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Join us this episode as we chat with Cassie Patterson. Currently living in Southern Ohio, not far from Portsmouth, she is originally from Rancho Cucamonga, California.

Having studied folklore, she began a nonprofit, Southern Ohio Folk Life and shares what all the audience all that entails to the individuals involved and the community as well.

With service as her main focus, she is very involved with the 14th St. Community Center and also began a podcast for Latino individuals in the area.

Listen up as she shares some of her words of wisdom for those wanted to follow in her footsteps.

You can learn more about her current exciting projects and more information on Cassie at:

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Join us as we chat with school teacher singer/songwriter, Morgan Washam from a long line of family musicians in Southern Ohio.

Washam states his earliest beginnings in music came from his school system that encouraged him to test his solo skills by utilizing the Welsh tradition of Eisteddfod in fifth grade.

By eighth grade he became a passionate songwriter, eventually becoming part of a band called Peach Melba.

Currently the multi-instrumentalist is singer/songwriter in the group, Wildwood Franklin that together are a folk, rock collective from the Appalachian Hills of Ohio known best for their Americana genre.

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Coming from Lafayette, Louisiana is our guest Robert Dafford, an award-winning artist best known for his murals all over the world. Dafford does much research on all his projects for period correctness which is another reason his works are so unique.

Join us to hear how he shares his earliest beginnings and how he had evolved to create his current art. Now also teaching the next generation the skills needed to not only bring the project to life, but to help preserve it for years to come.

Listen in and learn more about his love of culture from music to great food and community building and revitalization, along with his travels and long career.

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Join us for a chat with Dan Kleftead, former radio host from DeKalb, Illinois. Relocating to Louisville, Dan found his place among writers and those with a common interest that led to his podcast that has really flourished in a relatively short period of time.

Dan shares his story of how he found his need as an author soon steered him in the direction of writing a book to help others avoid some of the pitfalls he encountered.

You may find out more about Dan’s books and podcast below:

https://www.danklefstad.com/ https://www.diybookpromo.com/

Dan’s Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dan-Klefstad/author/B01IC5A1XK?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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Originally from Schultz Creek, Kentucky, Amanda is no stranger to the world of art. She has been a lifelong poet, writer as well as visual artist.

Currently, Amanda is the Founder and the Chief Executive Officer for an arts and culture nonprofit in Portsmouth, Ohio called Trillium project. Creating paid opportunities for local artists and public art projects, they also make sure to engage individuals from different populations, different age groups, and different cultural backgrounds. Teaming up with Shawnee State University, they also organize a regional artist exhibition every year.

In addition to being a busy administrator for the organization, she states that being a social connector in the community is her favorite thing to do.

You may find out more about Amanda Lewis and The Trillium Project from the following links:

Links: https://www.trillium-project.org https://www.instagram.com/trillium_project https://www.facebook.com/trilliumproject https://www.instagram.com/amandawritespoetry

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If you have ever heard of “lost files,” well this is one. Originally recorded Auguust 6, 2022, it seemed to have woven itself deep in a Google Drive just waiting to be found. Found it was and NOW released to reveal the story of one of the busiest musicians in the Portsmouth, Ohio area.

Originally from Pinkerton, Ohio with a stint in Louisville, Kentucky, Tony has his hand in many areas of local music. Join us as we journey to the story to meet the incredibly talented Tony McKrimmon. He is a force in the music world, leading bands, composing captivating pieces, and mastering a multitude of instruments. In this episode, we delve into Tony's musical journey, exploring his influences, creative process, and the vibrant music scene that has shaped him.

We'll uncover the process behind his compositions, the challenges and triumphs of leading a band, and the passion that drives his dedication to music. Whether you're a musician, a music lover, or simply curious about the creative spirit, this conversation with Tony McKrimmon is sure to inspire and entertain.

You can Find Tony’s updates on Facebook and Instagram.

Since August 2022, he attended the University of Georgia earning a graduate degree. He is still in the band, Mikey Mike and the Big Unit, and another local area band, Luvdisk, He continues to be a part of the Praise Team at Cornerstone Church, The Portsmouth Windy Symphony, and the Director of Bands at Portsmouth City Schools.

He will soon share details of his latest HUGE opportunity coming in 2026!

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In this episode we sit down with Jennifer Schomburg Kanke. After spending most of her life in Ohio, she now lives in Florida. Her work has recently appeared in New Ohio Review, Pleiades, Massachusetts Review, and Shenandoah. She is the winner of a Sheila-Na-Gig Editor’s Choice Award for Fiction. Her zine about her experiences undergoing chemotherapy for ovarian cancer, Fine, Considering, is available from Rinky Dink Press (2019). Her full-length poetry collection, The Swellest Wife Anyone Ever Had, about Appalachian Ohio, is available now from Kelsay Books. Her next book, Little Stone, Little Stone, about her experiences with ovarian cancer will be available from Sheila-Na-Gig Editions in the fall of 2026. She served as the voice of the Living with Wildlife series on WFSU radio and can now be found on YouTube hosting the Meter Cute Interviews podcast focusing on interviews with contemporary writers on Meter&Mayhem.

Webpage: http://www.jenniferschomburgkanke.com/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@meterandmayhem

Substack (where she does writing prompts based on the interviews from her YouTube Channel): https://meterandmayhem.substack.com/

Link to where you can order the anthology with her prize winning short story "A
String of Beads": https://sheilanagigblog.com/sheila-na-gig-inc/sheila-na-gig-editions-quick-shopping/a-string-of-beads-other-stories/

Link for ordering The Swellest Wife Anyone Ever Had: https://a.co/d/3vYphFA

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In this episode we chat with Wendy Cartwright, a poet, author of the book, Everything I Said I Wasn't, frequently can be heard at open mic events in the Columbus, Indiana area, is a Freelance Reporter and Newspaper Columnist. Her poetry and written words can be found at various publications and online. In addition to all this, she has had photography exhibits in galleries throughout the region. She shares that she loves traveling throughout the US, Canada and Mexico as well. Once you meet her, you will remember her big smile and great sense of humor.

You may find more information on her and her works on Facebook and the links below.

https://wfhb.org/arts-entertainment/speaking-0f-stories-episode-15-wendy-cartwright

Instagram: @wendy.cartwright

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