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 153. MALORT AND MANCHURIAN MEATBALLS
Martin and Sandeep talk about this hideous "Chicago" drink called Malort. And the talk careens into Indian food, Indian takes on other cultures food and ultimately, our heroes figure o…
Strung Out Episode 152. THE BRAVE AND HANDSOME JERAMIAH POWELL
Martin talks about a gravestone that had an impact on him while visiting the Rosehill cemetery. It is dedicated to a soldier, whose comrades couldn't find his body after the battle of …
Strung Out Episode 152. SPINNING 45's
We're back again with Paul Schneider to talk about music, bands, bands that breakup, bands that have band members die, bands that have bandmembers swap partners, bands that have a polit…
Strung Out Episode 151. SPINNING 45'S
Back in the day, people would geek out around the record player, spinning 45's or LP's and listening to their favorite band, read the lyrics and liner notes. Those days are long gone, …
Strung Out Episode 150 AROUND THE CAMPFIRE
Welcome to STRUNG OUT. We return to Around the Campfire, where Pastor Drew Jacques of St. David's Presbyterian Church in Campbellville, Ontario and Martin McCormack chew the fat and …
Strung Out Episode 149. ALL THINGS MARTY
STRUNG OUT has now had over 3500 downloads and we are starting into the fourth year of having the weekly podcast without missing a beat. In addition to STRUNG OUT, Martin McCormack mai…
Strung Out Episode 148. THE WORLD ROUNDUP
Sandeep and Martin talk about the topics of the day, including how the ministers of Ireland, England and Scotland are either Indian or Pakistani. An interesting development. Oh, and w…
Strung Out Episode 147. NOT YOUR MOTHER'S SPRING CLEANING
The work being done on the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral's-stained glass has a great metaphor for our podcast. The people cleaning the glass mentioned that now was the opportunit…
Strung Out Episode 146 I BELIEVE I DON'T BELIEVE
Just as the Abrahamic religions celebrate the significant festivals of Passover, Ramadan and Easter, we get into that age old discussion on whether or not God exists. What is it about …
Strung Out Episode 145. GRANDPA OF THE DOG PARK.
I never knew that I would learn a valuable lesson at the Potawatomi Park's "Dog Friend Zone" or what people call a dog park. The dog park was tucked away in a corner near the railroad…
Strung Out Episode 144. THE PHILOSOPHY OF ART WITH MUSICIAN PERRY MILLER.
Perry Miller is a singer-songwriter journeyman. Living in Waterloo, Iowa, Miller has had to wear a lot of hats to pursue his passion. He has hosted a long-running open mic at Jameson'…
Strung Out Episode 143. THE WHISKEY LAB. SESSION 2
Sandeep and Marty finally get that second round of testing Irish whiskeys in the $30 range. Slane, Eire Gold are tried out against the choice of the first round, John Powers. All thre…
Strung Out Episode 142. THE HISTORY, MYSTERY AND TRAGEDY OF DANNY BOY
The song Danny Boy is considered an Irish Song. Like a lot of Irish songs and the Irish themselves, it is complicated. The melody being an ancient bardic tune, it was collected by wel…
Strung Out Episode 141. THE PHILOSOPHY OF ART WITH ARIK MENDELEVITZ
Our series continues with an interview with Arik Mendelevitz. Arik represents the face of independent entertainment: He wears not only a performer's hat, but an agent's hat as well. …
Strung Out Episode 140. WHAT IS WINNING?
We are now a year into the fight for the main territory of Ukraine by the forces of Vladimir Putin. Putin, a dictator, ruined what little democracy was trying to take root in Russia af…
Strung Out Episode 139. WHAT SIDE IS CULTURE ON?
We are approaching the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This past week, the Berlinale Film Festival opened in Germany. This attempt at normalcy in Europe is sort …
Strung Out Episode 138. DON'T CALL HIM A BABYSITTER.
Robert Smith raised four sons, worked in IT to support his family and after they were grown adults, made a decision. It was during the pandemic when Robert decided to make a difference…
Strung Out Episode 137. THE ROUNDUP
A lot to discuss on the Roundup with Martin and Sandeep. Chinese Balloons-War in Ukraine-Chicago politics and the killing of Tyree Nichols and what that means for urban policing.
Strung Out Episode 136. EXPLORING THE LABYRINTH.
What do you think of when you hear the word labyrinth? Perhaps the confusing lair where the minotaur dwelled? That was actually a maze, which was constructed to keep the minotaur con…
Strung Out Episode 135. WHAT IS THE SCA?
While we've been busy with our lives, little did we know that a shadowy group of people, living among us, have been busy carving up North America and other parts of the world into Medie…