Essential Culture Podcast Network

An interview co-creator, Tim Driscoll did for the Jacksonville Film Festival. He was joined by local filmmaker, Franklin Ritch who was there to promote his debut feature film, Teardrop Goodbye with Mandatory Directorial Commentary from Remy Von Trout.

The festival runs November 15th-17th with special presentations on the 18th-20th. Franklin's film is one of those special presentations on November 18th.

Tickets to all events can be purchased at the door at the San Marco Theater.

Before announcing her candidacy for Jacksonville Mayor, Anna Lopez Brosche sat down with our Toni Hernandez to talk about what makes up her E-code. Anne delves into how her children have taught her to be present, her desire to become a 'Fearless' girl who will make an impact and how and why service sets her soul on fire.

Herbalist, yogi, doula, and owner/operator of Wild Taproot, LIBBY JENNISON joins Rachel in this episode of The Y Factor.

Libby finds her creative flow by starting the day with self talk, or as she says, 'balancing the books' which includes affirmations about herself.

She's most creative when shes' feeling grateful and recognizes that failures and set backs are part of the creative process. And she finds inspiration in curating the mundane (i.e. selecting her outfit in the morning).

Rapper, singer, songwriter, DJ, and activist Geexella stops by the studio to talk about her EP, Geethings. Geexella is the creator of Duval Folks, a dance party and safe space for people of color and lqbtq bodies. Or as she said, "In the words of Pharrell, 'the other'." She dishes on her early 90s hip-hop influences, how to elevate Pride in Jacksonville and the intimate inspirations of her music. You can find follow Geexella on Soundcloud - soundcloud.com/geella or on IG and Twitter @Geexella.

"It was the most amazing play I've seen in a long time"

"I thought it was really refreshing, imaginative and creative"

"I think the writer very cleverly depicted how the survivors suffered"

These are the reactions from the opening night of Phase 8 Theater Company's production of MASS, written by Adam Groff. MASS has two remaining shows - Saturday 12.22 at 1p and Thursday, 12.27 at 7p at MOCA Theatre.

ECPN Producer, Tim Driscoll sits down with Adam to discuss his latest play, Mass, a story about survivors of a mass shooting, writing tragedy without first hand experience and the roll of mental health in mass shooting attacks.

This episode was recorded on location at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL.

Neuroscientist and surgeon, Dr. Q (Quinones-Hinojosa)took time out of his very busy schedule to sit with Toni to discuss his strategy to change the world. Quick tips, it doesn't come from deep financial pockets, or expert know-how. Dr. Q challenges us to change the world through a will and desire to do good for others. Dr. Q goes on to explain his philosophy of using hope to overcome fear and in turn to use that hope to change the world. Don't miss this incredible episode with one of the world's leading thinkers and doers.

In today's special episode Allison invites nine year olds, Joaquin and Rylah into the studio to talk about their experience with art.

Joaquin focuses on how sometimes making the wrong fold, cut or mark can lead to more interesting art while Rylah takes time to talk about the haters and how their hate is their problem.

They both love to express themselves through dance and hate when the PE gets scheduled over art/dance classes. All of that and some much more in this episode of Purple Crayon.

You can see Rylah's mentioned commerical here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOrmLS0lIY4&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop

Fashion designer Whitney Kerney sits with Dustin and dishes on her fashion inspirations, love for 60s style rompers and how Cardi B is motivating her.

The multi-hyphenate Josue A. Cruz joins The Y Factor to discuss early memories, identifying talent and how being caught between two places shaped his identity and groomed him to become an expert code switcher.

In 2017, Deana Haggag became President and CEO of United States Artists in Chicago, which provides $50,000 "fellowships to artists working in architecture and design, crafts, dance, literature, media, music, theater and performance, traditional arts, and visual arts."

Toni and Deanna discuss the importance of collaboration over competition, how to use art to bridge communities, artists, prejudice and fear and her role as CEO of United States Artists. Deana Haggag, curator of connection.