Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes

What if the very things you think you can't control are exactly where your power lies? On this episode of Medicated Minutes, we challenge you to rethink the inevitability of life's events and the importance of personal responsibility, all wrapped in Emerson Dameron's signature humor and wit. We kick off with a passionate monologue that tackles these existential themes head-on, urging you to embrace life's chaos rather than resist it. From the ironies of trying to stop the unstoppable to finding freedom in the mundane, we present a philosophy that turns conventional wisdom on its head.Can you love yourself without succumbing to the trap of fame? We then pivot to a deep-dive into the paradoxical dance between self-love and sadism, exploring how public attention can wreak havoc on mental health. By drawing parallels with historical figures and examining consensual sadistic practices, we illustrate the necessity of rigorous self-discipline and mutual respect for personal growth. This segment is a hard-hitting look at how embracing one's flaws and leveraging past pain can pave the way for true healing and transformation.Finally, we explore the transformative power of shedding one's ego and embracing observational awareness. Through the poignant story of Scarlet Obscura, a Nova Scotian artist seeking meaning in Los Angeles, we emphasize the importance of creativity and curiosity in understanding both ourselves and others. This narrative serves as a testament to the power of art and self-expression amidst life's unpredictability. Tune in to discover how you can harness creativity, humor, and empathy to navigate the chaos of existence and find deeper meaning in everyday life.Support the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

10/3/24 • 60:38

Dive into decadent, bodacious, strangely sensual, and frighteningly familiar new worlds of thrills, chills, and room-service bills.It's another night of Bite-Sized Erotic Thrillers by Emerson Dameron - a sequel of sorts to EDMM S5E2: Sultry Secrets of Pulse-Pounding Passion - with re-ups on Sade, chardonnay, and rolls in the hay.Written, produced, and performed by Emerson Dameron. A production of KCHUNG Los Angeles.I love you, personally. Levity saves lives.Support the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

9/5/24 • 60:47

Welcome back to Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes, LA's #1 avant-garde personal development program and the world's first and only good podcast. This episode features appearances from the singular author and poet Sher Kirti and LA's most feared agony columnist Ask a Sadist, and that's just for starters. In the next 60 minutes, you will learn how to:- Do the one thing you must do to prepare for your next psychedelic cactus ceremony- Dominate your world through the power of unforgiving mindfulness- Keep any romantic relationship smokin' hot and spicy—at any geographical distance- Quit your worst habits—for good- Transcend and include all the world's suffering, frustration, and uncertainty—by allowing yourself to get off on itEmerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes is produced, written, scored, and performed by Emerson Dameron, who is solely responsible for its content, made possible by support from KCHUNG Radio in Los Angeles, the First Church of the Satanic Buddha, and the makers of Sunrise Serenade, [NEW TAGLINE TK].Excerpts from "I Am Not Here" performed by Sher Kirti. Everything else by Emerson Dameron. Don't complain; don't explain. I love you, personally. Levity saves lives.Support the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

8/8/24 • 60:15

I spent so much time believing all the lies. To keep the dream alive. Now, it makes me sad. It makes me mad at the truth, for loving what was you.Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes is LA's number-one avant-garde personal development program... and so much more. On tonight's episode:Gems, jewels, and a true love story from Emerson Dameron, your writer, producer, host, and witty and wounded romantic heroFour all-new Bite-Sized Erotic Thrillers......including the return of Sophie AntisocialEvergreen reminders that love reserves the right to go wrongAnd more!Music by Mr. Pancakes and Emerson Dameron. New episodes premiere on KCHUNG Los Angeles, which needs and merits your support. Special thanks to JOKERJOKERtv. The sexy, psychedelic-cheerleading cover of Candide also exists in two alternate mixes:The Swirliest of All Possible PassionsCarnal CandylandI love you, personally. Levity saves lives.Support the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

7/4/24 • 61:10

Emerson Dameron's Carnal Candyland is a sexy and philosophical Bite-Sized Erotic Thriller from the strange world of Competitive Psychedelic Cheerleading. Candy is the world's most present and passionate psychedelic cheerleader... until her ex's cynical machinations get her booted from the squad. When she opts for a synesthetic vision quest, it's clear her adventure is only beginning.Inspired by Voltaire, Terry Southern, Terrence McKenna, and you.This story exists in three mixes:This one right hereAnother one available on BandcampA third will premiere on the next proper episode of Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes, S5E7: The Best of All Possible Eyes Without a Face.Words and music by Emerson Dameron, host of Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes, the only avant-garde personal development program that matters, as well as the home of the Bite-Sized Erotic Thrillers. I love you, personally. Levity saves lives.Support the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

6/23/24 • 06:26

The flaming potpourri!  Riffs, rants, rambles, gems, jewels, storytelling, etc. It's a show about infinity, nothingness, and everything in between. Get lost in liminality with Emerson Dameron, LA's number-one avant-garde motivational speaker, Bloomsday birthday buddy with Tupac Shakur, and your witty and wounded romantic hero. Levity saves lives.Music by Visions of the Universe and Emerson Dameron.https://visionsoftheuniverse.bandcamp.com/https://emersondameron.bandcamp.com/Donate to KCHUNG. https://kchungradio.org/donateSupport the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

6/6/24 • 60:07

It's war all the time, friend.Featuring the return of audience favorite Sophie Antisocial in an all-new Bite-Sized Erotic Thriller.Music by Mr. Pancakes and Emerson Dameron.Support the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

5/2/24 • 60:24

A puzzled, reflective, and furtively passionate man makes an affection connection - and now he needs protection. Join him on the run from her ferocious fatwa - and his hidden, forbidden, dangerous desires.The Love Bomber is a Bite-Sized Erotic Thriller by Emerson Dameron, available for download on Emerson Dameron's Metta Bomb:https://emersondameron.bandcamp.com/album/metta-bombA different mix appears in Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes S5E2: Sultry Secrets of Pulse-Pounding Passion:https://www.buzzsprout.com/546856/13862242Support the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

4/23/24 • 05:48

Throw off the shackles of strict self-definition! Feel the fluid flow! Discover the insights and epiphanies that await you in the blue soup of the liminal.Includes a round of Ask a Sadist, a sermon from The People of the Screaming Release, and an apology for the inappropriate use of the Metta Bomb.Produced, written, and performed by Emerson Dameron. Music by Emerson Dameron, except for the Ask a Sadist loop by the inimitable Chris Rogers. Levity saves lives.Donate to KCHUNG: http://kchungradio.org/donateSupport the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

4/4/24 • 57:24

Sex sells — but who's lying?Dive into a seductive world of corporate intrigue and agency life with Deception's Desire,  a Bite-Sized Erotic Thriller by Emerson Dameron — with a touch of office horror and a twist of ASMR. In a boundary-pushing, morally compromised advertising agency, a gung-ho ad exec mixes friction and flirtation with his new foil, a tender but tenacious creative director. As he compromises his professional ethics and slides into nihilistic self-deception, she pushes back with more risk-taking creative work. But only when they find themselves lonely and vulnerable do they start to understand themselves, each other, and their genuinely decadent and dangerous deeper desires.Deception's Desire is a special production of Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes, LA's #1 avant-garde personal development program, the only good podcast, and the home of the Bite-Sized Erotic Thrillers.Produced, written, and performed by Emerson Dameron, with gratitude to Urban Dictionary and the Arbinger Institute. Also available on Bandcamp. Support the arts.If you dug this one, check out Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes S5E2: Sultry Secrets of Pulse-Pounding Passion: A Night of Bite-Sized Erotic Thrillers by Emerson Dameron.Support the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

4/1/24 • 04:59

LoveBites is a collection of samples, snippets, nougaty nuggets, gems, jewels, and other delights from Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes, LA's #1 avant-garde personal development program.Episodes premiere first Wednesdays of the month on KCHUNG and are then available as the only good podcast.The show is the work of Emerson Dameron, who is solely responsible for its content.  Levity saves lives.Support the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

3/14/24 • 14:53

Tonight's episode is a tribute to Stanley Milgram—and a reminder to trust the experts, distinguished by their coats and clipboards.It includes:Gems, jewels, and avant-garde life advice to help you become who you are—if not someone far superiorAdvice from Ask a Sadist, LA's most feared agony columnistHow to use meditation for dominance and revengeTwo Bite-Sized Erotic Thrillers:A rogue behavioral science experiment that punishes bad tasteA dark love triangle of cults, wine, drugs, graffiti, karaoke, shock humor, transgressive literature, and abysmal communication...and more!CW: Emotional abuse, drug abuse, cynical and dubious life advice, hate, misery, various forms of sex and violence, severe depression, suicide.Emerson Dameron bears sole responsibility for the content of this show. If you'd rather skip this one, it's all good. Take care of yourself.Music by Mr. Pancakes, Chris Rogers, and Emerson Dameron.Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes is a production of Emerson Dameron and KCHUNG.Donate to KCHUNG now—while you're thinking about it.http://kchungradio.org/donateSupport the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

3/7/24 • 60:17

Indulge in an hour of intimate intrigue with Sultry Secrets of Pulse-Pounding Passion: A Night of Bite-Sized Erotic Thrillers, a production of Emerson Dameron’s Medicated Minutes.Dive into a world where decadent excess meets libertine indulgence, where intense power struggles and philosophical debates heighten the thrill of desire, where you’ll witness the delicate dance of dominance and submission and navigate a world of uninhibited sensuality...Sultry Secrets of Pulse-Pounding Passion: An Evening of Bite-Sized Erotic Thrillers is a journey into the realms of pleasure, where dark desires are unveiled and erotic frontiers are explored.Written, performed, and produced by Emerson Dameron, with additional music by Mr. Pancakes.  The line "Oh, I guess I'm into that now," is from my friend Becky Feldman.Support the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

2/8/24 • 63:25

It's better to double down on a bad idea than to half-ass a good one. Because it's not a bad idea if you fully commit to it.It's a new season of Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes, LA's #1 avant-garde personal development program.Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes is a production of KCHUNG. Donate to KCHUNG today.Music by Mr. Pancakes. Written, performed, produced, and created by Emerson Dameron, who is solely responsible for its content.Video versions of:Everybody WinsChange Your Story, Change Your LifeGet Therapy, Get Casual SexThe Case for Casual SexFollow Emerson on Instagram and YouTube for more of this sort of thing.Support the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

1/4/24 • 59:59

Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes is the #1 avant-garde personal development program in Los Angeles. Get your fill of cynical life advice—our holiday gift to you, the only person who matters.Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes is a production of KCHUNG.  Written, performed, produced, and created by Emerson Dameron, who is solely responsible for its content. Take me to court.Follow Emerson on Instagram. Levity saves lives.Support the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

12/7/23 • 60:28

Giving Tuesday: A Bite-Sized Erotic Thriller by Emerson Dameron is a special bonus edition of Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes.In the realms of the erotic, set against a backdrop of opulence and decadence, Giving Tuesday explores the complexities of human desires, ego, envy, power dynamics, and the complexities of giving and taking. As the narrative twists and turns through dreamlike sequences, fragmented realities, and the rambling, circuitous monologue of our male lead, prepare to confront your own perceptions of love, intimacy, and the uncharted territories of human connection.Written, performed, produced, and created by Emerson Dameron, with music by Emerson Dameron.Follow Emerson on Instagram for more Bite-Sized Erotic Thrillers.Support the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

11/28/23 • 17:40

I’m Emerson Dameron: LA’s number-one avant-garde motivational speaker. Writer. Satirist. Possible performance artist. Host, producer, and witty and wounded romantic hero of Emerson Dameron’s Medicated Minutes.I post short, satirical experimental videos about sex, drugs, power, Satanic Buddhism, etc. They mix cynical humor with wounded romanticism and seek power and self-realization through surrealism and play. The unexamined life is worthless. The examined life can be hell. Sick humor may not be the healthiest coping mechanism, but if you like dark satire regardless, you’re in the right place.Here’s a sampler of some of the best. The video version is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIApp7chYUYSUBSCRIBE on YouTube, and get everything you need to get out of your own way,  blow your own mind, and become the best lover and hater you've ever had (along with snazzy, high-res, standalone versions of each of these videos):   / @emersondameron  Follow me on Instagram:   / emersondameron  I’m Emerson Dameron. I love you, personally. Levity saves lives.Support the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

11/22/23 • 13:04

Science-backed strategies for handling heartbreak. A round of Ask a Sadist. A Bite-Sized Erotic Thriller. What might happen if you were the size of your cat and vice versa?All this and more in November's episode of Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes, LA's #1 avant-garde personal development program, with your witty and wounded romantic hero, Emerson Penn Dameron, III, who does what he can because it's the most he can do.Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes is a production of KCHUNG.Music by Chris Rogers, Patrizio, Rage Sound, and  Visions of the Universe.Written, performed, produced, and created by Emerson Dameron, who is solely responsible for its content. Take me to court.Levity saves lives.Support the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

11/2/23 • 61:03

I don’t want enlightenment. I want to make art. I want sufficient health, wealth, and freedom to make art that needs to exist. If I get filthy rich doing it, I want that to happen before I get enlightened. It’s more fun that way, and fun is the law.You get:Life-altering creative inspiration, wisdom, and insight from the Cynical Life Coach, LA’s number-one avant-garde motivational speakera fresh round of Ask a Sadistand more!Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes, LA's #1 avant-garde personal development program, is a production of KCHUNG. The music is by Chris Rogers and Visions of the Universe. Your producer, director, writer, and witty and wounded romantic lead is Emerson Penn Dameron, lII.Referenced episode: “This Is How We Do It in Paradise City.”Send questions for the Cynical Life Coach and the Sadist through Emerson's Instagram.DONATE TO KCHUNG: http://kchungradio.org/donateEmerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes: http://medicated-minutes.com/Ask a Sadist: http://askasadist.com/Cynical Life Coach: http://cynicallifecoach.com/Emerson Dameron: http://levitysaveslives.com/Support the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

10/5/23 • 60:14

Know what you have a right to be wrong about. Recalibrate your moral compass for tough times. Learn things you didn't know about people who don't, in the conventional sense, exist. All that and more on Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes, LA's #1 avant-garde personal development program.Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes is a production of KCHUNG. Donate to KCHUNG today.Music by Visions of the Universe and AHOAMI. Written, performed, produced, and created by Emerson Dameron, who is solely responsible for its content.Follow Emerson on Instagram for more Bite-Sized Erotic Thrillers.Support the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

9/7/23 • 57:03

Accept your mediocrity. Give up your dreams. Enjoy your hobbies. And free yourself to go fully off the rails.Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes is a production of KCHUNG. Donate to KCHUNG today.Music by Visions of the Universe. Written, performed, produced, and created by Emerson Dameron, who is solely responsible for its content.Portions of tonight's show are self-plagiarized from Emerson's pieces on Recommend If You Like. Follow Emerson on Instagram for more Bite-Sized Erotic Thrillers.Support the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

8/3/23 • 60:06

LA's #1 avant-garde personal development program will help you break all your bad habits but one.Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes is a production of KCHUNG. Donate to KCHUNG today.Music by Visions of the Universe, Jesse Spillane, uhanoffski, and AHOAMI. Written, performed, produced, and created by Emerson Dameron, who is solely responsible for its content."Everybody Wants Me" is heavily indebted to "The Loved One" and "The Loved One (Remix)" by Joe Frank, Emerson's #1 artistic hero. If you don't know Joe, check him out immediately.Follow Emerson on Instagram for more Bite-Sized Erotic Thrillers.Support the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

7/6/23 • 61:18

"Salacity in Bloom" is a Bite-Sized Erotic Thriller by Emerson Dameron.CW: Sex, violence, bad relationships, wall-to-wall assholes It's a bonus Bloomsday celebration with Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes, LA's #1 avant-garde personal development program.Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes is a production of KCHUNG. Donate to KCHUNG today.Music by Visions of the Universe. Written, performed, produced, and created by Emerson Dameron, your witty and wounded romantic hero.Follow Emerson on Instagram for more Bite-Sized Erotic Thrillers.Support the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

6/16/23 • 20:18

He's a sadist with a heart of rugged gold. He wants to hurt you in the ways that most help you. And it means the world to him when you let him be mean to you. It's the return of "Ask a Sadist!"Have questions for the Sadist? Have you tried to solve your problems yourself? If so, and you're still stuck, contact Emerson Dameron through Instagram."Ask a Sadist" premiered on "This Is How We Do It in Paradise City."This episode also includes a new bite-sized erotic thriller and another tale of Beach Life.The show is a production of KCHUNG. The music is Chris Rogers, Ohmu, and Visions of the Universe. Your producer, director, writer, and witty and wounded romantic lead is Emerson Penn Dameron, III.Support the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

6/8/23 • 61:28

The wisdom of mistrust. The necessity of inviting dislike. A bite-sized erotic thriller. Revealing conversations. Rhetoric without content. All this and more in May's episode of Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes, LA's #1 avant-garde personal development program, with your witty and wounded romantic hero, Emerson Penn Dameron, III, who loves you more than you're capable of understanding.Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes is a production of KCHUNG.Music by Whalez, Visions of the Universe, and OHMU. Written, performed, produced, and created by Emerson Dameron, who is solely responsible for its content. Take me to court.Levity saves lives.Follow Emerson on Instagram.DONATE TO KCHUNG.Support the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

5/4/23 • 61:14

It's not what happens to you. It's how you get revenge. Let the lightning live through you.Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes is a production of KCHUNG. Music by Visions of the Universe and Ohmu Shell. Written, performed, produced, and created by Emerson Dameron, who is solely responsible for its content.Follow Emerson on Instagram. Levity saves lives.Support the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

4/6/23 • 60:03

Emerson Damon's Medicated Minutes is LA's number one avant-garde personal development program.  The producer and host is Emerson Dameron. But he's hardly the most interesting star in the EDMM firmament. That's because we're dedicated to exploring the most fascinating subject in the world. You. Come for the discussions of power, philosophy, psychology, sex, drugs, et cetera, and stay for the inspiration, motivation, and tools of self-inquiry that have transformed the lives of countless listeners. It's no coincidence that this show has spawned not one, not two, but three quasi-religious movements. Find out which one is right for you. Episodes premiere on KCHUNG Los Angeles on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM Pacific. The podcast is right here.  Follow Emerson on Instagram. Levity saves lives.Support the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

3/31/23 • 00:59

A special sponcon edition commandeered by the People of the Screaming Release.Come for your quest for self-realization. Stay for the secret teachings. Get utterly confused on your side quests. Push back on the prohibition against ecstasy. Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes is a production of KCHUNG. Music by Ohmu Shell. Written, performed, produced, and created by Emerson Dameron, who is solely responsible for its content. Follow Emerson on Instagram. Levity saves lives.Support the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

3/2/23 • 60:12

Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes is LA's #1 avant-garde personal development program.The show is a production of KCHUNG. The music is by Chris Rogers and Visions of the Universe. Your producer, director, writer, and witty and wounded romantic lead is Emerson Dameron.The bulk of this episode was recorded live at Permanent Records Roadhouse as part of the first-of-its-kind KCHUNG Live Talk Show Experiment.KCHUNG needs your support. Give what you can, and be honest. Donate now.Thanks to Julie Doyle for doing most of the work in organizing the show; Kern Haug for hosting and producing; Curt Glendenin for capturing this recording, thereby saving this performance from being wiped off the ontological chalkboard by a snafu with the soundboard recording; our anonymous guest monologist; and everyone at Permanent Records and KCHUNG - if I already mentioned you, thanks again!If you have questions for "Ask a Sadist," see if you can solve your own problems before bothering someone else. If you insist, be prepared to ask very, very nicely.If you've waited for "Los Angeles (Part Two)," this is probably the best you'll get.When you get what you want, be prepared to freak out, but don't be afraid to shine. Transmute your mojo and channel your mental power like a ray of Southern California sunshine through a magnifying glass on the second full weekend of July.Levity saves lives.Support the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

2/2/23 • 44:30

Prepare yourself for the challenges, opportunities, synchronicities, and enigmas of 2023 with fables, pep talks, life lessons, and breakthrough breathing exercises from one of the top five radio programs in the Los Angeles market.*Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes is a production of KCHUNG.Music by Visions of the Universe. Produced, performed, written, and created by Emerson Dameron, who is solely responsible for its content. Levity saves lives.*by certain metricsSupport the showSupport the show directly, or get exclusive goodies via Bandcamp.

1/5/23 • 60:51