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Lay Me Down Podcast

by Pete Hicks

A podcast from The Mycelium Collective focused on rest and peace through music, storytelling, poetry and meditation featuring artists from around the world.

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Episodes

  1. Jed Stephensen-Iditarod 2023

    Jed Stephensen sets off Sunday March 5 on his lifetime quest of running the Iditarod. Both Pete and Fio had oppportunities to go train with him this winter in the mountains of North Idaho. In this episode, Pete shares about his experience with a Jed and his team of sled dogs and Jed talks about...

  2. Journey to Korhogo- Eli Rosenblatt

    Eli tells a story from his early days traveling in the Ivory Coast looking for music and new friends. He arrives on the eve of a military coup and experiences disorientation and dejection but his journey plants a lasting seed of friendship and musical exploration that changes his life. Eli shares...

  3. Father and Son: Rajen and Robin Sukhadia

    This is a story of Rajen and Robin (Rajen’s son) connecting with India and each other through music. Recorded in the midst of world wide turmoil and personal tradgedy, Songs of Devotion, is a testimony to hope, love, and heritage. Pete reads the poem, “I Saw Two Birds” by Hafiz and the blessing...

  4. Colors

    Autumn has come. As the leaves and larch needles die in a grand display of color, we are invited to slow our minds and spirits. With the earth, we can lay down our striving and slide into the stride of winter. Lay Me Down welcomes the thoughtful and playful music of Dario Re. Thalia Hicks sings…

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  5. Jeffrey "Sprouts" Rich

    On September 18, 2022, We gathered to celebrate the life and enduring legacy of Jeffrey "Sprouts" Rich. He lived as a warrior of peace. Waged war on war through surrender of himself. He lived a simple life in order to have room for our complexities. Gentle in manner Kind in stature Contented in...

  6. Hands in the Soil

    In this Season 2 Finale, Pete talks about the glories of spring and the joy of hands in soil with the music of Bijaa and Kerry Leigh and Relaxatone and a poem from Daniel Todd, “The Deliberate Estrangements of Destiny.” Lay Me Down The Mycelium Collective Sun Goose Records Relaxatone

  7. Callie Russell-The Old Ways

    Callie Russell is dedicated to understanding what it takes to live from the land. Her journey has taken her to Tanzania where she spent time with the Hadza people and lead her into season 7 of the Alone show. She shares her journey into primitive skills and her increasingly symbiotic relationship...

  8. Mycelium Collective-The Ask

    Sometimes we don't get what we need because we do not ask. Pete tells a story with his daughters when a question changed his heart. Fio and Pete celebrate 1 year of the Lay Me Down Podcast and share about the Mycelium Collective. In the spirit of letting needs known, we ask you, our listeners to...

  9. Ep 8 Musician to Combat Medic-The story of Alex Novikov

    Alex Novikov shares his experience int he Ukraine from being a peace loving musician to becoming a Combat Medic to serve his people. This episode is a prayer for the Ukrainian People. This story contains graphic details of blood and death in the throws of war. Check out the Mycelium Collectives…

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  10. Ode to Spring and Two Pigs

    Pete and Fiona Hicks sing with Brendan Kelty in the upper room heralding spring and commemorating life. Pete reads the poem "One of Us" by Wendall Berry and tells a story of his affinity with pigs. Relaxatone; "Emerald" The Mycelium Collective is launching a new podcast. The Voice of Ukraine with...

  11. Look at with Luminous Eyes

    The music of Bijaa, Zach Winters, and John Ruston merge with the words of the poet saint Kabir, and Teresa Pham-Carsillo to carve a path to the sea. Pete tells the story of his neighbor Bruce and the gift he gave. Lay Me Down The Mycelium Collective Sun Goose Records Relaxatone

  12. Seeds of Hope

    Dario Re, Murray Shugars, Jerimy Spencer, Matthew Nienow, Relaxatone and a John O’Donohue poem come together to water our seeds of hope and love. Lay Me Down The Mycelium Collective Sun Goose Records Relaxatone

  13. The One at Play in the Many

    The poetry of Murray Shugars, Rabindrinath Tagore, Hafiz, and Lao Tzu and the music Zach Winters, Dario Re, Eileen and Ritika and Relaxatone come together to encourage and support a journey toward grace and mercy. Host: Pete Hicks Poetry Editor: Daniel Todd Produced by: The Mycelium Collective…

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  14. Sweet Companion

    The music of Zach Winters, Eileen and Ritika, C'est Lis, and Relaxatone make a gentle bed as Thomas Jenkins lays down the story of his father's life, the journey of his passing and the legacy he left behind. Pete reads the poem For Beauty by John O'Donohue from his book To Bless the Space Between...

  15. Sometimes Bereft

    Pete takes a back seat while the music of Zach Winters, C’est Lis (Elisa Rose Cox) and Relaxatone and the poetry of Matthew Nienow and Murray Shugars weave a tapestry of peace and hope. Episode 2 is a prayer. Lay Me Down The Mycelium Collective Sun Goose Records Relaxatone

  16. Ourselves becoming Ourselves (audio fix)

    Season 2 Episode 1: Ourselves Becoming Ourselves: The music of Relaxatone, Thomas Sluberski, Suzie Kretzschmar, Dario Re and the Poetry of Daniel Todd and Matthew Nienow explore the journey of becoming. Pete tells a story of welcoming a past he resisted. Lay Me Down The Mycelium Collective Sun...

  17. Ourselves becoming Ourselves

    Season 2 Episode 1: Ourselves Becoming Ourselves: The music of Relaxatone, Thomas Sluberski, Suzie Kretzschmar, Dario Re and the Poetry of Daniel Todd and Matthew Nienow explore the journey of becoming. Pete tells a story of welcoming a past he resisted. Lay Me Down The Mycelium Collective Sun...

  18. Ric Hordinski, Four Sisters, Pete and Fio Hicks, Wilder Adkins

    Season 1 finale- Ric Hordinski plays, "Willoughby", The Four Sisters sing a Scottish summer ballad, Pete and Fio play "The Ancient Stone", Wilder Adkins plays "Could Never Loose my Love". Pete reads a poem written for Fiona's 40th birthday, "The Gift" by Hafiz (Daniel Ladinsky translation) and "A...

  19. Daniel Todd Poetry w/Zach Winters, Kevin Dorin and Matt Mitchell

    We revisit some of the Daniel Todd's poetry with music by Matt Mitchell, Kevin Dorin and Matt Mitchell. Pete reads a Wendell Berry Poem. https://www.zachwinters.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kevindorin/ http://mattmitchellmusicco.com/ Lay Me Down The Mycelium Collective Sun Goose Records Relaxatone

  20. Relaxatone

    Jason Goessl has embarked on a deep dive into healing frequencies. Through a process of tuning his guitar to specific frequencies and the use of loop pedals and effects, he creates long form sound baths to help with anxiety and insomnia. Pete reads the poems, "A Poem of Thanks" and "Purification"...

  21. Pall Singh and Daniel Todd: Forgiveness and Mortality

    Pall Singh leads a meditation on forgiveness, Dan Todd reads two of his poems and Pete reads a poem by John Greenleaf Whittier. Also featured is the music of Aradhna. Lay Me Down The Mycelium Collective Sun Goose Records Relaxatone

  22. Four Sisters

    Two Sets of Sisters, Chloe Davis and Hilary Petterson, Susannah Kretzschmar and Fiona Hicks come to the Upper Room to sing some traditional summer lullabies about sojourning. Pete reads two poems by John O'Donohue, “For an Exile” and “Before Sleep” and tells a story of searching for home. Chris...

  23. Matt Mitchell

    Matt Mitchell comes to the Upper Room to play a some songs about being stuck in your mind, perspective, and resilience. Pete reads three poems by Hafiz from the "The Gift" translations by Daniel Ladinsky. Matt Mitchell Website Matt Mitchell on Instagram Mattox Farm Productions Lay Me Down The...

  24. Ep 10 Jed Stephensen with Pete and Fio Hicks

    Jed Stephenson is on a quest to run the Iditarod, a 1000 mile trail dog sled race in Alaska. He shares a story of a race where he and his team of dogs were taken to the limits of physical and mental strength. Pete and Fio sing a couple of songs and Pete reads Jack London's Manifesto and a…

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  25. Ep 9 Sandy Compton Reads

    Sandy Compton reads his story, " Mary Wilson Elmore Doesn't Say" from his book called "The Dog with His Head on Sideways" and plays some harmonica with Pete. Find this story and more of Sandy's writing: Http://bluecreekpress.com Http://laymedownpodcast.com Lay Me Down The Mycelium Collective Sun...

  26. Ep. 8 Ric Hordinski: Waiting for the Light

    Ric plays a couple beautiful instrumentals and sings "Waiting for the Light" and talks about the darkness of unknowing and the coming dawn. He shares the Wendall Berry Poem "Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front" and "The Thing Is" by Ellen Bass. Pete reads a couple of blessings by John...

  27. Ep 7 Hilary Petterson

    Hilary is passionate about nature and teaching children to observe, interact and enjoy the outdoors. She reads a poem to the children of the Pine Street Woods, a piece of land conserved by the Kaniksu Land Trust for recreation and nature education. Hilary tells a story about her first love, a...

  28. Ep 6 Zach Winters and Daniel Todd

    Zach Winter sets up a loop pedal and lays us down in a sea of musical textures, Daniel Todd returns to Lay Me Down with a couple of poems about finding our voice. Pete tells a story of Double Blessing and walking into adventures unknown. Lay Me Down The Mycelium Collective Sun Goose Records...

  29. Ep 5-Pete and Fiona Hicks and John Ruston

    Pete and Fio sing a song about being lost and a light in the distance, long lasting love that carries that weight and a lullaby from Psalm 23. John Ruston contributes some Sitar and Pete reads a couple of poems from the Sufi poet Hafiz. www.laymedownpodcast.com Lay Me Down The Mycelium Collective...

  30. Episode 4-Dan Lyth

    Dan sings a song of letting go, a song of loyalty, and a song of love in the time of pandemic. Fio Hicks reads a poem from Wendell Berry called Seventeen Years and the epic poem IF by Rudyard Kipling. www.danlyth.com www.laymedownpodcast.com Lay Me Down The Mycelium Collective Sun Goose Records...

  31. Suzie Kretzschmar w/Fiona Hicks and the Poetry of Dan Todd

    Suzie sings a song about meeting a seal on the shores of the Scottish Coast and a song of enduring love bringing us back to the present with her sister Fiona. Dan reads a couple of poems about a hummingbird and the fortress of Summer. Pete tells the story of a misfit chicken named Chick Chick.…

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  32. LMD Ep 2 Kevin Dorin

    Kevin Dorin, local Sandpoint artist, plays songs in honor of new life, life well-lived, and love. Pete reads a poem by Wendall Berry and talks about the culture of abundance Lay Me Down The Mycelium Collective Sun Goose Records Relaxatone

  33. Episode 1: Wilder Adkins-You are loved

    Wilder Adkins plays some new lullabies he is working on and Pete tells a story of lost and found. Find out more about Wilder at www.wilderadkins.com. Connect with the Mycelium Collective at www.laymedownpodcast.com Lay Me Down The Mycelium Collective Sun Goose Records Relaxatone

  34. Lay Me Down Introduction

    Welcome to Lay Me Down. Pete gives an overview on whats to come. Episodes come out every Sunday. Lay Me Down The Mycelium Collective Sun Goose Records Relaxatone

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast from The Mycelium Collective focused on rest and peace through music, storytelling, poetry and meditation featuring artists from around the world.

HOSTED BY

Pete Hicks

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A podcast from The Mycelium Collective focused on rest and peace through music, storytelling, poetry and meditation featuring artists from around the world.

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