In Episode 72 of the Temple Barred Podcast, hosts Jim Win and Philip Noone sit down with acclaimed Irish songwriter Ray Heffernan for one of the most compelling and thought-provoking conversations yet.

At the centre of this episode is the origin story behind “Angels”, the global hit made famous by Robbie Williams — and the untold story of how Ray’s role in its creation was ultimately left uncredited.

Ray shares how a chance meeting in Dublin led to a late-night writing session that would become one of the biggest songs of all time — and how that moment turned into a defining lesson about the realities of the music industry.

Over the years, this story has grown far beyond one individual experience.

It has become a cautionary tale for songwriters and artists worldwide — highlighting the importance of publishing, ownership, and understanding the contracts you sign.

And now, the story has taken on a life of its own…

It has recently been unofficially adapted into a Hollywood film, Power Ballad, starring Paul Rudd — a surreal reflection of how this real-life experience has entered music folklore.

But this episode is not about bitterness — it’s about perspective, growth, and meaning.

Jim, Philip, and Ray explore:

* The true story behind the writing of “Angels”

* How creative contributions can be lost within the music industry

* Why publishing and songwriting credits matter more than most artists realise

* The idea of songs as living, evolving entities

* Letting go, surrender, and the deeper meaning behind “Angels”

* Music as a time machine for memory and emotion

* Synchronicity, intuition, and the “world behind the world”

Ray also opens up about:

* Navigating the fallout of losing recognition on a global hit

* How his story has resonated with countless artists in similar situations

* New legal developments that could potentially reshape the outcome

* Building a new life in Italy and creating a unique system of teaching language through music

This is a conversation about truth, authorship, legacy, and the cost of creativity.

A must-listen for any artist, songwriter, or creative navigating the modern music industry.

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Episode 71 of the Temple Barred Podcast dives deep into “The Landslide” — a powerful conversation about change, relationships, ego, and the rapidly shifting world around us.

Inspired by the meaning behind Fleetwood Mac’s iconic song Landslide, Jim Wynne and Philip Noone explore what happens when life, love, and identity begin to shift beneath your feet.

Why do we hold on to things that are meant to change?

Why do we repeat the same relationship patterns?

And why does the modern world feel like it’s constantly collapsing and rebuilding at the same time?

From personal stories about love, commitment, and self-sabotage…

to deep reflections on ego, narcissism, and emotional growth…

to global conversations about politics, division, and the state of the world…

This episode connects it all.

Topics include:

* The real meaning behind “Landslide” and fear of change

* Why relationships evolve (and often fall apart)

* Self-sabotage, commitment issues & repeating patterns

* Ego, narcissism & seeing yourself through others

* Growing up in chaos vs stability

* Why people cling to being “right”

* Love vs fear as a guiding principle

* The world’s current “landslide” — politics, culture & truth

* Finding balance between logic and spirituality

* Letting go, surrendering, and moving forward

Plus:

* Real-life gig disasters (including guitar failure mid-performance)

* Funny live music stories from the road

* A preview of next week’s special guest — Ray Heffernan (co-writer of Angels)

If you’ve ever:

* Struggled to let go of a relationship

* Felt stuck in repeating patterns

* Questioned what’s real in today’s world

* Or felt like everything is changing too fast…

This episode is for you.

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Are you riding the landslide… or fighting it?

In Episode 70 of the Temple Barred Podcast, Jim Wynne and Philip Noone return after a short break to a world that feels like it’s completely flipped upside down.

From a wild trip to Prague filled with Irish fans, chaotic football moments, and near misses… to eerie scenes on Dublin’s streets during fuel protests… to the bigger global picture involving Donald Trump, geopolitical tension, rising fuel costs, and media narratives — this episode lives up to its name: Crazy World.

But beneath the madness, the lads dive deeper.

This episode explores:

• The emotional rollercoaster of travel, football, and unexpected moments

• What’s really behind rising fuel prices and public protests in Ireland

• The influence of global politics, media, and power structures

• Why the world feels more chaotic — and possibly more transparent

• Personal growth, addiction, and making better choices under pressure

• Letting go of ego, “winning,” and learning to meet people where they are

• Finding peace in a noisy, unpredictable world

There’s humour, honesty, and raw conversation throughout — from airport pints to spiritual awakenings, from Dublin nightlife to global uncertainty.

Whether you’re here for the laughs, the real talk, or the deeper perspective… you’re very welcome.

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