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Specific Objects: Talks on Art in the CatskillsSpecific Objects: Talks on Art in the CatskillsSpecific Objects: Ep.13 Robbie Wing and Ryan SkrabalakRobbie Wing and Ryan Skrabalak talk about their current work in an open discussion hosted by Miriam Atkin.Robbie Wing is an artist and musician from Tulsa, Oklahoma. A citizen of the Cherokee Nation, his practice encompasses composition, sonic sculpture, and performance. His installation, Cross Ties Song (2024), is currently on view at Tinworks Art in Bozeman, Montana. Robbie is pursuing an MFA in Music/Sound at Bard College and holds a master's degree in Urban Design from the University of Oklahoma.  https://wingrobbie.bandcamp.com/https://www.robbiewing.com/Ryan Skrabalak most recently wr...2025-05-251h 01Specific Objects: Talks on Art in the CatskillsSpecific Objects: Talks on Art in the CatskillsSpecific Objects: Ep.12 Evan Lindorff-Ellery and Jeffrey BenjaminThis month's episode is a departure from the typical Specific Objects format. I invited two artists to the studio to share their work. What differed this time is that none of us had had prior exposure to the work in question; we were all encountering it for the first time. A meandering conversation ensued.Evan Lindorff-Ellery is a sound and visual artist based in the Hudson Valley, and he is the owner and curator of Notice Recordings. His most recent albums are Cymbals and Night, on Aloe Records from Beijing, and Church Recordings from Monhegan, on Full...2025-02-271h 01Specific Objects: Talks on Art in the CatskillsSpecific Objects: Talks on Art in the CatskillsSpecific Objects: Ep.11 Bryan ZanisnikOn this month's edition of "Specific Objects: Talks on Art in the Catskills," host Miriam Atkin speaks with Bryan Zanisnik, an artist working in sculpture, performance, video and photography who lives in the Catskill Mountains. We discuss his fascination with discarded objects and overlooked spaces, and the way artworks can assemble fragments of our material and cultural histories in order to tell new stories, or retell old ones. Bryan's Website Bryan on Art 21 Bryan Zanisnik received an MFA from Hunter College and attended the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. His work has...2025-01-221h 01Suddering WordsSuddering WordsEpisode 12: LigamentsRic Royer and G Lucas Crane hosts Suddering Words, with guest Miriam Atkin. Originally aired on Wave Farm Radio Jan 9, 20242025-01-161h 45Specific Objects: Talks on Art in the CatskillsSpecific Objects: Talks on Art in the CatskillsSpecific Objects: Ep.10 Jan Razauskas and Gary KachadourianOn this month's edition of "Specific Objects: Talks on Art in the Catskills," host Miriam Atkin speaks with painter Jan Razauskas and printmaker Gary Kachadourian, both based in Lanesville. We talk about chance and control in abstract painting, and get deep into the nuts and bolts of analog processes for the reproduction of photographic images.  Jan Razauskas is a visual artist who creates paintings, drawings and mixed media work. She moved to the Catskills in 2018, from Baltimore, by way of a few years in Tulsa, Ok. Her interests in abstract painting include the invention of the image, a...2025-01-1656 minSpecific Objects: Talks on Art in the CatskillsSpecific Objects: Talks on Art in the CatskillsSpecific Objects: Ep.9 Larry ChernicoffOn this month's edition of "Specific Objects: Talks on Art in the Catskills," host Miriam Atkin speaks with Catskill-based composer and instrumentalist, Larry Chernicoff. We discuss his new compositions, which are informed by a long-standing interest in cloudy skies, architectural forms, the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, and numerous other elemental, spiritual, and aesthetic influences. Larry’s most recent work has been in collaboration with the Higher Octave Ensemble—an 8-piece group comprising seasoned improvisers, composers, bandleaders, and educators—and our conversation comes just ahead of two performances with the ensemble, on 10/25 and 10/26 in Catskill and Pine Plains. For more i...2024-10-231h 01Specific Objects: Talks on Art in the CatskillsSpecific Objects: Talks on Art in the CatskillsSpecific Objects: Ep.8 Stacy SzymaszekOn this month's edition of "Specific Objects: Talks on Art in the Catskills," host Miriam Atkin speaks with Catskill-based poet Stacy Szymaszek. Stacy reads from their forthcoming book-length poem titled ESSAY (Krupskaya, 2025), and we discuss the poems, covering topics such as loving beyond usefulness, the essay as form, literary lineages, cows, and poetry as a means of / challenge to survival. You can read learn more about Stacy's work at www.stacyszymaszek.org. Stacy Szymaszek is the author of seven books of poetry: Emptied of All Ships (2005), Hyperglossia (2009), hart island (2015), Journal of Ugly Sites and...2024-09-2358 minSuddering WordsSuddering WordsEpisode 6: American MalesSpecial 4th of July episode Special guest: Miriam Atkin 2024-07-3151 minSpecific Objects: Talks on Art in the CatskillsSpecific Objects: Talks on Art in the CatskillsSpecific Objects: Ep.7 Archival Recordings | William S. Burroughs and Will AlexanderThis month's broadcast is different in that, rather than conducting an interview, host Miriam Atkin shares archival recordings of conversations with artists she admires. The first half of the broadcast is an interview with WIlliam S. Burroughs by Kathy Acker. The second half is an interview with Will Alexander by Douglas Manuel. Videos of these talks are available at:https://ubu.com/film/burroughs_acker.htmlhttps://youtu.be/xB_IGH8Nw9k?si=xQgMUB0f5ukwBW67 Intro music: "Sing Out" by Joanna Mattrey2024-07-231h 03Specific Objects: Talks on Art in the CatskillsSpecific Objects: Talks on Art in the CatskillsSpecific Objects: Ep.6 Patrick Costello On this month's edition of "Specific Objects: Talks on Art in the Catskills," host Miriam Atkin speaks with Athens and NYC-based interdisciplinary artist Patrick Costello. We discuss some of Patrick's recent projects (My Pizza, My Idea!, And Eat It Too, and Privy Privy), as well as his experiments in collective art-making and ecological horticulture on 10 acres of raw land in Greene County. And Eat It TooPrivy PrivyMy Pizza, My Idea! 2024-06-251h 00Specific Objects: Talks on Art in the CatskillsSpecific Objects: Talks on Art in the CatskillsSpecific Objects: Ep.5 Lina Azalea Dahbour and Matt LuczakOn this month's edition of "Specific Objects: Talks on Art in the Catskills," host Miriam Atkin speaks with Kingston-based movement artist Lina Azalea Dahbour and Cairo-based noise musician Matt Luczak. We discuss their sound-movement duo DSM-69. Specific Objects is a monthly freeform discussion, hosted by Miriam Atkin, that invites artists from a variety of disciplines to describe, ponder, interrogate, interpret, and celebrate their current projects. The focus is on guests who live and work in the Hudson Valley/Catskills region, though people will occasionally visit from farther afield. Tune in to learn what...2024-05-2358 minSpecific Objects: Talks on Art in the CatskillsSpecific Objects: Talks on Art in the CatskillsSpecific Objects: Ep.4 Kimberly AlidioOn this month's edition of "Specific Objects: Talks on Art in the Catskills," host Miriam Atkin speaks with Kimberly Alidio, a Catskill-based poet, essayist, historian, and teacher. We discuss Kimberly's summer 2023 book of poems, Teeter (Nightboat), and the essay she wrote about it, "On Being Porous," which was recently published in e-flux journal. The show concludes with a reading of "Dread Poem," which is part of Kimberly's forthcoming book, slated for release in 2025. 2024-04-2457 minSpecific Objects: Talks on Art in the CatskillsSpecific Objects: Talks on Art in the CatskillsSpecific Objects: Ep.3 Amanda Turner PohanOn this month's edition of "Specific Objects: Talks on Art in the Catskills," host Miriam Atkin speaks with Amanda Turner Pohan (known as Pohan), a Lanesville-based interdisciplinary artist. The discussion revolves around Pohan's outdoor sculpture titled between Scylla and Charybdis, which was created in collaboration with the United States Geological Survey and is currently installed at the RIT campus. The piece was supported by a NYSCA Media Arts Assistance Fund grant and Wave Farm Radio. We also discuss her recent video work, Alexa Echoes, which screened at the 36th edition of Images Festival in Toronto. Yo...2024-04-2453 minSpecific Objects: Talks on Art in the CatskillsSpecific Objects: Talks on Art in the CatskillsSpecific Objects: Ep.2 Lea BertucciOn this month's edition of Specific Objects: Talks on Art in the Catskills, host Miriam Atkin speaks with Lea Bertucci, a Kingston-based artist, composer, and performer. The discussion revolves around Lea’s 2023 album, Of Shadow and Substance, and her forthcoming album, I Know the Number of the Sand and the Measure of the Sea. We also talk about Lea’s graphic scores, one of which can be viewed here. Download Of Shadow and Substance here.More information about Lea’s work can be found at http://lea-bertucci.com/. 2024-04-2450 minSpecific Objects: Talks on Art in the CatskillsSpecific Objects: Talks on Art in the CatskillsSpecific Objects: Ep.1 Charlotte SticklesSpecific Objects welcomes Hudson-based movement artist Charlotte Stickles to the studio to discuss her recent projects in performance, film, choreography, and education. More information about Charlotte's work can be found at charlottestickles.com.2024-04-1551 minI Have Seen NiagaraI Have Seen NiagaraStrange Sports of Western NY, part 1: FOOTBALLWelcome to a new season of IHSN. Sports are so integral to everyday life in Niagara Falls, and in Western NY in general, that it can sometimes get a little creepy. In the next 6 episodes, we explore the weird world of sports in the Niagara region. There will be touchdowns, knockouts, wins, losses and a lot of murder and chaos. There is one question that many in the area ask, but can't let themselves thoroughly explore, at risk of spiraling into an existential dilemma: What would happen if the Bills won the super bowl? That q...2022-09-2909 minRancho ThatchmoRancho ThatchmoLists Vol. 2This episode goes back to the source point of the show: lists of things read by people. More engrossing than a Marvel movie. Featuring lists from Lisa Sloat, Derek Gardner, Julia Cafritz, Sharon Mashihi, Warren Sloat, Irene Tremblay, Miriam Atkin, Kate Brehm, Jenna,  and Cali Dewitt.2022-07-2027 minI Have Seen NiagaraI Have Seen NiagaraDaredevils, part 1; The Daredevil MuseumDaredevils have always held a special place in Niagara Falls lore, but when the town started cracking down on all forms of stunts, daredevils were forced underground. When two veteran daredevils, Ace Dog and The Nabisco Kid, find each other at a secret Talk House, a plan gets hatched to pull off the greatest stunt of all time. It's certain death, no matter what! Written by Ric Royer, voices by Ric Royer, David Crandall, Zach Trebino and Miriam Atkin. Soundtrack by L.A. Fontaine.2022-04-2010 minI Have Seen NiagaraI Have Seen NiagaraPsychic Network Niagara, part 1; Big Psychic JimA psychic seeks guidance from a psychic to help find his psychic son who was abducted by a group of psychics at a psychic retreat. Written by L.A. Fontaine, featuring Ric Royer, Miriam Atkin and Malka Main. Soundtrack by guest artist Brett Masteller. Hear more from Brett, including the full soundtrack --> https://tando.bandcamp.com/album/having-seen-the-seeking-psychic2021-11-0405 minI Have Seen NiagaraI Have Seen NiagaraBeyond The Western Door: Bottled GloryThis week's episode gives us a window into the future with a swirling crystal sphering of scenes from our next season, Psychic Network Niagara! Every season, we take a sharp turn with tape deck investigator G Lucas Crane as we probe deeper into the mysteries of our Niagara with a mystical sonic textual deep dive, plunging us beyond words, beyond narrative, Beyond the Western Door. Voices: Jonah Levy Isabel Kagan, Kevin Thurston, Kayla Elrod, Admiral Grey, Miriam Atkin, Angela Moore, Dr. Bank2021-10-1520 minI Have Seen NiagaraI Have Seen NiagaraLegends of the Falls, part 5: The HourglassSeason two finale! It's news reporter Zach El Keebaugh's final night in Niagara Falls, and it could be his final night on earth if THE HOURGLASS of eternal youth is delivered to the wrong door. Written and narrated by Ric Royer. Soundtrack by G Lucas Crane. Voices: Zach Trebino (Zach El Keebaugh), Deanna Knapik (Hourglass Lady), David Crandall (Biker), Admiral Grey (Hospital Corners), Miriam Atkin (Maid), Zach Keebaugh (Lace Mummy), Noah Britton (TV). Best experienced while watching accompanying video by Zach Trebino on our youtube channel: https://youtu.be/Nf7HtYVR3zY2021-10-1418 minI Have Seen NiagaraI Have Seen NiagaraLegends of the Falls, part 1: The Wagon WheelSeason 2 begins with a trip to Niagara Falls for news reporter Zach El Keebaugh, who is sent to do a feature on urban legends of Niagara. His first stop: The Wagon Wheel, a notorious dive bar where legends are made... and perhaps El Keebaugh is the next one. Zach El Keebaugh: Zach Trebino. Vomiting magician: Chad Raines. Bartender: Miriam Atkin. Randy Newman: Ric Royer. Written by L.A. Fontaine.2021-09-0807 minI Have Seen NiagaraI Have Seen NiagaraThe Sunflower Cult, part 2: The Massive EnteringS1 E2: Rodeo and Aunt Denise go on Oprah to defend the Sunflower Cult and The Massive Entering occurs. Written by L.A. Fontaine, sound by G Lucas Crane. Featuring the voices of David Crandall, Miriam Atkin, L.A. Fontaine and G Lucas Crane.More 2021-07-1406 minListen, Relax and Enjoy the Wonders of Full AudiobookListen, Relax and Enjoy the Wonders of Full AudiobookLegal, Decent, Honest and Truthful: The Complete Series 1-3: A BBC Radio full-cast comedy drama Audiobook by Guy JenkinListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 444729 Title: Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful: The Complete Series 1-3: A BBC Radio full-cast comedy drama Author: Guy Jenkin Narrator: Full Cast , Imelda Staunton, Joss Ackland, Lesley Manville, Martin Jarvis, Miriam Margolyes Format: Unabridged Length: 08:07:49 Language: English Release date: 11-26-20 Publisher: Penguin Books LTD Genres: Fiction & Literature, Humor Summary: Martin Jarvis stars in this BBC radio satire set in the competitive world of advertising Happiness... is a career in advertising. Or is it? Activist turned ad writer Ken Handley isn't so sure. Back in the day, he...2020-11-268h 07the Poetry Project Podcastthe Poetry Project PodcastMiriam Atkin & Francesca Capone - April 13th, 2015Monday Reading Series FRANCESCA CAPONE Francesca Capone is an artist working at the confluence of visual art and literature. Her most recent exhibition, Oblique Archive at Peninsula Art Space in Brooklyn was reviewed by The Brooklyn Rail and The Wild Magazine. She is currently collaborating with Kristen Mueller on a web-based project called Scroll-i-n-g, included in HQHQ Portland’s publication The Pain Quitodian. Recent work has been published by Gauss PDF and Petrella’s Imports. Her work will be included in the forthcoming anthology The New Concrete (Hayward, 2015). She is currently completing an MFA in Interdisciplinary Writing at Brown University. MIRI...2015-05-291h 03