191 episodes
The Spark Parade Adam Unze
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4.9 • 21 Ratings
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Art and entertainment inspire each of us in different ways. But have you ever wondered what inspires the people who create our cultural touchstones? On The Spark Parade podcast, your host Adam Unze geeks out with artists and entertainers about their cultural spark of inspiration. Everything from Shakespeare to South Park. You’ll hear from artists like Conor Oberst on Northern Exposure, Roisin Murphy on Terrence Conran’s The House Book and Adrian Young on Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On. The Spark Parade. Where artists reveal their cultural inspirations - to spark the inspiration in you.
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Oh Land's Spark is Edward Scissorhands
From the moment her older sister introduced her to Edward Scissorhands, singer/songwriter Oh Land felt a kinship with the lead character, as well as his love interest, Kim. As a pre-adolescent trying to make sense of the world, she felt connected both to the isolation and awkwardness channeled through Edward and the romance and whimsy that shone out of Kim. Danny Elfman's score also left an indelible imprint on her young mind and has been a constant source of inspiration in the development of her own work.
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Yoke Lore’s Spark is Snow Crash
Yoke Lore (aka Adrian Galvin) has always been interested in philosophy and religion, so Neil Stephenson's seminal cyber-punk novel Snow Crash may not have seemed like a natural fit for him. But it's a book full of references to spiritual practices, linguistics, and other areas that piqued his interest. It's also a book that predicted the concept of the metaverse and other technological advancements, thereby bridging the gap between ancient rituals and futurism.
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Taking Teen Angst From Print To Screen: Speedy Ortiz's Sadie Dupuis' Spark is Ghost World)
Speedy Ortiz founder and frontwoman Sadie Dupuis has always loved comics, so when she spotted a French language version of Ghost World as a tween, she didn't let the language barrier stand in the way of her enjoyment. Her connection to the book grew exponentially when she bought a copy in English and she felt a kinship with its teenage protagonists. She was initially disappointed by Terry Zwigoff's film, a radical departure from the source material, but has since come to appreciate it as an alternate version of the same events.
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Whoopi Goldberg Is Everything: Bob The Drag Queen's Spark Is The Color Purple
Bob The Drag Queen loves The Color Purple. She's seen/read every iteration (book, film, and stage), but she's found herself coming back to Steven Spielberg's Oscar-nominated adaptation over and over. Whoopi Goldberg's breakout role as Celie is at the heart of Bob's attraction to the film. It's a striking, subtle, heartfelt performance that's touched Bob so deeply she's become a huge Whoopi stan.
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Beachy Sounds and Self-Discovery: Jaboukie's Spark Is The Drums' Portamento
Comedian, actor, writer, and musical artist Jaboukie was already a fan of The Drums when their second album was released, but Portamento was the project that solidified his relationship with the band. Singer Jonny Pierce had just come out publicly and Jaboukie immediately saw the connection between Pierce's queerness and Portamento's thematic landscape. He was drawn to the vulnerable honesty in the lyrics and his high school years were powered by its sparse, beachy sound.
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Breaking The Mold: Nicholas Maggio's Spark Is Reservoir Dogs
Mob Land director Nicholas Maggio first saw Quentin Tarintino's directorial debut Reservoir Dogs at the tender age of 13 and it was the coolest thing he had ever seen. His affection for it has grown as his own career as a filmmaker has developed. When he revisited it as an adult, he has been awestruck by the audacious storytelling, novel plot devices, and incredible performances. It's had a profound impact on his career path and provided endless inspiration for his own work.
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Customer Reviews
My new favorite podcast
This is my new favorite podcast! I could listen to this man speak for hours and I have been LOVING the guests he has on 💕
Fun & informative
Not only is this show highly entertaining, but in listening to creatives give new perspectives to works I already appreciate, I’ve discovered new artists to explore. Thanks for putting this out there!
Good concept, lot of room to grow
I really like the idea behind this podcast, but the execution needs some polishing. The host begins the interviews with energy but it decreases quickly, with a lot of hesitation and slow delivery of connectors for the next topic. This contributes to the listener lost of interest and disengagement.
Good news, there’s room to grow and I believe with some interview engagement techniques and preparation, this podcast can attain an exponential positive gain.
Good luck and don’t give up.