Modern Hominid

Deep House Medi

Lucas — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 19:04:52 GMT

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Thanks to the ridiculous talent of Tanner Fruit, this 22 minute track took us exactly 22 minutes to make. Off the top, no plan, first take, 100% improvised.

It ain’t perfect and it’s not supposed to be.

We hope you enjoy the first, and possibly only, track within the up-and-coming genre of Improvisational Deep House Meditation.

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If you want more fuego like this, go check out Fruit’s other work here.

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#24 — Enoch Cincotta

Lucas — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 21:28:36 GMT

In this episode my new friend Enoch and I sit down and talk about the human nature to create art, what art is, making money with art, and, of course, bikes. Enoch is one of the most creative people I know and I’m excited to highlight him here. Check out some of his artistic endeavors, they’re cool.

I hope you enjoy.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

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#23 — Morgan Bakarich

Lucas — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 21:42:38 GMT

In the spirit of trying something new, Morgan and I participated in a professionally recorded conversation hosted by StoryCorps, the renowned story telling non-profit. We saw the ad in SLUG magazine that StoryCorps was coming to Salt Lake, then we read their mission statement (“to preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world.” ), and now we have a conversation (and a fart, listen closely) archived in the Library of Congress.

I think I may be the only person in history to be fart-chived with the Library of Congress, how neat is that?!?

Anyways, in this episode Morgan and I discuss what we owe each other as humans, we reflect on the desire to help others, what drives us to help others, and discuss teaching and how it impacts our sense of identity.

Enjoy.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

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#22 — Meditative Improvisation

Lucas — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 02:10:49 GMT

We’re trying something new here. Experimenting. Playing. I’m not sure what to even call this but it sure was fun to make. Mainly because I got to collaborate with Morgan Bakarich.

We had no plan to make this, no vision for it, it just emerged. Both of our current passions synched up and this is what was birthed.

If you like the ambient track send Morgan a shout out. She just started playing with Garage Band and is already lacing fuego like this.

More to come.

We hope you enjoy.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

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#21 — Let 'er buck

Lucas — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:04:52 GMT

In this episode I try to shed my expectations to be good, or care what people think, and just create. I attempt to let go of my fear of judgment and let the metaphorical beast out. I speak to focusing on process over outcome, the principle of DGAF, and some ideas for how us “adults” can play better.

Enjoy.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

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#20 — Will this be on the test?

Lucas — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:49:25 GMT

In this episode I share some thoughts on grades, learning, growth, intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, and the public education system.

Enjoy.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

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#19 — A story

Lucas — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:08:59 GMT

In this monologue I riff about the power of story and work culture in the U.S.

Enjoy.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

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#18 — Bikes are for the people

Lucas — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 19:44:20 GMT

In this monologue I riff on my experience over the past 2 years sans vehicle. I share the upsides, the downsides, and paint my version of a velotopian future.

Enjoy.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

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#17 — What is school for?

Lucas — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 04:54:02 GMT

In this episode I riff on public education, school, learning, teaching, the system, and the question of what is school for?

If my rant resonates, I hope you’ll continue the conversation by sharing with any others who might be interested.

Enjoy.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

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#16 — Aaron Woodall

Lucas — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 03:42:12 GMT

In this episode I sit down with my new friend, Aaron Woodall. Aaron is a middling actor, “decent” comedian, and amazing dad. He has a podcast called Mormon and the Meth-Head and was named one of Conan O’Brien’s Comics to Watch at the 2018 New York Comedy Festival. More than that, he is just a good person. In this episode we talk about his creative process, story telling, the similarities between stand-up and teaching, the similarities between stand-up and extreme sports, flow state, ego, self-love, and cancel culture’s impact on stand-up comedy.

He’s got some upcoming stand-up shows he desperately wants you to come to this fall. This guy is the real deal y’all, I hope you can show up and support.

Oct 5 Pocatello, ID; Click here for tix.

Oct 6 Billings, MT; Click here for tix.

Oct 7 Bozeman, MT; Click here for tix.

Oct 8 Missoula, MT; Click here for tix.

Oct 9 Helena, MT; Click here for tix.

Nov 7 Salt Lake City, UT (free @ Blue Genes)

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#15 — Larry Madden

Lucas — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:13:42 GMT

In this episode I sit down with Larry Madden, the founder of Salt Lake Center for Science Education, former Superintendent of the Salt Lake City School District, long-time legendary educator, and the principal who hired me in my current job. Larry is one of the most grounded and down-to-earth humans I know. He has been trail-blazing in the education world for 27 years and is the epitome of quality leadership. His light-hearted nature, infectiously positive energy, and utopian ideals make him a force to be reckoned with. Although he doesn’t identify as an education reformist, he has been wreaking havoc for nearly three decades now.

In this episode we talk about staying in touch with the inner child, his idealistic leadership style, what it means to be a leader, politics in education, standardized testing, the power of light-heartedness, how urban cruising helps him cope with stress, and what school is for.

You will hear the cicada’s from his back yard whistling in the background, I hope you find them soothing and I hope you enjoy.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

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#14 — Kimberly Plummer

Lucas — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 01:51:14 GMT

In this episode my great friend Kimberly and I sat down in my “tree fort” and jammed on love, crux decisions (if there is such a thing), the elements of a sturdy base to a healthy and sustainable relationship, framing relationships as business deals, nature versus nurture and skill versus talent.

I hope you enjoy.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

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#13 — Marshall Opel

Lucas — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 22:28:01 GMT

In this episode Marshall and I spitball on the future of humanity and an idea introduced to us via The Stoa: Game B. Neither of us proclaim to be experts (and hardly proficient) in this domain, rather it’s just us, two childhood best friends, shooting the shit while overlooking the Mission Mountains at Flathead Lake, MT this past August.

We share our beliefs on where society may be heading, we compare society to the Titanic, we talk about Nick Farr’s idea of The Long Disaster, the Meta Crisis, and share our vision for Urban Cruise.

We hope you enjoy.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

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#12 — Tanner Fruit

Lucas — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 16:12:53 GMT

Introducing to you my dear friend and inspirational artist: Tanner Fruit. Tanner and I recorded this episode on a cliff overlooking the Bitterroot National Forest this past August. Tanner is an artist and musician who recently launched his newest creative endeavor: TannerFruit.Loops. Check it out, it’s sick.

We dive into the cultural role of comedians, comedians as trolls, what it means to be funny, the hyper-sensitivity of our current culture (in good and bad ways), free speech, privilege, gender roles in comedy, lightness, and Game B.

Enjoy.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

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#11 – My relationship

Lucas — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode Morgan and I go meta on our relationship with the record button on. We “check-in” with each other and discuss our “terms and conditions”, the style of our relationship, our insecurities, jealousy, where we are heading, and some cultural forces we have noticed affecting our relationship.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

Get full access to Sisu Adventures at slupi.substack.com/subscribe

#10 — A story to believe in

Lucas — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 20:47:43 GMT

In this episode I discuss the relationship between science and astrology, truth versus belief, the limitations of science, our need for “enchanted thinking”, the role that stories play in creating a life of meaning, and our collective need for a common story to believe in.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

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#9 — Good fear bad fear

Lucas — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 19:08:03 GMT

In this episode I riff on coming into right relationship with fear, I distinguish good fear from bad fear, I discuss how fear rears it’s head while communicating in relationships, and I proclaim the need for us to seek discomfort in order to avoid the “softpocalypse”.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

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#8 — Modern masculinity

Lucas — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode I discuss gender identity and it’s trendiness amongst my students, gender norms and how they inform our behaviors, toxic masculinity, and the societal need for men to get into right relationship with the feminine.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

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#7 — Authenticity and the social game

Lucas — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode I riff on how we can rethink the design of our living spaces to promote well-being, I poke holes in what it means to be authentic, and discuss the roles we construct for ourselves within the “social game” of life.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

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#6 — A culture of better

Lucas — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:20:32 GMT

In this episode I riff on who Modern Hominid is for, I take a stab at defining culture, I compare individualist and collectivist cultures, I discuss the affect culture has on the development of the prefrontal cortex, and I share my vision for birthing a better world.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

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#5 — Wabi sabi

Lucas — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode I discuss the ancient Japanese idea of wabi sabi— that everything has an essential nature of imperfection and impermanence. I share how wabi sabi applies to art, relationships, and the future job market my students will inhabit. Finally, you will hear me mention my dear childhood friend, Chris Hollinger (AKA Ricky), and how wabi sabi trickles into his craftsmanship.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

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#4 — Love and relationships

Lucas — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:00:00 GMT

The Inuit People live in the Artic regions of the world where understanding the cold climate is integral to their survival. As such, they have over seventy words for what we call snow.

In English we have just one word for love. As such, the cultural confusion around “what is love?” comes at no surprise. In this episode I take a stab at answering that question.

I discern love versus in-love and share my thoughts surrounding dating, the difficulties of communication in romantic relationships, attachment theory, and how selecting a partner seems to be the crux decision of the modern hominid’s life.

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ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

Get full access to Sisu Adventures at slupi.substack.com/subscribe

#3 — The middle way

Lucas — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode I share my thoughts on finding balance, a helpful metaphor comparing life to a bike wheel, the truth behind Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and the beauty of seeking discomfort.

At the beginning of the episode I reference a dear friend and fellow teacher, Sam Dixon, who helped bring the idea of balance to light for me… and yes, he has a beautiful mustache.

If you missed the previous riff you can catch up here on Spotify or Apple Podcasts:

ABOUT THE NAME: Modern Hominid

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

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#2 — Artistic living

Lucas — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode I riff on what it means to be creative, tapping in to our inner child, ideals as a compass, “life art”, intentional living, and I try on a potential new name for this project: Modern Hominid.

ABOUT THE NAME

Modern: now, today, 2022.

Hominid: our taxonomy. One step larger than our genus and species; our family— great apes, chimpanzees, bonobos, and us; hominids.

This podcast can now be found on Spotify and Apple Podcasts if you prefer to listen there.

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#1 — Veering off the path

Lucas — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 14:01:05 GMT

I am proud of my art, I believe I have something to say, and I’m excited show you (and me) that that is true.

A sustainable pace for me will be releasing one episode per week, Wednesday’s at 7am.

But right now, on summer break, honoring my creative juices, and in efforts to get the ball rolling, I will be releasing (roughly) 1 fifteen minute episode every other day for the next month.

If that is too much for you, I understand, but I hope you will prioritize time to follow along from the beginning. And share with any who you think my art might also resonate with.

It will be worth it.

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In this episode I speak to my venture of swerving off the “traditional path”, living intentionally, and my noticings from the inside of the education system.

For those confused, in this episode I reference “601” which was a communal house, and a community, that I lived at for 4 years along with my friends Sam and Shorty, who are also referenced in this episode.

Thanks for tuning in.

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#0 — Here I Am

Lucas — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:19:55 GMT

One year ago, amidst a coffee induced brain tornado of inspiration, I started writing publicly in front of you.

And I will continue to do so.

But I am changing, and so is Here I Am.

While walking through the forest last week in Oaxaca, Mexico a new seed of inspiration started to germinate.

“Fuck it, I’m gonna start a podcast.”

So here we go, telling my story. No script, just speaking to what is alive, while walking and talking, into the voice memo app on my trusty ole iPhone 6.

I hope you’ll join me on my journey of growth. A new project.

With gratitude, and a little bit of fear, I’m proud to say: Here I Am.

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