Search a title or topic

Over 20 million podcasts, powered by 

Player FM logo

Adam Unze Podcasts

show episodes
 
Artwork

1
The Spark Parade

Adam Unze - Music & Film Interviews

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Monthly+
 
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 Que ...
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
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 h…
  continue reading
 
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 dyn…
  continue reading
 
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 u…
  continue reading
 
Matt and Trevor of Cheat Codes sit down with Adam Unze to talk about their Spark: the movie Ready 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 vi…
  continue reading
 
Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low joins Adam to share the story of his Spark: Jimmy Eat World’s Futures. Alex takes us back to his teenage years in Baltimore, discovering Futures on 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 w…
  continue reading
 
Pop singer-songwriter Maggie Lindemann joins Adam to share how Lana Del Rey’s landmark album Born to Die sparked 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: How Born…
  continue reading
 
Grammy-winning country singer-songwriter Cam joins Adam for an intimate conversation about her Spark: the Indigo Girls’ acclaimed album All 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 delv…
  continue reading
 
Award-winning comedian, writer, and actress Chanel Ali joins host Adam to talk about her Spark—Alan Parker’s 1980 musical drama Fame. 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 educati…
  continue reading
 
UK pop sensation Mimi Webb chats with Adam about her Spark: the timeless romantic comedy How 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: Why How to Lose a Guy in 10…
  continue reading
 
Australian music sensation G Flip sits down with Adam to explore the surprising source of their creative spark: Pixar’s beloved animated film Cars. G Flip shares how watching Cars with 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…
  continue reading
 
Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter grandson joins Adam to explore his musical spark: Rage Against the Machine’s legendary album The 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…
  continue reading
 
After I spent an hour or so running down their recent lawsuit against Destiny, I decided to give Ben & Grace Thorp a call. To my surprise, Ben answered the phone. I tried my best to be fair, despite our turbulent history. This is what followed. From the August 9th, 2025, episode of the Killstream. Full Killstream Link: https://rumble.com/v6xd52m-ki…
  continue reading
 
Ryan Harkness, parody song master and all-around thoughtful guy, joins the Killstream to talk about the present state of the US, his history in radio contrasted with Aaron Imholte's, the history he had with Hulk Hogan, plus much more. It was an excellent chat! From the August 8th, 2025, episode of the Killstream. Full Killstream Link: https://rumbl…
  continue reading
 
I had an extensive interview with Jeremy MacKenzie, aka Raging Dissident, on the Killstream. We discussed the current state of Canada in detail, his thoughts on the ramifications of the Trump administration coming back into power, his thoughts on Israel and its future, plus what is needed for meaningful change to the current systems in place in the…
  continue reading
 
I always have a great time talking to Adam Green. I would consider him one of my actual friends in this business. BUT there are some people in the audience who love to give him grief, and we saw some of that during this appearance. We go over some of Adam's man-on-the-street video, he addresses critics in the superchats, RicanTuber tries to get a p…
  continue reading
 
I give my insider take on the continuing beef between Dick Masterson and Vito Gesualdi, the co-hosts of The Biggest Problem in the Universe. I also harken back to January this year, when Masterson and I had the big blowup. Some of that story is re-told here and related to their current situation. From the Monday, August 4th, 2025, episode of the Ki…
  continue reading
 
Acclaimed pop songwriter and artist Bonnie McKee joins Adam to dive into her spark: the cult comedy classic Wayne’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 Inside Wayne’s World & Childhood Inspiration:…
  continue reading
 
Two days, two segments on Nick Fuentes vs Tucker Carlson. Tucker really stepped in it on this one and brought Candace Owens along for the tailspin. Day 2 sees me go over Nick's response while taking a little trip down memory lane. Rumble Video Link: https://rumble.com/v6x3pq4-nick-fuentes-vs-tucker-carlson-omnibus.html Day 1 Full Killstream: https:…
  continue reading
 
It's almost impossible to list all the topics in the title of this one, because we talked about so much! It was a pleasure to have BPS back on the show after a 14-month or so absence. Enjoy this almost THREE-HOUR discussion! From the Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, episode of the Killstream. Full stream, minus the second half of this interview: https:/…
  continue reading
 
Former Co-Host Perspicacity returns for the first time since March to catch up on everything since. Topics include the Casino Crooks, Gator being a total loser, Ralph's recent trip to El Salvador (and the Colombia trip before that, Rand and the potential revival of the Sektur, plus much more. From the Tuesday, July 29th, 2025, episode of the Killst…
  continue reading
 
Adam sits down with rising country star William Beckmann to talk all about his spark: Robert Rodriguez’s iconic action film Desperado. William shares how seeing Desperado—filmed right in his hometown of Acuña, Mexico—had a massive impact on his music, style, and creative vision. What’s Inside A Hometown Connection: William recounts recognizing stre…
  continue reading
 
Episode Summary Fitz, frontman of chart-topping indie soul-pop group Fitz and The Tantrums, reveals how Jeff Buckley’s iconic album Grace set 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 Inside Discovery of a Classic: Fitz shares how he discovered J…
  continue reading
 
Loading …
Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play