This week, Blair talks with his close friend Adam, who is currently working for the World Health Organisation (WHO). He talks authenticity, the imposter syndrome that plagues us all, no matter how ‘successful’ you get, how COVID might help to alleviate a mid-life crisis...and his interpretation of what exactly Blur’s ‘Universal’ really is.

Listen along to Adam’s songs at this Spotify playlist. Discussions begin:

The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony (02:05 )

Neil Young - Heart of Gold (05:08 )

Procul Harum - Whiter Shade of Pale (13:19 )

Pink Floyd - Time (22:06 )

Pulp - Common People (29:16 )

Radiohead - No Surprises (32:14 )

Arcade Fire - Neighbourhood #1 (Tunnels) (36:59 )

Jarvis Cocker - Running the World (41:27 )

Boston - More Than A Feeling (46:02 )

Blur - The Universal (47:16 )

You can find Adam on Instagram @adambinsnapping

Resources/Links:

• If you are affected by any of the issues in this episode, please go to the NHS website, and the website of the charity Mind. For emergency support over the phone, you can call The Samaritans free on 116 123.
• For men who want to talk to others in a private and safe space, visit Talk Club - founded by two Music To Survive By guests Ben Akers and Gavin Thorpe. Check out their episodes for more info about the initiative for male mental fitness.