The Spooky Chris Podcast: The Endless Waiting: Flint Water Crisis Update 11/25

As more information comes out about when the people of Flint may see payouts from the Flint Water Crisis, the stark reality of what that looks like becomes clear.

The Spooky Chris Podcast – A Conversation with filmmaker Tyler Zickafoose

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.

The Spooky Chris Podcast – The Flint Short Film Freak Out!

Listen along and hear all about the Flint Short Film Freak Out, a short horror film festival in Flint, MI, featuring short films from around the world. Learn more at - https://filmfreeway.com/FlintShortFilmFreakout.

The Spooky Chris Podcast – A Conversation with Poet and Artist Glen Birdsall

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.

The Spooky Chris Podcast – An Interview with Author Jessica Revoldt

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.

The Spooky Chris Podcast – An Interview with Filmmakers Layla Bird Revoldt & Peace McAllister

Join a conversation with director Layla Bird Revoldt and executive producer Peace McAllister about their experiences in the film industry and the creation of the upcoming short film Bloodsuckers of Bushwick. The film is currently fundraising on Indiegogo, with more details available on the campaign page.

The Spooky Chris Podcast – Have You Ever Heard of AmeriCorps?

The AmeriCorps program engages Americans in community service, offering stipends and scholarships. The author reflects on personal experiences with the program and highlights concerns over funding cuts, emphasizing the significance of such initiatives in supporting local communities and providing educational opportunities.

The Power of Art – Remembering the Greater Flint Creative Alliance

I talked at length about my involvement in the Flint arts scene in a couple of previous blogs, but I wanted to talk about the organization I was part of for part of that time.  Time is funny in that it gets fuzzy at a point. Now, twenty years after I first joined the Greater… Continue reading The Power of Art – Remembering the Greater Flint Creative Alliance

Stop Using Flint As Your Ruin-Porn Buffet

Flint, Michigan can’t seem to catch a break.  This one proud titan city, where some of the brilliant minds that helped birth the automotive industry had lived and worked, was brought low once the factories closed, leaving the city desperate to figure out what next.  The city had built itself around the automotive industry. So… Continue reading Stop Using Flint As Your Ruin-Porn Buffet

Strange & Wonderful – an indie author showcase!

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Something Strange & Wonderful is Coming!

https://videopress.com/v/XLKpbqWl?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Find me and several other authors at Strange & Wonderful, an indie author showcase.

The Spooky Chris Podcast – 10 Years After the Crisis Started

The post reflects on a decade of experiences related to the Flint Water Crisis and its lasting impact. It emphasizes personal memories and the enduring legacy of the crisis. The theme is contributed by Ross Grimson, highlighting the importance of remembrance and acknowledgment of the ongoing struggles faced by the community.

A Year In Review

https://youtu.be/22S9pVSkPlg?feature=shared Spooky Chris talks about his 2023.