Dog Heart Land

05/09/2024

When things seem bleak, what can you do to make your life better? Kerry Cutrell (mindfulness coach) shares how, in part, through the support of a shaman, she came to understand that “The first thing you have to do is learn how to love yourself.” Kerry chats with Kevin about how meditation has improved her life and how she now helps others through her guided meditation program, Find Your Strength .

The episode is available here: https://dogheartland.com/thegoodrascals/

*It's also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, & iHeartRadio


Sources/Mentions/Resources/Corrections

For more about Kerry's Meditation Program, Find Your Strength: https://letsfindyourstrength.com/

Kevin mentioned one of Richard Rohr’s books again but did not say the title quite right. The correct name is Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life. Here's a link to an audio version of the book on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/41NxwlpPNr9LIxpu1xIsqA?si=0sDtOZjMQfqMWqDD3xz8DA

29/08/2024

Out of fear, many people run away from difficulty, but what if one is afraid of not truly living? Ivy Lewis (writer) talks about a pivotal moment when she decided to run toward a tremendous challenge because she feared having regrets. Check out the episode to learn more about what can be earned from pursuing an extreme personal test. Kevin and Ivy talk about Ivy’s storytelling interests and the basic choices people can make to live decently. Ivy Lewis is Ivy’s pen name, and she also chats about using a nom de plume. Keep a look out for Ivy’s forthcoming novel Ferrishyn: Book 1.

The episode is available here: https://dogheartland.com/thegoodrascals/

*It's also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, & iHeartRadio



Sources/Mentions/Resources/Corrections

For more about Ivy and her writing: https://www.ivylewisauthor.co.uk/

Also, here's a link to Scorpius Books (the publisher of Ivy's book, Ferrishyn: Book 1): ⁠https://www.scorpiusbooks.com/

Kevin mentioned one of Richard Rohr’s books but did not say the title quite right. The correct name is Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life. Here's a link to an audio version of the book on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/41NxwlpPNr9LIxpu1xIsqA?si=8TAyZeBHR4SHgkIAi4RbTg

30/07/2024

How can we grow as artists/people in a society that works against our development? Billups Allen (writer, musician, and record store clerk) provides ideas on how we can create spaces where growth is encouraged. For example, Billups talks to Kevin Del Principe about his micro-screening series based in Memphis called Off the Marquee. Kevin and Billups also chat about Billups’s book 101 Films You Could See Before You Die: A Film Guide for the Disenchanted.

The episode is available here: https://dogheartland.com/thegoodrascals/

*It's also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, & iHeartRadio



For more about Billups and his creative work: https://cramholezine.wordpress.com/about/

For more info about Billups' book, 101 Films You Could See Before You Die: A Film Guide for the Disenchanted: ⁠https://cramholezine.wordpress.com/101-films-you-could-see-before-you-die/⁠

For more info about Off the Marquee: https://offthemarquee.wordpress.com/

20/06/2024

Hey, Good Rascals! The Good Rascals podcast is looking for some help with funding for Season 2. Check out the video for an explanation of the campaign by the host and producer of The Good Rascals, Kevin Del Principe. Please also see this link to Indigogo for more info on how you can support the podcast through funds and in some other ways: https://igg.me/at/TheGoodRascalsS2/x/33139172 #/

*If you'd like to contribute to the campaign, follow the link above to Indigogo and click on the button that reads SEE OPTIONS.

20/06/2024

What lessons can we learn from punk rock? John Rash (photographer, filmmaker, editor, and educator) shares some punk rock lessons he’s learned and how they apply to his filmmaking career. John also talks with Kevin Del Principe about his latest documentary film Our Movement Starts Here, which he co-directed, produced, etc.

The episode is available here: https://dogheartland.com/thegoodrascals/

*It's also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, & iHeartRadio



For more info about the film Our Movement Starts Here: https://southdocs.org/project/movementstartshere/

For more info about John and his creative work: https://www.johnrash.com/about

30/05/2024

How can people really heal rather than being caught in a repetitive process of trying to heal? Brian Brogan (poet, artist, and healer) chats with Kevin Del Principe about how to embark on a spiritual journey. Kevin also shares how he and Brian met over twenty years ago and how Kevin's company ⁠Dog Heart Land⁠, under its small press ⁠Dog Heart Land Press⁠, recently published Brian's latest poetry book, Tracking the Masked Dawn. Additionally, Brian also talks about the throughline in all his work.

Check out Brian Brogan's latest poetry book, ⁠Tracking the Masked Dawn⁠: https://dogheartland.com/dog-heart-land-press/

The podcast episode is available here: https://dogheartland.com/thegoodrascals/

*It's also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher, & iHeartRadio

23/03/2024

22/03/2024

Had a great first screening of The Memphis Underdog today! The next one is on Sunday.

20/03/2024

Check out the trailer for The Memphis Underdog. Produced by All 4s Rescue League, Dog Heart Land, and Uplifter Video.

18/03/2024

Happy to share that the documentary short film The Memphis Underdog will have its world premiere at the Oxford Film Festival this week. The film will screen in the doc shorts block called Eco Creatures first on 3/22 and then again on 3/24. For more info about the festival and screening times, check out this link: https://www.ox-film.com/

The Memphis Underdog was produced by All 4s Rescue League, Dog Heart Land, and Uplifter Video.

28/02/2024

What posture can best help people see their tremendous value? Ali Cheff (actor, voiceover actor, and a humanitarian clown) talks to Kevin Del Principe about how to be present and engage those who are suffering. Ali also talks about their love of telling stories.

The episode is available here: https://dogheartland.com/thegoodrascals/

*It's also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, etc.



The Good Rascals podcast is produced by Dog Heart Land.

03/10/2023

Very grateful to Novel Memphis for carrying Brian Brogan's poetry book Tracking the Masked Dawn. It's heartening to have the first book published by Dog Heart Land Press on the shelves of such a great bookstore! If you're in Memphis, check out the store! Brian Brogan - The Painted Story

21/08/2023

The Good Rascals podcast has been on a break as Dog Heart Land has been focused on the creation of a short documentary film (The Memphis Underdog) and another podcast (The Guiding: The Guiding Voice Sessions). But The Good Rascals will return... eventually. Until then, enjoy checking out old episodes wherever you listen to your podcasts. As aways, with a full dog-heart, Dog Heart Land. https://dogheartland.com/dog-heart-land-podcasts/

22/05/2023

05/04/2023

Dog Heart Land is producing the upcoming podcast with a working title of The Guiding Voice. It is a sci-fi, psychological, slow burn written by Katherine E. Lewis. The producing team for this project is Kevin Del Principe, Katherine E. Lewis, and Chasity Barksdale. Dog Heart Land and the producing team are crowdfunding this project on Indiegogo. Please check out our campaign, and join us on the journey as we create The Guiding Voice podcast.

A Sci-fi, Psychological, Slow-burn Podcast | Check out 'The Guiding Voice * Working Title' on Indiegogo.

05/02/2023

What style of thinking leads to more opportunities? Kris Coleman (comedian, AKA Comedian Big Daddy Ice) talks to Kevin about the mentality that's been generating positive results for him in his personal life and professionally. Kris chats about "pushing the envelope" in his comedy and how good things happen on "don't want to go nights" when he shows up anyway for a gig. Kris and Kevin also talk about how they met when Kevin was Kris' theater teacher in high school and how Kris became involved in comedy.

The episode is available here: https://dogheartland.com/thegoodrascals/

*It's also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, & iHeartRadio

19/01/2023

What should we do when we see suffering? Suzy Hollenbach (Founder of the non-profit animal rescue organization All 4s Rescue League) chats with Kevin about what she's seeing in the Memphis neighborhoods that need the most support. She also shares how her work with All 4s Rescue League started.

The episode is available here: https://dogheartland.com/thegoodrascals/

*It's also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, & iHeartRadio

For more info about All 4s Rescue League: https://www.all4srescue.com/

16/12/2022

New Poetry Book by Brian Brogan - Available Now: Tracking the Masked Dawn. For more info: https://dogheartland.com/dog-heart-land-press/

06/12/2022

How can we make sense of the things in life that feel absurd? Murray Warburton (animator, editor, and filmmaker) chats with Kevin Del Principe about how he's striving to tell an animated story about the war in Ukraine based on his experience being in a relationship with his girlfriend, who is from Ukraine. Murray and Kevin also discuss how difficult situations can lead to personal growth.

*This episode was initially recorded on April 30th, 2022.
*Murray's animation about Ukraine is now shifting into a different project concerning Ukraine.

The episode is available here: https://dogheartland.com/thegoodrascals/

*It's also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, & iHeartRadio

For more info about Murray: https://www.murraywarb.com/

29/11/2022

COMING SOON! Tracking the Masked Dawn, a book of poetry by Brian Brogan, will be released as a paperback and e-book on December 15th.

16/04/2022

Is art required to remind us things that we ought to already know? Rollence Patugan (photographer and college teacher) chats with Kevin Del Principe about his artistic motivations. Kevin also shares a story about how Rollence gave him one of his photographs during a challenging time in his life.

The episode is available here: https://dogheartland.com/thegoodrascals/

*It's also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, & iHeartRadio

For more info about Rollence: http://www.rollence.com/

22/02/2022

The sixteenth episode of The Good Rascals podcast is now out! In this episode, host of the podcast, Kevin Del Principe interviews Aris Lanaridis - Film & New Media Composer (composer and lecturer in Music). Aris composes for film and various media. On this episode, Aris chats about the connections he sees between narrative and music. He also shares a message of encouragement and perseverance to the next generation.

The episode is available here: https://dogheartland.com/thegoodrascals/

*It's also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, & iHeartRadio

For more info about Aris: https://www.arislanaridis.co.uk/

18/01/2022

The fifteenth episode of The Good Rascals podcast is now out! In this episode, Kevin Del Principe chats with Katherine E. Lewis (writer, storyteller, and filmmaker).

Katherine talks about the coming-of-age novel she’s recently co-written with her sister Rebecca Lewis, “Convergence - Book One: Incarnation.” She also shares some lessons she’s learned about family and place, and how these themes come up in her writing.

The episode is available here: https://dogheartland.com/thegoodrascals/

*It's also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, & iHeartRadio

For more info about Katherine and Rebecca's book (that is part of a forthcoming series): https://www.theconvergencebooks.com/

08/01/2022

This is the animated logo for Dog Heart Land.