Local Threads

Molly Rae
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Local Threads is a storytelling podcast documenting the voices of New England's creative community. Artists, organizers, and culture makers who shape spaces, movements, and shared experiences.

  1. 18h ago

    Get Punkd with Chadi The SisKebab

    This week's episode is with Chadi aka Siskebab as this was recorded in January please note the next Get Punk'd show is on halloween at the Tauton Performing Arts Center, follow Chadi and Enigma Punk below as well as Get Punk'd on instagram for more details.  Where to find our guest: https://www.instagram.com/thesiskebab/ Mentions:Get Punk'd EventBriteGet Punk'd Instagram https://www.instagram.com/getpunkdlive/Enigma Punk https://www.instagram.com/enigma.punk/ Andi Van Dyke https://www.instagram.com/andivandyke/Nervous Drag https://www.instagram.com/nervous.drag/Majoon https://www.instagram.com/the_majnoon/FouFou Lafolle https://www.instagram.com/foufou_lafolle/Ramona Banshee, Candy Dish Bands:In Plain Sight https://www.instagram.com/inplainsigh.t/ DJs:https://www.instagram.com/justalcide?igsh=MW9jcDZ0MmkwbTg5OA== Events/Shows:Get Punked! (Taunton Performing Arts Center), Spill the Chai (Boston at Jacque's / Alchemy),  Worcester Drag Gauntlet, Blazing Beauties Drag Pageant Venues/Places mentioned:Dorchester Art Project, Taunton Performing Arts Center (TPAC), Jacque's, Alchemy (formerly Askew), East End Whisky Bar (Wickenden Street), Ego nightclub Support the Pod:  Rate, Review, Subscribe! Local Threads Podcast on all audio platforms https://local-threads.transistor.fm/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/LocalThreadsPodcast Buy me a coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/ZIBzQjPiQa Local Threads is produced, edited, and hosted by Molly Rae Info@localthreadspodcast.com for inquiries Music by: Moby Gratis

  2. Aug 11

    For the love of fiber with Malinda Lesko of Alchemy Fiber Mill

    This weeks guest is the proprietress of Alchemy Fiber Mill in Easthamption, MA Malinda Lesko. We talk about how she got to MA by way of NH and how her Fiber Science education brought her full circle to being a Fibermill owner. Thank you Malinda for bringing your magic and whimsy and knowledge of fiber to the podcast.  Where to find our guest: Alchemy calendar:  https://alchemyfibermill.com/events/ Sign up for newsletter to know when new classes and events are added! Next Fiber Lounge and pop-up shop: Saturday, September 5, 2:30-7pm. (BYOP (bring your own project) and hang out with fiber friends.) Next fiber show: SoRo Fiber Show Saturday, October 3in South Royalton VT 10am-4pm A great way to see behind the scenes at Alchemy is during Eastworks Open Studios, an annual building wide event with art, music, food trucks and more. Held the first weekend in November. https://eastworksopenstudios.com/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alchemyfibermill/ Western MA Fibershed Community Craft Night second Monday of the month.  Next open meeting and skillshare: September 27, 1-3pm Fibershed by Rebecca Burgess Book discussed in epidsode https://fibershed.org/ Support the Pod:  Rate, Review, Subscribe! Local Threads Podcast on all audio platforms https://local-threads.transistor.fm/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/LocalThreadsPodcast Buy me a coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/ZIBzQjPiQa Local Threads is produced, edited, and hosted by Molly Rae Info@localthreadspodcast.com for inquiries Music by: Moby Gratis

  3. Aug 4

    Bruce Orr founder of Inkwell, Illustrator, Muralist, Puppeteer, Art Educator & Advocate

    This week's guest is Bruce Orr, a multitalented visual artist from Delaware based in Beverly, MA. Bruce is the founder of Inkwell, an all inclusive youth arts program. It was a pleasure to talk to Bruce about his journey as an artist and how passionate he is about arts and art advocacy. As mentioned at the end of the episode Bruce has had some ongoing health challenges and has had to pause youth programs for now. If you would like to work with Bruce or purchase some art please see the below email and web links.  Where to find our guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mudeyepuppets/Website: https://bruceorr.com/Email: mudeyepuppets@gmail.com Support the Pod:  Rate, Review, Subscribe! Local Threads Podcast on all audio platforms https://local-threads.transistor.fm/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/LocalThreadsPodcast Buy me a coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/ZIBzQjPiQa Local Threads is produced, edited, and hosted by Molly Rae Info@localthreadspodcast.com for inquiries Music by: Moby Gratis

  4. Jul 28

    Hip Hop Leadership with Paul Willis

    This week’s episode of Local Threads I sat down with Paul Willis. Paul is an author, hip hop artist, mentor, community builder, super connector, teacher, and values driven salt of the earth human being. Paul was born and raised in JP aka Jamacia Plain in Boston. He has his finger on the pulse of happenings here in and around Boston. We talk about his book, Hip Hop Leadership and companion album and how he converged Hip Hop and leadership together working in and living around community, social justice, and the arts.    Everything Paul : https://linktr.ee/paulwillisishiphop Episode Mentions: City Year Black Bill of Rights Toolkit Hip Hop Congress Hyde Square Task Force So Ripe Studios Floor Lords Alex Diaz President of Floor Lords Megatron Boston Dance Studio Stiggity Stacks Cypher for Change Verb Flow & Vision Restoring the Feeling Field Notes Proper Bridgeside Cypher Cambridge Hip Hop Collective Ice The Style Specialist Martha Diaz Jim Tabuchi Catalyst Program Crazy Bars Ive Heard Matty Owens Christmas In Boston Poets Cauldron Beat the Odds Boston Grammy U Mass Spiritz Pull Up Poetry Ashanti Davenport Support the Pod:  Rate, Review, Subscribe! Local Threads Podcast on all audio platforms https://local-threads.transistor.fm/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/LocalThreadsPodcast Buy me a coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/ZIBzQjPiQa Local Threads is produced, edited, and hosted by Molly Rae Info@localthreadspodcast.com for inquiries Music by: Moby Gratis

  5. Jul 7

    The Poetry Pour with Salena JD

    This week’s episode was recorded in fall 2025 and I am finally getting to edit it. It is long overdue but worth the wait. Salena JD is a poet, founder of The Poetry Pour and place maker based in Providence, RI. The Poetry Pour is a newsletter and calendar that allows you to know what is going on in the literary scene in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. When we first had the discussion, it was very much in and around Providence, but The Poetry Pour is just past its one year mark and expanded beyond Rhode Island. Congratulations to Salena for continuing to connect people with place through poetry.    Where to find our guest: The Poetry Pour Home: https://thepoetrypour.beehiiv.com/ The Poetry Pour Archive: https://thepoetrypour.beehiiv.com/archive The Poetry Pour Calendar: https://thepoetrypour.beehiiv.com/calendar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepoetrypour/ Salena JD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salena_jd/ Support the Pod:  Rate, Review, Subscribe! Local Threads Podcast on all audio platforms https://local-threads.transistor.fm/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/LocalThreadsPodcast Buy me a coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/ZIBzQjPiQa Local Threads is produced, edited, and hosted by Molly Rae Info@localthreadspodcast.com for inquiries Music by: Moby Gratis

  6. Jun 30

    Practically Magical with Stephanie Hardie of Gate and Garden Herbals

    This week’s episode is with Stephanie Hardie the alchemist of Gate & Garden Herbals. If you are a local you have surely stumbled upon her offerings across multiple stores and pop ups she does throughout the season from Salem to Marshfield. Stephanie is a steward of the land and a community builder that is rooted in her soul’s purpose.  Where to find our guest: Summer garden party FREE: Summer Garden Party RSVP Schedule of Earthwoven Community  Events:  https://www.gateandgardenherbals.com/events-and-experiences Classes/workshops/Learning opportunities:  https://www.gateandgardenherbals.com/wild-heart-herbalism-courses General website/apothecary shoppe:  https://www.gateandgardenherbals.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gateandgardenherbals/ Support the Pod:  Rate, Review, Subscribe! Local Threads Podcast on all audio platforms https://local-threads.transistor.fm/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/LocalThreadsPodcast Buy me a coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/ZIBzQjPiQa Local Threads is produced, edited, and hosted by Molly Rae Info@localthreadspodcast.com for inquiries Music by: Moby Gratis

  7. Jun 23

    AI Proof with Dana Campbell

    This week I sit down with Dana Campbell owner and artisan of Shuttle Press Bindery. We talk about keeping a dying art form alive as well as the serendipity life hands you. Dana is AI proof, listen to this weeks episode to find out why.  Where to find our guest: https://www.shuttlepressbindery.com/ https://www.facebook.com/shuttlepressbindery http://instagram.com/shuttlepressbindery https://www.tiktok.com/@shuttlepressbindery https://www.etsy.com/shop/shuttlepressbindery Support the Pod:  Rate, Review, Subscribe! Local Threads Podcast on all audio platforms https://local-threads.transistor.fm/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/LocalThreadsPodcast Buy me a coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/ZIBzQjPiQa Local Threads is produced, edited, and hosted by Molly Rae Info@localthreadspodcast.com for inquiries Music by: Moby Gratis

  8. Jun 16

    Creating legacy with Kenard Smith

    This week’s episode is with local fashion designer Kenard Smith, and when I say fashion designer, I really mean multihyphenate because Kenard does it all. Fashion, photography, catering, mentoring, teaching, playing the drums, all while maintaining a level of discipline that I could only aspire to achieve. Kenard has only been sewing for around three years self-taught to now teaching all ages at his studio in Cape Cod. It was a pleasure to chat with him this episode and to learn from his optimized lifestyle where he really pours into himself. I hope you all enjoy as much as I did!    Where to find ---- https://www.instagram.com/kmjsmith/ https://www.instagram.com/ken.tlr/ See Kenard’s upcoming shows at  Cape Cod Fashion Week https://www.signedmgmt.com/fashion-week-of-cape-cod MASS Fashion Week For sewing lessons or fabric donations reach out to Kenard via Instagram DM at either of the above links.  ---------------------------------------------------Support the Pod----------------------------------------------------  Rate, Review, Subscribe! Local Threads Podcast on all audio platforms https://local-threads.transistor.fm/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/LocalThreadsPodcast Buy me a coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/ZIBzQjPiQa Local Threads is produced, edited, and hosted by Molly Rae Info@localthreadspodcast.com for inquiries Music by: Moby Gratis

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Local Threads is a storytelling podcast documenting the voices of New England's creative community. Artists, organizers, and culture makers who shape spaces, movements, and shared experiences.

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  • Creator
    Molly Rae
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Molly Rae