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Deep Convection

Deep Convection
Mars
Sumner Crane
No Wave
No-Wave
John Gavanti
Jazz
Barcelona
CBGB
Eno
Experimental Music
Ornette Coleman
Edward Simmons
Kierkegaard
The Contortions
Lydia Lunch
New York City
Deep Convection
Art and Outsider Art
No-Wave Movement
Milton Resnick

A Podcast About Climate, Science, and Life. deep-convection.org/

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Adam talks about the crisis in U.S. science and higher education that is unfolding now, due to the multi-pronged assault on both by the second Trump administration. This episode was recorded on June 19, 2025. It’s a special one-off episode of Deep Co... more

Photo by Alon Koppel.

Connie Burg, aka China Burg, Don Burg, and Lucy Hamilton, had never played the guitar before she joined Mars. But that didn’t stop her from developing a uniquely original style that became a defining feature of Mars’ sound, and... more

In Adam’s memory, Sumner’s life is divided into the pre-Sue and Sue eras, with Sue being Susan Lehman, aka Sue Crane, aka Aunt Sue to Adam and his sister. Sue came originally from California, moved around in her youth, wound up in New York by the mid... more

Cynthia Sobel, born Cynthia Schoenwetter, is Adam’s mother, and Sumner’s sister. So she knew Sumner from the very beginning of his life to the end, and there’s no one else alive who remembers the things about him that she does. She talks at length ab... more

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Recent Guests

Susan Lehman
Artist and teacher, wife of Sumner Crane.
Episode: The Sumner Files, Episode Seven: Susan Lehman
Arto Lindsay
A core member of the no wave scene, musician and producer
Episode: The Sumner Files, Episode Five: Arto Lindsay
David Reed
Important artist known for exploring the brush stroke in various forms
Episode: The Sumner Files, Episode Four: David Reed
Lydia Lunch
A singer, poet, writer, actress and self-empowerment speaker, known for her work in the no-wave scene.
Episode: The Sumner Files, Episode Three: Lydia Lunch

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Adam Sobel
Host engaging with scientists and artists, fostering conversations about climate science and its intersections with art and life.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • The essential climate podcast

    A fascinating, in-depth & excellently presented exploration of the lives and research of pioneering climate scientists. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MikeB_climate
    Ireland3 years ago
  • Ray Najjar

    I have been devouring these podcasts since I learned of them about a month ago. I’ve been going through the archives, starting with some of the older scientists, particularly those that have worked in oceanography, which is my own field. It’s fascinating to hear about what the key questions were in oceanography and climate science decades ago. It’s also fascinating to hear about the trajectories of individual scientists, many of them stumbling into climate science accidentally. The conversations... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ray Najjar
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent interviews

    An interesting set of interviews that beautifully present the broad diversity of pathways into science, lives, and thought patterns of climate scientist.

    The curation of people to interview is extremely thoughtful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pixel89
    United States4 years ago
  • Amazing podcast

    Loads of great climate scientists talking about their life and work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sdat2
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Fun, in-depth conversations

    Interesting scientists, real conversations about key moments in their careers, some “aha” moments about climate and how science works.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Plantsperson
    United States5 years ago

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Reviewers commend the thoughtfulness in selecting guests who contribute meaningfully to discussions about climate change and its societal impacts.
Many find the content to be engaging and educational, making complex topics more accessible.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and deep conversations with leading climate scientists and artists.
The blend of personal stories and scientific exploration is frequently highlighted as a standout aspect.

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The Sumner Files, Episode Two: Julia Gorton
Q: So why don't we start with you and like where you came from and how you ended up, you know, in New York in the 70s?
Julia shared her backstory of moving from Wilmington, Delaware to New York City as a college student, motivated by her boyfriend's exploration of the local music scene, particularly at CBGBs.

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