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Ashley and Les discuss the book American Trickster with author Ru Marshall, exploring the life and impact of Carlos Castaneda.

In this episode, Ashley and Les talk with author and artist Ru Marshall about their newly published book, American Trickster: The Hidden Lives of Carlos Castaneda. Marshall uncovers the complex, controversial, and often mysterious world surrounding Castaneda—one of the most influential and debated figures in 20th‑century anthropology and counterculture. This conversation dives into Castaneda’s secretive life, his impact on popular spirituality, and the myths that shaped his public persona. Marshall shares insights from years of research, revealing the hidden stories behind the man who captivated millions. American Trickster is available from OR Books, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon. #CarlosCastaneda #AmericanTrickster #RuMarshall #Anthropology #Counterculture #Biography #InvestigativeResearch

People in this episode

Hosts: Ashley, Les

Guest: Ru Marshall

Topics covered

• Carlos Castaneda
• American Trickster
• Anthropology
• Counterculture
• Biography
• Investigative Research

Keywords

• Carlos Castaneda
• American Trickster
• Ru Marshall
• Anthropology
• Counterculture
• Biography
• Investigative Research

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: OR Books, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, Amazon

Books & works: American Trickster

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