Welcome to the Clubhouse

Matt!

We had the pleasure of chatting with Matt, a friend from Sam's childhood.  After years of working at Starbucks, Matt went back to school to become a therapist.  We talked with Matt about his journey, a tough encounter with a former Marine, and being challenged by social interactions.

Michael Cagno

Don sat down with Michael Cagno, Executive Director of the Noyes Museum of Art at Stockton University. Through building innovative partnerships and inclusive, dynamic programming, Michael has made art more accessible and impactful across the region. In this conversation, we explore his journey, his collaborative philosophy, and the vital role the arts play in fostering community.

Ben Ott

Wow – what an incredible episode!We had the pleasure of sitting down with Ben Ott, the owner and founder of Cardboard Arena. Ben shared how he's building a vibrant community through the power of gaming, and we explored just how important the social side of gaming truly is.
We also dove into all things Magic: The Gathering – from the thrill of collecting and trading cards to the stunning artwork that first drew Ben into the game. 
Most of all, we discussed his mission to create a welcoming, one-of-a-kind space for gamers right in the heart of Downtown Hammonton.

Tom Burdak

Sam and Don sat down with Tom Burdak, Senior Gameplay Engineer with Epic Games.  We spoke with Tom about his journey from playing some of our favorite games to making some of our favorite games!  It's a conversation you do not want to miss.

Marjorie Sokoloff

Our guest this week is the amazing, Marjorie "Moxie" Sokoloff.  Moxie is the head of the theater department at Camden County College.  An award winning playwright and director, we talk with Moxie about her life in theater, what drives her creatively, and her and Don talk about some of their former theatrical productions.

Kristine Goebel

Sam and Don had the privilege of sitting down with the incredible Kristine Goebel, Founder and CEO of Accompany Suite. Kristine and her team specialize in creating systems that foster healthier, more supportive relationships in the workplace. During their conversation, she shared her journey from her early days on Long Island to founding her own company. Kristine also opened up about her unique philosophy for helping businesses build scalable systems that prioritize people, creating a foundation for growth and success.
To learn more about Kristine and Accompany Suite, visit:
https://www.facebook.com/AccompanySuite
https://www.instagram.com/accompanysuite/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/accompanysuite/?viewAsMember=true
https://www.youtube.com/@accompanysuite

Daniel Horne

This was one for the books!  Sam and Don fanboyed (Sp?) out on this one.  Our guest was the amazing Daniel Horne! Daniel's work has graced the covers of fantasy and monster magazines, romance novels, children's books, the movie Crimson Peak, the Ninja Turtle/Universal Monster toys, and so much more.  We talked about his life in art, and what drives him creatively.  You can follow Daniel on Instagram @oldschooldan

Jennifer Gordon

What a way to start season two!  Jennifer Gordon is a dancer, choreographer, ABT certified teacher, producer, and owner of Allegory Dance Theatre.  We talk with Jennifer about growing up and her first exposures to dance classes, overcoming obstacles, how she uses real life experiences and classic tales to inspire her choreography, and Hope Dances; a program that brings the vast benefits of dance to senior citizens with a focus on those living with dementia.  You can find out more about Jennifer and the amazing work she does at www.allegorydancetheatre.com

Heather Swenson Brilla

Holy cow that was fun!  Folks, we have Heather Swenson Brilla on this episode!  We chat about her past career in food service and fine dining, being a social worker, working on her doctorate, and exploring burner culture.  Yes, with all of the other stuff going on in Heather's life, she is a coordinator of Playa del Fuego, a regional burning man event run by The Fire Pony Creative Society.  To find out more about this regional burn, visit: https://playadelfuego.org/

Delfino Falciani

Folks, get ready for this amazing chat with Delfino Falciani!  We take a deep dive into his highly creative mind, and unravel what goes into creating his amazing stories.  You can read issues of Dances in Exile at  Comics Fury - Dances in Exile
and learn about his other creative ventures at Equinox Art Studios