Abstract VT

Episode 10's guest is Ella Stadecker, a high school student, dancer, Big Heavy World volunteer, and constant music-listener. Listen to learn from Ella about how dance and music coincide in her life and how she hopes to become further involved in the local music scene.

Also, make sure to check out the playlist for this episode on ab.stract's social media to hear the songs Ella chose to play on air.

Episode 9's guest is Lauren Sky, a preschool teacher by day, emo kid by night, and local music scene devotee on the weekends. Listen to learn from Lauren about songs that have greatly influenced her life and her passion for teaching.

Also, make sure to check out the playlist for this episode on ab.stract's social media to listen to the songs that Lauren chose to play live on air.

Episode 8's guest is Sawyer Zundel, an AmeriCorps alum, recent graduate, and lifelong learner passionate about corporate social responsibility in the digital age. Listen to learn from Sawyer about how to make technology accessible to all, what he has learned so far in post-grad life, and his current passion project, Charity Connected.

And, as always, check out this episode's playlist on ab.stract's social media to listen to the songs that Sawyer chose to play live on air in the studio.

Episode 7's guest is Lauren Materia, a public relations assistant account manager at Quotable Media Co, creator of the Material Girl lifestyle brand, dancer, and photographer. Listen to learn about how Lauren created her own personal brand and how her many creative pursuits continue to inspire her. Also, make sure to listen in to Lauren's podcast, "MaterialGirlTalks" on listening platforms and follow her lifestyle account @materialgirllifestyle on Instagram.

And, as always, you can check out the playlist for this episode on ab.stract's social media to listen to Lauren's music selections that were played on air.

Episode 5's guest is Gillian Kimmel, a senior at UVM studying English & Film who is also a poet and a talented Spotify playlist curator. Listen to learn about Gillian's film, music, and writing inspirations....as well as a live reading of one of her all-time favorite poems. You can also tune into Gillian's radio show, "Rosscoe's Radio" on The Radiator every Monday from 3-4 PM.

And, as always, make sure to check out the playlist for this episode on ab.stract's social media to hear Gillian's music selections that we played on air.

Episode 4's guest is Ava Ferguson, a recent college graduate, Sales & Marketing Lead at AO Glass, and advocate for building equitable spaces. Listen to learn more about the ins and outs of working in a glassblowing factory, Ava's advice on working in a male-dominated field, and conversation on achieving empowerment in the workplace.

Make sure to also check out the playlist for this episode on ab.stract's social media to hear Ava's music selections that were played on air.

Episode 3's guest is Ross Mickel, live music enthusiast, radio general manager for The Radiator, concert photographer, and host of Bootleggers Beware. Listen to learn more about the world of radio, live music recordings, and live concert photography.

Make sure to also check out the playlist for this episode on ab.stract's social media.

Our first ever ab.stract interviewee is Bob Colquhoun, an audio engineer and music lover. Bob is best known in the Vermont community for his involvement producing Rocket Shop Radio Hour, a weekly local live music show at Big Heavy World. Listen to learn more about Rocket Shop, audio production, life advice, and loads of random fun.

Make sure to also check out the playlist for this episode on ab.stract's social media.