Deep Dives & Light Laughs

Beth Bailey, a local artist from Whitman, Massachusetts (who is passionate about using art to build community connections!), joins Larry and Lindsay on the ninth episode of Deep Dives & Light Laughs. Beth shares her artistic journey that began in childhood, leading to dual BFA degrees in Painting and Community Art Education from MassArt. We learn all about Beth's studio practice as a potter - what goes into making pottery, how color is incorporated (this part blew us away!), and where her inspiration comes from. Her pottery is available for purchase at Levitate in Marshfield and Hingham, Clay Lounge in Boston, and In Good Company Shop in Southie. 

She also talks to us about Creative Pathways, a community arts program she directs and runs, which evolved from her personal sketchbooks into a collaborative effort that engages various communities. We dig into Beth's beliefs around "intuitive art-making" and everyone's inherent creativity and try to convince Larry that he, too, could become an artist if he wanted to! Additionally, Beth is looking to connect with community groups or organizations interested in participating in the Creative Pathways project. If any listeners know of groups that might be a good fit, please reach out to her directly.

To learn more about Creative Pathways and Beth, follow her on Instagram @bethbaileypottery and @creativepathwaysproject. And don't forget to check out her websites: www.bethbaileypottery.com and www.creative-pathways.com.

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Christina Skeldon, the face and publisher behind Mac Kid South Shore (and fellow supporter of local, small businesses!), joins Larry and Lindsay on the eighth episode of Deep Dives & Light Laughs. Originally from Long Island, Christina shares her story of how she got started with Mac Kid South Shore (Massachusetts) and became everyone's go-to source for family-friendly events and eats. We were thrilled to have her on the pod the first week of August to share her end-of-summer bucket list! Summer's not over yet, but in this episode, we remind you to soak up every last second of summer while simultaneously shouting out numerous local businesses for you to check out. Also in this episode, we learn that Christina owns and operates a private college counseling practice, in which she works with high school students to help them find the perfect college match and assists them during the entire application process. If you're a parent of teens, you'll want to hear what she has to say about applying to college.

To learn more about Mac Kid South Shore and keep up with Christina, follow her on Instagram and Facebook @mackidsouthshorebos. And don't forget to check out the free, robust, DAILY events calendar on the website, too: www.ssboston.macaronikid.com.

If you're not local to the South Shore but located in Massachusetts, find your local Mac Kid branch: @mackidwaltham, @plymouthmacaronikid, @mackidweymouth, @mackidbridgewater, @mackidnewtonbrookline, @mackidburlingtonma, @mackidlowellma, @mackidauburnma, @mackiddot, @mackidcarver.

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Tim Krusell, a fisherman with a wealth of experience and deep ties to the South Shore, joins Larry and Lindsay on the seventh episode of Deep Dives & Light Laughs. He shares how he started clamming over 10 years ago, which led to working in various fisheries, including lobstering, tuna fishing, and scalloping. He's worked on boats out of Martha's Vineyard, New Bedford, and now, on his boat out of Green Harbor in Marshfield. Listen to learn all about lobstering including some insight into the local lobstering community and hear Tim talk about sustainability - a topic he's passionate about! Tim sells directly to wholesalers; he suggests that you ask for local lobster when you buy your supply. 
 

Jackson Blue, a 20+ year veteran of Boston media and the person behind South Shore Stuff, joins Larry and Lindsay on the sixth episode of Deep Dives & Light Laughs. You know Blue from Boston radio stations like KISS 108, HOT 96.9, and Country 102.5, but you might not know that he's local to the South Shore! He shares how and why he started South Shore Stuff and highlights some of the local businesses he's featured in the 165 promotional videos he's created over the last three and a half years. Jackson also tells some stories from his time in radio, including which celebrity made the crew backstage turn around and face the wall as they made their way to the stage. To learn more about South Shore Stuff and Jackson's new promotional packages for small businesses and events, you can email him at [email protected], or follow him on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook @southshorestuff.

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Dan and Jess Hassett, the minds behind Levitate, join Larry and Lindsay on the fifth episode of Deep Dives & Light Laughs. They share the story of their ever-growing lifestyle brand and speak to its values rooted in community, creativity, and connection to nature. They also share the story of how they met and began working together on the Levitate brand! Larry and Lindsay were thrilled to sit down with this power couple ahead of the 11th annual Levitate Music & Arts Festival taking place on Friday, July 5th through Sunday, July 7th at the Marshfield Fair Grounds in Marshfield, Massachusetts, with 1% of all sales to benefit the Levitate Foundation. 

To learn more about all of the arms of Levitate and the different places, programs, and events they offer, visit their website, levitatebrand.com, or follow them on Instagram and Facebook @levitatebrand (or @levitatebackyard, @levitatemusicfestival, @levitate_camps, and @levitateflanneljam respectively). Or better yet, meet us at Levitate Backyard for live music and a coconut marg!

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Maryann Gibbons, Founder and Editorial Director of Artypants Magazine joins Larry and Lindsay on the fourth episode of Deep Dives & Light Laughs. She shares her story of why she decided to create a print magazine that highlights both emerging and established New England creatives and how she dream-wove it together. You can pre-order Issue 02, 'Summer Places' before it ships in mid-June to take with you and enjoy on all of your summer adventures. Issue 02 features 42 New England artists in 48 pages to celebrate cherished and nostalgic ‘Summer Places’ to bridge the artist community and curious seekers craving a taste of something fresh that encourages engagement in the arts. To learn more about the magazine and the upcoming launch party (i.e. Creative Connections Networking) for Issue 02 on Sunday, June 23, 2024, visit their website, www.artypantsmagazine.com, or follow them on Instagram and Facebook @artypantsmag.

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Deep Dives and Light Laughs just launched their podcast, and what better way to get to know Larry and Lindsay than by hearing them interview each other? 

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Cristina Curreri, co-owner of the Scituate Salt Cave, joins Larry and Lindsay on the second episode of Deep Dives & Light Laughs. She shares her story of why she decided to open the Scituate Salt Cave in Scituate, MA, and the benefits of halotherapy. Not sure what that is, exactly? Listen to Cristina explain what it is, why it's beneficial, and how it brings people together in this healing space that promotes mind and body wellness. To learn more about the caves and the workshops and experiences offered there, visit their website, scituatesaltcave.com, or follow them on Instagram and Facebook @scituatesaltcave.

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The three owners of the South Shore's SlackTide Coffee Roasters, Fletcher Souba, Zac Carpman, and Max Carpman, join Larry and Lindsay on the first episode of Deep Dives & Light Laughs. They share their story of how they founded SlackTide Coffee Roasters, first in Marshfield, MA, then in Hanover, MA, and how their connection evolved from long-time friends to now business owners and friends. Listen to hear them share stories of getting started, the importance of community, and how intentionality shapes places for people to connect. You'll also hear the short version of how Larry and Lindsay met and ultimately became friends! To learn more about their business, visit their website, slacktidecoffee.com (and one of their stores!), or follow them on Instagram @slacktidecoffee.

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Premiering Spring 2024, join two strangers who became friends through a series of casual conversations in a local coffee shop. Larry Carpman and Lindsay Purcell invite you to listen to weekly podcast interviews with people who enjoy conversations that feel like deep dives and light laughs. Deep Dives and Light Laughs is a podcast that explores connections and the people who seem to cultivate them easily and naturally, whether by themselves or within the places they create. We’re excited to talk to some interesting people, mainly from the South Shore of Massachusetts, many of whom are business owners, entrepreneurs, or people with captivating stories to tell. We're looking forward to discovering what throughlines or themes are revealed in the people we interview - do they have something in common? We’re going to find out and you're coming along with us.