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 Fourteen
Not even a week since the debate and we have had a century's worth of news. So, let's put that aside for this episode and instead, examine the role of a musician in a world that is rap…
Strung Out Episode Thirteen--Apres Debate!
Whoeee! Welcome to the 13th episode. If you like contact sports, rodeos, jumping out of airplanes with no chute...well then 'tis a pity if you missed the first (and final?) presidentia…
Strung Out Episode Twelve
Want to hear from you about which song should be the title track of an album of music.
Give a listen and then email [email protected] with your pick by next Sunday.
On this episode,…
Strung Out Episode Eleven
Wow. What a tough week. With the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, all bets are off on the SCOTUS. All is now amplified even more so, as we continue to count the deaths from Covid-19 and …
Strung Out Episode Ten
The first of a two part series interviewing Chicagoan Richard Friedman. Friedman has been involved in the arts for many decades as a poet, theatre producer and administrator. In the be…
Strung Out Episode Nine
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This week we continue on with our interview of herbalist Anne de Courtenay. We specifically ask her to define wha…
Strung Out Episode Eight
Welcome to Strung Out, where we pioneer a bit of "Rock n' Rant". This week we start to pick apart partisanship, starting at the idea of how to create dialogue with some clearly on the …
Strung Out Episode Seven
An interview with Chicago musician Paul Von Mertens, as well as the usual full throated ranting!
Paul Von Mertens is a Chicago-based composer/arranger and a performer on saxophone, flu…
Strung Out Episode Six
Rock n' Rant with Sandeep Gopal and Martin McCormack. Today we talk about the pick of Kamala Harris for the Democratic ticket, the Derecho/Tornado in Chicago, what we are to do about t…
Strung Out Episode Five
Welcome to another bit of Rock n' Rant. Sandeep and Marty talk about the news of the day, make some predictions about the VP for Democratic ticket and ponder the terraforming of Mars.…
Strung Out Episode Four
This week we take a look at the life of the late civil rights leader and Congressman, John Lewis, the slowdown in the US Postal system, talk about Covid fear, spin a few new tunes and g…
Strung Out Episode Two
We talk about the difference between Freedom and Liberty in this episode of Strung Out. Plus we introduce two new songs written by Martin McCormack. Let us know what you think of our p…
Strung Out Episode Three
This episode we visit with Chicago Palestinian-American musician Ronnie Malley (www.RonnieMalley.com) and talk about what else?, politics, getting our kids to school or not and we get t…
Strung Out Episode One
Our first podcast, we look at the current Covid crisis from the streets of Chicago. We spin a couple of Covid inspired tunes as well. Enjoy the show!
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