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Queer is Questioning

Life is a Festival #111: From Spaces Between Podcast with Al Jeffery

What does it mean to call yourself “Queer?”

Community, Fashion, Gender, LGBTQ, Leadership, Mental Wellness, SexualityEamon ArmstrongOctober 14, 2021Queer, Spaces Between PodcastComment

Visions of an Afropunk Futurist

Life is a Festival #68: Adah Parris (-ism)

Self-isolating in her flat in London, Adah Parris offers her perspective on these difficult times, from Covid-19 to racial injustice in the United States.

Personal Growth, Art, Burning Man, Fashion, Leadership, RaceEamon ArmstrongJune 1, 2020Afropunk, Black LIves Matter, FuturismComment

The Mad Scientist of House, Techno, & Love

Life is a Festival #64: Lee Reynolds (Desert Hearts)

Get your mind over what matters, fly your freak flag, forget to grow up, and get weird enough to *maybe* believe the Earth is flat with Papa Lee Reynolds!

Leadership, Burning Man, Personal Growth, Community, Festivals, Fashion, MusicEamon ArmstrongMay 2, 2020Lee Reynolds, Desert HeartsComment

Bonus Birthday Blast From the Past

Life is a Festival #61: Behind the Mynd with David Colón

If you’ve discovered my work through this show and you want to know more about the Life is a Festival philosophy or how I met so many fascinating friends to interview (or if you just want to hear some silly stories on my birthday) this is the podcast for you!

The Marvelous Mother Shucker of Mardi Gras

Life is a Festival #52: Katrina Brees (The Bearded Oysters)

We go deep into the history of Mardi Gras with fabulous parades and exclusive balls, prideful showings and pubic wigs. We discuss Katrina’s work advocating against gun violence, microdosing for mental health, and throwing a lemonade party when life gave her its sourest lemon.

The Terrifying Delight of Self-Surpassing

Life is a Festival #44: Michael Murphy (Esalen Institute)

Evolutionary panentheism, the magic of Esalen, and a menagerie of friends who’ve since become legends.

Personal Growth, Burning Man, Community, Fashion, FestivalsEamon ArmstrongDecember 20, 2019Esalen InstituteSpotifyComment

A Brief History of British Festivals

Life is a Festival #43: Live from Spotify London with Marcus Barnes

Britain’s brilliant festival history from country fairs and fêtes, through the goliath of Glastonbury, the acid house revolution, and the explosion of festivals today.