Ep11 Climbing a mountain barefoot, beatboxing and Cabagism - Finn Hopkins

Luke Interviews beatboxer and hiphop legend Finn Hopkins (AKA Dr Asparagus), who tells stories of treehouses in the monsoon, and an epic mountain climbing adventure. Finn is the son of Rob Hopkins from Episode 31.

Podcast Episode Timestamps

Introduction and Guest Introduction (00:00:28)
Host welcomes Finn Hopkins and delves into his relationship with improvisation.

Finn's Background in Music (00:00:41)
Finn shares his journey with improvisation, beatboxing, and hip hop from a young age.

Exploring Looping in Music (00:01:15)
Discussion on how beatboxing led Finn to explore looping in his musical performances.

Imagining Music Visions (00:01:45)
Finn describes a vision inspired by music, involving a woman dancing and ascending stairs.

Recurring Theme of Ascension (00:03:08)
Host notes the recurring theme of climbing in the podcast's musical explorations.

Climbing a Mountain in India Story (00:03:32)
Finn recounts a night trek up a mountain in India while under the influence of acid.

Challenges During the Mountain Trek (00:04:44)
Finn describes the difficulties faced during the hike, including cold and lack of water.

Barefoot Climbing Experience (00:04:49)
Discussion on Finn's choice to climb barefoot and the sensations it brings.

Pre-Journey Excitement (00:05:13)
Finn reflects on the excitement and lack of doubt he felt before starting the climb.

Formation of Conscious Cabbages Band (00:05:22)
Finn mentions forming a band while living in India, focusing on a carefree lifestyle.

Reaching the Mountain Summit (00:06:10)
Finn shares the mix of feelings upon reaching the summit, including hunger and bartering.

Improvising a Musical Soundtrack (00:07:02)
Host breaks down Finn's story into musical segments to create an improvised soundtrack.

Reflecting on the Improvised Soundtrack (00:09:51)
Finn reacts positively to the improvised music, relating it to his journey.

Introduction to Second Story (00:11:08)
Finn begins a new story about living in a treehouse in Ghana during monsoon season.

Living in Paradise Beach, Ghana (00:11:50)
Description of the beautiful treehouse and the environment in Ghana before the monsoon.

Experiencing the Monsoon (00:12:47)
Finn recounts the chaos and isolation he felt when the monsoon hit after friends left.

Health Issues in the Jungle (00:13:34)
Finn shares his experience of getting ill and feeling lonely while in the jungle.

Bizarre Awakening Experience (00:14:48)
Finn describes a strange awakening after a night spent on a table in a restaurant.

Realization of Needing to Escape (00:14:50)
Realization of needing to leave the jungle due to his health and circumstances.

Reflecting on the Monsoon Music (00:17:57)
Discussion on how the improvised music reflected Finn's experiences during the monsoon.

Contrasting Rain Vibes (00:18:01)
Finn contrasts the monsoon rain with typical rain, emphasizing its intensity.

Musicians' Perception of Stories (00:18:44)
Discussion on how different musicians interpret stories through music differently.

Final Thoughts on Improvisation (00:19:22)
Finn appreciates the improvisational process and how it allows for unique interpretations.

Conclusion and Farewell (00:20:55)
Host thanks Finn for sharing his stories and insights.

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