Muses

“This book also tells us something that is ever present but rarely discussed. The role of women in the male often macho world of rock. Deborah Curtis is the woman who supported her husband but[...] The post EP 36: Deborah Curtis (Love Will Tear Us Apart) appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dirty Nil is the kind of band that makes you remember why being a Groupie is the best thing in the world. In a time where there is seemingly barbed wire on backstage doors[...] The post The Dirty Nil – Groupie Blog Thoughts appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dirty Nil is the kind of band that makes you remember why being a Groupie is the best thing in the world. In a time where there is seemingly barbed wire on backstage doors[...] The post Chanty’s interview with The Dirty Nil appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Chanty and Lynx step back in time to give you the story behind dream lovers Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee. Joined by modern day crooner and friend Alex Bird, Lynx and Alex tell Chanty not only Sandra’s life story but Bobby’s as well. Both Sandra and Bobby’s childhood experiences with illness and abuse would forever shape both of their careers and their relationship with one another. Meeting on set in Italy in 1960 it was (almost) love at first sight for Bobby and Sandra. By the end of the shoot the pair were engaged and would marry within 3 months of meeting. Within the year, Sandra would be pregnant with their son Dodd. While they truly loved each other, they both were struggling with issues stemming back from childhood. Having given a life expectancy he’d already passed, Bobby was determined to become a legend before it was too late, pouring all of his energy into his career in both music and film. Sandra was more self destructive, having experienced sexual abuse since the age of 5 and being raised b

Denise began her career in music as a MUCH Music VJ in 1985 and by 1992 was named director of Music Programming before becoming VP and General manager in 1997. In the year 2000 Denise became the first female President of Sony Music Canada and remained there for 4 years. From 2008-2011 Denise was the Executive Director of CBC English Radio. She has devoted herself to numerous charitable initiatives, working with organizations such as War Child Canada, Music Counts and the Clinton Giustra Enterprise Partnership. She is a Feminist, a Humanist and a bad ass Social Activist. Denise also knows first hand that David Bowie always smelled like he had just gotten out of the shower. She has worked with and befriended many Canadian music LEGENDS such as Murray McLauchlan (who also happens to be her husband!), Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell. We had the privilege of sitting down with Denise Freakin' Donlon at our Muses Headquarters where we got to pick that beautiful brain of hers. We ask such questions as: Is there a fin

This week Chanty and Lynx throw together a fun list of actresses who have been muse to not only their directors, but to some famous musicians as well. Before getting into the muses, Chanty and[...] The post EP 33: The Actress in the Song appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode is all about Chris O'Dell! She was a muse to George Harrison (he wrote a song about her called Miss O'Dell), Leon Russell (he wrote a song about her called Pisces Apple Lady) and she was the woman in the hall in a Joni Mitchell song. She's on the back cover of Exile on Main St., typed all of the lyrics to "All Things Must Pass" and it was somewhere in Dallas that she "started sleeping with Mick Jagger". She witnessed the love triangle between George, Pattie and Eric Clapton and got involved in a Beatles love triangle herself. She's a licensed professional counsellor and substance abuse counseller with degrees in Luck, Good Friends and Being in the right place at the right time! It's a jam packed awesome episode! Oh won't you caaaaaaall us, Miss O'Dell!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello lovely listeners! T.O Webfest begins THIS Thursday May 25th at the CN Tower in Toronto! Since we’re nominated in the category of Achievement in Podcasting, we’ll be showcasing our Groupie goodness for all the[...] The post T.O. WebFest Showcase appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s episode goes waaaaay back. Back to Backstreet’s Back, alright?! Chanty brings in her friend Henni to discuss the similarities and differences between their obsession and infatuation with the Backstreet Boys. Henni is originally[...] The post EP 31: Backstreet Boys (Chanty’s Groupie Origins) appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The girls are back for another episode- just the two of them talking about some amazing women. Whether you love her or love to hate her Courtney Love is undeniably one of rock n rolls[...] The post EP 30: Courtney Love appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Penner is a 3-time Juno Award winning singer-songwriter who just released his 13th Album which is called Hear the Music. Hear The Music features incredible Canadian talent including Ron Sexsmith, Alex Cuba, Basia Bulat, The Good[...] The post The sweetest chit-chat with… Fred Penner! appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a first for Brad and Dave of 54-40– their first podcast interview! Brad, Dave, Chanty and Lynx chat about their favourite podcasts, what radio stations they’re listening to and how social media has changed the[...] The post 54-40 Interview at Canadian Music Week appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Night 1: Night one of CMW was a blast, MunziO and Zoobombs put on a great show at the Silver Dollar but it’s the women we encountered that gave us the biggest thrill. We met[...] The post Canadian Music Week Recap: Nights 1 and 2 appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week is Kimberley Elyse, a podcaster, innovator and Australian beauty now living in Montreal. She is also Chanty’s “Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers” friend. This week Chanty, Lynx and Kim discuss the[...] The post EP 29: Alice Carbone- The Sex Girl (A Novel) appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this mini episode of Muses and Stuff, Chanty and Lynx share some great news about being included in this year’s T.O. Webfest, next week’s Canadian Music Week agenda and share a story about the[...] The post Muses Minisode #2: Canadian Music Week, T.O. Webfest and a story from our doll Allison appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week is dedicated to our Fairy Godmother, the one who started it all, Pamela Des Barres. Lynx and Chanty are tickled to have an entire episode dedicated to the Queen of the Groupies, the[...] The post EP 28: Pamela and Michael Des Barres- Rock and Roll Marriage and Enduring Friendships appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lynx and Chanty have the pleasure of sitting down with Miki, a clairvoyant Medium who has been working as a Psychic since the age of 12. She is a highly sought after professional whose client[...] The post EP 27: Miki the Rock and Roll Psychic appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Chanty and Lynx balance out last week’s episode with The Girl in the Song! How did we pick just 10? We explain that, so give it a listen! The muses this week include[...] The post EP 26: The Girl in the Song appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week is all about the boys! Lynx and Chanty have rounded up 10 lesser known backstories to some of their favourite tunes that were inspired by the artists’ friends, family members, ex’s and fellow[...] The post EP 25: Male Muses (The Boy in the Song) appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chanty and Kimmy were introduced by a mutual friend because a) They are both badass women who have bad ass podcasts and perhaps more importantly, b) THEY ARE BOTH TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY OBSESSED WITH TOM[...] The post Bonus Episode: Something about Tom Petty with Kimberley from the Badassery Show Podcast appeared first on Muses and Stuff Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices