Craft: Exploring Creativity

Craft: Exploring Creativity

Discussions with authors, songwriters, performers, and other creative people

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Erik John Slangerup: Get to the Action!

July 7, 2026 • 13 mins
Central Ohio author Erik John Slangerup grew up in the 1980’s, what he recalls as “a magical time, before cell phones or the internet.” But it was also a time when mutant insects and terrible monsters roamed the land…on TV. … Continue reading →
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 Sarah Gailey: Staying on the Good Side of Hell’s Angels

July 1, 2026 • 17 mins
With publications ranging from fantasy to science fiction to mystery and novels to short stories to comics, Sarah Gailey has been honored with multiple writing awards and nominations. Gailey describes their latest, Make Me Better, as their hardest, taking six … Continue reading →
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Steve Hofstetter: Finding Your Crowd

June 9, 2026 • 13 mins
Although he’s often known for his popular YouTube videos dealing with hecklers, comedian Steve Hofstetter says that he gets far fewer hecklers noe than when he started out. Hofstetter, in town on June 23 at the Funny Bone Comedy Club, … Continue reading →
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A Hidden History of Black Soldiers

June 3, 2026 • 10 mins
While researching his book, Black Patriots: Recovering a Lost History of the American Revolution, Patrick S. Poole was surprised to find dozens of Black Patriots, including Salem Poor, Peter Salem, James Arcule, and Prince Estabrook, a slave wounded at Lexington … Continue reading →
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Bill Cohen: Join the Folk!

May 28, 2026 • 12 mins
The Central Ohio Folk Festival will be held June 6–7 at Bank Run Metro Park. Folk singer Bill Cohen has been part of the event for many years, and he joined Craft to discuss the festival and play excerpts of … Continue reading →
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Steven Rowley: The Guncle Back in Competition

April 22, 2026 • 11 mins
Novelist Steven Rowley has written five books including Lily and the Octopus, The Editor, The Guncle, and its sequel The Guncle Abroad. His work has been published in 20 languages, and he received the 2023 Thurber Prize for American Humor. … Continue reading →
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What would the dead want to discuss? wonders Thurber Prize finalist Alison Espach

April 15, 2026 • 13 mins
Alison Espach‘s novel The Wedding People was not only a New York Times bestseller and Best Book of the Year pick but it granted her finalist status for the 2026 Thurber Prize for American Humor. During our talk, she described … Continue reading →
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How to write a lot of songs? John Gorka says, “Schedule it”

April 7, 2026 • 8 mins
Singer-songwriter John Gorka knows how to write songs. But he wasn’t always so disciplined about it. Listen in as he describes what changes he made that has allowed him to be a prolific and insightful songwriter. Then, check him out … Continue reading →
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Seriously, why do it, Seth Walker wants to know

March 25, 2026 • 5 mins
Singer‑songwriter Seth Walker’s latest album, his 12th, is Why The Worry, a meditation on modern anxiety I spoke with Walker ahead of his March 27 appearance at Natalie’s Grandview in Columbus. The title track, “Why The Worry,” was inspired by … Continue reading →
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Ben Berens: Giving kids ways to handle challenges

March 16, 2026 • 12 mins
Central Ohio author, photographer, and teacher Ben Berens’ young reader book Jump tells the story of a boy facing a big challenge: jumping off a diving board. (Hey, I had the same fear way back when.) Berens relied on his … Continue reading →
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Leslie Mendelson wants to know, “Where’s my Rock and Roll?”

March 6, 2026 • 13 mins
Singer-songwriter Leslie Mendelson’s song “Rock and Roll on the Radio” is a jaunty look at changes on US airwaves. I remember when rock and roll could’ve changed the world any day nowA revolutionIt’s the only solution -Leslie Mendelson Mendelson will … Continue reading →
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Lucy Darling brings her magic to Columbus

March 6, 2026 • 18 mins
Magician and variety artist Carissa Hendrix will perform in Columbus March 16–17 as Lucy Darling in a nontraditional variety show with Sarah Hester Ross. They’ll feature magic, singing, comedy, clown bits, and improv. But wait. Before there was Lucy Darling, … Continue reading →
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Ben De Le Cour: Writing the darkness of people

February 5, 2026 • 13 mins
Sometime categorized as “American Noir” Ben De Le Cour’s songwriting grew out of his musical upbringing, broad influences, and the evolution of his storytelling. De Le Cour, who will perform in Columbus with Six String Concerts on February 21st, reflects … Continue reading →
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Yack to the Future: A talk with David Josefsberg

December 13, 2025 • 8 mins
Broadway actor David Josefsberg plays Doc Brown in the touring musical adaptation of Back to the Future, in Columbus Jan 6-11. We discuss the changes in the musical version, such as added dance and songs, and his experiences with great … Continue reading →
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Who had the worst husband?: Emma Elizabeth Smith on Henry the VIII

December 13, 2025 • 9 mins
Emma Elizabeth Smith portrays Henry VIII’s first wife, Catherine of Aragon, in the musical Six, a modern retelling of the lives (and deaths) of the king’s six wives. The musical is a singing competition between the wives, arguing for who … Continue reading →
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Haley Reinhart: Bringing powerful vocals to Columbus for Christmas

December 5, 2025 • 9 mins
From her early days singing with her parents’ band to becoming a standout on American Idol, Haley Reinhart has carved a unique path in the music world. Buzzfeed ranked her cover of Bennie and the Jets as the most iconic performance in the … Continue reading →
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Lia L Shoshann: What singing in another language does to your audience

December 3, 2025 • 8 mins
German singer-songwriter Lia L Shoshann‘s time living in Columbus had a significant impact on her music, including the song “Down High Street” on her album Time Lapse. Her follow up Josefin Sans also feature pop, folk, and singer-songwriter influences. Lia … Continue reading →
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Tim Kazurinsky: My introduction to Saturday Night Live

December 2, 2025 • 12 mins
Tim Kazurinsky was part of the cast of Saturday Night Live when I first started watching it and kind of getting the humor. He had many memorable characters, including a scientist who identified sex in a sports car as a … Continue reading →
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Bobcat Goldthwait: Coming soon to a comic-con near you!

December 2, 2025 • 13 mins
Actor, comedian, and director Bobcat Goldthwait visits Craft to discuss his career: acting in the Police Academy films, directing World’s Greatest Dad, and engaging with fans at comic cons. Reflecting on his works and experiences, he fondly remembers Robin Williams … Continue reading →
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The Accidentals: Sometimes You’ve Just Gotta Say #$%^&!

October 18, 2025 • 12 mins
The Accidentals, violinist Sav Madigan and cellist Katie Larson, have been captivating audiences since a little after they met in a Traverse City, Michigan, high school. Their latest album, “Timeout 3,” is the most recent addition to their Timeout series … Continue reading →
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