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Dialogues with Creators

Dialogues with Creators

by Barbara Graham Tucker

Books Performing Arts

Season 8

Tami Tomasello

Dr. Tami Tomasello, Associate Professor Communication at Dalton State College, joins us to discuss creativity, boredom, AI, and online teaching, sharing from her vast knowledge of mass media and communication studies. Books mentioned Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman The Shallows by Nicholas Carr Hitmakers by Derek Thompson Bored and Brilliant by Manoush Zomorodi How we Got to Now by Steven Johnson

Barbara Tucker's Thoughts in late June 2026

Barbara talks about her latest book and gets personal and a little controversial.

Linda Gambill

Barbara Tucker and Linda Gambill, author of The Geography of Desire: A Memoir of West Africa, discuss this new memoir about Linda’s time in the Peace Corps in The Gambia. Leaving the United States in 1979, Linda spent three years as a volunteer in health education. Her heartfelt memoir explores her immersion in a new culture, struggles, and joys. lindagambill.com The Geography of Desire on Amazon The Geography of Desire on Barnes and Noble Apprentice House Press

Daryl Thetford

Barbara interviews visual artist Daryl Thetford of Chattanooga in this episode. They talk about how he moved from being a mental health professional to a professional artist, his processes, and the connections of written art and visual media. Daryl’s work can be seen here: https://darylthetford.com/ https://chauvetarts.com/artist/daryl-thetford https://www.wescover.com/creator/daryl-thetford?srsltid=AfmBOooCXofftp2f_60-iU3h5Pxzrc43nT-D1qMeYdmOiM70PNLTMvMD https://holtermuseum.org/exhibitions/daryl-thetford/

Public Speaking, AI, and Other Correct Opinions

In this solo podcast, Barbara Tucker shares from her 50 years of experience studying public speaking, rants against Generative AI, and throws in some other thoughts to enlighten or infuriate you.

Bill & Becky Petite

In this episode, Barbara has the deep honor and joy to interview two old friends, Bill and Becky Petite. In May 2026, they returned to their work with the Japanese people. Barbara was able to sit down (via Teams!) with them–she was in Dalton, they were in Northern Ohio–before they left. Along with an in-depth discussion on intercultural communication, Japanese culture and language, and mission work, the three reminisced on recent travels to the Mediterranean. Links: https://abwe.org/ https://abwe.org/blog/the-reality-of-missions-in-japan-with-bill-petite/

The Stranger by Albert Camus

Join Dr. Barbara Tucker as she discusses The Stranger by Albert Camus. Meursault, a detached French Algerian, attends his mother’s funeral with striking indifference. Shortly after, he begins an affair with Marie and befriends Raymond, a local pimp. While on a beach trip, Meursault—disoriented by the intense heat and sun—inexplicably shoots an Arab man. During his trial, the prosecution focuses more on Meursault's lack of emotional remorse and failure to weep at his mother’s funeral than the murder itself. Deemed a "moral monster" for refusing to play by society’s rules, he is sentenced to death. He ultimately finds peace by embracing the "gentle indifference" of a meaningless universe.

Thoughts on Matthew 4:1-11

This passage is often called "The Temptation of Christ" but it tells of three temptations out of others. Barbara goes solo here to share a talk she gave at the church she attends about a familiar passage. She takes some side trips along the way.

Dana Shavin

Listen in as Barbara talks with Dana Shavin of Chattanooga. Dana is a memoirist, painter, newspaper columnist, and writing facilitator. Her newest role is as Coordinator of Literary Arts at the Creative Arts Guild of Dalton. She and Barbara talk about memoir, curiosity, and creativity. Links: https://www.danashavin.com/ https://www.danashavinartist.com/about-me.html https://creativeartsguild.org/ Link to The Body Tourist

Dr. Jason Dew

Today, one podcaster meets another as Barbara Tucker interviews Dr. Jason Dew, Professor of English at Perimeter College of Georgia State University, about his writing, specifically his novel Gadly Plain. Dr. Dew uses the pen name of J. Michael Dew. Links: https://open.spotify.com/show/10d9sdWX6JM9dVawZ20bq9 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-professors-bayonet/id1716943873 https://cladach.com/j-michael-dew/ https://48bconsulting.com/about/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.-Michael-Dew/author/B00DQN7PAQ?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1775097534&sr=8-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=7c382947-b5db-4eaa-a099-aaaafd87e41a

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