Creatives Talk Podcast

In this episode, Dana Nollsch talks, perhaps rambles on about many things. Dana runs Reno Arts News as well as this podcast. His love of art drives him in his many endeavors. Take a listen and find out more. Season Four, Episode Eleven: Dana Nollsch August 27th, 2025 Your Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Nollsch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we spoke to Courtney Meredith. Meredith is the Co-Founder, Senior Design Strategist, and Creative Director at Design On Edge, a creative branding and marketing agency. She is an award-winning creative, dedicated to helping her clients achieve their dreams. Take a listen and find out more. Season Four, Episode Ten: Courtney Meredith August 20th, 2025 Your Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we spoke to Sam White. Samantha White , MT-BC, LPMT, is a therapist at Note-Able Music Therapy Services. Here is her bio from the website. "Sam White is a music therapist rooted in relational therapeutic approaches with a specialty in using a product/process as a therapy lens. She has worked in behavioral health systems, as well as memory care facilities, hospitals, community...

In this episode, we spoke to John Wade. We talked about fitness, theatre, and life as a drag queen. ⁠⁠⁠ This is a very entertaining conversation. Check it out. Season Four, Episode Eight: John Wade July 30th, 2025 Your Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Nollsch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Editor/Sound Engineer: Dana Nollsch Music by Highway J...

In this episode, we talk to Martin A. David. David is an artist, writer, actor, jeweler, and much more. We discussed inspiration in relation to creativity. Are you looking for inspiration? Then this is the episode for you. ⁠ Season Four, Episode Seven: Martin A. David July 23rd, 2025 Your Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Nollsch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we talk to Christopher Daniels about life, theatre, creativity, and much more. Here is a link to the interview Christopher and I did in 2018. https://youtu.be/GnIXC8ZmLCY Season Four, Episode Six: Christopher Daniels July 16th, 2025 Your Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Nollsch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Editor/Sound Engineer: Dan...

We spoke to Candace Garlock at her studio about "The Honeycomb Project" and much more. Carol Quinn joined us for a rousing conversation about art and more. Take a listen. For more information about The Honeycomb Project, go here. https://honeycomb2025.blogspot.com/2024/07/the-honeycomb-prospectus.html Season Four, Episode Five: Candace Garlock July 8th, 2025 Your Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Today, we speak with Maria Partridge, the Executive Director at Artech, who also serves as a Project Manager for Playa Art at Burning Man, among other roles. Partridge is a powerful force in the Reno Arts Scene. Take a listen. Season Four, Episode Four: Maria Partridge July 2nd, 2025 Your Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Nollsch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Once again, we are visited by Mandy Hudspeth, the owner of Nevada Fine Arts. She fills us in on the happenings at Nevada Fine Arts during Artown and much more. Take a listen. Season Four, Episode Three: Mandy Hudspeth June 25th, 2025 Your Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Nollsch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Editor/Sound Engineer: Dana Nollsch Music by Highway J...

This week, we had an important conversation with Nettie Oliverio about the arts' larger impact on our economic success. Nettie certainly has her finger on the pulse of the Reno art scene and the arts' state-wide impact. Season Four, Episode Two: Nettie Oliverio June 18th, 2025 Your Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Nollsch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Editor...

Welcome to the first episode of our fourth season. This week, we talked to Jamie Lynn Woodham and Spike McGuire about what is happening at the Brewery Art Center in Carson City. Trust me, a lot is going on with the art community in Carson City. Season Four, Episode One: Brewery Arts Center with Jamie Lynn Woodham and Spike McGuire June 11th, 2025 Your Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week, we conclude our third season with Bill Brown. Bill Brown is an Emmy award-winning journalist turned writer of sci-fi adventure novels. Take a listen to find out more about Bill Brown. Season Three, Episode Fourteen: Bill Brown May 7th, 2025 Your Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Nollsch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your Co-Host Michelle Nollsch Editor/Sound Engin...

In this episode, we talk to Megan O'Reilly, the President of the Board of Directors at Sierra Arts and Co-Owner of Pitch Black Printing. Take a listen to find out more about Megan O'Reilly. Season Three Episode Thirteen: Megan O'Reilly April 29th, 2025 Your Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Nollsch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Michelle Nollsch Editor/Sound Engineer: Dana No...

Join us for a conversation with Melissa Taylor, the Executive Director of Reno Little Theater. Taylor is a lifelong theatre geek and has been with RLT since 2013. Take a listen to find out what RLT is up to as they celebrate their 90th birthday. Here is a link to RLT's website: renolittletheater.org Season Three Episode Twelve: Melissa Taylor April 22nd, 2025 Your Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week, we talked to Ryan Stark. Ryan owns   No City Roasters and is a proficient plein -air painter and teacher. He teaches groups of painters the finer aspects of plein-air painting. We talked about how creativity can be the driving part of life if we allow it and embrace the creativity that we all hold inside of us. Season Three Episode Eleven: Ryan Stark April 16th, 2025 Your Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Season Three Episode Ten: Krystal (with a K) This week, we talked to Krystal (with a K). Krystal is a very inspiring artist whom you should know. Here is her bio taken from her website: Krystal (with a K) is a multidisciplinary artist and poet. She has been writing longer than she's known the English language. As a child, she'd sit for hours, writing tight little loops in place of words to...

Season Three Episode Nine: Shea King This week, we talked to Shea King, who is very involved with the Reno theatre community. From teaching to directing and even being instrumental in the day-to-day running of a local theatre, Shea is doing all the things theatre. Check out TMCC Theatre's Facebook: facebook.com/TMCCTheatre Here is a link to Good Luck Macbeth's Facebook: facebook.com/GoodLu...

This week, we sat down with Tricia Poulos Leonard. Tricia is an abstract and multi-media artist who is very active in the Reno Arts Community. Here is her bio from her Artists Co-op Page: As a painter, I find inspiration in the world around me. I employ a personal vocabulary of marks and colors that reflect the natural world. My work varies from representational to abstract, and I am continually m...

This week, we talked to David McCamant about his career in art, teaching art, and more. Here is his Bio from his website; Contemporary Impressionist David McCamant (born 1958) paints his sky and landscape works as illuminated impressions of his subjects. He is intrigued by the relationship of the quality of light and the objects observed. Both a student of light and instructor of composition, Davi...

This week, we sat down with Braighlee Rainey, a painter of women. We had a wonderful conversation that you will want to listen to. So, get a cup of coffee and join us for this inspiring conversation. You can find Braighlee here; https://braighlee.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064575434238 https://www.instagram.com/braighlee https://www.threads.net/@braighlee March 6, 2025 Your Ho...

Today, we had a great conversation with Caedron Burchfield about Street Art. Street Art, from Tagging to Murals to Graffiti, we talk about it all in a very frank way. So sit back and take a listen. February 19, 2025 Your Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Nollsch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠ Mandy Medlin Hudspeth⁠⁠⁠   Editor/Sound Engineer: Dana Nollsch Music by Highway Jones With special thanks to: ⁠...

This week, we talked to author Brian Woody. He has a recently published book, “I Am Loving Awareness,” and he will be having a book signing at Nevada Fine Arts. https://www.brianwoody.com/ February 11, 2025 Your Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Nollsch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Mandy Medlin Hudspeth⁠⁠   Editor/Sound Engineer: Dana Nollsch Music by Highway Jones With special thanks to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nevada...

Today, we talked to Kaleb Temple or, as you may know him, Kaleb the Doodler. There is much more to Kaleb than just doodling. He is a filmmaker, actor, artist, and more. Take a listen and discover more about Kaleb Temple. kalebtemple.com February 5, 2025 Your Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Nollsch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠Mandy Medlin Hudspeth⁠   Editor/Sound Engineer: Dana Nollsch Music by Highway Jones...

Today, we talked to Lyric Andy and Taylor Wilson about Silver State Storytellers and more. If you want to learn about creating a short film, this episode is for you. Silver State Storytellers  nvstorytellers.org January 29, 2025 Your Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Nollsch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠Mandy Medlin Hudspeth⁠   Editor/Sound Engineer: Dana Nollsch Music by Highway Jones With special thanks to: ⁠...

We start off our third season with an extended episode. Today, we talk to Pablo Piccaso, portrayed by Doug Mishler. Have you ever wondered who Piccaso was and what drove him to create? In this episode, you will learn about the man and the artist Pablo Picasso. Doug Mishler performs Chautauquas, and one of his characters is Piccaso. Don't miss this extended episode of Creatives Talk Podcast and cel...