It's the July Fourth holiday week and Chrissie is back from vacation in Puerto Rico with some tales to tell! Plus, Steve survives cat-sitting and tree-snapping thunderstorms and the greatest patriotic movie ever, Independence Day, has an amazing real-time X account you should be following. It's our first (annual?) July Fourth Chill-Cast. Tune-in, c…

We discuss the abrupt closing of Chrissie's alma mater, UArts, and whether it is indicative of a trend in higher education. Are "art" degrees (or most degrees) just useless anyway? Did Covid screw everything up for universities? Have schools invested too much in getting "fancy"? Plus, Chrissie discovers that Walmart has cheap prices, we have a few …

Miss Chrissie returns to the POD to react to rumors of some "AI" features expected to be announced at Apple's upcoming WWDC developer conference. Some of her reactions are truly priceless. We also explore what types of "AI" tools are actually kind of useful and which ones we find kind of creepy (*cough* Microsoft Recall *cough*). Subscribe at https…

Jason Ager returns to the Pod as co-host / guest for an intellectually stimulating conversation that begins with Jason Ager & The Golden Eagles at Broken Goblet and continues with discussions on Tik Tok censorship, social media and mental health, "AI's" effect on education and the arts, finding your audience as a creator, and finally, Jason's new m…

Clyde Evans, Jr. is the Director of Education at the International Museum of Dance and a Hop Hop instructor at Drexel University. He joins us to talk about an amazing project he recently presented called the "Danceology of Hip Hop," an attempt to codify the evolution of Hip Hop dance expression. Part of this work involved creating 3D volumetric rec…

Carminati Creamery makes delicious gelato from scratch and their long-awaited Jenkintown location just opened in Yorkway Place. The PIC stopped by, ate some gelato, and have some thoughts. We remember the history of Carminati in Jenkintown from its humble beginnings as a Summer Music Series gelato cart to the pandemic hustle of home delivered cold …

Joe Montone has been bringing live music to communities for over 14 years. With a soon-to-be-launched nonprofit called Stage United on the horizon and the third year producing the Abington Art Center's Summer Concert Series about to begin, Joe is making waves in the regional live music and performance scene. In this episode, we talk about concerts,…

The venerable Philadelphia music venue, The Grape Room, has sadly closed its doors and this week Miss Chrissie and Steve remember the most impactful experiences they had and people they met at the Grape. Stay until the end for a special send-off clip as we play one last song and pour one more round for the dearly departed, but never forgotten, "Che…

Learn from Miss Chrissie what it takes to start a Yoga studio as the PIC discuss the impending launch of Chrissie's latest business venture, Joy Movement Arts. How did she make the website? What business software did she choose? How will JMA distinguish itself from the competition? Learn all this plus some office desk drama and a random cat interru…

The PIC try (and fail amusingly) to generate images with Microsoft Copilot while discussing the "AI" tools they use day-to-day. Plus, some initial thoughts on OpenAI's Sora and our automated future. Subscribe at https://jenkintownartsgarage.com to get JAG updates delivered to your email inbox so you'll never miss an episode, video, or anything else…

It's Jenkintown's sesquicentennial (say that three times fast!) this year and Ben Bergman returns to the Pod to talk about the J150 celebrations being planned and how YOU can get involved! Tune in to learn about 48 year-old high school letters, Boy Scout gazebo renovation plans, the night market's return, a historical mural, and more! Plus, a reall…

The Vision Pro has officially launched and who better to discuss it and the new "spatial computing" era than friend of the pod, Kotaro Fujita. In this episode we attempt to answer two important questions: What is Vision Pro and What can you do with it? We discuss what it's like to use the product, what software will be available at launch, and what…

It's a new year and the PIC are starting it off with a banger of an episode featuring the Thursday night Broken Goblet legend himself, Mike Estabrook! A staple of the Goblet for many years now, the host of both a regular request show and new open mic, he talks everything from making his way in the music business while holding down a day job, using …

In the final episode of 2023, the PIC discuss their favorite episodes of the year as chosen by Steve, Chrissie, and the YouTube algorithm! Chrissie goes deep about an episode with Righteous Jolly that includes Norwegian singing! Steve tries to convince Chrissie that learning to program is a good idea while The Algorithm's choice is an episode with …

Chrissie learns to code with the help of the programming environment, Scratch! Chrissie's youngest was playing with Scratch the other day and Steve decided to check it out for himself and build a little demo Pong game because a) it's fun and b) Chrissie has never heard of pong! Together during Steve's lunch break, the PIC add a feature to the game …

The PIC saw some UFOs! Really! After discussing the lights in the sky and since Steve can't stop thinking about the Hulu movie, "No One Will Save You," he thought it would be fun to try to poorly explain the plot to Chrissie in order to learn some tips for surviving the apparently imminent alien invasion of Jenkintown. Along the way, Steve kind of …

It's almost Halloween and that means you need a costume! Where better to get one than Spirit Halloween!? Miss Chrissie and Steve journey to their local haunt for a mini-adventure checking out the "good," the "bad," and the "weird" of their local Spirit Halloween location. There is also talk of Killer Klowns from Outer Space, Ghostbusters toys for a…

This week the PIC discuss the new HQ of Jenkintown Dance Arts 3.0 complete with photos! Learn about the new space and what the heck is involved in building a dance studio, anyway. Plus, tangents into rock climbing, personal electric vehicles, and Chrissie's fears about Steve on ice or any wheeled personal transportation. Will Chrissie agree to try …

This episode, friend of the Garage, Righteous Jolly, returns to talk about his new album, "What's In A Name," and so much more! Tune in to hear stories behind the music, our mutual lifelong affection for Wawa, and what the heck is with the mannequin in Righteous' basement? Plus, Steve gets rid of a potbelly stove, Righteous tells a story involving …

Steve is solo this episode as Chrissie is busy building JDA 3.0! It's the end of an era. We are saying goodbye to the physical location of the Garage (as well as Jenkintown Dance Arts) by watching and reacting to our most popular video, "The 7 Wonders of Jenkintown (According to Chrissie)." Learn behind-the-scenes secrets about the giant stage, the…

The PIC are once again joined by blues and rock guitarist and songwriter Greg Sover to discuss his latest album, HIS-STORY. Greg elaborates on the stories behind three of our favorite tracks, plus Steve revisits our last episode with Greg with more #SaveTheManuals talk that makes Chrissie's eyes glaze over. Chrissie and Greg bond over his guitar, "…

The PIC are joined by returning guest, Cara Cartney for a laughter-filled conversation about her Jagged Little Pill performance, the craziness of First Fridays, whether Cara is living in a Final Destination Film, performing Barbie Girl, playing System of a Down on a Uke, and much more! Cara Cartney is a brilliant performer with excellent stage pres…

Drinkers and non-drinkers alike can find some good options in Jenkintown. This week, Miss Chrissie and Steve share their experiences imbibing cocktails and mocktails at the newest place in town, The Keep Easy! Steve also talks about the crazy time he had at Gobletstock 9 and the greatness of Sunday Jazz Brunch at Human Robot while Miss Chrissie tel…

This time, Miss Chrissie is Steve's guest on her own pod to talk about how she manages to run her crazy life as a small business owner and mom. Learn how Chrissie uses a tiny bit of discipline along with some specific analog and digital tools to keep herself organized and motivated day-to-day as well as monthly and quarterly! This is a short and sw…

JAG Cast | Episode #122 This week, Chrissie & Steve see a movie! At the time this is published, Chrissie is on vacation, but before she left, the PIC recorded this review of the latest Spider-Verse movie after seeing it at Jenkintown's own Hiway Theater. Steve didn't hate it, but didn't really like it that much either and it made him temporarily co…

JAG Cast | Episode #121 This episode the PIC are joined by Philadelphia-area photographer and DJ, Lisa Schaffer as well as the owner of Jenkintown's Capricorn Books, Jackie Botto for a fun conversation about small business, DJ-ing, and photography. Learn the story of how Lisa and Jackie met because of David Bowie, the competitive advantages of a lo…

JAG Cast | Episode 120 The PIC are back and the pod gets a new name! We welcome returning friend of the show, Kotaro Fujita to this inaugural JAG Cast to talk about creating digital art, especially with iPads. Learn about Kotaro's journey to become the amazing app designer/developer he is today. There is some fun reminiscing about app design trends…

In this episode, the Partners in Crime are joined by returning guest, Ben Bergman, to talk about big things coming to the Jenkintown Night Market this year as well as his other efforts in "experiential retail." Then, in a rousing "A Game Called Something," we learn about the seasons, shopping for podcast equipment, and Steve rants about buying a us…

This week, the PIC are trying something new...VIDEO! So we don't have a guest, but we do have two triumphs to celebrate! First, Steve talks about the great time he had at John Faye's amazing book release party for "The Yin and the Yang of it All" at the Ardmore Music Hall. Then, Chrissie celebrates 10 years of Jenkintown Dance Arts! It's a short an…

This week, we return to our ongoing "WTF..?" series where Chrissie asks Steve, "WTF is AI?" and Steve tries to answer. The PIC learn about Large Language Models, creepy chat bots, and useful ways to leverage "AI" to avoid mundane tasks like writing simple ad copy. There is also discussion of some of the weird stories in this space like the NYT auth…

This week, the PIC chat with co-hosts of Human Robot Jenkintown’s Tuesday night open mic, Dylan Blazick & Alex Corson. We discuss the open mic scene, how good Human Robot beers are, and a surprising Camera Thief connection that involves a ribbon factory! In a rousing A Game Called Something, Steve provides actionable advice for his past self if he …

This week, the PIC are joined by singer, actor, dancer, and podcaster, Tammy Tuckey to discuss all things Disney and more! But first, Steve is confused by the orchestra, everyone is bummed by the sad state of Chuck-E-Cheese, and no one really believes Avatar is popular. Tammy shares how she managed to make not one, but two cover albums of Disney tu…

This week, the PIC are joined by Nick, Chris, and Caleb of the recently formed band, Broad Street Appeal. A self-described alternative emo pop punk band, this trio impressed us with their unique takes on classic songs of our long ago youth. In this conversation, you'll learn about the origins and philosophy of Broad Street Appeal, why Steve hates A…

This week, the PIC are joined by the creator of the Elkins Park Eclectic Talent Show, percussionist Tony "Catastrophe" Flagiello. Tony has had an eclectic career as a touring artist, dance class dummer, Red Bull promoter, and more! Tune in to learn about the coolest new talent show in the area and stay for anecdotes like the time Tony managed the s…

Technically, Steve's voice is back, but it's still a little rough at the time we recorded this most excellent pod with the very interesting and talented, Dom & Jesse. With the tag line, "Summer All Year," Dom & Jesse are a double-threat pop act that can play an impressive live show before bringing the beats as an up-and-coming DJ act. With excellen…

Steve is back this week, but sounds like he is gargling rocks; ah the joys of winter cold season. But, spirits are high because this week's guest is Righteous Jolly, a wonderful actor, musician, and the "7th best trivia host in Bucks County!" In this wide-ranging conversation, Righteous discusses his upcoming album, the amazing Levittown Christmas …

Steve is trying to recover his podcast voice after a bout of the CRUD, so this week Miss Chrissie is running the show solo! Thankfully, the uber-talented Lorne Behrman is back for the third time to talk about his latest full length album, "A Little Midnight," how he's now living the drama-free band lifestyle, what it's like being a frontman, and mo…

It's the holiday season and that means it's time for a Holiday Special! In this solo episode, Steve reads a classic holiday tale perfect for the whole family, about how some daemons kidnapped Santa Claus and tried to ruin Christmas! Links: - A Kidnapped Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/519 - Santapause, Jason Ager - h…

This week, the PIC are joined by special guest, Cara Cartney! We met Cara at Broken Goblet where she performs every First Friday and at the time of this recording was days away from accomplishing a dream of performing Jagged Little Pill with a live band! In this laughter filled episode, we talk about Cara’s various musical gigs, her unique branding…

This week, the PIC are on their own with a short grab-bag of awesome mini-topics! Chrissie wants to dance on a murder chair in the Garage while Steve wants to learn to dance, "dancing baby" style. There are two amazing shows coming up at Broken Goblet that will have the PIC in attendance, including Jenkintown's own Camera Thief returning to rock th…

The PIC are joined this round by musician, TEDxTalk presenter, and all-around swell guy, Avi Wisnia, for a very enjoyable conversation that touches on life, music, human nature, and a lot of autumnal references. Tune in to learn about the differences between being a musician in NYC vs Philly, all about Avi's latest album, "Catching Leaves," what it…

This week, the PIC are joined by returning friend, musician, and possessor of a very manly beard, Jason Ager, to discuss his new single, "Pity," as well as many other fascinating topics. Truly, Jason is a learned man and in this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss his upcoming show at The Royal with full band, mix in a healthy dose of philosophic…

This week, the PIC are joined by a familiar face from the Jenkintown music scene, drummer and self-described "least interesting person," Tony Green! In a twist, Tony is actually very interesting! Besides being an accomplished drummer, he's an IT guy at a magazine that shall not be named, an accomplished student of the culinary arts, and most import…

This week, the PIC welcome to the pod blues and rock guitarist extraordinaire, Greg Sover, to talk about his musical inspirations, the stories behind our favorite songs, surviving the pandemic as a working musician, and much more! We end the show by bringing back an old favorite, A Game Called Something! Along the way, Greg and Steve bond over shar…

This week, the PIC are sans guest, but full of pizza after attending the soft launch of Jenkintown's newest awesome eatery, Pizza Wheel! Brought into existence by the great minds behind West Ave Grille, this newest pizza restaurant is a little bit different and a definite step up from much of the competition. Steve may nitpick some stuff, but in th…

This week, the PIC welcome Ben Bergman to the POD to talk about the Jenkintown Night Market, what it is, how it came to be, and what may lie ahead! Along the way, we also discuss the quirkiness of Jenkintown, Chrissie questions Steve's wardrobe choices, and there is a digression into what to the call the 2000s. All that and more...LIVE from the 190…

We're back! After a brief hiatus, the PIC have returned for episode 100 along with special returning guest, Joe Gunn! We discuss the completion of "Argument Park," Jose Pistola's quinceañera, post-pandemic life, Joe's trip to the greatest place on earth, Dollywood, NFT chickens, and so much more! This is an episode you won't want to miss. It's inte…

It's a grab bag of Chrissie Topics this week! But first, just in time for Steve's COVID recovery tour, Gobletstock 8 is happening this Saturday! Find out why it's awesome and listen to the PIC plan their weekend on a podcast! Then, stick around because Chrissie's laptop repair saga continues. The laptop's still broken, but Chrissie learns an iPhone…

Miss Chrissie didn't just give Steve a Simpsons pint glass from her trip to Disney and Beyond, she gave him COVID, too! This week, the PIC talk about Encampo and flashlights that look like candles before Steve goes into some detail about his first bout with COVID. All that and the weird side effects of Paxlovid...LIVE from the 19046! Topics Discuss…

The PIC took a week off because Chrissie decided to go to Disney world WITHOUT STEVE! Learn about Chrissie's solo + 4 adventure in the most magical place on earth, plus be awed by the Mouse's insane merch game, and finally Chrissie provides some excellent tips to keep in mind before you too decide to take multiple planes down to Florida to spend al…