Best Alexander Davidson Podcasts (2024)

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Sarah Belle Reid - Performer, Composer, Rule Breaker and Modular Synthesist 1:12:00

1h ago1:12:00

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Sarah Belle Reid is a rule breaker. A performer-composer who trained in trumpet and moved through, and at times against the status quo, to modular synthesizer, and an ever-expanding array of handcrafted electronic instruments. The personal voice she explores, moves between the intersections of contemporary classical music, experimental and interact…

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A conversation with Oberlin [Alexander Holz] // Ambient Discourses • Episode 2.13 1:05:23

19h ago1:05:23

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Ambient Discourses // Episode 2.12 A conversation with Alexander Holz of the electronic ambient project Oberlin. In addition to talking about his brand new releases “Von Wegen” — he shared about his ambient rig and preparing for concerts, his improv approach to composition, the necessity of lowering one’s ego, the balancing act of capitalism with m…

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The pandemic, the government and the general election 39:04

4d ago39:04

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the podcast, I have returning guest Rachel Hext. Rachel and I talk ahead of the UK general election, we discuss the floors, failings and ongoing issues around the pandemic, clean air and PPE. Rachel talks about her advocacy work including being part of media interviews and Panorama, and specifically Keywor…

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Elles Bailey 47:54

4d ago47:54

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Elles Bailey - Episode 3 - Season 2 Elijah speaks to Elles about her upcoming new record, life as a songwriter, her career and journey so far, her influences, her Planet Rock radio show and more. Elles Bailey is an English blues roots, rock singer, songwriter, and pianist. She has recorded three studio albums including her debut album Wildfire in 2…

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Alexandra Arrieche - Dynamic, Versatile and Creative Music Conductor 1:09:06

13d ago1:09:06

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Alexandra Arrieche, Brazilian-born conductor keeps busy working with some of the most important ensembles and figures in both classical and pop music. With an ability to move masterfully between genres, she distinguishes herself as one of the most unique and exciting conductors of her generation. Alexandra currently serves as Music Director of the …

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Agnes Roter Interviews Mike Caldwell on Full Circle Empathy: From Paramedic to Marketing Medic 1:08:27

15d ago1:08:27

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Agnes Roter, VP of Marketing and Ecommerce at The Source, we flip the script a bit, and instead of me interviewing Agnes, Agnes interviews me! This all came about after she read my book, Empathic Marketing and sent me an email with a dozen follow up questions. The interview starts with Agnes asking me some m…

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Four years later! 29:11

19d ago29:11

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the podcast, I talk about reaching the 4 year mark of living with Long Covid. I don't like to acknowledge this as an anniversary but I wanted to acknowledge the time that has passed, and what I have learnt along the way. It is strange how 4 years is such a long time, and in one way it has felt like the lon…

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Clive Stafford Smith OBE 1:28:50

18d ago1:28:50

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Clive Stafford Smith OBE - Episode 2 - Season 2 This weeks podcast is in 3 parts with different guests. 1 -Clive Stafford - Smith OBE British attorney who specializes in the areas of civil rights and working against the death penalty in the United States of America. He worked to overturn death sentences for convicts, and helped found the not-for-pr…

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A conversation with ambient artist Ed Herbers // Ambient Discourses • Episode 2.12 1:57:35

22d ago1:57:35

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Ambient Discourses // Episode 2.12 In this edition of Ambient Discourses, I had a thrilling conversation with ambient artist Ed Herbers, talking all about his new album "Upper Atmosphere", plus the skillful use of social media, the variety of compositional methods in ambient music, and many other interesting topics. Plus, we feature two tracks from…

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Jennifer Roig-Francoli - Violinist, Author and Revolutionary Alexander Technique Instructor 1:33:22

27d ago1:33:22

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From picking up the violin before even mastering speech, to gracing prestigious concert halls worldwide, Jennifer Roig-Francoli’s musical odyssey is as captivating as her performances. An international prize-winner, her talent has been featured in TIME Magazine. She’s also certified and accomplished Alexander Technique (AT) instructor, reshaping ho…

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Interview with composer David Crowell // Ambient Discourses • Episode 2.11 1:21:36

30d ago1:21:36

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CORRECTION: "2 Hours in Zadar" — the performer listed is incorrect and should be ECO|TONAL (Iva Casian Lakos and David Crowell). My sincere apologies for the incorrect text graphic on the video. Ambient Discourses // Episode 2.11 In this episode of Ambient Discourses, I have a conversation with composer David Crowell and his brand-new six-song rele…

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David Joseph (Held By Trees) 1:04:16

1M ago1:04:16

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David Joseph (Held By Trees) - Episode 1 - Season 2 Held By Trees is the collaborative vehicle for David Joseph, a recording artist, producer and multi-instrumentalist. Held By Trees arrived with debut album Solace in spring 2022 to global critical acclaim and a unique story. Not many artists can claim direct DNA from their chief influences, but on…

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Guest; A. K. Davidson - Poetry for life and other chronic conditions 37:58

1M ago37:58

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the podcast I chat to freelance writer and editor A. K. Davidson. We talk about her book; Poetry for life and other chronic conditions, which is due out on the 6th June, the link to pre order the book can be found below. Anna talks about her journey and experiences with acute and Long Covid, and how she no…

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Season 2 - Introduction 2:58

1M ago2:58

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A new season of Songwriting For Songwriters is nearly upon us and we have some amazing guests and conversations lined up for you celebrating the art of songwriting. These new episodes will be dropping every fortnight so make sure you follow and subscribe and please share and get in touch.By Alchemistic Bliss

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Idit Shner - University of Oregon Saxophone Professor, Composer and Performer 1:13:35

1M ago1:13:35

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This week, I sit down with Idit Shner. Idit holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Oklahoma City University, a Master’s degree in Music Education from the University of Central Oklahoma, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of North Texas. She currently teaches at the University of Oregon as a professor of saxophone and jazz studi…

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A Scotland Yard Hostage Negotiator's Guide to Marketing with Paul Davidson 48:40

2M ago48:40

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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Mike interviews Paul Davidson, a former hostage negotiator, about the parallels between hostage negotiation and marketing. They discuss the importance of trust, empathy, and building rapport in both fields. Paul explains the concept of the behavioral staircase, which involves progressing from empathy to…

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Guests; Jess and Ally talk about the Turnto app for Cerebral Palsy and the upcoming app for - Long Covid and MECFS 37:54

2M ago37:54

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the podcast I talk with Jess, the founder of the Turnto app, and Ally from Turnto Long Covid. Jess shares her inspiration for the Turnto app and her personal journey with her son who has a rare form of cerebral palsy, and the challenges navigating health care services and trying to find treatment and suppo…

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Innovating E-commerce with Savant Ecommerce Speakers: Kayla Alexander, Nicole Murphy, and Marnie Rabinovitch 41:21

2M ago41:21

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Send us a Text Message. In this special episode of "Because Business is Personal," Mike Caldwell and co-host Tara Conway are joined by three distinguished guests: Kayla Alexander, Nicole Murphy, and Marnie Rabinovitch Consky, to discuss innovative approaches in e-commerce. Key Points: Introduction of Guests: Kayla Alexander: Professional basketball…

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Garrett Baxter - Portland Oregon Based Bassist, Composer and Jazz Artist 1:15:19

2M ago1:15:19

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Heralded as one of the best prepared and most serious bassists by Chuck Israels, Garrett Baxter is also a longtime friend. Though years separate us, Garrette and I grew up in the same small town in Southern Oregon where we cut our teeth in band rooms from high school to college. Residing now in Portland he is one of the most exciting young bassists…

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Asking for the Sale: Overcoming the Fear The Role of Authenticity in Branding with Susan Walsh 50:47

2M ago50:47

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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Mike Caldwell interviews Susan Walsh, a woman from Australia who has a passion for writing Regency romance novels. Susan shares her experience of self-publishing her own Regency romance novel called Emily and her love for Jane Austen's work. They then transition to discussing Susan's career in loyalty p…

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Alexander Taylor - Creating a safe space 43:03

2M ago43:03

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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode of the podcast I talk with my son Alexander. Alexander and I were talking some time ago, and he explained to me this concept of "safe space" which he had been thinking about. He explained he was developing and applying this to everyday life, but specifically to the salon he works in. He currently works at …

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Russell Scarbrough - Composer, Arranger, Trombonist and Educator 1:37:54

2M ago1:37:54

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Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies and Jazz Ensemble Director at Houghton University Russell Scarbrough is a composer, bandleader, trombonist, and educator. His works have been performed by symphonies, orchestras, big bands, jazz ensembles, and soloists alike on a multitude of stages, at schools and universities, Carnegie Hall, and the steps of th…

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As requested....My experience on using a fitted Vagus nerve stimulator! 27:40

3M ago27:40

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Send us a Text Message. As requested by those of you who follow me on social media, in this episode of the podcast I am sharing my experience so far, of using a fitted vagus nerve stimulator (VNS). I have aimed to answer all of the questions you guys asked me. I have given some information on the VNS, how it is fitted, what it does and how I am fin…

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Joanna Wallfisch - Singer, Songwriter and Adventurer 1:12:03

3M ago1:12:03

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Joanna Wallfisch is a London born vocalist/composer, hailing from generations of musicians. A multi-instrumentalist, she plays the guitar, ukulele, charango, piano, flute, and is a master in the art of live vocal looping. Her music is at once, hypnotic, and genre defying. We sat down right before her newest album, now released, All in Time dropped.…

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Kat Eaton - UK Based Singer and Songwriter 1:02:45

3M ago1:02:45

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Kat Eaton has a voice dripping with deep, sultry tones and a pen that cuts through both light hearted topical themes and heavy social issues with equal parts soul and finesse. From drunk-dialing your ex to the persecution and attacks on the LGBTQAI+ community, Kat is the relevant, progressive musician we are all searching for. Truly an artist for t…

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2024 SEASON TRAILER 5:20

4M ago5:20

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The Playful Musician is back with a new season and you won’t want to miss it. Our host Steve Davidson will chat with musicians of every ilk; diving into the background, practice rituals, and origin stories of each guest. Discover talented, inspiring artists as you are introduced to them for the first time or hear stories regaled from your favorite …

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A conversation with composer & sound designer Chris P. Thompson // Ambient Discourses • Episode 2.10 1:13:13

4M ago1:13:13

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Ambient Discourses // Episode 2.10 A conversation with composer, percussionist, and experimental sound designer Chris P. Thompson ABOUT AMBIENT DISCOURSES // Ambient Discourses is the podcast companion to The STOLACE | RELAY STATION, a weekly 59-minute music program that showcases ambient, neoclassical, new age, and other instrumental music from ar…

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NHS court hearing update with Kevin Digby and Rachel Hext 40:05

4M ago40:05

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the podcast I talk with Kevin Digby and Rachel Hext following the High court hearing on the 6th March 2024. Kevin is a partner at GA Solicitors and is representing nearly 70 healthcare workers with Long Covid taking the NHS and other employers to court. Many healthcare workers are living with the disabling…

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Professor Louise Cummings and Kerry Davies; research, speech, language and cognitive communication disorders in Long Covid 38:42

4M ago38:42

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the podcast, I am grateful to have two fantastic guests join me, Professor Louise Cummings is a professor at the Hong Kong polytechnic university, she conducts research on language and communication disorders and is the author and editor of over 20 books in this area. Kerry Davies is a returning guest, a f…

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A conversation with experimental sound designer Annie Aries // Ambient Discourses • Episode 2.9 58:38

5M ago58:38

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Ambient Discourses // Episode 2.9 A conversation with experimental sound designer Annie Aries, who makes her debut on Everest Records with her innovative drone and sound-rich release "It's Not Quiet in the Void". You can find her debut album on music streaming services everywhere, and the swanky looking 12" pink vinyl over at https://anniearies.ban…

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Q&A with Kevin Digby GA Solicitors 35:12

5M ago35:12

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Send us a Text Message. Over the last couple of weeks you may have seen in the news, Dr Fearnley and the group she co-founded Long Covid Doctors for action; If not, these are a group of doctors who have come together to take action against the NHS negligent work place exposure. They are being represented by Bond Turner. Today, I am fortunate to be …

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Composer Tina Davidson on collaboration, spirituality, and her composition "Hymn of the Universe" // Ambient Discourses • Episode 2.8 (AUDIO FIXED) 58:17

5M ago58:17

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/// The audio has been fixed and this episode re-released. Enjoy and thank you for your patience! /// Ambient Discourses // Episode 2.8A conversation with composer Tina Davidson on her latest collaboration with Philip Brunell and VocalEssence, her approach to collaborating with conductors, the ensemble, and the audience, plus her views on spiritual…

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Invisible? but you can see and hear me! 21:49

5M ago21:49

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the podcast I discuss invisible disability, and how a Ted talk I recently had sent to my inbox, had such an impact on me. I watched the Ted talk and could relate to Dr Amrita Sen Mutherjee experience of living with her own invisible disability. I resonated with her experience of having her condition diagno…

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The DPRK and The Occupied South 43:01

5M ago43:01

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Dr Dermot Hudson returns to the programme to talk about the recent policy change made by the Supreme Peoples Assembly of the DPRK towards the occupied south. Outro Music is the DPRK Military Choir performing the song 'Reunification'

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A conversation with ambient artist SIX MISSING // Ambient Discourses • Episode 2.7 1:09:54

6M ago1:09:54

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In this episode of Ambient Discourses, I have a conversation with ambient artist Six Missing on the Nettwerk Music Group label. We talked all about ambient music, how meditation has played a roll in how we create and listen to music, validation as an artist, and more. You can hear more music from Six Missing at https://sixmissing.bandcamp.com as we…

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Starting a new year 2024; not everything is perfect or planned 29:39

6M ago29:39

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Send us a Text Message. Happy new year to everyone, this is the first podcast of 2024 and I will be honest it has no structure at all, but then that was the point! I wanted to talk today about how not everything is or can be structured, how the general consensus is "new year new me", but that is not always realistic and just becomes an added pressu…

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Keeping healthy boundaries 28:24

7M ago28:24

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Send us a Text Message. It is Christmas Eve 2023 and on this episode of the podcast I talk about creating healthy boundaries. What are healthy boundaries? how can we set and manage healthy boundaries in our lives? I discuss how important healthy boundaries are to support our health and wellbeing. How setting boundaries support open, honest and heal…

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A dialogue about tuning into your frequency as an artist // Ambient Discourses • Episode 2.6 58:30

7M ago58:30

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Episode 2.6 / December 11, 2023 In this episode of Ambient Discourses, I'm pausing the conversations to take stock, re-assess, and pivot — changing things up a bit based on some significant revelations and experiences I've had over the past few weeks in my meditation times. Join me as I talk about my experiences and tuning into your frequency as an…

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Jen McFarland on Constructing Resilience in the World of Online Marketing 50:34

7M ago50:34

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Send us a Text Message. Get ready to redefine your marketing game with our remarkable guest, Jen McFarland. This episode takes you on a journey through the realm of marketing, blending it with the power of empathy and authenticity. Jen, championing the cause of entrepreneurs worldwide, shares her insightful approach and how consistent messaging can…

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Jo Bullingham joins me from POTS UK 38:44

7M ago38:44

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode of the podcast I chat with Jo Bellingham, charity manager for POTS UK. Jo and I discuss the POTS UK charity and Jo explains what the charity does and how it supports people who are living with POTS. We discuss the treatment options for POTS which includes medications and lifestyle changes. POTS UK have a webs…

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Interview with Taylor Swindell of Neighborhood Libraries // Ambient Discourses • episode 2.5 1:08:46

7M ago1:08:46

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My guest on the program is Taylor Swindell of the ambient project Neighborhood Libraries. He and I had a splendid conversation, learning a bit about his background, his newly found connection to the Nettwerk Music Group label, how he’s evolved over the years, the subject of understanding flow state, his latest album “Postcards from the Backyard” an…

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Episode 36 - Mark Tucker 43:44

7M ago43:44

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Mark Tucker is a producer, composer and recording engineer. With over 20 years in the music industry working with artists such as Portishead, PJ Harvey, Jethro Tull, Fairport Convention, Frank Turner, Ian Gillan and many many more. Mark is also Creative Director & in house producer at ARC Studios. Having built a number of successful professional re…

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Palestine - The Heart of The Liberation Struggle 1:05:27

7M ago1:05:27

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Matteo Capasso returns to discuss the war on Gaza. We also discuss how Palestine is at the heart of liberation movements against US imperialism.

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The Songwriters Handbook by Host Elijah 2:18

7M ago2:18

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The Songwriters Handbook by Elijah Wolfe, host of the podcast 'Songwriting For Songwriters' is out now on Amazon. The book is an interactive book packed with 52 themes and subjects for you songwriters and creative writers to muse over and find a seed or a spark of an idea for a new song, lyric or piece of creative writing. It's engaging and easy re…

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Interview with the ambient artist AITIA // Ambient Discourses • episode 2.4 1:47:24

7M ago1:47:24

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My guest on the program operates under the moniker “AITIA” which is the Greek term for the word “cause”. AITIA is a brand new independent ambient musician that is off to a tremendous with their two companion albums “ENA”(éna) and “ANE” (ayn), both of which explore the concepts of the reversal of time —of which we’ll hear a few tracks later on in th…

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The autonomic nervous system, gaslighting and feeling able to talk about anxiety and depression 27:57

7M ago27:57

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Send us a Text Message. On this podcast I talk about anxiety and depression, the gaslighting, mental health and the autonomic nervous system. In this episode I discuss the importance of feeling able to talk about anxiety and depression and how this has an effect on our lives. I discuss how important mental health is, how it should not be made taboo…

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Episode 35 - Jinder 50:26

7M ago50:26

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Jinder is is best known for his extensive catalogue of dark folk- and country-influenced solo work, including his 2019 Top 40 single, 'Keep Me in Your Heart', which features in the 2019 film Fisherman's Friends and has been successfully covered by many other artists. He is also known for his brief tenure as the frontman of the Mercurymen. In this e…

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The Burmese Communist Party & The Peoples War 1:00:55

7M ago1:00:55

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I recently spoke with the American Communist writer Michael Christopher regarding his work on the current situation in Myanmar. He has written several pieces on the subject including for the CPUSA publication 'Peoples World' covering the war against the military regime and role played by the Communist Party of Burma. You can find Michael's 'Peoples…

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Interview with Brian Fechino // conversations about ego, branding, gratitude, and more 2:06:09

8M ago2:06:09

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My guest on the program is Brian Fechino — a prolific guitarist, ambient artist, producer and mixer from the Nashville area. He has numerous releases and collaborations on the Heart Dance label, has an extensive history in the music business, and as I’ve found over the course of our conversation, both wisdom and maturity that we all could learn and…

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Episode 34 - James Alexander Bright 45:32

8M ago45:32

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With emotive soul, woozy synths, warm harmonies, lo-fi electronics, and softly strummed guitars, British multi-hyphenate artist James Alexander Bright dreams of open spaces, warm surroundings, and a place to find comfort and peace both inside and out. Based in the Hampshire countryside and an illustrator by day, James’ creative duality lends a visu…

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