Sat, April 12, 2025

#56 | Kaycii & The Vagabond Queen

Kaycii: https://www.instagram.com/crumlinskaycii The Vagabond Queen: https://www.instagram.com/vagabond__queen/

Mon, February 24, 2025

#55 | Rob MacLeod

Rob MacLeod is a music producer, marketer and mentor. He produced my albums 'The Creation of Basil' and we have worked on over 20 songs together. Email: ⁠mystelora@gmail.com The Songwriting Collective https://www.instagram.com/songwritingcollective_dublin/ ⁠https://www.meetup.com/the-songwriting-collective/⁠

Sun, February 23, 2025

#54 | Philip Kenny

Phil Kenny is a poet and autism advocate from Dublin

Sun, February 02, 2025

#53 | Sean Breen & Dean Monks

Dean: @lifestylemonks Sean: @seanbreen92_ https://basilbreen.com/

Mon, January 27, 2025

#52 | Luke Clerkin

Luke is a singer-songwriter and mental health advocate from Dublin. His new album "Orpheus" is out Friday 31st of January Instagram: @lukeclerkin ⁠Spotify: Luke Clerkin

Tue, November 05, 2024

#51 | Adam Kelly

Adam Kelly is a poet, drummer and founder of Smithfield Creatives. Support Smithfield Creatives on Patreon The Works Festival https://www.instagram.com/smithfieldcreatives https://www.instagram.com/mr.adam.kelly__

Sun, February 18, 2024

#50 | Jimbo Dillon

Topics cover: - Poetry - AI - Creativity & Idea Management - Content Creation    Where to find Jimbo https://www.jameswdillon.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jimbosmyname/   https://www.basilbreen.com/

Sun, February 11, 2024

#49 | Basil Breen

Topic Links Smithfield Creativeshttps://www.instagram.com/smithfieldcreatives/ Double Yellow - Azertyhttps://open.spotify.com/track/5Smi3Wp7qFYeprkcNkUXGc?si=8334c5127ae443d6 Leon Dunnes new Poem "Toxic"https://www.instagram.com/p/C3GYPmiswep/ Legends of Circle Sessions 4th March, International Barhttps://www.instagram.com/p/C2_6IMlK54E/

Sun, January 21, 2024

# 48 | Basil Breen

First ever live episode!    https://www.basilbreen.com/

Thu, December 21, 2023

#47 | The Cosmic Christmas Carol 2 with Sean Breen & Dean Monks

"Santa and Beyond" discussion starts at 2:12:40 Other topics: Chat GPT AI music & creative works Finding direction & setting goals Living a meaningful life Avoiding cynicism Giving up alcohol Contracts learning Dangers of video games Dealing with Negative feedback Instagram threads

Sun, October 22, 2023

#46 | Kaycii

Kaycii is a lyricist and hip-hop recording artist. His new album Hells Messenger is out on the 30th of October.   Kaycii: https://instagram.com/crumlinskaycii Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7hdtwC4WKkIQibkdbXStXa   Hells Messenger Credits Mixing/Mastering Florbit: https://www.instagram.com/florbit/   Feated Artists Student: https://www.instagram.com/student.mp3/ Daly: https://www.instagram.com/dalymusicofficial/   Mixing/Mastering (Dalys Vocal) Adam Mcnamara https://www.instagram.com/adammcnamaramusic/

Tue, June 27, 2023

#45 | Blazer Band

Blazer Band are an art rock band from Dublin.   See them and myself this Thursday June 29th at the Bello Bar   https://instagram.com/blazer.band   https://basilbreen.com/

Sun, June 11, 2023

#44 | The Poet Geoff

Geoff is a poet from Dublin https://www.instagram.com/thepoetgeoff/   🌎 https://basilbreen.com

Sun, May 21, 2023

#43 | Emily B

Emily B is a dance music artist & radio presenter from the UK.   https://www.instagram.com/iamemilymusic/   🌎 https://basilbreen.com

Sun, April 30, 2023

#42 | Annie Peter

Annie Peter is a poet from Dublin. We discuss language, philosophy, time, writing, & free will.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anniepeterpoetry

Sun, April 23, 2023

#41 | Thomas Cameron

Thomas Cameron is a classical singer and radio show host from the UK.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thomascameronsinger/ Website: https://www.thomascamerontenor.com/ Video: https://youtu.be/pBxdxw_bwJc   https://www.basilbreen.com/

Sun, April 16, 2023

#40 | Daniel Freeman

Daniel Freeman is a spiritual coach from Dublin.   We discuss spiritually, spiritual awakenings & philosophy   https://www.instagram.com/iamdanielfreeman   https://basilbreen.com

Mon, April 10, 2023

#39 | Daly

Daly is an Irish music artist from Dublin.   We discuss the creative process and his new EP "Forget Me Not" which is out now - Listen here   Instagram: https://instagram.com/dalymusicofficial   https://www.basilbreen.com/

Sun, April 02, 2023

#38 | Luke Newman (RaiseThe Bar Events)

Luke Newman is the owner of Raise The Bar Events, an events company in Dublin. We discuss gigs, transparency, marketing & music https://instagram.com/raise_the_bar.events   https://www.basilbreen.com/

Sun, March 26, 2023

#37 | Tuelo & Kevin

Tuelo & Kevin are a musical duo from New York Tuelos' new EP - AM/FM - is out now -https://open.spotify.com/album/37c3d2zBC43BVUTodE178f   https://www.instagram.com/tuelotuelotuelo https://www.instagram.com/kdubkevin   🌎 https://basilbreen.com

Sun, March 19, 2023

#36 | Eiméid Ó’Briain

Eiméid Ó'Briain is a poet from Dublin.   We discuss poetry, ambition, organising gigs   https://www.instagram.com/emmet_obrien_poetry/   https://www.basilbreen.com/

Sun, March 12, 2023

#35 | Philip Anthony Kenny

Philip Kenny is a poet from Dublin. We discuss autism, life and philosophy. https://instagram.com/philsophkenny   https://basilbreen.com/

Sun, March 05, 2023

#34 | Creatures of Habit

The Creatures of Habit are a hip-hop duo from Dublin We discuss music & milk https://instagram.com/creatures_of_habit_music https://instagram.com/dylanjamessavage https://instagram.com/fortunate_bastard   Video: https://youtu.be/rxQ44oI-RM8   https://www.basilbreen.com/

Mon, February 20, 2023

#33 | Jill O’Reilly

Jill O'Reilly is a musician from Dublin   We discuss growing up in Skerries, music, and dealing with trauma.   Find Jill below https://m.youtube.com/@JillFools/ https://www.instagram.com/jillfools/   For anyone who needs help: https://www.oneinfour.ie   Video: https://youtu.be/P4H7VQQe9Zs

Sun, February 12, 2023

#32 | JHNDOE

JHNDOE is a musician and is the definition of an old soul.   We discuss, music, meaning, and purpose.   https://www.basilbreen.com/

Fri, February 03, 2023

#31.| Adam Kelly

Adam Kelly is a poet and the founder of Smithfield Creatives.   We discuss, music, the story behind Smithfield Creatives and dealing with depression.   https://www.instagram.com/mr.kelly__/ https://www.instagram.com/smithfieldcreatives/   Video https://youtu.be/fmv3PnktlGg   https://basilbreen.com/

Fri, January 13, 2023

#30 | JJ Treanor

JJ Treanor is a musician from Swords, Dublin.   We talk about the intricacies of language, recording music, JJ's album "No News Today", and the meaning of life.   Links to JJ's Socials & Music: https://instagram.com/jj_treanor_music?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://open.spotify.com/artist/6xCOhGd3V1S7zuH9U41UNU?si=CJ-Q4rm0QGK3Elv8a6ltXA   Video https://youtu.be/n9qHu3qVhoI   Website https://www.basilbreen.com/

Wed, December 21, 2022

#29 | Basils Cosmic Christmas Carol with Paddy Jobsman & Dean Monks

Paddy Jobsman is a career educator and I'm his brother. Dean Monks is a good friend who sells BJJ vouchers. Paddy: https://instagram.com/paddyjobsmanDean: https://instagram.com/lifestylemonks Video: https://youtu.be/AUGUrIVBEWQ https://www.basilbreen.com 0:00 Gifting Gifts2:10 Motivational Massages & Cabin Fever5:00 A Cup of Jobsman from The 33 Cafe 7:20 Gigging in the New Year & The New Album11:11 Basil Breen Merchandise 13:15 Learning On The Jobsman19:30 4-Day Work Weeks23:45 Measuring Productivity & Value27:30 Meetings, Emails, Slack31:00 Early Adopters & Barriers To Entry34:00 Hotmail, MSN, Teenage Distractions36:20 FIFA Cards & The Dangers of In-Game Purchases39:00 The Dangers of Gambling50:00 Social Media Slot Machine51:00 Using The Freedom App52:00 Technical Issues54:20 The Avoidance of Silence59:00 Sleeping, Reading & Listening1:02:20 Authoritarianism1:05:50 Voting, Referendums & Transparency  1:12:00 Playing The Game of Christmas1:14:30 The Santa Debate1:31:30 Advice from a Fictional Father & Husband1:37: 30 Christmas Songs & Memes1:41:10 Basils Year in Review & Musical Journey1:45:00 New Year & Goal Management1:54:00 Adventures in Alcohol 2:01:30 Everyone Can Sing 2:05:00 Paddys Purpose2:07:30 The Monks Meaning12:30 Living by example14:30 When everything becomes about weed17:30 Letting lose

Tue, December 13, 2022

#28 | Killer Ceol

Killer Ceol is a singer-songwriter and gigging musician from Donabate, Dublin. INSTA: https://instagram.com/killerceol VIDEO: https://youtu.be/HYz-CLiB52Y 0:00 Birth of a Killer4:20 Doing my first gig9:20 Killers ubiquitous band12:30 the sound of unheard talent  15:20 The Killer blow19:20 Children as a justification for the past21:45 Don't wait for anything31:00 Tools of a Killer 38:00 open mic hosting42:00 Independent  gigging47:00 The show-off sessions53:00 Having children & energy management1:04:00 Killer setlist & gigging secrets1:18:00 learning the guitar & tuning woes1:28:30 Killer marketing strategies1:39:00 Killer gifts & the art of giving https://www.basilbreen.com/

Fri, December 02, 2022

#27 | Kaycii

Kaycii is a lyricist and hip-hop recording artist INSTA: https://instagram.com/crumlinskaycii Video: https://youtu.be/tMe-H-L7RGo   https://www.basilbreen.com/

Sun, November 27, 2022

#26 | Vagabond Queen

Vagabond Queen is a mysterious, hat wearing poet.   INSTA: https://instagram.com/vagabond__queen Video: https://youtu.be/DUZvKfjLiSc   https://www.basilbreen.com/

Fri, November 18, 2022

#25 | Romeo Outspoken

Romeo Outspoken is a hip-hop artist from Ballymun, Dublin https://instagram.com/romeooutspoken22 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVkhdcxOOGo https://www.basilbreen.com/

Fri, November 11, 2022

#24 | PM Spunk

PM Spunk is a writer, poet & stand-up comedian of an alternative nature FB: https://www.facebook.com/spunksoc INSTA: https://instagram.com/spunksoc Video: https://youtu.be/RhV8e3p8hNM

Sun, October 30, 2022

#23 | Killian McNulty

Killian McNulty is the owner of The Vintage Hub; a vintage furniture facility based out of Oberstown, Lusk, Co. Dublin. He is currently looking to hire somebody who wishes to learn the antique's trade. If you are interested, you can reach out to him via the links below. Instagram: https://instagram.com/midcenturyonlineThe Vintage Hub: https://thevintagehub.com/ Video: https://youtu.be/BiiXVGGn7jg

Sun, October 16, 2022

#22 | Basil Breen

https://www.basilbreen.com   0:00 Intro 1:00 New camera 1:30 The podcast graveyard 2:15 Being consistent 3:20 Music marketing & algorithms 6:20 Connecting through music 8:00 Paid advertising 9:20 The open mic scene 13:30 The pulse of cultural 14:20 New personal growth 15:20 Encouragement 21:15 Future podcast guests 24:00 Spotify earnings

Mon, September 12, 2022

#21 | Paddy Jobsman

Here's a conversation with Paddy Jobsman Insta: https://www.instagram.com/paddyjobsman/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paddyjobsman basilbreen.com   0:00 The reality of podcasting 4:00 Templates & controlled accidents 5:10 Laser eye surgery 7:50 Feeling the world with your eyes 10:20 Brain simulations 12:30 Creating familiarity 14:20 420 blues & legalities 24:30 Cultural phenomenons & stories 28:20 Audience capture 31:30 Trangenderism & compassion 48:30 Online hate 55:40 Hazing 58:00 Crying selfies on LinkedIn 1:05:00 Attention & Humility 1:09:00 Paddys Podcast & viral clipping 1:14:00 The secret

Sun, July 31, 2022

#20 | Paul Carrol

Here's a conversation with Paul Carrol of self protection Ireland   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_protection_ireland/   https://www.basilbreen.com/   0:00 Intro 2:00 First entry into material arts 2:50 Not listening to your Intuition 4:50 Self-protection Ireland 8:00 Violence in the real world 11:00 Defense vs protection 12:10 The seeds of violence & trauma 14:00 Everybody can hit pads 16:20 Problems with cert collectors 19:20 A good guy having a bad day 21:00 The ripples of violence 22:10 Teenagers & fighting other towns 24:30 The interview process for violence 26:20 The myth of stranger danger 29:10 Red flags & domestic violence 33:20 Domestic rape 36:00 Healthy relationships 38:00 Generational trauma & choosing your reaction 41:30 Being capable of doing terrible things 46:00 The path out of domestic violence 49:00 The self-defense industry 53:40 Teaching men not to be assholes 55:20 Conflict in pubs 57:00 When your friend is the arsehole 1:02:30 Attack with empathy 1:05:30 Just be nice 1:07:30 Road rage 1:10:20 Teaching self-protection 1:13:50 Dealing with child predators 1:21:40 Creating trust & raising a child 1:24:20 Managing ego and aggression 1:26:00 Mothers & daughters 1:29:00 Looking at the bigger picture 1:30:00 The shredder technique 1:31:00 Giving women space 1:32:00 Give the attacker what they don't want 1:35:30 Problems in the industry 1:36:30 Corruption and manipulation

Sun, July 24, 2022

#19 | Paddy Jobsman

Here's a conversation with Paddy Jobsman. Insta: https://www.instagram.com/paddyjobsman/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paddyjobsman YouTube Video: https://www.basilbreen.com/podcast 0:00 First sponsor2:00 Crack caffeine4:00 Señor Paddy7:10 Cat break8:30 Romanticising the cabin in the woods11:00 The problem is always within13:20 Being more resilient than we think18:45 Personality tests & traits27:00 The burden of the big mouth28:10 Hate40:00 Jealousy41:50 Survival44:20 Rising the tide47:00 No one is original52:20 Paddys TV appearance1:08:30 Paddys Success1:10:00 Staring from a hard place1:16:50 Marketing1:24:30 Thinking things will be different1:29:00 The value of order and routine1:30:20 LinkedIn Blues & Selling out1:40:00 Company values are nonsense1:46:20 Effective altruism1:55:30 Question for the aliens1:57:00 Time paradoxes & 4 dimensional shadows 🌎 https://basilbreen.com 🎷 https://open.spotify.com/artist/33JlGzdySKstj1KN0BGACE IG: basilbreenFB: basilbreenTikTok: basilbreen

Mon, July 11, 2022

#18 | Derek Costello

Fri, June 17, 2022

#17 | Daniel Crowe

Here's another conversation with Daniel Crowe.   Dan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/super_tramp_90/ Website: https://www.basilbreen.com   0:00 Dans' new name 2:30 When bad names stick 4:50 Piss takers, bullies, haters 37:50 Following your heart & self-improvement 12:30 The art of slagging 15:00 Avoiding otherness & tribalism 16:30 Back to Dans new name 18:30 Segway 19:40 Dans beginnings in film 23:30 The Goffer 27:45 The limits of time 30:00 Looping, sound design, musical frameworks 37:50 Following your heart & self-improvement 46:40 Musical goals 50:30 The value of iteration 55:20 Perfect is the enemy of the good 0:00 Dans' new nameort movie feat. Basil 57:30 Acting & performance 1:03:55 First drafts & killing your darlings 1:08:30 Giving & receiving feedback 1:13:30 Learning from podcasting & guests 1:22:20 What discipline means 1:24:30 What are we all striving for 1:34:00 Eating shit 1:36:00 Ways to start writing 1:38:00 Commercial break 1:39:00 The effort of podcasting 1:51:30 Is consciousness the fundamental reality? 1:45:40 Getting new podcast guests 1:47:00 One question for the aliens 1:50:30 The most important thing to know 1:51:30 Is consciousness the fundamental reality? 1:56:00 Making existence too complicated 1:58:00 Missing the season finale of the future 2:01:20 What is the worst question? 2:03:40 What's your favorite movie?

Fri, June 10, 2022

#16: Dean Monks

Here's my conversation with my good friend Dean Monks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifestylemonks/Podcast links: https://www.basilbreen.com/podcast 0:00 The black belt2:20 History of JuJitsu5:30 The language of JuJitsu12:00 Efficient Economy of movement 16:40 Piano & Music theory18:00  FACTCHECK:  Pythagoras - not Plato23:50 The Art of Learning30:00 Getting to the moon37:00 Human curiosity38:30 Building a cabin43:00 The (real) Secret48:00 Learning discipline 53:00 New direction & decision paralysis1:01:00 Burning out & back to college1:18:00 Moving from chaos to order1:24:00 Danger of video games1:26:30 Football as simulated war1:34:30 Diet, food & emotion1:38:00 Eating meat, nutrition & ethics 1:38:00 + No idea is beyond criticism Already making up your mindYou are not your mindScience fundamentalism We don't know anythingArmchair meta-physicistsPsychedelicsPointing at the moonWhat is happinessWe don't have to do anythingAmbition and contentedness  Loving the processMonksey coming up with my podcast name 🌎 https://basilbreen.com 🎷 https://open.spotify.com/artist/33JlGzdySKstj1KN0BGACE IG: basilbreenFB: basilbreenTikTok: basilbreen

Mon, May 30, 2022

#15: Geniele Squires

Here's my conversation with the phenomenal Geniele Squires.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genielesquires/     https://www.basilbreen.com/

Mon, May 16, 2022

#14: Kyle Reid

Kyle Reid is the owner of Kyles barbers in Skerries. Kyle is a family man with a big heart and a PhD in conversation. We had a lot of technical difficulties and I lost most of the video, but I managed to salvage the audio. There are little problems with the audio in the beginning and elsewhere but everything eventually evens out. I learned so much from this conversation and it is an absolute honor to share this town with people like Kyle. Kyles barbers: https://www.instagram.com/kyles_barbers https://www.basilbreen.com/podcast

Fri, May 06, 2022

#13: Eddy Mehmedovic & Colm Moore

Eddy Mehmedovic & Colm Moore are both personal trainers with a love for fitness. Collectively, they are known as Edco Fitness. Edco Fitness https://www.basilbreen.com

Mon, April 25, 2022

#12: Killian McNulty

Killian McNulty was my first boss and mentor. He is the owner of The Vintage Hub; a vintage furniture facility based out of Oberstown, Lusk, Co. Dublin. Killian is a near-infinite well of information and wisdom. We cover our time working together, fairness, sales, being a dad, conspiracies, and much more. The Vintage Hub Music https://www.basilbreen.com   IG: basilbreenFB: basilbreenTikTok: basilbreen

Mon, April 11, 2022

#11: Sean Breen & Daniel Crowe

https://www.basilbreen.com/   0:00 Intro 1:00 Setup 1:40 Dans hate for South Park 3:35 Dans Gift 4:40 Please - interview your parents 6:10 The Breen Team 7:50 Processing feedback 8:45 The context of podcast 10:45 Saying the wrong things in public 15:10 Tackling taboo topics 16:45 The small steps to hells 20:00 Deluding yourself through moral virtues 23:30 The Paddy Jobsman Express 28:50 The keys to Seans success 29:20 Hockey stick growth 31:00 The Mr Beast formula 32:05 Measuring success 36:00 Lessons from Tommy Tiernan 38:40 Job interview mentality & confidence 45:45 Societies myths 48:50 Playing the games of life 52:40 The nature of ideas & creativity 57:10 Dans latest short film & insights 1:07:30 The writing process 1:08:45 Music production 1:12:20 Learning from the masters 1:15:25 The structure of story & film 1:17:30 Allowing for big goals & ambitions 1:19:25 Dealing with bad days 1:22:30 Reasons to be optimistic 1:24:20 Interest in Irish history 1:25:40 Irish humour 1:26:50 Disappointing family 1:28:00 Only my Da would understand 1:30:45 Learning to be open from Da 1:32:20 Being vulnerable before its too late 1:35:40 Live from Portrane 1:36:00 Showing your love for extended family 1:37:40 Writing Proclamation 1:41:20 Performance of Proclamation

Sat, April 09, 2022

#10: Sean Breen

https://www.basilbreen.com/   0:00 Intro1:00 Previous podcast attempt3:00 Putting yourself out there4:30 Caring what people think6:30 Going against the grain7:50 Focusing on one thing09:00 Sacrifice 10:30 The nature of advice12:50 Advice as judgment13:40 Bad name advice for Paddy15:20 Digital marketing 16:20 Over optimising the wrong thing17:10 The Green Suit18:00 Gift giving18:50 Present for the ba ba20:10 Having children22:45 Older parents24:40 Alone is fine25:10 Paddys Day video26:20 The serious side of comedy28:30 Awkward church shot31:30 Recording in public33:00 Pursuing sketch comedy34:00 The birth of Paddy35:20 Comedy learnings37:50 The power of comedy39:50 Comedic influences41:40 Where is the line42:50 Trusting children44:20 Childhood in Mourne View45:40 Learning from play48:30 Paddys Impact50:40 Helping Employers vs jobseekers52:30 People's CV53:30 The baggage of school56:30 Steiner schools58:10 Other ways to measure59:50  Social class1:01:50 Self-belief1:06:00 honesty with yourself1:08:20 the tape in your head1:10:50 Comparing1:12:00 Awareness1:15:00 Courage

Sat, April 09, 2022

#9: Basil Breen

https://www.basilbreen.com   Timestamps 0:00 Intro1:00  Pink wall RIP1:30 The need for podcast guests 2:55 Podcast with Daniel Crowe3:45 Keeping it conversational4:30 Do you wanna be a guest?5:30 Conversation is easy6:55 The localised podcasting enterprise8:10 Upgraded guitar9:10 Getting back to busking10:30 Goodbye to 360 video12:20 Future live streams13:20 People have different cups of tea16:00 The end of the world19:50 The pros and cons of tradition20:50 Surviving the apocalypse23:00 Olive oil is the answer23:45 Russian embassy25:00 Song performance: Hold On30:40 The power of glasses

Sat, April 09, 2022

#8: Daniel Crowe

https://www.basilbreen.com/   0:00 Start1:20 Previous podcast we did together2:20 Keeping things conversational4:15 Brazilian Culture5:05 Random noise6:55 Being the podcast host7:25 Letting the mind run free8:15 Reasons to do a podcast Vol 59:20 Being your true self10:20 Pre-lock down Dan11:30 Practicing the craic12:10 Zoom parties15:15 Small talk16:10 3 questions for connection18:00 Avoiding people's insecurities 19:00 People & their age20:25 Connecting with people through openness24:00 Clunkyness in conversation24:55 Like, yano what I mean?25:35 The miracle of conversation26:15 Speaking in craic29:00 Relief in fear30:10 Dying in a funny way30:50 What are the dead saying?31:40 Thinking about death34:55 Playing games with the world35:45 Pushing people away36:50 Prioritising romantic relationships37:50 Resenting your partner39:00 What makes a good partner40:00 The female biological clock 41:35 Being grateful for getting old43:20 The fear of doing44:15 When you're ready, it will happen44:45 Defining your success46:25 Not working for anyone49:05 Don't be so hard on yourself51:20 Work with people you respect57:15 Software Engineering58:35 Avoiding working in the wrong place59:30 Earning your stripes1:03:00 Selling your soul  for money1:05:10 The curse of ambition1:05:40 Procrastination1:08:10 Innercast, the app1:11:20 All talk, no action 1:13:20 The discovery of musical scales1:14:05 Moving to audio based communication1:15:10 Web scraping1:17:00 Is your phone listening?1:26:55 Love for conspiracies1:31:10 Dans short film1:32:35 Interruption1:33:45 Back to Dans short film1:36:25 Writing something that relates1:37:50 Overcoming perfectionism

Sat, April 09, 2022

#7: Basil Breen

https://www.basilbreen.com/   0:00 Intro1:50 Burning out on too many things3:20 Experiment of one3:50 Perfectionism & post optimization5:40 Post & ghost6:05 Block your time7:30 Reacting to feedback 9:10 The need for honest feedback10:25 Recording music11:50 Writing comedic music13:20 Social media - use or be used14:05 The hijacking of the desire to be validated15:35 Being extremely extraverted 17:15 The spectrum of belief 18:20 The need for encouragement19:50 The snowball of inspiration20:40 The fear of busking in Skerries22:00 You are always inspiring people24:00 The power nature of ideas26:00 People don't have ideas, ideas have people27:20 Genes, memes & ideas28:50 Johnny Cash & Folsom Prison30:20 Ring of Fire & song titles32:20 New song - Freshwater34:20 Learning piano36:50 How to learn new things38:20 Reflections on the episode & the ability to transition

Sat, April 09, 2022

#6: Basil Breen

https://www.basilbreen.com/   0:00 New setup1:00 Headphone blues 1:30 Take yourself not too seriously2:20 Multi-room3:20 Talking for gold4:20 Relationship with social media5:20 The road to bulletproof6:10 Unless you stop yourself, no one will7:10 Moving towards the ideal8:00 Social media feedback9:00 Meta level value proposition10:00 Check yourself11:25 Habit reduction and creation12:25 Dance like no one is watching13:40 Parental influence14:50 Growing away from your parents15:50 Following your heart17:25 Investing in a new guitar pick up19:00 Re-recording originals19:50 Iteration is everything21:00 Mr Joe Rogan & Self Censorship22:30 Be the change22:55 Lessons from Joe 24:00 Joe's responsibility24:30 The power of debate26:20 We are all fallible 27:25 Blinded by bias28:00 Everyone thinks they are right29:00 The middle way29:35 Human tribalism30:20 The critical lens31:45 Getting in your own head33:00 Talking to yourself

Sat, April 09, 2022

#5: Basil Breen

https://www.basilbreen.com/   0:00 Start2:00 Reasons for a podcast3:00 Sharpen up your speech3:50 "All art is exploration" - Sherman Alexie5:20 Long term pursuits6:20 The Triple R EP & the theme of 37:30 Practicing for recording8:00 Recording inside the couch fort10:00 Closing your eyes11:00 Blind skateboarder with human sonar12:00 The difficulty of recording multiple takes13:15  Adding a video component 14:10 Piggy backing off the Raglan express15:10 Doing covers & the  Pink Floyd Tribute band16:20 The Spiritual baton of Irish Music18:00 The Great Institute of the Pub

Sat, April 09, 2022

#4: The Basil Breen DVD Video

https://www.basilbreen.com/   Topics covered: - New live recording process - Video production lighting - Future live performance ambitions - The dangers of telling people what you are going to do - End of lockdown

Sat, April 09, 2022

#3: The Basil Breen DVD Video

https://www.basilbreen.com/

Sat, April 09, 2022

#2: The Basil Breen Broad Cast

https://www.basilbreen.com/ Topics covered - Trip to London- Releasing the app I've been working on- Working with others- Next song release- Busking/Selling Christmas trees in Skerries- The pains of video blogging

Sat, April 09, 2022

#1: The Basil Breen Broad Cast

https://www.basilbreen.com/   I've been doing a lot of thinking recently about what I am trying to achieve with the content I am putting out into the world. I was going through and editing my busking videos and I had to ask myself; "Why am I doing this"?Every time I go out and record myself busking, I am giving myself more work to do that has nothing to do with creating music, improving as a musician, or helping others.For the longest time, I thought that this was just a necessary evil in order to build a bigger platform to launch my music off.But why do I need a bigger platform? Why do I need more followers, more likes, more views? What purpose is this going to serve? What am I hoping is going to happen? My whole value structure had been perverted by social media.For the most part, I hate what social media has done to humanity. It has turned us into passive apes. We constantly compare ourselves with virtual figments and assume our positions in hierarchies that do not exist.It is not healthy to know or care about what anybody else is doing on a regular basis, with the exception of your immediate friends and family really.I have been mainly using social media for my own selfish motives and desires. This will always be true on some level.But I also want to be 100% honest and transparent in my endeavors. And I want to inspire people to do the same and follow their hearts.It's not about changing the entire world. You can actually have the most influence within your family and friend groups. And you can have a positive impact within your local communities. And that is enough of a reason to try and do so.An acquaintance will care more about what you have to say than a stranger. The world has gotten too big for us to feel like we can make any sort of difference. But the actual world of your everyday reality is a lot smaller than you think. And you can make a difference.I've always wanted to start a podcast. Consider this episode one.