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Call to Adventure
by with hosts Alex Opoulos & John Duckworth
"Call to Adventure" is a one-hour conversation hosted by Alex Opoulos and John Duckworth, interspersed with musical selections from each guest. The underlying ethos of the show is inspired by Joseph Campbell’s idea of the Monomyth or the Hero’s Journey. Each of us on our personal journey encounters moments where we are drawn into stepping out of our comfort zones to explore the unknown. If heeded, the moment of departure is prefaced by what Joseph Campbell refers to as the Call to Adventure - a moment that either illuminates a new path, forces a challenging decision, inspires courage over fear, or kindles fresh discipline - something that ultimately gives new purpose, meaning, and direction to our lives. From this vantage point Alex and John engage each guest in a conversation about those moments in their lives that in hindsight proved pivotal, providing growth and transformation along the journey. "Call to Adventure" is produced for Ohm Radio, 96.3FM, Charleston SC's only communit
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Elli Richter 03.21.2019
An incredible conversation with Elli Richter, a transformational life coach who shares her story of growing up in Germany and breaking out of her traditional family expectations and moving to America. She has a fantastic way of being brutally open and honest and discussing difficult subjects with...
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Brenden James Pt. 4
wonderful conversation with an incredible singer songwriter Brendan James. we talk about the significance of having a mentor; having someone recognize your gifts before you even recognize them; the freedom that comes from giving up a backup plan; the music industry hustle; putting down the…
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Brenden James Pt. 3
wonderful conversation with an incredible singer songwriter Brendan James. we talk about the significance of having a mentor; having someone recognize your gifts before you even recognize them; the freedom that comes from giving up a backup plan; the music industry hustle; putting down the…
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Brenden James Pt. 2
wonderful conversation with an incredible singer songwriter Brendan James. we talk about the significance of having a mentor; having someone recognize your gifts before you even recognize them; the freedom that comes from giving up a backup plan; the music industry hustle; putting down the…
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Brenden James Pt. 1
wonderful conversation with an incredible singer songwriter Brendan James. we talk about the significance of having a mentor; having someone recognize your gifts before you even recognize them; the freedom that comes from giving up a backup plan; the music industry hustle; putting down the…
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Robert Lange Pt. 4 - outro
We are pleased to bring you the 28th episode, and first four-part playlist, of Call to Adventure. We had the pleasure to interview a good friend, Robert Lange. Rob is an incredible hyper-realist painter, a gallery owner, father, husband, and all around great guy. He is a long-time meditator, who...
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Robert Lange Pt. 3 - "I will not be bounded by this shape."
We are pleased to bring you the 28th episode, and first four-part playlist, of Call to Adventure. We had the pleasure to interview a good friend, Robert Lange. Rob is an incredible hyper-realist painter, a gallery owner, father, husband, and all around great guy. He is a long-time meditator, who...
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Robert Lange Pt. 2 - "something amazing is about to happen all the time."
We are pleased to bring you the 28th episode, and first four-part playlist, of Call to Adventure. We had the pleasure to interview a good friend, Robert Lange. Rob is an incredible hyper-realist painter, a gallery owner, father, husband, and all around great guy. He is a long-time meditator, who...
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Robert Lange Pt. 1 - "a physical impossibility."
We are pleased to bring you the 28th episode, and first four-part playlist, of Call to Adventure. We had the pleasure to interview a good friend, Robert Lange. Rob is an incredible hyper-realist painter, a gallery owner, father, husband, and all around great guy. He is a long-time meditator, who...
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Kathryn Budig 12.12.2017
welcome to the 27th episode of Call to Adventure, where we sit down with Kathryn Budig - internationally celebrated yoga teacher and author known for her accessibility, humor, and ability to empower her students through her message, "aim true.”. With over a decade of experience in her field…
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Chris Jordan 10.25.2017
Chris Jordan, who lives in Seattle, works with photography, digital photo illustration, and film to create unmistakable bodies of work in unified themes exploring contemporary mass culture. His series “Intolerable Beauty” and “Running the Numbers” give artistic visual form to the enormity of…
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Kelly Jean Moore 06.16.2017
"Time is a river that flows backwards and forwards" - A wonderful conversation with Kelly Jean Moore, owner and founder of Mission Yoga in Charleston SC, and founder of her own style Sarayana Yoga. We discuss "changing the narrative" and how complicated that can be. The idea of "life as creative...
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Karen Ann Myers 3.24.2017
Karen joins us in the studio to discuss the personal tragedy of her long term partner committing suicide, and how that led to the unexpected 'death of herself' as well. We talk about her ditching pharmaceutical school to follow her passion to be a full-time artist. An incredibly talented painter,...
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Chad Walldorf 12.28.2016
"I'm don't think I'm the brightest guy, so I try to make up for it with hard work." - Chad Walldorf Alex and John sit down with the ever-modest Sticky Fingers BBQ co-founder Chad Walldorf. The conversation ranges from a serendipitous stint on President Ronald Reagan's staff while in college that...
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Quentin Baxter 11.23.16
In the first episode of Season 2, John and Alex interview Grammy-nominated jazz percussionist and musician Quentin Baxter. We discuss his journey from pharmaceutical school to the College of Charleston, planting his roots of involvement in the Charleston community, and how, as an artist, one must...
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Season Wrap-up
Alex and John sit down to reminisce about the first season - discussing what it was like to manifest from idea to reality, then they highlight favorite moments from each of the first 20 guests, and they close it out by pondering what season 2 may have in store...
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John Duckworth 5.8.2016
Alex interviews co-host of the show, John Duckworth. They discuss his pivotal AWAKE exhibition from late 2014, transformation as a continual process, inner voices, moving in harmony with what is, cycling the Alps, and getting involved in community...
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Brad Van Liew 4.17.2016
“Hallucinating and being alone on the ocean is not a good mix, getting off the boat to go grab a Domino's pizza and a six-pack is a bad idea”. Brad Van Liew, America's undisputed champion of solo sailing, shares his story of racing around the world three times, winning twice. He discusses the...
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Vikki Matsis 4.3.2016
A wonderful conversation with Vikki Matsis, the trailblazing woman who helped start OHM Radio in Charleston. We discuss her book on running a hostel, a 30-day trek in the wilderness, and how the seed was planted for OHM Radio. She tells us that her "bad wolf" is laziness, and that her next Call…
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McKenzie Eddy 3.20.2016
A fun conversation with musician McKenzie Eddy, Hilton Head native, USC graduate, who moved to NYC to work with hip-hop legend Damon Dash and later became the president of his label Bluroc Records. We discuss musical collaboration, the fear and excitement of moving to NYC and the fear and...
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Tim Hussey 3.6.2016
Tim Hussey, artist, speaks about 'life as composition', and following the 'tracks in the sky'. Our conversation follows Tim from Charleston, to Rhode Island, New York, Paris, Tennessee, Santa Fe, Los Angeles, and back to Charleston as he develops an understanding of the tools of commercial...
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Kurt Cavanaugh 2.21.2016
A great conversation with Kurt Cavanaugh - the lead advocate at Charleston Moves (Executive Director)... we talk about finding Charleston by way of Michigan, North Carolina, Brooklyn and Manhattan. A lover of urban centers, bicycles, mobility innovation, simplicity, and mindful consumption. Kurt...
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Vince Graham 02.07.2016
Vince Graham, civic artist and now chair of the South Carolina State Transportation Infrastructure Bank, comes in to talk to us about being a maladjusted radical, and inquisitive contrarian. Vince steadily pushes the edges by taking the time to stop and notice, to really look at the reality of...
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Chris Hanson 1.24.2016
Great conversation with filmmaker Chris Hanson about his voracious appetite for books, transcendent live music experiences, how working for NOLS help connect him with his own inner nature, and his recent spiritual awakening aided by yoga, meditation and clean living.
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Alex Opolous 1-10-2016
We turn the tables internally and John interviews Alex this time - providing listeners with some insight into one of our own, and his unique Calls to Adventure. Alex discusses the death of his father, and his evolving relationship with competition, vulnerability, and creative process.
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Marjory Wentworth 12.15.2015
We sit down with Marjory Wentworth, Poet Laureate of South Carolina, to discuss the value and role of poetry today. She writes, "In stillness we see the things that are not visible" - from her poem "Sand". This ability to notice, to see more than we first knew to be there, is a talent that poets...
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Robert Swan 2015-12-13
Rob Swan - Arctic stories about adventure and discovery, and one man's steadfast dedication to the integrated health of the planet, calmly sounding the alarm, offering a unique perspective, and a helping hand.
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Ben Towill 11.29.2015
Alex and John sit down with Benji Towill, a fantastic gem of human being, to discuss passion and purpose, how setbacks often provide inspiration, how perseverance can be disguised as luck, and how energy is everything. Benji has that brilliant way of making each person he is speaking with feel...
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Karalee Nielsen-Fallert 11.15.2015
A warm conversation with a wonderful person, Karalee Nielsen-Fallert - one of the most prolific and innovative restauranteurs in Charleston, and she is also a founding member of the Green Heart Project - creating urban gardens at schools connecting students to nature and healthy food. We discuss...
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Kevin Harrison 11.01.2015
A fun conversation with one of our favorite people in the world - Kevin Harrison - part Forest Gump, part wise happy Buddha, a creative force working in painting, photography, design, and filmmaking... and most importantly, creating his life as he goes.
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Stan Gray 10.18.2015
Fascinating conversation with Stan Gray, the founder of DIG SOUTH - a yearly interactive business festival in Charleston SC. Stan says "DIG SOUTH is the story of a tumor, two tots and the desire for a new adventure truer to myself. Oh, and I love smart stuff and cool inventions. It's also about...
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Jeremy Rutledge 9.20.2015
A wonderful conversation with Reverend Jeremy Rutledge about bearing witness, racial equality, grieving via creative process, and keeping the joy in the weighty world of activism.
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Kate Nevin 10.04.2015
Kate Nevin brings her contagious enthusiasm to the Ohm Radio studio to discuss how her creative journey is a thread in Charleston's unique community that is shaping new paths for inspiration. We discuss her love of Sally Mann, growing up wild and free in Tennessee, leaving Manhattan after 9/11 to...
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Jennet Robinson-Alterman 9.2.2015
Fascinating conversation with Jennet Robinson-Alterman about a lifelong interest in and pursuit of women's rights. A cause she seemed destined to pursue from a very young age - taking a quarter from her mom to ride the bus to Hampton Park at age 6, running away from sleepover camp at 11, was one…
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Hamilton Davis 8.23.2015
A conversation with Hamilton Davis, the Energy and Climate Director for the Coastal Conservation League in Charleston SC. We discuss his adventures hiking the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail, his ongoing work for the Coastal Conservation League, his interest in Stoicism and love of the...
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Marcus Amaker 8.13.2015
John & Alex sit down with Marcus Amaker for an inspiring conversation about music, poetry, the creative spark, Charleston post Emanuel 9 shooting, and letting your weird out for a walk in the woods... www.marcusamaker.com
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Buff Ross 8.3.15
A great conversation with the one and only Buff Ross - wizard of www.alloneworddesign.com - jack of many trades and master of curiosity. A wide-ranging conversation with one of our close personal friends covering archeology digs cut short, a gay & lesbian museum show in San Francisco, John…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
"Call to Adventure" is a one-hour conversation hosted by Alex Opoulos and John Duckworth, interspersed with musical selections from each guest. The underlying ethos of the show is inspired by Joseph Campbell’s idea of the Monomyth or the Hero’s Journey. Each of us on our personal journey encounters moments where we are drawn into stepping out of our comfort zones to explore the unknown. If heeded, the moment of departure is prefaced by what Joseph Campbell refers to as the Call to Adventure - a moment that either illuminates a new path, forces a challenging decision, inspires courage over fear, or kindles fresh discipline - something that ultimately gives new purpose, meaning, and direction to our lives. From this vantage point Alex and John engage each guest in a conversation about those moments in their lives that in hindsight proved pivotal, providing growth and transformation along the journey. "Call to Adventure" is produced for Ohm Radio, 96.3FM, Charleston SC's only communit
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"Call to Adventure" is a one-hour conversation hosted by Alex Opoulos and John Duckworth, interspersed with musical selections from each guest. The underlying ethos of the show is inspired by Joseph Campbell’s idea of the Monomyth or the Hero’s Journey. Each of us on our personal journey encounters...
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