Caffeine rituals, bedtime Milos, and an AI assistant named Pablo—Breallyn and Lyndon swap notes on the low-effort habits that are helping them stay upright (for now).

What’s actually keeping us sane?

In this episode, Breallyn and Lyndon trade notes on the tiny comforts and daily habits that are helping them stay upright—most of the time. From caffeine rituals and bedtime Milos to creative windows, soft starts, and a suspiciously supportive AI assistant named Pablo, it’s a low-stakes list of what’s working right now (with zero promises it’ll still be working next week).

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Technology changes, attention fades—art keeps asking to be noticed.

What happens to creativity in the age of attention, when focus is the rarest currency?

In this episode, Breallyn and Lyndon trace a conversation that starts in a Melbourne café and spirals out into a reflection on art, technology, and focus. From Jimi Hendrix’s experimental guitar work to the murky role of AI in writing, they explore how every generation wrestles with change—and how artists keep finding ways to make something that matters.

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This episode picks up where the last one left off—still circling the question of authenticity in art and whether it can be faked without losing something essential. Lyndon and Breallyn dig into the blurred space between persona and performance, touching on Dylan, Bowie, and the ways artists shape their stories to be heard—and what it costs them to do it.

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A camping blowout sets the scene—then Lyndon and Breallyn explore what makes art feel authentic. From Joni Mitchell to Amy Winehouse.

This week kicks off with a lengthy story involving a camping trip, a freeway blowout, and a bottle of balsamic vinegar. It’s worth the ride. Around the halfway mark, Lyndon and Breallyn shift gears to explore what authenticity in art really means. From Joni Mitchell to Amy Winehouse, they unpack how truth, technique, and creative identity collide. Part one of a two-part deep dive.

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In this episode of Pain in the Arts, Lyndon and Breallyn trade tales from the trenches—bad gigs, worse bosses, and the odd jobs that kept the dream alive. From a horror gig on a remote pub balcony to fruit picking, coffee vans, and one particularly maddening client, it’s a wry look at the work that funds the work—and what it teaches you along the way.

Like what you heard? There’s more where that came from—bonus episodes, creative chats, and the good, the bad, and the unrehearsed over at patreon.com/painintheartslife. Bring your own coffee.

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They’re not handing over their creative work to the machines—but if AI wants to wrangle their meetings and tidy their transcripts, they’re not going to argue. In this episode, Breallyn and Lyndon talk through the actual tools they’re using to offload the admin grind and make space for the real work (or at least for another coffee). A real-life look at how they’re keeping the wheels turning without losing their souls.

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What is inspiration—and can you trust it to show up when you need it most? In this episode, Lyndon and Breallyn unpack the myth of the muse and dig into the truth behind creative inspiration. They explore overstimulation, the pressure to capture ideas, and the discipline it takes to keep creating when the spark is nowhere in sight. From ancient Greek mythology to $8 slippers and a soil-licking eco-fiction protagonist, it’s a fresh look at what drives artists to create—and what happens when the muse doesn’t show.

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Featuring Ricki Wood on the grind, the gigs, and the guts it takes to keep showing up.

Join Brea, Lyndon, and special guest Ricki Wood, a seasoned traveling musician, as they tackle the often daunting topic of self-promotion for independent artists. How do you get your work seen without sacrificing your sanity or soul in the age of social media? Ricki shares his experience booking gigs across Australia, emphasizing the power of authenticity, integrity, and real-world connections over chasing viral moments or algorithm approval. Discover strategies for building a sustainable creative career based on genuine relationships, understanding your value, and connecting with your audience, whether online or face-to-face.

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