The Subtle Forces Podcast: Recent Episodes
Anja Notanja
An unpredictable show in which Anja Notanja explores a different “subtle force” through essays, interviews and experiments.
In which Anja practices her poetry and The Subtle Forces returns to a regular, live radio format every Tuesday 3:30p.m. CST
Artist Anna Rodriguez talks soup, rommates, life. https://www.instagram.com/soup.sorceress/
In which Anja gives an urban animal tour alongside musicians Didier LePlae and Anton Sieger
Anja chats with Tea Krulos, writer, typewriter lover and co-organizer of QWERTYFEST MKE.
Anja interviews comedian Matthew Filipowicz of Laughing Liberally. https://laughingliberallymke.com/
Anja talks with Harper Martel about writing, stripes, George Washington, the Beatles, writing books and more. @414streetpoet
Anja asks Amel Windom about guitar and life. More Amel music here: https://www.youtube.com/@jutengaiofficial
Anja interviews the latest addition to Milwaukee's typewriter poetry scene, Van Rung. Click here for more Van Rung-ness.
Anja interviews artist-activist Hapto, designer of the Milwaukee Art Car.
This episode is part of the new Subtle Forces production: "Anja Notanja Asks," consisting of art and culture interviews with inspiring creators. Expect unexpected questions and always a fun art assignment for listeners to try.
Each of these weekly episodes will appear both here and on Riverwest Radio 104.1fm WXRW in Milwaukee. The Subtle Forces will continue to be released sporadically.
In which Anja asks author Becky Franzel about her new book "Ohhh. Okay. I Think I Get It Now." Link to order a copy here.
This episode is part of the new Subtle Forces production: "Anja Notanja Asks," consisting of art and culture interviews with inspiring creators. Expect unexpected questions and always a fun art assignment for listeners to try.
Each of these weekly episodes will appear both here and on Riverwest Radio 104.1fm WXRW in Milwaukee. The Subtle Forces will continue to be released sporadically.
In which Anja reveals the two kinds of people in a basement with her brother Anton and drummer Brock Gourlie.
COMING SOON: "Anja Notanja Asks," an arts and culture show on Riverwest Radio WXRW-LP Milwaukee 104.1fm every Thursday 5:30pm CST starting June 19th.
In her pursuit of specialness, Anja is forced to answer "WHAT IS THE OPPOSITE OF FEAR?"
In which Anja gets stuck in the sewer and shares the bleak consequences of wearing kangaroo shoes.
Featuring Anton Sieger, Garrett Burton & Jesse Lemont.
In which Anja must report to the office of Aphisack Senboutaraj.
Music: Anton Sieger
We went a little nuts with the echo effect on this one. Oh well.
In which Anja begrudgingly accepts womanhood and there is a visit to Stanley.
Featuring music by Anton Sieger & Didier Leplae
Hmmm... maybe there is an accidental connection to Episode 19?
In which Anja searches for the older brother she never met while performing live in the alley with musicians.
Set 1: Anja, brother Anton, Didier Leplae
Set 2: Anja, Brock Gourlie of Rum Revere, Anton
Set 3: Stephen Strupp
Set 4: Anja, Zach Bailey, Jesse Lemont, Didier, Anton
Thank you to Riverwest Radio, Xav Leplae, Cheston, audience .... and Crispin 🦫. Crispin I do love you and I wish you the happiest of birthdays always. ALWAYS.
In which Anja goes against all of LinkedIn.
Featuring the stacked sounds of
"Torrid Trumpet!"
"Sandy Nelson: Compelling Percussion"
"Mr. Bongo Jack Constanza"
"The Age of Electronicus"
"Gary Kail/Zurich 1916 Creative Nihilism."
In which Anja responds to the question "What's the best path to seek success as an artist in Milwaukee, is it hopeless?
Links:
Qwerty Quarterly Zine
www.Google.com
In which we wonder where that belly button walked off to.
Featuring: Matthew Filipowicz, Heidi Parkes, Blaine Wesselowski, Rew Gordon, Anton Sieger, Megan McGee, Paul Druecke
In which author Sue Burke reads her short story "Poet For Hire," which originally appeared in The Czarnina Kid and Other Weird Tales anthology, MGC Publications, 1995.
https://sueburke.site/
Image from a shirt designed by https://www.invisual.group/
Anja hands the mic to Sydney. Content warning: swearing, challenging authority figures, menstruation, abortion, criticism of the Catholic church.
In which Anja and brother Anton go rambling through the brambles.
Playlist by DJ INVIS SOUNDS™ listen to it in full here.
TRACKLIST:
THE GARDEN- CUT CHEMISTKING'S COLLEGE CHOIR ANNOUNCES MAJOR CHANGE- KING'S COLLEGE CHOIRSHIMMER- SINJIN HAWKEIRON (CHOIR VERSION)- WOODKIDSAY YOU WILL (FT. CAROLINE SHAW)- KANYE WESTEDERLEZI & SOME RANDOM PREACHER SCREAMING IN MITCHELL PARK- IDKVAL SVIRI- THE BULGARIAN STATE FEMALE VOCAL CHOIRKILLING TIME- NICHOLAS JAARPALACES (FT. DAMON ALBARN)- FLUMEBOCANADA- GUSTAVO CERATIHAPPEN- NICK HAKIM
In which Anja meets another Anja who pronounces the "j" like a "j."
Also: Anja goes for a walk outside and reports back to Charles Bursell— who is still observes a pandemic-era quarantine.
In which Anja takes a songwriting class from her uncle, John Sieger.
John's songwriting classes and website: https://johnsieger.wordpress.com John's Patreon where he will send you a song each week: https://www.patreon.com/JohnSieger Featuring music by Peter Donalds: www.peterdonaldsmusic.com Theme by Anton Sieger Thank you to the following famous artists for inspiring new songs: Fats Waller, the Coasters, Waylon Jennings and Frank Sinatra.
In which Anja Interviews poet-conduit Cat Reince about a few inanimate objects that have strong feelings and thoughts of their own.
Some of the many things mentioned:
Blazing Bedtime Stories Volume III
Good Movie: Chungking Express
Red Solo Cup
We are taking a summer break. The Subtle Forces will return the first week of September.
Now is a great time to catch up on older episodes or tune into www.riverwestradio.com if you're looking for something fresh and eclectic.
In which Anja receives a sinister birthday gift that keeps on giving long after she uses it. Featuring music Kendraplex Theme by Anton Sieger
music by Illicit Eagle https://illiciteagle.bandcamp.com Featuring Colleen DuVall Women Who Howl at the Moon Podcast Blaine's friend Mel
A 29 minute radio musical
By Anja Notanja and Charles Bursell with musical accompaniment by Peter Donalds.
Guest appearance: Blaine Wesselowski
https://charlesbursell.libsyn.com
http://peterdonaldsmusic.com
In which Anja stimulates her inner economy whilst eating a jar of sea stag sauerkraut, revealing the source of a primordial tang. Featuring: David Saturn Klingenberger of The Brinery Melodysheep's beloved Carl Sagan song Theme music by Anton Sieger
In which Anja starts collecting product advertisements.
Featuring:
Brad Fiore, professional copywriter
Kendraplex
Anton Sieger
Greg Hart
In which Anja visits her godmother and starts to question what freedom really is.
Featuring:
Donna Eddy
Blaine's old friend Myron
Anja's mom
This week, Anja Notanja, the host of the Subtle Forces Podcast was interviewed by Amy Tutti Frutti Shake Your Booty And Get In A Good Moody Schmutte on Riverwest Radio's "OWL" (Older.Wiser.Local) Show. The topic of baby names was discussed. Here is the full show. For more episodes of OWL click here.
This episode is just pregnant with a scrumptious bounty of Pass-The-Loot for People That Love... that is, you, my audience!
Featuring: Victoria Robison Bagsong Jessica Bayer
Anja talks with American Artist Marsha McDonald, who just moved to Porto, Portugal.
http://www.marshamcdonaldart.com
Photo collage by Marsha McDonald
Since October is a "wicked month" Anja asks the people in her life what it means to be wicked.
Beats by Josef Pres, courtesy of freesound.org
Theme music by Anton Sieger
Episode 21 artwork by Katrina Poems
Anja shares the best of her typewritten on-the-spot poetry and letter commissions that were requested at a Chalk Festival.
Music by Anton Sieger
Photo: Andrea Waala
Monologue by Anja Notanja Performed by Nathan Wesselowski Intermission song "Energy Drink" composed by Samson Y Hiss, with tenor Alex Taite and Paul Dab on Organ. Illustration by Blaine Wesselowski Theme music by Anton Sieger
In which Anja and Blaine find some children and embark on a family road trip. Featuring the late Tim Wesselowski and his offspring: Nathan, Blaine, Lorelei, Isaak and also Renee who made this video: https://youtu.be/IhSvIroLVbI
A newly invented holiday exploring the invention of identities.
Featuring artist Ven Loetz
https://www.instagram.com/venloetz/
https://www.suelawtonart.com
Week 1: The Fish Garland
Week 2: Mask-making and the Wearing of Many Hats
Week 3: Radical Hair Transformations
Week 4: Larp Day (Fighting invisible monsters in the woods)
In which Anja undergoes a spiritual-existential crisis. Featuring beats by Victoria Robison and a few quotes from Sun Ra. Theme music by Anton Sieger.
Featuring poet Charlie Rossiter of the Poetry Spoken Here Podcast http://www.poetryspokenhere.com And answers to the question of "What are you sensing that isn't there?" from Mom, Dear Friend Heidi, Neighbor Lady Laurie, Husband Blaine. Music By Anton Sieger And here is that link to the Have Goals Podcast hosted by beloved guest Robert from The Subtle Forces Episode 8, Renting Utopia. havegoals.podbean.com
Featuring:
The dark side of Peanut Buster Parfait with cousin Camille
Music and fasting by Kendraplex
An exploration of "Patchwork Blues" the new Rosalie Robison and Wendy Kheiry album
....and Anja's very long list of restrictions.
Links:
Camille Simone
Kendraplex
Patchwork Blue Album
Anja finally drops the vapid frivolity to talk through the hard news of this week.
Featuring a hug from Heidi Parkes
Beats by Victoria Robison
Multiple Neighborhood Mariachi bands
This show is dedicated to my friend Chuckie Buckie a.k.a. "Charles Bursell," who hosts The Log, on Riverwest Radio, the inspiration of this episode. That podcast is a helluva lot more competent when it comes to news and politics and is all the way farther left than just regular "far left." Link here: https://charlesbursell.libsyn.com
It's been one helluva crapsome busy mish max whawhawha hoggedy froggedy week and now Anja has exactly one hour to conceive, produce and edit a 29 minute episode.
CAN SHE DO IT?
Featuring:
Words spoken in the Beautiful Rhatasian language!!!
A player piano from the Scott Joplin House, St. Louis, Missouri
Baby cries by Jenni Reinke and Brian Rott
Beats by Victoria Robison
Rearranged bits of the Graveyard Document of Freesia McKee
theme by Anton Sieger
Anja confronts Mount Garbage outside her window, trash is talked and value uncovered.
Paul Druecke's America Pastime instagram post that Anja bid on. https://www.instagram.com/p/CNc_v0LH_hD/ New York Times Feature https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/31/arts/design/instagram-art-accounts.html
Paul suggests this book https://www.worldcat.org/title/wasting-away-an-exploration-of-waste-what-it-is-how-it-happens-why-we-fear-it-how-to-do-it-well/oclc/679772474?referer=di&ht=edition
Paul's Website: https://www.pauldruecke.com
Can you ever truly evade Dracula?
With music from Anton Sieger's new album Illicit Eagle.
https://illiciteagle.bandcamp.com/releases
Featuring flickers of presence from Joan Namm, Natalie Schmitting, Jessica Bayer
In which two inherited childhood memories are set to music.
Featuring Work By:
John Sieger https://www.patreon.com/JohnSieger
Loey Norquist https://loeynorquist.bandcamp.com/album/north-by-norquist
David Standridge https://www.reverbnation.com/davidstandridge/songs
Anna Raff https://soundcloud.com/anna-stephanie-178683505
Beau Kriedermann https://www.reverbnation.com/Eponymous7/songs
Imre Lodbrog http://www.imrelodbrog.com
Sue Blaustein http://sueblaustein.com
John Sieger, Mike Sieger and Loey Norquist on "The Great Somewhere"
Subtle Forces Theme by Anton Sieger
What if all housing material had to be edible? What if landlords were re-branded as "housing servants?" What if every rental unit had to be demolished and rebuilt every 40 years? What about tree houses?
Featuring:
An Autobiography from Robert of Have Goals Milwaukee
Chris Krco is the cohost of Housing for All, a 4-episode podcast with everything you need to know about reforming the American housing system. He also cohosts Housing for Us, interviewing ordinary people who have struggled with the American housing system, as well as ordinary people living in extraordinary housing systems. All the work of his organization, Housing for All, is on the web at housing4.us. He founded the Milwaukee Community Land Trust.
Freesia McKee on What If's?
Check out the Pinnacle@Duxton, the world's finest public housing unit
Music by Anton Sieger
Photo: Have Goals MKE
In which Anja shares some of her embarrassing audio diary from 10 years ago.
Guests in chronological order...
Anja's mom, Anton Sieger on piano, Grandma Does Her Taxes, Freesia McKee on piano, yodeling at a festival, wind chimes, "Monster," The Polymer Slug on keyboard, Jessica Bayer, and assorted friends near the end.
In which Anja conducts a science fair project testing the mind reading ability of 8 highly intuitive people.
Featuring Terimarie Degree and her mom Lela, Freesia McKee and Jade Kästel, Mace and their roomate Sindie Ho, Victoria and Rosalie Robison and a moment with Heidi Parkes.
Photo originally shared from @thebrasslady instagram account.
Anja's notoriously conservative friend, The Skrauss tries drugs, falls in love and suddenly realizes he has been a tool of the patriarchal empire.
Subtle Force: That Unrelenting Audience.
Skrauss Links:
"This is the episode of a great and informative show that lead me to Salt Lake City" https://www.plantmedicine.org/
"Here's an admirable woman" https://instagram.com/garagegymgirl?igshid=1jfda8xooweek
Skrauss's Art Website
https://www.imageforhire.com
Music: Anton Sieger, Anna Raff. Photo: Anja's parents dressed as Raggedy Ann and Andy
At her day job Anja puts things away for a living, but when she is home she leaves everything out.
Featuring an interview with Pat Walsh, inventor of "Put Away."
Music by Anton Sieger.
Anja receives an email from the anti-vaccination organization Weston A. Price and asks a real doctor, Dr. Michelle Kosmalski what she thinks about it.
Also featuring: the smooth voice of Charles Bursell.
Anja goes down to the basement... all alone.
Featuring:
Archival recordings of Freesia McKee on WXRW LP-Milwaukee
An interview with Jessica Bayer
Music by Anton Sieger, the brave.
Have a basement you would like to share? subtleforcespod@gmail.com
Assignments:
Rudimentary: Write and send a postcard to someone you would like to travel with.
Proletariat: You are a travel show host. Record a segment in which you give a tour of your own real life neighborhood.
Inconceivable: Build a time traveling device and go back in time. Document your journey for each of the senses. Don't forget to also take a picture of your time traveling device!
share projects: subtleforcespod@gmail.com