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Stories from the road as we travel from California to Argentina via the Arctic Circle. Join us as we meet people doing fun and interesting things!
Join us for a story about music, the obsessions of a 12 year old odd-ball, some great tunes, and a brief history of the worst fake-radio show ever produced. Share and Enjoy! Tunes in This Episode Irma Thomas - I’d Rather Go Blind Procol Harum - A Whiter Shade of Pale John Lee Carter - Let Me Know AC/DC - Big Balls The Beatles - Tomorrow Never Knows…
Meet our new pal, Michael; a multi talented, self-educated sawyer, an arborist and man of the people. I sat with him (outdoors and at a safe distance, of course) at the unparalleled O2 Artisans Aggregate in West Oakland to talk about trees, hard work, community, the government, and more. Share with friends! Links O2 Artisans Aggregate - Ponderosa M…
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The Gore-Tex Cocktail Umbrella in My Heart
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My own death and a chemically induced peek into the void are not the only topics on my mind. I was gifted with a unique perspective enhancing experience which sang to me with a mix of hope, bravery, kindness and enormous heaps of sadness; my visit to the cardiac surgery wing of the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in San Francisco. Tunes in This Ep…
Join a young weirdo on a journey through time and space! Mind the closing door, and be sure to have a little glue handy for some arts and crafts time! P.S. this story contains almost zero tips for decorating. Tunes in This Episode Satan’s Pilgrims - Creature Feature Satan’s Pilgrims - Escape Bauhaus - Bella Lugosi is Dead Chris Smither - Leave the …
After six years on the road, the Torres family decided to go home; timing is everything. Tune-in to find out how living an unconventional lifestyle can offer stability as civilization crumbles! Share and enjoy! Links O Nosso Quintal - Youtube - Cristina & Tiff Podcast Tunes in this Episode Oscar Aleman - Delicado Melanie - Brand New Key Blondie - H…
Susannah Rigg is a travel writer, living in Mexico City. She shares her impressions of the changing soundscape of the city from her apartment while on pandemic-lockdown. Thoughtful, evocative and enough to make us want to drive down there all over again. Share and enjoy! Links Clafund.org - Undocumented Workers and Families - Susannah’s Website - S…
Here’s a little episode about “Self-help”. I read an article (with the author’s permission of course) by Kyle Thiermann about the book, “Atomic Habits”. Amazingly, it isn’t about microscopic nuns, but rather about getting your shit together, one minuscule step at a time. I also read you a letter from our pal in Alaska, Nate Atwood. Nate is in deep …
In this smoke filled episode, we read a couple of letters from previous podcast guests, Joel Solomon and Bill Gilbert. Bill lives in Beirut, Lebanon, and works in the US embassy there. Joel Solomon lives in British Columbia, and works to revolutionize how wealth is invested. We also talk about what's happening with us (Tiff, Andrew & Pelé), and we …
Marcus was traveling via bicycle from Mexico to Argentina when COVID-19 changed his plans. He comes to us via Whatsapp from Panama with an update. Podcaster, writer and traveler, Anya Kaats sends us her thoughts from a recently wiped-down Sprinter van in the Great American West. Tunes in This Episode - Oscar Aleman - Delicado Los Vikings de Usuluta…
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Ass-Play in Space, With Dr. Chris Ryan
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As Pliny the Elder never said, “To live is to ramble!” Dr. Uncle Chris Ryan stopped by our temporary home in Larkspur for a visit; before he left, we took a little time to record this delightful free-form conversation. Pelé and I might technically be the guests in this one, but you get lots of Chris here as well! If you somehow know who we are and …
Titf and I discuss what it’s like to dream while in a dream…sort of. Don’t sweat it, it’s less than 20 minutes, and you get to hear Tiff! Tunes in this Episode Oscar Aleman - Delicado Pale Cricket - Long GoneBy Monkey Tooth
No Shit, I had a little stroke. What now? Tunes in This Episode Koshi-oi and Torgalyg Spoonfull - Howlin' Wolf Up From The Skies - Jimi Hendrix Many Faces - The Karnataka College of Percussion Talk to the Wind - King Krimson Ride a White Swan - TRex The Colour of Spring - Mark Hollis I'll be Doggone - Marvin Gaye Orlando - Miriam Makeba Kayan Tradi…
It's story time! Join me on a trip down memory lane as you strap on a mask to join a protest, or just to buy some broccoli. Tunes in This Episode Sahalé - Djiin Tame Impala - Nothing That Has Happened So Far Has Been Anything We Could Control Alabama Shakes - You Ain't Alone The Arcs - Nature's Child Sesame Street Theme The Sopwith Camel - Dancin W…
No guest, no problem; it’s story time. Take a break from your own uphill battle with pointlessness, and listen to someone else’s! We’ve blended together a whole bunch of great music with a couple of stories about old people, the absurdity of life, why Andrew should be ashamed to leave the house, and of course, toast. Share and Enjoy Tunes in This E…
Rachel is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, a friend of Tiffany's, a survivor of COVID-19, and an all-around sweetheart. Tune in to hear her experience working in a busy ICU in New Orleans, and what it's like to treat COVID-19 in yourself and others.By Monkey Tooth
Irene is a traveling nurse, currently on assignment at a hospital in New York, NY. In 11 years of nursing, she has never seen anything like what she has witnessed in the past three weeks. She came to help, and is doing just that. Please share with a friend, a COVID-19 skeptic, or both if you’re so lucky.…
Dr. Jonathan (a friend and former coworker of Tiffany’s) lives and works in Louisiana as a physician in the intensive care unit. He is currently working beyond overtime to help people in a pandemic in a state which has been particularly hard-hit by COVID-19. Share this one with your friends and with anyone who might doubt the severity of this virus…
Sex, Drugs and CAKE!!! Psychedelic drugs, sex with friends and the sanctity of confections are meant to be respected. This is a tale of a young moron who did not respect the molecules and ended up soiled and alone... Be safe, stay home for a while, and enjoy this special storytelling edition of the show - Enjoy, and be choosy about sharing!…
Tiff and I talk about what it’s like to drive around Nicaragua…and we explain why we are parking our van for six months in Costa Rica! Wash your hands, put on some headphones and try not to touch your itchy face! Links Our pal Leah - Spanish School in Matagalpa Tunes In This Episode Oscar Aleman - Delicado Kevin Morby - Black Flowers…
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Celebrate this Christmas with the Monkey Tooth family, and learn to Swear in Español with our pal, INSULTO!!! Subscribe on Patreon for extra filthy, bonus content. Oh yeah, Merry Christmas, Pringados!By Monkey Tooth Podcast
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Breaking Bob; The Gift of Terminal Awareness
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Bob is a traveler, a gardener, a musician, a man of science and computers, and a man on a mission to live! We met Bob in Flores Guatemala, and we talked family, love, travel, prostate health, and what it is like to live with a terminal diagnosis. We fell in love with Bob, and we think you will too! Links Prostate Health- Mayo Clinic Tunes in This E…
Mr. Kalki is the owner and operator of The Everest Restaurant in Belmopan, Belize. Originally from Nepal, he now lives in Belize, cooks with love, and makes his living with a smile on his face! We got the chance to sit with him after a delicious meal to chat about his life and his food. Don't listen without a little food in your belly or, at the ve…
Tiffany and I sat down on a little pier in Bacalar to talk about our travels in Mexico. Six months of Mexican travel, and less than an hour of talking. It just might be worth your time!By Monkey Tooth
Sweet and thoughtful as ever, our pal Chris Ryan hooked us up with another guest, Anya Kaats! Anya is the host of two podcasts, A Millennial’s Guide to Saving the World and The Whore Rapport . We caught up on the street in San Francisco and had a little chat about pronunciation, family, identity, her podcast and what it means to fix yourself. I lik…
On a recent trip back to the USA, I got a chance to meet with the inspirational and charming, Lloyd Kahn. Lloyd is an author, a photographer, a builder, and a man of action! He has written over 40 books on subjects ranging from health and stretching to he ephemeral charm of driftwood structures on the Pacific Coast. We talked about his work as a bu…
Gerardo is a journalist, an explorer and a story teller. We met Gerardo in San Cristobal De Las Casas in Chipas, Mexico. It was our pleasure to talk about politics, journalism, natural childbirth, travel, death and much more. Oh yeah, there are howler monkeys in this one too! Share and enjoy! Gerardo is a journalist, an explorer and a story teller.…
Meet our new pals, Julia, Paula and her daughter Eloisa! We met them in San Miguel De Allende, Guanajuato, MX at their restaurant, Ten Ten Pie! We talked about Mexican Independence, Polo, learning from the death of a parent, travel, tacos and more! They are the cousins of our friend and former podcast guest, Fernanda Reyes, and they have a fascinat…
Diego and Charly are a couple of hardworking and creative taqueros! After eating several of their delicious creations, and a brief exchange with Diego, I knew I wanted to get these guys in front of the mic. I met up with them while they worked, and we had a quick chat about tacos, work, Mexico City, and recovering from drunkenness with food. I genu…
Susannah Rigg is the living definition of a fun and interesting person! She is a freelance writer, an explorer of culture and history, a writer of fiction and an all- around cool human being. We talk about history, religion, Mexico, travel, the business of writing professionally and much more. Share and Enjoy! Links SusannahRigg.com - Mexico Retold…
Jeannine Gaudet, my mother, came to see us in the beautiful city of Oaxaca, Mexico. She is an accomplished solo female traveler, a mother of six, a grandmother of nine, she earned her masters in social work while raising a family, has been a pioneer in the field of hospice and palliative care since the 1980’s, and she has been a nurse for over 50 y…
Fernanda Reyes is a quick-witted, funny and charming example of what makes Mexico an awesome place to be! She is an artist, a hard-working restauranteur, and a fearless world traveler. We sat with her before work in San Miguel De Allende and talked about travel, art, family and what it's like to sleep in a toilet! Come for the conversation, stay fo…
Meet our new pal, Dan Piraro! Seven days a week for 33 years, Dan wrote, illustrated and published Bizarro Comics. Now in semi-retirement in Mexico, Dan is creating beautiful and strange paintings, continues to write and illustrate one comic per week, writes a fantastic blog, is raising two charming dogs, and doing it all with the voice of a sultry…
Meet the Tuck’s, Marcus & Julie! These two adventurous folks are 5 years into an around the world journey in their fabulous machine; Cuthbert. We talk about living simply, saving money, living for today, traveling in Africa and much more. Do yourself a favor and visit their website www.tuckstruck.net Links Tuckstruck.net - Instagram - Facebook - Yo…
Noel Morales is a chef, a father, a storyteller, an art collector, a native Mexican cosmologist, and an Aztec dancer! We met him in a little town called Todos Santos in Baja California, Sur. We talked about food, death, farming, love, Noel’s cultural influences, the dangerous business of traveling in Mexico, and a variety of other crazy topics. We …
Betty and Antonio are a mother and son team, running a campground in Bahia de Los Angeles, B.C.S.. Betty is a Biologist, and Antonio is a vintner. Together, they operate their business on the grounds of a converted turtle sanctuary and research station. We talk turtles, family, loss, community building, and a rare environmental success story. They …
Meet our new pal, Dale Smith! Dale is an author, photographer, and all-around creative guy. We met him in Bahia de Los Angeles in Baja California. Thanks to his curiosity and his hilarious and little dog, Cooper, we became friends right away. We sat on his back porch and talked about photography, how to land a good gig, how to ditch a bad one, and …
Sarah Kate Larsen is a talented and whimsical artist, a world traveler, a teacher, and a creative spark, ready to ignite just about anything. We met up with her in her satellite living room in Los Angeles to talk about art, time travel, dreams, religion, death, joy and where to drink if you are feeling hopeless. We are increasingly fortunate people…
Uwe is an award-winning journalist, an educator, a documentary filmmaker, and a lover of art and culture. He is also a sweet and gentle soul with a passion for making new friends. Among their many projects, Uwe and his wife, Frauke, are telling the remarkably complex story of global food production in novel and fascinating ways. Tune in to hear a c…
Sean Guerrero is a sculptor, a filmmaker, a story teller, and an all around cool guy. Sean was in Bombay Beach, installing a giant collaborative sculpture made from an airplane fuselage and other thematically relevant detritus from various locations around the states; it is called the DaVinci Fish. His work is beautiful, at times functional, and al…
Ed Senft, although a young man, is nobody's puppet. With a head full of excellent questions, Ed began walking from Iowa to California on a quest for answers and even better questions. He took a break from all that walking to work his ass off with us in the production of the Bombay Beach Biennale. Tune in to hear his tale! Links Ed’s Instagram - ebe…
Meet my new friend, Jane. Jane is an artist who works with bee's wax and textiles, a traveler who works with her intuition and a nurturing and giving human who works with her heart. Spend a little time with our magical and funloving friend, Jane Maru! Links Vimeo - Jane’s Website Tunes in This Episode Oscar Aleman - Delicado Devendra Banhart - I fe…
Kyle Thiermann is a professional big wave surfer, host of a popular podcast, and 2/3 of the brains behind The Motherfucker Awards. I got a chance to eat some breakfast with Kyle in Santa Cruz, and he was gracious enough to agree to be on our show. We talked about growing up on a surf board, finding purpose and passion by asking questions in a round…
In the absence of a guest, we put together this mercifully brief, mini-episode. If you don't care where we've been, what we will be doing next, or what we think about the impact of monotheism on human existence, feel free to skip this one. Oh yeah, we also want to know if you are interested in reading a story with a suicide ending? Share and Enjoy……
