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Creative Guts

Creative Guts

Hosted by Creative Guts

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Episodes

301

Latest episode

Jul 2026

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EN

About the show

Creative Guts is a podcast focused on the pursuit of creativity. This interview-style podcast will explore the roots of creativity, dive into the hearts of creators, and discover how creativity connects with the world around us.

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July 8, 202651 min

Hosts Chat: AMA

In this episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Laura Harper Lake, Becky Barsi, and Joe Acone sit down for an Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode. You asked and we shared! We touch on everything from our stances on AI, to our favorite anime, and even the order in which we put on our socks and shoes. So much to learn about who WE are as artists/creatives/podcast hosts.  Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter at creativegutspod.substack.com.  If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax-deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com.  Thank you to Kennebunk Savings Bank for being an official sponsor of the podcast! Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show!  Any views or opinions expressed by our hosts or guests do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Creative Guts.

July 1, 202644 min

Wildflower Festival

In this episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Laura Harper Lake and Joe Acone sit down with Drew West, Ryleigh Schwab, and Griff Comtois, the three founders of the annual Wildflower Festival, which is happening this year on August 22nd in Keyes Memorial Field, Milford, NH. This team is building stronger communities and enhancing green spaces through art, education, and action. Our delightful conversation covers how the Wildflower Festival starts, what it’s grown into, the message of ecology, and the collaboration between Drew, Ryleigh, and Griff. We also dive into  the topics of garden design, the benefits of native plants, and the mystery of a missing plant!  Learn more about the Wildflower Festival at www.instagram.com/wildflowerfest. Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter at creativegutspod.substack.com.  If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax-deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com.  Thank you to Kennebunk Savings Bank for being an official sponsor of the podcast! Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show!  Any views or opinions expressed by our hosts or guests do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Creative Guts.

June 24, 202652 min

Northern Voices A Cappella

In this episode of Creative Guts, Becky Barsi and Joe Acone talk with Terry Neill and Jill Teeters of Northern Voices A Cappella, a Manchester-based chorus celebrating its 50th anniversary.  This conversation covers how the chorus makes music, prepares for performances, and competes as part of SingUnited International (formerly known as Sweet Adelines International). Most recently, Northern Voices earned 1st place Division A, 3rd place overall, and “Most Improved” at the regional competition in Springfield, MA.  Learn more about Northern Voices by visiting their website: Learn more at northernvoicesac.org on Facebook at Northern Voices A Cappella, and on Instagram at @northernvoicesacappella.  Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter at creativegutspod.substack.com.  If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax-deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com.  Thank you to Kennebunk Savings Bank for being an official sponsor of the podcast! Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show!  Any views or opinions expressed by our hosts or guests do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Creative Guts.

June 17, 202657 min

Women in the Arts: A Live Panel Discussion

In this special live episode of Creative Guts, recorded in partnership with the New Hampshire Art Association (NHAA), we gather a panel of extraordinary women artists to talk about making meaningful work and navigating the realities of being women in the arts.  Joining the discussion are Cat Graffam, a painter, game developer, and content creator whose work bridges traditional and digital worlds; Maria Oakley, a painter, sculptor, and ceramicist; and Lori Moretti, a figurative painter. We are chatting while surrounded by work inspired by the memory of Sue Werner Thoresen, whose exhibition at the NHAA deepens the conversation about identity, memory, and artistic expression. Learn more about each artist on their websites: Cat Graffam: www.catherinegraffam.com   Maria Oakley: https://mariaoakley.com/ Lori Moretti: www.morettipaintings.com Moderated by Creative Guts co-host Becky Barsi, our conversation spans inspiration, process, visibility, challenge, community, and what needs to change to make the art world more equitable for women and gender-diverse people. Creative Guts would like to thank the NHAA for hosting this event! Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com.  Any views or opinions expressed by our hosts or guests do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Creative Guts.

June 10, 202651 min

Lee & Dr. G

In this episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Becky Barsi and Joe Acone sit down with Lee & Dr. G, a New Hampshire-based blues/jam band known for their improvisational performances, deep musical chemistry, and roots in blues, rock, and funk traditions. Lee & Dr. G have built a following through energetic live shows that balance tight musicianship with spontaneity, creating performances that feel different every night. In our conversation, we talk about how the band developed its sound, what makes improvisation so central to their creative process, and how they navigate collaboration, performance, and keeping live music thriving in New Hampshire’s local scene. Learn more about Lee & Dr. G, their upcoming performances, and where to catch them live across New Hampshire and beyond on their website https://leedrg.co/ and also on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lee_dr.g/, Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter at creativegutspod.substack.com.  If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax-deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com.  Thank you to Kennebunk Savings Bank for being an official sponsor of the podcast! Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show!  Any views or opinions expressed by our hosts or guests do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Creative Guts.

June 10, 20262 min

Call for Support: Help us during NH Gives

In this very quick bonus episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Laura Harper Lake and Joe Acone chat about NH Gives 2026 and why you should invest in Creative Guts during this special fundraiser! Creative Guts needs your support to awaken creativity, community, collaboration, and opportunities for gutsy creatives of all ages. Our podcast, programs, and zines stuff can’t happen without the support from people like you who care about the art and culture of our state. You know what that means: Donate now! Make a gift to Creative Guts at https://www.nhgives.org/organization/Creative-Guts and support work that uplifts creatives in our state. NH Gives 2026 is happening June 9th - 10th from 5 pm to 5 pm.  If you happen to catch this bonus episode after that window of time, then you can make a donation to Creative Guts through our website! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax-deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com.  Thanks for your support!

June 3, 202623 min

Luna Moth Zine Fest Montage!

In this episode of Creative Guts, host Laura Harper Lake chats with creatives at the Luna Moth Zine Fest on April 18, 2026, in Manchester, NH.  Get ready for wonderful conversations with the event’s organizer, amazing vendors, and even a Creative Guts volunteer. We chat all about their art and why zines and creativity matters.  Luna Moth Zine Fest www.lunamothzinefest.com April Landry www.landrysesame.com Lindsey of Angry Gato Designs https://angry-gato-designs.square.site/ Katherine Leung www.cantocutie.com Brendan McCormick www.bmccormick.com D. Colin & Robert Cooper www.therevartshop.com,  www.dcolin.com, www.robertcoopermedia.com Gabriel Joy Reid www.gabrieljoyreid.com   Nick Alexander www.nickalexanderart.com Westley of Twenty Two Zines www.twentytwozines.com Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter at creativegutspod.substack.com.  If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax-deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com.  Any views or opinions expressed by our hosts or guests do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Creative Guts.

May 27, 202643 min

Dave Hady

In this episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Becky Barsi and Joe Acone sit down with Dave Hady, a New Hampshire-based painter, designer, and director whose work spans murals, public art, and an evolving studio practice. Dave has built a career creating bold, highly visible work for brands and public spaces, but his recent shift into painting marks a more personal turn. In this episode, we talk about that transition from client work to self-driven work, how his background in design shapes his approach to painting, and what it looks like to take creative risks in a very public-facing career. Learn more about Dave and his work, including his paintings, murals, and involvement with the Factory on Willow artist residency in Manchester, NH, at www.davidhady.com. Follow him on Instagram at www.instagram.com/davehady. Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter at creativegutspod.substack.com.  If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax-deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com.  Thank you to Kennebunk Savings Bank for being an official sponsor of the podcast! Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show!  Any views or opinions expressed by our hosts or guests do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Creative Guts.

May 20, 202618 min

RMFA: Off the Wall with Denise Manseau

Creative Guts is pleased to share this episode of Off the Wall with Matt and Amy from the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, New Hampshire. Off The Wall is a semi-regular series where Matt and Amy chat with a wide variety of visual artists, digging into the nuts and bolts of their creative process to reveal more about the layers of meaning, emotion, and intent behind their work. In this episode, you’ll hear Denise Manseau discuss "Making Way", an exhibition on view in the Carnegie Gallery until September 4, 2026. The Carnegie Gallery is located in the Rochester Public Library, 65 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867. Visit rochestermfa.org to learn more. Denise Manseau creates paintings that are inventions in response to place—inner landscapes that transform the visible world into tangible form. Her work emerges through a process of discovery, where observation and memory converge to shape environments that feel both familiar and imagined. Manseau holds a BFA from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and an MFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. She has attended the Haystack Mountain School of Craft in Maine as an Open Studio Resident and was a resident artist at the Vermont Studio Center. Paintings developed during her residency in Monasterace, Italy were included in a traveling exhibition at the Monasterace Museo and at Hillyer Art Space for International Artists in Washington, DC. Learn more about this exhibit at https://www.rochestermfa.org/denise-manseau/.   Any views or opinions expressed by the RMFA hosts or guests do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Creative Guts.

May 13, 202654 min

Ashley Normal

In this episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Becky Barsi and Joe Acone sit down with Ashley Normal, a New England-based artist, educator, and community builder whose work explores the strange, fragile, and absurd edges of everyday life. Through drawing, painting, mixed media, and altered materials, she examines themes like mental health, womanhood, gender, memory, and social taboos. To learn more about Ashley Normal’s work, check out her website at www.ashleynormal.com or follow on IG at www.instagram.com/ashley_normal.  Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. Subscribe to our Substack newsletter at creativegutspod.substack.com.  If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax-deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com.  Thank you to Kennebunk Savings Bank for being an official sponsor of the podcast! Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show!  Any views or opinions expressed by our hosts or guests do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Creative Guts.

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