dsm CultureCast Podcast
1) Matthew McIver (Iowa Stage Theatre Co.'s 2021-22 Season Opener)
Matthew McIver, Iowa Stage Theatre Co.'s artistic director, is ramping up for "The Cake," which launches its 2021-22 season opener on Friday, Nov. 12. We go over his thoughts on the show, what the pas...Show More
2) Tobi Parks (xBk and Station 1 Records)
Today we are joined by Tobi Parks, a leader in the local music scene. She helped launch Station 1 Records, a label focused on growing music talent locally, and xBk, a live music venue. We go over what...Show More
3) Madison Ray (musician and actor)
Today we are joined by Madison Ray, a musician, actor and active member of the local arts scene. We chat about his beginnings in music, travels to Japan and return to Des Moines. We also go over what ...Show More
4) Tiffany Johnson and Mark Pullen ("A Love Offering")
Today we are joined by Tiffany Johnson, artistic director with Pyramid Theatre Co., and Mark Pullen, actor with the Des Moines Community Playhouse, to talk about a new show, "A Love Offering," which o...Show More
5) Larassa Kabel (artist)
Today we are joined by Larassa Kabel, a local artist known for her large-scale, out-of-the-box creations. We discuss her beginnings in art, some of her favorite works and her upcoming exhibition at Mo...Show More
6) Hannah Sung (artist)
Today we are joined by Hannah Sung, a local artist who moved to Des Moines to find the space and support to explore new creative avenues. We chat about her path to the Midwest, creative process, what ...Show More
7) Ryan Mullin (Moberg Gallery)
Today we are joined by Ryan Mullin, manager at Moberg Gallery, the contemporary art gallery on Grand Avenue — a new location as of several months ago. We chat about adapting to the new space, reflecti...Show More
8) EleanorGrace (singer and songwriter)
Today we are joined by Eleanor Bernsten, who performs by the name EleanorGrace, a 17-year-old local singer and songwriter. She started writing lyrics when she was 11 and has recently hit a half-millio...Show More
9) Robert Moore (artist)
Today we are joined by Robert Moore, a local artist who has made a name for himself in his social activism. His project, "Harvesting Humanity," helped spread the message of the Black Lives Matter move...Show More
10) Levi Robb (artist)
Today we are joined by Levi Robb, a local artist and architect. Robb is known for finding unexpected beauty in a number of things, like junkyards full of cars, porcelain dolls or black sand from Icela...Show More