Arts Management and Technology Laboratory

Arts Management and Technology Lab

This monthly podcast explores the intersection of technology and arts management through interviews, product reviews, humorous dialogue, and more! The Technology in the Arts podcast is produced by the Arts Management and Technology Lab, a research center of the Master of Arts Management program in Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University. The AMT Lab staff currently includes Dr. Brett Crawford (Executive Director), Lutie Rodriguez (Chief Editor of Research), Angela Johnson (Podcast Producer), B Crittenden (Technology and Interactive Content Manager), and Devyn Hinkle (Social Media and Marketing Manager).

  1. Analog art in a digital world: An interview with Sean Hallowell

    1D AGO

    Analog art in a digital world: An interview with Sean Hallowell

    Show Notes Sean Hallowell's Website Sean Hallowell's Instagram

    53 min
  2. Beyond Learning Outcomes: Marti Louw talks about Designing for the Human Experience

    APR 9

    Beyond Learning Outcomes: Marti Louw talks about Designing for the Human Experience

    Show Notes Marti Louw - IDeATe Marti Louw - Google Scholar

    28 min
  3. How Can Creatives Manage a World with AI

    MAR 19

    How Can Creatives Manage a World with AI

    Show Notes Kevin Stein Kevin Stein's Blog A Guide to Which AI to Use in the Agentic Era Instant Insights: The Trust Insights RACE AI Framework Creative Machines by Maya Ackerman Who Owns The Future? by Jaron Lanier The Human Test by Ron Folman

    33 min
  4. Crystal Manich: Artistry, Opera, and Grandiosity

    MAR 12

    Crystal Manich: Artistry, Opera, and Grandiosity

    Show Notes Crystal Manich Crystal Manich - Instagram Crystal Manich - IMDb Crystal Manich - YouTube Laura Kaminsky Time to Act Documentary

    29 min
  5. From Dystopia to Utopia, an interview with Sarah Turner, New Media artist

    FEB 11

    From Dystopia to Utopia, an interview with Sarah Turner, New Media artist

    Show Notes Sarah Turner: Website Sarah Turner: YouTube Sarah Turner: @sarahsarahturnerturner2 But...You're A Dolphin! Lecture with Sean Hallowell and Sarah Turner Projection Portals: Live Video Machine in the Hall of Architecture

    35 min
  6. Free Press, Bad Press, and the Muscogee Nation: A Conversation with Filmmakers

    FEB 6

    Free Press, Bad Press, and the Muscogee Nation: A Conversation with Filmmakers

    In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Lab, host Luna Lu speaks with Bad Press co-directors Rebecca Lansberry-Baker and Joe Peeler, alongside journalist and film subject Angel Ellis, about the making of their Sundance 2023 award-winning documentary. The conversation explores how the team came together, the ethical and creative challenges of documenting press censorship within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, and the tension between tribal sovereignty and press freedom. Through Angel Ellis's experience as a journalist turned whistleblower, the episode highlights the vital role of independent Indigenous media, transparency, and civic participation, while also reflecting on trust, community-based storytelling, and the power of individuals to effect democratic change.   Speical thanks to Stephan Caspar, Dept of Languages, Cultures, and Applied Linguistics, Professor Anne Lambright, and CAS Center for Arts in Society, and all the students and staff at CMU who supported this event!   SHOW NOTES Bad Press (Official Film Website) Rebecca Lansberry-Baker Joe Peeler Angel Ellis

    25 min
  7. The Algorithms in Your Ears: Looking Into the making of your music feeds

    12/04/2025

    The Algorithms in Your Ears: Looking Into the making of your music feeds

    In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Lab, Samantha Childers explores why so many songs recommended by streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music sound strikingly similar. She breaks down the inner workings of music streaming algorithms—how metadata, collaborative filtering, content-based filtering, and continuous feedback loops collectively shape the "perfect playlist." Samantha also examines Spotify features such as Discover Weekly and Discovery Mode, uncovering how these tools influence music discovery, artist visibility, and even compositional trends as musicians increasingly write with algorithms in mind. Alongside these technical insights, she raises critical ethical questions about data privacy, algorithmic bias, pay-to-play practices, and the shrinking role of human curation. Ultimately, the episode invites listeners to rethink how algorithm-driven platforms shape not only what we hear but also how we discover, value, and experience music.   SHOW NOTES Samantha Childers A Critical Research of Spotify's Business Model—The Case of Discover Weekly We Tested Popular Music Streaming Services — These Are the Top 6 You Should Check Out In 2025 About Spotify- Newsroom The Role Of Music Streaming Algorithms In The Industry Algorithmic Symphonies: How Spotify Strikes the Right Chord Algorithms in Music: Blessing or Curse? Understanding recommendations on Spotify How to Break Free of Spotify's Algorithm Pay-to-Playlist: The Commerce of Music Streaming Impacts of AI on Music Consumption and Fairness

    14 min
  8. Ludus: a Ticket Selling Platform Changing the Game

    11/21/2025

    Ludus: a Ticket Selling Platform Changing the Game

    In this episode of the Arts Management and Technology Lab, Andrew Wolverton and Zachary Collins explore how arts-focused technology can transform nonprofit ticketing and operations, tracing Ludus's journey from a side project for a single high school musical to a nationwide platform serving more than 4,000 organizations. Collins explains how Ludus was built from the ground up around the real needs of drama teachers and community theaters, growing into an end-to-end system for ticketing, fundraising, marketing, volunteers, and concessions—while staying anchored in a people-first culture summed up by the company's core value, "Give a Shit." He reflects on navigating the COVID-19 shutdown through livestreaming and social-distancing tools, choosing the right growth equity partner, and why he believes AI shouldn't replace arts workers but instead act as a "superpower" that frees them to focus on human-centered work and shared live experiences. SHOW NOTES Andrew Wolverton Zachary Collins Link to Ludus

    31 min
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This monthly podcast explores the intersection of technology and arts management through interviews, product reviews, humorous dialogue, and more! The Technology in the Arts podcast is produced by the Arts Management and Technology Lab, a research center of the Master of Arts Management program in Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University. The AMT Lab staff currently includes Dr. Brett Crawford (Executive Director), Lutie Rodriguez (Chief Editor of Research), Angela Johnson (Podcast Producer), B Crittenden (Technology and Interactive Content Manager), and Devyn Hinkle (Social Media and Marketing Manager).

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