Journey of an Aesthete Podcast https://www.jouneyofanaesthetepodcast.com/

My introduction to this podcast was the interview with philosopher and mystic Thomas Moore. Unlike more traditional interviews, the host,Mitch Hampton, was clearly thoroughly conversant with the work of his subject, which elevated the discourse beyond merely an interview to a stimulating exchange of ideas. It was obvious Mr. Moore was enjoying himself and his responses reflected that. I am excited to tune in to past and future podcasts!

Listening to this podcast is like reading a good book

I have been reading Mitch Hampton’s various essays and musings for years, and to finally be able to LISTEN to him is a wish come true. If you’re not familiar with Mitch, he is a philosopher, an accomplished musician and composer, an avid a curator of 1970s nostalgia and memorabilia, a commentator of all things related to music, art, psychology, pop culture, political science, film, fashion—heck, you name it. This is the guy you want at all your parties. He’s the guy that starts the conversation and keeps you engaged. Whether he’s talking about 19th century French philosophers or 1970s disco, his myriad interests and boundless curiosity ensure that he’s always got something interesting to say. And to top it all off, he is one of the last living true blue dandies! I am delighted that he has finally joined the podosphere!

So many wonderful podcasts in the world, full of value and inspiration. Yet, Mitch Hampton is expressing something singular in his work: an investigation of art, beauty, process, what it means to be human, the eternal urge to create and make. In a busy world, that can sometimes be focused on consuming, Mitch offers an interioir look into the lives of artists and makers of all kinds, from all wlaks of life, across all mediums, and gives voice to the myserious, ethereal, ineriority of those who create. A gracious host, a kind voice of equanimity, I would listen to Mitch read the phone book. So excited for more episodes! Thank you for creating this and for your "journey" in creating this thiing of beauty!