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Existence
by Evan Leal
A podcast contemplating what it means to pursue a life well-lived through discussions on love, death, consciousness, self-reflection, philosophy, and connection.
Episodes
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Being A Marine Corps Aviator
For the first time ever, I am being interviewed by my good friend Robert Kromberg. He is a fellow Marine Corps veteran, the Director Of Operations for the nonprofit Recycle For Veterans, and this is his third time on the show. We discuss what it was like for me in high school leading up to…
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Season 3! Existence Podcast Is Back!
After major life changes and a break in production I have moved back to the US and now live in Portland, Maine. Existence is a podcast contemplating what it means to pursue a life well lived through discussions on love, death, consciousness, self-reflection, philosophy, and connection. New…
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How To Explore The Mind
Today's episode is with James Xander of The James Xander Trip podcast. We discuss James' journey into exploring consciousness, intentionality, deconstructing the self, personal beliefs systems, death, and much more. Big thanks to James for coming on the show and I hope you enjoy the episode! The...
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October 2023 Update
Just an update and some thoughts about what's coming up for the show. Thanks for listening! Podcast info: Youtube Instagram Spotify Playlist Discord Sunshine Kids Foundation Email: [email protected]
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What Is The Role Of Humor In A Meaningful Life?
What role does humor play in a meaningful life? What is the correct way to appreciate dark humor? Is it okay to tease others? All this and more explored with my best friend and regular guest, John Emberson. I hope you enjoy the episode! i just want to kickflip into the sunset and disappear…
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Seeking Thrill & Our Human Relationship To Nature
Why are humans drawn to thrill? What is our relationship to nature? What is the future of human evolution? Join my best friend John and I as we discuss our thoughts. Thank you for listening! Greyscale- Jejune That's Why She Hates Me- Jejune This Won’t Last- Nagy Emma Quintet USA- Petey Podcast...
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Doubt
Continuing my series talking to my best friend John Emberson, todays episode is about our relationship to doubt. Hope you enjoy! Enter Shikari- Sorry You’re Not A Winner Crumb Electric Callboy: Tekkno Train Hypa Hypa Tyler Burkhart- Hobbes (not hobbies, I’m dumb) Beach House Podcast info…
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What Is Commitment?
Continuing my series talking to my best friend John Emberson about life’s topics. Hope you enjoy. Durry- Who’s Laughing Now Aly-Us- Follow Me Club Mix Gold Soundz 500 Too Many Zooz Podcast info: Youtube Instagram Spotify Playlist Discord Sunshine Kids Foundation 00:00 Intro 04:57 What is...
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Where Do We Find Meaning?
Conversation seeking to discover the essence of love, meaning, and existence through a philosophical and introspective lens. Podcast info: Youtube Apple Instagram Spotify Playlist Discord Sunshine Kids Foundation Email: [email protected]
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Maturity & The Importance Of Educating Yourself
Another episode with my best friend John Emberson. Doing my best to make this a regular thing in order to get him on the podcast as much as possible these coming months. Thanks for listening! Smoko Camping In Alaska- c u in da ballpit источник (Istochnik) Tiny Moving Parts Audiotree Mom Jeans...
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Time, Memory & Fulfillment
This is the start of a regular series with my best friend John wherein we have conversations on what we find most important in our lives. Hope you enjoy! Italy Episode With John Petey- I’ll Wait Goth Babe Pink Floyd- Dogs Ralph Castelli- Moonlight Slowdive Podcast info Youtube Instagram Spotify...
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All My Filmmaking & Podcast Gear Was Stolen
So bad news, I recently had all my podcast equipment and filmmaking gear stolen while on a train ride from Poland to Budapest, Hungary after returning from teaching english abroad. Along with my gear were notes left for me by the children I helped teach and various footage of my time there. This...
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An Update From Poland
I'm teaching english this week in the Polish countryside and unfortunately not able to upload a full episode, plus there is a significant lack of wifi. This is just an update. But no fear, there will be a full episode next week! Thanks for understanding!
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How To Slow Down
Stoked to have sat down on a beautiful day in the park and chat with Ariel Goodbody from Easy Stories In English for today's scene. I really love the look and where this was shot so I hope to emulate this vibe more as these scenes progress. Thank you to everyone who listens and whatever you may…
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The Existential Struggles Of Motherhood, Death & Living Abroad
Today’s episode is with Viktoria Daute, the host of Worlds Collide; a podcast where she talk’s with people from all over the world about their experiences when they moved to a new country. Super glad we were able to connect this sunny afternoon and talk about her stresses of being parent, her…
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Season 2 Trailer: What Does It Mean To Exist?
Putting a lot of work into this season 2 trailer for my podcast, excited to show how it translates in the episodes. Thanks for watching! Podcast info Let's talk on my Discord: https://discord.gg/tAQbVxjv TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@existencepod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram:...
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Creative Doubt
Hello! This is a podcast/update/reminding myself why I started this show to begin with. Thanks for listening and stay tuned for season 2! Trailer coming this Friday! 00:00 Intro 00:27 Start Of Guy Talking 02:35 Doubt 06:22 Reminding Ourselves Why We Started 20:20 It's Not About Me
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Surviving PTSD
Hello! This is a Memorial Day bonus episode with Marcus Farris. He is a Post Traumatic Growth Director for Mission 22 which provides extensive, personalized support and resources to help veterans and their families thrive after the traumas of military service. Marcus's book:...
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Surviving Your 20's In Budapest, Hungary
Today’s episode is with Anna, she is a friend and art history major from Budapest, Hungary, doing her best, as we all are, to navigate the challenges of life and have fun along the way. Thanks for listening! The Adults Are Talking-The Strokes 00:00 Intro 01:03 Start Of Conversation (Born To Slay)...
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Managing Existential Anxiety
Today’s episode is with Anna and Aliz. They are both university students and friends here in Budapest, Hungary. Anna is a history major and Aliz is finishing her psychology undergraduate. Hope you enjoy the episode! Twenty One Pilots30YMåneskin 00:00 Intro 00:59 Start Of Conversation 05:50 How…
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Living Abroad & What It Means To Pursue A Good Life
Today’s episode is with Kevin! Kevin is an expat from the US who has been living in Budapest, Hungary since 2017. We discuss living life as an expat, career v fulfillment, death as it relates to pursuing a meaningful life, inequality & nationalism, and other topics. It was really cool meeting…
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Can We Ever Truly Know Ourselves?
Today’s episode is with Guillaume. He is a French business major currently studying in London and happens to be one of my partner’s best friends. We discuss the importance of diversity, where the desire to fit in comes from, what does it mean to know yourself & other topics. I hope you enjoy the...
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Sex, Death & Art
Today's episode is with Krisztina. She is a creative mind, erotic voice actress, and great person to have a conversation with. We met just by me sending out a post on Reddit just looking for people to talk with and she happened to respond and the next day we met up and had this conversation. So...
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Bonus Episode! AI Alan Watts & Terence McKenna Have A Conversation About The Nature Of Reality
Bonus Episode! I realize this a deviation for the regular content I put out, however I'm simply experimenting with AI and its capabilities and want to see what can be created. This is in no way a replacement of my human made podcast "Existence" which will always continue to be released as normal...
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The Evolution Of Kindness: A Conversation On Respect, Spirituality, And Peace
Today I'm talking with John Emberson. He is my best friend that I’ve known for over a decade now and I wanted to bring one of the many informal conversations we have to this show. I hope to have him on more regularly as this podcast continues. But today we discuss spirituality, morality, peace,...
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Backpacking Europe And The Subconscious Shadow
Today’s episode is with Sophie Webb. Sophie’s a friendly and courageous traveler from London backpacking her way through Europe and someone who I just so happen to meet at a The Loft Hostel in Budapest Hungary. Super lucky to find such an incredibly bright, brave and emotionally intelligent…
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Comparison
Today is simply me talking about my feelings of isolation in the midst of a move to a new country, my faults in self comparison, creative growth, the reasoning behind starting this podcast and some other topics. I hope it's not too boring. New interviews next week! Thanks for listening! Podcast...
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Season 1 Trailer
Conversation seeking to discover the essence of love, meaning, and existence through a philosophical and introspective lens. Resolved on uncovering what it means to pursue a life well lived through discussions on love, death, consciousness, self-reflection, philosophy, and connection. Podcast…
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The Mystery Of Consciousness: A Conversation With Dr. Michael Pryzdia
Todays episode is with Dr. Michael Pryzdia. He is a philosophy professor at Arizona State University as well as an experienced speaker and cooperate consultant. His talks and writing have addressed the nature of consciousness where he integrates work being done within the disciplines of…
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Psychedelic Research and Altered States Of Consciousness
Today’s episode is with Josie and Emily Kins. Josie is Psychedelic researcher with leading expertise in the formal documentation and classification of altered states of consciousness. An influential and prominent researcher, writer, community leader, YouTuber, and content creator within online...
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What Does It Mean To Be Good?
Today's episode is with my Dad, David Leal. We discuss his career as a fireman for LA city, his relationship with my mom, what it was like for him to become a parent, animal rights, what is means to be a good person, among other topics. Hope you enjoy the episode and have a good day! Quiet Town…
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Does Meaning Exist?
Today's episode is just me talking about life and getting thoughts out there. Hope you enjoy it! Brendan's episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/existence/id1636717921?i=1000591709795 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Y8b4usn4DAW0CK364ly5U?si=87dc62b49b364f72 Recycle For Veterans:...
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Senescence
Today’s conversation is with my grandpa, Arthur Leal. We discuss his childhood growing up between Colorado and California, the time he served in the US military, as well as his 30 year career as a fireman for the LA City Fire Department, his perspective on death and how he has handled the loss of...
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Money And Meaning
In today's conversation Vince and I discuss our individual relationships with money, the variance between spirituality and religion, meditation, meaning, the end of life and how we might leave our loved ones, as well as other topics. Vince's Links: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlabz...
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Mortality And Life Beyond Earth
Dominico Giacobbe is a spacecraft mechanic working on the Artemis moon rocket, NASA's next manned spaceship to the lunar surface, and more importantly one of my best friends. We discuss the ineffability of the universe, the purpose of life, morality, the relationship between empathy and love,...
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Psychedelics, Consciousness, And The End Of Life
Today's episode is about psychedelics. How they might be utilized and the ways in which they may be used to benefit our experience. As well as the nature of consciousness, death, the illusion of the self, the meaning of existence and the exploration of life as it relates to one’s individual...
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Veteran Conversation: Service In Business
Today's episode is with Robert Kromberg. He is an entrepreneur, businessman, musician, veteran, and board member and director of operations for RFE (Recycle for Veterans) a nonprofit organization empowering US veterans to conserve the environment through trash cleanup. We discussed happiness v....
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What Is Motherhood?
Today is a conversation with my mom discussing the role regret plays in a meaningful life, how we view the aging and decline of health in our loved ones, the creation of consciousness, motherhood, the aesthetics of nature, presence and meditation, communication as pertains to any enduring...
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Connection
Today is a conversation with my brother Brendan Leal. He is a musician, distance runner, software developer, and overall good guy. This was a fun and meaningful conversation to have discussing mindfulness, family, the advancement of technology, the nature of questions, the pursuit of a life well...
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Impermanence
Today is a conversation with my good friend Javier Medina. We discuss our attitude and feelings towards our service in the US military, the nature of thought, the value of conversation, memories, the nexus between love and connection, and whatever else caught our mind. I hope you enjoy the…
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A Life Well Lived
This is a conversation with a friend of mine Yvette Jong. Yvette is a traveler, business women, environmental sustainability advocate, mother, graduate of Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration, and founder of a hospitality consulting group, Crafthouse Consulting. In this conversation we…
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Gratitude and Vulnerability
In this episode I talk solo and discuss my thoughts on the importance of gratitude in our everyday lives, and the value of vulnerability and the ways it can bring us closer as a whole. Podcast info Let's talk on my Discord: https://discord.gg/tAQbVxjv TikTok:...
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Death and the Ego
An episode into my thoughts about the fear of death and how dying relates to our attachment to ones sense of self. Podcast info Let's talk on my Discord: https://discord.gg/tAQbVxjv TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@existencepod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram:...
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Where is Contentment?
A conversation with my best friend John and his partner Sadie. Podcast info Let's talk on my Discord: https://discord.gg/tAQbVxjv TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@existencepod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram: https://instagram.com/existencepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Youtube:...
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One Piece of Wisdom
This episode is a group conversation with my friends and housemates while living in a community house in Portland, Oregon. The topic was one piece of advice or wisdom that you would like to share. Hope you enjoy! Podcast info Let's talk on my Discord: https://discord.gg/tAQbVxjv TikTok:...
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Difficult Lessons
A conversation with my friend Gabriellah Howell. Podcast info Let's talk on my Discord: https://discord.gg/tAQbVxjv TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@existencepod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram: https://instagram.com/existencepod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Youtube:...
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A Conversation With My Friend Betsy
The first episode of the podcast and a conversation with my friend and housemate, Betsy. Podcast info Let's talk on my Discord: https://discord.gg/tAQbVxjv TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@existencepod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast contemplating what it means to pursue a life well-lived through discussions on love, death, consciousness, self-reflection, philosophy, and connection.
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Evan Leal
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