Stagione 1
#21 MILKDADD
#20 Sergio Valdivia
#19 Will Loden
#18 Wan Morgan
#17 Robyn Adair
#16 Ashley Wright
#15 Big Dre
#14 Brett Ihler
#13 Mike Poe
Born and raised in Louisiana, Hannah Lemke aka MILKDADD used to wait until her whole family was asleep to work on her paintings as a kid, a process that hasn’t changed much; only this time it’s her kids she’s waiting on. Enjoy this interview where we talked about growing up in the country in LA, being homeschooled, leaving her family for art school, marriage and divorce, becoming a mother, the Arkansas Times cover and the M2 Gallery. https://rss.com/podcasts/rawbiowithalexi There’s a link to listen to it in your favorite app/platform (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) More info on https://linktr.ee/alexisbz Email: rawbiopodcast@gmail.com
Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, painter Sergio Valdivia always had an eye for spotting raw talent but it took him a while to discover his. Sergio’s skills have only improved since he started but his roots are still there. Enjoy this episode where we talked about growing up in a Matriarchal system, producing talent shows in school, college life in Mexico, moving to the U.S., finding love and becoming a father, heartbreak and jealousy and of course: painting. https://rss.com/podcasts/rawbiowithalexi There’s a link to listen to it in your favorite app/platform (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) More info on https://linktr.ee/alexisbz Email: rawbiopodcast@gmail.com
Stand-Up comedian Will Loden had no idea what was going to happen when he stumbled upon an open mic in his home state of Mississippi; a new road opened and he didn’t look back. Enjoy this conversation where we talked about growing up in northern Mississippi, helping your uncle run for office, early comedy years in Memphis, remembering Judaea Driscoll, moving to Texas (his birth state) and getting passed at the Comedy Mothership. https://rss.com/podcasts/rawbiowithalexi (There’s a link to listen to it in your favorite app/platform) More info on https://linktr.ee/alexisbz Email: rawbiopodcast@gmail.com
Comedian, musician and entertainer Wan Morgan has always been on stage whether is at church, at the comedy club or on a basketball court, he’s always willing and ready to perform. Enjoy this conversation about growing playing music in the church and his love for the piano, pro athletes in the family, being the preacher’s kid and the opportunities of stand-up comedy. https://rss.com/podcasts/rawbiowithalexi (There’s a link to listen to it in your favorite app/platform) More info on https://linktr.ee/alexisbz Email: rawbiopodcast@gmail.com
Comedian and entertainer Robyn Adair walked a long way to become who she is today. A singing career that ended abruptly on the stage led her to pursue herself in different ways until Stand-Up comedy opened a door. Enjoy this conversation where we talked about her childhood and caring for animals at her family’s farm, growing up in an ultra-conservative community, life as a trans woman in the south, and of course: Elvira. https://rss.com/podcasts/rawbiowithalexi (There’s a link to listen to it in your favorite app/platform) More info on https://linktr.ee/alexisbz Email: rawbiopodcast@gmail.com
Despite being one of the best improvisers I’ve ever seen, actress Ashley Wright hated it. It took her a bit to come around and become the charming, witty, funny lady we all know today. Join us in this conversation about growing up in the Arkansas countryside, alcoholism in our families, being the weird kid, working at Disney World, and finding love while playing an Oompa Loompa. Ashley’s podcast: https://articulatecoven.com/ https://rss.com/podcasts/rawbiowithalexi (There’s a link to listen to it in your favorite app/platform) More info on https://linktr.ee/alexisbz Email: rawbiopodcast@gmail.com
Big Dre has been one of the biggest names in Arkansas comedy for years, but he wasn’t always the great performer we know today. A life full of ups and downs led him to realize that all he needed to be funny was to be himself. Enjoy this episode where we talked about growing up between Illinois and Arkansas; attending an all white church as a young black man, becoming a young father, joining the navy, traveling the world, and the call from a friend that would lead him to the comedy stage. https://rss.com/podcasts/rawbiowithalexi (There’s a link to listen to it in your favorite app/platform) More info on https://linktr.ee/alexisbz Email: rawbiopodcast@gmail.com
Born in Utah, actor and director Brett Ihler grew up in the LDS church with his mother and two brothers. After realizing at an early age that mormon life wasn’t for him, he left to play football in college where an injury presented him with a new opportunity that would define his future: acting. Enjoy this conversation about being raised in a conservative community, learning how to act, self awareness in casting, the late Matt DeCample, working with the Farrells on “The Main Thing” and finding his soulmate through acting. https://rss.com/podcasts/rawbiowithalexi (There’s a link to listen to it in your favorite app/platform) More info on https://linktr.ee/alexisbz Email: rawbiopodcast@gmail.com Murray’s Dinner Playhouse https://murrysdp.com Birdie’s Cabaret and Lounge https://www.birdiescabaret.com
Mike Poe has been in the artistic scene of Little Rock since he was a teenager in the 80’s. His love of rock music led him to many projects that now fill a busy life where directing, performing stand-up comedy and DJing don’t seem enough to stop him from looking for something new. Enjoy this episode where Mike opens up about his parents, growing up with his mom, helping out at the family restaurant and the tragic loss of his friend TC Edwards. https://rss.com/podcasts/rawbiowithalexi (There’s a link to listen to it in your favorite app/platform) More info on https://linktr.ee/alexisbz Email: rawbiopodcast@gmail.com
You might know Adam Hogg as a Stand-Up comedian, or as the synth player for Collin vs. Adam, or you may have played his board game “People-Person!”, it really doesn’t matter the project, he’ll give his 100% Enjoy this conversation about growing up with divorced parents, dealing with squatters, the wrongful imprisonment of his father and finding meaning with art. Subscribe and leave a comment. https://rss.com/podcasts/rawbiowithalexi More info on https://linktr.ee/alexisbz Email: rawbiopodcast@gmail.com