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Wellness in the Berkshires: Rest and Rejuvenation at Porches Inn

January 24, 2025

Nestled in the heart of the charming and quiet Berkshires town…

Part 1 of our conversation with Aaron Levinson exploring the musical history of Philadelphia in The Philadelphia Experiment, available on Apple and Spotify.

Aaaron Levinson: The Philadelphia Experiment Part 1 with Aaron Levinson

January 22, 2025

In part 1 of our conversation, Aaron Levinson shares his journey from the bottom of the music industry to Grammy-winning producer, including his work on The Philadelphia Experiment with Questlove of The Roots.

Yina Moore discusses her journey to restore the historic Adams Theater, her career as an architect, and balancing life between NYC and the Berkshires, available on Apple and Spotify.

Inventing the Adams Theater with Yina Moore

January 15, 2025

In this episode, Yina Moore discusses reviving the historic Adams Theater in Massachusetts and her transition from high finance to architecture while balancing life between New York City and the Berkshires.

Phil Sullivan shares his journey from modeling to a country lifestyle, available on Apple and Spotify.

From Top Model to Country Man to Phil Sullivan

January 8, 2025

Phil reflects on his rapid rise from a struggling artist to a high-fashion model, offering a humorous and insightful look at the fashion industry, his big move to the Berkshire Mountains, and his refusal to conform to expectations.

teph Irwin discussing her unique career producing large-scale experiential events for clients like NASCAR, Red Bull, Vans, and celebrities, available on Apple and Spotify

The Experiential Event of Tomorrow with Steph Irwin

December 18, 2024

Steph shares her journey from her eclectic career beginnings to producing large-scale experiential events for major clients like NASCAR, Red Bull, and Vans, all while showcasing her unique and humorous approach to life and work.

Winter Wonders: The Best Cold-Weather Diversions in and around North Adams, Massachusetts

December 13, 2024

When the winter frost sweeps through the Berkshires, there's…

Part 2 of Kelli Rae Adams discussing her art installation Forever In Your Debt, available on Apple and Spotify

Forever In Your Debt Episode 2 with Kelli Rae Adams

December 11, 2024

In part 2 of our conversation, Kelli Rae Adams shares her journey as an artist, from her time in Japan to creating large-scale installations that address pressing issues like student loan debt and the climate crisis.

Kelli Rae Adams discusses her art installation Forever In Your Debt, available on Apple and Spotify.

Forever In Your Debt Episode 1 with Kelli Rae Adams

December 4, 2024

In this episode, Kelli Rae Adams shares her journey as an artist, from her time in Japan to creating large-scale installations that address pressing issues like student loan debt and the climate crisis.

Elijah Crawford talks about his debut film The Cure for Depression, available on Apple and Spotify.

The Cure For Depression with Elijah Crawford

November 27, 2024

Elijah Crawford, a rising Black filmmaker, talks about his 2024 debut project The Cure for Depression and his creative evolution in today’s cinematic landscape.

Masterpieces in Western Mass: Exploring the Berkshires’ Best Art Museums

November 22, 2024

A stay at the Porches Inn at MASS MoCA is, in effect, a stay…

Larry Weinstein discusses his idiosyncratic approach to documentary filmmaking, available on Apple and Spotify.

The Idiosyncratic Documentarian with Larry Weinstein

November 20, 2024

Larry Weinstein shares insights into the making of Beethoven’s Nine: Ode To Humanity during the pandemic and reflects on his prolific career producing over 30 award-winning films.

odd Reynolds explaining the Meyer Sound System at STUDIO 9, available on Apple and Spotify.

Why Meyer Sound is Supreme at STUDIO 9 with Todd Reynolds

November 13, 2024

Todd Reynolds discusses the Meyer Sound System at STUDIO 9, explaining why it’s the best in the world and how it could become a key player in the East Coast recording industry.

Todd Reynolds talks about his unique career path, available on Apple and Spotify.

The Violinist Gone Terribly Right with Todd Reynolds

October 21, 2024

In this episode with Todd Reynolds, we explore his unique musical career and his love for the technical processes behind his extensive collaborations with top artists.

Kristy Edmunds at MASS MoCA, sharing insights about the museum’s new direction, available on Apple and Spotify.

The New Day at MASS MoCA with Kristy Edmunds

October 20, 2024

In this episode of Live from Studio 9, Kristy Edmunds discusses her career, her path to MASS MoCA, and her vision for its future.

Matthew Modine discusses his long career and projects, available on Apple and Spotify.

The Hard Mile and The Long Career of Matthew Modine

October 19, 2024

In this episode with Matthew Modine, we discuss his most recent film, Hard Miles, and the wild ride that his career has been from Vision Quest to Stranger Things.