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"It's not finding the one. It's finding the many." — Meggan Watterson Florida folk singer-songwriter Corey Kilgannon returns to Podsongs (his first visit gave us "Lost Connections") to interview Harvard-trained feminist theologian Meggan Watterson, author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Mary Magdalene Revealed and The Girl Who Baptized Herself. Corey arrives with an honest question about anger and what his role is in the feminist reckoning inside Christianity. Meggan answers with a different idea of power: one nobody can ever take from you. From the pages torn out of the Gospel of Mary, to the supper clubs that kept the early Christ movement alive under empire, to why the answer to our times isn't finding the one but finding the many. Singer-songwriter Jake Wesley Rogers drops in to sing. Meggan's call for "a new song, a new story" became Corey's new single, down to the Greek word she unpacks for him: nous, the spiritual eye of the heart. New single "Herstory" by Corey Kilgannon — out 2 October. Stream/pre-save: https://ffm.to/herstory CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Podsongs00:23 Corey Gets the Assignment01:11 Gushing Over Mary Magdalene Revealed03:04 Righteous Rage and New Power09:22 One Eye Inward One Outward10:27 Cleveland Florida and Spiritual Practice15:35 Finding the Many Community20:05 Early Church Supper Clubs23:39 Contemplative Christianity and Inner Authority30:53 Artists as Mystics32:41 Missing Pages of the Gospel of Mary35:41 Mind Between Soul Matter37:11 Nous Spiritual Heart Eye38:48 Mary Secret Teachings39:46 Missing Pages Inner Work42:48 Unworthiness False Hierarchies45:34 Mercy Anchors Love48:09 Mary Magdalene Film Review53:45 Debrief Books And Practice56:37 Yoga Christianity Links01:02:17 Recording Anxiety Craft01:05:08 Closing Song New Story GUEST & MUSICIAN Meggan Watterson: https://www.megganwatterson.com Corey Kilgannon: https://www.instagram.com/corey_kilgannon // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7 Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs #Podsongs #MegganWatterson #CoreyKilgannon #MaryMagdalene #GospelOfMary #DivineFeminine #Herstory

"You have to hold on to hope." — Juliet Marillier Dutch folk singer Sophie Janna was 14 when she read Daughter of the Forest. Twenty-four years later she finally gets to ask its author the questions she's been carrying since. Juliet Marillier — the New Zealand-born, Western Australia-based novelist behind the Sevenwaters saga and the Blackthorn & Grim novels, and winner of the 2025 World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award — talks about the marriage that ended, the office job, and the first novel she wrote over three years purely to put her feelings on the page. She talks about being a musician long before she was a writer, about belonging to a druid order, about the trees in an Irish wood she was warned away from, and about the morning she lifted a magpie off a picket fence — a moment that became the opening scene of her new novel, The Amber Owl. Sophie takes the conversation into the song, and writes it back into the book that started her: the silent sister, the needle, and the word that must not be spoken. New single "Hold On" by Sophie Janna — out 28 August. Stream/pre-save: https://ffm.to/holdon-sophiejanna CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Podsongs00:40 Meet Sophie Janner01:09 Falling for Daughter02:43 Songs from the Books04:13 Juliet’s Late Start05:27 What Her Stories Are07:27 Juliet Joins the Call09:24 From Music to Writing11:15 Writing Through Crisis17:36 Music in Her Fiction20:43 Roots in Scotland25:07 Researching Wolfskin30:47 Forests and Climate35:39 Art as Activism38:19 Self Doubt Reflections40:35 Writing Battles Hard43:18 Creating Despite Doubts44:56 Rethinking Soulmates49:27 Libraries And Access52:46 Comfort Reads And Moomins54:43 Finland Research Trip58:29 Believing In Nature Magic01:04:11 Magpie Rescue Inspiration01:08:34 Signing Off And Aftertalk SONG CREDITS "Hold On" performed by Sophie Janna Massimino Voza: drums, piano Luigi Falcione: bass Maurizio Sarnicola: electric guitar, mellotron Mixed and mastered at Goldmine Records, Italy GUEST & MUSICIAN Juliet Marillier: https://julietmarillier.com Sophie Janna: https://sophiejanna.nl // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7 Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs #Podsongs #JulietMarillier #SophieJanna #folk #TheAmberOwl #druid #folklore

Joel McHale reveals his secret 5am pre-flight ritual, the secret to his marriage, and a Dave Grohl story he's never told — plus, hidden in this hour, the confession that becomes Lowland Hum's new song "Tarantula" on Friday. | Podsongs #173 "I'm Irish, so I could drink turpentine and it would be fine." — Joel McHale Husband-and-wife folk duo Lowland Hum (Daniel and Lauren Goans) guest-host Podsongs from a friend's studio near their Virginia log cabin and interview comedian and actor Joel McHale (Community, The Soup, Animal Control, Crime Scene Kitchen, Scream 7). Inside this hour: the thing he drinks at 5am before every single flight, the reason he refuses to check a bag, the backstage Dave Grohl story he's never told anywhere, the one thing his wife never does that keeps the marriage working, what cobra actually tastes like, packing procrastination as an existential crisis, an animal that "in two months could kill us all" — and somewhere in all of it, the moment that became Lowland Hum's new single "Tarantula". Even Joel doesn't know which one. See if you can spot it before the song drops. New single "Tarantula" by Lowland Hum — out Friday 24 July 2026. Pre-save it and hear the answer the moment it lands: https://ffm.to/tarantula CHAPTERS 00:00 Warm welcome and delays 00:25 Log cabin heat wave chaos 01:17 Woods talk and how memory fragments 02:26 Joel's inside-outside portal office 04:10 Seattle roots and Northwest life 07:00 Meet the host, Jack 08:06 Travel, airports and kid logistics 10:39 Joel's 5am airport ritual and travel kit 13:33 Packing anxiety and style trends 19:02 The perfect pants rabbit hole 23:54 Do acting roles follow you home? 32:48 Flow state across standup, hosting and Scream 7 35:51 Lowland Hum's origin story and gratitude 39:15 Therapy, the inner critic and motivation 43:31 The emotional dial and tour energy 46:32 Tour van naps 46:53 Saying yes to everything: the hustle 48:29 Pro mode onstage 51:40 Collaboration chemistry and 20-year friendships 54:48 The blindfolded audience experiment 01:00:03 Music nerd tangents and the untold Dave Grohl story 01:06:24 Tarantulas and cougars 01:12:27 Food memories and Rome 01:15:32 Goodbyes and the blindfold show 01:19:00 Aftershow: finding the song's entry point 01:24:46 Patreon and community 01:28:08 Closing song tease GUEST & MUSICIAN Joel McHale: https://joelmchale.com Lowland Hum: https://www.lowlandhum.com // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/episode: @ https://podsongs.com // LINKS // Website: https://podsongs.com Podcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodes Songs: https://podsongs.com/music Spotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7 Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs #Podsongs #JoelMcHale #LowlandHum #Tarantula #indiefolk #Community

"You're in despair. You just don't know you're in despair." — Peter Rollins On this episode of Podsongs, John Kunkel of The New Division takes the guest-host chair to interview Northern Irish writer, philosopher and theologian Peter Rollins as inspiration for a brand new song. John opens up on his influences — Depeche Mode, New Order, Echo & the Bunnymen, Duran Duran — before the conversation turns to Rollins' work: questioning certainty, exposing the contradictions we live by, and finding freedom from the relentless "tyranny of happiness," with Los Angeles cast as a spiritual "Mecca" selling wholeness to anyone who can afford it. Along the way Rollins unpacks desire, sacrifice, work and alienation, ideology, AI and the unconscious, the films that shaped him, and the parables behind his "pyrotheology" — and the talk becomes the seed of "Idols," a song about the things we all end up worshipping, good and bad. New single "Idols" by The New Division — out 26 June. Stream/pre-save: https://ffm.to/tnd_idols TOPICS Peter Rollins on desire, contradiction, and ideologyThe tyranny of happiness and the demand to enjoyLos Angeles as a spiritual marketplaceLacanian psychoanalysis and the unconsciousWhy desire needs obstaclesSacrifice, meaning, and fulfillmentAI, consciousness, and the technological singularityFilms, storytelling, and creative inspirationJohn Kunkel’s influences: Depeche Mode, New Order, Echo & the Bunnymen, Duran DuranWriting a song live on the podcast TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro: welcome to Podsongs01:29 Why UK music hits different (New Order, Depeche Mode, Echo & the Bunnymen)04:45 Keeping new wave alive06:18 Moving abroad: music logistics09:47 Writing 150 song demos14:41 Who is Peter Rollins?28:17 Peter joins the call31:50 LA and the demand to enjoy37:01 The tyranny of happiness38:35 The superego's demand to enjoy40:19 Why fulfilling your dreams can backfire41:53 The enjoyment hidden in sacrifice44:33 Why desire needs obstacles47:39 The unconscious and Lacan's "object a"52:56 Filmmaking and prohibition57:43 Negative universality and politics01:01:16 The church of contradiction01:05:29 AI, singularity and the unconscious01:12:42 Music tastes and influences01:14:08 Film picks: They Live and ideology01:19:49 Who inspires Peter now01:20:34 Writing the song live01:21:20 The Vegas parable and unknowing01:26:02 Where to find Peter Rollins01:28:43 The profane temple and lack01:34:51 Post-interview debrief01:39:07 "Idols" — song outro GUEST & MUSICIAN Peter Rollins: https://peterrollins.com The New Division: https://www.newdivisionmusic.com Get the newsletter, support the show, and download the song for just €/$1:https://podsongs.com Website: https://podsongs.comPodcast Episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodesMusic: https://podsongs.com/music Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongsTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/podsongsFacebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs #PeterRollins #JohnKunkel #NewDivision #Philosophy #Theology #Psychoanalysis #Lacan #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Consciousness #Ideology #Desire #Happiness #Spirituality #Songwriting #SynthPop #NewWave #PostPunk #Podsongs #JackStafford

Australian singer-songwriter William Crighton joins host Jack Stafford for a remarkable conversation with legendary explorer, anthropologist and ethnobotanist Wade Davis — bestselling author of The Serpent and the Rainbow and one of the world’s leading voices on indigenous cultures, psychedelics, anthropology and human consciousness. Recorded on Wade Davis’ 70th birthday, this episode explores Aboriginal songlines, Dreamtime, psychedelics, race, optimism, creativity, music as trance, fatherhood, indigenous wisdom and the modern crisis of meaning. Before Wade joins the conversation, William discusses his evolving sound, his acclaimed album Water and Dust, collaborations with William Barton and Jeff Lang, touring in Canada and China, his prison songwriting programme and his focus on lower-carbon solo touring. During the episode, Wade says: “Despair is an insult to the imagination.” Later: “Give your destiny time to find you.” That line inspired William to write a brand new original song called Destiny, which closes the episode. Podsongs is the podcast where musicians interview inspiring non-musical guests as inspiration for a new song. Timestamps: 00:00 Show Intro 00:34 William Crighton’s Sound Journey 04:30 Authenticity, Art & Service 05:32 Why William Chose Wade Davis 08:57 Wade Davis Stories & 70th Birthday 10:58 Touring Canada & Musical Roots 12:53 Australia, Landscape & History 14:43 China, Walkabout & The New Album 20:00 COVID Lockdowns & The Birth of Podsongs 22:11 Wade Davis Joins The Call 24:02 Aboriginal Dreaming & Songlines 28:52 Why Race Is A Myth According To Genetics 38:49 Optimism As A Choice 43:04 Psychedelics & Phases Of Life 46:44 Sacred Experience vs Religion 48:07 Music As Trance & Prayer 53:30 Nature, Myth & Metaphor 56:45 Hope In An Age Of Change 01:05:09 How Landscape Shapes Culture 01:08:53 Egalitarianism & Human Connection 01:17:11 Elder Wisdom & Destiny 01:23:48 Lucky Breaks, Risk & Saying Yes 01:28:07 Final Reflections & New Song 01:32:24 “Give Your Destiny Time To Find You” Wade Davis:Wade Davis Official Website William Crighton:William Crighton Official Website Pre-save Destiny:Pre-save Destiny on Spotify Podsongs:Podsongs Official Website #WadeDavis #WilliamCrighton #Podsongs

Chad Kultgen — novelist, screenwriter, co-creator of Game of Roses (a.k.a. Bachelor Clues), co-host of Dudesy, and host of YouTube's The Necessary Conversation — joins Podsongs for a 90-minute interview with guest host Robin Dann of the Toronto art-pop band Bernice. Robin is a two-time Polaris Music Prize nominee with Bernice, and on this episode she steps into the host seat to dig into the ideas driving Chad's work: kayfabe, reality TV as sport, AI, and the politics of nihilism.The conversation covers kayfabe in professional wrestling and how the same logic now shapes The Bachelor, reality TV at large, social media, and American politics — including villain edits, engineered viral trends, and the "four audiences" framework from Game of Roses. They discuss the primary world shifting onto screens, what AR, Neuralink-style tech, and AI tools like Suno mean for art, labor, and music, and whether AI music will disrupt songwriting the way AI has disrupted comedy on Dudesy.Chad opens up about his nihilistic worldview, his position on free will, and how he navigates political conversations with his MAGA-supporting parents on The Necessary Conversation. The episode also gets into his day-to-day creative grind, his musical background and regrets about not studying music formally, his Logic production setup, his obsession with Mormon influencer culture, and the producer mindset he learned from Elon Gale. Robin talks about her own musical roots — jazz studies, Paris, a master's at Goldsmiths — the Toronto scene, Bernice's work in Italy, and her ASMR obsession. The two close by agreeing to collaborate on a song drawn from the interview.The song that came out of this conversation, "Let's Go Supernova," was written by Robin Dann and is released May 1.Guests:Chad Kultgen (Bachelor Clues, Game of Roses, Dudesy, The Necessary Conversation) — https://www.youtube.com/@TheNecessaryConversationRobin Dann (Bernice) — https://bernicemusic.comSong:"Let's Go Supernova" — written by Robin Dann. Pre-save: https://ffm.to/gosupernovaPodsongs:https://podsongs.com00:00 Welcome and Guests00:34 Meet Robin Dan03:20 Musical Roots and Training03:48 Paris London and Goldsmiths05:07 Awards Scene and Touring06:52 Italy Grants and Logistics09:04 ASMR Obsession Explained11:29 Bachelor as Sport15:30 Who Is Chad Colchin22:10 Chad Joins the Call25:57 Kayfabe and Reality36:03 Doodsy and AI Comedy39:44 Parasocial Primary World41:59 AR Future and Art Labor50:07 AI Music Disruption50:27 Suno AI Songmaking51:38 Mormon Influencer Obsession53:51 Cracks in Kayfabe55:04 Engineered Viral Trends57:47 Nihilism With Humor01:01:19 Parents Politics No Free Will01:03:49 Day in the Life Grind01:05:15 Weed and Creativity01:06:41 Ultimate Goal Reality01:09:56 Music Roots and Regrets01:13:47 Theme Song Looping01:16:16 Reality TV Spy Secrets01:20:36 Four Audiences Explained01:21:34 Pit Dwellers Community01:23:15 John Wilson Edit Kayfabe01:24:37 Pitching The Bracket01:25:59 Elon Gale Producer Mindset01:28:01 Goodbyes and Collab Plans01:31:05 Post Interview Debrief01:32:36 Saint Berenice Plug01:33:28 Final Song Playback// SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL //Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com// LINKS //Website: https://podsongs.comPodcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodesSongs: https://podsongs.com/musicSpotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7IgSpotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656// SOCIAL //Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongsInstagram: https://instagram.com/podsongsFacebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs

Songwriter Leroy Stagger speaks with writer Alistair McIntosh about the mental-health strain many experienced during COVID, the need for community, and how the “pause” helped Leroy slow down, reconnect with spirituality, and better understand his purpose as a touring musician. Leroy credits Alistair’s books, especially Soil and Soul and Poacher’s Pilgrimage, along with authors and artists like Patti Smith, Nick Cave, and others, for shaping his thinking about kindness, poetry, and a “divine inner reality.” Alistair discusses the Scottish bardic tradition, the “carrying stream,” mentoring through people, visions, and dreams, and the idea that spiritual insight is a gift of grace rather than willpower. They explore prayer as “holding others in God,” the dark night of the soul, interconnectedness, and keeping “one eye on the ground and the other on the stars,” then close with plans for Leroy to write a song inspired by the conversation. Stream the song: https://ffm.to/carryme-ls00:00 Welcome and Apology01:03 Mental Health and Modern Life02:11 COVID Pause and Self Discovery05:03 Books That Sparked Spirituality07:30 Patti Smith and Communal Faith13:58 Finding the Bardic Calling18:09 Origins of a Writer22:44 Carrying Stream and Fairy Hill25:17 Second Sight Story32:57 Divine Inner Reality36:07 Community Love and Beauty41:30 Grace and Dark Night44:18 God Come to My Heart46:50 Mantra and Grace47:38 Interfaith Mountain Paths49:48 Prayer in Torture54:06 God Carry Me56:34 Grounded and Starbound59:19 Aftershow and Next Guests01:02:30 Studio Talk and Songwriting01:07:56 Closing Song Snippet

In this episode of Podsongs, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Valerie June sits down with world-renowned mindfulness teacher and author Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).Together, they explore mindfulness, meditation, breath, creativity and music as practices of awareness and connection. Valerie shares how meditation has shaped her daily life and artistic process, while Jon reflects on the philosophy of mindfulness, the idea of “the story of me,” and why presence matters more than ever in a fast-paced, overstimulated world.This deep, wide-ranging conversation touches on music as meditation, spiritual experience, activism, environmental responsibility, and the power of small, conscious actions. The interview also lays the groundwork for a new song, A Rest Between Breaths, written in direct response to the insights shared during the conversation.Whether you’re interested in mindfulness meditation, breathwork, conscious creativity, or the intersection of music and spirituality, this episode offers rare depth, warmth and practical wisdom.Listen to the song inspired by this episode:A Rest Between Breaths – Valerie JuneSpotify pre-save: https://ffm.to/arestbetweenbreathsAbout PodsongsPodsongs is a unique podcast created and hosted by Jack Stafford, pairing musicians with thinkers, writers and cultural figures they admire. Each episode begins with a long-form conversation and ends with an original song inspired by the exchange. Podsongs was recorded at Goldmine Records in Vallo della Lucania, Italy.More information:Podsongs: https://podsongs.com/Valerie June: https://www.valeriejune.comJon Kabat-Zinn: https://jonkabat-zinn.com/Chapters00:00 Valerie June & Jon Kabat-Zinn on Podsongs00:55 Creativity, music and inspiration02:46 Mindfulness in everyday life04:14 Breath, meditation and awareness07:54 Valerie June’s mindfulness journey09:10 Music as meditation15:21 Spiritual experience and presence17:48 Introducing Jon Kabat-Zinn26:06 Mindfulness, music and meaning53:54 Memory, family and tradition54:26 Mindfulness and liberation55:47 Activism and small actions57:06 Meditation and global awareness59:20 Generational responsibility and the environment01:00:26 The simplicity of meditation01:01:19 Human interconnectedness01:08:30 Art, science and mindfulness01:29:08 Breath in yoga and meditation01:42:36 Final reflectionsSubscribe for more conversations on mindfulness, music, creativity and change.

⁠Alastair Campbell⁠ joins host ⁠Jack Stafford⁠ and musician ⁠Allman Brown⁠ for a rare and deeply human conversation on Podsongs. Known for his central role in New Labour and his openness about mental health, Campbell reflects on vulnerability, resilience and leadership under pressure. The discussion moves from mental health in politics and the emotional weight of decision-making to Brexit, legacy and comparisons between past and present political leaders. Music weaves throughout the episode, offering insight into creativity, survival and Campbell’s lifelong love of sound — including an unexpected passion for bagpipes.A thoughtful, wide-ranging podcast episode exploring politics, mental health and the power of music to shape who we become. Stream the song: https://ffm.to/livingbetter 00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:10 Discussing Alistair Campbell's Inspiration01:45 Mental Health and Vulnerability02:51 The Impact of Podcasts03:46 Music Industry Challenges11:10 Boarding School Experiences15:08 Songwriting and Creative Process24:53 Alistair Campbell Joins the Conversation31:46 Defining Bravery and Personal Growth34:05 Political Vulnerability and Empathy37:52 Mental Health in Politics48:40 Creative Processes and Inspirations01:00:30 Legacy and Historical Impact01:09:22 Tony Blair's Legacy Beyond Iraq01:10:15 Angela Merkel and the Fluidity of Legacy01:11:34 Emotionality in Politics: Blair vs. Modern Leaders01:12:30 Keir Starmer and the Modern Political Landscape01:13:40 The Weight of Leadership Decisions01:16:58 Understanding Brexit and Political Discontent01:26:19 The British Empire and Education01:28:10 Reflections on Global Political Shifts01:30:36 Podcast Wrap-Up and Future Plans// SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL //Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com// LINKS //Website: https://podsongs.comPodcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodesSongs: https://podsongs.com/musicSpotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7IgSpotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656// SOCIAL //Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongsInstagram: https://instagram.com/podsongsFacebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs

Jay Malinowski (Bedouin Soundclash) meets renowned Irish philosopher Richard Kearney for an extraordinary conversation on anatheism, spirituality, doubt, imagination, and the power of music.This Podsongs episode blends philosophy, music, creativity, and spiritual insight—and it all leads to an original song inspired by the interview.If you’re interested in deep conversations, faith and doubt, the human experience, Canadian indie music, Irish philosophy, or the creative process, this is one of the most inspiring episodes we’ve recorded.Jay Malinowski opens up about his artistic journey, life between Victoria and LA, and how philosophy shapes his songwriting with Bedouin Soundclash. Richard Kearney breaks down anatheism, the role of the stranger, interfaith dialogue, humour, hospitality, and why sacredness can be found in ordinary life.👉 A must-watch for fans of meaningful conversations, spiritual seekers, and musicians who love exploring the deeper layers of creativity.Stream the song: https://ffm.to/dogsofgod⁠http://www.jaymalinowski.com⁠⁠https://richardmkearney.com⁠00:00 Welcome to Podsongs: Meet Jay Malinowski01:39 Jay Malinowski's Journey and Inspirations03:35 The Intersection of Music and Philosophy03:55 Exploring Bedouin Soundclash's Evolution05:28 The Influence of UK Music on Bedouin Soundclash08:19 The Role of Canadian Support in Music10:06 Life in Victoria and Balancing LA11:53 Philosophical Influences in Jay's Music18:30 Introducing Richard Kearney22:37 Understanding Anatheism28:25 The Role of Doubt in Faith and Art35:09 The Concept of the Stranger39:59 Anatheism in Practice50:30 Uncompromising Hospitality and Real-World Challenges57:43 The Good Friday Agreement and Narrative Exchange58:56 The Power of Touch and Vulnerability59:59 Humor and Imagination in Conflict Resolution01:03:21 Interfaith Dialogue and the Role of Humor01:13:13 The Sacredness of the Ordinary01:20:43 The Spiritual Connection with Animals01:30:03 Reflections on Spiritual Beliefs and Practices// SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL //Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com// LINKS //Website: https://podsongs.comPodcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodesSongs: https://podsongs.com/musicSpotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7IgSpotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656// SOCIAL //Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongsInstagram: https://instagram.com/podsongsFacebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs

Can you optimise this text for wild foraging: Musician Griffin William Sherry on Hunting, Foraging, and Creative Writing with Jenna Rozelle | Pod Songs Interview In this episode of Pod Songs, host Jack Stafford brings together Griffin William Sherry, lead singer of Ghost of Paul Revere, and Maine-based forager, writer, and wild foods educator Jenna Rozelle. They dive into a captivating discussion on their love for the outdoors, the impact of the pandemic, transitioning from band life, and the intersections between hunting, foraging, creative writing, and poetry. Griffin shares insights about his music career and new solo project while Jenna reflects on her Substack, 'Appetites,' and the inspiration behind her poetry. Tune in to hear an enriching conversation that beautifully blends themes of nature, food, creativity, and artistic collaboration. Stay till the end for a song inspired by their discussion! 00:00 Welcome to Podsongs 01:49 Meet Griffin William Sherry 02:59 Life After Ghost of Paul Revere 04:36 Exploring New Interests 08:03 Jenna Rozelle: A Unique Guest 22:19 Jenna's Background and Inspirations 30:04 The Art of Revision 31:15 Growing Up on a Homestead 32:05 Discovering Hunting and Fishing 33:08 The Learning Curve of Hunting 35:30 Creative Thrills and Writing 39:38 Dreams as a Source of Inspiration 41:58 The Power of Natural Sounds 44:07 Respect for the Natural World 01:04:37 The Intersection of Cooking and Writing 01:10:22 Reflecting on Routine and Creativity 01:11:45 The Writing Process: From Ideas to Execution 01:14:56 Tools and Techniques for Capturing Inspiration 01:15:53 The Role of Routine in Writing 01:20:08 Exploring the Connection Between Creativity and Substances 01:30:32 Finding Joy and Freedom in Writing 01:32:52 The Importance of Knowing Your Place 01:38:34 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

In this 14th 'Track by Track' episode of Podsongs, host Jack Stafford, and musicians Maurizio Sanicola and Luigi Falcione reflect on their inspiring musical journey across the last 12 episodes. They discuss collaborations with diverse artists like Atlas, EMA, and The Reverend Peytons Big Damn Band, inspired by fascinating interviews with guests such as dog trainer Linda Michaels, writer Ocean Vuong, and climber Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll. Tune in for behind-the-scenes stories and exclusive songs that blend various genres and unique instrumentation. Join the ride through memory lane and get insights into the creative process behind these impactful albums. // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL //Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com// LINKS //Website: https://podsongs.comPodcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodesSongs: https://podsongs.com/musicSpotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7IgSpotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656// SOCIAL //Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongsInstagram: https://instagram.com/podsongsFacebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs

Belgian guitarist Quentin Dujardin joins pro climber Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll on Podsongs to explore the link between music, creativity, and the art of rock climbing. From life lessons on Greenland’s big walls to finding rhythm on uncharted rock faces, this conversation dives deep into what it means to balance risk, artistry, and adventure. Stream the song that resulted from the interview: https://ffm.to/verticalbreath

In this special episode of Podsongs, musician Ceschi Ramos sits down with award-winning writer Ocean Vuong (On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, Night Sky with Exit Wounds) for a raw, deeply personal conversation about art, identity, music, and grief. This is the kind of conversation that only results when two artists at the same level, but in different disciplines, can really judge and appreciate one another's work. And Ocean said Ceschi's insights were "the most accurate and kindest thing anyone has ever said about my work." They explore their shared Connecticut roots, the influence of punk rock and hip-hop on their creative journeys, and the impact of family history, war, and loss on their work. From Buddhism and coping with trauma to navigating the commercial pressures of the creative industry, this dialogue offers profound insights into the intersections of music, literature, and personal history. If you’re drawn to multicultural identity stories, poetry that cuts to the bone, and the uncompromising pursuit of authenticity in art, you’ll want to hear every minute .The song that is inspired by the conversation is called "CHANGE OR DIE": https://ffm.to/changeordie 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

In this deeply reflective episode of Podsongs, musical duo Samana (www.samanaroad.com) — Rebecca Rose Harris and Franklin Mockett — engage in a soulful and thought-provoking dialogue with award-winning poet and novelist Anne Michaels, author of Fugitive Pieces (www.annemichaels.ca). Topics Covered: The role of solitude in the creative process Art as ritual, healing, and transcendence The subconscious mind and dreams as creative catalysts Reflections on death, absence, and presence Life in rural France, Italy, and Wales The impact of technology on creativity Indigenous wisdom, shamanism, and the unseen The power of analog recording and emotional truth in music Creating a new piece of music inspired by the conversation This episode was recorded during Samana’s artistic residency in the French countryside, and culminates in a musical collaboration inspired by Anne Michaels and the themes of the conversation.Whether you’re an artist, writer, musician, or seeker, this interview will resonate with the part of you drawn to beauty, mystery, and meaning.Stream the song: https://ffm.to/thresholds 00:00 Introduction to Samana 00:36 Journey Through Eastern Europe 00:59 Creating in Solitude 01:24 Philosophy Behind Samana’s Music 01:54 Life in the Welsh Countryside 02:19 Anne Michaels Joins the Conversation 03:01 Reflections on Life in France and Italy 03:14 The Artistic Residency and Creative Process 11:32 COVID-19 and Artistic Collaboration 13:18 Exploring Anne Michaels’ Work 18:01 Shamanic Performance and Symbolism 19:34 Creative Inspiration and Interconnection 21:39 Connecting Deeply with Anne Michaels 38:48 Rituals in Writing and Life 41:54 Analog Sound and Emotional Truth 43:23 Nature and the Subconscious 46:58 The Dead, Thresholds, and Memory 48:47 Indigenous Wisdom and Seeing the Unseen 01:02:57 Death, Dreams, and the Subconscious 01:12:19 Rituals as Creative Anchors 01:30:56 Solitude vs. Digital Distraction 01:44:04 Mortality and Personal Transformation 01:48:55 The Role of Absence in Creation 01:56:42 Death, Mystery, and the Poetic Lens 02:00:27 Artistic Collaboration and Intimacy 02:16:28 Gratitude and the Journey 02:25:00 Closing Reflections and Future Work // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL //Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ https://podsongs.com// LINKS //Website: https://podsongs.comPodcast episodes: https://podsongs.com/podcast-episodesSongs: https://podsongs.com/musicSpotify artist: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32FYyRx1y1ex3jHHAgLMC7?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7IgSpotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656// SOCIAL //Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongsInstagram: https://instagram.com/podsongsFacebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs