Emerald City Creatives

Kyle Bradford

This podcast is dedicated to taking you behind the scenes and introducing you to creatives from around Seattle and how they combine activism, advocacy, and authenticity to their practice.

  1. 6d ago

    Episode 16: From Queens to Queen Anne!

    The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including artistic process, cultural identity, networking, and the impact of AI on the artistic community. It delves into personal experiences, trauma, and the importance of artistic freedom and expression. The discussion also highlights the challenges of navigating the art world and the significance of community and collaboration in the artistic process. The conversation delves into the impact of AI on daily life, the DIY culture and human connection, the craving for human interaction, coping with inconveniences, preserving local culture, decolonization and cultural representation, and the creative process and inspiration. The discussion highlights the need for human connection, the value of inconveniences, and the importance of preserving cultural heritage. Takeaways Artistic expression is deeply influenced by personal experiences and cultural identity.The impact of AI on the artistic community raises concerns about artistic integrity and the commodification of art. The importance of human connection in the age of AIThe value of inconveniences and human interaction Find Daphen Bazile: PlanetDaph Daphstu daphstu – Welcome to the stu! Chapters 00:00 Reheating Your Own Nachos06:14 Navigating Spaces and Networking12:07 Cultural Identity and Artistic Freedom17:56 Artistic Experience and AI24:09 Artistic Process and Iteration29:59 Artistic Community and AI36:00 AI and Artistic Community43:13 The DIY Culture and Human Connection50:12 Decolonization and Cultural Representation01:11:09 The Creative Process and Inspiration

    1h 18m

  2. May 29

    Episode 15: Frankenhooker the Musical!

    The conversation delves into the genesis of the show 'Frankenhooker,' exploring the inspiration behind it, the themes it explores, academic exploration and support, producing shows, the evolution of creativity, and the creative experience and song inspiration. The takeaways include the DIY creative process and the exploration of the queer community in the horror genre. Find the duo on IG: Ethereal/Harlow Marlow/EtherealChaosProductions (@ethereal.harlow.marlow) Find Frankenhooker Tickets Here: Frankenhooker: A New Wave Musical [Tacoma Debut] Tickets, Thursday, June 18  •  8 PM - 10 PM | Eventbrite Frankenhooker: A New Wave Musical [Seattle Debut] Tickets, Friday, June 26  •  8 PM - 10 PM | Eventbrite Takeaways Creative process collaborationExploring horror and queer themes Chapters 00:00 The Creation of Franken and Hooker22:47 Academic Exploration and Reception29:11 Producing Franken and Hooker38:40 The Creative Experience

    27 min
  3. Episode 14: What It Takes To Start An Art Space

    May 22

    Episode 14: What It Takes To Start An Art Space

    The conversation covers the journey of starting a gallery, navigating a season of transition, the importance of community support, and the need for financial planning. Each chapter delves into the challenges and lessons learned in each area, providing valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and artists. Questions or Looking to Promote Local Art Events Email: info@cebreazypaints.com Takeaways Season of transitionStarting a galleryCommunity supportFinancial planning Chapters 00:00 Season of Transition08:35 Community Support14:14 Financial Planning

    19 min
  4. Episode 13: Mx. Pucks - Decolonizing Performance Spaces

    May 8

    Episode 13: Mx. Pucks - Decolonizing Performance Spaces

    The conversation covers the evolution of burlesque, the intersection of burlesque and identity, the concept of fat liberation and body positivity, and the creation of the 'What the Funk' festival. It delves into the personal journey of Mx. Pucks and the transformative power of burlesque in discovering non-binary identity. The conversation covers the creation and evolution of the What the Funk Festival, the historical significance of the Columbia City Theater, challenges faced in the Seattle burlesque community, the importance of representation and inclusivity in burlesque, the role of a producer and performer in burlesque, the impact of current events on art and mental health, the art experience and song selection in burlesque, and upcoming events and the Give Big campaign. You Can find Mx. Pucks here: Instagram: Mx. Pucks A'Plenty (@pucksaplenty) • Instagram photos and videos Website: Mx. Pucks A'Plenty Documentary: Prime Video: What the Funk?! A love Letter to the POC Community Takeaways Burlesque and IdentityThe Evolution of BurlesqueFat Liberation and Body PositivityCreating What the Funk Burlesque as a form of art and expressionChallenges faced by marginalized communities in the artsThe importance of representation and inclusivity in burlesque Chapters 00:00 Post-Neo Burlesque and What the Funk27:43 Creating What the Funk Festival33:05 Representation and Inclusivity in Burlesque41:15 Impact of Current Events on Art and Mental Health48:00 The Art Experience and Song Selection in Burlesque

    47 min
  5. Episode 12: Jayi - Becoming the Pop Star!

    May 1

    Episode 12: Jayi - Becoming the Pop Star!

    In this engaging interview, artist Jayi shares her journey from fangirl to confident creator, navigating her identity as a queer, Filipino-American artist. She discusses her creative process, the importance of authenticity, and her upcoming EP 'Terms and Conditions,' offering insights into the world of music, self-discovery, and artistic expression. Terms and Conditions EP - OUT THIS SUMMER! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/__jayi___/ YouTube - DELULU — Jayi (Music Video) Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jayi's Journey 02:13 From Fangirl to Artist: The Creative Path 05:02 The Emotional Journey of Creating an EP 09:28 Collaborating in the Studio: A New Experience 11:12 The Influence of Boy Bands on Artistic Identity 16:23 Inspiration from KDA: A Canon Event 19:50 Creating 'Dululu': A Personal Story 25:21 Fashion and Aesthetics in Music Videos 28:11 Stylistic Consistency in Performance 28:31 The Experience of Performing Live 33:11 Navigating the Late Bloomer Journey 39:07 The Pressure of Perfection 40:52 Locking In During Performances 44:29 Advice for New Performers 50:11 Reflections to My Younger Self 51:50 The Soundtrack of My Creative Process

    57 min
  6. Episode 11: Amaranta Sandys - Teaching Heritage Through Art

    Apr 24

    Episode 11: Amaranta Sandys - Teaching Heritage Through Art

    The conversation with Amaranta Sandys covers her artistic journey, community engagement, and the healing power of art. It delves into the representation of culture, advocacy, and the social impact of artistic expression. Amaranta's community outreach and artistic vision are also highlighted, showcasing her commitment to art as a means of connection and empowerment. Website: About Me | Art Maranth Instagram: Instagram Takeaways Community EngagementArt as Healing Chapters 00:00 Artistic Journey and Community Engagement10:56 Art as Healing and Coping18:11 Cultural Representation and Advocacy29:04 Community Outreach and Artistic Vision

    42 min
  7. Episode 10: Risqué and Rye - Healing Practices Through Art

    Apr 17

    Episode 10: Risqué and Rye - Healing Practices Through Art

    Riskay and Rye, a multifaceted artist, discusses her journey as a performer, doula, and advocate. She shares insights into her artistic craft, becoming a doula, advocating for Black bodies in healthcare, experiences of grief and loss, and the inspiration behind her play 'Intimacy Through Grief Reawakened'. The conversation covers themes of artistic expression through grief, coping with loss, cultural identity and representation, media influence, diversity in media and entertainment, challenges in the entertainment industry, and artistic inspiration and expression. Risque and Rye shares personal experiences and insights related to these themes, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of art, culture, and personal identity. Find Risque and Rye here: (50) Risque and Rye - YouTube Takeaways Multifaceted artistryAdvocacy for Black bodies in healthcare Artistic expression as a means of coping with griefChallenges and barriers in the entertainment industry Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Artistic Craft08:08 Advocacy and Challenges in Healthcare13:49 Grief and Loss21:35 Artistic Expression Through Grief27:36 Cultural Identity and Representation34:04 Challenges in the Entertainment Industry

    34 min
  8. Episode 09: Kyle Bradford - Behind the Scenes of Success and Failure

    Apr 10

    Episode 09: Kyle Bradford - Behind the Scenes of Success and Failure

    The podcast 'Emerald City Creatives' was created to connect and highlight artists in the Seattle area, but expanded to include the entire West Coast. The host emphasizes the importance of building a closer-knit community and creating safe spaces for BIPOC and queer creatives. The conversation delves into the non-linear nature of success and the value of learning from failure. The conversation covers the importance of showing up, creating a thriving environment, starting small and growing, expanding and diversifying services, navigating failure and success, embracing failure, the power of saying no, finding success in the midst of failure, the myth of black excellence, the importance of rest and self-care, risk and rebuilding, and protecting creativity and embracing change. The takeaways include the significance of showing up, starting small and growing, protecting intellectual property, embracing failure, not waiting for perfection to start, and the importance of community success. Find Kyle and their projects here: 3rd Annual Queer Art Exhibition: Home | Annual Queer Art Exhibition Cebreazy Paints: CebreazyPaints LLC | Paint Parties | 611 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA, USA Help fund the pod and arts projects: poweredbyshunpike.org/c/PBS/a/cebreazypaints Takeaways Community-driven podcastSuccess is not linear Success is about showing upStart small and grow from thereProtect your intellectual propertyEmbrace failure and learn from itDon't wait for perfection to startCommunity success is just as important as individual success Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Emerald City Creatives05:25 Building a Closer-Knit Community14:19 Redefining Success27:00 Learning from Failure32:22 Starting Small and Growing39:33 The Power of Saying No44:43 The Cost of Black Excellence49:43 Risk and Rebuilding

    58 min
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This podcast is dedicated to taking you behind the scenes and introducing you to creatives from around Seattle and how they combine activism, advocacy, and authenticity to their practice.

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  • Creator
    Kyle Bradford
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Kyle Bradford