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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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22:01

Sydney James Harcourt on Singin’ in the Rain & The...

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2026/04/07

"Gene Kelly redefined what it meant to be a leading man." 🕺✨On today’s episode of The Spark Parade, Adam Unze welcomes the Grammy-winning powerhouse and original Hamilton cast member, Sydney James Harcourt.Sydney joins the pod to celebrate his personal Spark: the legendary Gene Kelly and the 1952 cinematic masterpiece, Singin' in the Rain. We dive deep into Kelly’s athletic, effortless masculinity, the resilient optimism of that iconic title sequence and how Sydney channels that same grace today on

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24:42

Is This the Perfect Movie? Claybourne Elder on The...

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2026/04/01

What is it about a fedora, a whip, and a "history avenger" that sparks a lifelong obsession? This week on The Spark Parade, host Adam Unze is joined by Broadway powerhouse and star of HBO’s The Gilded Age, Claybourne Elder.Claybourne takes us back to a small-town theater in Utah to revisit the 1989 masterpiece, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. We dive deep into the "virile" energy of Harrison Ford, the brilliance of Sean Connery and why this film provided a vital sense of adventure for kids

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20:34

Michelle Joy (Cannons): How Amélie Inspired a Dream...

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2026/03/25

"You don't have glass bones. You can take life's knocks." ✨In this episode of The Spark Parade, host Adam Unze sits down with Michelle Joy, the mesmerizing frontwoman of the dream-pop sensation Cannons. As the band prepares to release their highly anticipated new album, Everything Glows, Michelle joins us to deep-dive into the 2001 French masterpiece that shaped her artistic identity: Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Amélie.Michelle opens up about discovering the film during a lonely first year of college and

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19:47

Khadija Mbowe: Committing to the Cuckoo with Baz...

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2026/03/18

Can 90s camp actually save classical art? This week on The Spark Parade, host Adam Unze sits down with classically trained soprano and celebrated video essayist Khadija Mbowe to dive into their "Spark": Baz Luhrmann’s neon-soaked, 1996 cinematic fever dream, Romeo + Juliet.From reenacting Juliet’s death scene on a suburban couch at age five to mixing "WAP" with "Habanera" in their own operatic productions, Khadija explains how this film gave them the ultimate creative permission to "commit to the

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16:44

Hemlocke Springs on Selena Gomez, The Zune, and...

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2026/03/11

Is Another Cinderella Story actually the best adaptation of all time? Rising pop icon Hemlocke Springs (the mind behind the viral hit "Girlfriend") joins Adam to explain why this 2008 Selena Gomez classic is her ultimate creative "Spark." 🥀✨From the depths of the $5 Walmart DVD bin to the high-stakes choreography of the "Mary and Joey" dance-off, Hemlocke breaks down how this movie defined an entire generation’s pop aesthetic. We dive into the genius of Jane Lynch as the ultimate pop-star

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27:09

Sasha Colby: Why Janet Jackson’s "The Velvet Rope" is...

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2026/03/04

After a brief hiatus, The Spark Parade is back! To kick off our new season, we are joined by a literal legend, the Mother of Mothers and RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 winner, Sasha Colby. Sasha joins host Adam Unze to deep-dive into the album that provided her blueprint for survival: Janet Jackson’s 1997 masterpiece, The Velvet Rope.In this raw and deeply personal interview, Sasha Colby opens up about her journey from Waimānalo, Hawaii, to the global stage. She reveals how she used dance as therapy

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26:01

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

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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