Hello, and welcome to the Joplin Toadcast! This podcast is brought to you by the Joplin Toad. The toad is a multimedia platform which celebrates the art, culture, and humor of the city of Joplin, Missouri. We’re here to share Joplin’s creativity with the world. In this episode, our host Mark N. interviews abstract painter, Lori Marble. Lori, who experiences a condition known as dystonia, talks about recovering from a traumatic incident and brain surgery, by teaching herself how to paint left-handed. The resulting creative journey has led to an established presence in the local art world, and a lot of lessons about consistency, creating art for yourself, and overcoming imposter syndrome. We always hope to give you some new inspiration with each new artist interview; please enjoy and pass on to a creative friend!

Hello, and welcome to the Joplin Toadcast! This podcast is brought to you by the one and only Joplin Toad. The toad is a multimedia platform meant to celebrate art, culture, and humor from the city of Joplin, Missouri. In this episode, we bring together three total strangers with one fascinating trait in common: synesthesia. Synesthesia is a neurological condition in which information meant to stimulate one sense, actually stimulates several senses at once. This leads to multi-sensory experiences that are very unique to those with the condition. This episode’s guests are Alan Melot, Aubrey Prunty, and Mindy Stohs. Let’s listen in!

This episode is part two of our conversation with Jaron Scott and Matthew McBirth, talking through what the current black lives matter conversation is actually about. Let’s continue to listen together to better understand how we can love our neighbors of color well.

Host Mark N has a down to earth conversation with two Black Joplin residents, talking through what the current black lives matter conversation is actually about.

Our host Mark Neuenschwander talks with F.C. about his adventures in becoming an author, with plenty of gold advice here for writers and all creatives about how to set realistic goals, establish great routines for your creativity, and make entry into the world of self publishing and other larger scale projects.

Jeremiah interviews John and Cody Martin, artists who live in Nevada, Missouri. In this episode they talk about the importance of community for creatives, the struggle artists have being in rural communities, and what it's like starting a business together as a married couple.

Fall decor spills onto porches and store windows reminding everyone our favorite holidays are coming up. One holiday in particular has our full attention right now... Ghosts dancing on the low hanging branches of your neighbors yard might make you smile, and the skeleton holding a jack-o-lantern on that dimly lit porch might make you feel a little anxious and excited. Halloween is just around the corner and we are in the mood for some Spooky Stories to listen to. So snuggle up safe and tight, grab a friend’s hand and listen closely, we are about to dive into some Spooky Stories about our hometown and the darker side of its history. Everything you’re about to hear is based on history of public record and personal testimonies from Joplin residents. *Just like you!*

Actual correspondence between Thaddeus McFargle, a concessioner in the mining territory that would become Joplin Missouri, to his lady Delores back in Brooklyn.

The Haunted Toad is a creepy little section of the greater Joplin Toad where we explore the dark history of our small city. Ghost stories and supernatural accounts that may have been forgotten are dug up in an audio experience that will make your ears tingle and the hair on the back of your neck stand up!

Where many individuals are filled with dread, Luke is inspired and invigorated by the challenge of resolving injustices as he levels up in the game of customer resolution. We will hear Luke tell his hilarious tales of customer service battles, and also take on new ones during the interview. Listen to Luke square up with Chrysler about a faulty PT Cruiser under the assumed identity of an actual female customer.