Musings of the Living
22 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 17 years ago -A podcast containing a wide variety of subject matter. It usually consists of creative writing, creative songwriting (more on the experimental, instrumental side), discussions on great bands, comedic relief and other odd bits and pieces that are mused upon by the ones who live.
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Episodes
Forgiven Faults
January 01, 2007 14:41 - 48.2 MBIn this edition of Musings of the Living, we cover a wide range of stories in relation to accidents and mistakes people have made and the forgiveness that follows. Also, we include a new section that hopes to ground Musings of the Living in the Bible - a very good book. Forgiven Faults
Subtle Epiphany
August 12, 2006 23:46 - 39.2 MBThis edition is moving back to the basics, we include our standard sections with a general bend toward understated discoveries. Subtle Epiphany
Deceiving Appearances
August 01, 2006 03:52 - 51.1 MBThis edition of Musings of the Living includes a perspective on how things aren't always as they seem from a boy's imagination to unexpectede wisdom to concealed evil. This edition is filled with deceiving appearances. Deceiving Appearances
Minute to Magnanimous
July 10, 2006 12:12 - 47.8 MBThis edition is the celebration of the one year anniversary of the lifespan of Musings of the Living. It looks at how much this podcast has grown. We also focus on things that are small with big effects or expand to a lager size than was originally expected. Some examples of this are a story, a high school band making it big and interviews with people that live in a small town with big, beauteous surroundings and have had big adventures. Perhaps one of the great highlights of this anniversary...
Returning to a New Time
June 24, 2006 05:25 - 32.1 MBIn this edition a lot of our sections are trying to look back at things we've done in the past and returning to those while moving on. Some examples are the intro song and transitions which are from a very old song of Joel's, but we have changed them a bit. Returning to a New Time
Exploring the Wire
June 13, 2006 05:24 - 33.9 MBThis edition of Musings of of the Living is quite revolutionary. It's a testing of our musical skill including a song by Erik and a new section titled "Top 3 Songs". The second chapter of Joel's story Tim's Dream is brought to life as we experiment with sound effects and music. Then Erik and Joel discuss the Scottish electronic band "Boards of Canada". We really hope you enjoy it! Exploring the Wire
Disguised Revelations
May 18, 2006 05:24 - 39.5 MBWe incorporate a great new feature in which we interview a local personnel who in this case works for the West End Cultural Center among other things. We also include a song of his from an album that hasn't been released yet. Erik then reads a poem/a collection of haikus and Joel starts off a serial story. Erik and Joel then have a song that's going to be released with their album 765 Rooftops, which is still in production. Joel then responds to a book and then Joel and Erik reflect upon Supe...
The Lonely Famous and the Famous Lonely
April 21, 2006 05:23 - 39.6 MBThis edition contains an interview with the undeniably famous Bob Jackson as well as one of his hit songs "I Will Fight the Opressor Man". Erik Berg then reads a story he wrote for very young people, and then Joel and Erik muse on Van Morrison by request from Calvin Wiebe of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada! Thanks for the request! Enjoy! The Lonely Famous and the Famous Lonely
Acoustic Minds
March 16, 2006 06:22 - 27.9 MBThis edition focusses on the mind, including a guest appearance by two philosophers on the meaning of life. We also have two poems in our writing section including Joel's debut. Simon & Garfunkel take the musical spotlight and we muse on their existence. Acoustic Minds
Fluctuating Octaves and Oscillating Falsettos
March 09, 2006 06:23 - 25.5 MBIn this edition of Musings of the Living, we experiment with pitch, hence the title. We include an opening song, which is based simply on the dial tone of a phone. We also have our second original song that we've recorded and after that Joel reflects on his photography. To finish it all off, we do our musical spotlight on Neil Young and then let you exit our world with a remix of a grade 10 applied mathematics class. Fluctuating Octaves and Oscillating Falsettos
Small Town Glory
January 29, 2006 06:21 - 31.9 MBThis edition is shorter than the rest, mainly due to an absense of Joel's writing and a comdedy section. It's focus is on the beauty of small town and rural life. You will get a glimpse of Canada by listening to the emerging new band The Sword Swollowers (name in continual process of change) first song, The Rockies. You'll then get a taste of Erik's knack for storytelling as he completes the story that he started last edition. The musical legend Johnny Cash is then focused on in this edition...
Heroes on the Radio
December 08, 2005 06:18 - 30.5 MBHeroes on the Radio focuses on the quirkiness of an everyday life in which everyone can and is a hero in some odd way. We open up with a quirky song that uses everyday sounds to establish a beat. Going back to the idea of responses a quick dialogue on the song follows. A new serial story begins after this, read by Erik this time. Then we've got a one time interview with a local cat-saving hero: Jo-bob. We sequel that with a new section to the podcast that will hopefully give you an idea of t...
Distopian Irony
December 03, 2005 17:13This edition is focused on the dismal side of life to an extreme that is unbelievable by many. The reason we say this is that we include a song with "harsh beats", which unfortunately we didn't include a discussion for as we're taking a break from that. We may return to it, but for now we're seeing what we can do with the extra time. We include an adventure in the forest by one of our reporters, as well as the long-awaited final part of Bluedon's Tree. Following that is what it means for Erik...
Longing for Home
November 24, 2005 23:34This edition contains a wide variety of topics, loosely based on the concept of home. There's a very experimental and odd song by Joel Penner based on the idea of dry lips, with a response by Erik Berg. Here's a surprise, for the first time in the history of time, space and everything else we don't know about, Musings of the Living has just got the rights to broadcast a very popular quiz show; Crazy Curious Quiz Questionare! We're very excited about this new oppurtunity to let everyone hear...
Classical Modernism
October 27, 2005 04:10This chapter in the adventure that is Musings of the Living contains a few awesome tidbits of our lives. You'll hear some songs, a poem read by Erik J. Berg, the first third of Joel Penner's story, a great discussion on the very amazing band, Coldplay, and an experiment I conducted in my yard one day, which turned in some very odd results. The reasoning behind it's name is because it contains some classic stuff (mozart, a great discussion) and combines it with the modern like Coldplay, electr...
Assorted Risk-Taking
October 06, 2005 05:00NOTICE: Larger than life itself. This episode is chocked full of content. Erik's literary debut has finally come with him reading a piece that's very in tone with reality. The episode also contains two original songs and Joel's reflection on volunteering during the summer. To top that all off, a roundtable discussion on the legendary Pink Floyd is also in here. Assorted Risk-Taking
Lessons of Nature
September 05, 2005 01:28 - 26.2 MBProduced in record time by Erik and Joel, this episode contains quite a few songs, including Erik Berg's debut song, which you will hear. A timely discussion about the return to school will be heard and a discussion on the famed band: Nirvana. I also read a piece on how marks are over-rated in the education system. This follows three themes: Nature, School, and Grunge Music. Enjoy! Lessons of Nature
Rhythm of the Ancients
August 30, 2005 01:11 - 26.1 MBThis edition contains a multitude of absolutely great songs (Potatoes and Cheese is a must listen). Joel Penner then reads a heartfelt opinion on his favourite band, The Beatles. A discussion with Erik Berg and Joel Penner then follows, on The Beatles which starts off our regular section on music. Then there is a uniquely odd calling-in feature where our many fans ask questions they've had about Musings of the Living. A fast, rhythm-oriented song then finishes this episode off. Enjoy. Rhyt...
Bleeshub
August 15, 2005 18:15 - 13 MBThis episode starts off with the brilliantly titled song, Grass, while Miles makes his debut and gives a very intelligent, almost professional response. Joel expresses his view on theatre and what it means and why it is great! Kelsey makes his musical premiere with the imaginative song; Midnight Ramblings. A very interesting and experimental song then finishes the episode off. Bleeshub enjoy.
Hmmmmvuh
July 31, 2005 18:56 - 14.4 MBIn this episode Joel Penner and Kelsey Heinrichs collaborate on a song, and Kelsey responds once again, detailing his opinion on the song. Joel reads his opinion piece on the Iraq war in a unique British accent. Kelsey gives a timely response to the popular book, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. To finish it all off, a very, very odd song will fill your mind. Hmmmmvuh
Stutter of a Lifetime
July 11, 2005 03:40 - 13 MBThe debut! Joel Penner unleashes his first song on the general population (Artistic Screaming Grace), while Kelsey Heinrichs gives a very helpful response to it. Joel's debuts with his writing as well with an odd piece on how his teeth portray changes in his life. And to finish it off, the short-lived reporters Bob Zoodoggle Joe Smoochka, who were reporting from an island at the time passed away before their first segment even got on the air. A tragic tale indeed. Hope you enjoy it! Stutte...
Introduction
July 04, 2005 03:06This podcast will cover a variety of topics, so just tune in and peace out.