Episode 315 Star Route Farm's Tianna Kennedy
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is co-owner and operator of . She has lived in Tucson, the Bay Area, Nottingham, and Brooklyn. For over a decade, she has been farming in the Catskills, which now serves as her home base. Tianna is also part of the crew of , a 64-foot steel-hulled schooner retrofitted for sail freight on the Hudson River. She contributes to cargo operations and deck work as the vessel transports goods between upriver farms and downriver markets using wind and recycled vegetable oil.
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Episode 314 Producer, Composer & Musician Dougie Bowne
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is a producer, drummer, guitarist, and composer who entered New York’s avant-garde scene in his early twenties after a chance street encounter with a member of John Cale’s circle, who invited him to jam simply because he was carrying a bag of drum sticks and “looked cool”. Unfamiliar with Cale at the time, Dougie nonetheless accepted—and that serendipitous moment launched him into the heart of the Downtown scene. Since then, he has collaborated with an eclectic roster of artists, including , , , , , , as well as filmmakers and .
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Episode 313 Tuba Player, Composer & Improviser Dan Peck
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Dan Peck is a tuba player, improviser, and composer. He performs with ensembles such as (not that ICE) , and has appeared with the New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera, and . He has toured internationally with his doom jazz trio and collaborated with artists such as Ingrid Laubrock and Anthony Braxton. Dan teaches at New Jersey City University and runs , which focuses on experimental media from the NY area and beyond.
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Episode 312 Artist Philip Zimmerma
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San Francisco-based artist has exhibited in San Francisco, Portland, and New York City over the past thirty years. Known for his sculptural work, Philip's pieces explore themes of death, beauty, and symbolism through intricate assemblage. His craftsmanship has been compared to that of Renaissance painters, noted for its exceptional detail and technical skill. Philip also made a about check it out!
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Episode 311 Musician & Artist Kilynn Lunsford
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Lydia and Tim are on tour, which means no intro this week. Here is a message from Lydia on the eve of Independence Day: "There has never been a better time for a People's Revolution than this July 4th, when the fireworks you'll be watching will mirror the explosion in our heads after Diaper Donnie and his band of criminal Republicunts have severed every safety net that has semi-protected veterans, children, women, working families, and nature herself. Total fuckery. Have a good weekend, and blow something up." This week’s guest is . Her , released in June, is a sharp, shape-shifting...
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Episode 310 Writer David Gordon
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David Gordon was born in New York City. He is the author of ten books. His first novel, , won the , was a finalist for an Edgar Award, and was made into a feature film - in Japan. He has also written five books in the on-going series. His new novel, forthcoming from Mysterious Press in July 22, is a neo-noir called , is set in LA in the 90s, and takes place in the last glory days of the print porn industry, the celebrity spirituality/wellness world, and the dark corners of Hollywood.
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Episode 309 Comedian JT Habersaat
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was dubbed the "Godfather of Punk Rock Comedy" by Chicago Now and launched The Altercation Punk Comedy Tour in 2007, which he headlined for over a decade. His latest special hit #1 on the Amazon Comedy Charts and was released by 800 Pound Gorilla / Warner Music Group. He curates the Altercation Comedy Festival in Austin, which Vulture named one of the top comedy festivals in the world. JT has toured with Lydia, appeared on Comedy Central, released albums on , and creates custom action figures collected by artists like Patton Oswalt, John Carpenter, and Raymond Pettibon. In July JT has a new...
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Episode 308 Protest Quickie
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Lydia and Tim are busy this week, so there’s a brief break from guests until next week. With everything happening in the streets, we’ve put together a quick episode along with a couple of song suggestions to help lift your spirits while you're out protesting. Lydia Songs: Chamber Brothers - The Isley Brothers - The Temptations - Creedence Clearwater Rivival - Marvin Gaye - Stevie Wonder - Edwin Starr Tim Songs: - Charles Mingus - Public Enemy -Sly and the Family Stone - Napalm Death (The Anti-Abolitionist Riots)-Charles Ives.
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Episode 307 Steve Doughton
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is a Portland-based filmmaker whose works explore themes of alienation, connection, and displacement. After establishing himself in during the 1980s, Steve returned to his hometown, where his filmmaking evolved into something more sustained and emotionally resonant., his latest feature adapted from a short story by longtime collaborator , continues his exploration of isolated individuals brought into uneasy intimacy—this time through a dinner party that confronts issues of race, class, and belonging in a distinctly Portland setting. Though shaped by his experimental roots, Steve’s...
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Episode 306 Pianist Matthew Shipp
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Pianist makes music where free jazz and modern classical meet. In the early ’90s, he played in the Quartet and soon began leading his own sessions, often with bassist . He has recorded many duets with musicians such as and . He began playing piano at five and focused on jazz by age 12. He studied with Robert “Boisey” Lawrey and later attended the New England Conservatory after brief studies with . He moved to New York City in 1984, where he met William Parker, and has since recorded for labels including , , , , and . Matthew was recently in the news for his on Andre 3000's recent 7...
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Tianna Kennedy is co-owner and operator of Star Route Farm. She has lived in Tucson, the Bay Area, Nottingham, and Brooklyn. For over a decade, she has been farming in the Catskills, which now serves as her home base.
Tianna is also part of the crew of Apollonia, a 64-foot steel-hulled schooner retrofitted for sail freight on the Hudson River. She contributes to cargo operations and deck work as the vessel transports goods between upriver farms and downriver markets using wind and recycled vegetable oil.