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Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurMary Jo Papich, pt. 2Mary Jo Papich, rejoins the podcast. Known for her avid support and leadership in arts education, is the cofounder and was the first president of the Jazz Education Network. She has been recognized nationally and internationally for her efforts in arts education.A music educator and fine arts administrator for over thirty-five years, Papich has garnered many honors and awards. Mary Jo’s recent accolades include having received the prestigious Medal of Honor from Midwest Clinic and the Lifetime Jazz Education Achievement Award from Downbeat magazine. JEN has honored her with giving the Mary Jo Papich Women in...
2025-12-1627 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurMary Jo Papich, Award Winning Music EducatorMary Jo Papich, known for her avid support and leadership in arts education, is the cofounder and was the first president of the Jazz Education Network. She has been recognized nationally and internationally for her efforts in arts education.A music educator and fine arts administrator for over thirty-five years, Papich has garnered many honors and awards. Mary Jo’s recent accolades include having received the prestigious Medal of Honor from Midwest Clinic and the Lifetime Jazz Education Achievement Award from Downbeat magazine. JEN has honored her with giving the Mary Jo Papich Women in Jazz Scholarship to...
2025-12-0229 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurMary Elizabeth - Trumpet Virtuoso, pt. 2Classical trumpeter Mary Elizabeth Bowden joins Rick and Ron again for another episode of the Feeding the Starving Artist podcast. Mary Elizabeth is a highly in-demand soloist, praised for her “splendid, brilliant” playing (Gramophone Magazine) and her “pure, refined, and warm” tone (American Record Guide). A Gold Medal Global Music Award Winner, Opus Klassik Nominee, and Yamaha Performing Artist, Bowden works diligently to establish a new repertoire for the trumpet through creative, collaborative commissioning projects and award-winning albums.Highlights of Bowden’s recent seasons include her debut with the Santa Fe Symphony, as well as prominent en...
2025-11-1126 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurMary Elizabeth Bowden, Trumpet VirtuosoClassical trumpeter Mary Elizabeth Bowden joins Rick and Ron in another episode of the Feeding the Starving Artist podcat. Mary Elizabeth is a highly in-demand soloist, praised for her “splendid, brilliant” playing (Gramophone Magazine) and her “pure, refined, and warm” tone (American Record Guide). A Gold Medal Global Music Award Winner, Opus Klassik Nominee, and Yamaha Performing Artist, Bowden works diligently to establish a new repertoire for the trumpet through creative, collaborative commissioning projects and award-winning albums.Highlights of Bowden’s recent seasons include her debut with the Santa Fe Symphony, as well as prominent engagements...
2025-10-2832 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurClarence Penn, drummer extraordinaire; pt. 2Clarence rejoins Rick and Ron on the podcast. Clarence is one of the busiest jazz drummers in the world, a leader of multiple bands, a composer, a prolific producer, and a music educator.He's an accomplished jazz drummer, highly regarded for his impressive skills in music composition, production, and education. Since his arrival in New York City in 1991, Penn has worked with an extensive list of renowned musicians, including Ellis and Wynton Marsalis, Betty Carter, and Michael Brecker, among others. He has also toured extensively and recorded a myriad of studio...
2025-10-1435 min
Politics in Retrograde: A Direct Station PodcastWhen Messages Make the Difference: Zip-tied Children and Mercury's Warning at the ThresholdWhen Messages Make the Difference: Zip-tied Children and Mercury's Warning at the ThresholdDirect Station | Where Politics Are in RetrogradeChildren zip-tied in midnight raids. A judge's house set ablaze for saying no to the DOJ. Military brass publicly humiliated on livestream. This week, Kate examines how Mercury's square with Jupiter and opposition to Chiron-Eris is manifesting as communication warfare, boundary violations, and messages that betray themselves.As Mercury builds toward a conjunction with Mars in Scorpio—and we approach the pivotal Saturn-Neptune conjunction in February 2026 that Austin Coppock calls "the great flying we...
2025-10-0843 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurClarence Penn, drummer extraordinaireClarence Penn joins the Feeding the Starving Artist podcast. Clarence is one of the busiest jazz drummers in the world, a leader of multiple bands, a composer, a prolific producer, and an educator.He's an accomplished jazz drummer, is highly regarded for his impressive skills in music composition, production, and education. Since his arrival in New York City in 1991, Penn has worked with an extensive list of renowned musicians, including Ellis and Wynton Marsalis, Betty Carter, and Michael Brecker, among others. He has also toured extensively and recorded a myriad of studio albums, covering a wide range...
2025-09-3036 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurDavid Agee, pt. 2Rick and Ron continue their conversation with drummer David Agee. David holds the drumset chair for the United States Navy Band Sea Chanters. With the Sea Chanters, Agee has performed at the White House, NFL halftime shows, and the Fireworks Spectacular with the Boston Pops. David is also active as a freelancer and music educator around Washington, DC. Known as a musical chameleon, versed in jazz, funk, pop, sydeco, and musical theatre, David is in demand as a first-call percussionist in the DCarea.David has music degrees from Clemson University and Depaul University
2025-09-1627 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurDavid Agee, pt. 1Rick and Ron host drummer David Agee to the podcast. David holds the drumset chair for the United States Navy Band Sea Chanters. With the Sea Chanters, Agee has performed at the White House, NFL halftime shows, and the Fireworks Spectacular with the Boston Pops. David is also active as a freelancer and music educator around Washington, DC. Known as a musical chameleon, versed in jazz, funk, pop, sydeco, and musical theatre, David is in demand as a first-call percussionist in the DCarea.David has music degrees from Clemson University and Depaul University
2025-09-0233 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurMichael GeibMike Geib joins the podcast to discuss his journey as a freelance musician, composer, educator, and recording artist.Mike is a bassist, based in Oklahoma City how is has been called a musical chameleon who thrives in classical, jazz and pop mediums. He has performed with Benny Golson, Kenny Garrett, Divo, and the Lyric Opera of Oklahoma. He is on the faculty of the University of Central Oklahoma and recently released his new CD, "Don't Panic."We arethrilled to have with us today, Michael Geib. Mikeis making his second ap...
2025-08-2039 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurMamba Mentality for Creative ArtistsRick and Ron use Kobe Bryant's Mamba Mentality as a basis to help creative artists bring a fearless, relentless pursuit of absolute excellence to their art.
2025-08-1234 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurCurtis King, pt. 2Join Rick and Ron as they welcome Curtis King to the podcast. Curtis is a multi-talented vocalist who is currently on tour with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Curtis' repertoire includes pop, R&B and jazz. He has developed a unique and personal style of vocalization, often using body percussion - creating a personal language that speaks to many.Curtis is in demand as a background singer and has been featured in numerous jingles, including being the "voice" of Bojangles. He has also provided vocals for artists such as Luther Vandross, Natalie Cole...
2025-07-2931 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurCurtis King, pt. 1Curtis King is an amazing vocalist, with a versatility that is rare. His repertoire includes pop, R&B and jazz, and has developed a unique and personal style of vocalization, a sound that is African and Asian inspired, often using body percussion - creating a world vibe, or a personal language that speaks to many.Curtis is currently on tour with Bruce Springsteen and has provided background vocals for hundreds of projects and artists such as Luther Vandross, Natalie Cole, Billy Joel, Madonna, and most recently Trey Anastasio (Phish). In addition with his...
2025-07-1528 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurBryan Uhl, pt. 2Join Rick and Ron as they welcome Bryan Uhl back to the Feeding the Starving Artist podcast. Bryan is a trumpet player who graduated with music degrees from Iowa State University and the University of North Texas. During his career Bryan has enjoyed a varied and prolific performing career. In his 20-year tenure with the West Point Band (NY), Bryan performed everything from big band jazz, classical chamber music at major sporting events, and for military and State Department ceremonial functions. Following his service as a West Point musician, Bryan is now a f...
2025-06-1722 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurBryan Uhl, pt. 1Rick and Ron welcome Bryan Uhl to the Feeding the Artist Podcast.Bryan is a trumpet player who graduated with music degrees from Iowa State University and the University of North Texas. During his career Bryan has enjoyed a varied and prolific performing career. In his 20-year tenure with the West Point Band (NY), Bryan performed everything from big band jazz, and classical chamber music at major sporting events, and for military and State Department ceremonial functions. Following his service as a West Point musician, Bryan is now a freelance trumpet player living i...
2025-06-0931 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurSharon Burch, pt. 2One of our favorite guests, Sharon Burch, rejoins the "Feeding the Starving Artist" podcast. Sharon began teaching general music in 1987. Constantly pursuing the best methods of educationally connecting with students, she is a certified teacher with the International Piano Teaching Foundation, earned a master’s degree as a Professional Educator and uses a combination of strategies to enable kids to experience concepts in the classroom. Teaching creatively, Sharon introduced Freddie the Frog to her classroom of music students in 1995 and discovered the magic of games, storytelling and puppetry in teaching.She authored Freddie the Frog and...
2025-06-0329 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurSharon Burch, pt. 1Sharon Burch began teaching general music in 1987. Constantly pursuing the best methods of educationally connecting with students, she is a certified teacher with the International Piano Teaching Foundation, earned a master’s degree as a Professional Educator and uses a combination of strategies to enable kids to experience concepts in the classroom. Teaching creatively, Sharon introduced Freddie the Frog to her classroom of music students in 1995 and discovered the magic of games, storytelling and puppetry in teaching.She authored Freddie the Frog and the Thump in the Night, Freddie the Frog and the Bass Clef Monster, Freddie the...
2025-05-2732 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurBob Reynolds, pt. 2Join Rick and Ron as they continue their conversation with Los Angeles-based saxophonist Bob Reynolds in the next episode of the "Feeding the Starving Artist" podcast. Bob is a Grammy-winning member of the instrumental group Snarky Puppy, an award-winning composer, and a prolific recording artist with 10 top-selling solo albums to his credit.Widely known for his work with both Snarky and John Mayer, he’s been a featured soloist with Grammy-winning instrumentalists like Larry Carlton, Chris Botti, and Jeff Lorber and worked with a host of pop artists including Michael Bublé, Idina Menzel, Josh Groban, The 1975, and USHER.
2025-05-1332 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurBob Reynolds pt. 1Join Rick and Ron as they host Los Angeles-based saxophonist Bob Reynolds in the next episode of the "Feeding the Starving Artist" podcast. Bob is a Grammy-winning member of the instrumental group Snarky Puppy, an award-winning composer, and a prolific recording artist with 10 top-selling solo albums to his credit.Widely known for his work with both Snarky and John Mayer, he’s been a featured soloist with Grammy-winning instrumentalists like Larry Carlton, Chris Botti, and Jeff Lorber and worked with a host of pop artists including Michael Bublé, Idina Menzel, Josh Groban, The 1975, and USHER.
2025-05-0634 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurPeter Wilson, pt. 2Peter Wilson shares some "behind the scenes" stories from the Obama White House as he joins the podcast. Peter served as concertmaster for "The President's Own" Marine Band during his illustrious service as a military musician. Peter is a multifaceted violinist, conductor, arranger, and composer Peter currently serves as Music Director of the Richmond Philharmonic and The American Prize-winning Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra in Virginia as well as Artistic Director and Conductor of the American Festival Pops Orchestra in the National Capital Region. He began his career as Concertmaster of the Walt Disney World Orchestra, has conducted the National Symphony and the N...
2025-04-2941 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurPeter Wilson, pt. 1Peter Wilson joins the podcast! Join Rick and Ron as they have talk about Peter's career as an artist entrepreneur.Peter Wilson is an engaging and multifaceted violinist, conductor, arranger, and composer whose artistry has been noted as “first-class” by The Washington Post. He is the former senior enlisted music advisor to The White House, where he led countless ensembles and performed as a Marine violinist for 30 years in direct support of five Presidents. Upon retiring as String Section Commander of the Marine Band, he was awarded the Legion of Merit. Peter currently serves as Music Director of the Richm...
2025-04-2239 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurJason Buyer, pt. 2Acting coach Jason Buyer rejoins the podcast! Jason began casting extras and commercials in his home town of Chicago, Illinois nearly twenty years ago. His casting background is extensive. He was the senior casting coordinator at Warner Bros. Television, (Eastwick, Zero Effect, Thieves, Harry Stone, Bull), the casting associate at Ulrich/Dawson/Kritzer Casting (Rude Awakening, Any Day Now, The Gregory Hines Show, Glory, Rag and Bone), and the former casting associate at Weber & Associates Casting at MGM (Dead Like Me, She Spies, Fame Encore, Stargate -SG1, Soldier of Fortune, The Outer Limits, The Crow, 12 Angry Men...
2025-03-2525 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurJason Buyer, pt. 1Acting coach Jason Buyer joins the podcast! Jason began casting extras and commercials in his home town of Chicago, Illinois nearly twenty years ago. His casting background is extensive. He was the senior casting coordinator at Warner Bros. Television, (Eastwick, Zero Effect, Thieves, Harry Stone, Bull), the casting associate at Ulrich/Dawson/Kritzer Casting (Rude Awakening, Any Day Now, The Gregory Hines Show, Glory, Rag and Bone), and the former casting associate at Weber & Associates Casting at MGM (Dead Like Me, She Spies, Fame Encore, Stargate -SG1, Soldier of Fortune, The Outer Limits, The Crow, 12 Angry Men...
2025-03-0431 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurTim Metcalfe, pt. 2Join Rick and Ron as they have continue their conversation with award winning screenwriter, director, and Tim Metcalfe.Tim Metcalfe, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, had his first film, "Revenge of the Nerds," released in 1984, and he has been busy penning a new film every year or two ever since. His credits include Kalifornia and The Haunting in Connecticut.
2025-02-2537 minFeeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurTim Metcalfe, part 1Join Rick and Ron as they have a fun conversation with award winning screenwriter, director, and Tim Metcalfe.Tim Metcalfe, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, had his first film, "Revenge of the Nerds," released in 1984, and he has been busy penning a new film every year or two ever since. His credits include Kalifornia and The Haunting in Connecticut.
2025-02-1138 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurDave Goodman, pt. 2Dave Goodman is an expert creative strategist, experience designer and entertainment producer. With a career spanning over 35 years of domestic and international entertainment and leadership experience, Dave has acquired a unique and diverse background... as an entrepreneur, creative strategic planner and corporate executive.
His values and purpose-driven management style were honed during his tenure as Vice President and Executive Producer of Walt Disney Entertainment, (The Disneyland Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort and The Walt Disney Special Events Group) and Anheuser Busch, (SeaWorld Orlando and Discovery Cove).
2025-02-0432 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurDave Goodman, pt. 1Dave Goodman is an expert creative strategist, experience designer and entertainment producer. With a career spanning over 35 years of domestic and international entertainment and leadership experience, Dave has acquired a unique and diverse background... as an entrepreneur, creative strategic planner and corporate executive. His values and purpose-driven management style were honed during his tenure as Vice President and Executive Producer of Walt Disney Entertainment, (The Disneyland Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort and The Walt Disney Special Events Group) and Anheuser Busch, (SeaWorld Orlando and Discovery Cove).
2025-01-2237 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurSteve Houghton, pt. 2Rick and Ron host Internationally renowned jazz drummer, percussionist, clinician, author, and educator, Steve Houghton to the podcast. Steve initially received acclaim at age twenty as the drummer with Woody Herman’s Young Thundering Herd.
Since then he has shared stage and studio with luminaries Freddie Hubbard, Rufus Reid, Gary Burton, Dave Stryker, Clay Jenkins, Shelly Berg, Jared Gold, Lyle Mays, Bob Sheppard, Billy Childs, Bobby Hutcherson, Pat LaBarbara, Bobby Shew, Geoff Keezer, Bob Bowman, Walter Smith III , Wayne Bergeron, Bill Cunliffe, Arturo Sandoval, Steve Allee, Joe Henderson, Ray Brown, Eddie Henderson, among others.
Steve re...
2024-10-2935 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurA Conversation with Steve Houghton, Drummer ExtraordinaireInternationally renowned jazz drummer, percussionist, clinician, author, and educator, Steve Houghton initially received acclaim at age twenty as the drummer with Woody Herman’s Young Thundering Herd. Since then he has shared stage and studio with luminaries Freddie Hubbard, Rufus Reid, Gary Burton, Dave Stryker, Clay Jenkins, Shelly Berg, Jared Gold, Lyle Mays, Bob Sheppard, Billy Childs, Bobby Hutcherson, Pat LaBarbara, Bobby Shew, Geoff Keezer, Bob Bowman, Walter Smith III , Wayne Bergeron, Bill Cunliffe, Arturo Sandoval, Steve Allee, Joe Henderson, Ray Brown, Eddie Henderson, among others.
Steve retired in 202 as Professor of Percussion and Jazz at Indiana Un...
2024-10-1531 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurQuasi Nelson, Artist Entrepreneur pt. 2Rick and Ron visit again with Ray "Quasi" Nelson, artist entrepreneur, drummer, and founder of the Synergy Percussion Camp. which serves as a bridge builder for young musicians and influential artist in the music industry.
After receiving his B.A. in Jazz Studies with a minor in Music Industry from Florida A&M University, Quasi moved to California to pursue a career in music and entertainment. Shortly after, he began touring and recording with The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra becoming one of the youngest members to hold the drummers chair. In 2017, Quasi began touring with Grammy nominated...
2024-10-0832 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurRay "Quasi" Nelson, Artist EntreprenuerRick and Ron visit with Ray "Quasi" Nelson, artist entrepreneur, drummer, and founder of the Synergy Percussion Camp. which serves as a bridge builder for young musicians and influential artist in the music industry.
After receiving his B.A. in Jazz Studies with a minor in Music Industry from Florida A&M University, Quasi moved to California to pursue a career in music and entertainment. Shortly after, he began touring and recording with The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra becoming one of the youngest members to hold the drummers chair. In 2017, Quasi began touring with Grammy nominated recording...
2024-10-0135 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurDuane Davis, pt. 2Join Rick and Ron as they continue their discussion with legendary music educator Duane Davis.
Duane is well known in vocal jazz, musical theater and opera communities as a master educator, director, and conductor. The family moved to Cleveland when Davis was a toddler, where his earliest recollections were of music in the home. Although they could not afford instruments, the children were exposed to multiple musical genres.
Davis honed his appreciation for all styles, singing in school choirs and as a high school student also sang with the Cleveland Orchestra.
2024-09-2435 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurDuane Davis, master educator, director and conductorDuane Davis is well known in vocal jazz, musical theater and opera communities as a master educator, director, conductor and more. The family moved to Cleveland when Davis was a toddler, where his earliest recollections were of music in the home. Although they could not afford instruments, the children were exposed to multiple musical genres.
Davis honed his appreciation for all styles, singing in school choirs and as a high school student also sang with the Cleveland Orchestra.
Inspired by a highly motivating music teacher, Davis pursued a career in music education and has been...
2024-09-1733 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurLauren Spangler, Creativity Coach and PainterJoin Rick and Ron as they host creativity coach Lauren Spangler to the podcast.
Lauren is a painter, musician, writer, and creativity coach, as well as a wife and a mom of two. As a coach and strategist, she’s:
· Helped over a hundred professionals to define, pursue, and achieve their goals.
· Led workshops in corporate and university settings around mindset, creativity, and how to set aligned goals for personal, professional, and creative success.
· Served clients in diverse industries including visual &
performing arts, small business, finance, and science & technology.
2024-09-1040 minFeeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurWelcome to Season 2!Join Rick and Ron as they launch Season 2 of the Feeding the Starving Artist podcast.
2024-09-0328 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurKevin Sheehan from the Glen Miller OrchestraRick and Ron close our first season with a conversation with Kevin Sheehan. Kevin has played clarinet, led the saxophone section, and sings in The Moonlight Serenaders vocal group of The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra for the past 27 years. Traveling over 3.5 million miles, he has performed over 10,000 shows in 19 different countries. Kevin toured and recorded briefly with The Phil Collins Big Band in 1998.
2024-07-3029 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurPart 2: Kerrie Seymour, Actor, Director and Theatre EducatorRick and Ron continue the conversatoin with Kerrie Seymour. Kerrie is an Associate Professor of Theatre at Clemson University where she teaches the craft and business of acting. A graduate of Trinity Rep Conservatory (now the Brown/Trinity Consortium) in Providence, RI, she has been acting professionally for more than two decades.
She consistently works regionally at The Warehouse Theatre (where she has appeared in or directed more than 25 productions) and LEAN Ensemble Theatre (where she will appear as Heidi in What The Constitution Means To Me by Heidi Schreck this October and November).
She is...
2024-07-1632 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurActor, Director and Theatre Educator Kerrie SeymourKerrie Seymour is an Associate Professor of Theatre at Clemson University where she teaches the craft and business of acting. A graduate of Trinity Rep Conservatory (now the Brown/Trinity Consortium) in Providence, RI, she has been acting professionally for more than two decades. She consistently works regionally at The Warehouse Theatre (where she has appeared in or directed more than 25 productions) and LEAN Ensemble Theatre (where she will appear as Heidi in What The Constitution Means To Me by Heidi Schreck this October and November). She is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association, a frequent guest on Sky...
2024-07-0927 minFeeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurNow That I Have the Gig...Rick and Ron offer some practical tips on what to do when you actually get a gig. Join the "Feeding the Starving Artist" podcast for some information you won't get anywhere else.
2024-07-0222 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurA Conversation with Frank Ticheli, pt. 2Frank Ticheli, an American composer of orchestral, choral, band, and chamber music rejoins the Feeding the Starving Artist podcast. Frank lives in Los Angeles where he is Professor Emeritus of Composition at the University of Southern California. He was the Pacific Symphony's composer-in-residence from 1991 to 1998, composing numerous works for that orchestra. A number of his works have become standards in the concert band repertoire.
2024-06-2528 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurA Conversation with Frank Ticheli, pt. 1Rick and Ron have a conversation with Frank Ticheli, an American composer of orchestral, choral, band, and chamber music. He lives in Los Angeles where he is Professor Emeritus of Composition at the University of Southern California. He was the Pacific Symphony's composer-in-residence from 1991 to 1998, composing numerous works for that orchestra. A number of his works have become standards in the concert band repertoire.
2024-06-1834 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurJazz educator, arranger, pianist, and vocalist Michele Weir, pt. 2Michele Weir is a distinguished educator who has made significant contributions to the advancement of vocal jazz education, globally. As an arranger / pianist / vocalist, she is well known for her versatile skill set and ability to inspire. As one student put it, “Thank you again for being such an amazing mentor. You are truly the person I strive to be.”
Michele’s arrangements have been performed by renowned vocal groups such as New York Voices and the Swingle Singers, in addition to orchestral works played by symphonies including the Boston Pops. Michele served as Vocal Producer for the Ma...
2024-06-1128 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurVocal Jazz Legend Michele WeirMichele Weir is a distinguished educator who has made significant contributions to the advancement of vocal jazz education, globally. As an arranger / pianist / vocalist, she is well known for her versatile skill set and ability to inspire. As one student put it, “Thank you again for being such an amazing mentor. You are truly the person I strive to be.”
Michele’s arrangements have been performed by renowned vocal groups such as New York Voices and the Swingle Singers, in addition to orchestral works played by symphonies including the Boston Pops. Michele served as Vocal Producer for the Ma...
2024-06-0433 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurTrumpet extraordinaire Jeremy Miloszewicz, pt. 2Trumpet extraordinaire Jeremy Miloszewicz recently performed in THE MUSIC MAN starring Hugh Jackman. He has performed in many Broadway shows and tours as well as having played Lead Trumpet with the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. He has also performed in numerous commercial recordings and with Amy Grant in her CD entitled, "Music of the Spirit."
In addition to performing, Jeremy was on the trumpet faculty at The United Nations International School in Manhattan for seven years, and he now continues to teach privately.
Most recently, Jeremy performed full-time in Disney's hit musical NEWSIES on Broadway, C...
2024-05-2821 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurFrom Broadway, Trumpet Virtuoso Jeremy Miloszewicz Joins the PodcastJeremy Miloszewicz recently performed in THE MUSIC MAN starring Hugh Jackman. He has performed in many Broadway shows and tours as well as having played Lead Trumpet with the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. He has also performed in numerous commercial recordings and with Amy Grant in her CD entitled, "Music of the Spirit."
In addition to performing, Jeremy was on the trumpet faculty at The United Nations International School in Manhattan for seven years, and he now continues to teach privately.
Most recently, Jeremy performed full-time in Disney's hit musical NEWSIES on Broadway, CABARET at Stu...
2024-05-2131 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurKevin Johnson, from Netflix's Ozark - pt. 2Veteran actor Kevin L. Johnson can be seen across both television and film, but is best known for his role as 'Sam Dermody' in Netflix's hit series "Ozark" starring Jason Bateman and Laura Linney.
Johnson will soon be seen as 'Eric' in Netlflix's "Florida Man," executive produced by Bateman and will guest star in the hit cult show "Stranger Things."
Join Rick and Ron as they continue the conversation with Kevin.
2024-05-1423 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurOzark's Kevin Johnson Joins the Feeding the Starving Artist PodcastVeteran actor Kevin L. Johnson can be seen across both television and film, but is best known for his role as 'Sam Dermody' in Netflix's hit series "Ozark" starring Jason Bateman and Laura Linney.
Johnson will soon be seen as 'Eric' in Netlflix's "Florida Man," executive produced by Bateman and will guest star in the hit cult show "Stranger Things."
Join Rick and Ron's latest podcast as they have a far ranging conversation with Kevin.
2024-05-0729 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurArtist Entreprenuer Morgan East, pt. 2Join Rick and Ron as they continue their conversation with Morgan East. Morgan is a mixed-media painter based in North Charleston, SC. She is also the creator of the Park Circle Art Walk.
Morgan’s work has been featured in publications such as Charleston Magazine and Charleston Style and Design, and she was the 2022 featured artist for Art on the Beach on Sullivans Island. In 2023, her painting, Down from the Sun and into the Sea, was selected for the International 12th Annual All Women Art Exhibition through the Light, Space, and Time online gallery, as well as, The Wom...
2024-04-3021 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurPainter and mixed-media artist Morgan East, pt. 1Morgan is a mixed-media painter based in North Charleston, SC. She is also the creator of the Park Circle Art Walk.
Morgan’s work has been featured in publications such as Charleston Magazine and Charleston Style and Design, and she was the 2022 featured artist for Art on the Beach on Sullivans Island. In 2023, her painting, Down from the Sun and into the Sea, was selected for the International 12th Annual All Women Art Exhibition through the Light, Space, and Time online gallery, as well as, The Woman in the Red Coat, for the Spoleto Juried Exhibition at the...
2024-04-2333 minFeeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurNo Means Not Yet!Rick and Ron discuss how to deal with rejection that often comes as part of building a sustainable arts career. Have you ever had a work rejected, lost an audition, or been told "no," join us as we offer some strategies for the inevitable school of hard knocks that creative artists face.
2024-04-1621 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurMarcell Durden, Dancer Extraordinaire, Continues the ConversationDance educator, choreographer, ethnographer, embodied historian, and author E. Moncell Durden rejoins the Feeding the Starving Artist podcate. Join Rick and Ron in their as they continue their riveting conversation with Marcell.
2024-04-0927 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurThe Amazing Moncell Durden Joins the Feeding the Starving Artist podcastDance educator, choreographer, enthnographer, embodied historian, and author E. Moncell Durden joins the Feeding the Starving Artist podcate. Join Rick and Ron as they have a enlightening and riveting conversation with Marcell.
2024-04-0229 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurFilmaker Doug Blush conversation, pt. 2Rick and Ron continue their conversation with award-winning director, producer, editor, writer and cinematographer Doug Blush whose work includes over 140 feature and television projects.
2024-03-2621 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurFilmaker Doug Blush joins the Feeding the Starving Artist podcastRick and Ron are joined by Doug Blush, an award-winning director, producer, editor, writer and cinematographer whose work includes over 140 feature and television projects.
2024-03-1928 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurConversation with the incomparable Rachel Miller, pt. 2From oboe performance major to professional workshop facilitator, performer, writer, comedian, and designer of learning programs to implement a wide range of client objectives, Rachel Miller is a consummate artist entrepreneur. Rick and Ron host a compelling conversation with Rachel in this week's episode of Feeding the Starving Artist.
2024-03-1234 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurRachel Miller, pt. 1From oboe performance major to professional workshop facilitator, performer, writer, comedian, and designer of learning programs to implement a wide range of client objectives, Rachel Miller is a consummate artist entrepreneur. Rick and Ron host a compelling conversation with Rachel in this week's episode of Feeding the Starving Artist.
2024-03-0525 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurMike East. pt. 2Join Rick and Ron as they continue their conversation with Mike East. Mike is the owner of TTS Studios, a custom scenic fabrication shop that caters primarily to the touring entertainment industry. You don't want to miss Rick and Ron 's conversation with Mike on how he became an artist entrepreneur beginning with interest in the building trades, to a degree in performing arts, to owning his own successful performing arts business. You're sure to enjoy some of Mike's life lessons he's learned on his arts journey.
2024-02-2724 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurInterview with Mike East, pt. 1Mike is the owner of TTS Studios, a custom scenic fabrication shop that caters primarily to the touring entertainment industry. You don't want to miss Rick and Ron 's conversation with Mike on how he became an artist entrepreneur beginning with interest in the building trades, to a degree in performing arts, to owning his own successful performing arts business. You're sure to enjoy some of Mike's life lessons he's learned on his arts journey.
2024-02-2032 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurWorking Smart and Hard: Tips for Management and Self-AwarenessRick and Ron spread the Artist Entrepreneurship gospel as they discuss ways to work smart and use various tools to help develop a sustainable creative arts career.
2024-02-1328 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurMike Valerio pt. 2Join Rick and Ron in the second part of a conversation with Mike Valerio, a LA-based top call bass player. Explore the bass player who has made a name in movie studios, television, and commercials, and the classical world.
2024-02-0632 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurMichael Valerio, pt. 1Join Rick and Ron in a fascinating conversation with Mike Valerio, a LA-based top call bass player. Explore the bass player who has made a name in movie studios, television, and commercials, and the classical world.
2024-01-3029 minFeeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurThe Business Side of ThingsRick and Ron share some insights into the business side of an arts career:
how do you know you're ready?
get your elevator pitch ready
Marketing 101
developing skills on the gig
2024-01-2332 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurConversation with Bill Brzeski, pt. 2Part 2 of our conversation with famed Hollywood production designer, Bill Brzeski. Bill's credits include Aquaman, Matilda, The Hangover, War Dogs, The Fate of the Furious, Jumanji The Next Level and many more blockbuster hits.
2024-01-1638 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurConversation with Bill BrzeskiRick and Ron talk to famed production designer, Bill Brzeski. Bill is a Hollywood-based creative artist whose credits include Aquaman, Matilda, The Hangover, War Dogs, The Fate of the Furious, Jumanji The Next Level and many more blockbuster hits.
2024-01-0935 minFeeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurBeing Motivated and Remaining ResilientRick and Ron discuss some of the challenges and opportunities creative artists face when launching or building a career in the new arts economy such as:
No really means, not right now
To grad school or not
Marketing yourself
2023-12-1926 minFeeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurJeff Coffin pt. 2Join Rick and Ron as they continue they're discussion with saxophonist extraordinaire Jeff Coffin of the Dave Mathews Band. You don't want to miss Jeff's takes on various topics including finding a work/life balance of an artist entrepreneur.
2023-12-1232 minFeeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurJeff Coffin pt. 1Jeff Coffin, famed saxophonist with the Dave Mathews Band and formerly with Bela Fleck, join Rick and Ron for a riveting discussion of creativity, arts entrepreneurship and strategies to Feed the Starving Artist.
2023-12-0529 minFeeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurArtists Are StorytellersCreative artists, whether onstage or backstage, are part of the process of telling a stories. In this episode, Rick and Ron explore the concept of storytelling and the artistic journey.
Join us as we share more insights into becoming an artist entrepreneur.
2023-11-2833 minFeeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurWho Is An Artist? This Is What I Was Born To Do!Are the arts a calling? Do you have a burning passion to pursue the creative arts for a career, but aren't sure if you have the right stuff?
Rick and Ron discuss how artists discover their talent, drive and passion to build a sustainable career in the creative arts.
2023-11-2131 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurFeeding the Starving ArtistThe Feeding the Starving podcast will offer listeners tips and strategies to develop and build a sustainable career in the creative arts.
Drs. Rick Goodstein and Ron McCurdy, authors of "The Artist Entreprenuer: Finding Success in a New Arts Economy." will share more than 80 years of experience as performing artists, conductors, arts educators, musicians, and arts administrators.
Future podcasts will also feature interviews with successful artist entrepreneurs who will share their path to a sustainable career in the arts.
2023-11-1429 min
Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts EntrepreneurFeeding The Starving Artist TrailerRick Goodstein and Ron McCurdy will launch a new podcast titled "Feeding the Starving Artist" on Tuesday, November 14.
Be sure to see our website, FeedingtheStarvingArtist.com, and catch our weekly podcasts.
2023-11-0701 min
HeadlinersALL DAY SUCKER • Headliners #89ABOUT ALL DAY SUCKER:They are not famous but many of their fans are. Some of your favorite artists, celebrities and tastemakers have All Day Sucker on their iPods because, as BPM Magazine noted, “they are inextricably linked to all things Hollywood”. If you want to know the best a city has to offer, ask a local."Since high school we’ve always had a great following.” Jordan Summers (Keyboards/ Songwriter) explains. “A lot of those same people found success and became famous. Our music was part of the soundtrack to their lives”. Morty Coyle (Singer/Songwri...
2023-09-2853 min
The AnchorED CityS2:E5 - Dialogue Over Difference: Three Inspiring ConversationsDialogue over Difference: Three Inspiring Conversations
This episode is a collection of three short interviews. Each interview highlights religious leaders engaged in dialogue despite their differences. These interviews are examples of how Anchorage is becoming the way it is supposed to be for all people.
With:
Rick Benjamin: Director of Organizational and Spiritual Wellness, Hope Community Resources & Pastor Emeritus, Unite Church - www.hopealaska.org & www.unitechurchak.org
Undra Parker: Pastor, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church - https://www.shilohmbcalaska.org
Dawn Alle...
2021-10-0455 min
Tom Anderson ShowTom Anderson Show Podcast (2-26-21) Hour 1Tom and family get yellow lab puppy “Milo” today; chocolate lab puppy “Moki” will meet her brotherTom has Rick play his new Donut King Ad ad - the first time for all to hear; meet the new character that loves donutsThe U.S. sends airstrike into Iran to retaliate contractor deaths / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuVbXkgsSnMCPAC is Sunday / interviews on what the topics and who the leaders will be with former / https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-political-action-committee-corey-lewandowskiClinton advisor Richard Goodstein and former State House Speaker of the House in Oklahoma T.W. Shannon / https://www.foxnews.com/politics/cpac-speak...
2021-02-2641 min