Best Steve Fulton Podcasts (2025)

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#137 : The Worst Game Ever For The Atari 2600 19:05

4h ago19:05

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In the final episode of "Worse Than E.T. ?" we attempt to, once and for all, find the "worst Atari 2600 game", even if we have to make it ourselves...so we do. Here is the itch.io page for the game when you can download it, get the code, see the box-art, etc. All free, of course. https://intotheverticalblank.itch.io/worst-game #worst #atari #atari2…

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“Italian Holiday with the ASO” / Comedian Madeline Evans / “The Nature of Man: Landscapes from the Childhood of Jimmy Carter” 51:47

20h ago51:47

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Conductor Jader Bignanimi discusses his upcoming “Italian Holiday with the ASO” performances on Thursday and Saturday. Plus, Madeline Evans takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Comedy,” and visual artist John Cleaveland details his new exhibition, “The Nature of Man: Landscapes from the Childhood of Jimmy Carter, on view at the Carter C…

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The 15th Annual Lantern Parade / The City Lights Collective 52:10

11h ago52:10

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Chantelle Rytter, creator of the Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade and founder of the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons discusses the 15th annual Beltline Lantern Parade which is on May 3 on the Beltline’s Southwest Trail. Plus, we unveil the future of City Lights on WABE, “The City Lights Collective.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…

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#136: What Does It Mean To Finish A Game? 1:01:58

5d ago1:01:58

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What Does It Mean To Finish A Game? Atari 2600, 400/800, 520/1040 ST A lost tape from 2022, finally released. Inspired by an episode of The Retro Hour, We discuss all the games we "finished" for Atari platforms. With gobs of new video for each game. #atari #atari2600 #atari800 #atari400 #atarist Late night fuel support appreciated but not demanded …

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“Meta Take One” / H Johnson / Amplify Decatur Music Festival 51:49

5d ago51:49

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Atlanta-based co-directors John Dierre and Ryan Dutter discuss their original psycho-thriller drama “Meta Take One,” which screens at the Plaza Theatre for the Atlanta Film Festival on April 25. Plus, H Johnson stops by with story behind Lenny Welch’s “Since I Fell For You,” and we hear about this year’s FREE Amplify Decatur Music Festival. See omn…

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Richard Wagner’s “Siegfried” / “Music in Media” / “Braiding Time, Memory and Water” 52:02

7d ago52:02

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Tenor Stefan Vinke and Atlanta Opera artistic director Tomer Zvulun discuss Richard Wagner’s “Siegfried,” which is on stage at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre from April 26 through May 4. Plus, Dr. Scott Stewart stops by for our series, “Music in Media,” and we hear about “Braiding Time, Memory and Water,” the site-specific interactive dance per…

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“The Games in Black & White” / John Driskell Hopkins 51:46

7d ago51:46

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George Hirthler and Bob Judson, producers of the new documentary “The Games in Black & White,” discuss the film ahead of its Atlanta premiere at the Rialto Center for the Arts on April 26. Plus, musician John Driskell Hopkins joins us to discuss his latest music with the Zac Brown Band and his awareness campaigns for ALS. See omnystudio.com/listene…

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49th Annual Atlanta Film Festival / “The Beverage Beat” / Sharon Van Etten 52:18

8d ago52:18

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Chris Escobar, director of the Atlanta Film Festival, discusses the 49th annual event, which begins April 24 and continues through May 4 with screenings and events at the Tara and Plaza Theatres. Plus, Rough Draft Atlanta’s Editor-in-Chief and Senior Dining Editor Beth McKibben stops by to discuss the history of women in bartending. Sharon Van Ette…

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#135: Live from The Tarriff Bunker, April 2025 29:45

10d ago29:45

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We get together live and in person to talk about the state of Atari and play victim to the C64, NES, and the Amiga. Whoa is us, as Atari fans. Late night fuel support appreciated but not demanded : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intotheverticalblank Thanks for support from: BCB, Atari Legend, Atari Crypt, ED Possible, Tony Longworth Daniel Beasley, B…

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“Singing for Justice” / Youth Lagoon 50:41

12d ago50:41

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Christie Herring, co-director of “Singing for Justice,” discusses the new documentary about Faith Petric’s life, which screens at the Tara Theatre on April 19. Plus, Trevor Powers, AKA “Youth Lagoon,” details his upcoming performance at the Masquerade on April 19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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“Civil Sights: Sweet Auburn, a Journey through Atlanta’s National Treasure” / Kosmo Vinyl 51:37

13d ago51:37

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Author Gene Kansas discusses his new book “Civil Sights: Sweet Auburn, a Journey through Atlanta’s National Treasure,” plus Kosmo Vinyl stops by with the story behind John Barry’s theme for “Midnight Cowboy.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WABE

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Timpanist Mark Yancich / Lauren Amos 51:50

14d ago51:50

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Former Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Principal Timpanist Mark Yancich celebrates 50 years of ASO broadcasts on WABE. Plus, Lauren Amos, co-founder of two of Atlanta’s most successful brick-and-mortar fashion stores, Wish ATL and ANT/DOTE, discusses the history of her stores and her time at Paris Fashion Week. Join Lois Reitzes at the Plaza this Saturd…

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#134 Atari ST Special: SSI on the ST and a STOS STE game engine 40:30

16d ago40:30

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#134 Atari ST Special: SSI on the ST and a STOS STE game engine Welcome to episode 134 of the Into The Vertical Blank Podcast. Today we have a special treat. It’s the 40th anniversary of the Atari ST this year, so we will be confusing most of the audio and video channels on the Atari computers and especially the ST. First up we have a segment focus…

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“The Next Picture Show: Revisiting Western Frontiers” / “Illumine” 51:37

15d ago51:37

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Film historian and filmmaker Eddy Von Mueller and University of North Georgia professor of film studies Gabe Wardell detail their series, "The Next Picture Show: Revisiting Western Frontiers," at Landmark Midtown Art Cinema April 15-June 3. Oakland Cemetery Director of Adult Programs and Volunteers and director of "Illumine," Sandy White, and Cat E…

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“Kim Chong Hak, Painter of Seoraksan” / Record Store Day 2025 52:13

19d ago52:13

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Michael Rooks, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, details "Kim Chong Hak, Painter of Seoraksan," which opens at the High Museum of Art on April 11. Plus, "How Do You Atlanta's" Mike Jordan gets you ready for record store day and we hear about Atlanta's many listening rooms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” / Denzel Curry / Alan Rudolph’s films “Remember My Name” and “Choose Me” 52:22

21d ago52:22

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Artistic director Justin Ball and associate director Xandy Poole discuss Stage Door Theater’s production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” which opens April 10 at Agnes Scott College and runs through April 20. Plus, Denzel Curry stops by ahead of his April 10 show at the Eastern, and Matt Booth, owner of Videodrome, is bringing filmm…

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“Songs of Protest: Canticles, Spirituals and Soundtracks of the Movements” / Artist Jessica Locklar 52:13

21d ago52:13

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Emory University Professor James Abbington discusses the new course at Emory’s Candler School of Theology: “Songs of Protest: Canticles, Spirituals, and Soundtracks of the Movements.” Plus, Jessical Locklar takes the spotlight in our series, “Speaking of Art.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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#42: Maintaining authenticity as you scale with Fred Meyers, Queensboro 22:41

22d ago22:41

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How do you take a business from a basement office in Queens to a $25 million company—without losing the personal touch that made it special in the first place? Joining us today is Fred Meyers, President and Founder of Queensboro, a company that has revolutionized the custom logo apparel industry. Fred spotted a market gap while doing laundry in his…

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“Threads of Change: Design and Data” / “Love Letters” 51:45

26d ago51:45

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Textile artist Sandra Sawatsky and MODA curator Laura Flusche discuss “Threads of Change: Design and Data,” which is on view at the Museum of Design Atlanta through May 25th. Plus, restaurateurs, chefs, and actors Jenny Levison and Mitchell Anderson detail their upcoming production of A.R. Gurney’s “Love Letters” on stage on April 4th, 5th, and 6th…

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“Beethoven Project: Triple Concerto” / DIY Fest / Kosmo’s Vinyl of the Week 50:53

28d ago50:53

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Among Beethoven’s concerto compositions, The Triple Concerto is the least often played work. Still, on April 3 and 4, the Atlanta Symphony will feature Beethoven’s Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Piano with Concertmaster David Coucheron, Acting Principal Cellist Daniel Laufer, and pianist Julie Coucheron. The trio of soloists joined Lois to discuss…

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Rick Steves / Nick Turbo Benson / “Notes & Narratives” 50:30

28d ago50:30

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Travel expert and PBS host Rick Steves discusses his new memoir, “On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer.” Plus, Nick Turbo Benson takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Art,” and John Snyder shares his experiences with jazz legend Gerry Mulligan for our series, “Notes and Narratives.” See omnystudio.…

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#41: Connecting deeply with B2B audiences with Jason Ing, Gusto 29:57

30d ago29:57

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Payroll isn’t exactly what you’d call exciting—so how do you take a - let’s face it - rather boring topic like that and make it relatable, engaging, and even funny enough to capture an audience’s attention? Joining us today is Jason Ing, Chief Marketing Officer at Gusto, a leading platform that provides small and medium-sized businesses with payrol…

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John Waters / Comedian Roadrunner Raph / “The Awe of Ordinary Labors: 20th Century Paintings from Ukraine” 51:50

1M ago51:50

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The “Prom of Trash with John Waters” kicks off the “WussyFest” this year, and Waters shares the event details. Plus, Roadrunner Raph takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Comedy,” and curator Asen Kirin discusses “The Awe of Ordinary Labors: 20th Century Paintings from Ukraine,” on view at the Georgia Museum of Art at UGA through June 1.…

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133: Beautiful Disaster: An Ode to Fry's Electronics 19:17

1M ago19:17

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Beautiful Disaster: An Ode to Fry's Electronics A story about technology change from generation to generation and the importance of feeling useful with DIY See video version here: https://youtu.be/r78tcGiIzP4 #diy #atari #motorcycles #pcgames #fryselectronics #southbay #memoir Music licenses: Soundstripe Full Throttle: Code: UKYZGYCBOZ5E6MSB 1 Up: …

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“Affectionate Anarchy: Muppet Prank Culture” / H Johnson's Jazz Moment / Speaking of Music: The Aint Sisters / Backlight Student Film Festival 52:10

1M ago52:10

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Legendary puppet designer Bonnie Erickson, creator of Miss Piggy, and Jill Nash Malool, museum director at the Center for Puppetry Arts, detail the panel discussion, “Affectionate Anarchy: Muppet Prank Culture,” which takes place on April 1st, followed by its accompanying exhibition, April 2nd through October 26th. Plus, H Johnson talks about Sonny…

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“How to Make a Home” / Music in Media / “Bob Trevino Likes It” 52:14

1M ago52:14

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Playwright Amina McIntyre discusses her new play “How to Make a Home,” which is currently showing in living rooms across Atlanta as part of the “Shows in Homes” series from Out of Hand Theater. Plus, Dr. Scott Stewart stops by for the latest installment of our “Music in Media” series, and actor French Stewart talks about his new film, “Bob Trevino …

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“Topdog/Underdog” / Speaking of Comedy: Gayle Lewis 51:16

1M ago51:16

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Director Eric J. Little discusses “Topdog/Underdog” on stage at Actor’s Express through April 19th. Plus, Gayle Lewis takes to the small stage for our series, “Speaking of Comedy.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WABE

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#40: Harnessing the Power of PR to Scale B2B with Karla Jo Helms, JOTO PR Disruptors™ 27:29

1M ago27:29

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Is your brand’s story building trust—or are you leaving credibility to chance? Our guest today is Karla Jo Helms, Founder and CEO of JOTO PR Disruptors™. Karla is an expert in transforming B2B brands through innovative public relations strategies. With a career dedicated to building trust, managing crises, and leveraging data-driven storytelling, s…

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ASO Concertmaster David Coucheron / Yakou Daniel N'Guessan / Rick Diamond / DakhaBrakha 51:54

1M ago51:54

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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster David Coucheron reflects on 50 years of ASO broadcasts on WABE. Plus, Yakou Daniel N'Guessan takes the spotlight for our series, "Speaking of Music. " Photographer Rick Diamond looks back on his 50-year career, and we'll hear about DakhaBrakha, the Ukrainian music group performing at City Winery on March 25.…

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“Immediate Family” / Speaking of Dance: Versaille Jones 52:01

1M ago52:01

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Director Thandiwe DeShazor and actor Jason Jamal Ligon discuss “Immediate Family,” which is on stage at Out Front Theatre through March 29th. Plus, Versaille Jones takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Dance.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WABE

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“We Say What Black This Is” / Kosmo’s Vinyl of the Week / “Changing Tides Ocean Film Festival” 51:00

1M ago51:00

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Artist Amanda Williams details "We Say What Black This Is," the new exhibition at Spelman College Museum of Fine Art through May 24. Plus, Kosmo Vinyl shares the story behind Sandy Posey's 1966 hit, "Born a Woman. "Kim Sonderman, executive director of the Southeast Regional Sea Turtle Network, and film director Eleanor Church discuss the "Changing …

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“Ms. Gussie’s Place” / Speaking of Music: csndra / Comedian Gilbert Lawand 50:05

1M ago50:05

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Atlanta educator Jacqueline Howard discusses “Ms. Gussie’s Place,” her YouTube show for children with disabilities. Plus, csndra takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Music,” and comedian Gilbert Lawand details his new Apple See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WABE

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“Keepin’ the Song” concert at Pasaquan / Speaking of Dance: Proma Ray / “Bookmarked” with Alison Law 51:59

1M ago51:59

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This Saturday, March 22, Pasaquan is hosting the "Keepin' the Song" concert to celebrate the intersection of music and visual art. Performers include Subsonics, W8ING4UFOs, Token Hearts, and Pylon Reenactment Society. Charles Fowler, the caretaker of Pasaquan, and Buffi Aguero, Subsonics drummer, and co-founding member, discuss why the seven-acre f…

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Out on Film Spring Festival / Atlanta Bonsai Society: Spring Bonsai Show / H Johnson / “I Carry Your Heart with Me” 51:54

2M ago51:54

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Jim Farmer, director of the Out on Film Festival and Tam O’Shaughnessy, longtime partner of astronaut Sally Ride discuss “Sally” which screens for the Out on Film Spring Festival at Landmark Midtown Art Cinema on March 18. Plus, the annual Bonsai Show returns to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens this weekend, H Johnson stops by for the latest installme…

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Maestro Robert Spano / Clarinetist Laura Ardan 52:26

2M ago52:26

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Maestro Robert Spano celebrates 50 years of Atlanta Symphony Orchestra broadcasts on WABE ahead of his upcoming performances with the ASO on March 20, 22, 27, and 29. Plus, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s former principal clarinetist Laura Ardan reflects on her time working with Robert Spano. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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“Hot Jambalaya” / Émelie: The Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight” 50:39

2M ago50:39

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Matt Hobbs and Travis Sharp, co-writers of “Hot Jambalaya,” discuss the new comedy-mystery-musical, which is on stage at Dad’s Garage through March 21. Plus, Anna Richardson, artistic director at Théâtre du Rêve, details their upcoming production of “Émelie: The Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight,” which is on stage March 12 through 23. …

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#39: Payment innovation for SMBs with Brian Goudie, Aurora Payments 28:20

2M ago28:20

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As small and medium-sized businesses navigate economic uncertainty, here’s a question to consider: Are your payment systems an asset that drives growth, or are they just another expense? Today, we’re joined by Brian Goudie, CEO of Aurora Payments. With nearly 30 years in the payments industry, Brian has guided Aurora to serve over 27,000 merchants,…

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Ben Schwartz / “Displaced but Not Erased” 51:27

2M ago51:27

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Actor and comedian Ben Schwartz stops by before his upcoming improv comedy show at Cobb Energy Centre on March 15. Plus, filmmaker Jarrett Ray discusses his new documentary, “Displaced but Not Erased,” which screens at the DeKalb History Center on March 13. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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132: Finding Our Story at Vintage Computer Fest So. Cal. 2025 43:09

2M ago43:09

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There were as many stories as there were people at Vintage Computer Fest So. Cal. 2025. This is Ours Video version of the main story here: Finding Our Story at Vintage Computer Fest So. Cal. 2025 #retrogaming #vintacomouting Links, etc. Panel Attendees: → David from Usagi Electric - youtube.com/@UsagiElectric → Jeri from Tilt Five - tiltfive.com → …

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Harpist Elisabeth Remy Johnson / Echo Contemporary Art presents three solo exhibitions / “Cailini: A Musical Sain Patrick’s Day Celebration” 52:00

2M ago52:00

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Elisabeth Remy Johnson celebrates 50 years of Atlanta Symphony Orchestra broadcasts on WABE. The ASO Principal Harpist performs the GRAMMY Award-winning Harp Concerto by Atlanta School composer Jennifer Higdon on March 20th and 22nd. Plus, we learn about the three new solo exhibitions on view at Echo Contemporary and hear about Aris Theatre’s relau…

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Arts and the Atlanta Science Festival / Kosmo Vinyl / “XOXO: An Exhibit about Love and Forgiveness” 51:21

2M ago51:21

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Meisa Salaita, Atlanta Science Festival co-founder and co-executive director, discusses the connections between art and science at this year’s festival, which runs from March 8-22 at various venues. Plus, Kosmo Vinyl tells us about Nina Simone’s “My Baby Just Cares for Me” for the latest installment of “Kosmo’s Vinyl of the Week,” and Karen Kelly, …

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“Rick Steves - ATL Up and Away” / Poet Lauren K Watel / “New Orleans Songbook: A Jazz at Lincoln Center Production” 50:31

2M ago50:31

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Travel expert and PBS host Rick Steves stops by for the latest “ATL Up and Away installment.” This month, Steves discusses European efforts to curb climate change. Plus, Lauren K Watel takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Poetry,” and vocalist Milton Suggs details his upcoming performance, “New Orleans Songbook: A Jazz at Lincoln Center…

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“The Swans of Harlem: Fifty Years of Sisterhood, and their Reclamation of a Groundbreaking History” / The Guthman Musical Instrument Competition / “Say Yes to Destiny” 51:56

2M ago51:56

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Trailblazer ballet dancer and Ballethnic dance coach Lydia Abarca Mitchell and author Karen Valby discuss Valby’s new book “The Swans of Harlem: Fifty Years of Sisterhood, and their Reclamation of a Groundbreaking History.” Plus, Associate Professor Jeff Albert, the interim chair of the School of Music at Georgia Tech, details this year’s Guthman M…

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131: The First Atari 2600 Homebrew Cartridge? Ed Federmeyer And The Story of Sound-X and Edtris 1:13:15

2M ago1:13:15

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In the 1994, when retro gaming wasn't even really a thing yet, Ed Federmeyer decided he wanted to make his own Atari 2600 software. His drive to actually bring this dream to fruition may have sparked the modern are of retro games. Includes a new 2025 interview with Ed Federmeyer. Late night fuel support appreciated but not demanded : https://www.bu…

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“Arts Capital Atlanta” / Atlanta Listening Rooms 51:45

2M ago51:45

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Atlanta Film Society executive director and theater owner Chris Escobar, along with Laura Hennighausen, facilitator of Arts Capital Atlanta and director of strategic philanthropy at Purpose Possible, discuss the coalition advocating for investment in Atlanta’s arts. Plus, we hear about Atlanta’s many Listening Rooms, where music isn’t just played; …

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“Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire” / Atlanta Smart Academy Concert / Music in Media / “Science Jazz Hands” / “Fury: The Power of Nature” / TEDx Atlanta 52:18

2M ago52:18

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Filmmaker and director Oren Rudavsky discusses “Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire,” which screens this week as part of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival. We hear how Atlanta Smart Academy is celebrating Black History Month with a student concert, Dr. Scott Stewart joins us for our series, “Music in Media,” and we learn about “Science Jazz Hands,” a semi-reg…

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Lapidus & Myles / "A Soldier's View” / “The Beverage Beat: Manhattans” 49:30

2M ago49:30

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Rabbi Micah Lapidus of the Temple of Atlanta and Ebenezer Baptist Church member and vocalist Melvin Myles discuss their new music and upcoming performance at Eddie’s Attic on March 15. Curator Tony Casadonte, gallery director at Lumiere, and co-curator Judith Thompson, wife of the late photographer and director of the Harold Feinstein Photography T…

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“Thinking Eye, Seeing Mind: The Medford and Loraine Johnston Collection” / “The Voices of Donny Hathaway” 52:17

2M ago52:17

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Curator Michael Rooks details “Thinking Eye, Seeing Mind: The Medford and Loraine Johnston Collection,” which is on view at the High Museum of Art through May 25. Plus, Donnita Hathaway, daughter of legendary soul singer Donny Hathaway and Robert King, Jr., writer and actor in the new musical revue "The Voices of Donny Hathaway," discuss the show, …

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Bill Medley / Comedian Connor Lyons / “Elephants: Giants of the Desert” 52:06

2M ago52:06

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Legendary singer Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers details his first new album in over a decade, “Straight from the Heart.” Plus, Connor Lyons takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Comedy,” and filmmaker Paul Phelan discusses his new IMAX experience, “Elephants: Giants of the Desert,” screening daily at Fernbank Museum. See omnystudi…

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“Midas Man” / Kosmo Vinyl / DreTL / “The Specific Stroll: A Celebration of Edward Gorey” 52:03

2M ago52:03

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Joe Stephenson, director of the new film “Midas Man,” discusses the biopic, which screens as part of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival on February 23, March 1, and March 3. Kosmo Vinyl talks about Everything but the Girl’s “Hatfield 1980,” DreTL details his time on the Netflix series, “Rhythm and Flow, plus we hear about “The Specific Stroll,” an an…

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