The Smart Stories (New and Adapted)

I wanted to round out these three episodes about visual storytelling, with something a little different. After seeing Dune, I kept asking myself the question, "What makes a good adaptation?" To answer this, I brought in Adrian and Esther Battle-Marston from Crazy Stupid Podcast to talk about.

In this episode, we explore the greatest myth of Rock and Roll and reveal the genre’s true origin. Stick around until the end for music recommendations.

CORRECTION: Rosetta Tharpe's single "Rock Me" was released in 1938, not 1983.

Music in this episode includes "Chubby and The Gang Rule OK?" by Chubby and the Gang; "Band on the Run" by Wings & Paul McCartney; "Moonage Daydream" by David Bowie; "Spanish Bombs" by The Clash; "Sheep" by Pink Floyd; "Are You Gonna Go My Way (1993 Live)" by Lenny Kravitz; "His Eye is on the Sparrow," "Rock Me," and "Didn't it Rain" by Sister Rosetta Tharpe; "You Ain't the Problem" by Michael Kiwanuka; "Atomic" by Aziya; "The Boys are Back in Town" by Thin Lizzy; "73%" by Algiers; and "BULLETMAN" by Paris Texas.

In this episode, we explore Columbo, shows like it, and how they connect to the past and future of policing. The connection between the stories told and the world around us runs deep. Join me this season as I uncover what that looks like.

The episode features Nutville by Buddy Rich, Theme for Mrs. Columbo, Gil Melle from Columbo, and Junior’s Farm by Paul McCartney

In this episode, we explore what a building can mean to a community and what they do when it's gone.

Featuring “I Stood on The Bank” by James Cleveland & The Angelic Choir

“God Cares” by Rosie Wallace

Songs used: “Butter” by A Tribe Called Quest & “Cool Like Dat” by Digable Planets

Homes are for everyone

Three stories from people that are a part of american history.

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