What drives people to commit bank robberies? What happens when you look past the tropes and stock characters in heist movies? Author S.A. Cosby joins me to dig into one of his favorite (and most influential) cultural works, David Mackenzie's 2016 neo-western heist film Hell Or Highwater.
Embracing The Weirdness: Conor Oberst On Northern Exposure
Get ready for some post-election joy! I got to reminisce with legendary singer/songwriter Conor Oberst about one of my favorite '90's TV shows, Northern Exposure. We talked about the show's glorious weirdness, it's unforgettable characters (including one who was Conor's first crush) and also dug into the value of subverting expectations in art. It's a real hoot!
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Post-Election Chill Vibes Only: Charles Spearin on Koyaanisqatsi
Now that we're past election day, let's de-stress with a chat about something super chill and supremely soothing. I spoke to musician Charles Spearin (Broken Social Scene and Do Make Say Think) about Godfrey Reggio's classic experimental film Koyaanisqatsi, which features the music of certified legend Philip Glass. Have a listen and watch all your election related anxiety melt away.
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3 True Loves Of A Disco Queen: Gavin Turek on Tame Impala, Brittany Howard And Raphael Saadiq
It's true. I got to talk to the incomparable Gavin Turek! Speaking to a singer of Gavin's caliber about the vocalists who have influenced her is already exciting, but that's before you know that her influences are Tame Impala, Brittany Howard and Raphael Saadiq! Gavin and I had a great chat about those legendary singers, her penchant for winning concert tickets from radio stations and so much more!!
The Joy Of Subversive Artists: Will Young on René Magritte
Who controls the meaning of an artwork? The artist? The viewer? Both? Singer and author Will Young joins me for a super fun chat about the inspiration he's drawn from René Magritte's work. We also dig into Will's acting career, the perils of taking art too seriously and much more!!
Rene Magritte's The Treachery Of Images⚡
Brian Moylan Loves Frank O'Hara and Tennessee Williams
*Backstreet Boys voice Oh my god, I'm back agaaaaaaaain! Did you miss me? I slept non-stop for two weeks and now I'm refreshed and ready to deliver the goods. Which goods are those? Why, my delightful and charming chat with writer Brian Moylan about his love for poet, writer and art critic Frank O'Hara and legendary playwright Tennessee Williams. Sounds like a real hoot, don't it? And if that's not enough for you, I also give some sage advice about how and when you should challenge yourself with "difficult" art.
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Irwin Sparkes Loves Bruce Springsteen/Guns N' Roses/Moses Sumney
It's Wednesday again! Isn't it? Who knows? What is time anymore? Let's try to focus on the good stuff. Namely, my chat with The Hoosiers and White Tail Falls front man Irwin Sparkes about his love for a trio of powerhouse musical acts: Bruce Springsteen, Guns N' Roses and Moses Sumney. We covered so much ground, folks. You're gonna love it. And you get to hear me babble a bit about artists who procrastinate. You literally can't wait, can you?
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A Gay And A NonGay Love Nirvana And The Spice Girls
Hello, World!
Another week into the quarantimes. Are you all surviving? I've got another hot plate of distraction to help keep you going. I had a lovely chat with James Barr and Dan Hudson from the UK's #1 LGBTQ+ comedy podcast A Gay And A NonGay about their love for seminal grunge superstars Nirvana and seminal pop superstars The Spice Girls. We really ran the gamut, folks. And I also talked a bit about my history with collecting art memorabilia. Wow, right? You've suddenly got so much to look forward to.
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Paul Tremblay Loves Husker Du And Bob Mould
How's your new agoraphobic life treating you? Need something to take your mind off of it? Say no more! I've got the perfect remedy... this week's episode!! I had an awesome chat with author Paul Tremblay about his love for the seminal punk/post-punk/grunge/alternative band Husker Du and the solo work of legendary Husker Du member Bob Mould. And I also rambled on about my favorite children's books. Sounds like a thrill a minute, doesn't it?!
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