Local Threads

Molly Rae

Local Threads is a storytelling podcast documenting the voices of New England's creative community. Artists, organizers, and culture makers who shape spaces, movements, and shared experiences.

  1. Episode 15: The Audeville Society, a local nonprofit centering performing arts with Thomas Drury-Wang

    05/12/2025

    Episode 15: The Audeville Society, a local nonprofit centering performing arts with Thomas Drury-Wang

    This week, Thomas Drury-Wang, Founder and President of the Audeville Society, talks about how his nonprofit is centering performing arts in New England. The Audeville Society provides grants to those looking to build their portfolio and provides an accessible way to enrich the community through encouraging performers to follow their dreams.  Each year the Audeville Society raises funds for these grants through the Revelry Ball, which is held on February 28th, 2026, at the Royale in Boston, MA. Ticket prices as well as additional donations are used to fund the grant programs, truly making it a by New England for New England affair. This year, Revelry will provide a three-act variety featuring local performers from acrobatics to trombonists, allowing patrons to start the year with a bang.  --------------------------------------------Where to Find Our Guest------------------------------------------------- To find out more about tickets, how to volunteer at the ball or with Audville, and when grant applications open check the websites below.  Website: https://www.audevillesociety.com/ Tickets: https://www.audevillesociety.com/events Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audevillesociety Revelry Ball Instagram:  Revelry Ball Website: https://www.therevelryball.com/ Performers! https://www.therevelryball.com/entertainment ---------------------------------------------------Mentions-------------------------------------------------------------- Lady LaRouge & Joey March producers of Worcester Draglesque https://www.instagram.com/worcesterdraglesquefestival Delta Miles producer of DIVA! https://www.instagram.com/thedeltamiles/ Boston Circus Guild https://www.bostoncircusguild.com/ Circus 617 https://www.circus617.com/ ---------------------------------------------------Support the Pod---------------------------------------------------- Follow Local Threads Podcast on all platforms https://local-threads.transistor.fm/ Leave a review if you like what you hear!  Local Threads is hosted & produced by: Molly Amatangelo Music by: Moby Gratis

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  2. Episode 12: The Goonies made me do it with Julian De La Garza

    24/10/2025

    Episode 12: The Goonies made me do it with Julian De La Garza

    Episode 12 In this episode of Local Threads, Molly sits down with gothic jeweler and artist Julian the 2nd, whose darkly beautiful work blends brutalist architecture, mourning, and the occult into wearable art. Julian shares his journey from art school to running his own thriving brand rooted in the historic jewelry capital of Providence, Rhode Island. We talk about: Falling down stairs and starting chaotic morningsGrowing up with an opera singer dad and seamstress momHow brutalist architecture and grief shaped Julian’s gothic styleHis time working at Tiffany & Co. and what it taught himCreating jewelry that heals, honors loss, and pushes artistic boundariesThe energy of Salem’s maker markets and teaching at The Bench RIFollow Julian and all the creatives below on where to find his jewelry as well as the markets hosted by Witch City Wicks coming up in December.  Follow Julian the 2nd: Instagram → @julianthe2nd TikTok → @julianthe2ndjewelry Website →https://julianthe2nd.com/YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@julianthe2ndjewelryMentions:The Bench RI → https://thebenchri.com/Nocturne Salem → https://nocturnesalem.comThe Adventurer's Supply → https://www.theadventurerssupply.com/Witch City Wicks → https://www.witchcitywicks.com/ Follow Local Threads: Instagram → @local.threads.podcastYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@Local-Threads-PodcastTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@local.threads.podcast Do the show a solid and leave us a review, follow if you aren't already, and most importantly let us know if you found your new favorite artist! Show inquiries: info@localthreadspodcast.com

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  3. Episode 11: Diversity Consignment X Project Reworked Runway with Luis Cepeda

    10/10/2025

    Episode 11: Diversity Consignment X Project Reworked Runway with Luis Cepeda

    Episode 11: Diversity Consignment X Project Reworked Runway with Luis Cepeda Guest: Luis Cepeda, Assistant Manager at Diversity Consignment Host: Molly — Local Threads Podcast Location: Jamaica Plain, Boston MA 🧵 Summary In this episode, Molly sits down with Luis Cepeda, the Assistant Manager at Diversity Consignment, one of Boston’s most beloved shopping spots for the secondhand and vintage markets. We talk about Project Rework Runway, the brand’s mission to challenge social norms and inspire creativity, and how a small team built a community hub rooted in sustainability, imagination, and style. There's a reason Diversity Consignment is one of Boston Globe’s “Best of the Best 2025” 🎧 Chapters 00:00 Welcome & Intro — Project Rework Runway 02:00 Upcycling Challenge: Designers Creating from Thrift 04:30 Community Events & Local Artist Support 07:00 The Meaning Behind “Diversity” 09:00 Open Streets JP & Growing the Runway 11:00 Behind-the-Scenes Chaos & Creative Calm 14:00 Theme Spotlight — “Revised War Torn” 16:00 Luis’s Journey from Barista to Assistant Manager 18:00 Finding Personal Style & Rejecting Fast Fashion 21:00 Volunteers, Collaboration & Community Spirit 25:00 Consignment 101 & Artist Contracts 29:00 Redefining Sustainability in Boston Fashion 33:00 Five Years Strong — Boston as a Style Capital 35:00 Going Viral — Diversity’s Social Media Magic 38:00 Art, Selling & Staying Authentic 42:00 Final Message — Built for the Community “We literally built this store not for us, but for you." — Luis Cepeda, Diversity Consignment 🔗 Connect 📍 Follow Diversity on Instagram 💌 diversityconsign@gmail.com 🌐 Check out their website! 🌐 Linktr.ee  YouTube: 2024 Project Reworked Runway

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Local Threads is a storytelling podcast documenting the voices of New England's creative community. Artists, organizers, and culture makers who shape spaces, movements, and shared experiences.