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Existential Delight

Dylan Gous

Meaningful Conversations with Fascinating People. Join Dylan Gous as he explores Philosophy, Creativity, and the work of G.K. Chesterton.

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  • Sep 4, 2023 · 1 hr 25 min

    #19 - The Currency of Creativity is Surprise - Morne Venter | Existential Delight

    🔽🔽🔽ALL TIMESTAMPS LINKS AND MEDIA MENTIONED IN INTERVIEW🔽🔽🔽 In this episode I speak to my good friend, lecturer, and artist, Morné Venter.His art can be seen on Instagram: @velvetventer This was one of those conversations that truly felt constructive - in that we both had fragments of understanding, but helped each other refine and expand our thinking - the whole thing felt electric, and I was buzzing with excitement by the end. This episode is all about CREATIVITY and ATTENTION: we talk about: - Using habit to facilitate inspiration - David Lynch - The Great Plateau that all creative endeavors undergo - The difference between choices and decisions in the creative process - Our modern lack of attention and the necessity of boredom - Why creative projects grip us - Morne's artistic philosophy of MESS - Artists and AI - Why surprise is the currency of creativity ...and much, much more! 🚨🚨🚨SUPPORT MY WORK DIRECTLY AND UNLOCK EXTRA CONTENT ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/DylanGous 🚨🚨🚨LISTEN TO EXISTENTIAL DELIGHT ON 🎵SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/show/3N3Fy0dVLHWL9BFh94BHL9 🍎APPLE - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/existential-delight/id1558566726 🚨🚨🚨CONVERSATION FLOW 1 - Morne’s Background 2 - The Role of Art Galleries and the New Model for Artists 3 - Artists & AI 4 - Attention & Focus - How We Engineer Distraction 5 - Habit & Ritual When Making Art 6 - The Great Plateau 7 - Decisions vs Choices in the Creative Process 8 - Morne’s Artistic Philosophy of Mess 9 - David Lynch on Creativity 10 - Outro 🧠MEDIA, PERSONS AND LINKS MENTIONED IN INTERVIEWIn order of mention: 1 - A Short Film Written Entirely by AI - Austin McConnell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XO3q6MA668&t=3s&pp=ygURYXVzdGluIG1jb25uZWwgQUk%3D 2 - Tom Sachs - https://www.tomsachs.com/ 3 - Viral Cellphone Video - Look Up by Gary Turk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7dLU6fk9QY 4 - Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi - https://www.amazon.com/Flow-Psychology-Experience-Perennial-Classics/dp/0061339202 5 - Stephen Pressfield - Turning Pro: https://www.amazon.com/Turning-Pro-Inner-Power-Create/dp/1936891034The War of Art - https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Steven-Pressfield-ebook/dp/B007A4SDCG 6 - Making Ideas Happen by Scott Belsky - https://www.amazon.com/Making-Ideas-Happen-Overcoming-Obstacles/dp/1591844118 7 - Gamestorming by Dave Gray - https://www.amazon.com/Gamestorming-Playbook-Innovators-Rulebreakers-Changemakers/dp/0596804172 8 - Van Neistat - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5mPJA4y5G8Z6aNkY6AxgAw 9 - David Lynch on Creativity - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFsBaa_MEzM 10 - Eraserhead - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074486/11 - Mulholland Drive - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0166924/

  • S2 · E4
    Aug 30, 2023 · 1 hr 50 min

    #18 - Being Suspended, Angst, and Kata Christon - Dr. Gregory Schulz | Existential Delight

    In this episode, I speak to Dr. Gregory Schulz, he holds a PhD in Philosophy and creates online content at lutheranphilospher.com. Suspended by his university after writing an article criticizing the school as Woke. We discuss the philosophy of language, wokeism, angst, Christian living, the Kata Christon philosophy, and much more. You can find his work here: lutheranphilosopher.com

  • S2 · E3
    Aug 30, 2023 · 35 min

    #17 - Chesterton, Tolkien, and Literature - Joseph Pearce | Existential Delight

    In this episode, I speak to Joseph Pearce, he is an English-born American writer, and as of 2014 Director of the Center for Faith and Culture at Aquinas College in Nashville, Tennessee, before which he held positions at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts in Merrimack, New Hampshire, Ave Maria College in Ypsilanti, Michigan and Ave Maria University in Ave Maria, Florida. He has written biographies of literary figures, often Christian, including William Shakespeare, J. R. R. Tolkien, Oscar Wilde, C. S. Lewis, G. K. Chesterton, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn and Hilaire Belloc. His books have been translated into at least nine languages. In this interview we explore the impact that G.K. Chesterton has had on his life and the lives of several literary figures, including J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. You can find his work here: jpearce.co

  • S2 · E2
    Jun 18, 2023 · 6 min

    Embrace the Process | Dewayne Noel // Pneumamix

    Dewayne Noel from Dry Creek Wrangler School on the process of maturity. I found this advice extremely helpful and wanted to make sure that more people here it. In this Pneumamix I mix Noel's advice with calming music to help the listener grasp the ideas.

  • S2 · E1
    Jun 11, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min

    #15 - Why You Need to Read Chesterton - Dale Ahlquist | Existential Delight

    In this episode, I speak to Dale Ahlquist, he is the final boss of G.K. Chesterton experts, as well as the co-founder and president of the Society of G.K. Chesterton. Dale is a long time advocate for the thought of G.K. Chesterton and a personal hero. It was an honour to speak with him. BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER TO WATCH NEW CONTENT BEFORE EVERYONE ELSE + OTHER PERKS - CLICK HERE TO JOIN: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcdNYuqutc6KlijvEYMsR7Q/join Like my theme music and want High quality, royalty free music that you can actually use in your creative projects? HOOKSOUNDS.COM is the solution. Unlimited high-quality music - use the promo-code "DYLAN10" to get 10% your subscription! Go to Dylangous.com to reach me if you want to collaborate or just send me a message. 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

  • S1 · E14
    May 26, 2023 · 54 min

    #14 - Fantasy Can Change Us - Dash Rendar (Garnish & Gains) | Existential Delight

    #14 - Dash Rendar (Garnish & Gains) Fantasy, Fatherhood, Fitness Check out Hooksounds.com for high-quality royalty free music. Get 10% off any subscription with Promo-Code: DYLAN10. Here's the link: https://www.hooksounds.com/ref/dylangous/ My theme song is, of course, produced by Hooksounds.

  • S1 · E6
    Jan 28, 2023 · 1 hr 42 min

    #6 - James Kourtides | Existential Delight

    In this episode, I speak with James Kourtides. On his channel, he explores the intersection of Culture, Philosophy, Religion, and Science.

  • S1 · E3
    Nov 30, 2022 · 1 hr 26 min

    #4 - Clayton J. Hester | Existential Delight

    In this episode of the Existential Delight Podcast, I speak with Clayton J. Hester. He is a writer, filmmaker, and storyteller who explores Creativity and Lateral Thinking.

  • S1 · E5
    Nov 29, 2022 · 1 hr 6 min

    #5 - Jonathan Pageau | Existential Delight

    In this episode I speak with Jonathan Pageau, he’s a well-known thinker and icon carver who explores symbolism and how it informs our worldview. I’ve been following his work for well over a year now and I am very fortunate that I got the opportunity to speak with him.

  • S1 · E3
    Jul 6, 2021 · 1 hr 25 min

    #3 - Paul VanderKlay | Existential Delight

    In this episode of the Existential Delight Podcast I speak with Paul VanderKlay. He is a Christian pastor who creates YouTube commentaries covering a variety of topics. He has also been following the Jordan Peterson movement since its early stages. In this episode we talk about the Jordan Peterson movement, the recent resurgence of Christianity's online presence, what it means to say that the Bible is the Word of God, Progressive Christianity, and more. Find Paul VanderKlay's work here: Youtube: www.youtube.com/paulvanderklay Twitter: @paulvanderklay Substack: paulvanderklay.substack.com Blog: paulvanderklay.me Church: Livingstonescrc.org] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE RYKEN MOVEMENT Existential Delight has a new sponsor, and you can support the channel by checking them out! High quality fitness, workout, and comfort clothing, all 20% off when you use the promo code: DELIGHT at checkout on their website: https://rykenmovement.com/ The Ryken Movement: Find Your Reason -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WAYS TO SUPPORT EXISTENTIAL DELIGHT METAPHYSICAL MERCH ): teespring.com/stores/existential-deli... BANDCAMP -- https://existentialdelight.bandcamp.com/ ONE TIME DONATION VIA PAYPAL (Extra thank you!): paypal.me/existentialdelight Like my stuff? Consider buying me a coffee to support my channel! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WuYyc8bfV Email me your suggestions at halfpastawkward1@gmail.com INTRO MUSIC The intro song is called "Wetness" and it is by my friend: Keynan, check out his awesome work here: https://linktr.ee/keynanrwils

  • S1 · E2
    Jul 2, 2021 · 1 hr 25 min

    #2 - David Patrick Harry (The Church of the Eternal Logos) | Existential Delight

    In this episode I speak with David Patrick Harry from The Church of Eternal Logos. Patrick is a religious scholar and creator of two YouTube channels: Fractal Youniverse and The Church of the Eternal Logos. In this conversation (which I really enjoyed) we cover a wide range of topics with a general focus on our journeys from new age thought to Christianity.

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