Best Eric Hampton Podcasts (2026)

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Ian Dench discusses EMF's "Unbelievable" 1:15:22

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From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 262 on 6/9/25)... In this episode, Ian Dench of EMF joins the show to discuss the writing and recording of the band’s explosive 1991 hit, “Unbelievable.” From itsinstantly recognizable hook to its genre-blending sound, the song became a cultural phenomenon and an enduring stadium anthem. …

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“I Melt With You” by Modern English 45:38

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Modern English’s “I Melt With You” is one of those songs everyone knows, but most people don’t realize how much is packed into its seemingly happy 80s charm. On the surface, it’s a catchy love song, but listen closer and you catch hints of nuclear anxiety and darker undertones that make it surprisingly layered. In this week’s episode, we explore ho…

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Stacy Jones discusses American Hi-Fi’s “Flavor of the Weak” 1:15:57

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From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 256 on 5/5/25).... This week, Stacy Jones sits in to share the story behind American Hi-Fi’s 2001 breakout hit, “Flavor of the Weak.” From his early days as Veruca Salt’s touring drummer to stepping into the spotlight as a frontman, Stacy discusses the evolution of his career, the challen…

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“The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades” by Timbuk 3 50:57

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Feeling optimistic about the new year? We hope so, because we thought it was the perfect time to dive into Timbuk 3’s “The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades.” On the surface, it sounds hopeful, but the lyrics reveal something much darker once you really listen. In this week’s episode, we explore how a married couple with a drum machine manage…

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Danbert Nobacon discusses Chumbawamba’s “Tubthumping” 1:01:49

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From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 247 on 3/3/25)... This week, Danbert Nobacon of Chumbawamba sits in to break down the writing and recording of the band's massive 1997 hit, "Tubthumping." He and Chris explore the song’s punk-influenced origins, its anthemic structure, and how its themes of resilience and working-class pu…

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“The Christmas Shoes” by NewSong 56:28

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In this week’s episode, we dig into NewSong’s “The Christmas Shoes,” a holiday hit that somehow became a cultural phenomenon despite being, frankly, awful. The song relies on emotional manipulation instead of real storytelling, and we still cannot understand how it convinced so many people that it was profound. We take apart the lyrics, talk throug…

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Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately? Reaction Episode 51:42

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In this episode, Chris and Matt discuss the new HBO Original Documentary from their Bill Simmons-produced Music Box series. Using the categories from Bill’s very popular The Rewatchables podcast, the guys discuss their favorite parts of this look into the meteoric rise of Counting Crows in the early 90s. Join our Patreon Buy a Shirt Follow us on In…

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: A discussion on The Waitresses “Christmas Wrapping” 51:16

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From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 288 on 12/15/25)... In the 1981 holiday season, The Waitresses delivered a refreshingly offbeat gift with their single “Christmas Wrapping.” Written by Chris Butler, who openly admitted his dislike for the holidays, the song was pieced together from leftover riffs and lyrics he scribbled …

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“Jim Dandy” by Black Oak Arkansas (f/Josh Ireson) 49:30

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Doesn’t escaping into the hills to do nothing but write music with your friends sound like the ultimate dream? By the mid-60s, this was a reality for Black Oak Arkansas, a Southern rock band that refined their sound and mastered their instruments while living off the land. Led by charismatic frontman Jim “Dandy” Mangrum, they built a reputation for…

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Mike Edwards discusses Jesus Jones “Right Here, Right Now” 1:13:20

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From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 224 on 9/16/24)... This week, Mike Edwards sits in to discuss the writing and recording of the 1991 hit single from Jesus Jones, “Right Here, Right Now." The conversation explores the creation and impact of the song, including the inspiration behind it and the cultural context of the time…

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Interview with Barnaby Smith of VOCES8 9:00

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Jana Lee Ross speaks with Barnaby Smith, co-founder and Artistic Director of the vocal ensemble VOCES8, about their holiday performances presented by the Virginia Arts Festival.By WHRO Public Media

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“Lean on Me” by Club Nouveau 55:20

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In 1972, Bill Withers wrote, produced, and performed the #1 hit “Lean on Me,” a timeless single about being there for someone you care about. Fifteen years later, Club Nouveau flawlessly brought the song into the 80s, achieving a modern sound without losing its signature heart and soul. Despite topping the charts and even winning a Grammy for their…

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Justin Currie discusses Del Amitri's "Roll To Me" 1:04:01

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From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 137 on 1/9/23)... Glasgow's Del Amitri has had a long and storied career, releasing five albums that reached the Top 10 in the UK and selling over 6 millions albums worldwide. In the United States, it was the 1995 hit single "Roll To Me" that showcased the band to the whole country via po…

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“All For You” by Sister Hazel (f/ Caleb George) 1:03:13

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If you were living in Gainesville, Florida, in the late 90s, Sister Hazel’s “All For You” was probably a hit song to YOU way before it was a hit for the rest of the country. The band had already sold tens of thousands of copies of their album …Somewhere More Familiar when they signed to Universal and re-released it. The album would go platinum, tha…

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Vaden Todd Lewis discusses Toadies "Possum Kingdom" 1:00:36

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From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 139 on 1/23/23)... In this episode, Toadies vocalist and guitarist Vaden Todd Lewis discusses the writing, recording, and release of the band's 1994 hit single "Possum Kingdom". The song's eerie lyrical content matched with its unique composition made it stand out in an era of inventive r…

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BASQUIAT: The Price of Fame w/ Author DOUG WOODHAM - Highlights 12:18

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“People today are so used to Basquiat's prices being extraordinarily high and rising that it's almost hard for people to understand that wasn't always the case. In the year he died, 1988, a terrific painting by Basquiat might have sold for $30,000. Relative to his other artistic peers, like a great Julian Schnabel painting that cost $800,000. After…

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JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT: The Making of an Icon with DOUG WOODHAM, Fmr. President of Christie's Americas 1:34:30

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“All of the great artists are there for a reason: because they rebelled in some way. They created a visual vocabulary that felt fresh and new, which excited people. So, the great artists are not built on sort of anthills of sand. They're built on things of substance and of meaning. Though this is not a sufficient condition to become an icon, it's a…

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“What’s Up Doc? (Can We Rock?) [with Shaquille O’Neal]” by FU-Schnickens (f/ Matt DiStefano) 1:11:04

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In the summer of 1993, an up-and-coming Brooklyn hip-hop trio collaborated with an NBA rookie sensation to create a Bugs Bunny-inspired track that cracked the Top 40. In a world of athletes releasing embarrassing novelty singles, “What’s Up Doc? (Can We Rock?)” had people far and wide asking if Shaq was as diesel on the mic as he was on the court. …

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Chris DeMakes A Podcast: Kevin Martin discusses Candlebox's "Far Behind" 1:06:17

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From Chris DeMakes A Podcast (originally released as Episode 68 on 9/13/2021)... Candlebox's 1993 smash hit single "Far Behind" is still in regular rotation on rock radio today. On this episode, lead singer Kevin Martin discusses the writing, recording, release, and legacy of this timeless single. One Hit Thunder is brought to you by DistroKid, the…

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“Wherever You Will Go” by The Calling (f/ Erin Mallory Long) 1:00:48

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This week, we’re exploring the career and music of The Calling, a band that somehow managed to define the early 2000s with their massive hit “Wherever You Will Go.” Whether it was the song’s appearance in Coyote Ugly or simply the right sound at the right time, The Calling burst onto the scene with one of the biggest songs in the history of Billboa…

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The Bird Banter Podcast #200 with Tim Lenz 28:06

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On this episode I talk with Tim Lenz, a longtime back-end developer for eBird, member of record-breaking Team Sapsucker big days, and now the creator of BirdingApp, a new phone app that offers messaging, route planning, real-time rare bird alerts and more. Check it out. As always contact me with suggestions for great guests, or any questions or com…

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“I Ran (So Far Away)” by A Flock of Seagulls 57:40

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What happens when a hairdresser decides to buy a used synthesizer and start a band with his friend and his brother, despite having little musical experience? You get A Flock of Seagulls, a group whose sound (and haircuts) perfectly capture the spirit of the early 80s. The unforgettable music video for “I Ran (So Far Away)” became an MTV staple in t…

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Daniel Roseberry 31:43

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Ina Garten's friend Daniel Roseberry, the award-winning American fashion designer and Artistic Director of legendary fashion house Schiaparelli, spends the day at the barn. For breakfast, Ina bakes a Tri-Berry Ricotta Cake. Then, Daniel creates some botanical couture and showstopping flower arrangements, and they talk about sliding-door career mome…

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“Fooled Around and Fell in Love” by Elvin Bishop (f/ Erik J. Brown) 59:04

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Long before his 1976 hit, Elvin Bishop was already one of the world’s most respected blues guitarists. Everyone from the Grateful Dead to Bo Diddley was eager to collaborate with him, and his work with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band eventually earned him a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Despite his confidence and experience as a world-cl…

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Ketosis During Pregnancy? Here’s the Truth 55:25

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Send us a text Pregnant? or coaching moms-to-be? Dr. Eric Westman and dietitian Lily Nichols, RDN (“Real Food for Pregnancy”) break down insulin resistance in pregnancy, the 175g carb myth, ketones vs. DKA, and real-food swaps that flatten CGM spikes—without piling on insulin. 👉 Follow Lily Nichols, RDN for more on pregnancy, fertility & real-food …

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Itzhak Perlman 27:36

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The legendary violin virtuoso and celebrated symphony orchestra conductor Itzhak Perlman joins Ina Garten for a perfect day of cooking and conversation at the barn. They both love remembered flavors, so Ina is making a Potato Galette with Smoked Salmon. Ina learns about Itzhak's incredible rise to fame, from making it in America at only 13 years ol…

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“Werewolves of London” by Warren Zevon 1:00:57

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It’s Halloween, so we thought it would be crazy not to dive into the legendary artist who brought us the lyric “little old lady got mutilated late last night.” That’s right…this week, we’re diving into the life and career of Warren Zevon and his most famous single, 1978’s “Werewolves of London.” A dark sense of humor paired with a songwriting voice…

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Fix Insulin Resistance in 2 Weeks?! With Dr Tony Hampton 53:52

3M ago53:52

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Send us a text Most doctors still treat insulin resistance with medication but what if the real cure starts with food? 🥩 In this episode, Dr. Eric Westman sits down with Dr. Tony Hampton to reveal how patients are reversing diabetes, dropping A1C from 12 to 6, and regaining their health in just weeks using a simple low-carb food playbook. Backed by…

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Christine Baranski 30:09

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Star of stage and screen Christine Baranski stops by Ina Garten's barn to talk Broadway breaks, love at first sight, corsets, and living the Italian dream. Christine's crazy for breakfast pastries, so Ina makes Maple-Oatmeal Scones to frost together. Then, they take a culinary trip to Italy via East Hampton, cooking Weeknight Bolognese and Roasted …

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“Flood” by Jars of Clay (f/ Katie Hampton) 1:07:11

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This week, we’re joined by Matt Kelly’s Christian Cringe co-host Katie Hampton to become one with the mud. Yes, we’re exploring the career and music of Jars of Clay, the rare mainstream crossover from the Christian music scene who made their mark in 1996 with the alternative rock radio hit “Flood.” Despite a bit of blowback from their religious fan…

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"Everything is Art. Everything is Politics." AI WEIWEI'S TURANDOT Dir. MAXIM DEREVIANKO - Highlights

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“So when we decided to do a documentary to follow Ai Weiwei, we knew, of course, it wouldn't be just a simple opera, and we knew he would bring his own very special and original vision. Because, of course, he is not an opera director. From his point of view, it's a challenge, but from another perspective, it’s probably an enrichment for the opera a…

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AI WEIWEI'S TURANDOT 59:36

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“Everything is Art. Everything is Politics. I think art competes with reality. And art will give you the last words.” –Ai Weiwei The renowned artist and activist Ai Weiwei has used sculpture, photography, documentaries, and large-scale installations to challenge authoritarian power for decades. But his project at the Rome Opera House, directing Puc…

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Tina Fey 25:13

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Comedian, writer, actor, and producer Tina Fey joins Ina Garten for a fun-filled day at the barn. Tina loves custard desserts, so Ina welcomes her with Breakfast Panna Cotta before digging deep, sharing childhood trauma revelations, standout standup moments, and life on the road with her best friend Amy Poehler. Then, Tina and Ina team up in the ki…

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The Bird Banter Podcast #199 with Eric Hope 37:49

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Eric Hope is my guest for this episode of the podcast. I met Eric while chasing a couple of rare shorebirds at the Mouth of the Cedar River hotspot in southern King County, WA and thought at the time he might be an interesting guest. In the next few days he continued to find great shorebirds there, and I was sure I wanted to talk with Eric. I hope …

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“You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)” by Dead Or Alive 58:07

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This week, our Patreon voted for us to explore the music and career of Dead or Alive, the British pop band responsible for the endlessly catchy and danceable 1985 single, “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record).” Led by the eccentric and androgynous Pete Burns, Dead or Alive were a perfect mix of the end of disco and the start of new wave. Their rise up…

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Be My Guest with Ina Garten is Back 1:48

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Join the party as Ina Garten invites friends old and new into her East Hampton home for good food and great conversation. With personal stories shared over cocktails and favorite recipes, each podcast episode features direct audio and exclusive, extended interviews from Be My Guest with Ina Garten, her multi-platform series for Warner Bros. Discove…

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“A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton (f/ Eric Taft) 1:17:18

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Whether you were rockin’ out to it in 2002 or watching Terry Crews sing every word to it a few years later, Vanessa Carlton’s “A Thousand Miles” is a song that can stir up a lot of feelings and emotions for those who lived it. Even though the song’s earnest delivery and theater-kid presentation SHOULD make it an artifact from the turn of the centur…

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Why Doctors Aren’t Taught Nutrition: Dr. Nick Norwitz Exposes The Truth 1:02:46

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Send us a text Harvard-trained physician-scientist Dr. Nick Norwitz joins me to unpack the real drivers of metabolic health. He shares how keto sent his severe ulcerative colitis into remission within one week, why “calories in, calories out” is a dead-end tautology, what happened when he overfed ~6,000 calories/day and didn’t gain weight, and how …

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The 2005 Albums Fantasy Auction Draft 1:13:10

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The DREAM TEAM of Chris Fafalios, Matt Kelly, Matthew Milligan, and Tony Hartman are BACK to draft the very best albums from the year 2005. From the launch of YouTube to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, these albums were the soundtrack to a year filled with highs, lows, and in-betweens. Who will draft the very best collection of records with t…

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Nordic Art & Contemporary Perspectives at the ARKEN MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART - Highlights 12:25

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“This awe that I feel every time I meet an artist who has the courage to deal with what it means to be in the world as a human being and to tackle it from different ways and through different media. I always feel that through the collaborations I have with artists, I learn a little bit more about the world, myself, my feelings or emotions, and how …

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The Future of Museums with MARIE NIPPER, Director of ARKEN MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART 1:09:12

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“We don't need to find an end solution, but it's a space where we can speculate, imagine, and practice our foresight. We can be part of a bigger imagination together with an institutional framework, which is really what we try to motivate as well when we communicate these exhibitions to our audience and speak with our guests about these works. We c…

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“The Rain” by Oran “Juice” Jones (f/ Zak Shaffer) 48:29

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This week, we're diving into one of the most bizarre R&B hits of the 80s. With its slick production and dramatic monologue, “The Rain” by Oran “Juice” Jones became a Top 10 smash in 1986 before fading into obscurity. Not EVERYONE forgot the track, however, as Donald Glover and the cast of Saturday Night Live resurrected it in 2018 with a spot-on an…

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Art is a Fundamental Element of Life - Gallerist HANNAH BARRY on a Life in Art 34:58

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“There's something fundamental about the value of art and culture. Not just being integrated for vocational reasons, but because the experience of art and having a cultural element in one's life brings enjoyment, learning, relief, or any of the many experiences and feelings that art provides. I think this is quite fundamental as an element of life.…