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Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan

Chris Ryan
Politics
Amanda Knox
Crestone
Documentary Film
Breakup
Heartbreak
Antarctica
Deep Fake Technology
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The Village Of Lovers
Justice System
Meredith Kircher
Fame
Nature
Crestone, Colorado
Personal Growth
Love Has Won Cult
Earthship
Sobriety
Motherfucker Awards

Tangentially Speaking is dedicated to the idea that good conversation is organic, uncensored, revelatory, and free to go down unexpected paths with unconventional people. chrisryan.substack.com

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com

Does raging against the machine serve as a distraction from trying to control or unplug the machine? Gender reveal parties don’t reveal gender! Cameron Shayne's ins... more

An award-winning journalist, pro big wave surfer, and podcast host with more than four hundred episodes, Kyle Thiermann is a good friend and long-time tangentialista.

His first book is called One Last Question Before You Go: Why You Should Interview... more

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This one happened fast. A week ago, a publicist reached out to ask if I’d possibly be interested in helping to promote a documentary about a guy (a white guy) who thinks he’s supposed to bring together the native people of South and North America — w... more

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In this last episode of the series, Riley Morton and I talk about the period beginning when I chose to write about prehistoric human sexuality in graduate school th... more

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Recent Guests

Kyle Thiermann
Big wave surfer, journalist, and author
Episode: 685 - Kyle Thiermann, author of One Last Question Before You Go
Gabe Polsky
Filmmaker known for creating documentaries that explore human nature and sports
Episode: 684 - Gabe Polsky (Filmmaker: The Man Who Saves the World?)
Tom Murphy
Former astrophysicist, now focused on ecological and philosophical issues
UC San Diego
Episode: 678 - Tom Murphy (Recovering Astrophysicist)
Lloyd Kahn
An author and journalist known for his work in alternative architecture and sustainable living, and an advocate for active aging.
Live from California (Substack)
Episode: 677 - Lloyd Kahn, in Crestone
Alan Collinge
Founder of StudentLoanJustice and an activist advocating for student loan reform
StudentLoanJustice
Episode: 673 - Student Loan Justice (Alan Collinge)
Mike Gross
Bicyclist and aspiring pilot
Episode: 670 - Mike Gross
Kevin Russell
An expert in cutting-edge technology, particularly AI, and creator of a digital twin for memory preservation.
Episode: 666 - Kevin Russell Returns (AI/The Future)
Erik Rittenberry
A writer and creator of the Substack Poetic Outlaws, passionate about literature and photography.
Poetic Outlaws
Episode: 663 - Erik Rittenberry (Poetic Outlaws)
Manvir Singh
Author of Shamanism: The Timeless Religion, with a background in human evolutionary biology from Harvard.
The New Yorker
Episode: 661 - Manvir Singh (Author of Shamanism: The Timeless Religion)

Host

Christopher Ryan
Host known for his organic and thought-provoking conversations that intertwine societal themes, personal anecdotes, and cultural critiques.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.6k ratings
  • Listening since 2018

    great questions, knowledge data, many life lessons and great guests and host

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leön Sangäla
    Mexico4 months ago
  • Used to be decent

    This show used to be pretty decent and a good informative podcast. He tends to name drop ramble about the same things over and over with humble brags about how he got a porn award and the time he raped a cat. Anymore, he seems to be pretty abrasive and generally ill tempered.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Anonymousikksdkd
    United States5 months ago
  • Shame

    What happened to this guy? His book was interesting. I mean the idea was, the writing was atrocious, don't know if anyone actually read the whole thing. Seems like he's lost the plot. He's not being invited to any relevant podcasts anymore and no one with any profile is coming on his. These days he's reposting old interviews and posting snippets of new episodes begging people for money. I think throwing 50 bucks in a fountain is better value for money.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    alobebebebane
    United States9 months ago
  • TOMA!

    Thanks for all the episodes Chris

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A keen suggester
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Correction

    Joe used to be nice & kind guy. Have you listened to him lately? His whole demeanor has changed since supporting Trump. Show me your friends and I’ll tell you who you are.

    And it’s getting tiring & frankly disgusting, men talking about men that have a women 25 or more years younger than them. It’s gross guys. And y’all know it.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Flameonyou
    United Statesa year ago

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Reviews highlight the impact the podcast has had on listeners' lives, often citing personal growth and expanded worldviews as key takeaways.
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685 - Kyle Thiermann, author of One Last Question Before You Go
Q: What did you find surprising about the process of writing the book?
Kyle realized that the first draft hid deeper emotions and that further drafts helped him confront his real feelings.
685 - Kyle Thiermann, author of One Last Question Before You Go
Q: Did you say early on that you wanted to write a book?
Kyle suggests that he did not explicitly state it, but his intentions were clear over time.
678 - Tom Murphy (Recovering Astrophysicist)
Q: Is gravity just an accepted fact, or do we understand how it works?
Nobody really understands gravity or why it works, we just describe its effects and behaviors extraordinarily well.
678 - Tom Murphy (Recovering Astrophysicist)
Q: How can scientific measurements differentiate between general relativity and other theories?
General relativity shows some detectable deviations, but at the millimeter scale, the measurements are challenging due to various interfering factors.
678 - Tom Murphy (Recovering Astrophysicist)
Q: What specifically are you recovering from?
I explored a career in astrophysics but grew skeptical of the entire enterprise of modernity, and I decided I didn't want to play that game anymore.

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This podcast explores a wide range of topics that intersect with society and culture through engaging conversations with a variety of guests. The discussions often touch upon themes of personal freedom, the complexities of human behavior, and the interconnection of various life experiences. Noteworthy for its organic style and willingness to venture off the conventional path, the conversations delve into subjects like relationships, the nature of fear, geopolitics, and the cultural implications of literature and technology. The host creates an inviting space for storytelling, allowing guests to share their unique perspectives, which often leads to deeper explorations of life's intricate systems and norms.

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