Sharing some Long Island roots (as per their high school yearbook photos), Lou Reed graduated from Freeport High School in 1959 where he played guitar and sang in doo-wop groups while Paul Simon graduated from Forest Hills High School in 1958 and, with classmate Art Garfunkel initially recorded as ‘Tom and Jerry.’

Their musical careers saw Simon working with Garfunkel before pursuing a solo career and Reed doing likewise following his departure from the Velvet Underground. Their separate paths would cross in 1980 with Reed playing a record executive in ‘One Trick Pony’ a film Simon wrote and starred in.

In the tradition of past Sunday Street shows honoring artists including Warren Zevon, Mose Allison, Randy Newman, John Prine, and Jimmy Webb, we bring together some of the area's top musicians to share songs from the extensive catalogue of these two singer/songwriters who worked in rather different musical directions..

Advance sale tickets at www.sundaystreet.org for $ 25 through March 7^th with any remaining tickets at the door for $ 30. (cash only).

This week, Destinies presents an all-memorial special, remembering figures from the worlds of theater, film, humor, and space exploration.

Tune in Friday night, as the Voice of Science Fiction brings you its 40th annual tribute to the crews of the space shuttles Challenger and Columbia. 

Learn about the crew and the preparation that went into Columbia's last mission when Evelyn Husband reads part 15 of High Calling: The Courageous Life and Faith of Space Shuttle Columbia Commander Rick Husband.

Travel back to 1966, to relive the Broadway debut of the late actress Linda Lavin, with her songs from It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's Superman.

In memory of cartoonist and writer Jules Feiffer, hear his take on "Superman," in a sketch from his 1969 collection, "Feiffer's People," performed by the Destinies crew in 1986.
And, learn about the career of director Jeannot Szwarc, over music from John Barry's score for his 1980 film Somewhere in Time.
 
Friday, January 31st, at 11:30 PM.

Hosted by Howard Margolin, with appearances by Gary Halada, Ralph Schiano, and Liz Opoka.

Tune in to Campus Connect on Friday, January 31 at 1:00 PM when WUSB's Rob Emproto (The Last DJ) interviews Stony Brook University lecturer J.D. Allen, a nationally recognized climate journalist and science communicator.

Allen currently teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in the School of Communication and Journalism at Stony Brook, focusing on climate solutions journalism.

On this episode of THE SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham, we delve into the thought-provoking documentary ETERNAL YOU with directors Hans Block and Moritz Riesewieck. Known for their acclaimed debut film The Cleaners, the duo now tackles the technological revolution of “digital immortality”—a groundbreaking concept blurring the boundaries between life and death.

ETERNAL YOU examines how artificial intelligence and advanced technologies allow people to interact with digital avatars of deceased loved ones. From a grieving mother reuniting with her late daughter in virtual reality to a man spending months talking to an AI replica of his girlfriend, the film raises urgent questions about grief, ethics, and the commercialization of human emotions.

Tom Needham engages the filmmakers in a compelling discussion about the psychological, social, and philosophical implications of resurrecting the dead through AI.

The episode also explores how this technology challenges traditional ideas of mortality, accountability, and the very essence of what it means to be human.

Join us for an eye-opening conversation about the promises and pitfalls of digital resurrection, the race for afterlife-related technologies by major corporations, and the future of humanity in an increasingly digitized world.

Listen to the interview on America’s longest running film, music and ideas radio show, The Sounds of Film on WUSB on Thursday at 6 pm.

On the next episode of SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom Needham, we are honored to feature Dr. Charles Camarda, a NASA veteran whose remarkable career has left a lasting impact on space exploration. Growing up in Ozone Park, Queens, Dr. Camarda rose to prominence as a mission specialist on the historic STS-114, the first space shuttle mission following the tragic Columbia disaster in 2003.

Beyond his time in space, he has held key leadership roles, including director of engineering at the Johnson Space Center and deputy director of NASA’s Engineering and Safety Center.
Dr. Camarda has been a steadfast advocate for safety and accountability within the space program, courageously addressing systemic challenges and leadership culture at NASA.

He joins us to discuss his groundbreaking career and his new book, ”Mission Out of Control,” which explores the erosion of a research-focused culture in high-risk organizations.

This airs Thursday, January 23 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

This week, Destinies takes you back to last summer for some music and celebrates the 20th anniversary of a well-loved TV series.

Tune in Friday night and return to the Smithtown Historical Society's Frank Brush Barn Grounds on the evening of July 23rd, 2024, for part one of a two-part concert by the Smithtown Community Band.

Under the direction of William T. Link, the band performs a medley of songs from the soundtrack of Guardians of the Galaxy, and, with guest-vocalist Georganna Piazza, "The Music of the Night" from The Phantom of the Opera.

Then, in honor of the 20th anniversary of Sci-Fi's Battlestar Galactica series, learn how the original war with the Cylons began when Jonathan Davis reads part one of Craig Shaw Gardner's novel The Cylons' Secret on the Destinies Audiobook Sampler.

Friday, January 17th, at 11:30 PM.

Hosted by Howard Margolin

Destinies-The Voice of Science Fiction

This week’s Sounds of Film radio show features an exciting conversation with independent director Jim McKay, known not only for his groundbreaking 1996 indie film “Girls Town,” but also for directing acclaimed television episodes of “The Wire,” “Treme,” “Better Call Saul,” “Big Love,” “Criminal Intent,” and “Mr. Robot.”

Jim joins the show to discuss the newly restored 4K release of “Girls Town,” a gritty and powerful classic that explores the lives of three teenage girls navigating the harsh realities of patriarchal violence while finding solidarity, strength, and empowerment in their friendship. With its bold, improvisational style and an unforgettable soundtrack featuring Queen Latifah, Salt-N-Pepa and PJ Harvey, the film remains as impactful and relevant today as it was when it premiered at Sundance nearly 30 years ago.

The show will dive into the making of “Girls Town,” the indie film scene of the 1990s, and Jim’s artistic journey across film and television.

This program airs Thursday, January 16 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

From February 6 at 10 PM to February 9 at 11:59 PM, WUSB proudly presents the 34th Annual Reggae Marathon!

Celebrate Bob Marley’s birthday, Black History Month, and International Reggae Month with reggae rhythms from around the world. We’ll feature rhythms and sounds from around the world, sharing the warmth and one love spirit all throughout the marathon.