What happens when science, creativity, curiosity, storytelling, and even a little dance all collide in one wonderfully expansive mind? On this episode of Rodney Veal’s Inspired By, Rodney sits down with renowned astrophysicist, author, and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson for a lively conversation about our place in the universe and the curiosity that drives us to better understand it. Rodney and Neil talk about the […]
What happens when a comedian, craftsman, history buff, veteran, and storyteller all occupy the same wonderfully curious mind? On this episode of Rodney Veal’s Inspired By, Rodney sits down with comedian and creator Luke Capasso, whose unconventional journey has taken him from the U.S. Air Force to the comedy stages of London and beyond. With a singular mix of humor, history, DIY know-how, and sharp […]
Emerging Dayton artist Savonne Hagans joins Rodney Veal’s Inspired By to talk about his powerful ballpoint pen work, his roots at Stivers School for the Arts, and how Black history and Japanese craftsmanship shape his visual language. Listen to more episodes of Rodney Veal’s Inspired By and catch The Art Show anytime on YouTube or the PBS app.
A life in dance isn’t something Megan Flynn and Teresa VanDenend Sorge “do” — it’s how they survive, process, and stay fully alive. In this episode of Rodney Veal’s Inspired By, Rodney sits down with the “dynamic duo” of contemporary dance in Cincinnati to talk about creativity, aging bodies, risk, and why movement is still home. They trace their journeys from basement studios and mommy-and-me […]
Multi-hyphenate doesn’t even begin to cover David Matthews. In this episode of “Rodney Veal’s Inspired By,” Rodney sits down with the Dayton-born poet, musician, social activist, and performer whose journey started on the basketball courts of Roosevelt High School and evolved onto stages across the country. David shares how a career-ending injury shifted his path from college basketball star with 21 scholarships to full-time poet, […]
Gallery owner Ed Dixon joins Rodney live at the Edward A. Dixon Gallery in downtown Dayton to trace his journey from aspiring scientist and hip-hop label co-founder to community-focused curator and arts leader. Ed shares how music, fashion, and arts activism led him to open a gallery dedicated to elevating local, regional, national, and international artists while staying deeply rooted in Dayton, Ohio Listen to […]
Dayton-based artist Bil Tipton joins host Rodney Veal to talk about bright color, pop art, and building a creative life without a traditional art-school path. If you love pop art, street-influenced work, or stories of artists carving their own path in Dayton, Ohio, this conversation is for you. Watch more arts and culture stories with Rodney on The Art Show via YouTube or the PBS […]
From horse camps in Hamilton, Ohio to shooting for major clients and teaching at DAAP, Cincinnati-based photographer Hatsue shares her creative journey with host Rodney Veal.
DJ, artist, and curator Kimyon Huggins joins Rodney Veal to trace his journey from Dayton to New York’s underground club and gallery scene, and back home with a global vision.
In this episode of Rodney Veal’s Inspired By, artist, activist, and muralist Joy Johnson traces her path from Fordham University and basketball scholarships to interior design, mural festivals, and leading community art on Dayton’s West Side.
