WORK IN PROGRESS: Conversations with Creators

Writer, director, stand-up comic and actor Dan Perlman is best known as the co-creator and star of the Showtime comedy series "Flatbush Misdemeanors." In 2025, he directed and starred in the very funny documentary short, "Being Bublé," in which the comedian attempts to become a Michael Bublé impersonator for a wealthy stranger's party, despite having no resemblance to the singer and limited vocal abilities. In this episode, Dan discusses the film, provides insight into his creative process and talks about the fine line between comedy, tragedy and everyday irritation. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#albuquerquejournal #standup #comedian #comedianinterview #nyccomedian #danperlman #flatbushmisdemeanors #beingbuble #santafeinternationalfilmfestival #michaelbuble #comedianfilm #artistinterview #interviewswithcomedians

The multi-talented Adam Nimoy has been an entertainment lawyer, a television director, a teacher, a photographer and a writer. He is also the son of Leonard Nimoy, who played Mr. Spock in the original “Star Trek” television series. In this episode, Adam discusses his 2024 memoir, “The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy,” which details their often fraught relationship and shared struggles with addiction. An honest and poignant interview with moments of humor, this episode is a must-watch.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#adamnimoy #leonardnimoy #startrek #mrspock #writerinterview #newmemoir #memoirwriting #contemporaryliterature #addictionrecovery #addictiontestimonial #fathersonrelationships

Living legend Fred Frith reinvented what a guitar could do. From his early experiments with the band Henry Cow, which he cofounded in 1968, to collaborations with Brian Eno, the Residents, John Zorn, Ikue Mori and countless others, the UK-born musician has produced a wide-ranging catalog of eclectic and influential work, appearing on over 400 recordings. Frith stopped by the studio while in town for the New Mexico Jazz Festival this September, full of stories and insights. Hope you enjoy!If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!

One of the world’s most celebrated photojournalists, Ed Kashi has dedicated the past 45 years to documenting the social and geopolitical issues that define our era. From capturing life in Northern Ireland during the time of the Troubles to his 30-year project on the Kurdish diaspora to shining a light on Nigeria’s oil workers, Kashi has traveled the world, sometimes at great personal risk, to capture compelling, truthtelling images. In this episode, he tells the stories behind some of his most well-known photographs and reflects on the state of photojournalism today.Kashi’s career-spanning exhibition, “A Period in Time,” is on view at Monroe Gallery in Santa Fe through Nov. 16.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#edkashi #nationalgeographicphoto #nationalgeographic #monroegallery #artistinterview #photographerinterview #photojournalist #photojournalism #documentaryphotography #nmart #newmexicoartgallery #contemporaryphotography #artspodcast

Danny Burgos is a Broadway actor who currently stars as Santiago in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical.” Previous roles include Bernardo in “West Side Story” and Gomez Addams in “The Addams Family.” In this episode, Burgos talks about growing up in Hialeah, FL, how he developed his love of musical theater and what his daily life as a touring performer is like. Local audiences can catch him in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” which runs from Oct. 21 through Oct. 26 at Albuquerque's Popejoy Hall.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#moulinrougethemusical #popejoyhall #broadwayinterview #actorinterview #broadwayperformer #artistinterview #dannyburgos #moulinrouge #hispanicheritage #abqlivetheater #abqmusicaltheater

Nicolás Lell Benavides is an award-winning classical music composer and 2024-2025 Guggenheim Fellow. His new opera, “Dolores,” which is based on the life of activist Dolores Huerta, will have its New Mexico premiere at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on Sunday, Oct. 26. In this episode, he speaks with Logan about his musical journey, his personal connection to Dolores Huerta and how music can inspire and communicate across cultural divides.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#nicolaslellbenavides #doloreshuerta #contemporaryopera #modernopera #latinidad #operasouthwest #nationalhispanicculturalcenter #newmexicancomposer #artistinterview #composerinterview #nmmusic

Jon Krieger aka Blackbraid is an acclaimed black metal musician. Born in Mexico with strong Indigenous roots, Krieger talks about bringing an Indigenous perspective to a musical genre most people associate with Scandinavia. He also discusses meeting the controversial Norwegian black metal band Mayhem and teases the possibility of an all-acoustic album.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#blackbraid #jonkrieger #blackmetal #mayhem #indigenousmetal #heavymetalinterview #musicianinterview #blackbraidinterview #folkmetal

The Library of Congress recently named Arthur Sze as the 25th Poet Laureate of the United States. In this episode, the Santa Fe-based poet discusses his efforts to make poetry accessible through teaching and translation. He also talks about his creative process and influences, including William Carlos Williams, Gary Snyder, Wallace Stevens and the Tang dynasty poets of China.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#arthursze #contemporarypoetry #contemporarypoet #poetinterview #americanpoet #poetlaureate #uspoetlaureate2025 #joyharjo #williamcarloswilliams #wallacestevens #garysnyder #poetics #contemporaryliterature

Greta Snider is an experimental nonfiction filmmaker who is being honored with a retrospective at No Name Cinema in Santa Fe on Friday, Sept. 26. Snider has used a variety of unconventional techniques over the years, including found footage montage, stereoscopy and hand-painting directly on film negatives. In this episode, she talks to Logan about film as a tool for personal expression, social commentary and historical documentation. She also demystifies experimental film for the uninitiated.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#contemporaryfilm #experimentaldocumentary #gretasnider #filmmakerinterview #documentaryfilm #nonamecinema #artistinterview #experimentalfilm

Michael Gira is the founder of Swans, an influential band that emerged from New York City's No Wave scene in the early 1980s. Michael talks about his early years making music while working as a full-time construction worker and describes how his music has changed over the decades. He also discusses musical influences, from Suicide to Brian Eno to Fela Kuti, and sets the record straight on the origin of the band name Swans.Swans will perform at Albuquerque's Sunshine Theater on Friday, September 12.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#nowave #swansband #michaelgira #musicianinterview #artistinterview #brianeno #felakuti #postpunk #albuquerqueconcerts #albuquerquemusic #nyc1980s #nowavemusic

Albuquerque-based photographer Nathaniel Tetsuro Paolinelli is known for his street photographs and portraits that showcase the diverse subcultures that make New Mexico what it is. He says, "Each image I capture reflects my deep connection to the people and places that embody the essence of this extraordinary state." On today's episode, Nathaniel talks to Logan about photographing low-rider enthusiasts and members of the Mongols Motorcycle Club, as well as his photographic journeys around the world. Nathaniel's new book, "Seventh and Central: Lowriders," which celebrates Albuquerque's lowrider culture, is slated to be published in March 2026 and is available for preorder on Amazon.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#abqphotography #abqphotographer #contemporaryphotography #lowriderphotos #nathanieltetsuropaolinelli #nathanielpaolinelli #contemporaryart #streetphotographer #abqportraits #artistinterview #photographerinterview #albuquerqueart #blackandwhitephotography

Emily Trujillo is an eighth-generation Chimayo weaver. She talks to Logan about keeping her ancestral traditions alive while taking the art form in bold, new directions, drawing inspiration from unexpected sources, including K-pop music. She also talks about "Lineage," a contemporary dance piece inspired by her weavings, which was performed at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on August 2.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#contemporaryart #abstractart #chimayoweaving #chimayoweaver #contemporaryweaving #emilytrujillo #nationalhispanicculturalcenter #nhcc #zeitgeistdance #contemporarydance #womanartist #fiberart #nmart #artistinterview #nmartist #nmtextile

Tinovimbanashe Sibanda is a London-based choreographer and dancer with a background in musical theater. She recently choreographed the Santa Fe Opera's production of Richard Wagner's "Die Walkure," which was directed by fellow Londoner, Melly Still. In this lively conversation, Tino speaks with Logan about her collaborative creative process and challenges she's overcome in her career. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#contemporarydance #contemporarychoreography #contemporarychoreographer #santafeopera #newmexicoarts #nmdance #artistinterview #choreographer #britishchoreographer #blackchoreographer #bipocdance #musicaltheater #tinovibanashesibanda

Kate Rusek is an artist based in New York City who transforms discarded materials, such as aluminum blinds, into highly tactile organic forms. She recently completed a monumental public art installation, "Desert Fungal Emergence," at Art City in Tucumcari, NM, where she was an artist in residence. In this episode, she talks to Logan about the ecological ideas that inform her work and what it was like making art in New Mexico. She also discusses her day job as a costume designer for Saturday Night Live.To learn more about Kate Rusek and Art City, check out Logan's feature story from May 2025:https://www.abqjournal.com/lifestyle/article_2f8e8138-480b-43c5-9e95-978fba695513.html#1If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#contemporaryart #katerusek #artcity #artistinterview #ecologicalart #environmentalart #installationart #contemporarysculpture #womenartists #ecofeministart #saturdaynightlive #snl #publicart #artcitytucumcari

In this special episode of Work in Progress: Conversations with Creators, host Logan sits down with Grammy Award-winning artist Macy Gray as she celebrates the 25th anniversary of her groundbreaking debut album On How Life Is. Macy shares the stories behind her early songwriting days, her creative evolution, and the powerful impact of music across genres.From working with legends like Stevie Wonder to taking opera lessons, Macy reveals her passion for growth and artistic authenticity. She also teases her new film Turnbuckle, her Alicia Keys cover of “No One,” and an upcoming fall album celebrating her musical journey.🎶 Don’t miss this deep, honest, and inspiring conversation with one of music’s most distinctive voices.📍Catch Macy live in Albuquerque on August 12 at the Kimo Theatre.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#contemporaryart #sabinecampana #abstractart #contemporarypainting #contemporarysculpture #santafeartgallery #newmexicoart #santafegallery #womanartist #eastgermanartist #artistinterview #nmartgallery

Sabine Campana is a contemporary artist known for her abstract painted relief sculptures that evoke a strong sense of place. In today’s episode she talks about growing up in East Berlin in the shadow of the Berlin Wall, and how her limited access to art supplies in those early years gave her a lifelong appreciation for the beauty of found materials.Recent works by Sabine Campana are on view at Thornwood Gallery in Santa Fe through August 30.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#contemporaryart #sabinecampana #abstractart #contemporarypainting #contemporarysculpture #santafeartgallery #newmexicoart #santafegallery #womanartist #eastgermanartist #artistinterview #nmartgallery

Keith Jardine spent over a decade as a professional MMA fighter before transitioning into acting, then directing. He has played memorable characters in Paul Thomas Anderson's "Inherent Vice" and Vincent D'Onofrio's "The Kid," among other films. In this week's episode, Keith talks to Logan about directing his first full-length feature, "Kill Me Again." He also opens up about his struggles with imposter syndrome, being underestimated by Hollywood and learning to get comfortable as a filmmaker.Keith Jardine's "Kill Me Again" is scheduled to be released in select theaters on August 8.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#keithjardine #mma #ufc #contemporaryfilm #filmmakerinterview #nmfilm #newmexicofilm #killmeagainfilm #killmeagain2025 #newfilm #psychologicalthriller #artinterview #newmexicoarts

Two-time Grammy-nominee Eliza Gilkyson released her first album in 1969, and her insightful, often poignant folk songs have influenced generations of musicians. On this week's episode, she talks to Logan about "Dark Ages," her most political album in years. She also discusses her songwriting process and life in New Mexico.Gilkyson will perform at the She Rises Music Festival in Taos on July 19.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#newmexicomusic #nmlivemusic #elizagilkyson #sherises #taosmusic #contemporaryfolk #musicinterview #folkmusic

Texas country sensation Bri Bagwell was born in Las Cruces, NM, and her latest single, "Border Girl," draws on her experiences growing up on the Mexico/New Mexico border. In this lively conversation, she talks to Logan about those experiences, as well as her songwriting process, from her new home studio right next to a rumbling freight train.Bri Bagwell will be performing at Bishop's Lodge in Santa Fe on Saturday, July 26, and at Motherlode Saloon in Red River on Thursday, Aug. 14.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!

For this very special Fourth of July edition of Work in Progress, Logan talks to a “founding father” of America (the band), Dewey Bunnell. Formed in London in 1970 by three sons of US Air Force personnel, America achieved early transatlantic hits with such now-classic songs as “A Horse with No Name,” “I Need You,” and “Ventura Highway.” Bunnell talks about his songwriting process, his friendship with Ringo Starr and the early-70s Laurel Canyon scene. He also shares his thoughts about the current state of America, the country. America will perform at the Kiva Auditorium in Albuquerque on August 3 as part of their 2025 Encore Tour.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!