Ordinary Takes Andrew Smith

Andrew is joined by North Carolina author Mark Kemp (Dixie Lullaby: A Story of Music Race and New Beginnings in a New South) to discuss contemporary Black artists in the country, roots, & Americana genres. The conversation intersects with themes from Kemp's book, being an anti-racist white person & hardcore music fan in today's south. More about Mark: http://dailykemp.com/

For Ordinary Takes 6, Andrew is joined by Michael White and John Wright to talk about the amazing avant-garde artist Harry Smith, in what is also a reunion of folks who attended the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics at the Naropa Institute in Boulder, Colorado. Well into the broadcast, we have a special guest appearance from poet Ron Whitehead. 

For Ordinary Takes 5, Taylor and Rick have a conversation with writer Mark Russell, author and writer of comic books such as The Flintstones, Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles, Second Coming, and Billionaire Island.

Pastor Brian Zahnd (@brianzahnd) joins Andrew & Rick as we continue to ponder the playlists of Advent & 2020 with a bonus conclusion that confronts the problem of Christian nationalism. Fans of Arcade Fire, Bob Dylan, & the Dead are especially encouraged to listen. Ordinary Takes #4. 

With a parade of guests, Rick & Andrew unpack a strange & meaningful year in music. Featuring visiting fans & critics Amy Rock, Scott Greenberg, Scott Winchell, Becca Klaver, & Steve Stockman. Find more at Teacherontheradio.com! 

Andrew is joined by Kenneth Tanner to discuss the meaning of Advent and the importance of Advent playlists. Ordinary Takes is the joint production of Teacher On The Radio & Ordinary Space, at the intersection of pop culture, theology, & social justice.