The Art Box

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• The Art Box - Episode 428 - Rediscovering the Song: Rachelle McMullin on Art, Music, and Finding Your Way Back

  Published Apr 18, 2026

  In this heartfelt episode of The Art Box, Steve sits down with artist and musician Rachelle McMullin to explore a creative journey that is anything but linear—and all the more powerful because of it. Rachelle’s story begins with a home filled with creativity, guided by a mother who believed art and music were essential to life. From a cracked violin and an out-of-tune piano to the deep resonance of the cello, creativity was always within reach. But like many artists, her path took unexpected tur

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• The Art Box - Episode 427 - Ink, Jazz, and Rebellion: The Beat Generation’s Lasting Echo

  Published Apr 14, 2026

  Step into a dimly lit coffeehouse where the espresso is strong, the saxophone hums low, and the words still matter. In Episode 427 of The Art Box, Steve sits down with returning guest Dawn Amundson for a deep and delightfully free-flowing conversation about the Beat Generation, what it was, what it challenged, and why it still pulses through today’s creative world. After first scratching the surface months ago, Dawn went all in, diving into research, revisiting the voices, and reflecting on her

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• The Art Box - Episode 426 – Archaeoacoustics in White River Narrows with Chester Liwosz

  Published Apr 13, 2026

  So this episode is a bit noisy as we recorded outside at the Alamo Inn, right on Nevada Route 93, the Great Basin Highway, where we had to contend with AC's and rural traffic. What if rock art isn’t just something you see… but something you hear? In this fascinating episode of The Art Box, Steve sits down with archaeologist Chester Liwosz to explore the emerging field of archaeoacoustics—the study of sound in ancient cultural landscapes—through the lens of the White River Narrows Archaeological

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• The Art Box - Episode 425 - Take the Leap - Meet Brian Rouff

  Published Apr 1, 2026

  Today we head into the bright lights and deeper truths of Las Vegas with author Brian Rouff—a writer who has spent decades exploring the thin line between luck and consequence, chance and choice. From cult classic novels like Dice Angel to his powerful memoir A Long September, Brian takes us behind the scenes of a city built on probability, and reveals the very human stories that live underneath it all. This is a conversation about storytelling, survival, and what happens when life doesn’t follo

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• The Art Box - Episode 424 – Down Under with Addie: The Phantom Tollbooth (and the Art of Not Being Bored)

  Published Mar 31, 2026

  In this special solo episode of The Art Box, our always-curious research assistant Addie takes the mic for the very first time, venturing down a literary rabbit hole with The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster. After a suggestion from Episode 425 guest writer Brian Rouff, Steve sent Addie off on a mission: read the book, unpack its meaning, and see what wisdom might be hiding behind its wonderfully strange characters and wordplay. What follows is a delightful and thoughtful exploration of Milo’s

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• Episode 409 - Love the Ride: VW Women and the Art of Seeing with Marla Aufmuth

  Published Mar 27, 2026

  In this episode of The Art Box, we sit down with photographer Marla Aufmuth for a warm and engaging conversation about the craft, business, and heart behind photography. From her early days in a high school darkroom—watching images come to life—to building a career across music, weddings, events, and portraiture, Marla shares how curiosity and problem-solving have shaped her journey. We explore her evolving relationship with photography—from film to digital—and her thoughtful perspective on tech

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• The Art Box - Episode 423 - "Traditions of the Heart" with Vanessa Maciel

  Published Mar 22, 2026

  In this episode of The Art Box, we sit down in the Red Rock Canyon Conservation area visitors center with the incredible paper-mâché artist Vanessa Maciel, a bright light in the Nevada arts community and someone we’ve been hoping to have on the show for quite some time. Currently serving as Artist in Residence at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Vanessa creates remarkable large-scale masks and life-sized figures inspired by folklore, identity, and imagination. But beyond her artwo

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• The Art Box Podcast - The United States 250th Anniversary Special

  Published Mar 20, 2026

  Joining us from Placerville, California, returning guest Gwen Reid (Episode 400) brings a thoughtful and heartfelt perspective on freedom, creativity, and the ties that bind us to place and purpose. In a time often filled with noise and celebration, this episode offers a quieter reflection—on what it means to be independent, to create, and to belong. A perfect companion for a summer day—rooted in story, spirit, and a deep appreciation for the American landscape. Thank you for being loyal listene

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