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August 25, 2021 by Simon Sweetman

Poem: Bill Conti Scores The Great American Novel

People talk about The Great American Novel like it’s a thing. It is a thing – but it’s not a book, and it’s never going to be. Bruce Springsteen probably thinks he’s written The Great American Novel. But he just dragged John Steinbeck down into rock’n’roll. There are many photographers that have taken The Great […]
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August 23, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 78 – Roy Phillips (The Peddlers)

Welcome to episode 78 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and Le Petite Chocolat. I took a drive up to Otaki and met Roy Phillips. He of The Peddlers. He of so many stories – partying with Rod Steiger, going to church with Donny Hathaway, meeting Frank Sinatra and Sarah Vaughan and Dizzy […]
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October 13, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

Bob Odenkirk: A Load of Hooey

A Load of Hooey Bob Odenkirk McSweeney’s Bob Odenkirk  is known for his work in comedy and drama – as a writer and performer – and here he offers a series of absurdist monologues, one-liners and sketches. Think of Woody Allen’s essays, Steve Martin’s short pieces and even the comic essays from Jon Stewart. Think […]
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