Creative Memphis Podcast

Kenny Wayne's journey has lead him down the path of surrealist expressionism and he touts a new form of digital collage comprised of the expertise he's gained along the way. Listen in and learn what it takes to be Kenny Wayne, painter, producer, Memphian.   Kenny Wayne ArtsIG | TW | FB NoviArtsWorld

Billy & Andrew discuss people, movies, philosophy, psychology, the tragedy of humans, and STAR WARS. Heads up, Billy ranks episodes 1-7, sort of, barely (its more like a Venn diagram with elements of pie). Andrew's happy with his results for 2015 and shares insights for what's ahead in 2016. PLUS, OUTTAKES! Yaaaaay!

Brit McDaniel's Paper & Clay pottery evokes mid-century modern Scandinavian minimalism wrapped up in useful life style accessories. She advocates for raising the level of quality Memphis creatives are known for. Having taken her own winding road to find that path fuels Brit's drive for progress.   Paper & ClayFacebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pintrest   Memphis Indie Holiday MarketSaturday, December 12 at 11:00am - 5:00pmMuddy's Grind House

Memphis Type History started as illustrated paintings which lead to a successful Kickstarter which lead to a book deal, but that changes! Listen from the fabulous ladies of Memphis Type, Rebecca Phillips & Caitlin Horton, on that evolution and the serendipity there after. The typography of Memphis has a story to tell and so do Rebecca and Caitlin.   Memphis Type HistoryFacebook | Twitter | Instagram Interested in collaborating with @MemphisType? email them at memphistypehistory@gmail.com   Memphis Indie Holiday MarketSaturday, December 12at 11:00am - 5:00pmMuddy's Grind House

Sean Mosley hails from Michigan, came to Memphis for family, and later discovered Spillit Memphis. Through stage storytelling he's grown in a way that's introduced a new perspective for his experiences in life. It's that opportunity to share a part of himself through storytelling and taking away that same element from others that can be a catalyst. Listen as Sean explains those moments. Spillit Story Grand Slam 2015: M-E-M-P-H-I-SFriday, November 20 at 7:00pmLocation: Crosstown Strip Suggested episodes - Ep29 Leah Keys, Ep04 Josh Campbell

Michelle Duckworth's illustrations are often inspired by fairy tales, but she enjoys sharing those vignettes where you could imagine anything with a whimsical and slightly peculiar slant. We discuss her designing sets of Opera Memphis, classic client talk, and traversing artist markets in Memphis. Catch a ride and enjoy as she explains the adventure. What is a Duckworth?Facebook | Blogspot | Etsy Wilderness ChildrenNov 3 - 29, Memphis Botanic GardensOpening Reception: Nov 8th, 3-5pm Suggested episode - Shane McDermott

A homegrown dreamer that moved away in the midst of college times and other-than-Memphisly exploration, Melissa and family came back out of necessity, but found a different city. People were breathing life into their crazy ideas and that showed hope for making her dream of film making happen. Not in L.A., but in the big 901 instead. First "John's Farm" in 2013 and this year with "The Department of Signs and Magical Intervention" which you can catch at this year's Indie Memphis. Melissa Sweazy.comJohn's Farm: vimeo on demandDEPT. OF SIGNS AND MAGICAL INTERVENTION TRAILERDept of Signs be shown in the Hometowner Narrative #1 during Indie MemphisNov 4, 6 – 8 PM, at the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts Suggested episode - Erik Jambor Indie Memphis - tickets!November 3rd - 10th Indie Memphis connects and inspires indie filmmakers and film-lovers through the unique creative landscape that is the home of the Blues and the birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll.This year's festival runs during the evenings of November 3rd thr

Jack Simon has grown Bristerfest​ into a local celebration of family-friendly music, vendors, and artwork. This year's production is free to the public and we hope to see all of you there. Learn from Jack's magic board method to turn your cloudy thoughts and pull them into reality. BristerFestFacebook | Twitter | Instagram | YoutubeOctober 10th, 11am - 6pmOverton Square Tower Courtyard EPK page | Brister Street Productions Suggested episode - Marco Pave'  

We sat down with recent design grads Shelda Edwards and Jess Vandenberg along with CreativeWorks founder Josh Horton to discuss the realities of entering the working field as a designer in our very first designer’s roundtable. Join the conversation as we learn about having that academic rug pulled from underneath and figuring out how to swim on your own. Shelda Edwards - http://sheldaedwards.com/Jess Vandenberg - http://www.vandyink.com/Josh Horton - http://www.hieroglyph.co/ Creative WorksFacebookTwitter

Zandria Robinson takes being a sociologist to a whole new level. Recently under pressure for speaking her mind, Dr. Zandria Robinson came onto the podcast in Sept 2014 and we recorded some extra time with her in the studio. Introducing Creative Memphis Podcast (CMP) Afterthoughts 001, the first bonus clip in our unscheduled series of extras to the podcast. Sit back and expand your horizons with Rhodes college's newest addition before she made that important step in her career. Dr. Robinson’s book:This Ain’t Chicago: Race, Class, and Regional Identity in the Post-Soul South (New Directions in Southern Studies) Dr. Robinson's blog:The New South Negress 

Funlola Coker of Gnomeore Crafts is a maker of tiny things such as miniature foods, jewelry, and gnomes! Coming to the US from Lagos, Nigeria​ Funlola was attending Memphis College of Art​ when her parents surprised her with the potential for #citizenship in the United States​. Listen as she details citizenship, how her first year of full-time self employment has been progressing, and how she balances life with her toaster oven. Website- http://www.gnomeorecrafts.com/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/funlola.cokerInstagram- https://instagram.com/gnomeore_crafts/ OR @gnomeore_craftsTumblr- http://gnomeorecrafts.tumblr.com/Pinterest- https://www.pinterest.com/gnomeore/Etsy Shop  - https://www.etsy.com/shop/GnomeoreCrafts

Lisa Michaels is a fabulous musician and comedian who explored Memphis in her past life, came back recently, and is making a splash. In this episode we discover her past, her transgender journey, phoenix like revival, and finding happiness in Memphis. Lisa knows how to make a grand entrance, capture your attention on stage, and create unique experiences you will treasure. Sit back and enjoy this revealing episode. Don't be Afraid of the Comedy8:15pm at the Hi-Tone OUTloud Comedy Showcase and Open MicAug 14 at MGLCC starting at nine fifteen Night Works comedy show hosted by Katrina ColemanSept 4 at Theater Works starts at Midnight Lady Parts Justice From V To Shining V at Ernestine & Hazel'sSept 26

Amanda blends her talents with the lens, psychology, and social media skills into Amanda Hill Photography, Memphis Bombshells, and Choose901. Now is the time and Memphis is the place for sure. We tackle nerdy social platform issues,  emerging tools, keeping yourself on track, savy skills to curate your feeds, great places to take a picture in Memphis, and pursuing the perfect cup of Joe. Choose901Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Memphis BombshellsTwitter | Facebook | Instagram   Amanda Hill PhotographyTwitter | Facebook | Instagram

Lauren Kennedy is executive director of Urban Arts Commission, a local non-profit responsible for helping the city manage public art projects. They enhance the cultural vibrancy of communities through the development of public art. They also celebrate diversity in everything they do. Urban Arts CommissionFacebookTwitter

Birdcap, Nosey42, and many others have been painting Memphis transforming our spaces into works of beauty as opposed to vacant properties. They came into the studio to chat about the journey from drawing nonstop to painting under bridges, yelling about people or life, running the letter game, and making a dream happen. Birdcap FBBirdcap.net Memphis Brooks - Buggin' and Shurggin: A glitched history of gaming cultureJune - September 2015 Paint Memphis iobyOpen july 18th. The wall starts at the Chelsea trailhead, at North Evergreen and Chelsea and goes west for .3 miles. DIGITAL-ROCK | Bboy Jam | Hip-Hop Party | Gaming TournamentSaturday, July 18, 5:00pm - 9:00pm at Memphis Brooks

Sarah Fleming, connected to the core culture and music scene of Memphis, came onto the podcast and discussed civicly minded film making, being a new mom, past and current film projects, her grant from Indie Memphis and subsequent upcoming film, and bikes galore. All kinds of tidbits such as chasing grant money, running Live from Memphis, directing documentaries and more. Cat and fishFacebookLive From Memphis

The affable Leah Keys came by for Spillit pt 2 in 2015. Spillit is true, unscripted stories told in front of a live audience in Memphis, Tennessee. Today, you get the scoop on Spillit origins, naming, logo, and breakthroughs. Plus, Spillit Evolves with the Spillit  story station and Leah talks here first letting you know about the new initiative. WebsiteiTunes podcastFacebookTwitter

Siphen Sylve and Brandon "Eso" Tolson form Artistik Approach the rising alternative hip-hop duo you can find every third Thursday of the month at Artistik Lounge found at Minglewood Hall. "We're kinda like Take 6 meets the Fugees in the kitchen with Doug E. Fresh at Erykah Badu's house...but not really." The pair meet while taking classes at MCA and remained in Memphis after graduation because of ties that bind and the connection to Memphis formed during their time here. Siphen is director of public art at Urban Arts as well as her own illustration and Brandon does design for Choose901 plus runs his own freelance on the side.  BandcampTwitterFacebookWebsite Siphen Sylve - saayesBrandon Tolson - CoolUrbanHippie

Leni Stoeva is excited to be apart of the growing change in Soulsville of Memphis through her role as Creative Place Maker at Community Lift. Born in Bulgaria and raised in Memphis, TN, she works on programming art related events in the area as well as social and historical neighborhood activities in the soon to be music district that is Soulsville, USA. Community LiftFacebookTwitter

Fueled by sleek rockabilly  and driven by a love for comics, Elvis, and wrestling, Mike McCarthy is passionate about you, Memphis. Share in his zeal for drive-in movies, the Coliseum, and plans for a short film about fighting for survival in a dystopian future. WAIFTime-Warp Drive InThe Roundhouse Revival - Coliseum Coalition - Facebook page