There’s No Business Like...
THERE’S NO BUSINESS LIKE... The podcast that explores topics and talks with leaders of the professional theatrical touring industry! The ”Quad” Producers (Josh, Danielle, Katie, Bryan, and Kevin) discuss a range of arts related topics and share an interview with a different industry leader each week. Learn more at https://nobusinesslike.com
Episodes
Episodes
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Ep. 66 Pam Komar: Mindful Service
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Ep. 66 Pam Komar: Mindful Service
This week Katie shares her conversation with friend of the podcast Pam Komar of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. They discuss the power of embracing change, how to focus on wellness and taking care of yourself, and how particular programming areas are avenues to connecting with disengaged audiences. Pam also shares the history of the Cultural Trust and the impact it continues to have on Pittsburgh. Our hosts share how they unplug and take time for themselves, and we discover that Kevin is actually from the Jersey Shore.Pam Komar is the Director of Programming at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust (https://trustarts.org/).
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Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Ep. 65 Wone Vang: Never Give Up on Your Stupid Stupid Dreams
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Ep. 65 Wone Vang: Never Give Up on Your Stupid Stupid Dreams
Kevin tries out his old-timey radio voice before sitting down with Wone Vang. Wone shares the struggle of being a full-time artist and full-time employee, the Guaranteed Income Program she is managing for Springboard for the Arts, and the importance of pay equity. Our hosts talk about their life in cross stich, what individuals can do to increase pay equity, and how we can learn more on these topics. Wone Vang is an artist (https://3drdcrafts.com/) and the Economic Opportunity Director at Springboard for the Arts (https://springboardforthearts.org/).
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Art of Economic Justice: https://springboardforthearts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GI_Impact_Report_SBftA_2023.pdf
Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez: https://tooambitious.com/
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Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Ep. 64 Micah Christian: A Process Unfolding
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Ep. 64 Micah Christian: A Process Unfolding
This week Bryan sits down with the lead vocalist of Sons of Serendip, Micah Christian. Micah opens up about his journey into creating music, learning to not compare himself to others, life on the road, and more. Meanwhile, our hosts have a rousing conversation about ringtones and ring backs, Bryan effectively shuts down criticism, and realize we all have learning to do on how the music charts work. Micah Christian is an artist passionate about storytelling, composing, and performing music that supports, enhances, and creates meaningful moments. He is the co-founder and lead vocalist of America's Got Talent Finalist, Sons of Serendip (https://www.sonsofserendip.com/). Micah is also on the board of NAPAMA.
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Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Ep. 63 It’s a New Years’ Spectacular! … with Guests!
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Ep. 63 It’s a New Years’ Spectacular! … with Guests!
The holiday season is busy and filled with surprises just like this episode! Three guests + 5 hosts = 1 fun filled episode! We’d like to thank our guests Christine Cox, Tracie Lawie, and Barron Ryan for closing out the year with us with some games and some resolutions. Thank you for listening this past year! Christine Cox – Ep. 16: is the Owner and Founder of C Squared Entertainment (https://www.csquaredentertainment.com/) and the Executive Producer of the Off Broadway family-friendly magic show, The Amazing Max (http://theamazingmaxlive.com/).
Tracie Lawie – Ep. 29: is the Director of the Miller Auditorium (https://www.millerauditorium.com/).
Barron Ryan – Ep. 60: (https://www.barronryan.com/) is a composer, performer, author, and creator
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Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Ep. 62 Sara Barasch: It Doesn’t Have to be Perfect
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Ep. 62 Sara Barasch: It Doesn’t Have to be Perfect
Katie connects with friend of the pod, Sara Barasch. Katie and Sara dive into industry hot topics including block booking, the booking cycle, how to connect with venues/buyers, and how a childhood of dance and musical theatre led her to becoming an agent. Our hosts talk about pivotal show moments in their lives, the importance of relationship building with agents you are working with, and more. Sara Barasch is the Senior Vice President, Booking Manager at IMG Artists (https://imgartists.com/)
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Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Ep. 61 Devin and Lolita Walker: Know Your Worth
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Ep. 61 Devin and Lolita Walker: Know Your Worth
This week our hosts kick off the conversation discussing being in business with family. This week Danielle sits down with the powerhouse couple Devin and Lolita Walker. Danielle, Devin, and Lolita talk in-depth about being business owners, the lives of teaching artists, and the need for advocacy around working conditions and fair pay for teaching artists. They also discuss the importance of asking for help, transferrable skills, and taking time off to rest.Devin and Lolita Walker are the co-owners of The Uncle Devin Show, a live musical experience for children (https://theuncledevinshow.com) and WeeMusic Radio (https://www.weenationradio.com), a streaming radio station curated for kids and families.
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Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Ep. 60 Barron Ryan: The Evidence of Beauty
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Ep. 60 Barron Ryan: The Evidence of Beauty
This week our hosts guide you in creating your own mission statement, and share a bit about their own. Kevin sits down with the effortlessly cool Barron Ryan, to talk about how he got started, his creative process, being named one of Smithsonian's Top Innovators to watch in 2021, and his new book, Honey, If It Wasn’t for You. You can get a copy of his book at https://www.book.barronryan.com/ Barron Ryan (https://www.barronryan.com/) is a composer, performer, author, and creator.
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Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Ep 59 Kevin Maynard: People Come First
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Ep 59 Kevin Maynard: People Come First
Bryan and Josh host our final Interpodsquad interview with the incomparable Kevin Maynard. We learn about Kevin’s surprising (but unsurprisingly wholesome) first foray into live performance, how his business and accounting background gave him a firm foundation as an arts leader, and Kevin’s philosophies around taking on challenges and supporting his staff. The Mystery of the Mustache is also revealed! And Danielle, per usual, continues to torture Kevin.Kevin L. Maynard is the Executive Director of Quad City Arts, splitting the border between Iowa and Illinois (www.quadcityarts.com). He is also an avid runner, community theater actor, lover of spreadsheets, and 1/5 of the There’s No Business Like podcast team.
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Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.
There's No Business Like...
The podcast that explores topics and talks with leaders of the professional theatrical touring industry!
The "Quad" Producers (Josh, Danielle, Katie, Bryan, and Kevin) discuss a range of arts related topics and share an interview with a different industry leader each week.
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