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Welcome to STRUNG OUT. The show is an eclectic mix of topics ranging from music, to art, to themes of the day to the supernatural to how to better this world we live in. If you like interesting conversation, along with some original music, we got your back. Martin McCormack resides in Chicago. He is known not only for his music, but for his writing and artwork. McCormack's entire catalogue of works can be viewed at www.MartinMcCormack.com. You can also see McCormack's involvement in the duo Switchback by visiting the website www.waygoodmusic.com.
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Send us Fan Mail The second part of a podcast interview on Strung Out, hosted by Martin Laurence McCormack, featuring guest Aaron Cohen, a writer and music chronicler known for his work on artists like Aretha Franklin and Ramsey Lewis. Key Themes and Discussion Points: The Creative Process of Music Journalism: Cohen discusses the challenge of capturing the essence of an artist and the "visceral experience" of live performance in writing. He emphasizes the importance of balancing factual rep...
Send us Fan Mail Show Overview This episode of Strung Out—hosted by artist, writer, and musician Martin Laurence "Marty" McCormack—features an in-depth conversation with Chicago-based music journalist, author, and City Colleges professor Aaron Cohen. The discussion explores Chicago's rich cultural history, the intersection of music and social empowerment, and Cohen's extensive career chronicling influential soul, jazz, and Latin American musical movements. Detailed Summary & Topics Cove...
Send us Fan Mail Mark Guarino is a veteran journalist (ABC News, Washington Post, Christian Science Monitor) who has also written numerous plays and books, including Killings in Kenosha: How Fear, Guns, and Lives Turned America Against Itself. The Driving Force of Curiosity: Guarino explains that writing stems from a deep, compulsive curiosity and the desire to uncover the "why" behind complex subjects rather than seeking external inspiration. Reporting on the Kenosha Book: Discussing his bo...
Send us Fan Mail This episode of the podcast Strung Out, hosted by artist and musician Martin Laurence McCormack, features a conversation with Mark Guarino—a writer, journalist, and booking producer for ABC News. The discussion explores Guarino ’s career and perspectives on journalism, covering: Journalism and Storytelling: Mark discusses his background in writing and journalism, including his work at the Christian Science Monitor, the Washington Post, and the Daily Herald. He emphasizes the...
Send us Fan Mail Host Martin McCormack and Pastor Drew Jacques discuss the evolving role of the church and community in a turbulent world. Saint David's Presbyterian Church serves as a metaphor for society, with Drew emphasizing that while traditional institutions face decline, the core mission of the church should be to create inclusive, circular communities where power is shared among people.The conversation critiques the "prosperity gospel," arguing that success is not defined by material ...
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