The Twilight Conversations
Episodes
#184 - Do you wanna play safe? Or do you wanna be saved?
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Playing safe, following rules & guidelines rigidly, can be a hiding place from real living. Playing psychological games ie: the intellectual, the cyni...
#183 - ‘Its nice to be nice, but twice as nice to know how to be nice..!’ - Mags (Maggie) Horgan
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are blessed to encounter the charm, charisma & natural lovability of Listowel legend Mags Horgan. In her beautiful, vulnerable...
#182 - ‘All aboard for no contact on the grey rock express..’
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
So, going ‘no contact’ is the gold star response to the dark tetrad & those with narcissistic leanings..its a big step & potentially liber...
#181 - ‘Is that a narcissistic angle? Or am i being obtuse? (Part 2)
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Narcissism..what is it really, whats it all about? What does it really mean? How do i know if im dealing with one? Yes we are diving again into the da...
#180 - ‘Is that a narcissistic angle? Or am i being obtuse? (Part 1)
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Narcissism..what is it really, whats it all about? What does it really mean? How do i know if im dealing with one? Yes we are diving again into the da...
#179 - What a fool believes...
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Being a fool, being made a fool of, fooling around, foolish behaviour etc etc..in this Pod, I take a good look at our relationship as human beings wit...
#178 - Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, good night
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Staying with the present moment & framing it within a 24 hour cycle, I continue to explore the here & now. Using music/song containing morning/afterno...
#177 - ‘A life in the day of..’ (Present moment living)
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just for today, one day at a time, 24 hours! Life becomes so much more manageable when we can live in the present moment, stay in the present, stay in...
#176 - ‘A.I.’ (Artificial intimacy)
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So lets play around with AI (Artificial intelligence) & focus more on Artificial intimacy! They are interconnected to some degree. So what is real int...
#175 - "Any colour you like!’
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pick a colour, any colour & i will find a song with that colour in the title! So I have a bit of fun matching colours to songs, exploring meanings...
#174 - Don’t rain on my parade
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rain rain go away! Come again another day! In this Episode, I take a close look at how the dreaded rain also provides us with such beautiful, creative...
#173 - ‘What’s essential is invisible to the eye..!
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The wise fox meets the Little Prince, the magical‘Taming’ process begins...we are reminded that What's essential is indeed invisible to the ey...
#172 - ‘Let go-but don’t give up..’
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Should I stay or should I go? Stick or twist? Surrender or fight? In the thick of every day life it can quite confusing, where do I put my energy? Wha...
#171 - ‘Close encounters of the human kind.’
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
‘I'm pooh said Pooh, I'm Tigger said Tigger..’ & for the first time in the glow of candlelight, these two beings looked at each othe...
#170 - Trauma boogie’
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lets talk trauma boogie woogie.. But seriously folks, lets really talk about trauma, PTSD CPTSD, Trauma informed care, somatic awareness, types of ...
#169 - ‘I am what I am & I am enough’ -Cormac Lennon
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome Cormac Lennon to the Pod, he take us on a very interesting life journey, from the tragic death of his father, that Cormac witnessed when he...
#168 - The Art of Loving
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, It's an art, a craft, a creative skill...learning to love requires practice, patience, resilience & courage...a good sense of humour real...
#167 - Take your hat off and take a bow, Ger Kellett
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview the man behind the sound & editing process of the Twilight conversations..that quiet, steady powerful presence you ca...
#166 - ‘He’s gonna give up the booze & the one night stands..’
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sax me up baby! In this episode, we highlight the sax hooks, breaks & solos...the relationship this evocative instrument has with the song & t...
#165 - ‘Tasty Options..!’
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore our choices/Options..are they Tasty options or hard to swallow-leaving a bitter taste? Tasty Options is also a cool little...
#164 - ‘My guardian angel is on crack-& god needs to see a therapist..!’
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well the title kinda speaks for itself doesn’t it? In this episode we explore together the possibility that God is struggling with the imposter s...
#163 - ‘I want to be left alone..’ (Greta Garbo)
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The legendary Hollywood superstar, Greta Garbo, famously uttered: ‘I didn’t say, I want to be alone-I did say; I want to be left alone-& that ...
#162 - ‘Black paint, Teddy bears & shoes at the door..’ -Barry Costello
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I'm thrilled to be in conversation with the multi talented, velvet toned Barry Costello! We explore childhood, addiction, recovery, s...
#161 - ‘Acoustic signatures & intros..’
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into that unmistakable acoustic signature that introduces is to very cool tunes...we also explore associations/memories &...
#160 - ‘In which we remember innocence, enchanted places, wonder & awe..’
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So, in this episode, we take a look as the charming, magical characters from the one hundred acre wood, as we explore in more detail the depth, nuance...
#159 - ‘It only hurts when I laugh..!’
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedy, humour, hilarity..what's that got to do with therapy/healing/growth? Well I would say good sense of humour & the ability to laugh play...
#158 - ‘The blame game-in a blame culture..’
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores how we are quick to blame/judge & condemn each other, which is very different to taking ownership/responsibility & being...
#157 - ‘From caterpillar to butterfly..’ - Amy Cummins
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm in conversation with the amazing Amy Cummins. She tells us about her childhood challenges & first ventures into the art of caring as she l...
#156 - ‘I'm a Traveller to the bone..’ - Patrick Nevin
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm in conversation with the charming, charismatic & extremely erudite Paddy Nevin. We talk traveller culture, racism & anti Traveller rhe...
#155 - ‘Light up your world’ (& maybe someone elses!’)
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While there is definitely a universal, divine light enveloping & permeating each person & the world, we all have a personal responsibility to ...
#154 - ‘Soulful or Soulless..?’
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered: What is the soul? Is it real? What does it mean? How do i know i have one?!!! In this Pod I explore the meaning of the soul fr...
#153 - ‘Its a family affair...’
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scousers, taxi men, tena ladies, drama, hope, healing & hilarity! Family, friends, grief, loss & solidarity. Once again folks I'm delight...
#152 - ‘Breaking good..’
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we say what we say? What is behind our words? What exactly are we trying to convey? What do we long to hear & why? This episode explores ou...
#151 - ‘Voice tone-real meaning, & the Mench factor..’
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey! What’s that sound? I can hear you, can you hear me? In this episode we take a good look at communication through the sounds of our voices..our ...
#150 - ‘Keys to your heart’
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This pod tinkles the ivories & caresses the keyboards to our hearts as I lay out some famous piano openings (& some not so famous) & simul...
#149 - ‘On the road with Hamo’ ( Its a Swell season)
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dublin-Cologne-Hamburg-Dublin..my 48 hrs on Tour with Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova & The Swell season! Its Rockn n roll central, dressing ro...
#148 - ‘What the fuck was that?’ (WTFWT?)
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lets continue exploring the different instruments & sounds in the band. We covered Bass & Drums, now its the turn of the guitar intro/opening,...
#147 - ‘Ladies & gentlemen, a drumroll please...!’
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drumrolls, fills, grooves & shuffles... In this episode, I explore some of our most influential drummers, their unique signature & what gives ...
#146 - ‘In the world, but not of it...’
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What did Jesus mean by ‘in the world, but not of it?’ He sure did speak in cryptic riddles didn’t he! I figure he saying that being of the world...
#145 - ‘Training for the afterlife’
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is this whole life thing, the human experience, somehow a workout for what's to follow in the great gig in the sky? Are we experimenting, learning...
#144 - ‘No horse high enough’ (Invitation, support, challenge or judgement?)
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I take a close look at how we communicate with each other. What is our motive/intention if we want to say something to someone? Parti...
#143 - ‘Autonomic for the people’ (The brain/gut axis)
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I take a deep dive down into the gastrointestinal tract, more commonly referred to as our gut. I highlight how this is far more than ...
#142 - ‘Don’t ya just love a good cover story..!’
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lets take another trip into the fascinating world of covers, versions & interpretations of classic songs by other artists. There are so many fabul...
#141 - ‘What’s your bass-line baby..?’
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we play around with catchy, famous bass lines, riffs, licks & breaks. I simultaneously explore baseline behaviours, underlying ba...
#140 - ‘Dark side of the womb.’
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I attempt to explore the taboo area of female abusers, women who are bad, evil, nasty & viscous. With expert collaboration from A...
#139 - ‘Meandering’ In conversation with Noel O’Driscoll
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, we are taken on a mystical & magical journey where Noel effortlessly & naturally draws us into to the sacred space of human s...
#138 - ‘Open hearted healing...’ (Jouissance Joni Pt2)
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Pod, we are enchanted once again by Joni’s grace, charm, charisma, innocence, purity, naughtiness & magi... Delivered in her effortless,...
#137 - ‘Triangulation - or is that Strangulation?’ (The Drama Triangle)
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Persecutor-Victim-rescuer..recognise yourself or somebody else you know? These 3 positions are hardwired into the human psyche. Generally we are aware...
#136 - ‘Running on empty’
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores our energy levels-particularly psychologically, emotionally & spiritually. Is there far more going out than coming in? Are t...
#135 - ‘Inner child/Outer Adult’ (Childlike or Childish?)
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Childlike or Childish? Are we fully in our adult selves or merely fucked up kids in grown up bodies? I think most reasonable human beings, strive to b...
#134 - ‘Is that a love bomb in your pocket, or are you just pleased to deceive me...??’
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This pod delves into techniques, strategies & mindsets to help you manage & cope with difficult personality types, particularly those who play...
#133 - ‘Playing the victim game..’ (The heart of the difficult personality)
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I take a closer look at what's behind the difficult/toxic/narcissistic personality. What drives this distorted energy? Its not un...
#132 - ‘Under the covers’
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ok, so in this Pod, I reveal some of my favourite covers, tributes & interpretations of some of my favourite artists songs! Generally I prefer the...
#131 - ‘Goodbye Betty Blue..’
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sadly, we say farewell to our beautiful mother, the grandmother, great grandmother, friend to all & overall cool gal...has taken the next step in ...
#130 - ‘Really..? ’(Meaning: is this where you’re coming from?)
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
‘Are you for real?’ ‘So this is who you are...’ In this episode I take a close look at our inner experience & expression of the phrase: ‘...
#129 - ‘Funerals, ashes, attitudes & Amber..’ (Ger Judge is back!)
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The lively, lovable & multi talented Ger Judge joins me again to shoot the breeze & generally laugh at the madness of life! Podcast Engineer a...
#128 - ‘Aha & Lightbulb moments..’ (Clarity, enlightenment, awakenings, truth & inspiration)
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all had, we all love em..those momentary flashes of clarity, inspiration & truth.. suddenly everything seems crystal clear, peace & ca...
#127 - ‘who am i? Who are you? Who are we? (Whats it all about Alfie?’)
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing like some good old existential exploration, philosophical curiosity, anthropological enquiry & spiritual speculation to get the juices flo...
#126 - ‘Everything’s gonna be OK... but it ain’t always gonna be easy...’
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I try to reassure you that its all gonna work out just fine...and it is... That doesn’t mean there wont be challenges, snags, setba...
#125 - ‘Staying alive’ (Mary Louise Lynch Pt3)
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are treated to the in charm, in depth knowledge, experience, wisdom & love that is Mary... Many women & children are safer,...
#124 - ‘Now we rise..’
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I acknowledge the dark spectre of trump back in power & the psychological, emotional & spiritual implications of this momento...
#123 - ‘So what happens now...?’
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So what does happen now? Given that it is always now, what happens is that we continue to embrace the present moment with new hope, curiosity & lo...
#122 - ‘It's time we talked about time..’ (Present moment living PT 2)
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is time? I mean, what exactly is time? What does it mean? Why does it dominate our every waking moment? & even our sleep time!! We take a clo...
#121 - ‘Present moment living...’ (It's today again!)
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's all of this talk about Present moment living, The here & now & keeping it in the day? What does it all really mean? Lets roll our sleev...
#120 - ‘Wake up people! The magic day is here..’ (Healing in motion Pt3)
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to climb aboard the magic bus or train & embrace your life right here, right now? Healing occurs in the present moment, with present...
#119 - ‘The deeper you dive, the higher you fly..’ (Healing in motion Pt2)
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So let’s continue to plunge into the unknown (or sometimes known) waters of our deep psyche. What attitude is needed? How can we support each other?...
#118 - ‘Close to the bone’ (Healing in motion)
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When we use the term ‘healing’ what do we actually mean? How do we know when its really happening, ‘in motion’ so as to speak..what does it fe...
#117 - ‘Where did Ego..?’
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I deconstruct the term ‘Ego’ its a word we use frequently in everyday parlance. It is embedded into zeitgeist of psychology (part...
#116 - ‘Juicing the Jouissance..’
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all wanna feel good, joy, excitement, pleasure..& if we dare: Jouissance! Feeling good doesn’t magically manifest inside us...we need to be o...
#115 - ‘Careful what you pray for...’
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a close look at prayer, hopes, expectations...what do we actually pray for? & if our request was granted, are we open &am...
#114 - ‘Should I stay or Should I go?’ (Reprise)
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Its ok to be clear & decisive with yourself, to know its time to go, this relationship/situation is not fulfilling, nurturing, loving or fun-in f...
#113 - Rimming with the devil... - Being Human
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's breathe gently & deeply...pause & reflect on what it means to be a human being? To grow, create, recover & to love & be love...
#112 - ‘From Molly Moloney to Liverpool Lou..’ - Geraldine Judge
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with my multi talented & lovable sister, Ger! We laugh, cry, reminisce & generally take this ...
#111 - A big bag of white & a couple of hookers...
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Self expression, pleasuring self, oxytocin, serotonin & dopamine, trumps a cunt & love & joy do matter, ‘come out’ as you! Jouissance,...
#110 - ‘Goodbye Brendan’
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We say goodbye to Brendan as his voyage on this plane comes to an end... i remember my big brother fondly, through humour, music & acknowledging h...
#109 - Gimme shelter from the bullshit
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gaslighting, propaganda, hypocrisy, disinformation & dishonest communication... In this episode I continue to explore the very powerful impact wor...
#108 - 'In which we dare to dream...' Healing through imagination, creativity & love (Pt3)
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the final instalment of this imaginative trilogy, we explore the cool characters from AA Milnes 100 Acre wood..Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, Rabbit...
#107 - Healing through imagination, creativity & love (Pt2) ‘Monsters, imaginary friends & alter egos-Erick
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Love, grow, inspire & heal through imaginative thinking & creative actions, projects & activities... Could that inner voice/angel, imagina...
#106 - Healing through imagination, creativity & love - Pt1 (Robot Dreams)
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lets open our minds to the immense power & potential of our imaginations, through creative endeavors, projects & possibilities... Ladle in an ...
#105 - ‘Killing me softly’
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I revisit the potentially dangerous world of Psychopathy... I do it through the televisual lens of compelling drama series ‘Killing...
#104 - Well, if that's your altitude, you can stay up there..! - The 4 Elements - ‘Air/Wind
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lets come up for air & breathe... In the final Pod covering the 4 Elements, I sail through the wind & the air, exploring this strange, invisib...
#103 - ‘Come on in, the water’s lovely!’ The 4 Elements: ‘Water’
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you feel it in your waters? In this episode I ‘dive’ into the mysterious, magical and powerful energies of Water... From quenching thirst for ...
#102 - ‘Playing with fire’ - The 4 elements - part 2 - ‘Fire’
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explore this powerful, dangerous, awe inspiring & life giving energy - fire... It has so many meanings & possibilities... I...
#101 - Down to Earth -The 4 Elements - Earth
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first of a four parter, I explore the first of the key elements: Earth... What are the qualities of the Earth/ground energies? Can we accept &a...
#100 - Big boys don't cry.. (now that's a loda bollox!) Man to Man with Deano Scurry
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this centenary episode, Deano & I talk about what it means to ‘be a man’, the human condition, fear, vulnerability, courage & joy.. It&...
#99 - The 11th Dimension - The Spiritual sweet spot.. (Truth & Integrity - Pt3)
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3 explores the joy, fun, excitement, curiosity, pleasure, mystery & love waiting in the wings, if we are patient, courageous & willing to...
#98 - Here's a thought…Fuck off!! (Truth & integrity Pt2)
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we gotta make a stand, even if that means being excluded or shunned by society, the group or the relationship..Is your truth/integrity up fo...
#97 - ‘Say what you need to say..’ (Truth & Integrity Pt1)
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first of another three parter, where I explore speaking your truth, telling it like it is etc..& if I'm a little more daring & authent...
#96 - ‘You can't fool Fatboy..’ Fatboy/Bricknasty
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm in conversation with the charismatic, enigmatic, wildly talented, super intelligent & overall lovable human being ‘Fatboy’. Frontman/s...
#95 - You can’t fool the Fatman..- The healing path pt3
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the concluding episode to this trilogy exploring the healing journey. I'm sure we'll visit these themes again. The focus here is: w...
#94 - Change into who you really are..
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I continue examining change/healing..what do we do? What can we expect if we get honest, soul search & are courageous & willing to really be o...
#93 - ‘I'm on fire now..’ (I love you Shay!) - The healing process (part 1)
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do we mean when we say: I'm dealing with, I'm working through, I'm getting over something etc? What exactly does that involve? What&#...
#92 - Goddamn right it's a beautiful day..(Purpose & meaning part 3)
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Life, the universe & everything.. Why are we here? Why do we do the things we do-in the way that we do it? How do we identify meaning & purpos...
#91 - You have the most beautiful face.. (Life the universe & everything..(part 2)
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We continue to ponder the depths & nature of this curious existence. Why are we here? Why do we do the things we do? What really matters to you? H...
#90 - ‘I'm up to 90!’
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's it all about Alfie? What is the meaning of life? Why do we do the things we do? What are we looking for? This is part 1 of an exploration i...
#89 - Ass, grass or gas - but nobody gets a free ride..
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the episode, I explore the energy exchange in relationships, what we bring to the table, what we expect/hope for from the other. Sometimes There...
#88 - You know your know.. - Joni Reagan
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
‘Holistic therapist’, Joni, talks to us about food, nutrients, nourishment, breathing, movement, deep sobbing, deep laughter, deep insight & s...
#87 - ‘Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right..’
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Healing hurt, shame, despair through feeling our sadness/pain, openness to forgiveness/redemption & letting go.. Integration is crucial as is the ...
#86 - Fancy being lonely together..?
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lets explore loneliness together, aloneness, being lonesome, sad, hurt, lost & in despair..& maybe.. just maybe we will find real peace, heali...
#85 - Right here-Right now... - Dreams part 3 (Gestalt)
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the final part of the dream trilogy, we take a closer look at the exciting, free flowing & experimental nature of Gestalt dreamwork.. Podcast E...