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Garden of Thought

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

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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In the latest crossover simulcast with Sweet and Good Torah, Laivi Shor rejoins us. Or did we join him? The chat says the latter. Anyway, you might not have thought that the Torah, Talmud, or Kabbalah opines on UFOs, Aliens, and the possible divine r... more

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Paul Skorpen has done a lot of things and has learned a lot of languages. He's learned Nepali. He's studied with a Shaman. He leads VIP tours.

He also has a theory that relates from the Bronze Age back to the dawn of the Tepes. We discuss those the... more

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Deborah Wilde is a global wanderer and hopeless romantic. After twelve years

as a screenwriter, she was also a total cynic with a broken edit button, so, she

jumped ship, started writing funny, sexy urban fantasy books and never looked

back.

She love... more

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Horror and thriller actress, Amber Brooke, joins the Garden to talk about her projects and first hand spooky stories she's experienced.

She's also a model, cosplayer and frequent attraction at Horror Cons.

There's also a companion show on Sports ... more

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Recent Guests

Deborah Wilde
Best-selling author of urban fantasy (Mad Queens Inc)
Deborah Wilde Books / Mad Queens Inc
Episode: Garden of Thought E.398 Golem for Broke
Amber Brooke
Horror model, actress, and self-described scream queen
Episode: Garden of Thought E.397 Story Time with a Scream Queen
John Hoopes
Professor Emeritus, archaeologist and anthropologist
University of Kansas
Episode: Garden of Thought E.396 Civilizations before Civilization
J Scott Christianson
AI analyst and podcast guest, also known as Prophecy
prophecynews.com
Episode: Garden of Thought E.395 AI Fear and Hope
Matthew Vincent
Stephen King aficionado and expert guest on The Caprica Show
Independent, has appeared on Garden of Doom
Episode: Garden of Thought E.394 The Dark Tower
Tom Joseph
Founder and Treasurer of America's Main Street Party
America's Main Street Party
Episode: Garden of Thought E.393 American Main Street Party
Alex Coquito
Co-host/guest from Rican Reactions, aka The Invisible Man
Rican Reactions / Puerto Rico wrestling media
Episode: Garden of Thought E.391 The Paradox of Parallel Dimensions
Ram's Fan
Guest; reviews and discusses wrestling content across Soup Network and related platforms
Wrestling Soup / Soup Du Jour
Episode: Garden of Thought E.390 A Casual Conversation about Mythic Creatures
Athena Hall
Dr. Athena Hall, MD; Pediatrician and global health advocate
ZNA Health Network
Episode: Garden of Thought E.389 Grass Roots Healthcare

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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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Garden of Thought E.398 Golem for Broke
Q: How would you describe the main cast and their dynamics?
Tovah leads with a dangerous secret magic, and her three best friends—Sujin Park, Nisha Prasad, and Margo Harrington—each bring distinct powers and personal struggles, highlighting modern friendships among women over forty.
Garden of Thought E.398 Golem for Broke
Q: What drew you to blend Jewish folklore with urban fantasy in Vancouver?
I'm Jewish and felt underrepresented in fantasy; I wanted a Jewish heroine and to explore mythologies in Judaism, drawing from rabbinic sources and folklore to build a vibrant, modern world.
Garden of Thought E.398 Golem for Broke
Q: Tell us about the world that you built in Gollum for Broke.
Magic is out in the open and each woman's magic mirrors her perimenopausal symptoms, creating a diverse and humorous yet dangerous magic system that centers on friendship and problem-solving.
Garden of Thought E.397 Story Time with a Scream Queen
Q: Where can people find you on social media?
Amber provides her social handles: amber.brooke32 on Instagram and TikTok, and Amber Hoffmeister (maiden name) on Facebook, noting she posts primarily on Instagram and uses cross-posting to Facebook.
Garden of Thought E.397 Story Time with a Scream Queen
Q: Now, what projects are you working on these days?
Amber shares that she has a con-focused month with Detroit HorrorCon, upcoming Transylvania Bikini Car Wash, and other spooky-season gigs, including work at Blairstown Diner and other horror-related shoots.

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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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Recent guests on Garden of Thought include:

1. Deborah Wilde
2. Amber Brooke
3. John Hoopes
4. J Scott Christianson
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6. Tom Joseph
7. Alex Coquito
8. Ram's Fan

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