They say that music is the food of love. I wonder if that makes musicians the cooks of love? Whatever the culinary origin, today's Mantra is a feast for the wise-buds, served up by 'Shine'.

Mr Music, will you play.....

Today we muse on the borders of madness and aspiration.

The Mantra is from 'Confessions of a Dangerous Mind'. I wonder how much danger our own minds would confess?

It's said that Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. As our journey is long I thought it wise to stop for sustenance and dine at the table of 'The Breakfast Club'. Be sure to inwardly digest today's message, and always remember to chew your food.

Today we look back at the happiest days of our lives, and ask whether we just didn't know any better, or knew more than we do now. 'Endless Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' leads us on our regression to innocence.

Today's Mantra dispells the idea that class, genetic background, or auto spare parts have dominion over what you can become. 'Robots' is the fount of this wisdom, long may it shine.

Today's Mantra poses more questions than it answers.... but isn't that what the search for wisdom is all about? The asking of questions......

'Alien' is the film, and the search goes on....

Today's Mantra touches on the nature of miracles, as seen through the eyes of the cast of 'Batteries Not Included'. Wouldn't it be a sadder world if there were no longer mysteries left to ponder....?

First up, apologies for the absence of shows last week. Work and technical difficulties conspired to make recordings impossible.

But like all good things, new shows now come to those who have waited.

Today's Mantra is a lesson in how to deal with the pitfalls and distractions that life provides us with. So, with 'Batman Begins' being a light unto our feet, let our journey recommence.

 Today we are called to attention by Marcus Aurellius - one of Rome's finest. 'Gladiator' is the film, and Rome the dream...

Today our mantra comes from the film 'Equilibrium'  - after all, power with balance is a dangerous thing...

Wisdom is based in strong foundations, so today we spend 'Life as a House'. Watch for the twitching of the neighbour's curtains....

Today's Mantra is summoned from the ancient world of 'Conan the Barbarian'. Ah, I can hear the lamentations of my enemies women already..... praise be to Krom!

Today we take the path to higher ground. 'Razor's Edge' provides the butterfly wings that could result in chaos. Flap carefully little one...

Today our Mantra is heroic in its origin, taken as it is from 'The Dark Knight'.

Today we go high brow for our Mantra by joining 'The Jane Austen Book Club'. Remember your bookmarks....

Today we hear the wisdom of a thirtysomething with much to bear. A smile is the only outcome....

Promo - Jack Wakes Up  - Top crime podcast novels from the tallest man I know. Pretty cool fella too. He is of course Seth Harwood.

Today we join the pride of the 'Lion King' - hear me roar!

Today's Mantra is all about perspective, seen through the eyes of 'The Swiss Family Robinson'. Look deeper....

Today we seek out the wisdom that can only be found in little wooden boys.... 'Pinocchio' is our teacher, but who's pulling the strings?

Promo - Radio Isopod. Join the wonderful Natalie Metzger (artist of the Movie Mantra logo ) in her eclectic show of music and comedy. Great stuff!

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Today we try to make the best of a bad bunch. It was hard, but at last I have found something good and right from 'Star Wars : The Phantom Menace'.

Today we return to school, with 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'. The results are magical......

Also please check out the promo for 'Guardians' a podcast novel of Urban Fantasy by Kimi Alexandre. For more information please visit www.guardiansnovel.com

Today we sit and ponder the wise words that seem to sing from the hills.... at least in the 'Sound of Music' they do.

We also have a promo for the excellent Form Letter Rejection Theater podcast - find out more at www.flrtpodcast.com

 Today we explore new wisdom in the wilds of the 'Jungle Book'. It seems we have more needs than just the bare necessities.

Today we are saved by the wisdom of a Dark Knight. 'Batman Begins' is the vessel from which the thought nectar will be poured.

Today, in a special US edition (due to my attending Dragoncon) we listen to a master of modern wisdom 'Hitch'. Let his knowledge be a path to your feet....

Today we celebrate the print release of Mur Lafferty's 'Playing for Keeps' with a special bonus Mantra. Please go to Amazon.com and buy the book today (Aug 25th) and help place this revolutionary podcaster at the top of the charts.

Today we spend wisely the wisdom won at the 'Casino Royale'. You'll be shaken, and hopefully stirred....

Today we lick the melting widomy goodness from a 'Vanilla Sky'. Mmmmm, tasty!

Today we visit 'The Fountain' in the hope of obtaining eternal youth. Maybe short lived wisdom is a fair result....

Today we collects the pieces of wisdom that fall from 'Fracture'. Mind your fingers, edges can be sharp....

Today's Mantra has been smuggled out by our 'Inside Man'. Just don't tell the authorities.

Today we listen at the feet of 'Flashdance'. What a feeling....

In an effort to increase our understanding of the world, today's Mantra has been drawn out under questioning of 'The Usual Suspects'. By the way...... I'm Kyser Soze!

Today's word of wisdom was copied from the blackboard of 'Dead Poets Society'. An education is a terrible thing to waste.....

Panned from the spring of 'The Shawshank Redemption', today's Mantra is pure gold. Invest it wisely....

Welcome. Today we have gathered the blossoms that grew in the wisdom gardens of 'LOTR - The Fellowship of the Ring'. But tread carefully, as it's a dangerous business going out of your front door.

Today's Mantra is hewn from the granite of understanding better known as 'The Empire Strikes Back'. Be careful - the force is strong with this one....

Today's Mantra has been mined from the rockface that id 'Field of Dreams'. Enjoy!

Welcome to Episode 3 of Movie Mantras. Today's Mantra is drawn from the 90s classic Terminator 2. As Kuato would say "Open your mind".

Welcome traveller..... today we drink from the well of knowledge that is 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'. Enjoy.

Welcome to the first episode of Movie Mantras. The show will go out twice a week, one mantra preparing you for the working week, the other being something to muse on over the weekend. Today's mantra comes from the film 'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure' Walk the path for a time...

Welcome to the Movie Mantras podcast.

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