Philly Phone Book: a Podcast Artchive

Philly Phone Book: a Podcast Artchive

Philly Phone Book: a Podcast Artchive is an ever growing collection of Philadelphia’s local artists and creatives, highlighting the city’s thriving community. Hosted by Gideon Caro McDonald, he sits down with a Philly based artist and interviews them about their specialty, relationship to the city, and upcoming projects. This is a love letter to his city and friends, wishing to create a hub for collaboration and opportunity. Episodes are posted weekly! - Editor: Fern Morehouse - Cover/Logo Artist: Ella Carter - Theme Music: Valerie Barry

Episodes

April 23, 2025 59 mins

Our guest this week is Emmet Rigg (he/him)

 

He is a musician and songwriter born and raised in South Philadelphia!

Having grown up listening to the music of the 60s and 70s, Emmet took that sound and paved a path for himself in the Philly music scene. In this episode we talk about our many years of friendship, his approach to songwriting, and the influence our teachers had on our art.

The Jette Planes, Emmet and Gid...
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Our guest this week is BRYANT (they/them)

 

BRYANT (they/them/all) is an actor, musician, writer & choreographer born and raised in North Philly!

Growing up surrounded by a talented family, celebrating music at church, and writing full albums since 7th grade, Bryant has worked tirelessly to make art their career. In this episode we discuss how UArts set them on the path of an actor, uplifting black excellence, and ...

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March 27, 2025 63 mins

Our guest this week is Carl Bright-Walck (he/him)

 

He is an actor and musician from Annville, PA now based in Philadelphia.

Having studied the violin for over 16 years, received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from (the former) University of the Arts, and just recently spent a season at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, Carl has plenty to say regarding his unique role in the community. In this episode we talk about hi...

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March 22, 2025 51 mins

Our guest this week is Ella Carter! (she/her)

She is an illustrator and game designer from Ambler, PA now based in Philadelphia.

Ella began her journey at University of the Arts, and is now finishing her degree at Moore College of Art and Design. Her specialties lie in the Tabletop RPG community, having worked with a multitude of independent clients, allowing her to bring original and fantastical worlds to life. On this episo...

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March 13, 2025 61 mins

Our guest this week is Valerie Barry! (she/her)

She is an electronic musician, vocalist and producer from Delaware County, PA now based in Philadelphia.

Having been set on being a performer since she was young, Valerie found her way into the underground music scene in Philly after spending time in the University of the Arts "MBET" (Music, Business, Entrepreneurship, & Technology) program. Under the title Peri Lazuli, she's n...

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March 6, 2025 52 mins

Our guest this week is Lee Tew (they/them),

They are a cartoonist and illustrator originally from South Florida (but born in Jim Thorpe, PA!), currently based in Philadelphia 

Having fanned the flames for their love of comics while studying Illustration at UArts (now Moore), Lee is more than ready to share their stories of Hi-jinks, Love, Robots and more with our community and audience.

Pre-order their upcoming comic Peas 'n Carrot...

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February 27, 2025 49 mins

 

Our guest this week is Isabel Lucio Penn! (they/he),

They are an actor originally from Poughkeepsie, NY, but currently based in Philadelphia.

Having just settled into the city after a season spent with the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, Penn is hungry for acting work in the city of the brotherly love, and is here to share his love of storytelling with our listeners.

You can find/contact Penn everywhere cited below!

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February 20, 2025 46 mins

Our guest this week is Maria Kortz (she/her),

She is an illustrator and printmaker originally from Nazareth, PA, but currently based in Philadelphia.

Currently open for commissions and in the midst of creating a brand new online shop, Maria is eager to share her artwork and her story with our listeners.

You can find/contact Maria everywhere cited below!

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February 20, 2025 2 mins

Hi, to those who don’t know me, my name is Gideon Caro McDonald. I am an artist and actor born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Welcome to the Philly Phone Book: a Podcast Artchive. Let me tell you a bit about it.

The goal of this podcast is to give back to this city’s art community. I am incredibly lucky to have grown up surrounded and inspired by artists who shaped me into who I am today, so it’s only fair that I introdu...

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