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Strong Songs"Lean On Me" by Bill WithersFor the Season Seven finale, Kirk takes a look at Bill Withers' enduring hit "Lean On Me." In the process, he takes a broader look at a bunch of Withers' other most famous songs to better understand how this plainspoken, seemingly ordinary guy managed to write so many extraordinary songs.Written by: Bill WithersAlbum: Still Bill, 1972Listen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:“Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Grandma’s Hands” by Bill Withers from Just As I Am, 1971“Lonely Town, Lonely Street,” “Let Me In Your Life,” and “Use Me,” by Bil...
2025-07-1158 min
Strong Songs"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" by The PoliceIn 1981, Sting brought a demo of a song he'd been working on down to AIR Studios in Montserrat to see what his bandmates thought of it... and they wound up keeping the demo and just recording their parts on top. The result was "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic," an unusual Police song, but an enduring hit. On this episode, Kirk goes deep on every aspect of Sting's exuberant yet frustrated love song, unearthing the magic that lives in each piece of the music. This episode's subject was chosen by the Patrons of Strong Songs, who v...
2025-06-131h 00
Strong Songs"Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Jim Steinman and Bonnie TylerTurn around... every now and then I get a little lonely and the snare is sounding smallTurn around... every now and then I get a little bit tired of listening to the sound of sleigh bellsTurn around... every now and then I get a little bit nervous that the cannons will not fireTurn around......every now and then Kirk decides to take on a classic 80s power ballad, and winds up learning a thing or two about when to use castanets and how to pull off an elegant key change. (Are...
2025-05-161h 00
Strong SongsBluey, Background Jazz, and the 'Best' Metal Guitar SoloHow should you count The Police's "Bed's Too Big Without You?" Why do so many people revere Marty Friedman's solo on Megadeth's "Tornado of Souls"? What's going on with those pauses during the Bluey theme? And what the heck is that sound on Sly and the Family Stone's "Sex Machine"? Those questions and many more on the first mailbag episode of Season Seven. Thanks to Nevada Jones (voice) and Scott Pemberton (guitar) for their expert contributions!REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"Bed's Too Big Without You" by The Police from The Police, 1979"Thirty One" by Lydian Collective f...
2025-05-021h 08
The Stillpoint PodcastEp. 9 The Uncomfortable Yes - Parenting Beyond PreferenceThis episode dives into the uncomfortable truth about modern parenting: too many of us are opting out of our children’s worlds simply because they don’t entertain us. Angelo unpacks two real conversations—one with his wife, and another with a fellow parent—that reveal how easy it is to dismiss our kids’ passions when they don’t align with our own. Through the lens of Stoicism, Jiu Jitsu, and cognitive behavioral truth, this episode challenges the listener to face their own avoidance patterns and to step into discomfort—not for the sake of interest, but f...
2025-04-2405 min
Strong SongsThe Music of the MuppetsKirk pays a visit the musical world of The Muppets, from their Sesame Street origins in the 60s to the globe-hopping, cinematic heights of the 70s and 80s, with plenty of detours along the way.FEATURING:"Sesame Street Theme" by Joe Raposo, Jon Stone, and Bruce Hart"Mah Na Mah Na" by Piero Umilliani from Sweden: Heaven and Hell"Pinball Number Count" by Walt Kraemer and Ed Bogas, feat. The Pointer Sisters"Rainbow Connection" by Paul Williams (Lyrics) and William Ascher (Music), sung by Jim Henson as Kermit the...
2025-04-181h 03
The Stillpoint PodcastEp. 8 The Connection Paradox - How Detachment Deepens Our BondsIn this episode of The Still Point Podcast, we dive deep into the paradox that’s often overlooked in today’s hyper-connected world: the idea that in order to form stronger, more meaningful relationships, with others, with our goals, and even with ourselves, we have to detach. Drawing from Stoic philosophy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we explore how clinging to ego, distorted thoughts, or emotional narratives can quietly destroy connection. Real strength, we argue, lies in letting go, not in giving up, but in creating space for clarity, honesty, and presence. We’ll also...
2025-04-1508 min
Strong Songs"Roulette Dares (The Haunt Of)" by The Mars VoltaKirk digs into one of the most dense and challenging records in his collection, with an analysis of "Roulette Dares (The Haunt Of)" from The Mars Volta's 2003 progressive rock opus De-Loused in the Comatorium.Written by: Omar Rodríguez-López, Cedric Bixler-Zavala, and Jeremy WardProduced by: Omar Rodríguez-López & Rick RubinAlbum: De-Loused in the Comatorium, 2003Listen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:Excerpts from Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird (2023, dir. Nicolas Jack Davies)"One Armed Scissor" by At the Drive-In from Rela...
2025-04-0459 min
The Stillpoint PodcastEp. 7 What Is Stoicism - Jiu Jitsu, Relationships and Service applications.In this foundational episode, we introduce the philosophy of Stoicism—not as an abstract idea, but as a daily practice for clarity, composure, and purpose. We trace its origins through ancient thinkers like Epictetus, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius, and explore its core principle: to focus only on what is within our control. Through the lens of Jiu Jitsu, parenting, marriage, and social work, we examine how Stoic thought equips us to respond rather than react, to build internal discipline, and to stand grounded in moments of chaos. This episode offers a clear, accessible introduction for any...
2025-03-2608 min
Strong Songs"Fast As You Can" by Fiona AppleKirk digs into Fiona Apple's breakneck 1999 single "Fast As You Can," a cornerstone in her late 90s collaborations with Jon Brion, as well as her work with drummer Matt Chamberlain.Written by: Fiona AppleProduced by: Jon BrionAlbum: When The Pawn..., 1999Listen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:Jon Brion in Performing Songwriter Magazine, 2000"Criminal" by Fiona Apple from Tidal, 1996"Tymps (The Sick in the Head Song) by Fiona Apple from Extraordinary Machine, 2005"Monday" by Jon Brion from I Heart Huckabees, 2004"Epistrophy" by Thelonious Monk recorded...
2025-03-2152 min
The Stillpoint PodcastEp 6. The Weight of Trust: Parenting, Stoicism, and Jiu JitsuParenting is about more than just providing-it's about creating a space where kids feel completely safe, unguarded, and free to beat themselves. In this episode, I reflect on a simple but powerful moment: carrying my son to bed and realizing the deep trust placed in me. We explore our historic philosophy, attachment theory, and even Jiu Jitsu, tired into raising resilient, confident hits plus, a special shout out to the Tattoo train and have the lessons from the maths and cheapest into a better father. If you've ever questioned what true strength looks like in parenting, this one's for...
2025-03-1311 min
The Stillpoint PodcastEp. 5 What Kind of Training Partner Are You? - The Ethics of Being a Good Partner.Podcast Episode Description: What kind of training partner do you want to be? Are you helping others grow, or are you just trying to dominate every roll? In this episode of The Stillpoint Podcast, we break down the difference between being a teacher and a bully on the mat. We’ll explore how ego can stunt your progress, why great training partners make a gym thrive, and how to create an environment where everyone improves. Jiu Jitsu isn’t just about your own growth—it’s about sharpening those around you. So, are you the...
2025-03-1104 min
Strong Songs"Where The Streets Have No Name" and "With Or Without You" by U2Strong Songs Season Seven kicks off with two of the most famous songs ever recorded, from one of the biggest bands in the world. U2's "Where the Streets Have No Name" and "With or Without You" make up two-thirds of the three-song "suite" of hit singles that kicked off their 1987 album The Joshua Tree. As it turns out, the two songs have a lot to say to one another! They also have a lot to say about how U2 wrote music, and about the beautiful, messy human process of collaborative creativity.Written by: U2...
2025-03-0759 min
The Stillpoint PodcastEp. 4 The Foundation: Stoicism, Jiu Jitsu, and the Path to MasteryWelcome to The Stillpoint Podcast, where philosophy, discipline, and resilience intersect. This podcast is for those committed to personal growth—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. Drawing from Stoicism, Jiu Jitsu, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I explore how these principles shape the way we handle adversity, control emotions, and navigate life with clarity and strength. In this episode, I lay the foundation for what’s ahead—how these disciplines connect and how they can help us become more composed, disciplined, and capable in every aspect of life.
2025-03-0602 min
The Stillpoint PodcastEp. 3 - Wisdom, Direction, and the Art of Prudence.Seneca reminds us, "If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable." In this episode of The Stillpoint Podcast, we explore the virtue of prudence-not as the pursuit of endless knowledge, but as the art of applying wisdom with intention. Whether on the Jiu Jitsu mats, in fatherhood, or in navigating life's challenges, true wisdom isn't about knowing everything-it's about knowing how to respond to what's in front of you. Today, I break down how direction gives meaning to our decisions, how patience shapes our reactions, and why without a clear purpose, we...
2025-02-2705 min
The Stillpoint PodcastEp. 2 Taking a A Step Back From Resistance - In Life and On The MatsToday we're exploring how taking a step back when meeting resistance can sometimes be the best path forward.
2025-02-2608 min
The Stillpoint PodcastCar Talk ep. 1 - Ego in Jiu JitsuIn this series, I'll ruminate over random thoughts I have in regard to Jiu Jitsu, stoicism, and life. Todays episode is about the ego in Jitsu and how I believe it is the biggest barrier to improving in Jiu Jitsu.
2025-02-2208 min
The Stillpoint PodcastEp. 1 - The way of the roll. Managing expectations in life and on the mats using stoicism as a basis.The Way of the Roll delves into the profound connection between the martial art of Jiu Jitsu and timeless philosophies such as Stoicism, Amor Fati, and Kintsugi. Hosted by me, Angelo Coates, each episode explores how the challenges faced on the mat mirror life’s broader struggles, offering listeners practical insights into resilience, acceptance, and finding beauty in imperfection. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or new to the art, join us weekly to uncover how Jiu Jitsu serves as a metaphor for personal growth and philosophical exploration.
2025-02-2006 min
Strong SongsRediscovering Stevie Wonder, with Wesley Morris and Josh GwynnKirk talks with Wesley Morris and Josh Gwynn about the endless world of Stevie Wonder. Morris and Gwynn are host and producer, respectively, of the brilliant new six-part podcast series The Wonder of Stevie.Check out Josh Gwynn's terrific pop culture podcast Back Issue, Wesley Morris's culture podcast Still Processing, and Morris' essential writing on Aretha Franklin, Jam & Lewis, Meshell Ndegeocello, and his mustache, as well as his 2019 essay about Black American Music.REFERENCED ON THIS EPISODE:"Wild Wild West" by Will Smith, Kool Moe Dee, Rub Fusari, and Stevie Wonder, 1999"Straight, No Chaser"...
2024-10-041h 19
low light mixesThe Passing Of Time by Old Amica
The guest mix hits just keep coming! This set come to us courtesy of Old Amica, a two-person band originally from Norrbotten, Sweden. Today they are separated by 1864km with one part in Stockholm, the other in Genève.
https://oldamica.bandcamp.com/
I was familiar with their work on the Whitelabrecs label:
https://whitelabrecs.bandcamp.com/album/taiga
https://whitelabrecs.bandcamp.com/album/fyr
So I was excited to hear about a new album coming out on August 9th. And then I was even more excited when they agreed to create a mix...
2024-08-071h 00
Bureau of Lost CultureForward the Revolution - with Spiral TribeThey helped inspire a whole generation of young ravers and lit the fuse for what was to blow up with Technival and Burning Man - as well as more mainstream festivals across Europe and the US - but their (counter)cultural contribution remains largely unacknowledged in their home country.
Marc Angelo Harrison, one of the orginal founders of the people’s sound system, techno, free party, DJ collective Spiral Tribe came to the Bureau to tell some of their story - and about his own journey up and down the spiral. His book A Darker Electricty published by uber-cool electronic music...
2024-07-281h 04
Strong Songs"Born to Run" by Bruce SpringsteenIn the season six finale, Kirk takes a deep dive into Bruce Springsteen's signature song, 1975's "Born to Run." It's all here: tremolo guitar riffs, glockenspiel arpeggios, endless sus chords, and a sax solo for the ages. Baby, we were born for it.Written by: Bruce SpringsteenProduced by: Springsteen, John Landau, and Mike AppelAlbum: Born to Run, 1975Listen/Buy via LynkifyALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"Tenth Avenue Freeze Out" and "Thunder Road" from Born to Run, 1975Born to Run live at Madison Square Garden, 2000, and live in...
2024-06-281h 00
Bureau of Lost CultureThe Rise and Fall of the '80s Free Festival*Who do the green roads and wide open spaces of Albion belong to?
*This episode is a story is about a collision of two cultures - the counterculture of the twin tribes of urban free party ravers and new age travellers - and the mainstream culture of landowners, the legal authorities, English Heritage and right-wing politicians.
*In the first of a series on '80s and '90s counterculture, Aaron Trinder, director of the documentary 'Free Party: A Folk History' came to the Bureau to tell how that collision played out in the years between 1985 and 1992 when extra-ordinary free festivals and...
2024-04-161h 07
Esto es Anfield PodcastPrograma 33: Los latinoamericanos en la historia del Liverpool FCPrimer capítulo del podcast en vídeo de Historias del Liverpool del canal de Youtube de Ángelo Gómez. Junto a George Olmos analizamos los sudamericanos / latinoamericanos de la historia del club de Anfield:
Alisson Becker - Brasil
Diego Cavalieri - Brasil
Sebastián Coates - Uruguay
Mauricio Pellegrino - Argentina
Phil Coutinho - Brasil
Luis Díaz - Colombia
Alexander Doni - Brasil
Roberto Firmino - Brasil
Emiliano Insua - Argentina
Lucas Leiva - Brasil
Fabio Aurelio - Brasil
Sebastián Leto - Argentina
Alexis Mac Allister - Argentina
Javier Mascherano - Argentina
Gabriel Paletta - Argentina
Arthur Melo...
2023-12-0537 min
Book Pros(e)Episode 025 - Book Swap! With Louise and Sam - We Were Liars and Dear White PeacemakersWelcome back friends! On this episode of Book Swap fun Sam and Louise talk about Sam's two picks, YA title We Were Liars by E. Lockhart and the NF title Dear White Peacemakers: Dismantling Racism with Grit and Grace by Osheta Moore.
Additional titles for reading:
The Inner Work of Racial Justice: Healing Ourselves and Transforming Our Communities Through Mindfulness- Rhonda V. Magee
The Abolitionist’s Handbook: 12 Steps to Changing Yourself and the World by Patrisse Cullors
Rising Out of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist by Eli Saslow
The Other Ta...
2023-03-1532 min
SOUNDWAVEdanielfuzztoneToday’s guest deejay is danielfuzztone.
daniel’s mix is important to me for several reasons.
One reason is that I meant daniel through Soundwave guest deejay Michael Donaldson (listen to Michael’s mix here) when he posted an interview with daniel on his Micro.blog. Initially, I read the interview simply because it was on Micro.blog, a cool social media network I am a member of. But what hooked me was the interview itself and daniel’s exploration of sound through this music.
The other reason today’s show is important to me is t...
2021-12-1259 min
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonMore on the border opening and snowbirds, the feds might have something to say about Rogers, Indigenous Veterans' Day, the legacy of Angelo Mosca and more!The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson...
Scott gets all the latest on the US/Canada border reopening, PCR tests, the US's perspectives and most importantly what does that mean for you, and our tourism industry? The Rogers saga is coming to an end and Scott has some questions about mismanagement and federal oversight. Canada's flag was raised from half-mast so it could be lowered once more for Indigenous Veterans Day, how will this help or hinder the Truth and Reconciliation efforts? And of course, Scott Radley hops on the phone to remember Angelo Mosca.
G...
2021-11-0951 min
The Mike Trivisonno Show7-19-21 Mike Trivisonno ShowTRIV TALKS TRANSGENDER PROTEST RIOT IN L.A., AND WAYS TO IMPROVE MLB RATINGS. HE ALSO DISCUSSES A POSSIBLE MOVE OF THE CLEVELAND INDIANS. TRIV ALSO WELCOMES DEBBIE FROM COATES FOR KIDS TO THE SHOW AS WELL AS ROB WALGATE FROM THE AMERICAN POLICY ROUNDTABLE.
2021-07-202h 38
New Books in PsychologyNeil Altman, "White Privilege: Psychoanalytic Perspectives" (Routledge, 2020)Neil Altman’s White Privilege: Psychoanalytic Perspectives (Routledge, 2020) is a slip (80 pages including references and the index) of a book that reads as both addendum and antidote to some of the literature aimed at waking white people (Ta-Nahesi-Coates’ “dreamers”) up to the realities of racism. I say antidote as some of that literature (the work of Robin Di Angelo and Ibram X. Kendi come to mind) seems to depend on commands from the super ego to shed the scales from white eyes. On finishing Di Angelo’s White Fragility (which was required reading last summer) I felt both paranoid and ashamed and ha...
2021-06-0856 min
New Books in PsychoanalysisNeil Altman, "White Privilege: Psychoanalytic Perspectives" (Routledge, 2020)Neil Altman’s White Privilege: Psychoanalytic Perspectives (Routledge, 2020) is a slip (80 pages including references and the index) of a book that reads as both addendum and antidote to some of the literature aimed at waking white people (Ta-Nahesi-Coates’ “dreamers”) up to the realities of racism. I say antidote as some of that literature (the work of Robin Di Angelo and Ibram X. Kendi come to mind) seems to depend on commands from the super ego to shed the scales from white eyes. On finishing Di Angelo’s White Fragility (which was required reading last summer) I felt both paranoid and ashamed and ha...
2021-06-0855 min
Blackmagic Collective: Filmmakers on FilmmakingDistribution: Your Film is Finished, Now What?You've developed a great project, found funding, cast it well, filmed your masterpiece and have made it through post-production! Congrats, that is a feat in itself, but the work doesn't stop here. It's time for the world to see your film! In this final Filmmaker Series episode we'll break down the challenges of modern distribution in the indie market, and discuss how best to get your film seen. This will not be the typical 'trust a distributor' conversation. We'll learn from experts about the good and bad of festivals, self-distribution, or finding someone to champion yo...
2021-03-1652 min
History in TenThe Tulsa Race Massacre (S2, E4)This episode of the podcast is a look into the Tulsa Race Massacre and Juneteenth. I took a few weeks away from the podcast so I could read, learn, and come back to the podcast with a better knowledge of events that impacted the Black communities in the US and the world.
A few weeks before this episode aired, Trump caused a furor over his decision to hold a rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma on June 19. At the time, I didn't understand why there was an outcry (other than holding a rally during the global pandemic), but...
2020-07-0611 min
Mountain Movers Podcast18. Before The Hashtag ft. Monique PaulIn this episode, I chatted with Monique Paul, an artist of many talents but above all else, a loud voice in the Black Lives Matter movement. These times are not easy, but let’s open our ears, our minds and our hearts to what we may not know. I’m using my voice, my platform, my privilege in the best way I can. This is Monique. Listen to her. Learn from her. Feel her. Please check out the resources below provided by Monique (@moniquejpaul & @beyondthehashtag) Netflix watches: Explained: The Racial Wealth Gap Time: The Kalief Browder Story When They See...
2020-06-0855 min
The God and Gigs Show | A Podcast for Christian CreatorsTreasure the Transition: How Little Changes Lead to Big Results in Your Creative CareerAs they say, the only constant in life is change. And for the artist and musician, change is something we’re experiencing more every single day. The big issue for most musicians, artists and creatives is the fear of how to handle the transitions that show up on our doorstep. Sometimes we feel the need to shift jobs, change creative approaches, or start new relationships. Other times, that choice is made for us. In either case, how we respond to transition makes all the difference in whether we will be successful. Th...
2020-06-0426 min
A Storm of SpoilersA Message From The Storm PodcastA message from The Storm Podcast.
Referenced Suggested Material:The New Jim Crow - Michelle Alexander
https://newjimcrow.com/about mass incarceration of Black Americans making them second class citizens by classifying them as felons How to be an Anti-Racist - Ibram X. Kendi https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1
how to actively be an anti-racist and work towards an anti-racist society Who Do You Serve, Who Do You Protect?
https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/952-who-do-you-serve-who-do-you-protect?discount_code=WHODOYOUSERVEfree e-book (from Haymarket publishers, by a collection of writers) about policing in Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities Race...
2020-06-0322 min
The Great Man WithinBooks for Your 2020 Reading List#55: The #1 Author I Read this Year…drumroll please… Napoleon Hill. Surprise Surprise. I re-read 2 of his books, Outwitting the Devil and Think and Grow Rich. And I listened to another for the first time on audiobook, How to Use Your Own Mind. But the book I'm going to recommend is: Napoleon Hill in His Own Voice. I was turned onto this one by friend Cara…and it quickly became an obsession. This is a 10 hour series of audio recordings from his live workshops when Hill was st...
2019-12-3018 min
Deviate with Rolf PottsWesley Morris“There’s nothing that will stop white people from trying to do some black shit. It’s fundamentally baked into every aspect of American popular culture. It is the first thing that we invented that was entirely ours — white people dressing as black people and entertaining other people.” — Wesley Morris
Wesley Morris (@Wesley_Morris) the Pulitzer Prize-winning critic at large for the New York Times. Formerly the co-host of the Grantland podcast “Do You Like Prince Movies?”, he now co-hosts the “Still Processing” podcast with Times colleague Jenna Wortham.
In this episode of Deviate Rolf and Wesley discuss the...
2018-08-141h 05DeviateWesley Morris“There’s nothing that will stop white people from trying to do some black shit. It’s fundamentally baked into every aspect of American popular culture. It is the first thing that we invented that was entirely ours — white people dressing as black people and entertaining other people.” — Wesley Morris
Wesley Morris (@Wesley_Morris) the Pulitzer Prize-winning critic at large for the New York Times. Formerly the co-host of the Grantland podcast “Do You Like Prince Movies?”, he now co-hosts the “Still Processing” podcast with Times colleague Jenna Wortham.
In this episode of Deviate Rolf and Wesley discuss the...
2018-08-141h 05
DeviateWesley Morris on podcast-fame, sports, and performing blackness in America“There’s nothing that will stop white people from trying to do some black shit. It’s fundamentally baked into every aspect of American popular culture. It is the first thing that we invented that was entirely ours — white people dressing as black people and entertaining other people.” — Wesley Morris
Wesley Morris (@Wesley_Morris) the Pulitzer Prize-winning critic at large for the New York Times. Formerly the co-host of the Grantland podcast “Do You Like Prince Movies?”, he now co-hosts the “Still Processing” podcast with Times colleague Jenna Wortham.
In this episode of Deviate Rolf and Wesley discuss the...
2018-08-141h 05
The OrganistThe Gospel of NdegeocelloIn the early 90s, when Meshell Ndegeocello released Plantation Lullabies, her first album, she helped to usher in the era of neo-soul. Her debut inspired a slew of artists such as Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, and Lauryn Hill. On later albums, Ndegeocello went on to experiment with silky jazz ballads, staccato rapping, quiet meditations—all of it led by the fat, undeniable groove of her bass playing. But even as she began to work with the energy of rock and the introspection of folk, her sound remained steeped in soul. This week, we hear about Ndegeocello's most recent pr...
2017-11-0933 min
Your Stupid Minds109 - Hercules (1983)Your Stupid Minds returns to two of its most favorite loves: buff dudes and Golan-Globus films. It's 1983's Hercules starring The Incredible Hulk's Lou Ferrigno! Director Luigi Cozzi (hiding his intense Italianness behind the pseudonym Lewis Coates) brings Hercules to the big screen for the 80th and definitely not last time. When the gods are hanging out on the moon and incredibly bored, Zeus (Claudio Cassinelli) decides to give a random baby super buff powers. Hera (Rossana Podestà) takes exception but Zeus never listens to her so who cares? Hercules's parents are killed in a successful coup, bu...
2016-10-0657 min