Roshi Joan Halifax is an abbot at the Upaya Zen Center is Santa Fe.  She's also a peace worker, an activist, an author, and a personal inspiration.  Her book "Standing At The Edge: Finding Freedom Where Fear And Courage Meet" is an exploration of the way that states like altruism, empathy, integrity, respect, and engagement can actually transform into violence and selfishness if we aren't careful and precise.

Shane Mauss was awarded ‘Best Stand-Up” at The HBO US Comedy Arts Festival in 2007. This led to his TV debut and first of five appearances on Conan. Since that time, he’s been on Jimmy Kimmel, Showtime, Comedy Central 'Presents' and 'This Is Not Happening'. For over a decade he has been headlining shows all over the world. 

Jack Kornfield is a bestselling American author and teacher in the vipassana movement in American Theravada Buddhism. This episode is a wonderful palate cleanser if you've been drinking too much news.

I love Sam. He's a fabulous comedian and a top notch podcaster who is a master at interviewing proponents of conspiracy theories and fringe ideas. If you're interested in BDSM and/or mystery schools then this is the episode for you!

DJ. Douggpound (POUNDHOUSE, 2 WET CREW) returns to the DTFH!!!!!! WE TALK ASPS.

The great, director, actor, writer, screenwriter, and filmmaker MARK DUPLASS joins the DTFH and we talk about authenticity, filmmaking, collaboration and getting out there and making stuff happen. Mark Duplas is an American film director, film producer, actor, musician, and screenwriter. He is a co-star of the FXtelevision series The League. He is the brother of director, writer, and actor Jay Duplass. Together, the brothers started the film production company Duplass Brothers Productions, and have directed films such as The Puffy Chair (2005), Jeff, Who Lives at Home (2011), and The Do-Deca-Pentathlon(2012). Mark and Jay co-created the HBO television series Togetherness in 2015. He has also acted in CREEP and CREEP 2.

If you're interested in learning the basics of meditation them this DTFH is for you. David Nichtern is a senior meditation teacher in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. He's also my friend and was kind enough to sit down with me and allow me to record a semi-formal meditation training. He's teaching some classes in Los Angeles this summer. I'll be at the one in June.

The great David Arquette joins the DTFH and we talk about growing up on a commune, narcissism, Marlon Brando blow jobs, simulation theory and meditation.

Brilliantly dark, absurdist comedian Anthony Jeselnik joins the DTFH and we talk about the insane amount of work that goes into creating such beautifully evil stand-up. We were also joined by America's favorite drunk musician Fergus Blenters.

The co-host of My Favorite Murder joins the DTFH and we talk about spirituality, comedy, and MURDER!!!!

Aubrey Marcus returns to the DTFH and shares with us some great data from his new book "Own The Day Own Your Life." We also talk about his most recent heroic dose of mushrooms and whether or not he qualifies as a "teacher." Aubrey Marcus is the founder and CEO of Onnit, a lifestyle brand based on a holistic health philosophy he calls Total Human Optimization. Aubrey currently hosts the Aubrey Marcus Podcast, a motivational destination for conversations with the brightest minds in athletics, business, science, relationships and spirituality.

Henry Zebrowski explodes his genius all over the face of the DTFH in this stellar episode. We talk Sigil magic, cum pools of the ancients and we figure out how the domestication of wolves and the evolution of language are inextricably tied together so this podcast will probably end up in scientific journals. Henry Zebrowski,  is an American actor and comedian, known for his work on the Adult Swim series Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell, NBC series Heroes Reborn, and the podcast The Last Podcast on the Left.

What caused the universe to split into a million miserable pieces? Is the Guru system evil? How did Alan Watts negotiate fees for his lectures? Jump onto this existential rollercoaster and enjoy getting your face melted off by the infernal intellect of Martin Olson. Martin Olson is an American comedy writer, television producer, author and composer. He is known for his unusual subject matter, and is an original member of the Boston Comedy Scene. He is the father of actress Olivia Olson. Olson has received five Emmy nominations, three for television writing and two for song writing. Olson also received an Ace Award for television writing.[1]

Dr. Cole Marta is running the MAPS stage 3 clinical trials for MDMA in Los Angeles. We talk about the process of MDMA therapy and it's breathtaking potential to treat PTSD.

Jason Silva (Brain Games, Shots Of Awe) joins the DTFH and we talk about mainlining the universe and the problem of death. JASON'S TOUR

Dive into the world of Enochian Angels and John Dee in this occult-blaster of an episode with author, and occult scholar Jason Louv.

The stars of Comedy Central's Another Period, Natasha Leggero and Riki Lindhome, join the DTFH and we talk about service, cultivating compassion, and online dating.

The great Bert Kreischer returns to the DTFH and we talk about his wonderful experiments in fitness and sobriety, finding compassion for the Ansari claw and the best tracking devices to use on your family.

A 3 hour mega episode in which Johnny Pemberton confronts the soulless void that is the gestalt of AT&T. Trigger warning- if you're not prepared to experience the feeling of having your soul extracted by an ancient monolithic hive of cultists then skip over this episode because it will bang your gong, baby.

Oh man.  I can talk about just about anything on the podcast but getting real about my struggles with jealousy and my current thinking on sex and monogamy was really hard. But if I'm gonna open up to anyone about it it might as well be Chris Ryan who co-wrote a terrific book on monogamy called Sex At Dawn and who privately has been something of a mentor to me when it comes to this stuff. So enjoy!  if you've ever struggled with jealousy I hope this helps a bit.

Raghu Markus returns and we discuss tantra, meditation, and what it means to be in the present moment

Laraaji was discovered at Washington Square park by Brian Eno and they produced the album "Ambient 3: Days Of Radiance.  He creates ambient music as a way to conduct the energy of the timeless into our part of the time space continuum.   We talked about channeling energy, the sound of angels singing, and reasons for making music.

Best selling author and expert on flow states, Steven Kotler, joins the DTFH. We talk about seizure ridden cyborgs , techniques to utilize when getting the weed jitters, synchronicity, and steps that can get you into THE FLOW.

Vic berger is a video artist/political satirist responsible for some of the most hilarious videos on the web. Duncan and Vic talk about Vic's art, the weirdness of the Trump Presidency, Vic's war with Mike Cernovich and what waits for us in the future. This episode brought to you by Casper.com go to Casper.com/family hour and enter in offer code family hour to get $50 off of a new mattress.

Holy smokes!  Here's an intense episode with Alexi Wasser who you might know from her legendary INSTA STORIES, her blawg imboycrazy.com, her podcast Love Alexi or even her appearance in CABIN FEVER 2 

Duncan rants about his recent breakup and is joined by the great Louis J. Gomez (Legion Of Skanks, Real Ass podcast) who talks about his brutal childhood, forbidden words, and the New York Comedy Scene

A glorious and inspirational conversation about love and reality with the mystical leader of The Flaming Lips, Wayne Coyne. https://art19.com/shows/duncan-trussell-family-hour/episodes/d735a359-0ab8-483e-b7e0-e6b4e3519801

While traveling across the country I stopped by Louisville and recorded this conversation with musical legend Will Oldham AKA Bonnie Prince Billy.

Mystical comedian and beautiful soul, Ian Fidance, joins the DTFH and we talk about SEX!!! What is sex? Is it evil? Why do people have it? Also we break down the core truth of all things and build the framework for a new philosophy that will transform everything.

Visionary artists, Alex and Allyson Grey, join the DTFH and we talk about art as religion, overcoming creative blocks, and allowing the magic of the imagination to flow through you into the world. ONE OF MY FAVORITE EPISODES EVER.

Brian Norman, cofounder of psymposia, was tracked by the police for 5 months and then arrested for growing cannabis. We talk about his theories on psychedelics, what it's like to get busted, and the ignorance that fuels the prohibition.

Derek Waters (Drunk History) and his amazing MOM join the DTFH and we talk about motherhood, mental illness, and the meaning of family.

Comedian Shane Mauss returns from a brief trip to a psychiatric hospital and we talk about madness, synchronicity, the responsible use of psychedelics, and all the things that can happen when you take your DMT fueled fishing boat into uncharted waters of the universal mind.

I visited Dan Harmon's (community, rick and morty) house and was sucked into a beautiful whirlwind of pessimism and despair. Is it the end of the world? Have we lost everything to fascists? A dark episode.

We temporarily interrupt the DTFH to present the nations top comedy business podcast "The Craftsmen."

Fresh in from THE BURN Duncan retells his harrowing encounter with one of the Kardashians and is joined by Daniele Bolelli (History On Fire, Create Your Own Religion) who soothes us by recounting our murderous and diseased past that makes our modern sorrows seem like a fart in a bubble bath. SUPPORT THE DTFH ON PATREON Daniele's web site

Are you ready to BLAST YOUR PINEAL GLAND TO SMITHEREEENS? Then this is the episode for you! A live DTFH with channeler and medium Paul Selig (I Am The Word, The Book Of Truth) This episode was recorded LIVE at the Bell House in Brooklyn. Music by Emil Amos

Chris Ryan, (Sex At Dawn, Tangentially Speaking) joins the DTFH and we talk about going off the grid, floating, swimming in rivers, and why Chris doesn't wear underwear. Much thanks to THE FLOAT CONFERENCE for making this happen!! This episode brought to you by Squarespace.com

Is it possible to be enlightened and live in the world? Buddhist teacher and Shastri, Ethan Nichtern (Dharma Of The Princess Bride) joins the DTFH and we talk about meditation, the Shambhala tradition, and balancing relationships with a spiritual life. This episode brought to you by Casper.com JOIN US AT PATREON

Natasha Leggero (Another Period, Dice) joins the DTFH and we talk about the impact technology is having on society and the potential existence of a secret group of enlightened beings.  This episode brought to you by: ONNIT and  CASPER.COM

Tattoo artist, Robert Ryan (The Inborn Absolute) joins the DTFH and we dive deep into the world of Bhakti Yoga, Shaivism, and finding god in all things.

A live DTFH with Aubrey Marcus recorded at the Bell House in Brooklyn. Opening music by Emil Amos. We talk about Flat Earth Theory, Aubrey's encounter with the God of the mosquitos, and the amazing power of the human mind.

Matt Furie, the creator of Pepe The Frog, joins the DTFH to talk about what happens when your meme gets away from you.

Dean Delray tells the story of how a surprise visit from God in the form of Quentin Tarantino launched his comedy career. If you want to obliterate whatever satanic excuse you're using for not following your dreams then this is the episode for you.

Comedian SAM TRIPOLI (Punch drunk Tin Foil Hat Podcast). joins the DTFH and we dive into the world of conspiracy and speculate about the possibility that a subversive force of light and positivity is at work behind the scenes.

A sermon on the story of Jesus and the pig-demons followed by a joyful backflip into the honey flavored ocean of Johnny Pemberton's beautiful mind.

A rant about the glory of bikes followed by a conversation with comedian and psychonaut Shane Mauss. We talk about learned helplessness, pain administration chambers, and the joy of laying about. This episode sponsored by Fulton and Roark. Go to Fultonandroark.com and use offer code Duncan at check out to get a 15% discount.

A glorious chat about Christianity, catholic guilt and comedy with the brilliant Greg Fitzsimmons.