Adam Kenneth Wilson plays creepy villains and he's fine with that. In fact, it's the darker personalities who he finds tastiest to play. From famed serial killer and cult leader Charles Manson to hungry vampire Samuel Gradius, Adam Wilson knows how to terrify audiences. He also likes to laugh. Spartan Youth Radio movie reporters Ross Raguth spoke with Adam on the phone about sketch comedy, sparkly vampires, gore and the nature of evil. LISTEN HERE.


Oliver Pride formed in May 2007 in Toronto. The intention was to create a unique mix of music combining different influences, sounds and recording techniques. Oliver Pride uses conventional instruments but also experiments with software synthesizers, software drums and digital effects. Spartan Youth Radio music reporter Brad Bourcier interviewed guitarist/bassist Raffi Sekdorian. LISTEN HERE.

You have entered the realm of Jessi Burk. Please fasten your seatbelt and keep all body parts in the vehicle at all times. The music she listens to is different; it's alternative and not something you hear in the mainstream. Enjoy Rise Against, Imogen Heap, Copeland, Iron and Wine, Jack's Mannequin and Lydia. LISTEN HERE. Do you want to host your own music show? Contact us to find out how easy it is.


Video game music has gone from grainy 8-bit "beep, boop, bleep" songs made famous by Tetris and Super Mario to becoming fully immersive, orchestral masterpieces. Though some gamers are happy to play their games with the music provided by the game developers, many like to go beyond the console and DJ their own tunage. Avid gamer, Mike Morrissette brings you some of the tunes he likes to game to. Enjoy the first episode of The Gamer's Playlist. LISTEN HERE.

You wouldn't think that sky pirates, mad scientists determined to take over the world and a collective of quirky and interesting people could make good music but steampunk bands Abney Park, Dr. Steel and Vernian Process prove otherwise. Spartan Youth Radio has featured an interview with Abney Park before, we're waiting for some free merchanside from Dr. Steel and will be chatting with the creator of Vernian Process so, until then, enjoy A Dose of Steam. LISTEN HERE.

You might know him best as that hard-as-nails survival expert who treks out to the middle of the Alaskan boreal forest or deep into the Amazonian jungle with nothing more than his camera and his mad skills. He is Les Stroud, the Survivorman. But he's also an accomplished musician (his backup band are the famed Northern Pikes), rock and roll video producer and self-appointed world ambassador. In our interview, you'll learn about his new series, set to launch in the new year. LISTEN HERE.

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