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 Songs & Spirits: https://linktr.ee/songsandspiritspod
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Signup to Generate a PitchSong 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!
Recent episodes include "Songs & Spirits with Lesley & Luke and a Merry Christmas Margarita" (17 December 2025, 89 minutes), "Songs & Spirits with Alexandra Carlos and a Raspberry Mojito" (19 November 2025, 62 minutes), and "Songs & Spirits with Ross Stewart and an Old Fashioned" (12 November 2025, 60 minutes).
Songs & Spirits publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 52 minutes across 22 episodes.
Booking probability for Songs & Spirits is 18%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Songs & Spirits requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Songs & Spirits's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Songs & Spirits are Artists, Writers & Performers. Songs & Spirits has a music audience.
Songs & Spirits is a music podcast with 22 episodes published.
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Episode #21
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Lesley and Luke's Beverage: <b>A Merry Christmas Margarita</b></p><p>Season one is done! Thank you all for listening and for the support from all over the globe! We had a really wonderful and...
Episode #20
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Alexandra's beverage: <b>Raspberry Mojito</b></p><p>On our second to last episode of the season we have the absolutely delightful <b>Alexandra Carlos</b>! She happened to be in London for a gig...
Episode #19
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Ross' Beverage: <b>An Old Fashioned</b></p><p>On this week’s episode, we’re joined by the incredibly talented <b>Ross Stewart.</b> Our dear friend stopped by for a quick drink and a chat before...
Episode #18
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Sonya's Beverage: <b>Mezcal Margarita</b></p><p>On this week’s episode, we welcome the mysterious and ever-charming <b>Sonya Titus</b>! Born in Texas, grew up in Australia, New Zealand and...
Episode #17
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Vincent's Beverage: <b>Warlock Teardrop</b></p><p>On this week's chillingly cozy episode, Lesley stops by the lair of the multi-talented <b>Vincent Marcone</b>, better known to the art world as...
Episode #16
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Just the Sip of a: <b>Death in the Afternoon</b></p><p>Our “Just the Sip” episodes are quick little cocktail adventures! No guests, no pressure, just us, a drink, and whatever conversation...
Episode #15
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Jemma's Beverage: <b>Strawberry Daiquiri</b></p><p>This week we’re joined by the quiet force that is singer-songwriter <b>Jemma Johnson</b> — quiet, that is, until she opens her mouth to sing and...
Episode #14
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Dave's Beverage: <b>Whiskey Sour</b></p><p><b>Part Dos!</b> 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...
Episode #13
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Joe's Beverage: <b>Maple Old Fashioned</b></p><p>This week on the podcast we’re joined by the very dashing and endlessly talented musical duo, <b>The Dunwells</b>! We had such a joy-filled...
Episode #12
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Today's Beverage: <b>Aviation</b></p><p>This week, Lesley and Luke reunite after some much-needed travel and family downtime! To mark the occasion, they shake up an <b>Aviation,</b> a classy...
Episode #11
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Just the Sip: <b>Cosmopolitan</b> </p><p>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...
Episode #10
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Martha's Beverage: <b>Espresso Martini</b></p><p>This week on Songs & Spirits we’re joined by our very own spirit animal, woodland nymph, and all-around magical human: <b>Martha Phillips</b>...
Episode #9
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Today’s Beverage: <b>Rosemary Greyhound</b></p><p>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...
Episode #8
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Vin’s Beverage:<b> The Classic Negroni</b> </p><p>This week’s episode features the one and only <b>Vin Goodwin</b> (or should we say Vin Great-win? …we’ll see ourselves out). We first crossed...
Episode #7
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Today's Beverage: <b>Monte Berico</b></p><p>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 (<b>Ben Keenan</b><b>...
Episode #6
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Daisy's Beverage: <b>Gin Martini </b></p><p>In this week's episode we chat with the hilarious, talented and charming <b>Daisy Chute</b>. We talked about music, witches and Lesley got her feet in...
Episode #5
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Daniel's Beverage:<b> Piña Colada</b></p><p>In this episode, we chat with <b>Daniel Scott</b>, founder of Super Specific—an artist management and consultancy company helping musicians build...
Episode #4
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Lesley's Beverage: <b>Tommy’s Margarita </b></p><p>In this episode, we mix up a bright and refreshing Tommy’s Margarita—perfect, classic, and a little bold—just like our cohost <b>Lesley...
Episode #3
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Ben’s Beverage: <b>Spicy Margarita</b></p><p><b>Big Laughs, Wild Stories & a New Short Film</b></p><p>This week we’re joined by the hilarious and endlessly entertaining <b>Ben Keenan</b>—actor...
Episode #1
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Luke's Beverage: <b>Paper Plane</b></p><p><b>Lesley Pike</b> and <b>Luke James Shaffer</b> have spent years in the music industry, crossing paths with fascinating people—from managers and...
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