbox (that happens to me sometimes, but I always find my way back down), and I read you some poetry and stuff. I hope you like it. Music by the very Dave Knowles (find more of his music here and here). Podcast art by my talented sister, Yubi Lötter. And you can find Breyten Breytenbach’s 2016 convocation speech here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit agentlerevolution.substack.com

    1h 32m
  4. Liefde in jou tweede taal

    02/14/2025

    Liefde in jou tweede taal

    Gistermiddag besluit ek: Ek gaan ‘n Afrikaanse podcast maak, en ek gaan dit op Valentynsdag vrystel want dan kan ek vir dit ‘n cute titel gee. Vanoggend besluit ek om die hele ding te tolk ook, en ‘n Engelse een bykomend vry te stel – the jury’s still out of daai een vandag die lig gaan sien. My rug pyn en ek het nou al so baie na my eie stem geluister dat ek amper 100% seker is daarvan dat alles wat ek sê onsinnig is. Soos my Kalvinistiese voorvaders bly ek lief vir ‘n goeie stukkie suffering. Hierdie episode is vir taal-nerds. Ek gesels ek oor meertaligheid, oor die liefde, en raak per ongeluk ‘n bietjie prekerig (dit gebeur maar met my), en lees gedigte en goeters. Ek hoop jy hou daarvan. *** Musiek deur die einste Dave Knowles (hier en hier kan jy meer van sy musiek vind). Kuns deur my talentvolle sussie, Yubi Lötter. En hier is Breyten Breytenbach se 2016-konvokasietoespraak. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit agentlerevolution.substack.com

    1h 29m
  5. Minisode 2: Birds in the dusk

    11/08/2024

    Minisode 2: Birds in the dusk

    An audio version of my Substack essay by the same name, plus a rambly preface. On the sound of the ocean, insect wars, Indian vultures, climate grief. Find more of my writing here, or contact me on Instagram. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit agentlerevolution.substack.com

    20 min
  6. On inspiration, art, and making a living — a conversation with Dave Knowles

    10/30/2024

    On inspiration, art, and making a living — a conversation with Dave Knowles

    In this episode, I sit down with my partner, musician Dave Knowles, to explore what it means to live and create as an artist. We reflect on the nature of inspiration, the challenges of making art for a living, and the often unpredictable path of listening to the muse. Music by the selfsame Dave Knowles (find more of his music here and here). Podcast art by my talented sister, Yubi Lötter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit agentlerevolution.substack.com

    1h 55m
  7. To come alive

    10/16/2024

    To come alive

    In the first full-length episode, I cast a bird's eye view on some of the things we'll talk about in upcoming episodes. Also featuring: red-chested cuckoos, pigeons, an abbreviated life story, and some existential queries. The quote at the end is by author Howard Thurman. Music by Dave Knowles (find more of his music here and here). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit agentlerevolution.substack.com

    39 min
  8. Minisode 1: Words, birds, mushrooms

    06/30/2024

    Minisode 1: Words, birds, mushrooms

    For those who prefer listening over reading: This is me reading you my written post of the same title, which can be found here. If you enjoyed this little meander into the forest with me, please subscribe to my Substack, Case Files of a Fool for Life, to be informed of new posts and podcasts as they are published. Keep your eyes peeled for more of these minisodes, as well longer standalone podcast episodes, coming out soon. You can also follow my podcast on whichever streaming platform you prefer, and find me on Instagram and Facebook. Thank you for being here! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit agentlerevolution.substack.com

    8 min
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Forest-grown explorations into the art of living well. Rooted in South African soil, my guests and I delve into topics ranging from biodiversity and creativity to multilingualism and the diverse aspects of human existence. Sometimes we'll speak Afrikaans, sometimes English, so expect a mix of languages, voice messages, and birdsong. agentlerevolution.substack.com

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