SPNN Podcast

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A series of podcast interviews with artists and community members.

  1. 09/02/2025

    SPNN Member Spotlight - Disability Viewpoints (Mark Hughes and Joan Willshire, Part 3)

    Welcome to another episode of the Saint Paul Neighborhood Network Member Spotlight!  We are honored to feature two longtime members with SPNN, Mark Hughes and Joan Willshire, who are also respected mediamakers and disability advocates.  The public-access show that they host and produce, Disability Viewpoints, has been broadcasting to the Twin Cities and beyond in some form since 1998.  Mark and Joan spoke about their experiences producing the show, and talked about their respective backgrounds in media production and community advocacy.  Note: This episode was recorded in three separate parts.  Mark Hughes joined host and Americorps member Dana for the first two, and Joan was present for the final segment.   In Part Three: Mark and Joan discuss more about how Disability Viewpoints came to be.  Joan talks about her trailblazing disability advocacy work with the state of Minnesota.  Mark and Joan also talk about the limited transportation resources for people with mobility issues in the state, and how the Metro Mobility system has a long way to go to truly be a reliable option.  This segment is a little over twenty minutes.  You can find the MnDOT transportation survey mentioned in this podcast here. You can find more about the goMARTI pilot program for self-driving vehicles in Minnesota here.  Margot Imdieke Cross is the disability activist Mark and Joan mention in this segment.  You can find more about her groundbreaking work here.    This episode should interest anyone looking to know more about their fellow community members making media at SPNN, and contains some insights into the worlds of public access, television production, and disability access in the Twin Cities.  Disability Viewpoints can be seen on SPNN's Comcast cable affiliate, and on the Saint Paul Neighborhood Network's Youtube Channel.

    23 min

  2. 09/02/2025

    SPNN Member Spotlight - Disability Viewpoints (Mark Hughes and Joan Willshire, Part 2)

    Welcome to another episode of the Saint Paul Neighborhood Network Member Spotlight!  We are honored to feature two longtime members with SPNN, Mark Hughes and Joan Willshire, who are also respected mediamakers and disability advocates.  The public-access show that they host and produce, Disability Viewpoints, has been broadcasting to the Twin Cities and beyond in some form since 1998.  Mark and Joan spoke about their experiences producing the show, and talked about their respective backgrounds in media production and community advocacy.  Note: This episode was recorded in three separate parts.  Mark Hughes joined host and Americorps member Dana for the first two, and Joan was present for the final segment.   In Part Two: Mark talks about how being born with cerebral palsy led to a longtime association with Shriners Children's Hospital in Chicago, and how the show Disability Viewpoints is an expression of gratitude for their work.  Mark also thanks the people who've helped to support him over the years, including his sister, and once again gives credit to the people who've helped to create and influence the Disability Viewpoints show.  And at the end, Mark gets a call from Joan live on-air, which makes for a great transition to the final segment of the episode, where you'll hear from Joan and Mark!  This segment is about six minutes.   This episode should interest anyone looking to know more about their fellow community members making media at SPNN, and contains some insights into the worlds of public access, television production, and disability access in the Twin Cities.  Disability Viewpoints can be seen on SPNN's Comcast cable affiliate, and on the Saint Paul Neighborhood Network's Youtube Channel.

    6 min

  3. 09/02/2025

    SPNN Member Spotlight - Disability Viewpoints (Mark Hughes and Joan Willshire, Part 1)

    Welcome to another episode of the Saint Paul Neighborhood Network Member Spotlight!  We are honored to feature two longtime members with SPNN, Mark Hughes and Joan Willshire, who are also respected mediamakers and disability advocates.  The public-access show that they host and produce, Disability Viewpoints, has been broadcasting to the Twin Cities and beyond in some form since 1998.  Mark and Joan spoke about their experiences producing the show, and talked about their respective backgrounds in media production and community advocacy.  Note: This episode was recorded in three separate parts.  Mark Hughes joined host and Americorps member Dana for the first two, and Joan was present for the final segment.   In Part One: You'll hear some congenial banter between Mark and Dana, before they get down to business, and Mark begins discussing how "television is a labor of love" and highlights some of the hardworking crew members behind Disability Viewpoints that help to put the show on air every month.  This segment is about six minutes.  This episode should interest anyone looking to know more about their fellow community members making media at SPNN, and contains some insights into the worlds of public access, television production, and disability access in the Twin Cities.  Disability Viewpoints can be seen on SPNN's Comcast cable affiliate, and on the Saint Paul Neighborhood Network's Youtube Channel.

    6 min

  4. 06/12/2025

    SPNN Member Spotlight - Jonathan Rogers

    The Saint Paul Neighborhood Network reboots its podcast after a long hiatus!  To mark the occassion, we took the opportunity to spotlight one of our incredible members, who used SPNN's equipment to make an incredible short film, which can now be seen on Youtube, as well as SPNN's cable affiliates!  We welcome filmmaker Jonathan Rogers into the podcast studio to discuss "The Mirror of Amun-Ra"!

    27 min

  5. 05/16/2023

    Len Sanqui: behind the lense

    Len has been doing photography since they were old enough to handle their mom's camera — and now they're branching out into freelancing, documentary, and maybe even some zine-making. We talked about building communities in new places and the power of media to connect people. You can check out Len's photo documentary project here. She keeps her Instagram up to date with her current work and freelancing availability.  Find the SPNN podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and at our website. To learn more about SPNN's programs and opportunities, check out spnn.org.  This episode's music is composed by Bennie, one of our youth interns. This is also the last episode of this season of the SPNN podcast! We'll be back soon with more conversations. Thanks for tuning in for the last few months!

    42 min

  6. 04/21/2023

    Emerging Artist Panel

    Earlier this winter, SPNN hosted a series of artist panels: this episode is the first in that series.  For this panel, three early-career artists joined us to talk about their work so far and where they're going next. This panel is also available as a video.  Nia Navarro is a community organizer and emerging filmmaker, and they focus their work on queer, Black, and working class stories. Kehinde Olumide Famule is a Nigerian-American filmmaker and photographer telling stories about groups and individuals who are making positive change in their communities. Pa Houa Xiong is a graphic designer looking to inspire curiosity and joy through her art.  Find the SPNN podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and at our website. To learn more about SPNN's programs and opportunities, check out spnn.org.  Want to get involved in the podcast, or learn to make your own? We're hosting a podcasting class on April 25th and 26th, open to any community members! Learn more here.  This episode's music is composed by Bennie, one of our youth interns. Bennie and Mai co-hosted this artist panel. Intern Juan Rios co-edited this episode.

    46 min

  7. 04/14/2023

    Brian Few Jr.: The Camera Found Me

    Brian Few Jr. is a multitalented filmmaker, graphic designer, and photographer. He joined the podcast to talk about a couple of his projects — and his goals of traveling and expanding his work.  You can find Brian's work on his Youtube channel. He also works on Georgia Fort's TV show, "Here's the Truth," which airs on the Twin Cities CW channel on Saturdays at 11 a.m. You can catch the old episodes on Youtube, too.  Find the SPNN podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and at our website. To learn more about SPNN's programs and opportunities, check out spnn.org.  Want to get involved in the podcast, or learn to make your own? We're hosting a podcasting class on April 25th and 26th, open to any community members! Learn more here.  This episode's music is composed by Bennie, one of our youth interns.

    32 min

  8. 03/24/2023

    Katherine Vo and Charlie McCarron: Film Score Fest

    UPDATE: The 2023 Film Score Fest screening will be on June 10th at 7 p.m. at the History Theatre. Selected films will be announced and tickets will go on sale on April 17th. Check out the Film Score Fest website for the info.  Film Score Fest is pretty unique. The annual festival randomly pairs filmmakers and composers  to make a five-minute film and score, and selected films are screened with a live orchestra in downtown St. Paul. This year, five BIPOC creators earned scholarships to make films for the festival. Today, we're talking to Katherine and Charlie about what it takes to pull off this event — and why it's so cool to have an accessible, collaborative celebration of film and music. You can keep up with Film Score Fest at their website and Facebook.   Find the SPNN podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and at our website. To learn more about SPNN's programs and opportunities, check out spnn.org.  Want to get involved in the podcast, or learn to make your own? We're hosting a podcasting class on April 25th and 26th, open to any community members! Learn more here.  This episode's music is composed by Bennie, one of our youth interns.

    33 min
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A series of podcast interviews with artists and community members.

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  • Creator
    Unknown
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Clean
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    SPNN Podcast