Art Horse

Fiona and Jess
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A silly and serious podcast about creativity and stepping out of your comfort zone.

  1. JAN 16

    159. Juggernaut

    I say it in my head and I'm finally saying it out loud 🤣. Although, I looked it up and it said "a merciless, destructive, and unstoppable force" which... I could probably get behind 🤣 In this episode: Sending a gallery-showdown-concluding emailFacing the fear of raising the price for Dancing in the DarkSubmitting tickets to my own complaint departmentTrying to do more of what's important without getting distracted by how it feels 😅The book: Unbound: A Woman's Guide to Power, by Kasia Urbaniak

    50 min

  2. 2025-12-18

    158. Crown yourself now

    In this episode A gallery showdown and corresponding revelationsA Very Important Conversation with TeresaLearnings from recent events: public band practice, fiddle jam, and a first-ever pop-up choirA Dancing in the Dark reckoning

    1 hr

  3. 2025-12-04

    157. Breadcrumbs about unblocking creative potential

    Just trying to document this as it's happening: I'm slowly finding a way around some fears that have been holding me back for a long time. I have been blocking the flow of creativity with fear - 'they'll never put my event on the marquee', 'I'll offend the dance teacher by negotiating me not putting on this event for free'I didn't realize how much this was limiting my opportunities - the ones that come in naturally and the ones I make for myselfEach time I send a hard email or put on a successful event it's more data about what's possible and what I'm capable ofChatGPT is propelling me forward by helping me communicate my ideas and managing the tension of making tricky requestsAnd also just clenching my butt a little bit less about everything is also helpingI mention William WhitecloudTelepathy Tapes: Season 2, Episode 3.

    1h 5m

  4. 2025-12-04

    156. What if you just made it 3x more fun?

    Wait, I can do whatever I want at the studio! Including record episodes. Which is good because if I'm not at the studio I'm not alone and can't record lol What if you invest in FUN (instead of blowing $1000 on stage lights)An illuminating lesson on fiddle and designing for communityA previously unknown artist career path - but the catch is you have to dabble and explore everything your heart desiresI mention: Ookpik Waltz (the Frankie Rodgers version)Telepathy Tapes Season 2 Episode 3

    36 min

  5. 2025-10-16

    155. An egg-shaped hole in the barn dance basket

    A walking episode from an imperfect member of the human group. Never say never: a polka do-overDress, saved by the belt"T he worst thing that could happen would be that I waste my life thinking about it, but never actually take a bite out of it because it feels like too much work" yikesHow to survive when someone breaks up with your creative project (no, I'm asking)I mention: Patsy Blouse by Charm Patterns: https://charmpatterns.com/shop/patsy-blouse/Art & Fear by Ted Orland and David Bayles

    1h 3m

  6. 2025-09-18

    154. Dings from the universe

    An update: calling dances, forming a band, and accumulating dings from the universe. I mention the book Art & Fear by David Bayles

    40 min

  7. 2025-07-25

    153. What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail?

    A walking around the yard in range of the baby monitor episode! Accidentally manifesting four barn dance gigs in one week (too many?)Plus: coming full circle and calling on stage at the dance that originally inspired meRevisiting Folk Schools and nonprofitsYou COULD do anything. So what is it that you will do?I mention: Arts on the FlyBoot Scootin' BoogieTiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff

    50 min

  8. 2025-07-04

    152. Dude Ranch surprise and a 4-person Schottische

    In this episode: HOW DID THE FUNDRAISER GO?I hate when people take video at The Function (takes video at The Function)What if you just learned easier songs and could actually play them?If you miss dancing with your friends so much, why don't you just teach 'em how???We're all hurtling by on the conveyor belt of time and will eventually be in The Past just like everybody else (shit)I mention Fiddler/caller Gordon StobbeTennessee Waltz by Anne MurrayHoedowns, Reels, and Frolics by Phil Jamison

    50 min
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A silly and serious podcast about creativity and stepping out of your comfort zone.

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  • Creator
    Fiona and Jess
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    169
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Art Horse
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