As Katie & Steve discuss studying, performing, and touring with the top improv comedy schools in the nation, they share why improv is so incredible for ANYONE to participate in, even if brand new to it.They make the case that the skills from

Ep #7 | Chinese Acrobats, Black Violin, and Arts on Tour with Camille Barigar

Sep 23rd, 2017 37m 9s

President Trump proposed eliminating the National Endowment for the Arts in FY 2018. This would have a local impact in our town of Twin Falls, ID, as our College of Southern Idaho Arts on Tour program would lose a chunk of funding. The Direct

Ep #6 | A Rabbi and an Artist Walk Into a Bar... with Robin & Tony

Sep 6th, 2017 35m 55s

A jewelry software specialist from Boston moves to Twin Falls to start a ceramic shop... talk about a unique story!The second the STBD series, "Where's the art community in Twin Falls?" we chat with Robin & Tony, artists, entrepreneurs, commu

Ep #5 | Working as an Actress in a Small Town with Meghan Burnham

Aug 18th, 2017 37m 5s

The first in a new series, "Where's the art community in Twin Falls?"Meghan Burnham, one of the Magic Valley's busiest actresses, discusses why you, yes YOU, should hear about Twin Falls theatre.A must-hear for high school students (or anyo

Ep #4 | Jen Blair Pt 2

Aug 8th, 2017 39m 9s

In the conclusion to my chat with Jen, she shares about the organization "Mama Dragons," a place of hope and connection for moms of LGBT kids struggling to find a community. She also discusses bullying taking place here in Twin Falls, and why i

Ep #3 | Mormon, Mom, & When My Son Came Out with Jen Blair

Aug 2nd, 2017 35m 26s

In Part 1 of this conversation, I sat down with Jen Blair to hear about her story of being a highly active member of the Mormon Church, to becoming a parent of a son who came out as gay, and how she not only moved forward, but became an advocat

Ep #2 | LGBT Rights and Hosting Pride Events in a Small Town with Brandon Tesch

Jul 11th, 2017 28m 37s

In Episode 2, I chat with Brandon Tesch, who helps lead Magic Valley Pride, our conservative town's first local LGBT pride organization.*Correction: I originally stated that Brandon LEADS Magic Valley Pride. He is Director of Entertainment, p

Ep #1 | Resettling from Afghanistan to a Small, Conservative town with Navid

May 23rd, 2017 37m 15s

Refugee resettlement... a national conversation with local ramifications! In this first episode of Small Town Big Dreams, I sit down with Navid, a man who recently resettled to Twin Falls from Afghanistan.

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