64 episodios
Artists w/ EM Em Persico
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A podcast to get down to basics with every type of Artist.
Definition of "artist" for this show is anyone who creates or shares an experience or creative product. We discuss intersectionality, queer topics, mental health, and the process of creating. Guests range from clowns, filmmakers, musicians, writers, etc.
Hosted by Em Persico who is a clown, singer-songwriter, and filmmaker. They use (they/them) pronouns, they are non-binary, and identify under the queer unbrella. Please enjoy!
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Jen Buhrow
Our guest from the end of 2021, Jen Buhrow (she/her) is an actor, singer, corporate presenter, and mime enthusiast. We discuss the process if taking countless zoom classes in clown, mime, circus skills, yoga, and movement. This episode was recorded when the world and performers started doing things in person again.
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Erik Engman
Our guest from the end of 2021, Erik Engman (he/him) is an improviser, theater writer director, magic enthusiast, and clown. We discuss his journey with the arts, raising children, and finding his way to clowning.
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Lizzy McGroder
Our guest from the end of 2021, Lizzy McGroder (she/her) is a comedian, improviser, model, and clown. We discuss what it's like to be a comedian with pretty privilege, being sexualized in the industry, and the many aspects of making content.
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Anthony Hand
Today our guest is Anthony Hand(he/him). A Michigan Native, software designer, creator, producer, comic book and drag enthusiast. We discuss the need for more positive queer media content, LGBTQ+ issues, and the creation of MAXXIE LAWOW: Drag Super-Shero; pop cultures very first drag heroine as an animated Film.
Check out his show development at: https://www.maxxie.com/ @maxxielawow @anthonyhand
Check out my Instagram accounts: @empersico @artistswithem @emicoproductions -
Halei Parker
Today our guest is Halei Parker (she/her). A Houston Texas native, University of North Texas & University of California, San Diego alumna, clown, chalk artist, teacher, visual storyteller, and costume designer. We discuss the pay gap of woman and AFAB people, mansplaining, being talked down to, and the experience of being a female costume designer.
Check her out on Instagram @haleipie @haleiparkerdesign https://www.haleiparker.com/
Check out my Instagram accounts: @empersico @artistswithem @emicoproductions -
Eleanor Abelson
Today our guest is Eleanor Abelson (she/her/they). A Tennessee Native, Rhode Island School of Design Alumna, artist, model, and actor. We discuss queer representation in the media, the importance of going to therapy, and working on film sets.
Check out her Instagram: @highwaytoell
Check out my Instagram: @empersico @artistswithem @emicoproductions