The Short Fuse Podcast
The Short Fuse Podcasts, hosted by Elizabeth Howard, are conversations with artists, writers, musicians and others whose art reveals our communities through their lens and stirs us to seek change. "Artists are here to disturb the peace." James Baldwin
The Short Fuse is produced by the Arts Fuse, the online journal of arts commentary and criticism.
- Update frequency
- every 23 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 77
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Conversation with Neal Goren, conductor and artistic director, Catapult Opera
https://www.catapultopera.org/vision
Neal Goren was the founder and artistic director of Gotham Chamber Opera, which popularized and legitimized the formerly ignored genre of chamber opera. Goren’s ne…
S3 E9: An Interview with Merli V. Guerra
For more about Merli:
Or check out the Luminarium Dance Co.:
https://www.luminariumdance.org/
Just ICYMI, The 2020 Fusical:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qdMBcEJtzo
And, i…
S3 E8: An Interview with Steve Provizer
The two critics discuss a pair of Steve's recent reviews, which can be found here: https://artsfuse.org/214258/film-review-toxicity-roulette-1969-2020-and-the-trial-of-the-chicago-7/ and here: https:…
S3 E7: Matt, Bill, and The 2020 Fusical
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S3 E6: An Interview with Teagan Stewart
Check out Teagan's music and merch here: https://www.teaganstewartofficial.com
Or catch up with her on social media: https://www.facebook.com/TeaganStewartMusic + https://twitter.com/teagan_stewart + …
S3 E5: The Show Must Go On(line)
Music
- Drive-in Concerts (https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/concerts/9379646/drive-in-concerts-list-coronavirus)
- Bubble Music Video (https://www.designboom.com/design/the-flaming-lips-huge-plastic…
S3 E4: Matt & Lucas, Abridged
Read the full articles here:
Matt’s Stooges Article- Rock Album: 1970s Live at Goose Lake - The Stooges Hitting Their Feral Stride
Lucas’s Book Review- Book Review: “Murder and the Movies” — So Cinemat…
S3 E3: A Birthday Show, Recorded Before 2020 Really Sucked
This week, Deanna profiles seven famous singers who all have something to do with January 10 and 24. Five of them share the palindrome birthday with our host, who happened to celebrate her 24th with …
S3 E2: The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards
The pair have quite an exchange, often representing the opposing view on an artist or award winner as they chronicle the events of the evening. But! This episode is no standard award show recap. With…
S3 E1: An Interview with Felicia Angeja Viator
Before diving into current events, we're taking time in this episode to reflect on the health crises that were impacting the US during our absence. These issues will continue to weigh on all American…
S2 E9: Live Music with Aaron Halford & Matty Michna
Recording entirely in dorms across Boston, Aaron Halford is an up and coming soul/R&B musician with an updated sound. The San Francisco native is influenced by artists such as Marvin Gaye, Anderson P…
S2 E8: An Interview with Andrew Silver & Tim Jackson
In this episode, we discuss Silver's filmography, his upcoming projects, and general philosophy of directing. The accomplished artist also has years of experience in higher education and the business…
S2 E7: Creative Couples
Michael A. Costa, Anna Dollar, and DYLIS (Anna's man/our theme composer) gather 'round Deanna's mics to talk relationships. Specifically, the group discusses the challenges and benefits of having an …
S2 E6: Hopes & Gripes: The 2020 Grammys
As one of the Fuse's music reviewers, Deanna has a lot to say about this year's Grammys awards. Listen in for her thoughts on artists such as Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X and Lizzo. Later …
S2 E5: 2020s Predictions & 2010s Pitfalls
Bill Marx and Deanna have about 40 years between them, making for a robust conversation analyzing the years 2010-2029. The duo wonders how climate change will impact society in the coming years, as t…
S2 E4: Holiday Arts Events & Shows of 2019
The Greater Boston Area is brimming with the holiday spirit, and so are we! Deanna categorizes and highlights the best of this year’s offerings. Look no further for recommendations of local Singalong…
S2: E3: Matt & Lucas Return
Remember that walkie-talkie conversation from Episode 1? The boys are back again, musing on Matt's obituary for renowned scholar Harold Bloom. Steve Provizer's final Cultural Curmudgeon takes on New …
S2 E2: Glenn Rifkin & Kanye Grumblin'
We start the show in conversation with Glenn Rifkin, freelance journalist extraordinaire. You can find Glenn's book here: https://www.futureforwardbook.com. Searching his name on our site will pull u…
S2 E1: The Dawn of Deanna's Takeover
We start this season with dispatches from the road, thanks to our pioneering co-hosts, Matt Hanson and Lucas Spiro. The audio quality of the interview is less than stellar, but we can only get better…
Ep 18 - The end of an era
It's the end of an era. This is the final episode of the first run of The Arts Fuse Podcast. Matt is moving to New Orleans, and Lucas is taking an extended hiatus and then moving back to Dublin, Irel…