Ricky Chavez: The Puppet Process

Shane Alexander: Sips and Stunts

In this episode, Marisa interviews stuntman and winemaker Shane Alexander. Shane discovered stunt work through his background in martial arts and his love of action films, which led him to attend stunt school in Seattle. He shares his training, on-set experiences, and the creation of his own team, the Southern California Stunt Crew. Alongside his film career, Shane has also a built a presence in the wine industry. They discuss barrel selection, harvest season, and the launch of his own company, Action Wines, in Temecula, California. Whether crashing through walls or harvesting grapes, Shane brings passion and creativity to both. Follow Shane @so_cal_stunts [https://www.instagram.com/so_cal_stunts/] Check out Shane's IMDB [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9318343/] Follow Southern California Stunt Crew @so.cal.stunt.crew [https://www.instagram.com/so.cal.stunt.crew/]and visit their website https://socalstuntcrew.com/ [https://socalstuntcrew.com/] Check out Action Wines at https://action-wines.com/ [https://action-wines.com/]

Mike Rellick: Rellick

In this episode, Marisa interviews Cleveland-based musician and lead singer of the band Rellick, Mike Rellick. Mike immersed himself in music from an early age, studying choir and later majoring in opera at Miami University. Now as the frontman for Rellick, Mike dives into the band’s formation, the creative process behind their songs, and what it’s like performing on stage. With the release of their first album and new single “Time Out,” Rellick continues to make music that embraces “cinematic rock storytelling.” Follow Rellick on instagram @rellicktheband [https://www.instagram.com/rellicktheband/] And check out their website at https://www.rellick.net/ [https://www.rellick.net/] Follow Mike @mikerellick [https://www.instagram.com/mikerellick/] And listen to their music on Spotify or Apple Music now!

Ian Nagy: Tasty Art

It’s the 7th season of ARTifacts, and Marisa interviews artist and illustrator Ian Nagy. Encouraged by his artist mother, Ian grew up drawing and constantly adding to his “picture pile.” His career took off when he joined Zingerman’s, a specialty food company known for its focus on local ingredients located in Ann Arbor, MI. Through his illustrations for their deli, bakery, and creamery, Ian has helped shape Zingerman’s unique visual style. He shares insight into his creative process from drawing menu items and logos to designing bags, catalogues, and gift boxes. With more than 30 years as a staff illustrator, Ian continues to create art that is fun, approachable, and delicious. Follow Ian Nagy on instagram @iannagyart [https://www.instagram.com/iannagyart/] Check out his website at https://www.iannagy.com/ [https://www.iannagy.com/] Follow Zingerman’s @zingermansdeli [https://www.instagram.com/zingermansdeli/] and @zingermansbakehouse [https://www.instagram.com/zingermansbakehouse/]

Ricky Chavez: The Puppet Process

In this episode, Marisa interviews Los Angeles-based director and puppeteer Ricky Chavez. Ricky grew up in California and studied Jazz and Saxophone Performance in college. Always curious and creative, he decided to build a puppet and has been puppeteering ever since. He shares how to build and use puppets and provides puppeteering resources. They also talk about his work with directing videos for music and his project with Sabrina Carpenter. Full of passion, Ricky reminds artists about the importance of play and trying new things. This episode is also available in video on YouTube. [https://youtu.be/fClE6LLmevc?si=Lzg9yJSNAWiHef3H] Make sure to check it out to see Ricky puppeteer! Follow Ricky @rikemind Check out more of his videos on YouTube at rikemind1795 [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1t9MmDmF2xx23sgggR-3tA]

Howy Parkins: Sketching Stories and Laughs

In this episode, Marisa interviews animator, director, and producer Howy Parkins. Howy grew up in Canada watching Saturday morning cartoons and drawing TV characters. After studying animation in college, Howy traveled around Europe working on Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Star Wars: Ewoks. He eventually moved to Los Angeles and worked as a director for Disney’s The Lion Guard, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Recess, Emperor’s New School and Hailey’s On It. With an extensive career, Howy shares fun stories along the way and provides insight into the animation industry today. Check out Howy’s career on IMDB [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0662810/] and catch his work on streaming platforms now.