Swan Song Podcast

Episode 109 - Linda Magistris OBE (Grief Awareness Week Special)Listen to this special edition of The Swan Song Podcast for Grief Awareness Week 2025 with Linda Magistris OBE.Linda is the founder of The Good Grief Trust. A UK charity that aims to raise awareness of the support available to those suffering with bereavement. In this episode Linda shares her story of how she came to start The Good Grief Trust and some of the amazing work they have done over the years including starting National Grief Awareness Week. We also ask Linda to share with us a song that is meaningful to her relating to bereavement. Her choice in "Unforgettable" by Nat King Cole.You can listen to it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFyuOEovTOEIf you enjoy the podcast, please like, share and subscribe. We will have lots more great episodes coming soon.The Swan Song Project is a UK charity that helps terminally ill and bereaved people to write and record original songs. You can find out more about the charity on our website - www.swansongproject.co.uk.Please follow us on Social Media:Facebook: TheSwanSongProject | Instagram: @Swansongproject | LinkedIn: The Swan Song ProjectHope you enjoy it.www.swansongproject.co.uk

Episode 108 - Prof Sophie Daniels (Liberty's Mother)The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement.Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to:A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote itB) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters.C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement.Sophie's song choice is "Spring Will Come" by Nadine. Listen to it here - https://soundcloud.com/nadinemusic/spring-will-comehttps://www.libertysmother.com/https://www.instagram.com/libertysmother/https://www.facebook.com/libertysmother"Why We Write Songs" Panel - https://songwritingstudies.com/why-we-write-songs/https://www.icmp.ac.uk/Facebook: TheSwanSongProject | Instagram: @SwansongprojectTwitter: @swansongprouk | LinkedIn: The Swan Song ProjectHope you enjoy it.www.swansongproject.co.uk

Episode 107 - Hannah WhiteThe Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement.Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to:A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote itB) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters.C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement.https://www.hannahwhitemusic.com/https://www.facebook.com/HannahWhiteMusic/https://www.instagram.com/hannahwhitemusicPlease support The Swan Song Projects Fundraising appeal - https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/swansongatchristmasFacebook: TheSwanSongProject | Instagram: @SwansongprojectTwitter: @swansongprouk | LinkedIn: The Swan Song ProjectHope you enjoy it.www.swansongproject.co.uk

Episode 106 - Hannah ScottThe Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement.Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to:A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote itB) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters.C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement.https://www.hannahscott.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/hannahscottukhttps://www.instagram.com/hannahscottuk/Facebook: TheSwanSongProject | Instagram: @SwansongprojectTwitter: @swansongprouk | LinkedIn: The Swan Song ProjectHope you enjoy it.www.swansongproject.co.uk

Episode 104 - Danny Wilson (Danny & The Champions of The World)The Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement.Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to:A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote itB) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters.C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement.Danny's song choice is "The Poacher" by Ronnie Lane. Listen to it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSUY3vhJdDAhttps://www.dannyandthechamps.com/https://www.facebook.com/dannyandthechamps/https://dannyandthechamps.bandcamp.com/Facebook: TheSwanSongProject | Instagram: @SwansongprojectTwitter: @swansongprouk | LinkedIn: The Swan Song ProjectHope you enjoy it.www.swansongproject.co.uk

Episode 103 - Lucky IrisThe Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement.Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to:A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote itB) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters.C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement.Maeve's song choice is "Fifteen" by Taylor Swift. Listen to it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb-K2tXWK4whttps://luckyirisband.bandcamp.com/album/something-to-believe-in-ephttps://www.facebook.com/luckyirisbandhttps://www.instagram.com/luckyirisbandhttps://x.com/luckyirisbandFacebook: TheSwanSongProject | Instagram: @SwansongprojectTwitter: @swansongprouk | LinkedIn: The Swan Song ProjectHope you enjoy it.www.swansongproject.co.uk

Episode 102 - Sean TaylorThe Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement.Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to:A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote itB) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters.C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement.Sean's song choice is "Dirt in the Ground" by Tom Waits. Listen to it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mC44eWbeYPshttps://www.seantaylorsongs.com/https://www.facebook.com/seantaylorsongs/https://www.instagram.com/seantaylorsongshttps://twitter.com/SeanTaylorsongsFacebook: TheSwanSongProject | Instagram: @SwansongprojectTwitter: @swansongprouk | LinkedIn: The Swan Song ProjectHope you enjoy it.www.swansongproject.co.uk

Episode 101 - Edwina HayesThe Swan Song Project Podcast features a range of Songwriters to talk about songwriting and bereavement.Swan Song founder Ben Buddy Slack asks each guest to:A) Share one of their songs and talk a bit about how they wrote itB) Share a songwriting tip that could be useful to new and aspiring songwriters.C) Share a song that is meaningful to them in some way relating to bereavement.www.edwinahayes.comwww.facebook.com/edwinahayesmusic www.tinyurl.com/2uh7a285www.instagram.com/edwina_hayesFacebook: TheSwanSongProject | Instagram: @SwansongprojectTwitter: @swansongprouk | LinkedIn: The Swan Song ProjectHope you enjoy it.www.swansongproject.co.uk