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The 9th Avenue 9

Joel Bascom

Booking Overview

This is a church-based arts interview podcast in which the host talks with Church of the Cross members about personally meaningful books, music, film, and other art through themed lists. Suitable pitches would be accessible artists, performers, readers, arts educators, clergy, and community members with a genuine connection to the featured art form; booking difficulty is very low because guests are typically local or personal-network participants rather than prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 6

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 368 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@ofthecross.org

joel@ofthecross.org

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Host

Joel Bascom - Deacon and podcast host at Church of the Cross in Hopkins, Minnesota.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Church members, local participants, artists, performers, readers, or other accessible professionals with a personal connection to a work of art or church arts programming.
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Corrie Bolles - Nine Classical Pieces She Loved Performing, Including Her Motivations And Experiences As A Performer.

Jesse Hamer - Favorite U2 Songs And Why The Band Has Personal Significance.

Christian Ruch - Favorite U2 Songs And Why The Band Has Personal Significance.

Pam Keske - Nine Things To Look For In The Easter Vigil.

Chris Scanlon - Nine Things To Look For In The Easter Vigil.

Recent Topics

Art, Music, Literature, Film, Christianity

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The 9th Avenue 9
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Episode 5 - 9 Books that Sienna Clement wanted to Talk About

September 26, 2026

Happy fall, and welcome back to the 9th Avenue 9! Episode 5 features Cross Member Sienna Clement. Sienna is currently studying overseas, but we were able to talk last summer about 9 books that are special to her. Sienna brought several copies to the show, and I have included an image of seven of them. I hope this episode gives you some good ideas of things to read. Happy listening. ...

Episode 4 - 9 Books that Shaped Lauren Mitchell's Thinking

August 02, 2026

Welcome to episode 4 of the 9th Avenue 9. Listen in to hear 9 books that shaped Cross and Vestry member Lauren Mitchell’s thinking. CS Lewis makes an appearance, as well as some other fascinating books. Deacon Joel did have a chance to read one of the books she talked about, and it was great. Check in with him after listening to see which book he enjoyed as well. Happy listening! ...

Episode 3: 9 Classical Pieces Corrie Bolles Loved Performing

June 24, 2026

Welcome to Episode 3 of the 9th Avenue 9. On this episode, I had the chance to interview my daughter, Corrie Bolles, and hear about 9 pieces of music she loved performing. Hear about her motivations, what it’s like to perform, and more. The 9 pieces she talks about are worth a listen! Please use the links below to listen to some wonderful music. Enjoy!Spotify playlist Apple Music playlist ...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The 9th Avenue 9?

The 9th Avenue 9 is hosted by Joel Bascom. Its publicly listed emails are info@ofthecross.org and joel@ofthecross.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The 9th Avenue 9?

The publicly listed emails for The 9th Avenue 9: info@ofthecross.org and joel@ofthecross.org.

How many listeners does The 9th Avenue 9 have?

Podseeker estimates The 9th Avenue 9 reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The 9th Avenue 9?

The 9th Avenue 9 typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Church members, local participants, artists, performers, readers, or other accessible professionals with a personal connection to a work of art or church arts programming. Recent guests include Corrie Bolles, Jesse Hamer, and Christian Ruch.

How hard is it to get booked on The 9th Avenue 9?

Very low. It books a wide range of guests, so a guest with a relevant story and a clear idea has a strong chance.

What topics does The 9th Avenue 9 cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Music, Literature, Film, and Christianity. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@ofthecross.org

joel@ofthecross.org

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