Music, Musings, Moments, and Misfortune
Join Canadian author and creator Andrew Butters to hear his thoughts on current events, rants about whatever's bothering him, conversations with interesting people, in-depth discussions about music, and hilarious tales of misfortune from his book, Near Death By A Thousand Cuts.
Episodes
25 episodes
Habits, Routines, and Autopilot (Musings)
This week, I talk about habits and the difficulties some ADHDers have because we can’t make something a habit like most neurotypical people can. We have to “engage the protocol” for almost everything, which is exhausting and frustrating, especi...
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Episode 25
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26:47
Writer Michele Peters (Moments)
Writer Michele Peters joins me for a conversation about baseball, creativity, happiness, anxiety, and embarrassing moments. Check out Michele Peters Light Into Dark Places.The song ...
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Episode 24
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1:14:11
Covers, Collabs, and Theft (Music)
For this music episode, the first that’s not focused on a specific band (or bands), we talk about covers, collabs, and theft. There’s a popular trend now of sampling not just a riff from a song, but the whole melody or chorus (think: JAY-Z scoo...
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35:08
Watch Out For That Tree x2 (Misfortune)
This episode’s misfortunes are not one, but two incidents that:a) involved alcohol, and b) trees. Get the book in any format from your favourite bookseller. All the links are conveniently organized on my
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Episode 22
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29:35
Friendship (Musings)
I’ve been having a tough time lately, what with nothing brewing on the job front and being benched from physical activity by my doctor due to a T8 spinal fracture. On my social media platforms and LinkedIn page, I put on a brave smile, but on m...
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Episode 21
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28:58
Astronomer Shanil Virani (Moments)
How many astronomers do you know? I know one and got to spend an hour talking with him about the Canadian 90s music scene, life on other planets, decaying orbits, and our favourite physicists. The discussion about Matt Cameron leaving Pearl Jam...
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Episode 20
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1:18:37
U2 (Music)
This week, instead of talking about The Airborne Toxic Event, we’re going to talk about U2 instead. I opened the window and popped my head out this morning, and it felt like that day back at summer camp when U2 was playing in the craft hut. So,...
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Episode 19
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22:17
Brought to You by the Letter “W” (Misfortune)
Three stories connected by nothing beyond the letter “W”:Waterfront emergency drill at summer camp – almost drownedNot one, but TWO trips to Canada’s Wonderland – severe sunburnsDoing “off the top rope!” wrestling ...
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Episode 18
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30:31
Authenticity (Musings)
Today, I discuss authenticity and being one’s true self, as well as the benefits of this approach on social media AND in the classroom. I also examine the challenges of being truly authentic as a job seeker and the role AI plays in this process...
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Episode 17
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19:27
Comedian James Mullinger (Moments)
This took a while to make happen, but it finally happened and was an absolute blast! I enjoyed talking with the hardest-working comedian in Atlantic Canada (and maybe even the whole country).
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Episode 16
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1:02:13
The Watchmen & Serlin Greaves (Music)
Song recommendation for this week is “Morning Song” by Serlin GreavesMy a cappella cover
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Episode 15
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29:38
Evil Knievel & Cal McCoy (Misfortune)
Ah, what’s a boy to do with snow on the ground in March when he gets a brand-new BMX trick bike for his birthday? If you thought, call up his buddy, build a ramp out of snow, and see how far he can jump, then you’ve got the right idea. And what...
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Episode 14
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34:22
AI (Musings)
Years ago, I got the idea for a book about an authoritarian state that uses a semi-sentient AI to control its citizens. I published it exactly one year ago and did NOT count on it becoming nonfiction so quickly.
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Episode 13
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27:49
Writer Gordon Bonnet (Moments)
This week, I have the pleasure of talking with writer Gordon Bonnet. Gordon and I have been friends for a long time, and it was great to spend some time catching up and chatting about writing, creativity, impostor syndrome, and more!
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Episode 12
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59:34
54-40 & The Northern Pikes (Music)
My “Kiss Me You Fool” by The Northern Pikes a cappella cover54-40 I Go Blind covered by Hoo...
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Episode 11
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43:31
Paddock Park (Misfortune)
This week, we take you back to Paddock Park, a place that provides many joyful memories for many, but for me, it was the source of much misfortune.The metal geodesic dome + stranger dangerThe massive crab apple tree
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Episode 10
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38:34
Politics (Musings)
This week, I do a quick lesson on the Canadian electoral system and recap the election. I discuss the differences in campaigns and platforms between the Liberals and Conservatives. The song recommendation for this week is
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Episode 9
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39:43
Musician Ken Tizzard (Moments)
This week, I welcome Ken Tizzard (The Watchmen, Thornlea, Music For Goats, Whiskey Wednesdays) to the show, and it was a rockin' good time for sure. We discuss core music memories, connections, creativity, and more. He's a fine musician and a h...
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Episode 8
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1:01:33
Spirit of the West & Lowest of the Low (Music)
My a capella cover of “Subversives”Spirit of the West“
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Episode 7
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39:46
The Early Years (Misfortune)
This week, we go back to the beginning. Before the beginning, even. I'll tell you about my very first misfortune incident that occurred when I was in utero, how I scaled a giant television set when I was two, played "ghost" and saw the business...
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Episode 6
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14:16
Home (Musings)
In this episode, I muse about what it took for me to feel like I belonged, like I was home, here in New Brunswick. The song recommendation for this episode is Future Days by Pearl J...
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Episode 5
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32:22
Writer Robert Chazz Chute (Moments)
My first guest on the podcast is none other than Robert Chazz Chute! Join us as we discuss good books (The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn), bad books (The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager), our books, Kevin Smith (the ma...
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Episode 4
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1:20:54
The Tragically Hip (Music)
Link to my a capella cover of Wheat Kings on YouTubeCBC Concert “A Natio...
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Episode 3
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24:29