Creatives Talk Podcast Season Two


This week, the Creatives Talk Podcast visits with Kris Vagner, Managing Editor of Reno News and Review and Founder/Editor of the online arts magazine Double Scoop.

This is the last podcast of this season, and we are so thankful for another great season of conversations with the creatives of our community. We will be back in January with fresh conversations.

November 6, 2024

Your Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tina Mokuau⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Nollsch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Editor/Sound Engineer: Dana Nollsch

Music by Mr Smith and Antony Raijekov

With special thanks to:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nevada Fine Arts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for their continued support of the podcast.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reno Arts News⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for their undying support of the Reno Art Scene.

Season Two Episode seventeen: Kris Vagner


This week, Tina and Dana celebrate this season’s penultimate episode with Pat Hickey.

Pat Hickey is a journalist and author discussing his latest book, “Here and Hereafter.”

Take a listen, and you will want to buy the book.

Find out more about Pat Here: ⁠https://pathickey.net/⁠

November 6, 2024

Your Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tina Mokuau⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Nollsch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Editor/Sound Engineer: Dana Nollsch

Music by Mr Smith and Antony Raijekov

With special thanks to:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nevada Fine Arts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for their continued support of the podcast.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reno Arts News⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for their undying support of the Reno Art Scene.

Season Two Episode Sixteen: Pat Hickey


Today, we talk to Ashley Gottlieb; she is an incredible abstract artist and a wonderful person. Take a listen and find out more about Ashley Gottlieb.

⁠www.ashleygottlieb.com⁠

October 29, 2024

Your Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tina Mokuau⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Nollsch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Editor/Sound Engineer: Dana Nollsch

Music by Mr Smith and Antony Raijekov

With special thanks to:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nevada Fine Arts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for their continued support of the podcast.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reno Arts News⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for their undying support of the Reno Art Scene.

Season Two Episode Fifteen: Ashley Gottlieb


This week, Tina and Dana sat down and talked to Dave Santina, Director of Local Content at PBS Reno.

The conversation touched on a multitude of subjects from the long-running PBS show Wild Nevada, new projects from PBS Reno, and the vibrant podcast world. Be sure to check this episode out!

⁠www.pbsreno.org⁠

October 16, 2024

Your Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tina Mokuau⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Nollsch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Editor/Sound Engineer: Dana Nollsch

Music by Mr Smith and Antony Raijekov

With special thanks to:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nevada Fine Arts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for their continued support of the podcast.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reno Arts News⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for their undying support of the Reno Art Scene.

Season Two Episode Fourteen: Dave Santina


Today, we talk to Pan Pantoja, an artist, educator, poet, creator, and more.

Pan is energetic and creative, having worked on many projects, and we talked about a few of them.

Listen to the podcast, and then check out these websites:

⁠http://www.potentialistworkshop.com/⁠

⁠https://savagemysticart.com/⁠

October 9, 2024

Your Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tina Mokuau⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Nollsch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Editor/Sound Engineer: Dana Nollsch

Music by Mr Smith and Antony Raijekov

With special thanks to:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nevada Fine Arts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for their continued support of the podcast.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reno Arts News⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for their undying support of the Reno Art Scene.

Season Two Episode Thirteen: Pan Pantoja


This week, we talked to Martina Young, artist, dancer, choreographer, author, poet, and teacher.

Our conversation touched on creativity, the Reno Art Community, and much more.

Take a listen.

Find out more about Martina Young:

⁠https://www.apoeticbody.com/⁠

⁠https://performingartslegacy.org/younglmartina/⁠

Season Two Episode Eleven: Martina Young

October 2, 2024

Your Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tina Mokuau⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Nollsch⁠⁠⁠⁠

Editor/Sound Engineer: Dana Nollsch

Music by Mr Smith and Antony Raijekov

With special thanks to:

⁠⁠⁠⁠Nevada Fine Arts⁠⁠⁠⁠ for their continued support of the podcast.

⁠⁠⁠⁠Reno Arts News⁠⁠⁠⁠ for their undying support of the Reno Art Scene.


Today, we talked to Aaron Foster about being a stand-up comedian, actor, artist, and more.

This is a fun episode that you don’t want to miss.

Check out Aaron’s Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/aaroncharlesfoster⁠

September 24th, 2024

Your Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tina Mokuau⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Nollsch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Editor/Sound Engineer: Dana Nollsch

Music by Mr Smith and Antony Raijekov

With special thanks to:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reno Arts News⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for their undying support of the Reno Art Scene.


This week, your hosts, Tina and Dana, will take us to the Reno Tahoe International Art Show to chat with some artists who are showing their art.

Join them and check out their conversations with Candace Garlock, Kris Vagner, Beck Baumann, Braighlee Fine Art, Chilipepper’s Painting, Deanna M Cordova, Doomed Movement, Hannah Eddy, Joanna Dracos, Nichole King, Scott Forrest Fine Art, and William Francis Art.

September 18th, 2024

Your Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tina Mokuau⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Nollsch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Editor/Sound Engineer: Dana Nollsch

Music by Mr Smith and Antony Raijekov

With special thanks to:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reno Tahoe International Art Show⁠ for their support of the podcast.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reno Arts News⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for their undying support of the Reno Art Scene.


Today’s guest is Consuelo Tyree. Consuelo is an emerging artist who discovered her artistic talent a little later in life. We talk about how her love for nature is closely related to her art and how she had a very different type of job before her adventure at Makers Paradise Gallery started. Listen in to find out more about Hispanic Heritage activities at Makers Paradise and so much more!


We had the most fun chatting with Emily

Reid! Emily is a wonderful artist, teacher,

zoo keeper and so much more. Her sense of

humor is contagious. Listen in to hear

some great stories about animals and art!

⁠arthousereno.com


Join us for a fantastic conversation with

Briana Dolan. Briana and her father, Kevin

O’Keefe are the founders of the Reno Tahoe

International Art Show. We discuss this

year’s show and what to expect as well as

her personal art and family life.

⁠rtiashow.com


This week, we talk to Debra Lynn Hull about life, acting, directing, the future of the Reno theatre community, and much more.

You don’t want to miss this one!!

⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1955343/⁠


This week, we sat down with James Gayles to talk about his early life, his vibrant career, and what you can expect from him in the future.

Gayles is a talented Watercolor-Portrait-Artist who has had a stunning artistic career that will inspire and amaze you. If you don’t know Gayles’s art, you should discover his portrait watercolors; you will be happy you did.

Take a listen to find out more about James Gayles.

Here are James Gayles’s social media links:

⁠jamesgayles.com⁠

⁠facebook.com/james.gayles.31⁠

⁠instagram.com/jamesgayles48⁠


This week, we talked to Kelsey Mast about her artistic practice and what’s happening at Makers Paradise.

Equipped with skills in a diverse range of mediums—from painting, drawing, and ceramics to performance art and new media—Kelsey is an artistic chameleon. Her passion lies not just in personal creation but also in fostering creativity in others.

Take a listen to find out more about Kelsey Mast. Here are her social media links:

⁠kelseymast.com⁠

⁠facebook.com/kelseymastfineart⁠

⁠instagram.com/kelseymastfineart

Season Two Episode Three: Kelsey Mast  July 31, 2024

Your Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tina Mokuau⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Nollsch⁠⁠⁠⁠

Editor/Sound Engineer: Dana Nollsch

Music by Mr Smith and Antony Raijekov

With special thanks to:

⁠⁠⁠⁠Makers Paradise Reno⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for their support of the podcast.

⁠⁠⁠⁠Reno Arts News⁠⁠⁠⁠ for their undying support of the Reno Art Scene.


This week, we sat down with Deanna Cordova and had a captivating conversation about art, technique, social media, and more.

Deanna Cordova, a vibrant multidisciplinary artist originally from San Mateo, California, now draws inspiration from the enchanting landscapes of northern Nevada. 

Through her art, Deanna strives to evoke appreciation and awareness, urging us to protect and cherish the wondrous world we inhabit.

Take a listen to find out more about Deanna Cordova.

Here are her social media links:

⁠dmcartanddesign.com⁠

⁠etsy.com/shop/dmcartanddesign⁠

⁠instagram.com/dmc_art_design⁠

⁠youtube.com/@Lady_dmc⁠

⁠facebook.com/DMC.ArtDesign

Season Two Episode Two: Deanna M Cordova

July 24, 2024

Your Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠Tina Mokuau⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Dana Nollsch⁠⁠⁠

Editor/Sound Engineer: Dana Nollsch

Music by Mr Smith and Antony Raijekov

With special thanks to:

⁠⁠⁠Nevada Fine Arts⁠⁠⁠ for their continued support of the podcast.

⁠⁠⁠Reno Arts News⁠⁠⁠ for their undying support of the Reno Art Scene.


Join Tina and Dana for a conversation with John Paul Rivard about local theatre.

John Paul Rivard is a grown-up theatre nerd. John Paul is a powerhouse in the local theatre scene, director, actor, choreographer, and more.

Here are John Paul’s social media links.

Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/john.rivard⁠

Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/johndipaul/⁠

Season Two Episode Two: John Paul Rivard

July 17, 2024

Your Hosts: ⁠⁠Tina Mokuau⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Dana Nollsch⁠⁠

Editor/Sound Engineer: Dana Nollsch

Music by Mr Smith and Antony Raijekov

With special thanks to:

⁠⁠Nevada Fine Arts⁠⁠ for their continued support of the podcast.

⁠⁠Reno Arts News⁠⁠ for their undying support of the Reno Art Scene.


Tina and Dana start their second season of Creatives Talk Podcast with Singer-Songwriter Grace Hayes.

Grace discusses her music, creative process, family, and how social media has helped her become a successful artist.

Listen to this week’s Creatives Talk Podcast to enjoy her heartfelt and dynamic style.

Here are Grace’s social media links.

Check out her work. She is an astonishing talent.

Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/graceorsomething⁠

Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/graceorsomething⁠

Threads: ⁠threads.net/@graceorsomething⁠

YouTube: ⁠youtube.com/user/graceorsomething⁠

TikTok: ⁠tiktok.com/@graceorsomething⁠

Bio Link: ⁠bio.link/graceorsomething?⁠

Season Two Episode One: Grace Hayes

July 10, 2024

Your Hosts: ⁠Tina Mokuau⁠ and ⁠Dana Nollsch⁠

Editor/Sound Engineer: Dana Nollsch

Music by Mr Smith and Antony Raijekov

With special thanks to:

⁠Nevada Fine Arts⁠ for their continued support of the podcast.

⁠Reno Arts News⁠ for their undying support of the Reno Art Scene.