Since time immemorial humans have sat by the fire pondering their existence. This podcast proudly carries on that tradition, featuring philosophical conversations ranging from the mundane to the magic.
In this episode of the podcast we discussed our relationship to our own currency versus other currencies, Leif’s impression of the cities he travelled to, our relationship with our hometowns, the urge to build a nest, carrying on family businesses versus finding one’s own path, the all-encompassing lifestyle of certain job choices, our parents’ professions, living in the shadow of a successful parent, schizophrenia and psychedelics, paranoia and other topics.
We hope you enjoy listening!
Sion & Leif
11 Apr 2025
#10 • We Wish the Future Well
In this episode of the podcast we discuss possible future realities for our world, the rise and fall of civilizations and all things, and the Buddhist concept of renunciation.
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Sion & Leif
9 Apr 2025
#9 • A Postcard from the Past
In this episode of the podcast we leave ourselves a postcard from the past, covering topics like bad neighbours, our furry night friend, long running web comics, burying cash in the garden, how to dispose of a body, the fading influence of poetry, the changing way we consume music, The Machine Stops by EM Forster, and other topics.
We hope you enjoy listening!
Sion & Leif
6 Apr 2025
#8 • Emotional Porn
In this episode of the podcast we discuss the concept of emotional porn, and the sounds of nature.
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Sion & Leif
5 Apr 2025
#7 • Are You in Your Golden Age?
In this episode of the podcast we discuss Douglas Harding’s ‘Headless Way’ approach to mindfulness, the idea of psychosomatic illnesses and how thinking affects the body, the recent golden age of Hongkong (xiānggǎng - 香港) and Taiwan (táiwān - 台湾), the idea of personal golden ages or utopias and dystopias, and helpful practices to combat depression.
We would love to hear from you our listener (leifsaba44@outlook.com) about your thoughts on any and all of what we discussed, and if you allow us to we would want to discuss your comments on the next episode.
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Sion & Leif
31 Mar 2025
#6 • The Silence of the Soul
In this episode of the podcast we discuss the importance of finding moments in life to connect with silence, and how to cultivate the spiritual side of life.
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Sion & Leif
24 Mar 2025
#5 • Crossing the Bridge
In this episode of the podcast we discuss the practice of non-reaction in the context of relationships, and the better outcomes that come from that.
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Sion & Leif
21 Mar 2025
#4 • Who You Think You Are, That’s What Your Life Will Be Like
In this episode of the podcast we discuss the practice of leaving one’s phone at home, what it must be like living in the polar regions of the Earth, what projects we would like to work on, the importance of recognizing and employing our self-image, and other topics.
We hope you enjoy listening!
Sion & Leif
If you have any feedback or want us to discuss something, let us know at: leifsaba44@gmail.com
19 Mar 2025
#3 • The Man Who Came for the Coal
In this episode of the podcast we discuss the best way to give charity, saying yes in life, and Kafka’s parable ‘Before The Law.’
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Sion & Leif
Note: apologies for the unbalanced audio, we’re still learning this kind of thing.
17 Mar 2025
#2 • Ambient Conversation
In this episode of the podcast, we come very close to having our first cold campfire, and discuss recognizing anxiety and the expectations of others.
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Sion & Leif
16 Mar 2025
#1 • The Idea
In this first episode of the podcast, we discuss the inspiration for the podcast, how we met, the spiritual worldview of past humans, and other topics.
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Sion & Leif
4 Feb 2025
#2 • The Mentor of Tarot
In this episode, I speak with my friend Sion about the usefulness of Tarot. We discuss the symbology in Tarot, interpreting the cards, its accuracy, how it works, the benefits of it, skepticism of its validity, how Sion became interested in Tarot and more.
Sion is my close friend, who spends his time between his hometown in Majorca, Spain where he plies his craft as a caricature artist, and the rest of world, travelling where he wishes. If you would like to have a Tarot reading, or a caricature, please contact him using the information below.
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Check out some of his art: Sion2050art
28 Jan 2025
#1 • The Lost Generation
In this first episode of the podcast, I speak with my close friend Yujing about the current economic situation in China for young people. We discuss the high unemployment rate, the cultural memes of ‘tǎngpíng’ (躺平), ‘nèijuǎn’ (内卷), ‘996’ (九九六), generational differences, the lost generation concept, quality of life, Yujing’s personal experience, the necessity of going to university, starting salaries, and more.
Yujing (宇静) is my close friend and former girlfriend, who lives in Nanning, Guangxi (南宁, 广西) in southwest China, where she currently runs a jewelry shop along with her friend.
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