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The Next Big Thing Archive
January 2004
Movements Great and Small
Friday, January 30, 2004
Conversations with careful observors of forward motion, from astrophysicist Janna Levin to Sam Easterman, a video artist who’s taken to strapping video cameras on water buffalo, tumbleweeds, and other natural entities. Stops along the way include a sound portrait of professional track and fielders, dispatches from an idiotic road race, and Steve Buscemi as Tom Finnegan, a fictional character plagued by poodles.
Crossover
Show #421
Friday, January 23, 2004
Crossing to the other side, and crossing back. Donald Semenza tells stories of the mob “family” he left behind. Photographer Jamel Shabazz goes back to the New York City streets of his youth. The creators of a company selling interracial wedding cake figures consider some of the obstacles for couples who cross the race line. And host Dean Olsher crosses into new territory when he sits in on “Gay Bingo.”
Lost in Sound
Friday, January 16, 2004
Living in a hearing world when you’re not hearing. Listening to music that’s fallen out of tempo, but not out of pitch. And losing oneself, or at least trying to, amidst the clinking mugs and collegial conversation at McSorley’s Wonderful Saloon. Also, breaking news about the Word of the Year from the floor of the American Dialect Society’s annual convention.
Most Unusual
Show #419
Friday, January 09, 2004
A look at the rather non-traditional relationship between a North Dakota museum and a New York artist. Jazz pianist Kenny Barron playing as only he can. And a vicarious wander through the streets with a man who tunes in to other people’s personal listening devices.
Looking Back, Back, Back
Show #418
Saturday, January 03, 2004
We look back at the life and exploits of artist Joe Brainard, as remembered by his friend, poet Ron Padgett. And writer/performer Josh Kornbluth summons up his earliest memories of … tax. Also, listeners share with word mistress Erin McKean their choice for words to get rid of as we embark on a new year. Finally, a look at a trend that may be an early indicator of economic recovery – the temp office.
Looking Back, Back, Back
Show #418
Friday, January 02, 2004
We look back at the life and exploits of artist Joe Brainard, as remembered by his friend, poet Ron Padgett. And writer/performer Josh Kornbluth summons up his earliest memories of … tax. Also, listeners share with word mistress Erin McKean their choice for words to get rid of as we embark on a new year. Finally, a look at a trend that may be an early indicator of economic recovery – the temp office.
