Beste John Iron podcasts (2024)

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The Iron John Podcast, Episode 8 - Robert Bringhurst Interview 41:42

4M ago41:42

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In this episode, we interview Robert Bringhurst, who will be one of the presenters are the upcoming 40th Anniversary Minnesota Men's Conference (October 1 through 6, 2024). Robert Bringhurst is a lifelong student of Native American languages and literatures. His major work in this field is a three-volume study of Haida oral literature: two volumes …

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Episode 7: Walking Swiftly 57:43

6M ago57:43

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This Episode is a recording from an Elder’s Circle session with our friends at Fifth Direction, a community of soul depth, based in Australia. The Fifth Direction web site can be found at: https://thefifthdirection.com/. The session is facilitated by Asher Packman. Timothy Young interviews poet and author Thomas R. Smith on his memories of editing …

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The Iron John Podcast, Episode 6—Perfection-free Singing 53:42

6M ago53:42

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In this episode, we interview Timothy Frantzich, Nicholas Pawlowski, and Doug von Koss on their experiences leading “Perfection-Free Singing Circles at Men’s Conferences. The singing at conferences involves men singing together and creating beauty without expectation, without judgement, and with an emphasis on expression over perfection. Such singi…

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Episode 5: The Tale of Gwion Bach and Ceridwen 1:19:43

6M ago1:19:43

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The Tale of Gwion Bach and Ceridwen is a Welsh tale that was carried into the 2024 Winter Minnesota Men's Conference. In this episode, Ben Dennis and Walton Stanley comment on and unpack the story. To learm more about the work of the Minnesota Men's Conference, go to: https://minnesotamensconference.com/…

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The Iron John Podcast, Episode 4; Poetry from the 2024 Winter Men's Conference—Utter Darkness / Shining Brow 12:46

7M ago12:46

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Poets Timothy Young and Jesse Dermody trade poems accompanied by Josh Schmidt on guitar.Door Minnesota Men's Conference

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The Iron John Podcast, Episode 3: Timothy Young Quotes as Birch Leaves Falling 31:08

7M ago31:08

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Like birch leaves falling in Autumn, Timothy Young drops quotes from 39 years of men's soul work, and like the leaves, they land as they might. This was a presentation from the 2024 Winter Minnesota Men's Conference, Utter Darkness / Shining Brow.Door Minnesota Men's Conference

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The Iron John Podcast, Episode 2, The Rag and Bone Shop of the Heart Discussion 31:29

7M ago31:29

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In this episode, Timothy Young interviews poet, author, and long-time assistant to Robert Bly, Thomas R. Smith. They discuss the poetry anthology, The Rag and Bone Shop of the Heart, which was compiled by Robert Bly, James Hillman, and Michael Meade.Door Minnesota Men's Conference

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The Iron John Podcast, Episode 1 48:10

10M ago48:10

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n this episode, we welcome leaders of the Minnesota Men’s Conference as we discuss the relevance of Men’s Conferences and retreats today and talk about the work of tempering and deepening the male soul. Panelists include: Ben Dennis, Timothy Young, Miguel Rivera, Peter Hutter, Jonathan Stensland, and Walton Stanley…