Conversations with musicians, artists, creatives, and others who make Athens and the communities surrounding Athens an amazing place to live. Learn what is going on in one of the nation’s most famous scenes, meet the new generation of people keeping the tradition strong and hear how the arts are helping build our communities. This podcast is put out by the Athens Regional Library System where we are committed to helping build strong communities and celebrating our diversity. Engaging Communi ...
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We talk this week with local Fashion Designer Tabitha Fielteau. We hope you enjoy the conversation. Tabitha Fielteau is a womenswear fashion designer with two unique brands. One label is Chic Riot that specializes in motorcycle gear for women with a high emphasis on fashion. Her eponymous label, Tabitha Fielteau offers custom bridal, evening, prom …
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This we week we speak with Lora Hogan and Anthony Zuniga of the Athens Film Festival. This is also our first live recorded episode with some audience questions in the mix. Lora and Anthony are part of the team putting on the first Athens Film Festival which will be August 15th through the 17th. You can find out more about the Athens Film Festival a…
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This week we talk with musician Bryant Perez. Bryant is a rapper but also has projects in metal and hosting duties on JOKERJOKERtv. You can find out more about Bryant at https://bryantperezmusic.com/.By Athens Regional Library System
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We talk with author Comfort Rexford about her new book "Arranged Marriage: The Dilemma Of An African Girl". Born in Ghana, West Africa, Comfort Rexford embodies resilience as an entrepreneur, mother, and grandmother to two incredible children and a beautiful granddaughter. Her impressive sales achievements in Beauty, Fashion, Insurance, and Real Es…
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This week's interview is with Jordan Cleo Argrett. Jordan makes music, pottery, photography and more. It was a fun conversation so check it out. You can find out more about Jordan at: Website: jordanargrett.com Instagram: jordancleo.clay Bandcamp: jordncleo.bandcamp.comBy Athens Regional Library System
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This week we talk with author, actor, and barber Barnard Simms. Barnard Sims, pen named: Barnard the Barber is the Award-Winning Author of: THE SOUTHERN AWAKENING: A Black Man’s Guide to Liberating the Rural South. Additionally, Barnard is USCF (United States Chess Federation) District Chess Coach and the founder of the 501(c3) Nonprofit, Reach One…
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Interview with Game Creator Jay Domingo of Mystic Punks
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This week we interview game designer extraordinaire Jay Domingo who is among many thing the co-creator of the upcoming Mystic Punks Tabletop Roleplaying Game. Check out there kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exaltedfuneral/mystic-punks-table-top-roleplaying-game.By Athens Regional Library System
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Timi Conley of the Wonderland Rangers and Wild Rumpus
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We kick off our new studios (you will be able to hear the sound quality difference) with an interview with Timi Conley. The musician and visual artist who is also the founder of the Athens hallmark event The Wild Rumpus. Check out Timi's band The Wonderland Rangers at https://wonderlandrangers.bandcamp.com/album/trouble-treasure-pt-3. It was great …
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This episode we talk with multi-talented author Brandy Hayes Angel. Brandy is a local Photographer, Artist, Writer and founder of a non profit, Be the Change-Brandy Angel Foundation, Inc. She is a self proclaimed poster child for ADHD and always has her hands in something new and creative. She was born and raised in Georgia and began a career as a …
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This week we talk with local filmmaker Aaron Strand. Aaron Strand is a filmmaker, actor, and podcaster based in Atlanta, GA. He graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in drama and has performed Off-Broadway as well as in films and television (NCIS:NOLA, Dynasty, American Soul, Manhunt). Aaron's journey as a writer began in 2009, d…
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This week we talk with composer Jacob Schoenle. Jacob is not only a composer but also plays in three bands and teaches at UGA. Hope you enjoy our conversation. Jacob Schoenle is an American multi-instrumentalist, music theorist, and composer of chamber and orchestral music. His style prioritizes harmony and rhythmic groove in a way described by col…
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Stephanie Calabrese - Interdisciplinary Artist
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This week we talk with Stephanie Calabrese about her new documentary feature "Unspoken", her love of photography and her other artistic ventures. It is a great conversation. You can find out more about Stephanie Calabrese at www.stephaniecalabrese.com/ Bio Stephanie Calabrese is an acclaimed interdisciplinary artist, recognized for her exploration …
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Robert Newsome creator of Atomic Elbow and co-organizer of FLUKE
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We talk with the creator of the Zine Atomic Elbow and co-organizer of FLUKE. Learn more about FLUKE at flukeathens.com and follow Robert on Twitter @atomic_elbow.By Athens Regional Library System
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We kick off our new season of interviews with Sam Lipkin of Volumes Hip Hop. Learn more about the Athens Hip Hop scene, Volumes Hip Hop, local Rap festivals and more! Volumes Hip Hop, founded by Sam Lipkin in January 2017, is a community-driven organization focused on media and event production. Volumes has two primary goals: capturing the history …
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Zakk interviews Joey and Ben of Bleach Garden. You don't want to miss this fascinating conversation with one of the best local bands around. You can listen to Bleach Garden at: https://bleachgarden94.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bleachgarden94/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/74v0EH5Gl2zsUhXXWzGJyI…
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This week on the podcast we talk about Beach Reads! We have back with us Lindsay, Carley, and Jen to give their take on the concept, favorite books, suggestions, and more! If you love books then don't miss this episode.By Athens Regional Library System
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This week we talk with local realtor and TV host Tara Ewing about her role on the show American Dream TV and what makes this area such a wonderful place to live, from exotic farms, to music, to painting and much more. You can follow Tara on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/taraewing90By Athens Regional Library System
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This week we sit down with uber talented Cassie Chantel. Cassie is an amzing artist and is doing lots of great work in the community. Great Conversation that I hope you enjoy. Check out Cassie's work at: https://www.tribehouserecords.com/cassie-chantel Bio Leading with the story-telling element of classic Hip Hop while being as unorthodox as today’…
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Zakk of Classic City Vibes sat down with Pascal Cureton for a great conversation about Pascal's work with the local music scene. "Pascal Cureton is the current Lighting Director/Designer for the legendary 40 Watt Club in Athens, GA. In addition to his work at the 40 Watt, Cureton designs light shows for local acts. Past design clients include Feath…
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This week we interview DJ/Producer Ellwin of the Nightshade Family. Learn about Ellwin's journey and his eclectic taste in music. You can find some of Ellwin's work at https://soundcloud.com/ellwindubstep.By Athens Regional Library System
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Today we talk with Athens comic book writer and artist James Burns. James has been making comics for over 20 years. Learn about how his popular Grumbles series got started and his various projects through the years. You can find out more about James at burnscomics.com.By Athens Regional Library System
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Today's guest is poet Gary Grossman. Gary has a wide range of talents ranging from musician to poet to forager. Gary shares his story and takes us through the many different creative endeavors that he has pursued. You can find Gary's graphic novel and cookbook at Add Drug and Neighborhood Books in ATH, and his comic at Avid Books. You can find more…
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Tyler, Alex, and Briton join us on Classic City Vibes to talk about their podcast "Here Come The Sequels". It is great conversation you don't want to miss. You can listen to "Here Come the Sequels" on all major podcast platforms. You can find out more about them at https://herecomethesequels.blogspot.com/…
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This week we talk with Athens R&B artist Trevon. Don't miss it! Trevon, a smooth and soulful R&B artist from the music-rich town of Athens, Georgia, has been singing and making music for most of his life. Trevon’s two older brothers encouraged him to begin creating music. While Trevon draws inspiration from the oldies such as Al Green and Stevie Wo…
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This week we celebrate our 50th episode with some special guests and our favorite topic of books! Lindsay Josey, Jenn Schumann, and Carley Stewart from ARLS come on to talk about all things books. It is a fun episode and something we hope to do more of in future. Hope you enjoy.By Athens Regional Library System
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This week Zakk talks with the amazing Screamo band Clavus. Clavus endorses the use of Screamo Money: the Intangible Currency of Passion and Ephemera. You can listen to Clavus at: https://clavusga.bandcamp.com/By Athens Regional Library System
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This week we talk with the talented Libbaloops. Libbaloops is an electronic musician and looping artist based in Athens, Georgia. She offers fun interactive shows where audiences of all ages inspire the music and choose the sounds and instruments for each loop! Check out her Twitch channel for live improv looping every Thursday at 7 PM. We had a bl…
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This week we talk with the creative minds behind the amazing JOKERJOKERtv! JOKERJOKERtv helps our creative community thrive by creating opportunities for artists to innovate, collaborate, and connect with audiences in Athens GA and around the world. Check out more about JOKERJOKERtv at https://jokerjokertv.com…
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This week we talk with Dr. Corey Flowers. Dr. Corey Flowers is a guitarist and composer currently based in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He holds teaching positions at Agnes Scott College, Piedmont College, and with the UGA Community Music School. In addition to classical pursuits, Corey also writes and performs rock/metal music featuring a blending of s…
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This week we have LindaMarie who is a crafter, cosplayer, and fursuiter who relocated to Athens, Georgia right before the 2020 quarantine. LindaMarie has been making her own costumes for seven years, and recently leveled up her sewing skills into making fursuit partials. She has a special affinity for darker magical girl anime such as Madoka Magica…
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Interview with Nick of Rabbit Hole Studios
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Today Nicholas Bradfield of Rabbit Hole Studios joins us to discuss Rabbit Hole Studios and his journey to get where he is today. It is a great conversation! You can find more info about Rabbit Hole Studios at : https://rabbitholestudios.org Nicholas Bradfield was born and raised in Wisconsin until the age of 10 when he moved to Las Vegas with his …
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This week we have a interview with local musician Josey. Josey makes amazing intergalactic music with mostly instruments originating from planet Earth. Check more of Josey at https://joseytwallace.bandcamp.com.By Athens Regional Library System
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Interview with Tracy L. Adkins the author of "Ghosts of Athens and Beyond: History and Haunting of North Georgia". You can find out more about Tracy and her new book at www.tracyadkins.com. Hope you enjoy the episode!By Athens Regional Library System
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We are excited to have the exceptionally talented sculptor Noah James Saunders join us for a conversation. Noah's work in wire is groundbreaking and he is one of the pioneering sculptors in the field. After listening to the episode make sure and check out some of his work. It is quite amazing. https://www.instagram.com/noahjamessaunders/?hl=en…
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This weeks guest is the Photographer, Writer, and Filmmaker Chris Greer. It is a great conversation that you don't want to miss! Chris Greer is an award-winning photographer, author, college professor, and television producer. He produces and co-hosts the TV show View Finders which chronicles the adventures of two photographers in search of beautif…
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This week we speak with the amazing artist and illustrator Sam Watson. Sam is an Athens born artist, and a recent graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University with a BFA in Communication Arts. She is passionate about children’s book illustration, and on a mission to create engaging and inclusive imagery for all ages. Check out Sam’s work on Insta…
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This week the band The Sundering Seas stops by for a talk about music, Tolkien, video games, and more. Sundering Seas are an Atmospheric and crushing death/black/doom inspired metal from Athens, GA. You can check them out on their bandcamp at: https://thesunderingseas.bandcamp.com/releases or on their Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/thesunder…
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This week we interview Sascha Smith of the band Maxuma. Sascha talks about the bands newest release "What is with this Thickness" and also about their work as a sound tech at Flicker. To find our more about Maxuma you can visit their bandcamp at https://maxuma.bandcamp.com or check them out on IG at @firstofall.money.shock.…
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This week's episode features the lead singer of the Welfare Liners, Rob Keller. The Welfare Liners came together from the eclectic Athens, GA music scene in 2010 and combined contemporary and traditional influences to create a brand of bluegrass that has earned praise from young and old. You can find our more about the Welfare Liners at https://the…
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This week we speak with Dado and Christina of the record label Nightshade Family. It is a great conversation and our first look at the electronic music scene in Athens. Nightshade Family is a deep dubstep record label with an ear to the underground of sound system culture. Created by Dado in 2021 with the goal of providing guidance and support to a…
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This weeks interview is with Ian Hemerlein of Kwazymoto, Rag Bags, and Saint Syzygy. Ian a talented musician who also does great work as a Sound Engineer at the Glow Recording Studio. Don't miss out on this great conversation between Zakk and Ian about the local music scene, his love of Paul Thomas Anderson, and why you are unlikely to find him at …
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Get a quick run down of our first annual FanFest event. Don't miss out! FanFest 2022 is a celebration of Comics, Games, Music, Film, and the Arts. Join Oconee County Libraries with the support of Athens Regional Library System for this exciting free event on April 2nd, 2022 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Oconee County Civic Center. There will be food…
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This weeks guest is Aruni Kashyap. Aruni is the author of His Father’s Disease: Stories and the novel The House With a Thousand Stories. Along with editing a collection of stories called How to Tell the Story of an Insurgency: Fifteen Tales from Assam, he has also translated two novels from Assamese to English, published by Zubaan Books and Penguin…
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This week we are joined by artist Kate Windley and her son Leo. Kate was born in the agricultural region of northeastern North Carolina. She grew up in a small coastal community located on the Pamlico Sound. For her undergraduate degree she attended two different universities: Appalachian State University and East Carolina University, where she rec…
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This week we speak with the Deaf Condors. Deaf Condors is a heavy rock duo made up of brothers Bob Jesus Alvarez and Darrick Alvarez. Bob and Darrick are not only amazing musicians but also really funny guys. Don't miss this awesome episode. Warning this episode contains explicit language. For more info on Deaf Condors: https://www.facebook.com/dea…
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Today we talk with playwright, musician, and now gubernatorial candidate President Boddie. Learn about his work with at risk youth and using art to make their lives better. We also talk about his early start in music and his current quest to become Governor of Georgia. You can find more info about President at: www.governorboddie2022.org/…
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Today's guest is Bowen Craig of Bilbo Books Publishing. Bowen Craig and Bill Bray founded Bilbo Books in 2006. If you have a story you want to tell about your life and family that needs to be preserved and passed down through the generations, contact Bowen through www.BilboBooks.com.By Athens Regional Library System
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Born-and-raised Athenian Lillah Lawson doesn’t contain herself when it comes to literary genres. Dabbling in horror, southern gothic, fantasy, thrillers and historical fiction, she loves to write outside the lines, blurring different genres to explore the common threads between people. She is the author of three published works: Monarchs Under the …
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This episode we talk with Joe and Markus of the record store, lifestyle brand, and concert promoter Shadebeast and Shadebeast presents. Begun as a one-room record shop in 2017, Shadebeast has evolved into a notorious booking and promotions company, as well as the world's premier heavy metal streetwear brand for music heads that value authenticity o…
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Season 3 kicks off with Jameson Tankersley of the band Jameson Tank. Jameson Tank is a high-energy rock band formed in the legendary music town of Athens, Georgia. The brainchild of lead singer Jameson Tankersley, he released his debut solo EP in the summer of 2019, to a overwhelmingly strong response. Following the EP’s success and growing excitem…
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