ASBX Podcast
Artist Soapbox
Artist Soapbox is a platform for original scripted audio fiction and an opportunity for artists to discuss their creative work in their own voices. We do this through our interview podcast, our blog, and original audio dramas.
*The Artist Soapbox podcast is currently on hiatus. Please enjoy the 200 back episodes on all the usual podcast platforms. We do have live events coming up in 2024: ASBX LIVE and Theater Book Club.*
Artist Soapbox is an anti-racist organization. We believe Black Lives Matter. In addition, as an audio production company, ASBX has signed the Equality in Audio Pact on Broccoli Content.
Artist Soapbox is more than just an interview podcast.
We lead writers groups, accountability support, events, and workshops. We create and produce audio dramas too! Listen to the Master Builder, The New Colossus Audio Drama, Declaration of Love, and ASBX Shorts. Stay tuned to hear about more projects written by the Soapbox Audio Collective Writers’ Group.
Artist Soapbox is about Empowerment & Connection.
Artist Soapbox was founded on the belief that if we (humans/artists) talk with each other, and if we LISTEN to each other, then we’ll make better art. We’ll form a stronger community. We’ll feel more empowered and less alone.
Artist Soapbox goes deep into the creative process.
On Artist Soapbox podcast, artists in the Triangle are invited to put words around their creative journeys and processes.
Artist Soapbox explores all artistic mediums.
We believe we can learn from all artists. Artist Soapbox is open to the full spectrum of art-makers and has interviewed creatives in theatre, dance, visual, literary, craft, administration, film making, photography, music, design and more.
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The podcast is currently on hiatus. In the meantime, please enjoy our deep back catalogue.
176: ASBX LIVE 2024 – Jane Gets Sent & The Wellerdads
August 19, 2024
Enjoy this recording of two original audio dramas performed (LIVE) in front of an audience in the spring of 2024. Capital Arts Theater Guild partnered with Artist Soapbox to present ASBX LIVE: Home Sweet Home. ASBX LIVE was an evening of theatrical fun, featuring LIVE presentations of two original audio dramas, written by North Carolina writers with additional …
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LET OUR ANGELS SING: The Write to Heal Episode 6
July 19, 2023
Interview with the podcast co-producers June Guralnick and Tamara Kissane. THE WRITE TO HEAL: SOLDIERS DEEP DIVE INTO STORYTELLING In this new, limited six-episode audio series, Artist Soapbox speaks with life-changers – people who champion creative writing as a catalyst for soldiers’ healing, as well as soldiers whose lives have been radically transformed through story. …
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RESILIENCE IS A MUSCLE: The Write to Heal Episode 5
July 12, 2023
Interview with Captain Moira G. McGuire, former Chief of the Arts in Health Program at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence, and Sarah Moore, Community Specialist for Arts and Health at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. THE WRITE TO HEAL: SOLDIERS DEEP DIVE INTO STORYTELLING In this new, limited six-episode audio series, Artist Soapbox …
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OUR MINDS ARE STILL THERE: The Write to Heal Episode 4
July 5, 2023
Interview with Gail Ashby Bryant (Army veteran 1975-1981), Mark Bartholomew (Iraq Combat Medic veteran), and Bill Dixon (Vietnam veteran and Board Chair of Vets to Vets). THE WRITE TO HEAL: SOLDIERS DEEP DIVE INTO STORYTELLING In this new, limited six-episode audio series, Artist Soapbox speaks with life-changers – people who champion creative writing as a …
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TRANSFORMING PAIN THROUGH ART: The Write to Heal Episode 3
June 28, 2023
Interview with Brooke Dickhart, Executive Director of The Joel Fund and Linda Giles, retired social worker with the Department of Social Work at Womack Army Medical Center. THE WRITE TO HEAL: SOLDIERS DEEP DIVE INTO STORYTELLING In this new, limited six-episode audio series, Artist Soapbox speaks with life-changers – people who champion creative writing as …
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BIG GUNZ, SMALL BULLETS: The Write to Heal Episode 2
June 21, 2023
Interview with Barbara Aragon, social worker with Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration’s Tribal Training and TA Center, and Pedro Reyes, Iraq veteran and Native American digital storyteller. THE WRITE TO HEAL: SOLDIERS DEEP DIVE INTO STORYTELLING In this new, limited six-episode audio series, Artist Soapbox speaks with life-changers – people who champion creative writing …
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STORIES SAVE US: The Write to Heal Episode 1
June 14, 2023
Interview with Joseph Bathanti, former North Carolina Poet Laureate and Dr. Bruce Kelly, retired Assistant Chief of Primary Care at the Charles George VA Medical Center. THE WRITE TO HEAL: SOLDIERS DEEP DIVE INTO STORYTELLING In this limited six-episode audio series, Artist Soapbox speaks with life-changers – people who champion creative writing as a catalyst …
175: ASBX LIVE 2023 – Domed & Lizard-Licked
June 9, 2023
Enjoy this recording of two original audio dramas performed (LIVE) in front of an audience in the spring of 2023. Capital Arts Theater Guild partnered with Artist Soapbox to present ASBX LIVE: Bringing the Outside Inside. ASBX LIVE was an evening of theatrical fun, featuring LIVE presentations of two original audio dramas, written by North …
174: Finding strength through creativity while caregiving, with author Julia Freifeld
May 31, 2023
How can we use writing as a refuge during our journey thru grief? Can we evolve rather than dissolve as we act as caregiver for a loved one? In this episode, Julia Freifeld delves into her creative process as author and artist, and details the personal journey that led to her book: In Each Other’s …
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173: Creating Trans Inclusive Theatre with Gender Consultant, Shira Helena Gitlin
May 24, 2023
How do we create trans inclusive spaces? What is a gender consultant? How do theatre companies support best intentions with best practices? If you are committed to creating an inclusive space, this episode with Griffin James and Shira Helena Gitlin, is a must listen. Big thanks to Griffin for initiating this important and timely conversation …
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