Log in

goodpods headphones icon

To access all our features

Open the Goodpods app
Close icon
headphones
Illusory Time

Illusory Time

Maya Rook

Maya Rook contemplates an eclectic mix of cultural and historical topics to connect the past, present, and future.
Share icon

All episodes

Best episodes

Top 10 Illusory Time Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Illusory Time episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Illusory Time for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Illusory Time episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Illusory Time - Road Trip with the Donner Party PART II
play

07/20/21 • 50 min

The journey continues in Part II of a multi-episode theme on the Donner Party. Maya introduces listeners to the always fascinating Tamzene Donner and discusses the early days of their travels along the California and Oregon Trail.

Theme music by Just Milk.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Illusory Time - Road Trip with the Donner Party PART I
play

07/13/21 • 52 min

Maya introduces Part I of a new multi-episode focus on the Donner Party. She shares her love for these cannibalistic pioneers, recalls a nightmarish camping experience, and lays the groundwork for the Donner Party's travels westward.

Theme music by Just Milk.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Illusory Time - Freedomland USA

Freedomland USA

Illusory Time

play

07/06/21 • 60 min

Take a journey through Freedomland USA, an American-history theme park in the Bronx in the early 1960s! Discover the attractions at this short-lived park and contemplate what it tells us about our understanding of American history.

Theme music by Just Milk.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Illusory Time - We Took to the Woods
play

06/29/21 • 67 min

Maya discusses the idea of nature and the "wilderness" in American history and literature with a focus on Henry David Thoreau and Louise Dickinson Rich.

Theme music by Just Milk.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Illusory Time - Liz and Maya Talk Salem
play

06/08/21 • 59 min

Maya is joined by Liz Helmer to chat about the Salem Witch Trials. They share the cutest meet-cute and cover the happenings of May 1692, as well as contemplate Roger Toothaker, the popularity of Salem, and common myths around the trials. Maya also offers some clues to upcoming changes for History Happy Hour.
Theme music by Just Milk.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Illusory Time - Conversations on Consciousness
play

06/01/21 • 76 min

Listen in on contemplations around consciousness and altered states with this recording from the latest Virtual Salon event. Special thanks to our participants: Curt Nehring Bliss, Jean Carney, Amelia Cabral, and Josh Doolittle.
Theme music by Just Milk.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Illusory Time - Psychonaut Party

Psychonaut Party

Illusory Time

play

05/18/21 • 67 min

Maya reveals her favorite historical psychonauts (explorers of consciousness) and shares some of her original music with listeners.
Theme music by Just Milk.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Illusory Time - Altered States

Altered States

Illusory Time

play

04/06/21 • 79 min

Maya contemplates questions around altered states of consciousness, including an exploration of drugs, meditation, amusement parks, and float tanks.

Theme music by Just Milk.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Illusory Time - The Cult of Heaven's Gate
play

03/23/21 • 52 min

On the anniversary of Heaven's Gate mass ritual suicide, Maya explores a history of this infamous cult, contemplates their beliefs, and answers the question of why they all wore Nike Decades for this final exit from planet Earth.

Theme music by Just Milk.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode
Illusory Time - Education at Roanoke's Black Colony
play

09/07/21 • 43 min

Many people have heard of the Lost Colony of Roanoke, but did you know there was another colony on the island during the Civil War? After a Union victory, Roanoke became home to the largest population of formerly enslaved black southerners during the war. In this episode, Maya explores the role of education in this forgotten community.

Theme music by Just Milk.

bookmark
plus icon
share episode

Show more best episodes

Toggle view more icon

FAQ

How many episodes does Illusory Time have?

Illusory Time currently has 44 episodes available.

What topics does Illusory Time cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Illusory Time?

The episode title 'The Salem Witch Trials, August 1692' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Illusory Time?

The average episode length on Illusory Time is 54 minutes.

How often are episodes of Illusory Time released?

Episodes of Illusory Time are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Illusory Time?

The first episode of Illusory Time was released on Jan 19, 2021.

Show more FAQ

Toggle view more icon

Comments