Creative Peacemeal

Creative Peacemeal

Well known, and up-and-coming guests—ranging from artists, actors, musicians, authors, illustrators, chefs, designers, and more—share starts, struggles, triumphs, and more in compelling, thought-provoking interviews. The show is sure to inspire, spark curiosity, and maybe even having you dust off that clarinet, pick up a paintbrush, start that novel, or anything else you can dream.

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September 22, 2025 107 mins

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Panel episodes are ones I enjoy doing on my show, and this one features returning guests, Playwright and Beatlephile, Jack Canfora, Elizabeth Macduffie of Meat For TeaCast podcast, and Meat For Tea: The Valley Review) as well as Dr. Amrita Sen, who's published several works and lectured on Shakespeare. 

This episode is also special because the fab hosts of Meat for Teacast podcast have edited this, and are featuri...

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USA Today bestselling author, Trilina Pucci is on the show to discuss all things writing, and her latest novel, 

Trilina Pucci, a #1 Amazon and USA TODAY Bestselling Author, is a connoisseur of pop culture and SANPELLEGRINO, but her true passion lies in crafting tantalizing romantic novels that delve into the depths of desire, emotion, and even hearty belly laughs.

When she's not penning steamy love stories, you&ap...

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Fans of Maggie Rogers, Kacey Musgraves, and Suki Waterhouse will LOVE Pien! Dutch indie-Americana artist PIEN is gearing up for the release of her debut EP “According to Plan”, out May 23rd. Following the releases of some of the singles on the EP, "Not Yet" and "I Know," PIEN continues to explore her distinctive sound, blending catchy moments with relatable, reflective lyricism.

"I Know," ...

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J.T. Ellison, a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, crafts domestic noir and psychological thrillers that hook readers deep into the night. She created the Taylor Jackson and Dr. Samantha Owens series, alongside standalone hits like A Very Bad Thing, It’s One of Us, and Lie to Me. With Catherine Coulter, she co-authored six of the "A Brit in the FBI" novels packed with international intrigue—bec...

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My colleague and good friend Michael Manzi (a Drama Therapy Masters student at time of recording) sits down to discuss his unique career, the power of the arts, and his personal journey and what drama therapy, music therapy, and music mean in his life, and so much more.


Creator/Host: Tammy Takaishi

Audio Engineer: Alex Repetti 

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Thomas Cullen jumps on the show to discuss his venture into YA fiction writing, authors who've inspired him, how his career has shaped this new segment of his life, and more. 

Thomas Cullen is a federal trial judge and former U.S. attorney in Virginia. He is also an accomplished writer, regularly publishing op-eds and essays for national and regional media outlets over the past decade. Thomas graduated near the to...

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Rita Lussier, an award-winning journalist and writer whose column “For the Moment” was a popular feature of The Providence Journal for a dozen years. Her writing has also been featured on National Public Radio, in The Boston Globe, The New York Daily News, and many more. Rita enjoys coaching writers, conducting workshops and has worked as a publicist and editor. She has taught at both the University of Rhode Isla...

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Roslyn Bernstein is the author of four books: Boardwalk Stories, a collection of 14 fictional tales set from 1950 to 1970; the co-author with the architect Shael Shapiro of Illegal Living: 80 Wooster Street and the Evolution of SoHo; Engaging Art: Essays and Interviews from Around the Globe, a collection of 60 of her online avant-garde art pieces; and most recently, a novel, The Girl Who Counted Numbers.

Since the 1980...

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One of my former professors, and an all around amazing women, Dr. Erin Joyce joins the show to discuss her journey as a Wellness Coach, her resilience in life, mindfulness, and so much more.

Erin Joyce is a Wellness Coach, specializing in yoga instruction, Reiki, and Ayurveda.  She will be launching an online program this summer about a holistic approach to quitting drinking alcohol.  She is also a French professor at ...

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My friend Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith returns to the podcast to dish on her latest adventures and projects! This episode, and her previous one, is perfect for directors, actors, and those interested in cinema!

To learn more about her, go here: https://www.thefilmfestivaldoctor.com/dr-rebekah-louisa-smith/

Creator/Host: Tammy Takaishi

Audio Engineer: Alex Repetti 

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By any normal measure, John McCutcheon, at age seventy-two, should be
retired. He’s punched the clock in the international folk music world for over
a half century. He’s been a respected archivist of Appalachian music. He
was in the forefront of popularizing the hammer dulcimer and is considered
a world master on the instrument. He helped revolutionize children’s and
family music with five consecut...

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I am delighted to have my friend, the talented Nikkolas Smith back on the show! Nikkolas is the illustrator of the #1 NYT Bestselller The 1619 Project: Born on the Water,
I Am Ruby Bridges, Black Panther Wakanda Forever: The Courage To Dream, Captain
America: A Hero Looks Like You, the award winning That Flag, and the upcoming A
Change is Gonna Come. His latest picture book The History of We is his first h...

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Author Shirley Russak Wachtel discusses her latest book, THE BAKER OF LOST MEMORIES, NYC, generational trauma, history, and much more in this compelling interview.

“As a daughter of Holocaust survivors,” Wachtel explains, “I have heard many tales of loss, trauma, and even heroism. These stories inspire me not only in the way I live my life, but also in the topics I take on as a writer. In THE BAKER OF LOST MEMORIES, I ...

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Judith Valente has won numerous awards for her work as a former correspondent for PBS, two NPR stations, The Wall Street Journal, and as the author of several spirituality titles. Her most recent books include How to Live, The Art of Pausing, and How to Be. She has published two poetry collections and is a sought-after retreat guide who leads the annual Benedictine Footprints retreat/pilgrimage to lesser-known pa...

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Art Bell sits down to discuss his illustrious career, the differences of writing across genres, creatiity, and more.

Art Bell is a writer and former television executive known for developing and launching the Comedy Channel (later Comedy Central) while at HBO; and, as president of Court TV, overseeing daily live courtroom coverage and the production of hundreds of hours of original true-crime television series, documen...

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Today I'm joined by author, Bob Johnson.
Bob Johnson holds an MFA from the Iowa Writers Workshop.
He took an extended break from writing short stories to
follow several career paths, the most notable being an
English professorship at Goshen College in Goshen, Indiana,
and Operations Manager at WSBT-TV in South Bend.
Upon retirement, he picked up his pen again and now writes
full-time....

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May 12, 2025 34 mins

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The lovely gothic author, Paulette Kennedy is back on the show to discuss her latest novel and pick up the convo where it left off!

To learn more about her, and purchase her books, check it out here: https://paulettekennedy.com/

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May 5, 2025 37 mins

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John returns to discuss his latest projects and to continue to the conversation.

John's works can be found at bookstores near you.

Host & Creator: Tammy Takaishi

Audio Engineer: Alex Repetti

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April 28, 2025 35 mins

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This episode with Ron, recorded originally in summer of 2024, in which he chats about the band's latest albums, career highs, and lows, and much more.

To learn more about Ron, and the multi-decade rock band, go here. https://pangaea.band/

Host/Creator Tammy Takaishi

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Today I'm joined by the lovely Carly Piersol! She is a Philadelphia based portrait and branding photographer. Carly infuses joy with her photography, and helps bring out the best for whatever project you need! We discussed origins of her career, fave NYC photo spots, and more! 


To learn more about Carly, and book her services, go to her website  https://www.carlypiersol.com/

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