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  • Ep60 Brisbane betrayal and importance of improv - Steven Morgan

    Ep60 Brisbane betrayal and importance of improv - Steven Morgan
    Dec 4 2025
    "Music can transcend things in a way that words and action cannot" Holland based comedian, improviser and musician Steven Morgan tells a story about waking up to reality in Brisbane Australia, and the blurred boundaries between perception and reality. They discuss Steven's absurdist comedy style, his background in music, and his previous band Neon Highwire. They talk about the importance of improvisation in both comedy and music, and how collaborative efforts and artificial limitations can enhance creativity. Link to Steven's website Steven's instagram: @ma0sm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 min
  • Ep59 Witchcraft, manifestation and a shruti box - Swailes

    Ep59 Witchcraft, manifestation and a shruti box - Swailes
    Nov 18 2025
    Luke talks to Witch, podcaster and security officer Swailes about her whitchcraft podcast and the power of manifestation. She tells a great story about being careful what you wish for, that Luke improvises a soundtrack to with help of a shruti box instrument. Swaile's podcast: The Bell Witch podcast Her instagram: @the_bell_witch_podcast Timestamps by PodSqueezeCertainly! Here’s your content condensed into up to 5 chapters, keeping the same format, content, and context: 1. Introduction, Guest Welcome, and Everyday Magic (00:00:06 – 00:03:14) Host introduces Wales, the friendly Green Witch, welcomes her to the podcast, and Wales describes her own podcast, which explores witchcraft, paganism, and spirituality. She shares how she discovered witchcraft after becoming a mother and reading "Witch" by Lisa Lister. The conversation shifts to superstition and everyday magical practices, such as birthday candles and Christmas trees, with Wales explaining the ritual and intention behind these acts as forms of magic and manifestation. 2. Podcast Map Project, Story Locations, and Oceanic Music (00:03:24 – 00:05:05) The host introduces the podcast’s map project and York as the location for the upcoming story. Improvised music is played, prompting Wales to describe oceanic imagery and the emotions evoked by the piece. They discuss the layers beneath the surface in both music and life, and the importance of being willing to explore them. 3. Story: Sigil Magic, Personal Growth, and Musical Interpretation (00:06:32 – 00:08:33; 00:10:06 – 00:11:23) Wales recounts her first experience with sigil magic during a moon circle in York, involving bread baking. She explains the significance of her first sigil and its impact on her personal growth. The host improvises music to accompany the story, and Wales shares her emotional response, viewing music as a form of magic. She discusses her regret at not being musically trained, the relationship between music and witchcraft, and her use of instruments like the shruti box in ritual and meditation. 4. Cautionary Tale: Manifesting Money and the Universe’s Neutrality (00:12:32 – 00:14:01; 00:16:17 – 00:19:34) Wales tells a cautionary tale about manifesting money, her husband’s near-redundancy, and the unintended consequences of magic, emphasizing the need for specificity in manifestation. They discuss the universe’s lack of moral bias in responding to magical requests. The host creates a musical piece using the shruti box, reflecting the emotional journey, while Wales describes how the drone represents the universe’s constant presence during manifestation. 5. Reflections, Podcast Map, and Farewell (00:20:40 – 00:23:19) Wales reflects on her experience being on the podcast and hearing her stories interpreted musically. She shares where listeners can find her podcast, her interest in collaborations, and her latest episode featuring singer Shannon Pearl and the art of Cornyn. The host and Wales discuss the map project marking story locations, including York and Leeds Bradford airport. The episode concludes with thanks and information on where to find the Bell Witch podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 min
  • Ep58 Near death Experience & an unexpected game of poker - Peter Gunn

    Ep58 Near death Experience & an unexpected game of poker - Peter Gunn
    Nov 18 2025
    Poet, author, body builder and Ex US air force veteran, Peter Gunn, discusses his near death experience when he was 7 years old. As well as a game of poker with an unexpected player. Luke improvises a soundtrack to Peter's NDA and tries to get a sense accession , as well the vibe of Atlantic City where the poker game takes place. Peter also discusses his self-taught pursuit of music, having formed a band and produced an album inspired by the nostalgic sounds of the 80s. Peter's Band, The Angelics on Spotify Peter's website Peter's Tiktok See this episode on the Impropod map Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 min
  • Ep57 Veteran voice radio and the Call of Duty - Donald Dunn

    Ep57 Veteran voice radio and the Call of Duty - Donald Dunn
    Nov 18 2025
    US military veteran and podcast host Donald Dunn talks about the importance of music in the military, while serving and afterwords dealing with PTSD. Luke improvises a soundtrack to the complexities of returning to family life. They explore how improvised music can be beneficial in the recovery process after serving in the military. Donald also tells a ridiculous story involving a popular video game. Donald's podcast: Spirt and stories with Donald Dunn Veteran Voice radio: veteranvoiceradio.com VVR instagram: @veteranvoiceradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 min
  • Ep56 Checkpoint danger, U2 and a pipe organ - Pete A Turner

    Ep56 Checkpoint danger, U2 and a pipe organ - Pete A Turner
    Nov 18 2025
    Producer, podcaster and former spy Pete A Turner tells a story about a potentially deadly checkpoint crossing in Iraq. He talks about his love for music, the pipe organ, and the intersection of spying and podcasting skills. They discuss his podcast, with over 2000 episodes where he's interviewed many acclaimed musicians and diverse guests. Pete's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/peteaturner https://www.breakitdownshow.com/ Follow impropod on instagram: @impropodpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 min
  • Ep56 Magic Johnson, Khabib Nurmagomedov and the power of story telling - Rod Berger

    Ep56 Magic Johnson, Khabib Nurmagomedov and the power of story telling - Rod Berger
    Aug 27 2025

    Author and host, Rod Berger, has hosted over 4000 interviews including the late Pope, NBA great Magic Johnson and the Crown Princess of Sweden. He's documented stories on behalf of WaterAid in refugee camps across Africa.

    They discuss the power of storytelling, Rod recounts an interview with Khabib Nurmagomedov who is the longest-reigning UFC Lightweight Champion and his longing for a simple life selling vegetables.

    Rod also reflects on his emotional connection to sports, particularly his childhood heartbreak over the Detroit Pistons' loss in the 1988 NBA Finals.

    Rod's book: The Narrative Edge: Authentic Storytelling that Meets the Moment

    Rod's website: https://www.drrodberger.com/

    Rod's instagram: @drrodberger

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    35 min
  • Ep55 The Power of music, maths and a Bridge Over Troubled Water - Glenn Berger

    Ep55 The Power of music, maths and a Bridge Over Troubled Water - Glenn Berger
    Aug 5 2025

    Dr. Glenn Berger. is a psychotherapist and coach who's worked for over twenty-five years. Before that, he was in the music business, In the Studio with Dylan, Sinatra, Jagger and More.

    They discuss the mathematics of music, why you think and feel certina emotions or imagine things when listening to music. Glenn tells some great stories about how he made the decision to study psychotherapy and his connection to the song Bridge Over Troubled Water. All with a unique soundtrack.

    Glenn Berger's online self-cultivation course: https://www.skool.com/heartfinders/about

    Glenn Berger's Website

    Instagram: @glennsbergerphd
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    42 min
  • Ep53 Can mushrooms make music? Was this the weirdest walk home ever? - Dan Blackwell

    Ep53 Can mushrooms make music? Was this the weirdest walk home ever? - Dan Blackwell
    Nov 18 2025
    Youtuber and composer Dan Blackwell talks about his latest project with musical mushrooms and tells a story about a weird walk home in Hong Kong, involving a turtle on a lead and some rave dogs as well a jungle story about revenge. Dan's instagram: @peacebeatswithdanblackwell Dan's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PeaceBeatsWithDanBlackwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 min