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Something (rather than nothing)

Why is there something rather than nothing? This podcast is a philosophical and psychological exploration into the act of creation (poets, musicians, writers, painters, thinkers, all of us) by: Ken Volante

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Suziey Block

Something (rather than nothing) ·

2023/04/24

Suzanne (Suziey) Block was born in Fenton, Michigan. She graduated from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan where she studied film/video production and theater. Suziey made her film debut in a small scene in Michael Bay's The Island before moving to Los Angeles, California.This Scream Queen steals the show in Horror in the High Desert, Horror in the High Desert 2: Minerva, Entrance, Wonder Valley and more . . .Suziey InstaSRTN WEBSITE

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47:55

Ryan Brosmer

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2023/04/20

Ryan Brosmer is a cartoonist and illustrator who lives in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia with his wife, two dogs, and four cats. He aims to create stories that meet at the intersection of classic Saturday morning cartoons and newspaper comics. Ryan has been creating comics all his life except for a brief period between ages 10 and 32. He probably has something new out now or coming soon found here:https://www.instagram.com/awfulquiet/SRTN WEBSITE

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42:36

Alise Versella

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2023/04/17

Alise Versella is a twice Pushcart nominated contributing writer for Rebelle Society and the author of the full length poetry collection When Wolves Become Birds (Golden Dragonfly Press 2021). Her chapbook Maenads of the 21st Century is due out with dancing girl press and her collection A Psalm for the Weary is out this April 2023 with Alien Buddha Press. She has been widely published in various magazine and journals as well as long listed for Palette Poetry's 2021 Sappho Prize and a nomination for

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42:31

Victoria Astuto and Matthew Kyle Levine

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2023/04/13

Victoria Astuto is an actress, musician, and educator based in New York. She is most known for her roles in Some Time Soon and Trusted Hands. In addition to acting, she also plays Clarinet with the Brooklyn Wind Symphony and is a Band Director in the Hudson Valley.Matthew Kyle Levine is a filmmaker based in New York City. His short films have won awards and played at numerous film festivals throughout North America, including the Williamsburg Independent Film Festival and the Canada Shorts Film

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88:10

Lauren Bright Pacheco

Something (rather than nothing) ·

2023/04/10

Lauren Bright Pacheco is 3-time Emmy Award-winning Producer, Podcast Host, Media Writer and Storyteller.You should know her spellbinding work on:Happy Face PresentsMurder in OregonThe Murders at White House FarmMurder in IllinoisAnd as the producer of:Speed of Sound with Steve GreenbergWholly Human with LeAnn Rimes.SRTN WEBSITE

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43:50

Chloe Niclas

Something (rather than nothing) ·

2023/04/06

Chloe Niclas is an illustrator from Baltimore, MD. She is fascinated by the unexplainable and bizarre aspects of the world, often executing the otherworldly and impossible to feel within reach of existence. Her work has been recognized by American Illustration and the Art Director’s Club, and has appeared in The New York Times, Harper's Magazine, Politico Europe, and others.https://www.chloeniclas.com/Follow on Instagram @chloe.niclasSRTN WEBSITE

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51:50

Susan Tomorrow

Something (rather than nothing) ·

2023/04/03

Susan Tomorrow is a film programmer from Austin Texas, specializing in cult, horror, and Golden Age Hollywood cinema.“As Co-Owner/Programmer of the Clinton Street Theater I am thrilled to be helping to bring back that William Castle MAGIC.”Clinton Street TheaterSRTN WEBSITE

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57:50

Lauren Redniss

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2023/03/30

Lauren Redniss is an artist, author, and the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation "genius grant." Her books include Radioactive, a finalist for the National Book Award, Thunder & Lightning, winner of the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award, and Oak Flat: A Fight for Sacred Land in the American West, called "astonishing" and "virtuosic" by the New York Times. She has been a Guggenheim fellow, a fellow at the New York Public Library’s Cullman Center for Scholars & Writers, the New

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45:10

Michael Conley (Warbling Creek Studios Episode)

Something (rather than nothing) ·

2023/03/27

Michael Conley writes murder ballads, jukebox romances, and love songs in between.Conley was in from Nashville and the SRTN hosted a magical set + interview from Warbling Creek Studios in Eugene, OR. This is something special.Follow Michael on Instagram @isleepinmyjeansNothing Risked EP out now on all streaming platforms.SRTN WEBSITE

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82:10

Melissa Oliveri

Something (rather than nothing) ·

2023/03/23

Melissa Oliveri has been an artist her entire life. As an only child, she would spend hours entertaining herself by writing and illustrating stories, playing music, drawing, writing plays, making puppets and other crafts. This has translated into adulthood in the form of one person wearing many creative hats.As a musician, Melissa goes by the stage name Cannelle. She composes original songs in a variety of styles, often compared to Tori Amos, Regina Spektor, or Kate Bush. She also writes original

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64:46

Sascha Stronach

Something (rather than nothing) ·

2023/03/20

Sascha Stronach (Kāi Tahu, Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka Ki Puketeraki) is an author based in Pōneke, Aotearoa.His debut novel The Dawnhounds is a mind-bending fungal murder mystery described as 'Discworld Elysium'. If you encounter Sascha Stronach in the woods, shout and wave your arms to seem to bigger – this will intimidate the author.Publisher: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Sascha-Stronach/184950774Twitter: https://twitter.com/understatesmen?lang=enWebsite:

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56:46

Justin C.M. Brown

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2023/03/15

Justin C.M. Brown is a visual artist, musician, writer, cook, and student in the Sociology Department at UCLA.He was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina and currently calls Los Angeles home.Most recently, he donated 3 pieces of his art to his alma mater, Santa Monica College, where they are on display in the library.He is also currently in Part XII of his year-long artistic effort "Inspired By True Events".His work can be found at JCMBmade.com, EmperorSteve.com, and ZodiacWaning.com, as well

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88:06

Zainab Imran

Something (rather than nothing) ·

2023/03/11

Zainab Imran is a poet, tutor, zine-maker and English Literature student of British Pakistani heritage based in Manchester, England. She writes on a multitude of racial and queer issues, with a particular focus on ethnic diaspora and the hidden stories of women in the colonial struggle. They currently run the poetry collective, 'Poets for Partition'. In 2022, she was awarded the Royal Society of Literature and Sky Arts Award for Poetry as an emerging writer of colour, through which she is now being

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49:10

Corinne Halbert

Something (rather than nothing) ·

2023/03/07

Corinne Halbert is a psychedelic horror artist with an extensive book collection. Her work is heavily influenced by an avid obsession with 1970s cult films and vintage comics. She's the creator of Acid Nun.Unedited production note from host Ken Volante “Whoa. What a ride. Zines, horror movies, found footage, dealing with tough things, Steven Seagal, old magazines, Electric Wizard, ACID NUN and more."Acid Nun is available here, or inquire at your local bookstore.Check out her website:

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31:55

Daniel Kern

Something (rather than nothing) ·

2023/03/04

Daniel Kern means so much to me and my learning. We met at Marquette University and he is responsible for my deeper interest in quantum physics, cosmology, Jesus Christ, and deeply humane ways of looking at philosophical questions.Dan and I chat and catch up on Episode 180 of Something (rather than nothing ) Podcast.We talk about his excellent book ‘A Reasonable Christian Faith.’ I told Dan about the surreal aspect of hearing his ‘voice’ in his book and feeling like he was chatting with me as l read

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33:16

Joyce A. Miller

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2021/09/02

When Joyce A. Miller turned 60, her curiosity fueled the writing for her debut historical fiction novel, Joe Harris, the Moon, based on her granduncle’s life at the beginning of the Twentieth Century. Her cousin, Bob Harris, who is a huge baseball fan and cares deeply about their family history, did most of the research for the story. It was a joy for Miller to piggyback on his research and dig deeper into the history of southwestern Pennsylvania and the baseball world. She wanted to unravel the

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41:50

Anika Orrock

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2021/08/30

Anika Orrock is an award-winning illustrator, writer, designer, cartoonist, storyteller & author of The Incredible Women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and the illustrator of “Birdie Can, Too!” by Malaika Underwood.Anika’s work is included in the Society of Illustrators 62nd Annual exhibition & book and has been featured in national publications, including The New York Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post and on NPR.Her illustration work has been

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42:52

Laryssa Birdseye

Something (rather than nothing) ·

2021/08/25

With her ever-growing and enthusiastic fan base, Portland-based pop-soul singer-songwriter Laryssa Birdseye is probably most known for her emotionally- powerful, sometimes scathing “break-up” songs. Laryssa’s ballads and pop anthems effortlessly tap into the universal psyche of women her age around the world who have all experienced heights and pitfalls in that rocky battlefield called love.But, Laryssa’s innate talent as a songwriter, accomplished vocalist and skilled instrumentalist prove she’s

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52:18

The Music Episode

Something (rather than nothing) ·

2021/08/20

The Music Episode 🎼Music from:Kym GouchieSpaaceweedKinneret Ely Peter Sund Well Bred MongrelsTheo B. VeeusGreg Clifford

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44:42

Ricardo Levins Morales

Something (rather than nothing) ·

2021/08/17

Ricardo Levins Morales is an artist and organizer based in Minneapolis. He uses his art as a form of political medicine to support individual and collective healing from the injuries and ongoing reality of oppression.He was born into the anti-colonial movement in his native Puerto Rico and was drawn into activism in Chicago when his family moved there in 1967.Ricardo left high school early and worked in various industries, and over time began to use his art as part of his movement work. This

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