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This week our guest is Roxana Shirazi! She is an author, journalist, lecturer, actress and bad-ass human being with a heart of gold. Roxana is the author of ‘The Last Living Slut: Born in Iran, Bred Backstage’ and will be releasing a new book this fall called ‘Dead Iranian Girl’.

In this episode we talk about Roxana’s childhood, what it was like to move to England at the age of 10, how she got her start in the rock and roll world and all of the double standards that come along with it. We discuss her surprising and fascinating journalism career (you won’t believe who she has interviewed!), having her first book censored in the UK, Mötley Crüe‘s upcoming Netflix movie ‘The Dirt’ and so much more!

Make sure to read all of Roxana’s articles here: roxanashirazi.co.uk, buy her book and keep your eyes peeled for her upcoming book in the fall.

You can find us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook. Don’t forget to Rate, Review & Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes!

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This week our guest is Roxana Shirazi! She is an author, journalist, lecturer, actress and bad-ass human being with a heart of gold. Roxana is the author of ‘The Last Living Slut: Born in Iran, Bred Backstage’ and will be releasing a new book this fall called “Dead Iranian Girl”.

In this episode we talk about Roxana’s childhood, what it was like to move to England at the age of 10, how she got her start in the rock and roll world and all of the double standards that come along with it. We discuss her surprising and fascinating journalism career (you won’t believe who she has interviewed!), having her first book censored in the UK, Mötley Crüe‘s upcoming Netflix movie ‘The Dirt’ and so much more!

Make sure to read all of Roxana’s articles here: www.roxanashirazi.co.uk, buy her book and keep your eyes peeled for her upcoming book in the fall.

You can find us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook. Don’t forget to Rate, Review & Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes!

Check out our Network PANTHEON for more amazing podcasts!

This episode brought to you by

LOLA – head to www.mylola.com and use the promo code Muses at checkout for 40% off subscription! 

and

Modern Fertility- The fertility test you can take at home! Head over to www.modernfertility.com/muses to get $20 off at checkout!

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This week we bring you the life story of Guinness heir turned ’60’s muse Tara Browne. Born into Irish aristocracy, Tara’s upbringing was anything but normal. Surrounded by some of the worlds most famous writers, artists, and politicians, Tara spent his childhood absorbing culture and learning by experience. By 14, Tara was already influencing those around him, always ahead of everyone else when it came to music, fashion and fast cars. When Tara moved to London he became a central figure in the Swinging London scene, bringing people like Paul McCartney, Brian Jones, Marianne Faithfull and Anita Pallenberg together with fellow socialites, muses and influencers.

“He was the living, breathing quintessence of Swinging London, a dandy with the air of a young prince. The hippest of hip cats, he always seemed to be right on the heartbeat of the moment in everything he did, whether introducing Paul McCartney to the mind-expanding possibilities of LSD in his Mayfair flat, turning heads in his psychedelically coloured AC Cobra or gadding about Londons West End with a Beatle or Rolling Stone, or perhaps Peter Sellers or Roman Polanski by his side.”

Tara’s life would be a short one, but his influence on the 60’s and those around him would shape the culture forever.

Make sure to check out Paul Howard’s biography on Tara, I Read the News Today Oh Boy: The Short and Gilded Life of Tara Browne, the Man Who Inspired The Beatles’ Greatest Song.

You can find us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook. Don’t forget to Rate, Review & Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes!

Check out our Network ROCK AND ROLL ARCHAEOLOGY for more amazing podcasts!

This week we bring you the life story of Guinness heir turned ’60’s muse Tara Browne. Born into Irish aristocracy, Tara’s upbringing was anything but normal. Surrounded by some of the worlds most famous writers, artists, and politicians, Tara spent his childhood absorbing culture and learning by experience. By 14, Tara was already influencing those around him, always ahead of everyone else when it came to music, fashion and fast cars. When Tara moved to London he became a central figure in the Swinging London scene, bringing people like Paul McCartney, Brian Jones, Marianne Faithfull and Anita Pallenberg together with fellow socialites, muses and influencers.

“He was the living, breathing quintessence of Swinging London, a dandy with the air of a young prince. The hippest of hip cats, he always seemed to be right on the heartbeat of the moment in everything he did, whether introducing Paul McCartney to the mind-expanding possibilities of LSD in his Mayfair flat, turning heads in his psychedelically coloured AC Cobra or gadding about Londons West End with a Beatle or Rolling Stone, or perhaps Peter Sellers or Roman Polanski by his side.”

Tara’s life would be a short one, but his influence on the 60’s and those around him would shape the culture forever.

Make sure to check out Paul Howard’s biography on Tara, I Read the News Today Oh Boy: The Short and Gilded Life of Tara Browne, the Man Who Inspired The Beatles’ Greatest Song.

You can find us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook. Don’t forget to Rate, Review & Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes!

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The Muses celebrate episode 100 by getting to know writer Evelyn McDonnell and discussing her latest book, Women Who Rock: Bessie to Beyonce, Girl Groups to Riot Grrrl! Women Who Rock features over 100 amazing artists and is written by a collective of incredible women. If that weren’t enough, each artist gets their own gorgeous illustration, all created by extremely talented female artists. One of our favourite additions to the book was a playlist suggestion to go along with each chapter. We read, we listened, we learned about old favourites and discovered new artists that are now in rotation on our own playlists. We simply cannot recommend this book enough and it was such a pleasure to discuss Evelyn’s impressive career with her. Oh, and from this book has spawned a new activist collective called Turn it Up! which advocates for gender parity in the music industry including airplay, media coverage and employment. How kick ass is that??

You can purchase Women Who Rock on Amazon or where ever books are sold!

You can find Evelyn on twitter at twitter.com/evelynmcdonnell & Instagram at instagram.com/msladyevelyn

Make sure to check out mylola.com and use the promo code MUSES when subscribing!

You can find us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook. Don’t forget to Rate, Review & Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes!

Check out our Network ROCK AND ROLL ARCHAEOLOGY for more amazing podcasts!

The Muses celebrate episode 100 by getting to know writer Evelyn McDonnell and discussing her latest book, Women Who Rock: Bessie to Beyonce, Girl Groups to Riot Grrrl! Women Who Rock features over 100 amazing artists and is written by a collective of incredible women. If that weren’t enough, each artist gets their own gorgeous illustration, all created by extremely talented female artists.

One of our favourite additions to the book was a playlist suggestion to go along with each chapter. We read, we listened, we learned about old favourites and discovered new artists that are now in rotation on our own playlists. We simply cannot recommend this book enough and it was such a pleasure to discuss Evelyn’s impressive career with her. Oh and from this book has spawned a new activist collective called Turn it Up! which advocates for gender parity in the music industry including airplay, media coverage and employment. How kick ass is that??

You can purchase Women Who Rock on Amazon or where ever books are sold!

You can find Evelyn on twitter at twitter.com/evelynmcdonnell & Instagram at instagram.com/msladyevelyn

You can find us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook. Don’t forget to Rate, Review & Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes!

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We all know her, we all love her and there is no one else like her. Who could we possibly be talking about? That’s right, Dolly Parton!

Today Chanty presents the story of Dolly Parton, the early years. With the help of Dolly’s book “Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business”, you can hear the story of how Dolly got to be the super star she is today. A small town girl from the smoky mountains of East Tennessee, Dolly was one of twelve children born in a home no bigger than a shack. A real rags to riches story, Chanty explains how Dolly discovered God, Music and Sex (not necessarily in those orders) and in turn discovered and became the best Dolly she could be.

A story of faith, believing in yourself and dreaming big, this is a fun an inspirational episode that might have you saying “I didn’t know that!” We also cover Dolly’s longtime marriage to Carl Thomas Dean, a handsome young man she met after moving to Nashville. The couple have been married for over 50 years and are still going strong. What makes this marriage everlasting? You’ll have to listen to find out!

This month, Dolly will be honoured as the Person of the Year by MusicCares for her humanitarian work. She also celebrated a birthday last month, so Happy 73rd Birthday Dolly Parton!

You can find us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook. Don’t forget to Rate, Review & Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes!

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We all know her, we all love her and there is no one else like her. Who could we possibly be talking about? That’s right, Dolly Parton!

Today Chanty presents the story of Dolly Parton, the early years. With the help of Dolly’s book “Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business”, you can hear the story of how Dolly got to be the super star she is today. A small town girl from the smoky mountains of East Tennessee, Dolly was one of twelve children born in a home no bigger than a shack. A real rags to riches story, Chanty explains how Dolly discovered God, Music and Sex (not necessarily in those orders) and in turn discovered and became the best Dolly she could be.

A story of faith, believing in yourself and dreaming big, this is a fun an inspirational episode that might have you saying “I didn’t know that!” We also cover Dolly’s longtime marriage to Carl Thomas Dean, a handsome young man she met after moving to Nashville. The couple have been married for over 50 years and are still going strong. What makes this marriage everlasting? You’ll have to listen to find out!

This month, Dolly will be honoured as the Person of the Year by MusicCares for her humanitarian work. She also celebrated a birthday last month, so Happy 73rd Birthday Dolly Parton!

You can find us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook. Don’t forget to Rate, Review & Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes!

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Jenny Boyd has led an incredible life. In the 60’s she found herself immersed in the world of rock n roll. Jenny was a model, a Muse, a sister to Pattie Boyd, sister is law to George Harrison and later Eric Clapton and wife to Mick Fleetwood and Ian Wallace.

In her 30s she embarked on a new adventure, earning a PhD in Humanities. From there she authored a book, It’s Not Only Rock’n’Roll,  in which 75 of the world’s most iconic musicians reveal their thoughts on creating music. She has probed the minds of legends such as Eric Clapton, Don Henley, Joni Mitchell, George Harrison, Ravi Shankar and many more; delving into the drive to create; the importance of nurturing creativity; the role of unconscious influences and the effects of chemicals and drugs on the creative process.

Jenny has also worked in the addiction field  founding Spring Workshops which brought therapists from the US to the UK to facilitate workshops.

It was an absolute pleasure to talk to Jenny about her life and career and our mutual fascination with the creative process.

You can find us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook. Don’t forget to Rate, Review & Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes!

Check out our Network ROCK AND ROLL ARCHAEOLOGY for more amazing podcasts!

Jenny Boyd has led an incredible life. In the 60’s she found herself immersed in the world of Rock n Roll. Jenny was a model, a Muse, a sister to Pattie Boyd , sister is law to George Harrison and later Eric Clapton and wife to Mick Fleetwood and Ian Wallace.

In her 30s she embarked on a new adventure, earning a PhD in Humanities. From there she authored a book, It’s Not Only Rock’n’Roll, in which 75 of the world’s most iconic musicians reveal their thoughts on creating music. She has probed the minds of legends such as Eric Clapton, Don Henley, Joni Mitchell, George Harrison, Ravi Shankar and many more; delving into the drive to create; the importance of nurturing creativity; the role of unconscious influences and the effects of chemicals and drugs on the creative process.

Jenny has also worked in the addiction field, founding Spring Workshops which brought therapists from the US to the UK to facilitate workshops.

It was an absolute pleasure to talk to Jenny about her life and career and our mutual fascination with the creative process.

Make sure to check out Jenny’s website for more information!

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