Madphx: Making A Dent In Phoenix

Episode 14: RESTLESS Guest David Crummey, co-founder of ‘RESTLESS‘, discusses the motivation behind the art anthology paperzine. The goal of the publication is to connect arts community in the east valley, as well as connect local businesses. Participants: Nina Miller; Tyler Hurst; Jose Gonzelaz and guest David Crummey of ‘Restless’ MADPHX Theme Music: Andrew Jackson Jihad [...]

Episode 12: Criticism, Credibility, and Circles of Jerk. Explicit content. Are we allowed to criticize one another publicly as long as we’re constructive? We have all been guarded at one time or another for fear of retaliation or losing social capital even when we are attempting to help someone improve or correct. And what about [...]

Episode 11: Calendars, Heat, The Collapse of MPAC How should we go about scheduling meetings if we want to grow together; why do we live in the desert if we want the comforts of other climates; what is happening and what should happen now that MPAC is gone; Participants: Nina Miller; Tyler Hurst; Bully Bjorn; [...]

Episode 10: How does the economy effect our creativity both positively and negatively. The conversation turns to the ways that we are both spurred on and cornered into making different decisions when the money isn’t flowing. Do we have solutions? sure. Are we slightly flummoxed? definitely. What do you think? Participants: Nina Miller; Bully Bjorn; [...]

Episode 9: MADPHX takes a different direction for a bit to talk about topics submitted through Twitter. A discussion about proposed Lightrail changes starts us off and then we roll into topics from the decision to put an upscale grocery store downtown; speed and redlight cameras (are they making a difference?); and Ramadagate. Participants: Derek [...]

Episode 8: Managing Expectations Why are fractal, Gangplank, ASU, and Phoenix not living up to your expectations? Because they never will. MADPHX discusses managing expectations and handling criticism. “People” by Andrew Jackson Jihad – Music for MadPhx! Featuring Big Poppa Deke, ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVXYZ, Argyle Panda, NinaKristina and Dave N. Bjorn.

Episode 7: Vision Quests Nina, Mark and Bully return this week and the discussion turns to how to develop plans of action and suggestions for driving implementation. “People” by Andrew Jackson Jihad – Music for MadPhx! Featuring Jose Gonzalez, Derek Neighbors, Nina Miller, Mark Dudlik and Bully Bjorn.

Episode 6: Getting Around Town Special Guest Tyler Hurst returns for a second week and the gang talks about transit improvements in the Valley. “People” by Andrew Jackson Jihad – Music for MadPhx! Featuring Jose Gonzalez, Derek Neighbors and special guest Tyler Hurst.

Episode 5: CenPhoCamp Special Guest Tyler Hurst talks about why he started CenPhoCamp.  Plus civic duties. “People” by Andrew Jackson Jihad – Music for MadPhx! Featuring Jose Gonzalez, Derek Neighbors and special guest Tyler Hurst.

Episode 4: Humble Beginnings Stories about Gangplank and Fractal’s beginnings.  Also, thoughts on how to get people to explore their passion so they can give back to the community. “People” by Andrew Jackson Jihad – Music for MadPhx! Featuring Bully Bjorn, Mark Dudlik, Jose Gonzalez, Nina Miller,  and Derek Neighbors.