Shows
2021-05-2200 min
Art HourKate Lebo - authorKate does many things--she writes poetry and essays, she bakes delicious pies, she works for art organizations. And she has just published a book of essays-- "The Book of Difficult Fruit." Hear her talk about her life and her process on today's show.
2021-04-2355 min
Art HourLuke Baumgarten - Range Media JournalistLuke's biography is such a snapshot of the region. He grew up in Colville, went the GU, wrote for the Inlander for almost a decade, co-founded Terrain, started Fellow Coworking, and started Range Media about a year ago. (That's a long list, but we even left out a bunch of stuff!) Hear about what he's doing now, and how he got here.
2021-04-161h 02
Art HourPivot storytellers - Out of the Ashes stories from their March 11 eventStorytellers Susie LaBarre, Ella Kerner, Sherry Miller, and Ross Carper shared their stories on a livestream event on March 11. The theme was Out of the Ashes.
2021-03-1900 min
Art HourDaniel Lopez - painter and muralistDaniel Lopez talks about moving to Spokane, getting clean, and painting murals in Spokane. His show of oil paintings will be at the Wonder Building, 835 N Post St, tomorrow and Saturday. Find his work at www.godffiti.com.
2021-03-0559 min
Art HourMatt McCormick - documentary filmmaker and educatorGonzaga University film professor Matt McCormick discusses the magic of film festivals (especially Sundance, for which his films have been selected four times), the craziness of the cold war, and how graffiti removal can be a subconscious art. [originally run on 2/27/2020]
2021-02-2651 min
Art HourChelsea Martin - author and artistWe discuss Chelsea's book of essays (Caca Dolce), her new novel, her art school experiences, and the hope kids can give us.
2021-02-1955 min
Art HourMika Maloney - Program Manager at Spokane ArtsIn which we discuss Spokane Arts, and all the cool things its doing. And apricot desserts.
2021-02-0559 min
Art HourMark Robbins - actor and comedianMark talks with us via zoom about how lazy he is, baring his soul during his comedy sets, how lazy he is, his stint as the Northern Quest guy, and how lazy he is.
2021-01-2956 min
Art HourLeyna Krow - writerAfter discussing Leyna's amazing fortune in selling her story "The Sinkhole" to Hollywood, we talk about her slow creep northward from Orange County to Spokane. And we use the word "weird" a whole lot.
2021-01-2257 min
Art HourChris Cook part 2 - Neighborhood poetChris discusses his collaboration with his daughter, comedian Kelsey Cook, as well as his new project, In the Neighborhood.
2021-01-0853 min
Art HourRajah Bose and Ellen Picken of Factory TownMuralist Ellen Picken and photographer Rajah Bose discuss their recent marriage, their recent work, and how their talents and temperaments complement each other.
Factory Town
Ellen Picken Murals
Commercial and Editorial Photography from Rajah Bose
2021-01-0158 min
Art HourBart Templeman - Woodworker and free spiritBart has pieces for sale at the downtown Spokane store From Here.
2020-12-2654 min
Art HourChris Cook - Spokane's Poet LaureateWe are posting this, just our third show, to help promote Chris's In the Neighborhood project. Go to the link for more information.
2020-12-1856 min
Art HourPivot's Unintended StoriesWe are running this episode again to announce a new event (with the theme "Out of the Ashes") scheduled for February 25, 2021. Go to pivotspokane.com for details!
2020-12-1150 min
Art HourJango - hip hop artistInland northwest hip hop phenom Jango joined us at Bottle Bay Brewing to discuss his past, his progression, and his amazing work ethic. Catch this guy before he blows up!
2020-11-2058 min
Art HourNorman Robbins - recording artistHear Norman discuss his new live streaming series from Neato Burrito, his recording process, and his multiple music projects. Plus, hear new songs from BaLonely and his new project Deathlines.
2020-10-221h 01
Art HourNathan Weinbender - Music and Film Editor at The InlanderNathan discusses his favorite interview, the new Rolling Stone top 500 albums, and his story about two new local streaming concert series.
2020-10-1500 min
Art HourJess Walter - author of "The Cold Millions"Jess discusses his new novel, The Cold Millions, while nursing a half-Manhattan.
2020-10-0958 min
Art Hour68: Art on the Go! with Morgan Walters, Braelan Lee, & Denny Carman - artists and promotersListen to our conversation in windy Olmstead Park as we discuss planning the first Art on the Go event in 10 days. We also discussed their art, and plans for upcoming events.
2020-10-0152 min
Art Hour67: Jaime Stacy - musician, author, and educatorJaime discusses her upcoming books, her early years as a music prodigy, and her organization SWAG that works with at-risk young women.
2020-09-1758 min
Art Hour66: Shawn Vestal - journalist & fiction writer (or fiction writer & journalist)Shawn talks about: getting his first column at eighth grade in the Twin Falls, Idaho newspaper; whether he considers himself a journalist or fiction writer foremost; and the new challenges of writing his new novel set in the 1800s.
2020-09-0359 min
Art Hour65: Erin Pringle - author of the new novel "Hezada! I Miss You"Erin talks about her upbringing in small-town Casey, Illinois, and the influence it had on her wonderful novel "Hezada! I Miss You." She also sprinkles in some references to Faulker, Hawthorne, and Bergman. You can find out more about her at www.erinpringle.com.
2020-08-2759 min
Art Hour64: Jackie Caro and Ginger Ewing from TerrainThis show originally aired in September of 2019
2020-08-2058 min
Art Hour63: Sironka - visual artist and educatorSironka came to Spokane twenty years ago from Kenya, and he has been teaching and making art here ever since. He recently made the news for his participation in the Black Lives Matter mural downtown. He made the news again soon thereafter when his letter, the "A", was defaced by vandals. Hear him talk about his inspiring journey, and how, paradoxically, the vandals reaffirmed the power of paint.
2020-08-1358 min
Art Hour62: Karen Mobley - artist, writer, and consultantTo honor the publication of her book of poetry, Trial by Ordeal, we will replay our conversation from last year. Mobley served as the Arts Director City of Spokane (Spokane Arts Commission) from June 1997 to October 2012, and has been a part of many other important aspects of the burgeoning Spokane arts scene. She's also a wonderful artist and writer in her own right, and she can tell a heck of a story. Find out more about her at karenmobley.com.
2020-08-0655 min
Art Hour61: Reinaldo Gil Zambrano - printmaker and arts educatorZambrano recently contributed to the Black Lives Matter Mural in downtown Spokane. With that in mind, we are replaying the conversation we had last year. in which he discussed teaching, printmaking, and the theme of home in his art
2020-07-3059 min
Art Hour60: Chris Bovey - graphic designer, printmaker, and protector of the Ming Wah signListen to Chris discuss how he got into printing, the backroads route to Coeur d'Alene, and the legendary Sam's Pit (and other stuff as well).
Read about his efforts to save the Ming Wah sign here.
2020-07-2355 min
Art Hour59: Shantell Jackson - visual artist and poetShantell reads two of her poems, and we discuss how being eager to try new things leads to the danger of saying yes too much. This episode was originally run in March.
2020-07-1651 min
Art Hour58: Bryan Bogue - musican and educatorHear Bryan discuss 45 years with the Spokane Symphony, the similarities between teaching middle school and college, and what it's like working with Super Sparkle (hint: he got to play the marimba.)
Click here to help the Spokane Symphony musicians by donating.
Click here to see Social Distance Diaries videos.
Click here to find out about lessons from a union musician.
2020-07-0959 min
Art Hour57: Brandon Johnson - visual artistThis is an encore presentation of one of our first episodes. Brandon is participating in the Black Lives Matter mural project downtown, so we thought it would be a good time to revisit our chat with him.
2020-07-0257 min
Art Hour56: Lance Paullin - actor, comedian, and painterLance discusses painting shoes, exploring the infinite space of his mind. and cursing in front of children. To see his work, visit www.lancepaullin.com.
2020-06-2558 min
Art Hour55: Photographer Adam Schlüter discusses the George Floyd protests in MinnesotaAdam Schlüter was in Minnesota to photograph a wedding. When he woke in his hotel on May 29, he opened his window to see plumes of smoke. He rushed to the scene to document the event, and ended up staying almost a week longer than he had planned. On our show, Adam discusses what he encountered. You can see his photographs at his website, Hello From a Stranger.
2020-06-181h 06
Art Hour54: Max Harnishfeger - musician (Super Sparkle, Water Monster, Cathedral Pearls)Max discusses his bands, his creative process, and his early EP of songs about bugs.
2020-06-0458 min
Art Hour53: Karli & Caleb Ingersoll - musicians & owners of Lucky You LoungeHear the owners of The Bartlett and Lucky You Lounge discuss how they started, how they met, the kickass LYL menu, and what they think Spokane needs to do to take the next step as a music city. (rerun from last June)
2020-05-2856 min
Art Hour52: Pivot Spokane Storytellers - Fish Out of Water (part 2)Hear five storytellers share their stories. Erik Viking, Tracy Simmons, Mary Stover, Anthony Rupp, and special guest Nichole Mischke share their stories. For more information, visit pivotspokane@gmail.com
2020-05-2153 min
Art Hour51: Pivot Spokane Storytellers - Fish Out of Water (part 1)Hear six storytellers share their "Fish Out of Water" story. Alyssa Bashor, Karen Darling,Ben Faulkner, Susan Lundstrom, Travis Naught, and Eamonn Neff share their stories. For more information, visit pivotspokane@gmail.com
2020-05-1448 min
Art Hour50: Adam Schluter - PhotographerIn which we discuss guerrilla-style photography in Utah, the value of being uncomfortable and always having a passion project, and whether Mike is a journalist. Check out Adam's website Hello From a Stranger for some amazing photographs.
2020-05-0756 min
Art Hour49: Winners of Pivot's "Unintended" story contestPivot Spokane asked people in the region to tell a true story, without notes, related to the theme of "Unintended." 19 people entered, and here are the winners of the contest. Pivot is launching another contest around the theme of "Fish Out of Water" today with $300 worth of prizes, so go to www.pivotspokane.com to find out how to enter. If you would like to see all the entries, you can find them on Pivot Spokane's YouTube channel
2020-04-3050 min
Art Hour48: Melissa Huggins - Executive Director of Spokane ArtsMelissa discusses what artists can do to get help in this environment, and what you can do to help artists. We also get a guest appearance from her dog Sophie!
2020-04-1754 minArt Hour47: Proudest moments - various artistsEight artists tell the story of their proudest moment...when they felt as if they had made the right decision. As if they had "arrived." As if all the sacrifice had been worth it. Hear Vanna Oh, Darrin Huff, Melissa Cole, Sam Ligon & Kate Lebo, Jess Walter, M. Tinley, Sarah Waisman, and Jessica Earle tell their stories.
2020-04-091h 07Art Hour46: Obstacles - various artistsThis week we have eight storytellers discussing the obstacles they have overcome (and one storyteller discussing last week's theme of the first time they went public with their art). Storytellers are comedian Jessica Watson, writer Kris Dinnison, journalist Leah Sottile, poet Brooke Matson, musician and poet Chris Cook, writer Ellen Welcker, musician and illustrator Chris Malsam, actor Sarah Waisman, and improviser Lawra Gosselin Harris.
2020-04-021h 08Art Hour45: My First Time - various artistsNine artists tell the story of the first time they went public, or went BIG, with their art. Punsmith Annica Eagle, artist Larry Ellingson, chef and musician Travis Tveit, actor Sarah Waisman, musician Matthew Hughes, artist Chad Brazill, musician Norman Robbins, comedian Deece Casillas, and artist Hannah Pomante tell their stories.
2020-03-261h 07
Art Hour44: Shantell Jackson - poet and visual artistShantell reads two of her poems, and we discuss how being eager to try new things leads to the danger of saying yes too much.
2020-03-1350 min
Art Hour43: Matt McCormick - documentary filmmaker and educatorGonzaga University film professor Matt McCormick discusses the magic of film festivals (especially Sundance, for which his films have been selected four times), the craziness of the cold war, and how graffiti removal can be a subconscious art.
2020-02-2850 min
Art Hour42: Paul Manoguerra - Director/Curator of the Jundt Art Museum at Gonzaga UniversityIn which we discuss the two current exhibitions currently running at the museum - A Grand Tour: Images of Italy, and 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment: Prints by Women. We also discuss what it means to put an exhibition together, and how someone even gets into this line of work (hint: he majored in history). We end by discussing a fascinating upcoming exhibition of local works created during the Great Depression by the WPA.
2020-02-2151 min
Art Hour41: Tracy Poindexter-Canton - mixed-media artistTracy discusses her current exhibit inspired by Toni Morrison, her transition from creative writing to nonfiction writing to visual art, and how she's a total Virgo.
2020-02-0750 min
Art Hour40: LauraLee White and Beth Robinson - "Nudes and Landscapes" show at La Resistance galleryWe discuss how the gallery sprouted from a no-good very bad day, why oil paint is so good to work with, and how art sometimes just needs to be dark (and loud) [and fast]
2020-01-3152 min
Art Hour39: Sharma Shields - writerIn which we discuss her novel in progress (The Tower), how monsters often take human form, how we should never miss an opportunity to be kind, and how important it is to be loved by your fifth grade teacher.
2020-01-2552 min
Art Hour38: Dan Spalding - musician, developer, and painterIn which we give free advertisements to multiple businesses, explore the role of serendipity in life, and discuss the need to squint to see clearly.
2020-01-1755 min
Art Hour37: Dean Davis - commercial photographerHear Dean discuss flunking high school photography, getting deep into the blues when he was co-owner of Fort Spokane Brewery, and buying his first $25,000 six-megapixel(!) digital camera. Also, he curses twice, so we got to use the "censor" button for live broadcast for the first time!
2020-01-1055 min
Art Hour36: Amanda Mead and Rita Vigil - hosts of I Don't Know Her podcastIn which we discuss the 15-20 hours of total work that go into each hour of the podcast, small-town radio in Plentywood, Montana, and the difficulty in pronouncing the word "exhibition."
2020-01-0355 min
Art Hour35: Mike Beegle - documentary filmmakerMike discusses his film "The Freed" about the history of rock climbing in Spokane, editing a video for the Zac Brown Band, and whether or not YOU should go to film school.
2019-12-2054 min
Art Hour34: Madeline McNeill - body philosopher, singer/songwriter, author, playwrightHear us discuss how Madeline created an artistic world based on her body philosophy. Don't know what that is? We didn't either. Listen to find out the fascinating backstory.
2019-12-1356 min
Art Hour33: Larry Ellingson - visual artist and songwriterIn which Larry discusses MIDI, junk, and how a crappy teacher nearly killed his artistic ambitions.
2019-12-0655 min
Art Hour32: Matthew Hughes: singer/songwriter with Atari Ferrari and Automatic ShoesIn which we discuss meeting your heroes and the importance of having a point of view when writing songs.
2019-11-2854 min
Art Hour31: Rachel and Mike Lenz of Unit 55Rachel and Mike discuss how they create the stories for their escape room, Unit 55, and how to keep those stories unique and fresh.
2019-11-2255 min
Art Hour30: Melissa Huggins - Executive Director of Spokane ArtsHear Melissa discuss all the cool things Spokane Arts is doing in the community.
2019-11-0854 min
Art Hour29: Kim Long - visual artistKim Long discusses the her creative process, as well as her upcoming First Friday show in December.
2019-11-0153 min
Art Hour28 - Melissa Dziedzic & Marc Anthony - live radio revivalists from Spark CentralWe talk to Melissa, program manager at Spark Central, and Marc, volunteer extraordinaire, about Spark Central, writing, and stirring baskets of leaves with a plunger.
2019-10-1853 min
Art Hour27: Eliza Catastrophe - songwriter and musicianHear Eliza discuss her upcoming album release, her songwriting process, and her upcoming triumph on American Idol. She sings a few tunes too!
2019-10-0451 min
Art Hour26: Jackie Caro and Ginger Ewing from TerrainJackie and Ginger discuss Terrain, community, and the toll tiling takes on your hands and wrists.
2019-09-2057 min
Art Hour25: Brooke Matson - poet and executive director of Spark CentralBrooke discusses publishing her book, growing up in Yakima, and drops a curse word!
2019-09-1349 min
Art Hour24: Interactive artists from LaboratoryKryston Skinner, Mick Burson, Nicole Chochrek, and YeJeong Mutter discuss their work, their residencies at the Laboratory, trains, air quality, and neuroscience.
2019-09-0654 min
Art Hour23: Sid Al-Thumali and Anna Smith - Traveling Theater Company for Wayward ArtistsSid and Anna discuss theater in unorthodox spaces like the Baby Bar, future work at Terrain 12, and getting artists paid!
2019-08-3056 min
Art Hour22: Deva - arts promoter/agentDeva discusses the the arts collective Shades of Me, and invites you to Dinner with Shades (but fellas, you best wear a jacket). [Forgive the crappy audio quality for the first 30 seconds or so.]
2019-08-2353 min
Art Hour21: Liz Rognes - musician, writer, teacher, and founder of Girls Rock LabLiz Rognes discusses powerful girls, sad songs, and being happy.
2019-07-2558 min
Art HourEpisode 20 - Henry McNulty, Spokane Civic Theatre's Music DirectorHear Henry discuss his current play "Spring Awakening," whether Spokane is a theater town, and what instrument unites the play's string quartet and punk rock elements.
2019-07-1955 min
Art HourEpisode 19 - Karli and Caleb Ingersoll - owners of The Bartlett and Lucky You LoungeHear the owners of The Bartlett and Lucky You Lounge discuss how they started, how they met, the kickass new LYL menu, and what they think Spokane needs to do to take the next step as a music city.
2019-06-2954 min
Art HourEpisode 18 - Young Brians - iconic Spokane bandHear Young Brians reflect on 30 years in music and discuss their upcoming reunion show.
2019-06-2856 min
Art HourEpisode 17 - Chris Bovey - printmaker at Vintage PrintsListen to Chris discuss new prints available at the upcoming Bazaar, the backroads route to Coeur d'Alene, and the legendary Sam's Pit (and other stuff as well).
2019-06-2155 min
Art HourEpisode 16 - Mark Anderson, Spokane’s poet laureateListen to Mark Anderson discuss being Spokane's poet laureate, read two cool poems, and explain why he doesn't have an Instagram (yet)
[photo: Dean Davis]
2019-06-1456 min
Art HourEpisode 15: Matt Bogue - Unifest director, musician, and graphic designerWe talk to Matt about Unifest, his band Laminates, graphic design, Portapotties and heavy metal.
2019-06-0754 min
Art HourEpisode 14 - Musician Vanna Oh!Hear a great interview with Vanna Oh!, and a couple of great tunes to get you ready for Volume!
2019-05-3153 min
Art HourEpisode 13 - Underwater photographers Melissa and Brandon ColeThe Coles tell us about their adventures taking photos of marine wildlife around the world.
2019-04-2658 min
Art HourEpisode 12 - Reinaldo Gil Zambrano - arts educator and printmakerReinaldo talks about teaching, printmaking, and the theme of home in his art.
2019-04-1955 min
Art HourEpisode 11 - Nic Vigil of MilongaHear our talk with Nic, and listen to him sing a few songs live in studio!
2019-04-1252 min
Art HourEpisode 10 - Travis Tveit - chef at Iron Goat and drummer for Indian GoatHear our conversation with Travis Tveit, head chef at Iron Goat, who just won a local cooking contest and will head to Anaheim (all expenses paid) to compete in the western regionals. He is also the drummer for Indian Goat, local two-piece rock band. Hear two of their songs on this episode, and learn some organization techniques while you're here!
2019-04-0555 minArt HourEpisode 9 - Tiffany Patterson and Derrick FreelandLocal artists Tiffany Patterson and Derrick Freeland
2019-03-2958 minArt HourEpisode 8 - Comedians Deece Casillas and Phillip KopczynskiIn which we discuss dead audience members, crippling alcohol addiction, and assistant crack whores.
2019-03-2259 minArt HourEpisode 7 - Brandon JohnsonIn which we discuss art, college wrestling, the military, hip hop, and guerrilla art in Eastern Europe.
2019-03-1554 minArt HourEpisode 6 - Pledge Drive with Jennifer LaRueIn which the hosts beg for money over and over while discussing what makes a marriage work and why drugs aren't really addictive.
2019-03-0854 minArt HourEpisode 5 - Bart Templeman - woodworker and punk rockerBart Templeman, owner of Dare Designs, talks about Earthships, 20-foot slabs of wood, and pinning dolls to his new suit.
2019-03-0254 minArt HourEpisode 4 - Karen MobleyKaren Mobley served as the Arts Director City of Spokane (Spokane Arts Commission) from June 1997 to October 2012, and has been a part of many other important aspects of the burgeoning Spokane arts scene. She's also a wonderful artist and writer in her own right, and she can tell a heck of a story.
2019-02-2254 min
Art Hour3: Chris Cook - musician, poet, and teacherMusician, poet, and all-around good guy Chris Cook.
2019-02-1555 minArt HourEpisode 2 - Keleren and Michael MillhamLocal musicians and music educators talk about their craft and their history.
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