We lost a shining star, one we will always remember as an activist, an artist, a peacemaker. Tom Lewis, passed on Friday, April 4, 2008.

We will all miss him.

Scott Schaffer Duffy writes, on Pie and Coffee :

When asked in 1997 what sustained him through all these years, Tom said simply, “My faith and my art.” He also credited his father’s deep love for the Bible. Long-time peace activist Elizabeth McAlister said that when she met Tom in 1967 she knew that he was “thoughtful, committed, and real.” She said “Tom is moved by conscience and friendships.”

Tom was also a supporter and friend of WCCA. His last words to me, only a few weeks ago, where encouraging, "the work you are doing with this station is very important, keep it going".

We will all miss him.

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Snow Ghost,40th anniversary, we talk with Catonsville Nine

Snow Ghost,Tom Lewis: "Contemporary art, it's pushed to its limits..."

Photo: Tom Lewis, Michael True, and Mauro DePasquale in the WCCA conference room, 2008

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Photo of Dean Karnazes from warsze/Flickr

On this episode of the Community Podcast, we're joined by guest panelist Daniel Baker, an ex-Navy conscientious objector. For more about Dan, listen to his appearance on "Warcast for Catholics."

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Topics:

• A study of rock star mortality
• The Navy Seals are recruiting ultra-athletes
• The peace movement should have a role for those interested in extreme levels of physical fitness and training
• Dean Karnazes did an inspirational interview with Outside
• How podcasting is like ultra-marathoning
• Chelsea Gerlach of the Earth Liberation Front did an interview with Outside
• Fair Trade coffee at soup kitchens
• Caffeine, nicotine, and cocaine

Dean Karnazes runs 5 marathons in 24 hours:

Photo of Bon Scott's grave from Lizzers!/Flickr

On this episode of the Community Podcast, we're joined by guest panelists Michael Paulukonis and Adam Villani.

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Topics:

• The results of an economics experiment suggest that ". . . having participants listen to songs by AC/DC in which Brian Johnson served as vocalist results in participants realizing more efficient outcomes. Thus, in terms of a singer’s ability to implement efficient behavioral outcomes among listeners, our results suggest that Brian Johnson was a better vocalist than Bon Scott."

• Bruce makes the case that Metallica is not, and never has been, a metal band; nobody is convinced
• Do people watch public access? Bruce says Yes, and has the stories to prove it.
• Bruce is picked up by the police.

It's A Long Way to the Top (featuring Bon Scott)

Shoot to Thrill (live) (featuring Brian Johnson)

Photo of Bon Scott drawing from Kevin Whelan/Flickr

Mike and a drowsy Bruce celebrate the "100th" episode of the Community Show with Grace Duffy, Kevin Ksen, and Dave Maciewski. Topics include neighborhood revitalization in Worcester, the genius of Isa Chandra Moskowitz, and zombie films.

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Background video: "200", by Vincent Collins.

Directed by Nicole Belanger and Mike Benedetti.

Mike: "I just want to say, Isa Chandra Moskowitz is a genius. This cake . . . the proof is in the cake."

Bruce: "I say probably 30% that I'm vegetarian and probably the rest of it I'm just, strictly just too metal."