Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan

513 - Rachel Krantz (Author of Open)

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Krantz is the author of the reported memoir, OPEN: AN UNCENSORED MEMOIR OF LOVE, LIBERATION, AND NON-MONOGAMY (JAN 25, 2022). She’s the recip...

512 - Aunt Dot and Uncle Dan (My Back-up Parents)

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Meet my Aunt Dot and Uncle Dan, two of my all-time favorite humans. As a little kid, I felt an extra layer of love and protection from these two, know...

511- ROMA 50

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is it really "darkest just before the dawn?" And if things need to get worse before they get better, isn't a step in the wrong direction actually a st...

510 - Harley Rustad (Author of Book About Justin Alexander)

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Harley is the author of Lost in the Valley of Death, about the life and (probable) death of my friend (and former podcast guest), Justin Alexander. Pi...

509 - ROMA 49 (Announcing Some Changes)

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First episode of 2022. We made it through another weird-ass year. Gonna make some tweaks to the podcast. Thanks for taking this ride with me. Find me ...

508 - Timo (aka Tim Killian: Brilliant Weirdo)

26 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Timo (aka Tim Killian) is one of my favorite people. Former Mormon, long-time political consultant in Washington state (he helped get marijuana legali...

507 - Blake Webb (Actor)

18 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Blake Webb is an actor originally from Phoenix, Arizona. He lived in Tamaulipas, Mexico for over two years as a Mormon missionary. He later left the M...

506 - Rick Beato (Musician/Producer/YouTube Powerhouse)

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rick Beato is the kind of guy who will make you hopeful for humanity. After decades producing and teaching music, he's found a way to spread knowledge...

505 - Justin Kaliszewski (Outlaw Yogi)

27 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin “Jud” Kaliszewski is an author, artist, and adventurer. The renowned creator of OUTLAW Yoga, he is a best-selling yoga teacher and author ...

504 - Dallas Hartwig (Author, Physical Therapist, Nutritionist)

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dallas is a functional medicine practitioner, Certified Sports Nutritionist, and licensed physical therapist who specializes in treating lifestyle-rel...

503 - Paul Conti, M.D. (Psychiatrist and Author of Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic)

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Paul Conti is adept at helping people untangle complex problems – and he also happens to be a psychiatrist. Dr. Conti is a graduate of Stanford ...

502 - Alex from Caoba Farms (Sustainable Farmer/Restaurant Owner)

06 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex owns and runs Caoba Farms, just outside of Antigua, Guatemala. It's a Farm-to-Table restaurant where the tables are literally ON the farm. Best f...

501 - Dave Pell (Managine Editor, Internet)

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Pell is a modern-day columnist, meaning that his column is independently produced and distributed as a daily newsletter (NextDraft). He's been me...

500 - Episode 500! (Co-hosted with Anya Kaats and Mike Maher)

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

That's right, this is episode 500, beatches! You can watch the recorded live stream on my YouTube channel, co-hosted by Anya Kaats and Mike Maher.  F...

499 - ROMA 48 (From Chappelle to Kissinger)

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Coming to you from Antigua, Guatemala (the original "banana republic"), in this one, I get a few things off my chest, including American foreign polic...

498 - Ian Urbina (Journalist / The Outlaw Ocean)

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Urbina is an investigative reporter who writes for a variety of outlets, including The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Atlantic. Urbina is...

497 - Andrew Gold (Filmmaker/Journalist)

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew is the host of the On the Edge with Andrew Gold podcast. A journalist and TV presenter who speaks 5 languages & lived in 6 countries, Andrew ha...

496 - Tiensirin (Thai/American Insights)

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tiensirin was born and raised in Bangkok, but has been living in the US for most of her adult life. We met by chance at Tao Ruspoli's place in Joshua ...

495 - Xande Ribero (Legendary Jiu-Jitsu Master)

25 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alexandre Ribeiro is a legendary jiu-jitsu competitor and one of the founding members of the Ribeiro Jiu-Jitsu Association. Under the tutelage of some...

494 - Christina and Owen Dargatz (The Giving Experiment)

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Owen and Christina Dargatz and their brood are pushing the boundaries of what people see as possible with a large family. (Their kids range from under...

493 - Tao Ruspoli and Anya Kaats (Is There Free Will in a Shipping Container?)

11 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Three podcasters walk into a shipping container.... Sounds like a joke, right? Tao's podcast is called Being in the World. He's a filmmaker, photogra...

492 - Cameron Shayne (Budokon Movement / Charlie Sheen's Bodyguard)

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Come for the yoga, stay for the Charlie Sheen impersonation. Cameron Shayne is considered the father of the Mixed Movement Arts culture. Based in Los ...

491 - Brian MacKenzie (Human Performance Specialist, Sorta)

28 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Brian MacKenzie and I had a good chat about how "working out" should be more like play, how psychological issues manifest in our physiology, and how r...

490 - Christa Seidl (Biology Researcher: Endangered Species)

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Christa is a PhD student at UC Santa Cruz, researching endangered species and the stressors on ecosystems that lead to extinction events. She schools ...

489 - Sean Guerrero (Sculptor / Filmmaker / Rascal)

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As a kid Sean was fascinated by the look of the cars that were built in the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s. The shape and design gave each one it’s own...

488 - Daniele Bolelli (Historian, Writer, Martial Artist, Podcaster)

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Daniele Bolelli is a writer, martial artist, university professor, and host of two excellent podcasts: The Drunken Taoist and History on Fire. He was...

487 - Nate Hankes (Author / Veteran)

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nate Hankes is founder of the Veteran Artist Residencies nonprofit, a scientist, and bestselling author of the adventure travel and war memoir Waking ...

486 - Michael Veneziano (Tree Guy / Entrepreneur / Visionary)

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michael worked his way down from the treetops with a chainsaw hanging from his belt to owning a company (Ponderosa Millworks) that repurposes urban tr...

485 - Kyle Kingsbury (Former UFC Fighter / Podcast Host)

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Kingsbury is a guy you want on your side when the shit goes down. Big, strong, smart, kind, and thoughtful, he's a good example of how to do this...

484 - Tony Gonzalez (Hall of Fame NFL Player / Actor / Thinker)

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Gonzalez is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League for 17 seasons with the Kansas Ci...

483 - Joe Yannetty (Comedian, Writer, Producer)

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Yannetty has been around the block a time or two. He's been doing standup comedy around the world for a couple decades, as well as writing for fil...

482 - Miguel Romero (Absurd by Design)

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Miguel Romero is my pal in Mexico City. He writes for The Daily Grail, does graphic design, and has interests ranging from crop circles to psychic phe...

481 - Richard Schweid (Author: The Caring Class)

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I first met Richard Schweid over a poker table many moons ago. A native of Nashville, he has lived in Barcelona for a good spell. He is a founder and ...

480 - Joe Smarro and Jesse Trevino (Police Reform Advocates)

12 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Buddies since their tours in Iraq in the Marines, Joe and Jesse founded Solution Point + in order to use their experience as police officers to bring ...

479 - Tao Ruspoli, In His Lair

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tao Ruspoli is a dear friend of mine and one of the most creative, magical people I know. He makes films, music, photographs, festivals ... worlds. We...

478 - Kraig Adams (Filmmaker, Hiker, Minimalist)

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kraig Adams is a filmmaker, hiker and minimalist living in New York City. I like this dude. Kraig on Instagram and YouTube. Find me on Instagram or Tw...

477 - Paul Saladino (Author: The Carnivore Code)

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Paul Saladino is the author of The Carnivore Code: Unlocking the Secrets to Optimal Health by Returning to Our Ancestral Diet. He has used the car...

476 - Dean Radin (Author/Investigator of Psychic Phenomena)

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dean Radin, PhD, is Chief Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences and Associated Distinguished Professor at the California Institute of Integral...

475 - ROMA 47 (On "The Myth of Black Athletic Superiority")

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A few amazing intro snips from listeners (including a guy up a tree rescuing a cat), some talk about the nature of "friendship" in Hollywood, and an i...

474 - April Video ROMA 46

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here's the audio from this month's video ROMA that I make for supporters of the podcast. No video for you (!) but some extras, including talking about...

473 - Eric Berkowitz (Author: "Dangerous Ideas")

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

ERIC BERKOWITZ is a writer, lawyer, and journalist. He has a degree in print journalism from University of Southern California and has published in ...

472 - Jamie Wheal (Author: "Recapturing the Rapture")

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie is an expert in peak performance and leadership, specializing in neuroanthropology––the intersection of culture, biology and psychology. He ...

471 - Tracy Clark-Flory (Author of "Want Me")

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Tracy Clark-Flory grew up wedged between fizzy declarations of “girl power” and the sexualized mandates of pop culture. It was “broken glass ce...

470 - Steven Donziger (Human Rights Lawyer)

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Donziger is a renowned lawyer, writer, and public speaker with a focus on addressing human rights abuses and corporate malfeasance.  He is par...

469 - Robert Wright (Author and Journalist)

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Wright is an American journalist and author who writes about science, history, politics, and religion. He has written five books: Three Scient...

468 - Rafe Kelley (Evolve, Move, Play)

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rafe Kelley is an unusual guy. As focused on ideas as he is on physical movement, Rafe has studied martial arts, philosophy, parkour, anthropology, gy...

467 - ROMA 45 (SJWs, Fear of Death, Madness of Crowds)

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is one of those "flush the pipes" ROMAs, where I talk about a slew of things that seemed unrelated until I started talking about them. By the end...

466 - Jenny Odell (Artist and Author of How to Do Nothing)

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny is a multi-disciplinary artist and writer based in Oakland, California, whose work generally involves acts of close observation, whether it's b...

465 - Brian Hare (Scientist. Author. Dog Guy.)

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Brian Hare is a core member of the Center of Cognitive Neuroscience, a Professor in Evolutionary Anthropology, and Psychology and Neuroscience at...

464 - Roger Nygard (Director: Trekkies, The Office & Editor: Veep, Curb Your Enthusiasm)

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Roger Nygard is perhaps best known for his acclaimed documentary Trekkies, about the most obsessive fans in the Universe. Nygard’s previous docume...

463 - Bryan Callen (Comedian and Actor)

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bryan Callen is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, podcaster, and a friend of mine.  Bryan, on Instagram and Twitter. Find me on Instagram or Twitte...

462 - John Colapinto (Journalist and Author of This is the Voice)

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John Colapinto is a journalist, author and a staff writer at The New Yorker. In 2000, he wrote the New York Times bestseller As Nature Made Him: Th...

461 - ROMA 44: The Way of the Inferior Man

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past few years, people keep asking me if I'd read The Way of the Superior Man, by David Deida. Having long ago given up on being a superior m...

460 - Niles Heckman (Documentarian, Photographer, Essayist)

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Niles is a documentary photographer, filmmaker, and essayist who's work focuses around themes of ageless wisdom for our modern times. Sharing insights...

459 - Deborah Copaken (Author, Photojournalist, Badass)

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What a woman! Deborah Copaken has slept in caves in Afghanistan, produced documentaries, raised three kids, and written best-selling books on the A tr...

458 ROMA 43 (Diego Fresco)

17 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another Ramblin' ROMA. Lots to cover in this one. I talk about: Current events (of course); How/why to compliment the women/men in your li...

457 - ROMA 42

10 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hear that? That's the sound of shit hitting the fan. In this episode (not for the faint of heart), I trace current events back to the marriage of mode...

456 - Dr. Eleonor Janega (Expert on Medieval Sexuality)

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eleanor Janega is a very smart, very funny medieval historian, specializing in late medieval sexuality, apocalyptic thought, propaganda, and the urban...

455 - VROMA 12.2020 (Audio of Monthly VROMA for Subscribers)

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I answer listener questions about whether to savor or defend a world that may be dying, how to be single but not alone, how to choose...

454 - ROMA 41 (How to Think for Yourself)

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about how to think independently, why it's an important skill, and how to cultivate it -- all while dipping in and out of Paul...

453 - Erin Ginder-Shaw and Anya Kaats (Whore Rapport Podcast)

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Anya and Erin are two of my all-time favorite people. Whore Rapport is their podcast, where they explore and discuss a version of sexuality that is he...

452 - Rick Beato Returns (Music Producer and Host of What Makes This Song Great?)

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For my money, Rick Beato is the most knowledgeable, most enthusiastic, most open-hearted guide to the world of music. Dude can break a song down to it...

451 - Dr. Ted Achacoso (Health Optimization Pioneer)

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ted Achacoso attained a college degree in biology at the age of 18 and a doctor of medicine at the age of 22. A polymath who has professionally tr...

450 - Whitney Lake (Inventor & High School Buddy)

21 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"Hey Chris, this is Whitney. I love the podcast! You should come visit me in the pyramid next time you're in Montana." It had been four decades since ...

449 - Chad Hilke (Writer - Hipcrime)

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chad came to my attention via his always thoughtful, articulate posts on the Tangentially Speaking subReddit. I wanted to know the guy behind this int...

448 - Rutger Bregman (Historian and Author of Humankind)

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rutger Bregman is a historian and author. He has published five books on history, philosophy, and economics. His books Humankind (2020) and Utopia for...

447 - ROMA 40 (How to Live in the Absence of the Sacred)

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My fetid thoughts on the perfect sh*tstorm that is sweeping through America in 2020. Find me on Instagram or Twitter. Please consider supporting this ...

446 - Joey Rositano (Documentarian: Shamans of Jeju Island, South Korea)

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After extensive adventures in Europe, Joey Rositano found himself on Jeju Island, South Korea, teaching English. During those initial years he heard a...

445 - Tim Cahill (Adventure Writer and Co-Founder of Outside Magazine)

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Cahill is one of the best writers of his generation. His work is funny, surprising, and deep. I first read him back in the 80s, when I was a young...

444 - Eric Weiner (Author of The Socrates Express)

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Weiner is a popular speaker and author of the New York Times bestseller The Geography of Bliss, Man Seeks God, The Geography of Genius and The So...

443 - ROMA 39 (Wear a Mask! Pt 2)

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I respond to some of the feedback I've received in the past day or two in response to my posts on wearing masks. The article I mention in Nature is ...

442 - ROMA 38 (Wear a Freakin Mask!)

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Some thoughts on the difference between ignorance and stupidity, competing authority figures, the corruption of institutions, and the role of common s...

441 - (WMTBG?) "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas," by Ursula K. LeGuin

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This commercial-free episode of What Makes This Book Great? includes listener responses to "Cat Person," and a reading of Ursula K. LeGuin's story, "T...

440 - Jake Johannsen and Belinda Waymouth

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jake and Belinda are close friends of mine and have been married to each other since before either of them can remember. This is what happens when the...

439 - TK Coleman (Speaker and Entrepreneur)

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

TK Coleman is a writer, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, teacher, and a few other things -- but that's enough to give you the idea. He's smart, fun...

438 - Miguel Romero (Red Pill Junkie)

27 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Miguel has become a good friend, due to his always-smart comments on many episodes of this podcast, his help with editing and graphic design, and his ...

437 - Kyle Creek, aka "The Captain" (F*cking History)

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it. Too bad it’s usually boring as sh*t. Enter Kyle Creek, aka "The Captain," the ultimate story...

436 - Beth Ryan (My Sister, Stepping Forward LA)

12 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Beth Ryan, my younger sister, has lived in a multitude of places and now resides in Los Angeles. She attended college in Boston and worked for two sta...

435 - Julie Ryan (My Mom)

06 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Julie Carr married my dad, Frank Ryan in 1960, and had me two years later. My sister, Beth, was born four years after that. While raising us, she work...

434 - Monk Yun Rou (Daoist Monk/Martial Artist/Author)

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Daoist Monk Yun Rou (his name means Soft Cloud) has been called the new Alan Watts for his Daoist teachings and the zen Gabriel Garcia-Marquez for his...

433 - Callie Russell (Modern Nomad - Contestant on "Alone")

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Callie is the original bada$$. She spends months at a time alone in the wilderness with her goats, living off the land. She was among the last three p...

432 - Andrew Couch (Vanlifer/Monkey Tooth Podcast)

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew has been a pal since he showed up in Topanga in the same van I drive (2006 Dodge Sprinter), with a cool little mutt named Pele and a plan to dr...

431 - J.R. Martinez (Wounded Vet, Actor, Dancer)

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

J.R. Martinez is a burn survivor (over 40% of his body) and Army veteran who, after many surgeries and months of healing, went on to win Dancing with ...

430 - ROMA 37

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I've been falling behind on the ROMAs, so here's a mega-ROMA. Lotsa music, lotsa my dumb opinions on things like toilet paper, camp chairs, sexual com...

429 - Anya Kaats (A Millennial's Guide to Saving the World podcast)

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Anya Kaats hosts A Millennial's Guide to Saving the World podcast, and co-hosts Whore Rapport, with Erin Ginder-Shaw. Anya consistently challenges her...

428 - Kyle Thiermann in CO (Podcaster/Big Wave SurferWriter/)

18 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I guess when you grow up surfing waves taller than the trees that tower over your house, you learn to be careful. Kyle is one of the most deliberate, ...

427 - Diana Rodgers (Sacred Cow)

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Diana Rodgers, RD, is a “real food” nutritionist and writer living on a working organic farm. She runs a clinical nutrition practice, hosts the S...

426 - Fabian Dittrich (Adventurer, Lifeaholic, Digital Nomad)

05 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fabian has been around. A bout with malaria in Congo somehow led to a high-pressure job in Silicon Valley which somehow led to running a company from ...

425 - Ben Horton (Adventure Photographer/TV Host)

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Horton's passion is to use photography as a means to inspire people to take stewardship of the planet. He aims to give people who may not be able ...

424 - Dacher Keltner (Psychology Researcher/Author)

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dacher Keltner is a professor of psychology at University of California, Berkeley, where he directs the Berkeley Social Interaction Lab. He is also th...

423 - Dan Doty (Evryman)

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Doty, is an EVRYMAN co-founder and former director of cult hit TV show MeatEater. His many media appearances include multiple segments on the Joe ...

422 - Theo Rossi (Actor/Podcast Host)

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Theo Rossi is an American actor, producer, and podcast host (THEOry). He's best known for his portrayal of Juan Carlos "Juice" Ortiz on the FX series ...

421 - Krystal Ball (Political Pundit/Author)

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Together with Saagar Enjeti, Krystal Ball co-hosts Rising, a show featuring sharp political analysis seemingly free of commercial bias. Ball has worke...

420 - Rick Beato (What Makes This Song Great?)

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rick Beato is a multi-instrumentalist, music teacher, producer, dad to Layla and Dylan, and host to three deaf animals (2 dogs and a cat). His YouTube...

419 - Winston Sterzel & Matthew Tye (China YouTubers)

10 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Winston lived in China for years, learning to speak the language, love the people, and distrust the government. Their insights are surprising...

418 - WMTBG? "What You Can't Say," by Paul Graham

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A reading and discussion of "What You Can't Say," a very powerful essay by Paul Graham, that shows the importance of tolerating thoughts and statement...

417 - Bryan Callen (Comedian, Actor, Podcaster, Bon Vivant)

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bryan Callen is an American actor, comedian, and podcaster. He is most known for his recurring role as “Coach Mellor” on ABC’s Schooled and T...

416 - WMTBG? - Cat Person (Part II)

19 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My discussion of "Cat Person," by Kristen Roupenian. The story offers a subtle, nuanced look at power, eroticism, and the confusion that often results...

415 - (WMTBG?) Cat Person - by Kristen Roupenian

19 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"Cat Person" offers a subtle, nuanced look at power, eroticism, and the confusion that often results when a man and a woman try (and fail) to understa...

414 - (Icey) Mike Imber (Reality Kings & Kimbo Slice's Manager)

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike had a tennis scholarship to college, but things went a different way. Within a few years, he was helping to run Reality Kings, one of the biggest...