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Ep. 193 Who is the Meet and Greet For?This week Danielle wants to know more about the logistics of meet and greets, as her venue prepares for a style of meet and greet with an artist they haven’t facilitated before. We get into the questions of who they are for, how artists and venues can mutually benefit, and how to make the experience great for all parties involved.
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Ep. 192 Building a Culture of Care
Josh recently had a visit from Friend of the Pod Todd Wetzel (Ep. 162), who is currently cycling across America – and he inspired this week’s conversation about the importance of taking time off, rest, and instilling that in our personal and organizational cultures.
Todd Wetzel’s Journey Across the Trans American Bike Trail can be followed at https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?o=3d2&doc_id=26871&v=4c
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Ep. 191 Connecting the Dots Through NAPAMAThis week we join Josh, Kevin Peters, and Spring Karlo in Tucson, AZ from the 2026 NAPAMA Retreat. We learn about the history of NAPAMA, the collaborative role it plays in the industry, and the unique aspects of the annual retreat.NAPAMA (North American Performing Arts Managers & Agents) is an organization of agents, managers, self-represented artists, presenters, producers, and other touring performing arts professionals that provides education, professional development, mentorship, community and more. Learn more and become a member at https://www.napama.org/.Kevin Peters is the current President of NAPAMA and is currently the agent in charge of the touring division at G.L. Berg Entertainment (https://www.glberg.com/).Spring Karlo is Co-Vice President of NAPAMA and Co-Director of Holden & Arts Associates (https://www.holdenarts.org/).
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Ep.190 Amanda Cooper – Under The Radar: If you don’t know who to ask – Ask Me.
This week we bring our next episode in our Under the Radar Series. Kevin and Josh sit down with Producer Amanda L. Cooper. Amanda was producer for Sunny Jain’s “Love Force” at Symphony Space as part of the 2026 Under the Radar Festival. We learn about Amanda’s background, her process as a producer, and further how she connected with Sunny Jain for “Love Force”. 
For more on Amanda check out alc-arts.com
For more on Under the Radar Festival check out UTRFest.org
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Ep.189 New Jobs, Real Talk
This week we check in with Kevin and Bryan on how their new gigs are going, and discuss transitioning to new jobs, integrating with staff, creating positive workplace culture, and lessons in leadership. It’s a valuable conversation for anyone considering a move or taking on a new challenge.Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions – https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod
 
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Ep. 188 State of the Arts: Pacific NorthwestThis week Katie sits down with leaders from Arts Northwest and the Oregon Arts Commission to learn more about what’s happening beyond the Rocky Mountains. We get a vibe check on the scene and explore some of the challenges these organizations are addressing in the region.Amy Lewin is the director of the Oregon Arts Commission and Oregon Cultural Trust (https://www.oregon.gov/biz/aboutus/artscommission/Pages/default.aspx).Kyle LeMaire is the Executive Director of Arts Northwest (https://www.artsnw.org).
Carey Rayburn is the President of the board of Arts Northwest and the bandleader for the touring group Good Co. (https://www.goodcomusic.com/).
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NBL Rewind: Broadway’s Biggest Night – Voting for the Tonys
The Tony Award nominations for 2026 just dropped, so we are rewinding back to our Tony episode from 2025.
The lights are bright on Broadway as Katie and Josh learn all about the Tony Awards from Broadway producer Rashad Chambers and the Wharton Center’s Eric Olmscheid, who both serve as Tonys voters. We discuss seeing 42 shows in a season, the voting process, Tonys marketing and press, the role the Tonys play in the larger theater industry landscape, and more. We even make some 2025 awards predictions!
Rashad V. Chambers is a Tony Award-winning Broadway and film producer; his show Purpose won two Tony Awards in 2025. (https://www.esquireentertainment.com/). Eric Olmscheid is the Executive Director of the Wharton Center for Performing Arts in East Lansing, MI (https://www.whartoncenter.com/).
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Ep. 186 AI Plans an Episode
This week we needed a “brain break”, as the kids call them, and Bryan, Danielle, and Katie answer some questions about the industry written by AI just for the Pod. We did have some moments of deep reflection, as well, and we’d love to hear your answers, too! Make sure to share in the comments on our socials.
 
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