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The Brad Weisman ShowThe Artistic World of Stephanie Taormina - Creator of 'Have Some Fun Today'Hi This is Brad Weisman - Click Here to Send Me a Text Message"This is Stephanie's 3rd time on my podcast and each time it's great experiencing her growth in her work, and commitment to her brand and self. She shared how her abstract paintings are starting to take a larger role in her creative expression at this point in her life. In this episode she really digs into her artistic processes and shares with us her LOVE for ART in all aspects." - Brad WeismanHow does a simple saying transform in...2024-06-2824 min
You Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastJudy HenrySURPRISE!!
Emily, Erica and Natalie are back with a bonus episode featuring one of Reading's hometown heros--Judy Henry, owner and head chef of Judy's on Cherry!
Listen to this spunky and insightful episode to learn more about Judy and the history behind one of the best restaurants in Reading! 2024-04-2337 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastMia FabrizioThis week we welcome interdisciplinary artist, Mia Fabrizio, to the studio. We chat with Mia about the relationships between the subject matters of her work and her upcoming show, "A Seat at the Table" running from April 12th-May 19th, in the Schmidt Gallery (https://goggleworks.org/event/a-seat-at-the-table-mia-fabrizio/).
This episode delivers the finale of season 3 AND the finale of You Made It!: A GoggleWorks Podcast. We want to say thank you so much to all of the makers and listeners who have inspired and supported our journey over the last year and a half! We've truly enjoyed...2024-03-1544 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastJuliana DelgadoThe crew was very excited to welcome back former GoggleWorks intern and local photographer/artist, Juliana Delgado! Listen to this week's episode to learn more about the ins and outs of film photography, Juliana's perspective on art, and how to get out of a creative rut.
2024-03-0141 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastSue BiebuyckThis week we get to sit down with the GoggleWorks Studio Artist, Sue Biebuyck: painter of bears, leader of studios, and capturer of all things good in life.
Check her out here at GoggleWorks (https://goggleworks.org/people/sue-biebuyck/) or at Studio B in Boyertown (https://www.studiobbb.org/)! 2024-02-1649 min
TenetEp. 181 Kristen Egan – Mixed Media Artist Specializing in Sculpture and Sculptural MasksSend us a textThis week, Wes and Todd talk with Kristen Egan. Kristen discusses sourcing gourds, carving masks, New Contemporary Folk Art, the area where she lives in Pennsylvania, sense of place, other materials she incorporates into her masks and sculptures, totems, the catalyst to carve gourds, air drying paper clay, repetition & referencing past work, birds, research, process, art show titles, Alfred University, being open to new experiences, foundation, Goggleworks, Arch Enemy Arts, Instagram, the compulsion to create selling art, commissions, production, pricing, perfectionism, evolution & experimentation, work/life balance, bagpipes, weird bagpipe experiences, procrastination, being a...2024-02-082h 29You Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastLuke VoytasThe crew sits down with esteemed local woodworker, former GoggleWorks staff member, and newly printed author of the "Complete Starter Guide to Woodturning on the Lathe" -- Luke Voytas! Listen to the end to learn more about Luke and his mystery skill!! 2024-02-0242 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastJoey StrainThis week's episode is nothing short of whacky, whimsical, and weird as we welcome local artist and GoggleWorks Graphic Designer, Joey Strain, to the pod! We chat about ALL the things, ranging from sketching strategies to what ant faces look like up close-- listen in to hear it all! 2024-01-1935 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastMike MillerThis week we welcome local muralist & champion of the community, Mike Miller. Listen in to learn more about Mike & his story as an artist in Reading.
To learn more about how you can get involved visit his website: https://www.berkscommunitymurals.org/2024-01-0554 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastEnglish BradleyTwo studios collide in this week's episode of You Made It as we welcome BCTV's English Bradley to Pagoda City!! We sit down with English to talk all about the importance of our community and the incredible access we have to information through local resources like BCTV. 2023-12-2244 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastJohn ZabalaThis episode of You Made It takes you on the journey of local rapper/musician/producer, John Zabala aka SoulPapi!
We discuss the influences and impacts that the city of Reading, life, and cars driving by with their radios turned up have had on John as a person and an artist. 2023-12-0851 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastDevyn BriggsThis week we get to sit down with our new Artistic Director, Devyn Briggs. Devyn is a multi-talented artist and advocate for the arts. On this episode we learn about her approaches to art as a medium, as a concept, and as way of life. 2023-11-2448 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastElaine SoltisOn this episode of You Made It!, we chat with GoggleWorks Studio Artist Elaine Soltis about the connections between energy and the arts. 2023-11-1044 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastMarsha UpshawOn this week's episode, we're taking you to the movies! We're joined by Reading Film Office's Program Manager, Marsha Upshaw, for a special episode highlighting the art of film, the wonder of story building, and the beauty of Brad Pitt's face.
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You Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastWelcome to...Season Three!We're back and with a brand new look, sound and host!!
We're so excited for another wonderful season of getting to know the makers in our community, check us out to learn more!
-Erica, Emily, and Natalie
P.S. Keep and ear out for a special feature from the first female Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris!!
2023-10-1335 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastMaggie GallenWhen it comes to the philosophy of making, Maggie Gallen has the answers. From her time as a volunteer to her last few weeks as the Interim Programs Director, the veteran GoggleWorker maintains that it’s all about making with your head, your hands, and your heart.
Listen in for the final episode of season 2 of You Made It, as we chat with Maggie on one of her last days at GoggleWorks.
Thank you all for another great season of You Made It!: A GoggleWorks Podcast—we’ll see you VERY soon for season 3!
2023-09-0137 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastSuzanne FellowsIntegral to GoggleWorks' community, Suzanne Fellows SHOWS UP! She's a musician, an educator, an entrepreneur (Smartees Art), and a studio artist who knows her way around a variety of mediums. Oh, and she absolutely slaps on the banjolele! (Don't know what it is? Look it up!) Here's to you, Suzanne -- Cheers!
2023-08-1844 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks Podcast2023 Summer ResidentsFor the first time ever, we interview not one, not two, but THREE artists! Listen in to hear more about the art and preferred sandwiches of our Summer Residents, Colin Pezzano, Kaitlin West, and Cooper Siegel.
To see their work and/or meet them in person, visit GoggleWorks on Friday, August 11th, 2023 for a gallery reception from 6-8PM. Free admission and free parking. 2023-08-0438 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastBarry Steely
Natalie, Emily, and Lady are joined by the hilarious and talented, Barry Steely, in the studio this week. Listen up to hear more about Barry's wild journey from Berks County, to New York and back.
2023-07-2145 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastKristen EganOn this week's episode we sat down with our friend, former co-worker, and GoggleWorks studio artist--Kristen Egan! Listen in for a great conversation about the realities of living and working as an artist, surviving art school, and calling the people who give you their business card.
2023-07-0747 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastPaola MateoYou Made It! is a place where we explore the creative identities of the people in our community. Paola Mateo is one of those people. This week's episode features, Paola, a GoggleWorks staff member, potter, seamstress, performance artist and so much more! Listen in to hear more about her journey as an artist and lifelong learner. Bonus points if you are adorned in the swaggiest set of dresses, jeans, and helmets! 2023-06-2346 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastAnthony Vega
This week's episode revolves around weird art and simulations. What else did you expect?? Tune into the latest installment of You Made It! featuring artist and local professor, Anthony Vega!
2023-06-0951 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastJoseph CavalieriBONUS EPISODE!
A man of many residencies (formerly at GoggleWorks) and extremely talented stained glass artist, Joseph Cavalieri, visited us at GoggleWorks again! Over the course of one week at the end of May, Joseph taught a masterclass in stained glass AND joined us on the pod!
Listen to this week's episode for some exclusive content!
2023-06-0244 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastAmy Sarig KingOn this week’s episode of You Made It! we are very lucky to welcome, highly acclaimed author, Reading,
Pennsylvanian, and all-around bad ass- Amy Sarig King!
A recipient of the Margaret A.Edwards lifetime achievement award for her contributions to young adult literature, Amy (also known as A.S. King), reminds us that it’s ok to not be ok and to ALWAYS live your truth.
Get ready for one of the best episodes yet!
P.S. If you’re also a Reading, Pennsylvanian and you’ve ever wondered what the Pagoda might sou...2023-05-2647 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastLucine Sihelnik & Saki Lahaniatis
We promise this post wasn't written by chat gpt...get your listening ears and ice cream bowls ready for community leaders and ice cream makers Lucine Sihelnik and Saki Lahaniatis!
2023-05-1246 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastBri ShimerMessy minimalists unite! On this week's episode we sit down with GoggleWorks Ceramics Studio Manager & Alfred Alum--Bri Shimer. Don't glaze over this one and get your bisque on--it's You Made It!2023-04-2847 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastMargaret PendletonIf you've ever wondered what James Gandolfini's ghost sounds like, this episode is for you. Check out You Made It! featuring GoggleWorks OG, Margaret "Murph" Pendleton! 2023-04-1439 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastWelcome to... Season Two!Welcome back to You Made It!
Re-join your hosts, Natalie, Emily, and Lady as they catch up on all the cat adopting, plant encouraging, and dragon slaying, related shenanigans they got into during their hiatus! 2023-03-3123 min
You Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastJay FritshafferIf you've ever wondered how many minutes old you are--the season finale of You Made It! featuring our OUTSTANDING guest and sound engineer, Jay Fritshaffer, is the podcast for you! Tune in for the last time this season as Emily, Lady, and Natalie chat with their friend and colleague about his journey as a maker.
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Thank you all for an amazing first season and we will see you all *very* soon with season 2!
All love,
The You Made It Crew2023-01-1744 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastTiana LopezYou want the buzz? Listen in to this week's episode with GoggleWorks' Garden Manager, advocate, farmer, beekeeper and our friend & co-worker, Tiana Lopez! 2023-01-0443 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastVicki Haller GraffPut on your acting pants and arthouse film berets y'all! Lady, Emily, and Natalie got to "holla" at Vicki Haller Graff, a woman wearing many theatrical hats and *almost* Berks Countian, on this week's episode of You Made It!2022-12-2151 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastScott KrenitskyGet toasty with the gang as they chat all things hot glass with GoggleWorks' very own hotshop studio manager--Scott Krenitsky!2022-12-0746 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastJolene WindmillerThis week Emily, Lady, and Natalie get to know Jolene Windmiller, multimedia artist, mountain ascender, and direct descendant of Abraham Lincoln? Follow along as the gang chats with another fabulous GoggleWorks Studio Artist!2022-11-2231 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastTheron CookLooking for an unwavering source of inspiration? "Don't Quit" and listen in as the crew gets to know local artist, and legend, Theron Cook in this week's episode! 2022-11-1138 minYou Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastSharon McGinleyNatalie, Lady, and Emily chat all things bear-shaped shadows and notes passed through holes in the floor with GoggleWorks Studio Artist, Sharon McGinley. 2022-10-2632 min
You Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastWelcome to...You Made It!Your hosts: Emily, Lady and Natalie get to chatting about their journeys as new podcast creators and GoggleWorkers! Featuring special guest Veronica, the three headed monster. 2022-10-0824 min
You Made It!: A GoggleWorks PodcastYou Made It - TrailerCheck out this brand new podcast recorded and produced at Pagoda City Studios in Reading, Pennsylvania! Join three friends and co-workers from GoggleWorks Center for the Arts as they navigate what it means to 'make' it in this world!2022-10-0801 min
Savvy Painter Podcast with Antrese WoodCreating Accessible Art, with Bartosz BedaWhat does it look like to create accessible art? How does that topic become a passion project for an artist? What comes to mind when you think of “Accessible art?” My guest, artist Bartosz Beda is working on a project that centers on this very topic! In our conversation, Bartosz opens up about what led him to his career as an artist, where his residencies and fellowships have taken him, the role themes play in his artwork, why he started Execute Magazine, and much more! There are some many wonderful paths that our conversation takes, I can’t wait for yo...2018-07-1251 min