EP 60: Maritri Garrett – Guest Host Melissa Cornick interviews singer/songwriter Maritri Garrett about her experiences as a musician. The episode features two live performances of Maritri’s material. Special Thanks: MNN Studios NYC, Rodney Jones. (Original air date: October 1, 2015).
EP 59: Betty Black – Guest Host Michael Inge interviews songwriter/musician Sylvia Black about their experiences as a hit making songwriter as well as her new project: Betty Black. Special Thanks: MNN Studios NYC, Gloria Messer. (Original air date: September 17, 2015).
EP 58: Longevity, Sustainability, & Sexuality in the Arts – Guest Host Kim Kalesti interviews singer/musician Nanette Pezzutti and playwright/filmmaker Victoria Bugbee about their experiences as women in the arts. Special Thanks: MNN Studios NYC, Rodney Jones. (Original air date: September 3, 2015).
EP 57: Love Always, Eartha – Interview with actress/writer/producer Dierdra McDowell and artist/acting coach/director Marishka S. Phillips about their new film, “Love Always, Eartha.” Host: introducing Eric J. Davis. Special Thanks: MNN Studios NYC, Gloria Messer. (Original air date: June 25, 2015).
EP 56: Lem Springsteen – Host Elliot Torres interviews songwriter/producer Lem Springsteen about his career and new works. Special Thanks: MNN Studios NYC, Gloria Messer, Rodney Jones. (Original air date: May 28, 2015).
EP 55: Medeas – Host Elliot Torres interviews award-winning Writer/Director Andrea Pallaoro about his new film “Medeas.” Clip of the film features Oscar Nominee Catalina Sandino Moreno. Special Thanks: MNN Studios NYC. (Original air date: May 14, 2015).
EP 54: Thomas/Ortiz Dance – Guest Host Francesa Harper interviews Ted Thomas of Thomas/Ortiz Dance about his company’s 10th anniversary season. Features dance performance of Ted’s work with dancers Emily Pihlaja and Rachael McSween – not to be missed! Special Thanks: MNN Studios NYC, Rodney Jones. (Original air date: April 30, 2015).
EP 53: The Look of Feeling – Host Elliot Torres interviews performer/choreographer Francesca Harper about her original work “The Look of Feeling” ⁃ a play about the life of her mother, Denise Jefferson (Former Director of Alvin Ailey). Special Thanks: MNN Studios NYC. (Original air date: April 2, 2015).
EP 52: The Sacred Bombshell – Guest Host Alex Howard interviews writer Abiola Abrams about her new, award-winning book, entitled “The Sacred Bombshell Handbook Of Self-Love.” Special Thanks: MNN Studios NYC, Gloria Messer, Rodney Jones. (Original air date: March 19, 2015).
EP 51: Out of Bounds – Former #theartistsforumtv host Shelita Birchett Benash graces our stage for the first time in years to talk about Out of Bounds: Freedom of Expression, her curatorial debut at the Blue Door Art Center and Gallery. Features guest artists Anthony E. Boone and Noel Donaldson. Special Thanks: MNN Studios NYC, Rodney Jones, Richard Speziale. (Original air date: March 5, 2015).
