Catalyst: A Creative Industries Podcast
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From Chapman University in Orange County California, Catalyst gives listeners a chance to learn about the Creative Industries through conversations with individuals from a wide array of backgrounds who are working in CI all over the globe. Hear how CI is influencing the public and private sector alike, and how local influences shape a region's creative landscape.
Episodes
- 140: Season 15 Finale- Crafting Narratives in the Creative Landscape
The Catalyst Podcast, from Chapman University, concludes Season 15 with student-produced episodes. This finale features interviews with writer and editor Lisa Alvarez discussing her short story collection and advocacy work, and Mike Gravag…
- 139: The Intriguing Secondary Markets of CCI
Margaret Quiambao interviews Bekah Phillips about her role in social media and graphic design at Frida Cinema. Kiera Freeman interviews Sean Cleary, COO of Phillips Auction, discussing the operations behind auctioning art, including dinosa…
- 138: Behind the Scenes of the Creative Industries
This episode of Chapman University's Catalyst podcast features student-led interviews. Erik Lund interviews actor Anton Poriazov about balancing creative industries and celebrity in smaller markets. Tatum Behrens interviews Hannah Pierce o…
- 137: Maintaining Creative mindsets in Fast Past Working Environments
Chapman University students host Catalyst Podcast. This episode features Lizbeth Alvarez discussing her career in corporate communications at Warner Music Group and Mia Reyes interviewing Sophie Roth, an assistant at a global entertainment…
- 136: Broadcasting the Creative Industries
Season 15 of Catalyst features Chapman University students interviewing guests about the creative industries. This episode includes Dorothy Lucey discussing her broadcasting career and Vivienne Ayres on her role at Reese's Book Club within…
- 135: Creative Career Touchdowns
This episode of Catalyst features interviews with Cal Hunter, who discusses his career at the NFL at the intersection of creativity, culture, and communication, and Andrew Nelson, who shares his journey in podcast production and social med…
- 134: Season 14 Finale- Creative and Cultural Industries Really Gets Under Your Skin
The season 14 finale of Catalyst: A Creative Industries Podcast showcases student interviews. Olivia Halton discusses building her skincare brand 760skin, focusing on creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Tattoo artist Lo Gwyn shar…
- 133: Navigating Boundaries and Expectations as a Creative
This episode of Catalyst: A Creative Industries Podcast features interviews with graphic designer Amalia Serrano and photographer Jena Hess. They discuss topics relevant to creatives, including handling rejection, navigating creative freed…
- 132: Internal Vs. External roles in the Creative Industries
This episode of Catalyst features two interviews. Colleen Piechota, HR Director at VEA Newport Beach, shares insights on hospitality HR roles and leadership. John Bradbury, Managing Director at Ketchum Inc., discusses crisis management and…
- 131: A Discussion on Promotion and Production in CCIs
In this episode of Catalyst, Chapman University students discuss their podcasting course. Interviews include Jaiden Reilly, Marketing Coordinator at Makeup Eraser, and Caylen Greenberg, Associate Producer at NBC Universal, detailing their…
- 130: Planning and Performance in the Creative Industries
This episode of Catalyst, a podcast from Chapman University, features interviews with event director Maia Nantais and actor Will Buie Jr. Nantais discusses her career in event planning, sharing insights on creativity, organization, and car…
- 129: Creative Entrepreneurship and Athleticism
This episode of Catalyst features interviews with Kali Sudbrrok, founder of Beachside Custom Gyms, who discusses entrepreneurship, leaving a stable job, and navigating a male-dominated industry. It also includes aerial performer and instru…
- 128: CCI Explores Divergency in Forms of Communication
Catalyst episode 128 features Chapman University students interviewing Gianna Verde of Christian Dior and artist Nick Weihe. They discuss breaking into the fashion industry, creative journeys, and advice for aspiring professionals.
- 127: Looking at Evolution of Design and Creativity in CCIs
This episode of Catalyst features interviews with pop culture journalist Ilana Kaplan and interdisciplinary designer Marie Fitch. They discuss their career paths, the evolution of their respective fields, and offer advice for aspiring crea…
- 126: CCI Blurs Lines Between Science and Art
This episode of Catalyst features interviews with Emma Bekes, who transitioned from environmental science to international advertising, and Emily Willoughby, a paleo-artist whose work blends science and art. They discuss navigating interna…
- 125: The Creative and Cultural Industries on Tour
This episode of Catalyst features interviews with Morgan Dench, tour director for Sabrina Carpenter, and Brandon Moreno, a performer in the touring production of 'Mean Girls: The Musical'. They discuss their experiences and insights into t…
- 124- Catalyst Presents: The Artist is Present - Jessica Bocinski
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- 123- Catalyst Presents: The Artist is Present - Bonnie Barrett, speaking about artist Inna Jane Ray
Bonnie Barrett, a friend of the late artist Inna Jane Ray, shares details about their friendship, their collaborative zine Native, and Ray's artistic influences and legacy. The discussion coincides with the upcoming Inna Jane Ray Exhibit a…
- 122- Catalyst Presents: The Artist is Present - Virginia Katz
In The Artist is Present, host Helene Vlok interviews artist Virginia Katz. Katz shares how nature influences her art, her marathon running background, and her childhood experiences. She also discusses networking in the art industry and he…
- 121- Catalyst Presents: The Artist is Present - Lorena Ochoa
This episode of "The Artist is Present" features host Helene Vlok interviewing multimedia artist Lorena Ochoa. Ochoa discusses their artistic process, which includes research and using found objects as "record keepers," and themes such as…
- Catalyst -Trailer for Summer Series-The Artist Is Present
This trailer previews Catalyst: A Creative Industries Podcast's Season 14 and its summer 2025 series, "The Artist Is Present." The 4-part series will include interviews with artists featured in the Phyllis and Ross Escalette Permanent Coll…
- 120: Season 13 Finale- Using Creative and Cultural Industries to Shift Perspectives
The season 13 finale of Chapman University's Catalyst podcast features student interviews. Visual journalist Zaydee Sanchez discusses her work documenting labor, the environment, and migration. TikTok content creator Sarah Pascarella share…
- 119: The Business of Performance Based Industries
This episode of Catalyst: A Creative Industries Podcast features two interviews. The first is with Sharon Westenhofer, executive director at The Music Room, discussing the business of performing arts. The second interview is with singer-so…
- 118: Women Leading in the Realm of Communication and CCI
Chapman University students interview Victoria Kennedy, Senior Producer Image and Sound at Warner Bros., about her journalism and broadcasting career, including covering major news events. They also speak with Claudia Camp, Associate Direc…
- 117: Transforming Fashion Norms
This episode features interviews with Naomi Alabi, founder of SFWRUNWAY, a job board for the fashion and creative industries, and Rwang, who discusses running the fashion brand IONGAF and normalizing niche styles. Both guests share insight…
- 116: Breaking into Creative Careers
In this episode of Catalyst, students interview Kellen Sweny from The Walt Disney Company about creative industries and working at Disney, and Travis Garcia from the Newport Beach Film Festival about the film festival industry and necessar…
- 115: Challenges and Influences in Performance based CCIs
Catalyst podcast episode 115 features Chapman University students interviewing professionals in the Creative and Cultural Industries. Jadyn Ayala interviews dancer and choreographer Joshua Gaspar about his career, founding Exchange dance t…
- 114: The Power of Authenticity in Content Creation
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- 113: Freelancing in the Creative Industries
This episode of Catalyst features freelance music composer Lu Cheng discussing his career trajectory, the impact of AI, and emerging trends in the creative industries. It also includes an interview with Elizabeth Moore, who transitioned fr…
- 112: Creativity within Digital Marketing and Ad Sales
This episode of Catalyst features two interviews: Franca Strandell talks with Ned Dane of the UFC about his career path in sports marketing and partnerships, and Eric Hong shares his experiences as an ad sales intern at NBC Universal, disc…
- 111: Exploring the Visual Arts from New Angles
Chapman University students interview photographer Sammy Smith about her career and the CCI, and Matthew Dewey interviews tennis coach JY Aubone about his virtual coaching methods.
- 110: Season 12 Finale- A Day in the Life from a Creative's Viewpoint
The Season 12 finale of Chapman University's Catalyst podcast features student interviews. Katelyn Vu interviews content creator Kaitlyn Antonio about balancing creativity, academics, and internet opportunities. Kailey Schulz interviews Ca…
- 109: How Much Creativity is Required: a look at the worlds of Event Management and Public Relations
This episode of Catalyst podcast features Chapman University students interviewing professionals in the Creative Industries. Montana Golin discusses her career in event management, and Haley Ben Moshe shares her experience as a Public Rela…
- 108: Teaching and Tech in the Creative Industries
This episode of Catalyst, a podcast from Chapman University, features student interviews about the creative industries. Guests include educator Ryan Metzler discussing media production and teaching creative skills, and lighting technician…
- 107: Artist Advice and Insights
This episode of the Catalyst podcast, produced by Chapman University students, features interviews with artist Cedric Tai and industry professional Lisa Cera. Tai discusses his Guggenheim exhibit and advice for aspiring artists, while Cera…
- 106: A Look at Theme Park Operations as Creative and Cultural Industries
Catalyst, a podcast from Chapman University, features students exploring the Creative and Cultural Industries. This episode includes an interview with live performance technician Jenny Pershon, discussing her career in theme park operation…
- 105: Creative Career Viewpoints in Film & Television
This episode of Catalyst features interviews with Debby Pearlman of SparkBird Productions about developing TV and film ideas, and Claus Lulla, an Emmy-winning makeup artist, discussing his two-decade career in the entertainment industry.
- 104: Creative Avenues in Writing and Producing
This episode of Catalyst features interviews with Andrew Grant, a writer and Creative Director at Alchemy, who shares his journey into narrative video game development. It also includes Stone Roshell, podcast producer for Yahoo Sports, dis…
- 103: A look at Storytelling from Different Creative Industry Perspectives
This episode of Catalyst features interviews with author Kristin Nilsen about her novel and the publishing industry, and with Saturn, founder of the clothing brand whathappenedtogod, discussing creative direction and business management in…
- 102- Catalyst Presents: The Artist is Present - Tahereh Sheerazie
This episode of Catalyst Presents: The Artist is Present features an interview with fabric artist Tahereh Sheerazie. She is also a landscape designer, educator, and founding member of The Running Stitch, a sewing collective for Muslim wome…
- 101- Catalyst Presents: The Artist is Present - Bovey Lee
Host Abigail Stephens interviews artist Bovey Lee on Catalyst: A Creative Industries Podcast. Lee discusses her cut paper art, which explores themes of migration, humanity, and the environment.
- 100- Catalyst Presents: The Artist is Present -Elizabeth Turk
This episode of Catalyst: A Creative Industries Podcast features an interview with artist Elizabeth Turk, known for her marble sculptures. Turk discusses her work, which explores themes of paradox, such as the contemporary within the tradi…
- 099- Catalyst Presents: The Artist is Present - Daniel Canogar
Host Abigail Stephens interviews artist Daniel Canogar about his career, which bridges Spain and the U.S. Canogar discusses his transition from photography to projected images and installation art, and his public art projects that explore…
- Catalyst -Trailer for Summer Series-The Artist Is Present
This trailer previews Catalyst: A Creative Industries Podcast's upcoming summer series, "The Artist Is Present," which will feature interviews with artists whose work is included in the Phyllis and Ross Escalette Permanent Collection of Ar…
- 098: Season 11 Finale- Evolving Artists
The season 11 finale of Catalyst features Chapman University students interviewing creative professionals. Jonathan Heyon discusses his film portfolio and the evolving creative industries, while Jordan Leal shares his journey into graphic…
- 097: CCIs: Small town vs. Metropolis
This episode of Catalyst features two interviews. First, Donna Deville discusses her role in a small town museum and the differences between urban and rural institutions. Second, artist Angelique Francis shares insights into her graphic de…
- 096: Art as Culture and Business
Catalyst podcast highlights student interviews with artists Nocona Burgess and Jared Serios. They discuss the business of art, indigenous depictions, and personal creative journeys.
- 095: Generating Content: New vs Existing Creative Sectors
Chapman University students interview content creator Jorgie Kubursi about personal brand development and marketing strategies. They also speak with Cora Synnes, who interned at Warner Brothers/HBO Max in social media marketing, discussing…
- 094: Independent Artists in Creative Industries
Catalyst, a podcast from Chapman University featuring student work, presents interviews with independent artists. This episode includes comedian Maria McHugo discussing her career path and challenges in the entertainment industry, and musi…
- 093: Creating New Approaches to Traditional TV Programing
This episode of Catalyst features interviews with Hawaiian weatherman Guy Hagi about blending traditional broadcasting with digital platforms and social media engagement, and former journalist Amy Ambatielos discussing her career transitio…