Best Andrew Dodd Podcasts (2025)

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Tania Bruguera 36:47

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I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA podcast is one of the most influential artists working in the world right now, TANIA BRUGUERA!Hailed for her installation and participatory performance works that blur the boundaries between art and reality, Bruguera has dedicated her life to making work that explores freedom of expression, immigratio…

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Episode #199: Politics, Podcasts, and Friendship with Andrew Gavin Marshall and Chelsey G 1:11:24

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Today we sit down with friend of the show Andrew Gavin Marshall and Chesley G to discuss their friendship, how they began the podcast "In This Mad World," and the recent Israeli attack on Qatar and the larger ramifications, both regionally and regarding US-Israeli relations. Shownotes In This Mad World-Apple Podcasts In This Mad World-Spotify In Th…

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Episode #198: The Age of Supraliberalism with Dr. Joshua Lew McDermott 1:20:58

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Today we chat with Dr. Joshua Lew McDermott about his most recent article. We discuss what the post-liberal world order means for the US, how multipolarity might look like, the US turning it's economic destruction inward, and the negative social effects of viewing technology as a savior and AI social interactions. Shownotes The Age of Supraliberali…

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Episode #197: On Stalin (Part 8: World War 2) 1:05:23

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After a long break, we delve back into our series on Stalin with our Labor Issues Chair, Dr. Nick Partyka, to discuss the Soviet Union and Stalin's role in it during World War 2. Shownotes Below you can listen to previous episodes on the 'On Stalin' series. Part 1: Origins Part 2: Stalin's Rise Part 3: Revolution and Civil War Part 4: Stalin's Rise…

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Episode #196: The 'Trump Slump' with Mark Provost 54:25

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Today we discuss with independent analyst and friend of the show Mark Provost about the economy under the Trump administration. We delve into the economic policies being pursued, how Trump's domestic agenda is negatively impacting the economy, and how the main pillars of Trump's economic vision are stagflationary in nature.…

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Episode #195 The Prosperity Gospel with Titilayo, Temi, and Dami 1:55:03

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Today we discuss the article entitled "God Wants You Aspiring to be A Capitalist." We chat with the author of the article, Titilayo Odedele, as well as her sisters, Temi and Dami. We talk about their individual relationship with Christianity and how that has changed over time, the linkages between capitalism and religion, how prosperity gospel prea…

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Emily Kam Kngwarray as told by Kelli Cole [Exhibition walkthrough at Tate Modern!] 30:50

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I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast is the esteemed curator Kelli Cole to discuss the trailblazing Australian artist, Emily Kam Kngwarray!This is a very special BONUS episode and [as a one-off format] an exhibition walkthrough of Kngwarray's show at TATE MODERN. This is the first large-scale presentation of Kngwarray’s work ever…

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Meret Oppenheim as told by Lisa Wenger 47:12

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I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA podcast is the renowned psychologist Lisa Wenger, who is also – very excitingly – the niece of the artist we are going to be discussing today: Meret Oppeheim! Having collected and copied thousands of letters, notes, and documents from acquaintances of the German-Swiss artist – famed for her paintings,…

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Lois Dodd 36:47

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I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast is the esteemed American painter, Lois Dodd.At 98-years-old, Dodd is famed for her paintings of her immediate surroundings, from landscapes to house roofs, windows and stairs. She paints the Night, day; outside, inside; doors that are painted, chipped; new, worn; and loved. While there is a se…

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The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 17 - The Robbing Noll Band 1:50:24

5M ago1:50:24

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Season 1 concludes with a local band that started it all for Dodd: The Robbing Noll Band. Listen to all the great music and great stories between these guys and definitely check them out! Thanks to the band for coming back together and sharing time with us! Robbin Noll is: Rob Simon - Vocals Noll Slaybaugh - Guitar and vocals Mike Ford - Guitar and…

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Lorna Simpson 38:49

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I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast is the esteemed American artist, Lorna Simpson. Working across photography to painting, video to collage, Simpson is a multimedia artist who – since the 1980s – has gained widespread acclaim for her pioneering approach to conceptual photography. Whether it’s fusing text with image, obscuring h…

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Michaela Yearwood-Dan 45:55

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I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast is one of the most exciting painters working in the world today, Michaela Yearwood-Dan.Hailed for her works that bloom, dance, and come alive when you are witness to them, with an abundance of textures, weathers, colours, mark-makings, and more, Yearwood-Dan intertwines the botanical with abst…

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The Hom egrown Back Room Sessions Episode 16 - Two To Fly 1:42:24

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Local all-stars appear on this weeks episode! Veterans of other great bands put together this ensemble and finally showcase their original music. Bekah Foster on lead vocals and guitar Daniel Kollars on lead guitar and vocals Steven Kollars on bass and vocals Jack Books on drums Bret Crawford on sax Find them here: https://www.facebook.com/twotofly…

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Danielle Mckinney 34:46

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I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast is one of the most anticipated and exciting painters working today – Danielle McKinney. Born in Alabama, and based in New Jersey, McKinney is hailed for her small, contemplative, introspective and intimate paintings of women. Caught in moments of rest, relaxation and repose, McKinney’s works, …

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Bharti Kher 43:03

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I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast is the world renowned artist, Bharti Kher. Known for a seemingly limitless practice that spans painting, sculpture, installation, found objects, and more; that explores hybrid beings – fusing animals and humans, objects and nature – Kher’s extraordinary art-making looks at and exists both in t…

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Andrew Hottle on Sylvia Sleigh 45:57

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I am so excited to say that my guest, the esteemed art historian, Andrew Hottle, will be discussing SYLVIA SLEIGH!Currently the Professor of Art History at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey, Hottle has dedicated his research and writing to focussing on women artists, with specialization in feminist art of the 1970s. He is the author of a de…

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The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 15 - Nick Andrew Staver 1:38:15

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Episode 15 brings in one of the busiest local talents that we've seen around here: Nick Andrew Staver. Dodd is back at the helm to interview him and get a deep dive into his music! You can find Nick here: https://www.nickandrewstaver.com/By West Middle Media

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Katherine Bradford 38:57

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I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast is the brilliant New York based painter, Katherine Bradford. Hailed for her luminous paintings of swimming pools and cosmic skies, ballet dancers and bicycle riders, Bradford takes us to imaginary worlds full of freedom, togetherness and wonder. Not usually specifying the figures in her work, …

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Rose Wylie 33:01

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I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast is the acclaimed painter, Rose Wylie!Born in 1934, as the youngest of seven children to Victorian parents, Wylie spent her early childhood in India before coming to England aged 5. This was in 1939, in the midst of a bomb-filled Second World War and increasingly fractured world. She went on to…

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The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 14 - June Star 1:18:30

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Episode 14 brings us Peter Wile to interview his friend Andrew Grimm and June Star. Hailing from Westminster and Baltimore Maryland, they brought some of the songs from their latest EP as well as that wonderful Americana sound like only they can. Find them Here: https://www.junestar.com/ Subscribe to their music here: https://junestar.bandcamp.com/…

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Jenny Saville 34:56

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I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast is one of the most renowned painters working in the world right now: Jenny Saville.Hailed for her at times colossal paintings of the human form – from close ups of the face, to examinations of exposed flesh – Saville is fascinated with the complex vessels that we all live inside. Theatrical an…

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Episode #194 Trumponomics with Mark Provost 46:57

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We chat with friend of the show, activist and independent analyst, Mark Provost regarding the current economic policies being pursued by Donald Trump. Specifically, we discuss the ongoing tariff wars and their effect on the economy, Trump's seeming attempted move to withdraw from the integrated global economic order, and if corporations will push b…

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The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 13 - Gena Lanette 1:36:03

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Special guest host John Scott goes in depth with one of his former band mates: our multi-talented local artist Gena Lanette!By West Middle Media

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The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 12 - The Mike Kell Band 1:31:52

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Episode 12 brings Mike Kell and his friends to The Back Room!By West Middle Media

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Episode #193: Trump, Zelensky, and Ukraine with Margaret Kimberley 37:55

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Today we chat with author and Black Agenda Report Executive Editor and Senior Columnist Margaret Kimberley about the recent argument between US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky, discussing the incident itself, the larger purpose of the US cozying up to Russia, and what this argument tells us about how evolving US-European relations.…

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The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 11 - Julian Fist 1:38:32

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An incredible reunion with the awesome local Band Julian Fist! This sounded so good live, we hope that it sounds as good here! https://www.facebook.com/julianfist Check them out!! Julian Fist is: Mitch Taylor, Guitar and Lead Vocals Scott Michajluk, Lead Guitar and backing vocals Troy Lehman, Bass Guitar Kyle Taylor, Drums and backing vocals…

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Thw Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 10 - Aaron Getchell 1:18:55

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This week, though under the weather, Dodd interviews local singer/songwriter Aaron Getchell! If you'd like to listen to Aaron's introspective music you can find him here: https://soundcloud.com/aaron-getchell Enjoy!By dujxm

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Episode #192: Artificial Intelligence and Society with Bryan Gordon 1:01:33

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Today we chat with friend of the show Bryan Gordon regarding artificial intelligence, ranging from exactly how it is defined to its potential effects on society in the future. For more subscribe to his Substack entitled Drifting Systems. Shownotes The Future is Schizophrenic

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The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 09 The Clark McLane Band 2:00:38

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Hailing from Jersey Shore PA, these guys bring their version of electric folk down to us. Our local cider maker and musical talent Ben Wenk guest hosts! The band is Clark Mclane on acoustic and vocals, Shawn Carr on Guitar and vocals, Chris Stanonis on bass and vocals, and Tom Rainey on drums and vocals. https://www.facebook.com/clarkmclaneband htt…

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Episode #191: Friendship and Freedom with Vernon T. Bateman and Dr. Derek Ford 31:29

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In the first episode of 2025, we chat with Vernon T. Bateman and our Education Chair Dr. Derek Ford about Vernon’s fight against his being wrongly incarcerated and his fight for justice and how, amongst that, he and Derek have forged a strong bond of friendship. Shownotes FreeVernon.org 26 years Too Long: Vernon T. Bateman’s Fight for Freedom Mommy…

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The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 08 Brett Rudder & The Gregorys 1:21:02

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Happy New Year 2025! In this episode we bring Brett G. Rudder back up north to rejoin The Gregorys and share their music and thoughts with us. https://soundcloud.com/thebgrudder https://www.youtube.com/@bgrudder https://www.facebook.com/thegregorysmusic/By dujxm

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The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 07 Cornerstone 1:29:03

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This week it's a full band! Cornerstone is led by singer/songwriter Evan Crider, with Mat Morris on Guitar and vocals, Troy Weishaar on Drums, and Dean Vaccher on bass. Set List: 01 The Water 02 Better Off 03 Again 04 Fly 05 Doubt 06 nighttime Sabotage 07 Strange 08 Reflecting Reflections 09 Fine 10 Bed of Clouds…

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Sheila Heti on Jenny Holzer, Berthe Morisot, Margaux Williamson, and more 33:37

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Welcome to the FINALE of Season 12! I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast is the acclaimed writer, Sheila Heti.Born in 1976 in Toronto, where she lives today, Heti is the author of eleven books, from novels to novellas, short stories and children’s books. Most recently, her acclaimed books have included Alphabetical Diaries, that …

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The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 06 Drew Cooke 2:03:26

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This is one of Dodd's more extensive interviews, with local musician Drew Cooke. You can find Drew at Drew Cooke MusicBy dujxm

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Barbara Walker 31:22

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I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast today is the renowned British artist, Barbara Walker. Born in Birmingham, where she lives and works today, Walker is hailed for her intimate paintings of everyday life, and intricate drawings that not only show power dynamics in Old Master Paintings, but give voice to histories that are all to…

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Justin Robertson / PINT OF BEER AND A PLOUGHMAN'S LUNCH 43:16

10M ago43:16

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Interview with Justin Robertson. Pint of beer and a ploughmans lunch. Norman Wisdom's Norman wisdom. John Major vs Rob Zombie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Shahzia Sikander 50:34

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I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast is one of the world’s most renowned artists, Shahzia Sikander. Working across painting, sculpture, drawing, and animation, the Lahore-born, New York-based Sikander is widely celebrated for her work that subverts tradition and reclaims narratives – such as her subverting of Central and South-As…

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Katharina Grosse 33:57

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I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast is the renowned German painter, Katharina Grosse.Hailed for her site-specific paintings which she spray-paints onto rocks, walls, landscapes and architecture, Grosse’s works explode with luminous colour. Working both indoor and outdoor, she upends all traditions when it comes to painting: diss…

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The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 05 David Sparrow 1:23:12

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On this episode we invited David Sparrow to come up from Westminster Maryland to visit us. He has some fantastic music to share and some stories about his travels around the country. Enjoy! David Sparrow MusicBy dujxm

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Cecilia Vicuña 43:22

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I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast is one of the most trailblazing artists and poets in the world right now, Cecilia Vicuna. Born in 1948 in Chile, and based between Santiago and New York, Vicuna is hailed for her works that are as ephemeral as they are permanent, colossal as they are minute, fragile as they are strong, that br…

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Maria Balshaw on Museums (+ Tracey Emin, Frida Kahlo, and more!) 44:22

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I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast is Maria Balshaw. Currently serving as Director of Tate, a position she has held since 2017, Balshaw began her career as an academic and lecturer in cultural studies. At the dawn of the 2000s, she swapped this to become Director of Creative Partnerships, a government programme that aimed to de…

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The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 04 Willeby Hayes 1:12:02

11M ago1:12:02

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This week we bring you Willeby Hayes from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. He recounts some interesting stories about his songs and travels. Find him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillebyHayesOfficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willebyhayesofficial/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewillebyhayes Drop any comments to us on Facebook: h…

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Episode #190: Colombia and the FARC with Oliver Dodd 57:22

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Today we sit down with PhD student and researcher Oliver Dodd to discuss the history of the FARC in Colombia. Specifically we discuss the history of the organization, it's evolution over time, how they have related to the working people of Colombia, and what is going on currently in the present day.

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Audrey Flack (1931–2024) 33:36

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Remembering the great Audrey Flack (1931–2024). Earlier this year, I interviewed Flack over a series of interviews before she passed away on 28 June 2024. Audrey was a force, and I hope you enjoy listening to her powerful and moving words. If you want to learn more, I highly recommend her memoir: With Darkness Came Stars: A Memoir (https://www.psup…

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Bonus episode: Witches in Art 29:31

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This is a (Halloween special!) bonus episode that explores the image of Witches in Art, as told by Professor Lyndal Roper! What is a witch? Where does it stem from? Why is she so often an old woman, who is harmful and evil? How did this perpetuate the way women were treated in history? What is a witch today?Roper, a regius professor of History at t…

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Merve Erme on Vanessa Bell and Virginia Woolf 49:21

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I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast is the writer, critic, and author, Merve Emre.Currently the Shapiro-Silverberg Professor of Creative Writing and Criticism at Wesleyan University – and the Director of the Shapiro Center for Creative Writing and Criticism – Emre is also the acclaimed and award-winning author of numerous books.…

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The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 03 Chuck Darwin & The Knuckledraggers 1:51:49

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This week Dodd presents Chuck Darwin & The Knuckledraggers from Biglerville, Pennsylvnaia. The Knuckledraggers are: Ben Wenk on guitar and vocals Dave Pickering on Banjo, Dobro, and vocals 'Cousin" Billy Jones on Harmonica, percussion and vocals Dean Vaccher on bass and vocals. Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChuckDarwinMusic Setlis…

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Emerson Bowyer on Camille Claudel 53:31

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I am so excited to say that my guest on today’s podcast is the esteemed curator and writer, Emerson Bowyer. Currently the Searle Curator, Painting and Sculpture of Europe, at the Art Institute of Chicago, Emerson is a specialist in 18th- and 19th-century French and British art. He has worked at New York’s Frick Collection, the Fine Arts Museums of …

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Pussy Riot's Nadya Tolokonnikova 49:16

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I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast is one of the most groundbreaking and era-defining artists around today, Nadya Tolokonnikova.A founding member of Pussy Riot, the feminist art-collective and performance group, active since 2011, Nadya is an artist, activist, and musician, who has dedicated her life to fighting for freedom, co…

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The Homegrown Back Room Sessions Episode 02 Elly Cooke 1:26:01

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This week we bring Elly Cooke to the Back Room to share her Beautiful voice with you. Enjoy and don't forget to look for more of her online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellycookemusicBy West Middle Media