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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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26:01

Yellowstone star Jackson White's Spark Is Matrix...

The Spark Parade ·

2025/12/10

In this high-voltage episode of The Spark Parade Podcast, host Adam welcomes actor Jefferson White (Yellowstone, Chicago Fire) to dive deep into the film that ignited his creative "spark": the 2003 sci-fi action epic, The Matrix Reloaded.Jefferson shares his vivid, almost electric memory of seeing the trailer for the first time—calling it his favorite movie before the film even released! The discussion explores the incredible cultural phenomenon of The Matrix and the immense pressure and excitement

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31:21

Carter Vail's Spark Is The Royal Tenenbaums

The Spark Parade ·

2025/12/03

Indie-pop songwriter and producer Carter Vail joins Adam to talk about how Wes Anderson’s film The Royal Tenenbaums became a major creative Spark in his life. Carter shares how discovering the movie in high school—and being struck by its soundtrack, meticulous visual style and mix of whimsy and deep sadness—reshaped the way he thinks about storytelling, world-building and emotional honesty in his own music and videos. From his “Richie Tenenbaum” headband phase to the way he uses color palettes and

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28:09

The Lumineers' Jeremiah Fraites' Spark Is Bruce...

The Spark Parade ·

2025/11/19

Award-winning songwriter and composer Jeremiah Fraites, co-founder of The Lumineers, joins Adam to explore the powerful impact of Bruce Springsteen’s minimalist masterpiece, Nebraska. Jeremiah reveals how Springsteen’s stripped-down storytelling and raw, lo-fi production inspired his own creative journey—from writing chart-topping hits with The Lumineers to scoring the feature film Deliver Me From Nowhere, which tells the story behind Nebraska’s creation.Discover how Nebraska’s themes of

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29:24

Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Spark Is Charli XCX's Brat

The Spark Parade ·

2025/11/12

Sophie Ellis-Bextor joins Adam to talk about her Spark: Charli XCX’s bold and boundary-pushing album Brat.They share the story of how the album’s daring production and confessional lyrics sparked Sophie’s creative inspiration just before it exploded into the mainstream. From its genre-blurring sound to its cross-generational appeal, they explore how Brat embodies the fearless honesty and queer cultural vibrancy shaping today’s pop music landscape.If you love innovative pop, authentic songwriting or

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29:17

Gianmarco Soresi's Spark Is Spice World

The Spark Parade ·

2025/11/05

Join comedian and actor Gianmarco Soresi for a campy, nostalgic journey into his Spark:Spiceworld, the 1997 Spice Girls album and film phenomenon. Gianmarco share memories of first hearing the album in childhood, the theatrical personas of Baby Spice and friends and the explosive pop energy that defined an era.Gianmarco dives into the group’s dynamic, the album’s enduring charm, and why Spice Girls remain a touchstone of girl power, camp, and 90s pop culture. What you’ll learn in this

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30:34

The Boulet Brothers' Spark Is The Rocky Horror...

The Spark Parade ·

2025/10/29

Join legendary horror drag icons The Boulet Brothers for a campy, queer journey into their Spark: The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Adam and the Boulets share first encounters with the groundbreaking cult film, its impact on their lives, and why it remains a loud, proud anthem for queer joy, radical self-expression, and chosen family.Swantula takes us back to being a closeted 14-year-old, blown away by Rocky Horror’s uninhibited queerness, campy horror, and radical self-expression that expanded their

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29:03

Cheat Codes' Spark Is Ready Player One

The Spark Parade ·

2025/10/22

Matt and Trevor of Cheat Codes sit down with Adam Unze to talk about their Spark: the movieReady Player One.They share the story of how the film’s immersive virtual reality and flood of pop culture Easter eggs blew their minds and sparked creative inspiration. From parallels between gaming, music and business to navigating the future of AI and virtual worlds, they explore howReady Player Onereflects the community, creativity and boundary-pushing spirit that drives their music career.If you love EDM,

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31:01

All Time Low's Alex Gaskarth's Spark Is Jimmy Eat...

The Spark Parade ·

2025/10/15

Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low joinsAdamto share the story of his Spark: Jimmy Eat World’sFutures.Alex takes us back to his teenage years in Baltimore, discoveringFutureson a chance trip to the record store and instantly connecting with the album’s emotional depth, powerful rock energy and flawless sequencing. From the freedom of those first windows-down drives to how Gil Norton’s masterful production revealed the band’s most refined work, Alex explains whyFuturesremains a peak creative moment in

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29:34

Maggie Lindemann's Spark Is Lana Del Rey's Born To Die

The Spark Parade ·

2025/10/08

Pop singer-songwriter Maggie Lindemann joins Adam to share how Lana Del Rey’s landmark albumBorn to Diesparked her creative journey. Maggie opens up about falling in love with Lana’s cinematic world, relatable storytelling and signature Old Hollywood-meets-Tumblr vibe—and explains how that influence shaped her own music.In this episode:HowBorn to Dieinspired Maggie’s angsty, alt-pop soundNostalgia, performance nerves, and Tumblr-era fandomWhy Lana Del Rey’s persona and visuals shifted pop

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30:52

Cam's Spark Is Indigo Girls' All That We Let In

The Spark Parade ·

2025/10/01

Grammy-winning country singer-songwriter Cam joins Adam for an intimate conversation about her Spark: the Indigo Girls’ acclaimed albumAll That We Let In. Cam explores her journey from discovering the Indigo Girls at choir camp, to wearing out her copy of the album, to becoming friends and collaborators with Emily Saliers herself. The episode delves into the ways this folk-rock classic continues to shape Cam’s songwriting, activism and sense of community in country music and beyond.Episode

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32:42

Chanel Ali's Spark Is Fame

The Spark Parade ·

2025/09/17

Award-winning comedian, writer, and actress Chanel Ali joins host Adam to talk about her Spark—Alan Parker’s 1980 musical dramaFame. Chanel discusses how the film shaped her creative journey, from childhood dreams of performing to the realities of making it as an artist in New York City. The conversation covers ambition, life lessons, arts education, and what it takes to chase success both on stage and off.Episode Highlights:Chanel’s early connection to Fame and the performing artsHow Fame

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25:57

Mimi Webb's Spark Is How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days

The Spark Parade ·

2025/09/10

UK pop sensation Mimi Webb chats with Adam about her Spark: the timeless romantic comedyHow to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Mimi reveals how the film’s witty banter, unexpected twists, and real emotional moments shaped her love of rom-coms—and inspired her own songwriting, including her new track “Romcom.”Episode Highlights:WhyHow to Lose a Guy in 10 Daysis Mimi’s go-to comfort movie—and her favorite for breakupsKate Hudson & Matthew McConaughey’s iconic chemistry, improv scenes, and rom-com legacyThe

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29:37

G Flip's Spark Is Pixar's Cars

The Spark Parade ·

2025/09/05

Australian music sensation G Flip sits down with Adam to explore the surprising source of their creative spark: Pixar’s beloved animated filmCars. G Flip shares how watchingCarswith their dad became a powerful family tradition, why Lightning McQueen’s journey resonated so deeply, and how Pixar’s emotional storytelling helped shape their identity—both as an artist and as a person.Episode Highlights:The impact ofCarson G Flip’s childhood and their special bond with their dadHow Pixar classics

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33:16

grandson's Spark Is Rage Against The Machine's The...

The Spark Parade ·

2025/09/03

Critically acclaimed singer-songwritergrandson joins Adam to explore his musical spark: Rage Against the Machine’s legendary albumThe Battle of Los Angeles. Grandson shares how this politically charged, genre-blending rock album influenced his journey from hip-hop-loving Canadian teen to international hitmaker—breaking down the record’s impact on his identity, artistry, and activism.What’s InsideMusical Origin Story:Grandson reveals how rock, rap, and guitar-driven hip-hop led him to Rage Against

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32:30

Bonnie McKee's Spark Is Wayne's World

The Spark Parade ·

2025/08/06

Acclaimed pop songwriter and artist Bonnie McKee joins Adam to dive into her spark: the cult comedy classicWayne’s World. Bonnie shares how the film’s humor, music, and fiercely independent spirit shaped her creative outlook—and why its soundtrack and lo-fi, DIY energy still fuel her work today.What’s InsideWayne’s World & Childhood Inspiration:Bonnie discusses howWayne’s Worldwas a key part of her childhood, influencing her music, style, and approach to authenticity as an artist.Music, MTV, and

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41:45

William Beckmann's Spark Is Desperado

The Spark Parade ·

2025/07/30

Adam sits down with rising country star William Beckmann to talk all about his spark: Robert Rodriguez’s iconic action filmDesperado. William shares how seeingDesperado—filmed right in his hometown of Acuña, Mexico—had a massive impact on his music, style, and creative vision.What’s InsideA Hometown Connection:William recounts recognizing streets, bars, and even old teachers inDesperado, and what it’s like growing up near a famous movie set.Movie Magic Meets Real Life:Discover how William filmed a

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37:57

Fitz And The Tantrums' Spark Is Jeff Buckley's Grace

The Spark Parade ·

2025/07/25

Episode SummaryFitz, frontman of chart-topping indie soul-pop group Fitz and The Tantrums, reveals how Jeff Buckley’s iconic albumGraceset him on his journey to finding his authentic voice as an artist and inspired a whole new approach to singing, songwriting, and performance.What’s InsideDiscovery of a Classic:Fitz shares how he discovered Jeff Buckley’sGraceyears after Buckley’s passing and why the record instantly captivated him with its emotional honesty and vocal brilliance.Finding True

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38:52

Tors' Matt Weedon's Spark Is The Blues Brothers

The Spark Parade ·

2025/07/23

Matt Weedon from TORS joins Adam for a lively, heartfelt chat about the classic musical comedyThe Blues Brothers. Find out why this wild, joyous movie was a defining moment in Matt’s creative journey and how its blend of music and chaos still shapes his songwriting—and TORS’s energetic live shows—today.What’s InsideOrigin Story:Matt recounts his first late-night viewing ofThe Blues Brotherswith his family, sparking a lifelong love of music, comedy, and performance.Creative Freedom:Insights into how

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30:14

Munroe Bergdorf's Spark Is But I'm A Cheerleader

The Spark Parade ·

2025/07/16

Activist, model, and writer Munroe Bergdorf sits down with Adam to talk about her spark: the cult classic queer comedyBut I’m a Cheerleader. Hear Munroe’s personal story discovering the film, why it remains a game-changer for queer representation, and how its fearless humor and camp style shaped her path as a trailblazer.What’s InsideOrigin Story:Munroe shares the story of rentingBut I’m a Cheerleaderfrom Blockbuster as a teen and finding queer joy, self-acceptance, and unexpected inspiration from

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33:20

The Ting Tings' Spark Is Dire Straits' Brothers In Arms

The Spark Parade ·

2025/07/09

Ready for a trip down music memory lane? On this episode, Adam hangs out with Katie and Jules from The Ting Tings to talk all about the album that shaped their sound: Dire Straits’Brothers in Arms. What’s InsideFirst Dire Straits Memories:Katie and Jules share howBrothers in Armsbecame the soundtrack to their childhoods and teen years—think car rides, record store windows, and stealing albums from siblings.WhyBrothers in ArmsStill Hits:Find out why this album is still a go-to for The Ting Tings, and

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