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Ep. 122 What Now? Our Current Moment in the Arts

Ep. 122 What Now? Our Current Moment in the Arts
This week we discuss the current state of the arts in early February 2025 and identify a few of the many challenges ahead for our field, including the strain on arts workers after recovering from the pandemic, as well as how we can stand together moving forward. As some of our podcast friends say, things may have changed by the time you hear this.
The litigation tracker mentioned in this episode from the Reiss Center on Law and Security can be found at https://www.justsecurity.org/107087/tracker-litigation-legal-challenges-trump-administration/.Artnet is also documenting the impact on the arts: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/trump-executive-orders-arts-2605142.Arts Action Fund FAQ: https://www.artsactionfund.org/executive-orders-their-impact-arts-faq
This episode contains some adult language (and lots of laughs at the end – enjoy!)
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Ep. 121 Live from MAX – State of the Industry

Ep. 121 Live from MAX – State of the Industry
 
This week we share the final episode recorded at the Midwest Arts Xpo in 2024.
 
Our guests:
Lauren Jelencovich, Artist
Kris Kaminski, ECE Touring
Andy McGuire, George Daily Community Auditorium
Lisa Rock, Lisa Rock Entertainment
Marc Baylin, Penn Live Arts and Collins Center for the Arts
Sara Beatty, Kauffman Center for the Arts
Maggie McClure, Artist (The Imaginaries)
Jeff Laramie, SRO Artists
Christine Cox, C-Squared Entertainment
Carson Brimm, Marion Cultural and Civic Center
Miles Brooks, Magic of Bill Blagg
 
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Ep. 120 Melanie Weir: They Don’t All Become Artists

Ep. 120 Melanie Weir: They Don’t All Become Artists
This week our hosts talk about obscure reports they gave in school, most of which involved dressing up as historical figures. Katie shares her conversation with Melanie Weir from the Western Arts Alliance Conference. Melanie shares the incredible work happening at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, how she got started in the arts, the impact of arts programming on youth, and so much more.
Melanie Wier is the Associate Director of Education and Community Engagement at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (https://lutherburbankcenter.org/) and is the Board President of California Presenters (https://www.calpresenters.org/).
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Ep. 119 APAP Recap 2025

Ep. 119 APAP Recap 2025
This week Katie hosts a conversation with the PodSquad on their time in NYC at APAP 2025.  We talk Broadway, showcases, and conference hot topics!
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Ep. 118 Chad Lindsey: Togetherness is Our Strength

Ep. 118 Chad Lindsey: Togetherness is Our Strength  
On this episode, we learn what song our hosts would choose as their walkout music, and Katie sits down with fellow Michigander Chad Lindsey. As a new arts Executive Director, Chad shares insights into his first year and how he has connected with his community. Chad also puts to rest the idea that you can’t get a lot done in year one.
Chad Lindsey is the Executive Director of City Opera House (https://www.cityoperahouse.org/) in Traverse City, Michigan.
This episode contains some adult language.
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Ep. 117 Censorship with Gail Boyd and Jade Solomon Curtis

Ep. 117 Censorship with Gail Boyd and Jade Solomon Curtis
 
This week Kevin shares his conversation with Gail Boyd and Jade Solomon Curtis following a townhall event on censorship at the Western Arts Alliance in August, 2024. Censorship is a complex topic, and this conversation only scratches the surface.
 
Gail Boyd is President of Gail Boyd Artist Management (https://gailboyd.com/).Jade Solomon Curtis (https://www.jadesolomon.com/) is a dance artist and choreographer represented by Siegel Artist Management.
 
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Ep. 116 NBL Rewind Josh Benson: Making Time

Ep. 116 NBL Rewind Josh Benson: Making Time
 
We’ve rewound alllll the way back to Josh’s interview from July 19, 2023 in our final episode of our holiday Rewind series. Danielle visits Josh and catches up on his latest developments, including painting some amazing murals in Marion and cutting back on his 27 gigs…by 1.
 
Join Danielle and Kevin as they sit down with fellow host, Josh Benson. Josh answers the hard-hitting questions like which one of the seven dwarves he identifies most with and what prank he wants to pull on his fellow host. Eventually, Josh shares the journey from theatre to autobody work and back to theatre, his change In leadership style, the impressive arts driven growth in Marion, IL, his family, and so much more. Some of his mural work can be found here: http://marionmurals.com/
 
Josh Benson is the Executive Director of the Marion Cultural and Civic Center (https://marionccc.com/) in Marion, Illinois. Josh is also a muralist, father, and 1/5 of the There’s No Business Like podcast team.
 
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Ep. 115 NBL Rewind: Katie Trzaska-Miller: Creating Connections

Ep. 115 NBL Rewind: Katie Trzaska-Miller: Creating Connections
 
This week we rewind back to September 2023 and our chat with Pod Host Katie Trzaska-Miller! Danielle checks in with Katie and they catch up on her new business, aptly named Michigan Maven Creative Associates, taking our own advice, and the joy of getting back on stage.
 
Danielle and Kevin continue our special series of interviewing members of our team, and this week we learn about our fellow host, Katie Trzaska-Miller. After a quick game of “How Pure Michigan is She?”, Katie shares her origin story starting as a dancer at a young age and eventually managing a historic theatre on her own at the age of 23. Katie also shares her passion for her community, connecting colleagues, educating and bringing up the next generation, and having tough conversations about equity.
 
Katie Trzaska-Miller is the founder of Michigan Maven Creative Associates (www.michiganmaven.art) an arts admin and consulting firm. Katie is also a mother, an active member of her community (both locally and in the arts community), and 1/5 of the There’s No Business Like podcast team.
 
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