In this episode, we interview West Virginia Poet and Activist Crystal Good. The St. Albans native is the author of Valley Girl as well as the founder of Black by God.  Discussion topics include: Surprise Art, Hawks, West Virginia, her most recent works, and the spirit of the mountains. YOu can find Crystal on Twitter, Instagram, her website, and here. You can also find Crystal's work at Scalawag Magazine.

In this episode, we interview Johnson City, TN based illustrator & printmaker Brian Serway. Originally pursuing a career in law, Brian became an Americorp working in southwest Virginia. Throughout all of it, his  artistic hobby grew,  eventually becoming his career. Discussion topics include: Ghosts, Pokemon, Star Wars, Lego careers, and taxidermy. You can find Brian on Instagram, Facebook, his Shop, Patreon, and the NeoApp Instagram account, which he runs.

In this episode, we interview Bethesda, OH based illustrator and longtime friend of Clientele, Natalie Kovacs. The shows she and a few others put together at Clientele were among our best events. Discussion topics include: D&D Intros, The X-Files, Cryptids, the paranormal, owls, and people living in your house that you're not aware of. You can find Natalie on Instagram as well as her website.

In this episode, we interview Greenville, SC based illustrator Jamie Green. A self-described  professional curious person and "your mushroom guy", Jamie used her love of nature, autumn, and botanicals to create her career in illustration. Discussion topics include: Whose voice is the least trustworthy, weather, the other Jamie Green, navigating the COVID job market and how it created her career, and ASMR. You can find Jamie on Instagram as well as her website.

Our guest this episode is award-winning musician, dancer, and activist Carla Gover. Carla, who hails from eastern Kentucky, is a Master Artist in traditional dance and music and the Artistic Director of the Cowan Creek Mountain Music School as well as the Cornbread & Tortillas Appalachian/Latinx artist collective. She has also started teaching through her website. Discussion Topics: weather, adapting over COVID, flatfooting, the importance of passing down our traditions through the generations, and Appalachian stereotypes. You can find Carla at the links above, as well as her Facebook and Instagram. Carla also shared this documentary video about Lee Sexton. 

Our guest this episode is historical preservationist Betsy Sweeny. Betsy is a Wheeling, WV transplant and is currently renovating a beautiful home up the street from the studio. Betsy has been documenting the restoration process through social media and was grown a large following along the way.  Discussion Topics: James Madison's house, the importance of archaeology, how she ended up in Wheeling, the importance of saving historical homes, raccoon intruders.  You can find more info on Betsy and the McClain house on Instagram or her website. We also want to shout out Wheeling Heritage for the help they provide home and business owners in downtown Wheeling, including us! This episode is marked explicit for some minor profanity.

Our guests this episode are film maker Joel Guelzo and music producer Daniel Ciurlizza. Joel returns to ASC to follow up with his film NORMAN and talk about its U.S. release. Daniel, who composed NORMAN, joined us as well to talk about his role in the film. He also did work on Project Volare, which is another project by Joel. Discussion Topics: What it feels like to have your movie sold in Walmart, surprise reddit success, connecting with other artists across the country, and the importance of a good story. You can find NORMAN on Amazon Prime, VUDO, and other streaming services as well as Walmart. Project Volare was created by Joel and his brother and has two seasons. The episodes revolve around engaging storylines and usually last five minutes each. You can find more info on NORMAN on Facebook, Instagram, or its website. Project Volare can be found at its website, Facebook, or Instagram. Daniel Ciurlizza has his other work on his website as well. This episode is marked explicit for some minor profanity.

Our guest this episode is the amazing Rosalie Haizlett. Originally from the northern panhandle of West Virginia, Rosalie turned her love of nature and art into a fulltime profession. After graduating from West Liberty University, she took artist residencies with Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the National Audubon Society in Maine, as well at Those Who Bloom in Thomas, WV.  Rosalie describes herself as "an artist and illustrator who specializes in creating captivating hand-rendered visuals that celebrate the natural world." and is also a top teacher on Skillshare. Discussion Topics: How far would you drive for a coffee, Logan and Rosalie's homeschool adventures, Ghosts, practical advice for someone thinking about going to an art school, the usefulness of social media. You can find Rosalie on Facebook, Instagram, Skillshare, or her Website.

This episode was recorded on location in Thomas, WV (in an Airbnb). Our guest is Morgan Smith, the owner and operator of Those Who Bloom, an art gallery and print shop in Thomas. While living in Pittsburgh, a former roommate convinced Morgan to move the Tucker County, where he eventually decided to open up a gallery and maker space for him and others. His investment, well as others, helped revitalize Thomas into a tourist destination is has become. Discussion Topics include: Fumbling your way through running a business, Moon Pies, How a group of community minded individuals helped turn a town around, and ghosts. You can find Bloom on Instagram, Facebook, or their Website.

This episode is a collaboration with the Travelin' Appalachians Revue. Each year, TAR spends over a week in the summer traveling across Appalachia putting on shows in towns big and small. They stopped at Clientele in 2019 and were scheduled to do the same in 2020. We had a last second idea to team up and allow some of the artists a chance to actually perform this year. Our guests this episode are: Hannah Toothman, Ashley Renee Hoffman, Torli Bush, Hannah Sturgill, Sophia Rehak, Alec Berry, Ezra Mars, and The Pussyfooters. Thanks everyone for listening this year and stay tuned for the exciting episodes planned for 2021!