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Arts Management and Technology LaboratoryFundraising And Community Impact with Rachel Hite And Liz McFarlin-MarciakIn this episode, Victoria Sprowls interviews Rachel Hite, the Advancement Officer at the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh and Liz McFarlin-Marciak, the Director of Major and Planned Giving at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Conversations touch on the pros and cons of virtual benefits, the case they both make for giving at their non-profits, and the most helpful technologies for planned giving - including some advice about crypto-giving.
2022-05-1222 minArts Management and Technology LaboratoryWhat Turns Audience Members Into Season Subscribers? With David NuttIn this episode, Victoria Sprowls interviews David Nutt, who has worked at the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Chicago Symphony Orchestra before landing in his current position as the Director of Sales and Advertising at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Conversations touch on the effect of the pandemic on ticket sales and marketing for operas and symphonies, utilizing social media as a marketing tool, and the impact the community the organization is located in has on the organization.
2022-04-2020 minArts Management and Technology LaboratoryHow Can Independent Movie Theaters Survive? with Theo GeorgeIn this episode, Victoria Sprowls interviews Theo George, a Masters of Arts Management alumni here at Carnegie Mellon, and the current Director of Marketing and Communications at SNF Parkway Theater, which is also the home to the Maryland Film Festival. Conversations touch on the challenges of running an independent movie theater, how to instill a sense of community into the movie-going experience, and what the future of movie-going might look like given day-and-date movie releases on streaming services.
2022-04-1423 minArts Management and Technology LaboratoryLet's Talk: Benefits of Virtual Music Education Post-PandemicIn this episode, Victoria Sprowls interviews two Carnegie Mellon, Masters of Arts Management candidates: Olivia Browdy, currently the Social Media Manager at Symphony Tacoma, and Veronica Lopez, the Management Coordinator at Volta Music Foundation. The three discuss ways to integrate technology into music education moving forward. The conversation touches on how technology can alleviate challenges facing music education in underserved communities, how technology has changed the approach to music education, and whether technology will lessen the need for in-person music education.
2022-04-0525 minArts Management and Technology LaboratoryNFTs & Fashion: Innovating in Exclusive Spaces with Darren MokIn this episode, Victoria Sprowls interviews Darren Mok, a senior computer science major at Carnegie Mellon University and entrepreneur/co-founder of Pyx_Labs. Darren and Victoria discuss the potential for fashion and NFTs to intersect in both the physical and meta world. Conversations touch on creating physical fashion pieces utilizing NFTs, why NFTs are not just a passing fad, what to look out for in terms of NFT scams, and what there is to look forward to in the future of fashion and NFTs.
2022-03-2225 minArts Management and Technology LaboratoryNFTs: Commemorative Toy or Fundraising Tool? with Tom Kalnas and Eric NealIn this episode, Victoria Sprowls and Andrew Wolverton interview Tom Kalnas, an AMT Lab contributor, and Eric Neal, a Third Act founder, about NFTs and their use cases in both film and theater. Tom Kalnas discusses the potential for NFTs as smart contracts that distribute royalties, as well as fundraising tools in indie film production. Then, Eric Neal highlights the future of NFTs in theater, answering many questions about how the process works and pointing out how NFTs can enhance the theater-going experience as commemorative, sought-after collectibles.
2022-03-0335 min
My Roommate's a WitchEp. 27 - The FinaleA witch and a skeptic move in together... Join Vic and Jenn for one last time as they talk about how much they've grown, their favorite episodes, what they've taken away from this experience, and (of course) Harry Potter ⚡️
2019-04-2428 minMy Roommate's a WitchEp. 26 - Fairies GaloreA witch and a skeptic move in together... Join Vic and Jenn as they talk about fairies, fae, an assortment of magical creatures, and (of course) Harry Potter ⚡️
2019-04-1733 minMy Roommate's a WitchEp. 25 - Spell Jars & Charm PouchesA witch and a skeptic move in together... Join Vic and Jenn as they talk about making spell jars, sewing charm pouches, the tooth fairy, a special update, and (of course) Harry Potter ⚡️
2019-04-1034 minMy Roommate's a WitchEp. 24 - Books You Buy and Books You MakeA witch and a skeptic move in together... Join Vic and Jenn as they talk about grimoires, the book of shadows, spellbooks, book suggestions and (of course) Harry Potter ⚡️
Books Mentioned
Natural Psychic by Ellen Dugan
Witch by Lisa Lister
Llewellyn’s 2019 Witches’ Companion and Llewellyn’s 2019 Sabbats Almanac by Llewellyn Publications
Witches, Sluts, Feminists. by Kristen J. Sollee
Witches, Midwives, And Nurses by Barbara Ehrenreich
To Ride A Silver Broomstick by Silver RavenWolf
2019-04-0340 minMy Roommate's a WitchEp. 23 - Field Trip! to EnchantmentsA witch and a skeptic move in together... Join Vic and Jenn as they talk about their field trip to Enchantments, different types of candles, statues, how to purchase supplies if you don't live in NYC, and (surprisingly) not Harry Potter ⚡️
2019-03-2731 minMy Roommate's a WitchEp. 22 - OstaraA witch and a skeptic move in together... Join Vic and Jenn as they talk about celebrating Ostara, which "Easter" candy is the best, how to connect with nature, and (of course) Harry Potter ⚡️
2019-03-2030 minMy Roommate's a WitchEp. 21 - Movie Review: Darby O'Gill and the Little PeopleA witch and a skeptic move in together... Join Vic and Jenn as they review the 1959 movie "Darby O'Gill and the Little People" for St. Patrick's Day and (surprisingly) they don't talk about Harry Potter ⚡️
2019-03-1341 minMy Roommate's a WitchEp. 20 - Sigils & Daily MagicA witch and a skeptic move in together... Join Vic and Jenn as they talk about how to make sigils, little ways to practice magic every day, Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, and (surprisingly) not Harry Potter ⚡️
2019-03-0634 minMy Roommate's a WitchEp. 19 - Witchy PlanningA witch and a skeptic move in together... Join Vic and Jenn as they talk about their "lawyer," making a witchy planner, what to do if you're overwhelmed, and (surprisingly not) Harry Potter ⚡️
2019-02-2738 minMy Roommate's a WitchEp. 18 - Kitchen WitchcraftA witch and a skeptic move in together... Join Vic and Jenn as they talk about cleaning & cooking spells, kitchen witch dolls, Oprah & Ellen, and (of course) Harry Potter ⚡️
2019-02-2031 minMy Roommate's a WitchEp. 17 - Valentine's Day SpecialA witch and a skeptic move in together... Join Vic and Jenn as they talk about love & sex magic, squirrel fun facts, the 1998 film Practical Magic, and (of course) Harry Potter ⚡️
2019-02-1337 minMy Roommate's a WitchEp. 16 - Beach WitchcraftA witch and a skeptic move in together... Join Vic and Jenn as they talk about how to witch it up at the beach, what you can do with the items you collect on the shore, beach spirits, and (briefly) Harry Potter ⚡️
2019-02-0627 minMy Roommate's a WitchEp. 15 - ImbolcA witch and a skeptic move in together... Join Vic and Jenn as they talk about celebrating Imbolic, poppets, oak trees, and (briefly) Harry Potter ⚡️
2019-01-3031 minMy Roommate's a WitchEp. 14 - Essential OilsA witch and a skeptic move in together... Join Vic and Jenn as they talk about what to use essential oils for, where to get them, safety precautions, and (surprisingly) not Harry Potter ⚡️
2019-01-1630 minMy Roommate's a WitchEp. 13 - Field Trip! to CatlandA witch and a skeptic move in together... Join Vic and Jenn as they talk about their field trip to Catland, swamp magic, a story about a gay, catholic, voodoo priest, and (of course) Harry Potter ⚡️
2019-01-0937 minMy Roommate's a WitchEp. 12 - Reviewing the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina's Holiday Special - "A Midwinter's Tale"A witch and a skeptic move in together... Join Vic and Jenn as they talk about the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, the representation of witchcraft in the media, and (of course) Harry Potter ⚡️
2019-01-0228 minMy Roommate's a WitchEp. 11 - Jenn's Spooky Stories - Pt. 2A witch and a skeptic move in together... Join Vic and Jenn as they talk about Jenn's personal ghost stories, why you should never take a photo of a haunted place, what to do if you think your home is haunted, and (surprisingly) not Harry Potter ⚡️
2018-12-2636 minMy Roommate's a WitchEp. 10 - Yule CelebrationA witch and a skeptic move in together... Join Vic and Jenn as they talk about celebrating Yule festivities, ways to celebrate this holiday season, when they stopped believing in Santa, and (of course) Harry Potter ⚡️
2018-12-1929 minMy Roommate's a WitchEp. 9 - Jenn's Spooky Stories pt. 1A witch and a skeptic move in together... Join Vic and Jenn as they talk about poltergeists, theories of what ghosts might be, Jenn's personal ghost stories, and (of course) Harry Potter ⚡️
2018-12-1233 minMy Roommate's a WitchEp 8. - Namaste BookshopA witch and a skeptic move in together... Join Vic and Jenn as they talk about the Namaste Bookshop, Vic's oddball theatre teacher, romping through caves, sensory deprivation tanks, and (surprisingly) no Harry Potter ⚡️
2018-12-0526 minMy Roommate's a WitchEp. 7 - Beginner's Witch KitA witch and a skeptic move in together... Join Vic and Jenn as they talk about how to get started making a witch kit, Mercury in retrograde, what to put in your travel witch kit, and (of course) Harry Potter ⚡️
2018-11-2828 minMy Roommate's a WitchEp. 6 - AstrologyA witch and a skeptic move in together... Join Vic and Jenn as they talk about what contributes to your astrological sign, horoscopes, their opinions on all the different signs, and (of course) Harry Potter ⚡️
2018-11-2135 minMy Roommate's a WitchEp. 5 - CrystalsA witch and a skeptic move in together... Join Vic and Jenn as they talk about buying your first crystal, vibrational planes, why Vic is attracted to rose quartz, and (of course) Harry Potter ⚡️
2018-11-1430 minMy Roommate's a WitchEp. 4 - Witches of Pop CultureA witch and a skeptic move in together... Join us as we talk about witch TV shows and movies, the beginning of paganism, witch stereotypes on-screen, and (of course) Harry Potter ⚡️
2018-11-0735 minMy Roommate's a WitchEp. 3 - HalloweenA witch and a skeptic move in together... Join us as we talk about why Vic hates Halloween, the traditions of Samhaim, which Disney witch we are, and (of course) Harry Potter 🎃
2018-10-3129 minMy Roommate's a WitchEp. 2 - Tarot CardsA witch and a skeptic move in together... Join us as we talk about Tarot cards, drug fronts, Jon Smith?, and (of Course) Harry Potter 🧙♀️
2018-10-2428 minMy Roommate's a WitchEp. 1 - Burning Sage (An Introduction)A witch and a skeptic move in together... It seems like the start of a bad joke, but it's actually just our lives. Join us as we talk about burning sage, ghosts, The Crucible, all things witchcraft, and (of course) Harry Potter 🧙♀️
2018-10-1723 min