Best Small Town Poets Podcasts (2024)

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Join me for a conversation with Dr. Gary Rottman as we talk about History Live! Celebrating the humanities in Southwest Colorado throughout the month of September. 28:37

2d ago28:37

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My guest today is Dr. Gary Rottman who for 30 years was Associate Director at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics at the University of Colorado, Boulder. He is currently a member of the Professional Associates of Fort Lewis College which helps build awareness of the college and the importance of liberal arts, serving students, faculty,…

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093 MxPx - Life In General 2:00:05

34m ago2:00:05

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Chrissy (The Excommunication Station Podcast) tells Jay and Clifton about shoplifting MxPx's Life In General from a Christian bookstore. And also talk about the album, of course. https://www.facebook.com/excompod/By Clifton Stuckey

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Join me for a conversation with Terry Bacon, a novelist, poet, playwright and science fiction writer as we talk about his recent and upcoming books. 17:47

4h ago17:47

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In this episode I speak with long time Durango local Terry Bacon, Phd. He is a novelist, poet, playwright and author of professional books. Before he became a full-time fiction writer he was an adjunct professor at the University of Utah, a consultant in a writing training firm and a co-founder of Lore International, a widely respected executive de…

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ARTS SPECIAL EPISODE with Poet James Hamilton and Create Wisconsin's Anne Katz 1:06:59

13d ago1:06:59

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PodPaca is teaming up with the ARTicipation Week festivities hosted by the Waupaca Community Arts Board to bring you an episode that is all about the arts! We first talk to Poet James Hamilton who is currently touring around the midwest. He shares his new poem "Beat" and why poetry means so much to him. We then talk to Create Wisconsin's Anne Katz …

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In this episode I speak with award winning author Paolo Bacigalupi about his newly released literary fantasy novel titled Navola. 28:46

15d ago28:46

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In this episode I speak with Paolo Bacigalupi, best selling science fiction author of The Water Knife and The Windup Girl. His writing has also won a Hugo and Nebula award, the Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award and is a three time winner of the Locus award. He has also written short stories and the young adult…

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092 Left Out - Pride Kills 1:30:25

8d ago1:30:25

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https://leftoutofficial.bandcamp.com/album/pride-kills https://www.discogs.com/release/17082432-Left-Out-Pride-Kills https://www.amazon.com/Pride-Kills-Left-Out/dp/B0002RPNLC https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Left_Out https://www.indievisionmusic.com/news/the-blamed-side-project-left-out-releases-original-recordings-in-digital-format/ https://en.wikipe…

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In this interview I have the pleasure of speaking with Adam Swanson a professional pianist and one of the world’s foremost performers of vintage American popular music. 29:58

9d ago29:58

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Join me for conversation with Adam Swanson one of the world’s foremost performers of vintage American popular music, including ragtime, early jazz and the Great American Songbook. He is a four-time winner of the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest, and a featured performer and lecturer at ragtime and jazz festivals across the US and a…

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Join me for a conversation with Felicia Meyer, artistic director of the 2025 Durango Playfest and Richard Dresser a New York Playwright. 30:08

11d ago30:08

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The sixth annual Durango Playfest begins Tuesday June 25th and runs through Sunday June 30, 2024. Join me for a conversation with Felicia Meyer, the Artistic Director of Playfest and producer of the annual event. She is also the Associate Professor at the Theatre Department at Fort Lewis College in Durango which partners with Playfest. Also joining…

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091 Ray Boltz - I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb 1:02:48

1M ago1:02:48

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We are back with this short VIDEO episode watching the persecution porn video for "I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb" by Ray Boltz. The video version is available for anyone on Patreon. This is just the audio version for your podcast app. https://youtu.be/zslyvZeU-IE?si=GP1Q5wJIpXC8kttoBy Clifton Stuckey

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Aria Petty One, “Durango’s Favorite Drag Queen” joins me for a conversation about the art of drag in a small mountain town. 29:44

29d ago29:44

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Aria Petty One, “Durango’s Favorite Drag Queen” joins me for a conversation about the art of drag in Durango, a small mountain town. Her goal is to bring an art form that you normally have to go to a big city to experience to the Southwest area creating a safe and supportive environment where drag performers can can spread joy, laughter and connect…

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Ali From Iola: Iola Car Show 2024 24:00

1M ago24:00

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Ali From Iola is the marketing director of the Iola Car Show. Iola Car Show 2024 is from Thursday July 11th - Saturday July 13th. Ali tells us how a town of 1300 people has one of the largest car shows in the country and how she feels emotionally connected to her newer automotive family. PodPaca is hosted by Joe Drake New episodes this July and Aug…

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Mysto The Magi has performed more than 10,000 magic shows over the last 30 years and is bringing his "Really Big Magic Show” to the Animas City Theatre in Durango! 30:20

2M ago30:20

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Mysto The Magi first fell in love with magic at the age of 12 when he performed his first professional show. He has since performed more than 10,000 magic shows over 30 years throughout the country. His shows are inspired by the timeless traditions of Vaudeville creating an organic and exciting program! As a performer and storyteller Mysto has won …

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090 Driver Eight - Watermelon 1:28:35

2M ago1:28:35

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Jay and Clifton get strange on a drive to get this thing to go while waiting for Godot. We're doing Driver Eight's only album, Watermelon! Finally!!! https://youtu.be/aZCuOYF9IX8?si=U4yiJG9AbBuVzlo0 https://youtu.be/4sIzgINw9iA?si=z2OPRwiL0odciKhQBy Clifton Stuckey

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In this episode I speak with author Burt Baldwin who has just published a new anthology of poetry tilted Selected Poem from 1973-2023. 30:53

2M ago30:53

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Author Burt Baldwin from Bayfield, Colorado has just published a new anthology of poetry titled Selected Poems from 1973-2023. He is a graduate of Rutgers University and the Methodist Theological School in Ohio after which he became the Assistant Chaplain at Ohio Wesleyan. He has been an educator for over 40 years teaching at Franklin University, P…

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Join me for a conversation with musician John Thomas and long time friend Charmaine Stewart who transcribed John’s songs to create a new music book. 30:02

2M ago30:02

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Joining me on the program are John Thomas and Charmaine Stewart who together recently published a music book written for guitar with a collection of John’s songs from his life and musical career. Charmaine listened to the recordings and transcribed his songs by writing out the musical notations, time signature, key, chords and lyrics using a music …

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In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Durango artist Miki Harder, known for her drawings, paintings, illustrations and sculpture. 29:48

2M ago29:48

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In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with the multi-talented Durango artist Miki Harder. She is known for her incredibly unique and beautiful drawings, paintings, illustrations and sculpture. She graduated from Fort Lewis College in Durango with a degree in Fine Art and Biology where many professors influenced her work through their teac…

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Join me for a conversation with the new Executive Director of the Durango Arts Center, Jason Lythgoe. 29:39

3M ago29:39

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Join me for a conversation with the new Executive Director of the Durango Arts Center, Jason Lythgoe. This is an exciting new role for Lythgoe who has already been involved with the Arts Center for over a decade teaching and managing the youth and adult theatre programs. He has always had a passion for community based arts and its power to enrich l…

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089 Switchfoot - The Legend of Chin 1:14:08

3M ago1:14:08

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Jay and Clifton explore the origins of Switchfoot: Not just another wrong way to say footswitch. Legend of Chin, to be specific. The first album. Sources: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Music/Switchfoot https://charliepeacock.substack.com/p/music-and-meaning-podcast-debuts?utm_campaign=posts-open-in-app&publication_id=232840&post_id=1394625…

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In this episode I'm excited to be speaking with Maureen May, a well respected and accomplished artist who uses a variety of different media in her work. 30:07

2M ago30:07

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In this episode I'm excited to be speaking with long time Durango community member Maureen May, a well respected and accomplished artist who uses a variety of different media in her work. She grew up in a supportive family with 15 children and parents who found the time to expose her to museums, opera and theatre in her hometown of Chicago. Through…

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088 Starflyer 59 - Le Vainqueur EP 1:21:29

3M ago1:21:29

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https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/lyrics/new/title.asp?title_id=619 https://iactaaleaest.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/invictissimus.jpg https://iactaaleaest.wordpress.com/tag/sailing-and-fighting-instructions/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Toulon_(1793) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Toulon_(1744) https://mapandmaps.co…

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087 The Insyderz - Fight of My Life 1:36:01

4M ago1:36:01

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fight_of_My_Life https://www.amazon.com/Fight-My-Life-Insyderz/dp/B01G473IWE https://www.discogs.com/release/1063630-The-Insyderz-Fight-Of-My-Life https://www.resoundmusic.com/products/fight-of-my-life https://www.inmusicwetrust.com/articles/16s05.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradise_(The_Insyderz_EP) https://fr…

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In this episode I speak with Leesa Zarinelli a local community member and an internationally recognized textile and fiber artist. 29:46

4M ago29:46

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Leesa Zarinelli’s elegant fiber and textile art has been shown in galleries and art centers around the world. She has had solo exhibtions in Japan and throughout the US and has participated in over 25 juried and invitational shows as well. Her work has appeared in multiple publications including Japan Times, Art Quilts International and Fiber Art N…

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086 L.S. Underground - The Grape Prophet 2:00:24

4M ago2:00:24

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Jay and Clifton follow Mike Knott's tragic tale of The Grape Prophet as told by his project LS Underground. https://www.podbean.com/media/share/dir-dyz5d-1e40bd00 https://www.podbean.com/media/share/dir-adjc6-1e5cb927 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRNZP1BmmxY https://lsunderground.bandcamp.com/music https://lostinohio.com/the-grape-prophet-liner-…

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In this episode I speak with local artist and master printmaker Ron Fundingsland whose stunning art work is recognized internationally. 30:11

5M ago30:11

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Join me for a conversation with local artist and master printmaker Ron Fundingsland whose beautiful art is recognized internationally. He is affiliated with the American Society of Graphic Artists, The International Print Triennial Society and The Boston Printmakers to name a few. His work is in the public collections of the Denver Art Museum, The …

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085 Value Pac - Jalapeno 2:10:23

4M ago2:10:23

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFsQscVs0zs https://www.angelfire.com/fl2/christrock/valuepac.html https://www.last.fm/music/Value+Pac/+wiki https://www.christianmusicarchive.com/artist/value-pac https://hmmagazine.com/bands-deserving-biopic/ https://indievisionmusic.bandcamp.com/album/incognito https://www.orangecountypoolsandspas.com/team/ryan-sh…

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I this episode we learn about the art of roasting coffee beans from Matt Steffans and Brice Ward who are are co-owners of 81301 Coffee House and Easy Coffee Roasters. 29:35

5M ago29:35

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Join me in this episode as we learn about the art of roasting coffee beans and making coffee “from seed to cup”. Brice Ward and Matt Steffans are co-owners of 81301 Coffee House and Easy Coffee Roasters located on North Main Avenue in Durango. Matt and Brice bought the business in July 2022 although they’ve worked together for 6 years. Matt is the …

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Local Durango artist Bindu Bammi is a painter, designer, jeweler and art therapist who was born and raised in India creating art that embraces both Western and Indian cultures. 30:08

5M ago30:08

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Join me for a conversation with Bindu Bammi, a local artist who was born and raised in India, lived in the Philippines, Indonesia and Philadelphia before settling in Durango in 2016. She is a designer, painter, art educator and art therapist with two masters degrees. Bindu is part of the Art Room Collective at the Smiley Building where you can find…

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In this episode I speak with Durango resident Gail Harris who as a retired Navy Captain is now a student at The Julliard School and composer of broadway-style musicals. 29:59

5M ago29:59

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Gail Harris retired from her job in 2001 as the highest-ranking African American female in the U.S. Navy. She has written a memoire called “A Woman’s War” about her experiences and has also become an event speaker about the intelligence community and her role in it. As a double minority she faced her challenges with humor and grit which gained her …

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084 My Little Dog China - The Velvis Carnival 1:34:22

5M ago1:34:22

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Jay and Clifton rock out to the grungy post-punk Velvis Carnival by My Little Dog China.By Clifton Stuckey

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Join me for a conversation with Dr. Michael Rendon, Assistant Professer of Sociology and Political Science at Fort Lewis College and member of the local gypsy music band Carute Roma. 28:45

5M ago28:45

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Dr. Michael Rendon, a long time Durango community member is an Assistant Professor of Sociology and Political Science here at Fort Lewis College. He is also the President of the Board of the San Juans Citizens Alliance among many other things. In the past he’s been on the City Council and Mayor of Durango as well as the first male Director of SASO,…

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083 Geoff Moore & The Distance - Evolution 1:30:14

6M ago1:30:14

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Do Jay and Clifton make it through their first Geoff Moore & The Distance episode without losing their minds. We report, you decide!By Clifton Stuckey

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Learn about the evolution of Mariah Kaminsky’s successful career as a fine art painter and mural artist in Durango. 29:06

6M ago29:06

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Mariah Kaminsky, a fine art surrealist painter and mural artist has been instrumental in making the town of Durango a beautiful place to enjoy the visual arts. You can find her oil paintings in Eolus Bar and Restaurant, the Durango Coffee Company and the Animas Chocolate Company. She has participated in multiple exhibitions at the Studio & Gallery …

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Join me for a conversation with Alex Riad an Egyptian-American New York City based playwright who will be coming to Durango to speak with and inspire high school and college theatre students. 29:46

6M ago29:46

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Alex Riad, an Egyptian-American playwright from New York City will be visiting Durango as part of PlayFest's 2024 Real-World Speaker series as a way to connect young theatre professionals from diverse backgrounds with our local high school and college students. This Thursday March 7 at 1pm Alex will give a free talk for the Fort Lewis College stude…

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Learn about FACETS, the exciting collaboration between 20 Moons Dance Theatre Company and the San Juan Symphony’s Bach Festival. 28:46

6M ago28:46

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My guests on this episode are Anne Bartlett and Jessica Perino co-artistic directors of 20 Moons Dance Theatre Company and Jeroen Van Tyne, musical director of 20 Moons and Executive Director of Stillwater Music. In this episode we talk about this year’s 2024 Durango Bach Festival which celebrates it’s opening night with FACETS, a production combin…

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082 The Prayer Chain - Mercury 2:27:12

6M ago2:27:12

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Jay and Clifton are joined by a special guest Jeremy from The Rumors are True to celebrate The Prayer Chain's swan song, Mercury.By Clifton Stuckey

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Rosie McGowan never gave up on her passion for art even after she found herself drawn into the corporate world. 29:36

6M ago29:36

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Rosie McGowen always knew she was an artist beginning at the age of 11 when she created remarkably sophisticated paintings and drawings. Although she had support for her art as she was growing up, she eventually found herself with a career in the corporate world managing businesses and as a consultant to leaders and start-ups. In her family she was…

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081 Havalina Rail Co - Havalina Rail Co 1:41:06

6M ago1:41:06

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Jay and Clifton sit around the camp fire and dream of a quirkier time soundtracked by Havalina Rail Co.'s debut album!By Clifton Stuckey

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Join me for a conversation with director Zachary Chierio and actor Tara Demmy where we discuss the upcoming show called “Small Mouth Sounds” presented by the Merely Players theatre group. 29:33

7M ago29:33

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Once again the Merely Players Theatre Group is presenting another great theatre performance. You never know what they are up to but it’s always something unique and exciting. Zachary Chiero is directing the show called “Small Mouth Sounds” and Tara Demmy is one of the actors in the play joining us from Washington, DC. There is almost no dialogue in…

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Masaki Mitsuhashi: From Tokyo to Ithaca 32:37

7M ago32:37

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From Tokyo, Japan to Ithaca, New York and everything big and small in between, today's guest has done it all in the past three years. Masaki Mitsuhashi grew up in Tokyo, Japan and then made the move to the United States for college. He currently is a senior at Ithaca College and is working on his senior thesis film. We discuss his senior thesis fil…

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In this episode professional artist Lisa Pedolsky talks about her process for making her unique hand built ceramics. 30:18

7M ago30:18

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Join me for a conversation with long time Durango community member and professional artist Lisa Pedolsky. Her unique fine art hand built ceramics are sophisticated yet playful reflecting a fusion of African and Japanese influences from textiles and crafts as well as mid century modern designs. These ceramic sculptures are made with a process called…

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080 Poor Old Lu - Straight Six 2:12:40

7M ago2:12:40

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Jay and Clifton get it in gear for thinking Christians chrindie music, Poor Old Lu's 'Straight Six EP' https://www.discogs.com/master/571420-Poor-Old-Lu-Straight-Six https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poor_Old_Lu https://medium.com/chrindie-95/poor-old-lu-s-straight-six-ep-bef7d2c038ee https://www.christianhumanist.org/2017/02/a-primer-on-christian-alte…

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In this episode I speak with Tyana Arviso and Lapita Arviso who share their journey as photographers and their unique bond as mother and daughter artists. 27:13

7M ago27:13

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Tyana Arviso and Lapita Arviso both Diné artists and photographers are based in the Colorado high desert. They share a unique bond as a mother and daughter pair supporting and inspiring each other in their creative journey, sharing the language of photography. They currently live in Cortez, Colorado but travel the region extensively finding inspira…

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079 Ghoti Hook - Sumo Surprise Pt 2 1:27:22

8M ago1:27:22

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Jay and Clifton dive into the really obnoxious half of Ghoti Hook's debut release, Sumo Surprise!By Clifton Stuckey

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In this episode Thomas Heuser Music Director and Conductor of the San Juan Symphony talks about the new string quartet debuting this month! 28:41

8M ago28:41

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Thomas Heuser has been the Music Director and Conductor of the San Juan Symphony since 2016, a regional orchestra bringing professional high caliber music and concerts to our area as well as collaborations with other community organizations. They also support music education with a junior orchestra and youth orchestra providing many opportunities f…

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Scott Smith talks about his career as a professional photographer in Durango and his involvement and passion for the growing public art scene. 30:15

8M ago30:15

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Scott Smith, a graduate of Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO started his professional photography studio, Imagesmith Photography, 30 years ago and it has been growing ever since. He shares with us the evolution of his career and the path on which he has found himself by doing what he loves, spending time outside snowboarding while shooting images o…

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078 Ghoti Hook - Sumo Surprise 2:00:07

8M ago2:00:07

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https://tollbooth.org/features/ghook.html https://www.amazon.com/Sumo-Surprise-Ghoti-Hook/dp/B01M9GMEQY https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=24098261007&story_fbid=10156086789426008&paipv=0&eav=AfZlxN6F8qfjl-g_ebCp0R2DTfrmPukC02cYi4fF3qF50qlUl60tQfiUbxcB0kGV6RA&_rdr https://www.indievisionmusic.com/articles/song-of-the-day-ghoti-hook-ooklah-th…

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Christmas is the perfect time to be talking about pastries with Kate Naumann owner of La Bonne Patisserie. 28:39

8M ago28:39

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It’s Christmas and the perfect time to be talking about culinary art! Kate Naumann brings elegant and tasty French pastries to the Durango community. She opened her shop a year ago at 3101 North Main Avenue. Using European techniques to create delicious pastries such as opera cakes, tartines, eclairs, croissant, chocolate peppermint cream puffs to …

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Clifton's Top 20 of 2023 38:33

8M ago38:33

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Merry Christmas listeners! Skip all the chit-chat and listen to Clifton's top 10 songs for 2023By Clifton Stuckey

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Jay's Top 10 of 2023 38:35

8M ago38:35

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Merry Christmas listeners! Skip all the chit-chat and listen to Jay's top 10 songs for 2023By Clifton Stuckey

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Three Perspectives of Working in Waupaca's Main Street 20:29

8M ago20:29

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This episode is a bit different than most because instead of focusing on a person or occupation, we are focusing on a central part of a small town. We discover three perspectives of what it's like to work on Main Street in Waupaca, Wisconsin after the pandemic and after a year of road construction in 2021. We first talk to Penny Harper who works at…

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