Showtime Networks’ “ALL UP IN THE BIZ" stands as a poignant tribute to the late rapper Biz Markie, affectionately known as the "Clown Prince of Hip Hop." The documentary, directed by Sacha Jenkins, unearths the remarkable journey of this beatbox virtuoso, celebrated for his humorous rhymes and offbeat persona, with his chart-topping hit "Just a Friend" as the cornerstone of his legacy. The film masterfully weaves together an array of elements, including never-before-seen footage, animation, puppet reenactments, and interviews with key figures in the hip-hop scene, from Fat Joe to Nick Cannon, providing an intimate look into the highs and lows of Biz Markie's life.

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Airs Thursday, August 24, 6-8 PM.

THE OWNERS, is a film written and directed by Jiří Havelka. Winner of Best Screenplay and Best Actress award at the 27th Czech Lion Awards and winner of two Czech Film Critics’ Awards, THE OWNERS was based on a play, The Society of Owners (Condominium), which Havelka also wrote and directed. A box office hit in its native country, grossing over $2 million, the film will open at The Quad in New York on August 18 and at Laemmle Royal in Los Angeles on August 25.

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Airs on Thursday, August 10 between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM.

Join Ménage a Trois as they sit down for a chat with Michael D'Addario of The Lemon Twigs as they discuss pro wrestling, t-shirt designs, and the very foundation of rock and roll. They will probably also talk about their new album, maybe. Catch the broadcast live at Midnight, August 12th, or if you don't want to stay up that late, a rebroadcast on https://menageatrois.neocities.org/, SoundCloud, YouTube and, Spotify soon after.

This week, Destinies prepares for the release of The Last Voyage of the Demeter with an adventure of Dracula on the Destinies Radio Theater.

Tune in Friday night, as the Lord of Vampires and his nemesis, Rachel Van Helsing, are lost in a winter storm in the Transylvanian Alps and face "Terror in the Snow," adapted from the "Tomb of Dracula" story by Marv Wolfman.

Patrick Thomas' "Dear Cthulhu" answers a letter from a clown who is being stalked by a groupie.

Christina M. Rau reads her poem "Ganymede Has a Party."

And, learn the next group of nominees for the 2023 Hugo Awards.

Friday, August 4th, at 11:30 PM.

Hosted by Howard Margolin, with Patrick Thomas and Christina M. Rau.

Destinies-The Voice of Science Fiction

Join Chris LaPorta on the Global Rhythms show when he welcomes local singer songwriter Mark Newman back to the airwaves of WUSB. They’ll be discussing Mark’s latest music including his recent compositions “Tulsa” and “At the Border”.

Mark has toured the world and shared the stage with an eclectic lineup of renowned musicians such as Elvis Costello, Sting, Travis Tritt, The Doobie Brothers, Delbert McClinton and David Bromberg.

Join Chris and Mark on Thursday, August 3rd at 8:00 PM for some live music and conversation about contemporary and historical social and humanitarian issues.