21 December 2015
Episode 219
58 minutes
A melting pot of Culture goodies that were aired in 2015 such as our interviews with film-maker Gary Hustwit and Nicolas Godin, one half of French electro group Air. We also discover an unknown exotica artist and an intriguing Turkish acoustic instrument, go hunting for messages in bottles, investigate Toronto’s music scene, discuss the enduring appeal of hospital dramas and the golden age of advertising. Plus: book editing, animating characters, film adaptations, and museum openings. Phew!
21 December 2015
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