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What is art, and what can we learn from it? On Arts Underground, host Sarah Williamson explores all different forms of creativity and skill, such as the art of love, war, charisma, food, and comedy. Bringing you the stories and lessons behind art, while taking the time to stop and smell the roses th…

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    • May 20, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 152 EPISODES


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    Southern Fried Film Fest Brings Indie Cinema to Huntsville

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 24:34


    This episode, our guest is co-founder of the Southern Fried Film Festival, Kelley Reischauer.

    Funny You Should Ask - LeeAnn Treece

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 24:43


    This installment of Funny You Should Ask features local comedienne & brilliant character actress LeeAnn Treece.

    Stephanie Hyatt- ASL Interpreter for the Arts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 33:29


    This episode, we meet Stephanie Hyatt- an interpreter for the deaf and hard of hearing at various music and theater events in the community.

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    Alex Gibson Captures Local Color on Film

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 23:00


    This week's Arts Underground, we welcome Alex Gibson- a local independent filmmaker, who also helms a production company and an annual film fest.

    Panel: Broadening the Cinematic Experience in Huntsville

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 34:51


    Host Katy Ganaway facilitates a panel of film enthusiasts: KB of KBS VHS, Josh Jossey of Schlockbuster Presents, & Rob Freese of The Mad Movie-A-Thon-O-Rama.

    The Curated Gallery - Art to "Savor"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 16:22


    Funny You Should Ask - The Fantastic Invaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 28:43


    This installment of Funny You Should Ask features improv comedians Ben Bowden and Taylor Bush of local comedy troupe, The Fantastic Invaders.

    Funny You Should Ask - What's New at Shenanigans?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 25:07


    Shenanigans Comedy Theatre co-founder Kimberly Wilson and Show Producer Justin Ledlow fill us in on what's new and improved at the theater!

    Sound On the Hill- Uplifting Local Artistry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 27:07


    This episode, Christian "CeCe" Mitchell tells us about Sound On the Hill- the creative collective she founded seven years ago. She's joined by SOTH member Nick Miller.

    Funny You Should Ask - Alex Zee

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 28:54


    This episode, it's another Funny You Should Ask with a local comedian dedicated to his craft and a champion for other local comics, Alex Zee!

    FAME Studios - Shaking Up the Music Industry for 65 Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 41:34


    Rodney Hall, President of FAME Recording Studios, joins us ahead of FAME's 65th anniversary, to regale us with amusing stories and historic insight.

    Behind Our Local Music Scene - Five Points Recording

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 26:22


    This episode, we meet Justin Miller, owner of Five Points Recording studio in Huntsville, and assistant recording engineer, Ben Holloway.

    Funny You Should Ask - SiFi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 28:42


    This episode, Funny You Should Ask is back, bringing the dimples and giggles out with our guest, local comedian, SiFi!

    Keeping Physical Media Alive! at KBS VHS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 28:22


    This episode, we meet K.B. Singer, filmmaker and owner of vintage physical media shop, KBS VHS!

    Meet the Founder of Huntsville's New Comedy Troupe!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 32:25


    Ethan Mitchell of Plumb Line Events, Huntsville's newest comedy troupe, is our special guest for this episode of Arts Underground.

    Funny You Should Ask - Amy Mahoney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 22:00


    This episode, Funny You Should Ask is back, spotlighting a master at comical musical improv, Amy Mahoney!

    Funny You Should Ask - Beth Ridgeway

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 30:43


    This episode, local improv extraordinaire Beth Ridgeway joins us for another Funny You Should Ask!

    Arts Underground - The Curated Gallery

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 38:18


    This episode, organizers for The Curated Gallery in Huntsville, Asé Selah and Kevin Richardson, join us to talk about their upcoming exhibit, on display May 2-4.

    Funny You Should Ask - Jonathan Silver

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 27:34


    This episode, local comedian Jonathan Silver gives us a behind the scenes look into the hustle of self promotion, how he found his comedic rhythm and more!

    Arts Underground - Feeding & Connecting Community Through Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 14:29


    This episode, a founder of Shenanigans Comedy Theatre, Jessica Cotton, & MakeShift Art Studio owner, Teri Hartmann, talk with Katy Ganaway about their upcoming 'Empty Bowls' event collaboration.

    Arts Underground - Brad Posey - 'Stray Gods' Art Exhibit

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 18:06


    Host of WLRH's The Invisible City, Brad Posey, joins Katy Ganaway to talk about his passion for neo-expressionism, his art exhibit at Lowe Mill thru March 30,2024, 'Stray Gods,' and more.

    Arts Underground - Tiny Desk Update w/ Bobby Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 8:15


    In this episode, longtime NPR Music producer Bobby Carter joins host Katy Ganaway to discuss NPR's 10th annual Tiny Desk Contest.

    Funny You Should Ask - Justin Ledlow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 27:37


    This episode, after a brief hiatus from the Rocket City, working in Atlanta, Justin Ledlow- a celebrated local comedian- has made his comeback, with a brand new show and more!

    Arts Underground - Behind Our Local Music Scene - Jeremy Stephens

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 25:01


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    Funny You Should Ask - Ashlynn Lutz

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 23:32


    This episode, Ashlynn Lutz, a fresh, new local comedian stops by the WLRH studios to talk with Katy Ganaway about her class clown past, finding the balance in using real life in her material and the interesting people you meet after a show.

    Arts Underground - Gobble Gobble Hey! Fest/ Open Studio Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 16:32


    Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment Gallery Coordinator Robert Daniel fills us in on the local literary and artistic goodness happening at the Mill on Nov. 18, 2023.

    Funny You Should Ask - Guy Frizzell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 19:05


    In this episode, we meet local comedian Guy Frizzell- a self-proclaimed 'silly' stand-up comic, who dabbles in experimental comedy.

    Arts Underground - Free Reading

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 53:59


    On this episode, a few special bookish guests read from their favorite banned books, ahead of Banned Books Week. We also spotlight some artists from a free & invaluable local music streaming service from the Huntsville Madison County Public Library- Blast Music!

    Arts Underground: Independent Grooves - Black Rose Records

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 27:27


    This episode, we meet Sean Hale, owner of Black Rose Records in South Huntsville.

    Arts Underground - Tamarii O Ra'i Polynesian Dance Studio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 20:56


    We explore the vivid, beautiful world of Polynesian Dance with members of the Tamarii O Ra'i Polynesian Dance Studio, including Sheryl Payne and owner Cielo Starostanko!

    Arts Underground - The Bakingtist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 52:59


    This episode, Heidi Kizer, owner of The Bakingtist, shows us the ropes on making a sourdough starter. She also tells us about herself and her business, baking savory and sweet goods, with a scientific approach!

    Arts Underground - The Healing Power of Music Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 23:51


    This episode, we explore the healing benefits of music for young patients at Huntsville Hospital with music therapist Kate Winn.

    Funny You Should Ask - Kimberly Wilson - Shenanigans Expansion & 'The 300'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 19:19


    This episode, Kimberly Wilson- owner of Shenanigans Comedy Theatre- returns for another installment of Funny You Should Ask. She talks about the expansion happening at the theater, and how you can chip in and be a part of the fun!

    Arts Underground: Chunklet Digitizes Alabama's Music Ephemera

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 18:48


    This episode of Arts Underground, our special guest is Henry Owings, founder of Chunklet Industries- the independent, Atlanta-based music, zine and book publisher. He's coming to Huntsville, AL on April 29, 2023 to scan concert, festival and show ephemera to be included in a book preserving Alabama's music history.

    Arts Underground - Behind Our Local Music Scene - Gee Kay

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 20:32


    Owner of Salix Black Booking, Gee Kay, meets up with us at Cross Eyed Owl Brewery for a chat about her involvement in Decatur's local music scene and how she'd like to get more venues open for young DIY music lovers in the River City.

    Arts Underground - Lily Flagg's Signal w/ SueAnne Griffith

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 29:32


    Our guest this episode is Sueanne Griffith, host of Lily Flagg's Signal, who tells us fun facts about the famous cow her podcast is named after, why it isn't cool to peer into historic homes, and more.

    Funny You Should Ask - Jason Sims - Comedy Test Kitchen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 23:16


    In this episode, we meet improv comedian Jason Sims, creator of the new unconventional comedy incubator, "Comedy Test Kitchen."

    Champions of Local Music Remember Tip Top Café

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 54:01


    This episode of Arts Underground remembers Huntsville's Tip Top Cafe through the stories of local musicians and community members.

    Champions of Local Music Remember Tip Top Café

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022


    Airing 12/31/2022, guests on this episode include longtime Huntsville residents Caroline Prince, Michael Kilpatrick, Mark Torstenson, Kip Shepherd and John Owens, all reminiscing on the Tip Top Café- a diner and dive bar that served as a music venue in the 80s and 90s for a variety of eclectic bands, both local and passing through. According to the new owner of the Tip Top, construction is underway, and should be open once again in 2023! The audio you'll hear on this page features a collection of stories recorded for this episode. The live airing of this episode featured music from bands who played and recorded sets at the Tip Top Café, and you'll find a playlist of those songs on the Arts Underground page. With the help of folks who frequented the Tip Top, Kip has compiled and published a list of 534 bands and musicians who played there: https://www.facebook.com/groups/117961945354/ Thanks to Alabama Sharp for the music played underneath the promo for this episode, Monster Dog's "My Church." & check out WLRH's social media for pics related to the Tip Top, including a spectacular shot of everyone's favorite doorman, Lanny, sitting festively in a Santa hat!

    The Miraculous Life of the Huntsville Kringle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 23:27


    This episode of Arts Underground, we visit our friend Santa Bob at his Christmas-flocked house, who tells us about the first time he donned the famous crimson Christmas ensemble 15 years ago. We'll also hear funny things Santa Bob has heard while wearing the red suit, his take on diversity among holiday performers in Huntsville, as well as a direly-needed miracle that took four short hours to materialize, giving Santa Bob another chance at life.

    The Miraculous Life of the Huntsville Kringle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022


    This episode of Arts Underground, we visit our friend Santa Bob at his Christmas-flocked house, who tells us about the first time he donned the famous crimson Christmas ensemble 15 years ago. We'll also hear funny things Santa Bob has heard while wearing the red suit, his take on diversity among holiday performers in Huntsville, as well as a direly-needed miracle that took four short hours to materialize, giving Santa Bob another chance at life.  The live version of this show featured Santa Bob's music picks, and the Arts Underground page has a playlist of all of those for you to check out at your convenience.  You can dig more into Santa Bob's stories in both of his books, available on Amazon: shorturl.at/tyX36 You can also learn more and get in contact w/ Santa Bob through his website: https://huntsvillesanta.com/  

    Funny You Should Ask - Josh Beard

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 15:15


    In this episode, we meet local comedian Josh Beard, who is fairly new to the Huntsville comedy scene.

    Arts Underground: Funny You Should Ask - Josh Beard

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022


    In this episode, we meet local comedian Josh Beard, who is fairly new to the Huntsville comedy scene. Josh tells us about his surprisingly successful first stand-up gig, what he calls a rather unobtainable comedy goal inspired by George Carlin, the importance of taking a pause on something you love to preserve your mental health, and lots more! A playlist is available on the Arts Underground page including music you may have heard on the live show, with Katy & Josh's music picks... Funny You Should Ask is a series where we hear from comedians in the TN Valley, getting to know their style, hear intriguing stories about being funny stage and plenty more. Click here to find more episodes of Funny You Should Ask, and other series and past interviews on Arts Underground: https://wlrh.org/series/arts-underground You can catch Josh and other wonderfully talented local comedians at Shenanigans Comedy Theatre... Info. at: https://www.huntsvillelaughs.com/

    Arts Underground - John Waters: Odorama, Other-Rama & Beyond!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022


    The Pope of Trash, the Prince of Puke, the People's Pervert... These are all monikers bestowed upon John Waters- accomplished filmmaker, author, artist, actor and journalist- who graciously joined us as our guest this week! On October 21, John Waters will be in Huntsville, at Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment, to give his talk, "False Negative." In this conversation, host Katy Ganaway talks with John about his thoughts on how society has changed its views over the years toward his dedication to grossing out and shocking his audiences, the intricate process of selecting just the right scents for the accompanying scratch-n-sniff card for his film, "Polyester," in Odorama, and more! Just click play to hear their chat, and tune in 89.3 FM/HD-1 on Oct. 15 at 2 PM for music from John's films and personalized playlist!   Other-Rama Event Info: https://lowemill.art/event-directory/

    Arts Underground - John Waters: Odorama, Other-Rama & Beyond!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 8:54


    The Pope of Trash, the Prince of Puke, the People's Pervert... These are all monikers bestowed upon John Waters- accomplished filmmaker, author, artist, actor and journalist- who graciously joined us as our guest this week! On October 21, John Waters will be in Huntsville, at Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment, to give his talk, "False Negative." In this conversation, host Katy Ganaway talks with John about his thoughts on how society has changed its views over the years toward his dedication to grossing out and shocking his audiences, the intricate process of selecting just the right scents for the accompanying scratch-n-sniff card for his film, "Polyester," in Odorama, and more! Just click play to hear their chat, and tune in 89.3 FM/HD-1 on Oct. 15 at 2 PM for music from John's films and personalized playlist!Other-Rama Event Info:https://lowemill.art/event-directory/

    Arts Underground - Behind Our Local Music Scene - Matt Greene

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022


    In this installment of Behind Our Local Music Scene, we meet Matt Greene. He's part of our local music scene as the drummer for the band Big Gaping Holes, and when he's not on stage, he's taking video of other local bands for DIY LIVE Huntsville! As a founder of DIY Live Huntsville, Matt aims to capture the essence of our community's local music scene, to show to a wider audience, documenting those moments of sheer rock exellence on video. Click play to hear all about it, or tune in live Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 at 2 PM on 89.3 FM!   You can watch all of the performances and interviews Matt has filmed around Huntsville here: https://www.youtube.com/c/DIYLIVEHuntsville

    Arts Underground - Behind Our Local Music Scene - Matt Greene

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 9:36


    In this installment of Behind Our Local Music Scene, we meet Matt Greene. He's part of our local music scene as the drummer for the band Big Gaping Holes, and when he's not on stage, he's taking video of other local bands for DIY LIVE Huntsville! As a founder of DIY Live Huntsville, Matt aims to capture the essence of our community's local music scene, to show to a wider audience, documenting those moments of sheer rock exellence on video. Click play to hear all about it, or tune in live Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 at 2 PM on 89.3 FM!You can watch all of the performances and interviews Matt has filmed around Huntsville here:https://www.youtube.com/c/DIYLIVEHuntsville

    Arts Underground - Behind Our Local Music Scene - Robert Sharpe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022


    In this installment of Behind Our Local Music Scene, we meet Robert Sharpe, an independent guitar repairman. His passion is making these instruments shine bright and sing beautifully for our beloved local musicians. Robert says one of his favorite parts of the job is researching the history of the vintage instruments he's been asked to work on, and sharing what he finds with the guitar's owner. He feels it adds more to the bond with the musician, and adds his personal touch- a bonus service. He started his business about a year ago, and in the time that's passed, he's built a steady, loyal clientele, and he hopes to keep his workload small, as this is more of a side gig for him-- he does have a day job! Hear all about it when you click the play button!   Where you can find Rob's Guitar Service and Repair... https://www.facebook.com/robsguitarservice https://www.instagram.com/robs_guitar_service/

    Arts Underground - Behind Our Local Music Scene - Robert Sharpe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 12:59


    In this installment of Behind Our Local Music Scene, we meet Robert Sharpe, an independent guitar repairman. His passion is making these instruments shine bright and sing beautifully for our beloved local musicians. Robert says one of his favorite parts of the job is researching the history of the vintage instruments he's been asked to work on, and sharing what he finds with the guitar's owner. He feels it adds more to the bond with the musician, and adds his personal touch- a bonus service. He started his business about a year ago, and in the time that's passed, he's built a steady, loyal clientele, and he hopes to keep his workload small, as this is more of a side gig for him-- he does have a day job! Hear all about it when you click the play button!Where you can find Rob's Guitar Service and Repair...https://www.facebook.com/robsguitarservicehttps://www.instagram.com/robs_guitar_service/

    Arts Underground: Fantasy Playhouse's Stephen Tyler Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022


    This episode of Arts Underground, our special guest is Artistic Director for Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater and Academy, the effervescent Stephen Tyler Davis! With a background in theater himself- starting at Fantasy Playhouse himself! - Stephen comes full circle, returning to Huntsville from teaching at Sarah Lawrence College in New York. Stephen tells us about some new features at the incoming Fantasy Playhouse building, to be located on Holmes Avenue at the intersection of Triana Boulevard in Huntsville. For example, an inclusive fine arts preschool program begins September 7th, 2022, offering preschool-age kids STEAM-related activities. FPCTA is also offering more sensory-friendly performances with its shows- complete with altered lighting and volume on stage, sensory rooms to find comfort in and sensory kits from Tourism ALL-a-Bama. The music played during this show is not included in this audio file, but a playlist of the songs can be found here.

    Arts Underground: Fantasy Playhouse's Stephen Tyler Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 28:16


    This episode of Arts Underground, our special guest is Artistic Director for Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater and Academy, the effervescent Stephen Tyler Davis! With a background in theater himself- starting at Fantasy Playhouse himself! - Stephen comes full circle, returning to Huntsville from teaching at Sarah Lawrence College in New York.Stephen tells us about some new features at the incoming Fantasy Playhouse building, to be located on Holmes Avenue at the intersection of Triana Boulevard in Huntsville. For example, an inclusive fine arts preschool program begins September 7th, 2022, offering preschool-age kids STEAM-related activities. FPCTA is also offering more sensory-friendly performances with its shows- complete with altered lighting and volume on stage, sensory rooms to find comfort in and sensory kits from Tourism ALL-a-Bama.The music played during this show is not included in this audio file, but a playlist of the songs can be found here.

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