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The intersection of art, culture and politics. Hosted by Torquil Campbell and Ali Momen. Each week Torquil and Ali get together with fellow musicians, actors, and artists to discuss the...
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The intersection of art, culture and politics. Hosted by Torquil Campbell and Ali Momen. Each week Torquil and Ali get together with fellow musicians, actors, and artists to discuss the latest in the world of art, society, culture, and politics. The conversation is lively, free of crap, and with a unique perspective that only these two guys can bring. Send your comments to softrevcast@gmail.com! Join us on Patreon and get BONUS EPISODES, EXTENDED INTERVIEWS, and MORE! www.patreon.com/softrevolution
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7 APR 2023 · Strikes everywhere. There's one job AI can replace and that's a politician.  Speaking of "politicians", Trump is indicted...now what?Thanks, as always, to  https://www.effinbirds.com
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18 MAR 2023 · The Jennifer C. Lena joins the pod to discuss her insights of the last five years, how AI is like spell check on steroids,  how nationalization might be the key to solving our woes, and Ali wonders, "where was our hazard pay?"THANKS AS ALWAYS TO EFFIN' BIRDS - https://www.effinbirds.com
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31 JAN 2023 · Last week we received an email from our European correspondent Chilly Gonzales demanding to address Torquil's insane desire to kill all the robots. Well, here he is in all his glory.Forever thanks to our sponsor https://www.effinbirds.com
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16 JAN 2023 · In this episode, we sit down with https://metcalffoundation.com/david-maggs-fellow-on-arts-and-society/#:~:text=David%20Maggs%20Biography&text=A%20student%20of%20Jane%20Coop,reality%20and%20virtual%20reality%20projects. of the Metcalf Foundation to discuss his recent report, "Art and the World After This." David delves into the ways in which the pandemic has affected the art world, both in terms of the financial struggles of artists and institutions, as well as the shift towards digital and online mediums. He also touches on the importance of supporting artists and arts organizations in the recovery process, and the potential for a more equitable and inclusive art ecosystem in the future. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on the state of art post-pandemic. Read David's report https://metcalffoundation.com/publication/art-and-the-world-after-this/.BTW, that summary was generated by AI and ChatGPT which Torquil is looking to destroy. Thank you, as always, to our incredible sponsor https://www.effinbirds.com   Â
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20 NOV 2022 · Michael Wheeler of the SpiderWebShow joins to discuss how technology and theatre intersect.  But first: Swifties battle the Ticketmaster monopoly, the mid-terms were not as expected, and Elon is up to something at Twitter headquarters.https://www.patreon.com/softrevolutionPICKS:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gqdyEXjxOQThanks to our season sponsor https://www.effinbirds.com
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26 OCT 2022 · Compass Artist Management has stopped paying their clients to the tune of over $500k and it's time we step up and change the system. Please help these affected artists at https://www.compassactorsfund.comOther topics : Torq thinks throwing oil on Van Gogh is amazing while Ali thinks it's merely a first draft, and what to do when we get so caught up in identity politics and Doug Ford actually does big things?LINKS :https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-actors-say-toronto-talent-agency-compass-owes-them-more-than-230000/PICKS :CTRL by SZAhttps://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAOfjsTOyJIhttps://www.effinbirds.com
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9 OCT 2022 · Actor, writer, producer, and activist Tara Grammy joins the pod to discuss the ongoing major protests in Iran. But first - Ali has an idea to massively increase voter turnout, Torq thinks it's time to Cancel Kanye, and Bros. flops! LINKS and PICKS :https://coup53.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Mahmoud-Tara-Grammy/dp/1770913246https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ED6QVQNkHr4https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persepolis_(film)Thanks as always to Effin' Birds! - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHZ4LVE1bFU5QkFhdUZxNXM1ZTVYeFdmRGVLQXxBQ3Jtc0tuRGFoTWVoWXVXY1pnLVRxVkVydDhNeHY3c2tkS0lxOG9aVUhpVlNIaHhPd2ItQ1RVSGJiMDdtXzZuVk5aa1ZYWE5Jb0MyN1ZoVTk3azlKMXBaZDktZ1I0eEQ0VkVxWXA4bXdaRmNYYUp3TUI3NkJtSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.effinbirds.com%2F&v=Bef4nTDzoVo https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mahsaamini
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22 SEP 2022 · The Queen is dead. Trudeau is a little pitchy. Apple has a maybe-Oscar winner with Will Smith and they don't know what to do about it.https://patreon.com/softrevolutionLINKS:https://www.thestar.com/politics/political-opinion/2022/09/20/shame-on-justin-trudeau-for-belting-out-bohemian-rhapsody-shame-on-us-for-joining-in.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/18/business/media/will-smith-emancipation-apple-tv.htmlPICKS:https://www.bluenote.com/john-coltrane-blue-train-tone-poet-vinyl/https://www.coalminetheatre.com/https://www.effinbirds.com
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6 SEP 2022 · - Torq visits England and as usual, has thoughts.  - Audiences won't go to your show if you make it kinda a bummer.- Arcade Fire's Win Butler is accused of multiple instances of sexual misconduct, and Feist leaves the tour.  - WTF is tipping? https://www.patreon.com/softrevolutionLINKS :https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/21/arts/performing-arts-pandemic-attendance.htmlhttps://pitchfork.com/news/arcade-fires-win-butler-accused-of-sexual-misconduct-by-multiple-women-frontman-responds/SPONSORS :https://www.effinbirds.comhttps://www.crowstheatre.com
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17 AUG 2022 · Kevin Vidal, star of Workin' Moms and Strays joins the pod to discuss what comedy does for his soul, and how to be funny in this current age.  But first, Torq and Ali discuss Trumps impending indictment, the brutal attack on Salman Rushdie, and Drake's high-flyin' all the way to Hamilton.https://www.patreon.com/softrevolutionPICKShttps://www.timothysnyder.org/books/on-tyranny-trhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5kT8ECYOBs&list=OLAK5uy_lW4sY0wTMFlsX_L5DIDORfoAcPlfuvCCw&index=2Thanks to https://www.effinbirds.com and https://www.crowstheatre.comÂ
The intersection of art, culture and politics. Hosted by Torquil Campbell and Ali Momen. Each week Torquil and Ali get together with fellow musicians, actors, and artists to discuss the...
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The intersection of art, culture and politics. Hosted by Torquil Campbell and Ali Momen. Each week Torquil and Ali get together with fellow musicians, actors, and artists to discuss the latest in the world of art, society, culture, and politics. The conversation is lively, free of crap, and with a unique perspective that only these two guys can bring. Send your comments to softrevcast@gmail.com! Join us on Patreon and get BONUS EPISODES, EXTENDED INTERVIEWS, and MORE! www.patreon.com/softrevolution
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| Author | Ali Momen |
| Organization | Ali Momen |
| Categories | Performing Arts , Entertainment News , Politics |
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| softrevcast@gmail.com |
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