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Music, Musings, Moments, and Misfortune

Join Canadian author and creator Andrew Butters to hear his thoughts on current events, rants about whatever"s bothering him, conversations with interesting people, in-depth discussions about music, and hilarious tales of misfortune from his book, Near Death By A Thousand Cuts.

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43:31

54-40 & The Northern Pikes (Music)

Music, Musings, Moments, and Misfortune ·

2025/05/19

My “Kiss Me You Fool” by The Northern Pikes a cappella cover54-40 I Go Blind covered by Hootie & The Blowfish and used on the Friends soundtrackNice to Luv You LIVE from Moncton Other great songs: Baby Ran, One Day In Your Life, One Gun (sang by me and my now retired coffee shop band Argyle Speedo), Miss You, Baby Have Some Faith, She La, Ocean Pearl, Nice To Luv You, Lies to Me, Crossing a CanyonThe Northern Pikes In the She Ain’t Pretty video, “she” was a counsellor at th...

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38:34

Paddock Park (Misfortune)

Music, Musings, Moments, and Misfortune ·

2025/05/12

This week, we take you back to Paddock Park, a place that provides many joyful memories for many, but for me, it was the source of much misfortune. The metal geodesic dome + stranger dangerThe massive crab apple treeThe crab apples from the massive crab apple treeBuy my book, Near Death By A Thousand Cuts: A Humorous Memoir of Misfortune The song recommendation for this episode is Jesus of Suburbia by Green Day

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39:43

Politics (Musings)

Music, Musings, Moments, and Misfortune ·

2025/05/05

This week, I do a quick lesson on the Canadian electoral system and recap the election. I discuss the differences in campaigns and platforms between the Liberals and Conservatives. The song recommendation for this week is It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) by Great Big Sea (R.E.M. cover).

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61:33

Musician Ken Tizzard (Moments)

Music, Musings, Moments, and Misfortune ·

2025/04/28

This week, I welcome Ken Tizzard (The Watchmen, Thornlea, Music For Goats, Whiskey Wednesdays) to the show, and it was a rockin' good time for sure. We discuss core music memories, connections, creativity, and more. He's a fine musician and a hellova good human. The song recommendation for this episode: Drunk, Stoned, and Broke by Ken Tizzard and Music for Goats. Whiskey WednesdaysEvelyn JessJing XiaSean Pantingkentizzard.comKen Tizzard on Spotify Website Store | Redbubble Store | Facebook |...

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39:46

Spirit of the West & Lowest of the Low (Music)

Music, Musings, Moments, and Misfortune ·

2025/04/21

My a capella cover of “Subversives”Spirit of the West“Save This House”Theme song for the Western University dorm “The Zoo”“Home For a Rest”“And If Venice is Sinking”John Mann: Spirit UnforgettableLowest of the LowShakespeare My ButtOne of my top 5 albums of all timeDo The Right NowRon Hawkins & The Do Good AssassinsGreg Smith SoundsWeakerthans Website Store | Redbubble Store | Facebook | BlueskyKnown Order Girls (a young woman speaks truth to power and subverts authority)Near Death By A ...

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14:16

The Early Years (Misfortune)

Music, Musings, Moments, and Misfortune ·

2025/04/14

This week, we go back to the beginning. Before the beginning, even. I'll tell you about my very first misfortune incident that occurred when I was in utero, how I scaled a giant television set when I was two, played "ghost" and saw the business end of a flight of stairs, and almost drowned—all by the age of five! Find the book Near Death By A Thousand Cuts here. Song recommendation for this episode is Fall to Pieces by Velvet Revolver.

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32:22

Home (Musings)

Music, Musings, Moments, and Misfortune ·

2025/04/07

In this episode, I muse about what it took for me to feel like I belonged, like I was home, here in New Brunswick. The song recommendation for this episode is Future Days by Pearl Jam. Please also check out Adam Baldwin and Ken Tizzard.

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80:54

Robert Chazz Chute (Moments)

Music, Musings, Moments, and Misfortune ·

2025/03/31

My first guest on the podcast is none other than Robert Chazz Chute! Join us as we discuss good books (The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn), bad books (The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager), our books, Kevin Smith (the man who set up our meet-cute), and more! Song recommendation for this episode: Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits. Find Robert at https://allthatchazz.com. NB: I thought the main character from The House Across the Lake was a writer, but she was an actor. Apologi...

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24:29

The Tragically Hip (Music)

Music, Musings, Moments, and Misfortune ·

2025/03/24

Link to my a capella cover of Wheat Kings on YouTube CBC Concert “A National Celebration” Follow-up documentary “Long Time Running” Amazon 4-part Documentary “No Dress Rehearsal” Song recommendation for this episode: Wheat Kings by The Tragically Hip

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26:58

Stop, Drop, and Roll (Misfortune)

Music, Musings, Moments, and Misfortune ·

2025/03/17

For the first “misfortune” episode, it seems appropriate to share the story that started me down the path of writing the book, Near Death by a Thousand Cuts: A Humorous Memoir of Misfortune. Fire Water Burn by Bloodhound Gang The Barbequed Chef (Darwin Awards Website) Darwin Awards III: Survival of the Fittest

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29:57

Elbows Up (Musings)

Music, Musings, Moments, and Misfortune ·

2025/03/10

Introductions and musings about the current trade war started by Donald Trump and Canada, as well as thoughts on "Canada as the 51st state". Thanks to Lori Meeboer Fine Art for their glossary of Canadian terms. Song recommendation for this episode: Political by Spirit of the West.

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