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Andrew and Billy discuss the robot uprising, you get to peek under the hood of our easter egg creation process, we Climbax to the MAX, and enjoy acts of random outtakes!

And we're back, sort of, I'm Billy Nation and this is episode 66 of the Creative Memphis Podcast. Season greetings and thank you for tuning in.

This is our 2016 holiday outtakes episode! At the end of every year we run an episode collecting clips from throughout the year that include bloopers, errant conversations, and workshopping Easter eggs.

Retired co-host Andrew Lebowtiz features heavily in addition to some featured guests behind the scenes conversations.

We'll still be on hiatus through the beginning of 2017, but I'll work at having a few afterthoughts from previous guests out in that mean time. Sadly, Schedule is still subject to randomness.

Thank you for tuning in this 2016 year, we will broadcast back to you in 2017.


Thank you so much. You are the reason this show continues. Your support, listening to episodes, and sharing with others passionate about Memphis and it’s creative scene helps boost the show, keep momentum, and ensure this project keeps rolling. Something that’s been mentioned in a few recent episodes this year is I’m engaged. Aaaand, because I’m CMP’s main operator these days our feature creative segments are going to take short hiatus so that I might both enjoy this upcoming holiday season, my wedding, honeymoon, and our first times as a newly married couple. But fear not, feature guest segments will be back in early-ish 2017!
Direct download: CreativeMemphis_Episode066_Holiday_Outtakes_2016.mp3
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Tommy chats a bit more on comedy and we muse on the viability of writing in a social media world. Brit doubles down on craft in Memphis, we dream over New York museums, and she reveals the formula for getting maker materials into boutique shops.

Suggested Episodes
Episode 61 - Tommy Kha
Episode 42 - Brit McDaniel

Thank you so much. You are the reason this show continues. Your support, listening to episodes, and sharing with others passionate about Memphis and it’s creative scene helps boost the show, keep momentum, and ensure this project keeps rolling. Something that’s been mentioned in a few recent episodes this year is I’m engaged. Aaaand, because I’m CMP’s main operator these days our feature creative segments are going to take short hiatus so that I might both enjoy this upcoming holiday season, my wedding, honeymoon, and our first times as a newly married couple. But fear not, feature guest segments will be back in early-ish 2017!

Direct download: CreativeMemphis_Afterthoughts_KhaMcDaniel.mp3
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With Melissa we discuss food and restaurateur ideas, Matt cues into some more amazing Black Lodge stories, plus the crazy way he meet his fiance’, and Ryan continues to express the interesting and uncommon sides of this year’s Indie Memphis.

Suggested Episodes
Episode 38 (not 39) - Melissa Sweazy
Episode 62 - Matt Martin
Episode 65 - Ryan Watt

Thank you so much. You are the reason this show continues. Your support, listening to episodes, and sharing with others passionate about Memphis and it’s creative scene helps boost the show, keep momentum, and ensure this project keeps rolling.Something that’s been mentioned in a few recent episodes this year is I’m engaged. Aaaand, because I’m CMP’s main operator these days our feature creative segments are going to take short hiatus so that I might both enjoy this upcoming holiday season, my wedding, honeymoon, and our first times as a newly married couple. But fear not, feature guest segments will be back in early-ish 2017!

HOWEVER, this train keeps a rolling and you are still going to get content. This episode we have Afterthoughts from writer/director, Melissa Sweazy, Black Lodge Video magnet, Matt Martin, and Indie Memphis executive direction, Ryan Watt. Afterthoughts are often clips we’ve gathered from episodes after the main recording, but the track keeps going for a little while as we wind down with our guests.

Direct download: CreativeMemphis_Afterthoughts_SweazyMartinWatt.mp3
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Episode 65: Ryan Watt | Indie Memphis
In this episode executive director, Ryan Watt, rolls out what makes Indie Memphis a unique film festival, how his marketing past is expanding the Indie Memphis experience, and we pick several of this year’s films that you can’t miss.
 
 
For the 2nd year in a row, Creative Memphis Podcast is sponsoring the Indie Memphis poster competition which you can find Nov 1st through 3rd downtown at the Halloran Center and Nov 4th through 6th at Playhouse on the square. Voting for the People’s choice award will be open that entire time, so swing by and give these awesome designers some love.

 Suggested Episode - Episode 13 with Erik Jambor

Direct download: CreativeMemphis_Episode065_RyanWatt.mp3
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Episode #064: Victor Sawyer, musician
In this episode musician and instructor Victor Sawyer tunes us in on how struggle motivated him to take a chance after putting in the time to become a master at the craft he was preparing for.
 
 

Suggested EpisodeEpisode 34 with Lisa Michaels musician and comedianne

Billy - "I'm far too busy" - Anonymous
Eso - "Embrace your inner Memphis" - Eso Tolson
Direct download: CreativeMemphis_Episode064_VictorSawyer.mp3
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Episode #063: Crissy Clements, Broad Escape Rooms
In this episode Crissy Clements of Broad Escape Rooms clues us in on our melting planet, becoming a zombie, and coming up with ideas in the shower.
 
Until October 31st, you can go to broadescaperooms.com to reserve your own escape room experience in "The Outbreak" and if you input the code "CREATIVE", get 10% off your booking.
 
Direct download: CreativeMemphis_Episode063_CrissyClements_mixdown.mp3
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Episode #062: Matt Martin, Black Lodge Video
In this episode Matthew Martin astounds us with his fervent passion for cinema and the Black Lodge family, and how he's working with Craig Brewer to turn the oldest library in Memphis into a world of pure imagination. PLUS the future of Black Lodge!!
 
Brewer and Black Lodge Pandemonium Cinema Showcase
The Roller Derby Picture Show
6:30pm on September 24th
Cossitt library, 33 Front Street
 

Time Warp Drive-In: PARANOID VISIONS: THE FILMS OF JOHN CARPENTER
They Live!
In the Mouth of Madness
The Thing
Prince of Darkness
7:30pm on Sept 16th
Malco Summer Drive-In.
Movies start at dusk - $10 a person for the whole night!

Suggested Episode - Episode 26 with Mike McCarthy and the Time-Warp Drive-In!

Direct download: CreativeMemphis_Episode062_MatthewMartin.mp3
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Episode #061: Tommy Kha, photographer
In this episode with photographer Tommy Kha we dig deep into recognition and reconciliation particularly with the people of his past, his hometown of Memphis, and graduating from Yale and somehow becoming a stand-up comedian.
 
He's already held the book signing for A Real Imitation, which we talk about in this episode, but until Sept 17th can run by Crosstown Arts to feast your eyes on Tommy's curated photography and video gallery titled, Anthology: Somewhere Not Here, which we also discuss.
 
 Anthology: Somewhere Not Here
August 19 through Sept 17, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm
Crosstown Arts - 422 N Cleveland St, Memphis, Tennessee 38104
 
Tommy Kha
Instagram | Twitter | Email
Direct download: CreativeMemphis_Episode061_TommyKha.mp3
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Episode #060: Richard Douglas Jones, Black Nerd Power
Richard Douglas Jones discusses his comedic course from open mics to opening for Patti Labelle and beyond. He also covers his podcast, Black Nerd Power, which co-hosted by Markus, Kimber, and Richard. Each week they discuss the worlds of Sci & Fantasy from a black POV.

Direct download: CreativeMemphis_Episode60_RichardDouglasJones.mp3
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Episode #059: Josh Campbell & Sean Mosley, 2dudes
Josh and Sean are taking storytelling to a new level with a two-man show augmented with audience participation. Find tickets at oxfordfringefest.com. #2dudes will be Friday, August 12th, 9pm at the Shelter on Van Buren.
 
 
Friday, August 12 at 9 PM - 10:30 PM
1221 Van Buren Ave, Oxford, Mississippi 38655
 
Direct download: CreativeMemphis_Episode059_JoshSean.mp3
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Episode #058: Adam Farmer, Glitch | Tightening the Gap Between Art and Apology
In this episode we tap into the idea of controlled chaos with Adam Farmer, whose dual role of artist and curator involves a great deal of sacrifice, purposeful improvisation, and something he calls "strategic hoarding".
 
Also discussed were stories of extraterrestrial visitations at home, daily trips to the basketball court, and his monday through friday gig at a trucking company.
 
Get on over to www.avantgauze.com to check out some of his work and be sure peel through the photo albums at www.facebook.com/glitchmemphis to witness the transformation of a living room into a monthly collaborative art experience!
 
Untitled Part II (Encore)
Friday, July 22 at 6 PM
GLITCH - 2180 Cowden Ave., Memphis, Tennessee 38104
 
Suggested Episode - Episode 19 with Heather Pike former creative partner at Tart

Andrew "we have art in order not to die of the truth" - Friedrich Nietzsche
Billy "you can mimic the result but not the creativity" - Sonya Teclai

Direct download: CreativeMemphis_Episode058_AdamFarmer.mp3
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Episode #057: Corkey Sinks, artist/designer
This episode artist and designer Corkey Sinks uncovers demonbabies, tagging turtles in the desert, and we ponder moon landing deniers. Something we missed in the episode is Corkey is the designer over at the Dixon, so when you see upcoming promos there you'll be seeing her good works. Corkey's big announcement is Walls Divide Press, a collaboration with her husband Jesse Butcher, bringing back the days of zines and creative publications.
 
Episode co-host Bryan Rollins
Bryan Rollins.com
Twitter | Vimeo | Instagram | Pintrest
Direct download: CreativeMemphis_Episode057_CorkeySinks.mp3
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Episode #056: Gil Worth, The OAM Network
This episode Gil Worth tells us how he started the OAM network, balances work and family life, and divulges a savvy Secret.
 
Direct download: CreativeMemphis_Episode056_GilWorth.mp3
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Episode #055: Cole Bradley, business anthropologist

This episode we had Cole Bradley, a business anthropologist, share about the hazards of west Texas, anarchy in California, and the perils and values of business anthropology.

Direct download: CreativeMemphis_Episode055_ColeBradley.mp3
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Episode #054: Angela Russell, Underground Art
This episode we had Angela Russell of Underground Art share her thoughts on running a longstanding creative biz in Memphis and in honor of everyone who has ever struggled with mental or emotional health, is a suicide survivor, has battled addiction Underground Art will be hosting Illuminated: Semicolon Tattoo Event Art to benefit the Memphis Crisis Center.
Direct download: CreativeMemphis_Episode054_AngelaRussell.mp3
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Episode #053: Kurt Perschke, Red Ball Project
Through Red Ball Project sculptor Kurt Perschke views each city as an opportunity to provide citizens creative interaction. Memphians saw their space afresh as the project rolled through town. Catch our episode where Kurt shares on Red Ball, Memphis, and avoiding the law by hiding in plain sight.
 
Direct download: CreativeMemphis_Episode053_KurtPerschke.mp3
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Episode #052: Ziggy Mack, photography
Having risen from the night club photography scene , the stylish Ziggy Mack later examined rhythm and movement through fashion and ballet, but now explores powerful imagery of mermaids underwater. Ziggy puts an energetic spin on the traditional photographer all while documenting niche cultures.
 
Direct download: CreativeMemphis_Episode052_ZiggyMack.mp3
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Episode #051: Mary Jo Karimnia, Artist
Mary Jo Karimnia keeps active and fresh through her own work, volunteering, and running community focused support. A student of life and of others, Mary Jo has focused on growing her career by speaking up when some weren't and finding out how to practice the professional side of art through helping others.
 
Belongings 2: Re-purposed (link)
An open call exhibit - This second incarnation of the Belongings show continues in the spirit of community and the reuse and re-imagining of objects.
  • All artists are invited to participate by purchasing any object of inspiration from the Cleveland Street Flea Market at 438 N Cleveland to transform into (or use as inspiration for) a new work of art.
  • Deadline/drop-off is April 25 at 422 Cleveland.
  • The show opens April 29th and continues to May 14th.

Mary Jo Karimnia
Website | Instagram

Direct download: CreativeMemphis_Episode051_MaryJoKarimnia.mp3
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Episode #050: Josh McLane | Memphis Comedy Festival
Known for music, comedy, and a powerful presence Josh McLane's unhinged style is set in contrast to his well known black tie guise. Blood, blow, and truth dominate this week as he shares the turning point of a life Josh now sees differently. Also, Memphis Comedy Festival starts this week. Get your tickets now!
 
March 31- April 3rd
Buy Tickets
 
Direct download: CreativeMemphis_Episode050_JoshMcLane.mp3
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Episode #049: Alice & Mike, Five In One Social Club
Alice Laskey-Castle & C.Michael Andrews run Five in One Social Club! Their retail store features limited editions and one-of-a-kind pieces created by local and regional artists. Twice a week in their Clubhouse on Broad Ave they host creative workshops for small groups. Upcoming workshops include Luchador Masks, Glassblasting!, Pop-up Books, and Wine Bottle Glasses.
 
Direct download: CreativeMemphis_Episode49_FiveInOne.mp3
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Episode #048: Eric Clausen, artist
A many varied soul, Eric Clausen has traveled the U.S. via bicycle, sampled science, vacated the desk job life, and plunged the depths of tandem drinking and drawing. Fascinated with how line creates form, he has brought a passion for illustration, painting, and art to the public. Time to sit back and get drawn in with Eric C.
 
Planet Nine: Displacement March 4 - April 11
Opening Night Friday, March 4at 6 PM at Marshall Arts
 
Saturday, March 12at 8 PM at Marshall Arts
 
Friday, March 18at 8 PM at Marshall Arts
Direct download: CreativeMemphis_Episode048_EricClausen.mp3
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Episode #047: Doug Gillon, Tuesday Show Comedy
Homegrown Doug Gillon trekked allover the world just to came back to Memphis and share great insights with you through comedy, Emceeing, and deft arts of marketing. Join Gillon skies as we move through China, the video game industry, our friend freelancing, and on to discovering new paths.
 
February 23rd, 8pm at the Brass Door
Tuesday Show is in Love with Rob Love, Mary Beth Poppins, Mark Brimble, and Nashville's Mary Jay Berger, Josh Wagner and Brad Sativa!
Direct download: CreativeMemphis_Episode047_DougGillon.mp3
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Episode #046: Haley Morris-Cafiero, Photography

In 2013 Haley Morris-Cafiero's public self portrait project, Wait Watchers, went viral appearing on Huffington Post, CBS News, and more. We learn how she morphed the viral reaction to her work back into the project, eventually making a nearly sold out book from that interaction.

Direct download: CreativeMemphis_Episode046_HaleyMorris-Cafiero.mp3
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Episode #045: Barry Wolverton, author
Barry Wolverton has been helping to create books, documentary television, and online content until landing a deal with a publisher, Walden Pond Press. His first novel, Neversink, was about a Puffin, but this Wolverton is set to blow you away with book one of the Chronicles of the Black Tulip, The Vanishing Island.
 
barrywolverton.com
Neversink on Harper-Collins
The Vanishing Island on Harper-Collins
Direct download: CreativeMemphis_Episode045_BarryWolverton.mp3
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Episode #044: Kenny Wayne, painter and producer
Kenny Wayne's journey has lead him down the path of surrealist expressionism and he touts a new form of digital collage comprised of the expertise he's gained along the way. Listen in and learn what it takes to be Kenny Wayne, painter, producer, Memphian.
 
Kenny Wayne Arts
IG | TW | FB
Direct download: CreativeMemphis_Episode044_KennyWayne.mp3
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