This episode is part of our opening arc, “Between Signal & Synchronicity: The Art of Transmission”

Chris Kaplan welcomes director, playwright, and esoteric artist Emmanuel Martin Di Feliciantonio (“Manu”) for a wide-ranging conversation on the creative process, artistic accidents, “the creator’s frequency,” and the mysterious transmissions that shape great art. The two discuss their history of collaboration, the evolution of Lionel Phantom into his new play “4 to 7,” the interplay of discipline and inspiration, and why every artist is a midwife for the unknown.

Highlights & Topics:

• What is an esoteric artist? The ineffable, frequency, and the creative signal • The “creator’s frequency” and channeling inspiration • Art accidents, happy mistakes, and the power of not-knowing • Translating ideas across mediums: novels, plays, and film • The evolution from Lionel Phantom to “4 to 7” • Collaboration, synchronicity, and the signal • Discipline vs. inspiration: keeping creativity alive through life’s changes • The legacy of art in a digital age and the value of the physical • Art as alchemy: transformation, initiation, and letting go • Announcing “4 to 7” performance dates and upcoming projects

Featured Quotes:

“Esoteric art isn’t about the content. It’s about the expression of what’s in between—the frequency that connects us to something outside the obvious.”

“Accidents aren’t mistakes; they’re the truth of the moment. The creative process is a dance with the unknown, and sometimes the accident is the masterpiece.”

“We don’t control the signal, but we have the responsibility to tune in, to respond. The signal is coming to us, and all we can do is meet it.”

“Art is a living process—sometimes you have to let go of control and let the work become what it needs to be, even if it means surrendering your ego.”

Timestamps (approximate):

00:00 – 02:00 — Introduction and Guest Welcome 02:00 – 10:00 — What is an “Esoteric Artist”? The Ineffable, Frequency, and the Creative Signal 10:00 – 18:00 — PKD, Blade Runner, and the Transmission of Ideas 18:00 – 27:00 — Collaboration, Synchronicity, and the Birth of Lionel Phantom 27:00 – 36:00 — The Creative Signal, Accidents, and the Tapestry of Artistic Process 36:00 – 45:00 — Art, Technology, and the Value of the Physical 45:00 – 53:00 — Discipline, Inspiration, and the Dance of Time 53:00 – 65:00 — The Evolution of Lionel Phantom and Adapting Art Across Mediums 65:00 – 74:00 — Legacy, Letting Go, and the Magic of World-Building 74:00 – 81:03 — Upcoming Performances, Closing Thoughts, and Next Transmissions

Links & Resources:

• 4 to 7 at The American Theatre of Actors (NYC) • Emmanuel Martin Di Feliciantonio – Vaintino Filmworks (FilmFreeway) • Emmanuel Martin Di Feliciantonio on IMDb • Website: fromyondershore.com • Essays, newsletter, readings: fromyondershore.com/hermits-lantern/ • Instagram | YouTube: @fromyondershore