The Spooky World of Chris Ringler
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In this episode, musician and actor Jeff Mansk discusses his passion for music, his creative process, and his latest projects. The conversation provides insight into his artistic journey and includes links to his YouTube channel and SoundCloud for listeners to explore his work further.
The author reflects on the design process for their book covers, emphasizing the significance of layout, font, and imagery. Having created most of their covers, they find joy in integrating photography with storytelling. The final cover suggestion embodies themes of discovery and regret, showcasing the author's creative journey for "Things We Found," now available on Amazon.
Join arts educator Emily Hudson for a compelling discussion about art and its impact. Based in Flint, she shares her experiences as an artist and teacher, emphasizing the importance of inspiring children. The conversation highlights how creating food for loved ones can be seen as an art form. Don't miss it!
In this episode, the host discusses the evolution of conventions, the reasons for their rising costs, and the importance of preserving them. Listeners can find all episodes on their preferred podcasting platforms.
In this episode, Michigan author Peggy Christie discusses her experiences as a writer and movie reviewer. A member of the Great Lakes Association of Horror Writers, Christie shares insights about her craft, and her work can be found at themonkeyisin.com.
"Little Sue and the Monster" follows a young girl, Little Sue, who enjoys life until a Monster arrives, making her want to hide. The story, illustrated by Julie Hurst, transforms the Monster—a metaphor for her parent's divorce—into a tale of love and resilience, emphasizing patience and understanding in overcoming challenges.
The author was approached to write a "Cozy Mystery" and created "A Shadow on the Violets" in a tight timeframe. Despite initial publishing setbacks, the author cherishes the book and considers a sequel. The beautiful cover, crafted by artist Zophael, includes a crochet pattern for readers interested in recreating it.
When I first learned that conventions existed, my mind kinda blew. Here were people from the movies I loved paired with artists, writers, and people selling merch and collectibles, and I was in heaven. I had never imagined such things could exist, but there it was. When I went to more conventions and eventually ended… Continue reading Rules of the Road – AKA – Vendor Manners
Over the weekend my wife and I went on a very rare evening out. Having a kiddo, it's not much of an option, but that's sorta part of the deal, right? So, we went to see comedian Patton Oswalt do a show in Flint. I ADORE the theater he was at, and any chance I… Continue reading Just Shut Up
Hey friends, this is how it all started for me and how I fell in love with filmmaking as a kid due to the emergence of the PXL2000, a "toy" camcorder that came out in the late '80s. My friend and I made films with this weird and wonderful tech and it opened the gates… Continue reading The Spooky Chris Podcast – How it All Started (How I Fell in Love with Filmmaking as a Kid)
Join me for a conversation with head of Atomic Swan Films, Tyler Zickafoose. Tyler is a filmmaker, event coordinator, and food aficianado and this conversation gets into favorite films, the history of Atomic Swan Films, and indie events.
In this podcast, poet, artist, and musician Glen Birdsall discusses poetry, art, and creativity, with a special focus on the city of Flint. Listeners can explore Glen's artistic works, which are available for purchase on Amazon.com. The conversation highlights the interplay between art and urban life.
In this episode I had the opportunity to speak with author and community arts activist Jessica Revoldt. Jessica is an avid writer and has been involved in film before and behind the camera. She is currently working on a book of short fiction and essays.