Etcetera

Etcetera's Back…Again - 2/4 @ 4ET

erik@keylife.org — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:31:22 +0000

Join The Merry Monk of Love, The Spastic Mystic and The Comedy Ninja as we jump back into the Internet Stream of Collective Consciousness on Thursday, February 4th at 4 ET.

We'll stream live here, podcast and post it. Listening is cool, but it'd be a lot cooler if you called in and joined us in the stream…1.888.547.8383.

Until then, may God bless the Hell out of you!

The Merry Monk of Love

TheMerryMonk.com - Mobile MonkCasts

erik@keylife.org — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:50:45 +0000

While the Etcetera podcast is on extended hiatus due to an insane workload in the studio, I've started doing some podcasts from my car via iPhone. I call it the Mobile MonkCast.

I'm using an app called ipadio. If you head over to TheMerryMonk.com you'll see the ipadio player in the sidebar.

This is a very simple and efficient way for me to post audio, so I'm using it quite a bit. When I get some time, I'll post the audio files at TheMerryMonk.com. So, if you subscribe to the RSS feed there, you should get the audio when available. (Let me know if not.) But for now, you can listen in the ipadio player in the sidebar.

Also, if you'd like to join me on a Mobile MonkCast, I can record a conference call. Just email me and we can set up a time and I'll give you the details. It's really as simple as a phone call.

I'm looking forward to hanging out again. May God bless the Hell out of you.

P.S. I've updated TheMerryMonk.com and I've been posting some fresh stuff. Let me know what you think. Also, I'm now twittering. Follow twitter.com/ErikGuzman.

Etcetera - Mostly Dead

erik@keylife.org — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:23:03 +0000

If anyone is still following this sporadic blog and podcast, you may have noticed that we didn't post a show for May. I have a simple explanation…we didn't do one.

My insane workload hasn't left time in the schedule for buffoonery. The podcast feed is still busted due to whatever Google did with FeedBurner. And on top of that, I'm tired. Put it all together, and it seems that Etcetera is mostly dead (has been for some time now).

But, mostly dead is slightly alive. I'm not ruling out doing a show down the road, but if things continue as they have, get ready to go through our clothes looking for loose change.

For those that have stuck with Etcetera through the years, your friendship means the world to me. Stay in touch and keep your subscription to this RSS feed. Any future shows will be announced and posted here.

God bless the Hell out of you.

Etcetera - 04.2009 - May Cause Drowsiness

erik@keylife.org — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:35:38 +0000

Don't let the title of this show fool you. Sharon, Matt, John and I had a rip-roaring good time. But, if you plan on listening all the way through, beware of my "revelation" at the end of the program. It could knock you out quicker than the swine flu. For your own safety, don't listen while operating heavy machinery.

(If you're on the front page of the site, click "Read More" to see audio player options.)

Here are some links that came up in the show…

- If you've been burned or bored by religion, don't miss Frank Viola on SBE

- Join the Etcetera Facebook group and get in the loop on show times, etc. (Ignore the pictures of me from junior high if you "friend" me)

Photo with this post by environmental sculptor Andy Goldsworthy

Etcetera - 03.2009 - Better Late Than Never?

erik@keylife.org — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:30:35 +0000

We recorded this month's edition of Etcetera last week…just now getting a chance to post. I'd like to say, "Better late than never," but when it comes to Etcetera, I'm not sure if that's true.

Join us as we talk about demons, snakes, Watchmen, good drugs and whatever else came up. I can't remember.

(If you're on the front page of the site, click "Read More" to see audio player options.)

Here are some links that came up in this show…

- Here's that SBE program with Carmen Reed (the lady that lived The Haunting in Connecticut)

- Join the Etcetera Facebook group and get in the loop on show times, etc.

Also, follow Key Life Network

electric stimulus to face - test 4 ( Daito Manabe's friends )

erik@keylife.org — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:48:10 +0000

Another 3 minutes and 43 seconds spent mildly entertained by Mother Internet. This video's actually pretty cool. Thought I'd share. Imagine an entire club full of people hooked up to electrodes all over their bodies, all being tweaked in sync to the music. I'd go.

(If you're on the front page of the site, click "Read More" to see the music.)

Penn Says: A Gift of a Bible

erik@keylife.org — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:18:06 +0000

I've been a fan of Penn & Teller ever since being introduced to them on Saturday Night Live. The bit where they and the camera were upside-down, but the viewer didn't know that until the end was awesome. (I looked for a video to post but couldn't find it.) Anyway, these guys are brilliant and do some of the most creative (and gross) magic I've ever seen. Love it.

(If you're on the front page of the SBE site, click the title of this post to see the video.)

Penn is an atheist and takes pleasure in exposing the BS that often comes along with religion. Even though I don't share his lack of belief, I often find myself agreeing with him or at the very least appreciating his point of view.

My friend John Copeland sent me this video of Penn talking about receiving a gift of a Bible. Penn has impressed me again and I thought I'd share. Good thoughts and a great example of the power of sincerity, respect and caring enough to feel socially awkward. Check it out.

Etcetera - 02.2009 - Ashe Wednesday

erik@keylife.org — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:59:51 +0000

Join us for this special Black History Month/Ashe Wednesday edition of Etcetera. While we got so sidetracked that we didn't end up talking about Arthur Ashe per se, we did talk about "R-A-C-E in the USA" (sung to the tune of that Mellencamp song). Don't miss this opportunity to hear a bunch of white people talking about the struggles of African Americans.

(If you're on the front page of the site, click "Read More" to see audio player options.)

Here are some links that came up in this show…

- Check out the blog post from John Whitehead that we discussed, The Chimp Cartoon and the Death of Free Speech

- Join the Etcetera Facebook group and get in the loop on show times, etc.

- The Great Emergence - Phyllis Tickle on SBE

- Go to TheStoning.com to find out more about the movie, The Stoning of Soraya M.

And thanks to The Rest for providing music for the show from their debut album, Atlantis, Oh Our Saviour.

Etcetera Live Wednesday @ 4 ET

erik@keylife.org — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:15:33 +0000

Join us live for a very special Ashe Wednesday edition of Etcetera. Along with millions of other Christians around the world, we’ll be celebrating the life of Arthur Ashe. We hope you’ll stop by to share your cherished memories of this great, trailblazing African American tennis player and humanitarian.

Click here for the live stream Wednesday, February 25th at 4 ET and call in toll free at 1.888.547.8383.

Until then, begin your celebration early with this video tribute to Arthur Ashe…

Etcetera - 01.2009 - Role Models

erik@keylife.org — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:20:37 +0000

Michael Phelps' role model status is going up in smoke and, America, we feel your pain. Join us on this edition of Etcetera and we will gladly take Phelps' place on the empty pedestal he has left in your heart.

(If you're on the front page of the site, click "Read More" to see audio player options.)

Seriously, check out this show and leave your thoughts on role models in the comments. I'd love to discuss.

Here are some links that came up in this show…

- Ghostland Observatory - Love them, hold them, tell them the truth.

- Free books!

- Join the Etcetera Facebook group and get in the loop on show times and robot monkey head news.

- Garfield Minus Garfield - "A site dedicated to removing Garfield from the Garfield comic strips in order to reveal the existential angst of a certain young Mr. Jon Arbuckle."

Etcetera Live Tomorrow at 4 ET

erik@keylife.org — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:35:35 +0000

In case you missed the announcement in our last podcast (and billions did), in 2009 we're recording Etcetera once a month. In case you don't know what Etcetera is (and billions don't), it's a time for the producer of Steve Brown Etc. (me), to hang out with friends, attempt to make one another laugh, promote SBE and occasionally talk about stuff that matters.

Join us live tomorrow, February 3rd, at 4 ET for the January edition of Etcetera (put that one in the irony column, or maybe file under procrastination). Click here for the live stream and call in toll free at 1.888.547.8383.

In the meantime, is it just me, or does the election of Michael Steele (see pic) as chairman of the Republican National Committee scream, "We Republicans are forward thinking too. The Democrats aren't the only ones who have a black leader. In fact, ours is blacker!"? Maybe it's just me.

New Video…Thoughts?

erik@keylife.org — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:25:49 +0000

When I first saw this, I was impressed. As I've thought about it, I wonder if it can do more than impress people who agree with its message (and get them to donate).

My positive reaction may have just been because it so eloquently affirms me in a position I already hold. I don't want to diminish the impact of the video, so I won't say anything more at this point. Check it out.

(If you're on the front page of the SBE site, click the title of this post to see the video.)

Does this have the potential to change someone's mind and ultimately their choice, or is it simply divisive and hurtful?

Etcetera - 12.31.08 - Happy New Year!

erik@keylife.org — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:29:20 +0000

Don't miss this special New Year's Eve edition of Etcetera. The whole crew jumped into the Internet Stream of Collective Consciousness to wrap up 2008 in style. Join us as we welcome 2009…the year of buffoonery. Use one of the options below to listen.

(If you're on the front page of the site, click "Read More" to see audio player options.)

Here are some links that came up in the show…

- Tony Campolo on SBE

- Tom Sine on SBE

- The Steve Brown soundboard and the Erik soundboard

Etcetera - 12.10.08 - Adventing

erik@keylife.org — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:09:56 +0000

Hurk and I took some time from our busy schedules to catch up, blow off some steam, plug and contemplate Advent. Use one of the options below to join us in the glorious light of buffoonery.

(If you're on the front page of the site, click "Read More" to see audio player options.)

Here are some links that came up in this show…

- Mark Driscoll on SBE

- Steve's interview with Rev. Billy from the Church of Stop Shopping

- Francis Thompson's The Hound of Heaven

- The chicken video - Blessed are the peacemaking chickens, for they shall be called the birds of God

Finally, thanks to The Smashing Pumpkins for providing open source music for the show. (Hey Billy, there is a God, He does like to rock…and He's coming!)

Etcetera - 11.25.08 - The League of Buffoonery Thanksgiving Special

erik@keylife.org — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:05:09 +0000

Individually we are the Comedy Ninja, Hurk, the Spastic Mystic and the Merry Monk of Love. Together we are [fanfare] The League of Buffoonery! Join us for a rockin' good time on this Thanksgiving edition of Etcetera.

(If you're on the front page of the site, click "Read More" to see audio player options.)

Here are some links that came up in this show…

- John Fischer on SBE

- Terry Mattingly in The Guest Room on the coverage of Abraham Biggs' online suicide

- Lauris Vidal live on Etcetera

- TheResurgence.org - Check out Mark Driscolls' latest and join him on SBE this week

And finally, if you or your company need professional production work, contact Matt Porter. Matt is a new father with a baby boy that suffers from extreme anthropophagy (see pic). The bills are bound to mount up and our favorite Comedy Ninja needs the work.

Etcetera - 11.19.08 - Lauris Vidal Live

erik@keylife.org — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:24:00 +0000

Join me, my friend Gabe and Lauris Vidal for live music on this edition of Etcetera.

If you've been listening to SBE or Etc. lately, you've heard his stuff. Lauris' music has been described as "kitchen sink beat-blues with an affected sense of swampy melodrama." Use one of the audio player options below to listen.

(If you're on the front page of the site, click "Read More" to see audio player options.)

Also, Central Florida listeners, don't miss your chance to hang out and see Lauris Vidal at a benefit concert for Kenyan orphans at Caffe da Vinci (map) in downtown DeLand on November 30. There'll be music from Lauris, Magda Hiller, Dish, and my old band, Spicy Brown and the Musical Melee.

Here are some links that came up in this show…

- Matthew Paul Turner on SBE

- NoSpineItol - Politicians, now you can rid yourself of those pesky backbones!

- Lauris Vidal on MySpace

- Email me to get more info on how to donate to the Kenyan orphan project

Etcetera - 11.11.08 - Shame Ball

erik@keylife.org — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:50:43 +0000

Join me and the Spastic Mystic as we probe the dark, empty depths of…[dun, dun, dun] THE SHAME BALL! Spiritual healing on tap on this week's edition of Etcetera. Stop on by.

(If you're on the front page of the site, click "Read More" to see audio player options.)

Here are some links that came up in this show…

- The author of The Shack, William Paul Young, on SBE

- The Erik Soundboard

- Toking The Ghost! on MySpace. Thanks for the music and the laughs.

Also, programming note, there won't be a live show today at noon, but don't miss us live at noon Eastern on Friday for Steve Brown Etc. with our guest, Matthew Paul Turner.

Etcetera - 11.05.08 - Viva La Revolucion!

erik@keylife.org — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:15:15 +0000

My comrade, Hurk, joined me in the studio yesterday to bask in the glow of our new glorious leader. Use one of the options below to listen.

(If you're on the front page of the site, click "Read More" to see audio player options.)

We attempted to discuss the election of Barack Obama in the context of our troubled history, the sovereignty of God, and personal responsibility. In short, we bit off more than we could chew.

Regardless of how you voted, I hope you find something worthwhile in this edition of Etcetera.

Here are some links that came up in this show…

- We Are the Heirs of the First Revolution - John W. Whitehead in The Guest Room

- Toking The Ghost! on MySpace (Descent music, wacky God stuff)

- Weak Erik emotionally exposing himself on the Internet

And finally thanks to Brad Sucks and Gasoline Heart for providing music for today's show, and thanks to Shepard Fairey for the cool Obama poster.

Etcetera - 10.28.08 - Communion in Weakness

erik@keylife.org — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:15:23 +0000

Sorry there weren't any Etcetera podcasts last week. My grandpa died and I was out of town at the funeral. Join me on this podcast as I talk about the blessing that belongs to those who mourn.

(If you're on the front page of the site, click "Read More" to see audio player options.)

Here are some links that came up in this show…

- Win the DVD of the new movie The Good Life at Society's Elite

- Internet Monk Halloween Rant - Don't miss the iMonk on this week's SBE

- Popular Steve Brown Etc. programs Archive 1 and Archive 2 - Take one down and pass it around!

- The author of The Shack on SBE

Also, here's a link to a video of my grandpa 8 years ago. Thanks to Brad Sucks and Lauris Vidal for providing music for this podcast. And finally, a heads up…there won't be a live Etcetera show Wednesday afternoon.

Etcetera - 10.15.06 - Toking The Ghost?

erik@keylife.org — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:48:00 +0000

Set phasers for "Bizarre" and beam on into the Internet Stream of Collective Consciousness for this psycho-delic edition of Etcetera as we check out cuts from the Benjamin Dunn/John Crowder album, Toking The Ghost!

Use one of the options below to listen. Is everybody in? The ceremony is about to begin!

(If you're on the front page of the site, click "Read More" to see audio player options.)

Here are some links that came up in this show…

- Toking The Ghost! on MySpace

- The last episode of Etcetera could save your life. Click here for Polypalooza!

- Miracle Workers, Reformers, and The New Mystics

- Charismatic Chaos or (Holy) Spirited Deconstruction? Mike Morrell on Crowder and Dunn complete with video and an interview with John Crowder

- Jordo is the Vagabond Saint!

- Experiment with the spiritual disciplines and celebrate Octoberfast at TheMerryMonk.com

Etcetera - 10.14.08 - Polypalooza

erik@keylife.org — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:35:37 +0000

According to Katie Couric, this year nearly 155,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer and about 52,000 will die.

Join us on this very special edition of Etcetera as we discuss my colonoscopy and my new little friend, Mr. Polyp. This program could save your life (or just make you laugh…or totally gross you out…it really depends).

(If you're on the front page of the site, click "Read More" to see audio player options.)

Here are some links that came up in this show…

- Quit screwing around and get your life together! - Who Are You and What Do You Want? on SBE

- Katie Couric's televised colonoscopy ***not for the faint of heart***

- TheMerryMonk.com - Fun with the spiritual disciplines!

Etcetera - 10.08.08 - Putin

erik@keylife.org — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:18:53 +0000

Do you smell that? Mmmmmm, it's a fresh edition of Etcetera! Join me and Sharon as we knock back a half-hour of buffoonery.

(If you're on the front page of the site, click "Read More" to see audio player options.)

Here are some links that came up in this show…

- The One-Life Solution - Dr. Henry Cloud on SBE

- Tina Fey as Sarah Palin debating Biden

- TheMerryMonk.com - Join me for Octoberfast

And finally, Brad Sucks. Thanks for providing the music for this show Brad.

Etcetera - 10.01.08 - Lick the Screen

erik@keylife.org — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:47:24 +0000

Join us on this edition of Etcetera as we talk with Jamie Moffett, the director of the new documentary, The Ordinary Radicals.

Jamie and his crew traveled 11,000 miles across the United States following Shane Claiborne and a rag-tag group of ordinary radicals to document the stereotype-shattering face of Christianity in America. Their veggie powered journey took them from Philadelphia to the set of The Price is Right and points in-between. Use one of the options below to listen and hear all about it.

Here are some links that came up in this show…

- The Ordinary Radicals - Check out the trailer for the documentary, visit the blog and buy a copy of the DVD

- The Simple Way - Click, explore, be inspired

- The Brown Sessions archive - Listen to Steve Brown's interviews with folks like Shane Claiborne, Donald Miller, Anne Lamott, George Barna, and more

- The Merry Monk - Some of my personal experiences with the spiritual disciplines

- The Etcetera Facebook group

- The Change Manifesto - John W. Whitehead on SBE

Etcetera - 09.30.08 - Let's Stupid Around!

erik@keylife.org — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:48:27 +0000

Hey, kids. Hows about a little buffoonery? Take a break from the economic collapse and inevitable downfall of Western Civilization. Come on over and blow a half-hour with your Etcetera friends. Use one of the options below to listen.

Here are some links that came up in this show…

- The Change Manifesto - John W. Whitehead on SBE

- The Ordinary Radicals - Check out the documentary and join Jamie Moffett, the creative genius behind the film, on the next Etcetera!

- If 5 people join the Etcetera Facebook group, I'll give you a treat (I know I'm pitiful, just join)

And, last but certainly not least (drum roll please)…Sharon performs the beanbag song!

Etcetera - 09.23.08 - Give It Away Now

erik@keylife.org — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:27:36 +0000

The Spastic Mystic and Geoduck Joe joined me on this edition of Etcetera to catch up and give away 5 copies of Pagan Christianity?. Use one of the options below to join us for the live drawing and lots of laughs.

Here are some links that came up in this show…

- John Eldredge walks with God and talks with Steve Brown on SBE

- John W. Whitehead is in The Guest Room

- Visit Summa Miscellanea for the latest from Geoduck Joe

- Join the Etcetera Facebook group and I'll give you a treat

- Read the first 7 chapters of Sharon's book, A Doxology in Darkness

Also, a big thanks to Brad Sucks for providing music for today's show. Visit BradSucks.net to get his latest CD, Out of It.

Etcetera - 09.17.08 - The Fantastical Steveboard

erik@keylife.org — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:31:55 +0000

We have finally pulled Steve into our buffoonery on Etcetera…sort of. Behold, the fantastical Steve Brown Soundboard! Use one of the options below to listen to two Steve Brown fanboys laugh themselves silly. It may not be entertaining, but we sure had fun.

Here are some links that came up in this show…

- Me and my friend Aaron talk about spiritual experimentation

- The Steve Brown Soundboard courtesy of the brilliant Marcus Rhoads (Thanks for the yuks, Marcus!)

- Restoring the Gulf Coast - Lagniappe Church on SBE

Also, a big thanks to Brad Sucks for providing music for today's show. Visit BradSucks.net to get his latest CD, Out of It.

Finally, don't miss your chance to win a copy of Pagan Christianity?. Time is running out! Email me with the subject, "Pagan Christianity?" by September 19 and you could win a hardcover copy of the book featured on a recent SBE. Five winners will be selected randomly!

Etcetera - 09.16.08 - Spiritual Experimentation

erik@keylife.org — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:05:25 +0000

This week on Etcetera…another filmmaker, another Aaron and another mildly thought-provoking yet entertaining discussion about experimenting with the spiritual disciplines. Use one of the options below to listen.

Here are some links that came up in this show…

- Restoring the Gulf Coast - Lagniappe Church on SBE

- Constitutional smackdown w/ John W. Whitehead

- Join me in experimenting with the spiritual disciplines at TheMerryMonk.com

Also, thanks again to Band Marino and The Smashing Pumpkins for providing music for today's show.

Win a Copy of Pagan Christianity?

Email me with the subject, "Pagan Christianity?" by September 19 for your chance to win a hardcover copy of the book featured on a recent SBE. Five winners will be selected randomly!

Etcetera - 09.10.08 - More Pagan Christianity

erik@keylife.org — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:29:11 +0000

Sometimes we do our best podcasting when we've stopped caring…just something strange I've noticed. I can't say for sure if this show was one of the good ones, but I do know this, I enjoyed myself.

If you don't have anything else better to do, use one of the options below to check it out…or not…whatever. Like Gandhi said, "Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it."

Use one of the options below to join me, Hurk and Jordo as we talk about Frank Viola, his book Pagan Christianity? and some of my pagan spiritual practices. (Laugh now, but who'll be laughing when I'm one with the Universe huh? The Universe, that's who.)

Here are some links that came up in this show…

- The Sensation of Sight on Etcetera

- Pagan Christianity? - Frank Viola on SBE

- TheMerryMonk.com - Join me for spiritual experimentation

Also, thanks again to Band Marino for providing music for today's show.

Win a Copy of Pagan Christianity?

Email me with the subject, "Pagan Christianity?" by September 19 for your chance to win a hardcover copy of the book featured on last week's SBE. Five winners will be selected randomly!

Etcetera - 09.09.08 - The Sensation of Sight

erik@keylife.org — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:58:07 +0000

The Sensation of Sight, starring David Strathairn (see trailer below), is a beautiful, dreamlike film about an introspective English teacher who goes around selling encyclopedias hoping to find meaning in the face of pain and loss.

The movie has just been released on DVD and Aaron Wiederspahn, the writer/director/producer, stopped by Etcetera to hang out and talk about it. Use one of the options below to listen.

Here are some links that came up during this show…

- Pagan Christianity? - Frank Viola on SBE

- Buy The Sensation of Sight

- The Movie Maker magazine interview with Aaron

Win a Copy of Pagan Christianity?

Email me with the subject, "Pagan Christianity?" by September 19 for your chance to win a hardcover copy of the book featured on last week's SBE. Five winners will be selected randomly and since nobody listens to this podcast, you have a really good chance of scoring a book!

Time for Some Campaignin'

erik@keylife.org — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:19:24 +0000

There won't be an Etcetera podcast today or tomorrow. When you've recovered from the shock and sadness, check this out (and look for yours truly at the end).

(If you're on the front page of the SBE site, click the title of this post to see the video.)

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