The Museum Files Podcast

John Woodward, Valerie Innella Maiers, Patti Wood-Finkle
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From big cities to small towns, museums are everywhere. From natural history to art and everything in between, museums speak to different interests and backgrounds. Now peek behind the curtain and learn more about the museum world. Welcome to The M Files! Listen in as three museum professionals share and discuss professional topics and news impacting the museum world, along with interviews from museum colleagues from across the United States.

  1. 04/16/2025

    Episode 54 - Allison Maluchnik (Executive Director, The Nicolaysen Art Museum & Discovery Center)

    American Alliance of Museum accreditation is one of the highest accolades in the museum world. It marks institutions with a demonstrated commitment to industry standards and best practices. The process of accreditation and reaccreditation can be very stressful for museum administrators and staff. Allison Maluchnik from the Nicolaysen Art Museum & Discovery Center is our guest on this edition of the Museum Files. Allison will be sharing her recent experiences as the Nicolaysen underwent AAM reaccreditation.  For more information about the Nicolaysen Art Museum & Discovery Center - https://www.thenic.org/ For more information about the M Files Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcast Email - themfilespodcast@gmail.com For more information about the M Files Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcast Email - themfilespodcast@gmail.com

    44 min

  2. 04/16/2025

    Episode 53 - Johnny Antonelli (Lead Preparator, Oklahoma Contemporary)

    Museums are more than curators and directors. Exhibitions require skilled preparators to make the magic happen. Johnny Antonelli from Oklahoma Contemporary is on hand for this edition of the Museum Files to share his experiences as an exhibit preparator. We chat about his path into the museum world, his experiences installing world-class exhibitions, training the next generation of preparators, and his artistic career.  For more information about the Oklahoma Contemporary - https://oklahomacontemporary.org/ For more information about the M Files Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcast Email - themfilespodcast@gmail.com For more information about the M Files Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcast Email - themfilespodcast@gmail.com

    32 min

  3. 04/16/2025

    Episode 52 - Rusty Baker (Executive Director, PA Museums)

    Museums draw their strength when working together. Rusty Baker is our guest on this episode of the Museum Files. Rusty is the executive director of PA Museums, the Keystone State's museum association. Listen in as we chat with Rusty about his work PA Museums, the role of state museum associations, and his love for the museum world. For more information about PA Museums - https://pamuseums.org/ For more information about the M Files Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcast Email - themfilespodcast@gmail.com For more information about the M Files Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcast Email - themfilespodcast@gmail.com

    40 min

  4. 04/16/2025

    Episode 51 - Chantry Banks (Director of Museums and Historic Sites, Oklahoma Historical Society)

    In this edition of The Museum Files, the team chats with Chantry Banks from the Oklahoma Historical Society. Chantry is the Director of Museums and Historic Sites, overseeing various cultural properties in the Sooner State. Listen in as we learn more about his work, background, and love for the museum world. For more information about The Oklahoma Historical Society visit - https://www.okhistory.org/ For more information about the M Files Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcast Email - themfilespodcast@gmail.com For more information about the M Files Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcast Email - themfilespodcast@gmail.com

    40 min

  5. 05/24/2024

    Episode 50 - Jackie Chapman-Gray (Natural History Museum, University of Oxford)

    We're rounding out season 4 of The M Files with a recent interview with Jackie Chapman-Grey from the University of Oxford's Natural History Museum. This special season finale was recorded "on location" during a recent trip across the pond for Val, Patty, and John. Our interview explores Jackie's museum background, which includes work both in the UK and Australia. We also learn more about the mission of the NHM and her work as a conservator. For more information about the National History Museum, University of Oxford - https://oumnh.ox.ac.uk/ For more information about the M Files Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcast Email - themfilespodcast@gmail.com For more information about the M Files Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcast Email - themfilespodcast@gmail.com

    37 min

  6. 02/29/2024

    Episode 49 - Will Stoutamire (University of Nebraska-Kearney)

    On this edition, we take a trip to the Platte Valley in Nebraska to chat with our colleague and MPMA compatriot Dr. Will Stoutamire. Will is an associate professor of history at the University of Nebraska-Kearney. A past museum director and active public historian, Will shares his insights about working with the past both in and outside of museums. For more information about the History Program at the University of Nebraska-Kearney - https://www.unk.edu/academics/history/index.php For more information about the M Files Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcast Email - themfilespodcast@gmail.com

    36 min

  7. 02/13/2024

    Episode 48 - James Hagadorn (Denver Museum of Nature and Science)

    In this edition of The M Files, we chat with Dr. James Hagadorn from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Dr. Hagadorn is the Tim & Kathryn Ryan Curator of Geology but likes to describe himself as "a detective in deep time." Join us as chat about his work at DMNS and how he shares geology with visitors. For more information about the Denver Museum of Nature and Science - https://www.dmns.org/ For more information about the M Files Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcast Email - themfilespodcast@gmail.com

    31 min

  8. 12/14/2023

    Episode 47 - Leigh Dudley (Federal Judicial Learning Center & Museum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)

    On this edition of the M Files we're heading to the capital of the Sooner State to speak with Leigh Dudley. Leigh is the director of the  Judicial Learning Center & Museum based at the Federal Court House in Oklahoma City. Join us as we learn about this interesting non-profit/public partnership that explores the role of the Federal Judiciary through the lens of the cases and history of the Western District Court of Oklahoma. One of these cases involved infamous bank robber George "Machine Gun Kelly" Barnes. For more information about the Federal Judicial Learning Center & Museum - https://www.wdokhistory.org/aboutfjlcm For more information about the M Files Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMFilesPodcast Email - themfilespodcast@gmail.com

    30 min
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From big cities to small towns, museums are everywhere. From natural history to art and everything in between, museums speak to different interests and backgrounds. Now peek behind the curtain and learn more about the museum world. Welcome to The M Files! Listen in as three museum professionals share and discuss professional topics and news impacting the museum world, along with interviews from museum colleagues from across the United States.

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  • Creator
    John Woodward, Valerie Innella Maiers, Patti Wood-Finkle
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Museum Files Podcast
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