Conversations with friends, musicians, artists, creators, and sometimes with myself!
Andrew Sandstedt is one hell of a talented dude and friend. Glad we could podcast again!
Kevin McCartney is a great singer-songwriter in the Lansing area. I’m so glad we could podcast!
It took me awhile to get this episode released, thanks for waiting, peeps! I’m so glad my good buddy Two-Faced Wilson (Adam Droscha) could stop by for a podcast with the lovely SarahJean Sews and myself!For awhile now, Adam, Sarah, and I have wanted to do a podcast with the three of us. Both growing up in Charlotte, MI, Sarah and Adam relate on a lot of levels, one key area being their experiences with religion — how they were raised versus what faith means to them now.For me, being born and raised Jewish, and not a religious person now, I’ve had a very different upbringing than they’ve had. It’s been interesting — and sometimes jaw-dropping — for me to hear about their experiences.On top of that, Adam now has a faith-related job opportunity in Lansing, so he’s moving back to town!We knew a podcast together needed to happen, and now we want to do it again!Plus, Adam has a ton awesome music stuff going on right now! Two-Faced Wilson now extends from his solo act to a rock band trio, and their sound kicks ass! So we chat a lot about that as well!
Lansing Facts has made me enjoy Twitter. This Lansing-based parody account is run by the hilarious humans, Craig Terrill, Emily Syrja, and Ty Forquer. I had a blast chatting with them on the podcast!
I’m glad my bud Paul J. Schmidt from UnoDeuce Multimedia could stop by for a podcast!
Ben Graham has spent his career as a graphic designer/illustrator, art director and creative director for over 40 years. He’s a great dude and friend, and I’m so glad he stopped by to podcast!
If you haven’t heard Composetheway (Jordyn Davis) yet, your ears don’t know what they’ve been missing! I’m so glad she could stop by and podcast!
Aaron Meyer is one cool cat, and I’m so glad we could podcast together!
It has been a minute, friends! I’ve been moving into a new space, so haven’t posted a new episode in a few weeks. Really happy to be back, especially with as great of humans as Sara Bishop & Danielle Castillo of the Mysterious Midwest Podcast!
I’m so glad local film director, Jeff Kapp, could stop by and chat on the podcast!
Sarah Spohn is a great human! She’s a radio host and writer, and I’m so glad to be a part of her first podcasting experience!
Metro Melik is the Founder of Lansing Made, which focuses on lifting up everything Lansing and bringing the community together. He’s a great guy, and I’m so glad we could podcast!
Marcus Cottom & Paul Vetne are great artists, designers, and humans, and they own the kickass JiveOne5even brand! I’m so glad they could stop by to chat on the podcast!
Well, friends, it’s been about a year since I began this podcasting adventure, and couldn’t be happier with the direction so far. I’m so glad the lovely SarahJean Sews could stop by for a chat and celebrate the MBP Podcastiversary with me! ❤️
The only vortex I’m caught in is the sultry hypnotizing voice of Masaki Takahashi! So glad my good bud could stop by to chat on the podcast!
Lyn Sawicki is an incredible singer-songwriter, with haunting lyrics and melodies. She’s also a wonderful person, and I’m so glad she could stop by for a podcast!
My good friends and Creature of One buds Jonathan Watt and Matthew Shannon are back on the podcast!
Josh Carrasquillo is an awesome human, friend, and videographer!
I’m so glad my friend Kayleigh Slone could stop by again to podcast together!
So excited to share this episode with you! Jean Jean Vintage is one of my favorite businesses (and Instagram accounts) in the area, and I’m geeked that owner Emily Duffelmeyer could stop by for a podcast!
SOOO excited to have my good friend and BADASS interior designer, Hannah Brehm, on the podcast today!
It’s another EpiSews, friends! SarahJean Sews and I had a lot to catch up on in this one
My friend and awesome musician, Alex Mendenall, is moving to Detroit soon. How daaaaaaaaare you, Alex. ;) I’ll miss him here in Lansing, but am super excited for him! I’m glad we got a chance to catch up before he heads out!Awesome gigs and community awaits in Detroit. He’ll be gigging all over still, of course, including Lansing, so we shall see him again
Daelynn Shafer, the owner of Kenneth Brandt Salon & Spa in Mason, Michigan, is one of the more inspiring people I’ve met. I’m so glad she could stop by for a podcast today!
Steven Glynn is more than a photographer. He’s a storyteller with a camera. I’m so glad he could stop by and podcast today!Steven loves to focus his photography around accomplishing a specific goal, so whether it’s your portrait, your wedding, or building your company’s brand, he has a beautiful way of telling your story to the world.One amazing project he’s taken on in recent years is tintype photography, which was common in the 1800s, and mixes silver and light to develop photos on various surfaces, particularly metal.After months of getting a feel for the style, Steven has now brought tintype photography into today’s world — imagine a photo of yourself in today’s clothes, but in an 1800s-style photo. Truly remarkable work!We talk about being a creative in today’s world, Irish music, bullying, Lansing vs other cities, pizza, and more! Enjoy!Here’s where you can find Steven Glynn online:Steven Glynn Photography: Website | Instagram | FacebookLimerick Band: Website | Facebook
Back from Colorado! I brought my podcasting equipment, thinking we would record something epic out there, and then got so absorbed with where we were that I never got around to it.So since it’s been a couple weeks since releasing an episode, I’ll ease back in with another practice session (in comfy pants!). Hope you’re weekend is going well!
If you’ve never had a goat jump on your back whilst doing yoga, you need to have The Original Goat Yoga experience at Hilltop Views Farm in Williamston, MI!I’m so glad Shawn Cannarile from Hilltop Views Farm stopped by to podcast with me and SarahJean Sews for a bit!
It's hard to find two kinder people than Brittany & Curtis Simmons from Where the Wild Things Bloom and Made of Earth. I'm so glad they stopped by to chat with SarahJean Sews and me on the podcast!Where the Wild Things Bloom is more than a flower shop. Brittany's creations are absolute works of art! If you haven't seen her arrangements yet, you NEED to check this place out, both online and in person. (It's right in Old Town Lansing!)Tap here to see photos from WtWTB in the show notes!Made of Earth is Curtis's AMAZING artwork, in which he repurposes tree bark and stone to make tree-like faces! (think Treebeard from Lord of the Rings meets Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy!) His work is epic, and one of his large pieces has even been showcased in ArtPrize!Tap here to see some Made of Earth photos in the show notes!SarahJean Sews, as you know, is a fireball of sass with her repurposed creations, including trendy aprons, zippy pouches, and hilarious tea towels!The four of us in a room made for a wonderful evening :) We talk about fairy parties at WtWTB, clean eating, ScrapFest, coffee, community, our love for podcasts, and more! Enjoy!Here's where you can find Brittany & Curtis Simmons and SarahJean Sews online:Where the Wild Things Bloom: Website | Facebook | InstagramMade of Earth: Facebook | InstagramSarahJean Sews: Website | Instagram | Facebook
I'm so glad Caleb Johnson stopped by to podcast together!I met Caleb through his work as the event coordinator for Piper & Gold Public Relations while he was organizing Imagine the Avenue (part of a longterm effort to spark more traffic on Michigan Ave here in Lansing, MI). Caleb invited SarahJean Sews and I to participate; me as a musician and Sews as a featured artist. The event went great!And THEN! I find out that Caleb is an amazing illusionist!
Just me, practicing and writing music for an hour. (Link in bio!
The lovely SarahJean Sews is making it rain tea towels! ☂️ She just finished a flash sale test, so we wanted to podcast about the results!
SOOOO excited I got to hang out and podcast with Masaki Takahashi and Grace Carras from The 517 Poetry Room!!
This is probably the most jaw-dropping podcast I've done so far. I'm so glad my friend, Vicki Hamilton-Allen, had time to stop by for a podcast!
It can be hard to explain the importance of Windwalker Underground Gallery to people. You simply HAVE to see this place in person to understand everything it encompasses.It's an art gallery. It's a live performance venue. It's a living space for artists. It's an office and collaboration space. Aside from all of these things, one thing is for sure -- this 501(c)(3) changes the way you view life.SO excited that I got to sit and chat with Board of Directors, Kalli Dempsey and Vincent Brady!We cover Windwalker's beginnings through the vision of its President, Richard Turbin, where the organization currently is and how it has developed a great rapport with the city of Charlotte, MI, and some of its future goals. Enjoy!PS -- Vincent is a PHENOMENAL photographer! You NEED to see this dude's work
If you haven't heard of Taylor Taylor, you need to stop what you're doing and listen to her music (and this episode)!Taylor and I met when she performed at ScrapFest a few years ago. I was performing and emceeing as usual. I had heard through the grape vine that Taylor is an awesome musician, but seeing her play live...DUDE, I can't even
Always an awesome time hanging with my good friend, the myth, the legend, Matthew Shannon!He's an amazing songwriter and guitarist. That's all there is to it, folks.We talk about morel mushrooms, music theory vs self-taught, the keto diet, politics, and Matthew plays some of his great tunes.Enjoy!Here's where you can find Matthew Shannon online:Matthew Shannon: Facebook | Instagram
LOVED this episode with Morgan Hall from Big Shot Video!I met Morgan and her husband, Chris, when they were working at Michigan Business Rap. Since then, they've built their own video and content creation company called Big Shot Video
Such a great time talking with my friend and EXTREMELY talented singer-songwriter and ukelele player, Kendall Cassella!Kendall and I met at an open mic years ago. I was amazed by her music and lyrics then, and now...her lyrics are nothing short of haunting, and her musical story arcs are inspiring!What a fun episode :) Enjoy!Here's where you can find Kendall online:Kendall Cassella: SoundCloud | Facebook | Instagram
I loved this conversation with Monte Pride! He has a background in environmental sustainability and sustainability for parks and tourism, he works at the Old Town General Store, and he's a RAD musician!Monte's folk music is PERFECT for a drive up north or a relaxing weekend. And his fingerpicking level is AMAZING.Can't wait for you listen! Enjoy!Here's where you can find Monte Pride onlineMonte Pride: Website | Spotify | Bandcamp | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Bands in Town
WARNING! WARNING! SPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT!If you haven't watched Ugly Delicious on Netflix yet, go watch episode one about pizza, Stuffed, and then come back and listen to this!Ugly Delicious is about more than food. It brings up a plethora of important social issues, and SarahJean Sews and I usually find ourselves in an hour-long conversation after each episode. So we decided to watch the series again and podcast about it afterward.So again, you've been warned of the spoiler alerts! Whew, glad that's out of the way.Also, side note, I'm kiiiiiind of a coffee snob, and love making french press. Sews found ground cacao beans that are made for french press, so we mixed it with the amazing Big Medicine coffee beans, and it kicked all kinds of ass! Here are some photos so you can see what they look like!Here's where you can find SarahJean Sews onlineSarahJean Sews: Website | Instagram | FacebookEnjoy!PS - We also bring up my nephew, Evan's, YouTube channel on baseball. He's awesome! If you're a baseball fan, check out his work here!
Great time chatting with Austin Kaufmann and Tamiko Rothhorn, two of the four members of The Dangling Participles!They have such a lovely energy, and you can feel it when they perform, both musically and in their lyrics.We discuss their beginnings as a band, and their latest album, Present, which they funded through Kickstarter! If you're unfamiliar with their sound, they have a bluesy Americana vibe. Check it out!Wonderful time with Austin and Tamiko today. Enjoy!Here's where you can find The Dangling Participles onlineWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | BandcampAnd you can purchase their new album, Present, here!
Always an awesome time chatting with my friend, Ryan Carter!We met when Friedland needed IT work done, and Ryan came highly recommended from McPhee Electric.Ryan is one of those people who leave you amazed after a conversation. His ability to explain complex topics to the masses, like how to avoid phishing attacks, the latest news in cyber security, and how to prepare for a ransomware attack, simultaneously freak me the hell out and make me grateful to know him.Ryan now works with Maner Costerisan. They began as an accounting firm, but now have a robust IT department, of which Ryan plays a key role, and offer full scale business advising.If you own or help run a small to mid-size business, you NEED to give Ryan a shout for IT & cyber security stuff. He's happy to give you a free consultation to see what kind of IT solutions are good for your type of business, and how to protect yourself while staying within your budget.LOVED this conversation, enjoy!Here's where you can find Ryan onlineManer Costerisan's WebsiteRyan's Email: rcarter@manersolutions.comRyan's Direct Line at Maner Costerisan: (517) 886-9526
So glad I could catch up with my good friend and very talented artist, Andrew Sandstedt!I originally met Andrew through ScrapFest, which is a scrap metal art festival my family's company, Friedland Industries, helps put on together with the Old Town Commercial Association. Teams get an hour to pick up to 500 lbs of metal out of Friedland's facility, and then get two weeks to make a sculpture. The sculptures are then auctioned off right in Old Town. Andrew has been involved with ScrapFest since its inception, and he has continued to kick more and more ass ever year with the ever-increasing caliber of his artwork! (For a look at Andrew's sculpture of a Sakura [Japanese Cherry Blossom] Tree, which set a new record for the highest dollar at the ScrapFest auction last year, click here!)He creates artwork through many different mediums, though! Andrew is a brilliant painter, for example, and his work is going to be featured in this year's East Lansing Art Festival as one of the Emerging Artists!He also plays a key role in the development of the Cedar Street Art Collective here in Lansing, MI, which aims to foster growth among local artists and provide them with venue space.We talk about when art entered Andrew's life, his mentors, ScrapFest, East Lansing Art Festival, and his work at the Cedar Street Art Collective. Enjoy!Here's where you can find Andrew onlineAndrew Sandstedt: Instagram
[View the photos on the website!]Another great winecast with Suzi Blanckaert & Chloe Chaffee, and this time we celebrate Suzi passing her Certification of Wine Educators through the Society of Wine Educators!Here are the wines we taste during this winecast:- Montauto 2015 Enos I Sauvignon Blanc (Maremma Toscana, Italy)- Terra Noble 2015 Gran Reserva Carignan (D.O. Maule Valley, Chile)- Christopher Michael 2016 Pinot Noir (Oregon, US)I loved this episode and the wines! Hope you do, too! Enjoy!
I went to Barrel Back for breakfast in Walloon, MI the other morning.I started thinking about humans doing work vs robots doing work while seeing a group of humans installing a dock.
It's an EpiSews! SarahJean Sews stops by for a podcast, and we make each other's life resumes!This was a hilarious and great exercise. One night, Sews and I were talking about how ridiculous the concept of a resume is. I mean, really? If a business wants to get to know you and figure out if you're worth hiring, are they asking you the right questions?Personally, if someone is an epic snack finder, I'd say they're hirable.Seriously, though, one of the coolest things about this activity is that it can be hard to think of positive attributes to give yourself when writing a resume, so it's nice to hear someone else bring them up when you may have never thought to do so!Enjoy!PS — Here’s a link to the show notes on the website so you can see the photos.Here's where you can find SarahJean Sews onlineSarahJean Sews: Website | Instagram | Facebook
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