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The Podcast

The Soul Trader® Podcast is hosting by Simon James Betts.

Please note: The Podcast in on hold for now as we focus on some exciting key elements of Soul Trader®. For now you can listen to older episodes hosting by Simon James Betts and Corey Stewart.

Listen below or go here for more listening options.
S03E15 - Starting From Scratch: Beating The Blank Page
S03E15 - Starting From Scratch: Beating...
In this weeks episode of the Soul Trader Podcast, hosts Simon and Corey put on their songwriters hats and discuss ...
00:39:50
April 14, 2023
S03E14 - The Power Of Being Relevant And Acknowledged As An Artist
S03E14 - The Power Of Being Relevant An...
In this weeks episode of the Soul Trader podcast, hosts Simon and Corey discuss the aftermath of the very recent S...
00:48:44
April 07, 2023
S03E13 - The Phenomenon That Is "Hi Ren!"
S03E13 - The Phenomenon That Is "Hi Ren...
In this weeks episode of the Soul Trader Podcast, hosts Simon and Corey react to and reflect on the phenomenon tha...
00:57:16
March 31, 2023
S03E12 - Finding Out The "Why" In "Why Do We Do What We Do?"
S03E12 - Finding Out The "Why" In "Why ...
In this weeks episode of the Soul Trader Podcast, hosts Simon and Corey attempt to find out the "why" th...
01:22:20
March 24, 2023
S03E11 - The Death Of Bands Vs The Rise Of The Tech-Savvy Solo Artist
S03E11 - The Death Of Bands Vs The Rise...
In this weeks episode of the Soul Trader Podcast, hosts Simon and Corey attempt to find out if the era of the (roc...
01:08:26
March 17, 2023
S03E10 - The Many, Many Definitions Of Success
S03E10 - The Many, Many Definitions Of ...
In this weeks episode of the Soul Trader podcast, hosts Simon and Corey wax lyrical about the many definitions of ...
01:03:10
March 10, 2023
S03E09 - It's All About The Power Of Community
S03E09 - It's All About The Power Of Co...
It doesn't matter who you are or what you do in life, the power of community and the ability to harness your ...
01:04:24
March 03, 2023
S03E08 - Mental Health And Musicians: We Need To Talk About This
S03E08 - Mental Health And Musicians: W...
In this weeks episode of the Soul Trader Podcast, host Simon and Corey talk about the role that mental health play...
01:06:05
February 24, 2023
S03E07 - It's Time To Get Mushy... We Share Our 5 Favourite Love Songs With You
S03E07 - It's Time To Get Mushy... We S...
To commemorate Valentines Day at the time of recording this episode, hosts Simon and Corey bare all and each share...
01:04:12
February 16, 2023
S03E06 - It's All About "Balance" And Wearing Many Hats
S03E06 - It's All About "Balance" And W...
In this weeks episode of The Soul Trader Podcast, hosts Simon and Corey discuss the importance of creating balance...
01:04:48
February 10, 2023
S03E05 - Lessons Learned: How To Be Professional & Other Tales Of Experience
S03E05 - Lessons Learned: How To Be Pro...
In this weeks episode of the Soul Trader Podcast hosts Simon and Corey reflect on the lessons they have both learn...
01:03:30
February 03, 2023
S03E04 - Defining The Undefinable: "What Is Creativity?"
S03E04 - Defining The Undefinable: "Wha...
In this weeks episode of the Soul Trader Podcast, hosts Simon and Corey attempt to define the undefinable and answ...
00:56:54
January 27, 2023
S03E03 - What Is It With These Songwriters Selling Off Their Catalogues?
S03E03 - What Is It With These Songwrit...
In this weeks episode of the Soul Trader Podcast, hosts Simon and Corey attempt to answer the question "What ...
01:00:10
January 20, 2023
S03E02 - Is It Time To Welcome Our AI Overlords Yet?
S03E02 - Is It Time To Welcome Our AI O...
In this weeks episode of the Soul trader Podcast, hosts Simon and Corey discuss the increasing prevalence of AI in...
00:53:38
January 13, 2023
S03E01 - Wooo Hooo! We're Back Baby For 2023
S03E01 - Wooo Hooo! We're Back Baby For...
After a nine month break due to various reasons, issues and events that got in the way, the Soul Trader Podcast is...
00:59:28
January 06, 2023
S02E08 - Does Your Working Environment Affect Your Creativity?
S02E08 - Does Your Working Environment ...
Inspired by Corey moving house, this week's episode of the Soul Trader Podcast is a discussion about how your...
00:46:06
March 25, 2022
S02E07 - The Approaching New Normal: What Does It Look Like?
S02E07 - The Approaching New Normal: Wh...
In this week's episode of the Soul Trader Podcast, hosts Simon and Corey discuss the current situation in the...
00:43:12
March 18, 2022
S02E06 - The Pros And Cons Of Live Streaming VS Physical Gigs
S02E06 - The Pros And Cons Of Live Stre...
In this week's episode of the Soul Trader podcast, hosts Simon and Corey discuss the pros and cons of Live St...
00:41:40
March 11, 2022
S02E05 - "Soul Trader: The Duo" - The Opening Night Debriefing/Review
S02E05 - "Soul Trader: The Duo" - The O...
In this episode of the Soul Trader Podcast, hosts Simon and Corey review the opening night of their Adelaide Fring...
00:37:50
March 04, 2022
S02E04 - Soul Trader: Adelaide Fringe, 2022 And Beyond
S02E04 - Soul Trader: Adelaide Fringe, ...
In this week's episode of the Soul Trader podcast, hosts Simon and Corey discuss the year ahead with Soul Tra...
00:40:48
February 25, 2022
S02E03 - Stewart D'Arrietta: The Man Of Many Shows (Adelaide Fringe Special)
S02E03 - Stewart D'Arrietta: The Man Of...
In this Adelaide Fringe special episode of the Soul Trader Podcast, hosts Simon and Corey speak candidly with musi...
00:29:52
February 18, 2022
S02E02 - Why Multitasking Is Bullshit (And Other Productivity Myths)
S02E02 - Why Multitasking Is Bullshit (...
In this weeks episode of the Soul Trader Podcast, hosts Simon and Corey spend a little bit more time chatting abou...
01:01:54
February 11, 2022
S02E01 - We're Baaaaaaaaaack In 2022!
S02E01 - We're Baaaaaaaaaack In 2022!
This week, hosts Simon and Corey celebrate the first podcast episode of season 2 chatting about the Spotify, Joe R...
00:44:38
February 04, 2022
S01E30 - The Last Episode For 2021: Podcast Recap & Future Plans
S01E30 - The Last Episode For 2021: Pod...
In this episode (the last one for 2021), hosts Simon and Corey recap all of the previous podcast episodes and prov...
00:54:54
December 03, 2021
S01E29 - Just Be Yourself... Everyone Else Is Taken!
S01E29 - Just Be Yourself... Everyone E...
In this weeks episode, hosts Simon and Corey chat about the epidemic of comparison that is happening on social med...
00:51:58
November 26, 2021
S01E28 - Music Based Reality Television Shows... Yes Or No?
S01E28 - Music Based Reality Television...
In this weeks episode of The Soul Trader Podcast hosts Simon and Corey discuss the popularity of the music based r...
00:53:12
November 19, 2021
S01E27 - Six Months Down, A Lifetime To Go!
S01E27 - Six Months Down, A Lifetime To...
In this weeks episode of The Soul Trader Podcast hosts Simon (still sick and sounding like a pornstar) and Corey r...
00:55:04
November 12, 2021
S01E26 - The Rules Of Audience/Performer Engagement
S01E26 - The Rules Of Audience/Performe...
In a continuation from Episode 24 "Umm... Do You Know Any Beyonce? And Other Stupid Requests" hosts Simo...
00:51:20
November 05, 2021
S01E25 - George Holliday: Made On The Road (And All That Stuff)
S01E25 - George Holliday: Made On The R...
In this weeks episode of The Soul Trader Podcast, hosts Simon and Corey chat to songwriter and producer George Hol...
01:15:56
October 29, 2021
S01E24 - "Umm... Do You Know Any Beyonce?" And Other Stupid Requests
S01E24 - "Umm... Do You Know Any Beyonc...
In this weeks episode of The Soul Trader Podcast, hosts Simon and Corey take on the roles of grumpy old musicians ...
00:50:48
October 22, 2021
S01E23 - The Cancel Culture Phenomenon And Its Effects On Creativity
S01E23 - The Cancel Culture Phenomenon ...
In this weeks episode of The Soul Trader Podcast, hosts Simon and Corey discuss the phenomenon known as "Canc...
00:48:19
October 15, 2021
S01E22 - The Soul Trader "Sliding Doors" Question
S01E22 - The Soul Trader "Sliding Doors...
In this weeks episode of The Soul Trader Podcast, hosts Simon and Corey ask of themselves the question... "Wh...
00:37:14
October 08, 2021
S01E21 - Shaun Kirk: On Being Open, Honest And Authentic With Your Audience
S01E21 - Shaun Kirk: On Being Open, Hon...
In this weeks episode of the Soul Trader Podcast, hosts Simon and Corey chat to Melbourne singer/songwriter Shaun ...
01:10:46
October 01, 2021
S01E20 - Burnout! The Other Modern Day Epidemic
S01E20 - Burnout! The Other Modern Day ...
In this weeks episode of the Soul Trader Podcast, hosts Simon and Corey discuss the other great epidemic of our ti...
00:53:40
September 24, 2021
S01E19 - Has The Value Of Art Diminished? Or, Has It Just Changed?
S01E19 - Has The Value Of Art Diminishe...
In this weeks episode of The Soul Trader Podcast, hosts Simon and Corey discuss whether the value of art has dimin...
00:56:24
September 17, 2021
S01E18 - Asking & Answering Questions: Bucket Lists Items & Songs That Touch You
S01E18 - Asking & Answering Questions: ...
In this weeks episode Simon and Corey are not only answering, but asking you the questions, about songs and lyrics...
00:57:20
September 10, 2021
S01E17 - Who Do You Create Your Art For? Yourself Or Your Audience?
S01E17 - Who Do You Create Your Art For...
Apologies for the delay in getting this podcast out to all of you but we've had some seriously mischievous gr...
00:52:58
September 03, 2021
S01E16 - Digital Instruments Or Rockin' It Old School?
S01E16 - Digital Instruments Or Rockin'...
Yes that's right, The Soul Trader Podcast is celebrating its sweet sixteenth episode  with Simon and Corey e...
00:49:22
August 27, 2021
S01E15 - The Very First Soul Trader Podcast Q&A
S01E15 - The Very First Soul Trader Pod...
In celebration of The Soul Trader Podcast almost coming of age, hosts Simon and Corey answer some listeners questi...
00:50:25
August 20, 2021
S01E14 - The Importance Of Taking Calculated Risks
S01E14 - The Importance Of Taking Calcu...
In this weeks episode of The Soul Trader Podcast, Simon and Corey discuss the importance of taking calculated risk...
00:50:25
August 13, 2021
S01E13 - Amanda West: Lyrics & The Other Side Of The Songwriting Business
S01E13 - Amanda West: Lyrics & The Othe...
In this weeks episode, Simon and Corey chat to songwriter, lyricist and admin/organiser extraordinaire Amanda West...
01:00:18
August 06, 2021
S01E12 - Should Emotions Affect The Creative Process?
S01E12 - Should Emotions Affect The Cre...
In this weeks episode, Simon and Corey discuss the pros and cons of writing songs (and creativity in general) thro...
00:43:16
July 30, 2021
S01E11 - The Best Advice You've Ever Received
S01E11 - The Best Advice You've Ever Re...
In this weeks episode (and in the middle of COVID-19 lockdown), Simon and Corey share the best advice that they we...
00:54:24
July 23, 2021
S01E10 - Keenan McAteer: Are Beards Hard To Draw?
S01E10 - Keenan McAteer: Are Beards Har...
In this weeks episode Simon and Corey have a chat with bass player and up and coming portrait artist Keenan McAtee...
00:57:28
July 16, 2021
S01E09 - Our Songwriting Process With Simon & Corey
S01E09 - Our Songwriting Process With S...
Hosts Simon and Corey discuss their own individual and collaborative songwriting processes and how it shapes the e...
00:33:18
July 09, 2021
S01E08 - Influences Not Influencers
S01E08 - Influences Not Influencers
In this episode, hosts Simon James Betts and Corey Stewart discuss who and what have influenced them to be the son...
00:49:48
July 02, 2021
S01E07 - So, How Did Your Childhood Shape You
S01E07 - So, How Did Your Childhood Sha...
Hosts Simon James Betts and Corey Stewart go back into their deep, dark pasts to discover how their respective chi...
00:51:34
June 25, 2021
The Soul Trader Podcast - Music, Creativity and Other Plans
The Soul Trader Podcast - Music, Creati...
Hosts Simon James Betts and Corey Stewart discuss the creative process of writing music and other art forms with s...
00:02:00
June 22, 2021
S01E06 - Danny Dunnery: What Is Cuban Radio (And Other Burning Questions)?
S01E06 - Danny Dunnery: What Is Cuban R...
In this weeks episode, hosts Simon James Betts and Corey Stewart chat to UK songwriter Danny Dunnery about his son...
00:42:48
June 18, 2021
S01E05 - Social Media Numbers For Sale. So, Are They Meaningless?
S01E05 - Social Media Numbers For Sale....
In this episode, hosts Simon James Betts and Corey Stewart continue on the social media topic from their last epis...
00:42:16
June 11, 2021
S01E04 - Social Media & Just Wanting To Be Famous
S01E04 - Social Media & Just Wanting To...
Join hosts Simon James Betts and Corey Stewart as they explore the pros and cons of social media, fame for fame&ap...
00:35:48
June 04, 2021
S01E03 - Darren Zaza: The Role Of A Guitarist In The Songwriting Process
S01E03 - Darren Zaza: The Role Of A Gui...
This weeks podcast has guitarist and songwriter Darren Zaza join hosts Simon James Betts and Corey Stewart in a co...
00:50:27
May 28, 2021
S01E02 - The Humble Beginnings Of Soul Trader
S01E02 - The Humble Beginnings Of Soul ...
Hosts Simon James Betts and Corey Stewart wax lyrical about the humble beginnings of Soul Trader all those years a...
00:46:46
May 21, 2021
S01E01 - The Very First Podcast (Of Many)
S01E01 - The Very First Podcast (Of Man...
Join hosts Simon James Betts and Corey Stewart as they explore Music, Creativity and Other Plans in the Soul Trade...
00:39:58
May 13, 2021