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
Strung Out Episode 34 WHAT GEORGE WASHINGTON WARNED US ABOUT!
George Washington wrote his farewell address in 1796, when he finally served a second term in office. Weary and wary of politics and politicians, Washington (with the help of Alexander…
Strung Out 33 THE BATTLE FOR THE REPUBLICAN PARTY
If history is to be our guide, we have to look at the Republican Party as something that has gone through a great deal of transformation. More so, in many ways, than the Democratic Par…
Strung Out Episode 32 JOY, HAPPY DEATH & LEGACY: A LOOK AT THE ARTIST DAVE LYON.
This week's episode is about a friend of mine, the late, great Dave Lyon. I had the privilege to help produce his last album, called Black Pearl, that was named in honor of his beautif…
Strung Out Episode 31 COMFORT FOOD FOR CABIN FEVER
A huge snowstorm is coming. You have done everything to prepare for it. The logs are stacked for the fireplace, the shovel is handy by the front door. Salt for the sidewalk. There's…
Strung Out Episode 30 CLEAN UP ON AISLE SEVEN
Marty brings in his political analyst, Sandeep Gopal, to comment about the pre-inaugural state of the nation. The last two weeks have seen seismic changes since the attempted coup took…
Strung Out Episode 29 SPECIAL SERIES: COVFORMATION
Two significant occurrences in the past 12 months has caused a seismic shift for a lot of people around the United States.
The first is the tumultuous campaign for the 46th presidency …
Strung Out Episode 28
Happy New Year!
This podcast has two parts.
Part One
Marty talks about the New Year and the history behind New Year's Resolutions. Why they are different from goals. How setting goals he…
Strung Out Episode 27
Happy New Year! Or is it more like "Happy to see this year go?" Marty and Annie take a look at 2020 from the perspective of what good things happened this year. They also talk about…
Strung Out Episode 26
We have a special two part special for you, all on one podcast episode.
Part One. We talk about the Winter Solstice. Anne de Courtenay, our resident "witch" helps us unravel the dark m…
Strung Out Episode 25
On this podcast, Marty talks about how difficult it is to find middle ground. After introducing one of his brothers to the writings of historian Heather Cox Richardson, he is in turn t…
Strung Out Episode 24
Part 1
"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." We take a look at the contemporary historian Heather Cox-Richardson.
Martin may refer to her at Cathleen Richard…
Strung Out Episode 23--The new album is out!
Well, Covid has changed the world, and part of that change is how Martin McCormack has had to deal with the collapse of the music world. But more importantly, whether to rise above tha…
Strung Out Episode 22
We speak with journalist/activist/grassroots arts advocate and all around fantastic guy, Doug Kamholz. We explore the creation of his weekly observance "Wednesday Mornings With Moxie" …
Strung Out Episode Twentyone
The first of two interviews with writer, activist and arts promoter Doug Kamholz. Though not a household name, Kamholz's life story is something what Joseph Campbell would call "the he…
Strung Out Episode 20 Election Aftermath?
Marty and Annie talk about the euphoria that at first took over their neighborhood in Chicago upon the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. But a lot of questions remain? What abo…
Strung Out Episode 19 SPECIAL ELECTION COVERAGE
Sandeep and Marty talk from the backyard about the twists and turns in what is proving to be a contentious and dangerous election for the United States.
We are always gr…
Strung Out Episode Eighteen
Just days away from the election. Marty and Annie talk about Halloween in the bubble. They take a look at some of the last ditch efforts to throw a spanner in the election process. A…
Strung Out Episode 17
On this show, Marty and Annie discuss Covid coming to their child's school, the debates, the upcoming election and delve into what it means to be an artist. They especially look at wha…
Strung Out Episode Sixteen
We welcome Marc Kelly Smith to back to the microphone. We have the chance to hear Marc describe poetry as "A music of words," and he gives advice to young artists about how being an art…
Strung Out Episode Fifteen
We welcome Marc Kelly Smith to the microphone for one of two podcasts here on STRUNG OUT.
Marc Kelly Smith is creator/founder of the Uptown Poetry Cabaret. As stated in the PBS televisi…