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Interviews with creatives to explore creativity in music and the arts so that you can develop skills and become successful. We look at creativity through the lens of NLP, magic, and self-improvement and develop a map for creative thinking looking at the the arts as a healing force as well as a tool for self development.
Episodes
- Jerry Stevenson Writing a Novel and Creative Process
Jerry Stevenson, a musician with prior collaborations, details his decade-long process of writing a novel, initially for personal satisfaction, and discusses overcoming complications as a first-time novelist.
- Paula Rolls TikTok Etsy Witchy Podcasts Folklore
Paula Rolls shares insights on managing a multi-platform presence including Etsy, websites, Amazon, and TikTok. The episode explores TikTok strategy, community building, and the significance of the Folklore podcast Roaming Raven.
- Paul Davies Vinyl Matters, Changing Career, Guitar Teaching.
Paul Davies talks about the 70s tribute band Vinyl Matters, its origins, and the visual aspects of the group. The discussion also covers challenges in live music today, guitar education, and advice for managing a teaching practice.
- Creative Podcast Teaching music, wellbeing movement and brain function
This episode discusses the power of learning music for mental health and how environment affects brain function, emphasizing the necessity of movement. It contrasts simple and complex systems, references thinkers like Nassim Taleb and Rich…
- Creative Podcast Rob Rider Hill Fool's Errand Magician Musician Writer and Chef
Rob Rider Hill, a multi-disciplinary artist, musician, and writer, shares his creative process, influenced by outdoor exploration and solitary time. He details his writing methods, psychological insights, and magical thinking, alongside hi…
- Sacha Hughes Love, Grief & More Sex Than Pinot, Healing Through Writing,
Sacha Hughes Love, Grief & More Sex Than Pinot, Healing Through Writing, In this episode I'm talking to Sasha about her debut novel Writing became a therapeutic healing process processing 20 years of grief allowing her to being able to let…
- Owen Kennedy Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Saxophonist
Owen Kennedy Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Saxophonist Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Saxophonist and UK native Owen Kennedy, now based in Berlin, grew up immersed in a wide net of musical influences. Known for his adventurous sound - fusin…
- Jim Clark Abramelin Wolfe, Second Life, Motion Capture
Jim Clark Abramelin Wolfe, Second Life, Motion Capture In this episode, I speak to Jim Clark about his work in motion capture for computer games. Jim has worked for a number of years at the forefront of gaming and as this is a world that I…
- Noah Petersons: Surfer, MA Journalism Student and DJ.
Noah Petersons: Surfer, MA Journalism Student and DJ. Great chat with Noah about his passion for surfing and his travels, and the motivational nature of surfing. Noah is currently finishing his Masters in Journalism, and we talk about wher…
- Sara Mastros Magic, Witchcraft, Writing and visiting the founder of Wicca.
Sara Mastros Magic, Witchcraft, Writing and visiting the founder of Wicca. Sara Mastros, author of Orphic Hymns Grimoire, The Big Book of Magical Incense, and The Sorcery of Solomon: A Guide to the 44 Pentacles of the Magician King, is Pit…
- The Registry of Guitar Tutors (RGT) The End of an Era
The Registry of Guitar Tutors (RGT) The End of an Era In this episode I am talking to Max Milligan, Dave Jones, and Barry Kitchen who have all been guitar examiners for the RGT over the last 30 years and we discuss how positive it had been…
- Harrison Marsh- Guitarist, Teacher, Examiner Music for TV and Film
Harrison Marsh- Guitarist, Teacher, Examiner Music for TV and Film Harrison Marsh is a freelance guitarist and teacher in Somerset in the UK with over fifteen years teaching experience. He has written multiple guitar syllabuses for The Lon…
- Martin Haskell Radio Exile FM
Martin Haskell Radio Exile FM Great chat with Martin about his lifelong interest in music, photography, hospital radio and of course ExileFM Haskell's Sunday Brunch on ExileFM is a standout show that brings a unique blend of music and comm…
- Emma Fairthorne Anathema - Dedicated Witchcraft Emporium
Emma Fairthorne Anathema - Dedicated Witchcraft Emporium Set in a beautiful Victorian arcade in Boscombe near Bournemouth Emma has created a fabulous little shop and runs regular markets and talks Normally these quirky little shops do not…
- Norman Gregory Actor and Director.
Norman Gregory is an actor and director, known for A Reason to Leave (2016), A Bridge Too Far (1977) and The Cedar Tree (1976). With many years of acting experience in film, television, theatre, as well as numerous corporates and high prof…
- Ann Morris Electronic Voice Phenomena: The unwitting manifestation of anomalous sounds on to audio recording equipment
Ann Morris Electronic Voice Phenomena: The unwitting manifestation of anomalous sounds on to audio recording equipment. In this episode I am talking to the wonderful Ann Morris who has over a number of years and many hours of sitting late…
- John Scaife Grief Ritual, Father and Son Work, Initiation and Balancing the work of the Spirit and the Material World.
John Scaife Grief Ritual, Father and Son Work, Initiation and Balancing the work of the Spirit and the Material World. It's good to have John back on the show this time we're talking about grief and the problems that we have in this societ…
- Dave Burtonshaw The Silent Disco Psychology of the DJ Looking for Opportunity
Dave Burtonshaw The Silent Disco Psychology of the DJ Looking for Opportunity A welcome return to Dave Burtonshaw and a brilliantly creative story of a new festival leading to running a disco and seeing opportunities in the way that it cou…
- Steve Peach Artist, Peach Architectural Design Ltd Selling your art
Steve Peach Artist, Peach Architectural Design Ltd Selling your art Steve returns and we talk about the journey to selling art and how creativity develops happiness and an exploration of oneself To support the podcast and get access to fea…
- Lee Kenny Guitarist. Teacher and the Guitar School of Northampton.
Lee Kenny Guitarist. Teacher and the Guitar School of Northampton. Lee started the Guitar School Northampton in 2009 and has been dedicated to raising the standard of guitar tuition locally and more recently online. In its 13 years, it has…
- Chris Penfold 18 years of Bluescampuk
Chris Penfold 18 years of Bluescampuk This is a welcome return to the podcast of Chris Penfold, and we discuss 18 years of the Bluescampuk summer school and the legacy of musicians and bands that it formed. This year is the last year of bl…
- Pirates smugglers punks and creativity in Hastings.
Creative Podcast Pirates smugglers punks and creativity in Hastings. Is this episode I am sitting on the beach at Hastings, talking about artistic creativity, gentrification of towns and the cycle that seems to happen in the UK and the gho…
- Propaganda, CNN, the Trump tariffs, and how to spin a story.
Propaganda, CNN, the Trump tariffs, and how to spin a story. In this episode, I am walking the last stretch of the Saint Augustine Camino in the UK and reflecting upon the power of stories. I also discuss Edward Bernays and his book Propag…
- 18 Years of a Music Summer School
18 Years of a Music Summer School Today, I reflect on the lessons and observations from the last 18 years of running Bluescampuk. It has been a very special experience with campers going on to do amazing things, gigging, songwriting, start…
- Creative Podcast, Copy Others Badly
Creative Podcast, Copy Others Badly On my walk today I discuss the amount of mistletoe that is growing in Kent. I reflect on why we should copy other people badly as a creative process, whether that's for music, songwriting or art in gener…
- The Creative Effect of Having a Break.
The Creative Effect of Having a Break. In this episode, I walk between Canterbury and Faversham in Kent and discuss the positive effects of taking a break from playing, teaching, and podcasting. I looked at some NLP modalities that could b…
- Darragh Mason Spirit Box, Song of the Dark Man Father of Witches
Darragh Mason Spirit Box, Song of the Dark Man Father of Witches Darragh Mason Spirit Box, Song of the Dark Man, Father of Witches It's good to have Darragh back on the podcast. Darragh hosts Spirit Box and has just published his book, Son…
- Gatsby, The Facebook Cat, and how to be a Superstar Model.
Gatsby, The Facebook Cat, and how to be a Superstar Model. In this episode, I talk to Gatsby via his 'dad' and agent Jeff Cooper about the handsome and thoughtful feline's Facebook and Instagram presence. The episode contains advice for bu…
- Peter Neall, Men's Work, Pilgrimage and Wellbeing.
Peter Neall, Men's Work, Pilgrimage and Wellbeing. This is one of the interviews that I found so deep and engaging. Peter Neall is a walker of Pilgrimages both physical and metaphorical and as we talk, we go down some amazing rabbit holes…
- Bobby Morrell, Pilgrim, Writer and Business Trainer
Bobby Morrell, Pilgrim, Writer and Business Trainer Bob is back on the podcast, and we talk about the effect of walking a pilgrimage. The physical and mental benefits are great and we discuss the personal benefits that we have experienced.…
- Jerry Stevenson Success Secrets for Musicians.
Jerry Stevenson Success Secrets for Musicians. Jerry returns to the podcast, and we look in depth at what makes a successful creative musician. The points raised work for any artist gleaned from many years of experience of working as a top…
- Julian Vayne, Psychedelic Occultist, Writer, Teacher and Artist.
Julian Vayne, Psychedelic Occultist, Writer, Teacher and Artist. Great chat with Julian, I thoroughly enjoyed this. A very, very interesting guy. Julian Vayne is a British independent scholar and author with over four decades of experience…
- Charlie Kish Guitarist for Another Day Rescuing Phones and Being Very Cool on Social Media
Charlie Kish Guitarist for Another Day Rescuing Phones and Being Very Cool on Social Media It's great to talk to Charlie Kish who is the guitarist for the rock band Another Day. Charlie is oozing with enthusiasm for playing and gigging whi…
- Kevin Lee Replay Martial Arts Famous Musical Families Vintage cars
This is such an amazing story that it needs another listen. One of the inspiring tales that is very weird. I am really pleased to be talking to an old friend of mine, Kevin Lee. Kevin was a school friend, who from humble beginnings, has li…
- Mini Kingman, Prog Rock, Coming to Art Late, Occultist and Success in Male dominated Business.
Mini Kingman, Prog Rock, Coming to Art Late, Occultist and Success in Male dominated Business. I am delighted to be speaking to Mini Kingman on today's podcast. Mini has a varied and interesting life working as a rep for her father's highl…
- Paul Cheneour Flute, music improvisation, strands of income, addiction to thinking.
Paul Cheneour Flute, music improvisation, strands of income, addiction to thinking. Paul is one of the greatest musicians that I know. He is awesomely creative with over 60 albums to his name with fabulous collaborations with musicians wor…
- Bob Plimer Ancient Greek, Latin and Egyptian and their Occult practice and Jazz Piano.
Bob Plimer Ancient Greek, Latin and Egyptian and their Occult practice and Jazz Piano. Bob Plimer is an extraordinary guy. He is an expert in Classics and has written several excellent books on alchemy, Mithraism, and Hermetica, and he is…
- REPLAY Paul Cheneour Improvisation Flute Eastern Influences Mixed with Jazz
This interview is with the flautist Paul Cheneour we discuss how he got into music and his interesting path to be a virtuoso player. I consider Paul to be one of the greatest creative people I know. I hope you will enjoy this. Originally p…
- Adrian Reynolds part 2 Winning on the scratch cards, searching for the Lambton Worm.
Adrian Reynolds part 2 Winning on the scratch cards, searching for the Lambton Worm. Parks, Bipolar, screens flattening perception, winning on the scratch cards, searching for the Lambton Worm Stories having power to affect our reality it…
- Adrian Reynolds NLP, Collector of Boxes Physical and Metaphorical
Adrian Reynolds NLP, Collector of Boxes Physical and Metaphorical This is a great chat about Neuro Linguistic Programming with some brilliant ideas about storing ideas and information using the toolbox of NLP. I loved this chat with Adrian…
- Anna Shepherd Artist, Gardener, Tarot, Witch, Cleaner Clootie Campaigner
Anna Shepherd Artist, Gardener, Tarot, Witch, Cleaner Clootie Campaigner I am joined by Anna to discuss living in the seasons, old cottages, being and embodiment in the creative process, Anna started the cleaner clootie campaign which is t…
- REPLAY Creative Erin Neelands Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist and Artist.
In this episode of podcast Creative I'm interviewing Erin Neelands who is an artist, singer-songwriter, guitarist, and flautist. We talk about growing up in Alaska and California and what effect it had on her artistically. First played in…
- Replay Chris Dagger
Chris Dagger bass player for Emeli Sande, George Ezra amongst others and all-round nice chap tells tales of touring, meeting Stevie Wonder and spending time at Paisley Park. Good for you would be rock stars fresh from college to listen to.…
- Simon Bradbury Heavy Rock Guitar Blacklight Vice
Simon Bradbury Heavy Rock Guitar Blacklight Vice Simon Bradbury from Southampton is the Rhythm guitarist and one of the songwriters in Blacklight Vice . Guitar player of over 20 years and music enthusiast for the 70s &n 80s. Music is his r…
- Stuart Wheaton, Guitar, Teaching, Examining, Composition and Creating a Syllabus
Stuart Wheaton, Guitar, Teaching, Examining, Composition and Creating a Syllabus Today I'm talking to Stuart Wheaton senior examiner for LCME. We talk about music college, Carlos Bonell and various guitar examination boards from Trinity ro…
- Heather Bentley Strings, From Classical to Improvisation, Composer, Trailblazer.
Heather Bentley Strings, From Classical to Improvisation, Composer, Trailblazer. I am chatting to the multitalented Heather Bentley today. This is a great chat about her journey in music. There are some amazing insights here from a wonderf…
- Mark Hewitt Snowshill Manor, Charles Wade, Skateboarding and Magical Objects.
Mark Hewitt Snowshill Manor, Charles Wade, Skateboarding and Magical Objects. This episode is with the wonderful Mark Hewitt. We talk Skateboarding, the magical world of Snowshill Manor and its link with the Museum of Magic in Boscastle an…
- Bet Huws Welsh Folklore and Magic the power of the Welsh language Mabinogion.
Bet Huws Welsh Folklore and Magic the power of the Welsh language Mabinogion. I'm talking to Bet Huws about the importance of language rooted in the soil and the importance of using Welsh for running events on magic and folklore. We talk a…
- Replay Dee Dee Wilde, Pans People, TOTP, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and many more.
Replay Dee Dee Wilde, Pans People, TOTP, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and many more. I am super excited about this….. Dee Dee Wilde In 1966 Dee Dee co-founded the dance group Pan's People, resident dancers on the highly popular TV show Top Of…
- Replay Jerry Stevenson, Guitarist, Peter Green, Chris Rea Barbara Dickson
Replay Jerry Stevenson, Guitarist, Peter Green, Chris Rea Barbara Dickson Jerry Stevenson is a guitarist and singer who has worked with Peter Green Barbara Dickson and Chris Rea amongst others and has with his bands Gambler and B Sharp (I…