Active Listeners Podcast

In our ninth episode, Mike and Shane talk about the legacy of artists, posthumously. They are joined by Dr. Paul Menzer, professor of Shakespeare and Perfomance, director of the Shakespeare and Performance Graduate Program, and the Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Mary Baldwin University. Professor Menzer talks about the legacy of Shakespeare as well as the key to immortality as an artist.

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Show Notes:

The FIrst Folio (online edition): https://www.folger.edu/shakespeare

Dr. Paul Menzer's Twitter: twitter.com/paulmenzer

This episode Mike and Shane get mystic and talk with 2020 Top 50 recording artist and "Creation Creator," Jason Taylor. We have a lengthy discussion about the metaphysical, how it inspires his work, the greater vision of self actualization and mindfulness, and even a little bit of a debate surrounding the known and the unknown. 

**This episode features discussion on COVID 19. Please refer to guidelines set forth by the CDC**

Show Notes:

Jason Taylor's website: www.jasontaylor.com

Jason Taylor's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0qaDx_FZO6LhyaMFf2WrAw

Jason's Instagram: instagram.com/nodrinksonthepiano

CDC Guidelines on COVID 19: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus

This week Mike and Shane discuss civil discourse with their guest, photo-journalist, musician, and Interim Director of the Virginia Folklife Program Pat Jarrett. It's important to know how to talk to people when capturing the still frames of their lives, and Pat also shares his insights and experiences in his work in covering white supremacy. Also, Pat shares a look into his musical pandemic passion project, heavy metal band "Heemeyer." 

Check our our Social media pages for photos and the link to his fun portion submission.

Show Links:

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAhaLqyWmfwUnqAzHcjEag

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patjarrett/

Virginia Folklife Program: http://www.virginiafolklife.org

This week Mike and Shane share an obscure Tenacious D reference, bad puns, and discuss the art of storytelling with guest artist April Armstrong. There is also some cat talk, which is fantastic because the internet loves cats. As always visit our Patreon for bonus content and to support the show!

Show Links:

Information on our guest visit www.aprilarmstrong.com 

CONTENT ADVISORY: This week's episode contains adult themes and language.

Body positivity takes center stage in this weeks episode, and Mike and Shane talk with body positivity artist Isaac (Color My Flaws, Fat Friends With Benefits) about the importance of the representation of all bodies in art. 

You can follow Isaac on his Instagram page @colormyflaws, at www.colormyflaws.com, and you can purchase his body positivity adult coloring book on Amazon. Support Isaac's work at www.patreon.com/ffwb

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This week Mike and Shane discuss their personal views on religion and they welcome their guest, actress and Master of Scripture and Discipleship, Abby Van Gerpen (Unpregnant, HBO Max). You can join in the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. 

This week Mike and Shane sit down with lifetime theater maker, educator, and occasional ass kicker Sandra Boynton to discuss ageism in society and in the theater community. Strap yourselves in and get ready to absorb all the wisdom, and as always, check out @ActListPod on Twitter or facebook.com/activelistenerspod to join in on the conversation.

In this week's episode Mike and Shane discuss art activism with guest Kristoph DiMaria, the performing artist also known as the Pochinko clown "Ragliacci Rags." Listen as they discuss the nexus of art and politics and whether or not all art is a form of activism, and as always, check out @ActListPod on Twitter or facebook.com/activelistenerspod to join in on the conversation.

Guest Socials 

Instagram: @ragliacci

Facebook: facebook.com/ragliacci

Website: www.ragliacci.com

Mike and Shane talk about the role family plays in supporting and inspiring their art. Multi-talented performer Catie Osborne shares her perspective on family, her crazy experiences as a (modest) TikTok sensation, Catieosaurus, and gifts the guys with a very special endorsement as the first guest on Active Listeners Podcast. Don't forget to join the conversation on Facebook or Twitter!

(This episode of Active Listeners Podcast includes some mature language and themes)