In episode 48 I sit down with Charlie Murphy, tattooer and folk artist out of Jim Thorpe. We talk about how amazing Pennsylvania is, the magical exchange that happens during tattooing. Energy transfer between us, as artists, and clients, and how we vet and vibe with clients when it becomes an exchange of ideas and intentions. How the meaning of our work is both defined by us (internally) but also important for our client to define/embrace what the work means to them. We talk about folk art influences and inspirations, different mediums and experimenting with different surfaces. All the good schtuff! Enjoy and follow Charlie to see his incredible interpretations of PA folk art!!Charlie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/charliemurphytattooer/ Client text line: 717-553-2201 https://www.battlefieldtattooexpo.com/ July 8-10 2022 New Location is the Gettysburg Wyndham in Gettysburg, PA https://autismyork.org/ Laceyrea's IG:https://www.instagram.com/laceyreabarrett/ Kutztown Folk Fest: https://www.kutztownfestival.com/ July 2-10 2022 https://www.instagram.com/grundsow/

In episode 47, I sat down with Jack Montgomery! Jack is an author, American Shamans, speaker and singer/songwriter. We talk about his initial interests in community healers while doing fieldwork in regional folk religions for a course in Religion and Anthropology that evolved into a life-long pursuit. He also shares stories of his time with Lee Gandee during his field work. Also, Jack talks about the time he spent with Patrick Donmoyer visiting the Oley Valley.You can purchase his book directly through Jack via his Facebook page or on Amazon: American Shamans: Journeys with Traditional Healershttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B003Y74RUA/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_86XBE0F98A50AWY82GY7Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=41116310

In episode 46 Patrick Donmoyer, artist, author, and director at The Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center have a wonderful talk about all things Mountain Mary, folklife and culture. Please visit the links to learn more about what we were talking about. Mountain Mary: Contemporary Visions of the Sainted HealerA Virtual Exhibition of Old and New Artistic Works and Artifacts at the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown University.www.pagerman.orgDon Yoder:https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/pennsylvania-german-cultural-heritage-center/a-century-of-don-yoder-father-of-american-folklife.htmlKutztown University Foundationhttps://www.kuf.org/Kutztown Folk Festhttps://www.kutztownfestival.com/

In episode 45 I sit down with Kathleen Walck, friend, art educator, craftswoman, shop owner, and we talk about her new adventure, and shop, Local Folk Creative Studio. Also her amazing embroidery work under Walnut and Laurel. It's so fun to catch up with this creative sister and do check out her amazing new shop and classes in Kutztown with the links below.https://www.local-folk.com/www.walnutandlaurel.com

In episode 44 I sit down with friend and fellow Deitscher, Josh R. Brown. Josh is a professor of German, linguistics, and (American) cultural studies, especially folklore studies. He's a sociolinguist and linguistic anthropologist interested primarily in heritage languages and the interaction of language and identity. He also is a lover of weaving, knitting, embroidery, and wool spinning. Check out the amazing work that Josh does here: https://www.joshuarbrown.com/https://www.bullfroginntextiles.com/

In episode 43, kindred spirit, Adam Kissinger, and have a wonderful chat about all things Deitsch, punk rock, cultural heritage, theater, Alba Method and being a creative! A wonderful chat!! Check out Adam, he's an incredible and witty human!Acting: www.lancasteractingschool.comRad Scrapple: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoD4c9Q8dwQaeX8kacxE6yQAlba: www.facebook.com/BreatheForwardMusic: adamkissinger.bandcamp.com

On my first episode, I interview my husband, Hunter M. Yoder. He's an incredible artist and huge influence on my art and my journey to find my roots. Find out more about Hunter at www.huntermyoder.com

On my second episode, I interview Chef Steve Stetzler. He's the owner and chef at Deitsch Eck (Dutch Corner) in Lenhartsville, PA. A fascinating gem in Deitsch folk life with gut esse (good eating) and fantastic art by Johnny Ott and Ivan Hoyt. Find out more about Chef Steve and the Deitsch Eck at https://www.the-eck.com/

On my third episode, I interview Justin Schmoyer, Psychic Medium. He's a Deitsch brother and relative to me on my grandmother's side. We talk all things spiritual, Deitsch and living life to the fullest from the most mundane to the most profound moments!Find out more about Justin at: https://www.instagram.com/justin_schmoyer/

On my fourth episode, I interview my dear friend, Robert L. Schreiwer. He's an incredible human and huge influence on my spiritual journey. Find out more about Rob and Urglaawe athttp://site.distelfink.org/http://www.blanzeheilkunscht.com/http://www.braucherei.org/http://www.urglaawe.net/