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A recent scorecard from the US Dept of Education, lists 9 artistic majors and degrees as the lowest paid in our economy. As artists, what are we to do with that information? Theme Music: “Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight Bumper Music: “Gimme a Yeehaw,” written and performed by Matt Wigton

Most successful writers have a method or routine they follow. Though his life is far different from ours, Ian Fleming, writer of the James Bond books, have a routine he would follow. Are there things we as aspiring professional artists can learn from him and others? Theme Music: “Stick to the Plan,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight Bumper Music: “Endless Adventures,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Falls

Matt interviews Darryl Wootton about his book, “Shh! Leading with Quiet in a World of Loud.” He speaks about the necessity of shutting off the loudest voices in our lives, as well as Darryl’s writing process and challenges in putting the book together. Buy his book here: (https://www.amazon.com/Shh-Leading-Quiet-World-Loud/dp/196906238X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RL2U9S2KM2UJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WNmJrQkhF5ZmUUP-W8FAqGXN7jeIR4KjklyKRfGK28PGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.T1AlUVpYA6yrEkPqJPsFs45EnyBp-fyX_zSjDv_3d1E&dib_tag=se&keywords=darryl+wootton&qid=1780425876&sprefix=,aps,139&sr=8-1)

In light of the 25th anniversary of one of America's darkest days, we re-air our retrospective of 9/11, an audio retelling of events from that morning using actual audio from the day. Warning: this episode's content is intense in nature. Listener discretion is advised. This episode originally aired September 6, 2021.

Description: This bonus episode of “Rushmore” details Matt’s personal journey with Mt. Rushmore and putting this podcast series together. Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1) Clips Used (Theme): “President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc) “Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g) “Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s) “Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s) “Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s) “Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s) Theme Music: “Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request. Other Music: “Frum Clown,” written by Sam Barsh and performed by Tony Sopiano

The story of Mt. Rushmore concludes by detailing the sudden end of construction of the memorial, the death of Gutzon Borglum, and the lasting legacy of the monument. Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1) “The Mystery of Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony,” Philip Huscher, (https://cso.org/experience/article/7349/the-mystery-of-schuberts-unfinished-symphony) Clips Used (Theme): “President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc) “Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g) “Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s) “Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s) “Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s) “Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s) Other Clips: “Schubert: Symphony No. 8 Unfinished | Iván Fischer & Budapest Festival Orchestra” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tisvEpblig) “Reagan Remastered - Freedom is Never More than One Generation Away from Extinction - Ronald Reagan” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=844nfEYhepU) Theme Music: “Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request. Other Music: “Rhinestone,” written by Dean Palya and performed by PALA “Half Empty,” “Keeper Of Keys,” “Dewflower,” and “Affectionately Yours,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin “Cup Of Tea,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille “The Sound Above Us,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters “Layers,” written and performed by Caleb Etheridge

The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with Gutzon Borglum’s personal battles with John Boland, a man he saw as his nemesis. Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1) “American Experience - John Boland,” (https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/rushmore-boland/). Clips Used (Theme): “President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc) “Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g) “Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s) “Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s) “Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s) “Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s) Theme Music: “Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request. Other Music: “Inlet,” written and performed by Sam Barsh “Happy Place,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by Material Gurl “Funk Flingin’” and “Steely-Eyed,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters “Thoughts Are Free,” written by Matthew Wigton and and performed by Matt Wigton “Minuet Of The Celestial Court,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments “Corners,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Shimmer

The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with an exploration of one of its unsung heroes, Gutzon Borglum’s son Lincoln, as well as the development of the Mt Rushmore baseball team. Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1) “American Experience: Lincoln Borglum” (https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/rushmore-lincoln-borglum/) Rapid City Journal (various articles) Clips Used (Theme): “President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc) “Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g) “Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s) “Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s) “Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s) “Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s) Theme Music: “Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request. Other Music: “Cats And Dogs Living Together,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo. “Sanctuary,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille. “County Nights” and “Cedar Sun,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Rest & Settle. “Swampy Lands,” written by Medhat Hanbali and performed by Adam Saban. “The Cat’s Pajamas,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Liberty. “Scott’s Planes,” written and performed by Sam Barsh. “Something Beautiful,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Alsever Lake

The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with the challenges of the Great Depression and the peril of finding usable rock to carve the head of Thomas Jefferson. Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1) Clips Used (Theme): “President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc) “Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g) “Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s) “Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s) “Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s) “Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s) Other Clips: “Happy Days are Here Again! (Ben Selvin and the Crooners, 1930)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqsT4xnKZPg) “Gutzon Borglum speaks of Mt Rushmore” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnimFdxTItA) “President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore | SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc&t=7s) Theme Music: “Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request. Other Music: “Locomotive Rag” and “Sweet Little Jean Marie,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast Of Characters “Gatsby’s Saloon,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo “Charlotte & Pemberley,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin “Winter Train Home,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by Fatherland “Feather,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by echowave “Evergreen Path,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Rest & Settle “This is Forever,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO “Stay Up High,” written by Spencer Hattendorf and performed by Thruline “Dream Tides,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille

The story of Mt. Rushmore continues by exploring Gutzon Borglum’s grand plans for Mt. Rushmore beyond the four figures of the Presidents. Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1) Winchester Mystery House (https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/sarahs-story/) “Gutzon Borglum’s Concept of the Hall of Records,” by Enid Thompson, c. June 1956. (http://npshistory.com/publications/moru/shs-hall-of-records.pdf) Clips Used (Theme): “President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc) “Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g) “Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s) “Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s) “Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s) “Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s) Theme Music: “Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request. Other Music: “Goosebumps,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin. “Vapor” and “Distance,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by echowave. “Corner Trio,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Renderings. “Pour It Slow,” written by Andrew Shaw and performed by Andy Shaw. “Quiet Epiphany,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Lost Ghosts

The story of Mt. Rushmore continues by focusing on the men who are the true heroes of Mt Rushmore - the rough-and-tumble local inexperienced workers who learned their craft and made history. Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1) Clips Used (Theme): “President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc) “Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g) “Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s) “Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s) “Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s) “Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s) Theme Music: “Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request. Other Music: “Boo!” written by Matthew Wigton and performed Dresden, The Flamingo. “The Morning News,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Shimmer. “Pour It Slow,” written by Andrew Shaw and performed by Andy Shaw. “Our Web Of Lies,” written Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments. “Dork The Halls,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters. “Innovation,” written by Joshua Carter and performed by JCar. “Soledad,” written by Dario Benedetti and performed by Dario Benedetti. “This Is Forever,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO

The story of Mt. Rushmore continues by highlighting the practical challenges of building the world’s largest sculpture on the side of the mountain, along with the financial challenges faced in the opening months of construction. Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1) Clips Used (Theme): “President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc) “Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g) “Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s) “Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s) “Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s) “Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s) Theme Music: “Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request. Other Music: “Elevator Music,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo “I’ve Got A Whole Lotta Swing,” written by Spencer Hattendorf and performed by Thruline “Summersteen,” written by Sam Barsh and performed by Tony Sopiano “Spoken Word” and “Low Key,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Renderings “Entice,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters “New Jazz Waltz,” written by Jonathan Birkholz and performed by Jazz Lunch “Pura Vida,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by The Night Train

The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with the story of Calvin Coolidge, one of America’s most underestimated Presidents and his key role in putting the wheels of construction into motion. Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1) Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation (https://coolidgefoundation.org) Clips Used (Theme): “President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc) “Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g) “Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s) “Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s) “Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s) “Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s) Other Clips: “Calvin Coolidge - Speech on Taxation and Government” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwZnExRb8zU&t=107s) “Calvin Coolidge Audio Recording” (https://www.c-span.org/video/?96805-47/calvin-coolidge-audio-recording) Theme Music: “Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request. Other Music: “Caffeinated Marimba” and “Night Music,” written by Joshua Carter and performed by JCar “Curiosity,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille “Magic,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO “Aim for Grace” and “As I Lay Me Down To Sleep,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin “Unexpected Turn,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments “The Duke of New York,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Liberty “Gatsby’s Saloon,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo “Time And Beyond Time,” written and performed by Markus Huber

The story of Mt. Rushmore continues by examining the early challenges of the project, including location, opposition, and financing. Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1) Clips Used (Theme): “President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc) “Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g) “Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s) “Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s) “Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s) “Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s) Theme Music: “Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.

The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with a look at the story’s main protagonist, visionary, and sculptor: Gutzon Borglum. Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1) Clips Used (Theme): “President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc) “Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g) “Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s) “Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s) “Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s) “Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s) Theme Music: “Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request. Other Music: “Let the Games Begin” and “The Diary,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by CJ-O “Beat the System,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin “A Quiet Place,” written by Andrew Dean Piland and performed by Gold Coast “The State of Things,” written by Medhat Hanbali and performed by Adam Saban “Oceanlab,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by Featherland “Quiet Courage,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO “Don’t Lose Hope,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments