The Spark Parade

The Spark Parade

Author: Adam Unze - Music & Film Interviews Language: English Episodes: 50
What single piece of art-an album, a film, a television show-fundamentally altered your creative path? That's the central question of The Spark Parade, a podcast hosted by Adam Unze. This isn't a standard interview format; it's a focused excavation of a singular, transformative work. Each conversation with an actor, musician, or cultural icon revolves entirely around that one catalytic piece of culture that ignited their journey. The discussion delves into the personal history and emotional resonance of the work, whether it's a cult classic or a mainstream hit, tracing how its influence continues to echo through their life and career. Listeners are invited into these intimate reflections, hearing stories from artists like Margaret Cho and Maya about the moments of inspiration that sparked everything. The podcast operates at the intersection of music, film, and personal narrative, offering a unique lens on the creative process. By concentrating on a single artifact, each episode provides a deep, nuanced portrait of both the artist and the art that made them. You'll come away from the podcast not just with a recommendation, but with an understanding of how art shapes identity.
Episodes
Tiny Habits on James Taylor, Tour Stories and 70s Vocal Production 🎸 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:14
Indie-folk trio Tiny Habits (Judah Mayowa, Maya Rae and Cinya Khan) join host Adam Unze for the mini-season finale of The Spark Parade!The group shares the story behind their Spark: James Taylor’s 1976 classic album, In…
Angourie Rice on Reality Bites, Gen X Nostalgia and 20s Career Anxiety [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:57
Actor, writer and podcaster Angourie Rice (The Nice Guys, Mare of Easttown, Mean Girls) joins host Adam Unze to launch a brand-new mini-season of The Spark Parade!Angourie explores her Spark: Ben Stiller’s iconic 1994 Ge…
Drag Race Superstar Bosco: Why Batman Forever is a Camp Icon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:05
What happens when a major Hollywood studio trades gritty, nitty-gritty realism for hyper-stylized queer camp and neon aesthetics? Host Adam Unze sits down with the brilliant comedian, RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14 finalis…
Ginger Minj: The Secret Queer History of Wicked + Tribeca Special [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:12
This week, Adam welcomes the ultimate "Broadway Baby" of drag, Ginger Minj, who brings her lifelong passion for musical theater to the parade to break down her ultimate artistic spark: Jon M. Chu’s spectacular 2024 cinem…
Kiesza on The Dark Side of the Moon, Analog Magic and World-Building [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:26
The irrepressible electro-pop visionary Kiesza sits down with Adam to discuss the album that redefined her understanding of sonic "language": Pink Floyd’s 1973 masterpiece, The Dark Side of the Moon.Kiesza shares the cin…
Sydney James Harcourt on Singin’ in the Rain & The Jellicle Ball [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:01
"Gene Kelly redefined what it meant to be a leading man." 🕺✨On today’s episode of The Spark Parade, Adam Unze welcomes the Grammy-winning powerhouse and original Hamilton cast member, Sydney James Harcourt.Sydney joins t…