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Rodney Veal’s Inspired By
The art world is vibrant and full of surprises. Let artist, choreographer, and self-described art nerd Rodney Veal be your guide on a journey of exploration as he interviews creative professionals about what inspires them. Each episode is a conversation with an honest-to-goodness working art maker, risk taker, and world shaper.
Episodes
38 episodes
David Crean - Music Director, Bach Society of Dayton
Rodney is joined by Dr. David Crean, Music Director for the Bach Society of Dayton, to discuss his lifelong dedication to music (starting with piano at age six) as he emphasizes the importance of intrinsic value in the arts, not just as a means...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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53:52
Artist Petah Coyne
Rodney is joined by artist Petah Coyne, who recounts her childhood experiences in a military family and her early realization of her artistic calling.Follow Petah on Instagram: @petahcoyne
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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Brandon Ragland LIVE!
Rodney is joined by Brandon Ragland, Artistic Director of the Dayton Ballet, to discuss his journey and vision - emphasizing the importance of representation and mentorship in the arts. This episode was recorded LIVE at the Dana L. Wiley Galler...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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56:44
Musician David King
Rodney Veal interviews David King, a musician and member of the jazz trio The Bad Plus, about his early musical influences, his love for visual art, and the significance of humanity in art.
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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1:10:13
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Artist Jamele Wright Sr.
Rodney is joined by artist Jamele Wright Sr., who grew up in Dayton, to discuss his journey, his influences, and how taking dance classes helped shape his artistic perspective.Follow Jamele on Instagram: @artthenewreligion
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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1:00:46
Donna S. Collins LIVE!
Rodney is joined by Donna S. Collins, Executive Director of the Ohio Arts Council, to discuss her journey from theater to teaching to arts advocacy, as well as the impact of the arts in the state of Ohio. This episode was recorded LIVE at the D...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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49:08
Saxophonist Michael Wilbur
Rodney is joined by Michael Wilbur, a saxophonist and founding member of the bands Moon Hooch and Thundersmack, to share his journey from aspiring astronomer to professional musician that's toured the world. We've also got a special treat from ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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37:04
Visual Artist Julie Riley
Rodney is joined by Julie Riley, a visual artist & President of the Dayton Society of Artists' Executive Board, to discuss the importance of a business mindset in the art world, and how important it can be for artists to connect with their ...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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47:08
Visual Artist James Pate
Rodney is joined by James Pate, a visual artist & co-owner of Black Palette Art Gallery in Dayton, to discuss his artistic journey from Birmingham to Cincinnati, where he honed his skills at the Arts Consortium, to how Bing Davis inspired h...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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59:09
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Kathleen Clawson - Artistic Director, The Dayton Opera
Rodney is joined by Kathleen Clawson, the Artistic Director for the Dayton Opera, about her journey from New Mexico to Ohio, what her "core principles" are, and how they have helped to shape her life and career.Follow Kathleen Clawson o...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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52:01
Musician LaFrae Sci LIVE!
Rodney is joined by LaFrae Sci, a musician and Executive Director of the Willie Mae Rock Camp, for a conversation about her journey from Dayton to New York This episode was recorded LIVE from The Hub in downtown Dayton on July 16th, 2024.
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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51:20
Glass Blower Dustin Wagner
Rodney is joined by Dustin Wagner, a glass blower and owner of Nyminal Glass in Dayton, about his passion for glassmaking and its symbiotic relationship with teaching others.Learn more about Nyminal Glass:
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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47:11
Mike Stankovich - Owner, Longfellow Bar and Mid-City Restaurant
Rodney is joined by Mike Stankovich, owner of Longfellow Bar and Mid-City Restaurant, to discuss his journey from aspiring park ranger to restaurant entrepreneur, and why his emphasis is always on the importance of community, inclusivity, and h...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:09:38
Multi-Platform Storyteller Mathew Klickstein
In this episode, Rodney sits down with multi-platform storyteller Mathew Klickstein to talk about his early passion for storytelling, his journey through the creative industry and the importance of resiliency.Show Notes:
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:12:13
Artist - Gary Hinsche
Rodney is joined by Dayton-based artist Gary Hinsche to discuss his journey from the days at ArtCenter College of Design, to working on the banner program for the 1984 LA Olympics, to his work for the National Holocaust Museum. <...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:13:22
WYSO Music Director - Juliet Fromholt
Rodney is joined by Juliet Fromholt, Music Director at WYSO Public Radio in Dayton, about her journey in arts and music, including a musical theater audition & a brief stint in film studies, as well as the vibrant Dayton music scene and it'...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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45:32
Countess V. Winfrey & Shon Curtis LIVE!
Rodney is joined by returning guests Countess V. Winfrey and Shon Curtis to discuss the concept of Afrofuturism in front of a live audience at the Dana L. Wiley GALLERY in The Dayton Arcade.Learn more about the Dana L. Wiley gallery on ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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47:43
Gallery Owner Dana Wiley
On this episode, host Rodney Veals talks with Dana Wiley, owner of the Dana L. Wiley Gallery, about how her love for all things art led her to a career handling the business side of things.Learn more about the Dana L. Wiley gallery on t...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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47:16
Artist, Elemental Studio Dayton - Jen Perkins
On this episode, Rodney talks with artist Jen Perkins about her time as a punk rock drummer helped keep her creativity alive on her journey through the arts and how beneficial it is for artists to allow themselves the room to explore new ideas....
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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57:39
Dr. Michael Coyan, Executive Director - Harmon Museum & Warren County Historical Society
On this episode, Rodney talks with Dr. Michael Coyan of the Harmon Museum about the importance of art in our lives and how a scheduling conflict led to a very special encounter with Stephen Sondheim.Learn more about the Harmon Museum:
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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49:39
Levitt Pavilion Dayton's Lisa Wagner
On this episode, Rodney learns about Lisa Wagner’s leadership style, artistic brand and approach to making the Levitt Pavilion Dayton a true destination, especially for the Dayton community. Learn more about the Levitt Pavilion: <...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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55:14
Photographer Shon Curtis
On this episode, Rodney sits down with Dayton-based photographer Shon Curtis to learn how he went from a background in sales to a life of finding the beauty in life through a camera lens. Hear how a college advisor gave Shon the choice of a lif...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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54:59
Poet & Spoken Word Artist Leroy D Bean
On this episode, host Rodney Veal speaks with Leroy D. Bean, a poet & spoken word artist native to Dayton, about the journey of his career and how his love for the English language helped him travel to Paris to present his work to the local...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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58:26
Artistic Director Emily N. Wells
On this episode, host Rodney Veals talks with Emily N. Wells, the Artistic Director for The Human Race Theatre Company, about the importance of art, storytelling, & access as well as how Emily's origins tie back to the city of Dayton.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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59:33
Stand-Up Comic Jesse Nutt
On this episode, host Rodney Veals sits down with stand-up comic Jesse Jutt to discuss the importance of writing, sacrificing your darlings, and how comics have to navigate the tricky, ever-changing landscape of a gig-based career. To quote Jes...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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