Leafbox Podcast
Episodes
Interview: James Van Lanen
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Talking with James Van Lanen, anthropologist, re-wilding advocate, and author of Human Rewilding in the 21st Century, mapping the intersections of spe...
Interview: Charles Hugh-Smith
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Talking with Charles Hugh Smith, writer, self-employed economic critic, and author of the long-running blog Of Two Minds, mapping the intersections of...
Interview: Michelle Horsley / Aut Naught Aut
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Talking with Michelle Horsley, autistic researcher, artist, and writer of the Aut Naught Aut, mapping the parapolitical architecture of the autism ind...
Interview: Znore
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Talking with writer, reader, wanderer Znore , anonymous author of the blog Group Name for Grape Juice and his essay collection exploring imagination a...
Interview: Matthew Heath
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Talking with former Marine signals intelligence operator and security consultant Matthew John Heath, decorated for valor in Iraq and detained in Venez...
Interview: Matt Baldwin
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Talking with psychotherapist, guitarist Matt Baldwin on his collection How to Play Guitar, an “anarchist cookbook for the creative process, an heirl...
Interview: Guy Duperreault
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking with Guy Duperreault, writer, yoga teacher, COVID refugee, and uncompromising seeker of truth. Guy speaks from Oaxaca, Mexico, where he lande...
Interview: Ran Prieur
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking with writer, collapse philosopher, novelist, and blogger Ran Prieur in a conversation that unfolds with a slow, organic rhythm, a pleasurable...
Interview: Jigoku / 地獄ケーキ
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking with writer, garage mystic, and Lotus Sutra enthusiast, Jigoku — anonymous poster and publisher — on Buddhist intellectual responses to ci...
Interview: J.J Montagnier
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking with J.J Montagnier, writer, traveler, and scholar of cycle science, the systems on the hidden rhythms of history, the meta physical energy tr...
Interview: Dr Thomas Cook
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beyond the Bad Trip: Psychedelics, Myth, and the Rediscovery of Spiritual HealthTalking with Dr. Thomas Cook, psychiatrist, writer, on navigating the ...
Interview: Byron Christopher
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Canadian independent journalist Byron Christopher, exploring the shadows where public narratives meet private truths. Byron shares...
Interview: Luke Dodson
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking with Luke Dodson, writer, mythographer, seeker, navigator of sovereign archetypes on cycles of collapse and renewal, on Jungian echoes, Campbe...
Interview: The Ungoogleable Michaelangelo
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking with The Ungoogleable Michaelangelo, author, mythmaker, visual artist, and a self-described Bardo Bard on his new book Lore Spores: Tales & To...
Interview: HSURAE
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking with HSURAE, artist, educator, bio-researcher on embodied questions, the art of making glass phantom limbs, mirror box therapy as speculative ...
Interview: AMRX Mark II
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking in-depth with writer, linguist, and anon AMRX Mark II, a dissident voice from the Pacific on escaping the cults of ideology, the yearning for ...
Interview: Ven. Karma Lekshe Tsomo
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In conversation with Buddhist nun, scholar, and activist Ven. Karma Lekshe Tsomo, tracing her remarkable arc from surfing in 1950s Malibu to ordinatio...
Interview: Jasper Ceylon
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking with poet, editor, and literary trickster anon Jasper Ceylon on the art of aesthetic sabotage and poetics in the age of algorithm. From anonym...
Interview: Udith Dematagoda
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking in-depth with author, publisher, and academic Udith Dematagoda, on his intellectual journey from post-punk bands to postwar literary writers, ...
Interview: ARX-Han
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking with novelist ARX-Han on the optimistic outcome, the counterbalance to techno-feudalism, the shifting Overton window, on deep (racial? / psych...
Interview: Kevin Dolan
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Dolan AKA Bennett's Phylactery joins me to discuss the drive for sovereignty as a generational project, building parallel institutions with the ...
Interview: Charles Hugh Smith - Spring 2025
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking with repeat guest, author and local Hawaii resident Charles Hugh Smith on the importance of living in the real world, insights from the scient...
Interview: Dr Simon Young
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking with British historian and folklorist Dr. Simon Young on the enduring presence of supernatural experiences in human life, with a focus on his ...
Interview: George Lee / Chez Jorge
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I had the pleasure of speaking with George Lee, creator of Chez Jorge and author of A Gong's Table, to uncover the profound connection between food, c...
Interview: Jasun Horsley
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking with author, Jasun Horsley, on navigating the first and second Matrix, mirror neurons and telepathic messages, goats and autonomy, spiritual s...
Interview: Rurik Skywalker
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rurik Skywalker (Rolo), author of The Slavland Chronicles, invites us into a labyrinth of ideas where politics, metaphysics, and culture collide. With...
Interview: Matt Cardin
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Matt Cardin, an accomplished writer, editor, and higher education professional known for his profo...
Interview: Benjamin Lucas
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Benjamin Lucas, an experienced private tutor and educator, brings a wealth of insight from years of teaching at some of Europe’s most prestigious bo...
Interview: Tom Davidson-Marx of Aloha Sangha
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Davidson-Marx is the co-founder of Aloha Sangha, a secular meditation group based out of Honolulu, Hawaii.In this conversation he shares journey t...
Interview: Andrew Thomson
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview with Andrew Thomson, a Scottish seasoned professional in the energy sector, we delve into the multifaceted landscape of oil, renewab...
Interview: Stephen Chamberlin
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this intimate conversation, Stephen Chamberlain, a former U.S. Coast Guard officer, small business owner, and writer, candidly discusses his person...
Flash Fiction: Microwave
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MicrowaveIt wasn’t deliberate, not really, the impulse instead had struck him, a microburst, waiting for the countdown.The lunchroom buzzed, indiffe...
Interview: James De Llis
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James Ellis, the author and host of the popular podcast Hermitix, takes us on a journey through his transformation from his enigmatic online presence ...
Interview: Momus
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve been reading, listening to, and following Nick Currie, the Scottish artist, musician, and writer known as Momus, for over 20 years. As he prepa...
Interview: Wayne Levin
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hawaii based photographer Wayne Levin reflects on his lifelong career while preparing for a retrospective collection of his journey from underwater ph...
Interview: Ashutosh Joshi
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I had the pleasure of speaking with Ashutosh Joshi, an Indian photographer and writer whose recent memoir “Journey to the East”, chronicles his 18...
Interview: Kit Ebersbach
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kit Ebersbach, a multifaceted musician and arranger, shares his extensive journey through Hawaii's vibrant music scene in this personal interview. Rec...
Interview: Charles Hugh Smith - April 2024
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is my second interview with the writer Charles Hugh Smith.For a deep dive into Charle’s past, bio, writing etc I recommend you take a listen to...
Interview: Dr Elmar Jung
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Elmar JungDr. Elmar Jung, a distinguished figure in the realm of holistic and biological dentistry. Dr. Jung, who is not only the founder of Dr. El...
Interview: Dr Janet Hoskins
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Janet Hoskins is a professor of Anthropology and Religion at the University of Southern California. She has conducted extensive field research in ...
Interview: The Spouter
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jed is an imaginative writer from Oakland, California known for his intriguing work of speculative philosophy published on Substack as The Spouter.Vie...
Interview: ARX-Han
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Writing under the pseudonym, ARX-Han and using a voice modulator for this interview, this writer and novelist joins me to explore his debut work “In...
Interview: Jason Trucco
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While strolling along the Hudson River in New York City, Jason Trucco joins me to discuss his career in filmmaking, directing, art, design, and playwr...
Interview: Dr. Colin Mendelsohn
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I had the pleasure to speaking one of Australia's leading experts in tobacco control, Dr. Colin Mendelsohn. With over three decades of dedicated...
Interview: Thomas Farber
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I had the pleasure of connecting with fellow surfer and ocean lover Thomas Farber. Thomas Farber is a master in capturing the essence of life’...
Interview: Josh Mitteldorf, PhD
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Mitteldorf, is a science writer, researcher in biology of aging, and poet, with a rebellious spirit and persistent curiosity. His interests span ...
Interview: Architect Craig Steely
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Steely, an American architect based both in Hawaii and California shares his philosophy on life and design. Craig's work stands out for its sea...
Interview: Keturah Lamb
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Keturah Lamb, an American writer, educator, and community builder, discusses her unconventional upbringing, her philosophy, her projects, and her view...
Interview: Dr. Shoji Nakayama MD, PhD
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Shoji Nakayama, active in Japanese medical and public health research, delves into his extensive career centered around environmental health and p...
Interview: The Antiplanner / Randal O’Toole
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Randal O'Toole, an American policy analyst, discusses his maverick career, non consensus views on urban planning, transportation, and housing in this ...
Interview: The Kamakura Gardener / Robert Jefferson
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Jefferson is an American broadcast news anchor and Air Force veteran, professor of journalism and has had the majority of his career working in...
Interview: Ikigai Bio-Hacking with Sachikai Takamiya
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From Hino, Shiga, Japan, a conversation with biohacker, health advocate, and naturalist, Sachiaki Takamiya. Ancient wisdom echoes through Takamiya-san...
Interview: Charles Hugh Smith
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Author and Thinker Charles Hugh Smith boldly declares: the status quo is unsustainable. Through his writings, Charles pierces beneath the surface, cha...
Interview: Eric Shahan - Shinobu Books
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Interview: Eric Shahan - Shinobu BooksEric Shahan, an American translator based in Japan for the last 20 years, has been independently publishing tran...
Interview: Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride MD
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Transformative insights from Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride - a personal journey at the intersection of medicine, healing nutrition, regenerative farmin...
Interview: Re/Search Publications
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
V. Vale is the editor and founder of Search & Destroy and RE/Search, an influential figure in publishing who aims to produce enduring books that explo...
Interview: Professor Erik Millstone
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Erik Millstone is an Emeritus Professor of Science Policy in the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) at the University of Sussex. He gained a first de...
Interview: Aaron Moulton
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Moulton is an American curator based out of Denmark. Formally with Gagosian Galleries, and other international galleries he is interested in sec...
Interview: Tao Lin
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Times of the UK called Tao Lin “a daring, urgent voice for a malfunctioning age,"I agree. Tao Lin is an exciting original acclaimed voice trying...
Interview: Dr Magda Havas Phd.
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Environmental Toxicologist who originally worked on acid rain, metal pollution, water quality, air quality and related matters to shift later in her c...
Interview: @Shagbark / County Line Notes
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew is a catholic, a writer, and a rural revivalist advocating for a traditional lifestyle.We talked about his online handle shagbark, about his ex...
Interview: Thomas Kloepfer of Pitchfork Farms
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Kloepfer and his wife run Pitchfork Farms, an eco-friendly farm located on Mukaishima in Onomichi, Hiroshima. The farm cultivates seasonal frui...
Interview: Marek Lehocky
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In November 2022, Marek Lehocky and his swimming partner Dr. Steven Minaglia completed a challenging, staged circumnavigation swim around the island o...
Interview: Arturo Tafoya
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Interview: Arturo TafoyaMaybe you’ve heard of Cicada 3301. If not its a mysterious and highly secretive organization that emerged in 2012 and over s...
Interview: Aaron Fletcher
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Fletcher is a nomadic farmhand and subsistence dairy shepherd who lives currently in the Pacific Northwest. He lives a "home-free" lifestyle tha...
Interview: Yannick Dauby - Field Recorder / Sound Artist
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yannick Dauby is a French sound artist and field recorder based in Taiwan. He also works in sound designs for film. He also produces audio documentary...
Interview: Dr. Jose Domingo
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Jose L. Domingo is the Distinguished Professor (Emeritus) of Toxicology and Environmental Health at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili, School of Med...
Interview: Dr Thomas Cook
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Cook is a board certified psychiatrist in private practice. He is the founding director of Beyond Mental Health, a Honolulu, Hawaii practice combin...
Interview: Jennifer Militzer-Kopperl
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Remedial Literacy Specialist, Author, and Waldorf Literacy Curriculum AdvisorWhile at first the following interview might appear only to be of interes...
Interview: Brian Patterson
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s conversation I had the pleasure of learning from Brian Patterson, a Cayman Islands based, Bermudian corporate offshoring expert, cry...
Interview: Rob Auten - CEO of Hexagram
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Auten is a video game writer whose writing credits include Gears of War: Judgment (cowritten with Tom Bissell) as well as titles like Tom Clancy’...
Interview: Seneca Scott - Candidate for Oakland Mayor 2022
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Seneca Scott was so generous to give me an hour of his time to walk through his background, his philosophical framework, his vision for Oakland and gi...
Interview: Gail Fuller
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gail Fuller practices no-till crop farming and cattle grazing in Eastern Kansas.He also runs with his wife Lynette Miller, the Fuller Field School, a ...
Interview: Zen Priest Zachary Smith
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Zachary Smith is an ordained Zen priest based out of San Francisco. We connected over a discussion politics, life, Zen, parenting, psychadelics an...
Interview: Kana Chan
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kana Chan is a Canadian living in Kamikatsu, Shikoku which is Japan’s first “zero waste” village in rural Japan. She records her daily life at...
Interview: Ran Prieur
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ran Prieur is a philosopher, writer, blogger, and is well known for writing on collapse, society, psychology, freedom, drugs and consciousness. We spo...