Fresh Coast Podcast

Katie Trzaska-Miller is the President of Michigan Presenters and Manager of Community Engagement at Midland Center for the Arts. On this podcast, we speak with Katie about the arts and accessibility; what presenters are working on these days to make performing arts experience designed for each and every person.

This Podcast was made possible through the generous support of the Cultural Advocacy Network of Michigan, the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

We’re bringing you the latest stories and headlines on arts and culture here in the Fresh Coast State, our beautiful home in Michigan.

David Crouse is a producer and storyteller in Petoskey, Michigan. On this podcast, we speak with David about his career creating stories that are captivating through videography, and his latest project telling the story of Michigan, An American Portrait.

This Podcast was made possible through the generous support of the Cultural Advocacy Network of Michigan, the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

We’re bringing you the latest stories and headlines on arts and culture here in the Fresh Coast State, our beautiful home in Michigan.

Alison Watson is the Director of the Michigan Arts & Culture Council, the statewide government arts agency providing funding and support to all of Michigan’s 83 counties. On this podcast, we’ll talk about the strategic vision for the council moving forward, and the state of the arts in the Fresh Coast state.

This Podcast was made possible through the generous support of the Cultural Advocacy Network of Michigan, the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

We’re bringing you the latest stories and headlines on arts and culture here in the Fresh Coast State, our beautiful home in Michigan.

Chad Badgero is the Arts Education Program Manager with the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and Stephanie Glazier is a writer working in philanthropy at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. On this podcast, we talk with them about the Rising Leaders program at the statewide arts agency, Michigan Arts & Culture Council, about the benefits and purpose of investing in young professionals in the arts and cultural sector here in Michigan.

This Podcast was made possible through the generous support of the Cultural Advocacy Network of Michigan, the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

We’re bringing you the latest stories and headlines on arts and culture here in the Fresh Coast State, our beautiful home in Michigan.

JayPitts is a Detroit-based rapper, songwriter and TikTok influencer. On this podcast, we talk with him about his growth and success today… and his journey for getting there along with influence he is having on the youth in Detroit.

This Podcast was made possible through the generous support of the Cultural Advocacy Network of Michigan, the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

We’re bringing you the latest stories and headlines on arts and culture here in the Fresh Coast State, our beautiful home in Michigan.

Amanda Holmes is the Executive Director of the Fishtown Preservation Society in Leland, Michigan. On this podcast, we talk with Amanda about the rich history of this collection of weathered fishing shanties, smokehouses, overhanging docks, fish tugs and charter boats that is known as Fishtown. The heart of a commercial fishing village, Fishtown is where we can still see and feel a connection to the long tradition of Great Lakes maritime culture.

This Podcast was made possible through the generous support of the Cultural Advocacy Network of Michigan, the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

We’re bringing you the latest stories and headlines on arts and culture here in the Fresh Coast State, our beautiful home in Michigan.

Annie Stout is a multi-disciplinary artist in Midland, Michigan. On this podcast, we talk about her work as a professional artist working in Michigan and her success in coaching others through the creative process.

This Podcast was made possible through the generous support of the Cultural Advocacy Network of Michigan, the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

We’re bringing you the latest stories and headlines on arts and culture here in the Fresh Coast State, our beautiful home in Michigan.

Danielle Nelson is the Director of Supportive Oncology at Henry Ford Health and Meghan Winkel is the Healing Arts Program Manager and Lindsay Anderson Curator of Art for the health system. On this podcast, we speak with them both about the transformative work they are doing at Henry Ford Health to integrate art into their brand new cancer center, and now, other facilities on the Henry Ford Health campus.

This Podcast was made possible through the generous support of the Cultural Advocacy Network of Michigan, the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

We’re bringing you the latest stories and headlines on arts and culture here in the Fresh Coast State, our beautiful home in Michigan.

Meghan Martin is the Executive Director at the Arts Council of Greater Lansing and on the podcast we talked about their work to provide technical support and funding to the arts and cultural environment in Mid-Michigan.

This Podcast was made possible through the generous support of the Cultural Advocacy Network of Michigan, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.

We’re bringing you the latest stories and headlines on arts and culture here in the Fresh Coast State, our beautiful home in Michigan.

Bryant W. Nolden is the Executive Director of the historic Berston Field House, and Rodney Lontine, President & CEO at the Flint Institute of Music, but is their intentional partnerships and collaborations that are bringing big and exciting activities to the community in Flint!

This Podcast was made possible through the generous support of the Cultural Advocacy Network of Michigan, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.

We’re bringing you the latest stories and headlines on arts and culture here in the Fresh Coast State, our beautiful home in Michigan.

John Bavoso is a playwright bringing his original script to Midland, Michigan for the world premier of MLM is for Murder, and Kathy Pingel is serving as the Dramaturg for this production and with the American Association of Community Theatre. Check out this podcast as we discuss the artistic process in creating an original piece, and ways in which you can take that craft all the way to the stage like they are doing at Midland Center for the Arts.

This Podcast was made possible through the generous support of the Cultural Advocacy Network of Michigan, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.

We’re bringing you the latest stories and headlines on arts and culture here in the Fresh Coast State, our beautiful home in Michigan.

Ryan Redoute is a content creator, marketing guru and TikTok Influencer based in Detroit, Michigan, creating unique, engaging and creative content to promote the awesome -- and sometimes funny -- things that make Michigan so special and unique. 

Fresh Coast Perspective is a digital platform uncovering the stories of artists, creatives, historians, librarians and much more in the Fresh Coast State - Michigan. The Fresh Coast Podcast is hosted by Founder & Editor, Josh Holliday.

This podcast was made possible through the generous support of the Cultural Advocacy Network of Michigan, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Edwin Anderson is an artist living and working in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He’s a smart businessman when it comes to his art, and has a passion for community and is doing incredible things in the public art sphere throughout neighborhoods in West Michigan.

Fresh Coast Perspective is a digital platform uncovering the stories of artists, creatives, historians, librarians and much more in the Fresh Coast State - Michigan. The Fresh Coast Podcast is hosted by Founder & Editor, Josh Holliday.

This podcast was made possible through the generous support of the Cultural Advocacy Network of Michigan, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Gabrielle Graves is an artist and instructor living and working in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and recently finished her residency at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts where she is also an instructor. As part of the residency, Gabrielle exhibited a body of work exploring mental health, and on this podcast will share her artistic process and show us how that influences the way in which she creates.

Fresh Coast Perspective is a digital platform uncovering the stories of artists, creatives, historians, librarians and much more in the Fresh Coast State - Michigan. The Fresh Coast Podcast is hosted by Founder & Editor, Josh Holliday.

This podcast was made possible through the generous support of the Cultural Advocacy Network of Michigan, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Najeema Iman is the Founder and Owner of You Shine Events, and creator of the After Glow Market along the riverfront in Downtown Lansing. With a passion for collaboration over competition, Najeema has rallied the community together to raise funds for this initiative through a Patronicity campaign, a Michigan-focused crowdfunding campaign matching the dollars of the community 1:1 with support of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Najeema talks about the importance of diversity and working with LGBTQIA+ and BiPOC artists and entrepreneurs through the After Glow Market.

Fresh Coast Perspective is a digital platform uncovering the stories of artists, creatives, historians, librarians and much more in the Fresh Coast State - Michigan. The Fresh Coast Podcast is hosted by Founder & Editor, Josh Holliday.

Highlighted in this podcast is Stephanie Banghart, Owosso-based actress performing in a production of Five Women Wearing the Same Dress at the Lebowsky Center for Performing Arts.

This podcast was made possible through the generous support of the Cultural Advocacy Network of Michigan, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Christine Delaney is the Executive Director at the Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater, Michigan - built in 1882. Christine’s history with the Tibbits extends more than 30 years, and she has a deep appreciation for historic preservation. And she’s no stranger to large restoration projects, having raised and invested over $3.5 Million into this historic theater.

Fresh Coast Perspective is a digital platform uncovering the stories of artists, creatives, historians, librarians and much more in the Fresh Coast State - Michigan. The Fresh Coast Podcast is hosted by Founder & Editor, Josh Holliday.

Highlighted in this podcast is Dani Darling, Ann Arbor-based singer and songwriter who just finished a set at the Dam Jam in Lansing, Michigan.

This podcast was made possible through the generous support of the Cultural Advocacy Network of Michigan, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Mary Muncil Jennings is an arts presenter and rural arts and cultural advocate. Through her work at the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts at Michigan Technological University she has earned a reputation for community-centered collaborations and finding creative ways to engage rural audiences with the performing arts. 

This is the first podcast for Fresh Coast Perspective, uncovering the stories of artists, creatives, historians, librarians and much more in the Fresh Coast State - Michigan. The Fresh Coast Podcast is hosted by Founder & Editor, Josh Holliday.

Highlighted in this podcast is Rachel Curtis, Lansing-based singer and songwriter who just launched a new single, "I Don't Like It."

This podcast was made possible through the generous support of the Cultural Advocacy Network of Michigan, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.