Strung Out
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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 254
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Ripped liners, Fireworks, A sick puppy and an AWOL Turtle
Marty talks about a typical midsummer July week at the McCormack household, where the warm weather brings about those big projects, like digging a new fish pond. The Fourth of July tu…
Strung Out 53 RIFFING DURING A TORNADO
On our 53rd podcast, Sandeep Gopal and Martin McCormack talk about a wide range of subjects, from water supply, to growing crops in buildings to the current issues of the week. All hap…
Strung Out 52 LOVE IN THE PANDEMIC
Martin talks about the new compilation of songs from his Mr. Marty Show. The album called LOVE IN THE PANDEMIC. As a precursor to the show on June 24, Marty gives some insights to the…
Strung Out Episode 51 THE WORLD ACCORDING TO NAOMI ASHLEY
Naomi Ashley is a singer-songwriter that creates beautiful songs. Like her songs, it would be a mistake to not explore the depth and passion of this artist. Engaging and comfortable,…
Strung Out Episode 50 AROUND THE CAMPFIRE WITH PASTOR DREW: LEWIS & CLARK & CHRISTENDOM
Pastor Drew Jacques leads us on a spiritual journey at the Campfire. In this podcast, he draws upon his own observations of the changes of Covid, and how that has accelerated the end o…
Strung Out Episode 49 MEMORIAL DAY ROUNDUP
Martin calls on his political analyst Sandeep Gopal to take a walk around the topics of the day, from UFO's (well, UAP's) to the recent voting down of the January 6 commission, China, R…
Strung Out Episode 48. Sex, Scissors and Rock n' Roll: The incredible story of Cathey Castro
Cathey Castro is a tour de force. Animated, with a great laugh, she comes across as confident, friendly and compassionate. Her artistic life began at an early age when she saw the art…
Strung Out Episode 47 SCOTT MOMENTHY: A MUSICAL LIFE
When I was a young kid, I would sit at home in Woodstock and play over and over Harry Chapin Live. He had a song called Martin Tanner. And in the song, Chapin told a story about a man…
Strung Out Episode 46 The musical journey of James Talley
James Talley is an Oklahoma born folk-country-blues singer/songwriter, whose career now spans over forty years. His name has been mentioned alongside Woody Guthrie, Merle Haggard and Bo…
Strung Out Episode 45 What would the Beatles think?
We talk about the Beatles today and in particular, how and if they could fit into today's musical world. To help us navigate this episode, we have author and musician Stuart Shea.
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Strung Out Episode 44 A GUNUNDRUM
We welcome back Councilperson David Heuvelman of the Norwalk, Connecticut, City Council for a candid discussion about guns. Gun control is the sort of subject that people tend to feel …
Strung Out Episode 43 100 DAYS IN WITH JOE BIDEN
It has been 100 days into the Biden Presidency. Already some major changes have taken place, starting with vaccinations across the country. A stimulus project that put more money int…
Strung Out Episode 42 COVFORMATION SERIES: Musician Vicki Price
Vicki and Joe Price have been the blues power couple of the Midwest. From their home in Decorah, Iowa, they have created a traveling music show that has been to almost every corner of …
Strung Out Episode 41 Lifting the Curtain on "Love In the Pandemic"
Marty spends a little time talking about songwriting with special guest, Aine McCormack. He also plays several songs from the upcoming album "Love In the Pandemic." Enjoy!
Strung Out 40 THE JOURNEY ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE
Not many of us have had the opportunity to view the Rio Grande in Texas. Few of us have even been to the southern border of the US and Mexico. Having had the opportunity to perform at…
Strung Out Episode 39 US Ambassador to Malaysia Brian McFeeters
When I was in grade school, I remember one of my teachers, Miss Cavers talking about her grandfather being an ambassador to some exotic country. The name of where he was slips my mind.…
Strung Out Episode 38 CHICAGO SAVED IRISH MUSIC
On this episode of Strung Out we interview two great Chicago Irish musicians, Jackie Moran on bodhran (the Irish drum) and Seán Cleland (fiddle) both of whom teach at The Irish Music Sc…
Strung Out 37 Around the Campfire with Drew Jacques
This episode of Strung Out centers on our spiritual wellbeing during the pandemic. To help us we welcome Drew Jacques. Drew is a Presbyterian Minister, as well as spending years coun…
Strung Out 36 THE DEER CAMP
[00:00:00] [00:00:00] Martin McCormack: [00:00:00] I'd like to welcome John and Patricia Kennedy to Strung Out. It's great to have you on the program.
[00:00:06]Patricia Kennedy: [00:0…
Strung Out Episode 35 IS SWITCHBACK DEAD? THE SECOND INSTALLATION OF OUR COVFORMATION SERIES
A lot of people are wondering if the dynamic duo has met its final end. Does Batman and Robin, Green Hornet and Kato, David and Goliath, Gilbert and Sullivan, Sonny and Cher...well you…