Rik's Mind Podcast
The Rik’s Mind podcast is a long form conversation hosted by Rik Brooks and produced by Jon Anthony Thomson. Guests have included MacArthur Fellows, artists, scientists, historians, strength coaches, Wu-Tang Killa Beez and beyond. Become the captain of your spaceship and expand your mind.
Comedy
Politics
Tv & Film
History
News & Politics
Technology
Finance
Conversation
Astronomy
Interview
Society & Culture
Science
Science & Medicine
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Interviews
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 54 minutes
- Episodes
- 122
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2023
Episode 96- UC Merced's Dr. Roger Bales: Engineering Our Way Out of Climate Change
Today we are joined by Dr. Roger Bales. Dr. Bales is a Distinguished Professor of Engineering and a founding faculty member at UC Merced, and has been active in water- and climate-related research f…
Fri 12 Aug 2022
Episode 95- Kerry Finsand: The ‘Solopreneur’ and mind behind the Successfully Depressed Podcast
Today we are joined by Kerry Finsand. Kerry is a mental health advocate and ‘solopreneur’ based in Portland, Oregon. He has spent over a decade in sales and marketing roles in the hospitality and tec…
Fri 05 Aug 2022
Episode 94- Biologist Joanne Odden: Wolbachia, Symbiosis and the Origin of Species
Today we are joined by Joanne Odden. Joanne studies insect symbiosis and is a tenured Associate Professor of biology at Pacific University. As a teacher scholar, her passion is to examine tiny things…
Fri 29 Jul 2022
Episode 93- J.D. Roth: Get Rich Slowly with The Personal Finance Expert
Today we are joined by J.D. Roth. J.D. is an accidental personal-finance expert. He founded GetRichSlowly.org in 2006 as a way to document his journey out of debt. Ironically, the website grew faster…
Fri 22 Jul 2022
Episode 92- Dr. Jessi Gold, MD MS: Preventing Burnout in Work, School and the Pandemic
Today we are joined by Dr. Jessi Gold, MD MS. Jessie is an Assistant Professor and the Director of Wellness, Engagement, and Outreach in the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University School o…
Fri 15 Jul 2022
Episode 91- Ivan Katchanovski: US interference in Maidan Massacre, Zelensky is weak
Today we are joined by Prof. Ivan Katchanovski. Prof. Katchanovski teaches at the School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa in Canada. He has held academic positions at Harvard Universi…
Fri 08 Jul 2022
Episode 90- Roe v Wade Fallout Fireside Chat plus Rik's lIbErTaRiaN fantasy
Today it’s another classic fireside chat! Rik and Jon talk about the fallout from the earth shaking and dangerous Supreme Court decision to overturn the precedent set under Roe v. Wade and Planned Pa…
Fri 01 Jul 2022
Episode 89- Lael Wilcox: The Incredible Life and Adventures of an Ultra Endurance Bike Racer
Today we are joined by Ultra Endurance Bike racer Lael Wilcox. Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Lael started commuting by bike in her 20s. Within a year, riding to work became riding across the …
Fri 24 Jun 2022
Episode 88- Patrick L Jonson: What is Infinite Banking or How to Be Your Own Bank
Today we are joined by Patrick L. Johnson. Pat is and Infinite Banker and is dedicated to bringing as much value as he can to his community, in whatever form possible. He has over 20 years experience…
Fri 17 Jun 2022
Episode 87- Lathen Gorbett, Filmmaker and Creator of Portland Love letter 'Bridge to Table'
Today we are joined by Lathen Gorbett. Lathen is a multimedia storyteller, journalist and creator. Lathen recently released his long awaited docuseries ‘Bridge to Table’. Created as a way to counter…
Fri 10 Jun 2022
Episode 86- Connor Burton, Bodybuilder and co-host of the Blue Collar Fitness Podcast
Today we are joined by Conor Burton. Connor is an NSCA Certified Personal Trainer for the Multnomah Athletic Club and NXT Level Fitness in the Portland, Oregon area and a Competitive Amateur Bodybuil…
Fri 03 Jun 2022
Episode 85- Dr. Steven G. Deeks, MD: UCSF Medical researcher hunts cure for HIV/AIDS
Today we are joined by Steven G. Deeks, MD. Dr. Deeks is a Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. He is an expert on HIV and its impact on health during antiretroviral …
Fri 27 May 2022
Episode 84- Guillotines and Gun Rights Fireside Chat, No TERFs allowed
It’s another classic and chaotic fireside chat! Jon delights and entertains with his experiences in the imperial core, Rik wears many shirts, Jon rants about TERFs. Its going down now, so stick aroun…
Fri 20 May 2022
Episode 83- Ford Fischer of News2share.com, editor-in-chief covers extremism in US Politics
Today we are joined by Ford Fischer. Ford is a video journalist, primary source documentary filmmaker, and the Editor-in-Chief of News2Share.com, where he primarily focuses on political activism and …
Fri 13 May 2022
Episode 82- Killah Priest: Rapper & Wu-Tang Killah Bee on Music, history & conspiracies
Today we are joined by the man, the myth, the legend Killah Priest. Brooklyn rapper Killah Priest has spent his lengthy, respected career making intensely spiritual music that connects Gnostic religi…
Fri 06 May 2022
Episode 81- Micah Nelson aka Particle Kid, Psychedelics, his art, Hemp as the future
Today we are joined by Los Angeles-based musician and visual artist Micah Nelson. Micah, a prolific artist and musician of many disciplines, performs and releases under the name ‘Particle Kid’. Parti…
Fri 29 Apr 2022
Episode 79- Jay Wellik: USGS-USAID Volcano Seismologist, Tongan Eruption, US Volcanoes
Today we are joined by Jay Wellik. Jay is a seismologist for the USAID-United States Geological Survey (USGS) Volcano Disaster Assistance Program (VDAP). VDAP works as a liaison between USGS volcano …
Fri 15 Apr 2022
Episode 78- Antonio de Jesus Garcia NYC Artist creates intimate artwork from his experiences
Today we are joined by Antonio de Jesus Garcia. Antonio is a young visual artist and poet who’s originally from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico, now living in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. He has been ma…
Fri 08 Apr 2022
Episode 77- Gang Gang Chat w/ Andrew Allen: Fatshaming, NFL Football + the Cowboys suck
Andrew Allen joins us for a chat! We make fun of Rik for being a Cowboys fan, Andrew got robbed at Costco, and we debate some NFL football. Stick around for the fun!
Show Notes:
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Fri 01 Apr 2022
Episode 76- Loren Fjord- Strength, Parkour traceur and natural movement coach
Today we are once again joined by our friend Loren Fjord. If you haven't caught our last episode with Loren, Loren’s time as a youth wasn’t spent playing team sports, but rather filled my days (and …
Fri 25 Mar 2022
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