In this episode #35 I sit down with dear friend and musician Julian Kenneth for a delightful conversation about music, songwriting, inspirations and what’s exciting in 2026. Includes details about Julian’s upcoming album release, two songs performed live at Ye Ole Magic Cottage and three messages from Little Ball – as well as the controversy surrounding Slightly Bigger Ball.Find Julian’s new album at juliankenneth.comFind Little Ball at littleball.bonbonsnook.comThis episode is brought to you in part by Guitars: Where would we be without them?

Ian Love Covington, prolific musician and member of the band Family Mystic visits Bon Bon’s Nook and after some waffles we talk about the power of music, Love's journey with songwriting and being a musician on the road – finding that tricky balance of touring while caring for self and body. Ian is described as “A modern day minstrel on a journey to foster hope & community resilience through music.”Also touched on:Growing up around musicThe creative process and how songs come throughThe future of the local venueThe Beatles & The Grateful Dead1960’s in the bay area and the Laurence Cole connectionOrigin story of Family MysticClowns from the east coastWhere Ian is taking his solo music nextDreams for 2026…and of course much moreAt the end of the podcast Ian plays a few of his songs live at Bon Bon’s Nook for listeners to enjoy.Check out Ian’s linktree here:https://linktr.ee/ianloveofearthSign up on his Patreon to help support the creation of more music, and get access to his latest songs as they’re being developed: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IanLoveCheck out Family Mystic here: https://www.familymystic.comAnd now for my own plugs:Bon Bon's Nook is also a brand of gluten-free tortilla mix called Cassava Tortilla Magic Mix and a Sugar-free Waffle Mix coming soon. Ask for it by name, or dream of it by telepathy. Available at Sundance Natural Foods and through award winning website ⁠bonbonsnook.com⁠ and on that silly Instagram at: instagram.com/bonbons_nookYou can also find my one-on-one web/tech consulting and creativity coaching services at https://www.starchildcreative.comThanks for listening to The Bon Bon's Nook Podcast. Tell your friends and gently caress that like button perhaps? Love you!

WARNING: DJ Bellybutton can be a strong flavor and is not suitable for all beings in all dimensions. Prepare for chaotic moments interspersed with philosophy and deep bellybutton wisdom.If you can handle it, please proceed with listening, and join the Bellybutton Movement while you're at it: djbellybutton.org

In this episode we sit down at the round table (full of gemstones and essential oils) with the incomparable Apple Core and talk about all kinds of sparkly things including:That the moon is made of cheese, and what kind of cheese exactly?Ohl’s recent group breathwork facilitationApple Core’s current music project - BlossomsBellybuttonsOhl’s ancestryGeographic origins of instrumentsKen Burns documentariesLittle Ball’s astrologyThis episode’s secret phrase…and as always, much moreFind Apple Core’s music at https://juliankenneth.bandcamp.com/And now for the plugs you all know and love but we repeat just in case you forgot:Find out more about Ohl’s breathwork and support offerings at moonmountainhealing.com and via that silly old Instagram at: instagram.com/moonmountainhealingllcBon Bon's Nook is also a brand of gluten-free tortilla mix called Cassava Tortilla Magic Mix. Ask for it by name, or dream of it by telepathy. Available at Sundance Natural Foods and through award winning website ⁠bonbonsnook.com⁠ and on that silly Instagram at: instagram.com/bonbons_nook

In this 4-person roundtable podcast at Bon Bon’s Nook, we sit down and talk about Conscious Growth Convergence 2025 that happened on the land at Lost Valley Education Center.Some of the things we discussed were:Experiences arriving at CGCThe gathering as a full spectrum experienceGrief ceremony and how that rippled into the villageBeing naked and in your powerThe many wonderful workshops of the weekendMagic of the main stage performances (and the secret main stage shower)Silly/play vs. Ceremony/reverent and finding that balanceThe secret word/phrase for double punches at Tortilla ThursdayFind out more about Conscious Growth at: consciousgrowthconvergence.orgSee videos from the weekend (coming soon) and from 2024 on the CGC YouTube at youtube.com/@consciousgrowthpdxAnd now for the plugs you all know and love but we repeat just in case you forgot:Find out more about Ohl’s breathwork and support offerings at moonmountainhealing.com and via that silly old Instagram at: instagram.com/moonmountainhealingllcBon Bon's Nook is also a brand of gluten-free tortilla mix called Cassava Tortilla Magic Mix. Ask for it by name, or dream of it by telepathy. Available at Sundance Natural Foods and through award winning website ⁠bonbonsnook.com⁠

In this episode #30 (wow!) of Bon Bon’s Nook, we sit down at the round table with Bryan Smith, a wonderful being of many talents who’s a deep thinker, a puppeteer, and a key part of the Coyote Call Circus here in Eugene. In this conversation we cover a wide range of topics including:Gym hairThe implications of AIAgingBirds eating grapesNavigating thoughtsReleasing rigidity through play and sensory experiencesCore values and personal evolutionBryan’s history in performance artsPuppetsA very special message from Little Ball…and as always, much moreFind Coyote Call Circus at: instagram.com/coyotecallcircusAnd now for the plugs you all know and love but we repeat just in case you forgot:Find out more about Ohl’s breathwork and support offerings at moonmountainhealing.com and via that silly old Instagram at: instagram.com/moonmountainhealingllcBon Bon's Nook is also a brand of gluten-free tortilla mix called Cassava Tortilla Magic Mix. Ask for it by name, or dream of it by telepathy. Available at Sundance Natural Foods and through award winning website ⁠bonbonsnook.com⁠

Casey joins us at the round table and we enter rock time through a series of musings, silly ramblings and deep revelations including:The mushrooms are in chargeBuilding homes with cobCreating the villageCasey shares some poetryTypewritersNavigating conflict resolutionThe legend of DJ BellybuttonBon’s new flyer for tech & creative coachingThe latest puffer tortillaWaffle awardThis week's secret wordWhy we love CylverAnd much, much more

In this rollicking silly good time of a podcast, the three of us sit down at the round table and find ourselves in some seriously interesting new territory. Time slips away and the three of us remark how much it felt like we just went on a wild ride.Some of the things talked about in this episode were:The transition to AutumnSpelling BeesButterfliesLittle Ball sounds and genesis storyMisophoniaBuilding a compoundHow Waffles will Save the WorldEmotional Support SlinkysDonutsMr. RogersBrittany Rae’s work with hoops and helping people connect to playEating waffles together as code for direct communicationGetting weird with PrimusMud pitsStarting an intentional community called Camp ClarityBrittany Rae shares a couple of songsAnd much much more!Find out more about today’s guest, Brittany Rae on Instagram at @flowinlovehoopsAnd now for the plugs you all know and love but we repeat just in case you forgot:Find out more about Ohl’s breathwork and support offerings at moonmountainhealing.com and via that silly old Instagram @moonmountainhealingllcBon Bon's Nook is also a brand of gluten-free tortilla mix called Cassava Tortilla Magic Mix. Ask for it by name, or dream of it by telepathy. Available at Sundance Natural Foods and through award winning website ⁠bonbonsnook.com⁠

This just in! Your friendly neighborhood news reporter Bon Bon bringing you the latest in conversational technology from a recent Tortilla Thursday. You'll hear laughter in the background and the sweet sounds of crickets on this warm August night while folks talk about cacao and the general vibe of the night. Hope you enjoy!To find out more about JB's cacao offerings visit quintessencebotanicals.comTo find out about making your own tortilla party with a very special gluten free mix, music playlists and more, visit bonbonsnook.com

In this one we sit down at the rectangular table and discuss heady as well as not so heady topics such as:The power of transformation through relationships: Deepening through vulnerability and bringing up difficult things with direct communicationCrystals, gemstones and other beautiful thingsA reading from Little BallRandom thoughts, insights and theoriesUpdate on Ohl's breathwork facilitationMuch more that is in there but can't be recalledAnd now for the plugs you all know and love but we repeat just in case you forgot:Find out more about Ohl’s breathwork and support offerings at moonmountainhealing.com and via that silly old Instagram @moonmountainhealingllcBon Bon's Nook is also a brand of gluten-free tortilla mix called Cassava Tortilla Magic Mix. Ask for it by name, or dream of it by telepathy. Available at Sundance Natural Foods and through award winning website ⁠bonbonsnook.com⁠