Super Funk-in Serious with Sparkle Sid

The complete, and FULL VERSION of our season 2 preview!See you January 21st, 2021 for Season 2 of “Free Spirits with Sparkle Sid”!(What’s next in the meantime? The thumbnail reveal on January 2nd, 2021!)Who could it be? Listen to find out!Miss our first part where we unveiled our NEW INTRO?! CLICK HERE for the full version of the preview, posted alongside this episode!“We want ABBA… WE WANT ABBA!"The sound of chanting children at the beginning of the film can be grating. The same noises are cross-cut between the exposition of a bare-bones plot to the film that documented their 1977 Australian World Tour. However, these introductions are necessary in allowing the viewer to enjoy this rare example of ABBA, live on stage. We just had to witness the pandemonium that ensued during that time… Even Bjorn was confused!What is this?! It’s “ABBA: The Movie”… filmed in Panovision!“ABBA: The Movie” came out at the height of the band’s fame. ABBA’s manager Stig Anderson decided to capitalize on this by hiring director Lasse Hallström to document the tour and the MADNESS that ABBAsolutely ensued. Hallström had directed ABBA’s promo clips, so he was a natural choice to direct a film that offered candid moments living in hotels, traveling, and dealing with the Australian press.The plot is simple: a high-strung radio disc-jockey named Ashley Wallace is sent to follow the group around Australia in hopes that he will get a one-on-one interview (I mean, “dialogue”) with them. He tries and fails thanks to the movie’s villain: a hard-edged bodyguard that kicks him out at every opportunity. Fun fact: those moments with the were not scripted, and the group did not even know about the plot until halfway through the tour.Speaking of the Australian press… there is a scene in the film earlier on in the film where the Swedish group has to answer questions at a press conference. The types of questions differ depending on who is being asked; the boys skirt the questions about money, fame and success while the girls are asked about their body parts. It is very jarring to those watching in 2020, however they handle the questions to the best of their ability using their varied command of the English language. This is the first glimpse into Australians’ fascination with the group, and the idolization of the members that ensued during their time in The Outback…The saving grace of the film are the scenes of ABBA behind the curtain; worrying about being electrocuted from the rain, and the crowds of people pressed against the fences that separated the fans from their idols. Those poor kids waited hours, all for one glimpse of the members, screaming with hysteria as they drove by. Benny even grants an autograph to one girl as she is hanging on to the top of the fence, almost as if she was about to jump for their love of ABBA.This very type of glimpse into the huge Australian music industry and the convergence of pop culture fandom of the 1970s is one of the very reasons why Agnetha is not fond of touring to this date. During the same tour they witnessed extreme airplane turbulence due to the Australian winds, thus leaving her with a fear of flying that is notoriously the reason why ABBA will never reunite for a world tour…Despite all these moments, the big saving grace for me, as an ABBA fan who never had the chance to see ABBA live. It is the documentation of a time when the group was still together and performed to those privileged enough to see them in the flesh. I still get goosebumps experiencing “Dancing Queen” with a live orchestra, seeing Agnetha smile when the audience sings “Chiquitita”, and Frida picking up a dangerously-lit sparkler from an audience member (how in GAY HELL did they bring that in?!). We also get a moment from “Get On The Carousel,” a song never recorded from the “Girl With the Golden hair” mini musical that they did for their encores. We also get early versions of the yet-to-be released songs “The Name of the Game” and “Thank You For the Music,” both songs that have gone on to be favourites among ABBA fans. It is well worth the price of importing the DVD, which I have provided a link to you, dear listeners, in the show notes.Regardless of its’ flaws, “ABBA: The Movie” does shine in the latter moments described, and is well worth a watch to those interested in learning more about the insecurities of the Swedish music scene, or at least the beginnings of it. Or if you want to see Frida and Agnetha acting as marionettes, it is definitely worth a re-watch, and another re-watch, and another… But what about the disc jockey?! You will have to listen to find out if he got that interview!I hope you enjoyed this sneak preview of Season 2!I am hopeful for its’ success…”It’s going to be WORLDWIDE!”Buy ABBA: The Movie on DVD!OTHER MEDIA FEATURED IN THIS EPISODEWehrenberg Theaters Jingle (STL SHOUTOUT!)Weezer- 'Buddy Holly'[title of show] Christmas SpecialThe Monkees- ‘Daydream Believer’The Brady Bunch MovieCadet KellyEven Stevens- “Starstruck”INTERACT WITH SPARKLE SIDCLOSET CONCERTS: A new episode of “Closet Concerts” debuts every Wednesday, the day before a new podcast episode!‘FREE SPIRITS’ THEME SONG (INTRO MUSIC)‘Winning Streak’ theme, 1974-75ABOUT THE PODCASTNOTE: Links to Amazon products are associated with the Amazon Affiliate Program. Your purchase helps support the podcast!

We are BACK with the rest of our 2-part season 2 preview of “Free Spirits with Sparkle Sid”!Listen as we dive deeper into Sid’s amazing show business career, and when we present the VERY FIRST Humble Hero Award to the first recipient! Who could it be? Listen to find out!Miss our first part where we unveiled our NEW INTRO?! CLICK HERE for the full version of the preview, posted alongside this episode!“We want ABBA… WE WANT ABBA!"The sound of chanting children at the beginning of the film can be grating. The same noises are cross-cut between the exposition of a bare-bones plot to the film that documented their 1977 Australian World Tour. However, these introductions are necessary in allowing the viewer to enjoy this rare example of ABBA, live on stage. We just had to witness the pandemonium that ensued during that time… Even Bjorn was confused!What is this?! It’s “ABBA: The Movie”… filmed in Panovision!“ABBA: The Movie” came out at the height of the band’s fame. ABBA’s manager Stig Anderson decided to capitalize on this by hiring director Lasse Hallström to document the tour and the MADNESS that ABBAsolutely ensued. Hallström had directed ABBA’s promo clips, so he was a natural choice to direct a film that offered candid moments living in hotels, traveling, and dealing with the Australian press.The plot is simple: a high-strung radio disc-jockey named Ashley Wallace is sent to follow the group around Australia in hopes that he will get a one-on-one interview (I mean, “dialogue”) with them. He tries and fails thanks to the movie’s villain: a hard-edged bodyguard that kicks him out at every opportunity. Fun fact: those moments with the were not scripted, and the group did not even know about the plot until halfway through the tour.Speaking of the Australian press… there is a scene in the film earlier on in the film where the Swedish group has to answer questions at a press conference. The types of questions differ depending on who is being asked; the boys skirt the questions about money, fame and success while the girls are asked about their body parts. It is very jarring to those watching in 2020, however they handle the questions to the best of their ability using their varied command of the English language. This is the first glimpse into Australians’ fascination with the group, and the idolization of the members that ensued during their time in The Outback…The saving grace of the film are the scenes of ABBA behind the curtain; worrying about being electrocuted from the rain, and the crowds of people pressed against the fences that separated the fans from their idols. Those poor kids waited hours, all for one glimpse of the members, screaming with hysteria as they drove by. Benny even grants an autograph to one girl as she is hanging on to the top of the fence, almost as if she was about to jump for their love of ABBA.This very type of glimpse into the huge Australian music industry and the convergence of pop culture fandom of the 1970s is one of the very reasons why Agnetha is not fond of touring to this date. During the same tour they witnessed extreme airplane turbulence due to the Australian winds, thus leaving her with a fear of flying that is notoriously the reason why ABBA will never reunite for a world tour…Despite all these moments, the big saving grace for me, as an ABBA fan who never had the chance to see ABBA live. It is the documentation of a time when the group was still together and performed to those privileged enough to see them in the flesh. I still get goosebumps experiencing “Dancing Queen” with a live orchestra, seeing Agnetha smile when the audience sings “Chiquitita”, and Frida picking up a dangerously-lit sparkler from an audience member (how in GAY HELL did they bring that in?!). We also get a moment from “Get On The Carousel,” a song never recorded from the “Girl With the Golden hair” mini musical that they did for their encores. We also get early versions of the yet-to-be released songs “The Name of the Game” and “Thank You For the Music,” both songs that have gone on to be favourites among ABBA fans. It is well worth the price of importing the DVD, which I have provided a link to you, dear listeners, in the show notes.Regardless of its’ flaws, “ABBA: The Movie” does shine in the latter moments described, and is well worth a watch to those interested in learning more about the insecurities of the Swedish music scene, or at least the beginnings of it. Or if you want to see Frida and Agnetha acting as marionettes, it is definitely worth a re-watch, and another re-watch, and another… But what about the disc jockey?! You will have to listen to find out if he got that interview!I hope you enjoyed this sneak preview of Season 2!I am hopeful for its’ success…”It’s going to be WORLDWIDE!”Buy ABBA: The Movie on DVD!OTHER MEDIA FEATURED IN THIS EPISODEThe Brady Bunch MovieCadet KellyEven Stevens- “Starstruck”INTERACT WITH SPARKLE SIDCLOSET CONCERTS: A new episode of “Closet Concerts” debuts every Wednesday, the day before a new podcast episode!‘FREE SPIRITS’ THEME SONG (INTRO MUSIC)‘Winning Streak’ theme, 1974-75ABOUT THE PODCASTNOTE: Links to Amazon products are associated with the Amazon Affiliate Program. Your purchase helps support the podcast!

Hiya dear listeners! The final episode of “Super Funk-in Serious with Sparkle Sid” was already posted… But don’t you worry darlings and galpals! The podcast will be revived in a fresh new format and a new name… Stay tuned for the official announcement!As we prepare some exciting things for season 2, I want to give you a little sneak preview of a regular segment called “The SIDcom,” a condensed history, sketch-based introduction to a person or piece of media that inspires Sparkle Sid. The show now captures the spirit of variety shows from the 70s and the sitcoms that he grew up with… hence the name! Just call me a Carol Burnett/Gary Colman mélange….One day, I will become the next Cher as I climb the podcast social ladder and find my Sonny Bono!I hope you enjoy this new segment (and intro reveal!) as we incorporate into a fully formed season that begins January 21st, 2021! I am “Super Funk-in” excited that you have joined me this season and hope you stick with us as we turn the focus onto the guest for our next ‘clever endeavor"!And now… On to today's SIDcom!“We want ABBA… WE WANT ABBA!"The sound of chanting children at the beginning of the film can be grating. The same noises are cross-cut between the exposition of a bare-bones plot to the film that documented their 1977 Australian World Tour. However, these introductions are necessary in allowing the viewer to enjoy this rare example of ABBA, live on stage. We just had to witness the pandemonium that ensued during that time… Even Bjorn was confused!What is this?! It’s “ABBA: The Movie”… filmed in Panovision!“ABBA: The Movie” came out at the height of the band’s fame. ABBA’s manager Stig Anderson decided to capitalize on this by hiring director Lasse Hallström to document the tour and the MADNESS that ABBAsolutely ensued. Hallström had directed ABBA’s promo clips, so he was a natural choice to direct a film that offered candid moments living in hotels, traveling, and dealing with the Australian press.The plot is simple: a high-strung radio disc-jockey named Ashley Wallace is sent to follow the group around Australia in hopes that he will get a one-on-one interview (I mean, “dialogue”) with them. He tries and fails thanks to the movie’s villain: a hard-edged bodyguard that kicks him out at every opportunity. Fun fact: those moments with the were not scripted, and the group did not even know about the plot until halfway through the tour.Speaking of the Australian press… there is a scene in the film earlier on in the film where the Swedish group has to answer questions at a press conference. The types of questions differ depending on who is being asked; the boys skirt the questions about money, fame and success while the girls are asked about their body parts. It is very jarring to those watching in 2020, however they handle the questions to the best of their ability using their varied command of the English language. This is the first glimpse into Australians’ fascination with the group, and the idolization of the members that ensued during their time in The Outback…The saving grace of the film are the scenes of ABBA behind the curtain; worrying about being electrocuted from the rain, and the crowds of people pressed against the fences that separated the fans from their idols. Those poor kids waited hours, all for one glimpse of the members, screaming with hysteria as they drove by. Benny even grants an autograph to one girl as she is hanging on to the top of the fence, almost as if she was about to jump for their love of ABBA.This very type of glimpse into the huge Australian music industry and the convergence of pop culture fandom of the 1970s is one of the very reasons why Agnetha is not fond of touring to this date. During the same tour they witnessed extreme airplane turbulence due to the Australian winds, thus leaving her with a fear of flying that is notoriously the reason why ABBA will never reunite for a world tour…Despite all these moments, the big saving grace for me, as an ABBA fan who never had the chance to see ABBA live. It is the documentation of a time when the group was still together and performed to those privileged enough to see them in the flesh. I still get goosebumps experiencing “Dancing Queen” with a live orchestra, seeing Agnetha smile when the audience sings “Chiquitita”, and Frida picking up a dangerously-lit sparkler from an audience member (how in GAY HELL did they bring that in?!). We also get a moment from “Get On The Carousel,” a song never recorded from the “Girl With the Golden hair” mini musical that they did for their encores. We also get early versions of the yet-to-be released songs “The Name of the Game” and “Thank You For the Music,” both songs that have gone on to be favourites among ABBA fans. It is well worth the price of importing the DVD, which I have provided a link to you, dear listeners, in the show notes.Regardless of its’ flaws, “ABBA: The Movie” does shine in the latter moments described, and is well worth a watch to those interested in learning more about the insecurities of the Swedish music scene, or at least the beginnings of it. Or if you want to see Frida and Agnetha acting as marionettes, it is definitely worth a re-watch, and another re-watch, and another… But what about the disc jockey?! You will have to listen to find out if he got that interview!I hope you enjoyed this sneak preview of Season 2!I am hopeful for its’ success…”It’s going to be WORLDWIDE!”Buy ABBA: The Movie on DVD!OTHER MEDIA FEATURED IN THIS EPISODEWehrenberg Theaters Jingle (STL SHOUTOUT!)Weezer- 'Buddy Holly'[title of show] Christmas SpecialThe Monkees- ‘Daydream Believer’INTERACT WITH SPARKLE SIDCLOSET CONCERTS: A new episode of “Closet Concerts” debuts every Wednesday, the day before a new podcast episode!‘FREE SPIRITS’ THEME SONG (INTRO MUSIC)‘Winning Streak’ theme, 1974-75ABOUT THE PODCASTNOTE: Links to Amazon products are associated with the Amazon Affiliate Program. Your purchase helps support the podcast!

SURPRISE! Please enjoy a little HOLIDAY SAMPLER tidbit from a recurring segment we will be introducing for season 2… The Dossier!Recently I had the privilege to virtually sit down with Patrick Joseph Boston (aka TRISSSH bish) to cheeky chat. We also taped a time-sensitive holiday-themed version of “The Dossier” where I show and tell photos of my favourite celebrities who have inspired Sid, but with a holiday slant!The Dossier will be a video=based bonus feature only accessed by Patreon subscribers… COMING SOON!The Dossier will be a video=based bonus feature only accessed by Patreon subscribers… COMING SOON!INTERACT WITH SPARKLE SIDCLOSET CONCERTS: A new episode of “Closet Concerts” debuts every Wednesday, the day before a new podcast episode!ABOUT THE PODCASTLinks to Amazon products are associated with the Amazon Affiliate Program. Your purchase helps support the podcast!

Grab a Turkey leg and a good book… It’s time to get literary!On today’s episode of “Super Funk-in Serious,” Sparkle Sid talks to Dave Karp, a writer living in New York City. We met each other in 2008 here in Chicago as students at Columbia College Chicago, and our friendship lives in history as one of the most life-changing friendships in my life!As students, we fell in love with the books that made us the people who we are and wanted to share those with YOU, dear listeners!On today’s episode, we cheeky chat about our top 3 books, favorite authors and spent a good amount of time reminiscing about our friendship, sharing stories from our time living together! It gets a bit raunchy, so look out…Dave is another free spirit that I am glad to have as a friend, and I hope you enjoy this episode!BOOKS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE (BY AUTHOR’S LAST NAME)Andreoli, Richard (editor)- MondohomoHemmingway, Ernest- A Moveable FeastKing, Stephen- The ShiningMarshall, Peter- Backstage with the Original Hollywood SquaresRoth, Phillip- Goodbye, ColumbusSaint-Exupéry, Antoine de- The Little PrinceINTERACT WITH OUR GUESTDave Karp (Instagram)INTERACT WITH SPARKLE SIDCLOSET CONCERTS: A new episode of “Closet Concerts” debuts every Wednesday, the day before a new podcast episode!DOWNLOAD THE THEME SONG Ted Gärdestad- Jag ska fånga en ängelABOUT THE PODCASTLinks to Amazon products are associated with the Amazon Affiliate Program. Your purchase helps support the podcast!

There’s no business like show business… But what about those wonderful factory workers?!Dust off your Playbill collection! Today I am tackling the “Great White Way”… musical theater that is!Talking all things musical (from Broadway and beyond) is R Marshall, a Chicago-based writer, singer, actor, activist, storyteller, and co-pastor of Sanctuary, a virtual spiritual community committed to justice and intersectionality. Additionally, they are co-owner of Six Points Letterpress, a letterpress printing company, and the Lifestyle Editor for MTM Chicago. You may also recognize them as one of the many regulars at Musical Mondays at Sidetrack in Chicago, Illinois as the “loveable” Idina Menzel in “Let It Go” from Frozen! On today’s episode we dive into our top favourite musicals, the Broadway divas we wouldn’t mind spending time with on a desert island and much more!Now come along and listen to that “Lullaby of Broadway,” darlings!INTERACT WITH RINSTAGRAM: @wokawokarichardSanctuary (Facebook)Six Points LetterpressMTM ChicagoMEDIA MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODENext to Normal (Cast Recording)Rent (Final show live on Broadway)Fiddler on the Roof (Film)Jim Nabors- Sunrise, Sunset (From Fiddle on the Roof)A Chorus Line (Cast Recording)Bare- A Pop Opera (Cast Recording)Chess (Concept Recording)Elaine Paige- Nobody’s Side (Chess Pieces)French and Saunders- I Know Him So Well (Parody)[title of show] (Original Cast)[title of show] Show- Christmas SpecialThey’re Playing Our Song (Tony Awards Performance 1979)INTERACT WITH SPARKLE SIDCLOSET CONCERTS: A new episode of “Closet Concerts” debuts every Wednesday, the day before a new podcast episode!DOWNLOAD THE THEME SONG Ted Gärdestad- Jag ska fånga en ängelSHOW CREDITSLinks to Amazon products are associated with the Amazon Affiliate Program. Your purchase helps support the podcast!

‘The Paul Lynde Halloween Special’, A Celebration“Boy George Without Makeup” will not be shown this evening to bring you something even more frightening…”“Hiya darlings and galpals! It’s Sparkle Sid… Well, someone had to be.As we approach Halloween in a year where events are uncertain as they started, one thing can be for certain: the media we get inspiration from as adolescents.One piece of important media to me growing up were those comedy specials in the 1970s. Think the Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour, the Brady Bunch Hour and the multitude of programs produced by Sid and Marty Kroft. If you have never seen these, I have provided links in the show notes to indulge while overcoming your seasonal depression as the snow begins to fall...I have one more suggestion for you today on the 44th anniversary of one particular special that comes to mind this season… ‘The Paul Lynde Halloween Special’!The Paul Lynde Halloween Special arose after a few failed attempts by ABC to highlight Paul Lynde’s grating sense of humour for a network television audience that were watching these types of shows at the time. Because he was always considered a secondary character rather than a leading man, you can tell in this special that he was recovering from the fragments of a fractured soul that he developed as a larger child growing up. He even emphasizes this fact in the opening monologue of the special about being “FAAAAAAAT.”Growing up as a queer kid in the 90s I felt I stood out a different way; attracted to the plastic set pieces and the flashing lightbulbs of game show sets, rather than the dramatic reality shows that played on channels like MTV that my peers were watching. I empathized with Paul’s woes as he navigated mainstream show business as a personality that was ‘just a little bit SPESHULLLL’. The audience knew he was gay. The people who worked with knew he was gay, but there was something kept hush hush about it in those times…Back to the special. It’s not the best, I have to admit. The special touts a very random all-star cast featuring actresses Margaret Hamilton as the Wicked Witch of the West, and Billie Hayes as Witchiepoo from H.R. Pufnstuf. Cameos include Donny and Marie Osmond, Florence Henderson, Betty White, and the television debut of KISS?The special is a confusing mix of writing (led by comedy newcomer Bruce Villanche) that attempted to relaunch the career of someone who was a minority to society at the time, and the special fails to gain momentum for this endeavor. In one of the special’s most confusing moments, he tries to be a truck driver AND a disco party host at the same time. Regardless of this, he is still obligated by the network to perform the song that highlighted his career: the cynical “Kids” from the musical Bye Bye Birdie set to a backdrop of flashing pumpkins and a plethora of gyrating dancers. The entire special was an irreverent feature of Paul Lynde’s capabilities as a leading man, and thus did not do as well as it should. That and, do you know anyone else who received the tail end of holidays to celebrate for a variety special?The special culminates into a stiff rendition of the song “Disco Baby” before Lynde closes the show with one of the most genuine words I have ever heard in a TV special…As times change and queer people are more visible in TV, we must not forget those who attempted to break down barriers in show business before us. We must appreciate and celebrate the failed attempts of our predecessors. The smaller players that helped build our communities up need a light shined on their achievements. Consider the Paul Lynde Halloween Special as a lesson about living with a vengeance; meaning, learning from the mistakes of those before us to propel ourselves in order to maximize the Star Power that we all have inside of us to succeed! And sometimes, we just need the encouragement from those around us to motivate us and carry on…With that being said, after our episode about musicals next week with the fabulous R Marshall, the podcast will be changing a bit. As someone who has been interviewing people he admires in his life, Sparkle Sid wants to turn the tables.That’s right… I am be inviting YOU, dear listeners, to be a part of the show!Do you admire someone you know and want the world to know who they are? Or do you just want to gush about a celebrity crush on our show? Sparkle Sid is here to help! Think of our show as a mix between the shows This is Your Life, Queen for a Day, and the $1.98 Beauty Show where your “quiet heroes” will finally get the credit they deserve!Who are the people in media that have inspired YOU? I want to know! Send me an email at sparklesid@vicuriousmedia.com to have your hero and yourself as a guest on the show!With that being said, dear listeners, I wish you a happy and safe Halloween, and want you at your very best self. As for the show, I hope we have been a ‘howling’ success so far!See you next week, darlings and galpals, bye!

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood… But what is that guy doing in the alleyway?!Fred Rogers seemed to be born with a single mission: To educate, motivate and uplift the children of his era to become better citizens through the power of television. His show “Mister Rogers Neighborhood” was one of the earliest programs to withstand the loud, active children’s shows of the 1960s, with his slow show pacing and gentle teachings using the Land of Make Believe. His values and beliefs remain more pertinent than ever in an uncertain time prior to an election, and I feel we should all learn about the kindness, mindfulness and empathy that is badly needed in these times. Sadly he passed away in 2003 just one month shy of his 75th birthday, leading the way for those inspired by his message. What would Fred say about the main players of the year 2020 if he were alive?Here to talk about the legacy of Fred Rogers is Pam Dyson, a retired play therapist currently living in Nashville, Tennessee. She used some of Fred’s findings in her practice and still continues to be a fan to this day by sharing his philosophies with her grandchildren. She also used them in her parenting as she raised her daughter Emilie and her son… yours truly!On today’s episode, we cheeky chat about our favourite Fred Rogers philosophies, our reactions to the documentary ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?,” what Mr. McFeeley is up to these days, and so much more!A “Speedy Delivery!” of an episode begins right now dear darlings and galpals. Now won’t you be my neighbor?!FURTHER READINGARTICLE: What We Can Continue to Learn from Fred Rogers: Nurturing KindnessWon’t You Be My Neighbor (DVD)Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (60 Episode Collection)INTERACT WITH PAMPam Dyson Play Therapy (Website with social links)OCTOBER INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY INFOINTERACT WITH SPARKLE SIDCLOSET CONCERTS: A new episode of “Closet Concerts” debuts every Wednesday, the day before a new podcast episode!DOWNLOAD THE THEME SONG Ted Gärdestad- Jag ska fånga en ängelSHOW CREDITSLinks to Amazon products are associated with the Amazon Affiliate Program. Your purchase helps support the podcast!

Um, I’m addicted to glamour.Luxury. Exuberance. Glamour.What design style comes to mind? Art Deco, of course!Art Deco was a style of design that emerged in Paris, France in the early 1920s that sought to idealize good design that was influenced by the industrial age that came before it. The style permeated interiors, print design, architecture and so much more of American culture that it has influenced artists to this day and original works are sought after by collectors.Common motifs include glass, marble, and other lasting materials that emphasized the opulence of the time right before the Great Depression. Extravaganza temporarily died during that time, but still lives in vintage shops all around the country!Sharing the love of this style of design is Jonathan Alexander, owner of Disco Art Deco Vintage, specializing in Art Deco furniture and interior decoration pieces. On this episode we talk about common motifs found in Art Deco, our favourite works and designers, selling vintage online, and so much more!Enjoy darlings and galpals!READ MORE ABOUT THE PEOPLE/PLACES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEARTICLE: What is Art Deco?Carbide and Carbon Building (Chicago, Illinois)Board of Trade Building (Chicago, Illinois)Pan Pacific Auditorium (Los Angeles, California)Giorgio Moroder Presents “Metropolis” (DVD)ARTICLE: Art Deco on its visual influence on "Metropolis"Jean PertzelARTICLE: Inside Barbra Streisand's home (Including guest house)BUY PIECES FROM DISCO ART DECO VINTAGEINTERACT WITH JONATHAN ON INSTAGRAMOCTOBER INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY INFOINTERACT WITH SPARKLE SIDCLOSET CONCERTS: A new episode of “Closet Concerts” debuts every Wednesday, the day before a new podcast episode!DOWNLOAD THE THEME SONG Ted Gärdestad- Jag ska fånga en ängelSHOW CREDITSLinks to Amazon products are associated with the Amazon Affiliate Program. Your purchase helps support the podcast!

Hiya darlings and galpals! Today we are celebrating a film anniversary this week!What happens when you put four high schoolers together from Erie, Pennsylvania to start a band but they’re nowhere near ready for the star status they become? There’s a movie just like this with lots of comedic moments that culminates into lots of one-liners, sarcastic humor and a band that just can’t quite write another song. Oh and did I mention this is set in the 1960s, at the height of the Beatles craze and the band is managed by a younger Tom Hanks in his directorial debut?! Yes, I am talking about the film “That Thing You Do!” which debuted October 4th, 1996!Here to talk to me celebrate is the man who introduced me to the film: my own father, Bruce Dyson! Bruce is currently enjoying retirement in the Nashville, Tennessee area to be near his grandkids, my sister and hubby. His love of comedy shows like Saturday Night Live permeated my childhood and am grateful to have been exposed to such genius at a younger age that I couldn’t ask for a better guest to cheeky chat with me!On this episode we talk about our favourite lines and characters from the movie, moments from the extended director’s cut, and trickle in the trivia throughout the show! That and so much more!And for you? Semper fi. Purchase “That Thing You Do!” HERE!INTERACT WITH BRUCE DYSONFacebookINTERACT WITH SPARKLE SIDCLOSET CONCERTS: A new episode of “Closet Concerts” debuts every Wednesday, the day before a new podcast episode!OCTOBER INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY INFODOWNLOAD THE THEME SONG Ted Gärdestad- Jag ska fånga en ängelSHOW CREDITSLinks to Amazon products are associated with the Amazon Affiliate Program and Vicurious Media. Your purchase helps support the podcast!

“There’s not a soul out there… NO ONE TO HEAR MY PRAYER.”Or is there…?Darlings and galpals: Today is the day we finally talk about the group Sid is ALWAYS talking about!On today’s episode, I celebrate the album that got me hooked on the Honorary Swedish Royal Family. Let’s see if you can figure out who I am talking about before I say their name…When Agnetha, Benny, Bjorn and Anni-Frid began a pop group more than 50 years ago, little did they know their legacy would spawn a musical, movies and an upcoming “outta this world” avatar reunion tour in 2021.But what happened between the time the “little pop group that could” broke up to the present day, where it’s easier than ever to admit their love for their music? A greatest hits album came out that started a revival of the group, and as a result started a revolution that continues to this day!YES, I am talking about THOSE Suedes… A, B, B, A.ABBA! The album? “ABBA:Gold”!Talking to me about that very greatest hits album is Elizabeth Vincentelli, author of the album companion book released as part of the 33 1/3 book series. She is currently a freelance author and journalist living in Brooklyn, New York.On this episode, we talk about the fan community before and after “ABBA: Gold” came out, our favourite ABBA songs from the album, and gab about SO MUCH more!ABBA has been an influential group during my adolescence, and I hope this episode convinces to become the Dancing Queen I see inside of you! :)SONGS FEATURED IN EPISODE (Alphabetical)ChiquititaGimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)Knowing Me, Knowing YouS.O.S.Super TrouperWaterlooINTERACT WITH ELIZABETH VINCENTELLIWEBSITETWITTERINTERACT WITH SPARKLE SIDCLOSET CONCERTS: A new episode of “Closet Concerts” debuts every Wednesday, the day before a new podcast episode!OCTOBER INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY INFODOWNLOAD THE THEME SONGTed Gärdestad- Jag ska fånga en ängel

Hey Kitty Girls! Welcome to another episode of “Super Funk-in Serious with Sparkle Sid”… THAT’S ME!Today we dive into ALL THINGS DRAG: But most notably the reality TV competition show RuPaul’s Drag Race, currently on VH1. The show has grown in popularity since its season 1 filter hasn’t it? The show is EVERYWHERE! It has commanded various spinoffs, live shows and a community of superfans that religiously watch the show and attend meet-and-greets with their favourite contestants at local establishments. Recently the show has received backlash about its approach to gender identity and transgender expression on the show. Despite all those problems, I still watch the show religiously with friends to this very day!Joining me in this love/hate journey is Sarah Jamieson, a drag performer living in St. Louis, Missouri. Locals know her as the ‘Skinniest bitch in the biz”: Helena Handbag! As someone who has seen how far they have come, I cannot be excited for the changes that are currently happening in her life! Follow along with her journey on her YouTube channel, listed in the show notes.WATCH HER VIDEO ON RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE:”RuPaul’s Frack Race”On this episode we talk about our favourite moments from the show, controversies surrounding the show after its mainstream success, the importance of supporting your local drag communities, and much more!Enjoy, darlings and galpals! And in the words of RuPaul… “YOU BETTA WORK!”This episode is dedicated to the memory of Chi Chi DeVayne.INTERACT WITH OUR GUESTHelena Handbag on Instagram: @helena__handbagHelena Handbag on Twitter: @Helena__HandbagSarah Rose Jamieson on YouTubeNot Ready for Quarantine Players- MOVIE SCRIPT READINGSINTERACT WITH SPARKLE SID: CLICK HERECLOSET CONCERTS: A new episode of “Closet Concerts” debuts every Wednesday, the day before a new podcast episode!

Let me take you to a place where nobody dared to go…Welcome back darlings and galpals to another episode of ‘Super Funk-In Serious with Sparkle Sid!” Today is a special day: It’s my birthday!To kick off the festivities, we are diving deep into my favourite movie of all time… Xanadu!The movie is much more than a roller disco movie… It has complicated origins during its’ production and now has a cult following that led to a Broadway musical version in 2007 and its’ 40th anniversary most recently in August of this year!You may not have seen the movie, but you probably have heard the awesome music from the film that is written by John Farrar (For the star Olivia Newton-John) and Jeff Lynne from the Electric Light Orchestra.Since one interview is not enough, I have TWO fantastic XanaDUDES on today to discuss various everything and everything!My first guest is Don Fields, Xanadu fan and webmaster of the Xanadu Preservation Society fan site and Facebook group. His knowledge of the film is very extensive that I just HAD to get him on! We discuss the origins of the film, the ever-changing script, the music, the film’s legacy and so much more!My second guest is Derek Bishop, a Xanadu fan whose life seems VERY similar to the main character of Sonny. We talk about how Xanadu influenced his decision to become an artist, and talk about his career path all the way to present day as he talks about designing THE CAST ALBUM album cover of the Broadway production!This is a phenomenal episode that I cannot wait to share with y’all. ENJOY!INTERACT WITH TODAY’S GUESTSDon FIeldsXanadu Preservation SocietyXanadu Community Center (Facebook Group)Derek BishopPeachy KingsKweer KardsMusic SiteVICURIOUS MEDIA SHOP: CLICK HEREINTERACT WITH SPARKLE SID: CLICK HERECLOSET CONCERTS: A new episode of “Closet Concerts” debuts every Wednesday, the day before a new podcast episode!

“Step right up and come on in… Here’s where the fun begins!Today’s episode celebrates the 30th anniversary of The Disney Afternoon, a chunk of high-quality cartoons produced by Disney for syndication on local channels from 1990-1997. Shows like “Duck Tales,” “The Adventures of the Gummi Bears,” and “Tale Spin” gained a cult-like following that has led to spin-offs, films and even revivals!My own personal memories include the Disney Afternoon Soundtrack and playing dress-up to songs like “Friends for Life,” “Monkey in Your Tank” and many AMAZING theme songs like the title track for the lineup… Something I still do to this day!My guest this week is Daniel Bahner, a Disney fan and jedi princess living in Chicago, Illinois. We talk in depth about our favourite songs from the soundtrack and dive into reacting to the Disney Afternoon live show that played at various Disney Parks.Darlings and gal pals… Sparkle Sid has been busy (just a little busy) bringing you another episode of “Super Funk-In Serious”! ENJOY!”MEDIA MENTIONED IN THE SHOWDisney Afternoon SoundtrackDisney Afternoon Show at Mickey's Starland 1991 - Disney World 20th (with Roger Rabbit)INTERACT WITH OUR GUESTDaniel on Instagram: @jediprincess519INTERACT WITH SPARKLE SID: CLICK HERECLOSET CONCERTS: A new episode of “Closet Concerts” debuts every Wednesday, the day before a new podcast episode!

Hello, beautiful darlings and galpals! Welcome to “Super Funk-in Serious with Sparkle Sid”!Today we kick-start our regular series of episodes about the Eurovision Song Contest! For those unfamiliar, consider this your “Eurovision 101” lesson to get you caught up on the SIXTY+ history of ‘Europe’s Favourite TV Show’!Best of all, dear listeners: we are not alone in this journey of Europop! My guest today to help guide us through this Eurovision Expedition is Samantha Ross, who is also a Eurovision fan (like myself!), contributor for ESCInsight.com, and one of four co-hosts on the “12 Points from America” podcast!Today we start by giving you a primer on the Eurovision Song Contest and give you a total of SIX SONGS we think YOU should know about if you don’t know anything at all. We also dive into some controversies surrounding the contest, and offer commentary on how this affects our love for the show… (not very much!)Will we wet your whistle? Find out NOW!MORE FROM OUR GUESTSamantha on Twitter: @escinsider"12 Points from America" Podcast: WEBSITECLIPS FEATURED IN THE SHOWABBA- Waterloo (1974, Sweden- WINNER) [Reprise Performance]Joy Fleming - Ein Lied kann eine Brücke sein (West Germany 1975)Dana International- Diva (Israel 1998- WINNER)Ani Lorak - Shady Lady (Ukraine 2008)Salvador Sobral - Amar Pelos Dois (Portugal 2017- WINNER)Hatari - Hatrið Mun Sigra (Iceland 2019)This Is: Sobral Due (Spotify Playlist)INTERACT WITH SPARKLE SIDCLICK HEREDON’T FORGET: A NEW episode of “Closet Concerts” debuts every Wednesday, the day before a new podcast episode!

Hello, beautiful darlings and galpals! Welcome to a NEW episode of “Super Funk-in Serious with Sparkle Sid”!On today’s episode, we are speaking to Adam Wurtzel, Correspondent on CountryLine and Nashville Insider. He is currently living in Nashville, Tennessee as a host, reporter and emcee.Adam’s love of game shows while growing up led him down the path of following in the footsteps of his favourite game show hosts, including Bob Eubanks, who now works LIVE ONSTAGE alongside Adam in ‘Hollywood's Greatest Game Shows’ as an emcee himself!In this episode, we discuss everything from our game show videotape collections, favourite game shows and a whole lot more! This is the perfect episode for those wanting to pursue their passions but are uncertain to follow through with them.If I can spoil one thing about that right now, it would be this dear listeners: Get out there and DO IT!ENJOY!

In anticipation of next week’s debut of “Super Funk-In Serious with Sparkle Sid,” Sid reveals his motivation and intention for creating the podcast.“Super Funk-In Serious with Sparkle Sid” launches August 27th, 2020! Subscribe via iTunes, Spotify and where ever you catch your pods!Welcome, darlings and galpals! :)