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Sometimes, the greatest works of art take years to complete, but they're also often the most rewarding. This is certainly the case with Dustin Jensen's solo debut, Context. Hear this inspiring record, and the story behind it, on today's episode of Inside the Machine.

What happens when an elite athlete leaves the spotlight and over time starts losing the battle against weight? Shawn Conley, Chairman of Major Taylor Cycling Club of Chicago, tells us the answer can be found within two wheels.

Copyright is a tricky subject, even for artists who stand to benefit from it's protections. The subject is equally confusing for brands and companies who seek to use protected work. Today, Joshua and Nicholas chat with Stephen Wolfson, a copyright attorney and law librarian, who helps us dispel the confusion and understand this legal statute afresh.

Sit back, relax, sip some lemonade, and listen to a selection of backyard tracks.

Imagine growing up in a small, southern religious community without much access to the outside world, and being gay. Bobby Eddy-McCain was rejected and shunned by his family for being gay. He was dejected and felt worthless, until a gay couple took him in, and adopted him as an adult.

It's loud and forceful. It's beautiful, too. The wall of sound created by The Paver's unique blend of cello, guitars, and drums is not your average listen. It recalls the moments of wild experimentation in early 90's post-rock but adds a shiny orchestral sheen. Dive in deep with Jesse, Billie, and Brendan today on Inside the Machine.

Men Run Deez Streets is a running club with a mission. In this episode, Founder and Executive Director Terrance Lyles, describes how running saved him from his own personal crisis and how sharing this love of long distance running with his fellow inner city men has changed the face of their community.

Introducing Ordinary Mortals, a new take on health and fitness. This show isn't about the superhuman feats of strength you see on TV, or stacked body builders - it's about us, the normal people, and how we can accomplish extraordinary feats of fitness.

In the past, protecting your work meant limiting it's exposure. Licenses stood in the way, between what users could, or could not do. But in the internet age, if a creator wants to retain strict control, do these principals still hold true? Today on Dispatch, photographer Rich Myers joins Joshua and Nicholas for a lively conversation, where he describes a new approach to content licensing.

Change is in the air, and on the air!

Peggy Campolo calls herself an old lady. If every older person was as loving and as cool as Peggy Campolo, the world would be a more accepting, peaceful place. Peggy was one of the first straight allies in the evangelical community. Peggy is married to Tony Campolo, the preacher and college professor responsible for the "Red Letter Christian" movement. If you're a person of faith who hates how the church has treated LGBTQ people, Peggy was one of the first to fight to change that.

Will Farina specializes in improvised, live electronic music. With his array of analog synthesizers, many cables, and portable recorder, he's taught us many important auditory lessons. The importance of field recording and dynamic range are regularly covered in his studies. Today on Inside the Machine, he invites you to look behind the curtain.

What can you and your neighbors do to decrease your ecological footprint? Conserve water? Check. Use your local recycling center? Check, again. But outside of these well known techniques, exists a world of possibilities that few but the most eco-savvy consumers recognize. In this episode, Joshua and Nicholas come to you live from A Greener Ravenswood, a local event where vendors and community members gathered to explore outside-the-box options to conserve the resources of their community.

The road less traveled.

How can we demolish the wall of animosity between traditional churches and the LGBTQ community? Our guest, Jay Bakker, has a few ideas. Jay is the son of the popular televangelism couple Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker. After he stopped believing homosexuality is a sin, his ministry lost all it's funding. Jay, undeterred, went on to become an outspoken straight ally. Hear his story - one of grace and rebellion, in equal measure - today on the debut episode of The Nexus.