Midsummer Dreamers at Cape Rep Theater with Kirsten Peacock & Nick Nudler

Michael Jones Book Tour Series: What Art Is Now - Creativity in the Age of AI

Back with Michael Jones in a series of live discussions about his new book titled "What Art Is Now: Creativity in the Age of AI [https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/what-art-is-now-9798765151822/]".  This episode covers 3 different live public events, which will be heard in reverse order: the Snow Library discussion on 5/26/26, the Tap Room talk 5/7/26 and the Orleans Citizens Forum interview 6/25/25.  Come along to hear all about AI, Michael's perspectives and get a sneak peek of what is in his great new book! Also, if interested, you can watch the video on the Cape and Islands Patreon page [https://www.patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast] at no cost!  If interested, please do consider subscribing to the Patreon, I will be building it out further in future months with more content and goodies.   Here is the direct link for the video [https://www.patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast/posts/michael-jones-is-161382264] Note:  During the Snow Library live session, some of the audience questions had to be removed from the audio and video because of room feedback issues, my apologies but your ears will thank me!  As with all live events, audio quality is variable, but I did my best to get these to flow into one coherent podcast, as well as video.   Thank you Michael for taking me along with you on this AI journey, it was a real pleasure! If you like what we're up to please consider supporting us on Patreon by searching for "The Cape and Islands Podcast" or following this link: patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast [https://www.patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast] Thank you to our Patrons on Patreon! Lighthouse Supporters: Michael & Christine Jones John Ciongoli & Johanna Skilling Dune Shack Supporters: Katy & Brian Taylor Carole & Thomas Doody Website:  capeandislandspodcast.com [https://capeandislandspodcast.com/] Contact:  capeandislandspodcast@gmail.com Youtube Channel  [https://youtube.com/@capeandislandspodcast?si=CDnf55jI6BWyFnoc]

After Hours [AH] - Building the Youth Community with Emma Fillion

Emma returned to Cape Cod as a caregiver and decided to stay to build up the youth community through After Hours [AH] her brand new organization.  This community organization for young adults is built around the idea that people should grow together, not alone.  In this episode of the Cape and Islands Podcast we sit down at the Old Colony Tap in Provincetown to hear her story.  FULL VIDEO HERE [https://www.patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast/posts/after-hours-ah-161471404] What a fantastic foundation she is building for current and future generations of young adults. You can find out more about After Hours [AH] on Instagram by searching @afterhours_ah or you could email info@afterhours-ah.com [info@afterhours-ah.com] and checking out her website afterhours-ah.com [http://afterhours-ah.com/] Also highlighted in the episode, here is the link to Sk8 Cape cod https://www.sk8capecod.com/ [https://www.sk8capecod.com/] To the audience, as you have surely noticed I am approaching the podcast in new ways in 2026, taking a bit more risk and doing the interviews on site and making companion videos. So thank you so much for bearing with me on the audio quality as on-site interviews are much more difficult to control! If you like what we're up to please consider supporting us on Patreon by searching for "The Cape and Islands Podcast" or following this link: patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast [https://www.patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast] Thank you to our Patrons on Patreon! Lighthouse Supporters: Michael & Christine Jones John Ciongoli & Johanna Skilling Dune Shack Supporters: Katy & Brian Taylor Carole & Thomas Doody Website:  capeandislandspodcast.com [https://capeandislandspodcast.com/] Contact:  capeandislandspodcast@gmail.com Youtube Channel  [https://youtube.com/@capeandislandspodcast?si=CDnf55jI6BWyFnoc]

Inside IFAW Animal Rescue: Marine Mammal Rescue Division

In this interview I had the pleasure of speaking with Dani, Emily and Michaela from the Marine Mammal Rescue Division [https://www.ifaw.org/programs/marine-mammal-rescue-research]of the International Fund for Animal Welfare [https://www.ifaw.org/] otherwise known as IFAW. It was a true pleasure to sit down with the team and discuss all of the great work they do every day, along with some of the challenges they face in an ever changing physical and political environment.   The interview that you're hearing now is just some of the total interview that was completed in which we did a full video tour of the entire facility, which was incredible! If you'd like to see the full video interview CLICK HERE  [https://www.patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast/posts/inside-ifaw-161448922] IFAW Hotline: 508-743-9548 Here are some details from the MMR website:  "Embracing the highest tenets of animal welfare and robust science for more than 27 years, we have evolved into a world-recognised leader in stranding response. Based on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, we see more frequent mass strandings of dolphins here than anywhere else in the world. These events are not only a unique opportunity to rescue and provide cutting-edge veterinary care to these individual animals, but also drive constant innovation and groundbreaking research that is shared with collaborators around the world." Thank you so much to Dani, Emily, Michaela and the whole Marine Mammals Rescue Division for your time and showcasing your incredible facility and discussing the important work you do for our community and local wildlife! If you like what we're up to please consider supporting us on Patreon by searching for "The Cape and Islands Podcast" or following this link: patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast [https://www.patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast] Thank you to our Patrons on Patreon! Lighthouse Supporters: Michael & Christine Jones John Ciongoli & Johanna Skilling Dune Shack Supporters: Katy & Brian Taylor Carole & Thomas Doody Website:  capeandislandspodcast.com [https://capeandislandspodcast.com/] Contact:  capeandislandspodcast@gmail.com Youtube Channel  [https://youtube.com/@capeandislandspodcast?si=CDnf55jI6BWyFnoc]

Orleans on the Rise with Amanda Converse & Elizabeth Jenkins

In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with two great local leaders in Orleans town government: Economic Development Coordinator and Public Information Officer Amanda Converse and Assistant Director of Planning and Community Development Elizabeth Jenkins. Both Amanda and Elizabeth Have pivotal roles in helping Orleans collectively work towards becoming an even stronger community.  With their focus built on the most important aspects of town development, including planning, housing, infrastructure and business growth, they also focus on other factors like evolving community needs, and strong communication methodology.  What an honor to have such a powerhouse duo on the podcast Thank you Amanda & Elizabeth! Link to the Town Talk Newsletter:  HERE [https://www.town.orleans.ma.us/list.aspx?PRVMSG=358] Orleans Behind the Scenes Podcast: HERE  [https://www.town.orleans.ma.us/1488/Orleans-Behind-the-Scenes-Podcast] If you like what we're up to please consider supporting us on Patreon by searching for "The Cape and Islands Podcast" or following this link: patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast [https://www.patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast] Thank you to our Patrons on Patreon! Lighthouse Supporters: Michael & Christine Jones John Ciongoli & Johanna Skilling Dune Shack Supporters: Katy & Brian Taylor Carole & Thomas Doody Website:  capeandislandspodcast.com [https://capeandislandspodcast.com/] Contact:  capeandislandspodcast@gmail.com Youtube Channel  [https://youtube.com/@capeandislandspodcast?si=CDnf55jI6BWyFnoc]

Midsummer Dreamers at Cape Rep Theater with Kirsten Peacock & Nick Nudler

In this episode i have the pleasure of speaking with two great friends, Kirsten Peacock and Nick Nudler, about writing their new play Midsummer DREAMers an adaptation and reinterpretation of William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream".  This exciting new play will be running at Cape Rep Theater from June 18th through July 13th! Here is the LINK to buy tickets! [https://ci.ovationtix.com/141/production/1234259] The cape is very lucky to have Nick & Kirsten back this summer performing at Cape Rep, they're two of the most creative people I've ever met, and it is very special that they come to cape each year to perform and spread their infectious positive energy!  Midsummer DREAMers is not the first play that they have written together, but you'll have to listen to the episode to hear about all the great things that they have accomplished. They are two of the fittest people I know, both physically and mentally, and their action on stage is truly something to behold.  Thank you so much Kirsten & Nick for coming on the show, I can't wait to see this new play, I am sure it will be exhilarating! And thank you all, so much, for listening! If you like what we're up to please consider supporting us on Patreon by searching for "The Cape and Islands Podcast" or following this link: patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast [https://www.patreon.com/capeandislandspodcast] Thank you to our Patrons on Patreon! Lighthouse Supporters: Michael & Christine Jones John Ciongoli & Johanna Skilling Dune Shack Supporters: Katy & Brian Taylor Carole & Thomas Doody Website:  capeandislandspodcast.com [https://capeandislandspodcast.com/] Contact:  capeandislandspodcast@gmail.com Youtube Channel  [https://youtube.com/@capeandislandspodcast?si=CDnf55jI6BWyFnoc]