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Spirit BoxS2 #50 / Vic Hyland on Music, Magic and NLPIn this episode of Spirit Box, I spoke with Vic Hyland, musician, teacher, and author, about creativity, NLP, and music’s connection to magic. We delve into Vic's book 'Music Magic and NLP' wherein Vic shared his insights into the "cut-up" technique—a method popularised by David Bowie and William S. Burroughs—that involves rearranging words and phrases to unlock creative flow. This approach, Vic explains, extends beyond music and can spark ideas in all kinds of fields by tapping into the subconscious and reshaping our perceptions.
We also discussed "sliding door moments," those pivotal life junctures where a single...2024-11-2054 min
CreativeDarragh Mason Spirit Box, Song of the Dark Man Father of WitchesDarragh 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, Song of the Dark Man. We talk about the book, his brilliant podcast, and the Dark Man in myth and culture. This episode touches on the edge of culture, ancient myths, nature, and the unconscious and how the ‘Dark Man’ is reflected in culture. Check out Darragh at...2024-11-1453 minCreativeGatsby, 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 budding social media stars, including stories of famous dogs. For great cat pictures and stories visit https://www.instagram.com/bengalgatsby To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and also news for a...2024-11-0836 minCreativePeter 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 about life and meaning. Awesome stuff. To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp UK and France visit www.bluescampuk.co...2024-10-2454 minCreativeBobby Morrell, Pilgrim, Writer and Business TrainerBobby 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. And Bob being a creative has turned this into a book … Here are some of the details This book gives you an honest appraisal of Bobby's experience, walking the Camino Frances in August to September 2023. Starting in St Jean Pied de Port we follow Bobby over the Pyrenees and experience the Way, across Navarra, Rioja, Castile Et Le...2024-10-1157 minCreativeJerry 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 guitarist. This gets very deep and very interesting, and I my opinion are the things not taught in college and go to the very essence of what makes an artist. Jerrys credits include Chris Rea, Barbara Dickson and Procul Harum and well as playing for the Queen at Buckingham Palace.2024-08-241h 00CreativeJulian 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 within esoteric culture: from Druidry to Chaos Magic, from indigenous Shamanism through to Freemasonry and Witchcraft. Julian is the author of books, essays, journals and articles in both the academic and esoteric press. He sees his work as part of the process to help re-imagine an earth-centered, non-dogmatic, open-source spirituality. He shares his practice through mentoring, workshops, online teaching and retreats...2024-08-0350 minCreativeCharlie Kish Guitarist for Another Day Rescuing Phones and Being Very Cool on Social MediaCharlie 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 which comes across in this interview and a cracking guitarist to boot. This was great fun chanting to Charlie as he talks about playing the guitar from the age of four and how a visit to a music shop can transform your life. Another day or a superb y...2024-07-0658 minCreativeKevin Lee Replay Martial Arts Famous Musical Families Vintage carsThis 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 lived an interesting life. His amazing story involves music, martial arts, famous musical families and vintage cars. Great insights into how things happen, seemingly by chance but how luck can be stacked in your favour. 2024-07-021h 14CreativeMini 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 highly successful business for over 20 years but her other interests include lifelong interest and connection to the occult and the Prog Rock scene working with some high-profile artists. Mini is a poet and artist working in a variety of mediums and she talks about the challenges of coming to terms with identifying herse...2024-06-201h 02CreativePaul 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 world wide. The addicted to thinking – we go down the Sufi, Taoism and Zen path to liberate ourselves. How to unlick your thinking – this is brilliantly expressed by Paul. Paul has a way of expressing the process of thinking and not thinking in the creative process Teaching - allowing you to be in...2024-06-151h 02CreativeBob 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 a fantastic Jazz Pianist. We go down the rabbit hole of creativity, mysticism and music. This is a cracking episode. Bob runs the excellent Black Lodge Publishing Www.blacklodgepublishing.com. Check it out To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and...2024-06-101h 04CreativeREPLAY 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 published in Dec 20192024-06-011h 00CreativeAdrian 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 the weirdest ways like meeting someone on the 6th of the 6th 2006 called Damian. 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, a brilliant thinker. If you are int...2024-05-251h 06CreativeAdrian Reynolds NLP, Collector of Boxes Physical and MetaphoricalAdrian 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 a brilliant thinker. If you are interested in Adrian’s work contact me vichyland@msn.com This episode is one large rabbit hole, in the shape of a box. To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vic...2024-05-191h 08CreativeAnna Shepherd Artist, Gardener, Tarot, Witch, Cleaner Clootie CampaignerAnna 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 the folkloric votive offerings often left on trees but making them ecofriendly. We discuss how we create a creative environment as a form of alchemy, this was a very interesting chat with Anna and you can check out more about her if you visit The cleaner clootie campaign on facebook. https://l...2024-05-101h 03CreativeREPLAY 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 Oct 2019 2024-05-051h 11CreativeReplay Chris DaggerChris 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. First played in June 2020 2024-04-271h 09CreativeSimon Bradbury Heavy Rock Guitar Blacklight ViceSimon 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 religion and has been part of his life for along as he can remember. Having been in several originals and cover bands over the years, BLV is the culmination of everything learnt and experienced over the years. BLACKLIGHT VICE FORMED IN 2019. THE SOUTHAMPTON HEAVY ROCK BAND IS A SONIC ONSLAUGHT OF RAUNCHY GU...2024-04-2759 minCreativeStuart Wheaton, Guitar, Teaching, Examining, Composition and Creating a SyllabusStuart 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 rock school to LCME. We also discuss how great players have very different ways of approaching music and teaching. Great chat with Stuart Check out his Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Stuart-Wheaton-Guitar-Lessons/100063951765867/ To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.p...2024-04-201h 06CreativeHeather 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 wonderful musician. Seattle-based violist and composer Heather Bentley has trailblazed a career as one of the West Coast’s most visible improvisatory musicians, specializing in creating evocative atmospheres and textures. Classically trained, she has shifted to an unabashedly experimental artistic output: As a performer, she can be seen performing on instruments like her electric seven string and fi...2024-04-131h 19CreativeMark 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 and Mark’s forthcoming book on the artifacts of the Snowshill Manor and the eccentric life of Charles Wade. We explore the links between music and skateboarding which I thought was fascinating and also the deep dive into how objects change their nature from items of curiosity to objects of magic. To support the pod...2024-04-061h 23CreativeBet 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 about the enchanting nature of the Welsh language and the Science of Awe. We talk about the Mabinogion, the Bardic tradition, Awen and how words affect change. This is a great chat with someone who's passionate about her language and her country and that many of its t...2024-03-2954 minCreativeReplay 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 The Pops. Over the next ten years, due to their weekly appearances on the show the girls became a household name and worked with some iconic artists, The Who, David Bowie, Mark Bolan, Tom Jones, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson Five which included a young Michael Jackson, Cilla Black, Lulu and many others Dee D...2024-03-2359 minCreativeReplay 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 love that name) impressing us with his playing over the years. Lovely interview lots of things that I found I have in common with Jerry many interesting anecdotes in this interview, enjoy First released Aug 2019 To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writ...2024-03-161h 12CreativeREPLAY Ben Thomas Guitarist, Adele, Sam smith, how to make great choices REPLAY Ben Thomas Guitarist, Adele, Sam smith, how to make great choices I talk to Ben about being the guitarist for Adele, Sam Smith and may others, great chat about starting out at Brit School and the meteoric rise of Adele and Sam Smith Ben makes great choices and listen to how he does it. This is a must for people looking to get into the music business. This was first released in 2019 enjoy it is fascinating. To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit...2024-03-101h 22CreativeBack in Kent, Solo Show, Creative thinking stimulus of knowing the land.Back in Kent, Solo Show, Creative thinking stimulus of knowing the land. I am walking the footpaths in my old stopping ground in Kent and I ponder environment and what it does to your creative thinking and wellbeing. I consider the impact of moving back and hearing from past contacts. To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp UK and France visit www.bluescampuk.co...2024-03-0212 minCreativeBradley Mason – Drums, Playing Stadiums, Web Development, Dubbing Mixing for FilmBradley Mason – Drums, Playing Stadiums, Web Development, Dubbing Mixing for Film In this episode I'm talking to Bradley Mason and his work with Noel Richards playing massive stadiums around the world. Bradley talks about his experiences over the couple of decades of being a pro musician. I worked with Bradley in Red Touch and we talk about having a dream that becomes reality. We also discussed man caves and the good points of lockdown and advice to young musicians. For more info on Brad https://www.amazingcreative.co.uk/...2024-02-241h 07
What Magic Is This?William Burroughs & Brion Gysin with Vic HylandTwo figures who have changed the cultural and artistic landscape of the west, also happened to be great friends that inspired each other. One of them you most likely might have heard of. The other is virtually unknown these days. For a period of time, William Burroughs and Brion Gysin shared what they called "The Third Mind," a collaborative process which saw both figures egging each other on to greater heights of inspiration and creativity. But what helped them during this process? Magic of course. For the first time ever in the Fools Gallery, we look at two artists...2024-02-192h 05CreativeMark Fitzpatrick Unreal CityMark Fitzpatrick Unreal City We talk Unreal City and carry the burden of art. We discuss some of the twists of the narrative and how this of occurs in the real world. How the Parisienne venue really stepped up to the mark. Such a great read with layer upon layer of symbolism in this gothic edged story with some great modernist tricks in the telling. It's a brilliant conversation as always with Mark and for further details of his work follow this link https://linktr.ee/malachasivernus?utm_source=linktree_profile...2024-02-191h 26CreativeRichard Edwards Returns, Moelyci Farm, Synchronicity Osman Spare PsychogeographyRichard Edwards Returns, Moelyci Farm, Synchronicity Osman Spare Psychogeography This episode sees the welcome return of Richard Edwards and we go down a number of rabbit holes. We talk about when the weird becomes not so weird, we discuss the Kogi Indians and the impact on Richard's psycho geography. We question belief in what is possible and not possible and the importance and metaphorical nature of gardens in myth and ancient history. We also discussed the very unusual case of the water and ink experiment and Osman Spare. https://www...2024-02-1059 minCreativeBob Brooker Tracing Ancestry and Creating Songs, Guitars on the Beach.Bob Brooker Tracing Ancestry and Creating Songs, Guitars on the Beach. In today's episode I'll be talking to Bob Brooker. Bob will be talking about his involvement in music including Guitars on the Beach and his wonderful project tracing his ancestry which has culminated in his song Me and Mr Torch which traces his links back to Antonio Tocci who was an organ grinder in Tooting and many other hitherto unknown relatives. Bob talks about his early musical involvements and interests which involve one of the early Isle of Wight Festivals and collecting guitars from...2024-02-031h 00CreativeRichard Edwards Recovering Entrepreneur, Information Security, Science Computers and Programming Mavericks. Richard Edwards Recovering Entrepreneur, Information Security, Science Computers and Programming Mavericks. Today I have a great friend of mine, Richard Edwards on the podcast. Richard has the great ability to mix creativity with scientific logic. Today we talk the Peter Principle, the skill of running a business, start-ups, getting into flow state. Richard talks about his post punk, Goth, Industrial music, the avant-garde, found sound and the wonderful Genesis, P Orridge and Psychic TV. We discuss Hildegard Von Bingen, the importance of heresy and the wonderful Jake Stratton Kent before wrapping...2024-01-271h 14CreativePaul Green returns AGAIN Magic in practice, Sigils, Blending the imaginary and the ‘real’ Paul Green returns AGAIN Magic in practice, Sigils, Blending the imaginary and the ‘real’ Paul Green returns to the show; we go as a deep dive we take a deep dive into the technique in psychology of magical thinking, we look at time distortion and what is time anyway? As always this is a deeply interesting chat with Paul, uncovering ideas which have practical applications in creativity and life. We talk at length on construction and theory behind sigils, implanting a seed in the imaginary that casts a shadow in the mundane. We also l...2024-01-201h 15CreativePaul Green returns! Magic, Cooking, Ian McGilchrist, Symbols as PowerPaul Green returns! Magic, Cooking, Ian McGilchrist, Symbols as Power Paul Green returns to the show; we go as a deep dive into the work of Ian McGilchrist and his work on the two hemispheres of the brain and how we operate in the world. We talk about our experiences, the editor function of the brain which is important at the end of the creative process, and we talk about naming as power and the mechanics of magic. The idea of representation of objects with symbols as magical process and the psychology of...2024-01-061h 18CreativeJoseph of Nazareth Carpenter, Saint, Father, and Protector of Virgins In a special ChristmasIn a second replaying of Matt Ogden's Christmas podcast with me. Enjoy Matt's wonderful comic episode. Joseph of Nazareth Carpenter, Saint, Father, and Protector of Virgins In a special Christmas edition, I have the pleasure and the honour to speak to Joseph of Nazareth Joseph speaks about being a Carpenter in a Roman province and the pluses and minuses that affords him. He spent some time talking about the lineage and a little bit about the life of his famous son. According to the Matthew's Gospel, Joseph agonized over Mary's apparently illegitimate pregnancy but protected her and t...2023-12-1646 minCreativeMatt Ogden Tribute Santa Special, Black Peter and loosing an elf.Matt who had become part of my seasonal festivities died recently and as a tribute for the next two episodes I will be rerunning our previous frivolities. Santa Special It’s the time of year when our thoughts turn to things festive, to the sharing of love, the sharing of joy, of light and happiness. But this doesn’t happen without a bit of effort from all of us. Not least the jolliest of the jolly. In a world exclusive, I manage to track down and grab a few minutes of very precious time to talk with the b...2023-12-0938 minCreativeNina Keturah Vanns Music, Beauty, Pole Fitness, YogaNina Keturah Vanns Music, Beauty, Pole Fitness, Yoga This is a great chat with Nina which covers an extraordinary creative journey which is still underway. Nina combines lots of a life experience into her work including shamanic skills but we're going to leave that for another podcast. Nina became a beautician after finishing school, but her story includes singing and piano, playing in bands, including a Pink Floyd tribute, working at Ronnie Scotts, running Pole Fitness Classes and yoga training in India. Along with Stacey she runs Girl Viking which allows her to combi...2023-12-0250 minCreativeMark Fitzpatrick Overnight Success that takes 20 yearsMark Fitzpatrick Overnight Success that takes 20 years In today's episode I'm talking to Mike Fitzpatrick about his book that his just been published. We talk about becoming an overnight success 20 years in the making. We also talk about the hero’s journey versus the carrier bag theory, we mention Ursula Le Guin, Jordan Peterson and being on a solitary writers retreat and what effect that can have. We talk about the first technology, which is not what we think first-hand, but involves weaving. we also cover, men, women and chainsaws and mistakes in cl...2023-11-251h 12CreativeBluescamp France , Gigs in unusual places, what makes a great performer, James Brown, Prince and a Little Black DressBluescamp France , Gigs in unusual places, what makes a great performer, James Brown, Prince and a Little Black Dress We're in the studio with the Blues camp team Chris Penfold Mike Kilgour and I are looking at venues and gig ideas for next year’s summer school in France. We talk about looking for band members, getting direction as a musician or an artist and what makes a good performer. We namecheck Rory Sutherland, Prince, the little black dress, James Brown amongst others and what about using gestures in a performance? We...2023-11-181h 01CreativeSteve Delight guitarist singer and getting to musicSteve Delight guitarist singer and getting to music Today I'll be talking to Steve delight. Steve is a guitarist and singer who travels, and his life has informed his music. His recordings and videos are very well produced. We talk about collaboration and how Steve got involved recording audio books. A Taj Mahal cover – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ChNc_Yz6vI An Elvis Costello cover – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1qinqNL3wc Oh, an attempt to record a song and video myself with a friend...2023-11-111h 09CreativeTom Greenwood Drum and Bass DJ Radio and ClubsTom Greenwood Drum and Bass DJ Radio and Clubs On this episode I am talking to Tom Greenwood DjWizhard about being a young DJ. Tom has had an amazing couple of years, he is now DJ for a couple of Clubs and features on radio networks including Rough Tempo and Code Red. We talk about social media use and how it can make or break and how The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme can help Drum and Bass. So for links I will let the DJ speak… I’m DjWi...2023-10-2854 minCreativeMike Kilgour Taking back creative control, improving mental health.Mike Kilgour Taking back creative control improving mental health. Today's conversation is with Mike Kilgour who runs the Bluescamp project with me. We talk about mental illness caused by the lack of control and what's going on in society. Because of everything being online we are unable to talk in person about problems in insurance, banking, health and numerous other things including booking a flight! We talk about how this can be overcome with creativity, empowering ourselves to be able to control environments by our ability to think differently of the s...2023-10-2150 minCreativeNick Kenyon, Musician, and running the Manchester Venue The Peer HatNick Kenyon, Musician, and running the Manchester Venue The Peer Hat Nick talks about his musical life an running the amazing music venue The Peer Hat. This is a great chat about creativity and some of the bizarre synchronicities that surround us, if we are observant enough. We are talking getting rid of ones nihilism and opening the doors to creativity. This was a brilliantly engaging chat, at times deeply funny and other times deeply meaningful and often both. People can follow Nick’s gigs at the_manifestationgroup on Ins...2023-10-141h 09CreativeElliott Peek Bass Player Sound engineering and DJElliott Peek Bass Player Sound Engineering and DJ Elliott talks of his journey from the Toons through various bands and then Covid to work in crews managing sales DJ work, sight reading bass gigs. Elliott’s story shows how flexibility and the ability to take a challenge has really created his life in music. This is an amazing skill that Elliott possesses, and I have seen him transform himself a few times over the years I’ve known him. Www.boujeemusic.com Https://www.instagram.com/e_miles...2023-10-0753 minCreativeSteve Niner , Art, Permaculture, Bowie Derek JarmanSteve Niner , Art, Permaculture, Bowie Derek Jarman Today I'm talking to Steve Niner about his incredibly interesting life this includes working with David Bowie in the Art Lab days, a fight with Hawkwind, living in Notting Hill in the 1960s and going to the first Glastonbury. We talked Derek Jarman art and gardening and Steve work in theatre design. Awesome To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and also news for all the c...2023-09-301h 04
The Hollow Path - Art & MagicEpisode 12 - Vic Hyland - The Direction is not the DestinationVic Hyland is a consummate artist: musician, songwriter, teacher, community-builder, spirit-medium, dowser, trickster and sage - a veritable Renaissance Man! I'm so pleased to have him on to talk about his new book, Music, Magic, and NLP, which is an incredible compendium of Vic's ideas, theories, techniques, and a thread of personal memoir in which he recounts his rich and strange life, and how it has brought him to where he is now, and the snapshot of his work that this text represents. It's a wild ride through the history of Western music, the behind-the-scenes workings of 20t...2023-09-261h 32CreativePaul Green Music Philosophy Business Consciousness and Magic.Paul Green Music Philosophy Business Consciousness and Magic. On today's programme I'll be talking to Paul Green. This is a fantastic chat with Paul that goes very deep and includes the effects of having a superpower of implicit learning and successive approximation! This is the lost wisdom of the ancients. We also talk about philosophy degrees and the power of playing Samba. Music is just walking. To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and also news for all the c...2023-09-231h 17CreativeHow to Bootstrap with No Bootstraps.How to Bootstrap with No Bootstraps. Today I reflect on developing an idea whether that's for business or art or both when you have no funds. Even when bootstrapping an idea is difficult because you don't even have any bootstraps. This comes out of the conversation that I had with two previous podcast interviewees, Tommie Kelly about Stuart Wilde and his book The Trick to Money, and Trish Nichol who came up with the no bootstrap idea. I am recording this while walking in Kent, England. To support the p...2023-09-1618 minCreativeWalking on sand Walking on sand This is a short solo show about finding the source of your inspiration. I go to my personal source and explore how that can relax and give space for ideas. The ideas can be creative or restorative. My personal source will not be yours but the way of finding them might be. To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and also news for all the creative music that we do at...2023-09-0918 minCreativeTommie Kelly on Stuart Wilde, New Age, Occult, Predictions Tommie Kelly on Stuart Wilde, New Age, Occult, Predictions It is great to have the multitalented Tommie Kelly back on the podcast and today we're talking about Stuart Wilde. Stuart was one of the biggest and well-known writers in the new age movement back in the 1980s and early 1990s but he's more or less disappeared from view today. Stuart died about 10 years ago but if you talk to anyone now, very few people will know of Stuart Wilde. Both Tommie and I consider Stuart to be an important writer with lots of...2023-09-021h 21CreativeTaylor Ellwood Joanna Brook Mediumship, Magic, Poetry, Cut Up Taylor Ellwood Joanna Brook Mediumship, Magic, Poetry, Cut Up This episode is a double header with the wonderful team of Taylor Ellwood and Joanna Brook. This is packed with great ideas and stories about creativity and the processes involved, including writing books, poetry and painting. Their work includes writing, classes on magic, divination, celebrant work amongst others. This is a vibrant chat, good times. Taylor Ellwood is the magician. He’s been practicing and experimenting with magic for over 30 years, designing innovative and original systems of magic that help people get results and trans...2023-08-191h 01CreativeNassos Conqueso Multi InstrumentalistNassos Conqueso Multi Instrumentalist In this episode I talk to the wonderful Nassos Conqueso about mixing contemporary and traditional music and the wonderful world of Greek instruments. Nassos is a singer/songwriter, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist from Athens. Nassos released his single Under the Endless Sky in January of 2017 and two months later he released his debut album Love in Crisis. He studied electric guitar and music theory with Pantelis Gertsos (guitarfor → MusicFor) until he passed the Associate Diploma of the London College of Music in Music Teaching (Upper Level). He also studied music ha...2023-08-1256 minCreativeStage Performance Techniques, Bluescampuk 2023Stage Performance Techniques, Bluescampuk 2023 This is a live recording of a workshop that Chris Penfold and I conducted at this year's BluescampUK at Tonbridge School. As this was only recorded with contact lapel microphones there is some external sound with people playing drums at parts of the recording but there are some brilliant ideas here that if you're involved in presentation, you would find useful. To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and also news f...2023-08-0553 minCreativeTom Collins, Plant Science, Travelling, BoatsTom Collins, Plant Science, Travelling, Boats I am talking to Tom Collins about his world of Plant Science the extraordinary biodiversity of South Africa, what we need to grow food for a burgeoning population and the very well real risks that we face in the future. This veers into very interesting territory, Tom also discusses his sailing, building boats and just generally navigating the seas of science, commerce and being creative. This is brilliantly interesting for amazing ideas. To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar p...2023-07-221h 05CreativeUsing what you've gotUsing what you've got This follows from my chat with Chris Penfold about making good and mending. This one is about using what you've got. We can talk about this from a material point of view, where you're using equipment that you already have, but it's also about your skills, and you have many of these placed within other areas of activity; bringing these on board will benefit you. I spoke about something that Michael Breen said during an NLP training. The story was that his wife was very good at interior design; sh...2023-07-1521 minCreativeChris Holdham Foraging Rewilding UsChris Holdham Foraging Rewilding Us In this episode of Creative I am talking to Chris Holdham who I meet whilst walking in a woodland! Great chat with Chris about his work, foraging and teaching others. I will leave it to Chris to explain Hi, I'm Chris and have been developing the projects at Rewilding Us for a number of years. You'll be joining me on our wild walks. A little about me... My deeper wild food journey stemmed from being on a plant bas...2023-07-0858 minCreativePete Turner of Pete Turner GuitarsPete Turner of Pete Turner Guitars This episode i am talking to Pete about those fantastic guitars and how he started, and we contemplate how much the guitar he made for Peter Green will be auctioned for at Bonners. As a left-handed guitar player, Pete Turner was frustrated at the lack of choice available in acoustic guitars. So a few years ago he decided to make his own. Impressed, the partners at lefty shop Holiday Music each bought one, and enquiries started coming in from the local musicians' community on what else he had available.2023-07-0153 minCreativeAndi Skipsey Bass Player, Explode the TVAndi Skipsey Bass Player, Explode the TV I'm talking to Andy Skipsey bass player of Explode the TV. We talk about songwriting and creative processes, playing in a massive Christian rock band who played Wembley Arena, Wembley Stadium and European venues including Berlin. Andi was in Red Touch with me during 90s and we also talk about the role of faith in music. https://linktr.ee/explodethetv To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland 2023-06-241h 06CreativeHelen Wilson Nursing, End of Life, ConsciousnessHelen Wilson Nursing, End of Life, Consciousness In this episode I am talking to Helen Wilson about her life in nursing, working in end of life care and what we can learn from our elders regarding consciousness. This is a fascinating talk about people’s lives whether that is someone involved in the Dam Busters Raid to those who are spritely at 104 to those suffering from dementia at 40 and those who have profound experiences and how an ordinary life can contain such extraordinary meaning. This is a great chat and we were only sc...2023-06-1756 minCreativeTrish Nichol, writer, poet, singer and player of the ukulele.Trish Nichol, writer, poet, singer and player of the ukulele. I chat to the wonderful Trish Delish Nichol about her fascinating creative life. Trish’s biog is so good I have left it in her words. Born and raised on the west coast of Canada, though her forays into the world outside a small island in the Pacific have taken and will take me far from the place I once called home. I’m on an adventure, a journey of the in and the out. A quest of sorts, to find quin...2023-06-101h 13CreativeWhat if we are wrong? What if we are wrong? Solo show, looking and questioning our assumptions. What if what we believe is wrong? What does this do for us creatively? Does the ability to foretell create interesting dimensions to our creations? I talk about the excellent podcast The Witch Trials of J K Rowling on free speech and the historic witch trials in Salem Massachusetts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-witch-trials-of-j-k-rowling/id1671691064 To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and...2023-06-0319 minCreativeAdrian Matthews, Freud, Harry Potter Zen and Professor UmbridgeAdrian Matthews, Freud, Harry Potter Zen and Professor Umbridge This was such a great chat with Adrian we dive into the rabbit hole of Jung, Freud, Harry Potter and what is a WWOOFer? We talk about landing after deep revelatory experiences, anarchy, Zen, building communities, the collapsing of personal realities, the deeper meaning of Professor Umbridge from the Ministry of Magic. Adrian lives in a caravan in North Wales. He was meant to become a Freudian analyst, but he stole some corn and was kidnapped by the Fae. Now he spends most of hi...2023-05-271h 04CreativeBernadette Russell, author, storyteller, hopepunk, tree planter.Bernadette Russell, author, storyteller, hopepunk, tree planter. Bernadette and I have a great chat about stories and creativity her cabaret work at Madame JoJos and finding stories o the lesser heard and lesser known. Bernadette is a co-creator and lead artist for the South Bank Centres monthly salon "The Skylark Cafe" - hosting and telling stories and a storyteller for Trees for Cities with stories, myth and magic about animals, plants, trees and wildness. She is a regular story teller of stories at Butser Ancient Farm, "Wild Stories, Witches and Wonder" - with s...2023-05-2057 minCreativeTHE BONNEVILLES, A 50's & 60's ROCK n ROLL Band,THE BONNEVILLES, A 50's & 60's ROCK n ROLL Band, In this episode I shall be T talking to the entire line up of the Bonnevilles. We were talking about how they came together and what makes him such a busy band. Also there is a recording of the band at the end of the podcast. 5 piece Band, we've been together for 3 years, as The Bonnevilles, 1 year previous as Reborn 59, Hannah, Denise and Craig were part of Reborn 59, Phil joined as we formed The Bonnevilles, Mike has been with the Band f...2023-05-151h 00CreativeMake Good and Mend with Chris PenfoldMake Good and Mend with Chris Penfold Today I'm talking to Chris Penfold, who has just purchased a new, old car. We reflect upon buying second-hand musical equipment and looking for the bargain and how that affects our creative processes. Chris and I talk about the British army and 'make good and mend' and how that reflects on innovation. We have another look at the differences between French and British music and how the British rock scene and contemporary music in general benefit from that scarcity principle. Just as a heads up, Chris's signal was...2023-05-0652 minCreativeMarc Galea Session Guitarist, Teacher, TV Presenter.Marc Galea Session Guitarist, Teacher, TV Presenter. In this episode I am talking to the wonderful Marc Galea. Marc has achieved amazing things due to his tenacity and we talk about being able to think outside the box. This is a great chat. Marc is a session guitarist, RGT Registered Tutor with 13 years teaching experience ,published his own method books and released 2 ep’s and 2 albums. In 2008 and 2009 Marc was awarded the internationally-acclaimed RGT Guitar Tutor of the Year Award Finalist award Marc started learning classical guitar at age 11 but immediately exchanged it fo...2023-04-2955 minCreativeAlisa Jaffa Glass Artist, Singer, Songwriter.Alisa Jaffa Glass Artist, Singer, Songwriter. This is a great chat with Alisa, it demonstrates that life experience feeds into interests that become artistic projects and then in turn helps others to be creative and to develop self confidence. Since turning 50, Alisa Jaffa trained as a Glass Artist and in 2018, has been running small-group, glass fusing workshops from her home in Maidstone, Kent. Alisa is also a vocalist in a band and started her singing journey within the last five years and occasionally writes and produces songs. Her philosophy is “It’s never too l...2023-04-221h 00CreativeGuy Cresswell Musician, Product Demonstrator, Exhibition and Conference ProductionsGuy Cresswell Musician, Product Demonstrator, Exhibition and Conference Productions Great chat with Guy Cresswell who has been successful in many areas of music. There is much to be learnt from this Guy Guy started musical life on the south coast of England playing in function and original bands, completed a 6 month tour of US airbases in Europe before moving to London in the 80’s working as a song writer, multi instrumental freelance musician and Product demonstrator for Roland. He has played with a variety of artists from Jools Holland, Midge Ure and The Sw...2023-04-151h 12CreativeHarry S Green Singer, Songwriter, Recording and Music Producer, Magician.Harry S Green Singer, Songwriter, Recording and Music Producer, Magician. This is a great chat with a very creative young man. There are lots of interesting examples within this podcast oh Harry adapting to situations and coming up with interesting new ideas, very enjoyable. In Harry’s Words “So I’m Harry Green, I’m a singer songwriter as well as a recording and music producer. As well as being a magician. My passion is music. From when I was very young I started playing the drums and then realised that I couldn...2023-04-0844 minCreativeNat Martin Musician, Teacher, Songwriter, Transcriber, ArrangerNat Martin Musician, Teacher, Songwriter, Transcriber, Arranger... Nat is a freelance musician and guitar tutor at The Academy of Contemporary Music, Guildford and Lecturer at ACM London Nat also plays for Toyah playing alongside Robert Fripp and has for several years worked with the wonderful Joe Harman We talk about playing, teaching and developing a guitar style from early blues influences to modern technique. for further information check out instagram.com/natmartin2020 https://www.facebook.com/NatMartinGuitar/ To support the podcast an...2023-04-0153 minCreativeMiles Grindey GuitaristMiles Grindey Guitarist I am talking to Miles about guitar playing, recording and his collection of Tokai guitars. Miles Grindey was born and raised in Warsash, a small village in South Hampshire, UK. In 2016 he joined The Bones And Arrows where the band recorded the Bones and Arrows EP, writing solos for “Slow Light” and writing the chorus riff and solo for “Muddy Sunshine“. Later that year, he left the band and pursued a solo career and over the course of 2017 he wrote, recorded, produced and composed his debut album, Caught in a Storm, released in 2018...2023-03-2556 minCreativeCharlie Robinson Rock Guitarist Guitar Tech Blacklight ViceCharlie Robinson Rock Guitarist Guitar Tech Blacklight Vice Charlie Robinson, Southampton based, blues influenced rock guitarist of the heavy hard rock 5-piece Blacklight Vice. Charlie’s musical journey started from a very young age in Maidstone Kent, a country boy turned South Coast Les Paul Slinger. Playing in bands throughout the mid to late 00’s, touring the UK with jaunts to Europe. Drawing Influences from the ROLLING STONES, AC/DC, MOTÖRHEAD, GUNS N ROSES to OZZY OSBOURNE & PANTERA. Its great to catch up with Charlie and listen to his new music...2023-03-1855 minCreativeWhen less is moreWhen less is more There is an adage in the musical community that is an accurate scale of one's creativity. "Less is more". We overcomplicate things. It seems that the most effective way, through my experience, is to question whether you need something. Can you drop something out of the equation? Does that improve things? Often, it does. Through systems such as mathematics, drawing and stories, we can explain the world in such a way that we can manipulate and that all comes down to simplifying the world around us. To...2023-03-1118 minCreativeAlexandre Tilmans Entrepreneur Baz-Art South African Street ArtistsAlexandre Tilmans Entrepreneur Baz-Art South African Street Artists Alexandre Tilmans is the Director and Co-founder of Baz-Art, and has numerous years of business expertise running a thriving internationally active arts organisation. Baz-Art’s annual flagship event is Africa’s largest public art festival - the International Public Art Festival - which has expanded Cape Town’s economic and social development. Baz-Art’s success is tangible with the NGO receiving the award “Business of the Year” at the Cap40 annual Business Awards, with Alexandre Tilmans subsequently also being the recipient of “Entrepreneur of the Year”. ...2023-03-041h 02CreativeSian Sibley Teacher Pagan Witch Dragon Oak and Welsh Occult Conference Sian Sibley Teacher Pagan Witch Dragon Oak and Welsh Occult Conference Sian is the leader of DragonOak Coven in South Wales. Sian has been practicing for around 40 years now and have experience in running a coven for around 25 years. She is currently studying for an MA in Spirituality and Ecology in University of Wales Trinity St David’s; Sian has recently completed a Post Graduate course in Cultural Astrology and Astronomy which includes a great deal of study on the Graeco Roman magical Papyri and the impact of astrology and star lore on cultures around the...2023-02-2747 minCreativeMaria Harle Amazing Animal EncountersMaria Harle Amazing Animal Encounters Born and raised in rural Kent, Maria fell in love with wildlife and animals early on. Nature was respected and encouraged on her parent's smallholding and long before it became fashionable or mainstream to rewild, go organic or be sustainable, the gorgeous overgrown wildlife haven that was the farm they both worked on. Now a parent herself living in a shepherd’s cottage on their smallholding in the Kentish Weald, Maria has been teaching her own children, and countless others, to love and respect animals and wildlife since 2005, when they started accepting un...2023-02-181h 02CreativeSean Drummond Filmmaker, Screenwriter Musician.Sean Drummond Filmmaker, Screenwriter Musician. In this episode I am talking to Sean Drummond filmmaker, screenwriter and musician. Sean talks about his work including the excellent Five Fingers for Marseilles. Five Fingers for Marseilles is a 2017 South African Neo-Western thriller film written by Sean Drummond and directed by Michael Matthews.] It was screened in the Discovery section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. The films dialogue is in the African languages of Sesotho and Xhosa which still managed to get American back by sticking to their vision. https://en.w...2023-02-131h 02CreativeBruno Migliorini Traveler Coffee Drinker Micro FinanceBruno Migliorini Traveler Coffee Drinker Micro Finance In this episode I'm going to be talking to Bruno Migliorini. I met Bruno when I was studying for my NLP master practitioner in London. A group of us used to hang out after the sessions in a little pub across the road from the venue and Bruno made a statement that he was going to travel the world and be photographed drinking coffee at various locations. This episode is about his amazing journeys and over 90 pictures taken that's some extraordinary exotic places. Bruno talks a lot about...2023-02-0455 minCreativeSeeing What Is UnseenSeeing What Is Unseen Have you ever lost your keys and spent ages looking for them and then miraculously they appear to be in a place that you’ve already looked? Sometimes we are surprised by the things that are right under our noses. Part of creativity is looking for opportunities, so in this episode I will be exploring ideas from being a musician and the world of NLP. Here are some techniques to help you; • The idiot check. • Looking at the world through different eyes. • Coming back from a holiday travelling of road that you’ve travelled...2023-01-2826 minCreativeDave Swift, Bass Man with the Jools Holland Big BandDave Swift, Bass Man with the Jools Holland Big Band In 1991 Dave Swift heard that Jools Holland, ex-Squeeze keyboardist and TV presenter, was searching for a bassist who played both double bass and bass guitar. With the renowned bassist Pino Palladino then holding the “bass chair” in Holland's band, this was a bold move on the young bassist's part. The advantage from Swift's position was that he also played double bass and was already skilled in sight-reading. Swift auditioned, was hired on the spot, and has been Holland's bassist ever since. Thanks to his t...2023-01-2154 minCreativeOld Grey Guitarist, meet the school guitar teacher who has over a million followers on TikTokOld Grey Guitarist: meet the school guitar teacher who has over a million followers on TikTok with his solo covers John Wines has devoted his life to teaching young people to play guitar – now his Queen, Randy Rhoads and Pink Floyd covers and lessons have made him a hit online John Wines is our kind of guitar hero; the UK guitar teacher has spent years passing on his love for the instrument to others. He played in bands for years and makes a living teaching guitar in three different schools in Dorset where he's based, as...2023-01-1558 minCreativeJoseph of Nazareth Carpenter, Saint, Father, and Protector of VirginsJoseph of Nazareth Carpenter, Saint, Father, and Protector of Virgins In a special Christmas edition, I have the pleasure and the honour to speak to Joseph of Nazareth. Joseph talks about being a Carpenter in a Roman province and the pluses and minuses that affords him. He also talks about the lineage and a little bit about the life of his famous son. According to the Matthew's Gospel, Joseph agonized over Mary's apparently illegitimate pregnancy but protected her and the unborn Jesus by accepting her as his wife after an angel appeared to h...2022-12-1945 minCreativeSally Maynard the importance of teaching of languages in schoolsSally Maynard the importance of teaching of languages in schools I am talking to Sally Maynard about the teaching of languages in UK schools and the problems that are inherent in the education system and society in general regarding teaching and learning of foreign languages. This has many parallels to the position of the arts in education and I certainly learnt something from this conversation. Sally is an Educational Lecturer at Coventry University and has been Head of International Development and Senior Lecturer at York. To support the podcast and get...2022-12-1751 minCreativeJohn Levett agent and promoter of live music jazz funk and soulJohn Levett agent and promoter of live music jazz funk and soul Today I'm going to be talking to John Levett who runs the listening room music agency. Twenty three years ago his children were budding musicians but they were struggling to find gigs and he wanted to help them nurture their talents. So he started getting them bookings, from there on he worked with more musicians, bands and venues. Today he books for events, restaurants, pubs, weddings funerals etcetera but also shares in the risk of that booking which is especially important in today's climate. ...2022-12-1053 minCreativeAntony Holloway: My Life So Far 2022 Psycho punk in the Medway, Sculptures, Cellos and living in France.Antony Holloway: My Life So Far 2022 Psycho punk in the Medway, Sculptures, Cellos and living in France. This was a blast .. The show notes have been provided by Antony so I have kept them in his voice. I was born in 1963. Grandad on my mum’s side had been a professional violinist, playing on cruise ships, in orchestras and silent movies. I have vague memories of visiting his family home, an East London terrace house with his brothers standing around singing and him rattling off “Roll out the barrel” and “My old mans...2022-12-0349 minCreativeShazzie, TV presenter, raw food guru, online business WizzShazzie, TV presenter, raw food guru, online business Wizz In this podcast I am talking to Shazzie the presenter of the Sky TV series Raw Kitchen and founder of Detox Your World superfood business, which she created in 2000 and sold in 2012, after turning over $20 Million. Shazzie is also the author of five groundbreaking books, including the world’s first book on raw chocolate, Naked Chocolate with David Wolfe. She is also the author of the Sleep Easily Meditation app which has been listened to over 36 BILLION times and she has been helping people to build on...2022-11-2559 minCreativeAt a French StudioAt a French Studio In this episode I should be speaking to Chris Penfold. I just spent time with Chris at his lovely studio in France and he was asking me whether it was musical snobbery to feel that some musician fell short of ones aspirations. This is a very interesting conversation that I'm sure would be familiar to many musicians at some point in their career. We go into quite a lot of depth about the feel and groove in music and how the drummer in particular can be the source of it being...2022-11-1947 min
CreativeMaddy Glen Softwood Self-Publishing, WriterMaddy Glen Softwood Self-Publishing, Writer Softwood Self-Publishing was founded in 2017 by Maddy Glenn. Since then, it has gone on to be one of the most successful small business of its kind with awards and accolades from the Surrey Enterprise Awards 2018, and the Daily Mail in 2019. In 2022, Softwood was announced the Self-Publishing Specialists of the Year in London and the South-East by the Prestige Awards and was a finalist in the Mid Suffolk & Babergh District Council Innovation Awards. Maddy has a degree in Philosophy and English Literature from the University of Reading a...2022-11-1254 min
CreativeSteve Peach - Architect, designer, an artist of lifeSteve Peach - Architect, designer, an artist of life Steve Peach has over 30 years’ experience covering a wide range of project types in the commercial and private sector and has worked in architectural and interior design practices in Portsmouth, Bath, Leeds and Harrogate in the UK. His core work is the architectural transformation of existing properties and the design of distinctive new build dwellings for private clients. Steve has the ability to redevelop an existing shell and footprint and use this as a catalyst to create an updated scheme: recycl...2022-11-021h 06
CreativeRavi Sawney Music from France India and BritainRavi Sawney Music from France India and Britain I am chatting with Ravi about his involvement in folk music particularly the French music of the … Ravi was born on India to an English mother and an Indian father after his father died the family moved back to England. We talk Indian music, punk, and his love of the hurdy gurdy, fiddle, guitar and French folk music with all its intricacies. This is a great chat, and we explore the health benefits of music as we age To find out mo...2022-10-261h 05CreativeAndreas Kornevall Storyteller, writer and planter of treesAndreas Kornevall Storyteller, writer and planter of trees A welcome return of the wonderful Andreas Kornevall Andreas grew up in South America, Sweden and Switzerland (Swedish by nationality). After spending several years volunteering with charities around the world, he co-founded www.workingabroad.com - a non-profit volunteering and travelling site. Andreas also directs a charity called the Earth Restoration Service Charity, the charity aims to enhance ecological integrity, by planting new woodlands around the world. Under: www.earthrestorationservice.org - he has signed up over a thousand schools across the British Isles who...2022-10-081h 05CreativeMontserrat Ruiz Puigdomenech Soul worker, Mentor, Doula, Childbirth Activist, Singer & PsychotherapistMontserrat Ruiz Puigdomenech Spanish-born Soul worker, Mentor, Doula, Childbirth Activist, Singer & Psychotherapist running a private practice in the conservatory of a wooden self-built house at the end of some woods in Brighton UK, since 2012. Personal human deepening has always been at the core of her purpose and commitment in life since she was very young. Before Montserrat arrived in the UK in 1993, she pursued a career in acting after graduating from Drama school in Madrid and Buenos Aires. In 1996 after becoming a mother, taken she became a Doula and a Holistic...2022-09-271h 41CreativeDr Rich and Me What makes a Magical song?Dr Rich and Me What makes a Magical song? What makes a Magical song? We are continuing our discussion on the book Music Magic and NLP and cover various topics including internet search phenomena, does tarot reading and vagueness increase accuracy? Keeping it in flow, front of mind back of mind, David Bowie and East German punk rock, how to write an effective protest song, and showing the gods shame. To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland2022-09-1759 minCreativeChris Penfold Getting Gigs in France BluescampukChris Penfold Getting Gigs in France Bluescampuk that is a welcome return to Chris Penfold and this time Chris and I will be talking about getting gigs in France and how we set up Bluescampuk and the French experience Lots of very interesting information here for musicians who want to gig outside of the UK2022-09-1059 minCreativeOliver Turnbull Management Consultant Podcaster Stand Up ComedianOliver Turnbull Management Consultant Podcaster Stand Up Comedian Although Oliver has a “day job” as a management consultant specialising in Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence, the urge to show off has never left him, since he discovered that impersonating teachers impressed the cool kids at school. Eventually this led him to writing comedy shows, a lucrative side-line on the London Stand-up Comedy circuit in the 90s and a specialisation in hosting corporate events, with humorous verve, once he grew up a bit. Oliver also plays rhythm guitar and his style has been described as “...2022-09-0257 minCreativeAdam Duncan A Band of Brothers The Power of Ageing Life-Stage ProjectAdam Duncan A Band of Brothers The Power of Ageing Life-Stage Project Adam trained in Drama and Education at Goldsmiths before writing scripts for the BBC and many other organisations. He ran a media company for twenty years and designed training programmes for large organisations such as Amnesty International. For the last ten years, Adam put a lot of energy into working with a charity called A Band of Brothers (ABOB), doing rites-of-passage weekends for young men involved in the Criminal Justice System in order to help them move on from adolescent behaviour to healthy...2022-08-241h 02
The Gigglefix PodcastThe Christmas Special - with The Bearded Wit and Vic HylandIn a departure from the recent readings, The Bearded Wit (Mattski) was invited to lend a fellow podcast a hand with arranging an interview with Santa. This was the result...It’s the time of year when our thoughts turn to things festive, to the sharing of love, the sharing of joy, of light and happiness. But this doesn’t happen without a bit of effort from all of us. Not least the jolliest of the jolly. In a world exclusive, guest presenter Vic Hyland (and long-time friend of The Bearded Wit) manag...2021-12-2036 min
The Bearded WitThe Santa Special - with The Bearded Wit & Vic HylandIt’s the time of year when our thoughts turn to things festive, to the sharing of love, the sharing of joy, of light and happiness. But this doesn’t happen without a bit of effort from all of us. Not least the jolliest of the jolly. In a world exclusive, guest presenter Vic Hyland (and long-time friend of The Bearded Wit) manages to track down and grab a few minutes of very precious time to talk with the big guy himself during a quick coffee break. Vic learns a little about...2021-12-1936 min
Hail Satire! with Vic ShutteeSarah Hyland (January 30, 2014)Conversation #95, recorded on January 30th 2014. Sarah Hyland is an actress best known for her starring role on MODERN FAMILY, as well as appearances in films PRIVATE PARTS, ANNIE, CRADLE WILL ROCK and SCARY MOVIE 5. Sarah appeared here to promote her film VAMPIRE ACADEMY. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.2016-06-0806 min