In this episode Charlie and Jon discuss the ongoing genocide in Palestine, the need for a department of peace, and the global need to evolve away from war.
18 Sept 2026
Chuck is stuck?
Why is Chuck stuck in his lifelong quest to make sure that every child on the planet is sharing in the groove? We discuss participatory discrepancies (the minute variations in timing between musicians), panpipe tuning, mutations, Socrates, and several classical composers. Was Mozart an improviser?
21 Jan 2026
Participatory Discrepancies
Here we discuss Charlie's term "participatory discrepancies" or, the differences in where different people feel or play the beat when engaged in group music. These subtle changes in timing can give the rhythm a certain feel or swing, like the hi hats found in a J Dilla track for example. Imperfections drive evolution! Charlie's term for this phenomenon has been cited in academic papers thousands of times!
20 Jan 2026
Words and Poetry
Charlie, a prolific writer, shares some of his poetry and thoughts on the art of prose.
20 Jan 2026
Why Must We Groove?
Charlie discusses just why it is so important to get kids drumming and dancing early. Hear about some of what he learned from the Tiv people of Nigeria, why everyone should have a backyard garden, and much more.
5 Feb 2025
Greening The Overpopulation Issue
We discuss Linda Cree's chapter from the "Playing for Peace" book, entitled "Greening The Population Issue", an experience with Psilocybin that Chuck had back in the day, and many more related tangents.
2 Nov 2024
The Womb Drum
Charlie and Jonny discuss Chapter 1 of Charlie's "Born to Groove" book, entitled "The Womb Drum". How does exposure to rhythm influence the development of babies? How are dancing and "rhythmning" as Thelonius Monk called it, engrained in human DNA?
1 Nov 2024
Born to Groove Manifesto
Charlie details his mission to spread the gospel of the groove, teaching musical skills to children as early as possible.
16 Oct 2024
Ep. 019 Food First!
Charlie and Jon discuss a various mix of things from Israel and Palestine, the upcoming US presidential election, and the importance of more food talk in the campaign. Which candidate is fighting for nutrition in school lunches, local farm and garden incentives/education?
7 Sept 2023
Ep. 007 with Victoria Alexander
In this episode we invite academic and scientist Victoria Alexander, who's work in biosemiotics has brought her around the world to lecture and teach at places like the University of St. Petersburgh in Russia. We discuss Libertarianism and much more!
17 Sept 2022
What's The Point If We Can't Have Fun?
Discussing Charlie's brand new book, "Playing for Peace". In particular we discuss the chapter by David Graeber, "Whats The Point If We Can't Have Fun" about the importance "play" across species.
12 Feb 2021
Ep. 005 A Constitutional Right to Groove
In this episode, Charlie and the gang discuss a constitutional right to groove.
12 Feb 2021
Ep. 004
In this episode, Charlie and the gang wade into the polemical waters of the Founding Fathers' relation to slavery, human rights, and if humanity can save itself from itself.
12 Feb 2021
Ep. 003
In this episode, Charlie and the gang discuss the importance of building a better society by beginning with children, the importance of play, and why we should "untune nobody".
12 Feb 2021
Ep. 002
Charlie and the gang talk about the division of labor, the merits of being a musical specialist versus being a hack of all trades, and taking a wider view of childhood education.
12 Feb 2021
Ep. 001
Charlie and the gang discuss Charlie's philosophy of the 4 Es. Charlie also delves into the concept of humans as Homo Ludens Collaborans.
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