Abscondo Podcast

Content and how it Frames Reality

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:30:00 -0500

The content that we consume affects how we see the world around us and frames our perceptions. When we allow this to happen, we limit authenticity and we fail to realize our individuality.

Belle and Sebastian

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:30:00 -0500

Abscondo discusses his love for the band Belle and Sebastian and performs 3 covers.

#OccupyWallStreet, #OccupyXmas

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:30:00 -0500

On this Thanksgiving Day podcast, Mark discusses the OccupyWallStreet movement, OccupyXmas, Adbusters Magazine, and discusses a theory about why the mainstream media is covering the movement.

New Album Release

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 28 Oct. 2011 08:30:00 -0500

This podcast is to announce the release of the new full-length album, "Victory in a Landlocked Sea".

Making Debt Illegal

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:30:00 -0500

I was recently asked to contribute a chapter to a book on saving humanity from self-destruction. On this podcast, I discuss my thought-process around this topic and propose a simple, radical idea that would probably work.

Fictional Times

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:30:00 -0500

We have been living in fictional times of denial. Nothing about this way of life holds up to any serious thought or questioning because our present course is unsustainable. To cope with our day-to-day lives, we naturally cling to plastic, meaningless forms of entertainment and shallow thinking. Anything that deviates from the current "normal" is shut out because it fails to prop-up our belief in this fictional world around us. But our social structures, our economic systems, and our entire way of life has already begun to change in a disruptive way. In the coming years, what we now think of as normal will come to be recognized as fictional. Will we cling to the past or move forward?

Abscondo Update (+ live performance)

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Tue, 10 May 2011 08:30:00 -0500

This week Mark and Sophia present a live acoustic solo performance of three Abscondo songs as they discuss current projects.

Hey Sport

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Tue, 3 May 2011 08:30:00 -0500

This week's show on the topic of sports was inspired by the IIHF World Championship of Hockey that is going on right now in our town, Kosice, Slovakia.

The Question of Love

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:30:00 -0500

This week, Mark and Sofia take a call from a listener with a deeply personal question.

Not Everything Changes

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:30:00 -0500

The vast majority of advice is only a self-justification people use to explain away the things that they regret about their own lives. Just to take one example: not everything changes when you have a baby.

3 Radio Interviews

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:30:00 -0500

On this week's podcast, I share three of the book interviews conducted over the past week. Find out more about the book at www.markmanney.com.

Book Interview with Liberty Talk Radio

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 08:30:00 -0500

This week, rather than the usual podcast format, we're sharing a segment from a recent interview to support my upcoming book, Love It or Leave It: The End of Government as the Problem.

Life Changes (with Patti McCracken)

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:30:00 -0500

Sometimes even if we get everything we want in life, we find out that it isn't what we want. Only when we begin to pay attention to that internal voice, we allow change to happen. This week we talk with Journalist Patti McCracken.

Erase Your Debt in 3 Years

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 15 Feb 2011 08:30:00 -0500

Some truths are so fundamental that they affect our lives whether we accept it or not. Money and debt are topics that cannot be avoided. David Weliver (www.moneyunder30.com) tells us about how he unburied himself from $80,000 of debt in 3 years.

Changing the World is Simple (2011 Season Opener)

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 4 Feb 2011 08:30:00 -0500

What is that basic human trait that makes us want to change the world? We all want to do something to give our lives meaning in our own unique ways. Today we talk to Julia Bailey, a PhD. and UCLA Professor who changes lives each day.

Tradition (back on February 4th, 2011)

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:30:00 -0500

On this final podcast of the 2010 season, we discuss the value of tradition in our lives. What role does tradition have in the life of a free-thinking, open-minded person? Is tradition a part of an authentic life? Comment on this show or download Abscondo's music: www.abscondo.com.

Government is the Problem

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:30:00 -0500

This week we introduce the idea behind my upcoming book. Inspired by the recent Republican victories in Congress, I am unveiling the idea that ends government as the problem. This podcast is for you only if you care about American politics. Comment on this show or download Abscondo's music: www.abscondo.com.

Music In Our Lives

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 5 Nov 2010 11:30:00 -0500

Sofia and I discuss the place music has in our modern lives. What makes us love a certain kind of music? How do we listen to it and when? How do we discover it and share it? If you love music or ever have, listen to this podcast and let us know what you think at www.abscondo.com

Conflict

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:30:00 -0500

On this week's podcast, Sofia and Mark discuss the nature of coflict. Does it exist in reality? What circumstances lead to conflict? How is it possible to avoid or resolve conflict? Comment on this show or download Abscondo's music: www.abscondo.com.

Expectations

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:30:00 -0500

On this week's podcast, Sofia and I debate topics related to expectations. What do expectations mean in terms of our happiness? When (if ever) does it make sense to have expectations in life? This week's conversation doesn't offer any neat conclusions. Visit Abscondo.com to let us know your opinions.

Mental Models

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 8 Oct 2010 11:30:00 -0500

Each of us has our own, unique thought process which is at least partially the result of our life experiences. So why do some of us constantly seek new experiences while others attempt to protect themselves from the unfamiliar or uncomfortable? Which of these approaches actually lead to a happier, easier, more fulfilling life? This week's podcast was indirectly inspired by the excellent documentary film Jesus Camp.

Future Self

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 1 Oct 2010 11:30:00 -0500

To have dreams and to have a vision for your life is a completely healthy part of seeking an authentic life. But to do so entirely at the expense of your present reality can be harmful. Today we discuss that delicate balance between working toward your dreams and fully living within your current reality. Comment on this podcast at http://www.abscondo.com

An Inauthentic Life

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:30:00 -0500

This week we turn things around and discuss what we think it means to live in a way that is "less than authentic". Comment on this podcast or download the music you hear in the podcast for free at http://www.abscondo.com

Boxing Out

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:30:00 -0500

On this week's show we discuss how we shut people out of our lives by attempting to put them into a box. Comment on this podcast or download the music you hear in the podcast for free at http://www.abscondo.com

Morality of Consequence

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 12 Aug 2010 11:30:00 -0500

On this week's show we explain the only system of morality we really need (all in less than a half hour)! Comment on this podcast or download the music you hear in the podcast for free at http://www.abscondo.com

Hypocrisy

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 6 Aug 2010 11:30:00 -0500

On this week's show we discuss hypocrisy (but not in the way you might expect). Should we really fear being called a hypocrite? Comment on this podcast or download the music you hear in the podcast for free at http://www.abscondo.com

Why Travel?

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:30:00 -0500

On this week's show we discuss the reasons why we travel. Comment on this podcast or download the music you hear in the podcast for free at http://www.abscondo.net

Understanding Boredom

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:30:00 -0500

On this week's show, we try to understand boredom: what it is, its function, and how to cope. Comment on this podcast or download the music you hear in the podcast for free at http://www.abscondo.net

Parenting

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 9 Jul 2010 11:30:00 -0500

This week Mark and Sofia discuss parenting. Comment on this podcast or download the music you hear in the podcast for free at http://www.abscondo.net

Infantilization and Kidaults

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 2 Jul 2010 11:30:00 -0500

This week Mark and Sofia discuss the phenomenon of infantilization. Comment on this podcast or download the music you hear in the podcast for free at http://www.abscondo.net

An Authentic Life

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:30:00 -0500

This week Mark and Sofia define what they mean by an "authentic life" and why they feel it is important. They also discuss the 4 basic principles. Comment on this podcast or download the music you hear in the podcast for free at http://www.abscondo.net

Full EP Download

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:30:00 -0500

This week we're making available the entire Secretly Titled EP, which was released last week, via podcast download. Comment on this podcast or download the music you hear in the podcast for free at http://www.abscondo.net

Absconding Authority

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 4 June 2010 11:30:00 -0500

On today's show, we discuss one of the most important conditions necessary for seeking an authentic life: resisting authority. Comment on this podcast or download the music you hear in the podcast for free at http://www.abscondo.net

Abscondo Poetry

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 28 May 2010 11:30:00 -0500

On today's show, Mark reads some of his poetry that never quite made it to song format (yet). Comment on this podcast or download the music you hear in the podcast for free at http://www.abscondo.net

My "Illustrious" Career - Part 2

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 21 May 2010 11:30:00 -0500

Today's show is part two of a two-part series where we discuss some of the "fascinating" jobs we've had. Comment on this podcast or download the music you hear in the podcast for free at http://www.abscondo.net

My "Illustrious" Career - Part 1

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 14 May 2010 11:30:00 -0500

Today's show is part one of a two-part series where we discuss some of the "fascinating" jobs we've had. Comment on this podcast or download the music you hear in the podcast for free at http://www.abscondo.net

And vs. Or

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 7 May 2010 11:30:00 -0500

On today's show we discuss the benefits of making decisions with an "And" approach vs. an "Or" approach. Read more about this topic, comment on this podcast, or download the music you hear in the podcast for free at http://www.abscondo.net

Absconding an Unsustainable Lifestyle

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:30:00 -0500

Today's show addresses topics posed in the Abscondo song "Insecurities" in relation to the inevitable changes we are all confronting as we lead lives which are unsustainable. We will discuss Europe's volcano-related travel disruptions, how this could be a tipping point that brings on the next Great Depression, and how this might affect our lives for the next decade. Read more about this topic, comment on this podcast, or download the music you hear in the podcast for free at http://www.abscondo.net

The Truth Is...

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:30:00 -0500

Today we will explore the value of "truth-seeking" as we discuss the reasons why some chose a life of truth-seeking and why many choose not to do so. We ponder the question of whether ignorance is bliss in relation to some of the long-term benefits of truth-seeking. Read more about this topic, comment on this podcast, or download the music you hear in the podcast for free at http://www.abscondo.net

To Have or To Be

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 9 Apr 2010 11:30:00 -0500

Today we will discuss our relationship with our stuff, including an idea originally proposed by Erich Fromm in his book "To Have or to Be?". Read more about this topic or download the music you hear in the podcast for free at http://www.abscondo.net

Absconding Conformity

abscondomusic@gmail.com (Abscondo) — Fri, 2 Apr 2010 11:30:00 -0500

Welcome to the first show! Today we will connect the concept of confirmity to the meaning of life. Read more about this topic or download the music you hear in the podcast for free at http://www.abscondo.net