Vibrant Visionaries

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* Celebration of Fantastic Fest – it starts this Thursday, September 24th – on line and it’s FREE* Super fun NEW Patreon Tiers* An update regarding Parks & Recreation viewing options

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Hire Heidi as a creative consultant, podcast producer, or on air talent at: https://heidibennett.com/

Professor by day, Podcaster by night, Bridget Gelms (co-host of Radaptations) joins me to discuss Season 2, Episode 4 of Parks and Recreation: Practice Date.

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Introducing: Exciting NEW Patreon offerings, bonuses and exclusives!

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Hire Heidi as a creative consultant, podcast producer, or on air talent at: https://heidibennett.com/

Artist, Actor, Screenwriter and wonderful weirdo Skinner joins me for part two of our epic mid-pandemic conversation! We talk about the differences between critique, coaching and encouragement. We also discuss collaborations that WORK, Skinner’s post-apocalyptic comedy/horror screenplay, Skinner’s work in the movie Budfoot, and how we both strive to be Star Trek level idealists.

Listen to part 1 of this discussion – Episode #38

Check out Skinner in Budfoot on the ALTER YouTube channel – from directors Tim Reis and James Sizemore: “This is our stoner metal thesis on the creative process. It also features Skinner in his acting debut, and Henry Zebrowski [from The Last Podcast on the Left] in his ultimate form: an adorable demonic nugget.”

Find Skinner Merch at: Critical Hit

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Become a Patreon Patron and not only will you be supporting me and the show, you’ll also gain access to behind the scenes exclusives, bonuses and get a shout-out on the show! Thank you for supporting Vibrant Visionaries.

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Film Critic, Author, and Academic, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas shares the excitement of birthing her latest book – 1000 Women in Horror 1895-2019. We also discuss the importance of finding fantastic mentors and our favorite work/life balance success strategies.

Get 1000 Women in Horror and check out everything else Alex is up to at:

The Blue Lenses

Become a Patreon Patron and not only will you be supporting me and the show, you’ll also gain access to behind the scenes exclusives, bonuses and get a shout-out on the show! Thank you for supporting Vibrant Visionaries.

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Podcast pal and inclusive, positive fandom champion Jarf Harden joins me to discuss Season 2, Episode 1 of Parks and Recreation: Pawnee Zoo.

Jarf on Twitter

Joe vs the Minute Podcast

Jarf’s links to awesome Creators of Color…check ’em out:

* http://nkjemisin.com/* http://nnedi.com/* https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/* https://twitter.com/definitelyvita* https://linktr.ee/holdingspacewithmagicpod* https://twitter.com/BlkGirlsDoStuff* https://twitter.com/WomenWrestlingF* https://linktr.ee/akilahh* https://www.nytimes.com/column/still-processing-podcast* http://www.dctvpodcasts.com/category/black-lightning-podcast/* https://twitter.com/offscreenbabble* http://www.gralinhughes.com/* http://fansonpatrol.com/index.html

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Become a Patreon Patron and not only will you be supporting me and the show, you’ll also gain access to behind the scenes exclusives, bonuses and get a shout-out on the show! Thank you for supporting Vibrant Visionaries.

Hire Heidi as a creative consultant, podcast producer, or on air talent at: https://heidibennett.com/

My guest Kathryn “Kat” Burns is a Two-time Emmy-winning choreographer, actress, dancer, and director. She’s been the series choreographer for many hilarious and brilliant TV shows including Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2016 Emmy winner for Outstanding Choreography), Key & Peele, Drunk History, Comedy Bang! Bang!, Children’s Hospital, Another Period, Garfunkel & Oates, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp and many more.

Her most recent work was on Apple TV+ hit series The Morning Show.

On today’s episode she shares the details behind a variety of her creative collaborations and we discuss how we’re practicing self-care while sheltering at home.

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Become a Patreon Patron and not only will you be supporting me and the show, you’ll also gain access to behind the scenes exclusives, bonuses and get a shout-out on the show!

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Artist / Writer / Actor / Weirdo – Skinner is back! In the first of this 2 – part conversation we discuss ways we can train our brains to lean towards altruism and kindness and away from fear and paranoia. The book I recommend during this episode is:

Hardwiring Happiness – by Rick Hanson. Learn how to use Positive Neuroplasticity to change your brain and your life for the better.

Check out Skinner in BUDFOOT on the ALTER YouTube channel – from directors Tim Reis and James Sizemore: “This is our stoner metal thesis on the creative process. It also features Skinner in his acting debut, and Henry Zebrowski [from THE LAST PODCAST ON THE LEFT] in his ultimate form: an adorable demonic nugget.”

Find Skinner Merch at: Critical Hit

Follow Skinner on Instagram

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Join me for a revisit of episodes 4, 5 and 6 of Parks and Recreation Season 1. To celebrate creatives of color and pride month I also share recommendations for Netflix shows and some awesome podcasters!

Check out links below to discover your new favorite podcast.

Drinking & Screaming – A queer and feminist horror movie podcast.

Lez Represent – A lesbian and lady – loving LGBTQ+ podcast.

The Spooky Wives – Married couple Brooke and Bailey delve into everything spooky.

Lez Hang Out – A super queer podcast!

Vanessa Hennessey – Co-hosts and produces a variety of awesome podcasts.

Podcasts In Color – A large and ever expanding directory of podcasts by podcasters of color.

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I’m thrilled to share my interviews with Director Brent Wilson and two legendary singers featured in the wonderful documentary about Doo-Wop Music – Streetlight Harmonies! Vito Picone of the Elegants (Little Star) and Ron Dante of the Archies (Sugar, Sugar) talk about the influence of Doo-Wop on pretty much every genre of popular music since the ’50s and tell personal stories galore. Brent Wilson shares the steps it took to get this doc made and what it means to him to shine a light on this hugely important and influential part of American Music History. I am a HUGE fan of Doo-Wop and this documentary is a joy to experience.

Watch Streetlight Harmonies NOW on Google Play, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Vudu and VOD.

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I’m kicking off our Parks and Recreation rewatch series with special guest – photographer / artist / author Cassandra Nelson. Join the fun by watching episodes 1, 2 and 3 from the first season of Parks and Rec.

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Check out Cassandra’s many creative projects at: ex2infinity.com

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Cassandra Nelson is a multimedia artist, promoter and neurodiversity advocate living in the San Francisco Bay Area. She quit her 15-year career as a crime lab analyst to devote her energy to studying neurodivergent people’s creative process, making art, and promoting other neurodivergent artists through her creative agency, Exceptional 2 Infinity.   

Audio podcast edited / video shot and edited by David Smith

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Hire Heidi as a creative consultant, podcast producer, or on air talent at: https://heidibennett.com/