Songs & Spirits
Song tales and cocktails with Lesley Pike and Luke James Shaffer.
Welcome to Songs & Spirits — where music meets mixology. Hosted by Lesley Pike and Luke James Shaffer, each episode dives into candid conversations with artists, producers, and creatives about the highs, lows, and in-betweens of life; all while sipping a favourite cocktail, mocktail or whatever our guest may fancy! Sometimes it's just us, sometimes we bring friends. Either way, you're invited. New episodes every Wednesday!
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Episodes
21 episodes
Songs & Spirits with Alexandra Carlos and a Raspberry Mojito
Alexandra's beverage: Raspberry MojitoOn our second to last episode of the season we have the absolutely delightful Alexandra Carlos! She happened to be in London for a gig and, lucky for us, she spent an afternoon hanging ...
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Episode 20
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1:02:14
Songs & Spirits with Ross Stewart and an Old Fashioned
Ross' Beverage: An Old FashionedOn this week’s episode, we’re joined by the incredibly talented Ross Stewart. Our dear friend stopped by for a quick drink and a chat before heading off to play a gig in London, and it was an...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:00:23
Songs & Spirits with Sonya Titus and a Mezcal Margarita
Sonya's Beverage: Mezcal MargaritaOn this week’s episode, we welcome the mysterious and ever-charming Sonya Titus! Born in Texas, grew up in Australia, New Zealand and Norway, and now living in London for quite a while, Son...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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57:55
Songs & Spirits with Vincent Marcone (aka My Pet Skeleton) and a Warlock Teardrop
Vincent's Beverage: Warlock TeardropOn this week's chillingly cozy episode, Lesley stops by the lair of the multi-talented Vincent Marcone, better known to the art world as My Pet Skeleton! While Luke held down the f...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:13:04
Songs & Spirits: Just The Sip with Lesley and Luke and a Death in the Afternoon
Just the Sip of a: Death in the AfternoonOur “Just the Sip” episodes are quick little cocktail adventures! No guests, no pressure, just us, a drink, and whatever conversation bubbles up after the first sip (or two). Think of it as...
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Episode 16
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17:58
Songs & Spirits with Jemma Johnson and a Strawberry Daiquiri
Jemma's Beverage: Strawberry DaiquiriThis week we’re joined by the quiet force that is singer-songwriter Jemma Johnson — quiet, that is, until she opens her mouth to sing and suddenly you’re rethinking every life choice you...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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59:34
Songs & Spirits with The Dunwells and a Whiskey Sour (part 2 of 2)
Dave's Beverage: Whiskey SourPart Dos! We couldn’t bring ourselves to cut anything out of this one, and since we know our listeners prefer episodes that run around an hour or less, we thought—why not split it up? Two Du...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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57:03
Songs & Spirits with The Dunwells and a Maple Old Fashioned (part 1 of 2)
Joe's Beverage: Maple Old FashionedThis week on the podcast we’re joined by the very dashing and endlessly talented musical duo, The Dunwells! We had such a joy-filled conversation with Joe and Dave Dunwell. Lesley has know...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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42:30
Songs & Spirits with Lesley and Luke and an Aviation
Today's Beverage: AviationThis week, Lesley and Luke reunite after some much-needed travel and family downtime! To mark the occasion, they shake up an Aviation, a classy little cocktail that’s equal parts elegant and divisi...
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Episode 12
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51:54
Songs & Spirits: Just The Sip with Lesley and Luke and a Cosmopolitan
Just the Sip: Cosmopolitan A quick pour, a quick chat. In this mini-segment, Lesley and Luke mix up a drink (and its mocktail twin) and take a short detour into conversation while they taste it. This time, it’s a Cosmopol...
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Episode 11
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8:28
Songs & Spirits with Martha Phillips and an Espresso Martini
Martha's Beverage: Espresso MartiniThis week on Songs & Spirits we’re joined by our very own spirit animal, woodland nymph, and all-around magical human: Martha Phillips. She’s a writer-producer, multi-instrume...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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57:38
Songs & Spirits with Lesley and Luke and a Rosemary Greyhound
Today’s Beverage: Rosemary GreyhoundToday’s episode is what Lesley and Luke call a “solo” episode… but if we’re being honest, it’s actually a duo episode. It’s just the two of us this week—no guests, just Lesley, Luke, and a...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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46:59
Songs & Spirits with Vin Goodwin and a Classic Negroni
Vin’s Beverage: The Classic Negroni This week’s episode features the one and only Vin Goodwin (or should we say Vin Great-win? …we’ll see ourselves out). We first crossed paths with Vin on a night out in Londo...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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58:40
Songs & Spirits with Lesley and Luke and a Monte Berico
Today's Beverage: Monte BericoThis week it’s just your pals Lesley and Luke holding down the fort! We’re taking a breather from our incredible run of guests (Be...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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46:34
Songs & Spirits with Daisy Chute and a Gin Martini
Daisy's Beverage: Gin Martini In this week's episode we chat with the hilarious, talented and charming Daisy Chute. We talked about music, witches and Lesley got her feet in a bowl of water blessed by Daisy, it was a w...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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59:43
Songs & Spirits with Daniel Scott (of Super Specific artist management) and a Piña Colada
Daniel's Beverage: Piña ColadaIn this episode, we chat with Daniel Scott, founder of Super Specific—an artist management and consultancy company helping musicians build sustainable, long-term careers. With years of...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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48:26
Songs & Spirits with Lesley and Luke and a Tommy’s Margarita
Lesley's Beverage: Tommy’s Margarita In this episode, we mix up a bright and refreshing Tommy’s Margarita—perfect, classic, and a little bold—just like our cohost Lesley Pike. This time, she is in the hot seat as Luke ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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34:40
Songs & Spirits with Ben Keenan and a Spicy Margarita
Ben’s Beverage: Spicy MargaritaBig Laughs, Wild Stories & a New Short FilmThis week we’re joined by the hilarious and endlessly entertaining Ben Keenan—actor, director, writer, voiceover artist, and comedy...
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Episode 3
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1:04:07
Songs & Spirits with Sera Lilith Gold and an Old Fashioned
Sera's Beverage: Old FashionedThis week's guest is our good friend Sera Lilith Gold! She chose a classic cocktail - an Old Fashioned - which we all thoroughly enjoyed while chatting about witchy things, tantric temple...
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Episode 2
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46:40
Songs & Spirits with Lesley Pike and Luke James Shaffer and a Paper Plane
Luke's Beverage: Paper PlaneLesley Pike and Luke James Shaffer have spent years in the music industry, crossing paths with fascinating people—from managers and producers to fellow artists and beyond. Along the way, t...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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34:58