Conversations about books, music, movies, shows, tech, culture, and more. Jim is a songwriter and leader of the band Jim’s Big Ego. He is also an author of The Wakeful Wanderer’s Guide series. Lionel Cassin is an IT security specialist and a voracious reader of Science Fiction and History. They enjoy lively conversations with each other and interesting guests and are sharing those exchanges with you.
A podcast about technology, music, and speculative fiction.
Hosted by Jim Infantino and Lionel Cassin
with Rick Beyer
Season 6, Episode 18: History Happy Hour & The Ghost Army
Documentary filmmaking, deception in warfare, inflatable tanks
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Jim Infantino, Lionel, and Rick Beyer delve into Rick’s podcast History Happy Hour and the fascinating history of the Ghost Army , a unique World War II unit that used deception [...]
with Sarah Elkins
Season 6, Episode 17: “It’s all totally mental”
Bernardo Kastrup on Schopenhauer and Analytic Idealism
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The conversation delves into the philosophical ideas of Schopenhauer and Kastrup, exploring themes of consciousness, the nature of reality, and the historical context of their thoughts. It highlights the eccentricities of historical figures, the evolution of philosophical thought, and [...]
Sarah Lipton
Season 6, Episode 16: "The Power of Presence Fundamentally Changes Everything"
Buddhism, Meditation, Shambhala
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Sarah Lipton, podcaster, author, and meditation teacher joins us to talk about her path in, and experience with Vajrayana Buddhism. They discuss the Shambhala path, the role of sutras, and the diverse practices within Buddhism, emphasizing that meditation is [...]
A conversation with Chris Chandler
Season 6, Episode 15: "Deliver Me From Nowhere"
Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Chris Chanlder joins us once again to talk about the movies "A Complete Unknown" and "Deliver Me From Nowhere. " The conversation explores the potential for creating a better biopic of Bruce Springsteen, comparing it to the Dylan movie and [...]