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Rebel Artists Through Time
by Dawson DeGraaf + Michele Mauviel
What fuels an artist? What sparks rebellion?Rebel Artists Through Time (RATT) is a new podcast that shines a light on the rule-breakers, misfits, and visionaries who shaped culture — and connects their stories to the creators of today.Every episode dives deep into the lives of history’s rebels: musicians, filmmakers, writers, and visual artists who defied expectations and changed the game. Their echoes are still with us, shaping how we see, feel, and create. By revisiting their struggles and breakthroughs, we uncover lessons and sparks of inspiration for a new generation of makers.But RATT is more than history — it’s about connection.The connection between past and present.Between struggle and expression.Between the silence of creating alone and the energy of creating together.We believe every artist, whether legendary or emerging, is part of a lineage of rebellion. To listen is to belong. To create is to carry the flame forward.Expect thoughtful conversations, vivid storytelli
Episodes
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Ernest Hemingway: The Lost Generation’s Rebel
Ernest Hemingway’s stripped-down prose changed modern writing. But behind the myth of the macho adventurer was a man marked by war, trauma, love, and loss. In this episode of RATT: Rebel Artists Through Time, we trace his journey from the battlefields of World War I to the cafés of Paris, the...
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J.R.R. Tolkien blew our minds… now Tarantino rewires them
Quentin Tarantino didn’t just make movies—he rewrote the rulebook. From Pulp Fiction’s nonlinear chaos to the bloody brilliance of Kill Bill, from the alternate histories of Inglourious Basterds and Django Unchained to the nostalgic haze of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood—his work shaped how an...
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Jerry Lee Lewis: Follow That, Fucker
Rewind to the moment rock and roll caught fire. He kicked over pianos, set the stage ablaze (literally), and dared the world to follow. In this episode of RATT, we dive into the chaotic legacy of Jerry Lee Lewis—the original wild man of rock and roll. More than a scandal, he was a spark. He set...
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J.R.R. Tolkien: The Man Who Invented Modern Fantasy
In our launch episode, filmmaker Dawson DeGraaf and his longtime friend, musician Sebastian Ellis, dive into how J.R.R. Tolkien — the Oxford professor behind The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings — reshaped storytelling forever. From invented languages and epic maps to his mythology of…
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What fuels an artist? What sparks rebellion? Rebel Artists Through Time (RATT) is a new podcast where yesterday’s rule-breakers inspire today’s creators. From musicians and filmmakers to writers and visual artists, we dive into the lives of history’s rebels — because their echoes are still with…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
What fuels an artist? What sparks rebellion?Rebel Artists Through Time (RATT) is a new podcast that shines a light on the rule-breakers, misfits, and visionaries who shaped culture — and connects their stories to the creators of today.Every episode dives deep into the lives of history’s rebels: musicians, filmmakers, writers, and visual artists who defied expectations and changed the game. Their echoes are still with us, shaping how we see, feel, and create. By revisiting their struggles and breakthroughs, we uncover lessons and sparks of inspiration for a new generation of makers.But RATT is more than history — it’s about connection.The connection between past and present.Between struggle and expression.Between the silence of creating alone and the energy of creating together.We believe every artist, whether legendary or emerging, is part of a lineage of rebellion. To listen is to belong. To create is to carry the flame forward.Expect thoughtful conversations, vivid storytelli
HOSTED BY
Dawson DeGraaf + Michele Mauviel
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