Does travel narrow the mind? Do you always take yourself with you on holidays?

Wherever you go, there we are. Professor T and The Big Mouse discuss "The Case Against Travel".

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-weekend-essay/the-case-against-travel

Join the Big Mouse and Prof T for an analysis of two popular love songs - from the perspective of the creeped-out recipient of the lyrics.

Traynor, now reverting to his previous persona of "Professor T" (we'll have to change the theme song), and The Big Mouse, return for Season 2 of Feckology. Discussing new year's resolutions, losing the ability to read books, lacking enthusiasm for podcasting, different types of creative fulfilment, and Gen Z phrases. This one is as loose and rusty as you might expect after a long hiatus!

Sorry Listener, we could not do an episode as intended due to Life - Again. Instead, please enjoy this new song by the Big Mouse using an AI created beat. See you soon!

In this episode, Traynor and The Big Mouse discuss the topic of AI-generated music, the implications this may have on the music industry, and generate some AI songs in real time (and play them)!

On the latest episode of Feckology, we address listener feedback to the last few episodes and also discuss The Human Centipede that is the housing market in Ireland!

We discuss how people are listening to music through snippets, reviews, memes, and mimes. Do songs matter anymore? Does connection with the artist matter anymore? Is music on the decline, or is this weird shit just a natural evolution enabled by technology?

Traynor reflects on a recent run-in with an estate agent where he lost his temper and asks: am I the asshole? The Big Mouse shares a story from a recent football match where things also got heated. We both ponder: is it better to express anger in the moment, or to wait, and let cooler heads prevail?

We chat about how strong preferences in art and music dwindle as you get older. This can free you up to like things you previously would have despised. We also discuss running out of podcast material and the Golden Goose Model!

When will the CPCC ever let us be? When will be free? Can we just pop in for a metaphorical cuppa tea, or do we need to always listen intently? Join us as we attempt to answer these questions. Thank you, Listener!