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Episode 278: Soul Man: How Aaron Cohen Chronicled...

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2026/10/04

Send us Fan Mail Show Overview This episode of Strung Out—hosted by artist, writer, and musician Martin Laurence "Marty" McCormack—features an in-depth conversation with Chicago-based music journalist, author, and City Colleges professor Aaron Cohen. The discussion explores Chicago's rich cultural history, the intersection of music and social empowerment, and Cohen's extensive career chronicling influential soul, jazz, and Latin American musical movements. Detailed Summary & Topics Cove...

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Strung Out Episode 277: The why in the the writings...

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2026/09/20

Send us Fan Mail Mark Guarino is a veteran journalist (ABC News, Washington Post, Christian Science Monitor) who has also written numerous plays and books, including Killings in Kenosha: How Fear, Guns, and Lives Turned America Against Itself. The Driving Force of Curiosity: Guarino explains that writing stems from a deep, compulsive curiosity and the desire to uncover the "why" behind complex subjects rather than seeking external inspiration. Reporting on the Kenosha Book: Discussing his bo...

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67:59

Strung Out Episode 276: Compulsive creativity-the...

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2026/09/06

Send us Fan Mail This episode of the podcast Strung Out, hosted by artist and musician Martin Laurence McCormack, features a conversation with Mark Guarino—a writer, journalist, and booking producer for ABC News. The discussion explores Guarino ’s career and perspectives on journalism, covering: Journalism and Storytelling: Mark discusses his background in writing and journalism, including his work at the Christian Science Monitor, the Washington Post, and the Daily Herald. He emphasizes the...

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63:22

Strung Out Episode 275: AROUND THE CAMPFIRE WITH...

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2026/08/23

Send us Fan Mail Host Martin McCormack and Pastor Drew Jacques discuss the evolving role of the church and community in a turbulent world. Saint David's Presbyterian Church serves as a metaphor for society, with Drew emphasizing that while traditional institutions face decline, the core mission of the church should be to create inclusive, circular communities where power is shared among people.The conversation critiques the "prosperity gospel," arguing that success is not defined by material ...

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58:42

Strung Out Episode 274: AROUND THE CAMPFIRE WITH...

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2026/08/09

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Overview Show: Strung OutHost: Martin Laurence McCormack ("Marty")Guest: Reverend Drew Jacques (from St. David's Church in Campbellsville, Ontario)Key Topics & Summary 1. Community Hub & Local Updates (00:00 – 02:30) Reverend Drew discusses how St. David’s has recently transitioned into a community hub, hosting local summer camps to revitalize the space and support the Milton Community Resource Center. 2. Geopolitics & U.S.–Canada Dynamics (02:30 – 08:30...

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51:51

Strung Out Episode 273: NOT IN VAIN-PAT GORMAN'S...

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2026/07/19

Send us Fan Mail Heroes come in many shapes and sizes. And sometimes the heroic effort is for the most part unknown. That could be said of the soldiers who fought and died for this country, only to be buried without acknowledgment of their service, or in some cases, buried without knowledge of who they are. It also takes relatively unknown heroes to help find these soldiers from all American wars. One such "unknown" is being revealed here on Strung Out. Pat Gorma...

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58:22

Strung Out Episode 272: HOW TO BUILD A HOUSE CONCERT...

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2026/07/05

Send us Fan Mail Molly Lenz is great at building. A carpenter of sorts in the sense that she is able to build community through her house concerts. These concerts are well known in the Chicago area and attract musicians from across the country. But you may ask, "what goes into making a successful house concert?" This is where Lenz comes in. Starting back in New Jersey, she created a concert series that brought talent into direct contact with "stalwarts" or avid ...

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52:56

Strung Out Episode 271: HOW TO BUILD A HOUSE CONCERT...

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2026/06/21

Send us Fan Mail Molly Lenz is great at building. A carpenter of sorts in the sense that she is able to build community through her house concerts. These concerts are well known in the Chicago area and attract musicians from across the country. But you may ask, "what goes into making a successful house concert?" This is where Lenz comes in. Starting back in New Jersey, she created a concert series that brought talent into direct contact with "stalwarts" or avid ...

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Strung Out Episode 270: THE PILLAR OF THE...

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2026/05/31

Send us Fan Mail Molly Lenz grew up in Rogers Park, Chicago and from early on, her ambition was to be involved in music. That passion resulted in a career as a DJ for a station in New Jersey, where she met her husband, who had of all things, a record store. Molly was able to curate her own tunes there at the station, bringing listeners unheard of musicians who were not mainstream. The record store literally a gathering place of new artists and the occasional live performance...

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51:32

Episode 269: “Every Song’s a Little Different." HOW...

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2026/05/16

Send us Fan Mail James Weigel is a journeyman musician. He devotes much of his time working at the local music shop, Flatts and Sharpe, teaching students on a variety of instruments. He then also spends a great deal of time performing for various venues throughout Chicago. These venues range from the local watering hole to more listening friendly rooms. Those lucky enough to be able to listen to Weigel's songs will be struck by the thorough work he puts into each word ...

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Strung Out Episode 268: JAMES WEIGEL'S NEIGHBORHOOD

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2026/05/03

Send us Fan Mail When James Weigel left his home in Metamora, Illinois for Chicago, he brought along his central Illinois, no-nonsense rural outlook on life and choosing a musical path. Central Illinois is rich in great musical traditions--from REO Speedwagon to Alison Krauss to the late Dan Fogelberg. Weigel draws from that tradition and has made a home for himself up north, while keeping that downstate sense of steadfast determination to make his music work for him. An avi...

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61:53

Episode 267: To Build the Temple-the Creative...

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2026/04/19

Send us Fan Mail Justin Gillam is a member of the Chicago area-based Americana band, the Mudflapps. He also studied literature and is an avid painter. He is also a brilliant solo artist and lyricist. Gillam's lyrics are about the human condition--the idea that to build something beautiful and worthwhile also requires a willingness to destroy what is there. In other words, creativity is not just about creating, but destruction of that which inhibits growth and expressio...

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Strung Out Episode 266: THIS IS ME, I SWEAR-JUSTIN...

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2026/03/29

Send us Fan Mail Every so often, one comes across a person who is "the real thing" living an authentic life, with little regard to fame, fortune, family or even food for that matter. Enter Justin Gillam, a person who lives for his passion, creating music that is raw, honest and blunt. There is no clever wording, no symbolism hidden behind a word. Gillam writes from his heart, from his experience of loves won and lost, alcohol, being in a band and being a loner. He repr...

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Strung Out Episode 265: BARRETT TASKY WRITES AGAIN

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2026/03/15

Send a text Barrett Tasky is one of those rare gems you discover right in your back yard. Tasky has an amazing broad base of music, recording and performance that culminates in his latest project, Barrett's Hidden Agenda. The man literally plays a multitude of instruments. His studio has everything from a standup bass to a Hammond B3. He is adept at mandolin, guitar, saxophone---the list goes on. Tasky writes songs in the Americana vein of songwriting. His ...

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Strung Out Episode 264: A PYRAMID OF BARRETT-THE...

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2026/03/01

Send a text Barrett Tasky is one of those rare gems you discover right in your back yard. This episode title (based on a comment of Barrett's) is accurate in that, like a pyramid of Egypt, Tasky has an amazing broad base of music, recording and performance that culminates in his latest project, Barrett's Hidden Agenda. The man literally plays a multitude of instruments. His studio has everything from a standup bass to a Hammond B3. He is adept at mandolin, guitar, saxo...

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Strung Out Episode 263: A MAGICAL BEAST-HERSHYL...

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2026/02/15

Send a text Take a drum teacher, add songwriting, arranging and divide between an eclectic marching band and a duo that does looping, bass lines vocally and rocks as full band would. Keeping true to the beat of his drum, Hershyl Edwards is a powerhouse, performing with Macca Pazza, whose Wikipedia page describes as "an interdisciplinary instrumental music and performance ensemble." As part of a group that can number 30 players, Edwards has written pieces for the group, such as "St...

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56:48

Episode 262: THE BEAT OF HIS DRUM-THE DYNAMISM OF...

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2026/02/01

Send us a text Take a drum teacher, add songwriting, arranging and divide between an eclectic marching band and a duo that does looping, bass lines vocally and rocks as full band would. Keeping true to the beat of his drum, Hershyl Edwards is a powerhouse, performing with Macca Pazza, whose Wikipedia page describes as "an interdisciplinary instrumental music and performance ensemble." As part of a group that can number 30 players, Edwards has written pieces for the group, such as ...

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54:38

Strung Out Episode 261: PLUMB THE SOUL-THE CREATIVE...

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2026/01/18

Send us a text Nic Nepomiachi (aka DoctorStarcrumbs) in his second interview, lifts the curtain on his creative process in making a song. Nepomiachi is a great songwriter, arranger and performer. The song takes front seat when it comes to how to present it. Therefore, one can hear various influences in service to the lyrics and mood Nepomiachi wants the listener to hear. He also creates with a great sensitivity to the artists who have come before him. It is one t...

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60:53

Strung Out Episode 260--Reaching for the stars-with...

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2026/01/04

Send us a text Nic Nepomiachi (aka Dr. Starcrumbs) is leading a creative life journey to various galaxies in which he explores musical realms most people wouldn’t or couldn’t experience. Running a club in Telluride, Colorado with his dad. Playing drums in different bands in Colorado. Opening a club in Chicago. Closing that club in Chicago. Playing in bands in Chicago. Collaborating on albums. Writing solo albums. He is a quiet, reticent individual that when first talki...

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Episode 259: THE DRIVEN MUSE-HOW CHARLIE OTTO GETS...

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2025/12/21

Send us a text ‪@MartinMcCormack‬ Strung Out Episode 259, Martin continues his interview with Charlie Otto, a Chicago singer-songwriter, who has been part of a myriad of bands such as This Must be the Band and DJ no DJ. A seasoned performer, Otto has played alongside many amazingly talented people including some of his musical idols, like Umphrey’s McGee and members of King Crimson and Smashing Pumpkins. Otto's means of serving the muse relies on many approaches to his songwriting...

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