Best Lisa Thacker Podcasts (2025)

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Glass, Ghosts and Lisa Frank with Andrea Guzzetta 2:11:19

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It's the final episode of Season 5 and today, I’m thrilled to welcome Andrea Guzzetta, a multifaceted artist from Los Angeles known for her stunning oil paintings and her intricate glass painting work she’s done for many stained glass artists and studios that you know and love. Andrea’s personal work has been described as “if Lisa Frank forgot to t…

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Inked in Glass with Heather Dawn 1:04:43

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Welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! Today is the 60th episode! Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Heather Dawn, a super talented stained glass artist who splits her time between Phoenix Arizona and her hometown of New York. Heather began her journey into stained glass in 2015, learning the art alongside her mother. Her fused and …

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Diner Delight and Daily Life with Soeun Lee 54:54

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Welcome to another episode of Cracked with Chevonne Ariss where we dive into the fascinating world of modern stained glass art and the talented artists who bring it to life! Today, I’m excited to introduce Soeun Lee, a stained glass artist based in Brooklyn, NY. Soeun's work stands out for its ability to capture the celebrate the essence of ordinar…

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Break It or Take It with Jordan Benson 1:08:39

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Welcome to another episode of Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with groundbreaking, Australian artist Jordan Benson. Jordan's work offers a modern twist on our traditional craft, drawing inspiration from the gritty, raw aesthetic of street art. His pieces capture the beauty found in urban life, transforming everyd…

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Kaleidoscope Craze with Lindsey Thacker of Luxey Flux 1:06:33

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It's the 56th episode of Cracked!! Today we're headed to Charlotte NC to dive into the Psychedelic, colorful and wonderful world of Lindsey Thacker, AKA Luxey Flux. Known for her mind-bending designs and kaleidoscopic color palettes, Lindsey has a talent for seemlessly weaving glass of all different textures and tones, opacity levels and iridescenc…

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Glass Breaker’s Club with Korina Oswald 1:10:28

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Today on Cracked with Chevonne Ariss speaking with Korina Oswald, a stained glass artist based in Seattle, WA where she lives with her husband and children. Currently, her artistic practice is focused on community-based projects liker her glass quilt that involve artists from around the world. She first conceived this project in the aftermath of CO…

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Sculpting Skylines with Tom Fruin 59:52

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Welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! Today, I’m honored to have Tom Fruin join me. Known for his large-scale installations, Tom uses steel and brightly colored plexiglass to create monumental sculptures. Tom’s work stands out not only for its visual impact but also for its commitment to accessibility and sustainability with his use of recla…

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Wild Wonders and Botanical Brilliance with Juliet Forrest 1:16:44

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Today, I have stained glass artist and glass painter Juliet Forrest join me from Sheffield, United Kingdom. Juliet's work is celebrated for its intricate and so very delicate and expressive depictions of flora and fauna, capturing the imagination with their stunning detail, She’s also know for her masterful use of color, incredible depth and moveme…

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Season 5 SNEAK PEEK MINISODE!! 29:09

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Juliet Forrest 8/20/24 @juliet_forrest_glass Tom Fruin 8/27/24 @tomfruin Korina Oswald 9/3/24 @korinaoswald Lindsey Thacker 9/10/24 @luxeyflux Jordan Benson 9/17/24 @jordanb_art Soeun Lee 9/24/24 @soooeeun Heather Dawn 10/1/24 @heatherdawnglassworks Andrea Guzzetta 10/8/24 @andreaguzzetta Thank you to this season's sponsors: The Stained Glass Assoc…

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HO, HO, HO. Krampus is coming for you 17:40

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A discussion about the most wicked Santa in the world. If you’ve been a bad kid, Krampus will come and put you in a sack, take you to hell, and then eat you. We also discuss some other myths. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! Support the show Follow us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/hcghteamBy Dexter Day, James Brown, Joe Reynolds, Lisa Thacker, James Honaker, and now resting William McGirt.

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Future of the Harlan County Ghost Hunters 18:19

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This podcast is about the future of the HCGH, and also introducing our new members. In August we lost one of our own (Will McGirt), and it’s taken a little time to get over our loss. We hope you enjoy this, and there will be more to come soon. Welcome to the hunt!!!! Support the show Follow us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/hcghteam…

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Sgraffito Allegories with Lil Eris of Lekka Suka 1:27:48

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Today for the final episode of Season 4 of Cracked I’m speaking with the queen of sgraffito, the Italian word directly translated to “scratched.” Her time consuming technique of flooding a thin layer of lead based powder paint over colorful patchwork like glass pieces, and then meticulously scratching it off revealing negative space designs that co…

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Capturing Spirit with Ellen Van Dijk of Glas Atelier Ellen 1:11:59

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Hi friends and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! Today for episode 51 of Cracked I’m joined by Ellen Van Dijk . She’s a stained glass artist based in The Netherlands best known for her photo realistic portraits. Drawing and painting portraits since childhood, her love for drawing and the desire for creative expression has been present fo…

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To Be Or Not To Be, That Is David's Question with David Scheid 1:14:47

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Today on Cracked I'm joined by LA artist David Scheid. David is a stained glass artist whose work is inspired by the light and landscapes of California. He spends most of my time on the road as a tour manager for bands including Girl Talk, Beirut, and Dinosaur Jr. and when at home he builds colorful, geometric stained glass pieces and custom window…

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Pants Off Dance Off to a Didgeridoo with Ashley Costa from Caustic Glassworks 1:41:47

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Today on Cracked I’m joined by Ashley Costa. She's the Portland OR artist behind Caustic Glassworks. A stencil artist for 10+ years, she decided to apply her sharp lines and design work to the practice of stained glass in 2017 and has been dedicated to the craft ever since. An avid craft fair and market seller, Costa and I chat about tips and trick…

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Paranormal Movies 30:38

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In this episode we talk about all the new paranormal horror movies that are coming out. From the Haunted Mansion to Insidious. We talk about our thoughts, and also we mention talk about Universal Horror Nights. Hope you enjoy, and R.I.P Will Support the show Follow us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/hcghteam…

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R.I.P Will 26:43

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This episode is the first episode since we lost Will, and we're just remembering some stuff about Will. We hope you guys can get a laugh out of it. RIP Will McGirt, and you will always be apart of our team. Support the show Follow us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/hcghteamBy Dexter Day, Will McGirt, James Brown, and Joe Reynolds

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Cheering Workshop Fairies with JinYoung Park and Via from Decoratif 52:14

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Hello and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! Today’s guests are JinYoung Park his wife Via, who are joining us from Seoul Korea. Together they created Decoratif, where they professionally create and install stained glass for sacred spaces, cafes, retail stores, residential and even do lots of work for K-drama tv series. Today we’re going …

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BIG NEWS! Ted Ellison and I are presenting at the SGAA + SAMA conference in September!! 1:46

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Hey glass friends! I have a very exciting Cracked announcement for you... The episode Oakland artist Ted Ellison and I created, "One Bad Eddie! Navigating A Larger Commission with Ted Ellison" received so much love and positive feedback, we decided to take our show on the road. Join us in Buffalo, NY at the SGAA + SAMA 112th annual conference: Forg…

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Booty Bounce with Kyle Hubbs of Booty Glass Girls 1:23:15

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Today we’re talking BBLs, BBGs Bounce Clubs, Baddies and so so much more today with Booty Glass Girls’ New Orlean’s artist Kyle Hubbs. Kyle is a self-taught stained glass maker who began his work with glass in 2014. After several years of experimenting with more traditional and geometric work, as a native of south Louisiana he looked no further tha…

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Baking Business Pie with Erin Glassworks 1:27:34

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Today on Cracked I'm joined by artist Erin from Erin Glassworks. Her work is inspired by nature, with a focus on her local Florida wildlife. When she's not translating the natural world into a glass design she's building community and educating other artists and small business owners through her social media. Today Erin and I are going through how …

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We Cover It All Episode 2: Aliens, Ghosts, Bigfoot, and Wolly Swamp 53:43

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Welcome to our latest episode of We Cover It All. This is our new random series in which we cover everything paranormal. Please enjoy this episode. WELCOME TO THE HUNT!!!!! Support the show Follow us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/hcghteamBy Dexter Day, Will McGirt, James Brown, and Joe Reynolds

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Choose Your Own Adventure with Jacob Hinnenkamp of Hinnenkamp Glass Crafters 1:21:41

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Today for episode 46 of Cracked I'm joined by Jacob Hinnenkamp, the son 1/2 of Cincinnati's father and son duo Hinnenkamp Glass Crafters. As a young child Jacob remembers watching his father work on windows, mesmerized by the amount of detail and care that went into every piece. As a young adult he took on the craft himself and in late 2017 he fina…

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Zodiac 23:41

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Here is another installment of our true crime episodes. The Zodiac Killer terrorized California in the late 1960's. The infamous serial killer was never identified. Join us as we discuss this twisted individual. Support the show Follow us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/hcghteamBy Dexter Day, Will McGirt, James Brown, and Joe Reynolds

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The Hopkinsville Goblins: A 68 Year Old Mystery 29:41

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On August 21, 1955, a rural farmhouse in Hopkinsville, KY was attacked by supposed alien creatures. The family held these beings at bay for at least 4 hours. Join us as we cover this event, and give our thoughts on it. WELCOME TO THE HUNT!!!!! Support the show Follow us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/hcghteam…

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Chevy to the Levee with Lindsey Lou Wonder 1:31:14

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Hello and welcome back! Today on Cracked with Chevonne Ariss I'm joined by Lindsey Wonder. She is a Tucson, AZ based tattooer, stained glass artist, painter and illustrator. Lindsey received her BFA from The School of Visual Arts in NYC. She specializes in stained glass tail lights she makes custom for vintage cars, trucks and vans. Today we're goi…

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Unified Design In Mind with Jack Brindley of Pavilion Pavilion 1:13:50

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Hi everyone and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! Today on episode 44 I'm joined by Edinburgh artist Jack Brindley. Under the alias Pavilion Pavilion, Jack has been exploring the relationship between contemporary art and objects of use, combining his research as an artist and his interest in design and architecture. Each work is a unique…

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We Cover It All: From Ghosts, to Bigfoot, to Emotional Support Ponies at Disney 1:11:07

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A little bit of everything. Welcome back fans and followers. We are excited to be back. Hopefully y'all enjoy this episode. It's been too long. WELCOME TO THE HUNT!!!! Support the show Follow us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/hcghteamBy Dexter Day, Will McGirt, James Brown, and Joe Reynolds

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Manila Roots, New York Fruits with Sacha Carlos-Raps 1:18:00

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Welcome back! It's Season 4 of Cracked! Today to kick it off I'm joined by Brooklyn based glass artist Sacha Carlos-Raps! She is a Filipina immigrant and not only makes beautiful glass work full of bright colors but also does printmaking and illustrations. Her art practice is "her rebellious demonstration against the good immigrant binary and the p…

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Perryville Battlefield 8:48

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We briefly discuss our investigation of the historic battlefield in Perryville Kentucky. This sprawling land was drenched in the blood of over 7,000 soldiers during the Civil War. Join us as we discuss our evidence and experience. WELCOME TO THE HUNT!!!! Support the show Follow us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/hcghteam…

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What’s Happening on The Travel Channel 19:14

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We know everyone has heard the news in the paranormal world. In this episode we give our opinion on what’s going on. Is it truth? Is it lies to get to the top? Let’s find out together Support the show Follow us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/hcghteamBy Dexter Day, Will McGirt, James Brown, and Joe Reynolds

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The Elephant in the Room: LOOK UP!!!!!! What's in our Skies: Aliens, Bigfoot, & Cocaine Bear 34:38

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In this episode, we take a brief look at the strange objects that have been spotted in the sky. What could they possibly be. Is it manmade? Are they aliens? What the hell does Bigfoot have to do with any of this? We cover everything from aliens to Mothman. We even threw Cocaine Bear in this one. so, sit back, relax, and enjoy. WELCOME TO THE HUNT!!…

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The Haunting of Bellview House 36:16

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Built in the 1960's, the house on Bellview Ave., in Versailles, Kentucky, is the house that everyone knows about. This house is the house that everyone talks about. For all the wrong reasons. Is it haunted? Is it cursed? What the hell is going on here? We cover our investigation of this house. Listen closely to the EVP we captured. We hope you enjo…

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Take The 90 to The 405 to The 101 to The 2 with Jax Partlow 1:52:03

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Hellooooo and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! Today’s guest is Jax Partlow. Jax Partlow is a glass artist based in Los Angeles. While formally trained in graphic design, Jax prefers the longevity and physical aspects that glasswork affords her, as well as a very tangible connection with her late father. It was only after she was left h…

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Bellview House Preview Episode 10:47

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In the episode we give you a preview of the evidence that will be in our video. We hope you enjoy and we will have a video very soon for y’all As always WELCOME TO THE HUNT!!!!!!!! Support the show Follow us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/hcghteamBy Dexter Day, Will McGirt, James Brown, Joe Reynolds, Jessica, Matt, and Gracie

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From The Outback to The Alps with Nadine Keegan and Tom Medicus 1:26:28

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Today’s guests are the dynamic duo Nadine Keegan and Tom Medicus. I was able to catch them both at the same time while Nadine is visiting Tom’s studio in Austria. Although their work is strikingly different, they both have done a brilliant job bringing meaningful topics and statements into their work. Keep listening and you’ll agree! Join me as I c…

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Different Dimensions, and do they exist? 3:24

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As paranormal investigators, do you ever wonder what we’re communicating with. As we’re about to do an all night investigation I wonder what we are communicating with, are we communicating with ghosts, people in another dimension, or angels/demons? Let us know your thoughts, and WELCOME TO THE HUNT!!!!! Support the show Follow us on Facebook @ http…

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Tokens, Talismans and Traditions of The Countryside with Jane Littlefield 1:11:50

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Hello and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! My guest today is Jane Littlefield. Jane works with stained glass from her workshop in Great Longstone, Derbyshire. She studied Fine Art at Ravensbourne College and has worked in different areas of design over the years. Jane works to commission and has produced work for homes, schools and busi…

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Cottage 287: The Mystery That Remains Unsolved 26:46

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On this episode, we revisit one of our most active locations. A mystery has been hidden in these mountains for over three decades. Join us as we discuss an unsolved murder that has yet to be solved. Did we capture the victim's voice? We hope you enjoy this episode. WELCOME TO THE HUNT!!!!! Support the show Follow us on Facebook @ https://www.facebo…

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Be Safe, Have Fun, Do Excellent Work with Ariana Makau of Nzilani Glass 1:57:46

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Today’s guest is Ariana Makau of Nzilani Glass. She is the 2nd person in the world – and the first woman – to receive a Master’s Degree in Stained Glass Conservation from the Royal College of Art in London. Equally comfortable on a job site, at a board meeting or in a museum, Makau has over 25 years of experience with art and architectural preserva…

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Miss Piggy, Cup Noodle and The Future of AI Collabs with Sara Strickler 1:18:50

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WOWOWOW welcome to 2023! Shout out to all my hobbyists listening, this episode is for you because not all artists need to sell what they make and honestly the hobbyists make up the majority of my listeners so I was stoked to have that conversation represented here too. Sara Strickler is today’s guest and she is from Virginia, but currently lives on…

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School's Out with Nik Sanders of Hepzibar Button 1:03:42

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Hello and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! Today’s very sweet and lovely guest is Nik Sanders of Hepzibar Button. Her botanical Scandinavian inspired leaded glass work also incorporates very detailed glass painting. Like many of us, stained glass is something she came too after having children and a whole other long career. Before she w…

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MERRY CHRISTMAS 10:13

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A message from us about our upcoming investigations, and also a special Christmas to you guys. Support the show Follow us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/hcghteamBy Dexter Day, Will McGirt, James Brown, Joe Reynolds, Jessica, Matt, and Gracie

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The Savage Mind of The Bricoleur w Timo Fahler 1:37:43

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Hello all and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! Today’s guest for episode 35 is Los Angeles artist Timo Fahler. Timo uses plaster, ceramics, steel, wood, and found objects to construct highly visual and culturally significant works. Combining formal elements of sculpture with references to his heritage, Fahler’s work explores ideas of us…

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Team Kerbi with Kerbi Urbanowski 1:23:20

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Hello friends and welcome back to Cracked with Chevonne Ariss! Now I’ve got my eyes on a lot of glass artists and I’ve seen a lot of really cool ideas and unique projects but it’s rare that I find an artist who every time I check in on their social media and they can surprise me with something different. Kerbi Urbanowski is her name, and if that so…

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Fast Pitch with Josephine A. Geiger 1:22:44

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Trained as an architect, Josephine A. Geiger’s glass art is inspired by hidden depths in the landscape. These scenes are distilled into a bold palette of rectangles and squares of colored light as she translates a photo or sketch with an Impressionistic eye, capturing the essence of the subject. Josephine’s process is organically linear, adding, sh…

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The Witches of the Appalachian Mountains of Southeastern KY 38:34

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Our New Series of local urban legends, and other stories by local folks. We hope you enjoy our first episode of season 4. Our first guest is Kymberlee Stallard, and she talks about the witches of the Appalachian Mountains in Southeastern Ky. We hope you enjoy. Support the show Follow us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/hcghteam…

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Two Roses And A Thorn with Ben Houtkamp of Ben's Website 1:35:10

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For today’s episode of Cracked I had the pleasure of speaking with Chicago artist Ben Houtkamp of Ben’s Website. Ben has one of the most recognizable styles I have seen to date. His brightly colored pieces are reminiscent of childhood nostalgia, video games and puzzles. His work is happy. and we all need more happy. I’m a Big Ben fan and I think yo…

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Have a Happy Thanksgiving! 1:06

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We just giving a very brief message, and wishing all a very safe and happy Thanksgiving. Support the show Follow us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/hcghteamBy Dexter Day

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From Zines to Zinc with Jaclyn Miller of Assembly Glassworks 1:36:03

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Today’s guest is Jaclyn Miller of Assembly Glassworks. She is a contemporary stained glass artist working and living in Arvada, CO. Originally from Orlando, FL, Jaclyn earned her BA in Art and Art History with a concentration in Mixed Media from Stetson University. She has explored many mediums since then, most notably minicomics and illustration, …