This is a comedy podcast and these are just jokes, mostly. But also a lot of it is true. Remember those Golden Books? Remember who let the dogs out? Remember how it's hard to be a human? Me too. Listen LIVE every Friday morning 10 - 11am PST on Shady Pines Radio: https://www.shadypinesradio.com/shows/zeitheist Go here to actually give Josh money fo…

"I'm Drinking My Coffee" is a program with a stupid name in which Josh Gaines says what feels true to him about life, sometimes in a funny way. This time he talks about how divorced single dads are often perceived by other partnered parents, then how he went to the local pool with a cranky lady who wiled-out on the underpaid teenage workers. Listen…

(a comedy podcast by Josh Gaines) Does this even qualify as a show? I don't know. I'm just "Drinking My Coffee" over here and saying things that make me laugh into a microphone. On this one I talk about Tinder and the woes of modern dating, cats in Disney movies and Baby Yoga from The Mandolin show. Listen LIVE every Friday morning 10 - 11am PST on…

Who has read the entire Bible? Has anyone memorized the Bible? What if you knew it in Hebrew and Greek? What if you had read every theological book you've been meaning to get to? What would be the end result of all this? Listen LIVE every Friday morning 10-11am PST on Shady Pines Radio: https://www.shadypinesradio.com/shows/zeitheist Website Patreo…

Texture returns with a sweeping dismissal of all previous episodes in favor of this, THE NEW GAINES AEON (heh heh, just kidding, kind of). I talk about my history in Evangelical Christianity, delving into the study of the Occult over the past year, and how Ceremonial and Ritual Magick ultimately led me back to the basics: simply Meditating. I talk …

Recorded at 9pm on March 30, 2020, a couple of weeks into the COVID-19 stay-at-home order. A meandering attempt to organize thoughts & be a hymn for good in the midst of the present crisis. Join Josh on Patreon to find his art, videos, writing and more. Find Josh's short films, humorous VHS reviews and other video delights at his YouTube Channel Jo…

Dorothy Booraem is an accomplished director, writer, producer and all-around talented individual. She and Josh discuss her films, writing process, what led her to filmmaking and specifically to the horror genre, distribution strategies, experiences with film festivals and lessons learned on set. Join Josh on Patreon to find his art, videos, writing…

Josh discusses how meditation, mindfulness, quieting the mind and doing deep breathing exercises has greatly improved his personal life and shares some specific methods and practices for you to integrate into yours. Join Josh on Patreon to find his art, videos, writing and more. Find Josh's short films, humorous VHS reviews and other video delights…

Josh talks with Emmy Gaines, a Colorado-based photographer and yoga instructor (also his wife, heh heh), about the two autoimmune diseases that currently plague her daily life: P.O.T.S. and Palindromic Rheumatism. Join Josh on Patreon to find his art, videos, writing and more. Find Josh's short films, humorous VHS reviews and other video delights a…

Josh sits down with Nate Postlethwait, an author, podcaster and public speaker, to dive deep into stories of sexual abuse, emotional trauma, EMDR therapy, misguided sexuality, oppressive religion, personal transformation and more. Nate's story is one full of pain, manipulation and loss, but also one of incredible hope, restoration and faith. He sha…

Josh shares nine pieces of wisdom about writing and creating art that he has gleaned over the years from other authors and from personal experience. Join Josh on Patreon to find his art, videos, writing and more. Find Josh's short films, humorous VHS reviews and other video delights at his YouTube Channel Josh on Instagram The VHS Boy on Instagram …

A brief visit from Agent Woke of the Internet Police Department, then Josh launches into in-depth evaluations of eleven great (or bad) films ranging from 1968 to 2018. Join Josh on Patreon to find his art, videos, writing and more. Find Josh's short films, humorous VHS reviews and other video delights at his YouTube Channel Josh on Instagram The VH…

Josh talks at length about his first experience eating psilocybin mushrooms, how they affected him & their probable benefits. Join Josh on Patreon to find his art, videos, writing and more. Find Josh's short films, humorous VHS reviews and other video delights at his YouTube Channel Josh on Instagram The VHS Boy on Instagram thejoshgaines.com [Edit…

The unraveling of an evangelical Christian upbringing & trying to understand what to believe now. Deconstructing religion. Join Josh on Patreon to find his art, videos, writing and more. Find Josh's short films, humorous VHS reviews and other video delights at his YouTube Channel Josh on Instagram The VHS Boy on Instagram thejoshgaines.com [Edit 10…

Anne Lamott / Donald J. Trump / Twitter addiction / public shaming / sexual misconduct / racism / OFFENDED / mob mentality / ruthless online attacks / cashiers & baristas / psychedelic mushrooms / afterlife / humanizing / empathy / kindness / freedom of calling / insecurity / immaturity / all one. Join Josh on Patreon to find his art, videos, writi…

Josh discusses our present day striving for contentment, how modern society perpetuates longing for things that don't satisfy us and some ideas on how to inject just a little more kindness and gratefulness into everyday existence. Join Josh on Patreon to find his art, videos, writing and more. Find Josh's short films, humorous VHS reviews and other…

Josh recounts a particularly harrowing day of deep depression, insecurity, panic, temporary loss of all desire for good things and a fear that personal growth and maturity had been forfeited. He also describes the steps taken to move forward from moments like this. In the second half of the episode, Josh discusses the problem in comparing ourselves…

In the wake of great freedom--immediate RESISTANCE! Josh talks about how there is great freedom to pursue one's goals/dreams/aspirations/ideas despite discouragement, worldly or spiritual opposition, doubt, fear or insecurity. You can chase the thing you've wanted to chase, you can do the thing you've been meaning to do. Join Josh on Patreon to fin…

Caleb Davis is an incredible artist who has worked with the likes of Smashing Pumpkins, Underoath, Rage Against the Machine, LeCrae and many more. Josh and Caleb discuss Millennials leaving the evangelical church, marijuana, alcohol, anxiety, depression, porn, loneliness, art, etc. Before the interview, Josh talks about idolizing notoriety and fame…

Josh discusses the extremely tarnished nature of masculinity in the West perpetuating a destructive male-dominated society of aggression & deep insecurities in generations of men. Also, a few ideas on how to take joy & satisfaction in one's work. Join Josh on Patreon to find his art, videos, writing and more. Find Josh's short films, humorous VHS r…