The Spark Parade Podcast
1) grandson's Spark Is Rage Against The Machine's The Battle Of Los Angeles
Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter grandson joins Adam to explore his musical spark: Rage Against the Machine’s legendary album The Battle of Los Angeles. Grandson shares how this politi...Show More
2) 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 spir...Show More
3) 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...Show More
4) Fitz And The Tantrums' Spark Is Jeff Buckley's Grace
Episode SummaryFitz, 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...Show More
5) 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 jo...Show More
6) Monroe 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, wh...Show More
7) 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 Ar...Show More
8) 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 everyt...Show More
9) 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 enti...Show More
10) 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 by...Show More