Pittsburgh Creators Podcast

Pittsburgh Creators Podcast

Welcome to the Pittsburgh Creators’ Podcast, where we celebrate the vibrant creativity of the Steel City! Join your host Alan Fear as we embark on a captivating journey, diving deep into the minds of Pittsburgh’s creators. In each episode, Alan sits down with artists, musicians, writers, entrepreneurs, and visionaries from diverse mediums. Together, they share stories, giving insight into their creative processes and uncovering the inspirations that drive their passion. Whether you’re a lifelong Pittsburgher or a curious outsider, this podcast will introduce you to our fascinating world of local creativity. Immerse yourself in the captivating tales of these remarkable individuals as they share their trials, triumphs, and insights. Episodes of the Pittsburgh Creators Podcast are released throughout the season on the first Friday of each month (with some variance). Join us as we shine a spotlight on the creators shaping the artistic landscape of Pittsburgh and gain a deeper appreciation for the incredible talent within this dynamic city. Get ready to be inspired, captivated, and uplifted by the stories of the Pittsburgh Creators’ Podcast.

Episodes

December 8, 2023 21 mins

In episode 6 of season 2, our host, Alan Fear, sits down with the artist f3ralcat.  

 

F3ralcat is an artist, composer, and producer who performs for a paradigm shift away from that which exists today for the saxophone. His band, Feralcat and the Wild, is a prog-rock/emo/fusion band where his sweeping saxophone melodies carry overtop driving distorted guitars and synthesizers in music that functions better around mosh pits than in ...

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In episode 5 of season 2, our host, Alan Fear, sits down with filmmaker Karina Dandashi.  

 

Karina Dandashi is a Syrian-American Muslim filmmaker born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. Her films explore nuances in identity through the intersection of family, religion, and culture in Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) and Muslim communities in America. Her work has been featured in numerous Oscar-Qualifying festivals around the ...

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October 6, 2023 22 mins

In episode 4 of season 2, our host, Alan Fear sits down with artist Scott Kowalski.  

 

Working in his studio in Pittsburgh, PA. He works to find peace and explore internal duality. This duality seems to always be in conflict. One of Minimalism and simple structure and one of chaos and immense depth. Using this approach, he considers himself a minimalist abstract expressionist, using acrylic on canvas, bold, rich colors, and limite...

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In our third episode of Season 2, Alan Fear sits down with Josh Taylor of Old Thunder Brewing.

https://www.oldthunderbrewing.com/

 

Old Thunder Brewing epitomizes a craft beer haven where experience, creativity, and passion converge under dedicated brewer ownership. Located in Pittsburgh's Blawnox Borough, their inviting taproom fosters community and camaraderie while patrons enjoy meticulously crafted lagers, ales, and adventurous...

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August 4, 2023 20 mins

In our second episode of Season 2, Alan Fear sits down with writer/comedian Michael Buzzelli!

This episode is sponsored without ads by Murphy Music Center: https://murphysmusic.com/

Learn how to sponsor an episode, support through donations, or advertise with the Pittsburgh Creators' Podcast at www.pittsburghcreators.org!

 

 

 

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Michael Buzzelli is a stand-up comedian and sit-down author. As a comedian, he has performed all ar...

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July 7, 2023 20 mins

In our first episode of Season 2, Alan Fear sits down with singer Kenny Stockard!

 

Learn more about Kenny here - https://kennystockard.com/

 

This episode is sponsored without ads by Murphy Music Center: https://murphysmusic.com/

 

Learn how to sponsor an episode, support through donations, or advertise with the Pittsburgh Creators' Podcast at www.pittsburghcreators.org!

 

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September 30, 2022 17 mins

For the final episode of the first season of the Pittsburgh Creators' Podcast, meet the host of our podcast, Alan Fear!  

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September 30, 2022 14 mins

Hear from photographer/culinarian Carla Cardello.

 

Learn more about Carla and City Life Adventures here: https://citylifeadventures.com/

 

 

 

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May 24, 2022 16 mins

Hear from writer Jared Pascoe.

 

Learn more about Jared here: https://jaredpascoe.com

 

 

 

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May 24, 2022 17 mins

Hear from artist Fran Flaherty.

 

Learn more about Fran at https://franflaherty.com

 

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April 8, 2022 16 mins

Hear from photographer Steve Groves of Steve Groves Photo.

 

Learn more about Steve: https://stevegrovesphoto.com

 

 

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April 8, 2022 16 mins

Hear from composer Stephen Philip Harvey.

 

Learn more about Stephen: http://www.stephenpharvey.com

 

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March 3, 2022 16 mins

Hear from dancer/choreographer Shana Simmons of Shana Simmons Dance.

 

Learn more about Shana: https://www.shanasimmonsdance.com

 

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March 3, 2022 15 mins

Hear from singer/songwriter Clinton Clegg of the band The Commonheart.

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