Rebel Artists Through Time is a podcast about creativity, rebellion, and the echoes of genius that shape culture. Each episode dives into the lives of history's rule-breakers — musicians, filmmakers, writers, and visual artists who defied expectations and changed the world. Through their stories, we uncover lessons and sparks of inspiration for today's creators. What fuels an artist? What sparks rebellion? From the quiet dreamers to the loud disruptors, RATT connects the struggles and breakt ...
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Collingwood Creates: How Art Builds Community
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53:52Creativity doesn't just shape culture — it builds connection. In this special collaboration between RATT.fm and the Town of Collingwood, Ontario (@experiencecollingwood), we explore how creativity builds connection — turning heritage into inspiration and local artists into community catalysts. Featuring three of Collingwood's creative voices — Rick…
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Talking George Lucas - The Rebel Who Built New Worlds
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40:49George Lucas didn's just create Star Wars — he reinvented the art of filmmaking. In this RATT conversation, Dawson and Sebastian explore how Lucas transformed sci-fi from niche to mainstream, pioneered digital cinema, and built the visual effects revolution through ILM. They also dive into his storytelling genius, mythological influences, and the b…
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Magical Bones - Dance, Illusion, and the Art of Breaking Boundaries (Updated Audio)
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52:13In this episode of Rebel Artists Through Time, dancer and magician Richard Essien — better known as Magical Bones — shares his journey from London street performer to global stage artist redefining what magic can be. From breakdancing with Madonna, Alicia Keys, and the Black Eyed Peas to captivating millions on Britain's Got Talent, Bones fuses rhy…
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Melly Mel: Dancer, Spirit in Motion, and Creative Force
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1:06:19What does it mean to move with purpose? In this episode of Rebel Artists Through Time, we meet Melly Mel — dancer, choreographer, and educator — whose journey has taken her from grassroots crews in Ottawa to the global stage with Cirque du Soleil. Mel shares how dance became her form of light, how she calls on her ancestors before each performance,…
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Ernest Hemingway: The Writer Who Changed Storytelling Forever
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35:54He changed the way the world writes. In this episode of Rebel Artists Through Time, filmmaker Dawson DeGraaf and musician Sebastian Ellis uncover how Ernest Hemingway — the journalist, soldier, and novelist — transformed modern storytelling. From the battlefields of World War I to the cafés of Paris, the bullrings of Spain, and the shores of Cuba, …
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He didn't just make movies — he detonated the way we watch them. In this episode of Rebel Artists Through Time, filmmaker Dawson DeGraaf and musician Sebastian Ellis dive into the cinematic universe of Quentin Tarantino — the director who rewrote the rules of storytelling. From Pulp Fiction's nonlinear chaos to the sharp-edged brilliance of Kill Bi…
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Jerry Lee Lewis: The Fire That Ignited Rock and Roll
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41:51Rewind to the moment rock and roll caught fire. In this episode of Rebel Artists Through Time, filmmaker Dawson DeGraaf and musician Sebastian Ellis dive into the wild legacy of Jerry Lee Lewis — the original rebel showman who set pianos (and expectations) ablaze. More than a scandal, Lewis embodied the fearless creativity that redefined live perfo…
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J.R.R. Tolkien: The Man Who Invented Modern Fantasy
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1:19:03What drives someone to invent an entire world? 🌍 In this episode of Rebel Artists Through Time, filmmaker Dawson DeGraaf and musician Sebastian Ellis explore how J.R.R. Tolkien, the Oxford professor behind The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, redefined fantasy storytelling. From ancient myths and constructed languages to vast maps of Middle-earth,…
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Trailer: Rebel Artists Through Time - A Podcast for Creators Who Defy Convention
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1:32What fuels an artist? What makes an artist rebel? Rebel Artists Through Time is a podcast for creators who find inspiration in the defiant spirits of history. Each episode uncovers the lives of groundbreaking musicians, filmmakers, writers, and visionaries who changed art forever — and continue to influence today's creative world. This trailer intr…
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