CREATIVE CONVERSATIONS with GENERATION JONES Creative Conversations with Generation Jones

Artist and Infomaniac David Doherty stops by with tales of his Hollywood career, including being an image curator for Universal Islands of Adventure theme park. He’ll tell us whether having a photographic memory is a help or a hindrance, what he discovered in the Warner Bros archives, and why he has 174 sketch books in his house. His art has been displayed in galleries, and his talents can be seen on episodes of “King of the Hill.” You’ll also find out what his bartender calls him. And why his house can be seen in a music video.

In this episode Audrey Galex tells us how her life and career have been influenced by family stories and finding connections with others. She takes us through her fascinating career in the Middle East and Africa with CNN, then to Atlanta where she worked in journalism, education, video production, and storytelling. And her most recent endeavor: writing a children’s book called “Turtle Rocks.” She’ll also tell us how to make an Aviation cocktail.

In this episode, multimedia Artist Rick Claussen entertains us with funny stories about his stint in the Army in Germany and meeting his future wife. He’ll tell us how a game of chance led to a plasma cutter that he now uses to make bells out of scuba tanks. And lots of other creative art along the way. HIs latest passion? Attaching 3D prints to canvas, pouring acrylic paints on top, then spinning it with an electric drill! Imagine the paint spill! He’ll also share his love for a tequila sunrise.

Jai West stops by with some funny stories of her early life making mud pies with her grandma, to marrying a rock musician, and how moving to Atlanta helped manifest her creative endeavors. She also tells us how she went from designing fashion and costumes, into cooking and being a private chef for a famous couple and then owning a catering company. We’ll also hear how she wrote a children’s book during the pandemic and her adventures in self publishing and marketing.

Journalist/Activist/Musician Steve Valk bares all with a tale of streaking in college and why he decided not to become a priest. We’ll hear how his first job at a small town newspaper led to a career at The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, how he got involved in activism, and how he helped the Citizens Climate lobby go from 12 chapters to 450 chapters. We'll also discuss how music has always played a part of his life. And there's a cocktail.

Actress Suzanne Roush regales us with funny stories of working in theater and how the booming movie industry in GA has been great for her since her hair turned gray! She’ll tell us what a standardized patient is. Hint: It’s a job… and it’s pretty fascinating. And we'll be sipping on her favorite cocktail, the Dark and Stormy.