You Made It!: A GoggleWorks Podcast

SURPRISE!! Emily, Erica and Natalie are back with a bonus episode featuring one of Reading's hometown heros--Judy Henry, owner and head chef of Judy's on Cherry! Listen to this spunky and insightful episode to learn more about Judy and the history behind one of the best restaurants in Reading!

This week we welcome interdisciplinary artist, Mia Fabrizio, to the studio. We chat with Mia about the relationships between the subject matters of her work and her upcoming show, "A Seat at the Table" running from April 12th-May 19th, in the Schmidt Gallery (https://goggleworks.org/event/a-seat-at-the-table-mia-fabrizio/). This episode delivers the finale of season 3 AND the finale of Y...

The crew was very excited to welcome back former GoggleWorks intern and local photographer/artist, Juliana Delgado! Listen to this week's episode to learn more about the ins and outs of film photography, Juliana's perspective on art, and how to get out of a creative rut.

This week we get to sit down with the GoggleWorks Studio Artist, Sue Biebuyck: painter of bears, leader of studios, and capturer of all things good in life. Check her out here at GoggleWorks (https://goggleworks.org/people/sue-biebuyck/) or at Studio B in Boyertown (https://www.studiobbb.org/)!

The crew sits down with esteemed local woodworker, former GoggleWorks staff member, and newly printed author of the "Complete Starter Guide to Woodturning on the Lathe" -- Luke Voytas! Listen to the end to learn more about Luke and his mystery skill!!

This week's episode is nothing short of whacky, whimsical, and weird as we welcome local artist and GoggleWorks Graphic Designer, Joey Strain, to the pod! We chat about ALL the things, ranging from sketching strategies to what ant faces look like up close-- listen in to hear it all!

This week we welcome local muralist & champion of the community, Mike Miller. Listen in to learn more about Mike & his story as an artist in Reading. To learn more about how you can get involved visit his website: https://www.berkscommunitymurals.org/

Two studios collide in this week's episode of You Made It as we welcome BCTV's English Bradley to Pagoda City!! We sit down with English to talk all about the importance of our community and the incredible access we have to information through local resources like BCTV.

This episode of You Made It takes you on the journey of local rapper/musician/producer, John Zabala aka SoulPapi! We discuss the influences and impacts that the city of Reading, life, and cars driving by with their radios turned up have had on John as a person and an artist.

This week we get to sit down with our new Artistic Director, Devyn Briggs. Devyn is a multi-talented artist and advocate for the arts. On this episode we learn about her approaches to art as a medium, as a concept, and as way of life.

On this episode of You Made It!, we chat with GoggleWorks Studio Artist Elaine Soltis about the connections between energy and the arts.

On this week's episode, we're taking you to the movies! We're joined by Reading Film Office's Program Manager, Marsha Upshaw, for a special episode highlighting the art of film, the wonder of story building, and the beauty of Brad Pitt's face.

We're back and with a brand new look, sound and host!! We're so excited for another wonderful season of getting to know the makers in our community, check us out to learn more! -Erica, Emily, and Natalie P.S. Keep and ear out for a special feature from the first female Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris!!

When it comes to the philosophy of making, Maggie Gallen has the answers. From her time as a volunteer to her last few weeks as the Interim Programs Director, the veteran GoggleWorker maintains that it’s all about making with your head, your hands, and your heart. Listen in for the final episode of season 2 of You Made It, as we chat with Maggie on one of her last days at GoggleWorks. Thank you al...

Integral to GoggleWorks' community, Suzanne Fellows SHOWS UP! She's a musician, an educator, an entrepreneur (Smartees Art), and a studio artist who knows her way around a variety of mediums. Oh, and she absolutely slaps on the banjolele! (Don't know what it is? Look it up!) Here's to you, Suzanne -- Cheers!

For the first time ever, we interview not one, not two, but THREE artists! Listen in to hear more about the art and preferred sandwiches of our Summer Residents, Colin Pezzano, Kaitlin West, and Cooper Siegel. To see their work and/or meet them in person, visit GoggleWorks on Friday, August 11th, 2023 for a gallery reception from 6-8PM. Free admission and free parking.

Natalie, Emily, and Lady are joined by the hilarious and talented, Barry Steely, in the studio this week. Listen up to hear more about Barry's wild journey from Berks County, to New York and back.

On this week's episode we sat down with our friend, former co-worker, and GoggleWorks studio artist--Kristen Egan! Listen in for a great conversation about the realities of living and working as an artist, surviving art school, and calling the people who give you their business card.

You Made It! is a place where we explore the creative identities of the people in our community. Paola Mateo is one of those people. This week's episode features, Paola, a GoggleWorks staff member, potter, seamstress, performance artist and so much more! Listen in to hear more about her journey as an artist and lifelong learner. Bonus points if you are adorned in the swaggiest set of dresses,...

This week's episode revolves around weird art and simulations. What else did you expect?? Tune into the latest installment of You Made It! featuring artist and local professor, Anthony Vega! 

BONUS EPISODE! A man of many residencies (formerly at GoggleWorks) and extremely talented stained glass artist, Joseph Cavalieri, visited us at GoggleWorks again! Over the course of one week at the end of May, Joseph taught a masterclass in stained glass AND joined us on the pod! Listen to this week's episode for some exclusive content!

On this week’s episode of You Made It! we are very lucky to welcome, highly acclaimed author, Reading, Pennsylvanian, and all-around bad ass- Amy Sarig King! A recipient of the Margaret A.Edwards lifetime achievement award for her contributions to young adult literature, Amy (also known as A.S. King), reminds us that it’s ok to not be ok and to ALWAYS live your truth.   Get ready for one of the be...

We promise this post wasn't written by chat gpt...get your listening ears and ice cream bowls ready for community leaders and ice cream makers Lucine Sihelnik and Saki Lahaniatis! 

Messy minimalists unite! On this week's episode we sit down with GoggleWorks Ceramics Studio Manager & Alfred Alum--Bri Shimer. Don't glaze over this one and get your bisque on--it's You Made It!

If you've ever wondered what James Gandolfini's ghost sounds like, this episode is for you. Check out You Made It! featuring GoggleWorks OG, Margaret "Murph" Pendleton!