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Enjoy Your Piping! With Gary WestEpisode 101 - Knees UpSend us a textGary invites you to join him with the first episode of the next one hundred!PlaylistBreabach with Knees Up from Frenzy of the MeetingInverarary and District Pipe Band with The Snowball Jigs from Ascension Harta with When She Cam Ben and Wat Ye Wha I Met Yestreen from HartaSarah Muir with Donald MacLellan of Rothsay, Arniston Castle and Roddy MacDonald’s Fancy from the Wheel of Fortune 20252025-05-1453 minEnjoy Your Piping! With Gary WestEpisode 99 - Wheel of Fortune 2025Send us a textGary brings you highlights from the wonderful and unique Wheel of Fortune contest run by the City of Edinburgh Pipe Band and held at the Danderhall Miners' Club in Midlothian.PlaylistCameron Drummond with Donald Maclellan of Rothesay, The Shepherd’s Crook and Drumlithie from EYP Recording Wheel of Fortune 2025 Sarah Muir with The Mad Hornpipe, Steve Byrne’s Jig, Alison’s Song, Unknown Polka, As I Went Out Upon the Ice, Dancing Feet, an un-named self penned tune and The Fou...2025-04-3057 minEnjoy Your Piping! With Gary WestEpisode 84 2025 - Bring it On!Send us a textGary welcomes you to another year of great music from the piping world.PlaylistDaimh with Puff Puff from Sula Rosalind Buda with Oran Arisaig, John Barber’s 50th and Nessie’s Rambles from Pipers’ Gathering 2018, Vol 1. The Scottish Gas Caledonian Pipe Band with The Kangaroo Interlude, The Banks of the Allan, The Lady in the Bottle, Charlie’s Calypso, Marseil Ri Laoise, Tullochgorm, MacPhedran’s, Moneagle’s Fancy and Jenny Dang the Weaver from Out of the Blue A...2025-01-081h 00Enjoy Your Piping! With Gary WestEpisode 58 - A Month of SundaysSend us a textGary pays tribute to all those involved in D Day exactly 80 years ago, and remembers the wonderful voice of the late Rod Paterson, who died last week. PlaylistMike Katz with The Best Englishman, Chase the Train and Mr MacKinnon of Corry from A Month of Sundays Alasdair Gillies with Mrs John MacColl, Tulloch Castle and Dr MacPhail’s Reel from 25 Years of the Glenfiddich Piping ChampionshipThe King’s Own Scottish Borderers with Sleep Dearie Sleep and the Pibroch of Donald...2024-06-0550 minEnjoy Your Piping! With Gary WestEpisode 56 - May MiscellanySend us a textGary brings you an eclectic mix of top drawer music drawn from his collection of all things bagpipe.PlaylistThe Iron Horse with The Goatherd, The Major’s Maggot, James MacLellan’s Favourite, Duncan the Gauger and The Piper’s Bonnet from Thro’ Water, Earth and Stone St Lawrence O’Toole Pipe Band with Joe Cooley’s Hornpipe, Joe Cooley’s Jig, The Donegal Lass, Eddie’s Lamentation, The Strathspey King, Sergeant Murphy’s, Stranded in Scotland, The Ballintore Fancy, the Lismurrane Lamps from The Dawning of...2024-05-2259 minEnjoy Your Piping! With Gary WestEpisode 52 - The Wheel of Fortune 2024Send us a textGary invites you to a ringside seat to take in this year's Wheel of Fortune contest held at the Danderhall Miners' Club in Midlothian on the 21st of April 2024. This is one of the most exciting and imaginative competitions in the piping calendar, and produced some wonderful music again this year. And you can hear it exclusively here in EYP!PlaylistCameron Drummond with Donald MacLellan of Rothesay, the Ewe with the Crooked Horn and Drumlithie. Craig Sutherland with the Liberton Pipe Band Po...2024-04-2459 min
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonJagmeet Singh on Pharmacare and the deal with the Feds… what?The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:There is little recourse for Canadians who are victimized by explicit images generated using artificial intelligence technology. Canadians are stressed out about the economy and have little faith in politicians or governments to fix big problems, according to the 2024 CanTrust Index published by Proof Strategies. The Super Bowl ratings are in, and it has been a huge comeback! It is fair to say that the “Taylor Factor” played a part in how the numbers turned out. Writing in the National Post, Dr. Shawn Whatley says that Ontario's health-care agreement with Otta...2024-02-141h 14Enjoy Your Piping! With Gary WestEpisode 13 - Donald and MarySend us a textGary brings you more top drawer piping from across Scotland and well beyond, with news and the winning performance from the European Pipe Band Championships held recently in Aberdeen. He samples the brand new release from Daimh, takes you on some rambles to the sound of the uillean piping of John McSherry, while Jack Lee treats us to a fine set recorded live in Seattle. Meanwhile, Lorne MacDougall pops up to say Hello World. This week's centre piece is a marvellous performance of the Lament for Mary Macleod from one of the most...2023-06-2856 minEnjoy Your Piping! With Gary WestEpisode 8 - Finlay MacDonald on Piping Live 2023Send us a textGary chats to the Director of the National Piping Centre, Finlay MacDonald, about life in charge of one of the main piping institutions in the world, and about plans for this year's 20th Piping Live festival in August. With music from Fraser Fifield, Angus MacColl, Willie McCallum, Alasdair Gillies, Ross Ainslie and Tim Edey, as well as from Finlay himself in partnership with that fine Shetland fiddler, Chris Stout.Support the ShowIf you would like to become a Friend of this podcast to help towards the running c...2023-05-2457 minEnjoy Your Piping! With Gary WestEpisode 3 - Music and Chat with Brighde ChaimbeulSend us a textGary chats with Brighde Chaimbeul, one of the most innovative and exciting musicians to have emerged in Scotland in recent years. Brighde explains the thinking and the influences behind her brand new album, Carry Them With Us , a collaboration with experimental saxophonist, Colin Stetson. As well as sampling the delights of that, we also dip into another wonderful new album, Diad, from Tim Edey and Ross Ainslie. There's sets too from the Scottish Gas Caledonia Pipe Band, from Willie McCallum and from Breton pipe maker and musician, Xavier Boderiou. ...2023-04-191h 08
The Sleepless Sessions#26: Mike Delgaudio (Mike Grand) Co-Founder of AftershockWelcome to Episode 26 of The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back! On this podcast we explore the lives of those in pursuit of their passions, dreams, and living unconventional lifestyles!On today’s episode I sat down with my great friend Mike whom I met at Lost Lands in 2019, and have stayed in touch ever since! From hopping on weekly zoom calls, going to shows together to the occasional phone calls filled with inspiration, it’s an honor to have this conversation with mike as well as share an amazing friendship! Mike is the...2022-06-211h 36
The Sleepless Sessions#25: Mike Garrity (MIMS Art Project)"Inspiration is everywhere, just look for it " -Mike Garrity | Welcome to Episode 25 of The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back! On this podcast we explore the lives of those in pursuit of their passions, dreams, and living unconventional lifestyles!This episode I got to chat with my friend Mike; we've been chatting about recording an episode for a while now so I'm glad we we were able to bring this into fruition! Mike has an art moniker 'MIMS' embracing an abstract style with street art influence. He is also the art director for t...2022-06-152h 30
The Sleepless Sessions#24: Austin Pereira (Ace On Earth)"Music is sound that creates the opportunity for connection and exploration " -Austin Pereira | Welcome to Episode 24 of The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back! On this podcast we explore the lives of those in pursuit of their passions, dreams, and living unconventional lifestyles!This episode I got to chat with my friend Austin who goes by Ace On Earth. We connected at a Widdler show in Providence and both being aware of each others projects led to an instant connection leading us to this episode! Austin has a background in rap and hip-hop, c...2022-05-311h 33
The Sleepless Sessions#23: Timothy Mo"It's about trying to get what's in your head, into reality, that's all that art is. If you can streamline that process, leave as little of a buffer as possible from your head to what's in front of you, then that will enable you to get the most out of whatever art you're creating... " -Timothy Mo | Welcome to Episode 23 of The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back! On this podcast we explore the lives of those in pursuit of their passions, dreams, and living unconventional lifestyles!This episode I got to chat with o...2022-05-241h 13
The Sleepless Sessions#22: Danielle Sturm, Co-Founder of The Nest"Community is people, things, businesses, brands, that you surround yourself with that make you feel the most like yourself, the most confident self, and most accepted in yourself..." -Danielle Sturm | Welcome to Episode 22 of The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back! On this podcast we explore the lives of those in pursuit of their passions, dreams, and living unconventional lifestyles!In today's episode I sat down with my friend Danielle that I was introduced to by one of our previous guests, Phil, and upon meeting her at her business the Nest, I was i...2022-05-172h 37
The Sleepless Sessions#21: Nate Davidovich (Archetype) Founder of Phuqhaus"Art is meant to make you think " -Nate Davidovich | Welcome to Episode 21 of The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back! On this podcast we explore the lives of those in pursuit of their passions, dreams, and living unconventional lifestyles!This episode has been a LONG time in the works, even prior to this podcast coming to life, Nate and I have been chatting about recording a podcast and I'm so glad we were able to make it happen. Nate has been one of the original fans of the podcast and it was great t...2022-05-104h 53
The Sleepless Sessions#20: Matt Mendez (ZiP Visuals)"Art is the most pure form of self expression for me. It’s bringing something to life and through that bringing of life you’re releasing something to the world" -Matt Mendez | Welcome to Episode 20 of The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back! On this podcast we explore the lives of those in pursuit of their passions, dreams, and living unconventional lifestyles!In today's episode I sat down with my friend Matt who goes by ZiP Visuals. I was introduced to him by one of our prior guests Dave Schunemann . upon coming across ZiP V...2022-05-031h 39
The Sleepless Sessions#19: Julian Kerins"I think that songwriting should really just be a microphone to your heart and your mind and just say what's pure and what's really there." -Julian Kerins | Welcome to Episode 19 of The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back! On this podcast we explore the lives of those in pursuit of their passions, dreams, and living unconventional lifestyles!Today’s guest I met at a DubDay event in Brooklyn and since have grown our friendship, leading us to recording this episode. With a vocal range spanning 8+octaves, he commands his voice so beautifully with the...2022-04-262h 01
The Sleepless Sessions#18: Giana Rifici (Mantra Sounds/Grim Steez)"Don't forget why you started, enjoy the journey, because if you're constantly looking at the end goal, you're going to forget what got you there, and you're going to be miserable by the time that you get there" -Giana Rifici | Welcome to Episode 18 of The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back! On this podcast we explore the lives of those in pursuit of their passions, dreams, and living unconventional lifestyles!Today’s guest has since a young age felt a calling towards music and has created two incredible projects Mantra Sounds and Grim Ste...2022-04-191h 32
The Sleepless SessionsSolo Session #1: Year OneWelcome to Solo Session #1 of The Sleepless Sessions! This is my first solo episode; I was a bit hesitant doing a solo episode and took me a year to finally get around to it and introducing myself but this was a fun way to encapsulate the journey so far of podcasting and touching on some things I’ve learned along the way! I’d love to hear your thoughts on the episode! Thank you for tuning in!The best ways to connect with me are below! Thank you for listening, we hope you enjoy this epis...2022-04-121h 00
The Sleepless Sessions#17: Charlie Paff (DayDreemer)"The way is far away, the dream is close" -Charlie Paff | Welcome to Episode 17 of The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back! On this podcast we explore the lives of those in pursuit of their passions, dreams, and living unconventional lifestyles!Today’s guest has turned a passion of art and creating into his full time career, building his ‘DayDreemer’ brand you can catch him doing live visuals at a show or festival, as well as sharing his creations to Youtube with his “Contemplation Compilation” series, as well as his regular posting of new artwork...2022-04-052h 16
The Sleepless Sessions#16: Phil Paulicelli, Founder of Soundz Organic, and Nocturnal Funktion"We believe in being that shining beacon to show people that in this scary world there's hidden gems. Its more about keeping your eyes and mind open to the beauty in everything and anything you might come through in life." -Phil Paulicelli | Welcome to Episode 16 of The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back! On this podcast we explore the lives of those in pursuit of their passions, dreams, and living unconventional lifestyles! On today's episode I sat down with my friend Phil Paulicelli. Phil has been making an incredible impact on the New E...2022-03-2957 min
The Sleepless Sessions#15: Pat O'Driscoll, Entrepreneur, Co-Founder The Visionary Group, Founder of O'Media"I think a lot people who want to be entrepreneurs, think they have to have some crazy, sophisticated startup idea. And for me, it was like let me just see what I know and see if I can monetize that at all." -Pat O'Driscoll | Welcome to Episode 15 of The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back! On this podcast we explore the lives of those in pursuit of their passions, dreams, and living unconventional lifestyles!On todays episode I sat down with my friend Pat O'Driscoll. On this episode we explore his path into e...2022-03-151h 58
The Sleepless Sessions#14: Marissa Barbato (Entangled Mind) on Her Entangled Experience with Music, Flow Arts, and Mushrooms"We're all living in this entangled experience" -Marissa Barbato | Welcome to Episode 14 of The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back! On this podcast we explore the lives of those in pursuit of their passions, dreams, and living unconventional lifestyles!On todays episode I sat down with my friend Marissa Barbato, also known as Entangled Mind! On this episode we explore her background in music, her 'Entangled Mind' projects origin and development, the meaning behind "An audible expression of an entangled experience". We also dive into her early life growing up around music in h...2022-03-011h 30
The Sleepless Sessions#13: Josh Teed, Producer, Multi-InstrumentalistWelcome to Episode 13 of The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back!On this podcast we explore the lives of those in pursuit of their passions, dreams, and living unconventional lifestyles!On todays episode I sat down with my friend Josh Teed! Thank you Josh for taking the time to record this! On this episode we talk about his new album 'The Journey East', touring, being a multi instrumentalist, collaborations, his experience teaching in Vietnam, community and so much more! The best ways to connect with us, and time stamps for this e...2021-09-071h 21
The Sleepless Sessions#12: Wade Appleton (DiCE MaN, Slow Growth), Founder of DubDay, Poet, and ActorWelcome to Episode 12 of The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back!On this podcast we explore the lives of those in pursuit of their passions, dreams, and living unconventional lifestyles!On todays episode I sat down with Wade Appleton also known as DiCE MaN. Wade is an incredible person that can always bring a smile to your face. He organizes and curates event experiences welcoming all, and to celebrate life, dance, art, community and so much more. I had the pleasure of meeting him at one of his DubDay events, and many of...2021-08-241h 50
The Sleepless Sessions#11: Lux Luminous, Flow Artist, Performer, Instructor, and Content CreatorWelcome to Episode 11 of The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back!On this podcast we explore the lives of those in pursuit of their passions, dreams, and living unconventional lifestyles!On todays episode I sat down with Lux Luminous who I met through my friends (and flow sensei's) Cory and Kierstyn at the Boston Spin Jam, and since its come back, I've been able to get to know Lux more as well as the amazing Boston Flow Arts community! Lux has made an incredible impact on the flow arts community with organizing events...2021-08-031h 16
The Sleepless Sessions#10: 'Ring Jedi' Danila Kharlamov, Performance Artist, Dance and Yoga Instructor"Everything happens for a reason" -Danila KharlamovWelcome to Episode 10 of The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back! On this podcast we explore the lives of those in pursuit of their passions, dreams, and unconventional lifestyles I met Danila at the Alchemy Gathering in New Jersey (Shout out to Vinny and the Alchemy fam!) His talent is unbelievable, and I highly encourage checking out his content and if you have the chance to see him perform! On this episode we discover flow arts, Danila's early life, rings, p...2021-07-131h 27
The Sleepless Sessions#9: Jermel Wright, Zone Talk Podcast Host, Athlete, and Leader"You have to be willing to want to analyze yourself, and it all starts with wanting to be better or do better, or change" -Jermel WrightWelcome to Episode 9 of The Sleepless Sessions. On this podcast we explore the lives of those pursuing their passions, dreams, and living unconventional lifestylesI've known Jermel since high school and had stayed in touch over the years! We got closer post high school, but during high school I would see him in classes from time to time, crushing it on the football field, and always around the area...2021-07-061h 55
The Sleepless Sessions#8: Todd Miskell, Founder of 'Bigger Muscles, Better Intentions', Personal Trainer, and Teacher"If you want the prize, love the process" -Todd Miskell Welcome to Episode 8 of The Sleepless Sessions. On this podcast we explore the lives of those pursuing their passions, dreams, and living unconventional lifestylesWe had no episodes in the last two weeks, and we are back! Thank you everyone for your patience and for your support during this time!I met Todd at his gym 'Bigger Muscles, Better Intentions' through my mom and connected instantly about fitness and and his passion for his craft in connecting with the community and making an i...2021-06-292h 19
La CarretaIdentidades y subjetividadesEn este último capítulo del podcast, exploramos el enfoque que Hall desarrolla para estudiar la categoría de identidad como punto de sutura. Entendida como proceso, el autor la problematiza como la articulación entres las posiciones de sujeto y las subjetividades; siempre en tensión, negociación y elaboración. Imagen: Donald Maclellan / Getty Images.Música: Davis, M. (1951-1959). Y qué [Canción]. En Las Obras Esenciales. YouTube.2021-06-1108 min
La CarretaLas representacionesEn esta oportunidad nos aproximamos a las prácticas discursivas y la construcción de sentido que elaboran los sujetos en su vida cotidiana; sea para ordenar, clasificar o establecer complejas relaciones sociales. Estos aspectos serán cuidadosamente problematizados por Hall a lo largo de su vida intelectual y política. Imagen: Donald Maclellan / Getty Images.Música: Davis, M. (1951-1959). So What [Canción]. En The Essential Works. Youtube. 2021-06-1111 min
La CarretaEstilo de trabajo y cuestiones del métodoLa coyuntura como el objeto del trabajo intelectual de Stuart Hall, es el tema abordado en este segundo capítulo. Definido por algunos hábitos de pensamiento y formas de abordar los problemas; tiene como propósito el posicionarse ética y políticamente para intervenir y transformar el mundo y sus producciones de desigualdades y diferencias. Imagen: Donald Maclellan / Getty Images.Música: Davis, M. (1951-1959). Y qué [Canción]. En Las Obras Esenciales. YouTube.2021-06-1106 min
La CarretaTrayectorias y apuesta políticaStuart Hall ¿un sujeto colonial entre dos islas? En este capítulo abordamos algunos aspectos biográficos de gran importancia, a saber: las tenciones e incomodidades en su niñez; también su relación con la Nueva Izquierda y su paso como director del Centro de Estudios Culturales Contemporáneos en la Universidad de Birmingham. Imagen: Donald Maclellan / Getty Images.Música: Davis, M. (1951-1959). Y qué [Canción]. En Las Obras Esenciales. YouTube.Davis, M. (1951-1959). Flamenco Sketches [Canción]. En Las Obras Esenciales. YouTube.2021-06-1111 min
The Sleepless Sessions#7: Sam Davis, Van Life Adventurer, Climber, Ultra Endurance Athlete"Start and take one step at a time" -Sam Davis Welcome to The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back! On this podcast we explore the lives of those in pursuit of their passions, dreams, and living unconventional lifestyles!From having a Spanish class together in high school, working at a climbing gym together, over the years we've stayed in touch and have grown our friendship! Thank you Sam for coming on the podcast and being able to record this episode! Also thank you to Dow for allowing us to use your amazing s...2021-06-081h 14
The Sleepless Sessions#6: Jackie Moran, Wounded Healer and Yoga Teacher on Finding and Becoming Yourself"Being present and aware is a huge part of finding your rhythm" -Jackie MoranWelcome to Episode 6 of The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back!On this podcast we explore the lives of those in pursuit of their passions, dreams, and living unconventional lifestyles!On this episode I have a conversation with my great friend Jackie Moran as we explore her life story, finding your own path and rhythm, early life challenges that led to awakening moments, becoming a healer, a yoga teacher, to running a business, becoming a parent, the power...2021-06-013h 11
The Sleepless Sessions#5: Karem Bouhafs, The Fresh Raver, Founder of The Fresh Rave"Your time is more valuable than money" -Karem BouhafsWelcome to The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back! On this podcast we explore the lives of those pursuing their passions, dreams, and unconventional lifestyles. On Episode 5 I have a conversation with my good friend Karem! I've known Karem since the fall of 2019 and he has since built a brand with the name 'Fresh Raver' after a viral video at Lost Lands Music Festival helped pave the way to putting deodorant on many djs, and being featured on Tosh.O. He runs aroma infused...2021-05-2550 min
The Sleepless Sessions#4: Louis Piotti, CEO and Co-Founder of Aftershock, Festival Director of Revibe Retreat"Once you start doing something you truly love, there is no finish line" -Louis PiottiWelcome to The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back!On Episode 4, I have a conversation with my great friend Louis Piotti, the Co-Founder of Aftershock, and the Festival Director of Revibe Retreat. Louis has taken many leaps towards making a positive impact on the world in numerous ways. Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode! I'm running running out of characters to use, for more info, please check the Episode 4 social media posts! 2021-05-181h 55
The Sleepless Sessions#3: Pat McAuley, Co-Founder of Plant Pub, Podcast Host, Author, and Plant Based Triathlete"Its important sometimes to look back, although, you certainly don't want to live in the past" - Pat McAuleyWelcome to Episode 3 of The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back! On this podcast we explore the lives of those in pursuit of their passions, dreams, and living unconventional lifestyles. On this episode, I sat down with Pat McAuley. He's a podcaster, triathlete, author, public speaker, and entrepreneur currently launching his new restaurant 'Plant Pub'. On this episode we discuss entrepreneurship, making the transition towards a vegan lifestyle, heath and wellness, the art...2021-05-111h 51
The Sleepless Sessions#2: Chelsie Cahoon, The Sober Raver and Founder of Music Is The Drug"We only have on life, why not put everything into it?" - Chelsie CahoonWelcome to Episode Two of The Sleepless Sessions, and for returning listeners, welcome back! On this podcast we explore the lives of those pursuing their passions, dreams, and living unconventional lifestyles.Thank you for listening to this episode with Chelsie Cahoon; we'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode, and links to connect with us are below, as well as time stamps for various topics we discuss. On this episode we explore sobriety, entrepreneurship, traveling, modeling, music and more!2021-05-041h 07
The Sleepless Sessions#1: Dave Schunemann, Visual Artist Actualize Visuals"I want to see artists be able to support themselves doing what they love" - Dave SchunemannThank you for listening to Episode 1 w/ Dave Schunemann today, this episode is the start of a new journey I'm excited to share with you all! In this episode Dave and I explore NFT's, visual arts, projection mapping, meditation, artist collaborations, and more! Thank you again for listening; please like, follow, and subscribe for future episodes and content. Platform links for Dave and I, and time stamps are below!-DonaldBest places to connect with and...2021-04-202h 00