Staying with the present moment & framing it within a 24 hour cycle, I continue to explore the here & now. Using music/song containing morning/afternoon/evening & night..as always we have a hearty giggle at trump/maga & ridiculous narcissistic rhetoric
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‘Till the morning comes’ The Grateful dead from American beauty (1970)
‘Meet me in the morning’ Bob Dylan from Blood on the tracks (1975)
‘Morning Morgantown’ Joni Mitchell from Ladies of the canyon (1970)
‘Till the morning comes’ Neil Young from after the goldrush (1970)
‘Afternoon delight’ Starlight vocal band from The Starlight vocal band (1976)
‘Sunny afternoon’ The Kinks from Face to face (1966)
‘An evening i will not forget’ Dermot Kennedy from Without fear (2019)
‘Late in the evening’ Paul Simon from One trick pony (1980)
‘Nightshift’ The Commodores from Nightshift (1985)
‘All night long’ Rainbow from Down to earth (1979)
‘Night Swimming’ REM from Automatic for the people (1993)
Just for today, one day at a time, 24 hours! Life becomes so much more manageable when we can live in the present moment, stay in the present, stay in the day..life can be tolerable, liveable, fun & joyful if we want it! Also we have some cool tunes to express it all more effectively.
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‘Right here, right now..’ Fatboyslim from you’ve come a long way baby (1998)
‘Just for today’ India Arie from Testimony Vol 1 Life & relationship (2006)
‘What a difference a day makes’ Dinah Washington from What a difference a day makes (1959)
‘Once in a lifetime’ Talking heads from remain in light (1980)
‘A day in the life of’ The Beatles from Sgt Pepper’s lonely hearts club band (1967)
‘Thank you’ Dido from no Angel (1998)
‘Present tense’ Pearl Jam from no Code (1998)
‘Time passages’ Al Stewart from Time Passages (1978)
‘Perfect day’ Lou Reed from Transformer (1972)
‘Running to stand still’ U2 from The Joshua tree (1987)
So lets play around with AI (Artificial intelligence) & focus more on Artificial intimacy! They are interconnected to some degree. So what is real intimacy? How do we know it’s genuine, the real deal? What is intimacy & why do we need this profound visceral connection? All of this & some cool, groovy tunes we are in for a good time!
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‘Tired of being alone’ Al Green from Al gets next to you (1971)
‘Show some emotion’ Joan Armatrading from Show some emotion (1977)
‘Real love’ The Beatles from Anthology 2 (1996)
‘Lets get it on’ Marvin Gaye from Lets get it on (1973)
‘Fines lines’ John Martyn from Inside out (1973)
‘Hold you in my arms’ Ray Lamontaigne from Trouble (2004)
‘It could be sweet’ Portishead from Dummy (1994)
‘Cherry’ JJ Cale from Troubadour (1976)
‘Hungry for your love’ Van Morrison from Wavelength (1978)
‘Sweet love’ Lucinda Williams from Blessed (2011)
‘Night train’ Rickie Lee Jones from Rickie Lee Jones (1979)
‘Human touch’ Bruce Springsteen from Human Touch (1992)
Pick a colour, any colour & i will find a song with that colour in the title! So I have a bit of fun matching colours to songs, exploring meanings & always open to new & old ways to grow, heal & embrace our lives with courage, creativity & joy
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‘Yellow River’ Christie from Yellow river (1970)
‘Red chord’ The Frames from Fitzcaraldo (1996)
‘Little Green’ Joni Mitchell from Blue (1971)
‘Goodbye blue sky’ Pink Floyd from The Wall (1979)
‘Orange sky’ Alexi Murdoch from 4 Songs Ep (2002)
‘Purple haze’ Jimi Hendrix from Are experienced?’
‘Indigo’ Quist from Breathing space (2022)
‘Brown eyed blues’ Ben Harper from Diamonds on the inside (2003)
‘Silver springs’ Fleetwood mac from Rumours (Deluxe Edition) (1976)
‘Golden years’ David Bowie from Station to Station (1976)
‘Pink’ Aerosmith from Nine lives (1997)
‘Sweet black angel’ from Exile on main st (1972)
‘White light/white heat The Velvet underground from Rock n Roll animal (live) (1974)
Rain rain go away! Come again another day! In this Episode, I take a close look at how the dreaded rain also provides us with such beautiful, creative output..while at a fundamental level rains is essential to sustain human life..so let’s explore the magic, mystery, wonder & awe of this divisive phenomena. I choose 10 emotive songs that powerfully express deep sadness, loss, romance, joy & total exasperation at the pitter patter of raindrops we’ve come to simultaneously love & hate
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‘I wish it would rain’ The Temptations from I wish it would rain (1967)
‘I cant stand the rain Tina Turner from Simply the best (1984)
‘Storm in a teacup’ The Fortunes from Storm in a teacup (1972)
‘Rainy days & Mondays’ The Carpenters from Gold (1971)
‘Early morning rain’ Gordon Lightfoot from Lightfoot (1966)
‘Rain King’ Counting Crows from August & everything after (1993)
‘Feels like rain (Ft Bonnie Raitt) from Buddy’s baddest (1993)
‘Everytime it rains’ Randy Newman from Bad love (1999)
‘I think its going to rain today’ (Randy Newman) performed by UB40 from Triple best (1980)
‘Rider in the rain’ Randy Newman from little criminals (1977)
The wise fox meets the Little Prince, the magical‘Taming’ process begins...we are reminded that What's essential is indeed invisible to the eye..so what are we looking for? Both literally & metaphorically? What do we see? How do we engage with others in this important dynamic? Let’s explore vision, third eye/inner eye, good faith communication, seeking truth, connecting with our hearts/souls to energetically connect with others...
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References -------------------‘I found my smile again’ (Radio edit) D’angelo single (2008)
‘Diamonds on the inside’ Ben Harper from Diamonds on the inside (2003)
‘Third eye’ Florence & the machine from How big, how blue, how beautiful (2015)‘
Heart of gold’ Neil Young from Harvest (1972)
‘Dreamer’ Supertramp from Crime of the century (1974)
‘Skin deep’ (Ft Derek Trucks) from bring it in/skin deep (2008)
‘Inside out’ Mac Miller from Faces (2014)
‘Fill your heart’ David Bowie from Hunky Dory (1971)
‘Wholly humble heart’ Martin Stephenson & The Daintees from There comes a time (1993)
‘Blue moon fox’ Dope Lemon from Kimosabie (2023)
Should I stay or should I go? Stick or twist? Surrender or fight? In the thick of every day life it can quite confusing, where do I put my energy? What should I focus on? Using The Serenity prayer as a spiritual framework we examine the human condition, relationships, healing & recovery & of course through the expression of sumptuous music!
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‘Can’t let go’ Lucinda Williams from Car wheels on a gravel road (1998)
‘Drift away’ Dobie Grey from The soulful sounds of Dobie Grey (1973)
‘Stood up’ John Hiatt from Bring the family (1987)‘
Beast of burden’ The Rolling Stones from Some girls (1978)
‘Call me the breeze’ JJ Cale from Naturally (1972)
‘Don’t give up’ Peter Gabriel (Ft Kate Bush from So (1986)
‘Should i stay or should i go’ The Clash from Combat Rock (1882)(
Something inside) So strong Labi Siffre from So strong (1988)
‘Peace in the valley Alabama 3 from Last train to Mashville Vol 2 (2002)
‘Peace of mind’ Peter Wolf from Cure for loneliness (2016)
‘I'm pooh said Pooh, I'm Tigger said Tigger..’ & for the first time in the glow of candlelight, these two beings looked at each other & experienced the magic & mystery of the encounter. In this Pod, we explore the many different ways human beings actually meet each other, what really happens? Do we acknowledge & appreciate the sacred space between each other & created by each other? & as always we play some groovy tunes!
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‘Lovely day’ Bill Withers from Menagerie (1977)
‘Good to see you’ Neil Young from Silver & Gold (2000)
‘Your face’ The Frames (Glen Hansard) from Fitzcaraldo (1995)
‘I hear you knocking’ Dave Edmonds from Rockpile (1970)‘
Human thing’ The Be good Tanyas’ from Human thing (2006)
‘In your eyes’ Peter Gabriel from So (1986)
‘Sundown’ Gordon Lightfoot from Sundown (1974)
‘Hello goodbye’ The Beatles from The Magical mystery tour (1968)‘
Least complicated’ The Indigo girls from Swamp Ophelia (1994)
‘Tender’ Blur from 13 (1998)
Lets talk trauma boogie woogie.. But seriously folks, lets really talk about trauma, PTSD CPTSD, Trauma informed care, somatic awareness, types of therapies/approaches... We also look honestly & ask: what the fuck is trauma anyway? & how do we gage recovery/healing in this trauma laden world? As always, we have a laugh & explore some kick ass music.
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‘Run like hell’ Pink Floyd from The Wall (1979)
‘Sweet Jane’ (Lou Reed/Velvet Underground) performed by The Cowboy Junkies from The Trinity sessions (1988)
‘In my chair’ Status Quo from Down the dustpipe (1970)
‘Sunshine on Catford’ Kae Tempest from Self Titled (2025)
‘Caroline says II Lou Reed from Berlin (1973)
‘Blinded by the hunt’ Rickie Lee Jones from The other side of desire (2015)
‘How far’ Beth Orton from Trailer park (1996)
‘Little star’ Stina Nordenstam from And she closed her eyes (1994)
‘Damaged’ Primal scream from Screamadelica (1991)
‘Going home (Mythical kings & Iguanas) Dory Previn from Mythical Kings & Iguanas (1971)
We welcome Cormac Lennon to the Pod, he take us on a very interesting life journey, from the tragic death of his father, that Cormac witnessed when he was 7, the subsequent effects of that traumatic experience & the voyage that followed. We go to Ashrams in Northern India, traverse the painful slippery slope of a gambling addiction & the deep turmoil & shame that brings, meeting a life long dream to teach & share good with the world. Cormac brings us into his marriage, family, ongoing spiritual practice & his passion for yoga, somatic healing & wellbeing. We also remember ’Gordon is a moron’ & You’re too good to be true..’ enjoy!
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‘Jilted John’ Jilted John & Graham Fellows from True love stories (1978)
‘A day in the life’ The Beatles from Sargent Peppers lonely hearts club (1967)
‘Kooks’ David Bowie from Hunky Dory (1971)
‘Dance to yer daddy’ The Horselips from Happy to meet-sorry to part (1973)
We’ll meet again’ Vera Lynn (1939) from the very best of Vera Lynn (1999)
‘Cant take my eyes off you’ Frankie Valli from Frankie Valli Solo (1967) (They long to be) close to you The Carpenters from Gold the best of the Carpenters (1970)
‘Hole in my life’ The Police from Outlandos D’Mour (1978)
‘Hare Krishna’ MC Yogi single (2025)
Yes, It's an art, a craft, a creative skill...learning to love requires practice, patience, resilience & courage...a good sense of humour really helps! So our big decision is: what art are we going to pursue?The dark ways of narcissism, fascism & maga madness?, or the noble, beautiful, intelligent, exhilarating magic we call love!
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‘Prizefighter’ The Eels from Hombre Lobo (2009)‘
Theres no mountain’ Glen Hansard from All that was East is West of me now (2023)
‘Toms Diner’ DNA (Ft Suzanne Vega) from Solitude standing (1987) DNA (1990)
‘Joy of my life’ Chris Stapleton from Starting over (2020)
‘It takes a lot to laugh, it takes a train to cry’ Bob Dylan from Highway 61 revisited (1965)
‘How its got to be’ Nectar from Head above water EP (2024)
‘The art of loving’ (intro) Olivia Dean from The art of loving (2025)‘
Hands of time’ Groove Armada (Ft Richie Havens) from A lot like love-music from the motion picture 2002
‘A case of you’ Joni Mitchell from Blue (1971)
‘Sweet little mystery’ John Martyn from Grace & danger (1980)
‘Keep on keeping on’ Curtis Mayfield from Roots (1971)
In this episode, I interview the man behind the sound & editing process of the Twilight conversations..that quiet, steady powerful presence you can feel in the background. Sit back, make yourselves comfortable for a fascinating & inspirational experience with Ger Kellett! We explore loneliness, isolation, feeling different-embracing that difference, owning it as the source of creativity! Being boys, growing into men, what this means & what it doesn’t mean! Hoping we grow & learn from those before us & around us..Ger invites us into his world of courage, strength, creativity, intelligence, intuition & beautiful humour! Enjoy-i did!
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5th Element & DoubleScreen - album - State of Mind 2.0
5th Element & DoubleScreen - 00's - music video
Ger Kellett - look to the sky - music video
Sax me up baby! In this episode, we highlight the sax hooks, breaks & solos...the relationship this evocative instrument has with the song & theme..I’ve chosen a couple of classics here & also more subtle examples..& of course, we observe whats going on & how we treat each other..enjoy!
‘Modern love’ David Bowie from Lets Dance (1983)
‘The Logical song’ Supertramp from Breakfast in America (1979)
‘Just the two of us’ Grovenor Washington Jnr (FT Bill Withers) from The name of love (1979)
‘Baker St’ Gerry Rafferty from City to City (1978)
‘Walk on the wildside’ Lou Reed from Transformer (1972)‘
How sweet it is (to be loved by you’) James Taylor from Gorilla (1985)
‘Money’ Pink Floyd from Dark side of the moon (1973)
‘Your latest trick’ Dire Straits from Brothers in arms (1985)
‘Who can it be now?’ Men at work from Business as usual (1981)
‘Deacon blues’ Steely Dan from Aja (1977)
In this episode, we explore our choices/Options..are they Tasty options or hard to swallow-leaving a bitter taste? Tasty Options is also a cool little cafe on Dorset St..who do a lovely breakfast & have groovy music playing!
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‘Mr big stuff’ Jimmy Hicks from Funky Funky New Orleans (1997)
‘Love moves slow’ Eddie 9V from Saratoga (2024)
‘The one thing must be love’ Bai Kamara Jnr from The mystical survivors & some earthlings (2017)
‘Smooth sailing’ Leon Bridges from Coming home (2015)
‘You’re what’s needed in my life’ from It Rains love’ (2019)
‘Daze’ Eddy Smith & the 507 from Right up till now (2023)
Midnight rider’ Sharon Jones & The Dap kings from Midnight rider Single (2017)
‘Good to me’ Irma Thomas from Something good-The Muscle Shoal sessions (1990)
‘I’l be Dogonne’ Solomon Burke from Proud Mary (2000)
‘Love to love you’ The California honey drops from B-sides from the blues cave (2009)
‘Your love is mine’ The new mastersounds from Be yourself (2003)
Well the title kinda speaks for itself doesn’t it? In this episode we explore together the possibility that God is struggling with the imposter syndrome, is prone to tantrums & unreasonable demands in his/her desire for total devotion! Could our angels be on crack-or any drugs, either for the first time or as an ongoing issue? Stayed tuned in & join me for this rollercoaster ride into the Unspoken realms of the divine..
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‘Angel eyes’ Bryan Ferry & Roxy music from Manifesto (1979)
‘One of us’ Joan Osbourne from Relish (1995)
‘God’ John Lennon from The plastic ono band (1970)
‘Precious angel’ Bob Dylan from Slow train coming (1979)
‘Worried about you’ Rolling Stones from Tattoo you (1981)
‘Lay Down’ (Candles in the rain) Melanie (FT The Edwin Hawkins choir) from Candles in the rain (1970)
‘Highway to hell’ AC/DC from Highway to hell (1979)
‘Way down in the hole’ Blind boys from Alabama from Spirit of the century (2001)
‘Angel’ Sarah Mclachlan from Surfing (1995)
‘I believe in you’ Bob Dylan from Slow train coming (1979)
‘Sweet sounds of heaven’ Rolling Stones FT Lady Gaga from Hackney Diamonds (2023)
‘My guardian angel is on crack-Ann O’connell AKA Redzer
God needs therapy-George Carlin
The legendary Hollywood superstar, Greta Garbo, famously uttered: ‘I didn’t say, I want to be alone-I did say; I want to be left alone-& that makes all the difference..’ In this Pod, I explore connection with others V connection with self..quality time alone V interacting with others..need for solitude V need for intimacy, contact, otherness..what is the ‘Greta Garbo syndrome?’ Is it ok to want to be alone..?’
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‘Leave me alone’ (Ruby Red dress)
‘Starlet starlet on the screen, who will follow Norma Jean?’ Dory Previn from Mary C Brown & the Hollywood sign (1972)
‘Come on over-turn me on’ Isobel Campbell & Lanegan from Sunday at Devil (2008)
‘Me myself, I Joan Armatrading from Me myself, I (1980)
‘Damn shame’ Jollie Holland from Escondida (2004)
‘Pass me by’ Sharon Jones & the Dap kings from Soul of a woman (2017)
‘Beautiful stranger’ Marcus King from El Dorado (2017)
‘Quicksand’ David Bowie from Hunky Dory (1971)
‘Baby stop crying’ Bob Dylan from Street Legal (1978)
‘Nick of time’ Bonnie Raitt from Nick of time (1989)
‘Together alone’ Melanie from Stoneground words (1972)
This episode I'm thrilled to be in conversation with the multi talented, velvet toned Barry Costello! We explore childhood, addiction, recovery, self care, mindfulness, sports psychology, psychotherapy, music, family & a whole lot more!
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‘Buityful’ Coldplay (To ladies in my family)
‘Every teardrop is a waterfall’ Coldplay (Living life)
‘How to be dead’ Snow patrol (End of addiction)
‘Leave a light on’ Tom Walker (Recovery)
‘Give me strength Snow patrol (Support)
‘Growing sideways’ Noah Kahan (Therapy-mental health)
‘Spirit bird’ Xavier Rudd (Spirituality, common humanity & social justice)
‘The fear’ Ben Howard (stepping out of comfort zone)
‘Born slippy Underworld (Dance scene)‘For what we dream of’ Bedrock (Dance scene connection)
‘Grace’ Wolftones (Sacrifice, history, ancestors)
‘Viva la quinta brigarda’ Christy Moore (anti fascist struggle)
‘The band played waltzing Matilda’ (Ani war)
‘Down on me’ Aslan (addiction, recovery, challenging stigma)
‘Be somebody’ Kings of Leon (Belief)
‘A song to myself’ Picture this (inner child message to younger self)‘
I found you’ Fred again (connection)
‘Killegh’ Kingfisher (Community GAA & my own club O’Tooles green & white)
‘The voyage’ Christy Moore (The journey with Jen & creating a family)
‘Party on’ Damian Dempsy (The end of raves & E’s when the party is over & you just can’t stop using)Original Authors of 'Reduce The Use' Ann O Connell (Redzer), Caroline Gardiner and Siobhan Cafferty
In this episode, we delve into that unmistakable acoustic signature that introduces is to very cool tunes...we also explore associations/memories & themes from each song, ranging from adolescent awkwardness, confusing chaos/dysfunctional for love, low points & the relief, wonder & awe of true love & friendship...hope it floats your boat!Podcast Editor - Ger KellettCLICK HERE FOR THE PLAYLIST FOR THIS EPISODE.......References ------------------
‘Me & Julio down by the school yard’ Paul Simon from Paul Simon (1972)
‘Night moves’ Bob Seger & the Silver bullet band from Night moves (1976)
‘Gold’ Interference Ireland (Fergus O’Farrell) from Interference (2003)
‘Wish you were here’ Pink Floyd from Wish you were here (1975)‘
More than a feeling’ Boston from Boston (1976)
‘Dust in the wind’ Kansas from Miracles out of nowhere (1977)
‘Wonderwall’ Oasis from Whats the story morning glory? (1995)
‘Down to zero’ Joan Armatrading from Joan Armatrading (1976)‘
Never going back again’ Fleetwood Mac from Rumours (1977)
‘Midnight Rider’ The Allman brothers band from Idlewild south (1970)‘
Free fallin’ Tom Petty from Full moon fever (1989)
Something in the way she moves’ James Taylor from James Taylor (1968)
So, in this episode, we take a look as the charming, magical characters from the one hundred acre wood, as we explore in more detail the depth, nuance & subtleties of AA Milnes beloved characters Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, Owl, Rabbit (& all his friends & relations) Kanga, Roo & of course Christopher Robin! Sit back & enjoy & you might find they are more like us or we are more like them than you previously imagined!
99 Red Balloons Nina from 99 Luftballons (1984)
‘Daydream’ The Lovin Spoonful from Daydream (1966)
Breakfast at Tiffany’s Big blue something from Home (1993)
‘Happy birthday’ Altered Images from Altered Images (1981)
‘Good to see you’ Frankie Miller from Falling in love (1979)
‘Mother & child reunion’ Paul Simon from Paul Simon (1972)
‘It was so easy’ Carly Simon from No secrets (1972)
Comedy, humour, hilarity..what's that got to do with therapy/healing/growth? Well I would say good sense of humour & the ability to laugh playfully at ourselves is essential to recovery & the life journey..In fact, I believe a comedic attitude can bring us deep into our most painful wounds & also has the power to soothe & lift us right out of the dark & shine a beautiful light on the pathway ahead..
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‘Going up the country’ Canned Heat from Living the blues (1968)
‘Joy ‘ Katie Melua from Album number 8 (2020)
‘Look on the bright side of life’ Monty Python from the motion picture The life of Brian (1979)
‘Reasons to be cheerful Pt3 Ian Dury & the blockheads from Sex, drugs & rock n roll (1989)
‘I’l be your fool (Feat The Mcrary sisters) Josh Farrow from Trouble walks with me (2016)‘
The Joker’ Steve Miller band from The Joker (1973)
‘Fatman in the bathtub’ Little Feat from Dixie Chicken (1973)
‘Nocturnal stumblebutt’ Loudon Wainright (111) from A live one (1979)
‘Hey man (now you’re really living) The Eels from Blinking lights & other revelations (2005)
‘Beauty in thr world’ Macy Gray-Single (2010)