Guess who came by to chat it up, beloved friend, actor, artist, and creative Andres D. Bravo! From his work as a co-writer and star of Phase Eight Theater Company’s latest production, The Food of Love, to his growth as an artist we take a deep dive into artistry colored in a little bit of love.

Phase Eight Theater Company Website: http://www.phaseeight.org

Andres D. Bravo Website: http://www.adbravoart.com

Music:

- Intro and Outro tunes brought to you by Bensound

- Poem music by Bensound

Photo Credit: Mark Pariani

Joining us today is Bobby Kelley, a dynamic designer, entrepreneur, and the owner of Bobby K Boutique. From leaving the hustle and bustle of New York to learning how to navigate the politics of building a business in a new place, we chat it up with witty style.

Bobby K Boutique Website: https://shopbobbyk.com

Music:

- Intro and Outro tunes brought to you by Zapsplat

- Poem music by Artificial Music brought to you by freestockmusic.com

Ringing in our season premiere is Frank Lewis aka Flew, the artistic dynamo behind Flewology. Through his reflections on growing up, his love of comic books, and his musical talents we are given a glimpse into his stunning iterations of women and exotic works in the key of black and white.

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Drumroll please!!!! The King himself, Spikey Van Dykey, slides on through to dazzle The Raindrop Corner Podcast with some epic realness! From navigating gender identity to growing up in a single parent household, to how he graced the drag world "Spikey," we take a wild deep dive.

Follow Spikey's Awesomeness:

- IG: @Spikey_Van_Dykey

- FB: Spikey Van Dykey

With us today we have the woman, the myth, the legend Love Reigns! From co-founding Jacksonville's longest running open mic, to creating amazing platforms for artists and creatives alike, we take a glimpse into the life of Jacksonville's premiere poet!

The lovely "Labella Layla" a.k.a Shayna Nicole Defulvio graced The Raindrop Corner with her awesomeness this week! Dispelling the stigmas and negative connotations around sex work, we delve into her propensity for artistry, combating self-image, comradeship among her fellow sex workers, and bridging the gap between education and speculation.

Guess who's back!? Myself and special guest Veronica Wilson, the groovy paragon behind OUTJAX Radio Studios! From community outreach to reminiscing over the good ol' days of having toilet paper, we explore "the new normal." Grab some snacks and kick back with us!

Drew Hunter pops in for a lovely tete a tete, right on the cusp of his enchanting exhibit for the play “Pontypool.” We ruminate over the importance of art, his days working for Ripley’s, the motivation behind his masterpieces, designing amusement attractions for Sally Corporation, his love of the Disney film Fantasia, and his days as Bozo the Clown. Have a listen, taking a step into Narnia never felt so good!

Here to ring in the awesomeness that is season 2, is the one and only DJ Alliss a.k.a Veronica Wilson. From starting Jacksonville’s first LGBT+ radio station, Out Jax Radio, to her love of mechanical pencils we talk it up about a plethora of topics. We get deep, laugh, and explore the wonder of the community and beyond. Come take a walk with us! ♥️

As season one on this podcast comes to a close, I wanted to take some time to reflect on my experiences, why I started this podcast, and the wonderful wisdom I've received from every guest on this show. From the bottom of my heart thanks for all your support, this journey is only getting started. Much love!