Oct 12

Stealing Rembrandt

A famous art museum, an unsolved crime, a ten-million-dollar reward, and decades later, Andrew Devis and Megan Nollet discuss the theft of multiple paintings on St. Patrick’s Day in Boston.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/stealing-rembrandt/Download our app for Android ... Show More

18m 18s

Oct 5

The Plastic Problem

Gillian Woodward and Rob Quiring talk about a material that is can be useful but very damaging at the same time.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/the-plastic-problem/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/ ... Show More

14m 23s

Sep 28

The World Takes Comfort in Comfort Food

You take just one bite. The smell, the texture, and the flavor deliciously carry you back to your childhood, to family together, and to home. Roger Basick and Paula Devis savor the memories of comfort food around the world.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/the-world-take ... Show More

11 m

Oct 2025

David Bowie: Changes (Advanced Program)

Gillian Woodward and Roger Basick share about the rock star, David Bowie, and how he used his music to help him overcome challenges with personal identity.https://spotlightenglish.com/biography/david-bowie-changes/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDow ... Show More

9m 59s

Jan 2016

323. David Bowie (Part 1)

This episode is all about the life and work of David Bowie, the English musician who died just a couple of days ago. In the episode you'll hear me talk about the cultural significance of Bowie as an artist, why he is such a legend of British music, and what his music means to me ... Show More

59m 51s

Nov 2019

David Bowie: Ziggy Stardust

This week, we look at one of the most iconic artists of all time, David Bowie! Specifically, we’re looking at his rise to fame as he creates the mysterious persona of Ziggy Stardust. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a comment, and share with your friends! Also, ... Show More

54m 44s

Feb 2016

David Bowie's Incredible Final Act; Rihanna

After a decade of quiet, Bowie embarked on a remarkable comeback in his final years, even as he struggled with illness; the inside story, featuring an interview with Bowie's longtime producer Tony Visconti. Also: Beck, Mick Jagger and Nile Rodgers remember Bowie; Rihanna's "Anti" ... Show More

38m 55s

Feb 2021

'Off the Record: David Bowie' — Trailer

The series premiere of 'Off the Record' explores the life — or, rather, lives — of David Bowie by examining each of his iconic personas. Major Tom. Ziggy Stardust. Aladdin Sane. The Thin White Duke. Taken collectively, these faces form a portrait of a one-of-a-kind rock legend. F ... Show More

2m 26s

Nov 2024

Africa's Rock and Roll Rebels (Advanced Program)

Andrew Devis and Alice Irrizary share about how a group of musicians from a humble background have used music to share a powerful message about their people and culture. https://spotlightenglish.com/music/africas-rock-and-roll-rebels/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly ... Show More

10m 30s

Jun 2022

David Bowie’s 'Ziggy Stardust' (Part 2): Everything You Didn't Know

In the conclusion of this two-part episode, Jordan and Alex explain how the Starman took flight, blasting Bowie into the upper echelon of the music world and setting a benchmark for rock ’n’ roll theatricality, physicality, and pure imagination — not to mention pure rock ’n’ roll ... Show More

1h 1m

Nov 2022

Hugh Bonneville

<p>Look What They've Done to My Song, Ma - Melanie & Starman - David Bowie. Photo:Gavin Bond</p>

7m 9s

Jun 2022

David Bowie’s 'Ziggy Stardust' (Part 1): Everything You Didn't Know

As Bowie’s boundary-shattering breakthrough turns 50, Jordan and Alex dive deep into his alien alter-ego with their first two-part episode. To kick things off, they dissect the many influences that went into Ziggy, from eccentric reclusive rockstars to David’s history with his tr ... Show More

1h 20m