The James Kennedy Podcast

The official podcast of musician and author, James Kennedy. Exploring music, politics, society, science and whatever else happens along the way. Featuring awesome guests every week. Subscribe and join the conversation! Check out James's official website at www.jameskennedyofficial.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The James Kennedy Podcast is a society podcast hosted by James Kennedy, with 85 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

James Kennedy hosts The James Kennedy Podcast, a society show with 85 episodes published.

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  Episode #86

  #86 - Patrick Jones - Palestine and the Poetry of Resistance

  Sep 24, 202651 minS1

  Prolific Welsh poet Patrick Jones joins the James Kennedy Podcast to talk about his powerful new collection of poems, inspired by his visit to Palestine called 'Antidotes to Dissolution'. We discuss the West Bank and the everyday reality for the people living there — and how poetry can give a voice to the voiceless and make sense of senselessness. Along the way we chat about Albert Camus, the Beat Poets Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg, Patrick's influences and upbringing in the South Wales valleys town of Blackwood with his brother Nicky Wire from the Manic Street Preachers, Punk Rock, the Ed Sheeran / Macklemore debacle and Patrick gives a live reading of one of his poems. A wonderful conversation with a wonderful human. 'Antidotes to Dissolution' can be found at:https://www.parthianbooks.com/products/antidotes-to-dissolution-hardback Subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with scientists, authors, artists and thought leaders about how we can better navigate this messy thing called life. Support the podcast at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyuk More about me at: ⁠https://www.jameskennedyofficial.com And check out my music page at: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Cz7SfBAwZaCLN54GAMXX3 Join the newsletter at: https://james-kennedy.kit.com/628554dc8b Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #85

  #85 - Russell Warfield - Can the Green Party Reform the UK?

  Sep 16, 202632 minS1

  Author, Russell Warfield joins the James Kennedy Podcast to discuss the recent history of the Green Party of England and Wales, Zack Polanski's extraordinary rise, the current Green surge and what the future holds for the party. We discuss the latest developments with the Labour Party, Andy Burnham, Nigel Farage, Reform UK and why the Green's might just be the only party who can truly reform the UK. Russell's latest book 'The Green Socialist - Zack Polanski and the Battle for Britains Future' is out on September 20th on Pluto Press. Get it here: https://www.plutobooks.com/product/the-green-socialist Subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with scientists, authors, artists and thought leaders about how we can better navigate this messy thing called life. Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyuk More about me at : ⁠https://www.jameskennedyofficial.com And check out my music page at: https://www.youtube.com/@jameskennedyofficial Join the Secret Society at : https://james-kennedy.kit.com/628554dc8b Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #84

  #84 - Dr David Cox - Food Truths for a Longer, Healthier Life

  Aug 27, 202655 minS1

  Dr David Cox is a neuroscientist and the author of the internationally best selling book, 'The Age Code' in which he shares the latest science-backed information on how the food we eat (and when we eat it) affects our body's internal aging and how we can change it for the better by making a few simple changes to our diet. In this fascinating and informative chat we discuss: geroscience, the gut microbiome, brain health, inflammation, biological aging, genetics, fibre, sugar, Omega 3, protein, fasting and much more. David gives simple tips for ways in which we can all eat our way to a longer, healthier life and most importantly, he answers the big question of why Keith Richards seems to be immortal. A super informative, wide-ranging conversation for anyone interested in the science of food, health, diet, losing weight, beating fatigue and living longer. David's book, 'The Age Code' can be found at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/We-Are-What-Eat-Science/dp/0008708878 Subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with scientists, authors, artists and thought leaders about how we can better navigate this thing called life. Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyuk More about me at : ⁠https://www.jameskennedyofficial.com Join the Secret Society at : https://james-kennedy.kit.com/628554dc8b Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #83

  #83 - Frank Tallis - Meaning, purpose, mortality & wisdom

  Jul 28, 202651 minS1

  How to Find Meaning in the Second Half of Life | Frank Tallis on Death, Purpose & Overcoming Nihilism What happens when we reach the midpoint of life and begin to confront mortality, ageing, lost possibilities and the question of whether our lives have meaning? In this wide-ranging conversation, psychologist, novelist and author Frank Tallis joins the James Kennedy Podcast to discuss the ideas explored in his new book, Wise: How to Find Meaning in the Second Half of Life. We explore death and the human desire for immortality, why the pursuit of purpose may be more important than the pursuit of happiness, how meaning can support wellbeing and longevity, and how we can move beyond nihilism towards a greater sense of wholeness. Drawing on the work of Ernest Becker, Albert Camus, Carl Jung, Viktor Frankl and Joseph Campbell, we discuss existential anxiety, depression, the hero’s journey, the monomyth, the myth of Sisyphus, mortality, spirituality, identity and what it means to live a psychologically complete life. Can we overcome the fear of death? Is happiness really the ultimate goal? Why do so many people experience an existential crisis in midlife? And how do we find meaning when life feels uncertain, absurd or finite? Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyuk More about me at : ⁠https://www.jameskennedyofficial.com And check out my music page at: https://www.youtube.com/@jameskennedyofficial Join the Secret Society at : https://james-kennedy.kit.com/628554dc8b Topics discussed include: • Finding meaning in the second half of life • Death anxiety and the fear of mortality • Humanity’s search for immortality • Why purpose may be better than happiness • Purpose, meaning and longevity • Overcoming nihilism and existential despair • Midlife crisis, ageing and personal growth • Depression and the search for meaning • Ernest Becker and The Denial of Death • Albert Camus and the myth of Sisyphus • Carl Jung, individuation and achieving wholeness • Viktor Frankl and the importance of meaning • Joseph Campbell, the hero’s journey and the monomyth • Existential psychology and the human condition • How to live a meaningful and fulfilled life Frank Tallis is a psychologist, novelist and the author of Wise: How to Find Meaning in the Second Half of Life. If you enjoy conversations about psychology, philosophy, mental health, existentialism, meaning, purpose, mortality and personal growth, subscribe for more in-depth interviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #82

  #82 - Rowan Hooper - How Symbiosis Made Our World

  Jul 8, 202651 minS1

  Dr Rowan Hooper is an evolutionary biologist, journalist, author and the editor of the New Scientist podcast. Here we chat about his new book, 'Togetherness' and how Symbiosis made our world. Rowan explains how Symbiosis drives evolution and maintains our ecosystems, we chat about Darwin and Dawkins and how their work has been misused, fascinating facts about Lichen, the gut microbiome, mycelium, leafcutter ants and lots more! Rowan also shares his thoughts on how humans can reach a better state of 'Togetherness' with nature. His book can be found at: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/459006/togetherness-by-hooper-rowan/9781911717140 Support the podcast at : https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jameskennedyuk More about me at : ⁠https://www.jameskennedyofficial.com And check out my music page at: ‪ https://www.youtube.com/@jameskennedyofficial Join the Secret Society at : https://james-kennedy.kit.com/628554dc8b And don't forget to subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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