Playtime with WC Turck
Playtime with WC Turck takes an irreverent look at the arts and how the arts can change the world. With Artist, Author, Playwright and Screenwriter WC(Bill) Turck. Find out why this award-winning show has grown a national and international audience. From music, photography, the visual arts, poetry, film, theater, dance, comedy and writing, “Playtime” brings you celebrity guests and aspiring-to-be-celebrity new artists and writers, helpful how-to’s, and more from around the world.
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Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Award Winning Set Decorator Caroline Perzan talks about her 30 year career decorating some of the top films and series sets, plus she discusses the importance of mentoring and talks about her personal m,entor, award winning and critically acclaimed Set Decorator Ken Adam
For more about Caroline's star-studded career, visit her website at Caroline Perzan Design.com
Interested in knowing more on how you might be mentored by Ms. Perzan? Contact her via carolineperzan@gmail.com
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Iris Marlowe began writing songs at age 3. She is set to release her third album, titled, "Where The Devil Bid The Owl Goodbye." We preview selections for the album, talk about her career, Iris' influences, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Spaghetti Westerns and more.
Her website is Iris Marlowe.com
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Monday Feb 07, 2022
In Part Two of an important conversation about Neoliberalism's corrupting influence on the Arts, Artist and Art Critic Diane Thodos and host WC Turck discuss ways to undo its corrosive influence, talk Ireland's proposed UBI for Artists, and Damian Hirst's alleged scheme to price-fix his $60 million jewel encrusted skull.
Featured Music includes Starship by Dino Olovcic
And by Cosmic Bull
A link to Jane Mayer's Dark Money
And Wendy Brown's In the Ruins of Neoliberalism: The Rise of Antidemocratic Policies in the West
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
The title says it all. This is for all the little podcasters feeling pressure to cancel their Spotify account, the real victims of the clash of media Titans.
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Artist and Pollock Krasner Grant recipient Diane Thodos discusses Neoliberalism's corrupting influence of Neoliberalism in Part-one of my two-part conversation. From political extremism on both the Left and Right, NFTs, cryptocurrency and Damian Hirst's alleged scam at price-fixing, a sobering look at what has arguably become the most corrupt period in Art history.
The Song Starship off the album Snoviđenja by Dino Olovcic
In the Ruins of Neoliberalism, Wendy Brown
See Diane's work and read her full blog here.
A link to New York art critic Donald Kuspit's book, "The End of Art"
Democracy at Work
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Originally aired on September 5th, 2021, International Blues and Heavy Metal Special with Johnny Burgin, Andy Watts, Jimmy Waldo and Stephanie Tice.
We talk with Blues Guitarist Johnny Burgin, along with his No Border Blues Podcast cohost great Stephanie Tice about the International Blues Movement. Blues Guitar Slinger Andy Watts weighs in from his home in Israel. Heavy Metal Keyboardist Jimmy Waldo on the new Blackthorne Double CD, memories of the late great Ronnie James Dio and Karen Carpenter? Plus Playtime's exclusive Hidden History of the song: 50 years of Who's Next.
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
In 1994 I stumbled onto the frontline and met Shevko "Sheva" Jakirovich in war-torn Mostar, Bosnia. That fateful meeting is chronicled in my war memoir "Everything for Love." Fast forward 28 years later and Sheva and his partner Caroline Wisler run the wildly successful Mostar Free Walking Tours.com. A one-of-a-kind personal tour. We talk the sites and history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the historic Stari Most, tips and secrets about Mostar, plus Food, Art and Music.
Check them out at Trip Advisor
Check out the website for Mostar Free Walking Tours.
Thanks to the following Musical Artists. A link to their music is included:
Božo Vrećo
Divanhana
Mostar Sevdah Reunion
Gibonni
Bijelo Dugme
Mostar Rock School
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Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Saturday Jan 29, 2022
Steve March-Torme had two legendary fathers, The Velvet Fog Mel Torme and the great Hal March. Steve shares wonderful memories about these two legendary men, and talks Swing, Skat and about his latest single, "I Remember Christmastime." Plus, Steve shares his musical perspective on Peter Jackson's documentary about The Beatles and Get Back.
Find out more about Steve March-Torme, and connect with his great music. Tour Dates for Steve March-Torme are Here. Note: Tour dates subject to change, so please check the listings.
As of the recording of this Episode there are still some cabins available for the Paris to Normandy, France Jazz Cruise April 17th-24th, 2022. Visit Steve March-Torme.com, or Jazz river cruise, Paris to Normandy April 2022 - Bon Voyage Boutique Travel LLC (bonvoyagebt.com)
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Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
The voice of an Angel and the Heart of a lion. Wc Turck talks with Singer/songwriter, activist and talk radio Host val Leventhal about Music, Art, Love and finding Zen in the age or, well, everything!
Check out vals show every Sunday, 10-1145am on Que4.org
and visit her website at Val Leventhal.com
A link to Val Leventhal's upcoming shows at the Gallery Cabaret, 2020 West Oakley in Chicago
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Discover the luscious sound as we debut exclusive music from Cosmic Bull off their upcoming EP 27x2. Singer Songwriter Mark Vickery spins some sounds and talks about his music and inspiration.
Check out Cosmic Bull's latest release on Bandcamp and visit their Youtube page for their latest videos
And don't forget to subscribe to Playtime and the Arts, and if you know an Artist we should talk with drop me an email at williamturck@yahoo.com from anywhere in the world!