Summer School

While MCPL is closed and we're being encouraged to stay in, I'll be bringing you episodes that feel and sound a little different. Let's see what we can get up to at home. Today, I make some banana bread for Gnat. Check out Gnat's artwork on instagram @klugslug.biz

In which the host sits alone in the studio and talks to herself for 23 minutes!Thanks to Level Up studios at the MCPL!If you want more info about anxiety, you can check out this website! If you want more info on where to begin looking for a therapist, you can start here!

In this episode Rhett Skateboarding owner, Jonathan Prather discusses owning a small business, the joys of skateboarding, and what it means to be a Midwestern skater. Thanks to the MCPL Level Up studios!

In this episode local artist and Assistant Director for the Arts for the city of Bloomington, Sean Starowitz discusses bread baking, art making, and being here (wherever that happens to be). Check out Sean's art here!You can find out more about arts and culture in Bloomington here!Thanks to MCPL Level Up Studios!

Erin Tobey discusses her music and art practices as well as an impromptu rager her child hosted recently!You can listen to Erin Tobey's music here!Thanks to the Level Up Studios at MCPL!

In this episode, local artist and organizer Rachel Glago discusses her role as Grants Chair for the Bloomington Arts Commission, House Party Project, as well as what it's like to be a double Capricorn!You can check out more of Rachel's work here!You can get involved in the Arts Commission by going to their website!Thanks to MCPL Level Up Studios!

Miles Grimmer (@premiles) discusses making memes and podcasting! He also weighs in on the self-checkout expansion at 2nd St Kroger. Thanks to the MCPL Level Up studios!You can follow Miles on instagram  @premilesYou can check out It's a Beautiful Day In The Gulch, the podcast he makes with Alex Swartzentruber, on Apple and Spotify.

In this episode, local visual/performance artist Gnat Bowden talks about their process for creating annual personas, their relationship to Instagram and audience, as well as how they aren't trying to escape the Midwest any time soon. They also give helpful feedback on the podcast. You can listen to Klug Slug here! If you're in 100 miles of the Indianapolis area, be sure to check out Indianapolis Contemporary and Hoy Polloy Art Gallery.As always, thanks to MCPL's Level Up Studios!Follow @summerschool_podcast on ig for more tomfoolery. 

Thanks to the MCPL Level Up studios!For updates and BTS materials, follow us on IG @summerschool_podcastIf you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please rate and review! xoxo,Mary

You can check out Amy's music here:https://amyo.bandcamp.com/You can read more about Girls Rock Bloomington here:https://www.midwaymusicspeaks.org/girls-rock-bloomington.html

In this episode, Mike Adams discusses his latest album, 'There is No Feeling Better,' as well as his various and sundry creative endeavors. You can listen to Mike's latest record here:https://open.spotify.com/album/6eoBVtx1orxFsEuZ9R5oX3You can listen to Mike's podcast here:http://www.mikeadams.info/tanvantourtalkYou can listen to the radio show he co-hosts here:https://wfhb.org/category/music/unspoken-requests/You can even catch old episodes of The Mike Adams Show here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh84cg3P_0s&list=PLXgeMhJn4nDLEGMVD5uxQFln1K-fttkik

Enjoy a casual chat between friends about the many majesties of bees (you can pet them!!). Want to learn more about beekeeping at IU? Check out their instagram @beekeepingclubiu. As always, thanks to the MCPL.

Local senior, Yeeseon Chae, takes us through the must-haves for a successful school year: essential oils, good pens, and an ever-deepening understanding of one's self. Buckle up!

After a brief break, school is back in session and this time, we're talking all about feelings! In our fourth episode, Jack talks about his therapy journey and how he uses astrology as a way to understand himself and his place in the world.

In this week's episode PhD student Josie Wenig tells us a bit about their field of study. Turns out Religious Studies is as vast and nebulous as actual religion. Who would've thought! Thanks to the MCPL Level Up studios for their equipment!

Claudia's ig: @draculas.gf CAUTION: a fair amount of swearin' in this episode!

In our inaugural episode, Rose and I discuss the magic and the heartbreak of cake baking.