Cedar Cathedral

More than a decade after Cedar Cathedral, my first podcast, I'm back with a new one: Uningrained.It's a narrative, documentary style show about blind spots, invisible ideas and hidden assumptions. We take ingrained ideas and pull them out of the woodwork. We investigate what they are, and why—and whether they’re worth changing. The first season looks at the idea that softball is baseball for girls—instead of, you know, baseball. You don’t have to be a sports fan to like it, just someone who’s curious about culture, interested in why things are the way they are, and how they might be better. Please check out the trailer, then subscribe to Uningrained wherever you get your podcasts!Thanks,Steve

Episode 12 features author and designer Tim Lapetino, sharing the story of how his infatuation with early-'80s video game box art led to the discovery of a design hero, George Opperman, as well as Tim's new book, The Art of Atari. With music from Twin Cities indie folk band We Are The Willows.

Chicago director Matthew Ozawa's journey to become an acclaimed opera director. With music from Eighth Blackbird, a Chicago-based contemporary classical ensemble (and Ozawa collaborator).

Episode 10. The long journey of Twin Cities type designer Mark Simonson, who took decades to break through in the font business, but now has one of the most popular fonts on the internet, Proxima Nova. With music from Minneapolis band Rogue Valley.

The first mini-episode of Cedar Cathedral features highlights from our May 2016 panel discussion in Grand Rapids, focused on the culinary community in West Michigan. Steve and Clare are joined by Patrick Conrade from The Sovengard; Jon O'Connor from Long Road Distillers; and Josh Usadel from Downtown Market.

Episode 9. The story of Rusty Zylstra -- the owner, designer and craftsman behind Mercy Supply Company in Grand Rapids -- is woven into each of his products. With music from London, Ontario-based Millennials.

Episode 8. Madison filmmaker Brandon Colvin (Frames, Sabbatical) describes his unique directorial approach, and previews his next film, Dim Valley. With featured music from Chicago duo Frances Luke Accord.

Episode 7. Detroit musician Alexander Vlachos overcomes depression and self-doubt to become the recording artist Greater Alexander.

Chicago fashion designer Brandon Williamson spends a decade working before his brand PRSVR takes off. But when it finally hits, it hits big. With music from Minneapolis' The Pines.

Grant Pauly, brewmaster of 3 Sheeps Brewing in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, balances his creative side (the part that's planning to brew a beer out of limestone), with his responsible side as a fourth-generation Wisconsin manufacturer who's building a fast-growing business. With music from Detroit's Flint Eastwood.

Chef Patrick Conrade of The Sovengard in Grand Rapids overcomes emergency heart surgery to pursue the restaurant of his dreams. Also featuring Buffalo Gospel.

(Episode three) Every day, Chicago artist Victoria Bradford wanders her city before selecting a location for an improvised "neighborhood dance." She recently completed her 500th dance, and #neighborhooddances is gaining steam — three other dancers are now following Victoria's lead and recording their own daily dances. On this episode of Cedar Cathedral, learn what's inspiring Victoria, and why this project is so important to her.

Episode two of Cedar Cathedral features Milwaukee hatmakers John and Kate McLaughlin, who own the Brass Rooster and Hen House. The featured musical artist is The Crane Wives (Grand Rapids).

Welcome to Cedar Cathedral, a podcast about artistry, craftsmanship and the creative life in the Great Lakes. This is episode one, featuring Detroiters Clare Fox and Wayne Maki, whose company Mutual Adoration makes furniture from wood that's been reclaimed from demolished Detroit buildings.