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Two shows. Real conversations with the artists, curators, and producers making the region’s arts scene worth showing up for.
The Arts Passport Podcast
Hosted by Tampa Bay Arts Passport founder Avery Anderson. Long-form conversations that go deep on every corner of the region's arts scene — theatre, visual art, music, literature, and the people who make it all happen.
The Peanut Gallery
A monthly roundtable with former Tampa Bay Times critic Maggie Duffy and local writer Jana Henson. They dish on what's on their minds, the shows worth talking about, and the bigger conversations happening in Tampa Bay arts.
Latest across both shows
Beyond the Gallery: Camille Adrienne's Vision for Tampa Bay
Camille Adrienne, CEO and founder of Art Noir Gallery, joins Avery Anderson to talk about the gallery's evolution from an Ybor storefront to a citywide, community-driven arts initiative.
St. Pete's Secret Art Scenes, 80s Greek Myth Parodies & Blown Glass Fruits
Welcome to the Peanut Gallery! Today, Jana and Maggie are wearing pants, sitting like Drew Barrymore, and beating the Florida heat by diving into the ultimate guide to the St. Pete and Tampa Bay arts scene. From tracking down completely off-the-grid mystery painters to chatting with local theater icons, we are breaking down everything you need to see, hear, and experience this week.If you loved this episode, make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into local culture! ...
Green Day’s AMERICAN IDIOT Musical: Behind the Scenes with Cody Farkas & Matthew Morris
Welcome back to the Arts Passport podcast! In this episode, we are diving straight into the rehearsal room for Jobsite Theater's high-octane production of Green Day’s American Idiot. We sit down with cast members Cody Farkas and Matthew Morris to talk punk rock, the political landscape of theater , and what it takes to transform an iconic concept album into a living, breathing stage narrative. In This Episode: The Rehearsal Grind: Discover how the cast is tackling the chronological tracklis...
Out of This World: Lil Trini Kid's New Mixtape and What's Next
In this episode of the Tampa Bay Arts Passport Podcast, Avery Anderson sits down with Lil Trini Kid to discuss his latest release, Out of This F**ing World: The Mixtape Vol. 1*. The conversation explores the creative process behind building his first full mixtape, collaborating with artists from Tampa and beyond, and why he believes in releasing music consistently rather than waiting for the perfect moment. Lil Trini Kid also shares what he's learned during his first year as a recording art...
Life After SHINE: The Real Business of Public Art with Jenée Priebe
Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-n47kk-1addffc What does a public art ninja do after stepping down from leading one of the region's biggest mural festivals? In this episode of the Tampa Bay Arts Passport Podcast, host Avery Anderson sits down with Jenée, founder of No Good Deed Arts and former Executive Director of the SHINE Mural Festival. Jenée gets real about the crucial need for life boundaries, the transition to running her own creative project management practice, and why we need...
Tampa Bay Arts Guide: Floridorama, Powerstories Theatre, MFA, & More
Welcome to The Peanut Gallery, a Tampa Bay Arts Passport production hosted by Jana Henson and Maggie Duffy. Your hyper-local guide to everything cool happening in the Tampa Bay arts scene. In this episode: ✅ New immersive installations at Floridorama by Chad Mize and Bridget Kuvert. ✅ Exhibit reviews: "Alchemy" by Ali Banisadr at MFA St. Pete and Jun Kaneko at the Tampa Museum of Art. ✅ Local theater reviews of Tennessee Williams and John Patrick Shanley. ✅ Special Guest: Claireann Despain, ...