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Is It Bad For The Economy?Are Trump Accounts A Secret Wealth Tax? Because They're Not Great Retirement Accounts.Compound interest might be the 8th Wonder of the World, but what if it's Trump branded? Listener Craig asks whether MAGA is just using the Trump accounts to juice the stock market before the midterms. The anonymous Banker Bill says not a chance, but Democratic strategist Kobi Tirey has a bigger question: What if all of these retirement savings we're pumping into our 401Ks by default every month is why the economy is so high on its own supply in the first place? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...
2025-12-1736 min
unchARTed Creative Communities NetworkunchARTeDiscussion with author Ken WachsbergerunchARTeDiscussion: Ken Wachsberger - From Underground Press Pioneer to Storytelling ActivistWhat happens when a "good kid" that all mothers compared their sons to becomes a radical organizer who gets thrown in solitary confinement for refusing to sign a form?In this conversation recorded in Ken's Ann Arbor, Michigan backyard (complete with construction sounds, playground kids, and friendly crickets), author Ken Wachsberger takes us through his journey from math student to underground press editor to lifelong organizer. We explore how the anti-war movement of the 1960s and 70s shaped not just his politics, but his...
2025-09-261h 51
unchARTed Creative Communities NetworkunchARTeDialogue 2025 08 20Pull up a chair for this honest conversation about knowing when to let go. Tim opens up about his decision to retire Art Around Town after 10 years, wrestling with algorithm fatigue, the toxic cesspool that Facebook has become, and the realization that spending hours daily scrolling for content was no longer serving him or the community he set out to help.We dive deep into the authenticity trap of social media - how chasing trends as an artist can leave you with a catalog of work nobody cares about, and why the "me versus we" perspective matters...
2025-08-222h 04
unchARTed Creative Communities NetworkunchARTeDialogue 8 13 2025unchARTeDiscussion: Concert Comedowns and Motorcycle MagicIt's been a few weeks since Tim and Craig have had a chance to sit down and catch up properly. Tim's been off gallivanting through Colorado with a detour to San Francisco for Dead & Company's 60th anniversary concerts, while Craig's been deep in his "slow down cowboy" world, working on his stuff. And boy, does Craig have some motorcycle news that catches Tim completely off guard.Pull up a chair - we're diving deep into the beautiful mess of expectations vs. reality, and how the same damn thing can...
2025-08-172h 26
unchARTed Creative Communities NetworkunchARTeDialogue 07 June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 Episode What happens when two friends refuse to follow the script everyone else is reading from? Episode HighlightsThis week, Tim and Craig dive into the phenomenon they're both experiencing: a massive personal purge happening alongside what feels like a collective awakening. Are more people stepping off traditional paths right now, or are we just finally paying attention?What We're Actually Talking About:- The Great Purge: Tim's ongoing two-year transformation and why so many people seem to be questioning everything at once...
2025-06-301h 12
unchARTed Creative Communities NetworkunchARTeDialogue Episode 6 June 18 2025Grab your coffee and pull up a chair – we're having one of those conversations that starts nowhere and ends up everywhere, the kind that happens when two artists actually have time to think out loud together.Craig's wearing a white shirt today. Why? Because he's giving himself permission to not get dirty, to not work in his usual way, to just... be. It's a small rebellion that opens up a much bigger conversation about what happens when you spend a decade systematically getting rid of everything you own, achieve your goal of "nothing," and then fi...
2025-06-232h 24
unchARTed Creative Communities NetworkunchARTeDiscussion Autumn Walsh PopWater Studio E006Ever wondered what happens when vintage comic aesthetics meet local landmarks and cryptid monsters? Join us at the table with Autumn Walsh, the creative mind behind PopWater Studio, as she takes us through her artistic journey from theater kid to digital illustrator with a flair for the delightfully weird.Autumn's work combines Cincinnati landmarks with cryptid creatures in a distinctive vintage comic book style that will make you laugh and look twice. Her artistic evolution is a testament to finding your voice by creating what genuinely amuses you, then discovering your tribe of fellow weirdos...
2025-05-192h 10
unchARTed Creative Communities NetworkunchARTeDiscussion Bally Raven Kristen Cox E0005Join us at the table for our conversation with Bally Raven, the cryptid field researcher who's chronicling monsters one illustration at a time!Ever wondered what happens when scientific curiosity meets folklore? Grab your field journal and join us as we venture into the fascinating world of cryptid illustration with Kristen Cox (a.k.a. Bally Raven). From her meticulously crafted festival booths complete with specimen crates and nature sounds to her encyclopedic knowledge of obscure regional monsters, Kristen blends scientific precision with folkloric wonder to bring mythical creatures to vibrant life.In this episode...
2025-05-092h 15
unchARTed Creative Communities NetworkKristin Larsen of Nerd Power Media on unchARTeDiscussion E004Join us at the table (well, virtually this time) as Tim sits down with Kristin Larsen from Nerd Power Media to unpack the often-mysterious world of digital marketing for artists. Pour yourself a cup of something nice as they chat about how SEO, websites, and online presence can actually become extensions of your creative expression.Ever met someone who could demystify the digital world for artists without making your eyes glaze over? That's Kristin Larsen of Nerd Power Media. In this conversation around our virtual table, Kristin unpacks how she helps creatives translate their unique spark into...
2025-04-221h 55
unchARTed Creative Communities NetworkunchARTeDialogue E1In this episode of unchARTeDialogue, cohosts Craig Tirey and Timothy Wells sit down in Craig's living room and discuss how sometimes it's better to know what you don't want to do than to know what you want to do.unchARTeDialogue is part of the unchARTeD Creative Community Network of podcasts which also include unchARTeDayton, where Craig and Tim have unscripted conversations with visual artists from Dayton, Ohio and unchARTeDiscussion, where Craig and Tim have unscripted conversations with artists beyond Dayton, Ohio, creative thinkers, and entrepreneurs. unchARTeDayton and unchARTeDiscussion podcasts can also be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other...
2025-04-111h 16
unchARTed Creative Communities NetworkunchARTeDialogue E5unchARTeDialogueThis series captures Craig and Tim having conversations about life, art, and the podcasts. After weeks of illness forced Craig into a transformative cocoon, he emerges to share profound insights with Tim about creative identity and authentic living. Watch as these two artists discuss how illness can reshape priorities, why their different approaches to life complement each other perfectly, and how Craig's reconnection with his motorcycle handlebar business taught him the difference between compromising for money and honoring his true value. This raw conversation explores the spiritual dimensions of creativity, the challenge of accepting...
2025-04-111h 44
unchARTed Creative Communities Network016 RENEver met someone whose conversation is like a jazz improvisation – weaving through seemingly unrelated topics only to find they were connected all along? That's REN. Starting with the tale of how she moved from her biblical name Rachel to become REN ("free as a bird"), she takes us on a wild ride through the unexpected intersections of life, art, and communication.Hold onto your seats as we bounce from nuclear meltdowns to zombie apocalypses (turns out they're terrifying for reasons you'd never expect), and discover how REN's journey from theater stages to ivory towers to...
2025-02-172h 13unchARTed Creative Communities NetworkunchARTeDeepDive Grant Writing with REN Grant Writing with REN of Culture WorksIn the unchARTeDeepDive series, we offer tips and advice on specific topics of interest to the creative community.This episode features highlights from our conversation with REN of Culture Works in Dayton, Ohio, originally featured in unchARTeDayton. While you can find our complete interview with REN in the full episode, this focused deep-dive concentrates specifically on advice for writing grants as an artist.Connect With RENTo contact REN with questions about art grants in...
2025-02-1612 minunchARTed Creative Communities NetworkTom Helbig of Tomfoolery Outdoors. unchARTeDiscussion S1E3Ready for an Adventure? Meet Tom Helbig, the Fun-loving Force Behind Tomfoolery Outdoors! 🚐✨
Get ready to be inspired! We sat down with Tom Helbig, and wow - his enthusiasm for life and adventure is absolutely contagious! This conversation will light up your day and might just inspire you to add more outdoor fun to your life.
What's This Episode All About?
Picture this: A guy with an incredibly colorful van who's made it his mission to help people rediscover the joy of outdoor adventure. That's Tom for you! For the past...
2024-12-262h 32unchARTed Creative Communities NetworkShadow Girls Cult unchARTeDiscussion E002Shadow Girls Cult: Where Shadow Puppetry Meets Cinematic Dreams
Sit down with us as we chat with Zane and Cass of Shadow Girls Cult, a shadow puppetry duo from Seattle who are crafting immersive visual stories through a fresh, cinematic lens.
When most of us think of shadow puppets, we remember casting shadows of bunny rabbits on our bedroom walls. But Shadow Girls Cult takes this familiar medium into advanced storytelling well beyond casting bunny rabbits, creating intricate performances using multiple projectors, carefully crafted puppets, and masterfully coordinated movements...
2024-11-161h 25unchARTed Creative Communities Network015 Ed Dixon
In this episode, we sit down with Ed Dixon, the visionary behind the Edward a Dixon Gallery, to uncover the untold stories and unexpected twists that have shaped his path as an art patron and champion of the local creative community.
The gallery's annual "We're Doing It All Wrong" exhibition, now in its fourth year, is a thought-provoking exploration of the societal issues and systemic challenges that plague our world. Through this exhibition, Ed aims to foster crucial conversations and inspire action, using art as a powerful medium to confront the uncomfortable truths we often...
2024-11-101h 49unchARTed Creative Communities NetworkGeorge Bryant unchARTeDiscussion E001Get ready for an exciting new chapter in the unchARTeDayton podcast journey! We're thrilled to introduce unchARTeDiscussion, a fresh series that dives deep into the minds of creative entrepreneurs and innovative thinkers from all walks of life. We're breaking boundaries and venturing beyond Dayton, Ohio, to bring you inspiring stories from across the globe.
Kicking off this electrifying series is our conversation with the multi-talented George Bryant. He's not just an entrepreneur and coach; he's a podcast maven, author, and even has a secret past life as a photographer! With over two decades of...
2024-09-281h 32unchARTed Creative Communities Network014 Bob Coates# unchARTeDayton Podcast - S1E14: Reinventing Art in Retirement with Bob Coates
Get ready for a wild ride through the imaginative world of Bob Coates in this episode of unchARTeDayton! Bob isn't just an artist; he's a creative powerhouse who expertly works across multiple mediums including painting, drawing, ceramics, and sculpture. Oh, and did we mention he's also an educator with 25 years of art teaching under his belt?
But don't let the word "retired" fool you. Since stepping away from the classroom a few years ago, Bob has been...
2024-08-301h 35unchARTed Creative Communities Network013 Ryan Taylor# unchARTeDayton Podcast - S1E13: A Journey Through Nature's Lens with Ryan Taylor
Step into the world of nature photography as we welcome Ryan Taylor to unchARTeDayton. Ryan isn't just a photographer; he's a podcast host, YouTuber, and artist who's carved out a unique niche in capturing the beauty of the natural world.
Our conversation with Ryan takes us back to his roots, where a first-grade teacher's words sparked a lifelong passion for photography. It's amazing how a simple piece of advice can shape a person's entire career! We...
2024-08-252h 16unchARTed Creative Communities Network012 Robin DakinThe Art of Teaching and Breaking Rules with Robin Dakin
In this episode of unchARTeDayton, we welcome artist and educator Robin Dakin, who recently left teaching high school ceramics after 27 years.
Episode Highlights:
Robin's journey from military family to artist
The reciprocal learning process between teachers and students
Exposing the boundaries between art, craft, and folk art
Robin's influences, from MAD Magazine to Appalachian artists
The philosophy of "casual vs. sloppy" in art-making
Robin's unique approach to art education and personal expression
2024-08-172h 25unchARTed Creative Communities Network011 Kelly Ingerson
In this episode of unchARTeDayton, we welcome Australian photographer Kelly Ingerson, who shares her unique journey from Dayton, Ohio to the beaches of Australia.
Episode Highlights:
Kelly's transition from Dayton resident to returning to her native Australia
The 2015 beach photograph that sparked her passion for sand patterns
Her experience capturing rare sand formations in Tampa Bay after Hurricane Ian in 2022
Kelly's adventurous 2020 cross-country US road trip in a bright blue rental car and jackalopes at Wall Drug
The philosophy behind her fearless approach to life and art ("more afraid of not doing it than...
2024-08-072h 09unchARTed Creative Communities Network010 Adair from OKO StudioWelcome to another episode of unchARTed! This time, we're thrilled to have Adair from OKO Studio in Dayton join us.
In true unchARTed fashion, we dive into a variety of topics right from the start. So much so that we forgot to introduce Adair until the end of the recording—oops!
Have you picked up on our unchARTed vibe yet? LOL
Adair has a fascinating story. She's turned her home into a gallery, curating unique art experiences that blend visual, performing, and culinary arts....
2024-08-021h 58unchARTed Creative Communities Network009 Julie RileyIn this episode of unchARTeDayton, we are thrilled to welcome painter and community builder Julie Riley. Julie shares her journey of transitioning her artwork to address social issues, such as mental illness, drawing inspiration from her own life experiences.
After a 30-year hiatus working in graphic design and caring for her aging parents, Julie made a remarkable return to the arts. She discusses how she incorporates her business acumen into her thriving art career, even as an introvert.
Recently elected President of the Dayton Society of Artists, Julie delves into her efforts to support and...
2024-07-221h 52unchARTed Creative Communities Network008 Andi SandersAlcohol ink abstract artist Andi Sanders stops by Slow Down Cowboy studio for an artist conversation.
We are joined with special guest co-host Beth, who just happens to be a previous student of Andi's. A serendipitous encounter we've come to expect on unchARTeDayton.
Andi is a retired nurse, nursing teacher, and photographer who discovered alcohol ink art as a recovery tool from depression as the art helped her heal and discover herself.
The gang discusses the importance of buying and owning original artwork, the...
2024-07-021h 57unchARTed Creative Communities Network007 Roxanne GroomsunchARTeDayton welcomes Roxanne Grooms to the studio.
Co-host Craig wasn't able to join us so it's just Roxanne and Tim for this one.
Roxanne does abstract paintings, but brings her experience in design and illustration into her paintings.
Sit back and enjoy our uncharted conversation that as usual with us ventures into some uncharted topics. As a bonus, you get to hear two boomers talking about AI. (:
To learn more about Roxanne, you can find her work
https://roxannegrooms.squarespace.com
https://www.facebook...
2024-06-242h 02unchARTed Creative Communities Network006 Peter BenkendorfPeter Benkendorf of Essential Artists Dayton and The Collaboratory Dayton stops by to share his vision of Essential Artists.
Peter has been a very active supporter and member of the arts community for years. In this interview, Peter discusses his passion for providing fair opportunities for artists across disciplines.
While he may not be a visual artist, his support in providing opportunities and promotion of artists is a vital element to the success of the arts.
It was at a meeting about Essential Artists that the idea for this podcast was hatched.
2024-06-171h 18unchARTed Creative Communities Network005 Rusty HardenArtist Rusty Harden stops by to have an unchARTeDayton conversation. Rusty is well known in the area for her wonderful artwork, giving spirit to the community, teaching, mentoring, and many other contributions.
It was a great pleasure spending time with Rusty and talking about art and the role and job of being an artist. Rusty's work is very tied to nature and natural settings and that connection is evident in our discussion.
Rusty can be found at
rustyharden.com (website)
Mineral Art (facebook)
abrushwithrusty@gmail.com (email)
2024-06-112h 11unchARTed Creative Communities Network004 Bil TiptonIn the first interview with a guest, Tim and Craig interview artist Bil Tipton.
The interview starts in the middle of a conversation about street art, which all three find exciting.
The interview is a combination of two interview sessions with Bil.
Bil's work can be found at biltiptonart on instagram.
As always, if you have any questions or comments about the podcast, contact us at podcast@unchartedayton.com.
2024-05-292h 06unchARTed Creative Communities Network003 Timothy WellsThe tables are flipped on our co-hosts. In the second interview, co-host Craig Tirey interviews co-host Timothy Wells.
The getting to know each other vibe continues as the co-hosts learn more about each other and their paths to being artists.
Timothy Wells is an artist, mentor, podcast host, and educator. Wells is an exhibiting artist currently working in cartoons, works with communities to bring public and community art projects to life, and works with artists to help them find their vision and voice. Wells' work can be found at bunch of places on the internet...
2024-05-291h 30unchARTed Creative Communities Network002 Craig TireyIn the first interview, our co-host Timothy Wells interviews co-host Craig Tirey.
This interview was the first time the two of them sat down to have a conversation. A unique way to begin a podcast, where the co-hosts don't know each other.
But that's part of the magic of unchARTeDayton.
Craig's work can be found on his instagram account @turtleserpentdesigns
If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at podcast@unchartedayton.com
2024-05-292h 03unchARTed Creative Communities Network001 unchARTeDayton IntroductionWhat is unchARTeDayton?
Hosted by artists Timothy Wells and Craig Tirey, unchARTeDayton is a free flowing, unscripted conversation with visual artists in the Dayton, Ohio area.
unchARTeDayton came about from conversations between Essential Artists Dayton and Art Around Town Dayton.
While initially focused to be visual artists in the Dayton, Ohio, area, the project will most likely grow beyond the visual arts and Dayton, Ohio.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at podcast@unchartedayton.com
2024-05-2901 min