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Live from RADIOKISMET with Christopher Plant

102 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings

Direct from our pop-up event space in Philadelphia, Live from RADIOKISMET with Christopher Plant features interviews with thought leaders from Philadelphia and around the globe.

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Ray Angry

July 02, 2023 16:42 - 52 minutes - 119 MB

Ray Angry is a pianist, producer, composer and arranger who is one of the most in-demand artists today. Classically trained with roots in gospel, Ray has one foot firmly planted in jazz and the other stirring the pot of pan-global pop. As a prolific artist and all-around coveted sideman—in the studio and on the road—Ray spans the globe and genres for collaborations with today’s new and veteran artists.

A Conversation with Terrill Haigler AKA Ya Fav and Derek Green

March 03, 2023 22:35 - 1 hour - 142 MB

Former Philadelphia sanitation worker turned community activist Terrill Haigler AKA Ya Fav talks with Philadelphia mayoral candidate Derek Green. 

Irregular The Artist: Sean Hassett

January 17, 2023 17:38 - 37 minutes - 86.1 MB

Christopher Plant sits down with Sean Hassett, Philly Philly multimedia street artist and graffiti tagger Sean Hassett, more widely known as Irregular. Explore the incidents and inspirations of Sean's life, good and bad, that made him who he is today. Irregular’s new exhibit is now on display through January 31st, 2023. 

Healing Through the Arts

May 24, 2022 17:04 - 43 minutes - 100 MB

Christopher Plant hosts a roundtable discussion centered around mental health. On this episode, JP Weber, a visual artist, discuss his battle with his mental health issues and how art played a critical role in his life. Later, Rachel Haimovich- Board Certified Music Therapist, joins us to discuss the healing power of music. After, Arielle Ashford talks about how Yoga Nidra works and her mission of teaching yoga. And finally, Rachel Brandoff- art therapist, talks about mindfulness in creation...

The Intersection of Design with Design Philly

October 29, 2021 18:59 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

In this episode, Christopher assembles the entire ownership and design team from the development of the New Pencoyd Marriot Hotel to explore historic redevelopment, the urban experience and riverfront development. This episode was created in partnership with Design Philly Festival week and took place as a live recording on October 14th, 2021.

Save Our City with Marisa Shaaban

October 28, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

In this episode, Christopher connects with Marisa Shaaban, an aspiring politician, who may be retracing her steps to become the next holder of the 182nd District seat in the PA House of Representatives. After narrowly losing her first attempt to Brian Sims in the middle of a pandemic, Marisa is excited to bring her platform of urban issues to bear: public schools, gun violence, development and homelessness. We also learn more about the roots of her views and personal history as a mother of t...

Multi-Platform Media Maven

September 30, 2021 18:55 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

In this episode, Christopher sits down to learn about the lightning fast career of Jo Piazza who is just publishing her ninth book, WE ARE NOT THEM, and has four active and successful podcasts. Jo recently moved back to PHL after long stints in NYC and SF so we get to hear all the pro’s of “Philly Living” and why the most shell-shocked folks on her return to PHL are Philadelphians themselves!

Politics and Progress with Rebecca Rhynhart

September 30, 2021 18:50 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

In this episode, Christopher invites Rebecca into the studio to explore the political trajectory of one of Philadelphia's most dynamic women. After defeating three-term incumbent Alan Butkovitz to take the office of City Controller in 2017 with a margin of victory of 58%-41%, Rebecca has continued her unrelenting pursuit of common sense in city government. At the same time, her passionate analysis of Philadelphia's response to the social justice movement of 2020 shows her willingness to thin...

The Science of Art with Rebecca Rutstein

September 29, 2021 22:46 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB

Three time guest Rebecca Rutstein shares the arc of her career that includes gigantic wall murals in Philadelphia, deep dives in Alvin submarines on oceanographic explorations and massive steel  wall sculptures in public collections. Of particular note is Rebecca's show at the Philadelphia Science Center in a collaboration with The Pennsylvania Philaharmonic to "sonify" COVID-19 data for a new installation. Rebecca is always on the. move and one of the most dynamic artists in Philadelphia.

Building a Creative Business with Gabrielle Mandel

September 29, 2021 12:23 - 58 minutes - 134 MB

Gabrielle is part of the RADIOKISMET network and we are huge fans of what she is doing. In this episode,Gabrielle shares her journey in building her own successful "Best of Philly" podcast, creating a consultancy business and running her own creative fashion studio. For more on Gabrielle, https://www.supraendura.com Follow Gabrielle's Podcast, Supra Endura: Creative Conversations

Build It Yourself with Rachel Street

September 16, 2021 18:26 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

In this episode, Christopher sits down with Rachel Street, Founder of The Street Group, Influencer, and Builder (to name only a few). They discuss Rachel's upbringing, how she started working, and how to "DIY" in Philadelphia. For more on Rachel, https://www.hestiaphilly.com/ Follow Rachel on socials at @hestiaphilly

The New Cheese in Town with Yoav Perry

September 16, 2021 18:06 - 1 hour - 170 MB

In this episode, Christopher sits down with Yoav Perry, Founder of Perrystead Dairy and Best of Philly 2021 Local Cheesemaker. They discuss the cheesemaking process and its impact on the city of Philadelphia. For more on Yoav Perry, https://perrystead.com/ To follow Yoav on socials at @yoavperry

Coming Home with Kate Daily

August 06, 2021 17:01 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

In this episode, Christopher sits down with Kate Daily, the new editor-in-chief of Philadelphia Magazine, to discuss the future of Philadelphia and what it's like to come back home.  For more on Philly Mag, https://www.phillymag.com/ To follow Kate on socials at @katedailey

Monumental Change with Paul Farber

August 04, 2021 20:12 - 1 hour - 148 MB

Christopher sits down with Monument Labs Paul Farber to discuss the rapidly changing landscape of how we present our history and the recent impact of the social justice movement and what stories get told.  Read more about Monument Lab here: https://monumentlab.com/ Follow Paul at @paul_farber

Building for the Future with Sara McCorriston and Jason Chen

July 31, 2021 18:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Christopher sits down with Sara McCorriston and Jason Chen from Paradigm Gallery and studio to discuss their efforts to buy the building their gallery is located in. This is the American Dream writ large and the moment is now for you to listen to this episode AND find a way to support their efforts.

Building for the Future with Sara McCorrinston and Jason Chen

July 31, 2021 18:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Christopher sits down with Sara McCorriston and Jason Chen from Paradigm Gallery and studio to discuss their efforts to buy the building their gallery is located in. This is the American Dream writ large and the moment is now for you to listen to this episode AND find a way to support their efforts.

BlackStar Film Festival with Maori Holmes and Nehad Khader

July 23, 2021 20:30 - 56 minutes - 129 MB

Christopher Plant sits down to talk about origins of the BlackStar Film Festival with Artistic Director & CEO Maori Karmael Holmes and hear about this year's highlights with Festival Director Nehad Khader. Now in its 10th year, the BlackStar Film Festival is an annual celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of the African diaspora and global communities of color — showcasing films by Black, Brown, and Indigenous people from around the world. The 2021 BlackStar Film Festival t...

Medicine, Design, & Surfing With Bon Ku

June 30, 2021 17:40 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

Christopher Plant sits down with Bon Ku to discuss innovating healthcare, teaching doctors how to think like designers, and community health. Bon Ku is the Assistant Dean for Health and Design and leads the Medicine and Design initiatives at SKMC.  You can learn more about Bon Ku via his podcast Design Lab.

Surviving And Thriving With Lawren Alice Of Arch Enemy Arts

June 28, 2021 19:26 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

Christopher Plant sits down with Lawren Alice to discuss how to decide which styles of art to display, finding the right artistic medium, and mental health.   Lawren Alice is an artist, muralist, and curator best known for creating vibrant, freehand, flourish pattern designs that are slowly taking over both private and public wall space in her home city of Philadelphia. 

Dropping In With Jesse Rendell

June 24, 2021 20:28 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MB

Christopher Plant sits down with Jesse Rendell to discuss being raised in a political family, a joint venture in building an inner city skate park, and Philadelphia grit. Jesse is the son of former Philadelphia Mayor and Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell. He is currently a managing director at Afiniti, and local sports aficionado.

The Natural Environment With Donald Pell

June 14, 2021 16:56 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MB

Christopher Plant is on location at the Philadelphia Flower show with Donald Pell to discuss the variety of flowers, the life giving process of arranging plants, and turning passion into business. Donald Pell is a landscape designer who looks to nature to inspire remarkable and immersive gardens that evoke the drama of a region's landscape. You can learn more about Donald on his company's website donaldpell.com

3AM Theatre With Andrea Murillo And Kyle Driggs

May 20, 2021 14:19 - 41 minutes - 95.9 MB

Christopher Plants sits down with Andrea Murillo and Kyle Driggs to discuss the evolution of performance theatre, teaching at a circus school, and separating your personal and stage identities. Andrea Murillo is a classically-trained performer whose style has been widely influenced by her work with modernist dance and contemporary theatre heavyweights. Kyle Driggs is a circus performer who specializes in a unique fusion of juggling, object manipulation, movement, and theatrical persona. ...

The New Dawn Of Herbs And Aphrodisiacs With Jessica Burch

May 11, 2021 14:18 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

Host Christopher Plant is joined by Jessica Burch to discuss the influences of her grandmother, the uses of aphrodisiacs, and libido and hormonal health. Jessica is the owner of Sexpot Apothecary, which sources and experiments with, formulating and testing libido herbs from all over the world - and researching the interconnection of libido and sexuality with stress, psychology, fertility and hormone balance. You can learn more about Jessica at Sexpot's website sexpotapothecary.com

Committing To The Journey With David Wurtzel

May 10, 2021 14:22 - 50 minutes - 116 MB

Host Christopher Plant sits down with David Wurtzel to discuss growing up in Philadelphia, exploring different religions, and how to heal our society. As a nationally recognized expert in the field of spiritual resilience and community health, Dave’s distinguished career includes the building and implementation of holistic fitness and performance programs for firefighters and first responders throughout the country. You can learn more about Dave on his website davewurtzel.com 

Juggling Life & Community With Shana Kennedy

May 07, 2021 18:01 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

Host Christopher Plants sits down with Shana Kennedy to discuss life as a performer, running a school, and the history of circus. Shana is the Founding Director of the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts. She trained as an aerialist and a juggler at Circomedia, in England, and performed for many years in both capacities.  You can learn more about Shana on her school's website phillycircus.com

Have Some Fun Today With Stephanie Rado Taormina

May 04, 2021 14:23 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

Host Christopher sits down with Stephanie Rado Taormina to discuss stepping into fashion, life as a country girl in Manhattan, and the commitment to entrepreneurship. Stephanie is the founder, designer and CEO of the lifestyle brand Have Some Fun Today. As a fine artist and interior designer who began her career in fashion over 25 years ago, her creativity and artistic vision has always been at the heart of her work and art. It was that same creative spirit that deeply moved and inspired h...

The Unlikely Documentarian With Ted Passon

May 03, 2021 17:34 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Host Christopher Plant is joined by Ted Passon to discuss the the influence of music, the challenges of filmmaking, and the election of Larry Krasner. Ted is an award-winning director, writer, producer, and video artist. He created and directed the highly anticipated PBS docuseries PHILLY D.A., along with director Yoni Brook and producer Nicole Salazar. You can learn more about Ted on his website tedpasson.com, or his companies website allagesproductions.com

Make Your Mark With Lobo Mau

April 29, 2021 14:03 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

Host Christopher Plant chats with Nicole and Jordan Haddad, brother and sister business owners of Lobo Mau, a Philadelphia based company specializing in innovative textile designs.  Slow fashion and zero-waste are the cornerstone of the Lobo Mao’s mission statement, and their products are available at the flagship retail location in Queen Village in Philadelphia.  The group discusses the company’s long-term sustainability plan, the dangers of fast fashion, and how Brazilian fashion influen...

Handmade In Philadelphia With Rachel Ford

April 28, 2021 13:06 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Host Christopher Plant sits down with Rachel Ford to discuss the interconnectivity of Philadelphia, the creative process, and plans to return from the pandemic. Rachel is the founder and director of The Made Institute, a Philadelphia based fashion school.  You can learn more about Rachel and the Made Institute at made-institute.com

A Family Affair With Raphael Tiberino

April 19, 2021 13:57 - 54 minutes - 124 MB

Host Christopher Plant sits down with Raphael Tiberino of the famous Tiberino family of artists to discuss growing up in the art world, his current projects, and reminiscing about his time spent in New York City. Raphael is a professional artist and teacher, the former for over 25 years. Much of his styling can be traced by to his love of comic books. His family, under the leadership of his father Joseph, started the Ellen Powell Tiberino Memorial Museum. You can learn more about Raphael...

Miles and Miles with Worldtown Soundsystem

April 09, 2021 16:37 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

Christopher Plant sits down with Ben Arsenal and Fawziyya Heart to discuss the challenges of playing in an eight person band, international influences on music, and their plans for Earth Day. Worldtown Soundsystem is a high-voltage live house music band fusing electronic dance music culture with global rhythms and heart of Philly soul. You can learn more about them on their website world.town

Growing The Cooperative Economy With Jon Roesser

April 06, 2021 16:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MB

Christopher Plant sits down with Jon Roesser to talk about the history, growth and inherently progressive “Triple Bottom Line” (profits, people, planet) business model that led Weavers Way from a small coop in Mt. Airy in the 1970s to the successful operation serving 10,500 member households (25,000+ people) that it is today! Jon Roesser is general manager of Weavers Way, a cooperative association that operates 3 natural food stores and 2 urban farms within Philadelphia. You can learn mo...

Love In 100 Languages With Marco Santini

April 05, 2021 18:18 - 24 minutes - 56.2 MB

Christopher Plant sits down with Marco Santini, an artist, fashion designer, photographer,  and inventor based in New York City. With a background in Linguistic Anthropology, Marco is inspired by language, diversity, and inclusion. Christopher and Marco discuss covering the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino for NBC, working with young art students both here and abroad, and being an artist in the time of Covid. You can learn more about Marco on his website marco-santini.com, or view his art ...

Pounding The Pavement With Conrad Benner

April 02, 2021 20:07 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

Christopher Plant sits down with Conrad Benner, the Founder of StreetsDept.com. A Fishtown, Philadelphia born and raised photo blogger, curator, and podcaster, Conrad explores art, our public space, and the creative minds shaping the world around us. He has received numerous awards from Philly Magazine, as well as features with Mashable, Instagram, Time Magazine, and Encyclopedia Brittanica. In this interview with host Christopher Plant, Conrad discusses his growth on social media, appr...

Do You Even Read Me? With Victor Fiorello

April 01, 2021 18:33 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

Christopher Plant chats with Philly native Victor Fiorello, who serves as Arts and Entertainment editor for Philly magazine. Apart from being a husband and a father of 2 teenagers, Victor is a musician, playing piano and artist managing for the drag-cabaret act Martha Graham Cracker. During the interview, Victor speaks about navigating the challenges of being in a band during the era of social distancing, his time at Philly magazine, the changing landscape of the city, and much more. Y...

Building Philly's Most Successful Podcast With Kevin Chemidlin

March 26, 2021 16:20 - 48 minutes - 111 MB

Christopher Plant sits down with Kevin Chemidlin to discuss growing your brand, networking, and getting your podcast off the ground. Kevin is a creator, educator, and Philadelphia podcasting legend. He is the founder of "Grow The Show", a podcast and organization committed to helping beginners find success in the podcast medium. You can learn more about Kevin on his website phillykev.com

100% Organically Dope With Christa Barfield Of Farmer Jawn

March 23, 2021 22:04 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

Host Christopher Plant sits down with Philadelphia native Christa Barfield to discuss her two local businesses: FarmerJawn and Viva Leaf Tea. FarmerJawn provides Community Supported Agriculture to the Philadelphia area while focusing on regenerative farming practices, while Viva Leaf provides hand curated organic teas, honeys, and syrups at two retail locations in Germantown and Mt. Airy. Learn more at farmerjawnphilly.com and vivaleaftea.com

The Ten Year Plan With Chef Erik Oberholtzer

March 23, 2021 21:28 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MB

Christopher Plant sits down with guest Eric Oberholzer to discuss dealing with success, the eternal relevance of food, and how to build toward the future. Eric is the co-founder and chairman of Los Angeles-based Tender Greens, a healthy food restaurant chain. You can learn more about Eric's current endeavors by going to cohere.city

Embracing Weakness And How To Suck Less With Peter Shankman

March 16, 2021 15:53 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MB

Christopher Plant sits down with Peter Shankman to discuss managing ADHD, how to talk to your audience, and the importance of story telling. Peter Shankman is the top keynote speaker in marketing, brand building, social media and customer service. He is the founder of HARO, The ShankMinds Breakthrough Network, and the Faster Than Normal Podcast. He is also the author of five books including his most recent: Faster Than Normal, Unlocking the Gifts of the ADHD Brain. You can learn more about...

The Art Of Living With Blendini City Mayor Mason Carter

March 11, 2021 22:09 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MB

Host Christopher Plants sits down with Mason Carter to discuss urban design influences, building murder, and sentient artificial intelligence. Mason is the mayor of Blendini, a city fully illustrated out of his own mind. The buildings are all alive with many different personalities, behaviors, and outlooks. You can learn more about Mason on his website blendinimayor.com or on his instagram @masonfromblendini.

Collecting Comedy With The Legendary Wid

March 10, 2021 16:07 - 1 hour - 92.8 MB

Christopher plant sits down with Michael "The Legendary Wid" Baldwin to discuss experiencing audience reception, the evolution of comedy, and the art of collecting. The Legendary Wid is a prop and pun comedian from Cranford, NJ. He is also the subject of the award winning documentary "Wid". You can learn more about him via his youtube series "Self Archeology With The Legendary Wid"

How To Be A Feminist Dad With Jordan Shapiro

March 05, 2021 22:07 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MB

On this episode of Live From RADIOKISMET, Christopher Plant sits down with Jordan Shapiro to discuss running a cooking show, the challenges of writing a book, and how to define a "Father". Jordan Shapiro, PhD is a globally celebrated American thought leader. He is the author of The New Childhood: Raising Kids To Thrive in a Connected World and Father Figure: How to be a Feminist Dad. You can learn more about Jordan at his website www.jordanshapiro.org

From Studio To Gallery To Submarine with Rebecca Rutstein

February 26, 2021 16:41 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

On this episode of Live at RADIOKISMET, Rebecca Rutstein joins as a guest. Rebecca is a Philly based artist who works in a blend of art, science and technology. She’s spent time collaborating with scientists by going on expeditions at sea in different locations around the world. Rebecca discusses her many adventurers from her residency in Ireland to  studying geology at Cornell. She currently has a sculpture at The Bower, a native garden and sculpture park in Central Pa. Rebecca is now pre...

Wonkadelphia With Karla Ballard

February 26, 2021 16:38 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MB

Christopher Plant sits down with Karla Ballard to discuss the sharing economy, alternate forms of currency, and her experience running for vice president Karla is an entrepreneur and founder and CEO of Ying, a peer to peer skill sharing platform. You can learn more about Karla via her by emailing her company at [email protected]

Minesweeping With Mike Greenberg

February 24, 2021 15:29 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

Christopher Plant sits down with Mike Greenberg to discuss the evolution of the film industry during the pandemic, life in the skate world, and the future of donating with equity. Mike Greenberg is an Emmy Nominated Director with strong DP and producing chops. He specializes in action/adventure and sports for documentary, unscripted and commercial production. You can learn more about Mike at his website mikegreenberg.tv  

Craving Momentum with Peter Madden

February 04, 2021 21:22 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MB

Christopher Plant sits down with Peter Madden to discuss discomfort in performing, the clutch factor in leadership, and the relationship between business and art. Peter is the CEO of AgileCat, and Philadelphia based full service creative agency. You can learn more about Peter and AgileCat at agilecat.com

Educating the Consumer With Elissa Bloom

February 01, 2021 16:10 - 45 minutes - 63 MB

Christopher Plant sits down with Elissa Bloom to discuss local sourcing, maintaining creativity while running a business, and the effects of the pandemic on the fashion industry. Elissa is the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Fashion Incubator at Macy's Center City. You can learn more about her at her companies website philadelphiafashionincubator.com.

How Are You, Who Are You? With Daniel McLaughlin

January 29, 2021 19:45 - 57 minutes - 78.3 MB

Christopher Plant sits down with Daniel McLaughlin to discuss knowing when to ask for help, running a restaurant during the pandemic, and rebuilding community. Daniel runs Mission Taqueria in downtown Philadelphia. He is also a purveyor of community activities, having organized Friendsgiving events for up to 200 people a year annually. You can learn more about Daniel and Mission Taqueria at their website missiontaqueria.com

Social Alchemy with Eileen Tognini

January 25, 2021 19:56 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MB

Christopher Plant sits down with Eileen Tognini to discuss creating community, taking advantage of the time that is given to us, and the art scene in Philadelphia. Eileen is an independent curator, who organizes and curates gallery shows, artist salons and sculpture garden events, with a particular focus on the work of emerging and recognized contemporary artists in the Philadelphia and New York regions. You can learn more about Eileen at her website eileentognini.com

Stirring the Cauldron with Megan Stein

January 22, 2021 15:33 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MB

Christopher Plant sits down with Megan Stein to discuss Wicca, the importance of travel, and astrology. Megan is a designer who applies her fashion background and corporate experience to help shape the visual dynamics and strategic growth of the company she works for: Design Manifest. Design Manifest is a full-service residential design and construction management company that operates out of Philadelphia's Main Line. You can learn more about Megan on her instagram @megdeline or designmani...