Dialogues with Creators

Join us as we talk with Amanda Triplett, educator and founder of Speak Up Whitfield. We discuss the various skills developed through creating podcasts and her endeavors to spread knowledge about this art form locally and nationally. Find out more about Amanda's nonprofit here!

Join us as we talk with our first poet on the podcast, KB Ballentine, about her experiences as an educator and writer as well as where she finds inspiration and help for her writing. Find more information about Ballentine' work at https://www.kbballentine.com/

When we think of creativity, works in science might not be the first thing to come to mind but today's guest Marina Smitherman shows us how creativity can be found n unexpected places. Marina is a biology professor with experience educating both college students and other professors. Join us as we explore how creativity of thought is used in teaching biology.

Join us as we talk to actress, theater director, and educator, Kimberly Correll about her experiences starting an acting career, living in California, working in video production, and directing as well as her passion for live theater. Keep up with Kim's work with Dalton State: https://www.facebook.com/daltonstatetheater Check out Barbara's work or reach out: https://www.barbaragrahamtucker.com/

Join us as we talk with Karli Land, author, writers group founder, and book publisher.

Join us as we talk to artist and educator Michael Largent as we discuss the nature of art, his experiences and inspirations as an artist, and how to encourage creativity in the classroom. Check out Michael's work at https://mlargent.format.com/home

Join us as we talk with Devereaux Chivington-Stebbins about her latest published book Fall from Snowbird Mountain and her experiences leading to her becoming an author. She published the book under the name CS Devereaux. Check out Fall from Snowbird Mountain at https://www.amazon.com/Fall-Snowbird-Mountain-C-S-Devereaux/dp/1958448184

Barbara comes on with some wrap up comments and hopes for the next season.

Dr. Luke Manget published Ginseng Diggers in 2022 (University of Kentucky Press), where he explores the place of the ginseng trade in the ecology and history of Appalachia. He digs into (no pun intended) history, environmental and economical issues, culture, literature, and the abiding impact of the worldwide desire for ginseng root on the region. His book is available at all online booksellers. D...

Join us as we talk to Renea Winchester, an award-winning fiction and nonfiction author. Her website is https://blogthefarm.wordpress.com/ and her books are available on Amazon and other online booksellers.

Our fifth guest expresses his creativity through performing and directing other performers onstage. Chad Daniel joins us to discuss creative expression in the theatre. Check out the ACT website at actdalton.org

This podcast tries to explore all kinds of creativity and creative work. Our fifth guest expresses his creativity through performing and directing other performers onstage. His resume includes acting in England, professional directing, and teaching. Chad Daniel of Dalton, Ga, sat down with Barbara Tucker to discuss creative expression in the theatre. Currently, Chad is the Executive Director of th...

Today’s podcast will be an interview with Kenyon Henry, local author and conference organizer. Kenyon writes in the young adult and adult fantasy genre, sometimes with a faith-based approach. Along with his day job and his growing writing career, Kenyon is known as the originator and organizer of the Next Chapter Con convention for writers. https://www.nextchaptercon.com

Join us as we talk with Amber Nagle, an engineer turned journalist, about her beginnings in journalism and advice for those interested in stepping into writing. Contact Dr. Barbara Tucker at: btbarbaratucker11@gmail.com.

Join us as we discuss the lessons Mr. Ryan Reece, screenwriter, producer, and educator, learned while producing his first film, Illation . He also speaks on his philosophy on teaching screenwriting. You can contact Mr. Reece at: rreece@daltonstate.edu

Join us as we talk to Ryan M. Reece, screenwriter, educator, and producer. We discuss his story of joining the film industry and his experience producing his short film, Illation .

Join the second part of our discussion with Mr. Jerry Drye, associate professor of communication and professional humorist. This time we'll get into some practical topics of humor in life.

Join us as we talk with Jerry Drye, educator and humorist, about what makes things funny, his inspiration to study humor, and the purpose of comedy.