Dialogues with Creators

Barbara Graham Tucker

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Explores the work and lives of creators and creative people in the Northwest Georgia and Tennessee valley region. We feature guests in a variety of creative fields ranging anywhere from writers, comedians, actors, and more. Listen as we discuss the way creativity can surprise us.

07/12/2025

Ufuk Özalp

This episode is a chat with Ufuk Özalp, a native and citizen of Turkey, who owns a tourism agency, Mosaics of Turkiye. He started the company because of his passion for his country’s culture and history. After all, he loves traveling because he wants to share Turkey with new friends from other countries. I can attest to how he provides a 100% quality experience for travelers. You can find more information at the Website: https://mosaicsofturkiye.com GoFundMe page: Barbara’s website: https://www.barbaragrahamtucker.net/

38 min
24/11/2025

Ann Hite

Join host Dr. Barbara Tucker this week as she sits down with acclaimed Southern novelist Ann Hite, a renowned storyteller whose debut novel Ghost On Black Mountain was a finalist for the Townsend Prize and won the Georgia Author of the Year award. Ann shares her journey crafting haunting Appalachian tales that breathe life into characters dictating their own stories, her love of a library that spans a thousand books, and the inspiration behind her latest works. Tune in for a rich conversation on heritage, voice, and the power of place in story.

58 min
11/11/2025

Jeevani Sammeta

In this inspiring conversation, host Barbara Tucker welcomes Dr. Jeevani Sammeta, assistant professor of communication at Dalton State College, whose journey spans from Hyderabad, India, to northwest Georgia. Dr. Sammeta shares how she transitioned from engineering to filmmaking and academia, reflects on the cultural shifts between India and the U.S., and explains her research on the growing national influence of South Indian cinema. She also discusses her creative process, her new documentary projects, and the joy of teaching film. Together, they explore storytelling, creativity, and the beauty of carrying one’s culture across continents. See more of Barbara's work: barbaragrahamtucker.net Support the podcast: https://gofund.me/7d99cd70

37 min
26/10/2025

Matthew Gramling

Discover the creative heart of Northwest Georgia in this episode of Dialogues with Creators. Host Barbara Tucker chats with Matthew Gramling, director of the Bandy Heritage Center at Dalton State College, about his journey into historical preservation and the center’s mission to collect, protect, and celebrate regional culture. From Cherokee heritage to textile arts and global connections through local stories, Matthew shares how archives spark creativity and community engagement. Plus, learn how you can get involved in preserving history that shapes the future. Bandy Heritage Center of Northwest Georgia: https://www.bandyheritagecenter.org/ (706) 272-4587 Email: bandyheritage@daltonstate.edu My website: barbaragrahamtucker.net GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/7d99cd70

51 min
14/10/2025

Jeanne Cahill

Ms. Jeanne Cahill, a native of Georgia, sits down with Barbara Tucker to talk about her new book, Call Me Jeanne: From Outhouse to the White House, A Journey of Family, Loss, and the Power of Love. They discuss her time working for the election of Governor and then President Jimmy Carter, her time in their administrations helping women and families, and what it is like to write a memoir. Get Jeanne's book here! More on Jeanne's legacy: https://research.library.gsu.edu/c.php?g=115725&p=750836

47 min
28/09/2025

AI – What it is and what are we to do about it?

Host Barbara Tucker tackles the promises and perils of generative artificial intelligence in this thought-provoking conversation. Drawing on years of teaching and writing, she reflects on how AI tools are reshaping communication, creativity, and even the human brain. Barbara explores questions of accuracy, ethics, and social responsibility. Whether you’re curious or cautious, this episode challenges you to stay human, think critically, and keep writing in your own voice. Resources mentioned: https://thedispatch.com/article/artificial-intelligence-morality-honesty-pattern-engines/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ch4a6ffPZY&t=39s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixgunKpy61s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fPUWSv2JCI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MbD_KdPgZ0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixgunKpy61s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWpg1RmzAbc&t=4s https://news.mit.edu/2025/explained-generative-ai-environmental-impact-0117 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7pgdDBu8z4

46 min
14/09/2025

Generative AI in Writing with Amber Nagle

On this episode, host Barbara Tucker reunites with Amber Nagle, a freelance writer with published articles in Grit, Mother Earth News, Points North, and many other magazines. They discuss the compelling world of generative AI and how it relates to writing and creativity in general. Join as they discuss the uses as well as the dangers of this fascinating new tool.

46 min
24/08/2025

Montpelier Mansion

Host Barbara Tucker takes listeners on an exclusive guided tour of Montpelier Mansion with assistant manager Don Graham. As they wander through the grand halls and shadowy corridors, Graham shares expert insights into the mansion’s colonial architecture and storied past. Perfect for history buffs, this episode seamlessly blends rich historical context with a slightly spooky atmosphere. Tune in as Barbara and Don bring Montpelier Mansion to life—one creaky floorboard at a time.

1h 14m

Explores the work and lives of creators and creative people in the Northwest Georgia and Tennessee valley region. We feature guests in a variety of creative fields ranging anywhere from writers, comedians, actors, and more. Listen as we discuss the way creativity can surprise us.

Creator

Barbara Graham Tucker
Years Active

2022 - 2025
Episodes

84
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Barbara Graham Tucker 2022
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Dialogues with Creators