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In this episode, Nick chats with Laura Shipler-Chico and Andy McLeod, the creative minds behind Gooper Dust Productions and their upcoming play, Reality Bites. The conversation explores their motivations behind founding their theater production company, and the themes of their play ‘Reality Bites.” “Reality Bites” critiques the impact of reality TV on individuals and society. They discuss the complexities of character development, the importance of tone in storytelling, and the audience's role in the consumption of media. The episode emphasizes the need for empathy and understanding in the portrayal of real people on screen, as well as the challenges of maintaining authenticity in a curated world. I hope this conversation enlightens you on the importance of arts as cultural commentary and helps you show up in the world with your eyes wide open. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Gooper Dust Productions 02:44 Childhood Dreams and Career Paths 05:17 The Leap into Acting and Producing 08:21 The Vision Behind Reality Bites 11:17 The Impact of Reality TV on Lives 14:18 Exploring Themes of Consumption and Identity 17:24 Character Perspectives in Reality Bites 20:21 Directorial Approach to Monologues 23:37 The Role of Social Media in Reality TV 26:26 Concluding Thoughts on Reality and Performance 36:12 Character Exploration and Direction 37:25 Patty's Motivations for Joining Reality TV 39:10 The Complexity of Patty's Character 40:29 Tone and Humor in Storytelling 45:25 Reality TV and Identity Crisis 49:23 Post-Show Life and Advocacy 50:25 Authenticity vs. Narrative in Reality TV 55:30 Viewer Complicity in Reality TV 59:17 Final Thoughts on Humanity and Reality TV Find Laura Shipler-Chico & Andy McLeod here: Laura Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terranewell Andy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andymcleod09/ Gooper Dust Instagram: https://www.gooperdust.com/ Indie GoGo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/off-in-a-cloud-of-gooper-dust#/ Website: https://www.gooperdust.com/ Find Nick Thompson here: Nick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/ UCAN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_ucan_foundation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesWideOpenContent LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickthompson13/ UCAN Foundation: https://theucanfoundation.org/ Website: https://www.engagewithnick.com/
Join us on the Restaurant Rockstars podcast as Chef Andy shares his culinary journey from high school ice cream shop to a prominent chef in Charleston. Discover his experiences working with top restaurateurs and the importance of teamwork and mentorship in the restaurant kitchen. Learn about his dynamic kitchen environment, menu innovation, sustainability efforts, and balancing financials in today's challenging restaurant industry. Whether you're an aspiring chef or a restaurant owner, this episode is packed with invaluable insights! Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them FREE DOWNLOAD: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/ Rock Your Restaurant - Enroll Your Team in the Restaurant Academy: We will train your entire team to up level your business, maximize sales and optimize profits - Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy Connect with our guest: o Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/fleetlanding/ o Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/fleetlanding/ Thank you to our sponsors: The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/ TerraSlate menus are waterproof, rip-proof, antimicrobial and easy to clean. They ship to every state and over a hundred countries with a fast 1 day turnaround and Free overnight shipping. Get your menus from TerraSlate at https://terraslate.com UberDirect: With Uber Direct, you take orders on your website, app or by phone. Then, drivers from Uber's courier network pick them up from your place and deliver them to your customer's doorstep. Delivery just got better with Uber Direct. Learn more at https://www.uberdirect.com Restaurant Equippers: Top equipment brands, extensive inventory, everyday low prices, and 60 years serving independent food service operators. Only at https://www.equippers.com/ Restaurant Technologies: takes care of your fry oil challenges. They handle everything end-to-end from delivering, filtering monitoring, collecting, and recycling your waste cooking oil. Restaurant Technologies customers save 10-15% on their insurance premiums and even get bonuses for any new customer referrals. https://www.rti-inc.com or call 866-399-3639 to get started today. Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Email roger@restaurantrockstars.com
The Appalachian Awakening of Chef Andy McLeod Chef Andy McLeod's journey is a testament to life's unexpected turns. Originally not envisioning a life in the culinary world, his pivotal moment came while hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2009. It was here he crossed paths with a chef from Blue Hill at Stone Barns, leading to a profound change in his culinary direction. This encounter not only sparked his passion for sustainable food sourcing but also set him on a path back to Charleston to pursue a career in culinary arts.Southern Roots Influencing a Sustainable Future Chef McLeod's South Carolinian heritage deeply influences his culinary style. His experiences growing up around traditional farming and food preservation are the foundation of his approach at Fleet Landing. Inspired by Chef Dan Barber, McLeod integrates sustainable practices into his cooking, marrying his Southern roots with a commitment to local and sustainable food sourcing. His unique perspective on traditional Southern cuisine is a direct reflection of these formative experiences.Fleet Landing Celebrating 20 Years with Innovative Additions Fleet Landing is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary with the exciting introduction of a raw bar. This addition is a testament to an innovative approach, offering guests fresh seafood experiences that complement the existing menu. McLeod emphasizes the importance of evolving while respecting the restaurant's history, ensuring Fleet Landing remains a culinary landmark in Charleston.A Chef's Life Beyond the Kitchen Outside the kitchen, Chef McLeod is a father, an outdoor enthusiast, and a lover of travel, all of which influence his culinary creations. He values the importance of bringing people together through food, a passion that extends into his personal life. His role as a father has particularly deepened his appreciation for shared culinary experiences, echoing in the dishes he creates at Fleet Landing.Vision and Advice for Future Culinary Artisans Looking towards the future, Chef McLeod envisions continued innovation and growth for both himself and Fleet Landing. His advice for upcoming chefs and culinary artisans is to stay focused on their individual paths and to find their unique voices in the culinary world. He emphasizes the importance of self-focus and authenticity in one's culinary journey, echoing his own experiences and philosophies.Chef McLeod's Personality Reflected in a Dish In line with the tradition of Chef AF, I asked Chef McLeod my signature question: if there were a dish that represented his personality, what would it be? His response was a cheeseburger, symbolizing a blend of simplicity, depth, and universality, perfectly encapsulating his approach to both cooking and life.Reflecting on a Culinary Trailblazer's Journey Chef Andy McLeod's story, from his transformative experience on the Appalachian Trail to his leadership at Fleet Landing, is a remarkable journey of passion, innovation, and dedication to the culinary arts. His commitment to sustainable practices, coupled with his deep respect for Southern culinary traditions, makes him a standout figure in Charleston's rich culinary landscape.RECIPE: Stuffed Hush PuppiesHush Puppies:House Autry hush puppy mix, follow instructions. Vegetable or canola oil, for fryingTurn fryer to medium high heat. Scoop mixture ½ cup at a time and drop into hot oil (use a 2 oz. industrial scoop to get more round shape). Fry until 75% done – about 1.5 to 2 minutes and golden brown. Shake out and release onto paper towel-lined plate. Cool in refrigerator. Make leek sauce as the puppies cool. Cut a small piece off of the top and bottom of each hush puppy to level out. Hollow out insides using a small spoon or cocktail fork. Drop them back into the fryer for 10-15 seconds.Leek Sauce:½ cup (one stick) butter½ cup all-purpose flour2 ears corn, cut off cobb2 leek whites, cut into circles1 tsp Old Bay1 tsp granulated garlic¼ tsp cayenne pepper½ tsp white pepper¼ tsp chili powder¼ tsp cumin¼ tsp paprika2 cups heavy cream¼ cup lobster base1 T crab baseSalt & pepper, to taste2 cups water, use as neededMelt butter. Saute the leeks and corn for one minute. Whisk flour in and add heavy cream and water. Stir until it has a nice saucy consistency. Add shellfish bases and seasonings, salt and pepper to taste.Mix of seafood: Rock Shrimp (or 70/90 count white shrimp), Crawfish, and LobsterHeat up in warm leek sauce, scoop into and around hush puppies, and serve!
As UK visitors may be able to travel more freely is Tenerife about to increase restrictions? Who is looking after the homeless during the pandemic? And change of mood, Andy McLeod on working with international film crews on location here...
Extracts from Dylan Thomas, John Cooper Clarke and Andy McLeod reading from Robert Browning plus others.
The Reading Wave Podcast Episode 3. More Shakespeare from Andy McLeod, some early SciFi pioneers, an unusual poem and Charles Dickens. Luvlee Jublee!
Better late than never and we're back with an oversized episode for your Summer listening. This time we talk to four different artists: Andy McLeod, Joseph Allred, Eli Winter, and Jon Camp; about their new records and about their place in and perception of the so-called "American Primitive" school of guitar. We share some of their tunes and then, of course, we spin some good old Grateful Dead. So much new music is covered in this episode, it's a little dizzying. In addition to the great guests, I mentioned the Phil & Friends shows from The Cap that you absolutely should check out. There's also the new Prana Crafter/Tarotplane split LP available here, the Dire Wolves record that you can find here and Jeffery Alexander's solo album that's available here. Andy McLeod's releases can be found at his bandcamp: https://andymcleod.bandcamp.com Joseph Allred's "Nightsongs can be found via bandcamp: https://gardenportal.bandcamp.com/album/nightsongs and his upcoming album "O Meadowlark" can be purchased via Feeding Tube Records. Eli Winter's album, "The Time To Come" can be purchased via bandcamp: https://eliwinter.bandcamp.com Jon Camp's releases are available via his bandcamp: https://joncamp.bandcamp.com The Brokedown Podcast is part of the Osiris Podcast Network. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. Sign up for the newsletter at OsirisPod.com to stay in the loop. Also, Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music. Check them out at JamBase.com. Don't forget to follow the @BrokedownPod twitter account for regular news, live tweetstorms of shows as I listen, and other minutiae. We also have an Instagram account with the same handle. If you like pictures of things, you can find that here: BrokedownPod Instagram. Also, if you use iTunes, please consider posting a review as it really help get the word out. Also, please keep sending your metaphorical cards and letters. Leave a comment on the blog or hit me up on any of the above social media. Let me know what I'm doing right, wrong, or horribly wrong.
Certn CEO Andy McLeod chats with Steve Clark of Company Capital.
Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friend is Andy McLeod, and he brought with him a wonderful little history lesson on fingerstyle guitar! Tunes we’ll play: West Coast Blues Guitar Stomp Washington Blues Buckdancer’s Choice Soft Steel Piston Red Pony Upon My Return Bonus Track: Requiem for Mississippi John Hurt The Leveetoppers FB and Bandcamp: https://www.facebook.com/theleveetoppers https://theleveetoppers.bandcamp.com/ Andy on FB and Bandcamp: https://www.facebook.com/mcleodcharas/ https://AndyMcLeod.Bandcamp.com Dalnodar & McLeod on Bandcamp: https://dalnodarmcleod.bandcamp.com/
Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week’s friends are Chris Dalnodar and Andy McLeod, and we recorded this interview and jam in front of a live, modestly-sized audience at the Philadelphia Podcast Festival. Tunes we’ll play: Billy in the Lowland Take Those Lips Away Peep O’ Day Brenda’s Blues Beaumont Rag The Ozark Waltz Bonus Track: Cabo Verdranos Peca Nove Buy Dalnodar & McLeod: https://dalnodarmcleod.bandcamp.com/ Buy Andy's music: https://andymcleod.bandcamp.com/ Support Get Up in the Cool on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/getupinthecool
Because living is better than dying – because a sheepish return with head between legs is better than no return at all – it’s Dynamite Hemorrhage Radio #65. First show in two months. We can’t help ourselves. The fruits of my return from exile are hopefully soon to be apparent. Just press play, or download, and you’ll hear new stuff from MANSION, SEX TIDE, BLACK ABBA, MARADEUR, HONEY RADAR and more – plus new reissues from MARS, VINCENT OVER THE SINK, DEPARTMENTSTORE SANTAS – and a show-stopping three-song set from some of today’s finest young pickers, including ANDY McLEOD, JOHNNY YOUNG and Mr. DANIEL BACHMAN. So indulge yourself, why don’t ya? Track listing: MANSION - Fleshed Out BLACK ABBA - Lost Dog PAPER TULIPS - Sanitation MARAUDEUR - Bad Morning SUBURBAN HOMES - Conformity in the UK SEX TIDE - Cleveland Avenue MARS - Cry VINCENT OVER THE SINK - Mice in the Ocean RUTH GARBUS - KIsserine Chalk DEPARTMENTSTORE SANTAS - Monkeys and Organ Grinders OLIMPIA SPLENDID - KL HONEY RADAR - Milk Maid SURVEILLANCE - Death BATSWING SALOON - Harold and Maude VERONICA FALLS - Timeless Melody JOHNNY YOUNG - Going to Pleasant Valley DANIEL BACHMAN - Orange County Serenade ANDY McLEOD - Down Darby Creek
Environmental consultant Andy McLeod explores ethical considerations of public-private partnerships.
Environmental consultant Andy McLeod explores ethical considerations of public-private partnerships.