Craft: Exploring Creativity
317 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsDiscussions with authors, songwriters, performers, and other creative people
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Comedian Steve Hofstetter: You only need 20,000 people
May 22, 2024 11:07Comedian Steve Hofstetter‘s videos have over a billion views on Instagram. His book, Ginger Kid, was a top five pick on Amazon and debuted at number one in its category. Hofstetter will be appearing at The Funny Bone in Columbus … Continue reading → The post Comedian Steve Hofstetter: You only need 20,000 people first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Hanif Abdurraqib: Writing Columbus for the world
May 17, 2024 15:22Columbus author and native Hanif Abdurraqib is a MacArthur Foundation Genius Grantee, among many other accolades. We discuss his latest book There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension, a book that Hanif regards as one he had to grow … Continue reading → The post Hanif Abdurraqib: Writing Columbus for the world first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
The Endless Grace of Deidre McCalla
April 27, 2024 13:28Singer-songwriter Deirdre McCalla has a musical journey spanning five decades and a very successful recent album, Endless Grace, to bring to her Six String Concert on May 11. We talked about the the inspiration behind her hit song “Shoulder to … Continue reading → The post The Endless Grace of Deidre McCalla first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Zoë Thompson’s new obsession: Mary Wollstonecraft
April 16, 2024 00:03Poet, essayist and Ohio State University faculty member Zoë Brigley grew up in Wales, reading books by and about authors. She felt a particular draw toward the fascinating and controversial life of feminist icon Mary Wollstonecraft. Brigley’s most recently published … Continue reading → The post Zoë Thompson’s new obsession: Mary Wollstonecraft first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
What makes a good smelling Milky Way? Ask Dr. Jillian Scudder
April 10, 2024 21:28Dr. Jillian Scudder, an astrophysicist and Oberlin College Associate Professor of physics and astronomy, discusses her journey through space, dinosaurs, and volcanoes and explains cosmic wonders such as why the Milky Way smells of rum and raspberries, the dimming of … Continue reading → The post What makes a good smelling Milky Way? Ask Dr. Jillian Scudder first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Nita Sweeney: Persistence Pays Off
April 04, 2024 00:01Columbus-based wellness author Nita Sweeney was a Faulkner Society Award finalist and an Ohio Arts Council Governor’s Award nominee for her 2019 memoir, Depression Hates a Moving Target. The book was a number one Amazon new release in the mood … Continue reading → The post Nita Sweeney: Persistence Pays Off first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Voting expert Ken Block: No appreciable fraud in the 2020 Election
March 21, 2024 13:17When the Trump campaign hired voting expert Ken Block to investigate voter fraud after the 2020 election, he knew it would be contentious. But Block had studied voting fraud for a decade and he promised a fair and objective review … Continue reading → The post Voting expert Ken Block: No appreciable fraud in the 2020 Election first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Do you like “Other Girls?” Leslie Mendelson thinks you should
March 05, 2024 12:37Singer-Songwriter Leslie Mendelson will be in Columbus on March 15 with Six String Concerts. We spoke recently about her most recent album, In the Meantime, and her forthcoming album After the Party. The latter gave her the opportunity to work … Continue reading → The post Do you like “Other Girls?” Leslie Mendelson thinks you should first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Richard Shindell: Throwing stuff at the wall
January 30, 2024 21:57Singer songwriter Richard Schindel returns to perform at Six String Concerts on Saturday, February 24th, 2024. We spoke recently about his latest endeavors. Shindell described his recent past as, “I’ve been living here in Buenos Aires and… I’ve been writing … Continue reading → The post Richard Shindell: Throwing stuff at the wall first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
National Geographic Herbal: Mimi Prunella Hernandez
December 28, 2023 22:14Drive through rural Ohio, and you’ll see thousands of stands of trees, surrounded by brush and plants. You may wonder, “Could I eat any of those?” At times like this, you really need someone like Mimi Prunella Hernandez, who holds … Continue reading → The post National Geographic Herbal: Mimi Prunella Hernandez first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Joy Clark: Lyrically welcoming her Guest
November 02, 2023 10:18New Orleans singer-songwriter, lyrical guitarist, and composer Joy Clark will appear with Six String Concerts in Columbus on Friday, November 10th with guitarist and singer-songwriter Brooks Williams. I spoke with her about how she grew up playing music in church, … Continue reading → The post Joy Clark: Lyrically welcoming her Guest first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Craig Carothers: Singer-Songwriter and much more
September 28, 2023 10:59His website describes Craig Carothers as a renaissance man who is a singer, songwriter, producer, recording engineer, background singer, booking agent, graphic designer, photographer, Tex Mex connoisseur, left wing inactivist, and a collector of exquisitely obsolete gadgets. And during our … Continue reading → The post Craig Carothers: Singer-Songwriter and much more first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Cartoon Crossroad Columbus
September 28, 2023 09:52It’s been a long journey for cartoons and comics, which started in newspapers and broadsheets and on low-grade comics paper (some of which is slowly collapsing in boxes in my house). But comics and cartoons are big business now: witness … Continue reading → The post Cartoon Crossroad Columbus first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
And the Readers’ Choice Award Goes to… John Scalzi!
September 20, 2023 11:43Ohio writer John Scalzi will be honored at a reception on September 21, 2023, as part of the 2023 Ohioana Awards at the Ohio Statehouse. Ohioana Book awards have been bestowed on many famous Ohio authors, from James Thurber to … Continue reading → The post And the Readers’ Choice Award Goes to… John Scalzi! first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Brendan Ballou on the Problems with Private Equity
May 18, 2023 00:09I recall hearing “greed… is good” spouted by Micheal Douglas’s sleazy character, Gordon Gekko (a lizard, get it?), in the ’80s movie Wall Street, but it seems that it’s gotten much worse since then. See The Wolf of Wall Street, … Continue reading → The post Brendan Ballou on the Problems with Private Equity first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Darrell Scott is Justified
May 03, 2023 01:14“Cannel City-Amburgy Coal Zone (Pikeville Formation, Middle Pennsylvanian; Jackson North roadcut, Breathitt County, Kentucky, USA) 2” by James St. John is licensed under CC BY 2.0. You may have heard of Darrell Scott through the repeated use of his song “You’ll Never Leave … Continue reading → The post Darrell Scott is Justified first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Big Pharma needs to take its beating: Ohio Poet Laureate Kari Gunter-Seymour
April 19, 2023 00:21Each Ohio Poet Laureate gets to choose a personal project. The current poet laureate, Kari Gunter-Seymour, chose to focus on addiction. “I feel so strongly about the way addiction is being treated in this country, almost ignored,” Gunter-Seymour says. Addiction … Continue reading → The post Big Pharma needs to take its beating: Ohio Poet Laureate Kari Gunter-Seymour first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Trauma is on my phone: Prince Shakur
April 14, 2023 13:58Former Ohioan and author Prince Shakur published his debut memoir When They Tell You to Be Good in October 2022. It received both the Library Journal and Okayplayer Best Memoir of 2022. In it, he delves into his childhood and … Continue reading → The post Trauma is on my phone: Prince Shakur first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
The good, the bad and the overhead announcements: Richard Celeste’s autobiography
April 10, 2023 23:14Former two-term Ohio governor and author Richard Celeste has released his memoir, In the Heart of It All: An Unvarnished Account of My Life in Public Service. He describes his life from his early years near Cleveland, Ohio, to Yale, … Continue reading → The post The good, the bad and the overhead announcements: Richard Celeste’s autobiography first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
“It’s like eating dessert all the time:” Becky Cloonan’s comic book writing
March 02, 2023 00:01I met Becky Cloonan at the 2022 Columbus Galaxy Con, where we discussed her comic book writing, the influence of comics on the movies made from them, and the sweet freedom that comes from self publishing. Listen in to find … Continue reading → The post “It’s like eating dessert all the time:” Becky Cloonan’s comic book writing first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Think multitasking helps you? Dr. Gloria Mark says no
February 24, 2023 02:12“I’m great at multitasking,” some people say. But does leading a harried existence of constant interruptions, shifting our attention when the boss calls, or when a client needs “just a minute of your time,” or when the spouse or kids … Continue reading → The post Think multitasking helps you? Dr. Gloria Mark says no first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Barbecue and romance: Roberta Lea visits Columbus
February 14, 2023 11:54Genre-spanning singer/songwriter Roberta Lea writes soul, pop, RnB, and country songs and was named one of “12 Artists to Watch in 2022” by Nashville Scene’s Country Almanac. Her single “Sweet Baby Ray” was awarded Song of the Year at the … Continue reading → The post Barbecue and romance: Roberta Lea visits Columbus first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Into the belly of the beast with Eric Walker
February 02, 2023 00:17Imagine being a slave on a southern plantation whose mistress died and you were under suspicion. Obviously, you would need to leave as soon as possible before retribution. The most reasonable course of action would seem to be going north, … Continue reading → The post Into the belly of the beast with Eric Walker first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Plotter + Pantser = Plantser: The writing of JD Blackrose
January 26, 2023 00:14Some authors plot out their books in detail. Some write by the seat of their pants. And some, like JD Blackrose, combine these approaches to create works in a variety of genres. Her books include The Devil’s Been Busy, A … Continue reading → The post Plotter + Pantser = Plantser: The writing of JD Blackrose first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
The Steel Wheels: Where are you from?
January 17, 2023 23:33When someone asks “Where are you from?” is your answer a region? An area of a state or country? Or do you think of the home where you lived as a young person? For Trent Wagler and the other members … Continue reading → The post The Steel Wheels: Where are you from? first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Craft Halloween 2022
October 29, 2022 19:06Once again, Craft Studios and Ready-to-Bake Pizzas offers you the finest in Halloween merriment, from psycho killers stalking the innocent to teachers struggling with urges to massage therapists with unexpected clients – we aim to entertain and inform. We hope … Continue reading → The post Craft Halloween 2022 first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
T Rex appetites and who owns the sky?: A conversation with Randall Munroe
September 16, 2022 00:10Every so often a hero arises. A hero who can take the most far-out questions about science, do the research, and crunch the numbers so we get the answers we need. Randall Monroe, author of WHAT IF? 2: Additional Serious … Continue reading → The post T Rex appetites and who owns the sky?: A conversation with Randall Munroe first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s Carolyn Aaron: Make a difference to one
July 27, 2022 01:27The daughter of a 1950’s widowed working mother, Carolyn Aaron grew up in an unusual circumstances, some of which she’s used in her acting. She calls her civil rights activist mother an “inverse influence” on her character of Shirley Maisel, … Continue reading → The post The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s Carolyn Aaron: Make a difference to one first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Sumukh Torgalkar is back in Columbus
June 01, 2022 11:21Comic Sumukh Torgalkar will return to central Ohio after a few years on the West Coast to record his second comedy album at Madlab on June 3. Listen in as we discuss his comedy interests, the impact of the pandemic, … Continue reading → The post Sumukh Torgalkar is back in Columbus first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Get Blacklisted with Jeff Black at Six String Concerts
May 22, 2022 19:40Singer-songwriter Jeff Black will appear on June 3 with Columbus’ Six String Concert series. He brings a back catalog of 12 albums and a new one that he’s in the process of writing, so be prepared for something potentially new. … Continue reading → The post Get Blacklisted with Jeff Black at Six String Concerts first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Vance Gilbert: 107 online concerts makes him ready for a live one!
May 04, 2022 23:12Vance Gilbert has released 13 albums so far, with another one on the way that he’s been working on live in concert. When the pandemic struck, he switched to the live streaming concerts every Monday at 7:30pm. For the past … Continue reading → The post Vance Gilbert: 107 online concerts makes him ready for a live one! first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Dr. Carolyn Bailey Lewis and Love and Loss: The Storied Nature of Nursing Home Care
May 04, 2022 00:44In and out of care facilities for many years, Dr. Carolyn Bailey Lewis persevered and became director and general manager of OUB public media at Ohio University in Athens, where she served for 13 years as the first woman and … Continue reading → The post Dr. Carolyn Bailey Lewis and Love and Loss: The Storied Nature of Nursing Home Care first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Generational Poverty in Ohio and Beyond: Christina Dorr
April 27, 2022 00:20Author, speaker and media specialist Christina Dorr, PhD, will appear as part of the Ohioana virtual Book Festival on April 29-May 1. Her most recent book is Profiles in Resilience: Books for Children and Teens That Center the Lived Experience … Continue reading → The post Generational Poverty in Ohio and Beyond: Christina Dorr first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
I have The Talk with Brendan Kiely
April 21, 2022 00:51I think I became aware of The Talk that African American parents have with their children a few years ago, most likely during the start of the Black Lives Matter movement. This is probably one of the surest signs that … Continue reading → The post I have The Talk with Brendan Kiely first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
How to have a Big Voice through voice acting with Ron Allan
April 14, 2022 00:20Ron Allan from Big Voice Productions in central Ohio has performed and taught voice acting throughout the Midwest and has over 30 years of experience. As he said during our discussion, “somewhere, right now, this minute, I’m on a radio … Continue reading → The post How to have a Big Voice through voice acting with Ron Allan first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
George Bilgere at Ohioana 2022
April 13, 2022 11:20Cleveland poet George Bilgere’s latest collection is Central Air, which was released March 2022. He hosts “Wordplay” on Cleveland Public Radio, which has been described as the car talk of poetry. He joins the Ohioana virtual Book Festival on April … Continue reading → The post George Bilgere at Ohioana 2022 first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Tempest hoists the Jolly Roger at Burns’ Pub on April 8
April 06, 2022 01:23Celtic Folk rock group Tempest has a history of playing pirate songs and playing at WCBE. They will be in town on April 8 at Byrne’s Pub. I spoke with founding member and lead singer/electric mandolinist, Lief Sorbye, about how … Continue reading → The post Tempest hoists the Jolly Roger at Burns’ Pub on April 8 first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Who is in that car tailgating you? Lisa Scottoline says to be afraid; be very afraid
March 31, 2022 00:49On her way to selling over 30 million books, Lisa Scottoline has had plenty of time to imagine what’s the worst that could happen in any situation. And fortunately, she’s written about it. This time, it’s tailgating that turns into … Continue reading → The post Who is in that car tailgating you? Lisa Scottoline says to be afraid; be very afraid first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
WCBE is putting the FUN in fund drive
March 30, 2022 22:15It’s that time again: time to reach into your wallets and purses and neighbor’s couch cushions and help support central Ohio’s NPR station, WCBE! In today’s show, I talk with Greg Moebius, General Manager at WCBE. We discuss the theme … Continue reading → The post WCBE is putting the FUN in fund drive first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
The ‘Bot
March 27, 2022 23:17You ever look at something and think, “Yeah, that’s hiding a terrible secret?” Tonight’s story is just that kind of event, a moment that made me shiver with fear when I saw a deadly contraption roaming the sidewalks and streets … Continue reading → The post The ‘Bot first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Multitalented: The Accidentals visit Columbus
March 04, 2022 22:25 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBViolinist Savannah Buist, cellist Katie Larson, and percussionist Michael Dause make up The Accidentals, who will perform in Columbus on March 12 with Six String Concerts. I spoke with Sav and Katie about their time as musicians, how the pandemic … Continue reading → The post Multitalented: The Accidentals visit Columbus first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Can contact with the earth heal you? Cardiologist Stephen Sinatra thinks so.
February 23, 2022 12:01Cardiologist and author of Heartbreak and Heart Disease Dr. Stephen Sinatra believes that some habits could unexpectedly impact your heart health. During our conversation, we discussed the many ways that how much not getting enough sleeping at night can negatively … Continue reading → The post Can contact with the earth heal you? Cardiologist Stephen Sinatra thinks so. first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Christmas with Capriccio: A time to reflect
December 15, 2021 02:36Larry Griffin co-founded Capriccio Columbus 13 years ago and still serves as its artistic director. He’ll present this year’s Christmas with Capriccio concert on December 19 at Worthington United Methodist Church. Listen in as he describes the songs they’ll play, … Continue reading → The post Christmas with Capriccio: A time to reflect first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Red Herring Theater: The Thanksgiving Play
November 19, 2021 16:59Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels By Romi Azulay Every year, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving with turkey and stuffing, with perhaps a thought of Native Americans briefly glancing their minds. Perhaps. Mark Mann and Michael Herring of Red Herring theater acknowledge these two separate … Continue reading → The post Red Herring Theater: The Thanksgiving Play first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
2021 Ohioana Book Awards: Be there (virtually) on October 14
October 13, 2021 00:35The 2021 Ohioana Book Awards will be presented on October 14 at the Ohio Statehouse. Listen in to find out who received an award and how you can get tickets to the free, open to the public virtual event. The post 2021 Ohioana Book Awards: Be there (virtually) on October 14 first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Craft goes to the dogs: How’s It Going? with dog groomer Lauren Powers
April 15, 2021 00:32Continuing with my How’s It Going? series on local small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, I spoke with Lauren Powers from The Buckeye Dog Grooming in Clintonville. Listen in to hear about the changes necessary to keep pets and their … Continue reading → The post Craft goes to the dogs: How’s It Going? with dog groomer Lauren Powers first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
What REALLY happens in local radio stations?: Ask Rachel Lynn Solomon
March 22, 2021 14:24Well, what really happens in fiction, at least. Author Rachel Lynn Solomon has written four young adult books and her debut adult novel. The Ex Talk, is a Library Reads January 2021 pick. Solomon worked in public radio in college … Continue reading → The post What REALLY happens in local radio stations?: Ask Rachel Lynn Solomon first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Steve Berry’s new Cotton Malone novel goes to WWII
February 25, 2021 17:46Steve Berry is a former attorney, an internationally renowned thriller writer, and founder of History Matters. He has over 20 million books in print in over 50 countries and 40 different languages. As part of his tour for his latest, … Continue reading → The post Steve Berry’s new Cotton Malone novel goes to WWII first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
Love and loss in the Gulf Coast: Columbus author Karin Cecile Davidson gives insight into her new novel
February 09, 2021 13:42 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBIf you’re looking for a break from the various crises filling our lives right now, you might find some solace in reading up on a volatile moment in the United States’ past. This week we talk to Columbus author Karin … Continue reading → The post Love and loss in the Gulf Coast: Columbus author Karin Cecile Davidson gives insight into her new novel first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.
How Are You Doing? Natalie’s Coal-Fired Pizza
February 04, 2021 12:30The incredible impact of COVID-19 has been felt by everyone but few have been hit as hard as restaurants, live performance venues, and other public gathering place. In a series I’m calling “How Are You Doing?,” I’ll be talking with … Continue reading → The post How Are You Doing? Natalie’s Coal-Fired Pizza first appeared on Craft: Exploring Creativity.