A Podcast for Creative People
130 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -A Podcast for Creative People, hosted by writer Christopher Tallon, is exactly what it sounds like — a podcast for creative people. Whether you ’re a painter, writer, comedian, musician, business owner, or some other genre of creative, you can count on A Podcast for Creative People to bring you inspiration and information from creatives of all types to use on your creative journey.
Go forth and be creative!
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Ep.113 | Alfie DaGreat - Rapping, Writing, & Creativity
May 06, 2024 15:11 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBHear the full song "Different Clout" by Alfie DaGreat at the end of the episode! Alfie DaGreat is one of the most powerful voices to come out of the Grand Rapids music scene. Strong lyrics and an amazing voice make his music stand out above the rest. Listen in as we talk about his history with music, his writing process, how he got involved in The Trauma Project, The Black Rose Society, and much much more. Follow Alfie DaGreat Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, & Threads. You can also ...
GREATEST HITS: Ep.56 | The Story of Pharmhouse Wellness (GR's Local Weed Hookup)
April 23, 2024 14:25 - 1 hour - 105 MBOriginally aired 2-28-2022. This is one of the most downloaded episodes of the show. It's a great story about putting it all out there to start a business and giving back to your community. Since this aired Pharmhouse has opened its grow facility and sells high quality weed at discounted prices. I love this place. Nice people, great cannabis, and a very cool story of how it all came to be. Enjoy. . . . Follow Pharmhouse on Instagram or go straight to their website. Follow me, Ch...
Ep.112 | Ivan Labra - Photographer, Videographer, and Coffee Maker
April 01, 2024 20:01 - 1 hour - 105 MBLearn on your own. Network. Get a mentor. Do awesome stuff. If you've got your foot in the door somewhere, kick that bitch in! Bet on yourself! Get ready to take the world by storm after you listen to this one, folks. Ivan Labra is a self taught photographer/videographer who graduated from YouTube University (not a real thing), and does cool stuff all over the country. We recorded at Carbon Stories in Grand Rapids, MI, where Ivan shoots and manages the office. When he's not shooting conten...
Ep.111 | J.B. Velasquez - author of "Tourist Trapped" and "Every Last One"
March 26, 2024 10:56 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBJ.B. Velasquez is an author in Arizona. He's written two novels, so far, and they're both worth a read. Whether you like metaphysical stories of people doing drugs and getting stuck in the afterlife, or futuristic dystopian stuff, give J.B. a try. We discuss his books, his process, publishing, promotion, and writing about drugs. This was fun and informative. Enjoy! Visit JBV's website: https://jbvelasquez.com/ Buy JBV's books: Every Last One Tourist Trapped Follow JBV on social medi...
Ep.110 | Michael Hyacinthe - Entrepreneurship, Wimee's Words on PBS, and HAS HEART
March 18, 2024 18:41 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBMichael Hyacinthe is an 8 year Navy Veteran who served around the world with the Seabees, the construction arm of the Navy. He left the military to pursue his interests in entrepreneurship. He currently has multiple ventures working in children's educational programs, a coffee shop, and works with veterans through the Grand Valley State University Veteran Entrepreneurship Lab. Michael, along with my last guest, Tyler Way, created an initiative that wound up becoming a physical coffee shop ...
Ep.109 | Tyler D. Way - Custom Shoes, Painting for LeBron James, & HAS HEART Coffee Shop
March 11, 2024 16:22 - 1 hour - 119 MBTyler D. Way is a soft spoken, brilliant creative. He got his start sneaking into NBA arenas and pitching custom shoes to any player who would listen to him, which ultimatley led to being invited to the Nike campus to meet LeBron and present him a painting. He's worked in graphic design, fashion, and most recently coffee. HAS HEART serves coffee but it's more than that. HAS HEART also allows veterans to connect with artists to tell their story. As a veteran myself, I love that there's a soci...
Ep.108 | Foster - The Emory & The Diatribe: Improvement without Displacement
March 04, 2024 21:13 - 1 hour - 125 MBI met Foster for coffee and a podcast conversation. This episode was recorded at The Last Mile Café, which is a black & female owned, b-corp certified business, and they have the best “miel” of all time. (Try “the last miel.”) Foster is officially listed as the “Vibe Manager” of The Diatribe. He’s a poet, father, and a voice for his community. We met up specifically to discuss The Emory, but here’s a full breakdown of what we talked about: 00:00 – Cold Open 01:06 – Show Intro 03:28 – The...
Ep.107 | SCOOB - The Trauma Project (Art, Music, Immersion)
February 26, 2024 16:48 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBIf you enjoy Creative Ops, please rate and review it wherever you listen to help the show grow! If you dig the vibe, also consider supporting the host by buying a paperback or ebook copy of his novel, Switchers. Thank you. . . . Today's guest is SCOOB, an artist, originally from St. Louis, MO, now living in Grand Rapids, MI. He's the mastermind behind the multimedia art project and album, The Trauma Project, which you can see at Muse GR (727 Leonard St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States,...
Ep.106 | Shayna “Akanke” Marie - Creativity, Culture, & Community Activism
February 20, 2024 23:57 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBShayna is a writer, poet, activist, radio host, filmmaker, and—in her words—a “textbook weirdo trying to figure things out." Shayna uses her creative powers to entertain as well as uplift. She’s a teaching artist with The Diatribe, runs an open mic, and is working on having a birthday party with Oprah Winfrey. We talk about creativity, culture, community activism, and more. Shayna is a fun person to hang out with and has a lot of good things to say. Enjoy. Check out: Shayna on Instagram ...
Ep.105 | Dante Cope Returns - GRAMMOTONES Grand Opening & Creating Cultural Spaces
February 15, 2024 20:52 - 52 minutes - 72.8 MBDante Cope—previously on Ep.84 | Dante Cope does EVERYTHING—returns to discuss the grand opening of Grand Rapid, Michigan's newest business and cultural space, Grammotones. Grammotones is located at 120 S. Division in Grand Rapids, MI, and it is part clothing store, part music store, all cultural space. You can shop, listen to records, enjoy beautiful art, and pick up high quality used clothing as well as new clothing from local brands both big and small. (You can also buy a copy of my boo...
Goodbye, folks! (For now...)
September 06, 2023 15:30 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBFind me, Christopher Tallon, slinging my novel Switchers in-person the next few weekends: September 8 & 9, 5p-11p, After Dark Art Market, Canal Park in Grand Rapids, MI (shout out to Lions & Rabbits Center for the Arts for the event) September 16, 10a-1p, Author's Alley, Hyne Alley, Brighton, MI (thank you to 2 Dandelions Bookshop for the opportunity) . . . Goodbye, folks! (For now...) I'm not "ending" the show. Let's be clear there. I just need to free up time. I'm in the middle of...
Ep.104 | Tara McCrackin - ”Crisis President” of Kendall College of Art & Design
August 28, 2023 18:07 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MBNothing is impossible if you have dreams, ideas, and a willingness to work towards them. And my guest, Tara McCrackin (president of Kendall College of Art & Design (KCAD) AND vice president of Ferris State University), has an inspiring creative journey which showcases that. She shares a bit about what her school has coming up, then we dive into her professional background, how she became a teacher, and how she then became president of a college just before the pandemic. Some cool and wild s...
Ep.103 | Adam Truckey (AJT Design) - A Figure-It-Out Mindset
August 15, 2023 15:27 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBAfter this one, this idea will resonate with you: You can figure it out; it's only over when you quit. Whether or not you're an engineer, thinking like one can help you as an entrepreneur, a creative, or just as a person. Adam Truckey's story embodies that. Adam is an engineer who successfully started his own business, AJT DESIGN, centered around something he's passionate about. But it wasn't all downhill. Listen for the ups, downs, challenges, and lessons learned along the way. If there's...
Ep.102 | ART & CANNABIS - The July Pharmhouse Wellness Art Market 2023
August 08, 2023 13:31 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBIf you were in Grand Rapids and you missed the Pharmhouse Wellness Art Market in July, may god have mercy on your soul... Here's a some of what was going on, via 6 interviews conducted outdoors at my booth. If you hear people in the background, that's just the toke tent folks having fun. Make sure you don't miss the next Pharmhouse Market AUGUST 19, 2023!!! (10a-3p) Pharmhouse Wellness is the ONLY 100% locally owned dispensary in Grand Rapids, MI, and they are located at 831 Wealthy St SW,...
Ep.101 | Trohpy Husbands - new music video! (”PINK”)
July 17, 2023 22:37 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBThis one's a fun listen that will inspire you to call a buddy and make something silly together. Kirk Ross (host of our brother podcast, A Talk in the Attic, and one half of Trophy Husbands) and Christopher Tallon (host of Creative Ops, and the other half of Trophy Husbands) talk about Trophy Husbands' latest music video, "PINK"--now out on Youtube--and what goes into collaboratively making music (and music videos). . . . Look for Kirk's next podcast episode about his Electric Forest exp...
Ep.100 | Dr. Lester Efianayi - Eyes, Athletics, & Diversity in Medicine
July 10, 2023 14:31 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBThis was a fun and fascinating conversation. We start with eye training and vision therapy as possibly the next big evolutionary step in athletic achievement. Starting out on the east coast with parents that immigrated from Nigeria, Dr. Lester has since given up his shoulder pads for a lab coat, which, ironically, may have greatly extended his career in professional sports. . . . Check out Dr. Lester Efianayi (ee-fee-ah-NIGH-ee) on Instagram: @eyesdontlie.vt . . . For all other things sh...
Ep.99 | Trino - Magic in the Golden Age of Entertainment!
May 30, 2023 15:24 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB"Trino the Magician" is the coolest. A super nice guy, talented, ambitious, and laser focused. You're going to want to get up and go do something cool after you listen to this. And you might have an itch to see a magic show. If so, check out www.trinomagic.com for info on Trino's monthly show "AMAZE & AMUSE", as well as anything else he might be up to. If you're the social media type, Trino is @trinomagic on most platforms. Also check out Luc's Light, a youth music and arts foundation set ...
Ep.99 | I’m Going to the Playoffs!
May 03, 2023 21:06 - 5 minutes - 8.23 MBThe podcast is coming to a halt temporarily. But only for a couple of weeks. I have interviews scheduled and have no plans to leave the show any time soon. There are simply too many things going on right now. Some of the factors at play: scheduling issues, family stuff, writing, selling books, and an all expenses paid trip to go watch an NBA playoff game on the other side of the country. Listen for more details, then get ready for new episodes of Creative Ops by June (possibly sooner).
Ep.98 | Abbey Hunter - Death & Coffee
April 18, 2023 22:02 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBAbbey Hunter is the owner of The Mortals Cafe + Confection in Grand Rapids, MI. They serve Vietnamese coffee drinks (as well as popular American coffee drinks) with an overall theme of death. They host grief groups, death talks, as well as a number of other regular and one-off events. Visit The Mortals online, then visit the store at 111 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Follow The Mortals on Instagram and Facebook. Do it before you forget and die. . . . Keep up on the show by foll...
Ep.97 | Jason Tieri - Podcaster Extraordinaire
April 04, 2023 17:58 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBJason Tieri (TEER-ee) is a podcaster from west Michigan. Actually, he's kinda my podcast mentor. (And beard guru.) He got me into podcasting. Hear what it takes to start a podcast, some techy stuff, some how-to, and us just kickin it. This was a fun one, especially if you're a podcaster, you're thinking about podcasting, or you just like a peek at how it's done. (Recorded in the Hey Guys Media Group studio. Click the link to learn more about them and their podcast services!)
Creative Ops FM
March 30, 2023 18:23 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBHello everyone! Please feel free to use this episode as a "creativity playlist" for when you're drawing, running, painting, going to the store... It's all the original music from the podcast strung into one easy peasy playlist, with most songs ranging between 1-2 minutes, and the entire playlist coming in at just under 38 minutes. Enjoy. (By the way, you can hire me to make music for your project via my website www.christophertallon.com. Hit me up on Instagram @tallonwrites...I dare ya.)
Ep.96 | ZERO - Reigning Beat Battle Champion (Woo!!!)
March 21, 2023 22:19 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBZERO is a fantastic beat producer in Grand Rapids, MI. His energetic performances are mesmerizing. I liken watching him play his drum machine to watching Stevie Wonder play the piano. Those performances, coupled with award winning music, are a can't-miss. Follow ZERO on his Instagram @zerodgaf to keep up with what's going on and to see some examples of his performing and musical abilities. He's on Twitter and Facebook as well, if you're not into the whole Instagram thing. . . . Thanks for...
Ep.95 | Jody J Sperling - Author of ”THE 9 LIVES OF MARVA DELONGHI” & Host of TRBM
March 07, 2023 15:09 - 56 minutes - 52 MBJody J. Sperling came on to talk about creative stuff, including (but not limited to) his amazing novel, THE 9 LIVES OF MARVA DELONGHI. It's a story in a time loop, with a lot of cool characters, murder, booze, murder, psychopaths, murder, sacrifice, and...MURDER! Some characters die. A lot. It's a lot of fun. Jody also hosts a podcast called TRBM, he has other books, and you can find out about ALL of it at www.jodyjsperling.com! (Buy his books there!) . . . Thanks for listening. Go to ww...
Ep.94 | David Hayward (aka The Naked Pastor)
February 27, 2023 19:12 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBDavid Hayward is a former pastor turned full-time artist and he shares his story of becoming an artist, leaving the church, and moving into art as his main hustle. David makes art from a very welcoming place of spiritual freedom. If you're looking for a good follow on Instagram, check out @nakedpastor, and consider buying his book, sort of a "best of" collection of his comics: FLIP IT LIKE THIS. Get more at: www.nakedpastor.com!
Ep.93b | Mike Salt -horror author & neat fella
February 22, 2023 01:57 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBHere's the second half of my conversation with Mike Salt. If you don't already know, Mike is an author worth reading if you're into being scared like a helpless baby in the night. He thrills and chills readers with his creepy novellas, which you can peruse on your own at www.mikesaltauthor.com. You can also click here for ALL Mike's links! . . . Thanks for your patience getting the second half of this one out!
Ep.93 | Mike Salt, horror author and cool dude
February 07, 2023 18:14 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBThis is part one of a a two-parter with horror author Mike Salt. Salt is more than just a fantastic writer from Oregon, he's a smart and creative guy with a knack for marketing and social media. He talks about writing to get attention, how many more followers he has than I do, and how he's glad he's not bald like me. And we explore his creative process, talk a little about his books, and what he's got up his sleeve. . . . Check out Mike and his books at www.mikesaltauthor.com, then follow ...
Ep.92 | Inside the Box, But off the Wall (Science-Backed Ways to Boost Creativity)
January 31, 2023 18:19 - 12 minutes - 11 MBI'm talking about how to boost your creativity in the new year! (And the annoying start to my year that slowed the podcast to a crawl in January.) I'm coming at you with some quality CREATIVITY BOOSTING stuff. No matter who you are or your creative outlet, I hope you find this useful. (Or at the very least entertaining. (Or at the very most, both!)) LINKS and SHOUT-OUTS: Threads Podcast: Life Unfiltered is a great podcast and Jason got me into podcasting! Nick Nortier, @oldgrowthcreative...
Ep.91 | Jason Demmon: music, creativity, cancer, & cannabis
January 16, 2023 22:09 - 53 minutes - 73 MBGo to www.jasondemmon.com! Jason Demmon and I go back to his Michigan State University days (I was a townie). Jason talks about growing up with music, how music got him into college, gigging, composing music and sound production for film and... Getting testicular cancer! (Spoiler: he's now cancer free!) Through a few twists and turns in his healing process, he found great relief through cannabis, which led him to seek a career in the professional field of medicinal cannabis. We met throu...
2022 Wrap-Up & Updates (And a New Song!)
December 21, 2022 21:44 - 6 minutes - 9.36 MBHey folks! I'm done for the rest of 2022. I'm aiming at a mid-January return, but that could change for, like...no reason. Buy my book. (PLEASE!) Links and info at www.christophertallon.com/about-switchers. Look for new stories and a novel in 2023! Thanks so much for being a part of this with me. Looking forward to another year of it! While I'm away, hit me up on any/all social media. I'm @tallonwrites on all of them. . . . Later! -CT
Ep.90 | Marcel ”Fable” Price - A Shameful Showing from the Kent County Commissioners Board
December 13, 2022 23:47 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBThe Diatribe uses performing arts to empower young people to share their stories, raise awareness of social issues, and create change within their communities. They were recently screwed over for political reasons by the Kent County Commission, which deprived them of 2 million dollars of federal funding because they were afraid of getting challenged politically and possibly losing their seats in government. I was there. It was one of the most shameful things I've ever seen. Listen to Marc...
Ep.89 | Mallory Shotwell - Founder and Director of CULTIVATE on local art, community, ”making it”, & marketing
December 06, 2022 19:28 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBAs a former Montessori teacher, Mallory Shotwell's interest in art and business make her a great person to start a group like CULTIVATE, a collection of artists, teachers, and industry folks. With the acquisition of their new space in Grand Rapids, Michigan, they'll be able to highlight contemporary artists and teach community-based art & business classes, while also serving as a "traditional" art gallery for art shows and installations. Get the HOLIDAY GUIDE: www.cultivategrandrapids.org/2...
Ep.88 | The End of Creative Ops(?) - w/ commentary by his holiness, Kirk Ross
November 15, 2022 22:57 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBWelp, This might be the end of the line for Creative Ops, folks. Listen to find out what's happening, then have a say in this big change on Facebook or Instagram and let me know what YOU think about all this... . . . Shout out to the inimitable Kirk Ross, from the one and only A TALK IN THE ATTIC, for letting me know what he thinks of my little ordeal and sharing a little bit of what's going on over at Creative Ops brother-podcast on the opposite end of town. The TROPHY HUSBANDS shall ...
Ep.87 | Brennen Matthews - Author of ”Miles to Go: An African Family in Search of America Along Route 66”
November 01, 2022 21:53 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBIn times where our divisions are highlighted in the media constantly, Brennen Matthews book, "Miles to Go: An African Family in Search of America Along Route 66", offers a different, more united version of America. One through the lens of a family who, by according to some "SHOULD have been" victims of prejudicial treatment (an African bi-racial family in America), saw nothing but beauty all throughout middle-America and its inhabitants and travelers. Hear about his experiences working in c...
Ep.86 | Josh Adams is funny as f--k!
October 25, 2022 23:38 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBSeriously though...Josh Adams really is funny as f--k! Get your weekly creative inspiration as we hear from a Detroit kid who had NFL dreams, but wound up in the locker room and on the field with the Lions, AND had a highlight on the jumbotron at Ford Field as the comedian who roasted the Detroit Lions on HBO's Hard Knocks. He's got jokes, but also wisdom and insights from his time as a professional creative and businessman. Embrace your pace. Celebrate the Yes's AND the No's. Work hard and...
Ep.85 | Andrea Shaner - How to Be on TV!
October 19, 2022 00:04 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBAndrea Shaner is the producer of the Fox17 Morning Mix in Grand Rapids, MI. It's a "West Michigan lifestyle show with a little bit of everything from weather to local shops to crafting" that's on every M-F starting at 9am EST. Andrea started in high school AV, dreamed of being a meteorologist, became a news producer, then developed the Morning Mix. Here's her story and insights for creatives trying to get FEATURED on TV, not just a how-to for those seeking to work in the television industr...
Ep.84 | Brandon Dante Copeland does EVERYTHING!
October 12, 2022 16:15 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBSome call him Brandon, some call him Dante, some call him Dante Cope. I'll introduce him by his full legal name, you call him want you want, I guess... Brandon Dante Copeland is a multi-talented musician (mainly sax, but other wind instruments, too), beat maker, rapper, producer, who also plays guitar, keys, and a little drums. Originally from Jackson, MI, he now lives in Grand Rapids and is a key member of the artistic and musical community. He also hosts art, music, and community events i...
Ep.83 | Pedro ”The Roadie” Rodriguez is BACK ON THE ROAD!!!
October 05, 2022 18:10 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBI called Pedro to talk to him voice-to-voice for the first time since we did the last podcast back on Ep.27 of the podcast. Back in the day, as they say. Places you can check out Pedro: Pedro is still doing his music as Namo Maitre on Twitch: Twitch.tv/namomaitri On Tour with KMFDM: DATES AND TICKET INFO FOLLOW: Pedro on IG: @pedrotheroadie Karuna Art Collective on IG: @karunacollectiveart Pedro on FB: @pedrotheroadie Karuna Art Collective on FB: @karunacollectiveart L...
Ep. 82 | Everywhere BUT Bookstores Tour (9/27/22): Pharmhouse Wellness Artists’ Market
September 27, 2022 23:02 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBI'm on my Everywhere BUT Bookstores Tour promoting my novel, Switchers, a scifi story that pits teens in 1996 against their adult selves in a winner-take-all time travel war. Pharmhouse Wellness is more to me than a few pit stops on the tour, they are a partner I've worked with to promote the book and to sell it in their lobby. I'm grateful for the opportunities they've provided me, as well as many other creatives in the Grand Rapids area. This episode is comprised of 6 interviews: 1) Cas...
Ep.81 | Jacqueline Gray Miller - Writer, Producer, & Creative Chameleon (So Many Things...)
September 19, 2022 22:49 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBJacqueline Gray Miller is a writer, producer, educator, humanitarian, environmentalist, intimacy coordinator, law scholar, media professional, and a ton of other stuff. You may know her from Roy's Job Fair, the podcast she co-hosts with Roy Wood, Jr. (from two of my favorite shows: The Daily Show and This Isn't Happening), where a group of funny, insightful people (and guests) explore the human condition every week through the prism of employment. Go to Jacqueline's website for blogs, soci...
Ep.80 | Jody Sperling & Kenny MacKay - Networking & Marketing
September 12, 2022 22:34 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBThree podcasts are represented on this one: The Reluctant Book Marketer, Author Your Dream, and (duh...) Creative Ops. Jody Sperling, Kenny MacKay, and I let you in on a marketing meeting between podcasters. Jody and Kenny are both in the business of helping authors grow their audience. Now we're trying to grow our own. . . . Jody Sperling, THE RELUCTANT BOOK MARKETER @jodyjsperling on Twitter and Instagram . . . Kenny MacKay, AUTHOR YOUR DREAM @PodcastAuthor on Twitter; @author_your...
Ep.79 | DIY Growing Your Soul via CrEaTiViTy
September 07, 2022 16:06 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBDo your thing! If you have a creative itch, scratch it. Don't worry what other people will think; do it for YOU. Throw it away and never let anyone see it if that's your only hangup. Don't deprive yourself from creativity. It's how we grow our souls. Read about my book, Switchers! Read Kurt Vonnegut's letter here: www.news.lettersofnote.com/p/make-your-soul-grow Nerrisa Bradley's (founder of Artlet) TEDxYouth talk about shame and creativity: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Tnh1CRnV8U.
Ep.78 | Marston Hefner - Author of ”High School Romance” Reflects on Writing, Gaming, and His Famous Last Name
August 29, 2022 16:52 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBMarston Hefner (yes...son of Hugh Hefner) is an extremely talented writer. His upcoming book of flash fiction is called High School Romance. I was fortunate to get an advanced copy. It's fantastic. Yes, you get an insight into the private lives of famous people, but more than that, you get to see them as real people. And you get to see straight up fiction that ranges from avante garde to offbeat science-fiction/romance and many things in-between. . . . Check out Marston online: marstonh...
Ep.77 | Shawn Burgess, horror writer and author of THE TEAR COLLECTOR and its new prequel SOUR ROOTS
August 22, 2022 19:21 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBShawn Burgess is a horror writer from Jacksonville, FL. His first novel is The Tear Collector. I read it. It's fantastic. You should, too. He just release a prequel and has a sequel coming out in the fall of '22. This should be in your TBR (to be read) pile. Listen to us talk about horror as a genre, how we approach writing, and you might just catch the exact moment where we officially became friends... Thanks for listening, folks. Thanks for coming on, Shawn. . . . Here's Shawn's Social...
Ep.76 | Ashley Nash - Illustrator & Muralist on Passion, Purpose, and Event Planning
August 15, 2022 18:20 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBAshley Nash is a talented visual artist (illustration/painting/murals) with a degree in art (focus on illustration) from GVSU. She's originally from Muskegon, now living in Grand Rapids, and freelances as an artist while also working as the Head Creative Designer at Pharmhouse Wellness (which you already know of if you've been listening). She's part of the creative duo that puts together the Pharmhouse events, such as the Art Market from Ep.73. Check out www.PharmhouseWellness.com for more i...
Ep.75 | Sorry Dean. Sorry Emily.
July 25, 2022 17:12 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MBMy apologies to Dean from the band Bedroom Ceilings (check them out on Facebook and Instagram), and Emily of Emily's Book Nook (YouTube). I didn't give Dean credit for his interview in Ep.73, and I mailed Emily a book but forgot to sign it. (Idiot...(me, not them!)) My bad, you two. Not intentional. And if it makes you feel better, it's been bugging the hell out of me, so. Yeah... . . . And the other part of this is me giving you a heads up: I'm taking a break from the podcast for the ne...
Ep.74 | Megan Smith & MOSS ART!!!
July 19, 2022 17:33 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBMegan Smith is an artist who mainly works with natural materials and does beautiful stuff you can check out on Instagram @mossberrymarvels. We talk art, process, social media, mental health, events, tv (the name of the show was Wilfred...) and movies, run-ins with the law, local coffee, and other stuff! We recorded in bean bag chairs next to Pharmhouse Wellness, so you'll feel like you're out on the lawn with friends as you hear some of the sounds of the city of Grand Rapids intermittently...
Ep.74 | Megan Smith - Artist, Social Media Director, & Event Organizer
July 19, 2022 17:33 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBMegan Smith is an artist who mainly works with natural materials and does beautiful stuff you can check out on Instagram @mossberrymarvels. She also manages the socials for Pharmhouse Wellness, as well as organizing their events with Ashley Nash (who you heard on the last podcast a little bit!). We talk art, process, social media, mental health, events, tv (the name of the show was Wilfred...) and movies, run-ins with the law, local coffee (Shift Coffee + Culture), and other stuff! We rec...
Ep.74 | Megan Smith - Art, Social Media, & Weed
July 19, 2022 17:33 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBMegan Smith is an artist who mainly works with natural materials and does beautiful stuff you can check out on Instagram @mossberrymarvels. She also manages the socials for Pharmhouse Wellness, as well as organizing their events with Ashley Nash (who you heard on the last podcast a little bit!). We talk art, process, social media, mental health, events, tv (the name of the show was Wilfred...) and movies, run-ins with the law, local coffee (Shift Coffee + Culture), and other stuff! We rec...
Ep.73 | The Pharmhouse Wellness Art Market: A Podumentary...
July 11, 2022 16:17 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBPharmhouse Wellness, Grand Rapids, Michigan's only locally owned and operated dispensary, had another art market. Again I sold books and (someone else's (my daugher's!)) art. This time, however, I brought my podcast gear and made a whole thing of it, talking to a little bit of every kind of person around: pot smokers, local celebrities, art enthusiasts, art vendors, budtenders, and one of the event organizers. And Mike Logan did a great read of the back of my book Switchers, which I encoura...
Ep.72 | Alfonso Civile of HEARTSICK on Stage Presence & Getting Main Stage Honors (Upheaval Festival ’22)
July 04, 2022 20:21 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBGet your tickets for the Upheaval Festival in Grand Rapids using this link with the promo code HEARTSICK at checkout and you'll A) Support the band directly, and B) Get $5 off admission! . . . Alfonso and the guys from Heartsick, a hard rocking band from Lansing, Michigan, are old friends of mine. On top of being an incredible group both musically and as live performers, that's why I'm happy to support them ahead of their next festival performance. See, last year they cause such a rucku...