Best Ali Kemp Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 39: Writeopolis v Fantasy Book Swap- not a dance off 2:03:59

3d ago2:03:59

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Ep 39- Writeopolis v Fantasy Book Swap, but no dance-off In today’s episode, I am joined by Scott K. Andrews and Kit Power from the Writeopolis podcast. We have a lovely chat, and then Fantasy Book Swap proper starts at 12 minutes in. Scott’s choice: The Devil on the Road by Robert Westall Ali’s choice: Unraveller by Frances Hardinge The Lodestar a…

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Ep 38: Is that Conan in space? With Tade Thompson 45:46

23d ago45:46

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Firstly, huge apologies for the delay in this episode, which was recorded live at EasterCon, Levitation 2024. Life got in the way. Tade Thompson’s Bluesky: @tadethompson.bsky.social Tade’s award-winning novel Rosewater is the New Scientist’s July book club pick. Tade’s pick: The Masters of Solitude by Marvin Kaye and Parke Godwin. It’s out of print…

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Golden Scissors Award 2024 Winners: Elizabeth Okeyele + Ali Pate 49:30

12d ago49:30

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking with two of the winners of the Golden Scissors Awards. These new awards recognize excellence in the crafts industry and are given out annually at h+h americas. Nominations were open to everyone and the winners were determined by an independent panel of judges made up of craft …

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Episode #268: Amber Kemp-Gerstel 1:02:14

1M ago1:02:14

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about building an audience with my guest Amber Kemp-Gersel of Damask Love. Amber was the keynote speaker at h+h americas 2024 in Chicago and this is a recording of her presentation. It was inspiring, smart, and funny and I think you’re going to love it. Amber Kemp-Gerstel is a…

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Episode #267: Krista West of Avlea Folk Embroidery 1:12:35

26d ago1:12:35

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about folk embroidery with my guest Krista West. Krista delights in bringing ancient beauty to the modern world with embroidery designs inspired by traditional Mediterranean folk textiles. Introduced to traditional folk embroidery in Greece, she fell in love with the vibrant c…

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Episode #266: Kelly Brooks from Knitbrooks 49:35

2M ago49:35

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about building a craft tool company with my guest Kelly Brooks. Kelly and her husband, Scott Gardiner, are the team behind knitbrooks, where they create unique wooden crochet hooks. Kelly started knitbrooks in 2013 while she was working as a reporter/photographer at a small co…

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Episode #265: Heather Lou 1:08:02

3M ago1:08:02

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast we're talking about growing a sewing pattern business with my guest Heather Lou. Heather has been passionately making her own clothes since 2010, and discovered she loved sewing so much she left a career in interior design to start Closet Core Patterns. Over the years, the company has grown …

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Special Episode: State of the Industry 2024 1:01:55

3M ago1:01:55

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We’re so pleased to bring you this special episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast. This is a recording of the State of the Industry panel discussion which took place live on stage on May 1 at h+h americas 2024 in Chicago. With about 800 people in the audience, our panelists dove into the biggest issues and ideas the crafts industry is wrest…

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Episode #264: Lauren Tilden 54:17

3M ago54:17

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about marketing, retail, and stationery with my guest Lauren Tilden. Lauren is a marketing coach for small business owners struggling to consistently market their businesses. Also a maker, retail shop owner, and podcast host, she’s on a mission to help small businesses do bett…

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Episode #263: Sara Barnes 1:01:59

4M ago1:01:59

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about embroidery and illustration with my guest Sara Barnes. Sara is an embroidery illustrator and writer living in Seattle, Washington. She runs Bear&Bean, an embroidery studio stitching pet portraits and other beloved creatures. Her work has been recognized in American Illus…

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Episode #262: Beau McCall 1:08:54

4M ago1:08:54

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about buttons with my guest Beau McCall. Proclaimed by American Craft magazine as “The Button Man,” Beau McCall creates wearable and visual art by applying clothing buttons onto mostly upcycled fabrics, materials, and objects. His artworks offer commentary on topics such as po…

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Episode #261: Karla Overland of Cherrywood Fabrics 1:09:37

5M ago1:09:37

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about hand-dyed fabrics with my guest Karla Overland. Karla is the owner of Cherrywood Hand Dyed Fabrics in Baxter, Minnesota. She is the “colorist” who creates all the dye formulas and gradations of the gorgeous trademark bundles. Karla has been sewing since she was a little …

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Episode #260: Jess Barrera of Sallie Tomato 51:57

5M ago51:57

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast we're talking about creating a sewing business with my guest Jess Barrera of Sallie Tomato. Jessica is an author, designer, educator, and entrepreneur who has been creatively sewing and crafting since the age of five. She studied entrepreneurship at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, an…

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Episode #259: Drew Steinbrecher 56:44

6M ago56:44

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about collage and mixed media with my guest Drew Steinbrecher. Drew has enjoyed working with his hands and being creative from a young age. He has a university degree in graphic design. Along with being a full-time artist he is also freelance graphic designer. He's an avid kni…

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Episode #258: Willie Smith 59:40

6M ago59:40

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about building a knitting business with my guest Willie Smith. Willie Smith discovered knitting in 2007. He believes he’s been given a gift to entertain while teaching and his purpose is to spend his life enriching other people’s lives. Knitting is the vehicle he is using to a…

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Can’t Buy Me Love + The Pied Piper of Tucson = Can’t Buy Me Teens Willing to Talk 1:08:53

6M ago1:08:53

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In this weeks episode the pod heads to Tucson, AZ to talk about yummy Patrick Dempsey and shitty Charles Schmid. Can’t Buy Me Love is an 80’s teenage Rom Com about a nerd named Ronald (Patrick Dempsey) who comes to the rescue of popular neighbor Cindy (Amanda Peterson) with a little quid pro quo… He’ll help her out of a pickle if she agrees to pret…

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Episode #157: Kristina McGrath and Sarah Walworth of Tech Tip Talk 1:01:55

7M ago1:01:55

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about writing technical instructions with my guests Sarah Walworth and Kristina McGrath. Kristina and Sarah are yarn pattern technical editors, consultants, and coaches in the fiber industry. They have edited over 1000 knitting patterns between them. Since 2020, they have host…

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Episode #256: Rachel Austen of Elle Crée 1:14:59

7M ago1:14:59

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about paint-by-numbers with my guest Rachel Austen. Rachel has a background in graphic and web design. She founded her paint-by-number kit company - Elle Crée - in 2017 out of her desire to create a nostalgic product from her illustrations that customers could interact with an…

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Episode #255: Brett Bara 56:58

8M ago56:58

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about bargello with my guest, Brett Bara. Brett is the founder of Hello Bargello, a brand dedicated to reviving the vintage craft of bargello for modern makers. Brett is a crafts expert and creative entrepreneur who has been working in the crafts industry for over 20 years. Ov…

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Episode #254: Christie Troxell of Ritzy Parties 59:11

8M ago59:11

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about craft parties and events with my guest Christie Troxell. Christie is a master maker and creative professional specializing in the craft and party industries. In 2012, she founded Ritzy Parties, and grew a five-star business creating immersive, over the top celebrations f…

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Cults, Christmas and Catching Up! 55:06

8M ago55:06

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We’re baaaack! After a long,unexpected, hiatus(yay for the end of the SAG/AFTRA strike) we are so excited to get back to it Rom Criminals! In this episode we bring you the twisted story of the most Rom Crimey High Control Group ever. Welcome to the terrifying world of Twin Flames Universe-where true love is guaranteed along with the com…

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Podcast Episode #253: Austin Rivers of Knit the Rainbow 52:40

9M ago52:40

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about serving the LGBTQ+ community through craft with my guest Austin Rivers. Austin is a nonprofit founder; diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant; activist; and professional actor. He received his double bachelor's degree in politics and musical theatre from NYU, his ma…

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Episode #252: Sarah Resnick of Gist Yarn 51:56

9M ago51:56

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about growing a weaving yarn company with my guest, Sarah Resnick. Sarah is the founder of the weaving yarn company Gist Yarn, and their newly launched sister brand Zollie. Since 2017, their small, creative team has been making yarn, patterns, and projects that weavers and mak…

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Episode #251: Sally Moore of Parker Avenue Knits 58:16

10M ago58:16

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about owning a local yarn shop with my guest Sally Moore. Sally is the owner of Parker Avenue Knits, a local yarn shop in Detroit, Michigan. She opened the shop in December 2021. Sally is also a litigation attorney and has been practicing law since 1986. To Sally, litigation i…

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Episode #250: Jamie Trinier and Jessica Drain of SewTites 1:04:22

10M ago1:04:22

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about product development with my guest Jamie Trinier and Jessica Drain of SewTites. An oil and gas engineer for most of her career, Jamie discovered the love of quilting after watching her mom sew many Halloween costumes, Christmas PJs, and quilts as a child. She started sewi…

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Ep 37: Totally Elemental with Esther MacCallum-Stewart, Chair of Glasgow 2024 WorldCon 1:06:16

10M ago1:06:16

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Ali’s choice: The Boggart by Susan Cooper. Ali’s edition with cat tax. Esther’s choice: Like a Charm by Elle McNicoll Elle’s novel A Kind of Spark was adapted by CBBC. Several members of the cast are neurodiverse. Information about dyspraxia here Elle McNicholl’s website Esther and Ali mention a lot of books and other media! Hilary McKay’s Casson f…

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Episode #249: Jaren Gibson 1:01:06

11M ago1:01:06

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast we're talking about the quilting industry with my guest Jaren Gibson. Jaren joined Grace Company as its first manager in 1998, soon after graduating from Weber State University with a degree in Communication. At the time the company had approximately 15 employees. As President of Grace Compa…

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Episode #248: Jen Gubicza of ZooGuu 1:05:53

11M ago1:05:53

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about craft fairs and plush taxidermy with my guest, Jen Gubicza. Jen is the designer and maker behind the handmade brand Zooguu. She graduated with a BFA in graphic design from Massachusetts Institute College of Art in 2001 and worked as a graphic designer and creative direct…

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Episode #247: Dana Williams-Johnson 58:59

12M ago58:59

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about yarn and media with my guest Dana Williams-Johnson. Dana Williams-Johnson is a knitter, newbie crocheter and college professor. She holds a PhD in Communications, Culture, and Media Studies and researches issues with online communities, feminism and the impacts and use o…

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Ep 36: Ghosts, machines and aliens with Kit Power 1:29:58

12M ago1:29:58

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Kit’s choice: The Tripods by John Christopher Ali’s choice: Wildspark by Vashti Hardy Kit’s Patreon Kit’s page on Amazon Kit reads his essay on The Tripods on his podcast feed The British Fantasy Society award shortlist Thanks as always to Steve Vapour Trails. Check out his radio show on Radio Lewes here! Thank you to Danny for the fresh new idents…

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Episode #246: Bianca Springer 1:07:40

12M ago1:07:40

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about sewing, quilting, and embroidery with my guest Bianca Springer. Bianca Springer is a garment sewist, pattern designer, sewing instructor and experimental quilter. She is the creator of unique sewing pattern weights to improve sewing efficiency and speed. Bianca is a cont…

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Ep 35: A Confusion of Susans with Juliet Kemp 1:01:44

1y ago1:01:44

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Juliet’s choice: We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea by Arthur Ransome. There is a small display related to the Swallows and Amazons at the Ruskin Museum in Coniston, in the Lake District. It’s not far from Hill Top, Beatrix Potter’s house near Ambleside. Ali’s choice: The Strangeworlds Travel Agency: The Edge of the Ocean by L. D. Lapinski. I talked to Ph…

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Con Queens and Summer Dreams 45:39

1y ago45:39

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We're baaack! Summer holidays coming to a close and we are ready to rock and roll. First it's a rom com from the 90's and then a list of crimes and recommendations for a long road trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Averyn & Vonia

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Episode #245: Laura Coia 59:32

1y ago59:32

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about YouTube with my guest Laura Coia. Laura is the host and creator of the YouTube channel Sew Very Easy. The channel has 454,000 subscribers and 976 videos that she’s produced over the last nine years, all focused on sewing and quilting. Laura has over 45 years of sewing ex…

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34: Dragons and radical empathy with Trip Galey 1:03:30

1y ago1:03:30

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Trip’s choice: Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher by Bruce Coville Ali’s choice: How To Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell The full list of Magic Shop books here Cressida Cowell’s Wizard of Once books and new book, Which Way to Anywhere have more diverse casts. My now 14-year-old as Hiccup when he was 5. He cosplayed Hiccup at his first Eastercon. T…

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Special Episode: State of the Industry 2023 1:04:59

1y ago1:04:59

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We're so pleased to bring you this special episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast recorded at h+h americas 2023 on June 21 in Chicago. The trade show opened with this State of the Industry panel discussion with over 500 people in the audience. Our four panelists are: Hedi Ehlen, Kamaca Champion, Steve Jeffery, and Jan Hurwitz. We discuss wh…

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Episode #244: Victoria Findlay Wolfe 59:04

1y ago59:04

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about quilting with my guest Victoria Findlay Wolfe. Victoria’s work balances between art quilting, traditional & modern quilting styles, and reflects her passion for exploring the fine art of quilting in the modern age. A farm girl raised in Minnesota, her influences are heav…

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Special Episode: Justine Tiu, Co-Founder of The Woobles, Live at h+h americas 1:02:36

1y ago1:02:36

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In this special episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we are very excited to bring you a recording of our Day 3 keynote at h+h americas 2023, a fireside chat with Justine Tiu, co-founder of The Woobles. The Woobles is a company that makes learn-to-crochet kits for complete beginners. Through The Woobles, Justine has taught over 200,000 pe…

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Summer Love Fraud 1:57:19

1y ago1:57:19

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Nothing like the story of a grifter to start the poolside listening off! In this throw back episode we cover the docu series, Love Fraud about a man who preyed upon unsuspecting women looking for love. Sometimes you want it so bad that you miss those red flags. And boy oh boy were there red flags! Happy Summer, ROM CRIMINALS! xoxox Learn more about…

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Episode #243: Mary Grabenstatter 56:55

1y ago56:55

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about creating a subscription with my guest Mary Granbenstatter. Mary is the owner of Needle Sharp, a monthly subscription sewing box service she founded in 2017 that offers curated garment projects as well as fabric and patterns. The company is a culmination of Mary’s love of…

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Episode #242: Diana Baird N’Diaye 57:33

1y ago57:33

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about folklore with my guest Diana Baird N’Diaye. Diana is a senior curator and cultural heritage specialist at the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. She previously held positions as folk arts program analyst at the New York State Council on the Arts and c…

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Somebody Somewhere Knows Who Killed Ali Kemp 1:17:26

1y ago1:17:26

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We are back! In this weeks episode Vonia covers the unbelievably funny and talented Bridgett Everett’s amazing hbo max show Somebody Somewhere! This show follows a woman who has returned home to Manhattan, KS to help her sister who is dying from cancer. The show begins after her sisters death and follows Sam’s (Bridgett Everett) journey through gri…

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Ep 33: A refreshing lack of Wizard Dads with SJ Groenewegen 57:01

1y ago57:01

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Episode 33- A refreshing lack of Wizard Dads with S.J. Groenewegen SJ’s choice: Andra by Louise Lawrence, with the ABC TV cover Ali’s choice: Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao SJ’s website: https://www.sjgroenewegen.co.uk Pre-order The Disinformation War here @nyssa1968 – twitter Reachingforthevoid - tumblr https://mitpress.mit.edu/9781913380809/ - link…

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Episode #241: Elizabeth Silver 1:02:39

1y ago1:02:39

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about surface pattern design with my guest Elizabeth Silver. Elizabeth is a professional surface pattern designer with 20 years in the industry. Her colorful patterns and illustrations are regularly featured in major retailers like Target, Michaels, and Walmart and she license…

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Rom Crime Catch Up Time = Vallow + Murdaugh + Writer's Strike + Rape Case Against Trump 52:47

1+ y ago52:47

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Latest news updates this week: Vallow & Daybell + Murdaugh + Writer's Strike + Rape Case Against Trump = Rom Crime Catch Up Time LET'S GET INTO IT! In this weeks episode we take some time to catch up on the going’s on in our lives and, of course, give you all the updates on the current crime cases of today! Nous vous aimons Rom Criminals ❤️🖤❤️🖤 Lea…

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Episode #240: Cadence Kidwell of Fuzy Goat Yarns 1:07:01

1+ y ago1:07:01

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about owning a yarn shop with my guest Cadence Kidwell. Before Cadence opened her yarn shop, Fuzzy Goat, she was at Florida State University – where she taught Creative Writing, Multicultural Literature and designed a certificate program for students to develop cultural compet…

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Rom Crime Crime Time ~ Lori Vallow trial week one 30:18

1+ y ago30:18

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In this Crime Time minisode, Averyn gives you all the dirty details learned in just the first week of ‘Doomsday Cult Mom’ Lori Vallow’s murder trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Averyn & Vonia

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Episode #239: Stephanie Rohr 1:08:52

1+ y ago1:08:52

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On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast we're talking about cross stitch with my guest Stephanie Rohr. Stephanie Rohr is a cross-stitch designer, artist, and author. She is known as StephXstitch in the craft world, after giving that name to her Etsy shop in 2010. Stephanie's work fits into the subversive cross-stitch movement, wit…

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Ep 32 Imaginary horse husbands with Kari Sperring 57:01

1+ y ago57:01

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Kari’s choice: The Silver Brumby by Elyne Mitchell This is the edition that Kari has We talk about the illustrations, by Ralph Thompson: Kookaburra and Wombat Ali’s choice: Abyssinia by Ursula Dubosarsky A doll’s dress at Rouse Hill Farm Estate, New South Wales Other books mentioned in the episode Marguerite Henry’s Misty of Chincoteague The Pullei…

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Episode #238: Gretchen Hirsch 1:09:35

1+ y ago1:09:35

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Today on the show we’re talking about sewing glamor with my guest Gretchen Hirsch. Specializing in vintage glamour, Gretchen “Gertie” Hirsch is a designer who infuses her passion for sewing into glamorous creations that can be customized for anyone. She got her start as a blogger with the popular Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing, and has collabo…

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