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PodsongsJan 27, 2021

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PURE POETRY: Naomi Shihab Nye & Peter Mulvey discuss the most perfect artform

PURE POETRY: Naomi Shihab Nye & Peter Mulvey discuss the most perfect artform

In an engaging dialogue, musician Peter Mulvey is inspired to create a new song after talking with poet Naomi Shehab Nye and exploring the profound impact of art, poetry, and music on human connection. They reflect on their personal experiences, discussing the role of these artistic forms in creating and strengthening bonds between individuals. Highlighting the works of Emily Dickinson and Lorine Niedecker, among others, the conversation underlines the importance of allowing art to transcend definitions and speak directly to the heart. Stories of personal anguish, the quest for originality, and the legacy of past artists underscore the dialogue, emphasizing art's power to resonate on both personal and universal levels. The session reinforces the notion that art and poetry should be accessible, inviting listeners to experience them intuitively rather than analytically. Through personal anecdotes and a shared passion for creativity, the speakers inspire a resolve to continue exploring and contributing to the vast world of artistic expression.

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Mar 20, 202401:43:25
CO-ACCIDENTAL CREATION: Artist Dave McKean and pianist Stefano Bollani converse through creativity

CO-ACCIDENTAL CREATION: Artist Dave McKean and pianist Stefano Bollani converse through creativity

Join renowned artist, Dave McKean, and Italian pianist, Stefano Bollani for an enlightening conversation on Podsongs covering their shared interests in art, jazz, and literature. The two creatives explore the intricacies of music creation and appreciation. Insights include their artistic journeys, perspectives on music education, experiences with film scores, the impact of regional dialects on music, and their love for various music styles such as jazz and Brazil's Bossa Nova. Personal stories of inspirations, challenges, and the magic of matching music to films make it a must-watch for arts and music enthusiasts. A perfect blend of shared passion, engaging creativity, and intellectual conversation on the convergence of art and music, which results in the creation of a new song by Dave McKean called 'Coincidentals'. Stream the song: https://ffm.to/coincidentals LYRICS to 'Coincidentals' by Dave McKean: His assistants busy themselves Fetching scissors and coloured papers Mixing hues of different flavours Painting blues and greens and purples Cutting stars and squares and circles Beginning the journey Through a thicket of collage and texture and bread and circuses From his bed he considers the surfaces He remembers his voyages And he watches Henri watches Henri’s body is bed bound But his mind isn’t even earthbound He cuts into the form of a figure He places it next to another Improvisation, No turning back, no hesitation Letting go to muscle sense and iteration Creativity in the present tense No more sitting on the fence Commit to the composition And he watches… Enrico watches… The kids coming up through the quavers and crotchets Little birds with their scales and rhythms and pitches Finding their voices and hoping to sing He’ll pass on the history, of princes and kings Of Bix and Miles and the truth and the sophistry Of Chet and Louis and the proof and the mystery And he takes an occasional player under his wing And flies through fundamentals Improvisations and incidentals And he watches… Stefano watches… The silence of the film and the stillness of the man Deadpan Buster Keaton The girl leaves His heart heaves His blank expression Falls to his knees and then the horizon He sits. He thinks. Pushing his hat Back on his head. Lost in this moment of loss, the signs he misread, He fails to notice The coupling rod on the train that is rising and falling and that is where his seat is He bobs up and down as his dignity decreases His stone face flashes a moment of indignation beneath his… Hat. To acquire learning you need to read But to gain wisdom you must watch Stefano watches Through the bars of his cage A cage of bar lines and staves Something to break out of To fight with To play with To push and pull and tear and tickle and sway with All those accidentals Co-accidentals Incidental music for life Incidental music for life https://www.davemckean.com https://www.stefanobollani.com // 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?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs

Feb 16, 202401:34:43
EVERY BEING'S A THOUGHT AWAY: Animal communicator Manjiri Latey inspires rock singer Uday Benegal

EVERY BEING'S A THOUGHT AWAY: Animal communicator Manjiri Latey inspires rock singer Uday Benegal

Uday Benegal speaks to Manjiri Latey, Telepathic Animal Communicator and expert in Neuro Linguistic Programming about Interacting with The Universe: Tune in for a deep conversation on consciousness, Animal Communication, and Eastern Spirituality. Uday is inspired to create a new song called 'Hollow Bones. Stream the song: https://ffm.to/hollowbones https://www.instagram.com/udaybenegal https://www.earthwise.co.in/ Manjiri Latey is a celebrated Telepathic Animal Communicator and teacher in animal communication, shamanism, and holistic living practices. Across the episode, they delve into in-depth discussions on topics such as consciousness, telepathic interaction with animals, neurolinguistic programming, divination, mediumship, and the Wim Hof method. They underline the significance of open-mindedness, self-trust, and the need for understanding and compassion towards animals. Drawing upon their' Indian roots, the conversation explores Eastern spiritual practices, while also appreciating the insights of Western ideas, aiming ultimately to guide the audience towards a raised collective consciousness. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:29 Discussing the Agenda: Telepathic Animal Communication 01:11 Life in Goa and Environmental Concerns 03:40 Exploring Telepathic Animal Communication 06:50 Exploring Consciousness and Communication 10:12 Reflections on Music Career and Collaborations 32:16 The Journey into Animal Communication 41:33 Understanding Personal Reactions and Responses 42:11 The Power of Skepticism and Questioning 43:04 The Challenge of Doubt and Seeking Validation 43:49 The Impact of Skepticism on Personal Growth 44:48 Exploring the Influence of Cultural Consciousness 46:14 The Role of Trust in Personal and Cultural Contexts 46:46 The Influence of Westernization on Indian Identity 48:16 The Paradox of Indian Culture and Consciousness 50:17 Understanding Neurolinguistic Programming 53:32 The Power of Linguistics in Human Behavior 56:12 The Role of Animals in Reflecting Human Behavior 58:05 The Concept of Energy in Investments 58:11 The Expansion of Teaching Beyond Animal Communication 01:01:00 The Role of Animals in Human Consciousness 01:04:00 The Importance of Presence in Animal Communication 01:21:56 The Role of Breathwork in Enhancing Communication 01:22:04 The Importance of Being a 'Hollow Bone' in Communication 01:25:02 The Impact of Individualism and Community Living on Consciousness LYRICS Hollow bones Divining from River Stones Thriving on The world contained in a moment of play And every being's a thought away Hollow bones Human-based telephones All-embraced Calling all creatures, every race Tune into your inner space Journeying on a magic trip Into the underworld There we met the special ones Our spirit animals The ripple effect is playing out Raising consciousness Connecting to the source of life With greater confidence And still you try try try Hollow bones Divining from River Stones Thriving on The world contained in a moment of play And every being's a thought away Hollow bones Human-based telephones All-embraced Calling all creatures, every race Tune into your inner space Metamorph into alignment By tapping into tools Mirroring and taking on As you journey through the rules Love and forgiveness both come first In everything you do Saying your sorry and ask forgiveness And they you say thank you And still you try try try Hollow bones Divining from River Stones Thriving on The world contained in a moment of play And every being's a thought away Hollow bones Human-based telephones All-embraced Calling all creatures, every race Tune into your inner space Hollow bones Divining from River Stones Thriving on The world contained in a moment of play And every being's a thought away Hollow bones Hollow bones Hollow bones

Jan 16, 202401:41:03
FINDING THE COURAGE TO TAKE OFF YOUR ARMOR: Leading MDMA-advocate inspires new Perpetual Groove song

FINDING THE COURAGE TO TAKE OFF YOUR ARMOR: Leading MDMA-advocate inspires new Perpetual Groove song

Episode 144 of Podsongs—the podcast where musicians interview inspirational people as inspiration for a new song— Matthew McDonald of Perpetual Groove speaks to Jonathan Lubecky, Veterans & Governmental Affairs Liaison for MAPS, as inspiration for a new song called 'Fiery Skies', which will be released as a single on 1st December 2023

Stream the song: https://ffm.to/fieryskies

LYRICS:

Distant worlds from a past life, they haunt me
Memories blurred from that time, still find me
A shell of myself just trying to survive
Fiery Skies celebrate tonight, but I'm locked up
Trapped inside of my own mind, I'm fucked up
Maybe it's time to leave it all behind, and change my state of mind
No longer feel the need to wear my armor, long the way that it's been
And now I begin to see in colors, more than I've ever seen



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Nov 22, 202301:20:13
OUTSIDE LOOKING IN: Lemn Sissay inspires a new David Knopfler song

OUTSIDE LOOKING IN: Lemn Sissay inspires a new David Knopfler song

Episode 143 of Podsongs—the podcast where musicians interview inspirational people as inspiration for a new song— David Knopfler speaks to Lemn Sissay, British poet, author and broadcaster, as inspiration for a new song called 'On the Outside', which will be released as a single on 17th November 2023 Stream the song: https://ffm.to/on-the-outside ON THE OUTSIDE Never quite at home Always you’re alone Always on the outside Riding out the storm So where do we now start Where do we begin Never looking outside Always looking in Always on the outside And never quite at home Always on the outside And every Christmas you’re alone Waiting for the dawn Family full of strangers Barely holding on Always on the outside You know you must be strong Always on the outside And you’ll survive the storm And always you’ll belong Always you’ll belong Always you’ll belong https://knopfler.com/ https://www.lemnsissay.com // 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?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs

Nov 08, 202302:00:29
STOP WASTING F#$*ING FOOD NOW!!!! The Lagom Chef meets Jack in Water

STOP WASTING F#$*ING FOOD NOW!!!! The Lagom Chef meets Jack in Water

Episode 142 of Podsongs—the podcast where musicians interview inspirational people as inspiration for a new song— William Clapson speaks to Martyn Odell, aka Lagom Chef - a Food Waste Disruptor, as inspiration for a new song called 'Lagom', which will be released as a single on 3rd November

Stream the song: https://ffm.to/lagom-jackinwater

LYRICS

Strip the leaves
And pick out the flowers
Toast the seeds
And harness the flesh
May your cupboard
Be abundant with
Flavours and colours
And the produce you buy
Be exactly what you need
Not too much, Not too little,
Just right, Just right, Just right
No life is linear
All days are adventures
To enjoy or endure
And all food still matures
Without you in mind
One day you want pizza
The next you want pie
It’s kind of easy
If you eat what you buy
Not too much, Not too little,
Just right, Just right, Just right
Not too much, Not too little,
Just right, Just right, Just right



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Oct 24, 202301:38:26
NOTHING EVER LASTS FOREVER: Professor Alan Lightman inspires jazz musician Leo Sidran

NOTHING EVER LASTS FOREVER: Professor Alan Lightman inspires jazz musician Leo Sidran

Leo Sidran speaks to Alan Lightman, American physicist, writer, and social entrepreneur on Episode 141 of Podsongs—the podcast where musicians interview inspirational people as inspiration for a new song—as inspiration for a new song called 'Meaning in the Moment'

Alan Lightman is an American physicist, writer, and social entrepreneur. He has served on the faculties of Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is currently a professor of the practice of the humanities at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Leo Sidran is an American Latin Grammy-winning musician, composer, performer, and producer whose credits include co-producing the Oscar-winning song "Al Otro Lado Del Rio" for the soundtrack to the movie The Motorcycle Diaries. http://www.leosidran.com/

Stream the song: https://ffm.to/meaninginthemoment

LYRICS:

Everything you see is impermanent
Every last star in the firmament
Everyone you love or you ever met
Every single thought running through your head
Every setting sun, every morning mist
All the works of art and the sciences
Every “out of body” experience
Everything you see is impermanent
Try, try, try not to let it throw you
You know you can find
Meaning in the moment
Meaning in the moment
Every sweet song that you ever heard
Each turn of phrase, every perfect word
Every back corner of consciousness
Every single thing is impermanent
Try, try, try not to let it throw you
You know you can find
Meaning in the moment
Meaning in the moment
No one will remember us
When we return to sand and dust
But there’s one thing that you can trust
When you feel all alone
Meaning in the moment 



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Oct 11, 202301:51:48
Track-by-Track Commentary on Podsongs Volume 12

Track-by-Track Commentary on Podsongs Volume 12

A commentary on the last 12 songs created for the Podsongs project, with musicians Jack Stafford, Maurizio Sarnicola, Massimino Voza and Luigi Falcione. Go behind the scenes with the band to hear how they made the songs inspired by the interviews. Note from Jack: In the video I mistakenly say this is our 11th album... but it's actually our 12th 1. Miracles 2. Une ville avec un fleuve enterré 3. Deeper Than Love 4. Two Cokes for Paul Nelson 5. Afterlife of a Painting 6. Candy Land 7. Galileo - with a microscope 8. Eagles 9. Public Land 10. Peace on my mind 11. The New Convention 12. Animam Nondum Efflavi // 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?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs

Sep 28, 202301:01:36
THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF THE GOLDEN GATE SURVIVOR: Kevin Hines inspires Shane Thomas

THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF THE GOLDEN GATE SURVIVOR: Kevin Hines inspires Shane Thomas

Episode 140 of Podsongs—the podcast where musicians interview inspirational people as inspiration for a new song— Shane Thomas speaks to Kevin Hines, an American suicide prevention speaker who attempted suicide by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. His story gained major media coverage and he has since become a motivational speaker and advocate for suicide prevention. Shane was inspired to create a new song called 'Animam Nondum Efflavi', which will be released as a single on 22nd September.


Animam Nondum Efflavi (I Have Not Yet Exhaled My Spirit)


[Latin original]:
animam nondum efflavi,
tametsi eam vulneravi;
parce mihi frater,
tam longe meo carne.
quando te deterrui
et quo furtim effugisti?
te quoniam necavi.
mortuis adiunxisti
vel phasmatibus perditis?
redde mihi vitam
quam in noctem abstractam.
[English]:
I have not yet exhaled (flared out) my spirit,
Though I have caused her harm (wounded her) ;
Forgive me, my brother,
So distant (remote) from my flesh.
When did I cause you to flee in terror,
and whither have you quietly (furtively) fled?
For I have murdered (killed) you.
Have you joined the company of [the] depraved phasms (spirits) ?
Return to me the life (vitality)
that was dragged off into the night.
Shane Joshua Thomas 

www.KevinHinesStory.com


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Sep 14, 202301:31:40
STRENGTH FROM PEACE!!! Rev. James Martin inspires Nicholas Gunty with a message of love & acceptance

STRENGTH FROM PEACE!!! Rev. James Martin inspires Nicholas Gunty with a message of love & acceptance

In Episode 138 of Podsongs—the podcast where musicians interview inspirational people as inspiration for a new song—musician and producer Nicholas Gunty—most famous for being part of the folk band Frances Luke Accord—interviews James Martin, American Jesuit priest, writer, and editor-at-large of America: the Jesuit Review, as inspiration for a beautiful new solo song called 'Peace on my mind', which will be released as a single on 25th August 2023

Stream the song: https://ffm.to/peaceonmymind

LYRICS

I know I am strong With peace by my side The story is power Will truth out in time? This one's for all The shame in our lives I need you to call me by my name I need you to let me be my way The story is power With peace by my side I know I am strong I know I'm alive Time and again Building a bridge Change happens when they hear what we did Build with the pen Building with stone Building with fire Building with bone Burdens are ugly The burden is real I know I am strong I know I will heal I know what I know Change happens this way We work from within It ripples away It ripples away We work from within We all gotta live If you felt under-loved And you're at the edge Call your nephew and niece By the name that they choose Be a sensitive man Put your skill to good use Go write a good book Go write a new song Go practice your love With everyone Make it all real Make it yourself Because you are here And you're nobody else This one's for all The love in your heart I know you are strong As I fall apart This one's for all With peace by their side With peace in their heart And peace on their mind


https://www.americamagazine.org/

https://nicholasgunty.com/ https://www.franceslukeaccord.com/

Nicholas Gunty - - - He is the primary writer/producer for the folk band Frances Luke Accord (NPR: “The definition of lean-in music”) and a regular collaborator with Darlingside and Chris Dupont. Nicholas has shared stages with Tony- and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and Grammy-nominated guitarist Tim Reynolds.

James J. Martin SJ - - - An American Jesuit Catholic priest, writer, and editor-at-large of the Jesuit magazine America. A New York Times Best Selling author, Martin's books include The Jesuit Guide to Everything: A Spirituality for Real Life, Jesus: A Pilgrimage, and My Life With the Saints.

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Aug 30, 202301:14:14
AI ART WILL EAT ITSELF!!! Dave McKean inspires a song about Midjourney

AI ART WILL EAT ITSELF!!! Dave McKean inspires a song about Midjourney

In Episode 139 of Podsongs—the podcast where musicians interview inspirational people as inspiration for a new song—Thomas Feiner interviews Dave McKean, an award-winning English illustrator and graphic designer, about the effect midjourney is having on their industry. Thomas uses the interview as inspiration for a new song called 'The New Convention', which will be released as a single on 8th September.

Stream the song: https://ffm.to/thenewconvention


LYRICS
A journey into moments
A journey out of mind
A journey through the possible
Collated and entwined
Telescopic netherworlds
Portals into space
Hyperplexic Ferris wheels
Cut up and replaced
Welcome to the new invention
Where everyone is an artist - Why would anyone disagree?
It's dark inside the great convention
Exhibitors are reminded to be uniformly free
Pixelated prophecies
Prompted into being
Will we ever be able to
Believe in what we're seeing
Artistic instability
Call it what you will
It comes without a warranty
And this is not a drill
Welcome to the new invention
Where everyone is an artist - Why would anyone disagree?
It's dark inside the great convention
Exhibitors are reminded to be uniformly free



www.thomasfeiner.com

www.davemckean.com

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Aug 30, 202302:03:36
KEEP PUBLIC LAND IN PUBLIC HANDS!!! Cal inspires new Po' Ramblin' Boys song for Public Land

KEEP PUBLIC LAND IN PUBLIC HANDS!!! Cal inspires new Po' Ramblin' Boys song for Public Land

Jasper Lorentzen of Grammy-nominated bluegrass band ‘Po’ Ramblin’ Boys’ interviews Ryan Callaghan of Meateater on the Podsongs podcast, as inspiration for a new song called Public Land

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LYRICS:

We grew up on a dead-end street out on the edge of town

We didn’t have much land to call our own

We had big dreams of the mountains and tall pines

We needed those wild places we could feel it in our bones

Every weekend Dad would take us to the forest to roam around

We learned to hunt and fish just like he had planned

It was as much a part of us as that house that we called home

I thank god every time I step on public land

Those hills were like a classroom they taught me all I know

It wasn’t hard for me to understand

Leave it better than you found it cause we only get one chance

We have to be good stewards of the land

Every weekend Dad would take us to the forest to roam around

We learned to hunt and fish just like he had planned

It was as much a part of us as that house that we called home

I thank god every time I step on public land


https://www.theporamblinboys.com/

https://www.instagram.com/olcal406

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Aug 02, 202301:57:31
UNDERSTAND HOW EAGLES THINK: Ornothologist Dick Forsman inspires a new Ruben Hein song

UNDERSTAND HOW EAGLES THINK: Ornothologist Dick Forsman inspires a new Ruben Hein song

In episode 136 of Podsongs, Dick Forsman's deep knowledge and passion for birds provide pianist and songwriter Ruben Hein with a unique perspective on the world of raptors, inspiring him to create "Eagles," a song that delves into the profound majesty of these magnificent creatures.

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LYRICS:

We can’t soar above this

Or migrate away

Just leaden on the land without wings

We’re deafened and deceived

An outcome out of sight

Lost without non-human rights?

Oh where the eagles live

Over the rim of a far long cliff

Where I lay on my belly and look over the edge

So I could get a glimpse of what eagles have

So I could get a glimpse inside an eagle’s head

I wish I could get up there

Glide through the sky

As chaos plays out on the ground

Where money does the talking

But could it be contrite?

Can it say non-human rights?

Oh where the eagles live

Over the rim of a far long cliff

Where I lay on my belly and look over the edge

So I could get a glimpse of what eagles have

So I could get a glimpse inside an eagle’s head

It’s more than philosophical

An upgrade for us all

Replace positions we’ve been claiming for so long

It’s a necessary call

An unexpected rule of law

And change the patterns that would otherwise go on

Oh where the eagles live

Over the rim of a far long cliff

Where I lay on my belly and look over the edge

So I could get a glimpse of what eagles have

So I could get a glimpse inside an eagle’s head


Dick Forsman:
http://www.dickforsman.com/

Ruben Hein: https://rubenhein.nl/

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Jul 19, 202301:58:55
LIFE-CHANGING GAPS!!! At last a song about how fixing your microbiome can cure IBS, Autism and more

LIFE-CHANGING GAPS!!! At last a song about how fixing your microbiome can cure IBS, Autism and more

Episode 135 features musician Karl Blau's speaking with Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride. This interview sparks the creation of a new song titled "Galileo - with a microscope," set to release on July 14th. In this captivating episode, Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, a renowned expert in medicine and nutrition, and the creator of the Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) diet. The discussion explores the intriguing connection between gut health and overall well-being. Karl Blau struggled with health issues for a long time until his life (and wife) were transformed by the diet. This interview—and the song he writes for her—is some small payback to say thank you to Dr Natasha. Stream the song: https://ffm.to/galileowithamicroscope LYRICS Trust your gut and it will tell you "Put your love in the ground" Make amends with inside friends Help them to feel at home Galileo Galileo Galileo - with a microscope Wobbling on the pottery wheel Microbiome from Ma & Pa Lord of the Flies meets Silent Spring I'll be glad to wake from this Piscean dream Galileo Galileo Galileo - with a microscope Tuned in by choice Had I not been in pain Would I choose the same? Dr. Natasha The worlds that you found When you looked around The Universe inside us Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride I've got your yellow book Dr Natasha's site: https://gaps.me/ Karl's music: https://www.karlblau.com/ // 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?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs

Jul 05, 202301:38:15
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? Discussion on modern Evangelical Christian beliefs

WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? Discussion on modern Evangelical Christian beliefs

Dillon Hodges and Heidi Feek (firekid) interview Lee C Camp and Brad Crisler as inspiration for a new song. Lee is a Professor of Theology & Ethics at Lipscomb University, and Brad Crisler is an award-winning music producer, both with strong ideas about modern Christianity. In this interesting discussion they talk about what it means to be a Christian in these days. firekid are inspired to write the song Candy Land

Stream the song: https://ffm.to/firekid-candy-land


LYRICS:

Mother, father I’ve seen signs
In the symbols of your faith
Gone are days of muscadine
Nightmares follow like a wraith
Tears of sparrows, Brothers blood
Laid a curse on holy ground
Buried boundless in the mud
For the joy of tainted crowns
Go down Moses lead the band
Fill their mouths with desert sand
Milk and honey in their heads
Dreaming of a candy land
Children’s sorrow, hidden well
Drowned out by a gospel song
Trouble hid behind the veil
Lost in plain sight all along
Go down Moses lead the band
Fill their mouths with desert sand
Milk and honey in their heads
Dreaming of a candy land
Milk and honey
Running wild
Hungry mouths are full of sand
Go down Moses, meek and mild
Raise your cane and lead the band
Say farewell to freedom child
Welcome them to
Candy land  

Jun 28, 202301:44:44
SOMETIMES DEAD IS BETTER??? Laura Weinbach uses the the C-word in conversation with Alissa Bennett

SOMETIMES DEAD IS BETTER??? Laura Weinbach uses the the C-word in conversation with Alissa Bennett

Episode 133 of the Podsongs Podcast: Laura Weinbach of Foxtails Brigade finds inspiration in historian of bad behavior Alissa Bennett, Co-host of the C-word PodcastIn this episode, Laura draws inspiration from the insights and experiences shared by Alissa Bennett of the C-word Podcast. The conversation between the two serves as a catalyst for the creation of "Afterlife of a Painting," a song that beautifully captures the essence of their discussion. With Laura's lyrical brilliance and Foxtails Brigade's signature sound, the song will resonate deeply with fans old and new. The song will be released on June 30th, 2023

www.foxtailsbrigade.com

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Jun 21, 202301:33:43
THE ROCK IN ROLLING STONE: Mutual friends of iconic rock writer Paul Nelson reminisce

THE ROCK IN ROLLING STONE: Mutual friends of iconic rock writer Paul Nelson reminisce

Two heavyweights in their respective fields of music and writing discuss their mutual friend, the late Rolling Stone writer, Paul Nelson—and go on to create a tribute song for him 'Two Cokes for Paul Nelson'. Stream the song: https://ffm.to/twocokes TWO COKES FOR PAUL NELSON (Murphy / Lethem / Stafford) These are the elements of a verse Sherman cigarettes - but it gets worse Footprints on the running board of his wall And by the way his name was Paul And let’s not talk of his fall … just yet Oh starved to death – that’s what the tabloids say But you know - I don’t see it that way In fact for me - the opposite is true Paul was a glutton for everything he loved and knew From Orson Welles, Ross Macdonald, Howard Hawks, Raymond C, Chet B, PKD, and Warren Z … oh The New York Dolls and me So let’s take a seat at the Jackson Hole Let’s raise two cokes and toast his soul The soul of a man - our friend Paul Nelson – Paul Nelson A magnum forty-five and a snub-nose thirty-eight But books can kill if you can’t get them straight A paragraph, a sentence, to a starving mind Some die for want of an opening line Life on a shrinking editorial island Paul couldn’t lie, he couldn’t lie Hey Rod Stewart - bashed out on a lark Typing as fast as Lester Bangs could bark Paul the quiet man, living in a borrowed head An enabler who couldn’t get out of bed Marathon man in a hamburger booth He told the truth, he told the truth - that’s Paul Let’s take a seat at the Jackson Hole Let’s raise two cokes to toast his soul The soul of a man - our friend Paul Nelson – Paul Nelson Abiding mentor, with a guiding mind Freeze-frame, isolate the details, and then rewind A stickler for the director’s cut His own mis-en-scene, he fell into a rut Scraps on the cutting-room floor Shut the door, shut the door, shut the door Now somehow he lost his way and that’s a pity But in the words of Norma Desmond The movies got small not Paul not Paul not Paul not Paul A drink at the Jackson Hole Two cokes oh let’s toast his soul The soul of a man Our dear friend Paul Nelson – Paul Nelson The older you get, the more you live with ghosts And that’s according to Nick Tosches who’s now among them And Paul … Credits: Elliott Murphy : Vocals, Acoustic Guitars Jack Stafford : Backing Vocals Massimino Voza : Mellotron, Percussions Luigi Falcione : Bass Guitars Maurizio Sarnicola : Electric Guitars, Percussions Written by Elliott Murphy, Jonathan Lethem & Jack Stafford Recorded in Paris, France and Goldmine Records, Italy Mixed and mastered by Maurizio Sarnicola at Goldmine Records Produced by Elliott Murphy, Gaspard Murphy and Maurizio Sarnicola Cover artwork Brendan O’Connell https://elliottmurphy.com/https://jonathanlethem.com/https://www.podsongs.com/http://www.brendanoconnell.com/ // 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?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs

Jun 07, 202301:25:20
DEEPER INTO LOVE: 7 Keys to a Heart-Based Spirituality with author Chrissie Blaze

DEEPER INTO LOVE: 7 Keys to a Heart-Based Spirituality with author Chrissie Blaze

Chrissie Blaze is the author of 12 books, a metaphysician and astrologer. She has been a student/practitioner of the psychic and spiritual sciences from a young age. She is a regular media guest and conducts lectures and classes in the U.S.A. and U.K. Blaze is a professional astrologer who qualified at the Faculty of Astrological Studies, London in the early 1980s. She qualified as a lecturer with credentials from the University of London, England. She was a longtime close student of renowned English Yoga Master, Dr. George King, Founder of The Aetherius Society. Her goal is the global promotion of practical spirituality, including astrology. http://www.chrissieblaze.com/


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May 24, 202301:11:02
TUXEDOMOON IN THE TWILIGHT: Blaine L. Reininger in conversation with Crepuscule's James Nice

TUXEDOMOON IN THE TWILIGHT: Blaine L. Reininger in conversation with Crepuscule's James Nice

Blaine L. Reininger—American songwriter, musician, multi-instrumentalist, writer and performer, best known as a member of the Californian post-punk, new wave band Tuxedomoon who migrated on mass to Europe in the 1980s—speaks with James Nice, owner of Les Disques du Crépuscule and Factory Benelux, about their formative time together in the emerging Brussels music scene.

Stream the song Blaine created after being inspired by the conversation: https://ffm.to/fleuveenterre


Une ville avec un fleuve enterré
Voilà la ville avec un fleuve enterré
Qui coule sous les pavés
Ciel de plomb
Bas en dessous de la place dorée
Bruxelles des années 80
Ma joie et mes remords
Dans le vidéo bar branché où
Sans un sou sur la rue
Des superstars inconnues
En longs manteaux noirs
 
Je suis assis sur une rive lointaine
Savourant ce chagrin ancien
Perdu dans la musique
Déformé par la musique
Posant dans le cimetière
Debout sous la pluie




A city with a buried river
 
Here is the city with a buried river
Which flows under the cobblestones
leaden sky
Down below the golden square
80s Brussels
My joy and my remorse
In the trendy video bar where
Without a penny in the street
Unknown Superstars
In long black coats
I sit on a distant shore
Savoring this ancient sorrow
lost in the music
Distorted by the music
Posing in the cemetery
Standing in the rain 


https://lesdisquesducrepuscule.com/

https://mundoblaineo.org/

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May 10, 202302:11:26
DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES??? Amanda Anne Platt is inspired by Princeton Professor Elaine Pagels

DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES??? Amanda Anne Platt is inspired by Princeton Professor Elaine Pagels

After making a spiritual resolution, Country Roots Singer Amanda Anne Platt talks to Elaine Pagels (Professor of Religion at Princeton University) to come to a greater understanding, and write a beautiful new song - "Miracles". Stream the song: https://ffm.to/amandamiracles LYRICS: I saw Jesus in a parking lot he said to give the world what I got but nobody believed me yeah they said I was crazy and now it's gonna turn me to stone like milk for the baby that never came home it's the saddest thing that I've ever known and can't nobody save me Sometimes the heart breaks just like an egg hatches tiny and barely breathing hungry for some meaning Sometimes the world laughs just trying to hold the tears back sometimes we're lonely sometimes we're only dreaming We were short on miracles Guess they needed them for the war so we said "we don't believe in miracles anymore" but I don't wanna be scared to love I don't wanna be scared to hope I don't wanna be scared to call out just cause there might be no answer She misses her brother today asks me why he went away I say "honey, it's beyond me" I been trying to wrap my head around the whole damn thing trying to find the truth, trying to make it sing sometimes the truth just seems so ugly We were short on miracles Guess they needed them for the war so we said "we don't believe in miracles anymore" but I don't wanna be scared to love I don't wanna be scared to hope I don't wanna be scared to call out just cause there might be no answer CREDITS: Amanda Anne Platt : Vocals Dulci Ellenberger : Harmonies Jack Stafford : Backing Vocals Luigi Falcione : Acoustic Guitar, Banjo Massimino Voza : Drums, Strings, Vibes Maurizio Sarnicola : Bass Guitar Written by Amanda Anne Platt & Jack Stafford Produced, mixed and mastered by Maurizio Sarnicola at Goldmine Records Italy // 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?si=4Nv7WW85SbSPZvCsj1o7Ig Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sN1viy82HPiNTVX2YBxpq?si=1b84c2b9bdea4656 // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsongs Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsongs Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsongs

Apr 26, 202301:42:50
Track-by-Track Commentary on Podsongs Volume 11

Track-by-Track Commentary on Podsongs Volume 11

A commentary on the last 12 songs created for the Podsongs project, with musicians Jack Stafford, Maurizio Sarnicola, Massimino Voza and Luigi Falcione. Go behind the scenes with the band to hear how they made the songs inspired by the interviews.


1. Nothing's by Design

2. Borderline

3. Don't Forget How Far You've Come

4. Get Free

5. EZ Water

Bonus track - Blinding Lights

6. If I listened to you

7. Drunk on the Cork

8. Your Energy

9. Always Gonna Be The Same

10. The Science of Sound

11. Feel the Colors

12. Peace is a Serious Matter

Apr 12, 202356:06
WHAT'S THE SECOND SHOCK OF EXISTENCE?? Zak Stein & Al Lover talk psychological dysfunction
Mar 29, 202301:40:08
FEEL THE COLORS!!!! Antenna in the skull enables cyborg artist to hear sound

FEEL THE COLORS!!!! Antenna in the skull enables cyborg artist to hear sound

Bonnie from Death Valley Girls gets inspiration for a new song by interviewing Neil Harbisson, a cyborg artist and activist for transspecies rights. He is best known for being the first person in the world to have an antenna implanted in his skull.  

Stream the song: https://ffm.to/feelthecolors


https://cyborgarts.com https://www.instagram.com/deathvalleygirls/   

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Mar 15, 202301:33:19
THE POWER OF MUSIC!!!! Rick Beato on music's magical ability to inform and transform

THE POWER OF MUSIC!!!! Rick Beato on music's magical ability to inform and transform

In this episode, the musician Michael Lane interviews music-appreciation maestro Rick Beato. Millions have subscribed to Rick's channel to hear him dissect music old and new. An outstanding musician and producer in his own right, Rick has used his skills to help others deepen their understanding of the music they love.  

The interview inspires a song about Rick's ear-training program, and the perfect pitch developed by his son Dylan after exposure to hours and hours of Bach. Unfortunately, Michael Lane wasn't able to provide the vocals for the song, so Jack Stafford stood in.  

Stream the song: https://ffm.to/thescienceofsound

THE SCIENCE OF SOUND  

With perfect pitch And linguistic abilities  Mathematical mind Woken latent capabilities  Cos Dylan heard Sounds of such complexity  That his mind grew Out of sheer necessity  Processing power Stimulation made  The power of music The science of sound Firing neurons Or earthing to ground  The power of music The science of sound Untying potential That's otherwise bound  The science of sound The science of sound  The sun spoke the word The earth came into existence  And we all flowed Down the path of least resistance  Our ideas have traction If we know that truth is action  The power of music The science of sound Firing neurons Or earthing to ground  The power of music The science of sound Untying potential That's otherwise bound  Grow as you're meant to be Know all you're meant to see Latent destiny  The power of music The science of sound Firing neurons Or earthing to ground  The power of music The science of sound Untying potential That's otherwise bound  

Written by Jack Stafford 

Produced by Maurizio Sarnicola, Goldmine Studios  


Mar 01, 202301:32:04
WHAT WILL AMAZON DESTROY NEXT??? Oliver Ackermann (APTBS) asks Stacy Mitchell (ILSR)

WHAT WILL AMAZON DESTROY NEXT??? Oliver Ackermann (APTBS) asks Stacy Mitchell (ILSR)

What will Amazon do once it’s eaten every other business, automated every process, and none of us have any money to buy their products? To find out, musician Oliver Ackermann (A Place To Bury Strangers) interviews Stacy Mitchell, co-director of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, a national research and advocacy organization that fights corporate control and works to build thriving, equitable communities. She inspires him to create a new song ‘Always Gonna Be The Same’.  


Stream the song: https://ffm.to/AlwaysGonnaBeTheSame


I could spin a story that would make you freak

But I’m not thinking of ways to manipulate you - I don’t hate you

I just want you to enjoy your life

And I hope you’re a really good potato - Kato

I don’t wanna live in a stupid world

I don’t wanna live under their control

I don’t wanna buy all their useless shit

That should just be thrown in a giant pit

I don’t wanna be hooked on all these drugs

Pushed to fund someone's expensive rugs

I just wanna live and have some fun

I don’t need to feel like I have won

Cuz it’s gross

They’re lying to our faces

It’s a show

They stripped away their regulations

What we don’t know

Is that they multiplied their operations

So if we don’t vote

Then its always gonna be the same

Someone’s gotta play the adult in the room - with a broom

We can’t let these greedy fuckers take another dime - waste of time

I would rather be out on vacation - in another nation

But we seem to be living with some bad potatoes - Kato

I don’t wanna live in their stupid world

I don’t wanna live under their control

I don’t wanna buy all this useless shit

That should just be thrown in a giant pit

I don’t wanna be hooked on all their drugs

Pushed to fund someone's expensive rugs

I just wanna help out my fellow man

Any fucking way that I can

Cuz it’s gross

They’re lying to our faces

And it’s low

They bought a house with our donations

What we don’t know

Is that they buried all the allegations

So if we don’t vote

Then its always gonna be the same

Feb 15, 202301:44:43
YOUR 37 TRILLION CELLS ARE NOT YOUR OWN!!! Author Tom Oliver and songwriter Sally Seltmann talk Self

YOUR 37 TRILLION CELLS ARE NOT YOUR OWN!!! Author Tom Oliver and songwriter Sally Seltmann talk Self

We're delighted to have the wonderful Sally Seltmann come on for this episode. She is an award-winning songwriter with a canon of amazing songs—including Feist's worldwide smash 1234.   

We talk with writer Tom Oliver about his book 'The Self-Delusion' and how science doesn't justify our claims for any sort of individuality.  

Stream the song 'Your Energy' which was inspired by the conversation: https://ffm.to/sallyyourenergy  www.sallyseltmann.com

Jan 31, 202301:33:53
DRUNK ON THE CORK: Gad Saad explains how people have been seduced by politicians

DRUNK ON THE CORK: Gad Saad explains how people have been seduced by politicians

Professor Gad Saad, host of 'The Saad Truth' comes on to inspire a song. Jack's co-host for the episode was Aaron from the Portland band Ezra Bell. Unfortunately the collaboration didn't come through, and Jack and the Podband play this one.  

https://www.gadsaad.com/ https://www.ezrabell.com/  

Stream the song: https://ffm.to/drunkonthecork  

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Jan 18, 202301:49:23
DO YOU LISTEN??? Prof. Kevin G Wilson inspires a song about ACT and mindfulness

DO YOU LISTEN??? Prof. Kevin G Wilson inspires a song about ACT and mindfulness

This week's guest is Kelly G. Wilson, PhD, professor of psychology at the University of Mississippi, and founder of Onelife, LLC. He has authored or coauthored eleven books, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness for Two. In this episode, he inspires a song about the importance of listening. http://onelifellc.com/

Stream the song: https://ffm.to/ifilistened

LYRICS

If I did all the things that you tell me
And you did all things that I tell you
There's nothing that we couldn't do

If I listened to you
And you listened to me
Imagine how happy we'd be

Cause you tell me truths
I don't like to hear
Truth is painful
You know you can lie sometimes

Then I'd listen more
To the wise words you've said like
Like, like... errrr

If I did all the things that you tell me
And you did all things that I tell you
There's nothing that we couldn't do

If I listened to you
And you listened to me
Imagine how happy we'd be

We'd be healthier, happier, fitter and wiser
Richer and thinner and younger and more organised
The world would be a better place
Without war

It's a simple thing but hard to do
With ego involved it's  a blinkered view
But if you saw yourself from outside, you'd say
"Why didn't you tell me!?"

The world's a crazy mixed-up place
Because of the stupid human race
Our thoughts pollute the very
Air we breathe

If we're going to be the ones to make the change
It's our thoughts we need to contain
And switch our brains from broadcast
To receive

And if I lived for you
And you lived for me
Imagine how happy we'd be

If I did all the things that you tell me
And you did all things that I tell you
There's nothing that we couldn't do

If I listened to you
And you listened to me
Imagine how happy we'd be

If you listened to me
I listened to you
We listened ro each other
Listening to you

Did you hear what I've been saying?
Has any of this registered?
You're looking at your telephone
I don't know what to say
I've done all I can

Jan 04, 202301:25:21
END OF YEAR SPECIAL!!! Jack Stafford interviews himself

END OF YEAR SPECIAL!!! Jack Stafford interviews himself

A short Christmas special and a very Happy New Year.  


Stream the song https://ffm.to/blindinggypsylights


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Dec 13, 202205:37
WHAT IS EZ WATER AND WHY IS IT INCREDIBLE??? Prof Pollack inspires a song on the 4th phase of water

WHAT IS EZ WATER AND WHY IS IT INCREDIBLE??? Prof Pollack inspires a song on the 4th phase of water

This week's episode is with Gerald Pollack is a scientist who's recognized worldwide as a dynamic speaker and author, whose passion lies in plumbing the depths of natural truths. He inspires a song about his life's work: EZ Water—the fourth phase of water—and its incredible life-giving properties.

Stream the song: https://ffm.to/ezwater

He received the 1st Emoto Peace Prize and is a recipient of the University of Washington's highest honor, the Annual Faculty Lecturer Award. He is founding Editor-in-Chief of the research journal WATER and Director of the Institute for Venture Science. Dr. Pollack's (award-winning) books include: The Fourth Phase of Water (2013), and Cells, Gels, and the Engines of Life (2001). https://www.pollacklab.org/

LYRICS:

In the water

I am reborn

With EZ water

No structures torn

With the water

And with the sun

This EZ water

Keeps me young

My mitochondria

Rebuilding cells

My power swells

Without the water

My life is starved

But with EZ water

I am recharged

With the water

And with the sun

This EZ water

Keeps me young

My mitochondria

Rebuilding cells

My power swells

Running free these radicals

They're speeding up the change

All are idiopathical

I'm closer to my age

But in the water

I am reborn

This EZ water

Builds back what's worn

And with the water

And with the sun

This EZ water

Keeps me young


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Dec 07, 202201:12:13
CAN PSYCHEDELICS HELP WITH PTSD??? Rick Doblin and Ryan Walsh talk drugs

CAN PSYCHEDELICS HELP WITH PTSD??? Rick Doblin and Ryan Walsh talk drugs

In this episode of Podsongs, Ryan Walsh of the critically acclaimed Boston-band 'Hallelujah The Hills', interviews ground-breaking researcher Rick Doblin, founder of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). The interview that the song inspires is song called 'Get Free'.   

Stream the song: https://ffm.to/getfree 

Rick Doblin, Ph.D., is the founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). He received his doctorate in Public Policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, where he wrote his dissertation on the regulation of the medical uses of psychedelics and marijuana and his Master’s thesis on a survey of oncologists about smoked marijuana vs. the oral THC pill in nausea control for cancer patients.  https://maps.org/ 

Hallelujah The Hills have been releasing critically acclaimed albums and touring the U.S. since 2007. Described by Spin as “criminally underappreciated” and lauded by Pitchfork for their “fist pumping anthems,” they’ve been declared “Boston legends” in their hometown and as having a “cult following” by Stereogum. The band released their first two albums on Misra Records, assisted Titus Andronicus in recording their breakout album The Monitor, and are one of the only bands to have ever toured with The Silver Jews. Their sound was creatively explained as “the kind of punk rock you’d expect on stage at the roadhouse from ‘Twin Peaks’” in The Boston Herald. Others go further, with Aquarium Drunkard noting “few do it with the style and imagination of Hallelujah the Hills” and Captain’s Dead boldly publishing that they “without a doubt they are one of the greatest bands currently making music.” https://www.hallelujahthehills.com/ 

LYRICS: We’ve been backstabbed betrayed, butchered and splayed On the altar of “the way it’s always been done.” It’s American, man, watch the funerals span The bulk of the calendar year  And you can shake your head say it’s not right Spend all your nights in electronic fights But you know in the end, there’s no way to defend The way we do nothing at all  When waking up is a trauma and hellos turns to drama You disassociate from every nuclear thought Total lack of conviction with a bullshit addiction It’s enough to forget all we’ve got  And all we’ve got could someday be enough A spiritual world where we lean into love Well hey I get it man, you’re not sure of the plan As you harangue me holding a beer  What if the best in us was on the cusp Of true manifestation? Could we take the leap into the deep And find that the softest landing?  And besides   What have we got to lose? If we could stay like this or get better, What would you choose?  I just want my friends to get free I just want my love to get free I just want the pained to get free I just want you to get free I just wanna get free   Come on let’s all get free     


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Nov 23, 202201:21:44
Chad Moses and Paula Jiven talk mental health

Chad Moses and Paula Jiven talk mental health

In this episode, Chad Moses of 'To Write Love on Her Arms'—the non-profit dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide—talks to Swedish songwriter Paula Jiven to inspire a new song that will inspire those going through difficulties.

Stream the song 'Don't forget how far you've come': https://ffm.to/dontforgethow

TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery. Since its start in 2006, they have donated over $3 million directly into treatment and recovery making it possible for people to access mental health care when they need it the most.

Each month, TWLOHA creates more than 11 million moments of hope through their online and social media presence for people in over 100 countries. And these moments lead to people taking the next step to find help as TWLOHA connects 3,000+ people monthly to mental health resources like crisis lines, support groups, and affordable local mental health resources through the FIND HELP Tool.

On a mission to disrupt

Swedish songwriter and artist Paula Jiven from Gothenburg made her debut appearance for the public at age 14 with her rendition of Michael Jackson's ‘Billie Jean' on Sweden's Got Talent in 2018. A cover that gave her a Golden Buzzer and that subsequently went viral, amassing over 4 million views to date. She has since then developed her songwriting talent together with Wamer/Chappell and currently shares her management with the likes of Imagine Dragons, Clinton Kane, and The Killers (Reynolds Management in Las Vegas, US). Paula Jiven makes spellbindingly original pop music, each song sparked from her radiant imagination.

At just 18-years-old, she's already cultivated a truly singular voice as an artist, one that defies all expectations in favour of following her most playful and daring instincts. With a self-described mission of “disrupting the comfortable and comforting the disrupted,“ Jiven is set to deliver a debut body of work revealing her supreme gifts as a storyteller and the tremendous power of her captivating voice.


DON’T FORGET HOW FAR YOU’VE COME

Say you’re down
And say your stuck
Can’t get out of bed

Laugh it off
But it’s not a joke
What’s messing with your head

You say it’s hard
To be living out
In the way you wished you could

But I know it’s not
How you think it is
When you think you’re really screwed

You’ve got things
you’re convinced you need
The things you’ve got to be

I’ll lend a hand
And I’ll lend my eyes
I wanna help you heal

Cause all we need
Is all you are
I want you to run free

You were always beautiful
And one day
I hope you’ll see

Don’t forget how far you’ve come
And I’ll - write the love upon your arms
I’ll lend my hand, I want to help you heal
You’re all we need, I want you to run free
You’re all we need, I want you to run free
You’re all we need, I want you to run free

You’re all we need, I want you to run free

I want you to run


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Nov 09, 202201:31:14
Heba Gowayed discusses the world's refugee crisis (guest musician Scott Johnson of Juniper)

Heba Gowayed discusses the world's refugee crisis (guest musician Scott Johnson of Juniper)

What happens when a young Boston musician interviews a Professor of Sociology at Boston University about the refugee crisis happening worldwide? The answer is a great song for Social Change.   

Stream the song:  https://ffm.to/juniperborderline

Heba Gowayed is the Moorman-Simon Assistant Professor of Sociology at Boston University, and it's her job to make sense of it all. Her research, which is global and comparative, examines how low-income people traverse social services, immigration laws, and their associated bureaucracies, while grappling with gender and racial inequalities.

Heba’s writing has appeared in Gender & Society, Ethnic & Racial Studies, Sociological Forum and in public outlets including Slate and Teen Vogue. Her new book, Refuge, out now with Princeton University Press, explores how states shape the potential of people pursuing refuge within their borders. She is currently working on her second book, The Cost of Borders, which theorizes borders as a costly, and often deadly, transaction.

JUNIPER

After meeting in college, Scott Johnson, Ahren Shreeve, and Alejandro Marín formed Juniper. The group has formed their unique sound from diverse influences of alternative rock, folk, R&B, and bedroom pop. With various vocalists throughout their early discography, one thing has remained constant: their songwriting is tangibly honest, ranging from upbeat and high energy to delicate and introspective. With roots in local venues and basement gigs, their music found a loyal fan base early on, which has since only grown. At just 21 years old, the band has emerged as one of the new faces of the Boston music scene, and with this encouragement, they’ve consolidated and are now working on their debut album, coming soon.

On the borderline

Ordinary people
Are intertwined
On the borderline

If you think it’s equal
Then you’re colorblind
Can’t you see it’ll never be the same

Even if you’re from the same place
Disproportionate, longevity
Based on things you wouldn’t believe…

Who’s complicit in creating (generating) lies
A never-ending staircase
With freedom at the top in disguise

Protected by
Countries with money
And no sense of pain

The pain, of dropping everything
And moving away
At the borderline Hope is used

To build the lie//
That it's a better life
It takes a criminal mind

For death and sacrifice
To find a compromise
To find a compromise

But can’t u see it’ll never be the same
Even if you’re from the same place
People seek refuge

But don’t you go calling them refugees…
Who’s complicit in creating (generating) lies
A never-ending staircase

With freedom at the top in disguise
Protected by
Countries with money

And no sense of pain
The pain, of dropping everything
And moving away



Oct 26, 202201:35:04
Psychologist Paul Gilbert on compassion for courage and the alleviation of suffering - ft. Musical Guest: Patrick McGuire

Psychologist Paul Gilbert on compassion for courage and the alleviation of suffering - ft. Musical Guest: Patrick McGuire

"Compassion is the antidote to suffering and harmfulness. Put simply, it is a sensitivity to suffering in self and others with a commitment to try to alleviate and prevent it." So says Psychologist Paul Gilbert, the godfather of Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), in an interview that inspires singer-songwriter Patrick McGuire of Straight White Teeth to create a new song called ‘NOTHING’S BY DESIGN’.

Research has now revealed how our capacities for compassion evolved, how it works in our bodies and our brains, and when cultivated, is a source of courage and wisdom to address suffering. Compassionate courage lies in the willingness to see into the nature and causes of suffering - in ourselves, others and the human condition.   

Patrick McGuire-inspired
Straight White Teeth is the tenacious songwriting project of musician and writer Patrick McGuire.  Stream the song: https://ffm.to/nothingsbydesign

Oct 12, 202201:48:51
Track-by-Track Commentary on Podsongs Volume 10

Track-by-Track Commentary on Podsongs Volume 10

A commentary on the last 11 songs created for the Podsongs project, with musicians Jack Stafford, Maurizio Sarnicola, Massimino Voza and Luigi Falcione. Go behind the scenes with the band to hear how they made the songs inspired by the interviews.


1) A Hose Through Which Love Flows
2) It's Not 1984
3) War On Mother Nature
4) From Me To We
5) This Is Making Me Crazy
6) Transhuman Dreams
7) The Rules of Ayurveda (Dinacharya)
8) Where Were The Drugs?
9) Let Go
10) CRISPR
11) Masterpiece
12) Next episode




Sep 30, 202255:44
Professor Carl Hart on why everything you think you know about drugs is wrong - Musical guest Tanner Peterson

Professor Carl Hart on why everything you think you know about drugs is wrong - Musical guest Tanner Peterson

In this episode of Podsongs—the show where musicians interview inspirational people, as inspiration for a new song—Professor Carl Hart, author of Drug Use for Grownups and a campaigner for drug law reform, talks to American singer-songwriter Tanner Peterson about why everything we know about drug addiction is wrong. The resulting song inspired by the conversation is called ‘Break the Spell’ and features Carl’s son Damon Xavier rapping as guest vocalist.  

https://drcarlhart.com/
https://tannerpmusic.com/

Stream the song: https://ffm.to/tannerbreakthespell

BREAK THE SPELL

They’re coming again
They’re coming for my own heart
Just live and forget
Everyone plays their part

Need a reset
Spirits in the mind are breaking through
New consciousness
Visions of something I can’t prove

We’re changing slowly
But still falling onto ourselves
Can’t stop the controlling
Could melodies break the spell?

Illegal truth
Covered up like it’s suicide
Forbidden fruit
How can you tell me what is mine?

We’re changing slowly
But still falling onto ourselves
Can’t stop the controlling
Could melodies break the spell?

We’re changing slowly
But still falling onto ourselves
Can’t stop the controlling
Could melodies break the spell?

Time to grow up
'Cause it’s no rights if they control us
My whole life all I heard was “no drugs”
Coming from the motherfuckers that don’t even know drugs
And as I
Get to get a little closer
I can identify the propaganda like “hold up”
Then we can recognize that the lies never hold up
Whether you do a line, or wine, or you roll up
High Times couldn’t cover my mind by the byline
The news never spill the truth on a timeline
The boys in blue are the brutes in my lifetime
I been on sidelines and now it’s high time
Look at the country deposit
Locking my people for profit
How can you look in the mirror?
I cannot honor "Your Honor"
Chasing our happiness and I’m knowing the courage will cause it
What do we need? To get out the closet
Wassup?

We’re changing slowly
But still falling onto ourselves
Can’t stop the controlling
Could melodies break the spell?

We’re changing slowly
But still falling onto ourselves
Can’t stop the controlling
Could melodies break the spell?
Could melodies break the spell?
Could melodies break the spell?

Sep 14, 202201:40:28
Michael Gervais and Katie Welch on being your own Masterpiece

Michael Gervais and Katie Welch on being your own Masterpiece

In this episode of Podsongs—the show where musicians interview inspirational people, as inspiration for a new song—high-performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais, who’s worked with some of the world’s top athletes, talks to LA singer Katie Welch about what it takes to be the best version of ourselves. The result is a song called ‘Masterpiece’ which invites you discover the artist inside your heart.

Learn the power of thinking

High-performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais has dedicated his career to exploring how to push the boundaries of human potential. His clients include Olympians and Fortune 100 CEOs. As the host of the Finding Mastery podcast he interviews world-leading professionals taking their fields to the edge. Dr. Gervais works in high-stakes environments with some of the world’s top-performing athletes and businesspeople. He is known for his work on the Red Bull Stratos project, where he helped Felix Baumgartner overcome the anxiety and claustrophobia felt when he pulled on his jumps suit to make the history-making leap from 128,000 feet. Meditation, mindfulness and team-building techniques introduced by Dr. Gervais are credited by Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll as being key to his team’s 2014 Super Bowl win. Carroll and Dr. Gervais continue to work together as co-founders of Compete to Create, a digital platform helping people become their best through mindset training. Here, Dr. Gervais shares insights gleaned from working with the best in the world.

Katie Welch is an American Pop-Jazz singer and songwriter based in Los Angeles, her cinematic pop-soul sound highlights her powerful presence and soulful voice, influenced by the greats like Ella Fitzgerald, Whitney Houston, Amy Winehouse, and Celine Dion, but with a dance/disco-funk edge inspired by The Jacksons, Prince, Cher, Stevie Wonder, and Christina Aguilera

Stream the song: https://ffm.to/katiemasterpiece

MASTERPIECE

Everyday’s an opportunity to create a living masterpiece
The biggest thing that hold us back is the fear of what other people think
Your most authentic self’s available to you every day and everywhere that you meet your feet
Cuz when we’re present and we’re grounded and we’re mindful
That’s when life gets really sweet

Because we’ve all got the chance to be the best versions of ourselves
And we can learn to harness all the gifts we’ve each got to express
You’re enough just because you are
And everything you need is inside of you
Your inner capabilities are absolutely extraordinary

Baby you’re a work of art
The artist is inside your heart
Your body is the canvas
And you’re mind is the paint
Once you can see the picture you can paint it for the world to see

Because we’ve all got the chance to be the best versions of ourselves
And we can learn to harness all the gifts we’ve each got to express
You’re enough just because you are
And everything you need is inside of you
Your inner capabilities are absolutely extraordinary

Baby you’re a work of art
The artist is inside your heart
Your body is the canvas
And you’re mind is the paint
So paint the picture that you want the world to see



Aug 31, 202201:36:10
Josiah Zayner and Chicks on Speed talk biohacking and Do-It-Yourself DNA

Josiah Zayner and Chicks on Speed talk biohacking and Do-It-Yourself DNA

Jo Zayner is a biohacker, artist, and scientist best known for their self-experimentation and work making hands-on genetic engineering accessible to a lay audience, including CRISPR. josiahzayner.com/  

Chicks on Speed is a feminist music and fine art ensemble, formed in Munich in 1997, when members Australian Alex Murray-Leslie and American Melissa Logan met at the Munich Academy of Fine Arts. http://www.chicksonspeed.com/ 

Podsongs is a podcast where musicians interview inspirational people as inspiration for a new song. www.podsongs.com 


CRISPR  

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CRISPR
CRISPR
CRISPR
CRISPR
CRIS, CRIS, CRIS, PR

Where’s the bass? Doing the science
Cut and add, you’ve got the sequence
Making it happen
Do you want to jam, with my genes?

Give me some of your genetic engineering
Your kitchen garage time machine
Take me to see a dragon
Everybody has a device to push the button

Bottom up, top down
Lifloning logistics
Baby genes in editing
Change our genes, make a choice
Self-injected, what’s the real
Believe in who, what’s the wrong in the world

Science isn’t done a lab coat
Seeing through your twisted CRISPR
Science isn’t done a lab coat

Empty hallways what’s going on
Artificial balance hey
Hey love I could lose
Body autonomy

Me and you just we two point of view
What’s the truth?

Make me faith
Make me real
Change modify

Men on estrogen
Therapy it’s popular
Vocabulary

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CRISPR
CRISPR
CRISPR
CRISPR

I was not born this way
Didn’t like my DNA
You said my genes were lame
Were so uncool and my parents were to blame

If only, science made me cooler
Maybe some talent and a photogenic bone structure
Dear science, save me from this gene pool
It’s mediocre why does nature have to be so cruel?

What do you think about mosquitos?
What about repair kit?
What about the DNA?
What about the therapy?
What is natural?
Have the repair kit rather than the scalpel?
What about fixing the murals?
What about repair kit subsitutes for jail cells?

I’m starving mosquito flying around
Can’t locate dinner
Receptors are down
My target of desired of plasma can’t be found
A starving mosquito
Buzzing around
Buzzing around
Buzzing around
Buzzing around

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Aug 17, 202201:18:02
Track-by-Track Commentary on Podsongs Volume 9

Track-by-Track Commentary on Podsongs Volume 9

A commentary on the last 12 songs created for the Podsongs project, with musicians Jack Stafford, Maurizio Sarnicola, Massimino Voza and Luigi Falcione. Go behind the scenes with the band to hear how they made the songs inspired by the interviews.   

1) Unclench
2) It's Possible
3) Afterlife
4) Bravery
5) Kudzu From Heaven
6) Changes
7) Unravel
8) Moment of Truth
9) A Change Is Coming
10) Change without pain
11) Live to Give
12) Where Attention Goes   

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Aug 03, 202255:12
Kyle Cease and Doe Paoro on the need to let go

Kyle Cease and Doe Paoro on the need to let go

Can you learn to let go? This is what Kyle Cease challenges Doe Paoro to do in their interview together in this episode of Podsongs.  

New York Times Best Selling author Kyle Cease has a gift of merging comedy with personal transformation.  As a comedian, Kyle had two #1 Comedy Central specials and was voted as #1 ranking on Comedy Central’s Stand-up Showdown. After leaving his job as an award-winning comedian, Kyle dedicated his life to helping others and created Evolving Out Loud, which is a growing community with over 400 thousand members worldwide. Kyle has personally coached over fifteen thousand people and his YouTube videos have been watched over 60 million times.  http://kylecease.com/ 

Working under the name Doe Paoro, Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Sonia Kreitzer blends elements of soul, R&B, dubstep, and dark-toned pop. After earning critical accolades with her self-made first album, she signed to Anti-, working with members of Bon Iver and making her label debut with 2015's After. Slow to Love Following a trip to Tibet, the Syracuse native began recording under the name Doe Paoro, folding Tibetan opera vocal influences into her own minimalist pop sound.  https://www.doepaoro.com/ 

Stream the song: https://ffm.to/doeletgo 

LET GO  

Well I never had the sense of a road
No no no no

And I gave up all of my knowing
A long time ago

Yeah I tried
To let go
Of what could not hold

Well I promised myself a love
That wouldn't rely

On anyone else's choosing me
This love never dies

Yeah I tried
To let go
Of what was a love so many times

I had to let go so many times
I had to let go of so many lives

I had to let go of so many so many so many lives
So many times
I had to let go

I had to let go
I had to let go
Of so many lives

So many times

Well I walked to the edge
Gave my prayer to the stars

What if the thing that I want most
Is breaking my heart

Well I tried, yes I tried to accept what is hard
Yeah I tried to accept what is hard
I had to let go
So many times
I had to let go of so many lives
so many lives


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Jul 20, 202201:33:46
Jeremy Hunt MP talks about Covid treatment and the new NHS

Jeremy Hunt MP talks about Covid treatment and the new NHS

Jeremy Hunt inspires a song about Covid medicine. Jeremy Hunt is a senior British politician serving as Chair of the Health and Social Care Select Committee.  

Stream the song: https://ffm.to/wherewerethedrugs 

WHERE WERE THE DRUGS?

Where were the drugs in our hour of need?
Where were the drugs against this deadly disease?
That it's wholly untreatable's not entirely believable
But for what other reason can you rush through vaccines?

Are you really telling me?
When every other ad I see
Pumped in by TV
Is for a magic cure
I don't believe you anymore

Cos all doctors were pharmacists
All-day long prescription lists
Now suddenly the only thing in their bag is
Paracetamol

Where were the drugs in our hour of need?
Where were the drugs are we being deceived?
Can we wake up from denial, we're in one big clinical trial
And Paracetamol is not an anti-viral

Why can't drugs be authorized?
Until you've been hospitalized
The system has been paralyzed
Right before our very eyes
Everyone's been hypnotized
With the thought of being immunized
The unjabbed are despised

Now there are drugs you cannot mention
It's become a sin
Even to talk about ivermectin
Or Hydroxyquinoline

There must not be
Vaccine hesitancy

And all the SARS that went before
We treated them we won the war
But suddenly the only thing we have is
Paracetamol

Where were the drugs in our hour of need?
Where were the drugs are we being deceived?
Can we wake up from denial, we're in one big clinical trial
And Paracetamol is not an anti-viral

Where were the drugs in our hour of need?
Where were the drugs against this deadly disease?
That it's wholly untreatable's not entirely believable
But for what other reason can you rush through vaccines?


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Jul 06, 202235:30
Bernardo Kastrup discusses materialism and consciousness

Bernardo Kastrup discusses materialism and consciousness

This is a reissue of Episode 7, while Jack recovers for the birth of his first child last week. Bernardo Kastrup's work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental. He has a Ph.D. in philosophy (ontology, philosophy of mind) and another Ph.D. in computer engineering (reconfigurable computing, artificial intelligence). As a scientist, Bernardo has worked for the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and the Philips Research Laboratories (where the 'Casimir Effect' of Quantum Field Theory was discovered). Formulated in detail in many academic papers and books, his ideas have been featured on 'Scientific American,' the 'Institute of Art and Ideas,' the 'Blog of the American Philosophical Association' and 'Big Think,' among others.

https://youtu.be/ZiFc11XHRQ4

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THE PRISON OF MATERIALISM

VERSE 
Fm 
It's stitched into the sitcoms 
It's sewn into the news 
Bfm 
Twisted in the movies 
It underwrites your views

It underwrites your views 
Fm 
Pumped in by the television 
Reinforced in school 
Bfm 
Seeps into your every hole,  
But your nobody's fool? 

BRIDGE 
Cm 
It permeates and advocates 
Corroborates we're separates 

Bfm 
Venerates-our-physical-traits-while-vindicating-violent-states 

Cm 
Perpetuates subordinates 
Implicates we're primates 

Culminates in selfish hate 
That enumerates & exterminates 

CHORUS 
Bfm 
Oh no, they’re selling you a prison 
Cm 
Don’t buy the lie of materialism 

VERSE 
It’s been cunningly conceived  
And slyly concealed 
Dripped into your consciousness 
Now it has congealed 

You're just purely physical 
You're a piece of meat 
Who cares if I beat you 
Or emotionally mistreat you 

BRIDGE 
Soul starvation, strangulation 
Spiritual castration 

Secularize-sexualise-glamourise-with-vacant-lies 
Temptation and gratification 
Physical adoration 

Sedation of civilization 
Societal transmogrification 

CHORUS 

VERSE 
They're happy you're confused 
They feed upon your fear 
Suck up all your feelings 
They’re always very near 

You’re one of the little pawns 
Putty in their hands 
Moving in formation 
As they whisper their commands 

BRIDGE 
Preaching the dualities 
Physical realities 

With-distorted-moralities-for-limited-mentalities 

Contorted tonalities 
Temporal modalities 
Separate nationalities 
For global criminalities 
CHORUS

Jun 22, 202201:39:00
Scott Carney - What doesn't kill us makes us stronger... but does it make us wiser

Scott Carney - What doesn't kill us makes us stronger... but does it make us wiser

This is a reissue of Episode 6, while Jack takes a short break for the birth of his first child. Scott Carney is an investigative journalist and anthropologist and has worked in some of the most dangerous and unlikely corners of the world. His work blends narrative non-fiction with ethnography. He inspires a song called True Believer, about the life philosophy he has built based on his work and travels.

His books include What Doesn’t Kill Us was a New York Times bestseller; other works include The Red Market and A Death on Diamond Mountain. Carney was a contributing editor at Wired for five years and his writing also appears in Mother Jones, Men's Journal, Playboy, Foreign Policy, Discover, Outside, and Fast Company. His work has been the subject of a variety of radio and television programs, including on NPR and National Geographic TV. In 2010, he won the Payne Award for Ethics in Journalism for his story “ Meet the Parents,” which tracked an international kidnapping-to-adoption ring. Carney has spent extensive time in South Asia and speaks Hindi. He attended Kenyon College and has a master's degree in anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He currently lives in Denver, CO

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TRUE BELIEVER

There's a wedge, we drive 
For our minds, to thrive 
We wither in this world 
Or we evolve

What is truth? What's belief? 
What is hiding underneath? 
In the lie-infested world in which we crawl

You call me faithless - but my faith's unshakeable 
In fact, I'm one of only a few believers left

From what I've seen with my own eyes 
A lie is always in disguise 
My faith's built on solid base 
I trust in what I touch or taste

I've been convinced by black and white 
That today will end in night 
The song is long while will is free 
Life ends in a minor key

You call me faithless but I've no doubt 
I'm a true believer - believe me! 

I've faith men cheat, Faith men lie 
Faith they steal, one day die 
I'm a believer! 
A true believer

I've faith they'll kill to make a million 
Sell their bodies, sell their children 
I'm a believer! 
A true believer
 
Lies are always told 
As lives are, bought and sold 
Our belief is the currency that we traded away




Jun 08, 202201:21:42
Dr Bhaswati Bhattacharya - Everyday Ayurveda: Habits to change your life

Dr Bhaswati Bhattacharya - Everyday Ayurveda: Habits to change your life

In the show where every conversation inspires a song, Jack Stafford interviews Dr Bhaswati Bhattacharya about her book 'Everyday Ayurveda: Daily Habits That Can Change Your Life in a Day'.  

Living between Manhattan and Kashi, Dr Bhaswati Bhattacharya is a licensed, board-certified physician, integrating 'Good Medicine' with Ayurveda for the past fifteen years. She is Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College and a PhD researcher in Ayurveda at Banaras Hindu University. She is a 2014 senior Fulbright-Nehru Scholar, recipient of American Medical Association's Leadership Award and the first Indian to speak at Commencement Exercises at Harvard University. Her work is featured in the documentary, Healers: Journey into Ayurveda.   

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THE RULES OF AYURVEDA (DINACHARYA)

Waking up
Before the sun
You have your motions
One-by-one

Clean out the Kapha
From your head
Accumulated
While in bed

Clean the teeth
And scrape the tongue
Gargle with oil
Then Abhyanga

I get tired of the rules

Nasal drops
Salute the sun
Wash your body
When you’re done

Meditate
And then hydrate
Break your fast
Very late

Exercise
December to May
To only half
Capacity
Well I get tired of the rules

But every time I go a little crazy
Do something I know is really wrong
I wake up in the morning feeling so bad
That I go running... to the rules

Not holding a sneeze
Or stopping a yawn
No activities
At dusk or dawn

Only breathing
Through your nose
Never eating
When the right ones closed

All 6 tastes
In every meal
The ratio
For how you feel
I get tired of the rules

Avoiding incompatible
Foods
Mixing with fruit
It precludes

Then you lie
On your left side
While you digest
What's inside

Control the body
Speech and mind
Granting gifts
And being kind
I get tired of the rules  

But when I forget contraindications
Don't change with the seasons or my situation
Whenever I act mindlessly, I feel so bad
I  go running to.... to the rules

Speaking little
Speaking good
Speaking only
When you should

Not causing ill will
Telling lies
No dissension
In others lives

With a smile
The first to greet
Insults received
Never repeat
I get tired of the rules

Living a life that's
Filled with dharma
Pursuing only
Pleasure and kama

Not believing
All you see
But nor suspect
Conspiracy

Perfect the skill
Of adoring others
Sharing profits
As with brothers

Not loving
living alone
Compassion for all
Is always shown

And having the long life
And the health
The reputation
And the wealth

Who's tired... of the rules?

May 25, 202201:33:00
Professor Steve Fuller on transhumanism and life-extension
May 11, 202201:59:40
Dr Caroline Leaf on how to grow your brain

Dr Caroline Leaf on how to grow your brain

In this conversation, Dr. Caroline Leaf inspires a song about the struggle for sanity in our crazy world. Dr. Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist and was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change (neuroplasticity) with directed mind input.

During her years in clinical practice and her work with thousands of underprivileged teachers and students in her home country of South Africa and in the USA, she developed her theory (called the Geodesic Information Processing theory) of how we think, build memory, and learn, into tools and processes that have transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), learning disabilities (ADD, ADHD), autism, dementias and mental ill-health issues like anxiety and depression. She has helped hundreds of thousands of students and adults learn how to use their mind to detox and grow their brain to succeed in every area of their lives, including school, university, and the workplace. https://drleaf.com/

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THIS IS MAKING ME CRAZY

I can’t live in this place
It makes me crazy
All are wild with naked greed
To which somehow it seems that we have all agreed

I can’t live in a city
It makes me crazy
Overcrowded, poisoned air
Frowning face’s surrounding me everywhere

I can’t live with a job
It makes me crazy
Sold myself, get paid in stress
Now what I have left of my life’s worth so much less

When there's so much confusion
And so much is wrong
And so many people
Then I must be strong

When so much is wasted
And there's so much of strife
I need to change my life

I can’t live in a house
It makes me crazy
Even though I’ve too much stuff
What I have just never seems to be enough

I can’t live with a woman
They make me crazy
Always complaining, nothing’s right
All I get is criticism every night

When there's so much confusion
And so much is wrong
And so many people
Then I must be strong

When so much is wasted
And there's so much of strife
I need to change my life

I can’t live with a body
It makes me crazy
Aches and pains and colds and flu
And it never looks the way I want it to

I can’t live with a mind
It makes me crazy
Always talking, never peace
Even meditation gives me no release

I can’t live with myself
I make me crazy
Cos after all the things I’ve changed
I myself remain the same


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Apr 27, 202256:22
Judy Wicks—going local is the solution to all our problems

Judy Wicks—going local is the solution to all our problems

Jack Stafford's guest as inspiration for a new song is Judy Wicks, an activist, entrepreneur, author, and speaker working to build a more compassionate, just, regenerative and locally-based economy.

LYRICS:

All our problems come
When we get outside ourselves
We need to grow our communities
And seize new opportunities

We gotta move... from me to we
Think reciprocity

It's time to move from me to we
Think one community

All together now
Altogether now

All together now
Altogether now

All together now
Altogether now

All together now
Altogether now

Independence is
An illusory thing
It's real the abundance
So share it all with a caring call

And move from me to we
Think generosity

We gotta move from me to we
Think one big family

All together now
Altogether now

All together now
Altogether now

All together now
Altogether now

All together now
Altogether now

Instead of over-reliance
On global supply chains buy locally

Say no to corporate violence
Against the earth and all of us yeah

All together now
Altogether now

All together now
Altogether now

All together now
Altogether now

All together now
Altogether now

All together now
Altogether now

All together now
Altogether now


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Apr 13, 202201:06:10
Vandana Shiva vs. the 0.01%: How Bill Gates and co. are taking over food production

Vandana Shiva vs. the 0.01%: How Bill Gates and co. are taking over food production

Vandana Shiva inspires a song about corporations' War on Mother Nature on episode #107 of the Podsongs podcast.  

#VandanaShiva is a modern-day revolutionary, and for forty years has been fighting a heroic battle on behalf of humanity and the ecologically besieged natural systems that support us. But she is opposed by powerful multinational corporations and billionaires like #billgates invested in continuing their degenerative but lucrative agricultural practices.   For more information on Vandana’s work and to take part in her online courses go to navdanya.org   Her latest book is called: Oneness VS the 1%: Shattering Illusions, Seeding Freedom.  Also please check out the documentary film about Vandana’s work “The Seeds of Vandana” here: https://vandanashivamovie.com 

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The song was performed by Rebecca Jenkins whose partner Joel Bakan—writer and director of The New Corporation documentary—suggested Vandana Shiva to Podsongs host Jack Stafford.   

Podsongs is a unique podcast format created and hosted by Jack Stafford, a British musician living in Italy. Musicians interview inspiring people and produce a song inspired by the conversation. It launched in November 2020 after COVID lockdowns forced Jack to look for other outlets for his music, and it evolved into a collaborative project.   

War on Mother Nature 

The song was recorded at Goldmine Records in Vallo della Lucania, Italy. The music was written by Jack Stafford, with lyrics by Jack Stafford and Rebecca Jenkins. Rebecca Jenkinson sang vocals, and it was produced by Maurizio Sarnicola and Massimino Voza, who also played Drums, Piano, Bass, Trumpet, Organ and Keys. Maurizio Sarnicola played guitar.  LYRICS:  Capital creation you know It's just blatant theft  And the system will not stop Until there's nothing left   Wake up people come on now Don't get mesmerised By these digital barons And their hypnotic lies  Their aim is not discrete  They want to defeat Mother Nature  It's their illusion  It's so senseless Dangerously Anti-life, anti-health, anti-woman No accountability   Their media floods our minds  PR pollution  Money is their goal But you know it's nature's execution  Their aim is not discrete  They want to defeat Mother Nature   Mother Nature It's their illusion  As food creators They own what we need  They patent nature Even precious seed  Come on people Let's collectivise  It's time for revolution It's been prophesised  Their aim is not discrete  They want to defeat her Their aim is not discrete  They want to defeat her They want to defeat her They want to defeat her  Come on people It's time for revolution Come on now Let's collectivise It's time for revolution  // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter, donations and download the song for €/$1 @ 

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Mar 30, 202230:02
Dorian Lynskey on protest songs and The Ministry Of Truth (ft. Musical Guest Kai Mata)

Dorian Lynskey on protest songs and The Ministry Of Truth (ft. Musical Guest Kai Mata)

Balinese activist and singer Kai Mata interviews English writer Dorian Lynskey—author of 33 Revolutions Per Minute: A History of Protest Songs and The Ministry of Truth: A Biography of George Orwell’s 1984—on episode #106 of the Podsongs podcast.   

Challenged to come up with a song that covers both subjects, she creates an anti-protest song—an anthem for peace.

LYRICS:

To those who call for uprising
And bloodshed to begin

Who holler that the system
must be torn down from within

If you want to drive out the dark
Well stand up with light in your heart

You're acting like it's Nineteen Eighty-Four - And you need a revolution
Screaming for a storm rage and a war - trying to tear down institutions
Preaching hate, liberate, anger bait nothing more - we're in need of resolution
You're acting like it's 1984

An eye for an eye
Makes the whole world blind

With peace in your actions
There's peace in your mind

If you want to drive out the dark
Well stand up with light in your heart

You're acting like it's Nineteen Eighty-Four - And you need a revolution
Screaming for a storm rage and a war - trying to tear down institutions
Preaching hate, liberate, anger bait nothing more - we're in need of resolution
You're acting like it's 1984

In the cacophony, I hear a single melody
So would you come along and sing this song with me?

We can use harmonies to sing of what we dream this little world could be
You can be mad, you can be angry
In this time where words are feeling so unheard

We write songs about our worries
Sing out loud to share our stories
In the hopes that someone near or far can hear our words and feel them in their heart

You're acting like it's Nineteen Eighty-Four - And you need a revolution
Screaming for a storm rage and a war - trying to tear down institutions
Preaching hate, liberate, anger bait nothing more - we're in need of resolution
You're acting like it's 1984

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Kai Mata - http://kaimatamusic.com/
Dorian Lynskey - https://www.dorianlynskey.com/
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Mar 16, 202201:32:30
Diana Winston and her MAP to mindfulness

Diana Winston and her MAP to mindfulness

Today's guest is Diana Winston, author of The Little Book of Being: Practices and Guidance for Uncovering your Natural Awareness, and the co-author of Fully Present, the Science, Art and Practice of Mindfulness.

She has taught mindfulness for health and well-being since 1993 in a variety of settings including the medical and mental health field, and in universities, businesses, non-profits, and schools.

At UCLA, where she is the Director of Mindfulness Education at MARC, she developed the evidence-based Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPs) curriculum and the Training in Mindfulness Facilitation (TMF), which trains mindfulness teachers worldwide. She is also a founder of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association.

Her work has been mentioned in the New York Times, O Magazine, Newsweek, the Los Angeles Times, Bloomberg, Women’s Health, and in a variety of magazines, books, and journals. The LA Times has even called her “one of the nation’s best-known teachers of mindfulness.”

She has been practising mindfulness since 1989, including a year as a Buddhist nun in Burma (Myanmar).

Learn more at
www.dianawinston.com

LYRICS to A Hose Through Which Love Flows:

Am I validated feelings
Am I compassion incarnate
Or the darkest of the answers
Resigned to his fate

Yes am I doomed to live forever
With the free will that I chose
Or am I a hose
Through which love flows

I'm an accumulation of consciousness
A wave before the sand
An amalgamation of aspects
At the limit of the land

I'm growing and collecting
Where attention goes
And I'm a hose
Through which love flows

I'm chaos in the making
And robust rigidity
Desperately adding layers
Trying to fashion identity

I'm refractions of the light   
An animal that knows
And I'm a hose
Through which love flows

I'm a bundle of emotions
Each with their own name
Pretending individualism
All desperate for a frame

I'm the wheel of awareness
A whisper dressed in clothes
And I'm a hose
Through which love flows

I'm a preacher proud to stand up
A prosecutor who'll fall
A politician in the alley
Answering mother nature's call

I'm integrating hemispheres
The poetry and the prose
And I'm a hose
Through which love flows

I'm the left side giving narration
And the right side reaching out
A problem-solving algorithm
Wants to know what it's about

I'm the observer and the object
The audience and the show
And I'm a hose
Through which love flows

I'm a hose through which love flows

Mar 02, 202259:50