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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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51:38

Christopher Shinn Loves Eyes Wide Shut

The Spark Parade ·

2019/09/25

It's Kubrick-mania around here this week. Pulitzer Prize finalist and Obie Award winning playwright Christopher Shinn and I take a deep dive into our mutual affection for/obsession with Stanley Kubrick's final film, the Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise starring Eyes Wide Shut. And then you'll get to hear me bragging about going to a Kubrick exhibition in London while I was away. Who doesn't love to hear people brag about their vacations, right? Links: Christopher Shinn Eyes Wide Shut

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41:57

Declan Bennett Loves Dilate

The Spark Parade ·

2019/09/11

Lookie here! A chat with singer/songwriter/actor Declan Bennett about his love for Ani DiFranco's much loved 1994 album Dilate. You might know Dec from his music. Or from Eastenders. Or from Rent and American Idiot on Broadway. Or Once in the West End. SO many ways to know him, right? We had a superfun chat and you'll have superfun listening to it. And I also talk a bit about how art is integrated into every part of my life. Sounds heavy, but it's light and cute!! Links: Declan Bennett

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Shaun J. Wright Loves Cajual Records

The Spark Parade ·

2019/09/04

It's a lovely trip down memory lane this week. I had an absolute blast chatting with Shaun J. Wright about his love for influential dance music label Cajual Records, as well as dance music and culture on the whole. And I even talk a bit about what clubbing and dance music has meant to me throughout my life and how it's shaped me into the person I am today. Inspirational! Unmissable! Transcendent!! Links: Shaun J. Wright Cajual Records The Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance The Book Of

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Paul Mosley Loves Mary Margaret O'Hara

The Spark Parade ·

2019/08/28

Holy ravioli!! It's time for another classic episode. Is it arrogant of me to call it a classic? No. It's just a fact. This week I had the great pleasure of chatting with singer/songwriter Paul Mosley about his love for singer/songwriter Mary Margaret O'Hara. So basically, all of your singing and songwriting needs will be met! I also rattle on a bit about the joys of discovering new artworks. Sounds like an action packed experience, doesn't it?! Links: Paul Mosley Mary Margaret

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39:01

Alexis Caught Loves Buffy/Hounds Of Love/His Dark...

The Spark Parade ·

2019/08/21

You guys. Seriously. This week's episode is so chock full of great stuff that I think it's going to split its seams! Want a great interview? You've got one! I talked to podcaster and writer Alexis Caught about his love for the Buffy The Vampire Slayer TV show, Kate Bush's album Hounds Of Love and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy. And if that's not enough, I also talk about artists creating communities and supporting each other. What a selection of delights!! Links:

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41:03

Gina Hamadey Loves The Babysitter's Club/The Sound Of...

The Spark Parade ·

2019/08/14

It's FINALLY here! Babysitting week!!! SCREEEEEAM!!! I spoke to writer/editor Gina Hamadey about her love for The Babysitter’s Club books by Ann M Martin, the classic Julie Andrews film musical The Sound Of Music, as well as the 1987 film Adventures In Babysitting, starring the incomparable Elisabeth Shue. What an array of babysitting-centric delights I've compiled for you! And I also chat a bit about Young Adult novels. YESSSSSSSSSSSS! Links: Gina Hamadey Zilpha Keatley Snyder The Westing

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43:19

Lily Bevan Loves Asterix/Starlight Express/Caryl...

The Spark Parade ·

2019/08/07

Will wonders never cease?! It's only actor/writer/director Lily Bevan here to chat with me about her love for the Asterix series of French comics, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rollerskating musical extravaganza Starlight Express and the work of playwright Caryl Churchill. That's a whole lot of fun stuff to talk about, wouldn't you say? A veritable AVALANCHE of fun! And you'll also get to hear me waffle on about discovering art as a young whippersnapper. Mmmmm. Waffles... Links: Lily Bevan

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Annetta Laufer Loves Fame/Louise Bennett/John Cassavetes

The Spark Parade ·

2019/07/31

It's really cool when I get to chat with my guests about an exciting topic. Guess what's even cooler? Talking about THREE exciting topics!! This week, filmmaker Annetta Laufer and I discussed her love for Alan Parker's seminal 1980 film Fame, poet Louise Bennett's work and the films of John Cassavetes. Can you handle this much excitement?! I certainly hope so! I also talk a bit about naturalism in art because I like to throw a little something extra at you. That's just the kind

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46:30

Scott Matthew Loves Vilhelm Hammershoi and Morrissey

The Spark Parade ·

2019/07/24

This week, I had a positively scintillating chat with singer/songwriter Scott Matthew about his love for painter Vilhelm Hammershoi's work and his formative experiences with Morrissey's music. Did we talk about Morrissey's repellent political views? You bet we did! And if that's not enough excitement for you, I also talk a bit about the joy of discovering art as an adolescent. Sounds like a rockin' good time, wouldn't you say? Links: Scott Matthew Vilhelm Hammershoi Morrissey

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Pandora Colin Loves Blondie/Sonic Youth/Beastie Boys

The Spark Parade ·

2019/07/17

Buckle up, kids! This week is amaaaaaaaaaaazing!! I had a chat with actor Pandora Colin about her love for Blondie's Parallel Lines, Sonic Youth's Daydream Nation and the Beastie Boys' Check Your Head. Can you handle all of that musical greatness in one episode? Only one way to find out!! I also talk about sunny music that belies a darker lyrical meaning. "Well, that's an added bonus!", you say? I agree! Links: Pandora Colin Parallel Lines Daydream Nation Check Your Head

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Rod Thomas Loves Kylie Minogue's Light Years

The Spark Parade ·

2019/07/10

What an exciting week you're having!! Or at least you'll be having an exciting week when you find out what I've got in store for you! I had a chat with international pop sensation Rod Thomas (aka Bright Light Bright Light) about international pop sensation Kylie Minogue's world dominating "comeback" album Light Years. You're going to have so much fun listening to it, you will squeal with delight! I also talk a bit about appreciating artwork that hasn't gotten the

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36:11

Timberlina Loves The Cockettes

The Spark Parade ·

2019/07/03

Well, well, well. What do we have here? An exciting little chat with cabaret artist and bearded drag lady Timberlina about their love for The Cockettes? Yes, that's exactly what we have here!! The Cockettes were a legendary, radical queer theater collective. Don't you want to hear about them? Of course you do!!! Links: Timberlina The Cockettes Years and Years Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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EB Rebel Loves Kanye West

The Spark Parade ·

2019/06/26

Another unbelievably compelling episode? Man, I'm really spoiling you! This week I dig into Kanye West's back catalog and recent controversies with MC/songwriter/producer EB Rebel. And I run my mouth a bit about the process of 'breaking up' with the artists we've loved. You can't wait to hear it, can you? Good news: you don't have to wait!!! It's out NOWWWWW!! Links: EB Rebel Kanye West Amber Mark Los Espookys Wells For Boys Cassius Advertising Inquiries:

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36:16

Ryan McCallister Loves Pierre-Joseph Redoute and...

The Spark Parade ·

2019/06/19

Can you believe what's happening?! I'm chatting with Martha Stewart's head gardener Ryan McCallister about his love for Pierre-Joseph Redoute and Claude Monet!! I can't believe it either!! I also talk about art in the workplace and the importance of arts education. Woohoo! It's all happening!! Links: Ryan McCallister Pierre-Joseph Redoute Claude Monet Late Night Alternatino The Last Black Man In San Francisco Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &

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36:49

Glyn Fussell Loves Boy George

The Spark Parade ·

2019/06/12

Oooooh! What do we have here? It looks like my guest is London nightlife god/festival promoter/podcaster Glyn Fussell (Sink The Pink, The Mighty Hoopla, Radio 1's Drag Queens' Den). Could it be true? *checks It is! Glyn and I had a chat about his love for Boy George. I also talk about about cover versions of art. Doesn't that sound positively unmissable?! IT IS!! Links: Glyn Fusell Boy George Aretha Franklin Tyler The Creator Blondie It's Bruno Advertising Inquiries:

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36:12

Nick Schiarizzi Loves Joe Vs The Volcano/Donna...

The Spark Parade ·

2019/06/05

Wow! It's Nick Schiarizzi (Cheryl artist collective/SSHH) and me talking about the film Joe Vs The Volcano and the music of Donna Summer and Laurice. What more could you ask for? A little chat about the effect of streaming on entertainment? Well, that's here too!! Your dreams have come true! Links: Nick Schiarizzi Joe Vs The Volcano Donna Summer Laurice Rocketman Jai Paul Sleater-Kinney Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Matthew Todd Loves Madonna/Postcards/Torch Song

The Spark Parade ·

2019/05/29

Oooooh! Another busy and exciting episode. This week features my conversation with writer and former Attitude magazine editor Matthew Todd about his love for Madonna's Blond Ambition tour and the films Postcards From The Edge and Torch Song Trilogy. Plus, I waffle on about art and social media. Can you handle the excitement?! I bet not!! Links: Matthew Todd Blond Ambition Postcards From The Edge Torch Song Trilogy Fleabag Booksmart Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &

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35:32

Le Gateau Chocolat Loves Harry...

The Spark Parade ·

2019/05/22

How much exciting stuff can one episode handle? You're about to find out! I had an amazing chat with the incomparable Le Gateau Chocolat about his love for Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone, Black Panther, Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, Angela Gheorghiu and Jessye Norman. With bonus Hamilton thrown in too. Plus, I talk about representation and diversity in film and movies. Yaaaaay!! Links: Le Gateau Chocolat Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone Black Panther Spider-Man:

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Stephen Billington Loves Goya/Dali/Greenaway

The Spark Parade ·

2019/05/15

Have I got a corker of an episode for you?! Yes! The answer is absolutely yes! This week, I have a chat with actor Stephen Billington about his love for artists Francisco Goya and Salvador Dali, as well as film director Peter Greenaway. And that's not all! You also get to hear me talk about casting. Wow! Everything is going your way, isn't it!? Links: Stephen Billington Francisco Goya Salvador Dali Peter Greenaway Azari The Cabin At The End Of The World Advertising Inquiries:

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34:19

Violet Lucca Loves Taste Of Cherry

The Spark Parade ·

2019/05/08

SCREAM!! New episode!! This week, I talked to writer, editor and film critic Violet Lucca about the minimalist classic Taste Of Cherry. Director Abbas Kiarostami won the Palm D'or for it in 1997. And now you get to hear all about it! Plus, I talk about the way other people shape your perception of art and give my arts recommendations for the week (standard). So much to look forward to! Links: Taste Of Cherry Violet Lucca Jean-Michel Basquiat Santigold Empress Of Advertising Inquiries:

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