PIVOTAL SLICE: on writing & composing

By Jade Green & David Mackenzie

PIVOTAL SLICE is a dream of music and stories. Jade Green (writer) and David Mackenzie (composer) are expanding consciousness through creativity, meditation and ritual. They talk about what’s been

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The podcast currently has 61 episodes available.

PIVOTAL SLICE: on writing & composing episodes:

February 11, 2026 Dreams, Ideas, and No Bad Parts
David and Jade discuss dreams from the ‘higher self’. They talk about the importance of rest in managing neurodivergence and chronic pain, and how it helps open space for ideas.
Read ‘No Bad Parts’ by Richard C. Schwartz for more information on IFS (Internal Family Systems) and working with parts.
Listen to ‘WhatFormat?’ at the end of the episode.
Music and production by David Mackenzie
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34min
January 28, 2026 The Secret to Making Better Work
Jade and David share the practices, rituals and tools that have helped them grow into better artists.
Listen to ‘Heldd FJG’ at the end of the episode.
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34min
January 14, 2026 Pressure, Perfectionism, and Pluribus
David talks about mastering his album. Jade talks about learning how to have fun with writing.
Listen to ‘Sleeping Subway’ at the end of the episode.
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48min
June 24, 2025 Don’t Sign That Contract!
Jade and David discuss how competitive reality TV has shaped our perception of artists, and the abuses of power that can happen in creative contract negotiations. They share their own experiences with dodgy contracts, and explore how to advocate for yourself.
Music and production by David Mackenzie
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33min
June 03, 2025 Neurodivergence, Burnout, and the Art Life
David and Jade talk about autism, doing too much, and the power of animals for managing burnout.
Music and production by David Mackenzie
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26min
April 15, 2025 The Enigmatic Allure of Aphex Twin
We’re talking about the AHA! moments we’ve had with art, and how these moments shaped us. In this episode David talks about discovering Aphex Twin and learning something new about identity and creativity.

Music and production by David Mackenzie
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30min
March 26, 2025 Films Helped Me Realise I’m Bisexual
We’re talking about the AHA! moments we’ve had with art, and how these moments shaped us. In this episode, Jade talks about a moment in Singin' in the Rain that unlocked a new facet of her sexuality.

Music and production by David Mackenzie
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34min
March 05, 2025 My Computer Died and I Lost My Album!
It's every composer's worst nightmare. David shares how he lost a year’s worth of work on his album when his computer died. He talks to Jade about his addiction to the creative process, and the lessons learned from death and rebirth.
At the end of the episode you can hear the only track that survived the catastrophe, ‘A Place You Know’.

Music and production by David Mackenzie
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36min
February 12, 2025 Emotional Pain and ‘The Substance’ (2024)
Jade talks about the panic attack she experienced while watching Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance.
Music and production by David Mackenzie
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24min
January 22, 2025 Collaborating from the Heart with Denise Santos and David Mackenzie
Jade sits down with Denise Santos and David Mackenzie to talk about their recent collaboration on a new piece of music, ‘Transition’, which you can hear at the end of the episode.
They discuss drawing on emotional experiences, balancing work with mental health, and how the story of the music came together during the making of the piece.

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Find out more about Denise’s work here.

Music and production by David Mackenzie
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53min

FAQs about PIVOTAL SLICE: on writing & composing:

How many episodes does PIVOTAL SLICE: on writing & composing have?

The podcast currently has 61 episodes available.