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Emerald City Creatives

Emerald City Creatives

Written by: Kyle Bradford
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This podcast is dedicated to taking you behind the scenes and introducing you to creatives from around Seattle and how they combine activism, advocacy, and authenticity to their practice.

2025 Kyle Bradford
Art Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode 15: Frankenhooker the Musical!
    May 29 2026

    The conversation delves into the genesis of the show 'Frankenhooker,' exploring the inspiration behind it, the themes it explores, academic exploration and support, producing shows, the evolution of creativity, and the creative experience and song inspiration. The takeaways include the DIY creative process and the exploration of the queer community in the horror genre.

    Find the duo on IG: Ethereal/Harlow Marlow/EtherealChaosProductions (@ethereal.harlow.marlow)

    Find Frankenhooker Tickets Here:

    Frankenhooker: A New Wave Musical [Tacoma Debut] Tickets, Thursday, June 18 • 8 PM - 10 PM | Eventbrite

    Frankenhooker: A New Wave Musical [Seattle Debut] Tickets, Friday, June 26 • 8 PM - 10 PM | Eventbrite

    Takeaways

    • Creative process collaboration
    • Exploring horror and queer themes

    Chapters

    • 00:00 The Creation of Franken and Hooker
    • 22:47 Academic Exploration and Reception
    • 29:11 Producing Franken and Hooker
    • 38:40 The Creative Experience
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    27 mins
  • Episode 14: What It Takes To Start An Art Space
    May 22 2026

    The conversation covers the journey of starting a gallery, navigating a season of transition, the importance of community support, and the need for financial planning. Each chapter delves into the challenges and lessons learned in each area, providing valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and artists.

    Questions or Looking to Promote Local Art Events Email: info@cebreazypaints.com

    Takeaways

    • Season of transition
    • Starting a gallery
    • Community support
    • Financial planning

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Season of Transition
    • 08:35 Community Support
    • 14:14 Financial Planning
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    19 mins
  • Episode 13: Mx. Pucks - Decolonizing Performance Spaces
    May 8 2026

    The conversation covers the evolution of burlesque, the intersection of burlesque and identity, the concept of fat liberation and body positivity, and the creation of the 'What the Funk' festival. It delves into the personal journey of Mx. Pucks and the transformative power of burlesque in discovering non-binary identity. The conversation covers the creation and evolution of the What the Funk Festival, the historical significance of the Columbia City Theater, challenges faced in the Seattle burlesque community, the importance of representation and inclusivity in burlesque, the role of a producer and performer in burlesque, the impact of current events on art and mental health, the art experience and song selection in burlesque, and upcoming events and the Give Big campaign.

    You Can find Mx. Pucks here:

    Instagram: Mx. Pucks A'Plenty (@pucksaplenty) • Instagram photos and videos

    Website: Mx. Pucks A'Plenty

    Documentary: Prime Video: What the Funk?! A love Letter to the POC Community

    Takeaways

    • Burlesque and Identity
    • The Evolution of Burlesque
    • Fat Liberation and Body Positivity
    • Creating What the Funk Burlesque as a form of art and expression
    • Challenges faced by marginalized communities in the arts
    • The importance of representation and inclusivity in burlesque

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Post-Neo Burlesque and What the Funk
    • 27:43 Creating What the Funk Festival
    • 33:05 Representation and Inclusivity in Burlesque
    • 41:15 Impact of Current Events on Art and Mental Health
    • 48:00 The Art Experience and Song Selection in Burlesque
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    47 mins
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