Are We Okay?

Singer-songwriter Emily Wryn stops by the podcast to talk about Halloween, déjà vu, ghosts, the inspiration behind her new album, Feral, the Wild Woman Archetype, the illogic of creativity, writer's block, and smelling people. Find her online at: http://www.emilywryn.com/ 

Singer-songwriter Gary Criscione swings by the podcast to talk about his preference for b-sides, the music he grew up loving, looking young, learning how to write songs with his hero, Glen Phillips, telling celebrities they look exactly like themselves, doing yoga, and looking like Jerry Seinfeld. Find him online at: https://cellarroots.bandcamp.com/ 

Hair and makeup artist, Ariel Lizarraga drops by the podcast to talk about being the child of a teenage mother, growing up a dancer, coming out to her family, leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses, and becoming the legal guardian of her teenage sister. Find her online at: http://www.ariel-lizarraga.com/  or follow her on Instagram: @ariel_lizarraga If you can, please donate to support Angela Vargas' family here: https://www.gofundme.com/2tjr4h74?ssid=765284749

Recording artist and music publicist, Morgan Enos (Other Houses, Hollow Sunshine, Hheaven) stops by the podcast to talk about what he's been listening to, power pop geniuses, The Beach Boys, the list of phrases he's overheard, and The Beach Boys again, before playing two songs from his new album, "Fabulous Dates", out November 18th on Aagoo Records.  Find him online at: https://finalhouse.bandcamp.com/

Rock frontman Wesley Hill (The Only Ocean) joins the podcast to talk about directing theater kids, being pegged as "the drug guy", not paying for taxis, chai, ASMR, gore, true crime documentaries, being mistaken for a woman, American Horror Story, and Tom Hanks. Find him online at: https://theonlyocean.bandcamp.com/ or  https://www.facebook.com/theonlyoceanmusic/ or  https://soundcloud.com/theonlyocean or follow The Only Ocean on Instagram: @theonlyocean

Singer-songwriter, psych nurse and surgical trauma nurse, Jimil-Anne Linton drops by the podcast to talk about Lady Gaga, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, acrobat trafficking, surviving abuse, "the Thing", psychics, kind of sort of dating a superstitious Russian, and the motivation behind her forthcoming album.  Find her online at: https://soundcloud.com/jimil-anne

Photographer Jered Scott stops by the podcast to talk about his journey from playing in a small local pop-punk band, to shooting photos for MxPx, The Rocket Summer, blink-182, and My Chemical Romance, becoming a father twice in 16 months, and separating faith from politics.  Follow him on Instagram: @jeredscott

Photographer and hair & makeup artist, Ruby Villalobos drops by the podcast to talk about music, teen angst, finding your calling, dying young, embracing sadness, selling your soul, and following your dreams responsibly. Find her online at: http://www.ruby-villalobos.com

Singer-songwriter and warehouse manager, Ryan Royer turns on, tunes in and drops by to talk about making dough making dough, writing songs with purpose, recording artists vs. performance artists, lucid dreaming, consciousness, psychedelic drugs, and the culture of negativity. Find him online at: http://ryanroyermusic.com/

Photographer Grace Kathryn stops by the podcast to talk about living on 'Tico Time', capturing other people's moments, spending time alone, unplugging from technology, traveling the world, color palettes, and living in a haunted house. Find her online at: http://www.grace-kathryn.com

Playwright, director, literary manager, resident wise guy, and ex-donut decorator, Weston Scott drops by the podcast to talk about being the 'new kid' in school, getting paid for making art, the 2016 election, improv comedy, and why the paranormal is his jam. Follow him on Instagram or Twitter: @westonericscott

Library clerk and Christian theologian, Ryan Hester stops by the podcast to talk about punk rock, chai tea, raising four kids, evolution, social anxiety, and being saved at Neverland Ranch.

Singer-songwriter and graphic designer, Stephanie Croff gracefully glides by the podcast to talk about growing up somewhere in the Black Mountain Hills of Dakota, the war between grief and relief, awkward Thanksgiving dinners, ultimate trust, the power of planning, and what she learned from marriage and divorce. Find her online at: http://hvamusikk.com or http://stephaniecroff.com

Dormant filmmaker, writer, daydreamer, and self-described "homebuddy", Caleb Wiseblood stops by the podcast to talk about drugs, pooping, his favorite 'Batman Jesus' movie, ketchup, his Instagram feed dedicated solely to chicken strips, and trying not to be like Frollo. Follow him on Instagram: @chicken_strips_caleb_gets

Wood block printer, Rockabilly musician, shoe sales associate and book artist, Angelina LaPointe drops by the inaugural podcast to talk about growing up with artist parents, developing skills, selling out, writing songs in the car, and the difference between 'arts' and 'crafts'. Find her online at: https://www.facebook.com/sidecarpress/ or  https://www.facebook.com/theluckband/