Dialogues with Creators

In this episode, Ryan Reece joins us again after three years. Ryan’s film Ilation has garnered almost 30 awards at film festivals nationwide. These include writing, production, and acting awards at both secular and faith-based venues. We discuss the process, why it resonates with people, the collaborative nature of creativity, and whether awards motivate or demotivate. Check out more of Dr. Barbar...

Support this podcast at https://gofund.me/b16c8b12 Today’s guests have produced many fascinating works. Here are some links: Cynthia Robinson Young: https://www.cynthiarobinsonyoung.com/ Rachel Landrum Crumble: https://poetteachermom.com/ Devereaux Chivington-Stebbins: https://www.csdevereaux.com/ Rebecca Lefkoff: Hot for Teacher , An Apple a Day Tucker Pennington: http://tuckerpennington.com/ Cha...

Following up on an earlier episode where she discussed how novel writing may or may not be a choice for everyone who aspires to it, Barbara Tucker turns to a more hopeful message of how you can build a foundation to write a novel. Support this podcast at https://gofund.me/b16c8b12 Check out Barbara's books here!

Ever dreamt of writing a novel but don't know where to start? Join us this week as we welcome Dr. Barbara Tucker, author and writing expert, who shares invaluable insights and practical advice for aspiring novelists. Support this podcast at https://gofund.me/b16c8b12 Visit Dr. Tucker's website for more writing resources and information about her books. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for...

In this first episode of 2025, Barbara sits down with Dr. John Fuchko III, who is the sixth president of Dalton State College. They discuss leadership in various contexts and interrogate cliches about leaders. They also discuss the concept of servant leadership. Support this podcast at https://gofund.me/b16c8b12

In this episode, we are joined by two poets. Cynthia Robinson Young is the author of Migration , a Finalist in the 2019 Georgia Author of the Year Award, and a Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net for 2023 nominee. Rachel Landrum Crumble is a poet with an MFA from Vermont College and publications in numerous literary journals. Her work has been recognized with awards and fellowships, and her debut p...

Located in Hixson, Rêve Coffee and Books is focused on creating a "third place"–a communal space outside of work or home–for the Chattanooga community. Owner and barista Aniston Williams has built Rêve around the idea of community, a love for reading, and education. Join us as Dr. Barbara Tucker sits down and talks with Aniston about what inspired her to create this sanctuary for fellow book lover...

Barbara speaks with her friend and publisher, Vickie McEntire, who recently acquired Colorful Crow Publishing of Calhoun. They will talk entrepreneurship, writing, and creativity. Vickie adds "“Katie Clayton, who takes care of marketing, is essential to the success of our clients and the company!" Support this podcast at https://gofund.me/b16c8b12 Find out more about Colorful Crow Publishing here!

Housed in a former cotton warehouse in Carrollton, Georgia, the Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum highlights various textile art styles by many artists and has hosted over 50 exhibits since the museum’s founding. The museum features three galleries, a classroom space with a library, and a consignment-based gift shop. The museum offers 22 adult classes in everything from sewing and quilting to...

Join us for a chilling conversation with Mark Hannah, a veteran horror filmmaker who dared to take on the challenge of creating a terrifying Halloween experience at a waterpark. Discover the behind-the-scenes secrets, hilarious mishaps, and spine-tingling stories of bringing Lake WinnepeSPOOKah to life. Mark shares his unforgettable journey. This episode is packed with horror trivia, insider tips,...

In this episode, Dr. Barbara Tucker takes a road trip to John C. Campbell Folk School. Located in Brasstown, NC, the Folk School offers year-round weeklong and weekend classes for adults in craft, art, music, dance, and more. It is the oldest and largest folk school in the United States and a non-profit adult educational organization based on non-competitive learning. The Folk School staff welcome...

Whitney and Brandon Cawood, parents and first-time documentary filmmakers, join us to discuss their journey of discovering that their child has a life-altering sensitivity to synthetic dyes, Their documentary seeks to unravel the impacts of synthetic dyes which leads to an unexpected series of shocking stories and surprising discoveries. Find out more about To Dye For here!

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Amanda Brown, the visionary leader of the Creative Arts Guild in Georgia. As the oldest community-based multi-disciplinary arts organization in the state, the Creative Arts Guild has been nurturing creativity and fostering community for generations. Amanda shares insights into the organization's mission, challenges, and future aspirations. We'll also dis...

Join Barbara as she sits down and talks to Jan Bramlett and Mark Hannah, two longtime Dalton residents who share the same mutual love for filmmaking. They discuss their experience, which spans over three decades of writing, directing, and producing movies. This episode is in memory of Burr who was best known as a director of horror films, many of which attained a cult following status.

On this episode, Curtis Hill, senior pastor of Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN, joins us to discuss how the media we consume and other distractions our can impact our spiritual walk and creativity.

In this episode, we are joined by our first guest naturalist, Ray Zimmerman. "What is a naturalist?" you may ask. The short answer is "any person who studies the natural world" and Ray certainly does so through his beautiful poems and stories. Find more of Ray's work here: https://www.rayzimmermanauthor.com/

In this episode, we are joined by two world-class musicians who started a farm in the Northwest Georgia hills! Dr. Ellie Jenkins and Dr. Eric Hanson sit down with Barbara to discuss the why, how, and what of their farming experience and how it fits with their extensive musical and teaching careers. Dr. Jenkins mentioned a book on creativity. It can be found at https://a.co/d/bjXfjTi The website fo...

This episode is live on location! Join Dr. Barbara Tucker as she visits the Rabbit Valley Farmer’s Market, which operates May through early October on Saturday morning 9-1. It is a nonprofit not a business, but it supports local, small businesses and was formed in 2020 to revitalize the area following the effects of COVID-19. Support this podcast at https://gofund.me/3228baa4

In this episode, we catch up with Dr. Barbara Tucker as she shares details about her latest projects. She shares advice and thoughts on writing, teaching, and more.

In this episode, we are joined by author David Cady. We start with a discussion of his newest work, a novel based on the Nazi occupation of Latvia, a subject not well known. Then we discuss his early fiction and his historical book Religion of Fear.

In this episode, we hear from local filmmaker Emily Steele, of Jasper Tennesssee as she discusses the process of making her independent film, Goodnight August, and her inspirations as a filmmaker.

Professor Jerry Drye joined us again on this episode to discuss an exciting upcoming event that kicks off Comedy Month. Listen as he discusses some benefits of humor, what it means to him, and how he used his creativity to make others laugh. Later, Clint Kinkead, communication professor at Dalton State, joins to share some funny stories that have and continue to resonate with students over the yea...

On this episode, we are joined by Richard Herder, author, researcher, and professor with an extensive history teaching in institutions both big and small across the country. Join us as we discuss his ethnographic experience studying the storytelling strategies of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers among other interesting topics. Find out how you can support this podcast at https://gofund.me/3228ba...

In this episode, we hear from local filmmaker Kenyon Henry and actress Terri Bonds. Kenyon shares with us the process for making a faith-based film and how his experience as a novel writer influenced his endeavor in screenwriting. Terri talks about her experience as an actress and why she feels faith-based films are an exciting new avenue for actors. Find out how you can support this podcast at ht...

In this episode, we hear from local filmmaker Andrew Bullard, of Access Control. Andrew will explain the hurdles for making an independent film and how he came to film-making; also he talks about the film community in Chattanooga and resources. Support the podcast here: https://gofund.me/3228baa4