Best Mesquite Podcasts (2025)

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Mesquite-based nonprofit strives to demonstrate compassion while helping those in need 59:44

9d ago59:44

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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Vicky Glenn, the Corporate Responsibility Specialist with NFM and their partnerships with nonprofits across North Texas. But first, he talks with Teresa Jackson, the founder and CEO of Sharing Life, whose mission is to end hunger and poverty by demonstrating compassion through food, …

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The Art Box - Episode 344 - Mesquite Senior Games - Meet Sandy Tudor 32:36

20d ago32:36

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In this special Art Box public service episode, we shine a spotlight on a beloved community cornerstone: the Mesquite Senior Games. Founded 24 years ago to promote health and well-being through sports for seniors, the Games have grown from a local initiative into an internationally recognized event, drawing competitors from around the globe. Host D…

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The Art Box - Episode 346 - Clark County Public Arts - Meet Mickey Sprott 35:10

9h ago35:10

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In this episode of The Art Box, we sit down with Mickey Sprott, a powerhouse in Nevada’s arts landscape and the Program Administrator for Public Art at Clark County’s Department of Parks and Recreation. Mickey leads a vibrant and multifaceted public arts program that reaches both rural and urban communities, bringing large-scale public art installa…

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The Art Box - Episode 345 - Everybody Has A Story To Tell - Meet Terri Fitzsimmons 43:34

20h ago43:34

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Welcome to The Art Box, where creativity meets community. In Episode 345, Everybody Has A Story To Tell, we’re thrilled to introduce you to Terri Fitzsimmons—a published author, longtime educator, and generous supporter of local non-profits. Terri brings a deep well of life experience and a passion for storytelling that resonates far beyond the pag…

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Hope in the aftermath of disasters, and a talk with Executive Director of Youth World Darla Shirley 59:45

21h ago59:45

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This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with Darla Shirley, the Executive Director of Youth World, a great organization inspiring hope and relieving economic burdens for children in need in southern Dallas. But first he has a conversation with Eric Burke, the Executive Director of Minuteman Disaster Response. Their mission is to bring hope i…

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Trump pushes for Texas redistricting and California threatens one of its own in 'Game of Thrones' style tit-for-tat 23:36

6d ago23:36

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Redistricting, not a word that sounds all that sexy until you find out what it means for everything from Medicaid payments to tax rates. President Donald Trump pushes for Texas to gain five seats for the GOP, and here's what that would mean for the rest of us.

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Men's prostate cancer awareness, and a sit down with CEO of The Hope Initiative, Dr. Robert Harper 59:44

16d ago59:44

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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Dr. Anup Sharma of United Healthcare about the importance of men's prostate cancer awareness and getting midyear checkups. But first, Chris talks to the founder and CEO of The Hope Initiative, Dr. Robert Harper. It's a non-profit with a mission of providing access to educational and …

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The Art Box - Episode 343 - Better Side of Me - John McAndrew 22:38

23d ago22:38

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Hosted by MJ Stiles | Recorded at the Mesquite Works STEAM Center In this soulful and moving episode of The Art Box, MJ Stiles sits down with acclaimed musician and storyteller John McAndrew, a man whose music has reached audiences around the world, featured in major films, national events, and Grammy-considered albums. With a voice as raw as it is…

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The Art Box - Episode 342 - When We Help Others, We Help Ourselves - Meet Tanoo Senethavilay 56:23

23d ago56:23

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In this episode of The Art Box, Steve reconnects with muralist and musician Tanoo, a passionate artist whose mission is to bring public art and deeper meaning to overlooked spaces in downtown Las Vegas. After meeting Tanoo at the Fremont Street Spring Fair hosted by our friend Liezl, Steve knew this was a conversation worth having. What started as …

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Tech layoffs, the WNBA, as we as an interview with Executive Director Tod Marvin of My Possibilities 59:44

23d ago59:44

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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with new Executive Director Tod Marvin of My Possibilities about the amazing work they do with adults and kids who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. But first, as a part of our Audacy evergreen series, our discussion this week is about tech layoffs and the WNBA.…

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The Art Box - Episode 341 - Honoring Legacy – The Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail 34:51

24d ago34:51

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In this special episode of The Art Box, host Steve sits down with Ian Wright and Lexie Little, leaders of the Utah Cultural Site Stewardship Program, to discuss a powerful intersection of history, preservation, and storytelling. Ian and Lexie share the journey behind their extensive research and collaboration to create the Buffalo Soldiers Heritage…

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The Art Box - Episode 340 - Crafted Confidence: The Art of Liam Gutierrez 43:58

25d ago43:58

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Welcome to The Art Box! I’m your host, MJ Stiles, and today we’re recording from our Mesquite Works STEAM Center studio with someone who’s been lighting up the local art scene since his early teens. Liam Gutierrez has been a featured artist at Juniper Outpost Boutique in Mesquite, Nevada since he was just 14 years old. Beloved by customers and deep…

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The Art Box - Episode 339 - From Ashes, Roses Bloom - Shannon McConnell's Eaton Fire Story 1:12:24

25d ago1:12:24

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Welcome to The Art Box. If you're one of our many loyal listeners tuning in from across all 50 states and 59 countries, you know that while we often focus on the arts, we occasionally wander—intentionally—into other realms of creativity, heart, and human experience. After all, we believe that nearly everything in life holds an element of art. Today…

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Where were the sirens? Questions rise in devastating Texas floods as hope wanes for more survivors 25:38

29d ago25:38

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At least 89 people are dead in Texas after flash floods tore through over July 4th, wreaking havoc in the region and killing girls at a popular summer camp. Get the latest updates and insight from Texas leaders and reporters on the ground for KRLD Radio in Dallas, Texas.

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The Art Box - Episode 338 - Color, Courage, and Canvas: Melissa Osburg’s Journey into Art and Healing 21:47

29d ago21:47

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In this vibrant episode of The Art Box, MJ sits down with her friend and fellow creative spirit, Melissa Osburg, for a wide-ranging and heartfelt conversation about art, healing, and finding joy through color. A self-taught abstract and mixed media artist originally from New Orleans and now based in Texas, Melissa shares how painting became a form …

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The Art Box - Episode 337 - Ara & Juan: Listening to the Dough, Living the Flavor 50:01

30d ago50:01

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In this heartwarming episode, Steve had the pleasure of sitting down with his friends, and the dynamic brother-sister duo, Ara and Juan Fernanda, at the Mesquite Works STEAM Center studio. Together, they share the story behind Fat Dough Bakery, where baking is more than a craft, it’s a sensory experience and a service-driven passion. We journey bac…

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Supporting people with disabilities, and a sit down with Maurice West, Dean of Men and External Affairs Manager at Paul Quinn College 59:45

30d ago59:45

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This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Maurice West, Dean of Men and External Affairs Manager at Paul Quinn College about fostering relationships and partnerships with an emphasis on youth development and community service for the school and its students. But first, Chris talks with longtime disabilities advocate Michael Thomas about …

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The Art Box - Episode 336 - Meet Emsley's Assistant - Candace Garlock: Layers of Story, Heart, and Ink 51:53

1M ago51:53

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Steve was deeply honored to sit down with one of his art heroes, Reno-based artist and professor Candace Garlock, whose generous spirit and boundless creativity make her not only an extraordinary talent, but also one of the kindest souls in the art world. Candace’s richly layered printmaking and mixed media work delves into memory, identity, and th…

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The Art Box - Episode 335 - From Wild Grasses to Cast Away: A Literary Ride with Kase Johnstun 56:17

1M ago56:17

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In this episode of The Art Box, we welcome back Utah author and longtime friend Kase Johnstun to talk about his powerful new book Cast Away. Co-hosted by published author and Art Box regular Sandi Randelle, the conversation dives deep into the heart of Kase’s storytelling—from the raw truths of Cast Away to the lyrical beauty of his earlier novel L…

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The Art Box - Episode 334 - Why the Humanities Matter—Now More Than Ever 38:55

1M ago38:55

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In this special episode of The Art Box, Sandi and Steve sit down with two powerful voices in the humanities: Bobbie Ann Howell from Nevada Humanities and Kase Johnstun from Utah Humanities. Together, they explore the vital role the humanities play in shaping the cultural and civic fabric of underserved and rural communities across the West. In an a…

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Summer vacation scams, and guidance for young boys & girls with "A Steady Hand" Executive Director Reverend Donald Parish 59:45

1M ago59:45

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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with the Executive Director of the non- profit " A Steady Hand" the Reverend Donald Parish, about the "Edutainment University" summer camp and about guidance for young boys & girls. But first Chris talks with Jason Meza of the Better Business Bureau about summer vacation scams and small b…

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The Art Box - Episode 333 - You Are a Light: Chantel Murray’s Journey Through Story 32:42

1M ago32:42

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In this heartwarming episode of The Art Box, MJ sits down with children’s book author Chantel Murray, whose children's book You Are a Light, Shine Bright is already lighting up hearts and homes. A devoted mom to two boys, wife to her best friend, and sunset-chaser at heart, Chantel shares how small moments of beauty and kindness inspire her storyte…

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The Art Box – Episode 332 - Where Art Meets Environment: Astrid Larsen and the EHDI Vision 53:45

1M ago53:45

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Welcome to The Art Box Podcast! This is the final of five special episodes recorded on the road in Goldfield, Nevada, a place where creativity meets resilience in the heart of the high desert. In this episode we sit down with artist and community leader Astrid Larsen, whose creative vision reaches far beyond her own studio walls. Astrid is a founde…

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The Art Box – Episode 331 - Signs, Stanzas, and the Sound of Birds: A Day with Bob Dewhurst 58:05

1M ago58:05

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Welcome to The Art Box Podcast! This is the fourth of five special episodes recorded on the road in Goldfield, Nevada, a place where creativity meets resilience in the heart of the high desert. Our featured guest is Bob Dewhurst—known locally and lovingly as Sign Painter Bob. With over 50 years of experience painting large-scale signs across San Fr…

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The Art Box – Episode 330 - Dreamwork and Design with Adrianne Beard of Goldfield 1:10:35

1M ago1:10:35

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Welcome to The Art Box Podcast! This is the third of five special episodes recorded on the road in Goldfield, Nevada, a place where creativity meets resilience in the heart of the high desert. In this episode of The Art Box, we sit down with Adrianne Beard, a creative cornerstone of Main Street Goldfield, manager of the whimsical Rusty Cove Boutiqu…

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Improving the workforce pipeline, and providing resources for kids with CEO of Dallas After School Marjorie Murat 59:44

1M ago59:44

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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with the CEO of Dallas After School Marjorie Murat about how they're able to provide high quality resources and time for children beyond the school day. But first he talks with the mayor of Lewisville, TJ Gilmore, who's also the VP of Strategic Partnerships with the North Texas Commision.…

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The Art Box - Episode 329 - Main Street Visions with Tim Hipp of Goldfield 42:48

1M ago42:48

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Welcome to The Art Box Podcast! This is the second of five special episodes recorded on the road in Goldfield, Nevada, a place where creativity meets resilience in the heart of the high desert. In this episode of The Art Box, we sit down with Tim Hipp, a key force behind the revitalization of Goldfield, Nevada. As a leader with Main Street Goldfiel…

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The Art Box - Episode 328 - Radio Goldfield KGFN 89.1 Meet Carl Brownfield 1:39:30

1M ago1:39:30

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Welcome to The Art Box Podcast! This is the first of five special episodes recorded on the road in Goldfield, Nevada, a place where creativity meets resilience in the heart of the high desert. We’re kicking things off by tuning in to the soul of the town: Radio Goldfield KGFN 89.1, and sitting down with the voice behind it all, Carl Brownfield. Car…

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The Art Box - Episode 327 - Art, Thought, and Augmented Realities with Zoë Camper 48:46

2M ago48:46

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Thanks in part to generous support of the Nevada Arts Council The Art Box had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Las Vegas-based creator Zoë Camper. We caught up with her in a lively hallway (please pardon the occasional comings and goings—and those charmingly squeaky chairs) at the Historic 5th Street School, just hours before the U.S. deb…

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The Art Box – Episode 326 – Clay, Legacy, and the High Desert: A Conversation with Ben Parks 36:35

2M ago36:35

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Welcome to our fifteenth and last episode of The Art Box recorded at the Tuscarora Pottery School in the spring of 2025, thanks in part to a grant by the Nevada Arts Council. In this episode of The Art Box, we’re honored to sit down with Ben Parks, a true giant in the world of ceramics and former director of the Tuscarora Pottery School. As the son…

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The Art Box – Episode 325 – Next Door in Tuscarora: Sidne Teske’s Desert View 27:07

2M ago27:07

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Welcome to our fourteenth episode of The Art Box recorded at the Tuscarora Pottery School thanks in part to a grant by the Nevada Arts Council. In this episode, Steve took the easiest (and most rewarding) walk of the week, just next door from the Tuscarora Pottery School, to sit down with the incredibly talented Sidne Teske, a pastel artist whose w…

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The Art Box – Episode 324 – Arist in Residence – Meet Taylor Ford 21:30

2M ago21:30

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Welcome to our lucky thirteenth episode of The Art Box recorded at the Tuscarora Pottery School thanks in part to a grant by the Nevada Arts Council. In this episode Box, we’re joined by Taylor Ford, the 2025 Artist-in-Residence at the Tuscarora Pottery School, and the heart of this spring’s session. Along with her loyal pup Ruth, Taylor keeps thin…

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The Art Box – Episode 323 - Pottery and Presence: Kerry at the Wheel 17:07

2M ago17:07

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Welcome to our twelfth episode of The Art Box recorded at the Tuscarora Pottery School thanks in part to a grant by the Nevada Arts Council. In this episode of The Art Box, we welcome Kerry Holscher, an electronic engineer and pottery student from Boise, who made her first visit to the Tuscarora Pottery School during the spring 2025 session. While …

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The Art Box – Episode 322 - From Field Notes to Clay Notes: Mandie Carr at Tuscarora 19:26

2M ago19:26

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Welcome to our eleventh episode of The Art Box recorded at the Tuscarora Pottery School thanks in part to a grant by the Nevada Arts Council. In this episode of The Art Box, we sit down with Mandie Carr, a USGS scientist who moved from the warmth of Florida to the high desert winters of Boise, Idaho, and discovered pottery as a way to navigate the …

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The Art Box - Episode 321 - Learning Together: Summer & Corbin’s Pottery Adventure 14:38

2M ago14:38

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Welcome to our tenth episode of The Art Box recorded at the Tuscarora Pottery School thanks in part to a grant by the Nevada Arts Council. In this heartwarming episode of The Art Box, we’re joined by Summer and Corbin Kisner, a mother-and-son duo who attended the spring 2025 session at the Tuscarora Pottery School. At just 10 years old, Corbin brou…

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The Art Box – Episode 320 - Lydia Faust: Learning the Craft, Living the Community 15:19

2M ago15:19

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In our ninth episode of The Art Box recorded at the Tuscarora Pottery School thanks in part to a grant by the Nevada Arts Council, we chat with Lydia Faust, a graduating Eagle High School senior with a passion for pottery and a strong sense of community. Lydia attended the spring session at the Tuscarora Pottery School, where she stood out not only…

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The Art Box – Episode 319 - Wheels Within Wheels: Evan Besoushke on Art and Engineering 10:45

2M ago10:45

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In our eighth episode of The Art Box recorded at the Tuscarora Pottery School thanks in part to a grant by the Nevada Arts Council, we chat with Evan Besoushke, a recently graduated high school student with a creative spirit and a scientific mind. Before heading off to study Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah, Evan chose to spend part…

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The Art Box – Episode 318 - Catalyst & Clay: Casey Gurr on Creative Collaboration 28:53

2M ago28:53

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In our seventh episode of The Art Box recorded at the Tuscarora Pottery School thanks in part to a grant by the Nevada Arts Council, we sit down with Casey Gurr, one of the spring session instructors at the Tuscarora Pottery School, whose passion for art and education runs deep. A former high school art teacher and current leader at Catalyst Arts C…

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The Art Box - Episode 317 - Creative Company: Daejah, Aileen, and the Art of Just Being There 17:20

2M ago17:20

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In this episode our sixth during our Tuscarora trip funded by Nevada Arts Council, we take a lighter, more personal turn as I sit down with Daejah, who joined us at the Tuscarora Pottery School not as a student, but as part of the extended creative family. Her father, Casey, was one of the instructors during the week, and Daejah came along for the …

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The Art Box - Episode 316 - Teaching Inspiration - Meet Julie Shelton 23:37

2M ago23:37

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In the fifth episode of our Tuscarora Pottery School series, made possible in part by a generous grant from the Nevada Arts Council, we sit down with Julie Shelton, a dedicated art teacher from Boise, Idaho. Julie’s time at Tuscarora was both a personal creative retreat and a professional development opportunity. As she reconnected with her own art…

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Social media's impacts on mental health, and chat with Dallas Casa Director of Development Becca Leonard on benefitting children in foster care 59:45

2M ago59:45

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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Dallas Casa Director of Development Becca Leonard, about their legendary annual family event featuring 14 amazing playhouses on display at NorthPark Mall benefitting children living in foster care. But first, Chris talks with Janice Bishop LeMelle, a mental health therapist, about th…

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The Art Box - Episode 315 - From Clay to Community: Leadership at Tuscarora Pottery School Meet Cody Breese Thomas 25:29

2M ago25:29

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In the fourth episode of our special series recorded at the Tuscarora Pottery School, made possible in part by generous support from the Nevada Arts Council, we’re honored to sit down with Cody Breeze Thomas, President of the school and a passionate advocate for the arts. As a thoughtful steward of this storied Nevada institution, Cody shares his p…

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The Art Box - Episode 314 - From Blueprints to Clay: Gianna’s Creative Reset 9:41

2M ago9:41

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In this episode of The Art Box, we sit down with Gianna Palazzdo, an architecture student at the University of Idaho and a former high school art student of Jerry Hendershot. Gianna returned to her creative roots by joining the summer session at the Tuscarora Pottery School, seeking a break from her rigorous academic life and a reconnection with th…

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The Art Box - Episode 313 - Meals, Mud, and Magic: Moments with Vicie Mixer 17:40

2M ago17:40

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I had the true pleasure of meeting Vicie Mixer during my time at the Tuscarora Pottery School, where she played the role of indispensable assistant to instructor Jerry Hendershot, though "assistant" hardly captures the magic she brings. From preparing delicious meals to helping students center their clay, from spinning stories to offering quiet enc…

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The Art Box - Episode 312 - High Desert, Hot Kilns: Teaching at Tuscarora with Jerry Hendershot 26:41

2M ago26:41

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Join Steve for a special series of podcast episodes from the Tuscarora Pottery School, made possible in part by a generous grant from the Nevada Arts Council. We kick off the series with a conversation recorded in the cozy library of the historic Zweifel Rooming House, where Steve sits down with this session’s lead instructor, Jerry Hendershot, to …

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The Art Box - Episode 311 - Creating Style, Spreading Smiles — A Conversation with MJ Stiles 44:46

2M ago44:46

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Episode 311 of The Art Box brings a burst of style and creativity with our friend and guest Mary Jane Stiles, or as her many fans know her, MJ. She’s a jewelry artist, hairdresser, and now the social media powerhouse behind Juniper Outpost Boutique in Mesquite, Nevada. Whether she’s crafting bold statement pieces or lighting up local feeds with her…

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The Art Box - Episode 310 - Exploring the Night Wings: A Conversation with NDOW Biologist Matt Flores 59:02

2M ago59:02

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I’ve had the pleasure of volunteering alongside Matt Flores many times, and he never fails to inspire me with both his deep knowledge of Nevada’s wildlife and his generous spirit in sharing it. In this episode, Lois Etzel joins as co-host as we sit down for a fascinating conversation with Matt under the desert sky at Mount Irish, in the heart of th…

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Project Unity, Dallas Symphony Orchestra prepare for 'Together We Sing' 59:44

2M ago59:44

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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold checks in with Arvella Warren of "A Break For Grandmother," a nonprofit organization recognizing grandparents who step in to raise grandchildren when parents can't. But first, Chris visits with Toska Medlock Lee of Project Unity. The group has created a series of community engagement events and …

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Chronic health challenges, mental wellness, and a conversation with Fonda Bryant on collegiate suicides 59:45

2M ago59:45

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On this week's edition of Better Living, host Chris Arnold talks with mental wellness expert Fonda Bryant about the rise in collegiate suicides and the new information on the stress associated with NIL and student athletes. But first he talks with chef Paul Ritter who conducts workshops in public and private educational institutions. He delivers in…

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Resiliency, mental health, and a conversation with Rene Sanchez of the Blue Guardian Foundation 59:45

2M ago59:45

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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Rene Sanchez, President of the Blue Guardian Foundation...a Latino law enforcement organization providing services for those officers or their families affected by life altering events. But first, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Our Audacy Conversation Series is focusing on the…

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