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The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music Profile

The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music

English, Music, 1 season, 250 episodes, 50 minutes
About
Two young musicians have taken it upon themselves to write a new song from scratch every week, then to share their songs with each other and the world. Each episode, Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener deconstruct the theory and process of writing music, then probably go off topic to talk about how amazing the Beatles are or something. If you'd like to share your song that you wrote in a week with us, or perhaps join us as a guest, then get in touch with us via our e-mail address [email protected].
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EP176: Brass Bands Used to Be Guitar Solos (Music | Songwriting)

We're back with our season wrap episode. Thanks for listening to season 19. And thank you to everybody who's watched the show on YouTube. In today's episode we break down two of our favourite songs, rather than our own as we normally do. One Queen song. One Irving Berlin. Who chose which? mail the show! - [email protected] Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy Declan’s music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger’s music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers
9/27/202459 minutes
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EP175: I Remember When I Was A Song (Music | Songwriting)

Season 19 continues with two new songs from Roger and Declan! Write to the Weekly Song Podcast: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @weeklysongpodcast And check out our joint project Schnookums! schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy
9/22/202445 minutes, 8 seconds
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EP174: Parent Rock Chorus (Songwriting | Music)

In episode 174 we discuss two brand new songs. How were they written? How does working to a deadline help? Email the show! - [email protected] Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy Declan’s music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger’s music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers
9/13/202444 minutes, 43 seconds
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EP173: Chuck Berry Is The Origin Myth (Music | Songwriting)

In episode 173 we bring two new songs to be dissected and discuss lyrics writing, chord choices and much more! Email the show! - [email protected] Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy Declan’s music: https://open.spotify.com/artist /7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger’s music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers
9/6/202449 minutes, 23 seconds
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EP172: A Very Big Power Chord (Music | Songwriting)

In episode 172 we discuss our two newest songs! Email the show! - [email protected] Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy Declan’s music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger’s music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers
8/30/202437 minutes, 21 seconds
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EP171: At Least It’s Sonically Happy (Music | Songwriting)

In episode 171 we discuss our two newest songs! How were they written? Where does songwriting inspiration come from? We also discuss Red Dwarf, Howard Goodall and choosing your best demos. Email the show! - [email protected] Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy Declan’s music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger’s music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers
8/23/202439 minutes, 42 seconds
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EP170: Stupid Soul, Get Back In There! (Music | Songwriting)

In episode 170 we discuss our two newest songs, ‘Make It Right’ and ‘Nobody Gets This Right’. When and how should you change a chord in your progression? What're the advantages of writing personal lyrics? We also discuss Todd Rundgren and the musical Chicago. Oh, and a guest song submission from Ansley Hendrix! Email the show! - [email protected] Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy Declan’s music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger’s music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers Ansley Hendrix: https://www.youtube.com/@ansleyhendrix3381
8/16/202446 minutes, 24 seconds
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EP169: "I Broke My Knee Today" (Music | Songwriting)

Season 19 begins with two new songs from Roger and Declan, plus special guest Lunacci! Write to the Weekly Song Podcast: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @weeklysongpodcast And check out our joint project Schnookums! schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy Check out Lunacci's music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0UkwACF9cZGZamQwSONaI8?si=HQXhek_oQj6kzt7ZqszqgA
8/9/202456 minutes, 34 seconds
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EP168: "Beyoncé Doesn't Work in a Shed in Wales!"

Declan and Roger discuss the top 5 albums that influenced their songwriting. This is a sprawling episode. We hope you enjoy! Thanks for supporting and enjoying Season 18. Email the show! - [email protected] Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy Declan’s music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger’s music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers
5/10/20241 hour, 36 minutes, 42 seconds
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EP167: They Say Songwriting’s Like Therapy, But Therapy Works (Music | Songwriting)

In episode 166 we discuss our two newest songs as well as: - How to come up with song titles - Embracing convential chord progressions - Lyrics about moving - Choosing a song’s subject matter Email the show! - [email protected] Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy Declan’s music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger’s music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers Ansley Henrix's music: https://ansleyhendrix.bandcamp.com/
5/3/20241 hour, 7 minutes, 45 seconds
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EP166: It Rhymed (Music | Songwriting)

In episode 166 Declan brings a delicate ballad to the table whilst Roger gets melodic with a 60s inspired song. How does writing parallel melodies work? How do you choose the right chord for a section when stuck? What if the Beatles loved to make an album in the 80s? Email the show! - [email protected] Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy Declan’s music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger’s music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers
4/26/202459 minutes, 58 seconds
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EP165: The Subtle Vibrations Of Harmony. Wow. (Music | Songwriting)

In episode 165 we discuss our two newest songs, ‘A Fighting Chance’ and ‘Up and Gone’. How does writing with another singer in mind change the process? What about changing the instrument you’re writing on? We also discuss Elliott Smith and borrowed chords. Email the show! - [email protected] Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy Declan’s music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger’s music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers
4/19/202457 minutes, 5 seconds
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EP164: In Trouble? Guitar Solo (Music | Songwriting)

Our fourth weekly songs are here to be discussed and that's just what we'll do. We also have a terrific guest song from Tim at Rough Guess Music. Email the show! - [email protected] Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://www.instagram.com/schnookums.band Tim (Rough Guess Music): https://www.youtube.com/@RoughGuessMusic Declan’s music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger’s music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers
4/5/202458 minutes, 58 seconds
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EP163: The Change Up (Music | Songwriting)

Episode 163 is doozy! We're back with two fresh songs, talk on writing lyrics vs. music first, and a guest song from Ansley Hendrix! Email the show! - [email protected] Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://www.instagram.com/schnookums.band Declan’s music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger’s music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers Ansley Hendrix: https://ansleyhendrix.bandcamp.com/
3/29/202457 minutes, 9 seconds
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EP162: Damn Proverbs! (Music | Songwriting)

Week 2 of Season 18 and Declan and Roger are back with two brand new songs. Declan brings a rock n' roll style simple arrangement to discuss and Roger has written a harpsichord-based villain song. This episode also features two weekly songs from talented correspondents of the show Jeremy Herzer and Hatori Music. Email the show! - [email protected] Follow WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcast Listen to our collab project Schnookums! - https://www.instagram.com/schnookums.band Declan’s music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bMtbyTnDHGXr64oThq6eJ?si=1jMD_D_PRjCWwMrnu8QjoQ Roger’s music: https://lnk.bio/rogerheathers Jeremy Herzer: https://soundcloud.com/jeremy-herzer/ Hatori Music: https://soundcloud.com/hatori-music/
3/22/202458 minutes, 40 seconds
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EP161: They're Sunday Chords (Music | Songwriting)

Hey hey! We're back with the first episode of Season 18. Declan brings 'Not Enough' to the show after Roger shares 'Wake Up'. As always these two songs were written in seven days and discussed on the podcast. In today's episode we talk about how we develop lyrics, how major seventh chords can help change the mood, and how a song's tempo can change despite our best intentions. Also, we're on YouTube now! We're officially a video podcast and can be seen via the link below. https://www.youtube.com/@theweeklysongpodcast4835 Email the show at: [email protected] And check out our joint project Schnookums! https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy This week featured 'Big Bad Wolf' from Ben Alder. Follow Ben here: https://www.instagram.com/benaldermusic/ Thanks for listening! Roger & Declan
3/15/202453 minutes, 40 seconds
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EP160: Racing Alone Special! (Music | Songwriting)

We discuss Roger's brand new album, Racing Alone! E-mail the show at: [email protected] Racing Alone Bandcamp: https://rogerheathers.bandcamp.com/album/racing-alone
2/16/20241 hour, 6 minutes, 25 seconds
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EP159: I Can Afford Web-Cam Based Therapy! (Music | Songwriting)

Rog and Dec both bring new songs to the last regular episode of season 17! Write to the show at: [email protected]
12/18/202351 minutes, 15 seconds
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EP158: I'm Trying to Relate to You! (Music | Songwriting)

This week we're talking unfinished songs, lyrics, Muse, Todd Rundgren, Silk Sonic and Regina Spektor. Email us! [email protected]
12/8/202353 minutes
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EP157: You Could Be in Space Right Now! (Music | Songwriting)

Two new songs, and only a brief tangent or two into Muse fandom. E-mail the show at [email protected]
12/1/20231 hour, 3 minutes, 18 seconds
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EP156: Concentrated Nugget of Emotion

We're back with a piano ballad, a rocker and a chat about lyrics! Email us? [email protected]
11/24/202337 minutes, 13 seconds
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EP155: Learnin' Lessons! (Music | Songwriting)

Another week, two more songs from Rog and Dec! E-mail the podcast at [email protected]
11/17/202358 minutes, 24 seconds
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EP154: The Goodliest (Songwriting | Music)

Declan and Roger are back with two new songs and a discussion on songwriting craft! Email us! [email protected]
11/13/202339 minutes, 7 seconds
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EP153: Succintness and Identity Problems (Music | Songwriting)

Returning for their seventeenth season, Rog and Declan return with two new songs. Get in touch at [email protected]
11/3/20231 hour, 1 minute, 33 seconds
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EP152: The Schnookums Spectacular! Music | Songwriting

This week, Roger and Declan talk in depth about their new album "Attaboy", discuss the recording process, and recall fondly sticking chocolate hobnobs in their mouths just as they attempt vocal lines... Stream/buy the album: https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/album/attaboy E-mail the show at: [email protected] Get your limited edition Schookums A3 poster: https://schnookums.bandcamp.com/merch/attaboy-poster
6/2/20231 hour, 3 minutes, 29 seconds
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EP151: It’s The Key Of The People! Music | Songwriting

We round out our chat on the February challenge by bringing our 13th and 14th songs to the show. Loads of lyric talk, chord discussion and goofing off as per. Tune in next week for our Schnookums special! We discuss the making and recording of our debut album as a duo! Email the show! [email protected]
5/26/202355 minutes, 27 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - Power To Let You Go

Declan Kitchener - Power To Let You Go by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
5/26/20232 minutes, 50 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - Go (Demo)

Declan Kitchener - Go (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
5/26/20232 minutes, 36 seconds
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Roger Heathers - Whammy (Demo)

Roger Heathers - Whammy (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
5/26/20232 minutes, 19 seconds
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Roger Heathers - It's All Over (Demo)

Roger Heathers - It's All Over (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
5/26/20232 minutes, 30 seconds
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EP150: A String Quartwet (Music | Songwriting)

Roger and Declan present two more new songs each! E-mail the show at: [email protected]
5/19/202356 minutes, 29 seconds
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EP149: Prepare Your Party Horns (Music | Songwriting)

EP149: Prepare Your Party Horns (Music | Songwriting) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
5/16/202346 minutes, 32 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - He's Got Me (Demo)

Declan Kitchener - He's Got Me (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
5/16/20231 minute, 34 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - Steps (Demo)

Declan Kitchener - Steps (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
5/16/20232 minutes, 40 seconds
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Roger Heathers - Jet Black Sky (Demo)

Roger Heathers - Jet Black Sky (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
5/16/20231 minute, 49 seconds
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Roger Heathers - Sleeping By Yourself (Demo)

Roger Heathers - Sleeping By Yourself (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
5/16/20231 minute, 40 seconds
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EP148: Have You SEEN My Triangle, Darling?! (Music | Songwriting)

Roger and Declan are back with four more songs! E-mail the show at: [email protected]
5/5/20231 hour, 3 minutes, 6 seconds
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EP147: Commence Your Light Jiggling (Music | Songwriting)

Dissecting 4 new songs! Guest song by Ansley Hendrix! https://ansleyhendrix.bandcamp.com/ Contact us! [email protected]
4/28/20231 hour, 2 minutes, 56 seconds
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Roger Heathers - Untitled 3 (Demo)

Roger Heathers - Untitled 3 (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
4/28/20232 minutes, 7 seconds
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Roger Heathers - Lauren (Demo)

Roger Heathers - Lauren (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
4/28/20231 minute, 59 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - Keep My Chin Up (Demo)

Declan Kitchener - Keep My Chin Up (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
4/28/20231 minute, 51 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - Get Yourself Together (Demo)

Declan Kitchener - Get Yourself Together (Demo) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
4/28/20232 minutes, 8 seconds
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EP146: I Look Forward to Your Collaborative Album with Basil Brush (Music | Songwriting)

Episode two of season 16! Roger and Declan continue in their mission to write fourteen songs each in a month... Get in touch with the podcast at [email protected]
4/20/20231 hour, 4 minutes, 28 seconds
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EP145: That’s a Lot of Milage Out of A Semitone, There! (Music | Songwriting)

Declan and Roger are back for season 16! How did they write 28 songs in 28 days?!
4/14/20231 hour, 8 minutes, 18 seconds
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Roger Heathers - After All (Demo)

Roger's first song from Season 16's February writing challenge.
4/14/20233 minutes, 4 seconds
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Roger Heathers - Gone Again (Demo)

Roger's second song from Season 16's February writing challenge.
4/14/20231 minute, 20 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - Fall Apart (Demo)

Declan's second song from Season 16's February writing challenge.
4/14/20233 minutes, 8 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - I'll Be Alight (Demo)

Declan's first song from Season 16's February writing challenge.
4/14/20232 minutes, 53 seconds
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EP144: When a Mummy Genre and a Daddy Genre Love Each Other Very Much... (Songwriting | Music)

Join Roger and Declan as they discuss their favourite music from the year that was 2022... Email the show! [email protected]
12/31/20221 hour, 18 minutes, 1 second
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EP143: Art is Dead! (Songwriting | Music)

In the final episode of season fifteen, Roger and Declan attempt to write songs in the style of Simon & Garfunkel and Fleetwood Mac respectively. How close do they get? Email the show! [email protected] Sponsored by Journeyman my-journeyman.com Use code WeeklySong at checkout for 20% off your order!
10/7/202248 minutes, 16 seconds
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EP142: You'll Melt the Wax on Your Chords! (Songwriting | Music)

In this season's penultimate episode, the boys bring two songs to the podcast. Declan beings the Dickens inspired 'Mugby Box', whilst Roger takes influence from Greek mythology on his song 'Icarus'. Email the show! [email protected] Sponsored by Journeyman my-journeyman.com Use code WeeklySong at checkout for 20% off your order!
9/30/202253 minutes, 28 seconds
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EP141: When in Doubt, Woah-oh (Songwriting | Music)

In this episode, Declan writes about the good and bad times, Roger writes in metaphor, and the two of them... write a song together? Email the show: [email protected] Get 20% off of you Journeyman songwriting book! www.my-journeyman.com Use code: WeeklySong
9/24/202258 minutes, 14 seconds
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EP140: Maybe They're Cigarette Bears (Songwriting | Music)

In this week's episode Roger & Declan talk narrative songwriting, choruses with one line, and writing for other artists. Email the show: [email protected] Get 20% off of you Journeyman songwriting book! www.my-journeyman.com Use code: WeeklySong
9/16/202249 minutes, 53 seconds
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EP139: Highway to Hell Wouldn't Benefit from Being Crooned (Songwriting | Music)

Roger and Declan present two new songs and discuss the process of writing them. Email the show! You can win a Journeyman Songwriting book by writing a song containing the word 'journal'. Get at it! [email protected] Thanks for listening! Sponsored by Journeyman www.my-journeyman.com
9/9/202249 minutes, 51 seconds
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EP138: Bandcamp Against Gruel (Songwriting | Music)

Declan and Roger dive into two new songs as well as a discussion on song satusfaction. Email the show! You can win a Journeyman Songwriting book by writing a song containing the word 'journal'. Get at it! [email protected] Thanks for listening! Sponsered by Journeyman www.my-journeyman.com
9/2/202248 minutes
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Roger Heathers - Afraid Of A Thing Called Love

Roger's weekly song from episode 136
8/30/20222 minutes, 53 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - Daydream

Declan's weekly song from episode 136
8/30/20222 minutes, 29 seconds
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EP137: A Blind Date with a Time Lord (Music | Songwriting)

One more week, two more songs, and a phrase that one of us has never heard before. Email the show: [email protected] Sponsored by Journeyman www.my-journeyman.com Use code WeeklySong at checkout for 20% off your order!
8/26/202252 minutes, 53 seconds
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EP136: Right, Get Thee To An Instrument (Music | Songwriting)

Declan and Roger are back with two brand new songs to mark the start of season 15! Today's discussion spans writer's block, lyric writing, chord construction and deadlines. Email the show: [email protected] Sponsored by Journeyman www.my-journeyman.com Use code WeeklySong at checkout for 20% off your order!
8/19/202250 minutes, 1 second
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EP135: So Twice, I Used It Nice! (Songwriting | Music)

Rog and Dec have been writing... outside of the usual constraints? What gives? Listen to discover more... [email protected]
6/27/20221 hour, 16 minutes, 20 seconds
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EP134: Kate Bush Is Where It's At (Songwriting | Music)

28 songs written in February. 4 discussed this week. 2 music nerds disect the chords, lyrics and challenges which go into writing to a deadline. Email the show: [email protected]
6/17/20221 hour, 13 minutes, 46 seconds
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EP133: Stupid Sexy Synapses! (Songwriting | Music)

Roger and Declan return with four new songs to discuss! [email protected]
6/10/20221 hour, 3 minutes, 11 seconds
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EP132: I See What You Been Putting On Facebook! (Songwriting | Music)

We wrote 28 songs in February. We're exploring how challenging that was four songs at a time. What can a challenge like this teach us about our songwriting craft? Email the show! [email protected]
6/3/20221 hour, 3 minutes, 50 seconds
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EP131: I Can Figure YOU Out, Nananananana I'm Declan! (Songwriting | Music)

Four more songs dissected and thoroughly examined! Email the show: [email protected]
5/27/20221 hour, 21 minutes, 33 seconds
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EP130: I Get All My Best Advice From Teabags (Songwriting | Music)

Four more songs dissected and thoroughly examined! Email the show: [email protected]
5/20/20221 hour, 6 minutes, 13 seconds
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EP129: Annotating Guitar Solos feat. Fletcher, James (Songwriting | Music)

Roger and Declan are joined by special guest Fletcher, James to discuss four new songs from the February challenge, including the first co-written song featured on the podcast... Email the show at [email protected] Fletcher, James Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1RPswmXhRxTSll3FWgaeQo?si=7sQWgyTSS3-XuA2S6ZsGDg Fletcher's song choice: https://open.spotify.com/track/7ExKHqKK4yeRy2QTBeE1Fg?si=uJtBZQx8Q0yPNM4DXIk3uw&utm_source=copy-link
5/13/20221 hour, 17 minutes, 10 seconds
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EP128: It's A Revival, Baby! (Songwriting | Music)

We're back! Season 14 is a different type of a season. Instead of writing weekly, we wrote all through February and we're here to share our results. It was stressful! Join us as we talk about work ethic, songwriting craft, chords, inspiration, finishing ideas, and producing an album! Email the show at [email protected]
5/9/202257 minutes, 6 seconds
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EP127: It May Be Delorian, But It Ain't Borin'! (Music | Songwriting)

Roger and Declan look back over the songs of season 13, as well as taking questions from the audience.
12/24/20211 hour, 33 minutes, 10 seconds
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EP126: Disco Daleks Feat. David Coile! (Music | Songwriting)

In the last writing episode of season 13, Roger and Declan are joined by David Coile, host of The Raw Songwriting Podcast and all-round prolific songwriter. David Coile: https://redcircle.com › shows › raw-songwriting Email the show: [email protected]
12/21/20211 hour, 19 minutes, 30 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - Try

Declan's weekly song from EP126: Disco Daleks
12/21/20212 minutes, 3 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - This Happy Room

Declan's most recent song from the Weekly Song Podcast.
12/14/20212 minutes, 47 seconds
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Roger Heathers - Radio Silence

Roger's latest song from the Weekly Song Podcast.
12/14/20213 minutes, 16 seconds
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Roger Heathers - The 4th Of July

Roger's song from EP125
12/14/20213 minutes, 26 seconds
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EP125: That's a Very Good Fudd (Music | Songwriting)

Roger and Declan are joined by guest Sammy Jonas, presenting three new songs written in a week.
12/10/20211 hour, 29 seconds
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EP124: Just Say No To Songwriting (Music | Songwriting)

Two fresh songs and a discussion ranging from how to write about real life situations all the way to how to complete demos rather than abandon good ideas. Email the show: [email protected]
12/3/20211 hour, 2 minutes, 56 seconds
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Roger Heathers - Lies I've Told

Roger's song from EP124: Just Say No To Songwriting
12/3/20212 minutes, 54 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - What's The Damage

Declan's song from EP124: Just Say No To Songwriting
12/3/20212 minutes, 52 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - Anchor

Declan's latest weekly song.
11/29/20212 minutes, 58 seconds
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Roger Heathers - Behind Enemy Lines

Roger's latest weekly song.
11/29/20212 minutes, 19 seconds
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EP123: Sparkle The Magic Seahorse (Music | Songwriting)

Two new songs! Two fresh takes on what goes into songwriting! Email the show: [email protected] Ta-rah!
11/26/202153 minutes, 32 seconds
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EP122: Ofs & Justs & Buts & Ands (Music | Songwriting)

In the third episode of season 13 we talk about what draws a listener in, unusual chord choices and, of course, our two newest and weekly-est songs! Feat. music from Ansley Hendrix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HIcqGWdcNY&feature=youtu.be Email the show: [email protected] Follow Declan: @Camborner Follow Roger: @RogerHeathers
11/19/202158 minutes, 19 seconds
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Roger Heathers - For Fear Of Something New

Roger's weekly song from EP122: Ofs & Justs & Buts & Ands
11/18/20212 minutes, 25 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - Everything Except

Declan's weekly song from EP122: Ofs & Justs & Buts & Ands
11/18/20212 minutes, 54 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - I Know That It's Not That Bad

Declan's song from EP121: Topple Your Emotional Apple Cart.
11/15/20213 minutes, 15 seconds
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Roger Heathers - Down For The Count

Roger's song from EP121: Topple Your Emotional Apple Cart.
11/15/20213 minutes, 10 seconds
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EP121: Topple Your Emotional Apple Cart (Songwriting | Music)

Roger and Declan return with another pair of songs, turning their thoughts to bad moods and the exact meaning of words...
11/12/20211 hour, 6 minutes, 10 seconds
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EP120: Mr. Douglas Internet Esq. 1882 (Songwriting | Music)

We're back for a new season of weekly songwriting! Join us as we discuss lyrics, chord progressions, complexity vs. simplicity, and much more musical stuff. Email the show: [email protected]
11/5/202152 minutes, 23 seconds
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Roger Heathers - Don't Let The Dead Guy Win

Roger's song from EP120: 'Mr. Douglas Internet Esq. 1882'.
11/5/20212 minutes, 15 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - Moat

Declan's song from EP120: 'Mr. Douglas Internet Esq. 1882'.
11/5/20212 minutes, 49 seconds
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EP119: An Interview with Connor Frost (Songwriting | Music)

Today we sit down with Connor Frost to discuss how finishing your first project can help move you forward in your songwriting journey. Find Connor here: http://www.connorfrost.com http://www.instagram.com/connorlfrost
9/24/202145 minutes, 47 seconds
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EP118: I Sound Like an Off-Brand Muppet (Songwriting | Music)

Roger and Declan look back on the previous seven weeks and see what they've learned. Email the show: [email protected]
7/9/20211 hour, 3 minutes, 23 seconds
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Roger Heathers - Deflate Me

Roger's dance song from EP117: The Dance Music Has Been Drinking, Not Me
7/2/20212 minutes, 35 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - Dance With Me

Declan's dance song from EP117: The Dance Music Has Been Drinking, Not Me
7/2/20212 minutes, 40 seconds
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EP117: The Dance Music Has Been Drinking, Not Me (Songwriting | Music)

Can we write dance music? You decide! Thank you for listening this season. Join us next week for a wrap up episode! Email the show: [email protected]
7/2/202154 minutes, 12 seconds
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Roger Heathers - Cigarettes

Roger's weekly song from EP116: I Think Once I Heard Joey Ramone Rhyme "Corner" With "Skirt"
6/28/20211 minute, 48 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - A British Summer

Declan's weekly song from EP116: I Think Once I Heard Joey Ramone Rhyme "Corner" With "Skirt"
6/28/20212 minutes, 25 seconds
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EP116: I Think Once I Heard Joey Ramone Rhyme "Corner" With "Skirt" (Songwriting | Music)

Join us as we travel back in time to the era of the music hall! Email the show: [email protected]
6/25/202155 minutes, 9 seconds
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Roger Heathers - Cold Lassi

Roger's song 'Cold Lassi' from EP115: God Damn These Funky Fingers!
6/18/20213 minutes
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Declan Kitchener - Nothing For Me

Declan's song 'Nothing For Me' from EP115: God Damn These Funky Fingers!
6/18/20212 minutes, 15 seconds
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EP115: God Damn These Funky Fingers! (Songwriting | Music)

Have we got the funk? Find out on this week's episode, wherein Declan and Roger write funk songs! Email the show: [email protected] Join us next week for music hall/vaudeville songs!
6/18/20211 hour, 5 minutes, 9 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - Make It On My Own

Declan's song from EP114: Sorry for My Yarlin', Darlin'
6/14/20213 minutes, 1 second
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Roger Heathers - Formaldahyde

Roger's song from EP114: Sorry for My Yarlin', Darlin'
6/13/20212 minutes, 42 seconds
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EP114: Sorry for My Yarlin', Darlin' (Music | Songwriting)

Fetch your plaid shirts, we're going grunge! If only we knew what we were talking about... Email the show: [email protected]
6/11/20211 hour, 3 minutes, 3 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - All the Other Fellas

Declan's rock n' roll song from EP113: It's What Elvis Would've Wanted
6/4/20211 minute, 53 seconds
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Roger Heathers - First Time Caller

Roger's rock n' roll song from EP113: It's What Elvis Would've Wanted
6/4/20213 minutes, 45 seconds
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EP113: It's What Elvis Would've Wanted (Music | Songwriting)

A-wop-bop-a-lula-alop-bam-boom! It's rock n' roll week on The Weekly Song Podcast. Declan and Roger talk about what makes a rock n' roll song, how modern influences can't help but rear their modern heads, and how lyrics have evolved since the '50s. Join us next week for Grunge. Declan: Roger: Thanks to Ansley Hendrix for sending in this week's guest song, 'Shortcuts'. Email the show: [email protected]
6/4/20211 hour, 9 minutes, 1 second
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Declan Kitchener - Penelope Opening and Closing

Declan's weekly song from EP111: Bagpuss In Space!
5/31/20211 minute, 42 seconds
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Roger Heathers - TV Theme

Roger's weekly song from EP111: Bagpuss In Space!
5/31/20211 minute, 17 seconds
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EP111: Bagpuss In Space! (Music | Songwriting)

In week two of season twelve, Roger and Declan turn their hands to TV theme tunes, and end up massively sidetracked by nostalgia... Email the show: [email protected]
5/28/20211 hour, 10 minutes, 4 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - Swept Me Off of My Feet

Declan's song from EP110: When In Hitsville
5/26/20212 minutes, 32 seconds
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Roger Heathers - A Side Of Life I've Never Seen

Roger's song from EP110: When In Hitsville
5/26/20213 minutes, 1 second
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EP110: When In Hitsville (Music | Songwriting)

Season 12, anyone? We're back, and this season we're writing in a different style each week! This week we're writing in the style of the Motown record label. Email the show: [email protected]
5/20/202152 minutes, 13 seconds
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EP109: Apathy Will Get You Nowhere Chat (Music | Songwriting)

Rog and Declan discuss Apathy Will Get You Nowhere, Declan's new album. Email the show: [email protected] Roger's Weekly Listening 1. 2. 3. Declan's Weekly Listening 1. Various Artists - The Hamilton Mixtape 2. Kate Bush - Never For Ever 3. Paramore - Riot!
4/16/202140 minutes, 3 seconds
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EP108: The Extra Beat Is Where Reason Lives (Music | Songwriting)

Rog and Declan look back on seven weeks of songwriting and try to answer the question: is it pop?
4/9/20211 hour, 39 minutes, 17 seconds
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Roger Heathers - The Hoi Polloi

Roger's song from EP107: The Interesting Parts Of This Show Only Happen By Accident
4/6/20213 minutes, 3 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - Keep Me Dreaming

Declan's song from EP107: The Interesting Parts Of This Show Only Happen By Accident
4/6/20212 minutes, 43 seconds
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EP107: The Interesting Parts Of This Show Only Happen By Accident (Music | Songwriting)

How is it the seventh week of season 11 already? Well, it is, and Declan and Roger have two final songs to talk about. Declan's debut album, 'Apathy Will Get You Nowhere', is out TODAY! Grab your copy at declankitchener.bandcamp.com There's also a fantastic guest song by friend of the show, Ben Alder. Instagram: @BenAlderMusic Email the show: [email protected] Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Black Sky Research - One 2. clipping. - Wriggle 3. Roger Heathers - Weekly Songs #1 Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Fleetwood Mac - Rumours 2. Ween - Quebec 3. Yes - The Yes Album
4/2/20211 hour, 19 seconds
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Roger Heathers - I Think I'm Alone

Roger's song from EP 106: Writing Into the Wild Abyss
3/29/20212 minutes, 9 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - Jacob

Declan's song from Ep 106: Writing Into the Wild Abyss
3/29/20212 minutes, 38 seconds
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EP106: Writing Into the Wild Abyss (Songwriting | Music)

We're back with two fresh songs to play and dissect! Roger presents I Think I'm Alone whilst Declan brings the song Jacob. Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. 2. 3. Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Queen - A Night at the Opera 2. Muse - Absolution 3. Prince - Purple Rain Email the show! [email protected]
3/26/202154 minutes, 52 seconds
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Roger Heathers - A Short Chain

Roger's song from EP105: The Difference Is Father John Misty Knew What He Was Doing
3/19/20212 minutes, 30 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - In The Age

Declan's song from EP105: The Difference Is Father John Misty Knew What He Was Doing
3/19/20212 minutes, 1 second
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EP105: The Difference Is Father John Misty Knew What He Was Doing (Songwriting | Music)

We're back with two fresh songs! In this episode we talked about lyric writing, naming songs, writing longer riffs, and even a little Beatles. Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Todd Rundgren - Todd 2. Aerosmith - Aerosmith 3. Stevie Wonder - Songs In The Key Of Life Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Fleetwood Mac - Rumours 2. Joan Armatrading - To the Limit 3. Gotye - Making Mirrors Email the show! [email protected]
3/19/202150 minutes, 4 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - Sequence

Declan's song from Ep 104: Less Waffle, More Pancake
3/15/20213 minutes, 24 seconds
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Roger Heathers - Trials & Tribulations

Roger's song from Ep 104: Less Waffle, More Pancake
3/15/20212 minutes, 50 seconds
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EP104: Less Waffle, More Pancake (Songwriting | Music)

Two new songs, same old idiots behind the mics. In this episode are Roger's Trials and Tribulations and Declan's Sequence. Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. 2. 3. Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Dead! - The Golden Age of Not Even Trying 2. Deaf Havana - Old Souls 3. Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
3/12/20211 hour, 1 minute, 24 seconds
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Roger Heathers - Help Me Juliet

Roger's song from EP103: That Highfalutin Party Life
3/11/20213 minutes
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Declan Kitchener - Florence Foster Jenkins

Declan's song from Ep 103: That Highfalutin Party Life
3/11/20213 minutes, 9 seconds
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EP103: I'm Such A Manly Baritone, Look At Me (Songwriting | Music)

Hey there, hi there, ho there! Happy Friday. We've got a fun episode for you. We talk lyrical approaches, augmented minors (what!?), and writing during the pandemic. Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Abba - Voulez-Vous 2. Abba - Ring Ring 3. Elliott Smith - Figure 8 Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Caravan Palace - 2. Childish Gambino - "Awaken, My Love!" 3. Bring Me the Horizon - That's the Spirit
3/5/20211 hour, 4 minutes, 7 seconds
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Roger Heathers - Take Me By Surprise

Roger's song from Ep 102: That Highfalutin Party Life
3/1/20212 minutes, 18 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - Guarantee

Declan's song from Ep 102: That Highfalutin Party Life
3/1/20213 minutes, 1 second
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EP102: That Highfalutin Party Life (Music | Songwriting)

Season 11 continues with two new songs from Roger and Declan, Take Me By Surprise and Guarantee. We'd like to hear from you! If you have a weekly song, comment, question, or suggestion, please email us at [email protected] All the best, Roger & Declan Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. The Beatles - Revolver 2. Biffy Clyro - Revolutions: Live at Wembley 3. Basement Alchemy - Changing Colours Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. ABBA - Ring Ring 2. Todd Rundgren - Healing 3. The Bee Gees - Spirits Having Flown
2/26/202146 minutes, 59 seconds
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EP101: Not Quite Chipmunks, But We Were Well On The Way (Music | Songwriting)

Hello. Happy New Year! Hope this new season of the WSP finds you quite well. We're back for another 8 weeks of writing a song from scratch and discussing the chords, lyrics, influences and plans for recording. We'd like to hear from you! If you have a weekly song, comment, question, or suggestion, please email us at [email protected] All the best, Roger & Declan Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. 10cc - How Dare You! 2. ABBA - ABBA 3. Arctic Monkeys - AM Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. The Bee Gees - Spirits Having Flown 2. The Bee Gees - Main Course 3. Todd Rundgren - Hermit Of Mink Hollow
2/19/202136 minutes, 32 seconds
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Roger Heathers - ...Meanwhile At The Bird Sanctuary

Roger's Weekly Song from episode 101, 'Not Quite Chipmunks, But We Weren't Far Off'.
2/19/20211 minute, 42 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - Alarm Clock

Declan's Weekly Song from episode 101, 'Not Quite Chipmunks, But We Weren't Far Off'.
2/19/20212 minutes, 28 seconds
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EP100: Take That, Me! (Music | Songwriting)

EPISODE ONE HUNDRED! In this extra length episode, Roger and Declan dig through their audio vaults to uncover some of their earliest recordings, ideas that never made to the podcast, and various other odds and ends! Roger's Music: rogerheathers.com Declan's Music: declankitchener.bandcamp.com Roger's Weekly Listening 1) Ray Charles - The Very Best of Ray Charles 2) Ween - 20 Golden Country Greats 3) Kate Bush - The Kick Inside Declan's Weekly Listening 1) Kevin Kiner - Star Wars: The Clone Wars - The Final Season (Episodes 9-12) 2) John Lennon - Shaved Fish 3) Arctic Monkeys - Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino
12/4/20202 hours, 14 minutes, 57 seconds
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EP99: Is This Your Kumbayah Then? (Music | Songwriting)

The round-up episode is live and kicking! Seven songs revisited and discussed. Simpsons reference songwriting challenge: Declan and Roger try to write a song without using the notes Ab or G. Email the show! [email protected] Aaron J. Milner: https://www.instagram.com/aaronjmillner/ Roger's Music: https://rogerheathers.com/ Declan's Music: https://declankitchener.bandcamp.com/releases
11/27/20201 hour, 24 minutes, 12 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - Master

Declan's song from Ep 98: A Gentleman's Momentum.
11/23/20202 minutes, 56 seconds
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Roger Heathers - Replacement

Roger's song from Ep 98: A Gentleman's Momentum.
11/23/20202 minutes, 33 seconds
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EP98: A Gentleman's Momentum (Music | Songwriting)

The final songs of the season before the round up next episode, plus an e-mail and listener's song... Roger's Weekly Listening 1. 2. 3. Declan's Weekly Listening 1. Foxy Shazam - The Church of Rock and Roll 2. Shania Twain - Come On Over 3. Tracy Chapman - Tracy Chapman
11/20/202055 minutes, 10 seconds
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EP97: Strike While The Iron's Cold (Music | Songwriting)

Two fresh songs! And a discussion on how Declan and Roger went about writing the chords, melody and lyrics, as well as how to try to get 'in the zone' for the best ideas. Email the show: [email protected] Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Wax & Herbal T - Grizzly Season 2. Herbal T - Lo-Fi Blow Dry 3. Ronnie D'Addario - Falling For Love Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Buddy Holly - Buddy Holly 2. White Denim - Performance 3. Kate Bush - The Sensual World
11/13/202045 minutes, 48 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - Gotta Get Out

Declan's song from episode 97 of The Weekly song Podcast.
11/13/20201 minute, 58 seconds
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Roger Heathers - Amazing

Declan's song from episode 97 of The Weekly song Podcast.
11/13/20202 minutes, 46 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - Love for Your Letters

Declan's song from Ep 96 of the Weekly Song Podcast.
11/9/20203 minutes, 24 seconds
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Roger Heathers - Forever More

Roger's song from Ep 96 of the Weekly Song Podcast.
11/9/20201 minute, 46 seconds
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EP96: The Strings and Hammers of Outrageous Fortune (Songwriting | Music)

The Weekly Song Podcast continues it's 10th season with Roger's Forever More and Declan's Love for Your Letters... Roger's Weekly Listening 1. Ronnie D'Addario - Take In A Show 2. Ween - The Pod 3. Ray Charles - The Best Of Ray Charles (The Atlantic Years) Declan's Weekly Listening 1. The Rolling Stones - It's Only Rock 'n Roll 2. John Lennon - Shaved Fish 3. Queen + Adam Lambert - Live Around the World
11/6/202052 minutes, 25 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - Parisian Breeze, English Breather

Dec's song from EP95: Just Watch TV & Write About That
10/30/20203 minutes, 47 seconds
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Roger Heathers - A Little Bit Better

Rog's song from EP95: Just Watch TV & Write About That
10/30/20203 minutes, 33 seconds
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EP95: Watch TV & Write About That Instead (Songwriting | Music)

This week Roger and Declan are back with two freshly squeezed songs. How did they write them? Which chords did they use? Did they remember it's Halloween? No, of course not! Declan: 'Parisian Breeze, English Breather' Roger: 'A Little Bit Better' We're also pleased to feature the new song from Simone Rochelle, 'Where Were You'. Find Simone's music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5RymcZVBaqibxGfw1MfZTK Find Declan's music: https://declankitchener.bandcamp.com/ Find Roger's music: https://rogerheathers.com/ Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Elvis Costello - Armed Forces 2. Louis Barrabas - Jocasta: A Musical Tragedy 3. Queen - Hot Space Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Flo & Eddie - Moving Targets 2. Ronnie D'Addario - Take In A Show 3. Steely Dan - Pretzel Logic
10/30/202055 minutes, 30 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - I Can't Wait

Declan's song from Ep 94: Speed It Up So It Don't Sound Like Bowie
10/23/20202 minutes, 19 seconds
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Roger Heathers - Just As It's Always Been

Rog's song from Ep 94: Speed It Up So It Don't Sound Like Bowie
10/23/20203 minutes, 10 seconds
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EP94: Speed It Up So It Don't Sound Like Bowie (Music | Songwriting)

Rog and Dec return with two new songs, Just As It's Always Been and I Can't Wait. Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Ray Charles - The Best of Ray Charles: The Atlantic Years 2. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Greatest Hits 3. The Lemon Twigs - Songs For The General Public
10/23/20201 hour, 7 minutes, 16 seconds
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EP93: Billy Joel, Our Lord & Saviour (Music | Songwriting)

On this week's episode Roger and Declan explain the writing process behind two songs which have been written in one week. Declan has written the commute-inspired 'Place And Time (Where I Belong), whilst Roger has written 'The Closest Thing I Know', inspired by the classic romantic ballads. Email your weekly songs to the show: [email protected] Find Declan's music: https://declankitchener.bandcamp.com/releases Find Roger's music: https://www.rogerheathers.com Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Ray Charles - Ray Charles 2. Flo & Eddie - Flo & Eddie 3. Boa Constrictors - Lafterlife Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Carpenters - Carpenters 2. Kate Bush - Hounds of Love 3. Tom Misch & Yussef Dayes - What Kinda Music
10/16/202038 minutes, 59 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - (Time And Place) Where I Belong

Declan's song from Episode 93: Billy Joel, Our Lord & Saviour
10/16/20202 minutes, 58 seconds
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Roger Heathers - The Closest Thing I Know

Roger's song from Episode 93: Billy Joel, Our Lord & Saviour
10/16/20202 minutes, 53 seconds
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Declan Kitchener - Got A Lot Of Faith

Declan's song from Episode 92: Ear Candy
10/12/20202 minutes, 5 seconds
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Roger Heathers - Didn't You?

Roger's song from Episode 92: Ear Candy
10/12/20202 minutes, 47 seconds
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EP92: Ear Candy (Music | Songwriting)

We begin the new season of the podcast with two fantastic songs and two hosts who haven't done this for a while... Roger's Weekly Listening 1. Steely Dan - Countdown To Ecstasy 2. Flo & Eddie - Illegal, Immoral and Fattening 3. The Beach Boys - Wild Honey Declan's Weekly Listening 1. The Jaded Hearts Club - You've Always Been Here 2. Elvis Costello - Armed Forces 3. Ray Charles - What'd I Say
10/9/202042 minutes, 51 seconds
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EP91: From Demo To Album (Music | Songwriting)

We're back with a bonus episode! This week we're exploring the process of taking a song from a very basic demo to a fully fledged master recording. We break down how to structure a song, how to work with other musicians remotely, and how to go about overdubbing new parts into your arrangement. Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Foo Fighters - In Your Honour 2. clipping. - Splendour And Misery 3. Frank Turner - Live In Newcastle Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. The Beatles - With The Beatles 2. Boa Constrictors - Lafterlife 3. Ray Charles - What I'd Say Email us: [email protected] Thanks!!
9/25/20201 hour, 1 minute, 28 seconds
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EP90: Blitzkrieg Fugue? Blimey! (Music | Songwriting)

Answering a question from the audience, Roger and Declan discuss their favourite chord variations. Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Outkast - SouthernPlayalisticCadilacMusik 2. Todd Rundgren - Runt 3. Ween - Shinola Vol. 1 Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Hamilton Soundtrack 2. 10cc - Bloody Tourists 3. Brian Fallon - Sleepwalkers
8/7/20201 hour, 5 minutes, 15 seconds
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EP89: I'm Just An Idiot Who Likes Fast Songs (Music | Songwriting)

This week marks the last episode of season 9 of the WSP. Declan and Roger take a look back the mountainous highs and the swingin' lows. Some fun chats about how to take a song from demo to full production. This season's roud-up also included a challenge to re-write The Beatles' 'Sexy Sadie'. Sorry about that. Thank you all so much for listening and getting involved with the show. If you want to contact us and have your email read on the show, please email [email protected] or leave an audio message on our IG, @weeklysongpodcast Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. The Beatles - Help! 2. Felix Hagan & The Family - Attention Seeker 3. Deaf Havana - All These Countless Nights Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Ween - Shinola Vol. 1 2. Ween - Shinola Vol. 1 3. Ween - Shinola Vol. 1
7/24/20201 hour, 19 minutes, 42 seconds
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EP88: Bouncing Dave Grohl (Music | Songwriting)

This week, Roger writes a song influenced by Being John Malkovitch, and Declan needs less coffee. Or possibly more. Send us your music, comments and feedback! [email protected] Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. The Lemon Twigs - Foolin' Around/Tailor Made 2. Ween - La Cucaracha 3. The Lemon Twigs - Live in Favour of Tomorrow Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Elvis Costello - This Year's Model 2. HAIM - Women in Music, Pt III 3. The Beatles - Please Please Me
7/17/20201 hour, 11 minutes, 45 seconds
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EP87: Minor Sounds Sad, Diminished Sounds Evil (Music | Songwriting)

This week Declan showcased the influence of 'patter songs' from musicals on his upbeat song, 'It's Just How I Am'. Roger writes 'The Only One', a song based on simple chords, but with a focus on structures inspired by Todd Rundgren and others. Email the show: [email protected]
7/11/20201 hour, 37 seconds
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EP86: I'm Not An Octogenarian Scouser (Music | Songwriting)

Two new songs from Roger and Declan, a discussion on whether to write words or music first, an appearance by the Countdown clock, and voice notes that make you go "woah!" Send us your music, comments and feedback! [email protected] Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. The Lemon Twigs - Go To School 2. Father John Misty - Pure Comedy 3. Father John Misty - I Love You, Honeybear Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Paul McCartney - Memory Almost Full 2. Paul McCartney - Chaos and Creation in the Backyard 3. Frank Turner - Live in Newcastle
7/3/202057 minutes, 39 seconds
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EP85: You Just Turn Into Beyoncé (Music | Songwriting)

This week Declan and Roger are back with two freshly written songs, as well as... well, a rather long digression into UK television in the middle. Send us your music, comments and feedback! [email protected] Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising 2. Happy Rhodes - Rhodes I 3. Jay Electronica - That collection of various songs which is available online, but which doesn't actually have a title. Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Mallory Knox - Wired 2. Benji Owen - Breathin' Sun, Dancin' Moon 3. Queen - Made In Heaven
6/25/202045 minutes, 40 seconds
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EP84: Where Did It All Go Wrong? (Music | Songwriting)

Two more new songs presented and dissected on air. Roger's Bandcamp: rogerheathers.com/ Declan's Bandcamp: declankitchener.bandcamp.com Roger's Weekly Listening 1. Happy Rhodes - Rhodes I 2. ABBA - The Singles (The First Ten Years) 3. Ween - Chocolate & Cheese Declan's Weekly Listening 1. Felix Hagan and the Family - Dawn Breaks, The Monster Wakes 2. Elliott Smith - XO 3. The Rollings Stones - Stray Cats
6/19/202053 minutes, 39 seconds
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EP83: Shampoo Ads & Hikers (Music | Songwriting)

Back with a fresh batch of Weekly Songs, written from scratch and discussed live on air. Thanks for joining us! Email the show: [email protected] Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Elliott Smith - XO 2. Ween - Live In Toronto 3. The Lemon Twigs - Go To School Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Paramore - After Laughter 2. Donna Summer - Bad Girls 3. Loyle Carner - Not Waving, But Drowning
6/12/202054 minutes, 4 seconds
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EP82: Country Style Flavoury Thing (Music | Songwriting)

The podcast is back for a new season! Roger and Declan each present and discuss a brand new song each. Find Roger: rogerheathers.com/ Find Declan: ... erm... Roger's Weekly Listening 1. Ween - Live in Toronto 2. Ween - Twelve Golden Country Greats 3. Ween - Chocolate and Cheese Declan's Weekly Listening 1. Benji Owen - Breathin' Sun, Dancin' Moon 2. Arctic Monkeys - AM 3. Best Coast - Always Tomorrow
6/5/202049 minutes, 49 seconds
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EP81: The Sliding Scale of Genre (Music | Songwriting)

Roger and Declan begin by discussing their favourite non-rock artists and albums, and end up wildly off topic. As usual.
5/22/20201 hour, 17 minutes, 16 seconds
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EP80: Italian Paradiddles - The Best and Worst Debut Albums (Music | Songwriting)

Roger and Declan discuss which debut releases from artists they like and dislike, and what makes a good debut.
5/8/20201 hour, 23 minutes, 42 seconds
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EP79: Lyrics With Declan & Roger (Music | Songwriting)

Roger and Declan have a meandering phone conversation about lyrics, lockdown and how artists are often tied to a narrative or story.
4/24/20201 hour, 13 minutes, 14 seconds
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EP78: Writing A Song In Real Time With Rog (Music | Songwriting)

Email the show: [email protected]
4/16/20201 hour, 2 minutes, 57 seconds
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EP77: Writing In C With Rog (Songwriting | Music)

Hey all, Hope you're well. This is an episode where I attempt to explain how to spice up your chord progressions and get a verse and chorus under your belt. Email [email protected] Cheers!
4/10/202050 minutes, 1 second
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EP76: Q&A (Music | Songwriting)

Thanks for all of your questions! We did our best to answer them all. Email the show at: [email protected]
4/3/20201 hour, 16 minutes, 33 seconds
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EP75: I Did, Like, A Third Once (Music | Songwriting)

Round-up episode! Send in your Q's this weekend to [email protected] for next week's Q&A/casual chat episode. Thank you! Stay safe. R&D.
3/27/20201 hour, 27 minutes, 55 seconds
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EP74: The Gruff One Doesn't Mind (Music | Songwriting)

Okay! We're running a little late this week, but here's a new episode for you to listen to. This is episode seven of this season of challenges. This week's challenge was to write a song based on a Simpsons episode. Featured music by John Kee. Find Declan: https://soundcloud.com/declan-kitchener Find Roger: www.rogerheathers.com Email the show at [email protected] Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Nina Simone - 'Nuff Said 2. Nina Simone - Nina Simone And Piano 3. Nina Simone - To Love Somebody Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Todd Rundgren - The Very Best Of 2. Steely Dan - Can't Buy A Thrill 3. Ween - Shinola Vol. 1
3/23/202058 minutes, 40 seconds
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EP73: Every Sentence Is A New Encounter (Music | Songwriting)

This week Roger and Declan have written songs influenced by converations shared with an A.I. chatbot. Music featured by Simone Rochelle! Next week is a Simpsons episode. Find Roger: www.rogerheathers,com Find Declan: https://soundcloud.com/declan-kitchener Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Nina Simone - Pastel Blues 2. Tom Petty - Full Moon Fever 3. White Stripes - Icky Thump Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Ween - Shinola, Vol. 1 2. Randy Newman - Good Old Boys 3. The Lemon Twigs - The One [Single]
3/13/202055 minutes, 24 seconds
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EP72: Words & Birds, Hitch Talk, Pitch Talk (Music | Songwriting)

Declan and Roger have challenged eachother to write a song inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 film, 'The Birds'. Tune in next week for a song inspired by having a conversation with an A.I. chatbot. Links to chatbots: 1. Rose: http://ec2-54-215-197-164.us-west-1.compute.amazonaws.com/speech.php?fbclid=IwAR34dhMDfJq4Mj_sBTH-Yb4g6zr6vJm2l5yJd2grp59n60fBjUDvfoqlAlA 2. Mitsuku: https://www.pandorabots.com/mitsuku/?fbclid=IwAR1EjRaSURQT6F5BPiXf7Cl1ynCLk3AqL0SdW7eeTn8uP_OfI8cd7zR4LbY 3. Cleverbot: https://www.cleverbot.com/?fbclid=IwAR39ELTeGFTInCS3iYu2lRrqOHLY4duHv-FmOBHEOot8__86Bat7rOpyIX4 Find Roger: www.rogerheathers,com Find Declan: https://soundcloud.com/declan-kitchener Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Pea Green Boat - An Unforgettable Luncheon 2. Kate Bush - The Kick Inside 3. Benji Owen - Breathin' Sun, Dancin' Moon Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Todd Rundgren - Something/Anything? 2. Randy Newman - Good Old Boys 3. Ween - 12 Golden Country Greats
3/6/20201 hour, 11 minutes, 10 seconds
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EP71: High 5 For The College Try (Music | Songwriting)

Roger and Declan are back with songs inspired by Emily Bronte's 1847 novel 'Wuthering Heights'. Tune in next week for songs inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Birds'. Find Roger: peagreenboat.bandcamp.com Find Declan: https://soundcloud.com/declan-kitchener Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Billie Eilish - When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? 2. Loyle Carner - Not Waving But Drowning 3. Franz Ferdinand - Franz Ferdinand Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Father John Misty - I Love You, Honeybear 2. Todd Rundgren - The Very Best Of 3. The Beatles - Help!
2/28/20201 hour, 34 minutes, 7 seconds
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EP70: Most Evil Pharaoh (Music | Songwriting)

Declan and Roger have challenged eachother to write a song inspired by the rather broad topic of Ancient Egypt. Tune in next week for a song inspired by the novel Wuthering Heights. Find Roger: peagreenboat.bandcamp.com Find Declan: https://soundcloud.com/declan-kitchener Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Frank Turner & Jon Snodgrass - Buddies 2. Biffy Clyro - Only Revolutions 3. Royal Blood - How Did We Get So Dark? Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Beaver Brothers - Ventriloquisms 2. Todd Rundgren - The Very Best Of 3. The Beatles - Rubber Soul
2/21/202048 minutes, 40 seconds
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EP69: A Bad Todd Rundgren Impression (Music | Songwriting)

Declan and Roger have challenged eachother to write a song inspired by Edvard Munch painting 'The Scream'. Tune in next week for a song inspired by Ancient Egypt. Find Roger: peagreenboat.bandcamp.com Find Declan: https://soundcloud.com/declan-kitchener Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. David Bowie - Reality 2. Frank Turner - Mittens EP 3. Everything Everything - Arc Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Todd Rundgren - The Best Of 2. Michael D'Addario - He Did All Of That In A Small Room? 3. Ween - White Pepper
2/14/202052 minutes, 56 seconds
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EP68: Reginald Dwight The Fourth (Music | Songwriting)

The Weekly Song Podcast is back with a bang! Declan and Roger have challenged eachother to write a song inspired by the film Casablanca. Tune in next week for a song inspired by Edvard Munch's haunting painting, 'The Scream'. Find Roger: peagreenboat.bandcamp.com Find Declan: Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. T.Rex - My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair... But Now They're Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows 2. Eagles Of Death Metal - Death By Sexy 3. Joan Armatrading - To The Limit Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Todd Rundgren - Something/Anything? 2. Ween - Quebec 3. Weyes Blood - Titantic Rising
2/7/202037 minutes, 50 seconds
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EP67: A Song In 30 Minutes (Music | Songwriting)

This week is a round-up episode. Declan and Roger look back at the past seven weeks of songwriting and reflect. There's also a fun challenge to write a song each in just half and hour, mid-episode! Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Ween - Chocolate And Cheese 2. Ween - 12 Golden Country Greats (Demos) 3. Ween - Live In Chicago Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Jellyfish - Spilt Milk 2. Biffy Clyro - Opposites 3. Manic Street Preachers - Generation Terrorists
11/29/20191 hour, 53 minutes, 34 seconds
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EP66: The Door Is The Metaphor (With Guest Josh James!) (Music | Songwriting)

Declan and Roger are back with another episode of their songwriting podcast. This week with special guest, Josh James! Three new songs have been written in one week, and this is how they were written. Tune in next week for a wrap up episode and a challenge to write a song in 30 minutes. Find Roger: www.rogerheathers.com Find Declan: https://soundcloud.com/declan-kitchener Find Josh: https://www.instagram.com/musicbyjoshjames/ Find Ben Alder on all streaming platforms! Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Badfinger - No Dice 2. Boston - Boston 3. Bloc Party - Four Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Ween - 12 Golden Country Greats 2. Ween - White Pepper Demos 3. Ween - The Ceaser Demos Josh's Weekly Listening: 1. Willie Nelson - The Essential Willie Nelson 2. Frank Turner - Positive Songs For Negative People 3. Post Malone - Holywood's Bleeding
11/22/201959 minutes, 21 seconds
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EP65: Your Latest Song, #386 (Music | Songwriting)

Declan and Roger are back with another episode of the podcast about songwriting. Two new songs have been written in one week, and this is how they were written. Declan has written 'Cut It Up', while Roger has written the song currently called 'God Song'. Roger has a new album of music, 'GRIM', available on all streaming platforms this week! Search 'Roger Heathers Grim' on Spotify or whatever. Tune in next week for two new songs and the conversation about 'em. Find Roger: www.rogerheathers.com Find Declan: https://soundcloud.com/declan-kitchener Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Ween - White Pepper 2. Ween - Quebec 3. 10cc - Sheet Music Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. The Rolling Stones - Aftermath 2. Deep Purple - Fireball 3. Randy Newman - Toy Story Soundtrack
11/15/201942 minutes, 54 seconds
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EP64: A Rainstorm That Kills People (Music | Songwriting)

Declan and Roger are back with another episode of their songwriting podcast. Two new songs have been written in one week, and this is how they were written. Roger discusses his newest song, 'Untitled #6' before Declan tells all about how he wrote 'My Waterproof Doesn'y Have A Hood'. Roger has a new album of music, 'GRIM', available on all streaming platforms this week! Search 'Roger Heathers Grim' on Spotify or whatever. Tune in next week for two new songs and the conversation about 'em. Find Roger: www.rogerheathers.com Find Declan: https://soundcloud.com/declan-kitchener Find Simone Rochelle on all streaming platforms! Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Foals - Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost Pt. 2 2. Sunflower Bean - King Of The Dudes 3. Roger Heathers - GRIM Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Dennis Wilson - Pacific Ocean Blue 2. The Beach Boys - Surfer Girl 3. Smashing Pumpkins - The Aeroplane Flies High (Boxset)
11/8/201941 minutes, 24 seconds
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EP63: 'GRIM' Talk! (Music | Songwriting)

The guys talk about Roger's new album GRIM. Out now! LINK: https://rogerheathers.com/album/grim
11/5/201939 minutes, 21 seconds
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EP62: It All Started With Postman Pat (Music | Songwriting)

Declan and Roger are back with another episode of their songwriting podcast. Two new songs have been written in one week, and this is how they were written. Declan talks about 'You Should Be Yourself' and Roger discusses 'A Ringing Bell'. Roger has a new album of music, 'GRIM', available on all streaming platforms this week! Search 'Roger Heathers Grim' on Spotify or whatever. Tune in next week for two new songs and the conversation about 'em. Find Roger: www.rogerheathers.com Find Declan: https://soundcloud.com/declan-kitchener Find Ruben Merino on all streaming platforms! Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Mott The Hoople - Wildlife 2. Deep Purple - Made In Japan 3. CCR - Green River Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Lagwagon - Blaze 2. Weyes Blood - Front Row Seat To Earth 3. Weyes Blood - Titanic Rising
11/1/201953 minutes, 38 seconds
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EP61: Might As Well Rip Off The Best (Music | Songwriting)

Roger and Declan are back with two new songs, written in one week, and this is how they were written. Tune in next week for two new songs and the conversation about 'em. Find Roger: www.rogerheathers.com/GRIM NEW ALBUM OUT TODAY! Find Declan: https://soundcloud.com/declan-kitchener Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Roy Wood - Mustard 2. Carpenters - A Song For You 3. La La Land Soundtrack Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. The Maccabees - Marks To Prove It 2. Mallory Knox - Asymmetry 3. Bob Dylan - The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
10/25/201944 minutes, 50 seconds
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EP60: Minorizing The D Chord (Music | Songwriting)

Declan and Roger are back with another episode of a new season of the podcast. Two new songs have been written in one week, and this is how they were written. Declan talks about 'Another Cross In A Box' and Roger discusses 'Something That I'd Like'. If you're reading this on the episode's air date, Roger has new singles out today! Tune in next week for two new songs and the conversation about 'em. Find Roger: www.rogerheathers.com Find Declan: https://soundcloud.com/declan-kitchener Find Aaron J. Millner on all streaming platforms! Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. David Bowie - The Next Day 2. Joan Jett - Bad Reputation 3. Guns N' Roses - Use Your Illusion II Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Harry Nilsson - Son Of Schmilsson 2. The Beatles - Abbey Road 3. Weyes Blood - Titanic Rising
10/18/201959 minutes, 8 seconds
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EP59: Musical Music (Music | Songwriting)

This week Roger and Declan are back with the first episode of a new season of the podcast. Two new songs have been written in one week, and this is how they were written. Scratch and sniff! Tune in next week for two new songs and the conversation about 'em. Find Roger: www.rogerheathers.com Find Declan: https://soundcloud.com/declan-kitchener Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Rubber Band Gun - Girl Cop 2. Carpenters - Horizons 3. The Lemon Twigs - Go To School Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Frank Zappa - Overnight Sensation 2. Jackie Cohen - Zagg 3. Rubber Band Gun - Girl Cop
10/11/201956 minutes, 7 seconds
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EP58: Bonus After Seeing Sunflower Bean (Music | Songwriting)

Declan and Roger record a bonus episode on the fly. Right after seeing Sunflower Bean live at The Exchange in Bristol. Email the show: [email protected] Declan's Music: https://soundcloud.com/declan-kitchener Roger's Music: www.rogerheathers.com
8/2/201916 minutes, 55 seconds
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EP57: An Interview With Jackie Cohen (Music | Songwriting)

This week we're happy to share an interview which Roger did with Jackie Cohen; a singer-songwriter who's just released a fanastic debut LP called 'Zagg'. An interview about her style of songwriting, the recording of her new record with the Spacebomb house band. Working with both Matthew E. White and Jonathan Rado while producing 'Zagg', and touring with Weyes Blood. Find Jackie's music: https://jackiecohen.bandcamp.com/ Find Roger's music: www.rogerheathers.com Find Declan's music: @declan-kitchener Email the show at [email protected] Next week: A rambling chat between Declan and Roger while trying to find Roger's car on the streets of Bristol.
7/26/201940 minutes, 33 seconds
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EP56: An Interview With Dr. Danny (Songwriting | Music)

This week we're happy to share an interview which Roger did with Danny Ayala aka Dr. Danny (Dr. Danny & The Patients, Sunflower Bean, The Lemon Twigs) just before Danny took to the stage in Cardiff as part of Sunflower Bean. In this interview Danny talks about his approach to songwriting, the genesis of the Dr. Danny project, being influenced by the glam rock which was played while on tour with The Lemon Twigs, the impact of studying music theory at college, among other things. Find Danny's music: https://drdanny.bandcamp.com/ Find Roger's Music: www.rogerheathers.com Find Declan's Music: https://soundcloud.com/declan-kitchener Email the show at [email protected] Next week: An Interview With Jackie Cohen
7/19/201922 minutes, 57 seconds
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EP55: An Interview With Kevin Basko [Rubber Band Gun] (Music | Songwriting)

After last week's round up show, we're taking a break from songwriting until next season, but we have a few interesting interviews lined up for the coming weeks. This first interview is with Kevin Basko of Rubber Band Gun. Kevin is a multi-instrumentalist, record producer, songwriter, and recipient of the RBG25 challenge; a challenge from producer Jonathan Rado to produce 25 albums over the course of 2019. We chat about his creative process, time spent touring as part of Foxygen and The Jackie Cohen Band, recording on tape, working with The Lemon Twigs on an upcoming release and the immediacy or releasing music online, among other stuff. Find Kevin's music here: https://rubberbandgun.bandcamp.com/ Email The Weekly Song Podcast: [email protected] Roger's Music: www.rogerheathers.com Declan's Music: https://rubberbandgun.bandcamp.com/ Next week: An Interview With Dr. Danny
7/12/20191 hour, 4 minutes, 6 seconds
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EP54: It's Just A Really Good Wheel (Music | Songwriting)

This week Roger and Declan look back and reflect on the past seven weeks of writing songs. In addition to rounding up the songs of this season, there's also a challenge involved. Declan and Roger have written lyrics for eachother to write a full song to. An unusual challenge which yields cool results. Tune in next week for an interview with Kevin Basko of Rubber Band Gun. Find Roger: www.rogerheathers.com Find Declan: https://soundcloud.com/declan-kitchener Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Carpenters - Horizons 2. Dr. Danny - Nothing But Love 3. Rubber Band Gun - Girl Cop Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. The Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour 2. Neil Young - Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere 3. The Beatles - Let It Be All previous eps: https://soundcloud.com/weeklysongpodcast
7/5/20191 hour, 27 minutes, 56 seconds
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EP53: A Chord You Can't Ignore [With Guest Josh James] (Music | Songwriting)

EP53: A Chord You Can't Ignore [With Guest Josh James] (Music | Songwriting) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
6/28/201955 minutes, 31 seconds
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EP52: A Fretting & A Curse [With Guest Lunacci] (Music | Songwriting)

The Weekly Song Podcast is back with another episode of writing songs from scratch! Special guest Lunacci (Chris Baker) is back for his fourth guest appearance on the WSP with a brand new weekly song, written in an unusual open tuning. Declan has written 'See Through', a song with a more paired-back chordal approach. Roger has written the song 'Grey Stone Wall', which was inspired by The Muppets song 'The Big House'. Roger: www.rogerheathers.com Declan: @declan-kitchener This week's guest: Chris Baker/Lunacci: store.cdbaby.com/cd/lunaccithelunatics2 More regular episodes on their way! Email the show with your songs, comments etc! [email protected]
6/21/201946 minutes, 52 seconds
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EP51: Sassy Sussy (Music | Songwriting)

The Weekly Song Podcast is back with another episode of writing songs from scratch! This week Declan has written 'Improvise', a simple and uplifting song directly inspired by his week's events. Roger has written the song 'All Along', which was inspired both by The Carpenters' early work and Declan's use of diminished chords in the previous weeks' episodes. Roger: www.rogerheathers.com Declan: @declan-kitchener Next week's guest: Chris Baker/Lunacci: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/lunaccithelunatics2 More regular episodes on their way! Email the show with your songs, comments etc! [email protected] Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Rubber Band Gun - Girl Cop 2. Paul Simon - There Goes Rhymin' Simon 3. Carpenters - Ticket To Ride Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Felix Hagan & The Family - String Up The Entertainer 2. Felix Hagan & The Family - Kiss The Misfits 3. Felix Hagan & The Family - Attention Seeker
6/14/201934 minutes, 15 seconds
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EP50: The Rolling 'R' Gene (Music | Songwriting)

The Weekly Song Podcast is back with another episode of writing songs from scratch! This week Declan has written the upbeat, arabian riff-based song 'I'm Only Off Cause I'm Paid To Be On', a piece which was built from an initial melody into a riff and then expanded with stream of consiousness lyrics. Roger brings the song 'Magic Happens' to the show, explaining the use of non-diatonic chords and using happy sounding in conjuction with sadder lyrics. Roger: www.rogerheathers.com Declan: @declan-kitchener More regular episodes on their way! Email the show with your songs, comments etc! [email protected] Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. The Lemon Twigs - Go To School 2. The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds 3. Weyes Blood - Titanic Rising Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Fishing For Fishies 2. Stevie Wonder - Music Of My Mind 3. Original Aladdin Soundtrack
6/7/201945 minutes, 11 seconds
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EP49: Call The Chord Police (Music | Songwriting)

The Weekly Song Podcast is back with another episode of writing songs from scratch! This week, Roger brings the song 'I'm Gonna Miss You' to the podcast and explains the use of a simpler chord progression and the influence of artists like John Prine. Declan talks about the song 'Shape My Days', a song which focuses on using suspensions and purely diatonic (not deviating from the song's key) writing. Find Simone's music here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvKmM1rimpOdPfLQ4L_8fBQ Roger: www.rogerheathers.com Declan: https://soundcloud.com/declan-kitchener More regular episodes on their way! Email the show with your songs, comments etc! [email protected] Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. The Lemon Twigs - Live At Caberet Vert 2. Ariel Pink - Pom Pom 3. The Beatles - Abbey Road Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Guns N' Roses - Use Your Illusion I 2. The Human League - Dare 3. Bob Dylan - Blood On The Tracks
5/31/20191 hour, 16 minutes, 24 seconds
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EP48: This Particular Missile (With Guest Sammy Jonas) (Music | Songwriting)

The Weekly Song Podcast is back with another episode of writing songs from scratch. This week, Roger and Declan welcome Sammy Jonas back to the show. Find Sammy's music here: https://www.facebook.com/SammyJonasMusic/ More regular episodes on their way! Email the show with your songs, comments etc! [email protected]
5/24/201949 minutes, 50 seconds
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EP47: I Am Narcissus Reborn (Music | Songwriting)

The Weekly Song Podcast is back with another episode of writing songs from scratch! This week, Roger brings the song 'Reverie' to the podcast and tells Declan about the early 20th century influence of Irving Berlin. Meanwhile, Declan has written the song 'Creatures Of Instinct', which has more unusual jazz chords, partly inspired by my far more recent works of Tom Misch. Find Ruben's music here: https://soundcloud.com/ruben-merino-63681968 More regular episodes on their way! Email the show with your songs, comments etc! [email protected] Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Weyes Blood - Titanic Rising 2. Wings - Band On The Run 3. Carpenters - Horizons Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Blackalicous - Blazing Arrow 2. Loyle Carner - Not Waving, But Drowning 3. Roger Heathers - Next Week In Münster
5/17/201952 minutes, 54 seconds
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EP46: 'Next Week In Münster' Talk! (Music | Songwriting)

We're back! The Weekly Song Podcast has returned for another season of writing songs from scratch. This week, though, Declan and Roger talk about the writing and recording of Roger's new album, 'Next Week In Münster', available everywhere, but especially here: https://rogerheathers.com/album/next-week-in-m-nster More regular episodes on their way! Email the show with your songs, comments etc! [email protected]
5/10/20191 hour, 11 minutes, 41 seconds
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EP45: Pluckin' Brilliant (Music | Songwriting)

This week Declan and Roger wrap up and talk about the past seven weeks of writing. Email the show with your comments/songs: [email protected] Leave us a 5 star review on iTunes! Find Roger's music: www.rogerheathers.com Find Declan's profile link in the Soundcloud sidebar! THANK YOU!
11/24/20181 hour, 21 minutes, 42 seconds
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EP44: What's This Duck Doing Under A Bridge? (Music | Songwriting)

Roger and Declan are back for another week of songs which were written in a week! Shout out to Ethan & Jane! Declan: 'Despite Not Raining...' Roger: 'The Devil' Email the show with your comments/songs: [email protected] Leave us a 5 star review on iTunes! Find Roger's music: www.rogerheathers.com Find Declan's profile link in the Soundcloud sidebar! Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Electric Ladyland 2. Stevie Wonder - Fullfillingness' First Finale 3. Muse - Simulation Theory Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. The Lemon Twigs - Go To School 2. The Lemon Twigs - Foolin' Around/Tailor Made 3. Cat Stevens - Tea For The Tillerman
11/16/201843 minutes, 38 seconds
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EP43: I'm Buggering Off (Music | Songwriting)

This week Roger and Declan are back for another week of songs which were written in a week! Roger: 'Honestly, I Will' Declan: 'Hand Of Gold' Email the show with your comments/songs: [email protected] Leave us a 5 star review on iTunes! Find Roger's music: www.rogerheathers.com Find Declan's profile link in the Soundcloud sidebar! Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. The Struts - Young & Dangerous 2. John Grant - Love Is Magic 3. Robert Plant - Carry Fire Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. The Lemon Twigs - Go To School 2. Carpenters - Live In Japan 3. Jay Electronica - Complete Works
11/9/201829 minutes, 30 seconds
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EP42: Good Chords, Well Done (Music | Songwriting)

This week Roger and Declan are back for another week of songs which were written in a week! They also discuss Roger's new single, 'Billy's Courage'. LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk9mCrOh3mk Declan: 'Did You See This When We Met?' Roger: 'A Patch On The Moon' Email the show with your comments/songs: [email protected] Leave us a 5 star review on iTunes! Find Roger's music: www.rogerheathers.com Find Declan's profile link in the Soundcloud sidebar! Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Queen - A Day At The Races 2. Queens Of The Stone Age - Era Vulgaris 3. My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Carpenters - Live In Japan 2. Carpenters - Ticket To Ride 3. Randy Newman - Good Ol' Boys
11/5/201859 minutes, 26 seconds
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EP41: "That's It! I'll Put Peanuts In Butter!" (Music | Songwriting)

This week Roger and Declan are back for another week of songs which were written in a week! Roger: 'Ordinary Pain' Declan: 'Sorry, Can't Talk Now' Email the show with your comments/songs: [email protected] Leave us a 5 star review on iTunes! Find Roger's music: www.rogerheathers.com Find Declan's profile link in the Soundcloud sidebar! Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Amy Winehouse - Back To Black 2. ELO - Discovery 3. Maxïmo Park - Our Earthly Pleasures Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. The Lemon Twigs - Go To School 2. Carpenters - Carpenters 3. Jay Electronica - Complete Works
10/26/201838 minutes, 26 seconds
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EP40: I'll Get It Duckypoos (Music | Songwriting)

This week Roger and Declan are back for another week of songs which were written in a week! Declan: 'Strange Journey' Roger: 'The Grand Ol' Market' Email the show with your comments/songs: [email protected] Leave us a 5 star review on iTunes! Find Roger's music: www.rogerheathers.com Find Declan's profile link in the Soundcloud sidebar! Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Arctic Monkeys - Who The Fuck Are Arctic Monkeys? 2. Eminem - The Marshall Mathers LP 3. The Enemy - We'll Live And Die In These Towns Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. The Lemon Twigs - Go To School 2. Randy Newman - Little Criminals 3. A Star Is Born
10/19/201839 minutes, 9 seconds
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EP39: Mount Gushmore (Music | Songwriting)

This week Roger and Declan are back for another week of songs which were written in a week! Email the show with your comments/songs: [email protected] Leave us a 5 star review on iTunes! Find Roger's music: www.rogerheathers.com Find Declan's profile link in the Soundcloud sidebar! Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Blur - Blur 2. The White Stripes - Elephant 3. Eminem - The Eminem Show Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Tom Waits - Alice 2. Paul McCartney - Flaming Pie 3. Tom Waits - Foreign Affairs
10/12/201831 minutes, 15 seconds
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EP38: Good Dugga (Music | Songwriting

This week Roger and Declan are back after a sabatical with two new songs which were written in a week and then disected on air. Email the show with your comments/songs: [email protected] Leave us a 5 star review on iTunes! Find Roger's music: www.rogerheathers.com Find Declan's profile link in the Soundcloud sidebar! Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Plan B - The Defamation Of Stickland Banks 2. Stevie Wonder - Innervisions 3. Tom Misch - Geography Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. The Lemon Twigs - Go To School 2. Jay Electronica - Collected Works 3. Father John Misty - God's Favourite Customer
10/5/201834 minutes
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EP37: I Could Be British And Live In Zimbabwe (With Guest Sammy Jonas)

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week and take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting. This week, Declan and Roger are joined by returning guest Sammy Jonas. The three of them swap songwriting styles for this weird episode's challenge. Sammy's Weekly Listening: 1. Watsy - Exquisite Corpse (single) 2. Paramore - After Laughter 3. The Kooks - Listen Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Childish Gambino - "Awaken, My Love!" 2. Wolf Alice - Visions Of A Life 3. Roger Heathers - Wintertape 6: "I Don't See Your Name On It" Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Randy Newman - Sail Away 2. Father John Misty - Fear Fun 3. Tyler, The Creator - Scum Fuck Flower Boy Sammy: www.facebook.com/SammyJonasMusic/ Declan: www.soundcloud.com/declan-kitchener Roger: www.rogerheathers.com Contact the show: [email protected]
12/31/20171 hour, 19 minutes, 42 seconds
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EP36: I Jazzed All Over The Place (Music | Songwriting)

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week and take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting. This week, Roger and Declan look back at the previous seven weeks of songwriting before taking a break between series. They talk about different writing styles and themes which reoccured over the run. After the recap they take apart two old songs. Roger: 'It's The Least I Could Do' Declan: 'Memories' Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Paul Simon - Paul Simon 2. Frank Zappa - Overnight Sensation 3. Lorde - Melodrama Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Thin Lizzy - Live And Dangerous 2. Arctic Monkeys - Favourite Worst Nightmare 3. Queens Of The Stone Age - Villains Declan: www.soundcloud.com/declan-kitchener Roger: www.rogerheathers.com Contact the show: [email protected]
10/11/20171 hour, 40 minutes, 14 seconds
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EP35: A Sports Commentator In Another Life (Music | Songwriting)

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week and take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting. This week, Declan and Roger have the challenge of writing a song that plays the same forwards and backwards. - Two new songs: Declan: 'Redmond Barry' Roger: 'Untitled #5' Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication 2. Antonio Vivaldi - The Four Seasons 3. Highly Suspect - Mr. Asylum Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Frank Zappa - Live In Rotterdam (1980) 2. Kate Bush - Never For Ever 3. Song Exploder - Lorde (Sober) Declan: www.soundcloud.com/declan-kitchener Roger: www.rogerheathers.com Contact the show: [email protected]
10/5/201736 minutes, 16 seconds
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EP34 Some Weird Kind Of Personality Snake

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week and take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting. This week Roger and Declan have challenged themselves to include a randomly generated series of notes in each of their songs. - Intro and explaination of previous technical errors - Two new songs: Roger: 'Untitled #4' Declan: 'Footprint In The Dust' - Explaination of next week's challenge - Outro Roger's Weekly Listening: 
1. MF DOOM - Mm.. Food 
2. Jme - Integrity 
3. Carpenters - Carpenters Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Black Sabbath - Paranoid 2. Queen - Innuendo 3. Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin IV Declan: www.soundcloud.com/declan-kitchener Roger: www.rogerheathers.com Contact the show: [email protected]
9/29/201745 minutes, 22 seconds
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EP33: The Rest Of The Guitarists In The World (With Guest Matt Partridge) (Music | Songwriting)

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week and take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting. This week the guys are joined by returning guest Matt Partridge. The three given themselves the challenge of including the quote, "A zenlike Native American who takes on the local town" somewhere in their song. The quote comes from Michael Moore's autobiography 'Here Comes Trouble'. Matt: 'Transcendental' Declan: 'Momentum' Roger: 'In The Land Of The Rent-less' Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Foo Fighters - Concrete And Gold 2. Queens Of The Stone Age - Villains 3. Mallory Knox - Signals Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Earl Sweatshirt - Doris 2. Remo Drive - Audiotree Live 3. Paul Simon - There Goes Rhymin' Simon Roger: www.rogerheathers.com Declan: https://soundcloud.com/declan-kitchener Contact the show: [email protected] Leave us 5 stars on iTunes!
9/20/201748 minutes, 39 seconds
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EP32: A Conversation With Pea Green Boat

This week, continuing the theme of conversations which take place outside of the show's normal format, Roger sits down with Joe O'Neill to talk about Pea Green Boat, the collaborative recording project in which Roger writes the music and Joe writes the vocals and lyrics. They talk about how their writing process has evolved and changed over their five years working together. The conversation ranges from how Joe and Roger met in a former band all the way to the album they're currently recording. After the chat, Pea Green Boat debut their brand new single, 'Carolina Wren', right here on the WSP! Thanks for listening!
9/17/201718 minutes, 30 seconds
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EP31: The Price Is Giant (With Guest Lunacci) (Music | Songwriting)

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week and take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting. This week Roger, Declan and special guest Chris have to include at least two different time signitures in each of their songs. Roger: 'Ginnie' Declan: 'Lonely Companion' Chris: 'Out On A Limb' Roger's Weekly Listening: 
1. Remo Drive - Greatest Hits 
2. The Notorious B.I.G. - Ready To Die 
3. Carpenters - Carpenters Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Foo Fighters - Sonic Highways 2. Loyle Carner - Yesterday's Gone 3. Muse - The 2nd Law Chris' Weekly Listening: 1. Roger Heathers - To Your Heart's Content 2. Jeff Buckley - Grace 3. David Bowie - Low Chris: http://www.lunacci.co.uk/ Roger: www.rogerheathers.com Contact the show: [email protected]
9/13/201744 minutes, 26 seconds
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EP30: Impromtu Beer Wolf Conversation

Declan and Roger stop for a beer in Falmouth bar/bookshop Beer Wolf. Non-songwriting chat. Enjoy!!
9/10/201721 minutes
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EP29: Roger The... Nevermind (Music | Songwriting)

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week and take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting. In this week's show: - Intro - Two new songs: Declan: "Conceal" Roger: "We're Ridiculous" Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. The Amazons - The Amazons 2. Bastille - Wild World 3. Caravan Palace - Roger's Weekly Listening: 
1. Jay-Z - 4:44 
2. Queens Of The Stone Age - Villains 
3. Mac Demarco - Another One Roger: www.rogerheathers.com Contact the show: [email protected]
9/6/201731 minutes, 22 seconds
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EP28: An Interview With Grip Grand

In an interesting aside from the regular program, The Weekly Song Podcast welcome special Grip Grand (hip hop producer/rapper/musician) to the show. In Declan Kitchener's temporary absence (he's at Reading Festival!), Roger Heathers talks to Grip Grand about his creative process, how he stays fresh and consistent in his work and a whole host of other varying topics. In this week's show: - Intro with Roger - Introduction to Grip Grand for new listeners - How Grip's project "GG DOOM! BUT HOW?" changed things for him and how DOOM's people got involved - Grip's writing process - How artist's maintain their fan bases and musical integrity - New albums vs. classic/seminal albums - Where does Grip see his music in 5-10 years? - Prince - David Bowie - Wu-Tang Clan - New singles from classic groups/artists - Jay-Z's 4:44 - Critics - Where to find Grip Grand - Outro Find Grip Grand's music here: https://gripgrand.bandcamp.com/ Grip Grand on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gripgrand Grip Grand's Weekly Listening (...never thought I'd get to write that...): 1. Action Bronson - Mr. Wonderful 2. Has-Lo - The Paul Tape 3. Open Mike Eagle - Dark Comedy Late Show Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Frank Zappa - Overnight Sensation 2. Remo Drive - Greatest Hits 3. Grip Grand - GG DOOM! BUT HOW? Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Muse - Black Holes And Revelations 2. Highly Suspect - Mr. Asylum 3. Loyle Carner - Yesterday's Gone Thanks for listening. Find Roger's music here: http://rogerheathers.com/ Email the show with your music/comments/novels: [email protected]
8/30/20171 hour, 20 minutes, 47 seconds
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EP27: Richard & Morty (Music | Songwriting)

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week and take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting. In this week's show: - Two new songs: Declan: 'The Only Ones' Roger: 'Super Computer/Emily The Healer' Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Frank Turner - Tape Deck Heart 2. The Struts - Everybody Wants 3. Queen - The Game Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Carpenters - Carpenters 2. Frank Zappa - Overnight Sensation 3. Country Collection Vol. 1 Roger: www.rogerheathers.com Contact the show: [email protected]
8/23/201739 minutes, 49 seconds
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EP26: Just Kidding, I Like Books (Music | Songwriting)

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week and take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting. In this week's show: - Reintroduction to the show's format - Two new songs: Roger: "Always In Review" Declan: "GTFO" Roger's Weekly Listening: 
1. Billy Joel - Piano Man: The Very Best Of Billy Joel 
2. Jon Brion - Home Demos (1991-1995) 
3. Harry Nilsson - Son Of Schmilsson Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Nina Simone - Little Girl Blue 2. Doctor Who - Music From Series 1 And 2 3. Mallory Knox - Wired Roger: www.rogerheathers.com Contact the show: [email protected]
8/16/201745 minutes, 30 seconds
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Teaser: We'll Be Back Very Soon (Music | Songwriting)

Teaser: We'll Be Back Very Soon (Music | Songwriting) by The Weekly Song Podcast || Songwriting | Music
8/15/20171 minute, 34 seconds
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EP25: Richie Sambora (Music | Songwriting)

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week and take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting. In this week's show: - A look back at the past seven week's writing as well as strongest and weakest songs - Declan: "Preacher" - Roger: "Albatross" Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Felix Hagan & The Family - Dawn Breaks 2. Queens Of The Stone Age - Songs For The Deaf 3. Led Zeppelin - In Through The Out Door Roger's Weekly Listening: 
1. JJ DOOM - Key To The Kuffs 
2. Wiley - Godfather 
3. Queens Of The Stone Age - ...Like Clockwork Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeeklySongPod Roger: www.rogerheathers.com Contact the show: [email protected]
7/6/20171 hour, 29 minutes, 33 seconds
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EP24: The Personification Of Your Devils (Music | Songwriting)

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week and take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting. In this week's show: - Roger: "Billy's Courage" - Declan: "Ghost In The Sheets" - How to sequence albums and setlists - Using opposites to write songs; fast vs. slow, long vs. short notes etc. Roger's Weekly Listening: 
1. John Lennon - Imagine 
2. Viktor Vaughn - Vaudeville Villain 
3. Hanks Williams - The Best Of Hank Williams Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Royal Blood - How Did We get So Dark? 2. Blondie - Pollinator 3. Biffy Clyro - Ellipses Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeeklySongPod Roger: www.rogerheathers.com Contact the show: [email protected]
6/28/201731 minutes, 22 seconds
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EP23: Squash Centre (With Guest Matt Partridge) (Music | Songwriting)

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week and take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting. In this week's show: - 3x new songs - Variation in songwriting - What makes a strong writer in a band setting? - Who do we write for? Roger's Weekly Listening: 
1. Kate Bush - This Woman's Work (Volumes 1 and 2) 
2. Willie Nelson - Stardust 3. Madvillain - Madvillainly Declan's Weekly Listening: 
1. Foo Fighters - Wasting Light 2. The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Axis Bold As Love 
3. Royal Blood - How Did We Get So Dark? Contact the show: [email protected]
6/21/20171 hour, 14 minutes, 4 seconds
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EP22: Mood Whiplash (With Guest Sammy Jonas)(Music | Songwriting)

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week and take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting. Sammy's Weekly Listening: 1. Childish Gambino - Freaks & Geeks 2. Them Crooked Vultures - Scumbag Blues 3. Dance Gavin Dance - That's What I Like Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Foo Fighters - Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace 2. Highly Suspect - Mr. Asylum 3. The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Are You Experienced? Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Jon Brion - Home Demos ('91-'95) 2. Elliott Smith - The Jon Brion Sessions 3. James Taylor - Greatest Hits Contact the show: [email protected]
6/14/201751 minutes, 24 seconds
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EP21: "I Listen To A Lot Of Podcasts Naked" (Music | Songwriting)

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week and take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting. Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Foo Fighters - Run (Single) 2. Highly Suspect - The Boy Who Died Wolf 3. The Black Keys - El Camino Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Elliott Smith - Figure 8 2. Stevie Wonder - Songs In The Key Of Life 3. Paul Simon - There Goes Rhymin' Simon Contact the show: [email protected]
6/7/201743 minutes, 56 seconds
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EP20: Nice Aliens (Music | Songwriting)

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week and take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting. Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. Scouting For Girls - couting For Girls 2. La La Land - OST 3. The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Elliott Smith - XO 2. Willie Nelson - Stardust 3. Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (') Contact the show: [email protected]
5/31/201744 minutes, 28 seconds
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EP19: Pianaloodle (With Guest Lunacci)

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week and take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting. Chris's Weekly Listening: 1. Brian Eno - Another Green World 2. Phillip Glass - Glassworks 3. Steve Reich - Four Organs Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. Frank Zappa - Sheik Yerbouti 2. Father John Misty - Pure Comedy 3. Willie Nelson - Stardust Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. The Automatic - Not Accepted Anywhere 2. Father John Misty - Pure Comedy 3. Lunacci - Ambitions
5/24/201748 minutes, 47 seconds
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EP18: Char-e-zarrddd

In this episode, the first of Declan and Roger's third season, they write two brand new songs. They also discuss writers block and some news! Email the show: [email protected] Declan's weekly listening: 1. John Grant - Queen Of Denmark 2. AC/DC - Back In Black 3. Mallory Knox - Wired Roger's weekly listening: 1. Remo Drive - Greatest Hits 2. John Grant - Queen Of Denmark 3. Mac Demarco - This Old Dog
5/17/201739 minutes, 42 seconds
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EP15: "Declan, Anything To Add? ...No?" (With Guest Matt Partridge)

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week a take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting.
5/14/20171 hour, 6 minutes, 16 seconds
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EP5: Ummion Sandwich

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week a take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting.
5/14/201755 minutes
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EP9: Christmas Christ Pie

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week a take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting.
5/14/201759 minutes, 27 seconds
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EP11: Plop! (With Guest Chris Baker)

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week a take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting.
5/14/20171 hour, 2 minutes, 30 seconds
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EP8: "What Would Roger Do?"

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week a take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting.
5/14/201740 minutes, 58 seconds
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EP2: Fork Hunts

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week a take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting.
5/14/201741 minutes, 36 seconds
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EP1: Snakey Journey

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week a take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting.
5/14/201739 minutes, 28 seconds
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EP16: Mishy Mashy

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week a take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting.
5/14/201744 minutes, 17 seconds
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EP12: Sandwich Of Emotions

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week a take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting.
5/14/201755 minutes, 32 seconds
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EP10: If Novels Had Music, Which They Don't

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week a take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting.
5/14/201746 minutes, 2 seconds
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EP6: Pork Is A Sweet Meat

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week a take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting.
5/14/201746 minutes, 56 seconds
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EP13: Woop Woop Chicken Soup!

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week a take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting.
5/14/201743 minutes, 27 seconds
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EP17: Creatively Naked

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week a take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting.
5/14/201754 minutes, 40 seconds
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EP14: Spicy, Like A Moroccan Meatball

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week a take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting.
5/14/20171 hour, 9 seconds
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EP7: I Can't Quite Reach The Ketchup

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week a take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting.
5/14/201739 minutes, 38 seconds
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EP4: Sking Stripping

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week a take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting.
5/14/20171 hour, 1 minute, 48 seconds
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EP3: Schnappy

The Weekly Song podcast is a challenge for two musicians. Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener give themselves seven days to write a new song. They take these songs to eachother once a week a take them apart, discussing lyrics, chords and the craft of songwriting.
5/14/201739 minutes, 57 seconds