The Twilight Conversations

This episode explores how we are quick to blame/judge & condemn each other, which is very different to taking ownership/responsibility & being accountable. In fact the blame game is how we avoid genuine self reflection & willingness to look at ourselves. This all plays out with in the ugly backdrop of a toxic culture of blame & victimhood. Trumpism, maga mentality has saturated our consciousness & sullied our world view with its cynicism, cruelty & unkindness. Do not despair! There is a powerful counter movement which is striving to reconnect with & reclaim good faith accountability, responsibility, honesty, love & compassion..fuck that blame bollox!!!

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References -----------------------‘Blame it on me’ George Ezra from Wanted on voyage (2014)

‘Cinder blocks’ Onward, Soldiers (2012)‘

Friendship’ Chris Stapleton from From a room vol 2 (2017)

‘Changes’ Black Sabbath from Black Sabbath vol 4 (1972)

‘Fresh blood’ Eels from Hombre Lobo (2009)

‘Eight line poem’ David Bowie from Hunky Dory (1971)

‘Shame on the moon’ Bob Seger & the silver bullet band from The distance (1982)

‘I’ll get along’ The first times-Single (2019)

‘Walk this road’ The Doobie brothers (Feat Mavis Staples) from Walk this road (2019)

‘Thats life’ (Music from the motion picture) Lady Gaga Joker Folie a Deux (2024)

I'm in conversation with the amazing Amy Cummins. She tells us about her childhood challenges & first ventures into the art of caring as she looked after her mam who struggled with her mental health & cared for her siblings while her dad worked hard. We explore grief, the agony of loosing a child, loss in general, mental/emotional health, prayer, meditation & healing..Nurse Cummins charms us with her charisma, energy, wit, intelligence & compassion..sit back & take her in!

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‘Lets dance’ Chris Montez from The hits (1962)

‘Crocodile shoes’ Jimmy Nail from Crocodile shoes (1992)

‘Paper Roses’ Marie Osmond from the best of Marie Osmond (1990)

‘Rivers of Babylon’ Boney M from 70’s 100 hits (1984)

Nothing compares to you Sinead O’Connor from I do not want what i havn’t got (1990)

‘We are family’ Sister Sledge from We are family (1979)

‘Up on the roof’ The Drifters from Under the boardwalk (1964)

‘Stand by me’ John Lennon from Rock n roll (1975)

‘Massachusetts’ The Bee Gees from The ultimate Bee gees (1967)

 ‘Sun come ease me in’ The Teskey Brothers from Run home slow (2019)

I'm in conversation with the charming, charismatic & extremely erudite Paddy Nevin. We talk traveller culture, racism & anti Traveller rhetoric & behaviours... human rights issues, family, the profound influence on Patricks father on him, particularly through his dad's love, expertise & wisdom with horses-which Paddy is now embodying since the sad passing of his father, Paddy Snr. We chat about love, life, the universe & everything in between!!

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‘Horses’ Patti Smith from Horses (1975)

‘Go move, shift!’ Christy Moore from Live at the point (1994)

‘Why can’t we live together?’ Timmy Thomas from Why can’t we live together? (1972)

‘On the road again’ Canned heat from The best of Canned heat (1989)

‘Gypsy’ Fleetwood Mac from Mirage (1982)

‘Everybody wants to rule the world’ Tears for fears from The big chair (1985)

‘A change is gonna come’ Sam Cook from Aint that good news (1964)

‘The blue tar road’ Liam Weldon from The dark horse on the wind (2010)

‘Oxford town’ Bob Dylan from The Freewhelin’ Bob Dylan (1964)

‘Last of the Travelling people’ Pecker Dunne from The Tinkerman (1991)

‘One love/people get ready’ Bob Marley & the wailers from Exodus (1977)

While there is definitely a universal, divine light enveloping & permeating each person & the world, we all have a personal responsibility to generate, activate & share that light with others. There is a choice involved, we can’t wait around hoping/praying it will just happen! We are called to co-operate & align with our own unique, unrepeatable & magical way of relating to life. As the late & very great comedian Bill Hicks said: ‘its very simple, we have 2 options & 1 choice to make-do we choose love or fear?’

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References -------------------‘Movin on up’ Primal scream from Screamadelica (1991)

‘Long as i can see the light’ Creedence Clearwater revival from Cosmo’s factory (1970)‘

Forever young’ Bob Dylan from Planet waves (1974)

‘Kind & generous’ Natalie Merchant from Wonder (1998)

‘Gonna be alright’ The California honey drops from Soft spot (2022)

‘Beautiful’ Carole King from Tapestry (1971)

‘Shine a light’ The Rolling Stones from Exile on Main St (1972)‘

Carry me through’ Maren Morris from Dreamsicle (2025)‘

Om kama pujutyai namaha (Sacred love making) Deva Premal from Mantras for precarious times (2009)

‘Carry you’ The Teskey Brothers from Run home slow (2019)

‘Life is better with you’ (acoustic mix) Michael Franti & Spearhead from All people (2013)

Have you ever wondered: What is the soul? Is it real? What does it mean? How do i know i have one?!!! In this Pod I explore the meaning of the soul from a spiritual/metaphysical perspective. In science & psychology we refer to Narcissism within the cluster b personality group, from a philosophical point of view we have the Dark Tetrad which includes narcissism, Psychopathy, Machiavellianism & sadism..however, when observed through a Spiritual lens the emphasis is on the soul quality, presence, warmth & light..this is Soulful..alternatively, where there is a cold, flat, empty space devoid of any light..we wonder: Is there a soul there at all? We call this Soulless..

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References ---------------‘Long train running’ The Doobie Brothers from The Captain & me (1973)

‘Sweet little mystery’ John Martyn from Grace & Danger (1980)

‘In this world’ Moby from Moby 18 (2002)

‘You have placed a chill in my heart’ The Eurythmics from Eurythmics greatest hits (1986)

‘Cold Cold Cold’ Bonnie Raitt & Little Feat from Rock n Roll doctor Lowell George tribute (1997)

‘The Game’ Dory Previn from Mythical kings & Iguanas (1971)

‘The miracle of love’ The Eurythmics from Eurythmics greatest hits (1986)

‘Lovin in my baby’s eyes’ Taj Mahal from Phantom blues (1996)

‘Its only natural’ Crowded house from Woodface (1991)

‘Soulshine’ Gvt Mule from The Deep end Vol 1 (2001)

Scousers, taxi men, tena ladies, drama, hope, healing & hilarity! Family, friends, grief, loss & solidarity. Once again folks I'm delighted to be in conversation with my dear sister, Gez Judge.

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‘Family affair’ Sly & the family stone from The essential Sly & the family stone (1971)

‘Good vibrations’ The Beach boys from Smiley smile (1966)

‘Living years’ Mike & the mechanics from Living years (1988)

‘Pennylane’ The Beatles from Magical mystery tour (1967)

‘Once bitten twice shy’ Ian Hunter from Ian Hunter (1975)

‘Golden years’ David Bowie from Station to Station (1975)

‘Just the two of us’ Grovenor Washington Jnr (feat Bill Withers) from In the name of love (1979-1984)

‘Everyday people’ Sly & the family stone from the essential Sly & the family stone (1968)

‘God only knows’ The Beach boys from Pet sounds (1966)

Beautiful noise’ Neil Diamond from Beautiful noise (1976)

‘Maggie Mae’ The Beatles from Let it be (1970)

‘Lets work together’ Canned heat from The very best of Canned hear (1989)

Why do we say what we say? What is behind our words? What exactly are we trying to convey? What do we long to hear & why? This episode explores our unique signatures, who we really are, how we express that often hidden but most beautiful aspect of ourselves..& of course some kick ass music! Sumptuous guitar breaks, scintillating solos that somehow touch & express that unique mysterious place within us..

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‘The Cowboy song’ Thin Lizzy from Jailbreak (1976)

‘Sweetheart like you’ Bob Dylan from Infidels (1983)

‘Hotel California’ The Eagles from Hotel California (1976)‘

Mother’ Pink Floyd from The Wall (1976)

‘Rikki don’t loose that number’ Steely Dan from Pretzel logic (1974)

‘Dont stop’ Fleetwood Mac from Rumours (1977)‘

Who knows where the time goes’ Fairport Convention from The History of Fairport (1972)

‘Magic man’ Heart from Drewmboat Annie (1975)

‘Easy’ The Commodores from Commodores (1977)‘

Midnight in Harlem’ Tedeschi Trucks band from Revelator (2011)‘

Purple rain’ Prince & the Revolution from Purple rain (1984)‘

Crazy mama’ JJ Cale from Naturally (1972)

Hey! What’s that sound? I can hear you, can you hear me? In this episode we take a good look at communication through the sounds of our voices..our tonality, inflection, speed, pitch & energy etc..there is far more information in how we say something as opposed to what we are saying-the content. Mench is good-gammy is bad! & as always I will delve into some great tunes that have amazing opening vocal intros..sit back & enjoy 

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‘Black dog’ Led Zeppelin from Zeppelin 4 (1971)

‘Road to nowhere’ Talking heads from Little creatures (1985)

‘Paperback writer’ The Beatles from 1962-1966 (The Red album)

 ‘Seven bridges road’ liveThe Eagles from The Eagles greatest hits Vol2 (1980)

‘Barbara Ann’ The Beach boys from The Beach boys party (1965)

‘Tutti Frutti’ Little Richard from Heres Little Richard (1957)

‘Lonesome looser’ Little river band from first under the wire (1979)

‘Loaded’ Primal Scream from Screamadelica (1990)

‘Homeless’ Paul Simon & Ladysmith Black mambazo from Graceland (1986)

‘Never been to Spain’ Three dog night from Harmony (1971)

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Queen from Night at the opera (1975)

‘Love’s in need of love today Stevie Wonder from Songs in the key of life (1976)

This pod tinkles the ivories & caresses the keyboards to our hearts as I lay out some famous piano openings (& some not so famous) & simultaneously explore the multifaceted nuances & expressions of our hearts... How we transmit & receive & discerning the good faith heart from the deceptive heart...  enjoy!

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References --------------------------------‘New Frontier’ Donald Fagan from The Nightfly (1982)

‘You’ve got a friend’ Carole King from Tapestry (1971)

‘Bloody well right’ Supertramp from Crime of the century (1974)‘

Let it be’ The Beatles from let it be (1970)‘

Changes’ David Bowie from Hunky Dory (1971)

‘Court & Spark’ Joni Mitchell from Court & Spark (1974)

‘Dont let the sun go down on me’ Elton John from Caribou (1974)

‘The Pretender’ Jackson Browne from The Pretender (1976)‘

Short people’ Randy Newman from Little Criminals (1976)

‘Whiter shade of pale’ Procol Harum single version (1967)

‘The Stranger’ Billy Joel from The Stranger (1977)

‘Mistra know it all’ Stevie Wonder from The sounds of Stevie Wonder (1977)

Dublin-Cologne-Hamburg-Dublin..my 48 hrs on Tour with Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova & The Swell season! Its Rockn n roll central, dressing rooms, catering companies, soundchecks, roadies, groupies, adoring fans, encores, backstage warm downs, onto the tour bus, next stop Hamburg! You dizzy yet? Stay with me as I walk you through this incredible experience with thrills, spills, laughter & fun..but most of all..im hanging out with my dear, beautiful friend...

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‘Big old jet airliner’ Steve Miller band from Book of dreams (1977)

‘May you never’ John Martyn from Couldn’t love you more (1990)‘

Hello old friend’ Eric Clapton from No reason to cry (1976)

‘Walk a while’ Fairport Convention from The history of Fairport Convention (1972)

‘Low rising’ The Swell season from Strict joy (2009)

‘Her Mercy’ Glen Hansard from Didn’t he ramble (2020)

‘The load out/stay Jackson Browne from Running on Empty (1977)

‘Star’ David Bowie from The rise & fall of Ziggy Stardust & the spiders from mars (1972)‘

Meet me in the morning’ Bob Dylan from Blood on the tracks (1975)

‘Band on the run’ Paul Mcartney & The Wings from Band on the run (1973)

‘Isnt it nice to be home again’ James Taylor from Mudslide Slim & the blue horizon (1971)