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Time is Ripe

Time is Ripe

Written by: Ripe Creatives
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A Ripe Creatives digital journal centered on moments in time that impacted our community. Hosted by Scott Smith, other members of the Ripe community, and our extended family.Copyright 2026 Art Christianity Economics Entertainment & Performing Arts Management Management & Leadership Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
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  • S5E5 - Breakaway Conference - March ‘26
    May 11 2026
    Breakaway Conference - March ‘26

    In this episode, Scott is joined by a returner to the podcast, Craig Watson. Scott and Craig talk about the 2026 Breakaway Conference hosted by Youth For Christ in Ocean City, Maryland. The conference took place March 6th-8th, 2026. Craig was one of the artists who performed across the weekend while Scott served as the emcee.

    The episode kicks off with some context for Ripe Creatives relationship with Breakaway over the past five years. There’s a special emphasis on 2025, which was Craig’s first time performing alongside of Aable. During the introductory segment, Scott and Craig also bring the rest of the characters from the weekend into the story, including folks from our team, the speakers, and the worship team.

    The middle of the episode focuses on the conference itself and some of the highlights from Craig’s perspective. The duo spends some time chatting about the Saturday night altar call moment as a highlight every year at Breakaway. There’s also a comical story about Saturday night post-game involving Craig’s friend Ori Frazier.

    Towards the end of the episode, Craig shares news about getting signed to Holy Culture Records since the last time he was on the podcast. Scott and Craig talk about some exciting things that have been brewing behind the scenes related to HCR overall and why more artists need to tap in with them.

    To receive text notifications for each release of this podcast text "Time is Ripe" to: 215-273-3540.

    To support Ripe Creatives and all that we do, including this podcast, visit https://www.ripecreatives.com

    Song: "Pick it Up" by Aable and Diomer

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    39 mins
  • S5E4 - Cali Poets Trip - February ’26
    Apr 13 2026
    Cali Poets Trip - February ’26

    In this episode, Scott is joined by returners to the podcast, AVG and Sergine. The trio talks about their trip to California, February 5th-8th, to perform on Thursday and support Brandon Leake’s “Inspired Voices” on Saturday.

    The episode kicks off with Scott sharing the backstory for how the trip took shape, and both guests share about why they decided to go as well. From there, AVG and Sergine share about their travel woes courtesy of TGI Fridays in Dallas airport.

    The middle of the episode focuses on the Thursday night event hosted by City Light Young Adults just outside of San Jose, California. RedLion joined us on the lineup for the event.

    The latter part of the episode shifts to Brandon Leake’s showcase on Saturday. There’s a ton of flowers and personal perspective shared by all three guests from the experience. Scott wraps up the episode with a story of God's provision that completely covered the cost of the trip.

    To receive text notifications for each release of this podcast, text "Time is Ripe" to: 215-273-3540.

    To support Ripe Creatives and all that we do, including this podcast, visit https://www.ripecreatives.com

    Song: "Pick it Up" by Aable and Diomer

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • S5E3 - Creatives' Pier - February '26
    Mar 23 2026
    Creatives' Pier - February '26

    In this episode, Scott is joined by co-host Jarrett Moses and two first-time guests: HisnameJirr and Dise. The crew talks about the first Creatives’ Pier open mic of the year, hosted at Venice Island Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, February 3rd.

    The episode begins with giving context with Tahjir and Dise sharing their backstories with artistry and how they connected to Ripe Creatives over 2025. Dise also talks about getting the invitation to become a feature for this particular Creatives’ open mic event.

    The middle of the episode shifts to the night of the event with a special focus on HisnameJirr’s open mic performance, followed by Dise’s feature set. Dise gives an in depth look at what songs he chose to do and why.

    To wrap up the episode, each of the guests shares about the impact of Creatives’ Philly events and the hope that’s ahead for drawing an even larger audience the rest of this year. We hope you enjoy today’s episode.

    To receive text notifications for each release of this podcast, text "Time is Ripe" to: 215-273-3540.

    To support Ripe Creatives and all that we do, including this podcast, visit https://www.ripecreatives.com

    https://www.ripecreatives.com/Song: "Pick It Uphttps://www.ripecreatives.com/" by Aable and Diomer

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    1 hr and 9 mins
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