Creative Guts

Creative Guts is pleased to share this episode of Off the Wall with Matt and Amy from the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, New Hampshire. Off The Wall is a semi-regular series where Matt and Amy chat with a wide variety of visual artists, digging into the nuts and bolts of their creative process to reveal more about the layers of meaning, emotion, and intent behind their work.

In this episode, you’ll hear Paige Speight discuss "Titanic", an exhibition on view in the Bernier Room until November 6, 2026. The Bernier Room is located in the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center, 150 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH 03867. Visit rochestermfa.org to learn more.

Any views or opinions expressed by the RMFA hosts or guests do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Creative Guts. 

This week on Creative Guts, co-hosts Becky Barsi and Laura Harper Lake sit down with siblings Elizabeth and Ben Anderson, a Boston-based Scottish fiddle and cello duo. 

Blending Scottish tunes with lively rhythms and innovative harmonies, the pair create a sound rooted in tradition, inspired by the contemporary, and completely original. On stage, Elizabeth and Ben captivate audiences with their ability to effortlessly communicate musical nuances as only siblings can. Our conversation dives into how they got started, the welcoming Scottish music and dance community, and surprisingly, even Buffy the Vampire Slayer. 

• www.elizabethandbenanderson.com
• www.youtube.com/channel/UCflYt-pX0U2xjB2xbhd2caw 
• www.instagram.com/elizabethandbenanderson/ 
• https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ARWWyU6yNaefI3UlmGSPx?utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree 
   

Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or stream it straight from our website at CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Find us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord, and subscribe to our Substack newsletter at creativegutspod.substack.com.

Creative Guts runs on a small budget and a lot of heart. If the show means something to you, donations of any size make a real difference, and they're tax-deductible! Learn more and give at CreativeGutsPodcast.com.

Thank you to Kennebunk Savings Bank for sponsoring the podcast!

Grateful for our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show.

Views and opinions shared by our hosts or guests are their own and don't necessarily reflect the views of Creative Guts.

This week on Creative Guts, co-hosts Laura Harper Lake and Becky Barsi sit down with Haley Searcy, a multidisciplinary artist and arts community organizer. 
 

Our conversation dives into Haley’s practice with various mediums, what brought her to New Hampshire (from one Durham to another!), and why community organizing is important to her. We also dive into the Paper Jam Zine and Print Fest, of which Haley is a co-organizer. This special event is happening on Saturday, November 7th at the Millspace in Newmarket, NH. 
 

Learn more about Haley’s work at www.haleysearcyart.com  and @haleysearcyart on Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest. Learn more about the Paper Jam Zine and Print Fest at https://paperjam.mailerpage.io/ and at ​​www.instagram.com/paperjamzinefest.
 

Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or stream it straight from our website at CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Find us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord, and subscribe to our Substack newsletter at creativegutspod.substack.com.

Creative Guts runs on a small budget and a lot of heart. If the show means something to you, donations of any size make a real difference, and they're tax-deductible! Learn more and give at CreativeGutsPodcast.com.

Thank you to Kennebunk Savings Bank for sponsoring the podcast!

Grateful for our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show.

Views and opinions shared by our hosts or guests are their own and don't necessarily reflect the views of Creative Guts.

In this episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Laura Harper Lake, Becky Barsi, and Joe Acone catch up after our summer break. 
 

We chat about non-podcast Creative Guts happenings from the summer, where we’re at in our individual creative practices, and a deep dive into movies and media. We’re thrilled to be back for a new season of the Creative Guts podcast and can’t wait to interview a new batch of creatives. 

Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter at creativegutspod.substack.com. 
 

If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax-deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. 
 

Thank you to Kennebunk Savings Bank for being an official sponsor of the podcast!

Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show! 
 

Any views or opinions expressed by our hosts or guests do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Creative Guts.

In this episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Laura Harper Lake, Becky Barsi, and Joe Acone sit down for an Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode. You asked and we shared! We touch on everything from our stances on AI, to our favorite anime, and even the order in which we put on our socks and shoes. So much to learn about who WE are as artists/creatives/podcast hosts. 

Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter at creativegutspod.substack.com. 

If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax-deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. 

Thank you to Kennebunk Savings Bank for being an official sponsor of the podcast!

Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show! 

Any views or opinions expressed by our hosts or guests do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Creative Guts.

In this episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Laura Harper Lake and Joe Acone sit down with Drew West, Ryleigh Schwab, and Griff Comtois, the three founders of the annual Wildflower Festival, which is happening this year on August 22nd in Keyes Memorial Field, Milford, NH.

This team is building stronger communities and enhancing green spaces through art, education, and action. Our delightful conversation covers how the Wildflower Festival starts, what it’s grown into, the message of ecology, and the collaboration between Drew, Ryleigh, and Griff. We also dive into  the topics of garden design, the benefits of native plants, and the mystery of a missing plant! 

Learn more about the Wildflower Festival at www.instagram.com/wildflowerfest.

Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter at creativegutspod.substack.com. 

If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax-deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. 

Thank you to Kennebunk Savings Bank for being an official sponsor of the podcast!

Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show! 

Any views or opinions expressed by our hosts or guests do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Creative Guts.

In this episode of Creative Guts, Becky Barsi and Joe Acone talk with Terry Neill and Jill Teeters of Northern Voices A Cappella, a Manchester-based chorus celebrating its 50th anniversary. 

This conversation covers how the chorus makes music, prepares for performances, and competes as part of SingUnited International (formerly known as Sweet Adelines International). Most recently, Northern Voices earned 1st place Division A, 3rd place overall, and “Most Improved” at the regional competition in Springfield, MA. 

Learn more about Northern Voices by visiting their website: Learn more at northernvoicesac.org on Facebook at Northern Voices A Cappella, and on Instagram at @northernvoicesacappella. 

Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter at creativegutspod.substack.com. 

If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax-deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. 

Thank you to Kennebunk Savings Bank for being an official sponsor of the podcast!

Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show! 

Any views or opinions expressed by our hosts or guests do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Creative Guts.

In this special live episode of Creative Guts, recorded in partnership with the New Hampshire Art Association (NHAA), we gather a panel of extraordinary women artists to talk about making meaningful work and navigating the realities of being women in the arts. 

Joining the discussion are Cat Graffam, a painter, game developer, and content creator whose work bridges traditional and digital worlds; Maria Oakley, a painter, sculptor, and ceramicist; and Lori Moretti, a figurative painter. We are chatting while surrounded by work inspired by the memory of Sue Werner Thoresen, whose exhibition at the NHAA deepens the conversation about identity, memory, and artistic expression.

Learn more about each artist on their websites:

Moderated by Creative Guts co-host Becky Barsi, our conversation spans inspiration, process, visibility, challenge, community, and what needs to change to make the art world more equitable for women and gender-diverse people.

Creative Guts would like to thank the NHAA for hosting this event!

Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord.

If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. 

Any views or opinions expressed by our hosts or guests do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Creative Guts.

In this episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Becky Barsi and Joe Acone sit down with Lee & Dr. G, a New Hampshire-based blues/jam band known for their improvisational performances, deep musical chemistry, and roots in blues, rock, and funk traditions.

Lee & Dr. G have built a following through energetic live shows that balance tight musicianship with spontaneity, creating performances that feel different every night. In our conversation, we talk about how the band developed its sound, what makes improvisation so central to their creative process, and how they navigate collaboration, performance, and keeping live music thriving in New Hampshire’s local scene.

Learn more about Lee & Dr. G, their upcoming performances, and where to catch them live across New Hampshire and beyond on their website https://leedrg.co/ and also on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lee_dr.g/,

Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter at creativegutspod.substack.com. 

If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax-deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. 

Thank you to Kennebunk Savings Bank for being an official sponsor of the podcast!

Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show! 

Any views or opinions expressed by our hosts or guests do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Creative Guts.

In this very quick bonus episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Laura Harper Lake and Joe Acone chat about NH Gives 2026 and why you should invest in Creative Guts during this special fundraiser!

Creative Guts needs your support to awaken creativity, community, collaboration, and opportunities for gutsy creatives of all ages. Our podcast, programs, and zines stuff can’t happen without the support from people like you who care about the art and culture of our state.

You know what that means: Donate now! Make a gift to Creative Guts at https://www.nhgives.org/organization/Creative-Guts and support work that uplifts creatives in our state.

NH Gives 2026 is happening June 9th - 10th from 5 pm to 5 pm. 

If you happen to catch this bonus episode after that window of time, then you can make a donation to Creative Guts through our website! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax-deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. 

Thanks for your support!