https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/create--6583289enArtsCopyright Eastern Progress Podcastshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ad7ebb83cce37df73f9c75a5b1fb11d2.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/create--6583289Fri, 04 Apr 2025 17:58:21 +0000Eastern Progress PodcastsEastern Progress Podcastsfeeds@spreaker.comWelcome to Create, a place where minds explore. The podcast where we dive deep into creative minds shaping our world. With your host Michael A.J. Randolph, a professor at the School of Communication at Eastern Kentucky University.cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/create-episode-1-w-shannon-mccarthy--65351570Explore the creative journey of Shannon McCarthy, EKU graphic design professor, designer, and children's book author. Discover how her childhood, cultural experiences, and personal challenges inspired her acclaimed books, Some Days Feel Stormy and The Mismatched Kid. Learn how she balances teaching, storytelling, and her passion for empowering others to embrace their unique journeys. To check out Shannon's creations, visit: https://www.shannonrmccarthy.com. 

Season 1, Episode 1
Recorded: 10/28/2024

Produced and Edited by: Abbygale Powers 
Podcast Co-Directors: Abby Powers & Jordan Lowry
Hosts: Micheal Randolph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65351570Fri, 04 Apr 2025 17:39:53 +0000Eastern Progress PodcastsCreate, a place the mind goes to explore! Explore the creative journey of Shannon McCarthy, EKU graphic design professor, designer, and children's book author. Discover how her childhood, cultural experiences, and personal challenges inspired her...Explore the creative journey of Shannon McCarthy, EKU graphic design professor, designer, and children's book author. Discover how her childhood, cultural experiences, and personal challenges inspired her acclaimed books, Some Days Feel Stormy and The Mismatched Kid. Learn how she balances teaching, storytelling, and her passion for empowering others to embrace their unique journeys. To check out Shannon's creations, visit: https://www.shannonrmccarthy.com. 

Season 1, Episode 1
Recorded: 10/28/2024

Produced and Edited by: Abbygale Powers 
Podcast Co-Directors: Abby Powers & Jordan Lowry
Hosts: Micheal Randolph]]>3178clean11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/create-episode-2-w-larry-nelson--65351572Larry Nelson, EKU’s associate professor of saxophone, jazz studies, and musicology, shares his journey from small-town roots to performing. Discover how he bridges the gap between music, education, and life lessons, inspiring students to pursue their passions with dedication and purpose. An engaging conversation filled with jazz, teaching insights, and reflections on the power of perseverance.

Season 1, Episode 2
Recorded: 11/12/2024

Produced by: Jordan Lowry
Edited by: Abbygale Powers 
Podcast Co-Directors: Abby Powers & Jordan Lowry
Hosts: Micheal Randolph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65351572Fri, 04 Apr 2025 17:39:43 +0000Eastern Progress PodcastsCreate, a place the mind goes to explore! Larry Nelson, EKU’s associate professor of saxophone, jazz studies, and musicology, shares his journey from small-town roots to performing. Discover how he bridges the gap between music, education, and life...Larry Nelson, EKU’s associate professor of saxophone, jazz studies, and musicology, shares his journey from small-town roots to performing. Discover how he bridges the gap between music, education, and life lessons, inspiring students to pursue their passions with dedication and purpose. An engaging conversation filled with jazz, teaching insights, and reflections on the power of perseverance.

Season 1, Episode 2
Recorded: 11/12/2024

Produced by: Jordan Lowry
Edited by: Abbygale Powers 
Podcast Co-Directors: Abby Powers & Jordan Lowry
Hosts: Micheal Randolph]]>3448clean12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/create-episode-3-w-ida-kumoji-ankrah--65351247Ida Kumoji-Ankrah, ICCA's Executive Director and EKU's School of Art & Design director and professor shares her journey from EKU student to professor. Alongside host Micheal Randolph, they discuss the current state of student education and creativity.

Season 1, Episode 3
Recorded: 3/26/2025

Produced by: Abbygale Powers
Edited by: Abbygale Powers 
Podcast Co-Directors: Abby Powers & Aaron Jones
Hosts: Micheal Randolph]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65351247Fri, 04 Apr 2025 17:01:11 +0000Eastern Progress PodcastsCreate, a place the mind goes to explore! Ida Kumoji-Ankrah, ICCA's Executive Director and EKU's School of Art & Design director and professor shares her journey from EKU student to professor. Alongside host Micheal Randolph, they discuss the...Ida Kumoji-Ankrah, ICCA's Executive Director and EKU's School of Art & Design director and professor shares her journey from EKU student to professor. Alongside host Micheal Randolph, they discuss the current state of student education and creativity.

Season 1, Episode 3
Recorded: 3/26/2025

Produced by: Abbygale Powers
Edited by: Abbygale Powers 
Podcast Co-Directors: Abby Powers & Aaron Jones
Hosts: Micheal Randolph]]>3333clean13full