The Weekly Wheatley

Derek runs through a gamut of cover song which he loves and wonders what drives an artist to pick a certain song to sing. What are some of your favourite cover songs? buymeacoffee.com/wheatleydeQ

Derek talks about the January blues, bipolar disorder, mental health care, life changes, the progressions he has made in 2024, what he wants going forward and his favourite art of last year! buymeacoffee.com/wheatleydeQ

Derek talks about the destruction of art, iconoclasm v vandalism, censorship, art v the artist and why we should always protect the beauty of creation! buymeacoffee.com/wheatleydeQ

Derek talks about the fashion, Apple Corps, the cultural climate and the second half of The White Album! buymeacoffee.com/wheatleydeQ

Derek talks about where The Beatles were in '68 leading up to the album, the divisions within the group that were becoming apparent and he also goes through the first 17 songs to find meanings, see who was playing what and which songs pass the test of time! buymeacoffee.com/wheatleydeQ

Derek talks about why he chose this particular Oscar year, gives his thoughts on the Best Picture nominees, what influenced them, what won the big prize and what should have won! buymeacoffee.com/wheatleydeQ

Derek talks about his fascination with the Dylan goes electric mayhem at the Newport folk festival in 1965! He talks about the main players, why it happened and what came after. A must listen for all fans of music history! buymeacoffee.com/wheatleydeQ

Derek talks about the reason for his extended break, the new direction for the podcast, no more guests or video, why the weekly in the title doesn't make sense anymore, audience interaction and some hints about what's to come! buymeacoffee.com/wheatleydeQ

Derek talks about the reasons he feels that our culture is in a slump including movie merch, the death of albums, comment sections, fake news, bad comedians and sequels. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wheatleydeQ

Derek talks to Jamie about becoming a psychotherapist, the service for helping with gambling addiction in Westmeath, how to take the first step, the constant bombardment of gambling ads on TV, helping family + friends, trying not to take his work home, and why he wanted to be a priest when he was a child! Email: GAMBLINGSUPPORT@AFRC.IE (0851880001)

Derek talks about his writing, being too honest in song lyrics, writing about stressful moments, being careful when writing about others, the latest driving update, some news on the podcast, and reads his short story 'Hands'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wheatleydeQ

Derek talks about his latest OCD issues, how the move has changed things, counting, frustrations, increased anxieties, organised chaos, struggling to concentrate, and what he can do about it! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wheatleydeQ

Derek talks to Shauna about her introduction to ballet, if she ever thought about how good she was, the depiction of ballet in Hollywood, becoming the owner of the Leinster School Of Dance, her teaching methods, and inspiring others! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wheatleydeQ

Derek talks about just talking to himself in a room, changes and their difficulties, Bowie's shapeshifting, how tiny shifts can mess with his OCD, losing himself, his dodgy driving and if he needs to hold off on the changes for a few months! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wheatleydeQ

Derek talks to Brad about his music project under the name D'Archipelago, shoegaze metal, music theory, writing music, Radiohead, analysing lyrics, drumming along to Tool songs, and mountain biking! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wheatleydeQ

Derek talks about his recent move, the stress of the day, OCD in a new environment, tidying up, the new podcast space, financial worries, and getting back into music! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wheatleydeQ

Derek talks to Juliana about moving to Ireland, her interest in 19th century science, the plot of her debut novel 'The Grateful Water', creating likeable characters, where the idea came from, her love for food, and running for distance! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wheatleydeQ

Derek talks to Nuala about her interesting upbringing, the positives in her autism diagnosis, how it can benefit her writing, why she wanted to write about Nora Barnacle, her new novel 'Seaborne', the correct representation of characters in her work, and how we can all read 'Ulysses'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wheatleydeQ

Derek talks to Shobitha about her upbringing in Malaysia, the beginning of her love for chocolate, how we should embrace new flavours, how to judge chocolate, hosting events, her favourite chocolate, and enjoying her time with her 7 month old! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wheatleydeQ

Derek talks to Sinead about her earliest musical influences, becoming a vocal coach, the neuroscience behind performing, why everyone can sing, always improving our voices, cursive singing, and Nina Simone! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wheatleydeQ

Derek talks to Aidan about studying linguistics, the morphology of the Irish language, why people don't take on learning a new language, the history of the Irish language, rap group Kneecap, his identity and the Irish language, and the decline of singing solo in pubs! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wheatleydeQ

Derek talks about famous artistic achievements, songwriting, the road to writing his first album, his fear of new technology, the insecurities in his voice, writing personal lyrics, and how his driving lessons are going! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wheatleydeQ

Derek talks to Audrey about sociology, emotions as an element of teaching, the sociology of children, social media, climate change, switching between research topics, and Schitt's Creek! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wheatleydeQ

Derek talks to Briana about her multicultural background, working as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist, changing the education system around diversity, critical thinking, the stupidity of banning books, telling our stories, and reading 'Jurassic Park' as an 11 year old! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wheatleydeQ

Derek talks to Niamh about moving to Dublin, Ultra running in the mountains, mental strength, Brazilian jiu jitsu, HYROX training, hot yoga, daily sea dips and if she ever sits down?! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wheatleydeQ