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The Vortex PodcastSep 28, 2018
Episode 12: Between Art and ADHD with Anna Wagner
It's April of the Arts here at the Vortex Podcast where over the next couple of weeks we'll be doing deep dives and interviews with the students and faculty of the UCA Art Department. To kick things off, our guest this week is fellow Vortex staff and ceramics artist Anna Wagner as she sits down to talk with us about the focus of here senior show combining sculpture and poetry to convey the stories of those living with ADHD and mental illness. As a companion piece for this episode, you can actually visit the Vortex website at ucavortex.com and view some of Anna's inspired, emotionally infused ceramic pieces.
So sit back. Relax. Let the art be your guide as we dive back into the Vortex.
Episode 11: Black History Month Special
On this episode, we talk to previous guest Marrissa Childs and new guest Dr. M Shelly Conner. We discuss the importance of Black History Month, how social media can play a role in expectations, and particular social cues.
Episode 10: Valentine's Day Special
Here is our Valentine's Day special! It's a long one. We talk with Marrissa Childs and Helen O'Malley about how their identities shape their writing, the evolution of romantic literature, and a secret surprise you'll have to tune in just to find out!
Episode 9: Kayla Byrum & LOCAL
New semester, new host, new episode! In this one, we sit down with Kayla Byrum and Rich Niemeyer of LOCAL and ask them about women in writing, confidence, and freelance writing. Have a listen!
Kathryn Miles Q & A
This is not exactly a new episode, just some audio from the Q&A session that was held after the interview with Kathryn Miles. Enjoy!
Episode 8 - Mermaids and Taverns: Talking With Vaughn Scribner
Caleb talks about mermaids, taverns, travel, and life as we learn about another accomplished writer among the faculty of The University of Central Arkansas.
Episode 7 - Horror Writer's Roundtable
A special thanks to Autumn Harris, Helen O'Malley, and Tink Pendergrass for joining us on this special Halloween episode.
Episode 6 - A Night With Kathryn Miles
Let's Talk Comics feat. Quade
Re-Hashing Last Year's Hash Slinger
With stories read by Caleb Patton and Tyler Hauth and poetry read by A. VanSickle.
Episode 3 - Meet The Crew!
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We're Back!
To those just coming to us for the first time, we can't express how happy we are that you've chosen to take the time to check us out.
To all those returning, WELCOME BACK!
This is just a brief minisode to express how excited we are to be returning and the big plans we've laid down for all of your listening pleasures.
Be sure to tune in for our next episode, where our host, Caleb, has a very special guest come on to talk about the work they're currently pursuing.
Episode 2 - A Chat with Lauren Shippen
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