Best Gerardo Diaz Podcasts (2024)

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Artistry Unbound Artist in Residence, Kate Rusek 48:14

5d ago48:14

48:14

Meg Billingham, Director of Sonoma Ceramics, co-hosts the podcast and we dive into the immersive creative journey of interdisciplinary artist, Kate Rusek. Kate is based in the vibrant heart of New York City and is currently the Fall 2024 artist-in-residence at Sonoma Ceramics at SCC. Her upcoming exhibit, Filtering the Feast will be in SCC Gallery …

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Scream Extravaganza 1:09:28

20d ago1:09:28

1:09:28

The Center's Screambassador, Cat Smith, pops in to reintroduce the Scream Extravaganza episode. Learn about Screamers and Scream-ees. Test your knowledge of Scream trivia while Cat discovers that Molly and Takeshi are really just Screamees. This episode revisits interviews with Daniel Casabonne, the man responsible for making it possible to film Wo…

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Kelly Autumn "Everything on the Table" 52:36

2M ago52:36

52:36

Kelly Autumn is an American Asian visual artist and multidisciplinary printmaker based in Northern California. Currently, she is showcasing her solo exhibition, "Everything on the Table" at the Center. In this exhibition, Kelly draws inspiration from her unique upbringing in a dome during the 1970s, raised by a free-spirited, DIY, back-to-the-earth…

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Episode 36: Sophia de Leon Sanchez Flamenco, Música y ¡ Viva la vida! 44:24

2M ago44:24

44:24

Hot musical vibes as we sit down with multi talented Sophia De Leon Sanchez, a flamenco dancer, musician, songstress and beautiful human with a zest for life! First time podcast moment- Sophia sings us a soulful version of Cucurrucucú Paloma. We talk about growing up in Chicago with deep multi-cultural roots and early exposure to dance and music th…

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The One and Only Eric Jackson! 52:08

3M ago52:08

52:08

Eric Jackson stops by Sonoma and doubles up a visit and interview with Molly Spencer of the Sonoma Community Center podcast and Cat Smith of the KSVY 91.3 radio show Hollywood and W. Napa! Eric' is currently Associate Artistic & Outreach Director at Pioneer Theatre Co in Salt Lake City , UT and returns to Sonoma for Trancendence Theater Co. summer …

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Episode 34: Hometown Hits with Hilary Campbell (+ cartooning & comedy chats!) 50:25

3M ago50:25

50:25

Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell is living the dream! A multi-talented New Yorker cartoonist, author, comedian, and filmmaker. Her debut memoir, *Murder Book*, snagged the title of Best Graphic Novel of the Year at the 2022 Midwest Publishing Awards, solidifying her spot in the creative cosmos. With a knack for humor and insight, she has illustrated accl…

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Pulling Strings with Puppeteer Lee Armstrong! 47:59

5M ago47:59

47:59

Lee Armstrong is co-owner, producer and puppeteer at Images In Motion Inc., a company that specializes in puppetry for TV and film. Hailing from Nova Scotia, Canada, Lee went looking for a job in the Arts and after Canada ManPower shared they did not even have an arts folder- Lee had them create one. Low and behold - one job came through the next d…

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Claire Carlomagno: The Magic of Plants and Community 1:00:53

5M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

Claire shares their magic to living an organic and authentic life! We talk to this "master of disguise" (as Gerardo calls them) and learn all about how they are a born Sonoman with deep Italian roots, and a clinical herbalist and teacher at the CA. School of Herbal Studies. They share their rich past rich in farming with the renowned Chez Panisse r…

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Nao Kobayashi - Puppetry, Performance and Dance 56:25

6M ago56:25

56:25

Nao Kobayashi Is a interdisciplinary artist and 2024 Trashion Fashion "Most Theatrical" Designer . She explores expressional and contemplative art through puppetry, costume, butoh dance and performance. She shares her story of feeling like an outsider in Japan and America and finding her voice through performance art and mindful expression. She con…

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Artist in Residence; Haylie Jimenez Storytelling through Clay, Animation and Tattoos 55:56

7M ago55:56

55:56

Haylie Jimenez is the 2024 Sonoma Ceramics ceramics artist in residence ( SCC program) and she's the visual arts bada** you you want to be when you grow up. We go on the journey from her birth in Orlando, growing up in rural Georgia, attending the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, the wide open spaces on Montana and now here in CA at the time…

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Hello Girls! with Sonoma Arts Live Director, Maeve Smith 37:32

8M ago37:32

37:32

Back for a second time is Maeve Smith! This time as director of Sonoma Arts Live's musical, "The Hello Girls." The compelling and true story of Hello Girls was the name for American female switchboard operators sworn into the U.S Army in World War I as the first female soldiers. They served as bilingual telephone operators on the front line that he…

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The Duke of the Dumpster: Robert Stickley - Trashion Fashion Special! 52:57

8M ago52:57

52:57

"The Duke of the Dumpster"- Robert Stickley, stops by to chat! Trashion Fashion winning Designer, prior Trashion judge and all around fun loving chap tells us all about how his one of a kind creations come to life -from rubbish to the runway! We get details on his unusual foraging for materials and how his designs draw inspiration from historical r…

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School of Clay with Meg and Dan 47:47

9M ago47:47

47:47

Ever wonder where clay is mined from around the world , the history of ceramics or what is a firing cone? Welcome to the beginner's guide to clay and ceramics with Meg Billingham and Dan Clauson. We take a fascinating ride into all things ceramics and in particular our amazing department of Sonoma Ceramics. We also talk Contemporary approaches to c…

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Locals Guide to Sonoma Valley! with Tim Zahner 1:00:13

10M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

Tim Zahner from Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau and our other favorite podcast, The Sonoma Spiel, stops by and talks with Gerardo and Molly about recommendations, best foodie spots and a behind-the-scenes look for those that want to know a true locals guide to Sonoma. We also learn how to pronounce Milwaukee the right way "Mi-waukee" from Tim's time …

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Fearless and Fun! A Chat with Vanessa Rognlien, Executive Director of the Sonoma Community Center 55:05

10M ago55:05

55:05

Vanessa Glamore Ronglien has had various reinventions and career shifts throughout her life, including being a stylist, a student, a wife, an a cappella singer, and now the leader of Sonoma Community Center. Her leadership brings warmth, humanity and the fearless attitude that anything is possible at the Center. This interview will touch on her Pue…

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Thank You 2023, Hello 2024! 1:06:41

11M ago1:06:41

1:06:41

The 2nd annual podcast party is here! Gerardo and Molly chat with the staff at SCC and get their take on lessons learned in 2023 and all the programs, events and goals for 2024 at the Community Center. Lots of talk about gallery shows, clay mining shortages, the 4th of July memories when SCC ran it with only 8 staff members and an eventful 2023. No…

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Mangiamo! with Chef Maria Teresa Capdevielle 49:12

12M ago49:12

49:12

Chef Maria Teresa Capdevielle fills the halls with mouth watering aromas whenever she is teaching one of her popular, authentic Italian cooking and baking classes in the Rotary Kitchen here at The Center. We get the chance to chat with Maria about growing up in Venezuela with her Italian immigrant parents whose roots are from the Abruzzo region in …

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It's a Family Affair: Theater, Wine and Gratitude with The Smiths 47:24

1y ago47:24

47:24

Stopping by to chat before a rehearsal of Sonoma Arts Live Theater Company production, Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical! is Andrew, Maeve, Fiona and Teagan...The Smith family! Andrew is directing, Maeve and Fiona performing and of course the littlest, Teagan as Dad's "co-director." What a talented crew they are. We talk about the family'…

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This Yearning for Longevity with Artist, Dan Clauson 1:08:51

1y ago1:08:51

1:08:51

Daniel Clauson is a Queer and Trans Artist who is currently the Artist in Residence at the Sonoma Ceramics department of the Sonoma Community Center. Dan utilizes their past experiences of gender dysphoria, relationships, and ‘home’ to influence their work and connects contradicting ideas of love and pain, trauma and acceptance, intimacy and ambigu…

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Behind the "Screams" - Scream the Movie SPECIAL! 57:10

1y ago57:10

57:10

Celebrating the legacy of Scream the Movie that was filmed right here at the Sonoma Community Center in 1996- we have two interviews lined up for fans! First up Cat Smith and Takeshi Lewis fill in as co-hosts to interview Franco Caramelino: photographer, Ghostface cosplayer, and Scream superfan. Originally from Argentina, this Iowa resident makes f…

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UFOs, Alien, & Abductions with UFO Jim (Ledwith) 50:55

1y ago50:55

50:55

It’s the interview you’ve all been waiting for! We sit down with UFOlogist, Jim Ledwith aka “UFO Jim” and get the scoop on all things extraterrestrial. From Jim’s childhood to a young adult, his first abduction in Sonoma, and to the aliens “walking among us, ” including what are mantoids? We ask questions that you want to know and Jim happily answe…

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Artist & Hot Air Balloon Flyer; Jose Martinez 45:45

1y ago45:45

45:45

Jose Martinez keeps his head in the clouds and pours his heart onto the canvas. Born in Oaxaca, Mexico and migrating to CA , Jose Martinez found his way to painting and hot air ballooning. Through his artwork, he expresses commentary on social and culturally relevant issues through the medium of paint and mixed media. Jose is also a flyer of hot ai…

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Family, Food and Mexico with Jose Gerardo Diaz Lerma 1:06:43

1y ago1:06:43

1:06:43

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, is an intimate interview with our very own podcast co- host, Jose Gerardo Diaz Lerma. A born storyteller , Chef G. and known to some as “Grande” , ( legit name won in an arm wrestling contest ) shares his up and down rollercoaster story of love, hardship, food, friendships and family. From his early days in Maza…

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Try Something New with Simon & Kimberly Blattner 52:28

1+ y ago52:28

52:28

"Try Something New" is a personal motto of Simon and Kimberly Blattner and that is personified in the journey of their lives. A muse is defined as a person or a personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist and The Center has an annual tradition of choosing a notable local as a muse and then celebrating them with a gala. …

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The Creative Journey of Ceramic Artist: Turiya Gross 55:31

1+ y ago55:31

55:31

Turiya Gross is a Ceramic Artist based in Taos, New Mexico and has been an artist in residence as well as instructor at the Sonoma Community Center. Her work is influenced by her upbringing in Mexico, her experiences in a Craft Community in Upstate New York, learning Turkish brushstroke and her travels and residencies all over. She aims to create p…

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Craft Chat with Master Maker, Robert Mahar! 52:32

1+ y ago52:32

52:32

Robert Mahar describes himself as craft driven, design inspired and vintage obsessed on his IG page (15.6K followers.) We think of him as a Craft Master and are lucky enough to have him as a Community Center instructor and a wonderful addition to the Sonoma Valley community! He is an ambassador to Spoonflower, Alumni of NBC’s Crafting Competition S…

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Out and About with Gary Saperstein 56:33

1+ y ago56:33

56:33

Gary Saperstein is everywhere! With what seems to be boundless energy, he is the owner and operator of Out in the Vineyard, an experimental Wine Tour and Events Company for the LGBTQ+, Director of Development of Face to Face,a non profit with a mission to end HIV in Sonoma County and our delightful Master of Ceremonies at SCC’s Trashion Fashion Run…

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Whats the Frequency, Takeshi? 1:08:53

1+ y ago1:08:53

1:08:53

Gerardo and Molly pull their sound editor, Takeshi Lewis from behind the mic to share his story and fall down the rabbit hole. We get schooled about sound engineering for radio, movies, and podcasts and how engineering mixers are worth more than houses. We get some scoop on his tough as nails Dad, family upbringing, early music lessons right here a…

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El poder de la visión | Voces | Jesús "Mesyk" 24:54

1+ y ago24:54

24:54

"Tener visión es fundamental para crear en el presente un futuro que no sea frágil. Por el contrario la falta de visión crea problemas en el presenta con repercusiones en el futuro"

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La armadura de Dios | Voces | Freddy "Porta voz" 26:29

1+ y ago26:29

26:29

"La biblia nos enseña que no somos autosuficientes, que no podemos confiar en nuestras propias habilidades, en nuestra propia sabiduría, entonces si nosotros peleáramos en nuestras propias fuerzas lo mas seguro es que saldríamos derrotados"

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El corazón del discípulo | Voces | Gerardo Vargas 25:30

1+ y ago25:30

25:30

"El discipulado en la iglesia debe ser algo primordial y relevante, sin embargo, suele ser algo muy olvidado, ya que vivimos en una época en que muchas veces la iglesia se enfoca más en una "fachada" que en lo que realmente importa: lo interno"

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Fe en lo ilógico | Voces | Abi Roel 18:24

1+ y ago18:24

18:24

"La biblia esta llena de cosas aparentemente ilógicas, cosas que Dios le pide a la gente que haga, sin embargo la sabiduría de Dios es mucho más alta que la nuestra, es por eso que nuestra lógica en comparación con la de Dios pasa a segundo plano"

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Trash Talk with NYC Legend, Debra Rapoport 43:12

1+ y ago43:12

43:12

Focusing on Sonoma Community Center's Trashion Fashion month, we interview creator, innovator, and NYC legend Debra Rapoport who has listened to her heart and let it guide her into a wildly creative and adventurous life. Working with non-traditional and repurposed materials since the 1960's, she creates hats and accessories out of using found mater…

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Ellen Toscano: Hustle and Flow 57:25

1+ y ago57:25

57:25

We interview Ellen Toscano, a woman of many talents and one wears many hats! From a national Fundraising Consultant and Singing Auctioneer to Reiki Master teacher and founder of Toscano Reiki, Ellen balances the hustle with grace and flow. Starting as a dancing bon bon n the Nutcracker right here at the Sonoma Community Center as a child, Ellen tak…

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EP.02 | ¡Todo va a estar bien! 13:44

1+ y ago13:44

13:44

La pre - ocupación es poner nuestra mente en alguna situación antes de que suceda, pero ¿por que preocuparse si Dios está en control?

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EP.01 | ¿Por qué eres cristiano? 35:40

1+ y ago35:40

35:40

Hoy en pleno siglo XXI el cristianismo se ve como una moda como "un estilo de vida", algo que podemos adaptar a nuestra manera de vivir, sin embargo Jesús, la biblia ni Dios quisieron que fuera de esa manera, nunca quisieron que el cristianismo se adaptara a nuestra mala manera de vivir, si no que nuestra vida se adaptara a la vida que Dios quiere …

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EP.00 | Ofensivo y escandaloso 15:12

1+ y ago15:12

15:12

Ser divergente es tener la habilidad de poder adaptarse a diferentes situaciones o tener la habilidad de poder hablar de diversos temas. Este es el objetivo del podcast, y a pesar de que pueda hablarse de diversidad de temas, siempre vamos a hablar y a sostener la verdad, y eso, para algunas personas, puede resultar ofensivo y escandaloso.…

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The many lives of Fred DeWitt 51:31

1+ y ago51:31

51:31

In this episode, we interview 2023 current Sonoma Ceramics Artist-in-Residence, Fred Dewitt. Fred is an African American interdisciplinary artist with a disability who is researching and exploring ways to deconstruct notions of white supremacy as it is promoted in early American art. DeWitt’s artwork reflects the life he has lived and what a story …

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Storytelling: The Podcaster & The Dancer 1:02:14

1+ y ago1:02:14

1:02:14

In this episode, we feature podcaster and KSVY Radio host Francisco Kilgore and dancer/choreographer/performer Jessica Fudim. "Everyone has a story" is Francisco's motto and today we turn the tables by interviewing one of the Sonoma podcast OGs! A little family story of his Brazilian and wild west roots, how he "uncorks" a story, and what he is up …

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Scoop on the Scream filming & the School of Clay 1:02:07

2y ago1:02:07

1:02:07

It’s here Scream the Movie fans! Celebrating our 70th birthday with ongoing history segments, it’s the scoop from Dan Casabonne, who was the Asst. Executive Director in 1996 when Scream was filmed at the Sonoma Community Center. He talks about how he wheeled and dealed a contract with the Scream production company, the real deal with filming and do…

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Time Machine 42:11

2y ago42:11

42:11

History storytellers unite! A Sonoma Community Center 70th Birthday special filled with stories of a cheap bid for the historic building, time capsule, shooting ranges and a love story. We kick off our 70th birthday and upcoming gallery exhibit “That 70th Show” with an interview of the SCC historian and artist; Mike Acker, founder of our Sonoma Cer…

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Thank you 2022, Hello 2023! 42:41

2y ago42:41

42:41

We capture the holiday nuttiness and love by hosting a "stop by" podcast party with some of our SCC staff here at the Community Center! We share some laughs, insight and get the scoop from the programming team on 2023 classes, projects, and events! There's a surprise visit from our nosy SCC mascot puppet, Oscar, and his interview with Jill Valivani…

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What Are You Wearing? 41:48

2y ago41:48

41:48

In this episode, we interview Margaret Hatcher (not Thatcher, The Iron Lady!) but the mind-blowing Costume Designer and Artist. Be it an outfit made of a thousand Christmas lights, a dress of recycled ticket stubs, larger-than-life puppets, or a wearable hat replica of our Sonoma Community Center (complete with the exact amount of windows) - Margar…

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What's For Lunch? 49:25

2y ago49:25

49:25

It's all about food in episode 3! First up, we interview the Sonoma Community Center Culinary Arts Director, Elise Sahota - Gonzales. Spearheading the Community Kitchen program, Elise shares the food clubs, the partnerships, and classes taking place at the Center. She also talks about being a 6th generation Sonoman, living in India, and her vision …

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Is it real or is it MOFO? 42:16

2y ago42:16

42:16

In episode two, we deep dive into the thriving world of Sonoma Ceramics and interview emerging Artist in Residence, Reniel del Rosario! He shares his upbringing, upcoming Gallery 212 exhibit; MOFO ( Museum of Found Objects), "bootleg" work, and his penchant for creating fake establishments that question acquisitions, appropriation, art, and antiqui…

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We all Scream for the Community Center! 40:26

2y ago40:26

40:26

First up we share the story of Scream, the Wes Craven horror movie that was filmed here in 1996, an interview with our Executive Director, Charlotte Hajer and an entertaining segment on what’s for lunch. November update of classes, workshops and our annual Dia de Muertos/Day of the Dead event.By Molly Spencer and Gerardo Diaz

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