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SEASON 1

Episode 1:  Frida, Diego, and Trotsky. Oh, My!

In this episode of So Dramatic, my guest is Diane Sintich, an actress, singer, and voiceover artist. I introduce her to Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, and I learn of her love for communist superstar Leon Trotsky.

Here are links for those who still want more drama:

• The Frida Kahlo House and Museum: https://www.museofridakahlo.org.mx/en/the-blue-house/
• Frida (2002 movie): https://www.amazon.com/Frida-Salma-Hayek/dp/B00005JLPK
• Great website: https://artsandculture.google.com/entity/m015k04
• Frida biography by Hayden Herrera: https://www.amazon.com/Frida-Biography-Kahlo-Hayden-Herrera/dp/0060085894
• Frida’s diary: https://www.amazon.com/Diary-Frida-Kahlo-Intimate-Self-Portrait/dp/0810959542/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+diary+of+frida+kahlo&qid=1550773155&s=books&sr=1-1
• Cookbook:  https://www.amazon.com/Fridas-Fiestas-Recipes-Reminiscences-Frida/dp/0517592355/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=cookbook+frida+kahlo&qid=1550773204&s=books&sr=1-1-catcorr

Episode 2: Too Much Light, Thom? 

In this episode of So Dramatic, my guest is entrepreneur and businessman extraordinaire Steven Kent. I share with Steven the story of Thomas Kinkade, the Painter of Light. Steven and I talk about our favorite paintings, what we love about them, and how the truest expression of a human being is to create something.

Here are links for those who still want more drama:

• Founding Mothers by Cokie Roberts: https://www.amazon.com/Founding-Mothers-Women-Raised-Nation/dp/006009026X
• The Art Institute of Chicago: https://www.artic.edu
• Permission to Mourn by Tom Zuba https://www.amazon.com/Permission-Mourn-New-Way-Grief/dp/1600475655  

Episode 3; The Best Costume for the Day

In this episode of So Dramatic, my guest is social activist Annie Laven. Annie and I talk about Big Edie and Little Edie Beale and all the glory of Grey Gardens. These were two women who were not afraid to be so dramatic.

Here are links for those who still want more drama:

• The Maysles documentary Grey Gardens:  https://www.amazon.com/Grey-Gardens-Edith-Bouvier-Beale/dp/B0020QK5ZW
• Recent documentary about the Beales before Grey Gardens called That Summer: https://www.amazon.com/That-Summer-Peter-Beard/dp/B07D2X7X1K
• Documentary Now! Sandy Passages episode: https://www.ifc.com/shows/documentary-now/blog/2015/08/watch-bill-and-fred-mimic-the-kooky-duo-from-grey-gardens-in-documentary-now
• New York Magazine article by Gail Sheehy: http://nymag.com/news/features/56102/
• Website inspired by Little Edie’s fashion: https://greygardensofficial.com/
• Thirsty? Grey Gardens wine: https://www.greygardenswines.com/

Episode 4: Love is Vicious 

In this episode of So Dramatic, my guest is the executive director for a non-profit organization, Jennifer Devens.  Jen and I talk about the star-crossed lovers of punk rock fame Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen, why you should not give your three-month-old baby barbiturates, and the best place to get donuts in New York City. 

Here are links for those who still want more drama:

•  Documentary Who Killed Nancy?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7QBlDAT1oY
•  Movie about the couple Sid and Nancy (1986): https://www.amazon.com/Sid-Nancy-Gary-Oldman/dp/B00004ZBVO
• Movie Soundtrack: https://www.amazon.com/Sid-Nancy-Various/dp/B000002O4Z
• Where to get donuts if visiting The Chelsea:  https://www.doughnutplant.com/

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Episode 5:  Tuxedo Elegance and Leather Attitude

In this episode of So Dramatic, my guest is humanities professor Meg Murphy. Meg and I talk about the controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. We imagine what it would have been like to live at the Hotel Chelsea, reminisce about our stays in European hostels, and discuss why it’s important to expose ourselves to things that make us uncomfortable.

Here are links for those who still want more drama:

• Documentary: Mapplethorpe Look at the Pictures https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ9QP_aF2fY
• Autobiography: Just Kids by Patti Smith https://www.amazon.com/Just-Kids-Patti-Smith/dp/0060936223
• Album: Horsesby Patti Smith https://www.amazon.com/Horses-Patti-Smith/dp/B000002VQQ
• Vivian Maier Documentary: Finding Vivian Maier http://www.vivianmaier.com/film-finding-vivian-maier/