Episodes

  • EP 18 - Bloomurian origins and the new Ecstatic Ecosystems album
    Apr 3 2025

    Join us as we check in with Robin Liepman, aka Bloomurian, from Boulder, Colorado. He is a community oriented visionary music producer weaving together deep, grounded beats with mystical frequencies. With roots in music through his parents, a passion for permaculture and years of collaboration in the Ecstatic Dance and global festival scenes, Bloom has built a dynamic career spanning music production, event organization, and transformative retreats.

    From creating Ecstatic Ecosystems—featuring our collaboration Weightless—to leading permaculture days of action, sound production retreats and many dynamic events, Bloomurian is a true bridge between Earth and ethereal realms. We explore his journey through plant medicines, indigenous wisdom, local and international festival performances, and sharing stages with legends like Desert Dwellers, Poranguí, Dirtwire, Beats Antique, Ott and more.

    Tune in for an inspiring conversation on artistry, community, and the fusion of organic instrumentation, cutting edge beats and psychedelic soundscapes.

    Website: https://www.bloomurian.com

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • EP17 - Justin Leslie and the Quest for Truth
    Jan 23 2025

    A truly riveting conversation with Justin Leslie, a former Pfizer scientist turned whistleblower. Justin candidly shares his experience infiltrating the pharmaceutical giant, detailing his initial skepticism and the challenges he faced while uncovering and documenting disturbing truths.

    We delve into the complexities of navigating a world awash in misinformation, fake news, and "conspiracy theories,” some of which are anything but theoretical. He also goes into great detail about the journalistic deceit and betrayal by the leader of Project Veritas, an alternative news organization that Justin hoped would share his shocking exposé with the world.

    Justin's journey highlights the difficulty of discerning truth from deception and the importance of maintaining hope in the face of global corruption and manipulation. Ultimately, confronting the harsh reality that deeply held beliefs might be false, and that many global organizations are built on a foundation of greed and lies, is a crucial step towards personal and societal growth.

    Connect with Justin Leslie: https://linktr.ee/justinleslie

    WATCH PROJECT WHISTLEBLOWER DOCUMENTARY HERE


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    2 hrs and 19 mins
  • EP16 - JPool and the Power of Music
    Nov 8 2024

    Tune in to this serene podcast episode with the kind-hearted JPool 🎧🌍 Get ready for an adventure as we explore his fascinating backstory, his passion for the nomadic lifestyle, and his epic travels around the world. Discover how he blends global ethnic sounds with organic electronic music, creating a vibe you won’t want to miss! 🔊✨

    Experience JPool’s music at Transcendence Festival happening this Nov 28th -Dec 1st in Playa del Carmen, MX. Tix/Info at Transcendence Festival website + use code FLLOW for a discount 🌸

    JPOOL WEBSITE

    TRANSCENDENCE WEBSITE

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • EP15 - Miguel and Silvia of Transcendence Festival
    Oct 25 2024

    “Your transformation is the celebration!”

    Join me as I chat with my dear friends, the inspiring duo behind Transcendence Festival, Miguel and Silvia. These pure-hearted visionaries are bringing their second annual festival/retreat to Mexico this November. We dive into their journey from their first Ecstatic Dance in Thailand to creating their own transformative festival that includes conscious dance, yoga, breathwork, artisanry, delish food vendors and soul much more! Discover what awakening means to them and how the metamorphosis of the butterfly theme guides this year's festival. By the end of this passionate conversation, you'll feel empowered with the tools to break free from any limiting matrix." Join us in Playa del Carmen, Mexico Nov 28-Dec 1st for the celebration of a lifetime!

    Transcendence Festival - Info/Tix

    Use code FLLOW for a discount

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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • EP14 - Scott Nice and his Illustrious Musical Journey
    Oct 9 2024

    Join Scott Nice for an illuminating conversation about his musical journey thus far. We dive deep into his career as art director for DC Shoes and Transworld Snowboarding, and how his Turntablism obsession ignited his passion for music. As a versatile musician and DJ, we explore his unique approaches to playing for Ecstatic Dances, clubs, parties, and festivals. We also unravel his “mash-it-up” ethos, how his creative process has evolved from early productions to his current sound and lastly, Scott shares about some of his favorite artists who also happen to be his good friends. See Scott and some of his friends like Liquid Bloom, Mose and Porangui play at Transcendence Festival at the end Nov 28-Dec 1st, 2024 in Mexico.

    BIOGRAPHY:

    World sounds soar over lush beats as Scott merges electronic with acoustic, dipping into Afro-Latin, tropical and middle eastern sounds in the process. Scott’s roots in Turntablism and Hip-Hop shine with his remix/mash-ups of classic tunes accompanied by live scratching to create a one-of-a-kind sonic journey. Not limited by genres Scott’s productions span Global Bass to Latin House, Hip-Hop to Downtempo and beyond.

    Since 2016 Scott has released 6 full length albums working with many amazing collaborators such as The Polish Ambassador, Liquid Bloom, Poranguí, Alex Serra, El Buho, Mose, Ayla Nereo, and many more. Scott’s live sets have included appearances at Lightning in a Bottle, Re:Imagine LA, Envision Festival (Costa Rica), Lucidity Festival (CA), Imagine Festival (WA), and Embodiment (Guatemala).

    SCOTT NICE WEBSITE - SPOTIFY

    Transcendence Festival⁠ happening Nov 28th -Dec 1st in Playa del Carmen, MX. Discount Code: FLLOW

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • EP13 - Amani Friend of Desert Dwellers and Liquid Bloom
    Sep 12 2024

    “Whatever planet I’m from, we’re really into sound.” 😃

    On this special podcast with Amani Friend, we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Desert Dwellers as well as Liquid Bloom’s upcoming sets at Transcendence Festival happening Nov 28th -Dec 1st in Playa del Carmen, MX.

    This conversation is a kind of thoughtful meditation on what it takes to be a professional, conscious musician on an inspired mission. It was a delight to learn about Amani’s history, his “Music Beyond Borders” motto as well as his “Ancient Future”philosophies that drive his musical offerings.

    Liquid Bloom is a music project spearheaded by producer Amani Friend of Desert Dwellers. The project blends downtempo, ambient, world, and psychedelic elements to create a mesmerizing sound that is both meditative and energizing. Liquid Bloom has worked with artists from around the world such as Poranguí, Deya Dova, Mose, Savej, Temple Step Project, and Darpan, as well as collaborative projects with Paul Stamets, Dr Joe Dispensza and Ram Dass, drawing inspiration from nature and the power of music to heal and inspire. Liquid Bloom’s unique and uplifting sound has gained a dedicated following internationally, and is a must-see for fans of electronic and world music alike. Whether performing live or in the studio, Liquid Bloom strives to create a sonic prayer for healing and transformation, infusing each track with magic and wonder.

    HIGHLIGHTS:

    • Amani’s childhood and earliest musical experiences
    • The Bodhisattva Vow and how it informs everything Amani does
    • Fun story of the first meeting between Amani and Treavor Moontribe
    • Collaborations and how Desert Trax label came to be
    • How to deal with perfectionism in creativity/audio engineering
    • Great advise for artist-preneurs/entrepreneurs

    Liquid Bloom Spotify

    Desert Dwellers SPOTIFY

    Transcendence Festival happening Nov 28th -Dec 1st in Playa del Carmen, MX.

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    2 hrs and 13 mins
  • EP12 - MUSHINA / Music, Ecstatic Dance and Community Ritual
    Aug 20 2024

    In the episode, we sit down with Mushina, an enlivening musician, DJ, producer, promoter and facilitator of Ecstatic Dance experiences. His dynamic mission and career thus far will inspire creatives, entrepreneurs and those that love the global dance movement. His enthusiastic storytelling compliment his multi-layered music. You will hear his album, “V Imperium” and his Zephyr live DJ set in the background 🎵

    Mushina’s high-octane devotion to music and facilitation is palpable. We discuss a wide range of topics here such as his introduction to the electronic music scene at 12 years old, his earlier years as a musician in the mainstream music scene, his natural progression into the conscious, ecstatic dance movement scene and his stepping into facilitation and ritual space holding. He also shares a bit about his lifestyle, his philosophies and names artists and friends that inspire him such as Mose, Liquid Bloom (Amani Friend of Desert Dwellers), Porangui, Zuma Dionys, Janax Pacha, JPool, Cyma, Ape Chimba, Loli Cosmica, Shpongle and others.

    Mushina, as well as some of the aforementioned artists, are featured artists of the Transcendence Festival happening 11/28-12/1/24, and his own Sacred Soul Festival happening in Portugal very soon 8/29-9/1/24.

    MUSHINA LINK TREE: ⁠https://linktr.ee/mushina⁠

    TRANSCENDENCE FESTIVAL: ⁠https://transcendencefest.com⁠

    Questions/Info: DM me on IG @ fllow.love

    +Discount code: FLLOW

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • EP11 - Niko Otis is Glowin' Up
    Jun 17 2024

    Niko Otis is a genre bending rapper/singer mixing hip hop, soul and funk. Born in the Bay Area, his dynamic wordplay and energetic live shows leave fans fulfilled and wanting more. I've seen him play live and the elevated feeling I was left with was, "this is true hip hop and vital entertainment."

    On this episode we go into his creative process in the studio and on stage and he shares the process behind creating one of his songs, "Bloom." We also learn about the well-known musicians in his family that inspire his career, including bandleader and R&B impresario Johnny Otis and his uncle Shuggie Otis.

    To conclude the chat, Niko shares the philosophies that inspire his art and life.

    Enjoy and keep an eye and ear out for his cutting-edge music here on Spotify.


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    1 hr and 17 mins