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United Public RadioThe Authors Quill Illustrators David Hoffrichter second hour author Jefferson Snow _HOLLYWOOD - Broomall, Pennsylvania artist David Hoffrichter is a winner in the L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest and was honored along with ten other artists and twelve writers at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood, California on April 10th. His art is published along with the other writers' and illustrators' stories and art in the international bestselling anthology, L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41 which will be officially released on April 22nd 2025.
David grew up in Broomall PA, right outside of Philadelphia and not too far from several museums that would direct his love of...
2025-06-011h 18
Steps To The StageEmpowering Young Talent in Theater: Ontario High School Drama DepartmentSend us a textThe episode highlights Ontario High School's thriving theater program, focusing on its recent renovations and the upcoming production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The conversation emphasizes the importance of student involvement, community support, and the transformative power of theater in fostering creativity and collaboration among young individuals.• Recent theater renovations enhancing student experiences • Student involvement in selecting and preparing for productions • Challenges and creativity in producing special effects • Reflection on past productions and their impact on growth • Importance of community support for successful theater programs • Goals of fosterin...
2025-02-1528 min
Book Pop!Episode 31 - Season 2 Finale LIVE with Christina Clancy!!We are rounding out Season 2 of Book Pop! LIVE with guest author Christina Clancy. Christina's newest novel The Snowbirds out February 4th, 2025 and available for pre-order NOW! She also talks about her other works including Second Home and Shoulder Season. We were also lucky enough to have some friendly faces in the audience including Maggie Ginsberg, Laura Anne Bird, and Hailey Mclaughlin. Mentioned in this episode:The Business Trip by Jessie GarciaThe Wren, the Wren by Anne EnrightMartyr! by Kaveh AkbarColored Television b...
2024-12-1356 min
The Perks Of Being A Book Lover PodcastREPLAY - Summer Reading 2023 with guest Bookseller Sam Miller****We are still on hiatus but will be back with all new episodes in a few weeks. Until then, enjoy our Summer Reading episode from last year with our favorite bookseller, Sam Miller, from Carmichaels Books. Her suggestions may not be hot off the press but still make for great reads. Happy Reading!
At the start of summer, we like to chat with Sam Miller, bookseller and manager at Carmichael’s Bookstore here in Louisville (We actually like to chat with Sam anytime, but she has especially useful information about new books twice a year.) Sam does th...
2024-06-191h 00
Forward Radio podcastsPerks Replay | Bookseller Sam Miller | Summer Reading 2023 | 6-19-24We are still on hiatus but will be back with all new episodes in a few weeks. Until then, enjoy our Summer Reading episode from last year with our favorite bookseller, Sam Miller, from Carmichaels Books. Her suggestions may not be hot off the press but still make for great reads. Happy Reading!
At the start of summer, we like to chat with Sam Miller, bookseller and manager at Carmichael’s Bookstore here in Louisville (We actually like to chat with Sam anytime, but she has especially useful information about new books twice a year.) Sam does the heavy lifting th...
2024-06-191h 00
The Illustration Department PodcastErika GaffneyGiuseppe Castellano talks to Erika Gaffney, Acquisitions Editor in Scholarly Publishing and Founder of Art Herstory, about why everyone should brush up on their art herstory; why the “merit over gender” argument does not apply; why art, or the study of its entire history, doesn’t have to be intimidating; and more.To learn more about Erika and Art Herstory, visit artherstory.net.Artists mentioned in this episode include: Sofonisba Anguissola, Rachel Ruysch, Jessie Wilcox Smith, Neysa McMein, Elenor Plaisted Abbott, Ethel Plummer, Jackie Ormes, Lily Renée, Lillian Astor, Retta Scott, Ellen Pyle, Bernarda Shahn...
2024-06-1845 min
The Illustration Department PodcastJill PratzonGiuseppe Castellano talks to Jill Pratzon, founder of Pratzon Art Restoration, Illustrator, and Graphic Novelist, about what it takes to restore and conserve the art of Winsor McCay, George Herriman, and other giants of illustration; what she learns about artists’ lives through examining their art; what the key to being an illustrator is, beyond talent and skill; and more.To learn more about Jill, visit jillpratzon.com.Artists mentioned in this episode include: Norman Rockwell, Steven Guarnaccia, Minerva Durham, Dave Passalacqua, Henrik Drescher, Fred Taraba, Harry Beckhoff, Edwin Austin Abbey, Frank Brangwyn, Dean Cornwell, William Me...
2024-04-301h 09
Be a DreamcatcherBe a Dreamcatcher with Lee Newton"Nashville Recording Artist Singer/Songwriter Lee Newton, came from humble beginnings. Having seen her share of hard times growing upa small town in Western North Carolina, she started singing in church when she was five years old when her Mother would take her. Lee’s love of music grew as a child when her Daddy played country classics like Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette and Patsy Cline around the house.
Lee’s father, a cab driver, taught her to play the guitar at age seven and they would sing together while she rode around town with him...
2024-03-0152 min
Steps To The Stage7th Street Superstars - Guests: Jessie Pyle & Dona RiceSend us a textThe Chino Community Theatre prides itself in providing quality productions for all ages and tastes. We also go above and beyond those efforts with our education programs (listen to our episode on camps) and community outreach. If that wasn't enough, did you know we have a highly sought after and respected group of actors that meet regularly to hone their craft? Join us for an in-depth discussion about the 7th Street Superstars performance troupe lead by Ms. Jessie & Ms. Dona. These dedicated professionals spend some time with a former Superstar, our host, Colin...
2024-02-2025 min
Yoga Lifestyle with MelissaCozy Autumn Books and Oracle Card DecksAutumn is the perfect time to curl up with some cozy autumn reads and flip through some comforting oracle decks. Here are my top picks for autumn.
Books Mentioned:
Understanding Human Design: The New Science of Astrology: Discover Who You Really Are by Karen Curry https://amzn.to/3els9Sy
Tao of Tantric Arts for Women: Cultivating Sexual Energy, Love, and Spirit by Minke de Vos https://amzn.to/3RUujpU
Yoga for Emotional Trauma Meditations and Practices for Healing Pain and Suffering by Mary NurrieStearns and Rick NurrieStearns https://amzn.to/3rNSGLq
Womb Wisdom: Awakening the Creative and Forgotten Powers...
2023-11-0310 min
Movie Deputy REVIEWSRange 15 (2016)An off the wall comedy that is absolutely over the top in every way imaginable. It was made by veterans for veterans (as well as the rest of us) and it dares to deal with ptsd in a very unconventional way. Definitely one episode that you won't want to miss.
Range 15 https://amzn.to/3PHOoBZ
Original Review:
An unusual and intensely dark comedy that reaches a larger audience than that which it was aiming for. A group of friends, back from deployment are determined to party like it's the end of the world. L...
2023-09-2007 min
The Perks Of Being A Book Lover PodcastS8 Ep. 179 Summer Reading With Guest Sam Miller of Carmichael’s Books 6-7-23At the start of summer, we like to chat with Sam Miller, bookseller and manager at Carmichael’s Bookstore here in Louisville (We actually like to chat with Sam anytime, but she has especially useful information about new books twice a year.) Sam does the heavy lifting this week by telling us what is coming out and might be good for your TBR list.
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover.
Books mentioned in thi...
2023-06-071h 00
The Brett Allan ShowChristina Moore Talks Family Holiday Films "I Believe In Santa" and "A Hollywood Christmas" !Christina Moore is an actor and producer, who over the course of her 20-year career has starred in more than 80 television shows and films. This December, Moore has two family holiday films premiering worldwide. First, she stars in and produced the Netflix holiday film “I Believe In Santa” which premieres on December 14th. She also produced the HBO Max holiday film “A Hollywood Christmas” which premieres on December 1st. More info on her films below. Representation is very important to Christina, which is why the films have diverse casts, including gay characters, Muslim characters, and actors of all backgrounds.
2022-12-1320 min
Laura Coates Live6 dead after Virginia Walmart manager opens fire in store5 employees and a 16-year-old boy have been killed inside a Virginia Walmart after an overnight manager of the store opened fire on his colleagues in a break room. Lorenzo Gamble, Brian Pendleton, Kellie Pyle, Randall Blevins, and Tyneka Johnson have all been identified as victims by so far by officials. Walmart employee Jessie Wilczewski gives her harrowing account of the ordeal, and how she miraculously survived.The DOJ is seeking Mike Pence’s testimony in the January 6 criminal probe. Trump’s former Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney joins to discuss whether Pence will comply, Trump’s chaoti...
2022-11-2442 min
The Illustration Department PodcastAlice A. CarterGiuseppe Castellano talks to artist, author, and educator, Alice A. Carter about the life and love of Red Rose Girls—Jessie Willcox Smith, Elizabeth Shippen Green, Violet Oakley, and Elizabeth Cozens—and the scandal that broke them apart; why there’s been a disparity between women and men in the illustration Hall of Fame; why it’s important to view contemporary illustration through an historical lens; and more.You can connect with Alice on LinkedIn.Artists mentioned in this episode include: Charles Dana Gibson, J.C. Leyendecker, Norman Rockwell, Al Parker, Lorraine Fox, Jesse Willcox Smith, J...
2022-09-2053 min
Okie BookcastOklahoma Children's Author, Anna MyersText the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Chapter 23!My guest is Oklahoma children's literature legend, Anna Myers. Anna has published 20 books for children, including award-winning titles like Red Dirt Jessie, Graveyard Girl, Assassin, and Tulsa Burning. She is a four-time Oklahoma Book Award recipient, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Oklahoma Center for the Book in 2012, and was inducted into the Oklahoma Writers’ Hall of Fame in 2013. You can find out more about Anna and her work at her website - annamyersauthor.com. In our conversation, we talk about Anna’s writing care...
2022-08-0234 min
Steps To The StageRole Preparation - Guest: Jessie & Aaron PyleSend us a textJoin our host Colin P. as he takes a deep dive with the very talented Jessie and Aaron Pyle in how to prep for a role. These two have done it all and just came off a busy weekend with a show opening each along with their roles as fairly new parents to a shining star himself Mr. Jasper! Find STTS:Steps To The Stage (@stepstothestage) | InstagramFacebookSteps To The Stage (buzzsprout.com)Steps To The Stage - YouTubeFind STTS:Steps To...
2022-03-0841 min
The Illustration Department PodcastChristine von der LinnChristine von der Linn—Director of Illustration Art at Swann Auction Galleries—talks to Giuseppe Castellano about how she values traditional and digital illustration; whether important illustrations belong in a museum or in your dining room; why collectors are turning their attention to artists most of us never learned about in art school; and more.To learn more about Christine and Swann Auction Galleries, visit swanngalleries.com.Artists mentioned in this episode include: Frederic Church, Ludwig Bemelmans, Charles Schulz, Emily Flake, Peter Arno, Charles Addams, Tom Toro, Mead Schaeffer, Barbara Shermund, Martha Sawyers, Barbara Zuber, Ilon...
2021-01-1254 min
The Audio Verse Awards Nominee Showcase Podcast2020 Showcase: The Ernie Pyle ExperimentHello, this is Russell McGee, one of the Executive Producers of WFIU’s “The Ernie Pyle Experiment”.
A thirteen-episode podcast set in the 1930s and based upon the early life of Ernie Pyle and his wife, Jerry, as they travelled the back roads of America in pursuit of interesting stories.
Each episode, through fact and fiction, examines the circumstances surrounding an actual column written by Ernie Pyle.
You are about to hear, Episode 2 “That Long Sad Wind”, which is nominated for “New Audio Play Production”, “Instrumental Composition” by Ryan Chase, and “Environmental Sound Design” by Jessie Bre...
2020-10-0626 min
The Illustration Department PodcastAmanda BurdanCurator of the Brandywine River Museum of Art, Amanda Burdan, talks to Giuseppe Castellano about the Brandywine’s history, mission, and collection; how her team finds and curates art; how the Brandywine literally creates space for women in illustration; what it’s like living in “Wyeth Country”; and much more.Artists mentioned in this episode include: Newell Convers Wyeth, Andrew and Jamie Wyeth, Howard Pyle, Maxfield Parrish, Jessie Willcox Smith, Charles Dana Gibson, Rockwell Kent, Horace Pippin, William Trost Richards, John Neagle, Grandma Moses, Violet Oakley, Anna Whelan Betts, Ethel Franklin Betts, Ellen B.T. Pyle, Olive Rush, Bl...
2020-09-2247 min
The Illustration Department PodcastJean DahlgrenThe President of Delaware College of Art and Design, Jean Dahlgren, talks to Giuseppe Castellano about what sparked her lifelong interest in art education; why she’s tired of the “myth” of the “starving artist”; and how the Delaware College of Art and Design prepares future artists.They also praise the Delaware, and the city of Wilmington—the rightful birthplace of the Golden Age of Illustration.Here are a few of the illustrators they mentioned: Linda Kitson, Howard Pyle, Frank Schoonover, Elizabeth Shippen Green, Jessie Wilcox Smith, and Violet OakleyUpdate: DCAD is no longer op...
2019-11-2646 min