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Songs & Spirits

Lesley Pike and Luke James Shaffer

Song tales and cocktails with Lesley Pike and Luke James Shaffer.Welcome to Songs & Spirits — where music meets mixology. Hosted by Lesley Pike and Luke James Shaffer, each episode dives into candid conversations with artists, producers, and creatives about the highs, lows, and in-betweens of life; all while sipping a favourite cocktail, mocktail or whatever our guest may fancy! Sometimes it"s just us, sometimes we bring friends. Either way, you"re invited. New episodes every Wednesday!Follow

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89:15

Songs & Spirits with Lesley & Luke and a Merry...

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2025/12/17

Send us a text Lesley and Luke's Beverage: A Merry Christmas Margarita Season one is done! Thank you all for listening and for the support from all over the globe! We had a really wonderful and wild time making this first season and are looking forward to finding out what Season Two will hold! I want to thank ALL of our guests this season for taking the time to have a drink and chat with us! Huge thank you to Sera Liltih Gold, Ben Keenan, Daniel Scott (of Super Specific artist management), Da...

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62:14

Songs & Spirits with Alexandra Carlos and a Raspberry...

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2025/11/19

Send us a text Alexandra's beverage: Raspberry Mojito On our second to last episode of the season we have the absolutely delightful Alexandra Carlos! She happened to be in London for a gig and, lucky for us, she spent an afternoon hanging out with the podcast crew. We whipped up a truly delicious drink that you absolutely need to try at home because yes, it is that good. Alexandra bravely muddled for the first time, and as she said... she's going to stick to music. We dove into all things mus...

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60:23

Songs & Spirits with Ross Stewart and an Old Fashioned

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2025/11/12

Send us a text Ross' Beverage: An Old Fashioned On this week’s episode, we’re joined by the incredibly talented Ross Stewart. Our dear friend stopped by for a quick drink and a chat before heading off to play a gig in London, and it was an absolute pleasure having him with us. As Right Chord Music describes, “Ross Stewart is quickly establishing himself as a compelling new voice in the UK music scene. His sound weaves together elements of blues, Americana, pop rock, folk soul, and country, re...

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57:55

Songs & Spirits with Sonya Titus and a Mezcal Margarita

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2025/11/05

Send us a text Sonya's Beverage: Mezcal Margarita On this week’s episode, we welcome the mysterious and ever-charming Sonya Titus! Born in Texas, grew up in Australia, New Zealand and Norway, and now living in London for quite a while, Sonya has packed several lifetimes’ worth of experiences into one fascinating journey. Luke first met her while he was at Malt, a cozy music venue and bar just down the road from his flat, where Sonya is the manager. When he found out she was also a talented mu...

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73:04

Songs & Spirits with Vincent Marcone (aka My Pet...

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2025/10/29

Send us a text Vincent's Beverage: Warlock Teardrop On this week's chillingly cozy episode, Lesley stops by the lair of the multi-talented Vincent Marcone, better known to the art world as My Pet Skeleton! While Luke held down the fort across the pond in bonny England, Lesley connected with Vince in Canada for a signature drink and a deep-dive conversation. Get ready for an eclectic mix of macabre and fun as we sink our teeth into horror films, watch Vince show off his surprising skill for co...

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17:58

Songs & Spirits: Just The Sip with Lesley and Luke...

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2025/10/22

Send us a text Just the Sip of a: Death in the Afternoon Our “Just the Sip” episodes are quick little cocktail adventures! No guests, no pressure, just us, a drink, and whatever conversation bubbles up after the first sip (or two). Think of it as the happy hour version of the podcast. On today’s spooky edition, Lesley and Luke summon up an Ernest Hemingway favorite: Death in the Afternoon! This ghoulishly simple cocktail calls for absinthe, a splash of simple syrup, and a good pour of prosecc...

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59:34

Songs & Spirits with Jemma Johnson and a Strawberry...

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2025/10/15

Send us a text Jemma's Beverage: Strawberry Daiquiri This week we’re joined by the quiet force that is singer-songwriter Jemma Johnson — quiet, that is, until she opens her mouth to sing and suddenly you’re rethinking every life choice you’ve ever made. She’s a soon-to-be pop star with a voice so good it should probably come with a warning label. Based out of Derby in the UK, Jemma has built a loyal following of over 65,000 YouTube subscribers and racked up millions of streams on Spotify — pr...

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57:03

Songs & Spirits with The Dunwells and a Whiskey Sour...

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2025/10/09

Send us a text Dave's Beverage: Whiskey Sour Part Dos! We couldn’t bring ourselves to cut anything out of this one, and since we know our listeners prefer episodes that run around an hour or less, we thought—why not split it up? Two Dunwells, two parts! In this second half, we mixed up a delicious Whiskey Sour with David Dunwell and kept the stories rolling. Along the way, we discovered Joe’s genuine admiration for his brother and even heard about his lifelong dream of becoming a postman. If ...

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42:30

Songs & Spirits with The Dunwells and a Maple Old...

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2025/10/08

Send us a text Joe's Beverage: Maple Old Fashioned This week on the podcast we’re joined by the very dashing and endlessly talented musical duo, The Dunwells! We had such a joy-filled conversation with Joe and Dave Dunwell. Lesley has known these two for years and years, while Luke only recently had the pleasure of meeting them but it instantly felt like catching up with old friends. The Dunwells are not only extraordinary musicians and songwriters, but also true storytellers, weaving heart a...

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51:54

Songs & Spirits with Lesley and Luke and an Aviation

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2025/10/01

Send us a text Today's Beverage: Aviation This week, Lesley and Luke reunite after some much-needed travel and family downtime! To mark the occasion, they shake up an Aviation, a classy little cocktail that’s equal parts elegant and divisive. Made with gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and some lemon juice, it’s the kind of drink you either swear by or swear off. (Think of it as the cilantro of cocktails.) If you can track down crème de violette, it’s definitely worth a try - if onl...

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Songs & Spirits: Just The Sip with Lesley and Luke

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2025/09/24

Send us a text Just the Sip: Cosmopolitan A quick pour, a quick chat. In this mini-segment, Lesley and Luke mix up a drink (and its mocktail twin) and take a short detour into conversation while they taste it. This time, it’s a Cosmopolitan—with all the classic flair—and a no-proof version that’s just as good we dubbed the Mockmopolitan (working title). Think of it as a sip-sized break from the main show. Hope you enjoy and be sure to check out all the other episodes that came before! ...

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57:38

Songs & Spirits with Martha Phillips

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2025/09/17

Send us a text Martha's Beverage: Espresso Martini This week on Songs & Spirits we’re joined by our very own spirit animal, woodland nymph, and all-around magical human: Martha Phillips. She’s a writer-producer, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist whose calm, peaceful energy somehow pairs perfectly with the caffeine kick of an Espresso Martini. In this episode, we dive into her musical journey—from teenage angst, Ben Howard inspirations, and learning how to turn feelings into songs, to th...

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46:59

Songs & Spirits with Lesley and Luke

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2025/09/10

Send us a text Today’s Beverage: Rosemary Greyhound Today’s episode is what Lesley and Luke call a “solo” episode… but if we’re being honest, it’s actually a duo episode. It’s just the two of us this week—no guests, just Lesley, Luke, and a cocktail that sounds way fancier than we are: the Rosemary Greyhound. We sip, we chat, we overshare. Topics include: mysterious background noises at Lesley’s place (ghost? neighbor? Definitely just construction next door), the new F1 movie that...

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58:40

Songs & Spirits with Vin Goodwin

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2025/09/03

Send us a text Vin’s Beverage: The Classic Negroni This week’s episode features the one and only Vin Goodwin (or should we say Vin Great-win? …we’ll see ourselves out). We first crossed paths with Vin on a night out in London at our friend Daisy Chute’s gig, and after one conversation, we knew we had to get him on the pod. We dive into Vin’s very entertaining musical journey, his love of pathos in art (yes, we do use the word “pathos” in casual conversation, thank you very much), and a ...

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46:34

Songs & Spirits with Lesley and Luke

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2025/08/27

Send us a text Today's Beverage: Monte Berico This week it’s just your pals Lesley and Luke holding down the fort! We’re taking a breather from our incredible run of guests (Ben Keenan, Daniel Scott, and Daisy Chute, you absolute legends) to catch up, swap stories, and let you in on the chaos of Lesley’s current living situation. Think of it as a cozy midweek hang: no pressure, no drama, just two friends with glasses in hand. Luke swooning over the drink of the week while Lesley insists it ta...

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Songs & Spirits with Daisy Chute

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2025/08/20

Send us a text Daisy's Beverage: Gin Martini In this week's episode we chat with the hilarious, talented and charming Daisy Chute. We talked about music, witches and Lesley got her feet in a bowl of water blessed by Daisy, it was a wonderful time! Daisy Chute is a Grammy-winning American-Scottish folk/Americana singer-songwriter based in London. A multi-instrumentalist with transatlantic roots, she’s a former lead vocalist of platinum-selling All Angels and a sought-after session ...

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Songs & Spirits with Daniel Scott (of Super Specific...

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2025/08/13

Send us a text Daniel's Beverage: Piña Colada In this episode, we chat with Daniel Scott, founder of Super Specific—an artist management and consultancy company helping musicians build sustainable, long-term careers. With years of experience in artist development and a sharp eye for strategy, Daniel shares how he helps artists move beyond the algorithm and focus on what really matters. We dive into Daniel's career journey, his love for music beyond management, and what makes a great partnersh...

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34:40

Songs & Spirits with Lesley and Luke

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2025/08/08

Send us a text Lesley's Beverage: Tommy’s Margarita In this episode, we mix up a bright and refreshing Tommy’s Margarita—perfect, classic, and a little bold—just like our cohost Lesley Pike. This time, she is in the hot seat as Luke James Shaffer digs into her story. From early influences to career pivots and personal revelations, it’s an open, honest, and often hilarious conversation over one damn good drink. If you’ve ever wanted to know what makes Lesley tick, this is the episode to ...

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Songs & Spirits with Ben Keenan

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2025/08/06

Send us a text Ben’s Beverage: Spicy Margarita Big Laughs, Wild Stories & a New Short Film This week we’re joined by the hilarious and endlessly entertaining Ben Keenan—actor, director, writer, voiceover artist, and comedy host. Our chat goes in every direction (in the best way), covering everything from performing for massive crowds to getting arrested in the airport! Ben shares a sneak peek at a new short film he’s working on and hints at even more exciting projects on the horizon. It’s...

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46:40

Songs & Spirits with Sera Lilith Gold

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2025/07/30

Send us a text This week's guest is our good friend Sera Lilith Gold! She chose a classic cocktail - an Old Fashioned - which we all thoroughly enjoyed while chatting about witchy things, tantric temples and TGIFs! Please give Sera some love on the socials and check out her music as well! From Sera's website: "Sera Lilith Gold weaves her musical tapestry with raw emotion and authenticity. With a fondness and love for music of days gone by, her soulful powerhouse voice has been com...

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