Tsundoku and Tea is a slow-reading podcast hosted by Terence Latimer, where books are not just read—but reflected on. From the high desert of near Joshua Tree National Park, Terence sips tea and shares thoughtful passages, cultural commentary, and personal insights. Whether it’s poetry, memoir, or theory, each episode invites you to pause, read deeply, and connect with the stories we let pile up.
Tsundoku and Tea, Terentiusly Ep. 6 | Reading “Secret Power of Tantrik Breathing” by Swami Sivapriyananda
In Episode 6 of Tsundoku and Tea, Terentiusly, Terence Latimer explores Swami Sivapriyananda’s The Secret Power of Tantrik Breathing. Broadcasting from the Mojave desert, Terence reflects on breath as a spiritual tool, rooted in ancient tantra and yogic teachings.
This episode uncovers the art of breath retention, divine awareness, and channel purification—all designed to connect body, mind, and spirit.
Perfect for listeners interested in personal growth, spiritual wellness, and philosophical storytelling.
☕️ Brew some tea. Press play. Breathe deep.
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3 Aug 2025
Tsundoku & Tea, Terentiusly – Ep. 5 | Reading “The Poetics” by Aristotle
In this episode of Tsundoku and Tea, Terence explores the deeper layers of Aristotle’s Poetics through the lens of literary theory, etymology, and translation. What does it mean to read a text not originally written in English? And how does authorship, grammar, and the cultural power of writing shape what we understand as truth?
We reflect on Aristotle’s original context, the importance of translation (shout out to Malcolm Heath), and why writing—once reserved for the elite—still carries influence today.
Perfect for readers, thinkers, and slow-content lovers.
#Aristotle #Poetics #TsundokuAndTea #LiteraryTheory #Etymology #TranslationMatters #ReadingPhilosophy
14 Jul 2025
Tsundoku and Tea, Terentiusly Ep. 4 | "Exhibiting Blackness" by Bridget R. Cooks
In this episode, Terence Latimer reads from and reflects on Exhibiting Blackness by Bridget R. Cooks, a powerful exploration of African American art, museum politics, and the long fight for cultural representation.
From curatorial tension to historical erasure, this book reveals what it means to exhibit Blackness in institutions built to exclude. Terence ties these themes to the creative legacy of Akinsanya Kambon and the ongoing work of telling deeper, more truthful stories—through art, memory, and design.
Recorded at Black Cactus Co-Working in Twentynine Palms, near beautiful Joshua Tree National Park, this episode is part reading ritual, part cultural meditation.
8 Jul 2025
Tsundoku & Tea, Terentiusly – Ep. 2 | “Things I Think About and Other Works” by Nadia Ramelle
In this episode of Tsundoku and Tea, writer and creative strategist Terence Latimer reads from The Things I Think About and Other Stories by Nadia Ramelle — a poetic, hard-earned collection rooted in truth, pain, growth, and resilience.
Each piece in this work reflects Nadia’s journey through challenges, failure, violence, clarity, and faith. She writes not to impress, but to awaken — inviting us to consider what we carry, and what we might let go of.
This episode is for those seeking pause, power, and peace. Listen slowly.
Welcome to the first episode of Tsundoku and Tea, Terentiusly, a cozy, thought-provoking series where we sip tea, read slowly, and reflect deeply.In this debut episode, I’m reading from Beautiful Together by Julian S. Newman — a powerful book on leadership, inclusion, and building human bridges in a divided world. From stories of the Golden Gate Bridge to reflections on empathy, community, and connection, we explore how slowing down with a good book (and a better cup of tea) might just change how we show up for ourselves and others.📚 This episode includes:– What “Tsundoku” really means– Today’s tea: Teeccino Tremella Tulsi– Reflections on leadership, literacy, and loneliness– A tribute to bridge-building in both metaphor and practice– Stories from Julian Newman’s life that remind us what it means to be human💬 Let’s Build Together:Have a book you want featured? Want to share your own story of slow reading or bridge-building? Drop a comment below.☕ Subscribe to the series for more tea, text, and truth each month.📖 Featured Book:Beautiful Together: How to Bridge Differences and Become a Better LeaderBy Julian S. Newman — Founder of FutureCASTLearn more: https://juliansnewman.com (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbW1pbm1YZWRsRmNJYWxOMHRZR3RkUDVuYTktZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuc1dxZEJsZ0x4WWNXbXg3Y0FmT3IzVDk5Sm9kTkVVdDdFRFpaOWF6dWd4OUJnWGp1M3Bmc0hvRUVrMUU2WE0wenRXTk1EZUpmTS1yNFZWbXhMeW4wREhzWC1VR0dTY1RldU5ZX0RLYTk1Y0x6WkJRZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fjuliansnewman.com%2F&v=xuHAgHORIEY)🤓 GoodreadsFollow Me: / 72489880 (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEQyTWhxd2lNWWt2UkpaR0xsbldEWnZTNmJGd3xBQ3Jtc0tudE9OaDJmSWNkSUhoazhOd1FvWUxjd0U4RzR3c29hR0szdmJQbU01bGl1SWwwdUlEMUIwYTN5eXJwdmNaTzIwUkY1ek1qMTV3ZE1oTl9LcldpY1NYTGZQLThMUU1BOXlTbVlKcEdXWnBMYUJFV3ZrYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodreads.com%2Fuser%2Fshow%2F72489880&v=xuHAgHORIEY)Read More: / beautiful-together (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa29pS3N4WGhYVExxb2NJRGFfYlBNUmhKSm04Z3xBQ3Jtc0ttSVdVdmE4eHNlUG1rbUp4OU11amJfS3pkaGFObjY3WXFGbHNlbjZHeXlVNGg4dG55OGZ5aW9IRGxiM24xd1FZZzZSMGR0ZGFYejN4TzMxZUItM29HRnlLTG1xTDZzZVhscTE2WUJPNlZXUUN3SjBQTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodreads.com%2Fbook%2Fshow%2F218054840-beautiful-together&v=xuHAgHORIEY)📍 Recorded at:Black Cactus Co-Working, Downtown 29 Palms, CA🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs a pause, a page, and a path forward.#TsundokuAndTea (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/tsundokuandtea) #JulianNewman (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/juliannewman) #BeautifulTogether (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/beautifultogether) #BlackCactus (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/blackcactus) #SlowReading (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/slowreading) #BridgeBuilding (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bridgebuilding) #LeadershipDevelopment (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/leadershipdevelopment)
7 Jul 2025
High Desert Elegy | Desert, Memory & Belonging in Michael Vail’s Stories | Tsundoku and Tea Ep. 3
📚 Tsundoku and Tea, Terentiusly returns with Episode 3 — and this one takes us deep into the Mojave.
This week, I’m reading from High Desert Elegy by Michael G. Vail, a raw and reflective collection of short stories and poems shaped by desert silence, loss, ritual, and memory. Filmed from Black Cactus Co-Working in 29 Palms, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and sit with the stillness of the high desert.
🌵 Themes We Explore:
Desert as character: isolation, vastness, time
Family + memory: trauma, change, distance
Death + belonging: loss, ritual, meaning
Language and lyricism: poetic, observational, grounded
🫖 Tea of the Week:
Organic hibiscus, blackberry leaf & West Indian lemongrass
🖋️ Featuring passages from:
“Sir Paul Visits Pioneertown”
“Pandemic Twilight”
“Dance of the Rattlers”
“The Moaning Cave” and more
✨ Whether you’re a fan of slow reading, desert poetry, or small-town storytelling, this one’s for you.
🎧 Watch. Sip. Reflect. Subscribe.
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