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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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29:45

Joshua Henry's Spark Is Brown Sugar: Gospel, Soul And...

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2021/04/21

This week, I'm joined by three time Tony nominee, singer and actor Joshua Henry to chat about our shared love for D'Angelo's genre bending classic debut album Brown Sugar. Joshua talks about Brown Sugar's impact on his life and career, and also deconstructs his favorite tracks. Best of all, he gave me a few quick tastes of his incredible singing voice.Links:Joshua HenryBrown SugarMare Of Easttown Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

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33:13

FLYTE's Will Taylor Is Sparked By Kramer Vs Kramer:...

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2021/04/14

This week, I'm joined by FLYTE frontman Will Taylor to talk about his spark of inspiration, the Oscar winning Meryl Streep and Dustin Hoffman film Kramer Vs Kramer. Will speaks about how the film's events mirrored aspects of his own parents' divorce, we dive into some of the weighty issues covered in it (child custody battles, work life balance, feminism) and take a look at the real life drama that Dustin Hoffman created on set. Links:FLYTEKramer Vs KramerAll I Need Advertising

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29:01

Skullcrusher's Spark Is Spirited Away: Fantasy,...

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2021/04/07

This week, I spoke with musician Skullcrusher (Helen Balentine) about the inspiration she's drawn from Hayao Miyazaki's Oscar winning animated feature Spirited Away. We talk about powerful female protagonists being underestimated in films, the wildly imaginative style of Studio Ghibli and we marvel at the intense emotional response evoked by hand drawn animation.Links:SkullcrusherSpirited AwayLeave The World Behind Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

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31:03

Amiture's Spark Is Guided By Voices: Find Yourself In...

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2021/03/31

Musician and filmmaker Amiture joins me to talk about the profound and immediate effect Stom Sogo's experimental short film Guided By Voices had on him as a college student. We talk about the power of abstraction in film, our mutual affection for the artform of music videos and the way that a single exposure to a piece of art can change the course of your life. Amiture Guided By Voices Tina Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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35:55

Pell's Spark Is Late Registration: Samples, Beats And...

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2021/03/24

Rapper, singer/songwriter and producer Pell joins me to talk about Kanye West's legendary second album, Late Registration. We talk about it's lyrical and musical complexity, the dramatic effect it had on hip hop, r'n'b and pop production and the deliciousness of the albums many featured guest appearances. Links:PellLate RegistrationMama's Gun Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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33:48

Musician Evan Stephens Hall Of Pinegrove Is Sparked...

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2021/03/17

Singer/songwriter and musician Evan Stephens Hall joins me to talk about the inspiration he's drawn from Kazuo Ishiguro's Booker Prize winning novel The Remains Of The Day. We touch on English repression, unrequited love and the pressures of duty and loyalty under the looming shadow of fascism.Links:Evan Stephens Hall/PinegroveThe Remains Of The DayIn And Of Itself Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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38:16

Authors Tineka Smith And Alex Court Are Sparked By...

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2021/03/03

Tineka Smith and Alex Court, authors of Mixed Up: Confessions Of An Interracial Couple, join me to chat about Brit Bennett's sensational novel The Vanishing Half. We dive into the book's complex themes (including colorism, the concept of passing and trans identities) and how some of them reflect Tineka and Alex real life experiences as an interracial couple.Links:Mixed Up: Confessions Of An Interracial CoupleThe Vanishing Half Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &

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28:18

Marvin Gaye's What's Going On Sparked Adrian Younge's...

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2021/02/24

Composer and producer Adrian Younge joins me to geek out about his spark of inspiration: Marvin Gaye's classic album What's Going On, which celebrates it's 50th anniversary this year. How does music reflect our personal history? How does it reflect the history of our nation? Adrian and I speak about the cultural context in which What's Going On was created, the lasting impact the album has had on his music and the history of Blackness in America.Links:Adrian YoungeWhat's Going

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46:52

Philosophy, The Multiverse And Binge-worthy TV:...

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2021/02/17

This week, I'm doing a deep dive into the brain melting world of Alex Garland's limited TV series Devs with comedian, writer and actor Yassir Lester (Black Monday, Duncanville). We dig into the brilliance of Alex Garland's body of work, geek out over other genre fair (like Watchmen!) and wax poetic about the philosophical and existential themes in Devs. It's truly one of the best conversations I've had yet! Warning: if you haven't watched Devs yet, spoilers abound

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37:59

From Meta Parodies To Political Satire: AJ Marks And...

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2021/02/12

It's a crossover episode!! Musicians and fellow podcasters AJ Marks and Megan Sola-Guinto join me to talk about two cultural works from opposite sides of the comedy spectrum: classic horror comedy Scary Movie and legendary TV political satire The Daily Show. Where's the crossover, you say? Well, I'm also a guest on AJ and Megan's fantastic podcast American Idiots Abroad this week! We're giving you DOUBLE the normal amount of fun. You're welcome. Links: American Idiots

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A Love Letter To Friendship In NYC: Claud on Broad City

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2021/02/10

Who needs a short, sharp blast of sunshine in their gloomy winter day?*literally everyone raises their handThought so! Here it comes! This week I had a frankly adorable conversation with super talented musician Claud about their love for one of my fave tv shows, Broad City.We talked about all of the lols Broad City has brought us over the years, life in NYC and Claud remembers their chance encounter with Abbi Jacobson in LA. Sounds like the most fun you've ever had, doesn't it? It is!!Ps

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34:52

The Moment The Earth Shifted: Guy Blakeslee on Bob...

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2021/02/03

Musician Guy Blakeslee (The Entrance Band) joins me to talk about a recording one of the most pivotal moments in Bob Dylan's career: the infamous 1966 "Judas" concert. We spoke about Dylan's musical methodology and ever changing artistry, as well as the profound effect he's had on Guy's life and work. This concert was an Earth shattering moment in the history of rock music. You don't want to miss this one! Links: Guy Blakeslee Live 1966: The "Royal Albert Hall"

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33:46

The Space Between Shadows And Light: Buzzy Lee On The...

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2021/01/27

What's in store this week, you ask? Why, it's the inimitable Buzzy Lee (aka Sasha Spielberg) chatting to me about her love for John Singer Sargent's hauntingly beautiful painting The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit. Sasha and I talked about her childhood discovery of the painting in an art class, the joys of collaborating on art with your friends and finding the delicate balance between darkness and light. We also spoke about the creation of Buzzy Lee's brilliant debut album

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29:29

When Historical Drama And Contemporary Events...

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2021/01/20

Congratulations on your new POTUS and VP, America! As a new president gift, here's my delightful chat with comedian Joyelle Johnson about her love for cinema classic Gone With The Wind. We cover flouncy dresses, unapologetically bratty rich people, portrayals of Black people in film and our current dizzying political climate. This one is a real hoot! Links: Joyelle Johnson Gone With The Wind Search Party Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

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36:57

Musical Comedy, But Make It Filthy: Matt Buechele on...

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2021/01/13

What a week, right? Could anyone use a little reprieve from the chaos and insanity swirling around us? Well, I've got you covered, baby! I had a delightful conversation with comedian/composer Matt Buechele about his love for South Park: Bigger, Longer And Uncut, the notorious 1999 full length feature film version of Comedy Central's South Park. Matt and I show appreciation for the South Park team's reverence for musical theater conventions and laugh at the outrageous filthiness of the

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31:19

There's More Than One Kind Of Horror: Elujay on...

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2021/01/06

Happy New Year! Coming up this week, you’ll hear my chat with singer/songwriter/producer Elujay about his love for HBO’s recent hit horror drama Lovecraft Country. We also spoke a bit about last summer’s global protests sparked by the murder of George Floyd, as well as some lighter fare, talking about how much we both miss going to the movies. It's an incredible chat and it's great way to kick off 2021 (if I do say so myself).Links:ElujayLovecraft CountryJoan As Policewoman's Real

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31:01

The Birth Of Modern Comics: Michael Walker On Zap...

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2020/12/18

It's the last episode of the year! Let's end this garbage year on a high note, shall we? I spoke to director Michael Walker (whose new film PAINT is on demand everywhere right now!) about his love for Robert Crumb's era defining Zap Comix No. 1. We delve into the enormous influence Crumb has had on the comic industry and on the world of fine art. In my totally unbiased opinion, it's a great episode! Check it ouuuuuuut!!Michael WalkerZap Comix No. 1The Vanishing Half Advertising

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31:38

When The Cracks Begin To Show: Jake Luppen (Hippo...

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2020/12/16

This week, I'm taking on one of the most famous and revered albums in history, The Beatles 1968 stone cold classic The White Album. But I'm not doing it alone! I had a little help from Jake Luppen (the singer/guitarist from Hippo Campus and newly minted solo artist as Lupin). We spoke about the impact The White Album has had on him as an artist, the benefits of band infighting in the studio and much, much more. Links:LupinThe White AlbumRoad Of The Lonely Ones Advertising Inquiries:

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31:02

The Emotional Heart Of Design And Architecture:...

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2020/12/09

So... this happened! I had the enormous pleasure of speaking with Róisín Murphy (one of my musical and artistic heroes) about Terence Conran's classic The House Book, a guide to home interior design and decoration. But that's only the tip of the iceberg. We spoke about Róisín's love of design and architecture, a formative road trip she took as a teenager and so, so much more. This one is an absolute delight! Talk about ending the year on a high note!! Links:Róisín MurphyThe House

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35:18

Conceptual Laughter And Tears - Christina Catherine...

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2020/12/02

Ever thought to yourself "Self, what is conceptual art and is it supposed to be funny or serious"? Well, this week... I've got answers for you. I talked to comedian and art critic Christina Catherine Martinez (one of Vuture's comedians you should know in 2020!) about her love for Giovanni Anselmo's Sculpture That Eats. Does the sculpture actually eat? Listen to find out!Christina Catherine MartinezSculpture That EatsIndustry Advertising Inquiries:

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