In this episode, I take a closer look at what's behind the difficult/toxic/narcissistic personality. What drives this distorted energy? Its not unusual to find the victimhood mentality right at the core... This combined with the vulnerable’ or timid narcissistic presentation, brings a volatile cocktail of seething entitlement, poor meism, moody nobody really gets me, covert vengeance, paranoia & addiction to blaming others... Which is incredibly difficult to deal with or relate to. It also prevents the person from growing up, taking responsibility for themselves & becoming equal adults & good faith actors in the game of life.

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‘He got game/For what its worth Public Enemy (Feat Stephen Stills) From He got game original motion picture soundtrack (1998)

Lowdown’ Boz Scaggs from Silk Degrees (1976)

‘Scar Tissue’ Red hot chili peppers from Calaforication (1999)

‘The good guys’ Melanie from Candles in the wind (1970)

‘It’s alright ma, im only bleeding’ The Duhks from The Village: A celebration of music from Grenwhich (2009)

Dylan‘Dead Skunk’ Loudon Wainwright 3rd from The 3rd album (1972)

‘Perfect man’ Dory Previn from Mary C Brown & The Hollywood sign (1972)

‘Positively 4th St’ Bob Dylan from Dylan (1965)

‘Nothing is good enough’ Amie Mann from Magnolia (1999)‘Fine to me’ Pokey Lefarge ( 2021)

Ok, so in this Pod, I reveal some of my favourite covers, tributes & interpretations of some of my favourite artists songs! Generally I prefer the original recordings, however, there are some renditions that absolutely deserve to be highlighted. Of course I quickly discovered that there are far more cool covers than I realised! So there will be more Pods exploring this exciting process...

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‘Jeepster’ (Marc Bolan & T.Rex) performed by Joan Jet from Angelheaded hipster The songs of Marc Bolan & T.Rex (2020)

‘May you never’ (John Martyn) performed by Eric Clapton from Slowhand (1977)

‘All along the Watchtower’ (Bob Dylan) performed by Jimi Hendrix from Electric ladyland (1968)

The Jean Genie (David Bowie) performed by The Heartless bastards from A salute to the white duke the songs of David Bowie (2015)

‘Your’e nobody till somebody loves you’ (Larry Stock & Russ Morgan) performed by Rickie Lee Jones from Kicks (2019)

‘After the goldrush (Neil Young) performed by Prelude from prelude (1973)

‘Lay lady lay’ (Bob Dylan) performed by Buddy Guy (Feat Anthony Hamilton & Robert Randolph) from Bring em in/skin deep (2005)

‘Lifes a Gas’ (Marc Bolan & T.Rex) performed by Lucinda Williams from Angelheaded Hipster The songs of Marc Bolan & T.Rex (2020)

‘Poor poor pitiful me’ (Warren Zeavon) performed by Linda Ronstadt from Simple dreams (1977)

‘A hard rains a gona fall’ ( Bob Dylan) performed by Bryan Ferry & Roxy music from These foolish things (1977)

Something stupid (Carson Parks) made famous by Frank & Nancy Sinatra-performed by Inara George & Charlie Wadhams as a single (2018)

‘Big yellow taxi (Joni Mitchell) performed by Counting Crows from Hard Candy (2002)

‘Dont think twice its alright’ (Bob Dylan) performed by Shelby Lynn from The Villiage-a celebration of the music if Greenwitch (2009)

‘With a little help from my friends’ (Lennon/Mcartney-The Beatles) performed by Joe Cocker from Mad dogs & Englishmen (1969)

‘Tumbling dice’ (Jagger/Richards-Rolling Stones) performed by Linda Ronstadt from Simple dreams (1977)

‘Cold Cold Cold’ (Little Feat/Lowell George) performed by Bonnie Raitt & Little Feat from Rock n Roll doctor Lowell George tribute (1997)

‘Power to the people’ (John Lennon) performed by The black eyed peas from make some noise: The Amnesty International save Darfur (2007)

Sadly, we say farewell to our beautiful mother, the grandmother, great grandmother, friend to all & overall cool gal...has taken the next step in her journey, she has crossed that mysterious rubicon & is having new peaceful & happy adventures! In this episode I attempt to pay homage to this amazing woman, share my grief/loss/sadness & remember so fondly the irresistible, irrepressible force of nature... Betty Blue..

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‘You can call me Al’ Paul Simon from Graceland (1986)

‘Here comes the sun’ The Beatles from Abbey Road (1969)

‘Rainy days & Mondays’ The Carpenters from The Carpenters (1971)

‘Circles’ Mac Miller from Circles (2020)

‘Mother & child reunion’ Paul Simon from Paul Simon (1972)

‘Death dont have no mercy’ Delaney Davidson & Marlon Williams (2012)

‘My life’ Billy Joel from 52nd St (1978)

‘The boys are back in town’ Thin Lizzy from Jailbreak (1976)

‘End of the line’ The Travelling Wilburys from the Travelling Wilburys collection (1988)

‘Trail of the lonesome pine’ Laurel & Hardy from Way out west (1937)

‘Are you for real?’ ‘So this is who you are...’ In this episode I take a close look at our inner experience & expression of the phrase: ‘Really?’ & all the different meanings that might have depending on what we are encountering or dealing with in the other. Is it that longed for, beautiful, humble: ‘really’ thank you for being you & being so lovely in the way you love me! Or is it the dreaded: ‘really’ (for fucks sake!) I thought you were better than this! Tune in & see what you think!

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‘Dont waste my time’ Status Quo from Piledriver (1972)

‘Pretzel logic’ Steely Dan from Pretzel logic (1974)

‘Speechless’ Macy Gray from The trouble with being myself (2003)

‘Impossible Germany’ Wilco from Sky blue Sky (2007)

‘Fucking with my head’ (Mountain dew rock) Beck from Mellow gold (1994)

‘Scenes from the interior pt1’ Milton from Scenes from the interior (2003)

‘Beautiful sadness’ Melanie from Ballroom streets (1979)

‘Christmas morning’ Lyle Lovett from The road to esenada (1996)

‘Its not happening’ The be good Tanyas from Chinatown (2003)

‘Days like this’ Van Morrison from Days like this (1995)

The lively, lovable & multi talented Ger Judge joins me again to shoot the breeze & generally laugh at the madness of life!

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‘Lawyers, guns & money’ Warren Zeavon from Excitable boy (1978)

‘A Spaceman came travelling’ Chris De Burgh from Spanish train & other stories (1975)

‘Rubber bullets’ 10CC from 10CC (1973)

‘Sailing’ Rod Stewart from Atlantic crossing (1975)

‘The Spirit of man’ Jeff Wynn, Richard Burton, Phil Lynott, Julie Covington..from Jeff Wynns war of the worlds (1978)

‘Nobody does it better (The Spy who loved me’ Carly Simon (1978)

‘Barney’ Perfectly platinum 30 Dino-mite songs (2006)

‘A day in the life’ The Beatles from Sargent Peppers lonely hearts club band (1967)

‘Ashes to Ashes’ David Bowie from Scary monsters & super creeps (1980)

‘No Diggity’ Blsckstreet (Feat. Dr Dre & Queen Pen from another level (1996)

We’ve all had, we all love em..those momentary flashes of clarity, inspiration & truth.. suddenly everything seems crystal clear, peace & calm descends, the way forward beckons with hope & enthusiasm..i know the truth deeply in a new & mysterious way. Yet simultaneously I feel I've always known what has been revealed! The Aha moment, the lightbulb phenomenon. Let’s explore knowing without knowledge.,.

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‘Sweet inspiration’ Derek Trucks band from Already free (2009)

‘Wonderful remark’ Van Morrison from The Philosopher’s stone (1983)

‘Winterwood’ Don McLean from American pie (1971)

‘The love you save’ Jollie Holland from Wine dark sea (2014)‘

Eviction notice’ Kojaque (Feat. Keane Kavanagh)From Deli Dreams (1918)

‘Broken stones’ Paul Wella from Stanley Road (1995)

‘We are the dead’ David Bowie from Diamond dogs (1974)

‘Give me one reason’ Tracy Chapman from New beginning (1995)

‘Rent day blues’ The Frames from Dance the Devil (1999)

‘Everybody’s got to live’ Love from the lost 71 sessions (1971)

Nothing like some good old existential exploration, philosophical curiosity, anthropological enquiry & spiritual speculation to get the juices flowing! Who the fuck is Alfie anyway? and why do we think he knows!!!

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‘Human’ The Killers from Day & age (2008)

‘Who am i?’ London Grammar from Truth is a beautiful thing (2017)

‘Self’ Noname from Room 25 (2018)

‘Who are you?’ The Who from Who are you? (1978)

‘Pumped up kicks’ Foster the people from Torches (2010)

‘Shiny happy people’ R.E.M. from Out of time (1991)

‘Alfie’ Dionne Warrick from Where there is love (1966)

‘Us & them’ Pink Floyd from Dark side of the moon (1973)

‘These boots are made for walking’ Nancy Sinatra from Boots (1966)

‘I am what i am’ Gloria Gaynor from I am what i am (1991)

In this episode, I try to reassure you that its all gonna work out just fine...and it is... That doesn’t mean there wont be challenges, snags, setbacks & hazards! Thats the nature of life, a mixture of good, bad & indifferent. Acceptance of this fact can really help to engender a sense of peace, ease & balance, which in turn can help us feel confident that it will be ok & i can actually enjoy life, risk love, explore vulnerability as a strength & be curious about more creative ways of being..

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‘Old time Rock n Roll Bob Seger & The silver bullet band from Stranger in town (1978)

‘Say you love me’ Fleetwood Mac from Fleetwood Mac (1975)

‘What i am’ Edie Brickell & the new bohemians from Shooting rubber bands at the stars (1988)

‘Roll with it’ Oasis from Whats the story morning glory (1995)

‘It aint easy’ David Bowie from The rise & fall of Ziggy Stardust & the spiders from Mars (1972)

‘Tell me why’ Neil Young from after the Goldrush (1970)

‘Trust in me’ Eta James from At last (1960)

‘Over my shoulder’ Mike & the mechanics from Beggar on a beach of gold (1995)

‘The Joker’ from The Joker (1973)

‘Let it shine’ Randy Newman from Sail away (1972)