Howard Bloom, the author of Global Brain and the Lucifer Principle, joins the show for a conversation about the 60’s and the journey of self-discovery.
This is my second podcast with author and columnist Eric Alterman.Eric Alterman is best known as a columnist for The Nation and author of ten books about politics and culture including the bestselling (and prophetic) What Liberal Media?Howe
Writer and director, David Silver, is one of my oldest and best friends is well known to Be Here Now Network listeners for more than one hundred episodes he has done with Raghu Markus on the Mindrolling podcast.David joins me in exploring the
Paul Krassner, best known as the long-time editor of the legendary alternative culture publication The Realist; an extraordinary archive. Paul is also the author of more than a dozen books, most recently The Realist Cartoons.A cultural hero o
Ben Lee returns to the show to talk about his newest album "Ben Lee Sings Songs about Islam for the Whole Family".Singer and songwriter, Ben Lee, introduces his new project which aims to draw attention back to the peaceful, spiritual and phil
Danny brings Bernie Sanders campaign writer, Richard Eskow, onto the show to talk about spirituality and politics.Richard Eskow is a freelance writer on politics, economics, and social issues. He is the former campaign writer and editor for t
Joshua Greene is the author of two of my favorite books about spirituality. Here Comes The Sun: The Spiritual and Musical Journey of George Harrison which in my opinion is the best book about the Beatle’s spirituality and Greene has a personal
On the latest Rock & Roles, Danny chats with Father John Maria about his life of service as a friar, music, faith, and activism.I met Father John Maria in the context of his involvement with the recent Lampedusa tour for Syrian refugees wi
It has been awhile since I did a podcast about my spiritual teacher Hilda Charlton who I met via Ram Dass in 1972. Hilda left her body in 1988 but I feel that I am in touch with her on almost a daily basis. Jed Schwartz lived in Hilda’s apart
Danny sits down with author, musician, and teacher David Nichtern. David and Danny get into the content of David's new book, "Awakening from the Daydream," which reimagines the ancient Buddhist parables of the Wheel of Life and Samsara. David N
This week, on Rock and Roles, Danny brings on entertainment industry veteran Elliot Mintz to discuss spiritual practice, the industry, and politics. Elliot Mintz shares how he found a balance between his inner life and career in the entertainme
Danny brings on rock artist and actor Michael Des Barres to talk about life, rock & roll, and philosophy. "You must own whatever persona you are going to choose, not let it own you" - Michael Des Barres
In this inspiring episode of Rock & Roles, Danny speaks with Israeli singer-songwriter and activist David Broza about his influential musical career and activism. As a young man, David’s recording of, “Yihye Tov”, became the anthem of the Israe
My sister Rachel has worked for years in bridging spiritual ideas with the more legalistic framework of most conflict resolution. She recently published an anthology which she also wrote for called “Faith and Practice in Conflict in Resolution
Pamela des Barres and Danny sit down together for a chat on the congruity of spirituality, writing, music, and Pamela’s reclaiming of the word “groupie.” Pamela des Barres Show Notes One of Danny’s oldest friends, Pamela is famous for her frien
In this latest episode, Danny sits down with director and documentarian, Robert Greenwald. He founded Brave New Films twelve years ago during which time Robert has produced and directed nine documentaries. The subjects of his films range from F
Steve Earle bio Since 1986 Steve Earle has recorded fifteen studio albums three of which have won the Grammy Award. He has just released a duets album with Shawn Colvin entitled Colvin and Earle. His songs have been recorded by Emm
As listeners to this podcast know, one of my recurring themes is an attempt to unravel the “sixties” , to figure out what aspects of the so-called counter-culture were the contributions to consciousness I felt they were as a teenager, and whi
Tom Hayden, currently Director of the Peace and Justice Resource Center is one of my heroes, a unique example of deep commitment to justice ,a great work ethic and an inspiring life of inner growth while continuing as an indefatigable activist.
Ben Lee is a singer and songwriter, originally from Australia who now lives in Los Angeles with his wife Ione Skye and their two daughters. Ben first recorded in Sydney with his group Noise Addict when he was 16. The Beastie Boys liked his earl