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What’s the one album or film that changed everything for you?


On The Spark Parade, host Adam Unze sits down with actors, musicians and other cultural icons to explore the music and movies that ignited their creative journeys. Each episode is a deep dive into a single transformative work of art — from cult classics to chart-topping albums — and how it continues to shape their lives and careers.


You’ll hear from artists like Margaret Cho, Maya Hawke, Chris Gethard, Beth Ditto, Bob The Drag Queen, Ella Purnell, Phoenix's Thomas Mars and many more.


If you’re a fan of music, movies, and the people they inspire, this podcast is your backstage pass to the artistic spark that started it all.

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    • Yellowstone star Jackson White's Spark Is Matrix Reloaded
      Dec 10 2025

      In this high-voltage episode of The Spark Parade Podcast, host Adam welcomes actor Jefferson White (Yellowstone, Chicago Fire) to dive deep into the film that ignited his creative "spark": the 2003 sci-fi action epic, The Matrix Reloaded.


      Jefferson shares his vivid, almost electric memory of seeing the trailer for the first time—calling it his favorite movie before the film even released! The discussion explores the incredible cultural phenomenon of The Matrix and the immense pressure and excitement surrounding the sequel.


      This is an episode for anyone who felt the thrilling, transformative power of The Matrix trilogy. Get ready for a deep dive into pure, unadulterated cinematic excitement!


      Don't forget to check out Jefferson's new movie Drink And Be Merry! Just in time for the holiday season.







      The Spark Parade is a podcast that dives deep into the films and albums that have inspired today’s creative icons. Hosted by Adam Unze, each episode features a unique conversation with an artist about their chosen film or album, and how it sparked their artistic journey.


      Follow us on social media:

      Instagram/Bluesky/TikTok: @sparkparade


      Subscribe, rate, and leave a review wherever you listen!


      For more info, visit: www.thesparkparade.com






      Copyright © 2025 The Spark Parade. All rights reserved.

      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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      26 min
    • Carter Vail's Spark Is The Royal Tenenbaums
      Dec 3 2025

      Indie-pop songwriter and producer Carter Vail joins Adam to talk about how Wes Anderson’s film The Royal Tenenbaums became a major creative Spark in his life.


      Carter shares how discovering the movie in high school—and being struck by its soundtrack, meticulous visual style and mix of whimsy and deep sadness—reshaped the way he thinks about storytelling, world-building and emotional honesty in his own music and videos.


      From his “Richie Tenenbaum” headband phase to the way he uses color palettes and character details in his visual work, Carter explains why this film still feels endlessly rewatchable and creatively energizing.


      You’ll also hear Adam and Carter dig into Wes Anderson’s evolution as a filmmaker, the balance between style and substance and why The Royal Tenenbaums might be Anderson’s most emotionally effective film. They discuss grief, family dynamics, taboo romance, and what it means to make art that’s specific, vulnerable and sometimes polarizing instead of “digestible slop.”


      What you’ll hear in this episode:

      • How The Royal Tenenbaums blew Carter’s mind as a teen and pushed him toward being an artist
      • Why Wes Anderson’s visual style and color choices are so influential for musicians and filmmakers
      • The emotional impact of balancing whimsy, humor, and devastating moments
      • How Carter channels character-driven storytelling and big feelings into his songwriting and videos
      • Thoughts on risk-taking, originality, and not playing it “cool” in creative work

      About Carter Vail:

      Carter Vail is an American indie-pop songwriter, producer, and content creator known for blending melodic, emotionally rich songs with offbeat humor and viral musical sketches. After studying audio engineering at the University of Miami, he began releasing music in the late 2010s and has since put out projects including Red Eyes, The Interstellar Tennis Championship and 100 Cowboys, building a devoted audience across streaming platforms and social media.


      About The Royal Tenenbaums:

      Released in 2001, The Royal Tenenbaums is a comedy-drama directed by Wes Anderson about a dysfunctional family of former child prodigies navigating failure, grief and reconciliation. Featuring an ensemble cast led by Gene Hackman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Stiller and Luke Wilson, the film is celebrated for its symmetrical framing, carefully curated color palettes and eclectic soundtrack. It has become a defining work in Anderson’s filmography and a lasting influence on contemporary visual storytelling.




      The Spark Parade is a podcast that dives deep into the films and albums that have inspired today’s creative icons. Hosted by Adam Unze, each episode features a unique conversation with an artist about their chosen film or album, and how it sparked their artistic journey.


      Follow us on social media:

      Instagram/Bluesky/TikTok: @sparkparade


      Subscribe, rate, and leave a review wherever you listen!


      For more info, visit: www.thesparkparade.com






      Copyright © 2025 The Spark Parade. All rights reserved.

      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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      31 min
    • The Lumineers' Jeremiah Fraites' Spark Is Bruce Sprinsteen's Nebraska
      Nov 19 2025

      Award-winning songwriter and composer Jeremiah Fraites, co-founder of The Lumineers, joins Adam to explore the powerful impact of Bruce Springsteen’s minimalist masterpiece, Nebraska.


      Jeremiah reveals how Springsteen’s stripped-down storytelling and raw, lo-fi production inspired his own creative journey—from writing chart-topping hits with The Lumineers to scoring the feature film Deliver Me From Nowhere, which tells the story behind Nebraska’s creation.


      Discover how Nebraska’s themes of vulnerability, artistry, and blue-collar Americana resonate across generations of musicians and why Jerome believes this album changed the musical landscape forever. This candid conversation also delves into Jeremiah’s process composing for film (including The Long Walk), lessons learned from Springsteen’s risk-taking and the lasting influence of home-recorded innovation.


      What you’ll hear in this episode:

      • How Nebraska transformed Jeremiah’s views on songwriting and vulnerability
      • The creative spark and intention behind scoring Deliver Me From Nowhere
      • The continued influence of Nebraska’s lo-fi recording techniques
      • The parallels between Springsteen’s career-defining risks and The Lumineers’ artistic choices
      • Reflections on authenticity, musical legacy, and American storytelling

      About the Guest:

      Jeremiah Fraites is a Grammy-nominated composer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, known for his work with The Lumineers and acclaimed film scores including Deliver Me From Nowhere and The Long Walk.


      About Nebraska:

      Released in 1982, Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska is an influential, stripped-back album recorded solo on a four-track cassette recorder. Its stark, narrative-driven songs—and themes of isolation, honesty and hope—have earned it a place among the most celebrated works in rock history.




      The Spark Parade is a podcast that dives deep into the films and albums that have inspired today’s creative icons. Hosted by Adam Unze, each episode features a unique conversation with an artist about their chosen film or album, and how it sparked their artistic journey.


      Follow us on social media:

      Instagram/Bluesky/TikTok: @sparkparade


      Subscribe, rate, and leave a review wherever you listen!


      For more info, visit: www.thesparkparade.com






      Copyright © 2025 The Spark Parade. All rights reserved.

      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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      28 min
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