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ESCAPE ARTIST MIXTAPE VOL. 5: THE SOUNDTRACK TO THE ART OF SURVIVAL

Posted:
February 21, 2025
Topic(s):
Education & Outreach

Synopsis

The Escape Artist Mixtape podcast is the soundtrack to the “art of survival” in a wondrously weird and apocalyptic world. Li Sumpter, host and self-proclaimed escape artist, invites a stellar line-up of friends and fellow artists on an epic journey through the stuff science-fiction is made of.

About This Season

Homeworld/Otherworlds is the theme of this 6-episode pilot season exploring the alternate realms and outer limits of everyday reality through the lens of Afrofutursim, pop culture, and the universal language of music. The podcast theme is illuminated by personal stories and pop culture references and amplified through a co-curated playlist spanning genres from afrobeat to glam rock. Every episode, host and guest contribute 3 songs to the playlist creating a sonic guide for lively conversations and an earthly archive for memories old and new – for this world and beyond.

Visit mythmedia studios’ website linked here to learn more and listen to all the episodes.

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Guests

Series Credits

This podcast was produced by MythMedia Studios and the Escape Artist Initiative with generous support by the Bertha Doc Society and Good Pitch Philly.

Thank you to our community partners in production Rittenhouse Soundworks, Radio Kismet, and Scribe Video Center with special thanks to our presenting partner The Painted Bride.

  • Li Sumpter: Lead Producer (zine + podcast), podcast host, zine contributor collage + mixed media art
  • Tanner Hicks: MythMedia Studio Manager, audio editor
  • Jessica Carvajal: graphic design (zine + podcast)
  • John Morrison: music
  • Tomarra Sankara-Kilombo: artist, original collage (zine + podcast)
  • Studio Engineers: Mike Richelle, Elissa Fredeen, Christian Cederlund
  • Editors: Ben Geise, Christian Cederlund