Best Santa Monica Studios Podcasts (2024)

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Unlock Elite Private School Opportunities for K-12 Mixed Race Students with Top DEI Social Support in Wilshire, CA 10:10

2h ago10:10

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This is an audio blog of the following url: https://www.privateschoolvillage.org/top-black-bipoc-dei-k-12-private-school-educational-consultant-help-near-me-in-wilshire-ca/ In this episode, we explore the impact of top DEI-focused educational consultants for Black and BIPOC students in Wilshire, CA. Join us to learn how these experts are transformi…

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Best DEI Educational Assistance for Race and Ethnicity in Denver's Elite Private Schools for African American Students 10:31

1h ago10:31

10:31

This is an audio blog of the following url: https://www.privateschoolvillage.org/top-black-bipoc-dei-k-12-private-school-educational-consultant-help-near-me-in-denver-co/ In this episode, we highlight the transformative impact of top DEI-focused educational consultants for Black and BIPOC students in Denver, CO. Tune in to discover how these expert…

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Top Private School DEI Educational Consultant Providing Social Support for K-12 Black and BIPOC Students in Baltimore MD 10:14

2h ago10:14

10:14

This is an audio blog of the following url: https://www.privateschoolvillage.org/best-black-bipoc-dei-k-12-private-school-educational-consultant-help-near-me-in-baltimore-md/ In this episode, we delve into the invaluable resources available for Black and BIPOC students in Baltimore, MD, highlighting the role of top DEI-focused educational consultan…

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Fostering Equity With Top Private School DEI Educational Consultant for Hispanic and Latinx Students in Philadelphia, PA 10:26

2h ago10:26

10:26

This is an audio blog of the following url: https://www.privateschoolvillage.org/top-black-bipoc-dei-k-12-private-school-educational-consultant-near-me-in-philadelphia-pa/ In this episode, we explore the vital role of Black and BIPOC educational consultants in promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within K-12 private schools in Philadelp…

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Navigating the Best Private School DEI Educational Consultant for Multicultural K-12 Students in South Pasadena, CA 9:37

3h ago9:37

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This is an audio blog of the following url: https://www.privateschoolvillage.org/best-black-bipoc-dei-k-12-private-school-educational-consultant-near-me-in-south-pasadena-ca/ In this insightful episode, we delve into the crucial topic of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in K-12 private schools. Join us as we speak with top educational consult…

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Building Brighter Futures with Top Private School DEI Educational Assistance for Students of Color in New York City, NY 9:07

3h ago9:07

9:07

This is an audio blog of the following url: https://www.privateschoolvillage.org/best-black-bipoc-dei-k-12-private-school-educational-consultant-near-me-in-new-york-city-ny In this episode of "Educational Insights," we dive into the world of private school education for Black and BIPOC students in New York City. We explore the importance of Diversi…

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Unlocking Success With the Top Private School DEI Educational Consultant for K-12 Students of Mixed Race in Atlanta GA 10:25

3h ago10:25

10:25

This is an audio blog of the following url: https://www.privateschoolvillage.org/top-black-bipoc-dei-k-12-private-school-educational-consultant-help-near-me-in-atlanta-ga/ In this episode, we explore the top educational consultants specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for Black and BIPOC families seeking private K-12 education in …

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Episode 38 - Clara York 46:21

5d ago46:21

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Kath and Jan have a new friend! The phrase “lovely and talented” gets used way too much, but in this case, it truly applies to our guest, Clara York. Coming in smokin’ hot off her successful play “The Jailbait Chronicles” at the Fanatic Salon (next show, August 4th!), Clara recalls her Maine-born-and-bred Mom’s love of lobster and oysters, her char…

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Episode 37 - Elizabeth Cortell 1:01:00

13d ago1:01:00

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Elizabeth Cortell has stories. She has been entertaining Kath and Jan for decades with them, and today’s episode is no exception. A very unique childhood, a killer wit, a keen eye and a razor sharp mind all lead to Liz’s recounting of her Dad’s Christmas menus, her beloved Mom’s cooking, how her folks knew where to shop in Chicago and her own journ…

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Promoting Diversity and Inclusion for Multicultural Students With a Private DEI Consultant in Santa Monica, CA 17:38

15d ago17:38

17:38

This is an audio blog of the following url: https://www.privateschoolvillage.org/top-black-bipoc-dei-k-12-private-school-educational-consultant-near-me-in-santa-monica-ca/ In this episode, we spotlight the top Black and BIPOC DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) educational consultants serving K-12 private schools in Santa Monica, CA. Learn how t…

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Breaking Barriers for Students of Color With the Expert Private DEI Consultant in Culver City, CA 17:30

15d ago17:30

17:30

This is an audio blog of the following url: https://www.privateschoolvillage.org/top-black-bipoc-dei-k-12-private-school-educational-consultant-near-me-in-culver-city-ca/ In this episode, we highlight the top Black and BIPOC DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) educational consultants serving K-12 private schools in Culver City, CA. Discover how …

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Leading Private School DEI Consultant for Black, Hispanic, and Latinx Students in Studio City, CA 17:12

15d ago17:12

17:12

This is an audio blog of the following url: https://www.privateschoolvillage.org/best-black-bipoc-dei-k-12-private-school-educational-consultant-near-me-in-studio-city-ca/ In this episode, we feature the leading Black and BIPOC DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) educational consultants serving K-12 private schools in Studio City, CA. Learn how …

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Enriching Multicultural Students With Private School DEI Educational Consultant in Sherman Oaks, CA 16:06

15d ago16:06

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This is an audio blog of the following url: https://www.privateschoolvillage.org/top-black-bipoc-dei-k-12-private-school-educational-consultant-near-me-in-sherman-oaks-ca/ In this episode, we highlight the top Black and BIPOC DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) educational consultants serving K-12 private schools in Sherman Oaks, CA. Discover ho…

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Empower Diversity With Top Private School DEI Consultant for Students of Color in Brentwood, CA 15:39

15d ago15:39

15:39

This is an audio blog of the following url: https://www.privateschoolvillage.org/best-black-bipo-dei-k-12-private-school-educational-consultant-help-near-me-in-brentwood-ca/ In this episode, we explore the exceptional work of Black and BIPOC DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) educational consultants in Brentwood, CA. Learn about the top consult…

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Discover the Best Private School DEI Education Supporting Multicultural Students in Westwood, CA 13:46

15d ago13:46

13:46

This is an audio blog of the following url: https://www.privateschoolvillage.org/top-black-bipoc-dei-k-12-private-school-educational-consultant-near-me-in-westwood-ca In this episode, we highlight the top Black and BIPOC DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) educational consultants serving K-12 private schools in Westwood, CA. Discover how these c…

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Bridging Communities Through Private School Village: Los Angeles' Top DEI Consultant 14:14

15d ago14:14

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This is an audio blog of the following url: https://www.privateschoolvillage.org/best-black-bipoc-dei-k-12-private-school-educational-consultant-near-me-in-los-angeles-ca/ In this episode, we spotlight the leading Black and BIPOC DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) educational consultants in Los Angeles, CA. Explore how these experts are transfo…

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Empowering Diversity Through Private School Village The Leading DEI Organization for Consultants in Northern California 13:53

16d ago13:53

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This is an audio blog of the following url: https://www.privateschoolvillage.org/top-black-bipoc-dei-k-12-private-school-educational-consultant-near-me-in-northern-california/ In this episode, we spotlight the top Black and BIPOC DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) educational consultants making a difference in Northern California's private and …

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Unlocking Potential: The Essential Guide to Transforming K-12 Education for Black, BIPOC, Hispanic, and Latinx Students in SoCal 16:10

1M ago16:10

16:10

This is an audio blog of the following url: https://www.privateschoolvillage.org/best-black-bipoc-dei-k-12-private-school-educational-consultant-help-near-me-in-southern-califo/ In this episode, we dive into the crucial role of Black and BIPOC DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) educational consultants in Southern California's private and indepe…

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Episode 36 - Jennifer Stander 50:42

2M ago50:42

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Jennifer Stander claims she is not a genius, but Kath & Jan suspect otherwise. The three of us do a deep dive into mysterious worlds: computer programing, coding, 8 hour work meetings, vegetarianism, Purple Carrot, train travel and the food in the western suburbs of Chicago. Jen reveals the reason she thought she hated food as a child and the relis…

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Episode 35 - Mariann Sauvion 56:04

3M ago56:04

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Mariann Sauvion has been cooking and feeding the world since the age of 5 and hasn’t stopped since! Kath and Jan enjoy an extremely convivial conversation with Mariann as she recalls her salad days (see what we did there?) as an 18-year old chef in Manhattan at the late great Paris Bistro, her Culinary Institute adventures, the Coffee House Club, h…

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Episode 34 - Frima Turns 95 26:02

3M ago26:02

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A Bonus Episode as we once again re-visit Jan's mom Frima and her sister Barbara on Kath's patio to honor Frima on her 95th birthday! Amid the pastoral sounds of hummingbirds, wind chimes and our neighbor's incessant leaf-blower, we relay family tributes (more corn memories!), Barbara revisits an old forgotten cookbook, Frima talks about her famous…

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Episode 33 - Emily Vollmer 52:31

4M ago52:31

52:31

Kath and Jan are joined by the delightful writer and teacher Emily Vollmer, but not before Jan tells a long contentious story about a tomato at a chic restaurant in Santa Monica. Kath initially sides with the restaurant (and the tomato) but suddenly changes her tune when sweet Emily pipes up and supports Jan. Typical Kath behavior. Meanwhile, Emily…

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Episode 32 - Maiya Sykes 1:03:29

4M ago1:03:29

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The phenomenally talented Maiya Sykes is the real deal – an artist who actually makes a living at it. Once you hear her sing, it all makes sense. She joins Kath and Jan in a lively discussion about food, music, living with her Mom, Michael Jackson’s glove origins, underpaying gigs, who cooks in her house, life on the road, what exactly is in her ca…

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Episode 31 - Keli Garrett 59:18

4M ago59:18

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Back in the Golden Age of Chicago Theatre ™ Kath and guest Keli Garrett were working in tandem as heads of a Women’s Collective and an African American Collective (respectively) for a theatre company. Given our shared history with words, it’s no wonder we embark on a fascinating conversation with Keli as we discuss her PhD studies in London and wha…

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Episode 30 - Heidi Bauer 58:47

5M ago58:47

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Heidi Bauer’s creativity is off the charts, whether it’s running her company Rock Scissor Paper with her sister Susie (www.rockscissorpaper.com), entertaining, cooking, baking, designing or just looking at the world in a different way than most people. Kath and Jan both share memories of legendary milestone celebrations, vintage Los Angeles houses,…

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Episode 29 - James Sie and Douglas Wood 59:53

5M ago59:53

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The last time Kath saw the married couple James Sie and Douglas Wood, they had not yet adopted their new baby from Viet Nam – who is now 22. Picking right up where they left off (quite literally!), James delights Kath and Jan with homemade blueberry maple scones, which Jan has to force herself not to eat on the air. In a far-ranging discussion on m…

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Episode 28 - Joe and Pepper Edmiston 54:00

6M ago54:00

54:00

We’re back! It’s been a minute. Kath and Jan start 2024 off with a bang (okay, a few weeks late) with Los Angeles power couple Joe and Pepper Edmiston, our beloved engineer Will’s parents, who graciously come to the studio en route to the symphony for a free-wheeling, often hilarious and spirited talk about marriage, food, children, grandchildren, …

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Episode 27 - Peggy Dunne 49:46

7M ago49:46

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Kath and Jan close out the year with a visit from the luminous Peggy Dunne, where we discuss far-ranging topics, such as Peggy’s many careers, health and nutrition, depression, acting, blue-green algae and how she somehow managed to marry a guy who was an amazing cook and astonishingly, in the ultimate ‘way to work it’, continues to cook for her ev…

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Episode 26 - Maripat Donovan 48:29

7M ago48:29

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When Kath and Jan met their pal Maripat Donovan, it was during the run of “The Good Times Are Killing Me” in Chicago, which was supposed to run for six weeks and ran for a year and half. Right after that, Maripat originated her one-woman show “Late Nite Catechism” which was also supposed to run for six weeks…thirty years ago (it’s still running – i…

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Episode 25-Jan's Mom Frima and Aunt Barbara 55:50

8M ago55:50

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It’s a Thanksgiving Special Family Event as our beloved menschy engineer Will makes the trek to the LAX area with all his equipment (and his two dogs!) so we can interview Jan’s Mom Frima and Jan’s Aunt Barbara in person on Kath’s patio! It’s a sizzling holiday extravaganza as the ladies wax nostalgic on what food was like in the old days. We talk …

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Episode 24-One Year Anniversary with Nick Sheist 59:39

8M ago59:39

59:39

Happy Podcastaversary….to US! Kath and Jan celebrate one whole YEAR of podcasting with our original beloved engineer Nick Sheist in what we hope will be an annual tradition with him, being our pre-Thanksgiving guest! We discuss far-ranging topics beyond food, but of course…food too. Nick brings homemade pumpkin bread to start us off, which Jan imme…

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Episode 23-Shari Zinn-Hoorn 50:51

8M ago50:51

50:51

Kath and Jan do their first Zoom interview ever (with a little spotty sound quality) and travel virtually to Portland, Oregon where Kath’s adopted daughter Shari Zinn-Hoorn lives. Okay, she isn’t really Kath’s daughter, but if Kath *did* have a daughter, she would want one like Shari. We discuss how they met and how Shari’s mango-avocado combo won …

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Episode 22-Will Edmiston 54:06

9M ago54:06

54:06

It's Burger Day as Kath and Jan finally wrangle our engineer Will Edmiston into talking about his burger obsession and we definitely get more than we bargained for! Be sure and book his space for your studio needs at www.peerspace.com (search podcast studio Santa Monica). We talk about his Mom's surprise pet pigs, dogs, burgers and how you really c…

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Episode 21-Paula Ayala 51:13

9M ago51:13

51:13

Kath and Jan are blown away by the gorgeous and generous Paula Ayala who shows up with a towering red velvet cake adorned with BAF beads! Kath quickly realizes that she could neither bake that cake nor make those beads if someone had a gun to her head. Jan immediately renounces giving up sugar. Paula talks about her Argentine roots and how her mom …

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Episode 20-Michael Shepperd & Hutchins Foster 54:02

9M ago54:02

54:02

Kath and Jan are joined by old theatre pals and long-time married couple, Michael Shepperd and Hutchins Foster. We reminisce about the old days in Chicago when Kath, Jan and Michael were in “The Good Times are Killing Me” at City Lit, which was supposed to run for 6 weeks and ended up running for over a year, and is considered by all of us to be a …

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Actor John Ford talking technique with Arthur Mendoza, Self Taping and Stella Adler's Method of Script Breakdown - Part 1 3:57

10M ago3:57

3:57

Actor John Ford talking technique with Arthur Mendoza, Self Taping and Stella Adler's Method of Script Breakdown - Part 1. He shares how self taping and script analysis has helped his career both in Los Angeles and South Caroline in order to get more roles as an actor. Subscribe to More and Visit the Website!…

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Episode 19-Daisy Kate Jacobson 47:54

10M ago47:54

47:54

Kath and Jan welcome the powerful dancer Daisy Kate Jacobson to the podcast as we parse the meanings of lissome, lithe and willowy as it relates to dancers. Like a true dancer, however, Daisy prefers to concentrate on strength, rather than patriarchal labels. We talk about Daisy's evolution from being a tiny child chorus member in The Nutcracker to…

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Episode 18-Jane Morris 58:32

10M ago58:32

58:32

Once known as the Harriet Tubman of comedy, (due to all the comics she shepherded into Los Angeles from Chicago), actor-director-writer-improviser (and co-founder of Second City Etc.) Jane Morris joins Kath and Jan in the studio as a last-minute, showbiz clutch replacement for a guest who was sick. We talk about her Mom’s upbringing in an orphanage…

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Episode 17-Cris Cole & Christine St. John 59:14

11M ago59:14

59:14

As supreme luck would have it, en route from Japan to their home in London, Cris Cole and Christine St. John pop in to visit Kath and Jan in the studio for an hour of catching up on old times. Christine and Kath reminisce about their early salad days in what we now know was the Golden Age of Chicago Theatre, from about 1985 to whenever we left in t…

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Empowering Creativity Through VFX and Animation: Authenticity, Trust and Finding Inspiration w/ Sarawathi ’Vani’ Balgam (Founder of Dancing Atoms) 42:26

11M ago42:26

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Enveloped in an aura of creative brilliance, today's guest on the Clear As Mud Podcast is the illustrious Vani Balgam. A luminary in directing, writing, and producing, she's the founder of Dancing Atoms—a visionary creator studio forging connections between Asian and North American storytelling, birthing authentic narratives for a global audience. …

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Episode 16-Frederick Johnson 1:06:51

11M ago1:06:51

1:06:51

New episode! Kath thought she was a talker, but she met her match in our lively and joyous guest, Frederick Johnson, who regales Kath and Jan with tales of growing up in a family where everyone had multiple names and ate macrobiotic food! Frederick talks about his battle with Valley Fever and how in recovery, he left the healthy stuff behind and cr…

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Episode 15-The Midwest Reset (remote sessions) 1:12:55

12M ago1:12:55

1:12:55

New episode! The Midwest Reset! Sound issues plague Kath who was on the move for some remote sessions in the Midwest, all while trying out a new microphone. Kath and Jan and Will hash out the mic issues - it's pretty much a "user error issue" the user being Kath. But Will works some magic to reduce the static, but the sound is muffled in spots. Or …

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Unpacking Startup Culture, Work/Life Balance, and the Future of the VR Industry w/ David Tucciarone (VR Vision) 32:01

12M ago32:01

32:01

In this episode of Clear as Mud, we are joined by David Tucciaronne, the Director of Development at VR Vision. David is an exceptionally fun guy with an impressive background in both leading startups to success and innovating on the most cutting-edge VR technology. We explore his personal philosophy of having a life-work balance and the importance …

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Deconstructing the Creative Process of VFX w/ James Adkins (Sony Playstation Santa Monica Studio) 34:20

1y ago34:20

34:20

Today’s guest is James Adkins, Senior VFX Artist for Sony Playstation at Santa Monica Studio. James is a brilliant and talented artist who has worked on some amazing games and most recently the critically acclaimed God of War Ragnarok. We take a deep dive into his creative process, exploring how he finds inspiration across different media, and deco…

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Episode 14-Ania Cremer 53:49

1y ago53:49

53:49

Guten Morgen says Kath and Jan as we are joined by the delightful and super stylish Ania Cremer, who flew into town all the way from Berlin to visit her Los Angeles boyfriend. We discuss Kath’s Dad’s quest for good German food for his entire life. We talk about Kath’s paternal grandmother Lindemann’s recipes. We try and pronounce Kartoffelklöße wit…

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Episode 13-Eugene Ferraro 46:36

1y ago46:36

46:36

Ciao! Kath and Jan revisit the past, the ancient-long-ago-BEFORE-COMPUTERS-AND-THE-INTERNET-past when they are joined by their dear old friend and mentor, Eugene Ferraro, who was teaching film at Stephens College where Kath and Jan met in 1978. Gene has always supported both of their artistic endeavors for decades now and so it was a real treat to …

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Episode 12-Francesca Rollins 55:09

1y ago55:09

55:09

New York, New York, it’s a toddlin’ town, as Kath and Jan visit with a dear pal (a true New York transplant) Francesca Rollins. We discuss New York vs. LA food, her parents’ busy showbiz careers and how they entertained and cooked. We talk about delicatessen vs. appetizing, Zabar’s vs. Russ & Daughters, and how her mother Jane had a special guy who…

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Navigating the Landscape of Artistic Careers with Art Director Dan Fadness at Terraform Studios 34:33

1y ago34:33

34:33

Get ready for an incredible guest on the Clear as Mud podcast. We had Dan Fadness, Art Director at Terraform Studios, sharing his valuable insights on mentorship for aspiring artists. He stressed the need for strong foundational knowledge before diving into mentorship, and he gave us a glimpse into the crucial role of an Art Director in the game in…

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Episode 11-Sheila Linderman 56:50

1y ago56:50

56:50

The amazing Sheila Linderman (Judy’s pal) joins the podcast for a spirited and lively conversation about many far-ranging topics: how a background in science really does help when it comes to baking and pastry in general. Growing up Orthodox and Kosher. How Chicago’s Pickle Barrel restaurant started her on the road to non-kosher foods. Ditching med…

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Building Community for Your Game with Dave Branco (GDWC) 27:48

1y ago27:48

27:48

“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much” – Helen Keller. Dave Branco, the Community Manager for the Game Development World Championship, shares his journey from working in finance to taking a bold leap, moving halfway around the world to Finland to pursue a career in the game industry. We discuss the importance of creating a positi…

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