Mystical/Cynical
Daren Magee & Jaymee Carpenter
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Hosted by Daren Magee and Jaymee Carpenter, this podcast is a humorous, sincere, and rare exhibition of male vulnerability and heart-warming friendship, attempting to establish harmonious connections between cynicism and optimism, and the potential of an atheist/agnostic to recognize the mystical qualities within everyday life. Also, fart sounds.
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Recent Episodes
S3E39 Ep. 39 - "De-Platforming Fame" (Series Finale)
After 5 years and 3 Seasons, we've decided to leave on a loving high note. This show has been an incredible love project over the course of 5 years, our attempt at a love letter to humanity. We both…
S3E38 Ep. 38 - "Into The Mirror Of Ayahuasca"
Farting, Crying, Laughing, Dancing... no, this isn't a lost Labi Siffre song, it's Daren describing his recent ayahuasca trip to Jaymee less than 48 hours after the journey. Your spiritual exposure…
S3E37 Ep. 37 - "Psychedelic Fragments Of Dualism"
If you interrupt someone mid sentence with a well crafted, witty response, are you truly "Being Here Now"? In this absolute banger of an episode the boys cover topics like the potential of…
S3E36 Ep. 36 - "Kali Fornia"
Daren questions the possibility of vibrations contained within the energy of words and Jaymee encourages everyone to get off the couch and demonstrate the kind of example you wish to see in the…
S3E35 Ep. 35 - "No Offense To PBS"
Jaymee tells his barber to give him "The Bert" from Sesame Street and Daren walks us through how to break the law like a gentleman. We're back, baby!For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.comFor more…
S3E34 Ep. 34 - "Serving Living Beans"
Daren and Jaymee are back with an all new transformationally hilarious episode, dedicated to the idea of "Serving Living Beans" in every direction.For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.comFor more…
S3E33 Ep. 33 - "Everything Is Embarrassing"
Daren has dinner with Tom Holland and Zendaya and Jaymee has a two hour lunch with Seinfeld legend Larry Charles. Episode 33 ends up throwing it's back out trying to pick up all the names it…
S3E32 Ep. 32 - "108 Problems And A Mala Ain't One"
On this episode, Daren cries and Jaymee dies. For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.comFor more Daren: www.realfunwow.comedit/production/opening & closing music by JaymeeHelp support the show at:…
S3E31 Ep. 31 - "Not The Way To Get Into Heaven"
The boys Yin Yang all up in your face with another entertaining hour of first world problems and psychospiritual mumbo jumbo. For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.comFor more Daren:…
S3E30 Ep. 30 - "Say Khruangbin"
Let's call this episode out for what it is... pretentious Sam Harris level vocabulary exhibitionism, reminiscent of a Father John Misty tune, which in a way is like going out of your way to pronounce…
S3E29 Ep. 29 - "Emma John Misty"
Daren fails to soft launch a negative campaign against Trader Joes, and Jaymee shares about cultivating artistic integrity beyond analytics. For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.comFor more Daren:…
S3E28 Ep. 28 - "LabBlabbinCalifornia"
Daren catches up with Jaymee in the music studio to sample Jaymee's newest beats and to record another conversation about nothing.For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.comFor more Daren:…
S3E27 Ep. 27 - "Irony Is Violence"
Daren comes face to face with a supposed extraterrestrial at a recent party at Jaymee's home and has plenty of notes. Jaymee releases 3 songs on Spotify and Apple Music under the artist name "JJ RAM"…
S3E26 Ep. 26 - "Karmuppins"
Jaymee returns to making music in a big way, Daren gets ready to fill a "Liver King" shaped hole in the Zeitgeist, Lacee goes on assignment for Rick Rubin and the boys receive a gift in the mail from…
S3E25 Ep. 25 - "Emotional Blueballs"
Daren gets disappointed with AI for trying to hard to relate with him and Jaymee shares how he survived a crisis of faith by embracing the unknown. The momentous journey into/out of the magical void…
S3E24 Ep. 24 - "God's Pimp"
God bless Kevin and the Mutual Benefit Society ("MSB"). A plethora of reframes, visualization practices, and psychospiritual parenting advice await the listener. Also, a real time Daren pee break…
S3E23 Ep. 23 - "Zyn Buddhism"
Who am I if I can't post about it? Plus: Daren and Jaymee catch you up on their recent experience spending the day together attending a Buddhist puja at the home of Devendra Banhart. MYSTICAL/CYNICAL…
S3E22 Ep. 22 - "An Asshole With A Heart Of Gold"
Daren shares about going to church this past weekend and Jaymee demos homemade recordings of his farts... can someone tell me what the hell is going on around here?Edit/production and opening music:…
S3E21 Ep. 21 - "Fire Of Love"
Last week, Jaymee was on the scene with his father to witness his parents Altadena home and all their possessions burn to the ground in the Eaton Fire. In this episode, Jaymee shares the details with…
S3E20 Ep. 20 - "My Codependency Cancels Out My Narcissism"
Jaymee and Daren discuss hyper-identifying with medical diagnosis, parenting confident children, the trappings of being a "micro-celebrity" and how to attract fashion compliments from…
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Mystical/Cynical has published 99 episodes since January 2021, covering topics in Comedy, Education.
Mystical/Cynical is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 23m.
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