Episode #12: From midges to nuclear terror, the microtonal power of therapeutic art and the performative solemnity of the consummate professional

In this episode, encountering some midges on a run gets me reflecting on nuclear terror in the 1980s, I contemplate how therapeutic art works brilliantly in the gaps between words, and explore why acts of carnival are vital for weirdos trying to make a meaningful difference in the world. TL;DL 02’ 06” A chain of thought from midges to 1980s nuclear terror 10’25”  The microtonal power of therapeutic art 18’ 18” The performative solemnity of the consummate professional26’ 47”  Jackdaw invasion!35’ 24” Upcoming workshops and Samphire Hoe Solstice Festival Links to things I mentioned Jonno Hanafin’s Percieved Weirdness IndexUnhurried moments podcast where I tell the story of that momentPlaying at the Edge Inner Critic WorkshopPaper Cutting Workshop in GuildfordMask workshopSamphire Hoe Solstice Festival The written substack version of this episode can be read on my Substack. If you're wondering why this is an accidental podcast then listen to the first 5 minutes of episode one.  Comments, questions, requests and stuff to [email protected]   (Total listening time 37’ 53”)