Episode 629
with Annie Rauwerda, Ivan McClellan, and Sami Braman
Annie Rauwerda, founder of the social media account Depths of Wikipedia, shares some more obscure entries, including "The Kentucky Meat Shower;" photojournalist Ivan McClellan discusses his new book Eight Seconds, an exploration of Black cowboy culture in American; and fiddler Sami Braman plays the title track off her album Riveter. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello reveal what our listeners are rabbit holing on Wikipedia.
Annie Rauwerda
“Depths of Wikipedia” Creator
Annie Rauwerda is a writer, comedian, and Wikipedia enthusiast who lives in New York City. She maintains the "Depths of Wikipedia" social media accounts and she is writing a book about Wikipedia set to be published by Little, Brown in 2025. Website • Instagram • Twitter.
Ivan McClellan
Photojournalist & designer
Ivan is a photojournalist and designer whose work has been featured in ESPN: The Undefeated, GQ, Atmos, Elle, W Magazine, The New York Times and Juxtapoz and displayed in museums and galleries across the country including, Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Booth Museum, and Griffin Museum of Photography. His current project, Eight Seconds, is an exploration of Black cowboy culture around America, in which he reveals the connection between Black folks, the land, and animals creating a rich narrative, disrupting myths and stereotypes about contemporary Cowboys. His personal connections to the subjects in his photography offer a glimpse into a reality seldom presented by popular media. Website • Instagram
Sami Braman
Musician
Traditional roots wunderkind Sami Braman has been playing fiddle since age six. Co-founder of longtime Pacific Northwest string band The Onlies and a touring/session player for Willie Watson (of Old Crow Medicine Show), she's performed at prestigious festivals nationwide, winning accolades including first place at Clifftop's Traditional Band Contest. A Whitman College music graduate, she is now based in Nashville, where she pursues music full-time, teaching and performing across the country. Her debut solo album, Riveter, features ten original fiddle tunes that draw from diverse traditions, from Appalachia to Norway, demonstrating Sami's virtuosic playing and pushing the boundaries of traditionally inspired folk music. Website • Instagram
