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One storyteller author inventor cult expert, Mark Laxer. One long-distance runner music educator world-traveler singer songwriter, Eric Maring. Take Me For A Ride is a philosophical podcast exploring ideas of the day, books and music of note plus freeform absurdity, warmth, sensitivity, and intelligence. "These guys are delightful - the perfect mix of wisdom and absurdity to capture this era. " --Pastor Pat Kahnke, Author of MAGA Seduction
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Sep 29, 2023
Sep 29, 2023
1hr 3 min
Mark, Eric and Greg meet at McGann's pub in Doolin, Ireland to sample the Balmer's and Guinness, relish the live music and to talk about Fintan O'toole's epic We Don't Know Ourselves, a memoir of modern Ireland from the 60's to the present. Mr. Peach rears his head with caution as the local capybara orders a double Bushmills.

Apr 14, 2023
Apr 14, 2023
1hr 1 min
TM4R celebrate their return with a discussion of the peachy realm of Facebook, Spotify, and Amazon. Steve Jobs weighs in with his life's work which necessitates a discussion of his bio. Can't find your way home? Mr. Peach uses Apple Maps and can help out.

Oct 23, 2021
Oct 23, 2021
46 min
Mark and Eric reflect on a wilderness trip to Olympic National Park where they began discussing Ernest Hemingway. A dive into three of Hemingway's classics ensues. Mr. Peach goes to Pamplona and ends up in a sticky mess.
See the crazy pile-up here at Pamplona July 13, 2013.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo-YnoYsaVM

Jul 8, 2021
Jul 8, 2021
48 min
TM4R ponder the shift in things since being vaccinated. The devastating but inspiring 40 Days of Musa Dagh and There Was and There Was Not highlight an exploration of the Armenian genocide and its historical ripples. Mark interviews Eric about his new album The Year of Seeing Clearly before Mr. Peach figures out the expansive uses of barbed wire and that Star Wars is fiction.
https://ericmaring.hearnow.com

Apr 27, 2021
Apr 27, 2021
1hr 9 min
Join TM4R as they pause to reflect on books that have made a deep mark in their lives. Problems arise when Mr. Peach takes issue with James and his Giant One and the captcha function demands that you identify only pies.
