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The Spark Parade

Adam Unze - Music & Film Interviews

What’s the one album or film that changed everything for you? On The Spark Parade, host Adam Unze sits down with actors, musicians and other cultural icons to explore the music and movies that ignited their creative journeys. Each episode is a deep dive into a single transformative work of art — from cult classics to chart-topping albums — and how it continues to shape their lives and careers.You’ll hear from artists like Margaret Cho, Maya Hawke, Chris Gethard, Beth Ditto, Bob The Drag Queen, Ella

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31:31

Beauty, Horror And The Merits Of Repeated Viewings:...

The Spark Parade ·

2023/05/24

Alex Garland's film Annihilation combines meditative storytelling with visceral body horror and action, all of which drew in AJJ frontman Sean Bonnette from the first time he saw it. So much so that he watched it over and over again while it was in theaters. He loved the movie's juxtaposition of otherwordly natural beauty with startling bouts of extreme violence, all set to an ambitious and unsettling score from Ben Salisbury and Portishead's Geoff Barrow. Bonnette is a true film

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38:34

A Two For One Special: Cub Sport's Tim Nelson's Spark...

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2023/05/17

It's a buy one, get one free episode! First up is Cub Sport frontman Tim Nelson, who was so drawn to Jay Hulme's poem Jesus At The Gay Bar that the band's new album shares its name. Nelson grew up in a devout Christian community and struggled to reconcile his religious upbringing with his queerness. His mother has fully embraced his identity and Nelson saw parallels to the strength of their bond in Hulme's depiction of Jesus' compassion. In the second half of the episode,

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29:51

Two Comedy Legends On... Two Comedy Legends: Broken...

The Spark Parade ·

2023/05/10

Broken Lizard's Jay Chandrasekhar and Kevin Heffernan have created some incredible comedy classics like Super Troopers, so it's no surprise that they're both sparked by other legendary comedians. For Jay, it was love at first sight when he first experienced Eddie Murphy's big screen debut 48 hrs. He's drawn tons of inspiration from the movie's delicate balance between a gritty cop thriller and a light-hearted buddy comedy. Kevin has been obsessed with Steve Martin's

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23:34

When Robots Taught The World To Dance: Michael Brun's...

The Spark Parade ·

2023/05/03

Michael Brun happened upon "One More Time," the lead single from Daft Punk's seminal album Discovery, and was instantly transported to an exciting new musical realm. That feeling was enhanced tenfold when he heard the entire album. He was influenced by so many aspects of the album and its promotion: the diverse group of influences that were apparent in the music, Daft Punk's futuristic/robotic aesthetic, and the anime videos that created a narrative structure for Discovery. His mind

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35:46

When Pop Punk Bangers Met Skater Style: Palehound's...

The Spark Parade ·

2023/04/26

As a tween, Palehound’s El Kempner had their tiny mind blown by Avril Lavinge’s smash hit debut album Let Go. Packed full of pop-punk bangers, it helped Kempner break out of the Disney radio lane they had inhabited to that point. They loved Lavigne’s relatable lyrics and resonated with queer-coded skater style. Even 20 years after its release, Kempner still has Let Go on repeat.Listen to Palehound’s El Kempner chat about all this and more in the new episode. Please also take the time to like,

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32:31

Buckets Of Blood And Unlimited Laughter: Kid Koala's...

The Spark Parade ·

2023/04/19

For its debut episode on Consequence Podcast Network, Unze is joined by the wonder that is Kid Koala to talk about Dead Alive (also known Braindead).Kid Koala has loved Peter Jackson’s (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) legendarily gory and hilarious third film since the moment he first laid eyes on it. It’s since become a part of his artistic DNA. He’s drawn inspiration from the black humor, incredible practical special effects, and unique visual style that have been imitated by genre filmmakers for

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0:57

Spark Parade is Joining The Consequence Podcast Network!

The Spark Parade ·

2023/04/17

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24:02

The Music That Connects Us All: Marcus Strickland Is...

The Spark Parade ·

2023/02/08

Jazz saxophonist Marcus Strickland joins me to talk about his Spark, John Coltrane's legendary magnus opus A Love Supreme.How does music convey complex ideas when it contains no words? Marcus and I talked about Coltrane's ability to infuse his music with meaning and his unique ability to replicate the live music experience on his albums.Links:Marcus StricklandA Love SupremeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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26:56

The Future Is The Past: Amtrac's Spark Is Escape From...

The Spark Parade ·

2023/02/01

DJ, producer and recording artist Amtrac joins me to talk about his Spark, John Carpenter's seminal 1981 film Escape From New York.The way we imagine the future changes constantly, but how accurate were the predictions made in the past about a future that's already happened to us? What difference does it make to a film when the director also writes the score? Will any other director ever have a run as incredible as the string of films Carpenter released in the '80's and

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28:00

Sometimes One Is All You Need: LOKRE's Spark Is The...

The Spark Parade ·

2022/12/07

My guest this week is singer, songwriter, producer and musician LOKRE who spoke to me about her Spark, Lauryn Hill's career high debut solo album The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill.How is anyone supposed to navigate fame? Is it a radical act to reject celebrity right at the moment it finds you? How did Ms. Hill write all of those stone cold classics?!LOKRE and I give you the answers to all of these questions.Links:LOKREThe Miseducation Of Lauryn HillAdvertising Inquiries:

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30:18

Hell Is Other People: Zella Day's Spark Is Climax

The Spark Parade ·

2022/11/30

Singer, songwriter and musician Zella Day joins me to talk about her Spark, Gaspar Noe's horror whirlwind Climax.Dancers on acid trapped in a blizzard? We've got 'em. Do we have a forty-five minute single take? Yes indeed. What about a little Giorgio Moroder thrown in for good measure? Of course!Zella and I talk about lockdown ennui, claustrophobia, harrowing horror movies and much more.Links:Zella DayClimaxAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

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19:50

The Man, The Myth, The Legend: HAUSER Is Sparked By...

The Spark Parade ·

2022/11/23

Superstar cellist HAUSER spoke to me about his Spark, Baz Luhrman’s smash hit biopic Elvis.What makes a great biopic? How can an actor channel the essence of a performer when the entire world knows their every move? How can artists persevere and make great art in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds? HAUSER and I have tackle these questions and so much more!Links:HAUSERElvisAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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36:24

A Queer Fantastia: CHRISTEENE Is Sparked By Pink...

The Spark Parade ·

2022/11/16

My guest is New York underground scene legend CHRISTEENE whose Spark is the New York underground queer film classic Pink Narcissus.We talked about the impact Pink Narcissus has had on other art forms, the radical queerness depicted in it and the magical ability of artists to create incredible work with very few resources.Links:CHRISTEENEPink NarcissusAndorAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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37:47

Finding Joy In What You've Got: Captain Kirk...

The Spark Parade ·

2022/11/09

The Roots' guitarist and vocalist Captain Kirk Douglas joins me to talk about his Spark is Pixar’s animated feature film Soul.Kirk and I speak about the meaning of happiness and how artists in particular are affected by the universal desire to achieve it. We also talk about finding your purpose in life and what that means to each of us as individuals.Links:Captain Kirk DouglasSoul Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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37:49

Where The Magic Started: Phoenix's Thomas Mars' Spark...

The Spark Parade ·

2022/11/02

Phoenix front man Thomas Mars joins me to talk about his Spark, It Was Twenty Years Ago Today is a 1987 British-made television documentary about the 1967 Summer of Love.We talked about the beginnings of Phoenix and how they drew inspiration from the Beatles' process and sound. We touched on the singular nature of The Beatles influence and they're lasting impact on culture at large. And most importantly, I hung out with one of my favorite musicians!Links:PhoenixIt Was Twenty Years Ago

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31:50

Giving The Queen Her Due: Tama Gucci's Spark Is...

The Spark Parade ·

2022/10/26

Musician vocalist and electronic composer Tama Gucci spoke to me about his Spark, Brandy’s incredible stone cold classic album Afrodisiac. Listen… that’s one of my favorite albums ever. I was so excited to have a chance to talk about it!Tama Gucci and I spoke about the dramatic shift in Brandy's sound that came with this album, the fallout from it's relative commercial failure and the impact it's had on other musicians and the r'n'b world at large.Links:Tama

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25:07

A Land Of Magic And Wonder: Cavetown's Spark Is...

The Spark Parade ·

2022/10/19

Singer, songwriter and producer Cavetown joins me to talk about his Spark, the incredible animated series Adventure Time.How can TV aimed at children change the minds and hearts of adults? Cavetown sees so much for adults to learn from Adventure Time and he's gained a greater appreciation for it from repeated viewings. We talk his favorite characters, the show's storytelling and world building and its broad emotional range.Links:CavetownAdventure TimeAdvertising Inquiries:

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1:03

A Little Interruption To Your Service...

The Spark Parade ·

2022/09/14

There's been a slight change of plans... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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44:51

Life In The In Between: Lissie's Spark Is Katherine...

The Spark Parade ·

2022/09/07

Singer/songwriter Lissie spoke to me about her Spark, Katherine May's autobiographical book Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times.How can we cope with times of transition? What can we do to live in the moment when our lives are in flux?Lissie and I talked through the concept of liminal space and how relevant it feels to events of the last few years. Heartbreak and despair, hope and joy... all of life's biggest emotions are on the table in this deeply personal

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36:23

Forging A Path On Her Own Terms: Zyah Belle's Spark...

The Spark Parade ·

2022/08/31

Singer/songwriter Zyah Belle spoke to me about her Spark, Jill Scott’s legendary first album Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Volume 1. We spoke about Jill Scott’s place in the world of neo-soul and how her music transcends any genre classifications. We also got into the way women in the music industry are perceived, how their careers get compared to one another and how the image they present can affect the public’s perception of them.Links: Zyah BelleWho Is Jill Scott?Advertising Inquiries:

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