PODCAST · arts
What’s The Deal With Creativity?
by Brian Doney
Brian Doney interviews talented artists about their creative process.
Episodes
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Episode 41 – Wonder Doug
After years of writing jokes about kitties and titties, the doom cloud of Columbus comedy recorded his first CD at the Short North Stage. This interview was before his CD recording on April 1st, but Roller Coaster is available for download everywhere, and you can get a sneak peak just before the...
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Live at the Columbus Podcast Festival Episode 40 – Zach Hannah
This episode was recorded live at the first Columbus Podcast Festival. Zach Hannah, a local poet, performs two original pieces; the Zen Guide to Masturbation and Karate. Zach then joins Brian in a discussion about poetry writing and performing before closing out the first night of the CPF. The...
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Episode 39 – Jump into Spring
Brian interviews Todd Rector and Briden Schueren from BrickBox studios about their Jump into Spring art gallery. The purpose of which is for artists to come out of hibernation and present their first big work of the year. Todd and Briden share their own art gallery experiences discuss how…
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Episode 38 – Katlin McFee & Candice Connor
During the Have You Seen My Mom? tour, Brian and Amber met Katlin and Candice on a Rocketship Comedy show in Indianapolis. After hanging out at the show Brian and Amber came over for a day to podcast that ultimately a forged a new friendship. They discuss the Indianapolis comedy scene, sketch...
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Episode 37 – Casey Ward
Whether you know Casey from Electro Cult Circus or Oddfellows Oddities, there is no question that he is tapped into the creative scene in Columbus. He has dedicated his career to not only make good music but to make meaningful connections to support the performing artists across Columbus. Casey…
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Episode 36 – Miller and The Hunks
Brian’s thrilled to talk to Miller and The Hunks about their concept EP Would You Like to Yes? making music for their upcoming recording, and their next steps to breaking out in Columbus, and then the world! Find Miller and The Hunks on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Listen to their music…
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Live! From Lundberg Industrial Arts Episode 35 – Dean Preston
Can art exist in hell? Can art help you see past the worst mistake in your life? Is it possible to connect with the greatest rejects of society? In this live episode of the podcast, Brian talks on the phone with Dean Preston, an artist from the Marion Correctional Facility about the creative...
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Episode 34 – Silence Is Death
Silence is Death exhibition explores the social and political role of creatives to ignite change, empower the people, and challenge hatred in our community. Brian Doney talks to Dede Parker, a photographer, and contributor to the Silence is Death gallery about how photography opens up hearts, the...
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Episode 33 – Brian Durkin
Brian Durkin is a Philadelphia-based comic who shares Brian’s love for podcasting, producing, and stand up. The two talk in depth about open mics, writing, and getting your name out there. Brian Durkin is the creator of the Fully Belly Laughs podcast and website. Check out Full Belly Laughs for...
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Episode 32 – Dark Love
February 10th at the Vanderelli room is the 4th year of Dark Love. An art show that examines some of the most devious and dangerous methods we go through to get what we most desire. A.J. Vanderelli and Tona Pearson, curators and paritcipants in the Dark Love show, talk about the impact this show...
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Episode 31 – Carlos Teel
Carlos Teel is arguably one of the best joke writers in the city, he spends most of the year writing and doesn’t come out until his high standards are met. You’re going to hear all about Carlos’s writing habits as well as hear stories about the Columbus comedy scene from a decade ago. Please come…
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Episode 30 – The Amazing Cat Show purr 2
New year, old guest! The groundbreaking Amazing Cat Show returns to raise more money for Colony Cats by selling cat art. Hear about the results from last year’s show and what new, amazing cat related things we can expect this year. Tona Pearson, creator of the show, along with Chuck Willis, and...
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Episode 29 – Luke Capasso
Brian begins the interview asking Luke about writing new material since his CD recording. Luke then talks about his experiences starting out as a comedian in London and finding a niche audience with his YouTube channel. The comedians wrap up with how Luke is using hist talents to help the people…
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Episode 28 – Jacob Huffstetler
Jacob Huffstetler talks about his role on the Sounds of Bustown podcast and learning how to work with others in his band. They discuss the relationship between comedy and music. Jacob also reflects on his own decisions throughout his career as a local musician from high school marching band to...
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Episode 27 – My Mom’s Dead
This special edition of What’s The Deal has guest Gavin Haab, a stranger, who listened to Brian’s debut album My Mom’s Dead. Gavin gives his honest review about the best and worst parts of the album which gives Brian a lot to think about before he starts his month long tour next week. My Mom’s …...
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Episode 26 – The Hip Art Collective
Brian gets a crash course in belly dancing from Athena, Lisa, and Mira founders of the hip art collective. They go over a lot about what belly dancing is traditionally, and how does a dancer go about crafting a new routine. The hip art collective explains it’s mission about welcoming dancers,...
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Episode 25 – The Nest Theatre
The Improv scene has been a growing community in Columbus and now it’s about to get a little bigger. Tara DeFrancisco and Rance Rizzutto are both world class improvisers from Chicago that have decided to give Columbus talent a professional home stage. Tara and Rance discuss their beliefs as...
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Episode 24 – The Buckeye Standup Comedy Club
Over the last six years Ohio State students have been getting together to tell jokes. They all start out learning with their weekly workshops and open mics, while some have ended up being finalists in the Columbus Funny Bone Competition, open for Dan St. Germain, and even be a part of the Arch…
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Episode 23 – Battle Blakes
The world needs that guy to make fun, the guy that life just shits on, like George from Seinfeld, Meg from Family Guy, or Sweet Dee from Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Lucas Weese, creator of Battle Blakes, made a game inspired by that guy. Along with producers Nate and Ben, as well as special…
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Episode 22 – Colorful Columbus
Ever thought about getting together to paint in the park? Painting and drinking at bars? Or even just have a party with tie dye shirts? Maybe not, but you probably want to now. All those ideas are actual events happening in Columbus over the next few weeks hosted by the new community arts...
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Episode 21 – Blatant Finger
Punk band Blatant Finger has a tight album Full On Empty but where do they go from there? What did they learn from this one to top themselves next time? Brian Doney asks these questions to band members Tom Barrett, Marc Cerana, Cary Aldridge, and Fred Sarginger. The conversation includes talking...
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Episode 20 – Henry Allen
Despite winning the Columbus Funny Bone competition Henry Allen is still learning who he is as a comedian and a person. Henry connects with Brian Doney about how they both began stand up at 17 and the crazy lessons they’ve learned about comedy on and off stage. Henry discusses about writing…
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Episode 19 – Griffin Browning
Brian Doney noticed that after drinking for a year he didn’t learn much about it because people would give advice while he was drunk. So this time Brian asked the Bossy Grrl’s bartender, Griffin Browning, if he could interview him about the art of mixology. Griffin agreed and decided to show…
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Episode 18 – Lauren Bencaz
Before recently moving to New Orleans, Lauren Bencaz became one of Columbus’ favorite stand up comedians with her tired baby persona and a vocal fry voice that is actually her real voice! On the show she talks about starting out, her stories of becoming a stand up comedian, her writing process…
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Bonus Episode – Mitch Hedberg Anamnesis with Bianca Moore and Becky Brown
Reposting a podcast about Mitch Hedberg’s life and comedy. This was originally posted a year ago with guests Bianca Moore and Becky Brown talking about what Mitch Hedberg meant for them. Whether you’re a Mitch Hedberg fan or new to him this is a good podcast to listen to because you’ll hear some…
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Episode 17 – Rosalie’s Lucid Dreams
The alternative, psychedelic, and instrumental Rosalie’s Lucid Dream is made up of two brothers, Micah and Christian Foster. The two talk about how they go to great lengths to discover new sounds to make simple, beautiful melodies in their music. The conversation also takes a turn to how being...
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Episode 16 – William Mount
To celebrate winning the podcast award from Columbus Laughs, Brian talks to William Mount, producer and co-host of Sounds of Bustown and Podcast in a Half Shell. Will has been celebrating the creativity of the Columbus music scene by podcasting and talks with us about the struggles and joys you…
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Episode 15 – Setoiyo
What happens to comedians when they move to a bigger city? Setoiyo is here to shed some light on the transition from Columbus to Philadelphia and what happens to the creative process along the way. He also discusses his belief that hard work, challenging yourself, and determination get you only…
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Episode 14 – Daidria Eckels
Daidria Eckels has been transitioning from freelance/commission art work back to creating art for herself and the results are: Truth. Daidria enjoys challenging the world to acknowledge true life experiences, emotions, and values. Usually creating shocking but brave and insightful self-portraits....
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Episode 13 – Brooke Cartus
With new theme music from Soundtrack ’96 Brooke Cartus talks about being a lesbian comedian-lawyer-singer Lady. Brooke goes into depth about PC crowds, handling hecklers, and developing a stage persona. Brooke Cartus has a CD Size L for Lady available on iTunes, a column available at Outlook Ohio...
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Episode 12 – The Amazing Cat Show
Over 200 art pieces are being brought together for one purpose: The good of cat kind in Columbus! At the 400 building Angela, Tona, and Mona are organizing an art gallery and auction for Colony Cats and have been accepting art work from anyone anywhere. They talk about how they bring this large...
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Episode 11 – Peter Brieck
Peter Brieck is the 2015 Fall Winner of the Funniest Person in Columbus Competition! He talks about doing physical comedy in his act and how he writes for it. As Peter evolves more as a comedian he wants to address more serious topics in his life on stage and how it can be difficult to … More...
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Episode 10 – Dasan Valentine & Mike Arndt
Although Columbus has a relatively small pop scene but that doesn’t mean it isn’t bursting with talent. Dasan Valentine is a fresh face in the pop/soul genre with a powerhouse voice. With the help of his partner and song writer Mike Arndt, the two are on the way to becoming the biggest stars out…
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Episode 9 – Tiffany “TiffaZilla” Harrell
Tiffany Harrell is the creative mind behind TiffaZilla Designs. She specializes in using color pencil, pastel, airbrush, and charcoal. Her theme is to use vibrant colors to help reveal the light within darkness. She discusses on crossing art mediums, paying attention to yourself to find an…
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Episode 8 – Chris Coen
Comedian, Blogger, and now Author Chris Coen talks with Brian about writing his debut comedy book Stuff To Read While You Sh*t Chris talks about his writing process for stand-up and blogging. How to maintain a blog and how much of a pain in the ass it is to write a book. There is also a reading …...
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Episode 7 – Soundtrack ’96
Brian sits down with band members Nick Messer, Bud McCloskey, and Chaz Finster of Soundtrack ’96 the band that’s been providing music for the show since Episode 2. The conversation reveals the origins of the band and how they evolved into a “Skrunk” favorite in Columbus. Be sure to check out...
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Episode 6 – Chaz Hahn
Chaz Hahn is the Meat Cook at the fancy Spagio restaurant. Before that he has had a hand in many service restaurants around Grandview and High St. as anything from a busboy, to a bartender, and cook. His hard work as a cook is to make you the customer happy and Chaz understands that satisfying …...
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Episode 5 – Jason Banks
Jason Banks is a great comedian who currently resides in Westerville. He regularly hosts the Columbus Funny Bone open-mic and has worked with names such as Bruce Bruce, Gary Owen, and Joey Diaz. His joke writing is something to be admired and is outrageously funny. Before coming to Columbus he...
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Episode 4 – Sarah Cooperider
Musician Sarah Cooperider is a talent whose charming personality and off the cuff humor has gotten her chances to work with LGBT, Pride, burlesque groups and music shows all around Columbus. She talks about her drive to be creative and pursue music. It’s her bravery to do what she wants that has...
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Episode 3 – Joshua Reppart
Joshua Reppart is a talented self taught painter who one day decided to take his gift and use it to help others which is how the Art, Mind & Soul art classes began. With these classes Joshua helps others with mental illness, drug abuse, and PTSD by giving them a safe place to express themselves....
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Episode 2 – Erik Tait
Comedian, magician, juggler, and lots of other stuff guy Erik Tait is on the show today. Going over a 20 year career in performing brings up a lot of basic rules and principles that cross over the entire spectrum of performance art. Erik shows us how being disciplined can take you from eating…
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Episode 1 – Melroy
First episode of Brian’s new monthly podcast features CCAD graduate and freelance artist Melroy who talks about her struggles through freelance and her success as a costume designer by winning second place at Starbase Indy costume competition. We also talk about all the different types of art she...
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Episode Guide
Also available on iTunes and Stitcher! The world is in a creative upturn. Everyone wants to make their own music, blog, videos, food, art and Brian Tower Doney wants to see why and how these people are pursuing that in the award-winning, monthly podcast series: What’s The Deal With Creativity? A...
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