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Mystical/Cynical

Daren Magee & Jaymee Carpenter

Hosted by Daren Magee and Jaymee Carpenter, this podcast is a humorous, sincere, and rare exhibition of male vulnerability and heart-warming friendship, attempting to establish harmonious connections between cynicism and optimism, and the potential of an atheist/agnostic to recognize the mystical qualities within everyday life. Also, fart sounds.

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S3 · E39
Sep 9, 2025 · 1 hr 32 min
Ep. 39 - "De-Platforming Fame" (Series Finale)
After 5 years and 3 Seasons, we've decided to leave on a loving high note. This show has been an incredible love project over the course of 5 years, our attempt at a love letter to humanity. We both feel there is no other show like this in the world, and we are both so proud of the road map to healing we're leaving behind. We thank you for having us into your minds and hearts, and hope you start your own love projects while you still can. edit/production/opening & closing music by Jaymee Carpenter Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Find Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.com Find Daren: www.realfunwow.com Support the show
S3 · E38
Aug 25, 2025 · 1 hr 32 min
Ep. 38 - "Into The Mirror Of Ayahuasca"
Farting, Crying, Laughing, Dancing... no, this isn't a lost Labi Siffre song, it's Daren describing his recent ayahuasca trip to Jaymee less than 48 hours after the journey. Your spiritual exposure therapy begins NOW. edit/production/opening & closing music by Jaymee Carpenter Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.com For more Daren: www.realfunwow.com On Instagram: @mysticalcynical Support the show
S3 · E37
Jul 28, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
Ep. 37 - "Psychedelic Fragments Of Dualism"
If you interrupt someone mid sentence with a well crafted, witty response, are you truly "Being Here Now"? In this absolute banger of an episode the boys cover topics like the potential of transcending ones nationality, how to heal generational wounds through forgiving the "unforgivable", how to build meaningful relationships with your children, the absurd humor of the Universe's design, the essence of selflessness, and whether there can be an ethical form of suicide. edit/production/opening & closing music by Jaymee Carpenter Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.com For more Daren: www.realfunwow.com On Instagram: @mysticalcynical Support the show
S3 · E36
Jul 17, 2025 · 1 hr 32 min
Ep. 36 - "Kali Fornia"
Daren questions the possibility of vibrations contained within the energy of words and Jaymee encourages everyone to get off the couch and demonstrate the kind of example you wish to see in the world. For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.com For more Daren: www.realfunwow.com edit/production/opening & closing music by Jaymee Carpenter Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Support the show
S3 · E35
Jun 28, 2025 · 2 hr 17 min
Ep. 35 - "No Offense To PBS"
Jaymee tells his barber to give him "The Bert" from Sesame Street and Daren walks us through how to break the law like a gentleman. We're back, baby! For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.com For more Daren: www.realfunwow.com edit/production/opening & closing music by Jaymee Carpenter Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Support the show
S3 · E34
Jun 16, 2025 · 1 hr 38 min
Ep. 34 - "Serving Living Beans"
Daren and Jaymee are back with an all new transformationally hilarious episode, dedicated to the idea of "Serving Living Beans" in every direction. For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.com For more Daren: www.realfunwow.com edit/production/opening & closing music by Jaymee Carpenter Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Support the show
S3 · E33
May 20, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Ep. 33 - "Everything Is Embarrassing"
Daren has dinner with Tom Holland and Zendaya and Jaymee has a two hour lunch with Seinfeld legend Larry Charles. Episode 33 ends up throwing it's back out trying to pick up all the names it drops. For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.com For more Daren: www.realfunwow.com edit/production/opening & closing music by Jaymee Carpenter Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Support the show
S3 · E32
May 6, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min
Ep. 32 - "108 Problems And A Mala Ain't One"
On this episode, Daren cries and Jaymee dies. For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.com For more Daren: www.realfunwow.com edit/production/opening & closing music by Jaymee Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Support the show
S3 · E31
Apr 29, 2025 · 58 min
Ep. 31 - "Not The Way To Get Into Heaven"
The boys Yin Yang all up in your face with another entertaining hour of first world problems and psychospiritual mumbo jumbo. For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.com For more Daren: www.realfunwow.com edit/production/opening & closing music by Jaymee Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Support the show
S3 · E30
Apr 22, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
Ep. 30 - "Say Khruangbin"
Let's call this episode out for what it is... pretentious Sam Harris level vocabulary exhibitionism, reminiscent of a Father John Misty tune, which in a way is like going out of your way to pronounce Khruangbin, who most certainly are the "Topo Chico" of music groups. Love Is The Author event w/ SOMA + Kim Krans (tickets): https://shorturl.at/o1QJB For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.com For more Daren: www.realfunwow.com edit/production/opening & closing music by Jaymee Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Support the show
S3 · E29
Apr 11, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
Ep. 29 - "Emma John Misty"
Daren fails to soft launch a negative campaign against Trader Joes, and Jaymee shares about cultivating artistic integrity beyond analytics. For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.com For more Daren: www.realfunwow.com edit/production/opening & closing music by Jaymee Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Support the show
S3 · E28
Apr 3, 2025 · 1 hr 35 min
Ep. 28 - "LabBlabbinCalifornia"
Daren catches up with Jaymee in the music studio to sample Jaymee's newest beats and to record another conversation about nothing. For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.com For more Daren: www.realfunwow.com edit/production/opening & closing music by Jaymee Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Support the show
S3 · E27
Mar 20, 2025 · 1 hr 25 min
Ep. 27 - "Irony Is Violence"
Daren comes face to face with a supposed extraterrestrial at a recent party at Jaymee's home and has plenty of notes. Jaymee releases 3 songs on Spotify and Apple Music under the artist name "JJ RAM" and shares about an exciting new development surrounding his recent return to music. "Love Is The Author EP" by JJ RAM on Spotify: https://shorturl.at/7Ek2e For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.com For more Daren: www.realfunwow.com edit/production/music by Jaymee Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Support the show
S3 · E26
Mar 12, 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
Ep. 26 - "Karmuppins"
Jaymee returns to making music in a big way, Daren gets ready to fill a "Liver King" shaped hole in the Zeitgeist, Lacee goes on assignment for Rick Rubin and the boys receive a gift in the mail from the one and only "Da Snake Mon" (featured in Episode 18). The Karmuppins are in full effect, boyeeee. For more Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.com For more Daren: www.realfunwow.com edit/production/music by Jaymee $upport the show: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Support the show
S3 · E25
Feb 21, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
Ep. 25 - "Emotional Blueballs"
Daren gets disappointed with AI for trying to hard to relate with him and Jaymee shares how he survived a crisis of faith by embracing the unknown. The momentous journey into/out of the magical void continues. www.loveistheauthor.com www.realfunwow.com edit/production/music by Jaymee $upport the show: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Support the show
S3 · E24
Feb 14, 2025 · 1 hr 42 min
Ep. 24 - "God's Pimp"
God bless Kevin and the Mutual Benefit Society ("MSB"). A plethora of reframes, visualization practices, and psychospiritual parenting advice await the listener. Also, a real time Daren pee break recorded live and a smattering of farts. MYSTICAL/CYNICAL production / edit / opening + closing music: Jaymee Carpenter For all things Daren: www.realfunwow.com For Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.com Please help support the show: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Support the show
S3 · E23
Feb 6, 2025 · 1 hr 42 min
Ep. 23 - "Zyn Buddhism"
Who am I if I can't post about it? Plus: Daren and Jaymee catch you up on their recent experience spending the day together attending a Buddhist puja at the home of Devendra Banhart. MYSTICAL/CYNICAL production / edit / opening + closing music: Jaymee Carpenter For all things Daren: www.realfunwow.com For Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.com Please help support the show: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Support the show
S3 · E22
Jan 24, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
Ep. 22 - "An Asshole With A Heart Of Gold"
Daren shares about going to church this past weekend and Jaymee demos homemade recordings of his farts... can someone tell me what the hell is going on around here? Edit/production and opening music: J. Carpenter Closing music: "Charger" by Devendra Banhart For all things Daren: www.realfunwow.com For Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.com Please help support the show: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Support the show
S3 · E21
Jan 16, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min
Ep. 21 - "Fire Of Love"
Last week, Jaymee was on the scene with his father to witness his parents Altadena home and all their possessions burn to the ground in the Eaton Fire. In this episode, Jaymee shares the details with Daren of how he and his brother Benjamin became instruments of unconditional support, guidance and gratitude for their parents at their darkest hour, and the kaleidoscopic spectrum of support their parents have received from complete strangers. You'll hear how through the loss of all their material possessions the Carpenter family have been reintroduced to the power of a loving Universe. GoFundMe for The Carpenter Family: www.gofund.me/15424f89 Closing music: "A Beautiful Life" by The Heartless Bastards Edit/production and opening music: J. Carpenter Daren: www.realfunwow.com Trauma counseling / Spiritual Mentorship w/ Jaymee: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship or email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com Upcoming Beings Club course with Jaymee "What Is Sanity" (Jan. 30): www.spacetobe.xyz/beings Please help support the show: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical Support the show
S3 · E20
Dec 27, 2024 · 1 hr 21 min
Ep. 20 - "My Codependency Cancels Out My Narcissism"
Jaymee and Daren discuss hyper-identifying with medical diagnosis, parenting confident children, the trappings of being a "micro-celebrity" and how to attract fashion compliments from "macro-celebrities". Recorded/edited/music by J. Carpenter Help support the show at: www.patreon.com/mysticalcynical For Jaymee, visit: www.loveistheauthor.com For Daren, visit: www.realfunwow.com Support the show

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