Aurora Airwaves

Aurora Airwaves

By Jordan BianchiArts
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Aurora Airwaves episodes

  • Ep. 17 • “How to Start Submitting to Literary Magazines” with Writer and Editor Amanda Bintz

    Amanda Bintz joins Jordan Bianchi to delve into the writer’s journey of putting themselves out into the world through submitting work to literary magazines. They discuss Amanda's latest blog post, “How to Start Submitting to Literary Magazines”, where she outlines the steps to submit, emphasizing the importance of self-worth and organization in this process and exploring its impact on her inner growth. The conversation also explores the challenges and rewards of finding suitable publications for written works, with Amanda offering personal insights and valuable advice for aspiring writers.

    Read “How to Start Submitting to Literary Magazines”, (a free resource!): https://www.amandabintz.com/blog/how-to-start-submitting-to-literary-magazines/#introduction=


    1 hr 13 min
  • Ep. 16 • Meet this Year's Students from Jordan's Animation Internship

    It's time to meet Jordan's newest Animation Summer Internship students – Emily, Manny, and Kel!


    For the second year in a row, Jordan has begun running an internship for Villa Maria College animation students, where they get to practice their craft by working with him to create a short film, based on a script he provided.


    Join Jordan, Emily, Manny, and Kel, discuss healing, former creative projects, how they took care of themselves while making productions, and at times, how they weren't able to.

    38 min
  • Ep. 15 • The Artistic Journey of Museum Professional Emma Rathe

    Aurora Airwaves is thrilled to welcome Emma Rathe to the podcast!

    Emma Rathe is a museum professional currently located in Rochester, New York. She is the manager of programs and exhibition production at the George Eastman Museum. She has been involved in the performing arts since childhood, and knew she was going to work in a creative field. Emma found a love for art engagement and art therapy and works every day to make museums more accessible spaces for all.
    Born and raised in the Midwest, Emma is proud of her Nebraskan roots. She loves the sunshine, going to the local cinema, and suede Birkenstocks.
    In this episode, Jordan and Emma delve into Emma's creative journey and the influence of location on her artistic pursuits. Emma recounts her transition from Nebraska to film school in New York, where she found a supportive environment conducive to exploring her creative passions.
    Emma reflects on her experiences as a director, and discusses the challenges she encountered on set as a young artist, her move to LA, and her subsequent transition to museum studies. She emphasizes the importance of preserving images ethically and connecting people with art, drawing from her role at the George Eastman Museum. The conversation delves into the ability of art to bridge divides, foster empathy, and engage diverse audiences, including students and veterans. They stress the emotional impact of art and the resources available for art engagement.
    Emma shares insights from her journey in the art world, offering advice to college students and recent graduates – of embracing risk and fostering creativity resonates, highlighting the power of art to transform lives and connect communities.

    1 hr 18 min
  • Ep. 14 • Writer and Editor Amanda Bintz on Writing Competitions and Submitting to Literary Journals
    Join Jordan and Philadelphia writer/editor Amanda Bintz as they explore creativity, inspiration, and overcoming writing challenges. Amanda specializes in speculative fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, and horror, and shares the significance of writing competitions and submitting flash fiction and short stories to literary journals, highlighting their impact on her life and the growth they've brought.
    Together, Jordan and Amanda delve into creating the ideal writing environment, balancing discipline with rest, and the transformative power of vulnerability in storytelling. Amanda also emphasizes the importance of pursuing inner healing and personal growth through the creative process, alongside the significance of having a supportive writing community. Their conversation underscores the value of reconnecting with one's past self to reignite the passion for writing.
    Learn more about Amanda Bintz at www.Amandabintz.com
    1 hr 39 min
  • Ep. 13 • You Don't Scream for Long (Horror Audio Drama)

    Welcome to a new chapter of the podcast: Tales of Terror from the Aurora Lit Sky. Sit back, learn about darker beliefs about the Northern Lights, and enjoy our newest audio drama, a horror piece, "You Don’t Scream for Long".


    You Don’t Scream for Long

    Performed by Keith Gallucci

    Written by Amanda Bintz

    Edited by Jordan Bianchi and Keith Gallucci

    Audio drama directed and produced by Jordan Bianchi

    Music composed by Aidan Pilley 

    11 min
  • Ep. 12 • Jordan Finally Saw the Northern Lights
    After 12 years of dreaming about seeing the Northern Lights, Jordan finally got to see them last weekend! Hear his refections on the curtains of light that rippled over Lake Ontario, where he first became inspired to tell stories about the Aurora Borealis when he was in college.
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    Thank you to everyone who has been listening to the podcast so far! We made it to the 11th episode! So much has been learned, and the journey has just begun. I appreciate each and every one of you listening and sharing so much feedback. - Jordan
    Aurora Airwaves is written and produced by Jordan Bianchi https://www.instagram.com/jordanbianchidreams
    18 min
  • Ep.11 • Brass for Africa's Director of Development, Andrea Berbegal, on the Enriching Power of Music
    Jordan Bianchi of Aurora Airwaves is enormously excited to welcome Andrea Berbegal to the podcast! Andrea works as the Director of Development at Brass for Africa – an award-winning organisation using the power of music to transform the lives of extremely disadvantaged children and young people across Sub-Saharan Africa. In her role, she is responsible for the development and implementation of a strategic plan to raise vital funds for the organisation. Working closely with the Founder & Executive Director, she also works on the execution of international partnerships and collaborations to help scale the organisation. Recently Andrea was invited to speak at the Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit in Africa.
    She has previously worked as Creative Partnerships Manager for world-renowned arts agency HarrisonParrott, and managed world-renowned musicians at IMG Artists.
    Andrea is passionate about people and music, and providing social justice through the arts. She holds a BA in Music from The Guildhall School and has studied an MA in Human Rights.
    Learn more about Brass for Africa: https://www.brassforafrica.org/
    Follow Andrea on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/andreabbl_?igsh=bzNqMG83eWZ2aThi
    Follow the Show & Help us Grow!
    Subscribe to our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@auroraairwaves
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aurora-airwaves/id1742402476
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5G1eTs0cAPBQ1pPnX49X9D
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auroraairwaves/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/auroraairwaves
    Thank you to everyone who has been listening to the podcast so far! We made it to the 11th episode! So much has been learned, and the journey has just begun. I appreciate each and every one of you listening and sharing so much feedback. - Jordan
    Aurora Airwaves is written and produced by Jordan Bianchi https://www.instagram.com/jordanbianchidreams
    Music by Eddie Irvin: @Goodshivers ⁠https://ww.instagram.com/goodshivers
    1 hr 30 min

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Aurora Airwaves explores the topics of creative wellbeing and artistic discovery, with the underlying question: How do we care for ourselves while we create our art? Join Jordan Bianchi as he learns…