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Sept. 25, 2023

Vickie Lan, Writer, Host of the "Speculative Sandbox" Podcast Part 2

Vickie Lan is a writer, and host of Speculative Sandbox, a podcast that delves into writing tropes with industry professionals. This appearance marks Vickie's return to the podcast. She catches me up on what she's been doing ...

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Sept. 10, 2023

100th Episode! The one where Tammy gets interviewed!

Firstly, I want to thank all the guests and listeners for supporting the show thus far! 100 episodes is a huge milestone and I am honored to reach it, and look forward to what else is in store for the …

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July 10, 2023

Tony Mantor, Musician, Podcast Host, and Record-Charting Music Produc…

Tony Mantor is an established and successful American singer-songwriter, pianist, podcast host and record-charting music producer who is celebrating working in Nashville for more than 30 years. The Madison, Maine native first...

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May 8, 2023

Robin Anderson, Social Media Consultant, Content Creator, Multi-Artist

Robin Anderson is a multi-passionate freelance musician, singer, pianist, teacher, composer, singer-songwriter, recording artist, & arts advocate. She is a social media consultant and content creator based in Columbia, Missou...

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Jan. 30, 2023

Jennifer Ball, Master Wedding Planner (Part two!)

Master wedding planner, Jennifer Ball of Knot Your Average Events is back on the show to discuss current trends, running a successful business when life gets messy, the importance of finding time, and so much more. Jennifer B...

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Nov. 7, 2022

Vickie Lan, Author, Podcaster

Vickie Lan is a writer, and host of Speculative Sandbox, a podcast that delves into writing tropes with industry professionals. In this episode we dig deep into being Asian-American in the creative field, and touch on lighter...

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April 11, 2022

Dan Issawi, Musician, Podcaster

Dan, host of Izzy's Sandpit TV joins the podcast to discuss starting a rock music Youtube show, gushes on fave bands, dispenses wisdom, and dishes on a variety of topics in this in-depth, yet equally fresh interview. Biograp...

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April 4, 2022

Elizabeth MacDuffie, Editor

Elizabeth MacDuffie is the Editor-In-Chief of Meat for Tea: The Valley Review. It was founded by Elizabeth MacDuffie and Alexandra Wagman. MFT is a non-academic affiliated magazine committed to recognizing and featuring the w...

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March 7, 2022

Dr. Cynthia Williams Phelps, Music Educator, and Podcaster

Fellow Mizzou grad, and my dear friend, Dr. Cynthia Williams Phelps joins the show to discuss her passion for teaching, shares some amazing book recs, discusses the power of music education, and more for Music Appreciation mo...

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Feb. 21, 2022

Marian Parsons, Artist, & Entrepreneur

Co-host of podcast, The Creative Exponent, Marian Parsons j oins the show to discuss her winding creative road, her love of musicals, dispenses fantastic creative advice, dishes on books that inspire her, and more. Marian is ...

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Feb. 14, 2022

Mark Alan Miller, Recording Engineer, & Musician

Mark Alan Miller is a Western Massachusetts-based recording engineer and sole regular member of the techno-industrial band Out Out. He was the founder and owner of Slaughterhouse Studios before closing it and founding Sonelab...

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Jan. 24, 2022

Bruce Nachsin, Actor, Writer, Podcaster

Actor and Podcast host of The Fittest Fat Kid You Know, Bruce Nachsin joins the show to discuss the power of creative outlets, gets real about body image issues, and dishes about topics from his podcast, to fantasy books, Bri...

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Sept. 27, 2021

Todd Coolman, Jazz Bassist, and Podcaster

Dr. Todd Coolman joins the show to talk about his humble, hardworking beginnings in the Midwest, to his first jazz concert, his beloved LP collection, and dispenses some wise words and interesting insights. This is a don't mi...

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Aug. 10, 2021

Melissa Bright, Podcaster

Fellow podcaster Melissa Bright of THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE PODCAST joins to talk about podcasting, fave music, the power of holding space, and gets real about her journey and where she wants to go. Host and creator of bright …

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July 26, 2021

Chris Spear, Chef, and Podcaster

Chef Chris Spear is on the show to talk about his amazing business, Perfect Little Bites, and his podcast, Chefs Without Restaurants. Chris Spear is the chef and owner of Perfect Little Bites, an in-home personal chef busines...

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