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A podcast about artistry, craftsmanship and the creative life in the Great Lakes. Brought to you by two Great Lakes creators -- Steve and Clare Hendershot from The Diving Bell.

Cedar Cathedral


    • Dec 25, 2016 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 16m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    Tim Lapetino | We Are the Willows

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2016 16:42 Transcription Available


    Episode 12 features author and designer Tim Lapetino, sharing the story of how his infatuation with early-'80s video game box art led to the discovery of a design hero, George Opperman, as well as Tim's new book, The Art of Atari. With music from Twin Cities indie folk band We Are The Willows.

    Matthew Ozawa | Eighth Blackbird

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2016 27:32 Transcription Available


    Chicago director Matthew Ozawa's journey to become an acclaimed opera director. With music from Eighth Blackbird, a Chicago-based contemporary classical ensemble (and Ozawa collaborator).

    Mark Simonson | Rogue Valley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2016 16:01


    Episode 10. The long journey of Twin Cities type designer Mark Simonson, who took decades to break through in the font business, but now has one of the most popular fonts on the internet, Proxima Nova. With music from Minneapolis band Rogue Valley.

    Mini-Episode: Grand Rapids Culinary Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2016 6:30


    The first mini-episode of Cedar Cathedral features highlights from our May 2016 panel discussion in Grand Rapids, focused on the culinary community in West Michigan. Steve and Clare are joined by Patrick Conrade from The Sovengard; Jon O'Connor from Long Road Distillers; and Josh Usadel from Downtown Market.

    Mercy Supply Co. | Millennials

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2016 15:12


    Episode 9. The story of Rusty Zylstra -- the owner, designer and craftsman behind Mercy Supply Company in Grand Rapids -- is woven into each of his products. With music from London, Ontario-based Millennials.

    Brandon Colvin | Frances Luke Accord

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2016 17:21


    Episode 8. Madison filmmaker Brandon Colvin (Frames, Sabbatical) describes his unique directorial approach, and previews his next film, Dim Valley. With featured music from Chicago duo Frances Luke Accord.

    Greater Alexander

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2016 16:46


    Episode 7. Detroit musician Alexander Vlachos overcomes depression and self-doubt to become the recording artist Greater Alexander.

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    PRSVR | The Pines

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2016 17:06


    Chicago fashion designer Brandon Williamson spends a decade working before his brand PRSVR takes off. But when it finally hits, it hits big. With music from Minneapolis' The Pines.

    3 Sheeps Brewing | Flint Eastwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2016 15:24


    Grant Pauly, brewmaster of 3 Sheeps Brewing in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, balances his creative side (the part that's planning to brew a beer out of limestone), with his responsible side as a fourth-generation Wisconsin manufacturer who's building a fast-growing business. With music from Detroit's Flint Eastwood.

    Chef Patrick Conrade, The Sovengard | Buffalo Gospel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2016 14:07


    Chef Patrick Conrade of The Sovengard in Grand Rapids overcomes emergency heart surgery to pursue the restaurant of his dreams. Also featuring Buffalo Gospel.

    Neighborhood Dances | Ben Rosenbush & the Brighton

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2016 15:46


    (Episode three) Every day, Chicago artist Victoria Bradford wanders her city before selecting a location for an improvised "neighborhood dance." She recently completed her 500th dance, and #neighborhooddances is gaining steam — three other dancers are now following Victoria's lead and recording their own daily dances. On this episode of Cedar Cathedral, learn what's inspiring Victoria, and why this project is so important to her.

    Brass Rooster & Hen House | The Crane Wives

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2016 15:54


    Episode two of Cedar Cathedral features Milwaukee hatmakers John and Kate McLaughlin, who own the Brass Rooster and Hen House. The featured musical artist is The Crane Wives (Grand Rapids).

    Mutual Adoration | In Tall Buildings

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2016 15:54


    Welcome to Cedar Cathedral, a podcast about artistry, craftsmanship and the creative life in the Great Lakes. This is episode one, featuring Detroiters Clare Fox and Wayne Maki, whose company Mutual Adoration makes furniture from wood that's been reclaimed from demolished Detroit buildings.

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