Soulcruzer

what's going on?

I was shocked when I realized this is my 306th episode of this podcast! Definitely time for an update on what's going on in the soulcruzer universe. The long and short of it is, I'm consolidating the soulcruzer franchise and reshaping how I show up and play online. Links Microblog Mixcloud Main blog Twitter

On Social Radio

In this episode, I'm in the hot seat as my friend Cristina unleashes her inner journalist on me to find out what's behind my love of social radio, which has become my latest passion project. I also talk about how I got into Internet radio and my time at Radio Warwickshire. I also reveal my plans for the reboot of the Musical Journey show.

#AudioMo Day 14: What to say when you don't know what to say

#AudioMo Day 14. I get reacquainted with the Triggering Town.

#AudioMo Day 12: Go Out With a Bang

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. - Helen Keller This quote has been with me for a long time. In my youth, adventure was my north star. I shunned the mundane. I hated the idea of living an ordinary life, doing ordinary things with ordinary people. I joined the military because as the recruitment poster said, “It’s not just a job, it’s an adventure.”  Post military, I continued my pursuit of adventure - jumping out of airplanes, rock climbing, mountain climbing, r...

Feel my flow

#AudioMo In the last couple of days I've been able to get into flow state. I love that feeling. It's awesome. So what have I been doing to get into flow state?

The great burger hunt is on

I've been threatening to go on hamburger adventure for many years, now I think the time is ripe. We've been cooped up for a year dealing with this whole pandemic thing and now that we're finally allowed back out, I'm ready to hit the road. In the episode, we lay down the foundation of our burger rating system.

#audiomo Day 1: Challenge accepted

#AudioMo - a 30-day audioblogging challenge I've been looking forward to all year. And the timing couldn't have been more perfect.  If you're an audio freak or geek, or new to podcasting and have been sitting on the fence about whether or not to start a podcast of your own, #AudioMo is the perfect vehicle to kickstart your podcasting ambitions.  Doing something for 30 days straight is a good way to start a new habit. Plus the #AudioMo community is super supportive. I challenge you...

Is my voice not enough?

After a year of Zoom meetings, we now need to relearn how to look people in the eyes in order to establish trust.

how to do 10,000 things in a day

 In which I discover I can't do it all, much to my dismay.

feeling a little lighter

I'm feeling a little lighter today. Maybe because it's Thursday and the workweek is coming to a close. Or maybe it's because I'm lifting heavy weights again after a year off because of the pandemic. Doesn't matter. What matters had a good lunch session on soulcruzer on the radio, which by the way, I think I'm going to rebrand to an old brand I use to have sport - The Musical Journey show.  I explain more in the audio:

Clay reads from "Song of the Open Road" by Walt Whitman

Clay reads from "Song of the Open Road" by Walt Whitman

The Soulcruzer Diaries #295: I Missed the Starting Gun

From his bunker somewhere deep in the heart of Warwickshire, Soulcruzer talks to you about the slippery slope of time and how he’s not bothered about dying and is going into middle age gracefully. He also explains why he’s not qualified to give anybody advice on how to live their life. He also shares how Hunter S. Thompson’s Better Than Sex inspired him to live a Gonzo life, an attitude he hopes to bring to the show.  Also in this episode, Soulcruzer goes down the rabbit hole with G...

The Soulcruzer Diaries #294: Broken

From his bunker somewhere deep in the bowels of Warwickshire, Soulcruzer talks to you about his recent podcasting epiphany, trying to preserve the memory of himself post-apocalyptic pandemic. He also talks about his broken body, joining the e-bike revolution, and why he hates army hospitals. He also shares how he tried to bring back the old normal and failed, his Baine impression, and what you can do to get your very own Soulcruzer goombah badge.

Exploring the Extraordinary Mind

In this episode, I catch up with my friend Laura Heeley to chat about Vishen Lakhiani's little gem of a book: The Code of the Extraordinary Mind. 

Zombied out on fear

Zombied out on fear my friends gave me a medal for digging  a hole with my bare hands and walking on water like the messiah when she was lonely and thirsty for politicians, generals and reporters locking and loading the sign of the cross gave  me goosebumps and butterflies like before a big  football game, the world knew i was sick, served  me up anyway like a rusty can of c-rations my friends, adrenaline junkies, zombied out on fear, shuffled about their business making life out ...

Every life is a story - #AudioMo Day 9

Offloading some thoughts on myths and the roles they play in our lives.

broken compass or something like that - #AudioMo Day 8

In this episode, I share one of my works in progress for #AudioMo Day 8.

First we ride - #AudioMo Day 4

First ride on an electric bike. #audiomo day 4

9 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me In My 20s (That I Eventually Figured Out On My Own) - #AudioMo Day 3

Here's me passing on some advice to young folks! #AudioMo Day 3

It's worse than that, he's dead Jim! #AudioMo Day 2

#AudioMo Day 2: List your favorite toys you played with as a child.

Hello #Audiomo

It's that time of the year again where hundreds of audio fiends descend upon the Internet to share audio of all kinds. That's right, it's #AudioMo 2020 let the recordings begin!

The other side of nowhere

The beginnings of something new. An exploration of a long lost part of a soul. More to follow...

Contact tracking

I woke up with fire in my belly this morning. There's only one thing I can do in those circumstances and that is to create something. I've been dancing around the idea of rebooting the audioblog for weeks. This seems as good a time as any to get going again. Also, who's ready for the contact tracking app? The NHS version or the Apple/Google version?

Coach's Notes: Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

Big Merry Christmas to you all! I hope everyone is finding some Christmas cheer (go easy on the eggnog)!

reviving the morning notes, fighting the wind, and looking for the edge of the comfort zone

I'm a just a tad later getting this out.

Closing in on the half-way point

Day 14 of #BlogPals19 blogging challenge. So far so good, no real struggles to get something posted each day.

The Best Laid Plans...

Just when you think you have everything under control, a flipping monkey throws a wrench in your plan.

Catherine Nicholson dispels some of the myths surrounding virtual training

I've been interested in virtual training since the early days of Webex. The game has changed in the virtual training space and I was curious to know from someone who does a lot of training in this space, what is the field of virtual training like these days. Catherine Nicholson of The Virtual Training Team was kind enough to share her thoughts on virtual training with me. #virtual #training

I think I broke my brain

I have a renewed interest in nootropics, the so-called smart drugs for cognitive enhancement. I spoke to my good friend JJ who is kind of a geek about these things. #nootropics #smartdrugs

001: Embrace the emerging myth. "The Craft of the Warrior," by Robert L. Spencer

Beginning to explore the metaphor of the warrior and the underlying code of living it represents.

Full and Empty

I'm completely exhausted this evening after a day of really cranking out the yang. #audio365

Slow your roll or you'll miss the good stuff

Had a moment of clarity this morning as I was prepping for the day ahead.

simple pleasures

What's the last food item you randomly craved and had to make a special trip to go get? #audio365

ant-people, something has happened - the remix

Best experienced through headphones. Here are the words if you're interested.

hunter, priest, or warrior?

Sunday stroll through the countryside, reflecting on the state of play of my creative focus. #audiomo 24

the long road back to normality

I don't want to be back in Kansas. Trying to forestall the inevitable post-holiday blues with some honey and rum. #audiomo day 22

Baby with the bathwater, sibling rivalries, and waiting to be a grandpa

And just like that, we were back on track.  Today on #Audiomo Day 5, I managed to get MR Mike Trussell on the line.  We cover a lot of ground in a short space or time.

First time I went away from home alone

Hey up! #Audiomo Day 4.  I forgot that people are busy. My challenge to speak to 30 different people for #audiomo this year has hit a snag and it's only day number 4.  But I'm a person, so if I talk to myself, does that still count? lol.  If you fancy a chat, let me know, help me reach my #audiomo goal!

I played one note and I was hooked

What happens when an American and a Hungarian meet in England? Nothing but mischief.  On #Audiomo day 3, I catch up with my good friend Zoltan to talk about his love for the double bass.

Looking at the world through different lenses

It turns out I've known Justyna for just over a year now.  We met through a mutual company we both do some contract work for.  JJ is a kindred spirit. We both dig philosophy, start things we never finish, and think about things way too much.  So here for #AudioMo Day 2 is Justyna. 

Being with my tree

#Audiomo Day 1.  I love this time of the year when the Audiomo community comes together for the month of June to make and share audio.  I thought I'd add something extra to the 30-day challenge this year and that is to have 30 conversations with 30 different people for my #Audiomo posts this year. First up is my friend Sara Beth Hunt, novelist and podcaster.

Level out or level up

Some quick thoughts.

I love the thought of ancient naked days

From the Flowers of Evil by Charles Baudelaire

Let there be mud

Broke in my new shoes, messed around with a couple of bot building apps, and generally goofing around on the net.

Scratching out my thoughts on the social internet vs social media

I have more to say, but these are my initial thoughts.

Rode Procaster Broadcast Dynamic Mic

Testing out the Rode Procaster Broadcast Dynamic mic.

walking in a winter wonderland

Removing the comfort blanket of CPD hours for law firms

Removing the comfort blanket of CPD hours brings firms up hard against the cold reality of the business purpose of learning. Some have dropped it like a stone, glad of an excuse to cut costs. Others see it an opportunity to take a new approach to learning at work and to ensure that professional development serves their business needs. In this podcast, I interview Nicola Jones of Athena Professional about the change in the way UK lawyers must prove their continued professional compe...

returning back to the mayhem

Three Brothers Burgers, Bristol

Highly recommend it, Three Brothers Burgers in city centre Bristol.