Creative Memphis Podcast

Afterthoughts #001: Zandria Robinson

August 31, 2015 07:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Zandria Robinson takes being a sociologist to a whole new level. Recently under pressure for speaking her mind, Dr. Zandria Robinson came onto the podcast in Sept 2014 and we recorded some extra time with her in the studio. Introducing Creative Memphis Podcast (CMP) Afterthoughts 001, the first bonus clip in our unscheduled series of extras to the podcast. Sit back and expand your horizons with Rhodes college's newest addition before she made that important step in her career. Dr. Robinson’...

Episode #035: Funlola Coker, Sculptor (of tiny things)

August 17, 2015 02:13 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

Funlola Coker of Gnomeore Crafts is a maker of tiny things such as miniature foods, jewelry, and gnomes! Coming to the US from Lagos, Nigeria Funlola was attending Memphis College of Art when her parents surprised her with the potential for #citizenship in the United States. Listen as she details citizenship, how her first year of full-time self employment has been progressing, and how she balances life with her toaster oven. Website- http://www.gnomeorecrafts.com/ Facebook- https://www....

Episode #034: Lisa Michaels, musician/comedian

August 03, 2015 07:00 - 59 minutes - 41.7 MB

Lisa Michaels is a fabulous musician and comedian who explored Memphis in her past life, came back recently, and is making a splash. In this episode we discover her past, her transgender journey, phoenix like revival, and finding happiness in Memphis. Lisa knows how to make a grand entrance, capture your attention on stage, and create unique experiences you will treasure. Sit back and enjoy this revealing episode. Don't be Afraid of the Comedy 8:15pm at the Hi-Tone OUTloud Comedy Showcase ...

Episode #033: Amanda Hill | photographer / Choose901

July 20, 2015 07:54 - 59 minutes - 41.3 MB

Amanda blends her talents with the lens, psychology, and social media skills into Amanda Hill Photography, Memphis Bombshells, and Choose901. Now is the time and Memphis is the place for sure. We tackle nerdy social platform issues, emerging tools, keeping yourself on track, savy skills to curate your feeds, great places to take a picture in Memphis, and pursuing the perfect cup of Joe. Choose901 Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Memphis Bombshells Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Amanda H...

Episode #032: Lauren Kennedy | Urban Arts Commission

July 06, 2015 08:23 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

Lauren Kennedy is executive director of Urban Arts Commission, a local non-profit responsible for helping the city manage public art projects. They enhance the cultural vibrancy of communities through the development of public art. They also celebrate diversity in everything they do. Urban Arts Commission Facebook Twitter

Episode #031: Birdcap & Nosey42 | Street artists

June 22, 2015 06:47 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

Birdcap, Nosey42, and many others have been painting Memphis transforming our spaces into works of beauty as opposed to vacant properties. They came into the studio to chat about the journey from drawing nonstop to painting under bridges, yelling about people or life, running the letter game, and making a dream happen. Birdcap FB Birdcap.net Memphis Brooks - Buggin' and Shurggin: A glitched history of gaming culture June - September 2015 Paint Memphis ioby Open july 18th. The wall starts ...

Episode #030: Sarah Fleming, filmmaker

June 08, 2015 05:27 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

Sarah Fleming, connected to the core culture and music scene of Memphis, came onto the podcast and discussed civicly minded film making, being a new mom, past and current film projects, her grant from Indie Memphis and subsequent upcoming film, and bikes galore. All kinds of tidbits such as chasing grant money, running Live from Memphis, directing documentaries and more. Cat and fish Facebook Live From Memphis

Episode #029: Leah Keys, Spillit | Amurica Photo

May 25, 2015 09:18 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

The affable Leah Keys came by for Spillit pt 2 in 2015. Spillit is true, unscripted stories told in front of a live audience in Memphis, Tennessee. Today, you get the scoop on Spillit origins, naming, logo, and breakthroughs. Plus, Spillit Evolves with the Spillit story station and Leah talks here first letting you know about the new initiative. Website iTunes podcast Facebook Twitter

Episode #028: Artistik Approach | Alt Hip Hop

May 11, 2015 03:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

Siphen Sylve and Brandon "Eso" Tolson form Artistik Approach the rising alternative hip-hop duo you can find every third Thursday of the month at Artistik Lounge found at Minglewood Hall. "We're kinda like Take 6 meets the Fugees in the kitchen with Doug E. Fresh at Erykah Badu's house...but not really." The pair meet while taking classes at MCA and remained in Memphis after graduation because of ties that bind and the connection to Memphis formed during their time here. Siphen is director o...

Episode #027: Leni Stoeva | Creative Placemaker

April 27, 2015 06:15 - 48 minutes - 45.4 MB

Leni Stoeva is excited to be apart of the growing change in Soulsville of Memphis through her role as Creative Place Maker at Community Lift. Born in Bulgaria and raised in Memphis, TN, she works on programming art related events in the area as well as social and historical neighborhood activities in the soon to be music district that is Soulsville, USA. Community Lift Facebook Twitter

Episode #026: Mike McCarthy | Indie Film Maker

April 12, 2015 05:23 - 57 minutes - 53.3 MB

Fueled by sleek rockabilly and driven by a love for comics, Elvis, and wrestling, Mike McCarthy is passionate about you, Memphis. Share in his zeal for drive-in movies, the Coliseum, and plans for a short film about fighting for survival in a dystopian future. WAIF Time-Warp Drive In The Roundhouse Revival - Coliseum Coalition - Facebook page

Episode #025: Shane McDermott, Illustrator | MCA

March 30, 2015 06:21 - 53 minutes - 49.9 MB

Hailing from parts beyond man Shane Mc Dermott, the last son of Krypton, has landed in Memphis with the goals of instructing art, creating personal stories, and protecting our fair city from the likes of the Legion of Doom. Shane has illustrated for the Commercial Appeal and McGraw Hill and is nearing the end of his M.F.A. whilst finalizing a graphic novel to be published after his masterful graduation. He also instructs at the Memphis College of Art; you'll get to hear about his evolution o...

Episode #024: Jerome Hardaway | Frago/developer

March 16, 2015 03:00 - 57 minutes - 53.4 MB

Former special forces and all truth, you won't get any bluff from Jerome Hardaway, developer and founder for Frago Memphis, a non-profit that that has a proactive approach to veterans transition back into civilian life. You might have heard about them. A force to be reckoned with, Jerome is a son of Memphis and has purposefully chosen to lend his expertise, drive, and goals for a better future in this city rather than leave. Obstacles in Jerome's world are meant to be surmounted. Frago Fac...

Episode #023: Katrina Coleman | Memphis Comedy Fest

March 02, 2015 09:01 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

Katrina Coleman, local comedian and Memphis Comedy Festival director took CMP by storm, during the ice storm, and this track goes off the rails. How shall we offend you? Let us count the ways, beer drama, kraut farts, toy surprises and so much more and so much worse. No subject unclaimed, no zeitgeist untapped. Unfiltered and uncensored creative content, right here, right now. Memphis Comedy Fest - Festival Pass Facebook Twitter instagram

Episode #022: Brian Wentzloff | Musistic

February 16, 2015 03:10 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

The many varied soul Brian Wentzloff came onto the podcast and we traverse several passions. Chiefly, Brian is a partner in Musistic, a simple to use plug-in that works across nearly all digital audio platforms allowing limitless creative audio collaboration. We also discuss crypto-currency, the alluring digital economy, Brian+friends 'entrepreneur's outlook' on their own podcast, LSSR, and what it was like going through the seed hatchery experience in Memphis. Facebook Twitter Vimeo Tumblr

Episode #021: Phillip Ashley Rix | Chocolatier

February 02, 2015 04:39 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

Phillip Ashley Rix came by to talk about his approachable luxuries at Phillip Ashley chocolates as well as his experiences away from and then back to Memphis. You'll hear about his process on chocolate-smithing, the clues behind some of the shop's creations, and, crafting the experience for customers. It's the branded chocolates that capture our imagination and show how Phillip Ashley is at the forefront of a sweet revolution. Facebook Twitter Pintrest Yelp!

Episode #020: Jason Prater | Farmhouse

January 19, 2015 07:42 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

Farmhouse, the rising design powerhouse, sports the creative minds Ben Fant and Jason Prater. Jason came onto the podcast to chat Farmhouse, amazing clients, how to not get to close to your work, the no longer existent Commercial Appeal niche pubs department, and shares his amazing bourbon with the boys. Settle in for a fun time, but don't forget to head over to their website and check out their fantastic portfolio. Farmhouse Facebook Twitter Instagram

Episode #019: Heather Pike | Tart

January 05, 2015 05:25 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

Heather explains her part in Memphis' only combo gallery restaurant pastry coffee shop. Heather and Abby of Tart have created a collective space where Memphis lovers can enjoy amazing food and edgy artists. The kinds of artists Tart is interested in show casing appeal to visceral material that's a little bit bizarre and slightly troubling, but is not in your face. We also examine the ideas of working with a partner, changing expectations, and just how Tart maintains it's adaptability.

Episode #018: Andrew & Billy | Outtakes 2014

December 22, 2014 03:00 - 57 minutes - 53.9 MB

This week's episode is laid back. Relaxed. Chill, like your ever freezing extremities. We southerners may not do well in the cold, so let Andrew and Billy serve you up some warm cheer. A retrospective on Creative Memphis in 2014, some 2015 tease, goofy laughs, IndieMemphis retrospective, a spot on David Lynch impression, yelling, singing, whistling, and some truly average beat boxing.

Episode #017: Dana James Mwangi | Cheers Creative

December 08, 2014 03:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

Dana made the jump from in-house designer to rouge freelance designer for hire and Cheers Creative has been soaring ever since. Dana's unique approach includes educating the client in design, the process being a team effort between designer and client, and finding the right fit for both client and designer. In this episode there is some bad clients chat, design shop talk, critique's in design classes, praising and shaming Adobe, doing work that makes sense, and working with the right people....

Episode #016: Ben Smith, chef

November 24, 2014 04:38 - 1 hour - 71.1 MB

A one week introductory in Asian cuisine was enough to spark an intense interest that would later drive Ben Smith to open his own restaurant in the heart of Cooper-Young. The conversation with Ben ranged from his experience teaching at L'ecole Culinaire, his own learning experience, what it's like to live and work in Hawaii, and how he came to open a restaurant in Memphis. The people who make your food are not who you think they are.

Episode #015: Josh Horton | Creative Works

November 10, 2014 03:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MB

With a setup 10 years in the making Josh Horton, home grown designer from Memphis, brought massive talent from across the country to Memphis and dubbed the event Creative Works. Josh came to design through stages of exploration including medical practice, business development, and sound engineering. It was through sound engineering that he kept fueling the possibility for design, learned it was possible, left Memphis, and later came back to champion the celebration of Memphis and the catalys...

Episode #014: Todd Richardson | Crosstown Arts

October 27, 2014 02:31 - 54 minutes - 51.5 MB

Ground breaking for Crosstown Arts is coming up and Todd Richardson came onto the podcast to discuss. We learn about the past five years of development, future plans, some floor plans, and how it all came together. Surprising to hear just how well things went during planning phases from great reception, to partners with similar plans, and how having art history background worked in Todd's favor. Crosstown wants you to know that you too can be a part of this historic building, they will be lo...

Episode #013: Erik Jambor | Indie Memphis

October 13, 2014 02:00 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MB

Erik Jambor is executive director of Indie Memphis. One of the city's core arts institutions, Indie Memphis connects and inspires indie filmmakers and film-lovers through the unique creative landscape that is the home of the Blues and the birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll. In this episode Erik takes us behind the scenes, shares his passion for film creation, how he started a festival in Birmingham that continues today, the selection process for films, and how he became involved with Indie Memphis ...

Episode #012: Virginia Murphy | Playback Memphis

September 29, 2014 02:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

Virginia Murphy explains the soul mending experience that is Playback Memphis. Playback Theatre is a unique collaboration — the audience shares a personal story or moment, then watches as Playback recreates that story with artistic shape and coherence. Playback brings stories to life and life to communities. Creative, heal thyself. Playback Memphis Playback Facebook Playback Youtube

Episode #011: Dr. Zandria Robinson, author and ethnographer

September 15, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MB

Zandria Robinson takes being a sociologist to a whole new level. She continues her conversation on the South by appearing on CMP and broadening horizons. Subjects include black southern heritage, the Ferguson riots, the southernization of America, commodetization of ideas, culture creators, and so much more. A podcast so heavy it's worthy of enjoying with some honey butter biscuits and crunchy potato tacos. Dr. Robinson's book: This Ain't Chicago: Race, Class, and Regional Identity in the P...

Episode #010: Billy Bicket, Blur | Memphis Punch

September 01, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MB

The benevolent Billy B came onto the podcast and we learned about how he's trying to change the world through creativity and setup a creative technologists conference, Blur. We also cover #venturecapital, the patron scene in Memphis, social movements, and we go in depth to see how a creative social activist develops over time. Blur

Episode #009: Shannon Cable | Shove It Designs

August 18, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 65 MB

Awesome person and just a well rounded human being, Shannon Cable came onto the podcast and blew our minds with Buddhism, growing up in contrasting cultures, invention through necessity, the generation behind Shove It Designs, and skater culture in Memphis. Plus, we managed to once again debate the finer points of Basquiat, can't be tired of that yet. Shove It Designs Shove It Designs - Facebook Shove It Designs - Twitter Shove It Designs - Instagram

Episode #008: Leandra Urrutia, sculptor | MCA

August 04, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MB

Leandra Urrutia, accomplished drafter, sculptor, teacher, eternal student, and Memphis Roller Derby girl. All kinds of nuggets and recurring themes. Market yourself, no one else will. Never stop learning, constantly push to progress more. Respect those who teach or else we'll be without them. Also, being an artist, it takes a toll on the body, so be careful. http://memphisrollerderby.com/ AUG 9th MRD Season 8: CHAMPIONSHIP Saturday, August 9 at 6:00pm - 940 Early Maxwell Blvd, Memphis, Tenn...

Episode #007: Matt Ladner, developer | AIGA

July 21, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MB

Matt Ladner! Three designers get together and shockingly they talk design! Memphis design people, the changing scene and life of Memphis, water in video games, running in Memphis, Matt's time at Lockheed Martin, 'Millenials' turning around and producing the culture, and about just how different GEN NET(!) is. Matt Ladner is Literally a Taco Salad AIGA Tenn Show 2014

Episode #006: Elizabeth Lemmonds, Forge | entrepreneur

July 07, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

Forge will be a uniquely Memphis mashup of arts space and fabrication shop. Part incubator, part gallery, part playground. A space for creation… and for inspiration. For collaboration and interdisciplinary innovation. Quite simply put, [they] plan to be our city’s most unique resource, fueling both economic and community growth. What is Forge? - Maker space/art space meets fabrication shop where artists, entrepreneurs, hobbyists, engineers, all kinds of skills and talents can “Connect, Coll...

Episode #005: Marco Pavé, hip hop artist

June 23, 2014 01:27 - 1 hour - 80.8 MB

Marco Pavé comes onto the podcast for in depth conversations about Memphis issues involving poverty, change, racism, social preservation, Gil Scott, and Churches+Beer. Born and raised in North Memphis where his life was affected by the culture and city around him Marco is responding in his own way towards the standards of Memphis today. Chasing his dreams and practicing for years on end have lead him to the current precipice where he's working hard to make something for himself in the city h...

Episode #004: Josh Campbell, storyteller

June 09, 2014 02:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MB

Josh Campbell, Storyteller of Spillit Memphis talks about his history and growth towards storytelling, Memphis cultural growth, Memphis history, and the unnecessary divide between East Memphis and Midtown. You'll also get to hear about his controversial view on This American Life *gasp*. Spillit is true, unscripted stories told in front of a live audience in Memphis, Tennessee. Spillit events are held quarterly and each event has a theme. Stories last ten minutes and must have a beginnin...

Episode #003: Holly Whitfield, blogger

May 26, 2014 03:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

Holly Whitfield came on to the show to talk Memphis, blogging, her creative history, and as an added bonus this also happened to be the inaugural launch day of Creative Memphis Podcast so we talk podcast shop a bit as well. I Love Memphis Blog [operated by Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau: http://www.memphistravel.com/] has done so much for our city by becoming a space where Memphians and Memphis visitors can go check out what's ahead for the weekend, restaurant buzz, social media pho...

Episode #002: Joey Miller, freelance photographer

May 12, 2014 03:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

Joey Miller came on the podcast and we talked photography, don't do free work, famous photographers, Malcom Gladwell, beards, bacon, & Memphis. Tune in and learn about freelance photography, how to keep progressing in your work, and how equipment does not and does affect photographic skill. SHOW NOTES I AM JOEY MILLER http://iamjoeymiller.tumblr.com/ https://twitter.com/iamjoeymiller http://www.lensrentals.com Beats Comics & Collectibles Crazy People Taxi Woody Allen news “can ...

CreativeMemphis_Episode001

April 28, 2014 04:31 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MB

Creative Memphis Podcast is an every other week talk-podcast with hosts Billy Nation and Andrew Lebowitz, featuring a guest from the Memphis creative scene. It's an hour-long conversation where the hosts explore the featured guest's history, body of work, and perspectives on creativity, all in relation to Memphis. Guests are varied and typically relate to the design field, culinary industry, photography, art or Memphis culture. For more information, go to http://www.creativememphispodcast.co...