Creativity in the Capital

Casey Rafter and Helen Harlan, Solving Sacramento
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For "Creativity in the Capital," we illuminate the artists who feed the creative soul of Sacramento. Our hosts — Casey Rafter and Helen Harlan — engage in one-on-one talks with artists to get at the heart of what makes them tick, and why the rest of us should care. "Creativity in the Capital" is a production of the Solving Sacramento journalism collaborative.

  1. FEB 3

    A Sit-Down with Jack-of-All-Trades Mikey Infante

    I chat with Sac State alum, bodybuilder, social media influencer, disability advocate and SAG-AFTRA actor Mikey Infante and get the 411 on (among other things) his time on the Oakland set of 2024's indie Freaky Tales and the trip to the Sundance Film Festival that followed.

    25 min

  2. 12/04/2025

    A Slothboi in the City of Trees with Mateo Briscoe

    Mateo Briscoe and the Slothbois frontman Mateo Briscoe and co-host Casey Rafter chat about the cute brown creatures, discovering a path to thriving in Sacramento, lactose intolerance in social settings and Briscoe's musical life. Expect new music out from the band in 2026!

    25 min

  3. 11/26/2025

    A Fireside Chat (in a Podcast Studio) With Visual Journalist Andri Tambunan

    Helen Harlan and freelance documentary photographer extraordinaire Andri Tambunan occupy Access Sacramento's podcast studio to talk about photos, music and the best TV show in the history of the world.

    25 min

  4. 11/13/2025

    The Snares and snags of a Sacramento band in Europe

    Recorded Oct. 21 at the Torch Club in Sacramento before the band performed a set for Hangout Gigs Live, The Snares chatted with host Casey Rafter about opening for Jack White, touring Europe, their influences, style and evolution as a band.

    25 min

  5. 09/30/2025

    Talking Memories and Music with Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera's Giuliano Kornberg

    Host Helen Harlan chats with the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera's CEO Giuliano Kornberg about childhood inspiration, the SP&O's upcoming 2025-26 season and watching U2 play through the cold Midwestern rain.

    23 min

  6. 08/28/2025

    Approaching a Century: Mark & Marina of the Torch Club

    Host Casey Rafter sits down with Torch Club owner Marina Texeira and the venue's booking manager Mark Mitchell to discuss the Torch's legacy and what the future looks like for the historic Sacramento venue.

    27 min

  7. 07/31/2025

    Jason Jong and the Drum of Arts Advocacy in Sacramento

    At Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library in mid-July, new "CitC" host Helen Harlan talks to Jason Jong, Sacramento's cultural and creative economy manager, about being a civil servant, arts ally and former percussionist in the East Bay's vibrant pan-Asian/Pacific American drum scene.

    25 min

  8. 06/11/2025

    The Journey of Eduardo Faustino

    At a Hangout Gigs Live event in May, Brazilian native-Sacramento transplant Eduardo Faustino talked about the challenges of creating art in his homeland, developing a synergetic crew of musicians from all over the United States and managing a cafe with a performance space in otherwise tranquil Midtown Sacramento.

    25 min
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For "Creativity in the Capital," we illuminate the artists who feed the creative soul of Sacramento. Our hosts — Casey Rafter and Helen Harlan — engage in one-on-one talks with artists to get at the heart of what makes them tick, and why the rest of us should care. "Creativity in the Capital" is a production of the Solving Sacramento journalism collaborative.

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  • Creator
    Casey Rafter and Helen Harlan, Solving Sacramento
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Solving Sacramento 2025
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