Tapping the Flow

Join me, Singer-Songwriter, Guitarist & Producer Stephen Hodd for deep dives into the mysteries of creative flow and activities around accessing this flow. I'll be holding space with musicians, poets, artists and other practitioners of artistic endeavours to discuss their work and their creativity in an attempt to open the doors to discussion about how we can best share our creative methods and to open creativity up for all. Creativity is a right, not a privilege and is something every human being on the planet should be able to enjoy.

Tapping the Flow is a music podcast hosted by Stephen Hodd, with 35 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Stephen Hodd hosts Tapping the Flow, a music show with 35 episodes published.

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  Episode #2

  Conducting a Symphony of Stillness : Tapping the Flow with Jan Pulsford

  Feb 28, 20261h 17mS3

  <p>Tapping the Flow Podcast | Episode with Jan Pulsford – Synth Legend & Woodbridge Ambient Music Festival FounderThis week on Tapping the Flow, I’m thrilled to chat with the incredible Jan Pulsford, founder of the Woodbridge Ambient Music Festival. 🎶✨We dive into her fascinating journey from playing synths with iconic artists like the Thompson Twins and Cyndi Lauper (with whom she co-wrote and produced), to her latest creative venture, Silent Dinners.Jan shares invaluable industry insights, tips for nurturing your creative flow, and stories from a vibrant life in music. Whether you’re a musician, producer, or creative soul, this episode is packed w...

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  Holding Steady as the Root : Tapping the Flow with Garvan Gallagher

  Feb 6, 202657 minS3

  <p>Season 3 Premiere: A Long-Awaited Conversation with Garvan Gallagher 🌿🎶</p><p>I’m delighted to launch season 3 of Tapping the Flow with a special episode recorded on a sunny May day in 2025, featuring the extraordinary musician Garvan Gallagher.</p><p>From collaborations with Irish icon Mary Black to orchestral works with RTÉ Concert Orchestra, and composing over 200 songs for the beloved RTÉ children’s series Bosco, Garvan’s journey is a celebration of music’s power to connect, inspire, and sustain the soul’s journey on this wild, beautiful planet.</p><p>Join us as we dive back into the flow—spontaneous, ali...

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  Episode #12

  Tapping the Flow Podcast: A Soulful Chat with Mark Geary

  Aug 11, 20251h 11mS2

  <p>Join me for an unforgettable episode of Tapping the Flow as I sit down with Dublin-born, NYC-seasoned singer-songwriter Mark Geary in the tranquil setting of his garden.This intimate conversation dives deep into the heart of Mark’s songwriting craft, his remarkable journey from the vibrant East Village music scene to his forest cottage in Co. Kildare, and the stories that have shaped his soul-stirring music. Expect humorous anecdotes, reflections on performing, and insights into his creative process that birthed albums like Ghosts (named 2005 Album of the Year by Irish Voice) and his latest, In The Time Of Locusts (2024). Wi...

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  Episode #11

  Tapping the Flow with Fiachna Ó Braonáin : From Gaelscoileanna to Rock Star Manner

  Jul 11, 20251h 17mS2

  <p>This week, I sit down with legendary Irish musician, guitarist, songwriter, singer, and radio host, Fiachna Ó Braonáin—a true gem of a person. From touring the world with Hothouse Flowers to crafting iconic songs like Ghosts and Don’t Go, Fiachna opens up about his journey through the Gaelscoil system, where Irish music thrived as the Boomtown Rats shook the scene. We also dive into world affairs, sharing our hopes for making a real difference. And, of course, there’s plenty of Irish music to soak in!Show some love for Fiachna Ó Braonáin and his captivating story! Subscribe...

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  Episode #10

  Celestial Artistry in Earthly Form : Tapping the Flow with Polly Paulusma

  Jun 23, 20251h 43mS2

  <p>Join me on the road this week as I venture to Cambridge to hang out with the incomparable Polly Paulusma at her studio. We dive deep into her story, charting her artistic development from her debut album Scissors in My Pocket all the way to her outlandishly brilliant latest long player, Wildfires.We talk about her ebbs and flows, her whats and whys, her long-term relationship with One Little Independent, and her hopes for the future.And of course, we explore the mindset of someone who has stayed the course long enough to reach a supreme point in her...

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