<a href="https://www.instagram.com/authorbraddunne/">Brad Dunne</a> is a writer from
St. John’s, Newfoundland. His debut novel, <a href="https://amzn.to/2E32ZEw">after dark
vapours</a>, tells a gothic werewolf story through a
postcolonial lens. His journalism has appeared in Maisonneuve, The Canadian
Encyclopedia and The Walrus. He recently launched his own podcast,
<a href="https://soundcloud.com/brad-dunne-14556477">Deconstruction Junction</a>, where
he uses philosophy to find unconventional readings of popular media.
Brad and Michael talk about how music creates self-confidence, playing in a
punk band, virtuosity, rap as the most literary musical genre, and how to cope
when life unexpectedly throws a series of curveballs your way.
<h2>Brad’s Five Songs.</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzJj5-lubeM">Scar Tissue</a> by the
Red Hot Chili Peppers. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnFVMkTWaBw">The Decline</a> by NOFX. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV-GhJNsOG0">All The Things You Are</a>
by Joe Pass. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtdKvEpl-Uo">Sounds of Science</a> by
the Beastie Boys. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFAcOnhcpGA">Atlas, Rise</a> by
Metallica.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Show Notes.</h2>
Brad’s <a href="http://braddunne.ca">website</a> and
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/authorbraddunne/">Instagram</a>.
His podcast, <a href="https://soundcloud.com/brad-dunne-14556477">Deconstruction Junction</a>.
Brad’s novel, <a href="https://amzn.to/2E32ZEw">after dark vapours</a>.

25. Cast That Magic Circle Around You. [Melissa Beaupré.]

What was your favourite song when you were a kid? a teen? a young adult? Each episode, Michael asks a guest to talk about their life in five songs.