Best PBS Reno Podcasts (2025)

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Best of PBS Reno Arts - Donald Johanson, Paleoanthropologist 35:58

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Celebrating the best of PBS Reno Arts with this re-posting from November 2024. It’s the 50th anniversary of Dr. Donald Johanson’s discovery of the Australopithecus afarensis Lucy in Ethiopia. We learn how Dr. Johanson continues to emphasize the importance of science communication at the Institute of Human Origins at ASU, which he founded. His conti…

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Best of Wild Nevadacast - Ep 014 Tami Force, Nevada Ghost Towns & Beyond. 33:37

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We're ending the year with some favorite podcasts from the series. Tami Force has been all over Nevada’s back roads, exploring ghost towns and mining camps and sharing her discoveries with her online friends and family through Nevada Ghost Towns & Beyond at nvtami.com, @nvtami on social media and now through her books, In The Shadow Of The Sierra a…

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Best of Wild Nevadacast - Ep 001 Mark Maynard, Producer/Director, Piconland 39:32

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We're ending the year with some favorite podcasts from the series. TMCC professor Mark Maynard undertook a documentary film that took him across the state of Nevada tracing the history and stories behind the (now) official state drink, the Picon Punch. This was recorded in 2024 so a few things have changed, like the Picon's ascendance to officialdo…

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Chuck Reider, Reno Jazz Orchestra 23:48

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Chuck Reider is a regular contributor to ART VIEWS and a longtime member of the Reno Jazz Orchestra. He talks about the art of writing about music and promotes Home for the Holidays, the upcoming December 7 RJO performance.By PBS Reno

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EP 034 - Chris Orr & Josh Fuss, Wild Nevada Season 8 Preview 31:07

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Wild Nevada Season 8 is about to premiere, so Producer-Host Chris Orr and Director Josh Fuss are here to prepare us for what's coming up when the series premieres December 18.By PBS Reno

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Rebecca Cronon, ARTEFFECTS Producer 19:37

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ARTEFFECTS Season 11 has begun and Producer Rebecca Cronon tells us of the stories that launched the season and the exciting upcoming projects that we'll be able to see in December and beyond.By PBS Reno

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EP 033 - Helena Guglielmino, author, Urban Trails: Reno 23:55

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Last year Helena Guglielmino told us she was writing a book. Now she’s back to share the fruits of her labor - Urban Trails: Reno, a guide to 42 of the best hiking paths around the Reno area.By PBS Reno

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Connie Wray Remembers Dave Mencarelli 32:15

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Dave Mencarelli was a well-loved comic who we featured in an ARTEFFECTS story about standup comedy. Dave passed away in September 2025, leaving a legacy of laughter, kindness and generosity. Two of his friends, host Dave Santina and new PBS Reno Development Officer Connie Wray, share their memories. Watch the story on ARTEFFECTS here: https://www.p…

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EP 032 - John Glionna, Author 29:23

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Journalists like John Glionna are not common, so it’s fun to hear from such an adventurous writer who commits to finding his stories wherever they may be, across the world or in our backyard. His latest book is Rebels & Outliers: Real Stories of the American West, and some of those stories come from right here in Nevada.…

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Mary Bennett, Brüka Theatre 30:45

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This month sees the start of the 2025/26 season for Brüka, and Producing Artistic Director Mary Bennett is here to introduce us to the incredible variety of performance that is about to unfold this year, beginning with the wildly creative musical Club Inferno.By PBS Reno

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EP 031 - Michael Sykes, Floating Island Books 35:23

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EP 031 - Michael Sykes, Floating Island BooksBy PBS Reno

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Colin Robertson, Nevada Museum of Art. 35:32

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With the recent opening of the Charles and Stacie Mathewson Education + Research Center, the Nevada Museum of Art has expanded in a way that allows greater impact on the community in many ways. The museum’s Charles N. Mathewson Senior V.P. of Education and Research, Colin Robertson, tells us all about the positive changes and new opportunities affo…

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EP 030 Sydney Martinez, Author, Finding Nevada Wild 26:47

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Our old friend Sydney Martinez returns with exciting news – she has published a brand new book of her photographs and writings from all across the Silver State. Sydney tells us the story behind the creation of this expression of her love for the wildest parts of Nevada.By PBS Reno

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Holly Spahr, CEO, & Guinivere Clark, VP of Operations, Dark Corner Haunted House 30:02

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We're approaching Halloween, where everyone is entitled to a good scare. Holly Spahr & Guinivere Clark aim to give it to us. They explain how this year's Dark Corner Haunt has expanded to the old Nevada State Prison, turning an historic abandoned facility into the scariest place in town.By PBS Reno

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EP 029 - Frances Munoz, Executive Director, May Arboretum Society. 31:07

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When people spend little time outdoors in nature, it can have negative effects, but Frances Munoz knows one way to get a healthy dose of the natural world: The Wilbur D. May Arboretum. Learn about the Arboretum Society and the many opportunities available to us to surround ourselves in nature without even leaving town.…

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Briana Dolan & Kevin O'Keefe, Reno-Tahoe International Art Show 35:10

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Briana Dolan & Kevin O’Keefe, Reno Tahoe International Art Show. The fourth annual RTIA is only days away, and the show’s founders update us on what’s new this year, including a Burning Man sculpture walk, a bespoke furniture section, and a combination of new artists and old favorites.By PBS Reno

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EP 028 - Rafael Villanueva, CEO, Travel Nevada. 34:47

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Rafael Villanueva is the first ever CEO of Travel Nevada, a marketing veteran who loves Nevada and tells us all about the ways Nevadans can discover their state through Travel Nevada’s marketing efforts, website, and soon, Adventure Centers, opening in 2026 in Boulder City and Carson City with plans for more.…

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Tracey Oliver, Executive Director, Sierra Arts Foundation 24:57

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Sierra Arts Executive Director Tracey Oliver has been everything over her eleven years there, starting as a volunteer and growing over time into her current position. She marks the 25 years of Sierra Arts in the Riverside Artist Lofts by telling us about the many programs Sierra Arts offers and the way they support local artists and encourage the g…

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EP 027 - Chris DeFranco, Producer/Director/Editor, Outdoor Nevada 39:29

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Chris DeFranco is the man behind the production of Outdoor Nevada, Vegas PBS' statewide recreation show hosted by Connor Fields. DeFranco has a lot of compelling stories about the production and his passion is evident as he shares some of his memorable experiences.By PBS Reno

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Martina Young, Dance Artist & Julie Machado, Bassist. 27:30

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Already an established force in dance and choreography, Martina Young began the Reno-based portion of her career in 1988 and later became the first resident of the Riverside Artist Lofts. Now, in celebration of 25 years of the Lofts, she, accompanied by Julie Smyres Machado has created “Arabesque,” an unique performance happening in her loft Octobe…

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EP 026 - Hilary Loupee, Reno Gem & Mineral Society 30:18

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Rockhounding can be a lot of fun for many people, but where are the good places to hunt? Hilary Loupee, President of the Reno Gem & Mineral Society tells us about the Society’s field trips to great rockhounding spots and explains how the Society has an impressive array of tools to turn your discoveries into works of art.…

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Kate Mulligan, Actor 54:36

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A wide-ranging conversation with Kate Mulligan, who has had a fascinating acting career between stage and screen, most recently in the touring Broadway show A Beautiful Noise, where she has spent nearly a year on the road. Mulligan explains how that lifestyle can provide not only the wonderful moments on stage you’d expect, but also an unexpected l…

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EP 025 - Julianne Mahoney, Carson City to Canada Quest 27:23

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Julianne Mahoney is one of the two lucky winners of the Carson City to Canada Quest, which gives her the opportunity to hike from Nevada’s capitol to the U.S. – Canada border along the Pacific Crest Trail. She stopped by to visit just before hitting the trail to begin this epic journey.By PBS Reno

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Ian Sorensen & Chris Daniels, Bottom Gun/Crocodile Nixon. 30:09

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Ian Sorensen and Chris Daniels are two of the eight-person writing team that created Bottom Gun, Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company’s newest offering, and they are also reuniting as improv performers with Crocodile Nixon, a troupe performing monthly at Reno Little Theater. Sorensen and Daniels talk about the collaborative process and challenges that…

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EP 024 - Ranger Nick Steuer & Mike Mac Millan, UP! The Creek 20:48

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Ranger Nick Steuer and Mike Mac Millan, General Manager, Reno Public Market. Restoration and recovery continues after the devastating Davis Fire last September. Ranger Nick Steuer and Mike Mac Millan of Reno Public Market talk about the benefit event UP! The Creek, coming July 19 to support the recovery effort.…

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Beth Macmillan, Executive Director, Artown 29:16

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One year after her first visit, Beth Macmillan returns to preview the 2025 Artown Festival. This year features a new venue necessitated by the downtown bridge repairs, one notable reunion and many exhibits, activities and performances to appeal to everyone.By PBS Reno

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EP 023 - Sue Norman, Author, RISK: A Life Saved By The River 32:35

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Sue Norman’s relationship with the outdoors began at age 2 and it continued through a life on the river, where she learned the resilience to eventually win World Championships in Kayaking and Whitewater Rafting. Sue settled in Lake Tahoe, where she wrote her memoir, RISK: A Life Saved By The River, which releases June 24.…

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Marla Paulina, Producer, Director, Choreographer & Vocalist, Paulina Productions 25:45

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Marla Paulina is an impresario, keeping cabaret style dance performances alive in the Reno area. Her latest effort is Velvet Moon, opening later this month. Marla details how a show like this, with multiple dancers, aerial acrobatics and vocalists, comes to life.By PBS Reno

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EP 022 - Harmony Heywood, Map Adventures. 33:02

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Harmony Heywood combined her love of history and good old fashioned paper maps into a YouTube channel called Map Adventures, where she teaches us everything from the dramatic and lesser-known stories of our region to how to properly read and fold a map.By PBS Reno

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Tim Young, Executive Director, Arts For All Nevada 21:44

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Tim Young is just beginning his time as the Executive Director of Arts For All Nevada. As he settles into the job at the historic Lake Mansion, he introduces us to the many services the organization provides and invites us all to participate in the exploration of arts and culture.By PBS Reno

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EP 021 - Peter Stanton, CEO, Walker Basin Conservancy 31:18

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Wild Nevada has visited Walker Lake a few times over the years, and we’ve seen the water diminishing to alarming effect. Peter Stanton leads the charge to return the water to Walker Lake. We talk about how that is happening and what effect it will have on recreational opportunities.By PBS Reno

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Kris Vagner, Founder, Double Scoop. 27:32

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A few years ago, Kris Vagner saw that arts journalism was dwindling, so she decided to do something about it. She founded Double Scoop, a statewide online arts news source that is in its seventh year providing information that may otherwise not be reported.By PBS Reno

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EP 020 - Emma Wynn, Nevada Native Plant Society 31:06

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Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the NNPS educates Nevadans about the wide variety of native plants, including the beautiful wildflowers that can be found all over northern Nevada. Emma Wynn gives us some wonderful suggestions to go out and experience a spring and summer full of brilliant color and a greater appreciation for our plant life.…

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Ford Goodman, Founder, For The Song 34:34

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When music lover Ford Goodman learned from professional musicians how the business of music works, with many great performers laboring with limited opportunities, he was motivated to find a better way, and the result is For The Song. Goodman explains how this throwback model takes a retro approach to funding artists and brings more great performanc…

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EP 019 - Chris Pattison and Spencer Davidson, Sutro Tunnel 25:19

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Sutro Tunnel Caretaker Spencer Davidson joins Executive Director Chris Pattison to give an update on the progress of the ambitious project at Sutro, which Wild Nevada last visited in 2022.By PBS Reno

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Jessica Santina, Theater Writer/Critic 33:24

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Jessica Santina has been writing theater reviews for the Reno News & Review for years, and in a smaller city like Reno that can be sensitive work. It can also be difficult working with your spouse, and since Jessica is married to this podcast’s host it might make for an unusual episode.By PBS Reno

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EP 018 - Evert Broderick, Medicinal & Edible Plants 26:14

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Have you ever wondered whether you could live off the land by foraging? Evert Broderick knows that you probably can’t, at least not in Nevada. Broderick has been teaching people about the medicinal and edible properties of plants for years, and he sets us straight about realistic expectations on the trail.…

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Emily Skyle-Golden, Cordillera Film Festival 32:00

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Emily Skyle-Golden founded and nurtured the Cordillera Film Festival in Reno into one of the coolest film festivals in the world, with year-round events including the upcoming Future Filmmakers Foundation Film Day coming up on April 19th. Emily tells us about the event and why it’s such an important part of Cordillera’s mission…

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EP 017 - Stephen Provost, Author 32:51

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Stephen Provost is a prolific writer, with more than 40 books to his name, many covering travel on Nevada’s highways, like Highway 50, The Loneliest Road, and through historic towns with stories to tell, like Goldfield.By PBS Reno

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Karen Terrey, Nevada County Poet Laureate 36:27

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Karen Terrey is the newly-appointed Poet Laureate of Nevada County and is just now beginning her term. She describes her vision of “bridging the county” to unite the two distinct arts districts on either side of the Sierra and gives a reading of two of her powerful poems.By PBS Reno

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EP 016 - Mike Branch, Author 32:58

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Mike Branch is a renowned writer, especially about the West, a subject he knows intimately after years living his own Wild Nevada life in the high desert while raising a family and chronicling that unique experience.By PBS Reno

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Rosine Bena, Sierra Nevada Ballet 27:45

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Founding Artistic Director of Sierra Nevada Ballet and the SNB Academy in Reno Rosine Bena is also a contributor to Art Views at pbsreno.org/artviews and her latest column introduces this year’s Brew, Brats & Ballet event, which celebrates her 51 year career in dance.By PBS Reno

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EP 015 - Mary Beth Roselli & Mark Cameron, Tahoe-Pyramid Trail 31:11

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Mary Beth Roselli & Mark Cameron, Tahoe Pyramid Trail. Executive Director Mark Cameron and Board Member Mary Beth Roselli explain the “audacious idea” that is the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail, update the progress of the trail as they strive for its completion, and share their favorite sections for hikers, runners and cyclists.…

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Laura Newman, Author, The Darling of the Black Rock Desert 35:46

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Laura Newman, Author, The Darling of the Black Rock Desert. 2024 Silver Pen Award winner Laura Newman has a new book releasing in March. She treats us to readings from a story in The Darling of the Black Rock Desert and discusses her work, which is partially informed by her insatiable desire to travel and experience the world.…

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EP 014 - Tami Force, Nevada Ghost Towns & Beyond 33:37

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Tami Force, Nevada Ghost Towns & Beyond. Tami Force has been all over Nevada’s back roads, exploring ghost towns and mining camps and sharing her discoveries with her online friends and family through Nevada Ghost Towns & Beyond at nvtami.com, @nvtami on social media and soon through a new book, In The Shadow Of The Sierra, publishing in 2025.…

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Stephanie Gibson, Director, John and Geraldine Lilley Museum 27:34

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The John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art is a relatively new museum, open since 2019 on the campus of the University of Nevada. Director Stephanie Gibson introduces us to the museum, its exhibits, philosophy and desire to be a cultural touchstone for the entire community.By PBS Reno

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EP 013 - David Rodriguez, Travel Writer and "The Dish" Columnist 31:40

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David Rodriguez, Travel Writer and Food Blogger. David Rodriguez discovered a love of Nevada’s great outdoors and combined that with his passions for writing and food. Now he is a regular contributor to many publications, sharing his experiences from Nevada’s back roads, small towns and quirky restaurants.…

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Dana Nollsch, Creatives Talk Podcast and renoarts.news 30:39

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Dana Nollsch is a familiar face to Reno area theater groups. He talks about his transition from theater photographer to theater reviewer at renoarts.news, and now his new identity as a podcaster with Creatives Talk.By PBS Reno

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EP 012 - Joy Orlich, Historic Reno Preservation Society 32:52

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Joy Orlich, Historic Reno Preservation Society. Joy Orlich is the President of HRPS, a volunteer organization dedicated to sharing the stories of Reno’s history by highlighting important properties and advocating for their recognition and protection. Joy explains the organization’s mission and its various programs, from walking tours to a speaker s…

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Melissa Taylor, Executive Director, Reno Little Theater 33:05

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Melissa Taylor, Reno Little Theater. How do you adapt a classic? RLT is producing a new adaptation of Dial M For Murder and Director Melissa Taylor gives us a preview of the new production. Taylor explains the process of directing a 70-year-old play and preparing it for a modern audience.By PBS Reno