
Arts and Craft
A new chat show that dives into the lives of musicians, filmmakers, performers, and artists from all walks of life, revealing the untold stories and hidden secrets that drive their creativity. Hosted by Nancy Magarill and Peter Michael Marino.
Episodes
36 episodes
Debbie Taylor-Kerman - artist, painter
Debbie Taylor-Kerman is a contemporary mixed media artist and painter who put aside her successful commercial design career to focus on creating abstract figurative art that empowers diversity and humanity. Her engaging art is now in private co...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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40:43

Rachael Sage - singer, songwriter, visual artist
Rachael Sage is a prolific songwriter, singer, visual artist, and ballet dancer and the founder of Mpress records. She has toured nationally and internationally and has shepherded a wide array of diverse artists in the music-sphere. On th...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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45:27

Dean Taucher - production designer, art director, and playwright
Dean Taucher is a film and television production designer, art director, and playwright. He is behind some of television’s most iconic shows and spilling the beans in his new play, “Reel Stories.” On this episode we peek behind the curtain and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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40:37

Jason Kravits - actor, singer, Disney's Sneezy in Snow White
Jason Kravits is an actor, singer, improvisor, and viral video creator who's worked regularly in film, television, and on Broadway.His voice can currently be heard as Sneezy in Disney’s live-action h...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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44:00

Celia Chavez - singer, songwriter and coach
Celia Chavez is a singer, songwriter, session vocalist, educator, and coach. She’s played global arenas and intimate music clubs - duetting and harmonizing with Pink, Enrique Iglesias, Julia Fordham, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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41:38

Amy Ziff - Singer, Songwriter, cellist
Amy Ziff is the acerbic wit behind the award-winning Indie Rock trio, Betty. She is also a singer, songwriter, cellist, activist, and mom. On today’s episode, this multi-talented artist chats about song placements, the art of collaboration, ele...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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41:44

Jennifer Munson - Technical Director and Mastering Engineer
Jen Munson is an audio mastering whiz and engineer with a sharp ear for sound. She’s a jazz vocalist and also a technical director for WNYC’s “On the Media.” On this episode you’ll hear about sound frequencies, how to make voices distinct, and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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43:33

Carole Montgomery - Comedian and Producer
Carole Montgomery is a stand-up comedian, producer, and director who has headlined clubs & colleges across the USA. She is also the creator of the series “Funny Women of a Certain Age” on Showtime and live in clubs. On this episode, we get ...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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43:04

Adam Feldman - Editor and Chief Theater critic
Adam Feldman is the National Theater and Dance Editor and chief theater critic at TimeOut New York. He is also President of the New York Drama Critics’ Circle - and sometimes graces the stage himself. On this episode we “review” the star system...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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47:03

Melinda Buckley - actress, comedian, director
Melinda Buckley is an actress, comedian, director, choreographer, and writer who's been seen on Broadway, TV, and film. On this episode we chat about her solo show, “MOTHER (and me),” working in the biz, having a casting director as a neighbor,...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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43:05

Danielle Rayne - actress, voice-over artist, and stunt woman
Danielle Rayne is an actress, voice-over artist, and stunt woman who has mastered the art of versatility. She is the star of the Sci-Fi hit, “Portal: No Escape,” and has voiced and played everything from an alien to an action hero. On this epis...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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46:16

Bill Bowers - Mime and actor
Bill Bowers is an accomplished mime & award-winning actor who has performed on Broadway and stages across the world. He is also a gifted teacher in the art of storytelling and movement. On this episode we chat about on the beaut...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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37:48

Marlo Hunter - film, tv and stage director
Multi-hypenate, Marlo Hunter is a film & tv director; as well as a stage director and choreographer. She’s on the Broadway Women’s Fund list of “Women to Watch,” and her current touring production of “Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical” was a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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42:11

Daniel Spector - teacher, acting coach & director of the Classical Studio at Tisch
Daniel Spector is a teacher, acting coach, Shakespeare aficionado, and Director of the Classical Studio at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. He’s taught and directed numerous Broadway, film, and television actors. On this episode we talk grants, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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41:44

Anna Venizelos - contortionist, aerialist, and acrobat
Anna Venizelos is a contortionist, aerialist, and acrobat. She’s toured with Cirque du Soleil, appeared in “The Greatest Showman,” and performed with The Metropolitan Opera. We’re running away to jo...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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42:56

Lisa Levy - artist, comedienne, provocateur, & self-proclaimed therapist
Lisa Levy is a true artist - comedienne, provocateur, and self-proclaimed therapist. She’s been covered (and uncovered) in print, film, and TV and curates her own gallery show. On this episode we explore artists’ vulnerabilities, comedy, The Do...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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46:15

George Caldwell - pianist, arranger, composer, conductor & actor
George Caldwell is a pianist, arranger, composer, conductor, and actor who has performed with all the greats from Dizzy Gillespie to Savion Glover, and Ruth Brown to Quincy Jones. On this episode w...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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36:53

Ben Model - Silent Film Composer
Ben Model is a musician, historian, publisher, teacher and presenter of silent film. He creates and performs live music on both piano and organ at MOMA and the Library of Congress’ Packard Campus Theater. On this episode we uncover the tricks o...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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43:55

Tiffiney Davis - Red Hook Art Project
Tiffiney Davis is the powerhouse co-founder of Red Hook Art Project (RHAP) which provides free, high-quality art programs to local youth. She is also the inspiration (and voice) behind the dance ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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36:44

Steve Conte - Guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer and teacher
Steve Conte is the consummate musician - guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, and teacher. He's toured the world, while playing and writing with some of the most iconic rock stars. On this episode ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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46:22

New Year's message
We're taking a break for the holidays and want to wish you all a very happy New Year. We'll be back next week with a new episode.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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0:15

Gabrielle Lansner - filmmaker and choreographer
Gabrielle Lansner is a critically acclaimed, socially conscious choreographer and award-winning filmmaker. Her latest short film, “I Am Not Ok,” is currently part of the Brooklyn Artists Exhibitio...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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34:41

Tiffany Chang - Conductor and creator of "Conductor as CEO" blog
On this episode we dive into the pit with Tiffany Chang, an award winning conductor and creator of “Conductor as CEO”, a blog that champions leadership ski...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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43:25

David Mills - comedian, monologist and cabaret performer
David Mills is an international comedian, monologist, cabaret performer, and self-proclaimed “Apocalypsist” who has acted alongside Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant, Benedict Cumberbatch, and more. On this...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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46:34

Tony Bell - Actor, writer and solo performer
Tony Bell has made a career out of playing The Fool as a founding member of Propeller Shakespeare Ensemble. He’s launching a new role as a writer and performer of his own solo show - which recently received glowing reviews in London. On this ep...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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45:46
