On the Path with Dr. Charlie Keil

Participatory Discrepancies

Charlie Keil, Jonny G — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:43:43 -0500

Here we discuss Charlie's term "participatory discrepancies" or, the differences in where different people feel or play the beat when engaged in group music. These subtle changes in timing can give the rhythm a certain feel or swing, like the hi hats found in a J Dilla track for example. Imperfections drive evolution! Charlie's term for this phenomenon has been cited in academic papers thousands of times!

Words and Poetry

Charlie Keil, Jonny G — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:00:27 -0500

Charlie, a prolific writer, shares some of his poetry and thoughts on the art of prose.

Why Must We Groove?

Charlie Keil, Jonny G — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:40:00 -0500

Charlie discusses just why it is so important to get kids drumming and dancing early. Hear about some of what he learned from the Tiv people of Nigeria, why everyone should have a backyard garden, and much more.

Greening The Overpopulation Issue

Charlie Keil, Jonny G — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:04:58 -0500

We discuss Linda Cree's chapter from the "Playing for Peace" book, entitled "Greening The Population Issue", an experience with Psilocybin that Chuck had back in the day, and many more related tangents.

Born To Groove Manifesto

Charlie Keil, Jonny G — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 16:18:40 -0500

In Episode 008 of On The Path, Charlie shares his goals and frustrations with trying to start the born to groove movement, his lifelong mission of emboldening the youth with rhythm and dance skills.

The Womb Drum

Charlie Keil, Jonny G — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:11:28 -0400

Charlie and Jonny discuss Chapter 1 of Charlie's "Born to Groove" book, entitled "The Womb Drum". How does exposure to rhythm influence the development of babies? How are dancing and "rhythmning" as Thelonius Monk called it, engrained in human DNA?

Food First!

Charlie Keil, Jonny G — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 22:19:09 -0400

Charlie and Jon discuss a various mix of things from Israel and Palestine, the upcoming US presidential election, and the importance of more food talk in the campaign. Which candidate is fighting for nutrition in school lunches, local farm and garden incentives/education?

Libertarianism and more with Victoria Alexander

Charlie Keil, Jonny G — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:58:07 -0400

In this episode we invite academic and scientist Victoria Alexander, who's work in biosemiotics has brought her around the world to lecture and teach at places like the University of St. Petersburgh in Russia. We discuss Libertarianism and much more!

What's The Point If We Can't Have Fun?

Charles Keil — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 20:31:50 -0400

Discussing Charlie's brand new book, "Playing for Peace". In particular we discuss the chapter by David Graeber, "Whats The Point If We Can't Have Fun" about the importance "play" across species.

A Constitutional Right to Groove

Charlie Keil, Jonny G — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:03:33 -0500

In this episode, Charlie and the gang discuss a constitutional right to groove.

Can Humanity Save Itself From Itself?

Charlie Keil, Jonny G — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 06:26:01 -0500

In this episode, Charlie and the gang wade into the polemical waters of the Founding Fathers' relation to slavery, human rights, and if humanity can save itself from itself.

The Importance of Play

Charlie Keil, Jonny G — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:15:34 -0500

In this episode, Charlie and the gang discuss the importance of building a better society by beginning with children, the importance of play, and why we should "untune nobody".

Division of Labor

Charlie Keil, Jonny G — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:06:59 -0500

Charlie and the gang talk about the division of labor, the merits of being a musical specialist versus being a hack of all trades, and taking a wider view of childhood education.

"The Four E's"

Charlie Keil, Jonny G — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 04:52:13 -0500

Charlie and the gang discuss Charlie's philosophy of the 4 Es. Charlie also delves into the concept of humans as Homo Ludens Collaborans.