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I woke from a dream with an ache in my heart. Not for some person, moment, or object I’d lost, but for something I’d never really known: the ancient forests of my current home in Northern California. This set me wondering if there was a word for that. Instead of meditating quietly on the subject, I turned to my computer and typed in “Nostalgia for a time I never knew.” As luck would have it, there is a word for this sensation: anemoia. This beautiful word is not just new to me. Wholly made up and propagated by author and neologist John Koenig a little over a decade ago, it’s also new to the world. Now, if, like me, you’re unfamiliar with what a neologist does, fret not—I looked that up, too. Neologists are in the business of lexicography. Palm, meet face, as this is yet another word whose meaning I needed to track down. By the time I looked up what a lexicographer does (dictionary stuff), the specifics of my dream had faded completely. Of course, I know I shouldn’t wake up and stare at a computer screen right away. If the modern fitness dork is to be your guide, one should leap from the sheets, immediately guzzle water, eat protein, expose the eyes to sunlight, meditate, do some pushups, and face the oncoming day with triumphant humility and openness. If that all sounds a little horrible or impossible to you, know that I feel your pain... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Am I bleeding?” His request was as calm and unemotional as it was deeply weird. His elbow, in the air, about a foot above the woman’s head, wasn’t even red with irritation, much less blood. “Nope.” She was a cute lady, and her quip was sweet, succinct, and reassuring - to me at least. The young man wasn’t convinced. “Are you sure? What about this side?” Without moving his right arm, he reached across his bulky torso, inelegantly grazed the outside of his elbow with his meaty left hand, and said, “What about right here?” “No, not bleeding at all. It seems all your blood is where it should be.” “OK, thanks.” He said flatly, without dropping his arm. The woman turned up the speed on her shuffle and moved on to her shopping experience. It was my turn to talk to him. He did not drop his elbow as I approached and was craning his neck to check if she might have been hiding the truth about the status of his skin. When I stopped, he closed the distance and stood mere inches from me. We were the same height... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’ve ever been pleased by an algorithm or persuaded by an advertisement, take a moment to consider the dark implications these instruments suggest about what your brain is made of. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like a Cadillac gliding effortlessly into the shop for major repairs, Gertie approaches our campsite with a stylish limp. She’s 88 years old. Ignoring the two humans beside him, she slowly dips to greet our dog. Always a gentleman, he rises to receive her with an admiring wiggle of his hips. As we all absorb the splendor of her person – the sparkling of her shirt, the improbable tightness of her jeans, and the dizzying height of her high-heeled shoes – her voice snatches what remains of our attention. The clipped vowels and swooping emphasis of an uncharacteristically friendly German accent roll over our dog’s back with the same tenderness as her liver-spotted hands. The dog is in a state of bliss; we’re in a state of awe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s not even the driving snow, the uncalled-for elevation, the snake egg fortune cookie wisdom of the parched hippies, or the generally fleece-lined Kansas-adjacent flogging of the wind and cold. The issue is elemental, focused, primordial - hard to explain. It’s less of a dislike of a place than the result of a ceaseless whistling twitch in my veins, driving a commanding urge to dig my redneck turned soft-neck fingernails into the delicate and danger-free redwood fluff of my new neighborhood. Just to feel a little of its moisture in my parched and frozen hands would soothe both body and soul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are dreams? According to Shakespeare, they are the very stuff we are made of. To Joseph Campbell, a dream is a personalized myth—and a myth a depersonalized dream. Both communicate in the same way, through a story, through imagery, which some may deem as the realm of pure fantasy, but which is in fact more real and truer than true than many may care to admit. However, dreams and myths are not literal—and in a time when people are literally obsessed with literalism, it’s only too easy to shrug them off as meaningless junk. It’s just the brain’s way of processing what happened during the day, and nothing else. But dreams are more than that—they are a subterranean mycelial network of connections, the deep underground roots we don’t see on the surface in the light of day, but that give us all the nutrients we need to survive. Whether we remember them or not, they are providing us with much needed sustenance and repair. But when we do remember them, and pay them the respect and attention they deserve, something remarkable begins to happen. We are bringing some of those deep dark depths to light, which in turn means, bringing ourselves more fully to life. It is a blossoming. A dream has very personal connotations, but can also hold deep meaning for another. Many of us have similar recurring themes and experiences. In sharing them, we honor their existence, and can spark a remembering in another person. In a time of extreme disconnect, I believe this remembering is one of the most important things in the world. But not only that, sharing dreams is a lot of fun. Because, who writes this stuff anyway? That is the very reason for this segment, just the sheer joy of sharing dreams. We are not trying to pin anything down through interpretation or analysis, just appreciating the masterful art of the mysterious dreamweaver at work. Dreams in this Episode Provided By Brendan Couch-Smith and Kristen Kadi Link Alexis on the Show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remember to subscribe to the Monkey Tooth Podcast for more interviews (strong word, really) with artists, musicians, and weirdos of every stripe! Join me in conversation with multi-instrumentalist, writer, poet, singer, and brilliant human being in general, Vera Sola. We talk about dreams, music, exploding doormats, and her new record - Peacemaker (available everywhere you buy music). Get her record, see her live, and follow her trajectory here - VeraSola.com Read a Review of Peacemaker Here Check out my pal Dan Piraro's Newsletter Here Tunes in this Episode Delicado - Oscar Aleman Hands - Vera Sola (Courtesy of City Slang Records) The Line - Vera Sola (Courtesy of City Slang Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remember to subscribe to the Monkey Tooth Podcast for more interviews (strong word, really) with artists, musicians, and weirdos of every stripe! Join me in conversation with multi-instrumentalist, writer, poet, singer, and brilliant human being in general, Vera Sola. We talk about dreams, music, exploding doormats, and her new record - Peacemaker (available everywhere you buy music). Get her record, see her live, and follow her trajectory here - VeraSola.com Read a Review of Peacemaker Here Check out my pal Dan Piraro's Newsletter Here Tunes in this Episode Delicado - Oscar Aleman Hands - Vera Sola (Courtesy of City Slang Records) The Line - Vera Sola (Courtesy of City Slang Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last year, I started cooking dog food. To be clear, I’m cooking regular food and feeding it to my dog; a lack of spices and the inclusion of a rather stinky multivitamin are the only things that make this food specifically of the dog variety. I’ve eaten plenty of it before the vitamins go in. Also, if you like music and the people who create it, head on over to The Monkey Tooth Podcast to listen to this week’s guest - Vera Sola. We talk about dreams, music, exploding doormats, and her new record, Peacemaker. Or read the review below. A Review of Peacemaker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Written and narrated by Glenn Vanderkloet Songs featured: Hazlehurst - Pale Cricket Self Defense - Ryan Adams Photo - A barn in Kingston, NY- GV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was the mid-2000s, George Bush The Stupid was in office, Saddam Hussein was on the run, and oil cost about $100/barrel. I wasn’t yet aware of just how ill-equipped I was for the world of speaking publicly. I am now, of course, but occasionally, I must learn my lessons the hard way. Join me for a brief look at my worst public speaking gig ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Written and narrated by Glenn Vanderkloet Songs featured: Hazlehurst - Pale Cricket Days of the Years - The Felice Brothers Photo of Quaco Head Lighthouse - Ashley Spicer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Written and narrated by Glenn Vanderkloet Songs featured: Hazlehurst - Pale Cricket Days of the Years - The Felice Brothers Photo of Quaco Head Lighthouse - Ashley Spicer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like a noticeable run in the ass-end of our nation’s crotchless panties, US Route 50 tears its way from Maryland to California. In my admittedly questionable opinion, the strangest portion of this highway meanders from somewhere hopeless in eastern Nevada to someplace even less upbeat on the western shoulder of the state. Known as “The Loneliest Road in America,” Route 50 has earned the title. I can’t say what compels most travelers to test themselves against it, but my first encounter was the result of death, theft, heartbreak, automotive maintenance, and a desperate craving for a sandwich... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I hope you enjoy this chat with first-time feature film writer/producer/directors Matthew Hirschhorn and Eric Cohen. We talked mostly about their upcoming film, “Wine Club,” Starring Stevie Little (of Eastbound and Down), Taylor Ortega, and Daniel Van Kirk. We also managed to talk about directing a porn star, dick wine, making an independent film, crashing NYU film school classes, Morgan Freeman, what it’s like to direct professionals as a beginner, and much more. “Wine Club” will be available on Amazon, Google Play, and Apple TV on December 15th. Donate to Eric and Matthew’s Kickstarter before then and get a free screener, props from the movie, and many other gifts. Tunes in This Episode Hazlehurst - Pale Cricket Lying is Easy - Pale Cricket Links Wine Club Movie Kickstarter Campaign Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marya Hornbacher, a woman inadequately described by adjectives alone, was kind enough to join us for a chat. She is known as a New York Times best-selling author, a journalist, and a traveler of hearts and minds via the road less scrambled. In a broad and far-reaching conversation between Marya and Andrew, a number of topics found their way to the surface, including her unique brand of journalism, her upcoming projects, living on the road full-time, existing closer to the ground than most, hamburgers, vulnerability, arming oneself (physically, and metaphorically), identity, women’s bodies, and much more. It was a pleasure to host such a charming and very real human being on this very fake radio show. Share and Enjoy! Links Marya’s Website Facebook Instagram Tunes in This Episode Hazlehurst - Pale Cricket Solitary Daughter - Bedouine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stop by for a little chat with the prolific and talented author, artist, and traveler Corey Michael Smithson. He and Andrew covered lots of bases, including the wisdom of being lost, Ganesh The Lord of Obstacles, the call to wander, writing, painting, and the ice-cream truck of destiny. As always, we humbly ask that you rate, review, subscribe, share, and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s talk about those dreams of yours, eh? It was my pleasure to sit with our pal, Alexis Angelucci to chat about living, dreaming, and paying attention to the mind. Her take on the phenomenon of dreams is not looking to them as oracles in the mind but as under-appreciated aspects of the psyche. Tune in for a tiny glimpse into Jungian dream analysis and hear two fascinating dreams told to a lovely score by the singular Harold Budd. Share and Enjoy! Links Cazimi Creations Tunes in This Episode Harold Budd - Madrigals Of The Rose Angel Harold Budd - Bismillahi Rrahmani Rrahim Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A talk with California songwriter and musician, Donovan Quinn Interview conducted by Glenn Vanderkloet Songs featured: Hazlehurst - Pale Cricket Zombie USA - Donovan Quinn Bunny and Me - Donovan Quinn Photo courtesy of Donovan donovanquinn.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I recently had the pleasure of chatting with multi-instrumental musician, singer, and songwriter singer Mery Steel. We talked about all the things you might expect from a “weird-adjacent moody Ohio twang pop” artist and a guy who is, well, just weird. Mery was also generous enough to play two tunes for us while we had her on the phone or Zoom…whatever. Share and enjoy! Hosted by Andrew Couch Tunes in This Episode Hazlehurst – Pale Cricket Freight Train – Elizabeth Cotton Dirt – Mery Steel Riverland – Mery Steel Links @TheMerySteel – Instagram @WeAmplifyVoices - Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.