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 93 PEACE PLEA'S PART TWO
On part two of our Peace Plea's, the Reverend Drew Jacques continues to explain a roadmap of reaching out to fellow souls in an effort to "wage peace". Here is the Peace Plea's Treatis…
STRUNG OUT Episode 92 Peace Plea's PART ONE
As a species, humans are experts at making war. Part of what the Reverend Drew Jacques refers to as "our monkey brain", the human brain has that primal flight or fight capacity. It a…
Strung Out Episode 91 Catching the Perfect Kondratiev Wave
According to Wikipedia, in economics, Kondratiev waves (also called supercycles, great surges, long waves, K-waves or the long economic cycle) are hypothesized cycle-like phenomena in t…
Strung Out Episode 90 REWILDING
Our planet continues to face a threat from humanity. Pollution, war, disease and other conditions have ruined land, created sea level rise. Let's face it, we may need to remove oursel…
STRUNG OUT Episode 89 THE TRAJECTORY OF TYRANTS
The 21st Century has been a disappointment thus far. With the advancement of technology, the idea that we could all be globally connected, our trade would ensure peaceful engagement an…
Strung Out Episode 88 THIS MACHINE KILLS FASCISTS.
With the invasion of Ukraine, the world witnesses (again) the result of Authoritarianism, when a decision by one person can potentially destroy a country and sadly, the world. As an a…
Strung Out Episode 87. The Music for The Dance
As we bid farewell to Black History Month, we take a look at how Black American history has been shaped by Canada. Martin talks to Pastor Drew Jacques of St. David's Presbyterian Churc…
Strung Out Episode 86. UKRAINE ON OUR PARADE
Russia, the largest country in the world, wants to get larger. Specifically, Vladimir Putin, has made it his legacy to create a world in which Russia is the Empire that strikes back. …
Strung Out Episode 85 SWITCHBACK ROUNDUP!
Switchback is back at work! Brian and Marty detail the effort behind their new album project. They also talk about Saint Patrick's Shows for March 5 at the Grand Theater in Keokuk, Io…
Strung Out Episode 84. Our Adventures in Airbnb: BLAME THE MOOSEHEAD!
Annie and Martin bring back another podcast about their ongoing experiment in being Airbnb hosts. Their residence called "A bit of the North Woods on Chicago's North Side" has earned t…
Strung Out Episode 83 OUR ADVENTURES IN AIRBNB
Ever thought about turning that spare bedroom or vacant garage into an Airbnb place? Well, tune in as Annie and Marty talk about their adventures with their Airbnb abode called "A Bit …
Strung Out Episode 82 A RETURN TO THE DEER CAMP
A little more than a year ago, John and Patricia Kennedy, of Chatham, Illinois found their lives overturned and upended with Covid. In the late fall of 2020, John attended a family re…
Strung Out 81--An Interview with Áine
Áine McCormack recently celebrated her 8th birthday. Already she has made some strides in the music world, having been on two albums. The last one, Miss Rack's Zoo features her singin…
Strung Out Episode 80 LET'S TALK ABOUT WINTER AND ART
Sandeep and Marty talk about adjusting to wintertime and in the second half of the podcast, Marty describes what is going on with his website, his visual art and music.
Strung Out 79 PROGNOSTICATIONS, PREDICTIONS AND BELL BOTTOMS 2022
Marty turns to his trusted political consultant, society editor, gossip columnist and fashion plate, Sandeep Gopal to make predictions for 2022. A must listen show.
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Strung Out Episode 78 Beatles Talk Part 3--Songwriting of Lennon and McCartney
Very few songwriting duos have as much recognition power and songs that are hotwired into our own personal lives, as that of Lennon and McCartney. While there have been some epic songw…
Strung Out 77 Beatles Talk Part Two
Let's talk Beatles! For most of us, they are the soundtrack to our youth, or they became something to study when thinking about what influenced the bands that were the soundtrack of ou…
Strung Out 76 Beatles Talk Part One
A lot has been going on with the Beatles lately. With the release of the movie Get Back, directed and produced by Peter Jackson, the fab four are once again put under the magnifying gl…
Strung Out Episode 75 OFFICE? WHAT OFFICE?
Marty and Sandeep, being banned from their respective homes by their wives, conduct the podcast from the "Mobile Unit" or Marty's minivan. Parked on the street in Rogers Park, Illinois…