Podcasts about Our Song

President Donald Trump's plan to apply twenty-five percent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican exports is set to start tomorrow. We'll hear from an official who oversees the relationship between Minnesota and Canada on how these tariffs could impact the local economy. The White House is taking control of media access to the president. And it's raising concerns of press freedom. We'll hear from a former White House correspondent from Minnesota. And it's been fifty years since researchers first gathered to discuss the emerging field of DNA technology. We'll talk to a Minnesota scientist about how the research and its ethics has evolved.Plus, the puck has dropped for the boy's state hockey tournament. We'll get the highlights from our sports contributors.Our Minnesota Music Minute was “I'm Not Giving Up on You” by Mike Kota. Our Song of the Day was “I Will Dare” by the Replacements.

U.S. Senator Tina Smith will not be running for reelection in 2026. We hear from her about the choice to step away and we learn about some of the candidates already vying for her seat, like Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. MPR's politics editor Brian Bakst will join us with the latest.The DNR and the Fond du Lac band are working on a plan to reintroduce elk to the reservation. It's one of the first times that a tribe has worked with the DNR on a management plan. We hear from the reservation's elk biologist about the importance of the partnership. An organization called Route 1 is creating resources for emerging farmers of color in Minnesota and creating more food access. We talk to the organization's founder. Our Minnesota Music Minute was ‘This Night is Killing You' by Kiss the Tiger. Our Song of the Day was ‘Mountain' by Bad Posture Club.

This week we shredded our vision board and fed it to some ornamental carp, purely to win the approval of author, critic and quite possibly the world first demotivational speaker, Patrick Freyne. Before becoming the enormously popular columnist and critic for the Irish Times, Patrick spent his 20s chasing the rock star dream. But while the life of big hair, hard drugs and tight trousers wasn't to be, it did give Patrick the time and space required to be one of the creative world's leading authors, thinkers and sense-talkers. His book ‘Ok, Let's Do Your Stupid Idea' is a glorious celebration of curiosity, experimentation and letting your heart lead the way. And now he's on a mission to dismantle the cult of ‘Big P' productivity and remind people that ‘maximising your potential' is a poor substitute for living your life.  This episode is dedicated to Patrick's wife Anna Carey, who has been his biggest influence. She also has an amazing funny romance fiction book coming out later this year called Our Song.  ///// Follow Patrick on X and Bluesky Timestamps:  01:32 - The Concept of Demotivational Speaking 07:36 - Patrick's Early Jobs and Musical Aspirations 09:08 - The Influence of Music on Patrick's Life 12:04 - The Importance of Curiosity in Career Paths 15:18 - Exploring the Idea of 'Stupid Ideas' 17:14 - The Impact of Burnout and Productivity Culture 20:40 - Finding Peace in Accepting Average Productivity 22:37 - Cultural Expectations and Work-Life Balance 25:31 - The Role of Technology in Productivity Anxiety 30:17 - The Dangers of Measurable Metrics 32:03 - Writing Techniques and Approaches 36:30 - The Importance of Rhythm in Writing 39:01 - Listener Questions: Generational Perspectives on Productivity 42:57 - Antidotes to Hustle Culture and Finding Balance 45:27 - Final Thoughts on Productivity and Well-Being Patrick's Book Recommendations are:  The Fourth Time We Drowned – Sally Hayden  Commonwealth – Anne Patchett A Visit from Lagoon Squad – Jennifer Egan /////

The future of the Minneapolis Police Department is taking shape, with new hires and new police reform. We hear from police Chief Brian O'Hara about how a federal agreement and a new class of officers will impact next steps for the department.Twenty state lawmakers retired or resigned at the end of last year's Legislative Session. DFL Rep. Gene Pelowski joins us to reflect on his four decades of public service and this year's bumpy start at the Capitol.And a new law banning junk fees is now in effect. But members of Minnesota's restaurant and hospitality industry are calling for reform. We hear about some of their concerns.Plus, we learn how Visit St. Paul is getting people to explore the city through dumplings.Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Love is the Law” by the Suburbs, in honor of guitarist Beej Chaney who passed away. Our Song of the Day was “Raindrops” by Jae Havoc.

Henry Louis Gates Jr. calls Montgomery, Alabama, "The Epicenter of the Civil Rights Movement" in his book, The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song. In 1955, Martin Luther King Jr. was the pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery when, Rosa Parks , just down the street, refused to surrender her seat on the bus to a white passenger. Rosa Parks bravery – in response to the brutal murder of Emmett Till three months' earlier – activated the Civil Rights Movement. With so much to learn and see in the Montgomery area, we easily filled two weeks with sightseeing, museums, restaurants and lectures. Here we will share our visits to The Legacy Museum, National Memorial for Peace and Justice, Rosa Parks Museum, Freedom Rides Museum, Civil Rights Memorial and Center, Selma's Edmund Pettus Bridge, the Capitol Building, and the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site. The post Civil Rights Trail – Chapter Six: Montgomery, Alabama – The Epicenter of The Movement appeared first on Living In Beauty.

Homeowners are voicing concerns over large property tax increases across the state, one area as high as 17 percent. An expert joined to break down what goes into calculating property tax and why they're increasing. An important tool used by the United Nations to uphold human rights is named after the state of Minnesota. An advocate joined the show to explain why as the world marks International Human Rights Day.A unique club at a Minneapolis high schools is connecting, feeding and helping students with their homework. MPR's Wander and Wonder series took listeners to western Minnesota, where a writer rooted in two worlds seeks common ground. With the Vikings on a hot streak what does that mean for playoff chances? Our sports guys Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined the show with the latest in Minnesota sports news. Our Minnesota Music Minute was "Only 4 the Night" by hip-hop duo Makr an Eris. Our Song of the Day was “Buttercup” by Hippocampus.

A new lawsuit is taking aim at Minnesota's abortion law. The groups suing include a national anti-abortion group and two “crisis pregnancy centers” in Minnesota and North Dakota. We talk to a legal expert about the case and where it goes from here.The war between Ukraine and Russia has escalated in recent days. Longtime Pioneer Press reporter Brian Bonner now lives in Kyiv and he joins us with a look at what's happening there. Plus, two Minnesotans ran seven marathons in seven days on seven continents. We find out how — and why.And two turkeys from Northfield were pardoned earlier today by President Joe Biden. We meet Peach and Blossom.And we catch you up on football news in time for Thanksgiving.Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Hello Walls” by Boxcar. Our Song of the Day was “Thank You Friends” by Big Star.

It's shaping up to be a snowy Halloween for parts of the state. We'll have more on what's to come during trick or treating and how to stay safe on those slushy roads.And after thirty years of serving children affected by HIV, Camp Heartland is closing. We'll look back on the memories — and medical breakthroughs — over the years.The St. Peter Claver Catholic school in St. Paul's Rondo Neighborhood 75 years old. We'll learn how it made an impact on generations of students.No matter what age you are, science has found that a sense of play is good for your health. More on how to do that.And Dia de Los Muertos is Friday. A Mexican-Minnesotan poet is here to talk about how humor fits in to honoring the dead.Our Song of the Day was “Tokyo Neon” by American Families.

A substitute teacher at Woodbury High School has been banned from teaching after re-enacting George Floyd's murder during a class, saying he could get away with murder due to his policing experience, among other things. We hear from the district superintendent. A local musician is celebrating being 15 years breast-cancer free with a benefit concert. Our first frost usually signals winter, but warmer weather is on the way. Paul Huttner has the forecast. Plus we hear from a Zambian-Minnesotan author who will be sharing her new collection of short stories this weekend at the Twin Cities Book Festival. And a new film is on a mission to prove Minnesota is a basketball state.Our Song of the Day was “Magnified Iris” by 26 Bats! and our Minnesota Music Minute was “Treasure Trove” by Katie Tessman.

Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance landed at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, just as his Democratic counterpart Tim Walz was taking off for Wisconsin.Our politics team is following them both and we get an update on this late stage of their presidential campaigns. In the Twin Cities you can find restaurants with cuisines from all over the world. And you can find the ingredients for making them at a number of international grocery stores. We dive in.Minnesota and New York are tied in the WNBA finals series, with one win each. We talk about Sunday's loss and the team's chances going forward.Plus, it's Indigenous People's Day and we have a special song of the day to celebrate.Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Burning Bridges” by Kokou Kah.Our Song of the Day was “Wild Rice Moon” by MPR News' Leah Lemm. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.Subscribe to the Minnesota Now podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Hurricane Milton is barreling towards Florida's gulf coast as a catastrophic Category 4 storm with winds of 145 miles per hour. We talk to one Minnesotan who went to Tampa on vacation and is now taking cover in a shelter.The Minnesota Supreme Court is looking at whether a Minneapolis resident has the right to sue Minneapolis Public Schools over something in its teacher contract. We break down the arguments. Plus, a Minnesota man is looking to squash his own record for the world's largest pumpkin. That would be more than 2,700 lbs.! We check in with him as he gets ready to transport this year's pumpkin to a competition in California.Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Candy” by Cameo.Our Song of the Day was “june” by “honeygrl”.

Hurricane Milton has been upgraded to a Category 5 storm with winds of 160 miles per hour. It's expected to hit the gulf coast of Florida Wednesday. We'll hear from a Minnesotan who is preparing for Milton less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene.A year ago today, 1,200 people were killed and more than 200 were taken hostage in an attack by Hamas on Israel. A rabbi joins MPR News host Cathy Wurzer from Minneapolis to talk about this moment, which coincides with the holiest time of the year for Jewish people. The Minnesota Twins' general manager is leaving after a rough end to the season. Vikings season marches on. And the Lynx have one more game to decide if they make it to the WNBA finals. Sports guys Wally and Eric share their takes on all things Minnesota sports.Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Cold Hart” by Morningbird.Our Song of the Day was Golden Teachers by Afflatus. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.Subscribe to the Minnesota Now podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Fall drought is deepening across much of the state. We hear what it means.And polls suggest that almost one in five Americans don't know which presidential candidate they'll vote for next month. A Duluth professor takes us inside the psychology of those undecided voters.A new chain of Mexican grocery stores is opening in the Twin Cities. We hear from the entrepreneur who hopes to fight food deserts.And we continue our coverage of shifting cell phone policies in schools. We hear from students who started going completely phoneless this week.We also hear from an author who is connecting cultural identity with gardening.Our Minnesota Music Minute was “PLT” by Cassieopia.Our Song of the Day was “Dunes” by Foxby.

This week, The Dingus talks about the songs that associate him with the loves of his life.  "Our Song" is a tradition.  A rite of passage. A special bond.   These are the Dingus' songs, for good or ill. You're welcome.

On this episode of the Mess it Up podcast the Bow Tie Guy does a quick recap of a few highlights from Celebrate Recovery Summit 2024. Our Song of the Week is from Jonathan Traylor.

Interview with Shelley Luther. Texas GOP Primary Winner HD62 & Healthcare Freedom Hero. @ShelleyLuther &  Tim Georgeff. Author, "Blessed Assurance: This is Our Song.” Musician. @tim.georgeff. Follow Debbie Georgatos!WEBSITE: http://americacanwetalk.orgFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AmericaCanWeTalkAmerica Can We Talk is a show with a mission — to speak up for the extraordinary and unique greatness of America. I talk about the top issues of the day facing America, often with insightful guests, always from the perspective of furthering that mission, and with the goal to inspire listeners to celebrate and embrace the liberty on which America was founded. #AmericaMatters

This is a special re-release with cellist Rachel Mercer,  with added music from some of her recordings. This was orginally recorded and released in Season 2 of this podcast in 2022, and now in Season 4 2024, Rachel and I are including some tracks from some of her albums in the podcast version of this episode. See more below for some of the many topics covered! The original video is on YouTube with the transcript, everything linked here: ⁠ https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/e9-s2-rachel-mercer⁠ We discussed the arc of her career so far as a chamber musician, soloist, and Principal Cellist of my orchestra, the National Arts Centre Orchestra of Canada. One of the musical selections added to this podcast is from the album “Our Strength, Our Song" with Rachel's sister, the wonderful violinist Akemi Mercer-Niewöhner. We also talked about and many other chamber music collaborations and unique projects, as well as her way of approaching music. You'll also hear some of Rachel's memories of the late Yehonatan Berick who was an amazing violinist and pedagogue and was Rachel's life partner. As well,  Rachel very generously made a special recording of the prelude from JS Bach's fifth solo suite for this episode in 2022,  and her heartfelt introduction to the power of this music is right after our conversation, so please keep listening till the end. Rachel Mercer's website: http://www.rachelmercercellist.com/ Support link to buy this independent podcaster a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman Thanks! Complete Catalog of Episodes: https://www.leahroseman.com/about Newsletter sign-up: https://mailchi.mp/ebed4a237788/podcast-newsletter Linktree: https://linktr.ee/leahroseman --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-roseman/message

Pastor Kevin joins the show to shine a light on mental health, Christianity, and recovery. Yes, they all fit together well. Our Song of the Week comes from Tauren Wells.

Intro song: Our Song by Taylor SwiftAlbum 6: In Between Dreams by Jack JohnsonSong 1: Sitting, Waiting, WishingSong 2: Crying ShameSong 3: BreakdownAlbum 5: Hopes and Fears by KeaneSong 1: This is the Last TimeSong 2: SunshineSong 3: Bedshaped

Taylor Swift has, since the pandemic began, ascended from precedent-shattering pop superstardom to something even grander. She's released four full-fledged (and long) new albums; re-recorded and expanded the tracklists for four of her previous albums; captivated global audiences with the massive-scale Eras Tour and accompanying blockbuster film; picked up two more Album of the Year Grammys; weathered a breakup from a rebound; rebounded from the previous rebound; gained a new appreciation for Football Culture ("seemingly ranch," anyone?); played a supporting role in the film Amsterdam (lol); and announced her intention to write and direct a full-length feature film. If you're exhausted just reading that list of accomplishments, imagine how she must feel pulling them off. The Tortured Poets Department, her latest album, gave Mark and Devin an opportunity to imagine just that, and to ponder how they feel about Taylor Swift's stratospheric omnipresence. They're joined by Erin Vail, a beloved returning guest and self-proclamed "medium- to high-level Swiftie." Further Listening: Swiftology (Podcast hosted by Erin Vail and her friend Alexa) Pop Pantheon Live! Tortured Poets & the State of Taylor Mania (with Brittany Spanos, Nora Princiotti & Hunter Harris) (hosted by DJ Louie XIV) Further Reading: Why Taylor Swift Is the Reigning Queen of Pop (Jody Rosen, New York Magazine, 2013!!!) Taylor Swift: Folklore review – bombastic pop makes way for emotional acuity (Laura Snapes, The Guardian, 2020) Taylor Swift, 30-Something, Is Revising Her Own Love Stories (Lindsay Zoladz, New York Times, 2022) Movie Review: Look What We Made Her Do (Wesley Morris, New York Times, 2023) Person of the Year: Taylor Swift (Sam Lansky, Time, 2023) How Taylor Swift Won Back the Public (Nate Jones, Vulture, 2024)  

Our Song this week is one of my favorite hymns. The arrangement is beautifully moving and expresses the glory of the moment when we will see Jesus. Face to Face was written by Carrie E. Breck in 1898, and music composed by Grant Tullar and it expresses the longing of the Christian to see Jesus' face to face in heaven

In this captivating episode, Kaylan and Leanna delve into the mesmerizing world of Taylor Swift's iconic track, Our Song. Join the hosts as they unravel the layers of this timeless masterpiece, exploring its origins, lyrical depth, and lasting impact on both Swift's career and the country-pop genre. From its humble beginnings as a teenage composition to its rise as a chart-topping sensation, Our Song embodies the essence of Swift's songwriting prowess and storytelling ability. Through candid discussions and expert analysis, the cousins examine the song's catchy melodies, clever wordplay, and relatable narratives that have resonated with audiences worldwide. As the hosts dissect each verse and chorus, they uncover the hidden gems and personal anecdotes that inspired Swift's lyrical journey, offering listeners a glimpse into the creative process behind this beloved anthem. From its playful anecdotes of young love to its infectious hooks that stand the test of time, Our Song continues to captivate listeners of all ages, reaffirming Swift's status as a musical phenomenon. Join Leanna and Kaylan on this melodic journey through time as they celebrate the magic of Taylor Swift's Our Song and the enduring legacy it leaves in its wake. Whether you're a die-hard Swiftie or a casual fan of country-pop, this episode promises to ignite your passion for music and leave you humming along to the unforgettable tunes of Taylor Swift Please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and send all your questions, comments or recommendations to LongLiveTaylorPod@gmail.com  Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @LongLiveTaylorPod

Our Song today is “The Old Rugged Cross” written by George Bennard. We also have a guest on our Easter program. The latest member of Forgiven joins us, Vivian Bowman.

In this episode Audrey and Jayne go LIVE at the Station with Avery and Ella from The Off Camera Podcast to talk about their theories with Kate Middleton's disappearance, Olivia Rodrigo's new edition to her album GUTS, Our Song's of the Week, and March Madness Brackets.

Start Artist Song Time Album Year 0:00:11 Pendragon North Star 17:48 North Star (EP) 2023 0:19:05 Forever Twelve A Thousand Men 9:41 Neighborhood of Spirits 2023 0:30:04 Chaos and The Cosmos House of Love 12:47 Our Song 2023 0:43:01 We Came From Space Overlords 10:45 Overlords 2023 0:54:51 T.A.P. Silence from the Storm 12:22 Paradigms […]

“Endless Summer Vacation” by Miley Cyrus finds the singer achieving her biggest hit with “Flowers” and winning Grammys for the first time in her 17-year career. This week, Keith Montena and Carly Giacoio rewind and discuss how prior career moves and projects like She Is Coming & Plastic Hearts led the singer into a rough commercial territory despite being packed with solid material. With a label switch and new management, the pair investigate how her album rollout surrounding a New Years Eve special and fan-driven narrative surrounding Liam Hemsworth sculpted a huge commercial resurgence. Plus, hear about the album's singles and creative collaborators through a track-by-track discussion.

I am a big skeptic when it comes to this topic, as many of you know from listening to my podcasts, but I am also open to having conversations with people who believe different then me. And that's because I am curious how people think, why they believe the way they believe. And Jamie was introduced to me by my precious wife Jessica. So I wanted to have a conversation. So here is Jamie's story, a bit about how she came to be a Psychic. She was a very kind soul, I think you'll enjoy my conversation with Jamie Vos Love. Jamie's Bio: Jamie Vos Love is an internationally renowned psychic medium, channeler, activator, ET experiencer and mentor who has appeared in several guest speaking events. A go to guide for visionary leaders shaping the future, Jamie supports raising consciousness, uniting Starseeds and gift expansion. She is the creator of the Starseed Ascension collective, co-creator of the Unleash Your Power Academy, author of 15 Sacred Ceremonies with Ayahuasca and Our Song is Love. She has interviewed experts and authors in the paranormal, ET and UFO fields such as Alan Steinfeld, Dan Harary, Dr. Linda Backman, Margie Kay and Ella Lebain. Jamie has been a Medium on Busy Philipps is Doing Her Best, a guest on Un-X Network News, mentioned on the Las Culturistas and Ghosted! podcasts and was a Starseed/ET panel speaker at the Los Angeles Conscious Life Expo. She is a MUFON member and founding member of the Hollywood Disclosure Alliance. Jamie is currently working on her next book and conscious media projects.  Jamie's Website: https://www.jamievoslove.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/timmygibson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/timmygibson/support

This week we are looking at a song that proclaims the Joy and excitement that is present in our experience of the salvation of our eternal souls from a damnation we deserved in punishment for our sin. Our Song this week is Saved, Saved, Saved.

Parody of “Our Song” by Taylor Swift about the officials for the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time Artist Award Title Album Year Best Debut Album 0:01:37 The Chronicles of Father Robin Runner Up Death of the Fair Maiden 7:53 The Songs & Tales of Airoea: Book I 2023 0:10:01 Chaos and The Cosmos 1st Place Heart Flies 6:27 Our Song 2023 Best Prog From North America 0:17:51 Pattern-Seeking Animals Runner-Up Somewhere […]

Time Artist Title Duration Album Year 0:00:00 0:01:15 Alienor The Raven 7:40 The Raven 2023 0:08:55 Peter Gabriel Panopticom 5:10 i/o (In-Side Mix) 2023 0:15:12 Chaos and The Cosmos The Singularity 5:37 Our Song 2023 0:20:50 Edenya Somewhere In My Dreams 4:56 Another Place 2023 0:27:04 Galahad Behind the Veil of a Smile 6:16 The […]

In this Boxing Day episode of the Mess it Up Podcast the Bow Tie Guy takes a look at Boxing Day and how it relates to our recovery. Our Song of the Week is from Benjamin William Hastings and BTG takes a deep dive into it as well.

In this week's episode the Bow Tie Guy takes a look at the Holiday Blues: what they are, how to recognize them, what to do about them. Our Song of the Week is from Forrest Frank. As part of #GivingTuesday please consider supporting our ministry by texting the word "MuM" to 760-WALLS-CA (925-5722)

Mark interviews Terry Fallis about his latest novel, A New Season. A two-time winner of the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour, Terry Fallis is the author of nine novels, all of them national bestsellers—including six #1 bestsellers—and all published by McClelland & Stewart/Penguin Random House. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, welcomes new Patron Nikki Guerlain, and a word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your audiobooks distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. In their conversation, Mark and Terry talk about: Terry's latest novel, A NEW SEASON, and the unique approach he took to his latest book Retiring from his day job as a communications/public affairs consultant in March 2022 Having wanted to write full time since the release of his first novel fifteen years earlier The precarious reality of the earnings an author is most likely to make, even if they are a successful author who regularly hits the bestseller lists in Canada How the novel was derived from fears (something Terry was inspired by John Irving to consider), and from events that unfolded during the pandemic, and the way Terry had to evolve his writing from the usual "bend" of humor he employed in his previous books Casting off the shackles/tyranny of humor Some of the "trademark" self-depracating humor of Terry's narrators (Jack McMaster in this one, Daniel Addison in his first couple of novels) Not being able to believe that he's currently 63 and the experience of writing a narrator (Jack) who is closer to Terry's own age Terry's experiences playing ball hockey every week and how ball hockey can be a bit of a time machine Writing the scenes from trying to speech French when in Paris from personal experience Terry's friendship with Jim Cuddy (of Blue Rodeo fame) via his weekly ball-hockey and how the musician allowed Terry to write him into his novel The examination of make friendship which is an important aspect of this novel Terry's history of being a "closeted" singer-songwriter, which he's been doing since he was seventeen years old The song "More Than The Game" which Terry wrote about the comradarie of his ball hockey league Laying a few of Terry's songs into the audiobook produced by Penguin Random House The 42-year-old love song that Terry wrote for his University girlfriend (who he has been married to for 36 wonderful years) The long-time romantic tradition of Terry singing the love song to his wife on Christmas Eve Terry's personal connection to Paris and how it, like ball hockey, is a kind of time machine Writing a scene of the novel at the seat of Hemmingway's favorite table at a Paris cafe Hailing from the "why use 6 words when 12 will do" school of writing The saga of Constance Stanley's diaries becoming the final piece that Terry needed to complete the story How the title A NEW SEASON refers to so many different elements from the novel The next book that Terry has already started to work on, which has even more intrigue and suspense than two of his previous novels Advice Terry would have for writers who have long wanted to do it, but haven't yet taken that step And more...   After the interview, Mark reflects on the idea of writing books from passion and intense interest. He then shares the name of the Patron winner of Joanna Penn's Writing the Shadow. Links of Interest: Terry's Website Terry's Substack A New Season (PRH Canada) Terry's previous guest appearances on this podcast: EP 029 - Terry Fallis on Writing with Authenthicity, Humor, and Passion Mentions of Terry on previous episodes: EP 189 - From Stage to Page and Back to Stage with Rod Carley EP 050 - 5 Things Learned in 50 Episodes EP 020 - Lessons Learned on My Writer Journey EP 146 - Finding Yourself in Our Song with Meaghan Smith EP 327 - Writing the Shadow with Joanna Penn EP 326 - Rebranding and Relaunching with E.L. Williams EP 325 - Reflecting Back: 3 Things That Are Wrong With Indie Publishing Mark's YouTube Channel Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Best Book Ever Podcast Lovers Moon Podcast The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard   The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

James Ackerman, President and CEO of Prison Fellowship Ministries joins the Bow Tie Guy for a special episode of the show. James talks about the things that lead him into a life of devotion to Christ and how he has lead Prison Fellowship from a Founder Lead ministry into a Mission Lead ministry. Our Song of the Week is "Salvation Mountain" from Lauren Daigle. To give to the ministry, text the word "MuM" to 760-WALLS-CA (925-5722)

On this week's show Jason from Men of Nehemiah joins the Bow Tie Guy to tell his story of addiction and recovery. He also talks about the program that he is involved with to continue his success in recovery, the Men of Nehemiah. Our Song of the Week is "Every Hour" from David Leonard (featuring Josh Baldwin) To donate to the show text the word "MuM" to 760-WALLS-CA (925-5722)

On this episode of the Mess it Up podcast the Bow Tie Guy chats with Bev about how to move through and beyond difficult situations and tragedy such as the 9.11 Attacks. Our Song of the Week is an oldie from Matthew West.

Smokey Brights - "Long Goodbye" from the 2023 album Levitator from Nine Mile. For over a decade, Seattle natives Smokey Brights have been building a loyal fanbase with their high-energy shows and emotionally resonant music. In early June, the quartet, led by husband-and-wife duo Kim West and Ryan Devlin, unveiled their fourth full-length Levitation. The record is touted as, “A motivational mix-tape for our collective crisis of confidence,” and a “musical, magical incantation cast to lift off and dance with the cosmos, to dig deep where the diamonds shine, to laugh away our self-pity.” Our Song of the Day is the early single “Long Goodbye” which features a rambling guitar line and belted harmonies, as West and Devlin examine the complex feelings left in the aftermath of a decayed relationship. The band describes the song like this: “Long Goodbye reflects on how some relationships only find their meaning in how they end. At the conclusion of an ill fated romance, a tumultuous friendship, or even a bad job, there's a moment you realize that all that pain, all that uncertainty you felt surrounding the other person was a long goodbye.” Catch Smokey Brights at the Crocodile opening for Neal Francis on Saturday, July 8th, watch their KEXP in-studio session from 2018, and read the full post at KEXP.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strange Ranger - "She's On Fire" from the 2023 album Pure Music from Fire Talk. New York-via-Philly-via Portland quartet Strange Ranger are have been making genre-bending indie rock since 2016, when they were just the duo of Isaac Eiger and Fred Nixon and went under the name Sioux Falls. A lot's changed for them besides relocation. On their upcoming album Pure Music, due out July 21st via Fire Talk, they're leaning heavier into the shoegaze-inspired sounds they dabbled with on their 2021 mixtape No Light In Heaven. Our Song of the Day “She's On Fire” proves this evolution was a wise one. Wistful ‘80s synths set the dreamscape while hard-hitting drums keep us tethered to the ground throughout the percussive track. Swirls of sound bring constantly unfolding dynamics, giving listeners something new to gleam from the track with each repeated listen. “And I could die in pure music /Ringing from the sky, I won't refuse it,” bellows Eiger with backing vocals from co-vocalist and synth player Fiona Woodman. “Just let me slip away, yeah /Tonight (tonight) it all goes live /No more solutions.” “When you're young, it feels like life has a kind of arc to it and up ahead in the future, there's some point where all your experiences converge and this fog of confusion will lift and you will have arrived,” says Eiger of “She's On Fire.” “This is definitely not true and increasingly, music is the steadying hand I lean on when looking for meaning. It provides a spiritualism that feels absent from much of life and I want to be as close to that feeling as possible.” Watch the video for “She's On Fire" and read the full post at KEXP.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spoon Benders - Dichotomatic, from the 2023 self-released album How Things Repeat. Spoon Benders are a face-melting band from Portland who are making the pilgrimage that any young band bursting with the kind of energy that their hometown just can't keep up with - to LA. Since the release of their 2020 debut album Dura Mater, they've been blowing minds with their psychedelic spin on hardcore and garage punk and that momentum has continued with the recent release of their sophomore full-length How Things Repeat. Our Song of the Day, “Dichotomatic,” is the slow-burning lead single and opening track off the album. Led by a swirling drum beat from AJ Herald and Velvet's sludgey bass line, Buffy Pastor adds fiery guitar licks and frontwoman Katy Black growls lines like “I hold hands with the business plan for the guillotine man,” as a final brush stroke to their ominous painting. Watch the Karlee Boon-video for “Dichotomatic" and read the full post at KEXP.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miya Folick - So Clear from the 2023 album Roach on Nettwerk. Los Angeles-based musician Miya Folick released her sophomore full-length ROACH in late May, an album that unpacks “trying to get to the core of what life really is,” according to Folick. Following her 2018 debut Premonitions and 2022's 2007 EP, the album is full of rich, shimmery production with help from Gabe Wax (War on Drugs, Fleet Foxes), Mike Malchicoff (King Princess, Bo Burnham) and Max Hershenow (MS MR), heightening her quarter-life crisis to cinematic levels. Our Song of the Day, “So Clear,” is the moment Folick finally sees a way through the wreckage of prior mistakes. “I was desperate like you read in the paper,” she coos. “Screaming in oblivion /I was alone in a lonesome place /'Til I finally said I'm done.” Coupled with sun-drenched production from Hershenow, it's a classic movie-montage moment with our main character breaking through. Folick says this about the song: “‘So Clear' is about pulling yourself out of the wreckage you've made of your own life again and again, for the thousands of days we live on this earth and realizing life is so much more expansive than the petty concerns we waste precious time on. An epiphany that I have over and over again is that I am very small, but my actions are very meaningful. So I have to choose to live truthfully every day. It's not easy! The song is very dramatic, and I imagined it as a good karaoke song when we were making it.” Folick will be joining the Head and the Heart and Father John Misty for a North American tour starting in August, with a date in Spokane at the Pavilion at Riverfront on August 6th. Watch the visualizer for “So Clear" and read the full post at KEXP.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Telehealth - Taliesin Grid a 2023 single on Very Famous. Telehealth is the Seattle-based project of Alexander Attitude (Deep Sea Diver, Brian John Appleby) and Kendra Cox (Lemolo) that make Devo-esque synthscapes targeting capitalism and the absurdities of our modern world. Their debut album Content Oscillator was released in March and specifically delves into Alexander Attitude's transition from musician to architect and back to musician, after discovering his disillusionment with their utopian visions and the aesthetics of sustainability which consequently became a tool for developers to sit comfortably within a political domain that is essentially capitalist and centrist. Our Song of the Day “Taliesin Grid” specifically hones in on this idea. “Straight line, black suit /Just when you see it, start to move /Not made, great men /Stuck in repetition,” Attitude declares in monotone over arpeggiated synths. He continues on, “A name that still survives /Dank Lloyd Wright /Architects they come, yeah /Architects they go /But materials finite.” Content Oscillator features production from Trevor Spencer (Valley Maker, Spirit Award, Deep Sea Diver, Chastity Belt) and mastering by the legendary Ed Brooks. Watch the video for “Taliesin Grid" and read the full post at KEXP.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nabihah Iqbal - Dreamer from the 2023 album DREAMER on Ninja Tune. In late April, Nabihah Iqbal dropped her long-awaited sophomore record Dreamer via Ninja Tune. Five years after the release of her debut, Weighing of the Heart, and six since Iqbal's last EP under her former moniker Throwing Shade, the record is a resplendent re-introduction to the London-born artist, curator, broadcaster and lecturer. Blending elements of early ‘80s electronica, shoegaze, and trance with ruminative lyricism, it's a record that hits the heart as much as it does the body. The story behind the record starts in agony, as many great records do, with Iqbal's studio being burglarized in early 2020 and all her work lost, including what was supposed to be her sophomore record. Piling onto the trauma, her grandfather suffered a brain hemorrage leading Iqbal to fly to Pakistan shortly before the pandemic hit and stranding her there as the world shut down. But as all creatives know, what doesn't kill you, gives you better material for your work. It was there that the first seeds of Dreamer appeared, with just an acoustic guitar and a harmonium. Our Song of the Day is the album's title track “Dreamer.” One of less trancey songs on the album, the song is a combination of Best Coast breeziness and Cocteau Twinsian dreaminess. The lyricism is pure unadulterated bliss, “Dream of me /And I'II dream of you,” Iqbal coos. “Sun so soft /And sky so blue /This love is happy love.” The song comes with a video shot in 700-year old palace in Old Lahore, Pakistan and directed by Zayan Agha, who said this of the video, “Taking a documentarian's approach to directing the music video, I gave Nabihah the freedom to discover the vibrant chaos of Lahore. I filmed her navigating through the city's mundane cacophony, resulting in a surreal and dreamy visual experience that vividly portrays the city's essence.” Watch the video and read the full post at KEXP.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kurs Valüt - Kurs Valüt from the 2021 album Kurs Valüt on No Emb Blanc. Kurs Valüt is an electronic duo formed in 2017 by Eugene Gordeev in Dnipro to popularize the Minimal Wave in Ukraine. “The very appearance of Kurs Valüt is partly caused by the underdevelopment of the dark underground in Ukraine,” the duo explained in an interview with Post-Punk in 2021. “The moment of the absence of the subculture itself, thematic festivals, events for Gothic or Post Punk music fans…this is the result of a long disconnect of Ukraine from cultural processes in Europe and the World.” Our Song of the Day is the title track and opener of their sophomore self-titled record, released in 2021. It's a throbbing club track that sees Gordeev monotonously reciting Ukrainian lyrics that this writer has yet to decipher but are compelling nonetheless. Of the album Kurs Valüt, the band had this to say on Bandcamp: “The second album, Kurs Valüt is the result of a long work that summarizes difficult stage of life experience inspired by solitude, austerity and extreme mental states. In comparison to the debut album Veselo (2018) it is more melodic and metaphoric. Lyrics can be interpreted differently. Usage of a tube summing mixer during the studio processes adds a warm, non-commercial textured color to the sound of this release.” Get a taste of Kurs Valüt's live shows with this live recording of “Kurs Valüt” and read the full post at KEXP.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Of The Heavy Sun - Cosmic Television a 2023 self-released single. Of The Heavy Sun are a psych rock trio from Seattle that has been churning out brooding psychedelic opuses since 2015, with the release of their debut self-titled full-length. They're due to release their latest record Cosmic Television on June 2nd, after two years of production and “constant setbacks,” according to the band. Our Song of the Day is the album's title track, a forceful nearly five-and-a-half-minute song that exemplifies the best of what the band has to offer: fiery guitars, humming basslines, and soaring vocals. The anxieties of modern life with the thesis being “Everyone is blinded by watching TV.” Frontman Samuel Emerick proclaims, “Finally awake /I can't escape /Isearch these desert plains /It's been two weeks since I was high and I can't find a place to lay my head.” “Cosmic Television” was produced by Jesse Field mixed by Matt Bayles and mastered by Adam Cichoki. Of The Heavy Sun is playing the Sunset Tavern on Saturday, June 10th with Tuff Talk, Torch, and Prismia. Get an idea of their searing live performances with a live video recorded at the High Dive and read the full post at KEXP.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acid Tongue - Consumerism a 2023 self-released single. It's been two years since Seattle garage rockers Acid Tongue released their third full-length Arboretum, which came about as frontman Guy Keltner came to terms with drug and alcohol abuse, as well as his struggles with his bipolar diagnosis, during the pandemic. Keltner and co-frontman Ian Cunningham detailed the making of the record as well as their personal experiences on Sound & Vision in 2021. Our Song of the Day is the latest release we've gotten from Acid Tongue since then, the anti-capitalist/nihilist anthem “Consumerism.” Over the thrumming guitar rhythm, the message relayed by Keltner is clear. No matter how or what you consume, we're all consumers. Be it eating too much, drinking excessively, consuming cheap drugs, or “digital love” (I think we all know what means), they're all easy forms of escape through consumption. “Every day I consume more,” softly cries Keltner. “Can you tell me what it's all been for?/ Cheap drugs and digital love/ I never know when enough's enough.” Below, watch the video for “Consumerism,” directed & edited by James Kimberling, and read the full post at KEXP.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daníel Hjálmtýsson - No Reception (feat. Aðalbjörn Tryggvason) from the 2022 self-released album Labyrinthia. While Daníel Hjálmtýsson's recorded work only dates back to 2020, he's made quite a splash in the past few years, perking the ears of his fellow Icelanders as well as a particular Seattleite - Kevin Cole. He recently caught their performance at Tremor Festival which is set at secret locations around São Miguel island in the Azores and has been said by some to be the “world's weirdest music festival.” So stunned by their performance, he had to share their music with the world. In November, Daníel Hjálmtýsson, which also includes Hálfdán Árnason and Skúli Gíslason, released their debut full-length Labyrinthia. The album leans into Nick Cave-esque gothic rock that Mark Lanegan, also a clear inspiration, cited as, “Neo-goth music that brings to mind the forbidding landscapes of his native Iceland. One can imagine him on a stage in a church-turned-dungeon somewhere in the Reykjavik underbelly.” I don't think I could possibly describe it better than Lanegan so I'll let him do the talking. Our Song of the Day is the lead single off Labyrinthia, “No Reception,” which features guest vocals from fellow Icelandic rocker, Aðalbjörn Tryggvason, of the long-running post-metal band Sólstafir. It's a slow-churner about the anxieties of loneliness and unhealthy coping mechanisms. Also, perhaps because I've recently binged the new Interview with a Vampire series, the words, “I'll never see another /I'll never see another /Day” seem like a song Louis might write. A melancholy ode to the plight of eternal darkness. The official video for “No Reception” debuts today, alongside our Song of the Day, and was directed, edited, and produced by Jónatan Leó. Watch it and read the full post at KEXP.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Es - Swallowed Whole from the 2023 Fantasy EP on Upset The Rhythm. London-based quartet Es burst onto the scene back in 2020 with their debut LP Less of Everything, made up of nine tracks of ominous and icy post-punk exploring the tension between intent and interpretation. Three years later, they're back with the Fantasy EP. For their new release, they've bumped the tempo up but haven't lost an ounce of sneer. Our Song of the Day “Swallowed Whole” is frantic and twitchy, with taut syncopated rhythms and pinched synths while frontperson Maria Cecilia Tedemalm sings of building anxiety that completely overwhelms. Tedemalm had this to say about the song: "Musically the writing process behind ‘Swallowed Whole' is a bit hazy for me, but I very vividly remember getting super excited when listening to the first rough demo over and over again and writing almost all the lyrics while walking to the bus stop 7 minutes from my house. Once I had the first line down the rest just came flowing. I think I had a lot of pent up frustration just itching to get out as thematically the song taps into some quite frantic and raw emotions. It's about teetering on a knife's edge and wanting to escape yourself and your current circumstances before they completely devour you. We shot the video for it at our friend's recording studio called Head Cold in Bermondsey. The idea originally was to be "Swallowed Whole" in smoke but sadly the smoke machine we borrowed wouldn't work so it came out a bit more like maybe we're playing at your highschool under the sea themed prom." Watch the video for "Swallowed Whole," directed by Tedemalm, and read the full post at KEXP.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TV Star - In-Between from the 2023 album Hallucinate Me on Painter Man. Seattle's TV Star make desert-tinged neo-psych with nods to The Brian Jonestown Massacre and the Jesus and Mary Chain. Formed in 2020, the five-piece features members of Shine, Regional Justice Center, and Advertisement and unveiled their debut EP in February, Hallucinate Me. Our Song of the Day is the rambling “In-Between,” the dreamy guitar-led early single off the record. Ashlyn Nagel's crystalline vocals cry out with catharsis, “I'm comin clean/ I'm livin free/ The in-between,” about ditching what's expected in order to become one's authentic self. She had this to say about the song: “‘In-Between' is about breaking out of a funk, letting go of the pressure, and living the way you want to. It's about caring less what others think and making self-fulfilling decisions.” The song comes with a lo-fi fisheye shot video of the band on the road, being themselves. Watch the Nate Kahn-directed video and read the full post at KEXP.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kassa Overall - John Coltrane (Clifford Jordan Quartet) (feat. Tomoki Sanders & Vitamin D) from the 2023 self-released album Shades 3. The ever-talented jazz musician, emcee, singer, producer and drummer Kassa Overall dropped the latest addition to his Shades mixtape series, Shades 3, in February as a sample-heavy remix project that fuses jazz with modern danceable drum machine rhythms in a gonzo approach to the jazz tradition. The Seattle-raised, Brooklyn-based artist has been blowing minds to a wide audience of fervent fans since the release of his acclaimed sophomore record I Think I'm Good in 2020 and this project does not disappoint. Our Song of the Day reimagines the Clifford Jordan Quartet's 1974 track “John Coltrane” with the help of New York-based multi-instrumentalist Tomoki Sanders on Tenor Sax and Derrick Jabar Brown, better known as Vitamin D, on vocals. “Welcome to the Upside Down” introduces the song before going into a profession for the love of jerk chicken. Over a warbling brass line, manipulated vocals cry out “Black spirit” while Vitamin D spits a verse about Black power and the incredible endurance and accomplishments of Black folks despite the many obstacles thrown at them. Below, watch Kassa Overall's KEXP in-studio performance from 2020 and read the full post at KEXP.org.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.