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Garden of Thought

Jeff Lippman
Wrestling
Mythology
Professional Wrestling
Dark
MLW
Ufos
Time Travel
Greek Mythology
Spirituality
Quantum Physics
Demons
Spycraft
Anime
Nuclear Waste
Real Estate
Texas
Climate Change
Witchcraft
Aliens
Mental Health

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 sta... more

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Dr. Joe Wilson is an archeologist who wants to believe. There's even some alternative theories he gives due consideration to. But he keeps butting heads with...well, buttheads.

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George Mitrovic returns after a long hiatus and he's brought his opus with him.He compiles and coalates data. And what he's discovered might change the future of research into the unexplained. Turns out it doesn't matter whether it's a cryptid or a U... more

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She has a mixed ancestry of different faiths and she found her way towards her own journey. Kardela Mohamed joins us to discuss the titular topic of divination. But we didn't limit ourselves to that. From French Cajun influences to Islam and the Cari... more

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Recent Guests

George Mitrovic
Author and researcher focusing on anomalous phenomena, cryptids, and the Navigator mapping system
Independent researcher / author
Episode: Garden of Thought E.381 What Precedes Anomalies
Kardela Mohamed
Guest on the episode; speaker on divination and spirituality
Unappreciated Wrestling Fan / personal practice in divination
Episode: Garden of Thought E.380 Divination
Matt Williams
Science journalist, science fiction writer and non-fiction writer
Episode: Garden of Thought E.379 Caprica
Elgin Hushbeck
Co-host of Into the Desert, explorer of discourse across politics and religion
Into the Desert
Episode: Garden of Thought E.378 Into the Desert
Larissa Mons
Co-host of Into the Desert, discusses ideas from wilderness of politics and religion
Into the Desert
Episode: Garden of Thought E.378 Into the Desert
Laiva Shor
Host of Sweet and Good Torah
Sweet and Good Torah
Episode: Garden of Thought E.377 Prophecy of Daniel and Beasts
Kim Nugent
Expert on prison reform, author, mentor program advocate
Dr. Nugent (prison reform author)
Episode: Garden of Thought E.376 Ending the Prison Cycle
Damien Marie Athope
Independent researcher focusing on world religions and archaeology
Episode: Garden of Thought E.374 Sky Creator
Bernie Taylor
Guest expert on ancient myths and archaeology
Author/Speaker
Episode: Garden of Thought E.373 Crete, Minoans and Atlantis

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Jeff Lippman
Host of Garden of Thought

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • AI Wheel House

    Love the technical and business aspects, especially, the AI knowledge and input! Great pod! Stellar! 5 star!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jjconcepts
    United States3 years ago
  • Outstanding!

    Great podcast with lots of very interesting people! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr. Tony Viola
    United States3 years ago
  • Fun podcast

    The variety of topics covered by Jeff is crazy - a fun listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bensb34
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    I recently met Jeff on Twitter and have loved listening to his podcast, there are so many topics & guests, that there’s something for everyone. Jeff is intelligent and witty!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drox1987
    United States4 years ago
  • Buffet of Podcasts

    I recently got hooked on this podcast and I’m enjoying it very much. Jeff interviews guest from all walks of life and delivers a compelling and easy listening podcast. He doesn’t talk over the guests, and always has the right question to keep interview moving and interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tman85$
    United States5 years ago

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The show is praised for being easy to listen to, with thoughtful questions that keep the discussion moving.
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Guests are described as knowledgeable and varied, offering unique perspectives.

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Garden of Thought E.380 Divination
Q: Do you have a ritual when you're going to do divination? Do you follow a model?
The guest describes meditating as a gateway, watching tarot readings for resonance, and gradually building a personal practice that includes body awareness and noticing sensations as part of spiritual listening and ritual.
Garden of Thought E.380 Divination
Q: Did you study with other people or did you self-study?
They detail a largely self-guided path, starting with astrology and later exploring tarot and mythic systems, highlighting the passion for continuous learning and the desire to understand archetypes through independent study.
Garden of Thought E.381 What Precedes Anomalies
Q: Who would be the ideal audience or institutions that could test and adopt this framework?
Institutions like NASA, Caltech, MIT, and their international equivalents, along with private universities and labs, could assess the methodology; the host emphasizes the need for replication and public testing.
Garden of Thought E.381 What Precedes Anomalies
Q: What is the name of the book and what is your thesis?
The navigator maps historical patterns of unusual events across multiple domains and presents them as coordinated cycles rather than isolated incidents, with the goal of revealing an underlying rhythm rather than predicting specific events.
Garden of Thought E.376 Ending the Prison Cycle
Q: How can communities and employers get involved in a practical way to support those leaving prison?
Advocates for collaboration between educational institutions, churches, employers, and correctional facilities to design targeted, scalable programs; emphasizes mentorship, social support networks, and real job pipelines to reduce recidivism and improve safety and reintegration outcomes.

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Listeners likely skew toward curious, knowledge-hungry adults who enjoy a wide range of topics: from ancient myths and esoteric history to science, technology, and pop culture. Episodes frequently feature deep-dive conversations with researchers, authors, and practitioners, often blending rigorous data-driven inquiry with accessible storytelling. A standout trait is the host's ability to steer wide-ranging discourse with humor and thoughtful prompting, making complex topics approachable for a broad audience. Overall, the show appears to attract listeners who appreciate interdisciplinary thinking, constructive dialogue, and niche cultural analysis, including wrestling and sci-fi fanbases as a bonus.

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2. Kardela Mohamed
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4. Elgin Hushbeck
5. Larissa Mons
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7. Kim Nugent
8. Damien Marie Athope

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