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In this episode designer and muralist Kyle Taylor shares about makin’ a lot of shacket, how we affect the ones we love, and gettin’ Rowdy!   Kyle Taylor (Art)   Suggested Episode - 048 with Eric "dem gams" Clausen Billy "dreaming of DocMartens" Nation

In this episode we respond to the recent announcement that Memphis College of Art has begun the process to close their doors. It plans to no longer accept students, but remain open and focused on it's current students while expecting to finally close around 2020.   Press Release & Closing Information / FAQ   Art of the Deal: What happened to MCA? by Chris Davis of the Memphis Flyer   Future Everything label Strooly Marceaux Marceaux  

In this episode Jamond Bullock shares how he found sense in senseless color matching, how reading comics books lead him to performance painting, and about getting his start with a studio in a Starbucks.   Alivepaint Instagram | Twitter    Suggested Episode - Episode #076 with Karen Golightly, Jamond Bullock, Robert Burns, and Jack Chambers Billy "#3waystohookyouraudience" Nation Elliot "Regional Branch Manager in Charge of Acquisitions and Client Retention in the Tennessee Valley (*breath) and Outlying Districts" Boyette - http://www.elliotboyette.com

In this episode writer/director Craig Brewer tells us how Hustle and Flow is a spiritual successor to his film Poor and Hungry, how he pushed through the failure of his first filmmaking venture, and how his recent discovery of the Memphis comedy scene lead to the production of the upcoming web-series You Look Like…   Indie Memphis Film Festival Passes| Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Flickr Suggested Episode - Episode #065 with Ryan Watt Billy "really really really really excited" Nation Joey  "“or maybe it’s Joey or maybe it’s Joseph“ Carr

In this episode Latoya Polk of Memphis Urban Laughs Comedy Festival goes off the rails about making autism funny, nurturing the Memphis comedy scene, and the good(?) ol’ days of sit-ins.   Memphis Urban Laughs Comedy Festival Tickets | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube Suggested Episode - Episode #023 with Katrina Coleman Billy "wholly erratical dramatical capital" Nation Katrina “King of Memphis Comedy” Coleman

In this episode Karen Golightly, Jamond Bullock, Robert Burns, and Jack Chambers describe Memphis as a city of colors, the true identity of Banksy is revealed as a Memphian, and we pay homage to Brad Wells, a talented and collaborative Paint Memphis artist.   Paint Memphis Facebook | Instagram | Paypal Donate   Paint Memphis 2017 Saturday, September 30 at 12 PM - 6 PM Att 787 S Willett St Memphis, Tennessee Suggested Episode - Episode 31 Birdcap and Nosey42 Billy "Still in recovery" Nation - cough cough, got the head cold Eric "Dem Gams" Clausen - Website portfolio, email   Jamond Bullock Jack Chambers Robert Burns

In this episode Ned Canty general director and Michael Sakir music director both of Opera Memphis tell us how September is the perfect time for opera, how opera doesn't suck and has it's fair share of sex drugs and rock n roll.   Opera Memphis YouTube | Facebook |  Twitter | Pintrest   Ned Canty - Opera Doesn't Suck Michael Sakir website Suggested Episode - Virginia Murphy of Playback Memphis Billy "Unexpected traverser" Nation Kim “Connected to all the things all the time” Morrison

In this episode Victoria Jones of The CLTV talks about her passion to fight for representation of African American artists and how they are uplifting and empowering the city's Black community through thoughtful and creative interactions.   The CLTV Facebook | Instagram |  Twitter Who is The CLTV? The CLTV is an art organization dedicated to providing a platform to African American artists within the city. Through art based programming, workshops, and community building efforts we employ the use of creative expression as a vehicle to shift our culture towards positive growth, creativity, and strength. Vice.com interview Suggested Episode - 44 with Kenny Wayne Billy "about to get away (with it)" Nation Kenny “always doin somethin” Wayne

In this episode artist, curator, and budding spoonist, Joel Parsons explains why he likes to abuse roses, how he’s pioneering the local queer-arts scene, and how looking beyond Memphis creates a stronger arts community.   In this episode artist, curator, and budding spoonist, Joel Parsons explains why he likes to abuse roses, how he’s pioneering the local queer-arts scene, and how looking beyond Memphis creates a stronger arts community.    Joel T. Parsons - correction www.joeltparsons.work Instagram The Dixie Dicks | Clough-Hanson Gallery FB   Suggested Episode - Episode #057: Corkey Sinks, artist/designer   Billy "Dotting the T’s and crossing the I’s." Nation Mary Jo "pink hair is not for pussies" Karimnia

And we're back with a very special release because today you’ll be hearing the very first podcast episode from the wonderful ladies over at Memphis Type History, Caitlin Horton and Rebecca Phillips. You may remember them from our previous conversation on Episode 41. Well the paintings, blog, and book are expanding into a weekly podcast where they’ll explore, in bite-sized chunks, the history behind many of Memphis’ iconic landmarks.   Memphis Type History - podcast iTunes | Stitcher | Podbean | Google Play

In this episode cinematographer Ryan Earl Parker shares about how his moving to New York just may make you see him more in Memphis, we hear behind the scenes tales from the gothic horror feature Sweet Sweet Lonely Girl, and we uncover just who’s bluffing in Memphis.   Ryan Earl Parker Twitter | Facebook | IMDB   Suggested Episode - Episode38 with Melissa Sweazy Billy "Fully-operational" Nation Melissa "Easy peasy lemon-squeasy" Sweazy

In this episode with Dr. Stephanie Madden we learn about Memphis through social activism, Teaching PR in the age of “Fake News”, and we hear about Nerd Night. It’s like the Discovery Channel but with booze.   Nerd Nite Memphis Twitter | Facebook Dr. Stephanie Madden Twitter |   Meeman901 Strategies     Suggested Episode - Episode 29 Leah Keys | Spillit Memphis   Billy, "I’m pretty but tough like a diamond" Nation - Titus Apollonia Andromedon Matt “sometimes known as a burrito” Ladner! - Twitter | Twitter2 | marceauxmusic.com   Facebook print ad - Tips for spott fake news.

In this episode photographer Aleks Antonio shares about coming from Panama and becoming a US citizen all while learning to tell a story through the camera lens; Those stories include haunting abandoned buildings and zombies attacking weddings.    www.aleksworksphoto.comFacebook | Twitter | Instagram     Suggested Episode - Episode 2 - Joey Miller  

In this episode, we have Ed Harris of Omerta, and previously Piston Head, On A Dead Machine, and Surrender The Fall. He’s been in the music biz for over 17 years and Omerta is his foray into independence with no labels just artists that share the same passion about the music they create. OMERTA Community LIFT is pleased to announce the launch of a pilot residency program in Social Practice Art. Social practice art is a form of artwork that focuses on collaboration and outreach to individuals, communities, and institutions. The success of the artwork is based on the relationship built between the community, it’s members, and the artwork. The value of the artwork created resides, not only in the finished product, but in the experiences the participants have during the process and the creation of a stronger community.     The Residency Period is from June through August and the deadline to apply is April 30th 2017.Selected artists will be notified by May 21st and must be ready to start residency program by June 5th. To apply interested applicants should contact Leni Stoeva at Leni@communitylift.org and specific instructions will be emailed to them. To find out more about the Soulsville Residency Program in Social Practice Art visit www.communitylift.org or on facebook.

In this episode, we have singer/songwriter Chris Milam hot off the debut of his new album, Kids These Days. We chat about his Memphis gameplan, how he gives off a Paul Simon-Elvis vibe, and how Kids These Days is inspired by a cancelled wedding and couch-surfing into creating the album.   Chris Milam.com iTunes | Amazon | Google Play   Suggested Episode - Episode28 Artistik Approach   Billy - Send in your reccomendations Lisa Michaels - All artists are cannibals - Bono

In this episode, Diane Thornton shares her process of designing from condoms, her history as a speaker, social activist, model and artist, and encourages saying the word abortion; she does this, all while living with early onset Alzheimer's. This episode highly features the event Condomonium held by Choices.   Choices Condomonium Saturday, April 15th at 7 PM - 10 PM at Playhouse on the Square. Get your tickets

Andrew and Billy discuss the robot uprising, you get to peek under the hood of our easter egg creation process, we Climbax to the MAX, and enjoy acts of random outtakes! And we're back, sort of, I'm Billy Nation and this is episode 66 of the Creative Memphis Podcast. Season greetings and thank you for tuning in. This is our 2016 holiday outtakes episode! At the end of every year we run an episode collecting clips from throughout the year that include bloopers, errant conversations, and workshopping Easter eggs. Retired co-host Andrew Lebowtiz features heavily in addition to some featured guests behind the scenes conversations. We'll still be on hiatus through the beginning of 2017, but I'll work at having a few afterthoughts from previous guests out in that mean time. Sadly, Schedule is still subject to randomness. Thank you for tuning in this 2016 year, we will broadcast back to you in 2017. Thank you so much. You are the reason this show continues. Your support, listening to episodes, and sharing with others passionate about Memphis and it’s creative scene helps boost the show, keep momentum, and ensure this project keeps rolling. Something that’s been mentioned in a few recent episodes this year is I’m engaged. Aaaand, because I’m CMP’s main operator these days our feature creative segments are going to take short hiatus so that I might both enjoy this upcoming holiday season, my wedding, honeymoon, and our first times as a newly married couple. But fear not, feature guest segments will be back in early-ish 2017!

Tommy chats a bit more on comedy and we muse on the viability of writing in a social media world. Brit doubles down on craft in Memphis, we dream over New York museums, and she reveals the formula for getting maker materials into boutique shops. Suggested Episodes Episode 61 - Tommy Kha Episode 42 - Brit McDaniel Thank you so much. You are the reason this show continues. Your support, listening to episodes, and sharing with others passionate about Memphis and it’s creative scene helps boost the show, keep momentum, and ensure this project keeps rolling. Something that’s been mentioned in a few recent episodes this year is I’m engaged. Aaaand, because I’m CMP’s main operator these days our feature creative segments are going to take short hiatus so that I might both enjoy this upcoming holiday season, my wedding, honeymoon, and our first times as a newly married couple. But fear not, feature guest segments will be back in early-ish 2017!

With Melissa we discuss food and restaurateur ideas, Matt cues into some more amazing Black Lodge stories, plus the crazy way he meet his fiance’, and Ryan continues to express the interesting and uncommon sides of this year’s Indie Memphis. Suggested Episodes Episode 38 (not 39) - Melissa Sweazy Episode 62 - Matt Martin Episode 65 - Ryan Watt Thank you so much. You are the reason this show continues. Your support, listening to episodes, and sharing with others passionate about Memphis and it’s creative scene helps boost the show, keep momentum, and ensure this project keeps rolling.Something that’s been mentioned in a few recent episodes this year is I’m engaged. Aaaand, because I’m CMP’s main operator these days our feature creative segments are going to take short hiatus so that I might both enjoy this upcoming holiday season, my wedding, honeymoon, and our first times as a newly married couple. But fear not, feature guest segments will be back in early-ish 2017! HOWEVER, this train keeps a rolling and you are still going to get content. This episode we have Afterthoughts from writer/director, Melissa Sweazy, Black Lodge Video magnet, Matt Martin, and Indie Memphis executive direction, Ryan Watt. Afterthoughts are often clips we’ve gathered from episodes after the main recording, but the track keeps going for a little while as we wind down with our guests.

In this episode executive director, Ryan Watt, rolls out what makes Indie Memphis a unique film festival, how his marketing past is expanding the Indie Memphis experience, and we pick several of this year’s films that you can’t miss.   Indie Memphis Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Flickr   For the 2nd year in a row, Creative Memphis Podcast is sponsoring the Indie Memphis poster competition which you can find Nov 1st through 3rd downtown at the Halloran Center and Nov 4th through 6th at Playhouse on the square. Voting for the People’s choice award will be open that entire time, so swing by and give these awesome designers some love.  Suggested Episode - Episode 13 with Erik Jambor