The theartthropologist Podcast

On this episode I'm interviewing Peggy and Meshea. They host a podcast and Youtube channel where they share their love of Mississippi's music and more. Their website says, "they share the stories of Mississippi's Music and more, because every ordinary point of view is actually an extraordinary point of view and everyone has a story!" Their website: https://www.hittingtheroadinmississippi.com/ Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBvSjElgDJwi0ZkjAULMdGA Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/hitting-the-road-in-mississippi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hittingtheroadinmississippi Bill Wilson's information Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheArtThropologist The Podcast channel: https://theartthropologist.podbean.com/ Website: http://www.billwilsonstudio.com/

George is a sound recordist working in movies and television. In our conversation we talk about his experiences and the technical and practical aspects of his career.

This episode of TheArtThropologist is a bit unusual in that I'm being interviewed by Josh Forman an instructor with the Communications Dept at MS State and the Advisor to the student newspaper The Reflector. This interview was done for their program Story State where professional story tellers from all genres are asked to give tips those seeking to hone their craft.    

Dave Sundstrom is a cultural historian with a fantastic Youtube channel. Anyone interested in TV, movies and general cultural trivia from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s, will love his channel.

On this episode I'm interviewing Clinical Psychologist Dr. David Elkin on the subject of when does an artistic expression become an unhealthy obsession.

On this episode I discuss with Dermatologist Dr. Julie Wyatt the dangers of turpentine and mineral spirits as well as other hazards artists may face.

On this episode I interview business partners Mark Davis and Carrie Simon about their company Ardent Flame Media Group and their latest Pro Life film: I Choose Life. https://www.ardentflamemedia.com/

On this episode I'm discussing with Dermatologist Dr. Julie Wyatt the possibilities of reversing tattooing and body modifications like piercing and skin stretching.

Kirstin Chavez is a world renowned Mezzo Soprano considered by audiences and critics alike as the definitive Carmen. In this interview she talks about opera, Carmen and her life story.   Kirstin Chavez's website http://www.kchavez.com/

This is the second part of my interview with Jason Arkles, American sculptor working and living in Florence, Italy. Jason also hosts the podcast The Sculptor's Funeral.

 In this episode I'm interviewing Jason Arkles. He is an American sculptor living and working in Florence, Italy. He is also the host of the fantastic podcast The Sculptor's Funeral dedicated to the history and techniques of sculpting in the Classical European tradition. https://www.thesculptorsfuneral.com/ https://jasonarkles.com/

Shane Woodson is an actor, director and producer. He has appeared in more than 90 movies, television episodes, and stage plays. He has appeared on "Passions", "Las Vegas", "Longmire", "Chicago P.D.", "Two and A Half Men", "Chicago Hope" and more. He has co-starred with stars like Vanessa Williams and Cedric The Entertainer in "Johnson Family Vacation", David Carradine and MIchael Madsen in "Road of No Return" and Mila Jovovich in "Resident Evil: Extinction." The list goes on and on. He is also an award winning producer, director and actor winning Hollywoods Reel Independent Film Festivals in 2011 for Superior Film Making with "Barracuda" and 2020s Best Comedy Film with "Tidy Tim" and Best Horror Film for "Cut and Chop". 

John Floyd's mystery work has appeared in more than 300 different publications, including Strand Magazine, Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, Woman's World, Mississippi Noir, and the print edition of The Saturday Evening Post. He's an Edgar Award nominee, a four-time Derringer Award winner, a three-time Pushcart Prize nominee, and the 2018 recipient of the Edward D. Hoch Memorial Golden Derringer Award for lifetime achievement in short mystery fiction. His stories have also been selected for inclusion in the 2015, 2018, and 2020 editions of Best American Mystery Stories and the 2021 edition of Best Mystery Stories of the Year.   To find John Flyod's books from the publisher: https://dogwoodpress.com/john-floyd/ To find John Floyd's latest book from Lemuria: https://www.lemuriabooks.com/Lighten-Up-a-Little-John-M-Floyd-p/9781733875745.htm John Floyd's website: www.johnmfloyd.com Link to the portrait I painted of John Floyd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZvruBBxDDs  

Daniel Thurber gives a wonderful behind the scenes view of the great classics of literature on Bookworm History. From The Illiad and The Odyssey to Moby Dick, The Three Musketeers and many more he gives his viewers insight into the people and circumstances that led up to the making of these great classics.

This is an interview with George Bassi, executive director of The Lauren Rogers Museum in Laurel, Mississippi. You wouldn't think an art museum in a small rural Mississippi town would have such an amazing collection, but you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Jeremiah Craig is a singer, songwriter and musician. He is also a cowboy boot enthusiast. If there's anything you want to know about cowboy boots or reviews on popular brands or custom made boots, his channel is where you want to go.

If you love history and cooking, Tasting History is an amazing channel to watch. Max Miller searches out ancient recipes and tries them out while giving his viewers a fun and lighthearted historical context for his culinary recreations.

Landum C Goes There is a channel dedicated to Chasing The Classics. Landum takes his viewers back in time to rediscover the classics of movies and television from the 50's, 60's, and 70's: Bewitched, Gilligan's Island, The Big Valley, and so much more. He also does great in depth biographies of movie stars from the past: John Wayne, Clint Walker, Steve McQueen and so many more. If you love classic television and movies, This is a wonderful channel to subscribe to.

If you're a fan of I Love Lucy, Gilligan's Island, Hogan's Heroes or any of the wonderful programs from the days of Classic Television, Rick Nineg has a channel you're going to love. He has more than 1300 videos covering television from the 50's 60's and 70's.

Singer songwriter Hunter Gibson talks about his music and his artistic journey.

This week I discuss with Gena Everitt the art of classical singing and how she teaches students to train their voices for its maximum potential.

My son and business partner, Amile Wilson,  interviews Doc Davis, an audio designer and engineer. Amile can be contacted through his website Hapaxcreative.com.

Kat Wilson silk aerialist, modern and ballet dancer and teacher describes her professions what she does on a daily basis. We also discuss how she and her dance company Kinetic Etchings is dealing with the quarantine. And just what the heck are Circus Kisses and Lumberjack hands?

On this episode I interview Vicky Ramsey. She was a professional ballerina who toured in Europe for years. She was spurred on with extra drive and determination to succeed after being told she was too short to ever become a professional ballerina.