Best Nick Petrella and Andy Heise Podcasts (2025)

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#343: Aidan Meany (Founder of Found Surface) (pt. 1 of 2) 36:35

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Today we released part one of our interview with Fashion entrepreneur, Aidan Meany. He’s the founder and CEO of Found Surface, a Cleveland-based factory specializing in apparel and soft goods. Aidan leads the company’s innovation in digital knitting—blending technology with traditional craftsmanship to create high quality and sustainable goods. Bef…

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#342: Monika Blichar (Creative Entrepreneur) (pt. 2 of 2) 23:58

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Today we released part one of our interview with Monika Blichar. She's a creative entrepreneur based in North Vancouver, Canada. Currently, she creates paintings, fashion, books and toys; and her colorful works are rooted in surrealism and pop art. A serial entrepreneur, Monika founded Art World Expo in 2010 and launched the Art World Podcast in 20…

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#341: Monika Blichar (Creative Entrepreneur) (pt. 1 of 2) 23:58

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Today we released part one of our interview with Monika Blichar. She's a creative entrepreneur based in North Vancouver, Canada. Currently, she creates paintings, fashion, books and toys; and her colorful works are rooted in surrealism and pop art. A serial entrepreneur, Monika founded Art World Expo in 2010 and launched the Art World Podcast in 20…

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#340: Bruce Salyers (Founder of Salyers Percussion) (pt. 2 of 2) 39:14

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Today we release part two of our interview with Bruce Salyers. He's the founder of Salyers Percussion—a leading manufacturer of quality drum sticks and mallets for drummers and percussionists in all genres of music. Prior to founding Salyers Percussion, Bruce enjoyed a wide variety of experiences as a musician: he was a middle and high school band …

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#339: Bruce Salyers (Founder of Salyers Percussion) (pt. 1 of 2) 42:41

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Today we released part one of our interview with Bruce Salyers. He's the founder of Salyers Percussion—a leading manufacturer of quality drum sticks and mallets for drummers and percussionists in all genres of music. Prior to founding Salyers Percussion, Bruce enjoyed a wide variety of experiences as a musician: he was a middle and high school band…

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#338: Stephanie Diamant (Fashion & Serial Entrepreneur) (pt. 2 of 2) 25:42

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This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Stephanie Diamant. She has a background in fashion and worked as a sales and brand ambassador at Saks Fifth Avenue, and in visual merchandizing for Chanel. Recognizing the collaboration between corporate executives and artists, she decided to become an artist and ultimately worked with many…

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#337: Stephanie Diamant (Fashion & Serial Entrepreneur) (pt. 1 of 2) 23:55

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This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Stephanie Diamant. She has a background in fashion and worked as a sales and brand ambassador at Saks Fifth Avenue, and in visual merchandizing for Chanel. Recognizing the collaboration between corporate executives and artists, she decided to become an artist and ultimately worked with many…

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#336: Delita Martin (Multimedia Artist) (pt. 2 of 2) 29:23

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This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Delita Martin. She’s an acclaimed American multimedia artist, and the founder of Black Box Press Studio based in Huffman, Texas. She works in a variety of mediums including printmaking, painting and stitching. Delita frequently incorporates symbolism, and many of her works contain West Afri…

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#335: Delita Martin (Multimedia Artist) (pt. 1 of 2) 26:57

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This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Delita Martin. She’s an acclaimed American multimedia artist, and the founder of Black Box Press Studio based in Huffman, Texas. She works in a variety of mediums including printmaking, painting and stitching. Delita frequently incorporates symbolism, and many of her works contain West Afri…

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#334: Christopher Erk (Dancer) (pt. 2 of 2) 46:28

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Today we released part two of our interview with Los Angeles-based dancer, Christopher Erk. For 20 years he’s traveled the world as a professional tap dance performer, teacher, and choreographer. Most recently he has toured with Tap Dogs, Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox, and was a featured Artist in Las Vegas's number one show, Absinthe at Caesa…

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#333: Christopher Erk (Dancer) (pt. 1 of 2) 41:45

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Today we released part one of our interview with Los Angeles-based dancer, Christopher Erk. For 20 years he’s traveled the world as a professional tap dance performer, teacher, and choreographer. Most recently he has toured with Tap Dogs, Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox, and was a featured Artist in Las Vegas's number one show, Absinthe at Caesa…

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#332: Leslie Shampaine (Filmmaker) (pt. 2 of 2) 34:34

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Today we released part two of our interview with Leslie Shampaine. She's an award-winning filmmaker and teaching artist. After a 13-year career as a professional ballet dancer, she transitioned into documentary film, producing content for PBS, CBS, the Discovery Channel, and National Geographic. Her feature documentary, Call Me Dancer, has won 23 p…

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#331: Leslie Shampaine (Filmmaker) (pt. 1 of 2) 30:47

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Today we released part one of our interview with Leslie Shampaine. She's an award-winning filmmaker and teaching artist. After a 13-year career as a professional ballet dancer, she transitioned into documentary film, producing content for PBS, CBS, the Discovery Channel, and National Geographic. Her feature documentary, Call Me Dancer, has won 23 p…

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#330: Lynette Shy (Arts Marketing; Founder of Confluence Arts Solutions) (pt. 2 of 2) 25:05

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This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Lynette Shy. She’s an arts marketer and the founder of Confluence Arts Solutions, a company that helps small to mid-sized arts organizations increase revenue and improve organizational effectiveness. Prior to founding CAS, she served as the Marketing Director at BalletMet where she helped e…

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#329: Lynette Shy (Arts Marketing; Founder of Confluence Arts Solutions) (pt. 1 of 2) 23:50

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This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Lynette Shy. She’s an arts marketer and the founder of Confluence Arts Solutions, a company that helps small to mid-sized arts organizations increase revenue and improve organizational effectiveness. Prior to founding CAS, she served as the Marketing Director at BalletMet where she helped e…

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#328: David Holmes, Diane Scott, and Drew Tucker (Grants Panel Discussion) (pt. 2 of 2) 36:57

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Today we release part two of our first Arts Grant Panel interview. Since artists and arts organizations were left scrambling for support this spring due to the budget cuts at the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities, we decided to launch our first panel discussion with experts who have experience as grant wr…

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#327: David Holmes, Diane Scott, and Drew Tucker (Grants Panel Discussion) (pt. 1 of 2) 34:59

4M ago34:59

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Today we released part one of our first Arts Grant Panel interview. Since artists and arts organizations were left scrambling for support this spring due to the budget cuts at the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities, we decided to launch our first panel discussion with experts who have experience as grant w…

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#326: David Holmes (Educational Programming Manager at Candid) (pt. 2 of 2) 33:35

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This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with David Holmes. He’s an Educational Programming Manager at Candid, where he helps nonprofits and individuals find funding. He also coordinates national trainings and educational programming for the Midwest region. David returned to Candid in 2015 from a position as Senior Consultant at Gran…

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#325: David Holmes (Educational Programming Manager at Candid) (pt. 1 of 2) 32:51

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This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with David Holmes. He’s an Educational Programming Manager at Candid, where he helps nonprofits and individuals find funding. He also coordinates national trainings and educational programming for the Midwest region. David returned to Candid in 2015 from a position as Senior Consultant at Gran…

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#324: Craig & Ally Black (Visual Artist) (pt. 2 of 2) 33:41

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This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Craig and Ally Black, the Founder and Managing Director respectively for Scottish visual artist Craig Black. Craig is renowned for his innovative “Acrylic Fusion” technique— a hand-poured paint process that creates mesmerizing art. His art has been exhibited in London, Sydney and Dubai, a…

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#323: Craig & Ally Black (Visual Artist) (pt. 1 of 2) 39:40

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This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Craig and Ally Black, the Founder and Managing Director respectively for Scottish visual artist Craig Black. Craig is renowned for his innovative “Acrylic Fusion” technique— a hand-poured paint process that creates mesmerizing art. His art has been exhibited in London, Sydney and Dubai, and…

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#322: Ragamala Dance Company (pt. 2 of 2) 32:47

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This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Ranee Ramaswamy, the Founding Artistic Director of the Ragamala Dance Company, along with her daughters Aparna and Ashwini. Aparna is the Executive Artistic Director, Choreographer and Principal Dancer in the company; and Ashwini is a Choreographic Associate, Dancer, and Communications Dire…

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#321: Ragamala Dance Company (pt. 1 of 2) 35:36

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This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Ranee Ramaswamy, the Founding Artistic Director of the Ragamala Dance Company, along with her daughters Aparna and Ashwini. Aparna is the Executive Artistic Director, Choreographer and Principal Dancer in the company; and Ashwini is a Choreographic Associate, Dancer, and Communications Dire…

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#320: Zoro (Drummer and Percussionist) (pt. 2 of 2) 42:30

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Today we released part two of our interview with Zoro. Known by musicians around the world as the “Minister of Groove,” he’s one of the world’s most respected and award-winning drummers. For more than thirty years, Zoro has been consistently voted the #1 R&B drummer and clinician by music industry publications such as Modern Drummer, Drum! Magazine…

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#319: Zoro (Drummer and Percussionist) (pt. 1 of 2) 49:22

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Today we released part one of our interview with Zoro. Known by musicians around the world as the “Minister of Groove,” he’s one of the world’s most respected and award-winning drummers. For more than thirty years, Zoro has been consistently voted the #1 R&B drummer and clinician by music industry publications such as Modern Drummer, Drum! Magazine…

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#318: Jeremy Rubenstein (Founder of Box Out Productions) (pt. 2 of 2) 30:23

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This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Jeremy Rubenstein. He’s a distinguished educator, playwright and social entrepreneur, best known for his innovative approach to bullying prevention through interactive theater. He founded Box Out Productions, LLC in 2008 to blend his love for theater with bullying prevention techniques. Eac…

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#317: Jeremy Rubenstein (Founder of Box Out Productions) (pt. 1 of 2) 32:53

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Today we released part one of our interview with Jeremy Rubenstein. He’s a distinguished educator, playwright and social entrepreneur, best known for his innovative approach to bullying prevention through interactive theater. He founded Box Out Productions, LLC in 2008 to blend his love for theater with bullying prevention techniques. Each year his…

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#316: Red Hot Annie (Burlesque Performer) (pt. 2 of 2) 25:26

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This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Red Hot Annie. For nearly twenty years she’s been a Chicago-based burlesque performer and creative entrepreneur who's been an advocate for helping artists build sustainable careers. As a performer, she offers dynamic live shows and empowering workshops designed to inspire confidence, connec…

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#315: Red Hot Annie (Burlesque Performer) (pt. 1 of 2) 23:57

7M ago23:57

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This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Red Hot Annie. For nearly twenty years she’s been a Chicago-based burlesque performer and creative entrepreneur who's been an advocate for helping artists build sustainable careers. As a performer, she offers dynamic live shows and empowering workshops designed to inspire confidence, connec…

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#314: Valentina Caprini (Jewelry Artist) (pt. 2 of 2) 21:22

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Today we released part two of our interview with Valentina Caprini. She’s a jewelry designer, artist and teacher based in Florence, Italy. She comes from a long line of tailors and seamstresses, and studied at the Alchimia Contemporary Jewellery School in Florence. Valentina founded Linfa Studio Gallery in 2019 and has given lectures on jewelry-mak…

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#313: Valentina Caprini (Jewelry Artist) (pt. 1 of 2) 37:30

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Today we released part one of our interview with Valentina Caprini. She’s a jewelry designer, artist and teacher based in Florence, Italy. She comes from a long line of tailors and seamstresses, and studied at the Alchimia Contemporary Jewellery School in Florence. Valentina founded Linfa Studio Gallery in 2019 and has given lectures on jewelry-mak…

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#312: Michael Sachs (Musician) (pt. 2 of 2) 50:54

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Today we released part two of our interview with Michael Sachs. He has a portfolio career at the highest levels of classical music: he’s in his 37th year as the principal trumpet of The Cleveland Orchestra, he's the Music Director of the Strings Music Festival, an active soloist, author, instrument designer, and he's on the faculty at the Curtis In…

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#311: Michael Sachs (Musician) (pt. 1 of 2) 44:36

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Today we released part one of our interview with Michael Sachs. He has a portfolio career at the highest levels of classical music: he’s in his 37th year as the principal trumpet of The Cleveland Orchestra, he's the Music Director of the Strings Music Festival, an active soloist, author, instrument designer, and he's on the faculty at the Curtis In…

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#310: Vera Holczer-Waroquet (Pianist & Founder of Aurora School of Music) (pt. 2 of 2) 35:17

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Today we released part one of our interview with Vera Holczer-Waroquet. She’s a Hungarian pianist who came to the US after finishing her degree at Budapest’s Bartok High School Conservatory. She studied music at UCLA and went to graduate school at the Cleveland Institute of Music. Upon graduation, she started a small teaching studio that quickly gr…

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#309: Vera Holczer-Waroquet (Pianist & Founder of Aurora School of Music) (pt. 1 of 2) 36:13

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Today we released part one of our interview with Vera Holczer-Waroquet. She’s a Hungarian pianist who came to the US after finishing her degree at Budapest’s Bartok High School Conservatory. She studied music at UCLA and went to graduate school at the Cleveland Institute of Music. Upon graduation, she started a small teaching studio that quickly gr…

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#308: Gina DeSantis (Ceramic Artist) (pt. 2 of 2) 29:26

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This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Gina DeSantis. She’s the lead creator behind Gina DeSantis Ceramics—the company she founded in 2013. She began her ceramic studies at her local community college and by 2006 earned her MFA from Kent State University. Her works are in 400 retailers throughout the US such as Uncommon Goods, A…

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#307: Gina DeSantis (Ceramic Artist) (pt. 1 of 2) 32:30

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This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Gina DeSantis. She’s the lead creator behind Gina DeSantis Ceramics—the company she founded in 2013. She began her ceramic studies at her local community college and by 2006 earned her MFA from Kent State University. Her works are in 400 retailers throughout the US such as Uncommon Goods, A…

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#306: Jess Williams (2D/3D Motion Graphics, Designer, Art Director) (pt. 2 of 2) 27:20

9M ago27:20

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This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Jess Williams. She’s a professional 2D/3D motion graphics artist, designer, and art director. Jess has designed graphics for national broadcast, sports, entertainment, digital channels, television shows and films, working with clients including Disney, Netflix and Warner Brothers. These day…

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#305: Jess Williams (2D/3D Motion Graphics, Designer, Art Director) (pt. 1 of 2) 27:09

9M ago27:09

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This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Jess Williams. She’s a professional 2D/3D motion graphics artist, designer, and art director. Jess has designed graphics for national broadcast, sports, entertainment, digital channels, television shows and films, working with clients including Disney, Netflix and Warner Brothers. These day…

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#304: Rebecca Driver (Founder of Rebecca Driver Media Relations (RDMR)) (pt. 2 of 2) 37:10

9M ago37:10

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This week on the podcast is part one of interview with British entrepreneur, Rebecca Driver. She founded RDMR (Rebecca Driver Media Relations) in 2010 after having worked in classical music PR at Dvora Lewis PR, as publicist at the BBC Proms, BBC Radio 3, and Head of Press at the English National Opera. Make sure you tune in to hear Rebecca's anecd…

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#303: Rebecca Driver (Founder of Rebecca Driver Media Relations (RDMR)) (pt. 1 of 2) 33:10

9M ago33:10

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This week on the podcast is part one of interview with British entrepreneur, Rebecca Driver. She founded RDMR (Rebecca Driver Media Relations) in 2010 after having worked in classical music PR at Dvora Lewis PR, as publicist at the BBC Proms, BBC Radio 3, and Head of Press at the English National Opera. Make sure you tune in to hear Rebecca's anecd…

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#302: Tony Deyo (Comedian) (pt. 2 of 2) 30:28

10M ago30:28

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This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with NYC-based stand-up comedian, Tony Deyo. He made his late-night TV debut in 2013 on CONAN. Since then he’s had appearances on many others such as The Late Show with Craig Ferguson. His album, “Comedy Road Trip,” landed on Billboard Magazine’s comedy chart and debuted as the #1 selling stand-…

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#301: Tony Deyo (Comedian) (pt. 1 of 2) 27:50

10M ago27:50

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This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with NYC-based stand-up comedian, Tony Deyo. He made his late-night TV debut in 2013 on CONAN. Since then he’s had appearances on many others such as The Late Show with Craig Ferguson. His album, “Comedy Road Trip,” landed on Billboard Magazine’s comedy chart and debuted as the #1 selling stand-…

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#300: Nick Petrella & Andy Heise - 200th Episode! 36:32

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This week on the podcast is our 200th episode! To mark the occasion, we (Nick and Andy) interview each other and reminisce about a variety of topics from how we started the podcast to our personal answers to the final three questions we ask all of our guests. We hope you'll join us! https://www.artsentrepreneurshippodcast.com/…

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#299: Jerrilyn Duckworth (Founder of Bridging the Gap) (pt. 2 of 2) 22:47

10M ago22:47

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This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Jerrilyn Duckworth. She founded Bridging the Gap in 2019. It’s a company that focuses on hair & makeup issues that plague BIPOC students and performers in the theatre industry. Jerrilyn dives into the history of hair & makeup, wig prep on natural hair textures, correct language, products, a…

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#298: Jerrilyn Duckworth (Founder of Bridging the Gap) (pt. 1 of 2) 24:22

11M ago24:22

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Today we released part one of our interview with Jerrilyn Duckworth. She founded Bridging the Gap in 2019. It’s a company that focuses on hair & makeup issues that plague BIPOC students and performers in the theatre industry. Jerrilyn dives into the history of hair & makeup, wig prep on natural hair textures, correct language, products, and practic…

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#297: Jordan Perlson (Drummer, Percussionist, Producer, Educator) (pt. 2 of 2) 41:58

11M ago41:58

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This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Nashville-based drummer, percussionist, producer, and educator, Jordan Perlson. He’s a busy musician who's performed with well-known artists such as Gary Burton, David Liebman and Snarky Puppy. He’s been on over 100 recordings, and has composed music for national ad campaigns for companies …

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#296: Jordan Perlson (Drummer, Percussionist, Producer, Educator) (pt. 1 of 2) 38:54

11M ago38:54

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Today we released part one of our interview with Nashville-based drummer, percussionist, producer, and educator, Jordan Perlson. He’s a busy musician who's performed with well-known artists such as Gary Burton, David Liebman and Snarky Puppy. He’s been on over 100 recordings, and has composed music for national ad campaigns for companies such as Ne…

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#295: Steve Giralt (Founder of The Garage) (pt. 2 of 2) 33:15

11M ago33:15

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Today we released part two of our interview with visionary photographer and videographer, Steve Giralt. He combined his skill as a commercial photographer with his interest in robotics to create The Garage, a 10,000 sq ft studio in Brooklyn’s Industry City Complex, that’s fully-equipped for both photography and film shoots. Steve’s goal as a direct…

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#294: Steve Giralt (Founder of The Garage) (pt. 1 of 2) 35:01

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Today we released part one of our interview with visionary photographer and videographer, Steve Giralt. He combined his skill as a commercial photographer with his interest in robotics to create The Garage, a 10,000 sq ft studio in Brooklyn’s Industry City Complex, that’s fully-equipped for both photography and film shoots. Steve’s goal as a direct…

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