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In Episode 2 of the Bugphone Series, we discuss a couple of thought exercises a math and verbal history of merchant vocabulary. Decide for yourself what is the true meaning behind: "A Baker's Gross" and "The Customer is Always Right".

Using the "bugphone" provided by Bugcon 2020, I called two strangers and asked them to compete in a movie trivia game called, "Jonesing for Timmy Lee Allen." The rules are simple: Guess if the movie starred Tim Allen of HOME IMPROVEMENT fame or Tommy Lee Jones of THE FUGITIVE fame.

 

When the bugphone rings... answer the call.

Right now students all across America are being forced to adjust all their plans as regular classes have been disrupted and forced them to relocate and try to learn online.

Alex Bailey shares his experience.

Nina West is a visual artist with a skill for drawing in black and white. She shares her process and inspirations which include studying mythic origins and sometimes puns. She describes her personal drawings of familiar and strange suburban landscapes and also her currency collages which are steeped with meaning. 

http://ninananettewest.com/

https://www.instagram.com/cobaltskink/

Tiana Allen is a healer and the owner of The Wellness Sanctuary in the Little Five Points area of Atlanta. As a nearby neighbor of previous guest, Steve from Mariposa Pops, Tiana graciously shared her experience in this impromptu interview. We touch on her practice as well as her experience being an owner in different locations.

Edit: This version has been shortened by request.

thewellnesssanctuaryinc.com

facebook.com/TheWellnessSanctuaryInc

instagram.com/TheWellnessSanctuaryInc

Steve Klimes has brought together his work, community, and hobby into one studio and he wants to keep on doing it, in Little Five Points. Steve explains how he transforms his warehouse factory where he makes and sells natural treats, at Mariposa Pops into a vibrant spot for photographers, models, and various other Atlanta creatives called, "Dragonflyfilmco."

Together with his partner Jared Houske, we talk how they got started, the beauty in not having a complete plan, and how learning  photography is different today than it was yesterday.

instagram.com/mariposapops

instagram.com/flashinthepanphotography

instagram.com/dragonflyfilmco

Stephen Churn instructs, leads, and volunteers in many capacities around Atlanta. We talk about his special program, "I Am College" which is geared toward, "inspiring at-risk youth to believe that they have what it takes to be successful in life." We also dig into the unique challenges presented by being a youth mentor and his experience around the city.

instagram.com/iamcollege

iamcollege.org

facebook.com/IAmCollege.Org

Jackie and Jessie Kovarovics share their design story. Project FDL creates custom made dart launchers that hit harder, shoot faster, and look really cool. We discuss ProjectFDL's evolution from personal hobby into family business and  look forward to their future making with help from their new PATREON!

projectfdl.com

instagram.com/projectfdl

instagram.com/atomicdartleague

https://www.patreon.com/fdlmakes

youtu.be/TsiXHC8JKOI

Ratna Sherrer share the history of her project: "BY TRIBAL". Bytribal is the only online marketplace that exclusively hosts tribal enrolled Native Artisans and Sherrer reveals the unique process of finding products, building relationships, and acting as a de facto ambassador for many cultures.

 

Bytribal.com

 

instagram.com/bytribal

 

Indian Arts and Crafts Board- for information on US laws regarding Native made.

 

Silver Hand

 

Santa Fe Indian Market/ SWAIA/ Indian Market

Rebekah Faulk Lingenfelser is the Director of Communications for Clark Creative Communications and works with Cari Clark Phelps to produce and promote Make Savannah. Make Savannah celebrates inspirational brands and the people behind them that Make Savannah distinctly special. The program hosts vendor shows and allows entrepreneurs to network through membership and public events.

We talk about how Make Savannah partners with creators like Maven Makers and the importance of supporting local businesses. Learn more by visiting MakeSavannah.com. 

makesavannah.com

instagram.com/makesavannah