A wonderful conversation with Jan Straley about Humpbacks, Tide pools, Ed Ricketts, Wave Shocks, her book Ed Ricketts, from Cannery Row to Sitka, Alaska and what it all means!The book: Ed Ricketts, from Cannery Row to Sitka, Alaska is available at the Henry Miller Library.Quick links:John StraleyEd RickettsJohn SteinbeckJoseph CampbellDoc Ricketts LabSupport the show_________________________________________________This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support ...

On October 7, 2023 Dan woke up to a regular Sabbath in his hometown, Bet Shemesh. It turned out to be something very different than a 'regular' Sabbath!In podcast episode # 76 my good friend Dan Weiss talks about the war in Israel. Dan and I met in Big Sur 30 (or so) years ago. We have stayed in touch ever since. I am proud of my friendship with Dan. This episode is published close to the anniversary of the massacre on Nov 7th, 2024.Today is also close to Rosh Hashanah (October 3-4)...

Remarkable that we found this file just at this time! In it John tells us about his Big Sur life and, towards the end, he speaks of his pilot for a beautiful movie he was dreaming of making with the sign language as the main protagonist... This also just in time for our memorial service/gathering on Wednesday, September 25. Please let us know you are coming here!Check out the previous episode with John.Folks mentioned by John are, among others:David LindleyKay ShortChicken RichardMargare...

Stephen D. Edington, a Unitarian Universalist minister, discusses his personal journey and the influence of Jack Kerouac on his spiritual beliefs. Good links:Register for the event on August 30 at the Henry Miller LibraryLowell Celebrates Kerouac Unitarian Universalist FaithBooks by Steve EdingtonSummaryStephen D Edington, a Unitarian Universalist minister, discusses his personal journey and the influence of Jack Kerouac on his spiritual beliefs. He shares how he transitioned from a conservat...

Speaking with Patrick Brown of the Breakthrough Institute about wildfire mitigation, fuel reduction, science and its malcontents, and much more.LINKS:Forget Adapting to Climate Change, We Must First Adapt to the Climate We HaveThe Social Feedback Loops That Constrain Climate ScienceWhen Science Journals Become ActivistsWildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center, San Jose Univ.Forget Adapting to Climate ChangeAn Ecomodernist ManifestoSupport the Show.___________________________________________...

Good links:Don Usner's websiteBig Creek ReserveKen NorrisIn The Rough Land To The SouthIf you don't have a copy of The Natural History of Big Sur please stop in at the Henry Miller Library we try to always keep it in stock!Some of the people mentioned:Linus PaulingLucille PackardThe Harlan FamilyAlisa FinemanSam, Frank and Walter TrotterSteve Harperet. al.Support the Show._________________________________________________This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with su...

A history and insight into the life of a monk and the history of the New Camaldoli Hermitage courtesy author, gardener and mother of four, Paula Huston.LINKSThe Hermits of Big Sur WebsiteThe Books by Paula HustonMusic of Silence: A Sacred Journey through the Hours of the DaySupport the Show._________________________________________________This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think!SEND US...

In 1984 Sharen came to Big Sur and since then she has been proving Big Sur with excellent healthcare. It was an honor for me to speak with her.Please email with any questions, suggestions etc. Thanks for listening!BIG SUR HEALTH CENTERSupport the Show._________________________________________________This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think!SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 [email protected]...

New Title by Elizabeth Weiss: On the Warpath: My Battles With Indians, Pretendians, and Woke Warriors. Previous podcast episode with Elizabeth WeissElizabeth at the Heterodox AcademyRecent article in the NY PostMagnus reached out to the faculty at Anthropology Dept. and received no response or a response saying "I decline" with a referral to the "University Media Dept." who said "the university is unable to comment at this time."Read: Indigenous Activists Are Targeting My Research. My Own Uni...

Breakfast at Deetjen's with Shelley Newell(episode is unexpurgated and approved by the authority)I so thoroughly enjoyed this episode! Her ability to recall so many characters and stories through the years in such vivid detail was incredible. I loved hearing all of the background sounds over breakfast at Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn! / Stephanie Ann RiggsPlaces etc.:MennonitesDarwinThe Big ShareSorta GordaNepentheRiver InnThe Thought Dial by Sydney OmarrSandy Ingerman 'Medicine for The EarthThe Way ...

We lost Iguana John Thursday morning, May 23. He died from heart failure at the Community Hospital. John was born John Carlin in January of 1956. Many of us here in Big Sur have been touched by John. He did indeed have an Iguana on his shoulder for many years. Both his parents were deaf so John signed fluent ALS (American sign language). He lived for many years at Kay Shorts house in Coastlands, he also lived on Pfeiffer Ridge and for the past several years he was the caretaker at t...

Some of the people and places we touch on:Jeff NormanPeter CummingsGary BreschiniTrudy HaversatTerry JonesAlfred KroeberJ.P. HarringtonThe Rat Creek FireFort Hunter LiggettButterflies in Big SurBig Sur Watersheds FairWatershed as an idea/conceptCB-handles:The Green PeaThe HookRed TailSticky WicketBig Sur thirty years from nowTHANK YOU DAVE!Support the Show._________________________________________________This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The A...

Where to find the best weather forecast and why it is always right. What about the Big Sur weather?Will we survive the upcoming weather?Plus many more questions answered by: Author and Earth Scientist William Selby!www.rediscoveringthegoldenstate.com>>>>>>>>>>National Weather ServiceBjorn LomborgSupport the Show._________________________________________________This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for...

Easterine KireNagalandSky is My Father by Easterine Kire__________Early impressions of Nagaland / short video Talking to you from a rooftop in Viswema / short video __________Languages disappearing__________Writers we mention:Chinua Achebe, NigeriaNgugi wa Thiongo, NigeriaAmos Tutuola, Nigeria (YORUBA)Hugh MacLennan, CanadaSigrid Undset, NorwayKarin Fossum, Norway_____________Thank you Easterine!Support the Show._________________________________________________This podcast is a production of ...

An unusual episode recorded in Dibrugarh, Shiyong and Mokokchung. Town and villages in NE India. Support the Show. _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! We are FaceBook Instagram Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 [email protected]

Kerri Frangioso / Rizzo Lab. Kerri Frangioso / UC Davis Plant Pathology / Davis Sudden Oak Death Task Force >>>>>>> The Jade Festival Big Creek Reserve White Stag >>>>>>> Sudden Oak Blitz, April 29th Essalen Tribe  Soberanes Fire Telephone Landline Satellite the ‘Hoist’ 280 plots!  Prudoe Bay Costa Rica Food supplies Fire prevention Gardening Water and gravity Pampas Invasive Species LUP Madrones excude sap and its yummy! Peacocks! Santa Lucia...

I have Magnus Norell and Ricki Neuman, both from Sweden,  with me for this episode. We are talking about what is going on in Israel and Gaza. Magnus Norell Ricki Neuman >>>>>>> I mention: Raja Shehadeh.  Yossi Klein Halevi (We carry titles by both Shehadeh and Halevi at the Library) Sderot Support the show_________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey...

A conversation with the author Chad Hanson, PhD The short musical intro is: CANYON live at Nepenthe’s Halloween Bal Masqué 2002. Important links for further information: The John Muir Project Big Sur Fire Fire Adapted Big Sur Fire in Paradise, PBS, Frontline Support the show_________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! We are FaceBook Instagram Let us know...

To Mom & Pop, who brought me up to believe I could become anything.  I don’t think they meant a snake biologist. But here we are... / E. Taylor >>>>>>>   A conversation with Dr Emily Taylor about snakes and her upcoming book: California Snakes & How To Find Them. >>>>>>> Professor of Biological Sciences Interim Associate Dean, Bailey College of Science and Mathematics Director, Physiological Ecology of Reptiles...

Sam Goldeen lived for many years on Partington Ridge in Big Sur. He loved it here and "A Big Sur Podcast" is proud of having his voice be part of what we have to share! Sam's obituary in the Pine Cone. Support the show_________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! We are FaceBook Instagram Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 [email protected]

A conversation with Andrew Schelling and Mary Kerr. Please make a Reservation for the event on February 24 LINKS: The recorded Indian Tales from KPFA Jaime DeAngulo Franz Boas Alfred Kroeber Carl Jung Mabel Dodge Luhan Yanko Varda Edward Sapir Music clip:  KÁRUK "LUCK SONG" - Brian Tripp, Káruk Artist Support the show_________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey...

Richard Halsey is the director of the California Chaparral Institute and an activist concerned about the way that we approach fire safety. We have a conversation that may raise some questions (and eyebrows) about how we protect our homes from fire. About the Lawsuit against CalFire >>>>>>> Alternative? Monterey Fire Safe Council. >>>>>>> Big Sur Land Use Plan >>>>>>> 'Laws that interfere with preparing for wildfires.' Support...

A conversation with Jan Austin and Chris Tenney authors and photographers of the recently published BUTTERFLIES of Monterey County. montereybutterflies.online The Book >>>>>>>>>>> North American Butterfly Association >>>>>>>>>>> Episode photo by Jan Austin  Support the show_________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council...

Treebones Resort Pacific Yurts Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles >>>>> Thank you John and Corinne! Support the show_________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! We are FaceBook Instagram Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 [email protected]