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2015-05-13T16:41:57-06:00

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Turn-It-Up Tracks of the Week: Giddens, TMBG, Marling

Last updated on: May 13, 2015 at 4:41 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

During my commute to and from my daily responsibilities at Seattle Pacific University, I often listen to audiobooks, podcasts, and new releases. But most of the time, I just hit “Shuffle” to see what pops out of my lifelong music library. When it’s a happy surprise, I turn it up… and often I’ll play it more than once. And sometimes I’ll fight the urge to roll down the windows and share it with the world. It occurred to me today:... Read more

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Turn It Up

2015-05-07T19:40:15-06:00

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Looking Elsewhere: May 7 – Cold Cereal, Twin Peaks, Citizen Kane, David Foster Wallace, Bono, Sean Bean, Gene Wolfe, Leslie Jamison, and David “St. Augustine Fanboy” Brooks

Last updated on: May 7, 2015 at 7:40 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

Hello, class! I’m Joe Allen, your new substitute teacher, so to speak. You know how Dr. Evil had his “Mini-Me”? For a while, I’m going to be Overstreet’s Mini-Me. I’m a new Looking Closer intern, shouting out the news from the Looking Closer front porch, and helping fill the gaps while our usual show host strives to stay afloat amidst the stormy seas of a full-time job and graduate school. I’ll take notes he sends me and pass them along to... Read more

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2015-05-04T14:13:04-06:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

First Impressions: The Salt of the Earth, Clouds of Sils Maria, Predestination

Last updated on: May 4, 2015 at 2:13 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

I've seen three memorable movies in the last three weeks. Two of them come from world-renowned directors, and one of them is as crazy and strange as time-travel stories get. Read more

The Salt of the Earth

Wim Wenders

2015-05-04T13:36:35-06:00

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Belle and Sebastian’s New Happy Song About Sadness

Last updated on: May 4, 2015 at 1:36 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

Want an injection of instant joy? I’ve just heard the most joyful song about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Thank you, Belle and Sebastian! Read more

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Belle and Sebastian

Fritz Liedtke

Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance

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2015-04-28T21:55:21-06:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Two Days, One Night and Something, Anything: Movies With More Than a Comma in Common

Last updated on: April 28, 2015 at 9:55 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

I saw all of the Oscar hopefuls, and none of them have stayed with me as powerfully as these unpredictable, suspenseful, and richly rewarding films. Read more

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2015-04-28T18:28:40-06:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Bruce Cockburn Plays Psalm-Influenced Favorites in Seattle

Last updated on: April 28, 2015 at 6:28 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

Legendary guitarist and songwriter Bruce Cockburn spoke about the Psalms as he moved from song to song during his short, seven-song set on Thursday in Seattle. Read more

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Bruce Cockburn

2015-04-21T22:59:18-06:00

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Q&O: Galaxy Quest on TV. Best Album of 2015 So Far. Favorite They Might Be Giants Albums.

Last updated on: April 21, 2015 at 10:59 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

Are you excited about Galaxy Quest coming to television? What's your favorite album of 2015 so far? How about They Might Be Giants — what's your favorite album from their 31 years of recording? Read more

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Galaxy Quest

Jane Hirshfield

Question and Overstreet

They Might Be Giants

2015-04-17T19:55:25-06:00

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Join Me for a Live Podcast Recording About the Best Records of 2015 (So Far)

Last updated on: April 17, 2015 at 7:55 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

What's your favorite record of 2015 so far? Let me know, and I'll try to make find time to mention it during the live podcast recording of the show. Read more

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2015-04-17T19:46:48-06:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Madonna, Bettye LaVette, and Joe Henry: Whose Version of “Stop” is the Best?

Last updated on: April 17, 2015 at 7:46 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

The new album by Bettye LaVette, produced by Joe Henry, features some excellent test cases when it comes to the subject of cover songs. Read more

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Bettye LaVette

Christ and Pop Culture

Joe Henry

Listening Closer

Madonna

2015-04-17T18:29:56-06:00

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And Suddenly… Harrison Ford, Back in Character!

Last updated on: April 17, 2015 at 6:29 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

We held our breath. The Lucasfilm logo came up. We cheered. Familiar music. Familiar sights. And then... Read more

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