Ordinary Takes
By Andrew Smith
Ordinary Takes Feb 14, 2021
Black Roots: African-Americans, Americana, America - OT7
Andrew is joined by North Carolina author Mark Kemp (Dixie Lullaby: A Story of Music Race and New Beginnings in a New South) to discuss contemporary Black artists in the country, roots, & Americana genres. The conversation intersects with themes from Kemp's book, being an anti-racist white person & hardcore music fan in today's south. More about Mark: http://dailykemp.com/
Talking Harry Smith - Art, Artist, Anthology - OT6
For Ordinary Takes 6, Andrew is joined by Michael White and John Wright to talk about the amazing avant-garde artist Harry Smith, in what is also a reunion of folks who attended the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics at the Naropa Institute in Boulder, Colorado. Well into the broadcast, we have a special guest appearance from poet Ron Whitehead.
The Second Coming Is Here - Interview with Mark Russell - OT5
For Ordinary Takes 5, Taylor and Rick have a conversation with writer Mark Russell, author and writer of comic books such as The Flintstones, Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles, Second Coming, and Billionaire Island.
Wait-Weight: a rocking Advent conversation with Brian Zahnd - OT4
Pastor Brian Zahnd (@brianzahnd) joins Andrew & Rick as we continue to ponder the playlists of Advent & 2020 with a bonus conclusion that confronts the problem of Christian nationalism. Fans of Arcade Fire, Bob Dylan, & the Dead are especially encouraged to listen. Ordinary Takes #4.
Marathon of Meaning - Best Music of 2020 - OT3
With a parade of guests, Rick & Andrew unpack a strange & meaningful year in music. Featuring visiting fans & critics Amy Rock, Scott Greenberg, Scott Winchell, Becca Klaver, & Steve Stockman. Find more at Teacherontheradio.com!
Advent Meanings Advent Playlists - OT 2
Andrew is joined by Kenneth Tanner to discuss the meaning of Advent and the importance of Advent playlists. Ordinary Takes is the joint production of Teacher On The Radio & Ordinary Space, at the intersection of pop culture, theology, & social justice.
2020 review in preview - Ordinary Takes 1
Andrew Smith (@presbyhippy, @teacheronradio) & Rick Quinn (@apophatic1) host conversations at the intersection of pop culture, theology, & social justice.