Living on the B Side Birgit Livesey

This time on the podcast, I sit down for a conversation with Australian comedian Matt Young about the connection between his passions for music and comedy.

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We chat about Matt's formative teenage years attending underground live shows in small venues across Tasmania, and how those experiences shaped his creative development and inspired his approach to his own comedy performances, and beyond.



Matt reflects on how certain bands and musicians he discovered deeply resonated with him during that time. He also opens up about the emotional and social benefits he's gotten from music throughout his life. We explore the similarities between live music and comedy performances, especially the importance of audience interaction and connection.

We then touch on how the pandemic impacted both industries but Matt also expresses optimism for their recovery. The conversation provides insight into Matt's journey and why he believes supporting live local acts remains so vital.

I know that music lovers and comedy fans alike will enjoy this insightful discussion on finding inspiration and building community through creative expression.






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⏰ Timecodes ⏰

0:00:00 - Introduction

0:01:25 - I introduce Matt to the show

0:04:22 - Matt shares a memorable experience seeing a band in Hobart in 2009

0:10:07 - We discuss our teenage years exploring music scenes

0:13:19 - we discuss the pandemic's impact on live performances and their recovery

0:16:27 - I ask how Matt thinks music can be beneficial

0:20:12 - Matt shares his favorite song "Spooky, Scary" by Spraynard" and why it resonates with him

0:25:38 - we discuss the Australian tradition of drinking beer from a shoe

0:30:00 - Matt encourages listeners to support live comedy and shares upcoming shows

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#LivingontheBSide #powerofmusic #musicpodcast

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About this show:

Living on the B Side is a music podcast that showcases the power of music through people sharing their experiences with music and its impact in their lives. Your host B(irgit) also shares information and tips around how to integrate music as a tool for self-reflection.

Join me for a nostalgic trip back to the 90s as I share a memorable weekend in London with my mom…and the Spice Girls!

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It's 1997, and my mum and I are back in London. Back in the city we love and have already created many wonderful memories in.

This time the Spice Girls’ song ‘Spice up your life’ is the song that has stuck with me and made this simple weekend one that left an even more lasting impression on me.

Music is such an incredible force, one that allows us to create lasting memories and emotional connections. In this episode, I want to share one of those memories with you and show you how music can enhance our experiences and relationships.

 

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Subscribe and listen to the Living on the B Side Podcast HERE:

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https://www.youtube.com/@livingonthebside

👉 Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/living-on-the-b-side/id1548622108

👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ajiDp7FzS6FbWn3odD2Ri

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Here are ways to connect and work with me at Living on the B Side:

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https://livingonthebside.com/contact-us/

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FB Group ➡️ www.facebook.com/groups/livingonbside

 

⏰ Timecodes ⏰

0:00:00 - Introduction

0:01:23 - I share a memory of 1997 London trip with my mother

0:04:56 - I recall the Spice Girls and their music in the 90s

0:06:11 - Description of simple weekend in London with my mother

0:09:53 - How music can create memories and experiences



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#LivingontheBSide #powerofmusic #musicpodcast

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 About this video:

Living on the B Side is a music podcast that showcases the power of music through people sharing their experiences with music and its impact in their lives. Your host B(irgit) also shares information and tips around how to integrate music as a tool for self-reflection.

In this episode, indie musician Alex B joins me to discuss her creative process on her upcoming EP, and the role of music in self-expression.

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 We explore how Alex uses songwriting to work through emotions like grief and loss, reflecting the 5 stages in her album.

 Alex opens up about overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome as an artist, and how she draws inspiration across genres from jazz to folk. We talk about the therapeutic benefits of music, whether listening or creating, and how a good song can provide answers when you listen to your inner voice.

 

Alex shares her musical journey and the importance of live performances to her. She delivers an uplifting message about embracing your creativity through music, taking lessons, and supporting indie artists. Tune in for an inspiring chat about music, emotions, creativity, and finding your voice.

 

Watch This Next: https://youtu.be/ScFW5YfcssY?si=f1l6ZNxWaddy6cBI


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Subscribe and listen to the Living on the B Side Podcast HERE:

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 👉 YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@livingonthebside

👉 Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/living-on-the-b-side/id1548622108

👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ajiDp7FzS6FbWn3odD2Ri

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Here are ways to connect and work with me at Living on the B Side:

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🎙️ For support or inquiries, please go to:
https://livingonthebside.com/contact-us/

🎙️ For becoming a possible guest on my podcast,
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🎙️ Email Coaching: sign up to be the first to
be notified when it commences: 
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🎙️ Join the B Side Community on Facebook right
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Connect with me!

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Website: ➡️www.livingonthebside.com

FB page ➡️ www.facebook.com/livingonthebside

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FB Group ➡️ www.facebook.com/groups/livingonbside

 

⏰ Timecodes ⏰

Around 2:22 mark - Alex B shared about her upcoming album "Unstruck Sound" which explores the stages of grief through its songs.

Around 17:47  - They discussed Alex's musical influences and favorite genres - jazz, R&B and folk

around 24:19 - Alex talked about the therapeutic nature of music, both in listening and creating/performing around 26:01 - Birgit encouraged listeners to support indie artists like Alex and explore making music themselves

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#LivingontheBSide #powerofmusic #musicpodcast

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About this podcast:

Living on the B Side is a music podcast that showcases the power of music through people sharing their experiences with music and its impact in their lives. Your host B(irgit) also shares information and tips around how to integrate music as a tool for self-reflection.

Today, I explore the timeless message of TLC's "Unpretty." Reflecting on my own struggles with self-image, I delve into the societal pressures women face and the quest for self-acceptance in today's image-driven culture.

 

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Through introspection, I navigate the complexities of self-doubt and the impact of social media on self-worth.

I also share my own journey towards self-compassion and encourage listeners to embrace their inherent beauty. With a message of hope and solidarity, she highlights the transformative power of music in fostering healing and empowerment.

 

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Subscribe and listen to the Living on the B Side Podcast HERE:

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👉 YouTube: 
@livingonthebside 

👉 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/living-on-the-b-side/id1548622108

👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ajiDp7FzS6FbWn3odD2Ri

 

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Here are ways to connect and work with me at Living on the B Side:

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be notified when it commences:  https://livingonthebside.com/work-with-me/

🎙️ For support or inquiries, please go to:
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🎙️Download my FREE Music Melody Mood Map ➡️ https://bit.ly/MusicandCoaching

 

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰

0:00:00 – Introduction to TLC's "Unpretty" song and its impact on self-esteem, beauty standards, and gender roles.

0:06:11 - Societal pressure on women's beauty and self-esteem, including my own personal struggles

0:11:45 - Self-esteem and body image in women, particularly in midlife.

 

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#LivingontheBSide #powerofmusic #musicpodcast

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About this podcast:

Living on the B Side is a music podcast that showcases the power of music through people sharing their experiences with music and its impact in their lives. Your host B(irgit) also shares information and tips around how to integrate music as a tool for self-reflection.

The episode focuses on using music to identify emotions. It provides you with ideas, tips, and tricks on how to use songs to dig deeper into your own emotions and get to know yourself better.

 

Download my FREE Music Melody Mood Map ➡️ https://bit.ly/MusicandCoaching

 

I share how I personally use music in this way and the progress it has helped me make over the years. My aim is
to provide you with one practical tool that can be the starting point for you to discover and understand your emotions a bit better.

 

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Subscribe and listen to the Living on the B Side Podcast HERE:

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👉 YouTube:  @livingonthebside 

👉 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/living-on-the-b-side/id1548622108
👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ajiDp7FzS6FbWn3odD2Ri
 

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Here are ways to connect and work with me at Living on the B Side:

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🎙️ Email Coaching: sign up to be the first to
be notified when it commences:  https://livingonthebside.com/work-with-me/


🎙️ For support or inquiries, please go to:
https://livingonthebside.com/contact-us/

🎙️ For becoming a possible guest on my podcast,
register your interest here: https://forms.gle/XLyXrwzt9jZ5S4Hp6

🎙️ Join the B Side Community on Facebook right
here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingonbside


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Website: ➡️www.livingonthebside.com

 

QUESTION: Have you ever thought of tracking your emotions through music to understand yourself better?

  

⏰ Timecodes ⏰

0:00:09 – Introduction to  the topic and content ideas for the episode

0:02:35 - How music can help express emotions and bypass conscious thinking to get to core emotions.

0:05:10 - How music can help address feelings like stress, anxiety and tension.

0:07:41 - Using music to increase mindfulness and live in the moment.

0:09:57 - Recap of key takeaways from the episode and encourages listeners to track emotions through music.

 

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#LivingontheBSide #powerofmusic #musicpodcast

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About this Podcast:

Living on the B Side is a music podcast that showcases the power of music through people sharing their experiences with music and its impact in their lives. Your host B(irgit) also shares information and tips around how to integrate music as a tool for self-reflection.

In this interview, Heather and I chat about the legacy music can leave within a family and beyond.

Read about more inspiring, powerful songs in my FREE download ➡️ bit.ly/35PowerofMusicSongs

Having released her latest album ‘Twilight Mist’, we talk about how this album came together, what her intentions with it are and what she hopes her listeners will take away from it.

We also dive into the ‘legacy of music’ that has impacted her greatly, thanks to her mother’s love of music and the impact this had not only herself, but everyone her mother’s was in touch with.

Whilst this episode starts of talking about grief, it becomes a beautiful tribute to the amazing power music can have on families and beyond – with both sides of our emotions touches; grief and joy!

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Subscribe and listen to the Living on the B Side Podcast HERE:

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👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livingonthebside

👉 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/living-on-the-b-side/id1548622108

👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ajiDp7FzS6FbWn3odD2Ri

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Here are ways to connect and work with me at Living on the B Side:

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🎙️ Email Coaching: sign up to be the first to be notified when it commences: https://livingonthebside.com/work-with-me/

🎙️ For support or inquiries, please go to: https://livingonthebside.com/contact-us/

🎙️ For becoming a possible guest on my podcast, register your interest here: https://forms.gle/XLyXrwzt9jZ5S4Hp6

🎙️ Join the B Side Community on Facebook right here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingonbside



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Connect with me!

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FB page ➡️ www.facebook.com/livingonthebside

IG➡️ www.instagram.com/livingonthebside/

Website: ➡️www.livingonthebside.com



⏰ Timecodes ⏰

0:00 – Welcome & Overview of episode

2:51 – Creativity, grief, and hope through music

12:50 – Music, healing, and legacy

19:31 – Music's emotional impact and vibrational healing

24:30 – Receiving and giving, grief, and joy

32:46 – Life, love, and uncertainty with Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now" as a backdrop

39:41 - Music's therapeutic value and authentic connection



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#LivingontheBSide #powerofmusic #musicpodcast

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About this episode:

Living on the B Side is a music podcast that showcases the power of music through people sharing their experiences with music and its impact in their lives. Your host B(irgit) also shares information and tips around how to integrate music as a tool for self-reflection.