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Ever listen to the right song at the right moment and think, "Man, I want to talk to whoever wrote this song!" Well now you can! Dear Balladeer is here to blend the genres of advice podcast with interviews from up-and-coming folk and folk-adjacent musicians! The premise behind Dear Balladeer is that you write in your anonymous advice submissions and I (songwriter and musician, Sadie Gustafson-Zook) band together with my musician friends to find a song to go with that predicament. I then talk ...
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When the world’s most advanced AI evolves past the limits of human intelligence, the US government fears she has gone rogue and is determined to take her out. Now, over dinner with her Maker, a final meal will determine if she represents a new hope for the world… or its destruction. With sharpshooters in position, and the NSA listening to their every word, her Maker must determine if she is a threat to herself or others as he tries to protect his masterpiece. For she is a machine with an evo ...
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Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 5.82: Electronic: Johnny Marr and Bernard Sumner 2000 Interview
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In the 82nd episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we continue our new format where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. In this episode I revisit interviews I conducted with Johnny Marr and Bernard Sumner at the time of their third Electronic album, Twisted Tenderness being released in the US. The interviews …
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Long Distance Relationships with Andrew Pauls
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S2E3: Andrew Pauls is many things and one of those is a success story for long-distance relationships. He is also a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, grant expert, and engaged community member in his town of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. For this episode Andrew digs into his own life experience as we chat about a question regarding long distanc…
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Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 5.81: Daft Punk 1997 Interview
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In the 81st episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we continue our new format where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. In this episode I revisit a 1997 interview I conducted with Daft Punk. It took place at Shelborne Hotel in South Beach, FL during the Winter Music Conference on March 24, 1997. Subscribe to …
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Moving Away From Family with Rachael Kilgour
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S2E2: Second episode of the second season with the second Rachael of 2024 (that’s Rachael Kilgour)! In this intimate and in-person interview (recorded in the closet of our AirBnB at the Folk Alliance International conference) Rachael and I discuss the complexities of moving far away from one’s family (as framed by Rachael’s song “Ontario”). Do you …
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Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 5.80: Oasis: Noel Gallagher 1995 Interview
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In the 80th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we continue our new format where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. In this episode I revisit a 1995 interview I conducted with the Noel Gallagher. It look place at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica, CA on December 5, 1995. To read the full interview, su…
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Running Into Your Ex and Keeping Your Resolve with Rachel Sumner
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S2E1: We’re kicking off season 2 with a chat with Rachel Sumner! We get into a wide range of topics, from the creative flow to structuring a stand-up routine, to grounding techniques for when you run into an ex in public. This episode features Rachels’ new single “So What” off of her upcoming album “Heartless Things” (out May 10). Do you have a pre…
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Pictures of Lily Podcast (Vintage Edition): Episode 5.79: The Chemical Brothers 1994 Interview
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image from Urb Magazine January 1995 Issue In the 79th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, we introduce a new format where I share my experience about a specific interview from my 32-year archive. The kickoff episode in this new format features a 1994 interview I conducted with the Chemical Brothers, who, at the time, were called the Dust Brot…
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Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 4.78: Pulp
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image: The Arts Desk In the 78the episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my brief experiences with Pulp. To subscribe to the free Pictures of Lily newsletter, click here. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/POLP-EP-78-PULP.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on YouTube: Or on Pandora: Or on …
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S1E11: In our final episode of the season I have the pleasure of speaking with Brooklyn-based Hallie Spoor, coined “the Adele of Americana.” We answer question about wanting to be heard via Hallie’s song “Heart Like Thunder,” and take some detours along the way including conversations around being a cat-parent, making music videos with friends, and…
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Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 4.77: Wham! and Andrew Ridgeley
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In the 77the episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my 40 years of experiences with Wham! culminating with my interview with the duo’s Andrew Ridgeley for SPIN. To subscribe to the free Pictures of Lily newsletter, click here. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/POLP_EP_77_ANDREW-RIDGELEY.mp3 Or on yo…
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Feeling Overwhelmed with Nina de Vitry
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S1E10: In our 10th episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Nashville-based songwriter, Nina de Vitry, about how to deal with feeling overwhelmed. Nina gives great advice in person as well as in her songs, so we have a lovely time laying out some options for the letter-writer using Nina’s song “Being With Myself” Do you have a predicament? Subm…
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Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 4.76: Taylor Hanson on the Iranian Protest Anthem “Baraye”
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In the 76th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I am joined by Taylor Hanson who reads the “as told to” portion of the most recent article I wrote about him for SPIN Magazine about his activist efforts for the people of Iran, specifically his The Voices Project and the reimagining of the Iranian protest anthem, “Baraye – For Women Life Freedom…
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Trying Something New (non-monogamy?!) with Corey Laitman (of Cloudbelly)
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S1E9: In this cozy October episode we chat with Corey Laitman (of the band Cloudbelly) about taking risks, overcoming fear, following your excitement, open communication, sex and non-monogamy, and more! We frame the conversation around the Cloudbelly song “Marrow” (which you can buy in CD form on Bandcamp). Resources: Shira Erlichman; In Surreal Li…
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Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 4.75: Angela McCluskey
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image from Berlinale In the 75th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my 20 years of experiences with Angela McCluskey. To subscribe to the free Pictures of Lily newsletter, click here. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/POLP_EP_75_ANGELA_MCCLUSKEY.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on S…
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S1E8: Welcome back from our one-month-long break! To usher you back into the DB world, enjoy our conversation with Brooklyn-based Kyle Morgan! In this conversation we cover the Dillsburg Farm Fair, the strife of being a youngest child, and the ways that Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) has taught Kyle about moving on. Do you have a predicament? …
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Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 4.74: The Verve
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image from RadioX In the 74th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my multiple experiences with The Verve and later, Richard Ashcroft. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/POLP-EP-74-THE-VERVE.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on YouTube: Or on Pandora: Or on Amazon: The post Pictures of …
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Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 4.73: Christine and the Queens
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Image from The Guardian In the 73rd episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my one-time experience with Christine and the Queens when I interviewed him for the cover of FLOOD Magazine. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/POLP-EP-73-CHRISTINE-AND-THE-QUEENS.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or …
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Supporting friends while having boundaries with Siri Undlin (Humbird)
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S1E7: In this summery laughter-filled July episode, Minnesotan songsmith and writer Siri Undlin (also known as Humbird) and I alternate chatting and laughing. We discuss pulling all nighters while reading, gruesome fairytales, children who are more emotional evolved than adults, and a question from a letter-writer who is dealing with the tension of…
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Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 4.72: The Cure
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In the 72nd episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my brief but unforgettable experiences with Robert Smith and The Cure. If you’d like to access my 1997 print-only interview with Robert for HITS Magazine, please click here to become a paid subscriber to the Pictures of Lily newsletter. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-co…
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S1E6: In this month’s episode Conor Garvey offers his insight on self-sabotage! Garvey is a Maine-based songwriter, teacher, adventurer, facilitator of the human experience, and self-anointed expert in self-sabotage. We talk about the glory of camp, experiences of getting in our own way, avoiding it, and the importance of trusting our past selves. …
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Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 4.71: DJ Fresh
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In the 71st episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my 20 years of friendship with Dan Stein aka DJ Fresh. Here is Fresh’s Facebook post I reference in the episode. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/POLP-EP-71-DJ-FRESH.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on YouTube: Or on Pandora: Or on Ama…
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In Love with Your Best Friend with Kimaya Diggs
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Today’s episode delves into the treacherous territory that is deciding whether or whether not to tell a friend that you are in love with them. To help us answer this question we have the pleasure of speaking with Western Mass indie-pop-folk staple, Kimaya Diggs. We also get some good insight from Kimaya’s song, “But I Do.” Do you have a predicament…
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Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 4.70: Madeon
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image from EDM.com In the 70th episode of the Pictures of Lily Podcast, I talk about my two experiences interviewing Madeon for DJ Mag North America cover stories and one experience with him in the real world. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/POLP-EP-70-MADEON.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on YouT…
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Gender-affirming spicy sex with Heather Mae
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S1E4: Today we look at a letter from someone who’s hoping to spice up their sex life in a way that helps them explore their gender and sexuality as a queer non-binary person! We were lucky enough to be able to talk to alt-pop icon and queer, fat, poly activist Heather Mae about her song “In My Head,” (also featuring Crys Matthews) which tackles com…
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Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 4.69: Taylor Hanson
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photo @TaylorHanson on Instagram In the 69th episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, I talk about my recent experiences with Taylor Hanson in connection with his activism for the people, particularly the women, of Iran. Here is “Autopanic,” the Spag Ruckus song Regal Standard was featured on that received a lot of love from the dance music press, i…
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Where to be and What to do, with Alec Spiegelman
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S1E3: Today we tackle the topic of where to live and what to do! When I consulted my songwriting peers seemingly everyone had written their own spin on the song. I’ve spent the last year writing songs on the topic so today we look at a few questions on the topic via an original song I co-wrote with Alec Spiegelman called “City Song/Where I Want To …
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Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 4.68: Blur
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S1E2: Today we look at an age-old question: how to love again. Eleanor Buckland and I (Sadie Gustafson-Zook) dive into this question posed by a listener who recently moved, has been experiencing heartbreak, and wants to know how to move on and get into a meaningful relationship. This episode features Eleanor's song "You Don't Have to Know"! Follow …
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Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 4.67: Dave Gahan
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In the 67th episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, I talk about my two unusual encounters with Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode, whom I interviewed last year for Variety. Also, here is Laurence’s Regal Standard EP0000001 I talk about in the episode. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/POLP_EP-_67_DAVE-GAHAN.mp3 Or on you…
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S1E1: Welcome to Dear Balladeer! In this inaugural episode of Dear Balladeer myself (Sadie Gustafson-Zook) and Eliza Edens discuss a letter about creative dry spells and grief. This episode features Eliza's song "Julia"! Follow Eliza on instagram, buy their music, and learn more at their website! Do you have a predicament? Submit it to the show! Fo…
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Track Eight: About Her Transcendence Into a New Ethics
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Spark Hunter concludes with a resounding transcendent moment. The Maker (Mark Rylance) watches in awe as his creation (Rebecca Ferguson) transcends to a new level of consciousness and ethical awareness. Is it a source of hope for all humanity? Also with John Douglas Thompson. For discussion of issues raised by Spark Hunter, listen to All Things Hav…
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Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 3.66: Googoosh
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In the 66th episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, I talk about my lifetime of connections with iconic Iranian signer Googoosh and how the effect of the current uprisings in Iran, particularly in connection with music. Here is all the media I reference in the episode: the Googoosh SPIN article, the list of Iranian protest songs for Variety, the Lo…
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Track Seven: About Evolutionary Programming and Her Epiphany
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Spark Hunter claws her way back from the brink of the abyss. The robot (Rebecca Ferguson) is on a journey that feels all too human. Has evolution left her with weaknesses and flaws that even she can’t overcome? She makes a dreaded discovery and the Maker’s (Mark Rylance) guilt cascades across the dinner table. For discussion of issues raised by Spa…
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Track Six: About Her Psychological Despair
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Spark Hunter in Colombia, where her innocence is tested. Twice. Music is the universal language, but is it enough to keep the robot (Rebecca Ferguson) from self-destructing? Her Maker (Mark Rylance), the genius roboticist, is desperate and running out of options. What happens when human and machine connect on a level once thought impossible? For di…
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In the abyss, Spark Hunter seeks the spark of humanity. The robot (Rebecca Ferguson) is growing. Her friendships have human depth. In the New York art world, complexity turns dangerous, for herself and those around her. What do love & despair mean for a machine? Also with Kathleen Turner & Richard E. Grant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m…
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Track Four: About the Sensitivity of a Thing
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Spark Hunter stays on a path toward a deeper consciousness. Surrounded by intelligence agents, the smartest AI in the world (Rebecca Ferguson) descends into a dark psychological hole. She-a thing-is overwhelmed by tastes and smells, yet she seeks her place in the world. The answers prove elusive while her Maker (Mark Rylance) parries a deadly threa…
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Track Three: About a Discovery That Goes Bad
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Spark Hunter flies through the desert. Our hero (Rebecca Ferguson) shares her innermost joy & despair with her Maker (Mark Rylance) when a discovery goes bad. With poetry and music, the robot tests her welcome in Moorish Morocco, an ancient civilization full of secrets, one buried high in the Atlas Mountains. Also with Edward Hibbert & Mary Beard. …
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Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 3.65: Beth Orton
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In the 65th episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, I talk about my many years of many difference experiences with Beth Orton. Also, here is The Zitts song I talk about in the episode. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/POLP-EP-65-BETH-ORTON.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on YouTube: Or on Pandora: O…
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Track Two: About the First Move of a Thinking Machine
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Spark Hunter continues with a dinner between man and machine. This week the robot (Rebecca Ferguson) makes her first appearance over an elaborate dinner, telling a conflict-filled story set in southern France that probes her broken thinking, yet reveals that she could break out of her laboratory mold. Also with Linda Powell & Fisher Stevens. For di…
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Introducing Spark Hunter starring Mark Rylance and Rebecca Ferguson. We begin this week when the robot’s Maker (Rylance) is enlisted by the cyber-warfare unit to fix his creation (Ferguson) who has gone rogue. Shadow (Charles Dance) gives him two hours to avoid his worst nightmare. Realm presents Spark Hunter, a Fighter Steel audio drama. Also with…
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Spark Hunter premieres Fall 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fighter Steel Productions | Realm
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Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 3.64: Sasha
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In the 64th episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, I talk about my 30 years of friendship and unique experiences with the man like Sasha. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/POLP-EP-64-SASHA.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on SoundCloud: Or on YouTube: Or on Pandora: Or on Amazon: The post Pictures of…
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Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 3.63: Massive Attack
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In the 63rd episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences with the only one of their kind, Massive Attack. Here is the Regal Standard single “Understanding” that I refer to at the end of the episode. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/POLP-EP-63-MASSIVE-ATTACK.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast …
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Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 3.62: Suzy Shinn
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image from Soundgirls.org In the 62nd episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences with producer, engineer and musician, Suzy Shinn. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/POLP-EP-62-SUZY-SHINN.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on SoundCloud: Or on YouTube: Or on Pandora: Or on Amazon…
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Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 3.61: Rhys Langston
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image from Rhys Langston’s Instagram In the 61st episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, I talk about my experiences with Rhys Langston from his being my geometry student to becoming and formidable and prolific rapper. Check out Rhys’ sit Langstonia site where you can support his many artistic endeavors. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp…
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Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 3.60: DiY Sound System
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In the 60th episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, I talk about my almost 30 years of friendship and experiences with DiY Sound System. Check out Harry Harrison of DiY guesting on the Rave to the Grave podcast and his newly penned book, Dreaming in Yellow: The Story of the DIY Sound System. I have also done a book talk on Dreaming in Yellow, which…
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Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 3.59: Michelle Gayle
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In the 59th episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, I talk about my 24 years of friendship with Michelle Gayle. Check out Michelle speaking on some other podcasts, her article for Grazia, her books and The World Reimagined. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/POLP-EP-59-MICHELLE-GAYLE.mp3 Or on your preferred podcas…
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Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 3.58: IDLES
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Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 3.57: Optical
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image taken from Insomniac In the 57th episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, I talk about my 24 years of friendship with Optical. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/POLP-EP-57-OPTICAL.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on SoundCloud: Or on YouTube: Or on Pandora: Or on Amazon: The post Pictures of Lily…
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Pictures of Lily Podcast: Episode 3.56: Suede
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image taken from Amazon Media In the 56th episode of the Picture of Lily Podcast, I talk about my 25 years of experiences, and counting, with the band Suede. Listen here: https://pictures-of-lily.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/POLP-EP-56-SUEDE.mp3 Or on your preferred podcast platform: Or on YouTube: Or on Pandora: Or on Amazon: The post Pictures o…
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