Commonplace

This week on Commonplace, we have filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon (@elainemcsheldon, director of King Coal (@kingcoalfilm) which is now available via @povdocs. The documentary showcases how the coal industry looms over West Virginia both economically and culturally, honoring the work of those in the past while acknowledging the need to move forward. In our conversation, we talk

his week on Commplace, we’re joined by guitarist Adam Meisterhans (@meisterhansworld), known for his work as a member of Slaughter Beach, Dog (@slaughterbeachdog) and Rozwell Kid (@rozwellkid). He’s also performed with the likes of Tyler Childers, John R. Miller and John Inghram. In our conversation we talk about seeking connection through music, how playing multiple genres fo

his week on Commonplace, photographer Michael Sullivan (@michaelsullivan.photo) is in to talk about his debut zine “Library, a collection of photographs of Cabell County public libraries. In our conversation, we walk about why he’s drawn to them as a subject matter, his entryway into the medium, and the importance of being intentional in your work. You can find his website her

his week on Commonplace, we have podcaster and New York Times bestselling author Clint McElroy (@mrbethere). Alongside his three sons, he produces and performs the popular roleplaying podcast The Adventure Zone, and writes a graphic novel series based on the show. In our conversation, we talk about the rehearsals for the @hartinthepark production of Charlie and the Chocolate Facto

This week on Commonplace, artist and gallery manager Courtney Childers Chapman (@spilledmilkstudios_) is in to talk about the galleries at @marshalluartanddesign including an upcoming show by @brandyjefferys and @chrisdemaria76, and the launch of the Downtown Huntington Art Walk on May 17th. She also talks about how overseeing galleries informs her work, and how her work has shift

This week on Commonplace, we’re celebrating our 50th episode with Robb Coleman (@laserofhate) of @massingwv who have just released their EP “Rejuiced.” The EP includes re-recordings of previously released songs that have evolved in the live show as the band has evolved. In our conversation, we talk about how this has helped songs reach their full potential, how the band’s

This week on Commonplace, filmmaker Jeff Boggess is in to talk about taking over the West Virginia-centric streaming community Vandalia TV, his mockumentary "Burnt Factory," and the community to be found in submitting to, and attending, film festivals. Plus, writer Ryan Faulkner reads his short story "Big Bill." On Friday, April 19th at the West Edge Factory, R

This week on Commonplace, we’re sitting down with singer-songwriter Ginger Wixx (@gingerwixx). She’s currently prepping for the release of her first EP. We talk about what it was like recording, the craft of songwriting, and the community and cutting teeth that come with performing at open mics.

Filmmaker and educator Tijah Bumgarner (@tijahb) has been instrumental to the new filmmaking BFA at @marshallu @marshalluartanddesign. In our conversation, we talk about the long road to the new program, the culture shock that comes from being a small town West Virginian that moves to California, and when she knew that she wanted to return home to teach.

Commonplace is back this week after winter break! We’re celebrating with the release of Tucker Riggleman & the Cheap Dates’ (@thecheapdates) new album Restless Spirit, we talk with frontman Tucker about his writing process, being apart of the Shepherdstown scene of the late 00s/early 2010s with bands like Prison Book Club and The Demon Beat, and how it’s never too late t