We Like to Make Stuff Rebecca Plier
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“We Like to Make Stuff”, hosted by Becca Plier, is a podcast that combines artist interviews and novice questions to discover how everyone can improve their creative practice. With lots of advice and even more curiosities, each episode gives valuable insight into the formation of all types of art.
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Ep5: Poetry Round 2
Description:
Host Becca interviews poet Aidan Aragon about their independent poetic education and the poetry that inspires them. Becca and Aidan also dive deep into the philosophy on why so many artists love to hate their own work.
Reference Links:
Aidan Aragon Social Media
Twitter: @aidanaragon aidan (@aidanaragon) · Twitter
Instagram: aidanaragon https://www.instagram.com/aidanaragon/
Nature Poem by Tommy Pico
https://tinhouse.com/book/nature-poem/
Calling a Wolf a Wolf by Kaveh Akbar
https://www.alicejamesbooks.org/bookstore/calling-a-wolf-a-wolf
Crush by Richard Siken
https://www.amazon.com/Crush-Younger-Poets-Richard-Siken/dp/0300107897
“Hammond B3 Organ Cistern” by Gabrielle Calvocoressi
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/11/19/hammond-b3-organ-cistern
How to Write an Autobiographical Novel by Alexander Chee
https://www.alexanderchee.net/autobiographical-novel -
Ep4: Music
Host Becca talks with local artist DERYK G. about his personal philosophy on making music, inspiration, and working with what he’s got.
Reference Links:
DERYK G. Music
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qt4DYvpC1448LfmUwyJFZ
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/deryk-g/1402862668
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Ep3: Dance
Host Becca learns all about the world of dance from guests Sydney Stark and Griffin Tong. They also discuss their personal reasons for dancing and the portrayal of dance on television.
Reference Links:
Dance Moms:
https://www.mylifetime.com/shows/dance-moms
World Of Dance:
https://www.worldofdance.com/
Dance Academy:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1551948/
CGP Grey “Your New Year's Resolution Has Already Failed”:
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Ep2: Bullet Journaling
Joined by creatives Kelly Popper and Payton Mason, host Becca leads a discussion all about the benefits of bullet journaling.
Reference Links:
Original Bullet Journal
https://bulletjournal.com/pages/about
Tombow Dual Ended Brush Pens
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Ep1: Slam Poetry
Host Becca talks with seasoned slam poet Alpha about competition, inspiration, and all things poetry. Alpha also gives valuable advice about authenticity to any aspiring poets.