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The story of Mt. Rushmore continues by focusing on the men who are the true heroes of Mt Rushmore - the rough-and-tumble local inexperienced workers who learned their craft and made history.

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:

“Boo!” written by Matthew Wigton and performed Dresden, The Flamingo.

“The Morning News,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Shimmer.

“Pour It Slow,” written by Andrew Shaw and performed by Andy Shaw.

“Our Web Of Lies,” written Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments.

“Dork The Halls,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters.

“Innovation,” written by Joshua Carter and performed by JCar.

“Soledad,” written by Dario Benedetti and performed by Dario Benedetti.

“This Is Forever,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO

The story of Mt. Rushmore continues by highlighting the practical challenges of building the world’s largest sculpture on the side of the mountain, along with the financial challenges faced in the opening months of construction.

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:

“Elevator Music,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo

“I’ve Got A Whole Lotta Swing,” written by Spencer Hattendorf and performed by Thruline

“Summersteen,” written by Sam Barsh and performed by Tony Sopiano

“Spoken Word” and “Low Key,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Renderings

“Entice,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters

“New Jazz Waltz,” written by Jonathan Birkholz and performed by Jazz Lunch

“Pura Vida,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by The Night Train

The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with the story of Calvin Coolidge, one of America’s most underestimated Presidents and his key role in putting the wheels of construction into motion.

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)

Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation (https://coolidgefoundation.org)

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:

“Calvin Coolidge - Speech on Taxation and Government” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwZnExRb8zU&t=107s)

“Calvin Coolidge Audio Recording” (https://www.c-span.org/video/?96805-47/calvin-coolidge-audio-recording)

Theme Music:

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

Other Music:

“Caffeinated Marimba” and “Night Music,” written by Joshua Carter and performed by JCar

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

“Magic,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO

“Aim for Grace” and “As I Lay Me Down To Sleep,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin

“Unexpected Turn,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments

“The Duke of New York,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Liberty

“Gatsby’s Saloon,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo

“Time And Beyond Time,” written and performed by Markus Huber

The story of Mt. Rushmore continues by examining the early challenges of the project, including location, opposition, and financing.

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.

The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with a look at the story’s main protagonist, visionary, and sculptor: Gutzon Borglum.

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:

“Let the Games Begin” and “The Diary,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by CJ-O

“Beat the System,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin

“A Quiet Place,” written by Andrew Dean Piland and performed by Gold Coast

“The State of Things,” written by Medhat Hanbali and performed by Adam Saban

“Oceanlab,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by Featherland

“Quiet Courage,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO

“Don’t Lose Hope,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments

The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with the story of three men in South Dakota who had the foresight and determination to make it come into being: Doane Robinson, Peter Norbeck, and William Williamson.

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 Peter Norbeck Papers at the University of South Dakota,” archived by John N. Olsgaard (https://www.sdhspress.com/journal/south-dakota-history-10-2/dakota-resources-the-peter-norbeck-papers-at-the-university-of-south-dakota/vol-10-no-2-dakota-resources.pdf)

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.

Episode Music:

“Rolling Waves” and “Respire,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by echowave

“Adventurous Spirit” and “Free Flow,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille

“Endless Water” and “Tree in the Abbey,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Rest & Settle

“Punch Up,” written by Bryan Dawley and performed by Fleece Mob

“Sunshine Memories,” written by Philip Barnes and performed by Brent Wood

“Gaze,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Falls

The story of Mt. Rushmore begins with the story of the state in which it is found: South Dakota.

Audio 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.

Episode Music (License available upon request):

“Every Life Matters,” written and performed by Cody Martin.

“Darkest Space,” written by Dustin Ransom; performed by Lost Ghosts.

“A Kind Word,” “Echoes of Solitude,” and “Stroll the Westbury,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther; performed by Moments.

“High Above” and “Wilderness,” written by Stephen Keech; performed by Wild Wonder.

“LightHeart,” written by Joshua Sudduth; performed by TAYME

Matt uses the story of musician Bill Withers to talk about why artists walk away from their craft for a prolonged amount of time, along with when, if ever, we come back to it again.

Theme Music:

“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight

Ad Music:

“Innovation Age,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin

Bumper Music:

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

Unlike vacations, sabbaticals can be an extended opportunity for us to either simply rest or gain inspiration for our creative efforts. The episode explores ideas and recommendations if you might be interested.

Source Material:

“The Great Creative Sabbatical: Why Artists Must Wander (And How You Can Be Part of the Journey)” (https://goghjewelrydesign.com/blogs/blog/the-great-creative-sabbatical-why-artists-must-wander-and-how-you-can-be-part-of-the-journey?srsltid=AfmBOop-FcdVtmvEj36u04e7tHE_RsRqD4FlN8KU0x-Xs1UZ0Ep7fnSV)

Theme Music:

“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight

Ad Music:

“Innovation Age,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin

Bumper Music:

“Party Break,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Neon Beach

Source Material:

“Taking a holiday when you’re an artist and/or a freelancer,” by Pauline Le Pichon (https://pauline-lepichon.medium.com/taking-vacation-when-youre-an-artist-and-or-a-freelancer-22bc9e8d35d8)

Description:

Artists need to detach from time to time, and a vacation is the best way of doing it. But, are artists allowed when so many see them as not working a “real job”?

Theme Music:

“Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight

Ad Music:

“Innovation Age,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin

Bumper Music:

“Lizard Man,” written by Aaron Sprinkle and performed by Famous Cats