This episode originally aired December 21, 2020. Matt performs a dramatic reading of his short story, “Ruining Christmas”.

This episode originally aired December 14, 2020. I pay tribute to “It’s a Wonderful Life,” my favorite movie of all-time. This episode is especially geared to all the George Baileys out there who play by the rules and wonder if it matters.

This episode originally aired November 23, 2020.

One of the most neglected tools we have at our disposal as believers is thanksgiving. It’s not a holiday so much as a discipline that remembers God’s faithfulness in the past, help in the present, and blessing in the future.

This episode originally aired February 8, 2021

We talk a good game about making the Lord first in our lives, but do we really do it? In deepening our love for God, we need to ask the Lord how specifically we can put Him first in specific ways in our life and our art.

This episode originally aired October 26, 2021.

Description:

The complicated and creative life of Edgar Allan Poe is explored, including two dramatic readings of his works and a twist at the end of his life you have probably never heard.

The Raven:

Dark Ambient Melodies (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LptTKfrHSi4), by Apocryphos, Kammarheit, Atrium Carceri - “A Lonely Strain” (https://cryochamber.bandcamp.com/album/onyx) and “Northumbria” by Sacred Ground (https://cryochamber.bandcamp.com/album/helluland).

“Sound Effect - Knock on the Door - Sound” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deJDIfS0Psk)

“Creeky Door Sound Effect” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKq51DHuLzU)

“Old Window Open and Close HQ Sound Effect” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3y4mBNFEEM)

The Tell-Tale Heart:

“1 Hour of Royalty Free Horror Music” by Marc v/d Meulen (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JnPSMNuHtw)

“Creeky Door Sound Effect” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKq51DHuLzU)

“Heartbeat Sound Effect - Slow, Fast, Creepy, Irregular, Normal - Free Download I No Copyright” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLXLo3rEdrE)

Other Music:

“Chance,” by Edoy from the album, “Introspection,” 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode). 

“Cloister,” by Edoy from the album, “Introspection,” 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-ND 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/legalcode). 

“Waiting,” by Edoy from the album, “Instrospection,” 2021. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode).https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode

“Far Out There,” by Sergey Cheremisinov, from the album, “The Healing,” 2019. Promoted by freemusicarchive.org. Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode).

Two famous men in history both fancied themselves artists - each taking a far different path.

This show originally aired July 6, 2020

Description:

This bonus episode of “Rushmore” details Matt’s personal journey with Mt. Rushmore and putting this podcast series together.

Source Material: 

“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)

Clips Used (Theme):

“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)

“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)

“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)

“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)

“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)

“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)

Theme Music:

“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.

Other Music:

“Frum Clown,” written by Sam Barsh and performed by Tony Sopiano

Description:

The story of Mt. Rushmore concludes by detailing the sudden end of construction of the memorial, the death of Gutzon Borglum, and the lasting legacy of the monument.

Source Material: 

“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)

“The Mystery of Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony,” Philip Huscher, (https://cso.org/experience/article/7349/the-mystery-of-schuberts-unfinished-symphony)

Clips Used (Theme):

“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)

“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)

“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)

“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)

“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)

“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)

Other Clips:

“Schubert: Symphony No. 8 Unfinished | Iván Fischer & Budapest Festival Orchestra”(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tisvEpblig)

“Reagan Remastered - Freedom is Never More than One Generation Away from Extinction - Ronald Reagan” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=844nfEYhepU)

Theme Music:

“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.

Other Music:

“Rhinestone,” written by Dean Palya and performed by PALA

“Half Empty,” “Keeper Of Keys,” “Dewflower,” and “Affectionately Yours,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin

“Cup Of Tea,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille

“The Sound Above Us,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters

“Layers,” written and performed by Caleb Etheridge

Description:

The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with Gutzon Borglum’s personal battles with John Boland, a man he saw as his nemesis.

Source Material: 

“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)

“American Experience - John Boland,” (https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/rushmore-boland/).

Clips Used (Theme):

“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)

“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)

“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)

“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)

“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)

“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)

Theme Music:

“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.

Other Music:

“Inlet,” written and performed by Sam Barsh

“Happy Place,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by Material Gurl

“Funk Flingin’” and “Steely-Eyed,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters

“Thoughts Are Free,” written by Matthew Wigton and and performed by Matt Wigton

“Minuet Of The Celestial Court,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments

“Corners,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Shimmer

Description:

The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with an exploration of one of its unsung heroes, Gutzon Borglum’s son Lincoln, as well as the development of the Mt Rushmore baseball team.

Source Material: 

“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)

“American Experience: Lincoln Borglum” (https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/rushmore-lincoln-borglum/)

Rapid City Journal (various articles)

Clips Used (Theme):

“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)

“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)

“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)

“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)

“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)

“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)

Theme Music:

“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.

Other Music:

“Cats And Dogs Living Together,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo.

“Sanctuary,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille.

“County Nights” and “Cedar Sun,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Rest & Settle.

“Swampy Lands,” written by Medhat Hanbali and performed by Adam Saban.

“The Cat’s Pajamas,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Liberty.

“Scott’s Planes,” written and performed by Sam Barsh.

“Something Beautiful,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Alsever Lake.