Podcast Episodes

Bonnie McKee's Spark Is Wayne's World

Acclaimed pop songwriter and artist Bonnie McKee joins Adam to dive into her spark: the cult comedy classic Wayne’s World. Bonnie shares how the film’s humor, music, and fiercely independent spirit s…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

William Beckmann's Spark Is Desperado

Adam sits down with rising country star William Beckmann to talk all about his spark: Robert Rodriguez’s iconic action film Desperado. William shares how seeing Desperado—filmed right in his hometown…

Published on 3 months ago

Fitz And The Tantrums' Spark Is Jeff Buckley's Grace

Episode Summary

Fitz, frontman of chart-topping indie soul-pop group Fitz and The Tantrums, reveals how Jeff Buckley’s iconic album Grace set him on his journey to finding his authentic voice as an ar…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Tors' Matt Weedon's Spark Is The Blues Brothers

Matt Weedon from TORS joins Adam for a lively, heartfelt chat about the classic musical comedy The Blues Brothers. Find out why this wild, joyous movie was a defining moment in Matt’s creative journe…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Munroe Bergdorf's Spark Is But I'm A Cheerleader

Activist, model, and writer Munroe Bergdorf sits down with Adam to talk about her spark: the cult classic queer comedy But I’m a Cheerleader. Hear Munroe’s personal story discovering the film, why it…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Ting Tings' Spark Is Dire Straits' Brothers In Arms

Ready for a trip down music memory lane? On this episode, Adam hangs out with Katie and Jules from The Ting Tings to talk all about the album that shaped their sound: Dire Straits’ Brothers in Arms. …

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lauren Spencer Smith's Spark Is Adele's 21

Singer-songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith joins Adam to talk about her biggest musical inspiration: Adele’s breakthrough album, 21. Lauren shares how hearing “Rolling in the Deep” as a kid changed every…

Published on 4 months ago

Matt Friend's Spark Is Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me

Comedian and impressionist Matt Friend joins Adam to talk about the movie that sparked his comedy journey: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. In this episode, Matt and Adam dive deep into the ent…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Tribeca Film Festival 2025 Recap

The second and final part of Adam's recap of the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival.

The Spark Parade is a podcast that dives deep into the films and albums that have inspired today’s creative icons. Hosted b…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kyle Gordon's Spark Is A Mighty Wind

In this episode of The Spark Parade, host Adam Unze (@sparkparade) sits down with Kyle Gordon, the New York-based comedian, actor, musician, songwriter, and improviser who’s taken the internet by sto…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago