Outa-Space
We explore the relationship between International arts and the class struggle. Interviews, Commentary and audio art. We are Outa-space because artists often lack the place to make and create work. We are Outa-space because the street, the squares, online and all the common places we mix in are where we need to decide our future. We are Outa-space because we need to take our minds above the clouds to look down on our planet, to dream, to wonder, but also to see everything in the context of everything else.
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Mixing Pop and Politics - Episode 46
09/21/2024
Mixing Pop and Politics - Episode 46
What does music say, from the 1950´s until today how can we connect popular music to the class struggle – and why is this important? Outa-space talks music journalist Toby Manning about his new book which draws upon a Marxist perspective to tackle the question. Also, up in the space station we have new guest Tracy Edwards trade union activist and music lover adding her insight.
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Roads to a revolutionary artist manifesto Part 1 – Participation Art (Series 5 - Episode 5)
04/17/2024
Roads to a revolutionary artist manifesto Part 1 – Participation Art (Series 5 - Episode 5)
In the episode Rob MacDonald explores the present crises of humanity and asks what is the role of participation art has solving them. The Image for this episode is an aspect of a bigger image created by Rob Facebook Rob Instagram Website - Podcast facebook group Email - Projects spoken about in the podcast episode SIgn up to outa-space mailing list Donate to Podcast or Website - Email -
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The Neurodiversity Revolution - Challenging the Capitalist Normal.
04/05/2024
The Neurodiversity Revolution - Challenging the Capitalist Normal.
In this episode we are joined by Neurodiversity movement author and activist David Gary-Hammond and up in the space station making commentary we have mental health worker Sam Gleaden. Check out David´s Social media and his Podcast This episodes image created by This is a longer eposode with lots to say so bring a drink and a snack. SIgn up to outa-space mailing list Donate to Podcast or Website - Email -
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Mapping out the character and evolution of todays European far right.
03/31/2024
Mapping out the character and evolution of todays European far right.
In this episode we interview political scientist Vladimir Bortun about who the far right actual are today in Europe, who do they really represent and how did the space open up for the growth of their ideology. We are joined again for thoughtful commentary in the space station by Glyn Mathews. SIgn up to outa-space mailing list Vlad´s latest book - Some of Vlad´s recent writing on the far right - and To contact vlad - Please make a small donation to keep this podcast alive. or Paypal Website - Email -
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The rising right in Ireland and the International Brigade creative link. Series 5 Episode 2
03/08/2024
The rising right in Ireland and the International Brigade creative link. Series 5 Episode 2
In this week's episode we have Raquel Montero Calero (artist), Paul Murphy (Irish TD) and Glynn Mathews (in the space station). Raquel Montero Calero, a Spanish born Artist living in Ireland talking about her creative project “Corseted Art (when creativity bursts)” a journey of discovery about the International brigades in Ireland and how these story’s impacted her understanding of conflict of the Spanish civil war and its relevance today. Paul Murphy TD member of the Irish Parliament gives us an important update and analysis on growth of far right in Ireland. Glynn Mathews with the space station commentary which inevitably focuses on the George Galloway Election results and what this means for left and right. Raquel 0-32 mins, Paul 32-59 mins, Glynn 59-130 mins. Support Outa-space with a very small monthly donation(€2) More Information and links Raquel Montero multi-disciplined artist - Performance play - Corseted Art (when creativity bursts) Ramor theatre, Virginia, Co. Cavan, 8 pm, 12 Oct 2024 We have two songs for this episode from Raquel. The first is from Odhran who is a Irish music producer that works with Raquel. This song "golden Era" speaks about artists and their power. The second song is "La romántica" by Juan José Manzano and is part of the play created by Raquel. Goldern Era - Odd Numbers "La romántica" by Juan José Manzano The artwork for this episode was created by Raquel and is part of a collection of made during covid lockdown. The work is inspired by the interior of a broken TV and how overwhelming the digital era is and how much needed is to keep the creative aspect alive, nurtured and active. Paul Murphy TD More information
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Lost at Sea? Series 5, Episode 1
02/21/2024
Lost at Sea? Series 5, Episode 1
This episode is personal and self indulgent. It's about why this podcast has been off the air for 2 years and why it's coming back, what's it's mission, how it's different but the same?! I talk about Art(of course), the need to fight the far right today, whats wrong with the left and some personal crises and I start to ask a question about my own humanity type and why I think we all need to listen to oursleves and tell the truth as best we can The rest of the series won't be like this episode. This one is more personal but if your nosey person you might love it. I just needed to do it so dont care if you like it. Feel free to jump it and wait for next shows when I have got some great artists and activists lined up and will be again working with a wonderful team. All the art and production is by me (Rob MacDonald) and is expained in the podcast. Click - The Music in this episode is You can read about this song and the meaning of the lyrics in the description of the youtube link. If you want to support my creative work you can leave me a tip or Paypal
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From Punk to Choirs - the power of song
12/30/2021
From Punk to Choirs - the power of song
We interviewed Bruno Coffineau, a choir leader, composer and musician from France about the choir Le Cri du Choeur. We spoke about the power of common song and the message of internationalism and social change it creates.
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Organising with a 30 person megaphone
12/28/2021
Organising with a 30 person megaphone
We spoke to Annie Levin, a Political-cultural journalist and a coordinator for the Sing in Solidarity choir from New York who performed for the Solidarity Park online festival 2021. We spoke about the evolution of song, the growth of DSA and the power of singing in building the movement. Links to some of Annie articles Sing in Solidarity Youtube - Facebook
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Accessing your freedom
12/27/2021
Accessing your freedom
We talked to artist Ben Gallup about how he harnesses his free spirit in his art, how that works with his inspiration for social change and why he works with the Solidarity Park project
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Organising under the banner of Solidarity in the contemporary art economy
12/23/2021
Organising under the banner of Solidarity in the contemporary art economy
We spoke to Calum Baird from Scotland on his art as a singer song writer and then go into some detail on the struggle of artists and the realities of the art economy, concluding on the inspiration of the international brigades and what this memory means today.
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Historic memory, spanish civil war, contemporary struggles and the experience of a woman
12/22/2021
Historic memory, spanish civil war, contemporary struggles and the experience of a woman
We spoke to Judith Berlowitz about her forthcoming novel, her art and outlook on the historical memory of the Spanish civil war in general but of women especially. The book is a rich layering of historical facts and contemporary relevant issues told through the fascinating character of Klara, a German jewish woman who finds herself in the middle of events in Spain of the 30s, a character that is based on a real relative of Judith's going through real events. https://www.judithberlowitzauthor.com/ Publicist: Caitlin Hamilton Marketing & Publicity, LLC
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Self reflection in the artistic process and its importance in allowing creativity
12/21/2021
Self reflection in the artistic process and its importance in allowing creativity
We interview Jonas Langer, a key person in the coordination of Solidarity Park and Outaspace podcast talks about his music work and his numerous creative and technical contributions to the two projects. We talk about the new generations' access to historical memory and why we need to nurture that to aid the struggle against the far right today.
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Prepared and unprepared, the rythm of art and politics
12/19/2021
Prepared and unprepared, the rythm of art and politics
We speak to Jazz drummer and composer Joey van Leeuwen from the USA who performed for Solidarity Park festival 2021. We investigate creating music, its processes and comparisons to political thought, how tradition and living in the moment are critical to both. In the process we talk about Jazz, historical memory, Marxism and the role of artists in the struggle to change society today.
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Turning negatives into positives in the fight against the far right
12/18/2021
Turning negatives into positives in the fight against the far right
We spoke to Joe Solo on his views on the role of artists fighting the far right and the signs we need to learn from the historical memory of fascism and why he supports the Solidarity park project. He also explains his creative and political process and his fall out with Hope not Hate. This podcast is part of the Outa space collaboration with Solidarity Park, Amical association of the International brigades and Diputació de Barcelona.
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The struggle for Art in Israel (Ep 3.7)
04/30/2021
The struggle for Art in Israel (Ep 3.7)
We spoke to Isreali artist Naor Kapulnik about the role of Art and culture in Israel/Palestine. The emerging movement against Netanyahu and the Isreali state and how artists are starting to get organised. Naor facebook page Join our Facebook Group Donate Donate to Please subscribe to our youtube channel Podcast platforms. Apple, Spotify, etc Email us Instagram Twitter Host and designer of show Rob MacDonald Comments and views from the Space-Station with Paul Paranoid Producer Jonas Langer.
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Brazil - The power of art movements from the street (Ep.3.6)
04/17/2021
Brazil - The power of art movements from the street (Ep.3.6)
We talk to Tatiana Minchoni about the political art movements in the periphery of San Pablo, Brazil. We focus on the Sarau poetry movement there, the art festivals that build from below and what all this means for the struggle against capitalism. Sarau do Binho - https://www.facebook.com/SarauDoBinho FELIZS – Feira Literária da Zona Sul Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/felizsfeiraliterariadazs Instagram: @felizs_zs Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Ys8ypde477Atl2R63TZ0w Vídeos III FELIZS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDwVR-cyXig&t=21s V FELIZS - Join our Facebook Group Donate Donate to Please subscribe to our youtube channel Podcast platforms. Apple, Spotify, etc Email us Instagram Twitter Host and designer of show Rob MacDonald Comments and views from the Space-Station with Paul Paranoid Producer Jonas Langer.
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Collaboration, Process, Inspiration and writing the script of Art (Ep3.5)
04/03/2021
Collaboration, Process, Inspiration and writing the script of Art (Ep3.5)
We speak to up and coming script writer Alison Raynor from New Zealand. We look into her inspirations and process of creation in making films and how that streams from her experiences and other artistic work in Sculpture and design. Up in the space-station commentary we explore how collaboration in art is just humanity in process. Alisons film Pastry Music this week Pluckin Groove by Peter Iannone - https://soundcloud.com/peter-iannone Join our Facebook Group Donate Donate to Please subscribe to our youtube channel Podcast platforms. Apple, Spotify, etc Email us Instagram Twitter Host and designer of show Rob MacDonald Comments and views from the Space-Station with Paul Paranoid Producer Jonas Langer.
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Creative productivity in modern life (ep.3.4)
03/27/2021
Creative productivity in modern life (ep.3.4)
We interview Graham Allcott founder of “Think Productive” and author of the best selling book “How to be a productive Ninja”. We talk about the role of creativity and art in our daily modern lives and how it impacts on our work and well being. We also start a journey with Graham as he starts to write his latest book on the role of “Kindness” in working life. https://www.grahamallcott.com/ Music this week by “Choosing sides” by Joey van Leeuwen Join our Facebook Group Donate Donate to Please subscribe to our youtube channel Podcast platforms. Apple, Spotify, etc Email us Instagram Twitter Host and designer of show Rob MacDonald Comments and views from the Space-Station with Paul Paranoid Producer Jonas Langer.
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Going deep into the process - Games Part 3 (Ep 3.3)
03/20/2021
Going deep into the process - Games Part 3 (Ep 3.3)
This is the 3rd part of our interview with Mike Haas game creator. We go deep into how the gaming world impacts and interacts on our Society. What are Infinite and finite games?. What are games as a service? If the left is going to respond to games in capitalism we need to understand what is going on? and what's good and what's bad for the class struggle. Rob and Paul in the space-station get into the mental health of it all. Facebook Instagram @haasleblog Music this week Peter Iannone - Gris game mentioned in the show Gris game Join our Facebook Group Donate Donate to Please subscribe to our youtube channel Podcast platforms. Apple, Spotify, etc Email us Instagram Twitter Host and designer of show Rob MacDonald Comments and views from the Space-Station with Paul Paranoid Producer Jonas Langer.
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Class and Art - Part 2 “from aesthetics to action” (Ep.3.2)
03/13/2021
Class and Art - Part 2 “from aesthetics to action” (Ep.3.2)
In this second part of our Interview with Ben Davis the author of “9.5 theses on art and class” we delve into themes such as evolution, aesthetics, propaganda in art from a left perspective and ask the question how the artist will get organised in the next period. Music “Sun Song” by Erin Byrne Commentary in the space station this week with Suz Muna Join our Facebook Group Donate Donate to Please subscribe to our youtube channel Podcast platforms. Apple, Spotify, etc Email us Instagram Twitter Host and designer of show Rob MacDonald Producer Jonas Langer.
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Art and Class (EP. 3.1) Part 1
03/06/2021
Art and Class (EP. 3.1) Part 1
We talk to Ben Davis, author of “9.5 theses on art and class” about the central theme of his influential book about what is the marxist view of class relationship of today's artist to capitalism. This is the first part of a double episode interview. Music this week Mark Bowler Audiobubble - Dink Post-V 209. Commentary in the space station this week with Suz Muna Join our Facebook Group Donate Donate to Please subscribe to our youtube channel Podcast platforms. Apple, Spotify, etc Email us Instagram Twitter Host and designer of show Rob MacDonald Producer Jonas Langer.
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Dyslexia and Art - One word space-station special
01/16/2021
Dyslexia and Art - One word space-station special
We explore the word “dyslexia” and how it informs the creative process. Paul and Rob then take a journey through the education system, criminology, Surrealism, original thought theories, cognitivity in the brain and much more to ask the question is dyslexia learning difficulty or is it a super power. Podcast platforms. Apple, Spotify, etc Donate Please subscribe to our youtube channel Join our Facebook Group Email us Instagram Twitter Host and designer of show Rob MacDonald Comments and views from the Space-Station with Paul Paranoid Producer Jonas Langer.
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The struggle for the Breonna Talyor graffiti sculpture. (Ep 2.12)
01/07/2021
The struggle for the Breonna Talyor graffiti sculpture. (Ep 2.12)
We talk to Leo Carson an artist from Oakland USA about the dramatic events around the monument he placed to Breonna Taylor. Breonna was killed by police and became a symbolic figure in the black life's matter movement in the US in 2020. The creation of Leo´s graffiti sculpture has important lessons for artists and activists alike. Donate to the Breonna Taylor monument project. This episode does not have the normal “space station commenty or audio art as it is special and that falls between series 2 and 3. Sorry for those that like these parts of the show...we will make it up in series 3. Podcast platforms. Apple, Spotify, etc Donate Please subscribe to our youtube channel Join our Facebook Group Email us Instagram Twitter Host and designer of show Rob MacDonald Comments and views from the Space-Station with Paul Paranoid Producer Jonas Langer.
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Unionising Artists! - Roses for all... and bread too. (Ep. 2.11)
12/12/2020
Unionising Artists! - Roses for all... and bread too. (Ep. 2.11)
We interviewed Theresa Easton, one of the founders of Artist union England. We spoke about how we can organise as artists to build our collective strength and overcome the isolation and individualism. . How do we empower ourselves to enforce good working practices, get paid and also fight for the defence and freedom of art. Link to Artist union Link to good practice charter for artists Music this week “Ella`s song” arranged, performed and produced by Bethany Elen Podcast platforms. Apple, Spotify, etc Please Donate Please subscribe to our youtube channel Join our Facebook Group Email us Instagram Twitter Host and designer of show Rob MacDonald Comments and views from the Space-Station with Paul Paranoid Producer Jonas Langer.
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Cyprus theatre - New struggles from Ancient places (Ep. 2.10)
12/05/2020
Cyprus theatre - New struggles from Ancient places (Ep. 2.10)
We interview Eleni Ioannou, a scenographer about a recent movement that developed with artists on the politically and culturally rich Island of Cyprus. This is the third investigation from the podcast in this series on the state of international theatre and especially the effects of the covid crises on the work and consciousness of artists. Podcast platforms. Apple, Spotify, etc Donate Music this week Rasvedeno kolo by Pick yer feet up Please subscribe to our youtube channel Join our Facebook Group Email us Instagram Twitter Host and designer of show Rob MacDonald Comments and views from the Space-Station with Paul Paranoid Producer Jonas Langer.
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Gamification, Can we win? (Ep. 2.9)
11/28/2020
Gamification, Can we win? (Ep. 2.9)
In this second interview with Mike Haas Artist and games developer we get into the details of how our society is increasingly turned into a game. What is gamification doing to us and what should we do about it? Information on Mike Haas Facebook Instagram @haasleblog Music this week By Charlie Hendren “I’ll write” Podcast platforms. Apple, Spotify, etc Donate Please subscribe to our youtube channel Join our Facebook Group Email us Instagram Twitter Host and designer of show Rob MacDonald Comments and views from the Space-Station with Paul Paranoid Producer Jonas Langer. Link to a topic talked about in the the space-station
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Politics of the comedy road (Ep 2.8)
11/21/2020
Politics of the comedy road (Ep 2.8)
We interviewed Dave Moran (Anti-Duhring Battalion), a stand up comedian and radio broadcaster. We explore the art of comedy, its power, its politics and what importance does comedy have for the class struggle. Dave on facebook Link to Dave's Shows Podcast platforms. Apple, Spotify, etc Donate Please subscribe to our youtube channel Join our Facebook Group Email us Instagram Twitter Host and designer of show Rob MacDonald Comments and views from the Space-Station with Paul Paranoid Producer Jonas Langer.
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Food, Art and some Marxist theory (Ep2.7)
11/14/2020
Food, Art and some Marxist theory (Ep2.7)
We talk to Robert Sharkey, creative food activist about how you can connect the historical development of society to food and recipes. He connects it to one of the podcast’s key ideas that creativity starts at the beginning of being human. He also treats us to 4 of his recipes in gif format from different key moments in history. Link to the recipes on the website. Music this week from the Almost Infinite from Cincinnati USA with a song called Off Day Podcast platforms. Apple, Spotify, etc Donate Please subscribe to our youtube channel Join our Facebook Group Email us Instagram Twitter Host and designer of show Rob MacDonald Comments and views from the Space-Station with Paul Paranoid Producer Jonas Langer.
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Catalonia and the role of art in the struggle. (Ep 2.6)
11/07/2020
Catalonia and the role of art in the struggle. (Ep 2.6)
We discussed with Paco Márquez Carvajal an arts worker and former elected representative of Catalan anti capitalist party CUP. We discuss his political evolution though his experiences in Mexico, the radical independence movement in Catalonia and its effects on arts and culture. Music from El Senyor Peix with a song called Memòria (a song written about the memory of his grandfather in the Spanish civil war) Guest commentary in the space station from Suz Muna. Podcast channels. Apple, Spotify, Soundcloud etc https://outaspacearts.libsyn.com Donate https://outa-space.com/donate/ Please subscribe to our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg2l70Prcsv01FQlkFjmq3g Join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/outaspacepodcast Email us [email protected] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/outaspaceartpodcast/ Twitter https://twitter.com/OutaspaceArts Host and designer of show Rob MacDonald https://www.facebook.com/Robmacstone Comments and views from the Space-Station with Paul Paranoid Producer Jonas Langer.
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Radical Chicago theatre and political struggle in the USA (Ep. 2.5)
10/31/2020
Radical Chicago theatre and political struggle in the USA (Ep. 2.5)
An interview with Dustin Spence a playwright from Chicago USA, we discuss the important role of store theatres, the political movements in the USA, how this is interacting with the arts and how the theatre scene in Chicago is giving birth to new ideas in the Covid 19 era.
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