The Charlotte is Creative Podcast

This past weekend, Biscuit podcast host beings Charlotte Is Creative held the inaugural 980 Fest at Divine Barrel Brewing in NoDa. In a city that welcomes new people by the droves each day, 980 Fest aims to be a connection point for those new residents to the people, programs and organizations that help make Charlotte strong. 

In today's episode of the Biscuit podcast, Matt and Tim kick off the show, which was recorded live at Divine Barrel Brewing, and then Andy talks to many of the event's attendees including Amanda Fowler of OrthoCarolina, CLT Avengers Josh Galloway and Garrick McFadden, and Michelle Houck of the Carolina Raptor Center.

Hope you're hungry... IT'S BISCUIT TIME! Hopefully, after hearing our brand new theme song, you'll have this little earworm with you the rest of the day.

After that - ahem - experience, dive right into a can't-miss conversation with Taiwo Jaiyeoba, Charlotte's Chief City Planner, Assistant City Manager and speaker at the October 11 Creative Mornings event held at Ovens Auditorium. Hosts Tim Miner and Matt Olin lead you through a wonderful talk with Taiwo that puts his humor, professionalism and knowledge on display.

Right after that, you'll hear producer Andy Goh talk to guests at CMCLT about what scares them most in Charlotte. We thought it would be a fun play on Halloween, but it ended up being a profound look at a shared concern among Charlotteans.

Finally, we take you for a walk down Tryon Street in Uptown during this past weekend's Indian Festival and Hola Charlotte. We get eats and hear amazing music from both unique cultures.

It seems like it was just a month ago that we talked to Brian and Chelsea Mister about the first ever Around the Crown 10K that closed down 277 for a first-of-its-kind road race in Charlotte. Well, that's because it *was* just a month ago.

Just last night, Brian and the ATC10K team announced the 2020 date of the ATC10K at NoDa Brewing Company. It's a big announcement, because the race will shift from a fall to a spring date in 2020 because of the RNC and other events. 

What is the date of the 2020 ATC10K? Tune in to find out.

In the second segment of the podcast, we hear from Shan Wallace, as she talks about Sisters With Stories, a portrait project she created in partnership with the YWCA.

The Biscuit Podcast is produced by Tim Miner, Matt Olin and Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.

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Most people see billboards as purely a means of advertising a business, a means of capitalistic communication to the masses and nothing more.

Wendy Hickey, founder of Art Pop Street Gallery, is not most people.

In this episode of the Biscuit Podcast, Tim interviews Wendy Hickey about her work with work with Art Pop, in which she replaces billboard ads with billboard art. In one motion, Wendy beautifies the city and provides a powerful platform for local artists.

After that, Matt Olin speaks with Armah Shiancoe, founder of the local community service non-profit Give 'N Go.

In between, Nikki Eason gives us her final Mogul Moment... for now!

Gavin Edwards is a NY Times best-selling author living in Charlotte, NC. Having covered the pop culture landscape, Edwards has worked with or written about Tom Hanks, River Phoenix, Travis Barker and many more.

In 2016, Gavin released a book of short stories about Bill Murray, called The Tao of Bill Murray. In the book, Edwards recounts stories of light-hearted mischief, surprise appearances, and a more balanced approach to life.

In this episode of the Biscuit podcast, Matt Olin sits down with Gavin Edwards to watch eight curated scenes from Bill Murray's career that tell the story of who Bill is and how he lives his life. Gavin even creates a drink inspired by a Bill Murray anecdote to share with Matt.

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The Biscuit is back and you're gonna be in trouble! The latest episode of the Biscuit podcast starts of with an incredibly raw and real interview with Erin Santos, conducted by Tim Miner. Erin talks about her organizations, The Isabella Santos Foundation and Cancer Messed With, and how the passing of her daughter drives the mission for both. 

Warning! This segment contains explicit language.

Next, podcast producer Andy Goh goes on location at Queens University where artists from Brand the Moth paint a mural outside Hadley Theater. Sam Guzzie, found of Brand the Moth, talks about the organization's background, the mural being painted, and why the artists painting it aren't known for their murals. 

Nikki Eason tells you why you should be like water in another riveting Mogul Moment.

Finally, Matt and Tim challenge your brain cells with a diabolical Queen City Quiz Show question. This week's prize: coffee on Matt and Tim at Not Just Coffee at Jay Street. Seriously!

Matt & Tim Intro - 1:18

Erin Santos - 7:47

Brand the Moth - 26:26

Mogul Moment - 36:24

Queen City Quiz Show - 38:55

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In the latest segment of Creative Mornings Rewind, Matt Olin talks to Rosalia Torres Weiner in her mobile art truck. Inspired by the food truck craze, Rosalia uses her truck the same way, but with art instead of food. Rosalia talks about the truck, her art as activism, the Magic Kite, and her expanding mural footprint in the city.

Next, Tim Miner sits down with Meredith Dean of The Dean's List, Seacrest Studios Coordinator at Levine Children's Hospital, and EmpowerCon. Tim talks to Meredith about what Charlotte means to her, her work at Levine, and why you shouldn't miss the first EmpowerCon September 28 at the Charlotte Convention Center.

Finally, we round out the show with three quick segments: another fiery Mogul Moment from Nikki Eason, a simple question posed to Creative Mornings attendees, and the debut of our Queen City Quiz Show segment where you can win a coffee date with Matt and Tim (no, seriously)!

Rosalia Torres Weiner: 4:30

Meredith Dean: 32:00

Nikki Eason: 44:55

Who Inspires You? 47:26

Queen City Quiz Show: 49:20

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Yung Citizen is a hip hop producer and rapper, whose project, The F.I.T EP was released earlier this summer. The four track work looks at the authenticity of friendships in the digital era, satisfaction with one’s self and the rapper’s ode to his unborn daughter. You’ll hear his story first in the latest segment of Liner Notes.

Second, hear head biscuit baker Tim Miner talk to Becky and Tony Santoro of Enderly Coffee Company in another segment of Creative Besties. Becky and Tony’s second venture, Foster Village, won $20,000 dollars at Seed 20 in 2019. Being a creative partner with someone is one thing, but being married to them is another.

Don’t miss the next Mogul Moment from Nikki Eason in between segments.

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Humanitarian organizations here in Charlotte and around the world can always use as much help as they can get. Make a Mark, Charlotte is the local chapter of a global initiative that holds 12-hour design and development marathons pairing creative professionals with the organizations whose talents they often need but can’t always afford.

Right now through next Saturday, August 31, both creatives and community organizations of all kinds can apply for this event. The Make a Mark, Charlotte event will be held November 9 at Hygge’s Jay Street location. All interested parties should find more information and apply now at letsmakeamark.org/clt.

In today’s episode of the Biscuit podcast, Tim Miner talks to Make a Mark organizers Kate Micham and Nicole Reyes in the latest segment of Creative Besties. Hear Kate and Nicole talk about how they got involved with the event, what kind of creatives and organizations should apply and how.

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On Sunday, September first, the Around the Crown 10K will shut down the inner loop of the I-277 interstate to run the most ambitious road race in this city’s history. The race is the brainchild of Brian and Chelsea Mister, both avid runners. In the first segment of today’s podcast, I’ll talk to Brian and Chelsea about what moment lead to the idea of running a race on 277, the logistical and safety hurdles they had to clear, and whether or not they would have done the race at all if it couldn’t be on 277.

Stick around through the end of the show as we have another Mogul Moment from Nikki Eason, and we wrap the show with head Biscuit-maker Matt Olin interviewing Charlotte Is Creative social media guy Porter Metzler.

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