Guest: Todd Gross, Author of LOY

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Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast

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Episode Introduction

In the latest thrilling episode of Audio Signals Podcast, your host Marco Ciappelli takes listeners on an awe-inspiring journey outside the confines of technology and society. This episode's spotlight shines on the multifaceted and eclectic artist Todd Gross, who is an embodiment of the interplay between music, literature, and theatre. Prepare yourself for a unique exploration of art, self-expression, and the pursuit of creative dreams, as Todd recounts his gripping tale.

Venturing back in time, we revisit the electric atmosphere of New York City in the heyday of indie bands, where Todd's artistic journey began. Picture the exhilarating hustle of setting up for gigs at the infamous CBGBs in the wee hours of the morning, striving to leave an impact and draw a crowd. This evocative recollection paints a vivid picture of an artist's pursuit and the passion that fuels it.

As the conversation progresses, we traverse Todd's creative evolution, witnessing his transition from the world of music to the realm of writing and theater. He opens up about his struggles and triumphs, from the exhilarating near-success of his first novel to the heartbreaking loss of his second. The discussion delves into the magic of theater and how it offers an interactive and rewarding creative process, with Todd's acclaimed play 'Them Within Us' serving as a highlight of his illustrious journey.

Despite the inevitable challenges and disappointments that often accompany a creative path, Todd's spirit remained unbroken. When traditional human dramas failed to captivate producers, he harnessed his love for sci-fi and charted a new course. This led to the creation of 'Them Within Us,' a romantic comedy with a sci-fi twist that dared to ask profound questions about keeping love alive and vital.

Beyond his work in theatre, Todd also guides us through his evolution as a writer, culminating in the creation of 'Loy in the Forest of the Mind,' a book that mirrors his personal journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. His narrative weaves together esoteric underpinnings, visceral experiences, and thought-provoking premises in a rich tapestry of human potential and consciousness.

From band gigs at the break of dawn to captivating plays and introspective literature, Todd Gross' journey in the arts is a testament to the power of perseverance, passion, and the exploration of self. It offers listeners a profound reflection on the transformative impact of art, both on its creators and its audience.

Join Marco Ciappelli on this captivating journey through the labyrinth of art and self-discovery, one that will inevitably provoke thought, inspire conversation, and perhaps even spark your own creative flame. Share this unforgettable conversation, subscribe to the Audio Signals Podcast, and stay tuned for more extraordinary stories beyond the realm of the expected.

About the Book

The world is destroyed.

Stripped of all modern technology, a small group of people survive and evolve. The Rehloy are born blind and don't gain sight until they reach puberty. Learning of the world first through their other senses, creates such a high level of awareness in them that they border on the mystical.

For a thousand years they have lived in isolation, developing a special relationship with nature. Theirs is a "spiritual" life, ethereal, in some ways divine. But the outside world is intruding. The trees have begun to whisper of change....

On a distant shore, men whose technology is akin to the ancient Romans, have landed. Bent on conquest, they cut down trees, carve out roads, and begin to build a city.

And so, the struggle between a shamanic-like culture and an industrial one begins.

Loy is the story of a shaman, who must leave his homeland to discover the truth, and in so doing becomes its instrument.

It is about a mother who sacrifices her freedom and sanity in order to save her unborn child. It is about a child born with excruciating sensitivities, whose pain eventually becomes a source of great strength.

It is about monsters and madness, paradise found and lost. It is about the search for inner truth and a journey into the nature of mind and spirit.

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Resources

LOY: In the forests of the mind (Book): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/loy-todd-david-gross/1143247063

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