The Twilight Conversations

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!

Podcast Editor - Ger Kellett

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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!

Podcast Editor & Engineer - Ger Kellett

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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

Ger Kellett - Domestic Disturbance - music video

Ger Kellett Ft. Zeinab - Grateful

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!

Podcast Editor - Ger Kellett

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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..

Podcast Editor - Ger Kellett

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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..?’

Podcast Editor - Ger Kellett

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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!

Podcast Engineer & Editor - Ger Kellett

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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!

Podcast Editor - Ger Kellett

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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..

Podcast Editor - Ger Kellett

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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)