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.
Episodes
247 episodes
Strung Out Episode 246: CALIFORNIA SON-THE MUSIC OF TED RUSSELL KAMP
You can tell a lot about Ted Russell Kamp from his grin. When he is playing a song or talking about touring, he lights up with a deep joy. Being an independent artist is not easy calling. You wear many hats, slog many miles, a...
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Strung Out Episode 245: CREATING THE DREAM-NIKKI O'NEILL AND RICH LACKOWSKI
When Nikki O'Neill and Rich Lackowski moved to Chicago, it was so they could live a life as independent musicians in an environment that could literally afford them the creativity. The creative process is something that depends not only o...
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Strung Out Episode 244: THE TRAVELS, TALES AND TRIUMPH OF NIKKI O'NEILL AND RICH LACKOWSKI
Nikki O'Neill is calling Chicago her sweet home. Her bandmate and husband, Rich Lackowski grew up in Chicago but moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in music. There he met O'Neill, who despite her Irish last name, spent a good p...
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STRUNG OUT EPISODE 243: THE SPACES IN-BETWEEN OF STEVE DAWSON
Martin continues his interview with Steve Dawson, a singer-songwriter who formed several bands, most notably the alternative country band, Dolly Varden. Having written scores of songs, Dawson is a wonderful source to ask about songwriting...
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Strung Out Episode 242: SINGER-SONGWRITER STEVE DAWSON/FROM SASKATCHEWAN TO CHICAGO
Well-known for the alternative country band Dolly Varden, as well as Stump the Host, Steve Dawson is a lifer when it comes to music. His family roots in Saskatchewan, Dawson has lived for a time in California and Idaho before heading to C...
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Strung Out Episode 241: THE SONGWRITING CRAFT OF ERNIE HENDRICKSON
Ernie Hendrickson is a true hard worker, plying his craft with great intensity and attention to detail in both lyrics and guitar playing. The results are spectacular songs that relate to people on a hopeful, positive level without any ind...
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Strung Out Episode 240: ERNIE HENDRICKSON, JOURNEYMAN SINGER-SONGWRITER (Interview One)
For every big name in the business of music, there are thousands of names in the calling of music. These names are not as well known, but they are the ones that pursue their craft with no illusions about fame or fortune. They are dr...
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Strung Out Episode 239: THE RESPECT PERSPECTIVE WITH MARCUS GENTRY
Part of an ongoing series about the cultural need for respect. Marcus Gentry, an expert in the field and known as "Dr. Respect" unfolds why these difficult times are due to the erosion of respect. Join us as we delve into this compl...
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Strung Out Episode 238: THE RESPECT PERSPECTIVE WITH MARCUS GENTRY
We are living in tough times, made worse by a world that has made a lack of respect a virtue. Caring about others and protecting your boundaries are now paramount when it comes to living free of negativity. Speaker Marcus Gentry has...
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Strung Out Episode 237: THE CREATIVE ALCHEMY OF NAOMI ASHLEY AND JON WILLIAMS (part two)
Last week on Strung Out, we had part one of the interview of singer-songwriters Naomi Ashley and Jon Williams. On this episode, we discuss the process of writing songs, influences and stage crafting needed to have a successful performance...
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Strung Out Episode 236: THE DYNAMIC SONGWRITING AND PERFORMING TEAM OF NAOMI ASHLEY AND JON WILLIAMS. (PART ONE)
Naomi Ashley and Jon Williams met over 20 years ago when both were new to the Chicago music scene. They dated, broke up and went their separate ways for a couple of decades, only to reunite and reignite their romance. Along with thi...
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Strung Out Episode 235: WINTER CAMPING WITH EXPERT KATE VOGEL. PART TWO
Join us for another episode of Strung Out with artist, writer, and musician Martin Laurence McCormack. In Episode 235, we dive into part two of our winter camping series with expert Kate Vogel. In this episode, Marty and Kate discuss the nuance...
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Strung Out Episode 234: WINTER CAMPING WITH EXPERT KATE VOGEL. PART ONE
Join artist, writer, and musician Martin Laurence McCormack in this exciting episode of Strung Out as he teams up with winter camping expert, Kate Vogel. Filmed on a winter location, Marty and Kate delve into the unique and often misunderstood ...
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Strung Out Episode 233: Meet Ma Gilmore
In this episode of Strung Out, host Martin Laurence McCormack sits down with the endearing and compassionate "Ma" Gilmore. Known to fans of the Mr. Marty Show as a nurturing figure and dispenser of wisdom, Ma shares her remarkable life story. F...
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Strung Out Episode 232: THE RESPECT PERSPECTIVE WITH MARCUS GENTRY
In this compelling episode of Strung Out, host Martin Laurence McCormack is joined by longstanding speaker and educator Marcus Gentry, also known as Dr. Respect. They dive deep into critical conversat...
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Strung Out Episode 231: RESPECT PERSPECTIVE with Marcus Gentry
In this insightful episode of Strung Out, host Martin Laurence McCormack engages in a compelling conversation with Marcus Gentry, a renowned performer, actor, and professional speaker known as Dr. Respect. Marcus shares his journey from growing...
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Strung Out Episode 230: MARTYMUSIC HOLIDAY SONGS
In this special holiday edition of Strung Out, host Martin LaOrence McCormack shares a collection of Christmas songs he composed over the years. From the evocative 'Gift of Peace' to the whimsical 'Marvin the Moose Saves Christmas', Marty prese...
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Strung Out Episode 229: WORLD ROUNDUP (FROM THE COUCH)
Welcome to Strung Out, the podcast where artist, writer, and musician Martin Laurence McCormack explores life through the creative lens. In this episode, Marty dives into the complexities of the holiday season and its impact on booking intervie...
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Strung Out Episode 228: BRIDGING THE DIVIDE. A SEARCH FOR THE UNITED STATES. (PART TWO)
Welcome to Strung Out, the podcast that looks at life through the lens of an artist. In this episode, join host Martin Lawrence McCormack as he dives into part two of a compelling series with cinematographer and social scientist David Rocco Fac...
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Strung Out Episode 227: BRIDGING THE DIVIDE. A SEARCH FOR THE UNITED STATES. (PART ONE)
Join us on this episode of Strung Out, where host Martin Laurence McCormack delves deep into the heart of America through an artist's lens. In this conversation, Martin welcomes back cinematographer, writer, and philosopher, David Rocco Facchin...
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Strung Out Episode 226. PART TWO OF ARTIST KENNY DARK POET LAPINS
In this episode of Strung Out, host Martin LaUrence McCormack dives into an inspiring and insightful conversation with Kenny Dark Poet Lapins, an accomplished artist, writer, musician, and cancer survivor, right from Kenny's studio where he cre...
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Strung Out Episode 225. ARTIST KENNY DARKPOET LAPINS
Kenny Lapins was born in Skokie, Illinois, in the summer of 1967. A lover of words, he makes a living as an advertising copywriter. Kenny has two daughters, Abigail and Rachel, with whom he shares a...
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Strung Out Episode 224. JOE LANASA AND THE FULTON STREET COLLECTIVE
In this episode of Strung Out, host Martin Laurence McCormack invites back singer-songwriter and artistic entrepreneur Joe Lanasa. Recorded in the great room of the Fulton Street Collective, Marty and Joe discuss the founding and evolution of t...
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Strung Out Episode 223. Singer-Songwriter and founder of Fulton Street Collective, Joe Lanasa
In this episode of 'Strung Out,' host Martin Laurence McCormack sits down with the talented singer, songwriter, and musician Joe Lanasa at the Fulton Street Collective an artist community he founded with singer-songwriter Anna Fermin 20 years a...
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Strung Out Episode 222. THE WORLD ROUNDUP (FROM THE BACKYARD)
Welcome to Strung Out, the podcast that dives deep into life through the lens of an artist. Hosted by Martin Laurence McCormack, an accomplished artist, writer, and musician, this episode features an engaging conversation with philosopher...
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