Truths about life from the timeless wisdom of the Bhakti-yoga tradition - fun, relevant, and deep. Learn about dharma, yoga, bhakti, and how it relates to all the basic questions of life. This show is about how to live your best life, let go of the external distractions, and uncover the spiritual happiness that lies within the heart as the true nature of the soul. Raghunath and Kaustubha's connection goes back to their teens in the New York Hardcore Punk Scene of the early 80s, through servi ...
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Damian Abraham has been many things... the singer of a critically acclaimed band, a failed VJ and food network host, one of the minds behind TV's "The Wrestlers", parent of 3... and undeniably, a punk music obsessive. Each week, he sits down and chats with an interesting person from various walks of life to find out how their world was influenced and changed by the discovery of a novelty genre that supposedly died out in 1978... PUNK!
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The Rad Dads Show is a parenting podcast with a punk rock edge. We feature interviews with inspiring dads, and ask them to share their perspectives on parenthood, fatherhood and anything else that comes up. Brought to you by Rad Dads Edmonton.
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The Soul Awakening Podcast is consistently on the Top 100 charts internationally in the “Spirituality” category, has listeners in over 170 countries & has reached close to a million downloads. Kat Fowler is an international spiritual teacher & author of The Ultimate Guide to Energy Healing. This show is a combo of solocasts & guest interviews w/ psychologists, holistic healers, eastern doctors, yogis, shamans, astrologers & more. Each episode aims to be inspirational, insightful, educational ...
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Raghunath Cappo: Bhakti Yoga & Connecting with the Super Soul
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1:15:44In this week's episode, Kat Fowler interviews long time yogi, musician, previous monk and spiritual teacher, Raghunath Cappo, who began his spiritual journey in the late 80's. In this light-hearted episode we discuss many topics including finding our purpose and living a spiritual life, karma vs free will, Raghunath's time as a monk and how it infl…
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Raghunath Ray Cappo from Youth Of Today and Shelter is here
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1:37:47Me, you, TOAP Crew; Raghunath "Ray" Cappo has come to the podcast! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Youth Of Today and Shelter vocalist to talk: the secular religion of punk. From the infamous final Maximum Rock & Roll interview, to why it's SSD over Dischord, to sharing an apartment with members of Nausea and YDL and so much more: DON'T MISS…
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1616: You’re Not That Voice in Your Head: Ancient Yogic Wisdom for Self-Realization
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54:51At any moment, we can initiate a higher level of consciousness—simply by observing the mind instead of identifying with it. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the Bhagavatam’s opening to the Tenth Canto, where Vasudeva speaks timeless yogic truth: you are not the body, not the mind—you are something divine. A modern spiritual insight …
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Martin Wong from Giant Robot is here
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1:35:02Rad dads unite, Martin Wong has come to TOAP! Today on the show, Damian is joined by one half of his beloved Giant Robot Magazine to talk: publishing, parenting and punk. From letting Green Day crash at your house, to Zach De La Rocha's burden, to a cameo from Eloise from the Linda Lindas and so much more: don't miss this one! Also, don't miss Mart…
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1615: Full-Hearted Bhakti: Vivid, Personal Krishna Devotion | Q & A Vol. 280
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1:01:15From epic failures and ego clashes to tender moments of empowerment and encouragement, Raghunath and Kaustubha open up about what they love most about Krishna Bhakti—and how it transforms even the most ordinary day into an offering of beauty, meaning, and joy. In this candid Q & A episode, you’ll hear stories of spiritual growth, forgiveness, and t…
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Gellyahnah Aakhen: Soul Contracts & Karmic Partners
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1:15:22In this week's episode, Kat Fowler interviews Soul Contract Practitioner, Gellyahnah Aakhen. In this deep and profound episode we discuss Soul contracts, karma, free will, old Souls vs new Souls, different forms of energy healing to heal Soul contracts, and the different Soul lessons we learn at different ages. You can now watch the new episodes of…
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1614: Is Yoga All About the Journey—or About Hitting the Target? | Q & A Vol. 279
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51:35Modern spirituality often says yoga is all about the journey. But is that what the ancient teachings really meant? In this focused and eye-opening Q & A episode, Kaustubha explores samādhi and the true aim of yoga. Drawing from the Upanishads and Bhakti tradition, he reveals how yoga isn’t aimless—it’s intentional, transformational, and love-driven…
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1613: Myth or Reality: The Misunderstood Tech of the Yogis
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54:48Could ancient yogis have tapped into a science we still don’t understand? Mystical experiences—like hearing divine messages within the heart—may sound like fantasy today, but 300 years ago a FaceTime call would’ve seemed like wizardry. Arthur C. Clarke famously said, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” In this ep…
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I Heard They Stream Live 2 w/ Jerry A and Ray Ahn
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2:30:22(WARNING: The music opinions expressed by the individual hosts do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the other host or the show itself) Turned Out A Punk host Damian Abraham and Cold World mastermind Nick Woj discuss the Kurt Bloch and Ray Cappo episodes of TOAP, before being joined by friends of the show, the GODS: Poison Idea's Jerry A. and …
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1612: Cosmic Vision, Parental Panic & the Purusha Sukta Mantras
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53:13Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the need to shift perspective shared in Srimad Bhagavatam. Seeking to relieve the suffering of Mother Earth, the gods and goddesses gather for an epic moment of clarity—chanting the Purusha Sukta hymn of the Vedas. What follows is a brilliant meditation on zooming out of our small dramas and plugging into the greater…
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Sacha was a force of nature that changed the worlds of hardcore and hip-hop forever with his influence. Whether it was putting out zines and magazines, or making documentaries or subverting TV, or playing in hardcore bands, Sacha was a legendary person and a creative giant. We were honoured to have him as a guest on this show. Our thoughts are with…
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1611: Parenting, Japa Meditation & How to Stay Inspired on the Bhakti Path | Q & A Vol. 278
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51:20From parenting struggles in spiritual life to the elusive experience of deep japa meditation – Vulnerability meets wisdom in this very real Q & A episode recorded live at the Wisdom of the Sages Retreat. Whether you’re trying to inspire your kids, stay inspired yourself, or figure out what absorption in the japa meditation actually feels like, this…
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1610: Struggling with Expectations & Self-Worth: Bhakti Yoga Insights | Q & A Vol. 277
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58:22When your spiritual ideals meet your messy, modern life—what gives? In this live Q & A episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha tackle real-world questions from sincere seekers navigating work, relationships, insecurity, and the struggle for spiritual progress. With wisdom, clarity, and plenty of humor, they explore how Bhakti yoga applies when the employe…
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1609: Surrender, Purpose, Love: Bhakti Answers the Big Questions | Q & A Vol. 276
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1:00:26Raghunath and Kaustubha tackle powerful questions about surrender, purpose, and love in this live Q&A from Super Soul Farm—offering timeless bhakti wisdom on the struggles modern seekers face. What does surrender really look like in practice? How do you discover your dharma without drowning in options? Can you strive for spontaneous love of God wit…
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1608: The Guru as a Transparent Via Medium: Reclaiming Sacred Connection
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55:02One of the most sacred dynamics in all of yoga culture - the relationship between teacher and student—has become both feared and misunderstood as it’s been transferred from India to the West. In this potent episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how spiritual truth flows not from information alone, but from affection, humility, and mutual sinceri…
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1607: Ask Better Questions, Break the Cycle of Samsara
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56:34There’s a big difference between asking, “How can I change this?” and asking, “What am I meant to learn from this?” In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how asking bigger, zoomed-out questions can unlock real transformation—and how Krishna’s pastimes, far from being mere spiritual folklore, offer the deepest answers to the soul’s most u…
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1606: Your Ears Deserve Better Content: Yoga’s Download for Mental Clarity
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52:50Hearing the right kind of content - it doesn’t just inform you—it reforms you. It clears the mind, purifies the intelligence and equips you to easily withstand all sorts of changes, difficulties and discrepancies. Drawing from yogic wisdom and Bhaktivedanta Swami’s piercing commentary, this episode explores how real transformation begins with sound…
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1605: Beyond Myth: Krishna's Pastimes, Life's Ultimate Meditation
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58:52Before there were influencers, there was the sage Vyāsa—the original content creator. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha stand at the threshold of Vyāsa’s ultimate contribution: the telling of Krishna’s pastimes in the Tenth Canto of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. But before Krishna enters the stage, they explore what makes these narratives far more …
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1604: Shining Light on the Shadows Within: Carl Jung Meets the Wisdom of Bhakti
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52:59Misunderstood warriors, falsely accused maidens, hardhearted mystic yogis, remorseful sages, sex-addicted kings— The stories of the Ninth Canto of the Bhāgavatam reflect not just historical characters, but the shadows we all carry within. At the cusp of entering the climactic Tenth Canto, Raghunath and Kaustubha review the string of stories leading…
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1603: Darkness, Evil & Satan: A Bhakti Yoga Perspective / Q & A Volume 275
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57:39What is Evil? Different tradition have different ideas. In this compelling Q & A episode of Wisdom of the Sages, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how the Bhakti tradition understands darkness, Satan, and the concept of evil. Is it a cosmic force? A personal being? Or simply the absence of divine light? Other questions include how to navigate workpla…
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Lissabeta Kalag: Heal your Karma and Know your Purpose with Vedic Astrology
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1:37:08In this week's episode, Kat Fowler interviews Lissabeta Kalag is an Intuitive Coach, Vedic Astrologer, Psychic Medium, and Tarot Reader, professionally guiding souls for over 14 years. In this heart-felt episode we discuss many topics including the origins of Vedic astrology, life patterns, our karma, fate, soul contracts in relationships and under…
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1602: Feed the Dogs, Love the World: Bhakti Yoga’s Expanding Circle of Compassion
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55:54Indian hospitality, the soft heart of a mother, and the Dog-Man of Tompkins Square Park all intersect in this powerful exploration of yoga. Drawing from the Maha Upanishad and the insight of Albert Schweitzer, Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack a central bhakti truth: that genuine love of God expresses itself as compassion for all living beings—not jus…
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Please, make a wish; it's your birthday because Kurt Bloch has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the Fastbacks' legend to talk all things punk! From the true origins of Seattle punk, to the devolution Mentors, to booking the first Guns 'N' Roses show and so much more: don't miss this one! Also, listen to The Fastbacks, love The Fastb…
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(WARNING: The music opinions expressed by the individual hosts do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the other host or the show itself) Turned Out A Punk host Damian Abraham and Cold World mastermind NIck Woj discuss the recent Redd Kross episode. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries…
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1601: Where Your Mind Goes, You Go: Bhakti Yoga, Thought Power & the Inner Algorithm
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58:15Your mind is like an algorithm. Click on lust, fear, or resentment—and guess what shows up on your mental feed? In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore Yoga is a way to reset the algorithm, and explore the mind as both a garden and a walled city with guarded gates. Drawing from James Allen’s classic As a Man Thinketh and the final verses o…
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1600: The Anatomy of Spiritual Awakening: Letting Go Before We Lose It
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56:29From Vedic kings to aging rock stars, this episode maps the journey from pleasure to emptiness to liberation. Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack why letting go of material desire—before the body gives out—is the key to spiritual freedom. Featuring: • King Yayāti, Lord Brahmā, Stephen Hawking, Billy Idol & David Lee Roth • Addiction psychology meets V…
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1599: Exiting the Path of Emptiness: A Bhakti Yoga Take on Desire & Liberation
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55:29Ancient yoga texts call it sama-darshana—equal vision. It’s the ability to see the soul in every being, regardless of their body, background, or even behavior. And according to the sages, it’s not just a lofty idea—it’s the very foundation of a life well-lived. Here’s the twist: it’s not just the moral thing to do—it’s the key to happiness, peace o…
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1598: Seeing the Unseen: Yoga's Call to Look Deeper
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57:03Politics shift, bodies age, relationships break—we see the surface, the temporary illusion. Yogis look deeper to see the eternal reality behind it all. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how sacred texts—the Bhagavad Gītā, Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, the Rig Veda, and the New Testament—urge us to fix our vision on the eternal. From pearls rest…
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ALEX GOLDFARB (DEBT NEGLECTOR)Debt Neglector just released their latest record, Kinda Rips, on Smartpunk Records. Alex Goldfarb, singer and rad dad to Henry, stops by the show to chat about the new record, mental health, and more. Don’t miss this one!By RAD DADS EDMONTON
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1597: Loss. Confusion. Melancholy. Then Freedom. | Q&A Volume 274
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59:38With humor, vulnerability, and sharp philosophical insight, Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack the gritty reality of spiritual growth: that it sometimes begins with a period of loss, confusion, or even melancholy—but on the other side is joy, clarity, and freedom. This Q & A episode tackles big, relatable questions from listeners on the spiritual path:…
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