Episodios

  • Episode 10: Kat Caro

    Episode 10: Kat Caro
    May 24 2025
    Our guest this week is Kat Caro! (she/her) She is a production designer & multimedia artist who's been part of the Philadelphia art community for over 20 years! She's also my mother! :)

    Having a passion for visual arts and the works of Jim Henson from a young age, Kat got her start with early online doll communities, taking commission work. She later offered her skills to Philly Performing Arts Center for Kids (PACK), designing giant puppets for the stage. Kat soon became the production designer and educator for PACK, along with sister theater company Humble Materials. In this episode we talk about the constant need to try new mediums, the importance of design classes in children's theater, and capturing moments in time with dolls and miniatures.

    Kat recently released a film, titled Made of Paper. This gothic, somber fairy-tale was designed by Kat and written/directed by Monica Flory, using recycled materials to create striking puppets that tell this love story. It was funded through Kickstarter, and after release an official selection of the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival! It's available for FREE on Vimeo - Watch the Film! Kat is also eager to start commission work again, particularly with custom puppets! If you're at all interested in working with her, you can find/contact Kat everywhere cited below!
    • Email - katherinemcaro@gmail.com
    • Instagram - @kittytoes
    • Website - melancholykitties.com
    • Doll/Art Instagram - @melancholykitties
    • TikTok - @kittykattoes

    Make sure to follow Kat's career/upcoming projects by Joining our weekly Newsletter! Sign up TODAY!

    OR Check out our Guest Contact Sheet, which is updated whenever our previous guests have new art to share! Check it Out!

    Credits

    Host - Gideon Caro McDonald

    Guest - Kat Caro

    Editor - Fern Morehouse

    Cover Art/Graphic Designer - Ella Carter

    Theme Music - Valerie Barry
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    1 h y 23 m
  • Episode 9: Julian Perez

    Episode 9: Julian Perez
    May 10 2025

    Our guest this week is Julian Perez! (any)

    He is an actor from Miami, Florida now based in Philadelphia.

    With a passion for telling stories at a young age, Julian pursued his dream of being an actor by attending The University of the Arts, and graduated with a BFA in Musical Theater in 2024. Philly soon became home base for his art, falling in love with it's unique theater scene. In this episode we talk about our approach to character work, Latin Pride, Dungeons & Dragons, and their favorite horror movies!

    Make sure to follow Julian's career/upcoming projects by Joining our weekly Newsletter! Sign up TODAY!

    OR Check out our Guest Contact Sheet, which is updated whenever our previous guests have new art to share! Check it Out!

    You can find/contact Julian everywhere cited below!

    • Email - perezjj5007@gmail.com
    • Instagram - @the.julian.perez

    Credits

    Host - Gideon Caro McDonald

    Guest - Julian Perez

    Editor - Fern Morehouse

    Cover Art/Graphic Designer - Ella Carter

    Theme Music - Valerie Barry
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    1 h y 4 m
  • Episode 8: Emmet Rigg

    Episode 8: Emmet Rigg
    Apr 23 2025

    Our guest this week is Emmet Rigg (he/him)

    He is a musician and songwriter born and raised in South Philadelphia!

    Having grown up listening to the music of the 60s and 70s, Emmet took that sound and paved a path for himself in the Philly music scene. In this episode we talk about our many years of friendship, his approach to songwriting, and the influence our teachers had on our art.

    The Jette Planes, Emmet and Gideon's band, are streaming everywhere, with a full length album called In The Movies, multiple singles, EPs and music videos! They recently announced their upcoming 2nd album called Behind Three Walls! Enjoy their discography HERE! Join our newsletter to keep up with Emmet's upcoming projects! Fill out the Form! You can find/contact Emmet everywhere cited below!
    • Email - ebrigg02@gmail.com
    • Instagram - @emmetrigg
    • The Jette Planes - Music + @thejetteplanes on Instagram

    Credits

    Host - Gideon Caro McDonald

    Guest - Emmet Rigg

    Editor - Fern Morehouse

    Cover Art/Graphic Designer - Ella Carter

    Theme Music - Valerie Barry
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    1 h
  • Episode 7: BRYANT

    Episode 7: BRYANT
    Apr 3 2025

    Our guest this week is BRYANT (they/them)

    BRYANT (they/them/all) is an actor, musician, writer & choreographer born and raised in North Philly!

    Growing up surrounded by a talented family, celebrating music at church, and writing full albums since 7th grade, Bryant has worked tirelessly to make art their career. In this episode we discuss how UArts set them on the path of an actor, uplifting black excellence, and their upcoming projects!

    BRYANT is streaming everywhere, with a self titled album and most recently the first single of a cover album! Check out BRYANT (Self-Titled) & The Greatest Love of All (Live from University of the Arts) NOW! Join our newsletter to keep up with BRYANT's upcoming shows/projects! Fill out the Form! You can find/contact Bryant everywhere cited below!
    • Email - theeerealbryant@gmail.com
    • Website. - theeerealbryant.com
    • Instagram - @theeerealbryant
    • Music - BRYANT

    Credits

    Host - Gideon Caro McDonald

    Guest - BRYANT

    Editor - Fern Morehouse

    Cover Art/Graphic Designer - Ella Carter

    Theme Music - Valerie Barry
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    54 m
  • Episode 6: Carl Bright-Walck

    Episode 6: Carl Bright-Walck
    Mar 27 2025

    Our guest this week is Carl Bright-Walck (he/him)

    He is an actor and musician from Annville, PA now based in Philadelphia.

    Having studied the violin for over 16 years, received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from (the former) University of the Arts, and just recently spent a season at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, Carl has plenty to say regarding his unique role in the community. In this episode we talk about his acting process, Surf's Up, and the common usefulness of being generally silly. Carl also releases his "experimental" music under the name !TMC! everywhere music is streamed. His EP What's Happening Here? and album What's Happening Next? released in 2023, go check it out!

    You can find/contact Carl everywhere cited below!

    • Email - carlbrightwalck@gmail.com
    • Spotify - !TMC!
    • Music Blog - Some Music

    Credits

    Host - Gideon Caro McDonald

    Guest - Carl Bright-Walck

    Editor - Fern Morehouse

    Cover Art/Graphic Designer - Ella Carter

    Theme Music - Valerie Barry
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    1 h y 3 m
  • Episode 5: Ella Carter

    Episode 5: Ella Carter
    Mar 23 2025

    Our guest this week is Ella Carter! (she/her)

    She is an illustrator and game designer from Ambler, PA now based in Philadelphia.

    Ella began her journey at University of the Arts, and is now finishing her degree at Moore College of Art and Design. Her specialties lie in the Tabletop RPG community, having worked with a multitude of independent clients, allowing her to bring original and fantastical worlds to life. On this episode we discuss her love of storytelling, our joint nerdy business ventures, the need for queer representation, and her upcoming projects!

    Check out Ella's new game, Underfoot: An Itty Bitty Fey TTRPG! The Kickstarter is LIVE - Kickstarter Link!

    You can find/contact Ella everywhere cited below!

    • Instagram - @ellac.arterart + @ellac.arter
    • Website/Portfolio - ellacarter.art
    • Itch.io - ellacarter
    • Original D&D Magic Items - @ornamentsofomoria

    Credits

    Host - Gideon Caro McDonald

    Guest - Ella Carter

    Editor - Fern Morehouse

    Cover Art/Graphic Designer - Ella Carter

    Theme Music - Valerie Barry
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    52 m
  • Episode 4: Valerie Barry

    Episode 4: Valerie Barry
    Mar 13 2025

    Our guest this week is Valerie Barry! (she/her)

    She is an electronic musician, vocalist and producer from Delaware County, PA now based in Philadelphia.

    Having been set on being a performer since she was young, Valerie found her way into the underground music scene in Philly after spending time in the University of the Arts "MBET" (Music, Business, Entrepreneurship, & Technology) program. Under the title Peri Lazuli, she's now working on her debut album, and continues to share her sound with the community.

    Take a Listen to her music HERE! 🎧

    You can find/contact Valerie everywhere cited below!

    • Instagram - @perilazuliii
    • Bandcamp - Peri Lazuli
    • SoundCloud - Peri Lazuli
    • Spotify - Peri Lazuli

    Credits

    Host - Gideon Caro McDonald

    Guest - Valerie Barry

    Editor - Fern Morehouse

    Cover Art/Graphic Designer - Ella Carter

    Theme Music - Valerie Barry
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    1 h y 1 m
  • Episode 3: Lee Tew

    Episode 3: Lee Tew
    Mar 7 2025

    Our guest this week is Lee Tew (they/them),

    They are a cartoonist and illustrator originally from South Florida (but born in Jim Thorpe, PA!), currently based in Philadelphia

    Having fanned the flames for their love of comics while studying Illustration at UArts (now Moore), Lee is more than ready to share their stories of Hi-jinks, Love, Robots and more with our community and audience.

    Pre-order their upcoming comic Peas 'n Carrot HERE!🫛🥕

    You can find/contact Lee everywhere cited below!

    • Website - https://weteel.myportfolio.com/
    • Instagram - @wet.eel + @lee2tew
    • Redbubble - weteel
    • Email - lee2tew@gmail.com

    ----more----Credits

    Host - Gideon Caro McDonald

    Guest - Lee Tew

    Editor - Fern Morehouse

    Cover Art/Graphic Designer - Ella Carter

    Theme Music - Valerie Barry
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    52 m
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