The Weekly Wheatley

Derek talks about his writing, being too honest in song lyrics, writing about stressful moments, being careful when writing about others, the latest driving update, some news on the podcast, and reads his short story 'Hands'!

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Derek talks about his latest OCD issues, how the move has changed things, counting, frustrations, increased anxieties, organised chaos, struggling to concentrate, and what he can do about it!

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Derek talks to Shauna about her introduction to ballet, if she ever thought about how good she was, the depiction of ballet in Hollywood, becoming the owner of the Leinster School Of Dance, her teaching methods, and inspiring others!

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Derek talks about just talking to himself in a room, changes and their difficulties, Bowie's shapeshifting, how tiny shifts can mess with his OCD, losing himself, his dodgy driving and if he needs to hold off on the changes for a few months!

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Derek talks to Brad about his music project under the name D'Archipelago, shoegaze metal, music theory, writing music, Radiohead, analysing lyrics, drumming along to Tool songs, and mountain biking!

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Derek talks about his recent move, the stress of the day, OCD in a new environment, tidying up, the new podcast space, financial worries, and getting back into music!

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Derek talks to Juliana about moving to Ireland, her interest in 19th century science, the plot of her debut novel 'The Grateful Water', creating likeable characters, where the idea came from, her love for food, and running for distance!

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Derek talks to Nuala about her interesting upbringing, the positives in her autism diagnosis, how it can benefit her writing, why she wanted to write about Nora Barnacle, her new novel 'Seaborne', the correct representation of characters in her work, and how we can all read 'Ulysses'!

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Derek talks to Shobitha about her upbringing in Malaysia, the beginning of her love for chocolate, how we should embrace new flavours, how to judge chocolate, hosting events, her favourite chocolate, and enjoying her time with her 7 month old!

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Derek talks to Sinead about her earliest musical influences, becoming a vocal coach, the neuroscience behind performing, why everyone can sing, always improving our voices, cursive singing, and Nina Simone!

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