Pique My Interest

PMI is back with Alize Cruz, who just wrapped up an incredible three-year reign as Katherine Howard on the Broadway national tour of Six the Musical! This hilarious, heartfelt performer talks us through her transitions from musical theatre to rock to pop, gives advice on taking care of yourself, and dives deep into what makes her performances so special. Congrats on an amazing reign, Queen! We can...

In season 7, episode 5 I visited with Sonja Hernandez, the creative mind behind Sonja Gloria Pottery. In this episode, we get into her philosophies on art education, a shared interest in The Artist's Way, and talking to your pots. Spoiler alert: they're a little sassy! The full episode Sonja Gloria Pottery is available where you get your podcasts as well as the PMI Website.  piquemyinterestpodcast...

In season 7, episode 4, I finally get to interview a Montana creative who has been on my radar for years. Katie Stylos, the artist behind Hyalite Designs uses discarded and recycled rope to create landscape art that sells out within minutes of being released in her online shop. We chat about her background as a climber, the reason she went to art school, and how to overcome a creative block. The f...

In this special 4-part episode, I interviewed the performers of Dear San Francisco, an immersive circus show at Club Fugazi. The final artist in this series is Zoe Schubert, a specialist in aerial straps who also has a love for designing and sewing clothing! The full episode Dear San Francisco is available where you get your podcasts as well as the PMI Website.  piquemyinterestpodcast.com More of...

In this special 4-part episode, I interviewed the performers of Dear San Francisco, an immersive circus show at Club Fugazi. The third artist of this series is Joëlle Ziörjen who was introduced to circus at a very young age, trained at a circus high school and college and is now living her dreams performing with the Seven Fingers. The full episode Dear San Francisco is available where you get your...

In this special 4-part episode, I interviewed the performers of Dear San Francisco, an immersive circus show at Club Fugazi. The second artist of this series is Maya Cruz, a multidisciplinary circus artist. She has toured the world, produced her own shows, and is a co-founder of Back Pocket, a Belgian circus company. The full episode Dear San Francisco is available where you get your podcasts as w...

In this special 4-part episode, I interviewed the performers of Dear San Francisco, an immersive circus show at Club Fugazi. First up is Coline Espejo who is most known for the art of hair hanging. Coline shares with us the joys and challenges of performing this demanding art eight times a week. The full episode Dear San Francisco is available where you get your podcasts as well as the PMI Website...

Pamakane Pico is the founder of Ocean Dreamer and is a lei maker, farmer, and visionary creating floral experiences in Hawaii. In this episode, which was recorded outside amidst the birds, trees, and rain, Pamakane shares how she carries generations of lei making into the modern world. Her leis and floral arrangements are a supersized Hawaiian rainbow of color, using locally grown flowers to creat...

In episode 1 of season 7, I chat with Mahealani Mika, a hula practitioner based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Mahealani held the title of Miss Aloha Hula in 2010, directs a hula studio (hālau) called Kilohana in Tokyo, and is the director and producer of the Hawaiian-centered luau, Na Lei Aloha at the Hyatt Regency in Waikiki. Mahealani is a wealth of knowledge on all things Hawaiian culture and speaks to...

PMI’s final guest of season 6 is Jordon Bourgeault! This Calgary airbrush artist loves to interplay the objects in his work, specializing in weaving what the client wants with his world class painting skills to tell a story with specific attention to detail. With his art showcased on the NHL stage, we discuss success in airbrush, the early inspirations into this unique craft, and collaborating wit...

PMI’s next guest of season 6 is Amanda Morgan! This iconic ballerina is pushing through barriers to become the first female black soloist in the Pacific Northwest Ballet. In this episode, Amanda explores her creation process, her fascination with film, and touches on how art can shine an important light in a dark world. She is curious. She is ground breaking. She wants to be the inspirational role...

PMI’s next guest of season 6 is Matt Devine! As a self taught artist, Matt bounced around welding jobs when his artistic touch was recognized and he started to explore his creativity. Artistically, his work is non-representational contemporary sculpture art, but simply, his sculptures are reminiscent of paper, almost weightless. Matt reflects on the importance of open mindedness, using scraps for...

PMI’s next guest of season 6 is Kate Tova! She will blow you away with her textured and vibrant art that focuses on the interconnections between people, nature, and ancestry. From Russia to New Orleans to San Francisco, Kate discusses tapping into your roots, finding your artistic drive, and exploring the connection of humans with nature. The episode “Trust the Glitches” is available where you get...

PMI’s next guest of season 6 is fnnch! This street pop artist based in San Francisco creates unique, controversial, and stunning pieces with stencils, spray paint, and in occasional illegal art… speed. fnnch gets into balancing your art as your passion versus a job, turning street art into a career all while trying to brighten the day. The episode “One Bear at a Time” is available where you get yo...

PMI’s next guest of season 6 is Duncan Sherwood-Forbes. This incredible Bay-area creator is sculpting stories with a single line. Inspired by line illustrations, he uniquely bends different types of metal wire into recognizable shapes and stories all with his signature touch. The episode “Every Line Matters” is available where you get your podcasts as well as the PMI Website. piquemyinterestpodcas...

PMI’s next guest of season 6 is Jesse Littlebird! This epic indigenous painter based in Albuquerque is known for his southwest landscapes, abstract pieces that reflect his Laguana/Kewa Pueblo culture, and his radical and political work that sparks a conversation. He thanks the community as it has supported the creation of his gallery Kukani. The episode “Kukani” is available where you get your pod...

PMI’s next guest of season 6 is Ross Tuggle! This Indianapolis based artist takes the organic grain of wood and transforms its patterns and textures into geometric mosaics. In this episode, we delve into the power of taking breaks, keeping creative in other aspects of life outside art, the frustrations and flattery of having your work copied, and his interest in sweaters. The episode “Tuggles Timb...

PMI’s next guest of season 6 is Israel Solomon! This Indianapolis-based artist paints the interaction of people and nature with his colorful cubist-like style. His craft has led him to a studio at @harrisoncenterarts where his work has been featured in exhibitions and a solo show 11:11. We explore his stunning creativity, his advice on growing as an artist, and seeing failures as stepping stones t...

PMI’s first guest of season 6 is Scott Mulvahill! This creative musician combines songwriting, bass and technology and gave a Tedx Talk “DataBass: Human music for a tech world” in Nashville in early 2025. In this episode, Scott shares about his unbelievable artistry, combining technology and music, the music community, and some insightful tips and funny stories. Slap the bass and hit some patches,...

Season Six of Pique My Interest is just around the corner! I traveled the United States and Canada to interview artists from all disciplines - musicians, painters, dancers, and sculptors. Join me as I learn about their creativity, chat about their art, and explore the mind of the artist. Season 6 episodes drop every Wednesday, but there is even more content on TikTok and Instagram! Please subscrib...

In total, PMI has had 55 artists on the show and season 5 is full of some of the most innovative and unique artists across North America. This episode is the recap as we dive into who we met, some of their advice, and their incredible creativity. Instagram: @pique.my.interest piquemyinterestpodcast.com

PMI’s next guest of season 5 is Corinna Nicole! After being mesmerized with the ariel display of starlings, this next artist was inspired to change her whole artistic outlook. Her journey has landed her a studio space at Lowe Mill in Huntsville, AL where she creates and displays her incredible work. The episode “Mystic Murmurations” is available where you get your podcasts as well as the PMI Websi...

PMI’s next guest of season 5 is Michelle Novosel! This artist is the inventor behind the incredible chocolate bars, bon bons, hot cocoa, and so much more at the number one voted chocolate shop in the United States based in Huntsville, AL: Pizzelle’s Confections. This episode dives into Michelle's marvelous creativity and even asks what do clouds taste like? The episode “Pizzelle’s Confections”...

PMI’s next guest of season 5 is Larry Bommarito! Larry, known by the artist name Sekondtry, pushes the boundaries of where artists can go, gaining access to structures he shouldn’t be in, running from security, and finding his creativity while exploring places the world has forgotten. The episode “Sekondtry” is available where you get your podcasts as well as the PMI Website.  piquemyinterestpodca...

PMI’s next guest of season 5 is Tamara Keefe. She created a decadent and wonderful ice cream that grandma would love. This episode dives into her ice cream journey including the requirements to become a microcreamery. The episode “The Frozen Flavor Temptress” is available where you get your podcasts as well as the PMI Website.  piquemyinterestpodcast.com More of Tamara: @clementinescreamery clemen...