When a trip goes awry, something demonic emerges and convinces someone to make a fatal choice..
To celebrate the 50th episode(!) as well as mark the end of Season 1 of the Inner Monster Podcast, I take a look at Satan himself. I dive into both his etymological origins, as well as his role around tempting Eve in the Garden of Eden. This leads me to talking about knowledge and learning, and I dive into my issues with the current educational system as well as some ideas on how to make it better.
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"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "IV. Joy," and "The (Un)Caged Butterfly," by Al Gilliom.
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I'm hiking through a foggy forest, when I encounter a patchwork creature that is very angry at humanity...
We go literary this episode and dive into Mary Shelley's Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus, the origin for the pop culture icon of Frankenstein's Monster. I clear up some common misperceptions about Frankenstein, and then we dive into the decision that the good doctor makes that changes his life forever - reanimating a giant humanoid with secret science. We'll then dive into both the evaluation of decisions, as well as how to get better at making decisions.
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"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "The (Un)Caged Butterfly," and "IV. Joy" by Al Gilliom.
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I find myself bruised and battered, in a place altogether unfamiliar to me. And then a shocking discovery is made...
This week's episode explores the Maori mythology of Matau, a giant, kidnapping, supernatural jerk and the aftermath of his murder. This somehow turns into an exploration of resilience towards failure and rejection, and I dive into some practical tips on building more of it. Fun for the whole family!
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"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "The (Un)Caged Butterfly," and "IV. Joy" by Al Gilliom.
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I'm finally on vacation, when a scuba adventure goes horribly, horribly wrong...
This episode we're diving into deep underwater holes to explore the Caribbean mythological dragon-octopus creature known as the Lusca. I then explore the need for deep conversations, and why they're sometimes to difficult to have. Finally, I'll leave you with some propelling questions to explore how you might create more connection in your life in a way that doesn't set you up for failure.
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"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "The (Un)Caged Butterfly," and "IV. Joy" by Al Gilliom.
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In order to preserve any shreds of sanity I have left, I've recorded a bit of a new intro regarding why I'm taking a break from releasing a new episode this week, and also announcing my Friday the 13th art extravaganza.
After the intro, dive back in (or discover for the first time) the Hydra and my take on sustainability. Fitting, I hope, for a bit of a break week.
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Theme music, "The (Un)Chained Butterfly," and "IV. Joy" by Al Gilliom.
Other music by Divider Line via a Creative Commons license.
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I'm visiting a friend in Dublin, when I come across a woman in a green dress with bloodshot eyes, and she begins to wail...
This week, we jump across the pond to the rolling green hills of Ireland and its own keening ghost, the banshee. I dive into the background of his very sad spirit, and then we'll go into the ineffective postures that leaders might take, even if well-intentioned. This episode covers four ineffective postures of leadership, and is the third part of a three-part series about leadership.
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Part 1 in the leadership series: Garuda
Part 2 in the leadership series: Naga
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"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "The (Un)Caged Butterfly," "IV. Joy," and "Reprise - The Blue Healer" by Al Gilliom.
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I'm diving in the Gulf of Thailand off the coast of Cambodia, when I discover something rather unexpected on the walls of a cave...
This week, the Naga, the snake-people/dragons from Southeast Asia (and mortal enemy of the Garuda) makes their appearance, and they're not all what they seem! I focus on the naga from Cambodia mythology, and that leads me to the various postures of leadership that are effective in today's work culture that you can take no matter what your formal role. This episode covers six of the seven postures (the first being in last week's episode), and is the second part of a three-part series about leadership.
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"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "IV. Joy" and "The (Un)Caged Butterfly," by Al Gilliom.
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I'm swimming at the base of a waterfall, when something emerges from a cave, and something even more surprising comes from the sky..
This week, the Garuda, a giant bird-like creature from Hindu mythology swoops in and makes an appearance and inspires me to talk about the role of a support. You might recognize this as a common video game role, and I both go there as well as use it to examine how our society functions, how we define leadership, and a way forward to make supporting others better for all of us.
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"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "IV. Joy" and "The (Un)Caged Butterfly," by Al Gilliom.
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I'm out on a scientific expedition in Greenland when I realize my research partner is missing. And then I find him...
In this week's episode I bring the Inuit tale of the Disembowler to the podcast, a malevolent being that lives up to its name. She has, however, a very quirky alternate way of murdering folks, and this contrast spurs me into the realm of what it means to be "authentic" these days. I also share my thoughts on how to build more authenticity into your life as well as personal details about how I behave when no one is watching.
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The Minotaur episode - Exclusion as a force for good
"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "IV. Joy," "Reprise- The Blue Healer," and "The (Un)Caged Butterfly," by Al Gilliom.
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I'm in the desert of Utah on an archaeological dig, when I see someone emerge from a rocky outcropping...
This week we'll look at two things from the Great Basin region of the United States, a dinosaur, and the cannibalistic monsters known as the Siats that inspired the dinosaur's name. We'll look at the Siats' weakness, and how it inspired me to think about simple solutions. I'll go into some simple solutions for common business problems, and then we'll dive into parsing what the real problems are.
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Mastering the Basics - by Dean Karrel
In Trust podcast EP 43 with Jordan Benjamin
"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "IV. Joy," and "The (Un)Caged Butterfly," by Al Gilliom.
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I'm on vacation at a cabin rental when something completely unexpected flies out of the sky..
In this week's episode, I introduce the Flying Head, an evil spirit in the Iroquois and Wyandot mythology. It's a biter, and not in a good way, but it's consistency in its actions (even when it leads to its own demise) inspired me to talk about consistency and how we can develop stronger alignment in our words, behavior, and thoughts. Enjoy the tough questions this week!
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Episode 18 - Kumiho and changing oneself
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The port's a mess, an whole fleet of government dogs are after me, and the only way out I can see is through the ritual...
In this week's episode, experience a bad pirate accent as we dive into the hierarchy of Hell. I'll introduce you to the 42nd spirit in the Ars Goetia, and dive into some ancient demonology texts that explain the organizational structure of demons. We'll then dive into a reframing of hierarchies in general, and the three main reasons they get a bad name. I'll of course also offer some practical insights into making them better.
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"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "IV. Joy," "The (Un)Caged Butterfly," and "I. Letting Go" by Al Gilliom.
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Visiting a museum with a mummy, I notice something strange about the bandaged corpse, and then things get interesting..
This week I look at the Egyptian mummy monster myth, a true fact that's more horrific than the fiction, and the idea of what it means to be special and unique and insignificant at the same time. Also, I offer a new way to think about how we're all snowflakes - but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
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I find myself chilling in my room in Tokyo, when a knock comes at my 7th floor window...
This week I share with you the interesting story of the Nukekubi, another Japanese creature which is basically a flying vampire head. Wild! I talk about the need for structures in our lives, and offer a practical guide to solving for systems-level problems. Wowza!
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"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "IV. Joy," and "The (Un)Caged Butterfly" by Al Gilliom.
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A swim in New Zealand takes a turn for the worst when something really, really big emerges from it's cave...
This week's episode looks as Hotu-Puku, a supernatural giant lizard-like thing hailing from Maori mythology. After we talk about the myth of Hotu-puku, I dive into fighting shortsightedness in decision-making through humility, systems, and a few other strategies that widen the lens at which you might look at problems.
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Tuataras - awesome lizards
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I hear a noise in my son's bedroom, and find something very, very wrong...
In this week's episode, I'll talk about the terrifying bogeyman from Portugal, El Coco (aka El Cuco and El Cucuy). This shifty creature, featured in HBO's The Outsider, gets me thinking about adaptation and how being flexible can set you up for success. I then offer some practical thoughts on how to improve your adaptability.
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Wonder Goblin's version of El Cuco
La Llorona - Quitting - EP 11 - a deeper dive into sunk costs
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I'm on a nice hike in the English countryside, when a very upset cow decides it's angry with me...
In this week's episode, we dive into the mythology behind the Dun Cow (cue how now brown cow jokes), a magical, milk-producing, rampaging beast. From there, we'll explore how clarity could have helped the cow survive, and the need for clarity in communication. I'll share three of the biggest barriers to clear communication, as well as how we might think of improving our clarity.
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EP 28 - The Minotaur and Exclusion
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"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "IV. Joy," "The (Un)Caged Butterfly," and "II. A Place of Peace (Star's Song)" by Al Gilliom.
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I'm on the scene of a huge car crash, when something unexpected pops out of one of the cars...
Today I'll introduce you to Uath Mac Imoman, a side-character in Irish mythology that has a very special power that a very well-known Arthurian story you may have read in English class was based upon. I talk about honor, what it looks like today, and why we should strive to have it. I also raise the question around whether or not others have it and when we should be honorable and when we might want to bounce.
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Through the Woods by Emily Carroll
"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "IV. Joy," "The (Un)Caged Butterfly," and "II. A Place of Peace (Star's Song)" by Al Gilliom.
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I'm just trying to get home to eat my pizza when a garden-variety creature turns out not-so-garden-variety..
Big thanks to Greg Knox for the suggestion of doing an episode of Ratatoskr, the unicorn-like squirrel messenger hailing from Norse mythology. This week's episode dives into this smack-talking rodent, which leads me to discuss how to deal with online trolls and general things that provoke you. I share my own history with angry verbal sparring matches online, and share the practical steps I've taken to get better at taking control over not only if I engage but how I do so.
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Episode 3 - Kuchisake Onna - Narratives
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Gather round the campfire, as I've got a story to tell that, cross my heart, is 100% true, and I barely lived to tell the tale...
In this episode, I look at the fearsome critter known as the Hidebehind, which, no surprise here, hides behind things. I dive into the origins and the larger collection of fearsome critters and the magic of storytelling as a transition into the topic of today - finding happiness in the process. I share my mindset around being an elite Skee-Ball competitor and how I stay positive even in the face of defeat. From there I look at all the ways focusing on the process can improve happiness in life.
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Brewskee-Ball - the Skee-Ball league I roll in
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