Live from RADIOKISMET with Christopher Plant

Direct from our pop-up event space in Philadelphia, Live from RADIOKISMET with Christopher Plant features interviews with thought leaders from Philadelphia and around the globe.

Ray Angry 07/02/2023

Ray Angry Ray Angry is a pianist, producer, composer and arranger who is one of the most in-demand artists today. Classically trained with roots in gospel, Ray has one foot firmly planted in jazz and the other stirring the pot of pan-global pop. As a prolific artist and all-around coveted sideman—in the studio and on the road—Ray spans the globe and genres for collaborations with today’s new and veteran artists. /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/27348000

A Conversation with Terrill Haigler AKA Ya Fav and Derek Green 03/03/2023

A Conversation with Terrill Haigler AKA Ya Fav and Derek Green Former Philadelphia sanitation worker turned community activist Terrill Haigler AKA Ya Fav talks with Philadelphia mayoral candidate Derek Green. /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/26122788

Irregular The Artist: Sean Hassett 01/17/2023

Irregular The Artist: Sean Hassett Christopher Plant sits down with Sean Hassett, Philly Philly multimedia street artist and graffiti tagger Sean Hassett, more widely known as . Explore the incidents and inspirations of Sean's life, good and bad, that made him who he is today. Irregular’s new exhibit is now on display through January 31st, 2023. /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/25634724

Healing Through the Arts 05/24/2022

Healing Through the Arts Christopher Plant hosts a roundtable discussion centered around mental health. On this episode, JP Weber, a visual artist, discuss his battle with his mental health issues and how art played a critical role in his life. Later, Rachel Haimovich- Board Certified Music Therapist, joins us to discuss the healing power of music. After, Arielle Ashford talks about how Yoga Nidra works and her mission of teaching yoga. And finally, Rachel Brandoff- art therapist, talks about mindfulness in creation and the necessity in respecting the art process. A special thanks to Hyatt Centric and Punch Media for making this episode possible. For more info on our featured guests: Learn more about Learn more about Learn more about Learn more about /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/23214245

The Intersection of Design with Design Philly 10/29/2021

The Intersection of Design with Design Philly In this episode, Christopher assembles the entire ownership and design team from the development of the New Pencoyd Marriot Hotel to explore historic redevelopment, the urban experience and riverfront development. This episode was created in partnership with Design Philly Festival week and took place as a live recording on October 14th, 2021. /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/20986340

Save Our City with Marisa Shaaban 10/28/2021

Save Our City with Marisa Shaaban In this episode, Christopher connects with Marisa Shaaban, an aspiring politician, who may be retracing her steps to become the next holder of the 182nd District seat in the PA House of Representatives. After narrowly losing her first attempt to Brian Sims in the middle of a pandemic, Marisa is excited to bring her platform of urban issues to bear: public schools, gun violence, development and homelessness. We also learn more about the roots of her views and personal history as a mother of three in Philadelphia. /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/20973752

Multi-Platform Media Maven 09/30/2021

Multi-Platform Media Maven In this episode, Christopher sits down to learn about the lightning fast career of Jo Piazza who is just publishing her ninth book, WE ARE NOT THEM, and has four active and successful podcasts. Jo recently moved back to PHL after long stints in NYC and SF so we get to hear all the pro’s of “Philly Living” and why the most shell-shocked folks on her return to PHL are Philadelphians themselves! /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/20662895

Politics and Progress with Rebecca Rhynhart 09/30/2021

Politics and Progress with Rebecca Rhynhart In this episode, Christopher invites Rebecca into the studio to explore the political trajectory of one of Philadelphia's most dynamic women. After defeating three-term incumbent Alan Butkovitz to take the office of City Controller in 2017 with a margin of victory of 58%-41%, Rebecca has continued her unrelenting pursuit of common sense in city government. At the same time, her passionate analysis of Philadelphia's response to the social justice movement of 2020 shows her willingness to think independently and push the City of Philadelphia in a new direction. /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/20662811

The Science of Art with Rebecca Rutstein 09/29/2021

The Science of Art with Rebecca Rutstein Three time guest Rebecca Rutstein shares the arc of her career that includes gigantic wall murals in Philadelphia, deep dives in Alvin submarines on oceanographic explorations and massive steel wall sculptures in public collections. Of particular note is Rebecca's show at the Philadelphia Science Center in a collaboration with The Pennsylvania Philaharmonic to "sonify" COVID-19 data for a new installation. Rebecca is always on the. move and one of the most dynamic artists in Philadelphia. /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/20579933

Building a Creative Business with Gabrielle Mandel 09/29/2021

Building a Creative Business with Gabrielle Mandel In this episode, Christopher sits down with Gabrielle Mandel, a creative entrepreneur with many unique talents. They discuss what it's like growing up in the city, meeting different freelancers, and their separate achievements in Best of Philly. /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/20574356

Build It Yourself with Rachel Street 09/16/2021

Build It Yourself with Rachel Street In this episode, Christopher sits down with Rachel Street, Founder of The Street Group, Influencer, and Builder (to name only a few). They discuss Rachel's upbringing, how she started working, and how to "DIY" in Philadelphia. /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/20406932

The New Cheese in Town with Yoav Perry 09/16/2021

The New Cheese in Town with Yoav Perry In this episode, Christopher sits down with Yoav Perry, Founder of Perrystead Dairy and Best of Philly 2021 Local Cheesemaker. They discuss the cheesemaking process and its impact on the city of Philadelphia. /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/20406920

Coming Home with Kate Daily 08/06/2021

Coming Home with Kate Daily In this episode, Christopher sits down with Kate Daily, the new editor-in-chief of Philadelphia Magazine, to discuss the future of Philadelphia and what it's like to come back home. /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/20039555

Monumental Change with Paul Farber 08/04/2021

Monumental Change with Paul Farber Christopher sits down with Monument Labs Paul Farber to discuss the rapidly changing landscape of how we present our history and the recent impact of the social justice movement and what stories get told. /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/20036552

Building for the Future with Sara McCorriston and Jason Chen 07/31/2021

Building for the Future with Sara McCorriston and Jason Chen Christopher sits down with Sara McCorriston and Jason Chen from Paradigm Gallery and studio to discuss their efforts to buy the building their gallery is located in. This is the American Dream writ large and the moment is now for you to listen to this episode AND find a way to support their efforts. /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/19990040

BlackStar Film Festival with Maori Holmes and Nehad Khader 07/23/2021

BlackStar Film Festival with Maori Holmes and Nehad Khader Christopher Plant sits down to talk about origins of the BlackStar Film Festival with Artistic Director & CEO Maori Karmael /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/19911050

Medicine, Design, & Surfing With Bon Ku 06/30/2021

Medicine, Design, & Surfing With Bon Ku Christopher Plant sits down with Bon Ku to discuss innovating healthcare, teaching doctors how to think like designers, and community health. /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/19661195

Surviving And Thriving With Lawren Alice Of Arch Enemy Arts 06/28/2021

Surviving And Thriving With Lawren Alice Of Arch Enemy Arts Christopher Plant sits down with Lawren Alice to discuss how to decide which styles of art to display, finding the right artistic medium, and mental health. /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/19634465

Dropping In With Jesse Rendell 06/24/2021

Dropping In With Jesse Rendell Christopher Plant sits down with Jesse Rendell to discuss being raised in a political family, a joint venture in building an inner city skate park, and Philadelphia grit. /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/19597514

The Natural Environment With Donald Pell 06/14/2021

The Natural Environment With Donald Pell Christopher Plant is on location at the Philadelphia Flower show with Donald Pell to discuss the variety of flowers, the life giving process of arranging plants, and turning passion into business. /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/19471727

3AM Theatre With Andrea Murillo And Kyle Driggs 05/20/2021

3AM Theatre With Andrea Murillo And Kyle Driggs Christopher Plants sits down with Andrea Murillo and Kyle Driggs to discuss the evolution of performance theatre, teaching at a circus school, and separating your personal and stage identities. /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/19177409

The New Dawn Of Herbs And Aphrodisiacs With Jessica Burch 05/11/2021

The New Dawn Of Herbs And Aphrodisiacs With Jessica Burch Host Christopher Plant is joined by Jessica Burch to discuss the influences of her grandmother, the uses of aphrodisiacs, and libido and hormonal health. /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/19062398

Committing To The Journey With David Wurtzel 05/10/2021

Committing To The Journey With David Wurtzel Host Christopher Plant sits down with David Wurtzel to discuss growing up in Philadelphia, exploring different religions, and how to heal our society. /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/19046750

Juggling Life & Community With Shana Kennedy 05/07/2021

Juggling Life & Community With Shana Kennedy Host Christopher Plants sits down with Shana Kennedy to discuss life as a performer, running a school, and the history of circus. /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/19023038

Have Some Fun Today With Stephanie Rado Taormina 05/04/2021

Have Some Fun Today With Stephanie Rado Taormina Host Christopher sits down with Stephanie Rado Taormina to discuss stepping into fashion, life as a country girl in Manhattan, and the commitment to entrepreneurship. /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/18971540

The Unlikely Documentarian With Ted Passon 05/03/2021

The Unlikely Documentarian With Ted Passon Host Christopher Plant is joined by Ted Passon to discuss the the influence of music, the challenges of filmmaking, and the election of Larry Krasner. /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/18959186

Make Your Mark With Lobo Mau 04/29/2021

Make Your Mark With Lobo Mau Host Christopher Plant chats with Nicole and Jordan Haddad, brother and sister business owners of Lobo Mau, a Philadelphia based company specializing in innovative textile designs. /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/18909527

Handmade In Philadelphia With Rachel Ford 04/28/2021

Handmade In Philadelphia With Rachel Ford Host Christopher Plant sits down with Rachel Ford to discuss the interconnectivity of Philadelphia, the creative process, and plans to return from the pandemic. /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/18894128

A Family Affair With Raphael Tiberino 04/19/2021

A Family Affair With Raphael Tiberino Host Christopher Plant sits down with Raphael Tiberino of the famous Tiberino family of artists to discuss growing up in the art world, his current projects, and reminiscing about his time spent in New York City. /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/18777203

Miles and Miles with Worldtown Soundsystem 04/09/2021

Miles and Miles with Worldtown Soundsystem Christopher Plant sits down with Ben Arsenal and Fawziyya Heart to discuss the challenges of playing in an eight person band, international influences on music, and their plans for Earth Day. /episode/index/show/livefromrk/id/18666323

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