The Short Fuse Podcast

04/01/2021

The Short Fuse is BACK! In her first episode, Snazzy new host Elizabeth Howard, talks to of the innovative about the challenges facing contemporary opera.
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New podcast host Elizabeth Howard talks to Neal Goren about contemporary opera: the trends, attracting new audiences, and how opera can be adapted for the internet.

03/30/2021

The Short Fuse has a new host! The brilliant Elizabeth Howard will be bringing her skills as a writer, communications consultant, and creative director to the podcast and engaging audiences in lively conversations around the arts. Look out for her first episode—coming soon!

12/24/2020

In this week’s episode, Short Fuse host
Deanna Costa is zooming again — this time with Merli V. Guerra! She's a multifaceted dancer and a critic for The Arts Fuse, here to tell us about her MFA thesis project. It's one part art, one part history, and 100% fascinating!

LISTEN HERE:

https://theshortfusepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/s3-e9-an-interview-with-merli-v-guerra

For more about Merli:

https://www.merliguerra.com/

Or check out the Luminarium Dance Co.:

https://www.luminariumdance.org/

Just ICYMI, The 2020 Fusical:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qdMBcEJtzo

And, if you haven't had a chance to donate to this year's Winter Appeal, you can find that here: https://artsfuse.org/keep-the-fuse-lit/

Stay healthy, safe, and have a Happy New Year!

12/15/2020

In this week’s episode, Host Deanna Costa interviews another wonderful Fuse contributor, Steve Provizer, on his latest work with the magazine.

Listen here: https://theshortfusepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/s3-e8-interview-with-steve-provizer

The two critics discuss a pair of Steve's recent reviews, which can be found here:

https://artsfuse.org/214258/film-review-toxicity-roulette-1969-2020-and-the-trial-of-the-chicago-7/

and

here: https://artsfuse.org/216400/book-review-sittin-in-remembrance-of-jazz-clubs-past/.

This episode also features an additional snippet from the 2020 Fusical; this time, musical guest Ryan Lee Crosby takes the stage.

Host Deanna Costa interviews another wonderful Fuse contributor, Steve Provizer, on his latest work with the magazine.

12/03/2020

In this week’s episode, host Deanna Costa catches up with Fuse contributor Matt Hanson and Editor-in-Chief, William Marx. The trio discuss this year's Winter Appeal, recent articles featured in the magazine, as well as the current state of Boston theatre. They also chat about the magazine’s expanded fundraising efforts this year, including a virtual concert we call “The Fusical.”

Listen to the episode here: https://theshortfusepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/matt-bill-and-the-2020-fusical

Click here to donate to our Winter Appeal: https://artsfuse.org/216857/keep-the-arts-fuse-lit-our-winter-appeal/

And, click here to register for a free ticket to the Fusical on Friday, 12/4 at 7 PM: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-fusical-tickets-130177704017

11/18/2020

In this week’s episode, host Deanna Costa virtually meets with country musician Teagan Stewart Music to chat about her latest EP and the artistic process involved in its recording. As the conversation continues, the pair get into thoughts on modern country music, an artist's life amidst a pandemic, surviving the Nashville Tornado, and much more!

Listen here: https://theshortfusepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/s3-e6-an-interview-with-teagan-stewart

And to check out some of Teagan's Merch and Music visit: HTTPS://WWW.TEAGANSTEWARTOFFICIAL.COM. Or, catch up with her on social media: https://www.facebook.com/TeaganStewartMusic + https://twitter.com/teagan_stewart + https://www.youtube.com/user/StarryRoss + https://www.instagram.com/teaganstewartmusic

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10/27/2020

A new episode is up for The ShortFuse Podcast!

This week’s episode is all about creativity and curiosity in the age of COVID-19. Listen in for a round up, highlighting some of the best online offerings for arts and culture — like drive-in concerts, online film festivals, and more!

This week's episode is all about creativity and curiosity in the age of Covid. Listen in for a round up highlighting some of the best online offerings for arts and culture.

10/14/2020

A new episode, some good news and some bad!

We lost Matt and Lucas's audio, but featuring their work will hopefully make up for it.

THE GOOD NEWS:

You may remember that we were nominated for SMC's Best Podcast back in February. We'd give you an update if we had one, but the center has been trying to host an award ceremony ever since.

If you'd like to see us (hopefully) take home the gold next Wednesday evening, sign up below for free access to the SMC Honors 2020 Watch Party! The Somerville Media Center is a non-profit trying to weather this coronavirus storm too, so please donate if you can. Thanks to all who do!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-media-week-smc-honors-2020-watch-party-tickets-123507553417?aff=odeimcmailchimp&utm_source=Master+List+%28includes+SNN%2C+smc+members+and+general+public%29&utm_campaign=f9843f4408-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_02_20_05_51_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5278178ea2-f9843f4408-166081245&mc_cid=f9843f4408&mc_eid=209d27fcd0

This episode should’ve been graced with the vocal stylings of our founding fathers, but the illusive Zoom gods would not allow the conversation to save. In an effort to save this week’s show, Deanna takes us through Matt Hanson and Lucas Spiro’s latest articles.

09/28/2020

This episode is a bit of a departure from our usual format -- enjoy responsibly!

No matter where our lives were at just nine months ago, most of us are now longing for the pre-pandemic days to some degree. Jump into this week's jukebox of an episode for a trip back in time.

09/17/2020

We're back again, this time with a new guest! Tune in to listen to an old pair of friends chat about this year's edition to a classic in trash tv -- MTV's Video Music Awards.

Our intrepid host Deanna Costa is joined by a longtime pop music lover (who happens to be her oldest friend), Hailee Edwards on today's episode. Together, the ladies take on a virtual watch party for this year's MTV VMAs.

08/31/2020

We are officially back! Listen and subscribe here: https://theshortfusepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/s3-e1-an-interview-with-felicia-angeja-viator

Season 3 begins amidst a moment of American upheaval and turmoil, making the first episode's subject matter aptly timed. Our guest Felicia Angeja Viator dissects and describes her new book, To Live and Defy in LA: How Gangsta Rap Changed America. Interested in buying the groundbreaking work? The book is on sale here: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674976368

After a much-needed summer break (pandemic style), Deanna Costa returns to hosting The Short Fuse Podcast. Season three opens with a revelatory conversation featuring professor and author Felicia Angeja Viator. The two discuss Viator's new book, To Live and Defy in LA: How Gangsta Rap Changed Americ...

08/30/2020

"That interviewer looks like if Nick Jonas and Justin Bieber had a baby..." - (special guest) Hailee Edwards

Are you watching the MTV Music Video Awards? We are :)

New episode coming tomorrow -- stay tuned!