Best AMT Lab Podcasts (2025)

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Crafting Immersive Art with Amber Johnson at SONA Festival 23:38

20h ago23:38

23:38

Amber Johnson is an Associate Professor of Simulation and Game Development at Wake Tech Community College. She has worked in the game industry as an artist and level designer since 2007. She began teaching at Wake Tech in 2014, developing a curriculum that utilizes modern game asset creation techniques. She currently teaches courses in digital art,…

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DAF Strategies and Community Funds - A Talk with CharityVest 43:37

15d ago43:37

43:37

Donor advised funds - what are they? How are they being used? And what innovations are these peculiar giving vehicles introducing to the field of philanthropy? In this episode of Tech in the Arts, Lead Research Ian Hawthorne sits down with Rebecca Jacobs, head of community funds at CharityVest, a young, digitally native DAF sponsor. See more at amt…

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Let's Talk: SXSW Shake-Up and the Future of Festivals 21:15

25d ago21:15

21:15

A shocking headline about SXSW’s music portion set the internet buzzing. Are big festivals on the decline, or are they simply evolving? Tune in as we break down the changes. See more at amt-lab.orgBy Arts Management & Technology Laboratory

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Building Embodied Experience in the Arts and Design with Stephen Neely 52:50

1M ago52:50

52:50

In this episode of Tech in the Arts, Dr. Stephen Neely, associate professor at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Music, discusses eurhythmics, a century-old practice focusing on the bodily engagement of music, and extends these principles to modern interaction design. The conversation delves into the evolution of design practices and the need …

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Let's Talk: Streaming 2.0, the Music Industry, and Culture Shifts 37:15

2M ago37:15

37:15

How will Spotify’s new “Streaming 2.0” deal with Universal Music Group reshape the music industry? How have music streaming platforms impacted culture and its artists? In this “Let’s Talk” episode of AMT Lab’s Tech in the Arts podcast, Podcast Producer Jinghong Gong and Lead Researcher Ian Hawthorne discuss the latest headlines and newly released b…

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Let's Talk: Tech Disruptions and New Policies in the Media Industry 18:37

3M ago18:37

18:37

As we step into a new year and new presidential administration, the media and technology landscape faces some significant shifts. While AI companies partner with major media outlets to train their models, social media platforms make changes that leave users in seeking decentralized platforms. In this Let’s Talk episode of the Tech in the Arts Podca…

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Let's Talk: Makers, Buyers, and AI in the Marketplace 26:08

4M ago26:08

26:08

What are the latest AI-powered tools transforming the market for art and cultural goods? In this Let’s Talk episode of the Tech in the Arts podcast, AMT Lab’s Executive Director, Dr. Brett Ashley Crawford, and Lead Researcher, Ian Hawthorne, explore cutting-edge platforms like NALA, Blendbox, Spines, and Encore—and how these innovations are reshapi…

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Nonprofit Financial Management Software with Stewart Urist 29:55

5M ago29:55

29:55

In this episode of Tech in the Arts, AMT Lab Lead Researcher Ian Hawthorne sits down with Stewart Urist, General Manager of the Pittsburgh Public Theater, to discuss their transition to Sage Intacct, a cloud-based financial management software. They delve into the challenges of migrating from a legacy system, the benefits of automation and AI in fi…

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Navigating Media, Legal Tech, and Public Service with Keith Eich 42:49

5M ago42:49

42:49

In this episode of the Tech in the Arts podcast, Keith Eich shares insights from his career journey with AMT Lab’s Technology Manager, Jinghong Gong, exploring his experience at NBCUniversal, the founding of Hulu, and his transition from media to legal tech and public service. Keith Eich is an experienced media and technology executive with over 20…

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Let's Talk: AI Policy and Artist Advocacy 19:36

6M ago19:36

19:36

What happened to the AI bill SB-1047? And how can artists advocate for themselves amid technological changes? In this Let’s Talk episode of the Tech in the Arts Podcast, AMT Lab’s Chief Editor of Research, Hannah Brainard, and Lead Researcher, Ian Hawthorne, dive into the recent developments in AI policy and its impact on artists.…

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Donor Management Systems with Karen Graham 36:01

6M ago36:01

36:01

In this episode of Tech in the Arts podcast, nonprofit technology consultant Karen Graham shares insights from her research with AMT Lab’s Executive Director and Publisher, Dr. Brett Ashley Crawford, on how organizations choose, evaluate, and manage donor software systems. Karen Graham is a nonprofit technology strategist with over 20 years of expe…

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What are You Giving Permission For? 25:12

7M ago25:12

25:12

How is your data being used? And what policies are in place to protect you? In this Let’s Talk episode of the Tech in the Arts Podcast, AMT Lab’s Executive Director and Publisher, Dr. Brett Ashley Crawford, and Chief Editor of Research, Hannah Brainard, dive into the latest headlines.By Arts Management & Technology Laboratory

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Christie's Art + Tech Recap with Jessica Bowser Acrie 25:11

8M ago25:11

25:11

In the first episode of the 2024-2025 season of Tech in the Arts, hear from Jessica Bowser Acrie, the director of the Arts Management and Public Management programs at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College. Having recently attended the Christie’s Art + Tech Summit, Bowser Acrie shares her key takeaways for arts managers.…

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Documentary Filmmaking & Community Storytelling with Roopa Gogineni 22:42

11M ago22:42

22:42

Roopa Gogineni is a photographer, an award-winning filmmaker, and a photojournalist from West Virginia now based between Paris and Atlanta. In this episode Roopa Gogineni talks with AMTLab Podcast Producer, Jabrenee Hussie, about photojournalism and filmmaking. With a background in Diplomatic History and African Studies Roopa shares their experienc…

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Art and Land Conservation with Haley Mellin 35:35

12M ago35:35

35:35

In this podcast, artist and land conservationist Haley Mellin talks with the Arts Management and Technology Lab at Carnegie Mellon University about actions artists and arts organizations of all sizes can take to measure their climate impact, reduce emissions, and support biodiversity protection. Mellin is the founder of Art into Acres, a non-profit…

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Broadway Green Alliance: Molly Braverman Talks About Making It Easy To Make The Better Choice 29:00

1y ago29:00

29:00

In this episode of the Art + Climate series on the Tech in the Arts podcast, join AMT Lab's Lead Researcher Hannah Brainard and Social Media and Marketing Manager Ashley Offman in conversation with Molly Braverman, Director of the Broadway Green Alliance. Molly has worked as a Stage Manager on Broadway, national tours, and regionally, having spent …

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Circular Design On and Off the Stage with Sandra Goldmark 26:46

1y ago26:46

26:46

In this episode of the Art + Climate series on the Tech in the Arts podcast, hear from Sandra Goldmark, an Associate Professor in Theatre at Barnard College and the Senior Assistant Dean for Interdisciplinary Engagement at the Columbia Climate School. A professor, designer, and entrepreneur, Sandra’s work focuses on the circular economy and regener…

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Building a Fan-Based Climate Movement with Planet Reimagined 39:11

1y ago39:11

39:11

Can concerts mobilize music fans to climate action? From signing a petition or voting, to participating in a protest - what actions are fans most likely to take when their favorite artists ask them to? Over the last year, Planet Reimagined’s Climate Active Fellows, Caleb Johnson and Li-Ya Mar have been tackling these questions through their project…

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COP28 Takeaways for Cultural Institutions - A conversation with Jennifer Torrance 31:34

1y ago31:34

31:34

In the second episode of AMT Lab’s Art + Climate podcast series, the conversation continues with Jennifer Torrance, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ Youth Climate Advocacy Committee (YCAC) Coordinator. In this episode, she talks about her experience attending the recent United Nations Climate Conference, or COP28, with YCAC leader and Uni…

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Youth Climate Engagement with Phipps Conservatory’s Jennifer Torrance 26:39

1y ago26:39

26:39

Kicking off AMT Lab’s Art + Climate series, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ Jennifer Torrance discusses her work supporting a space for youth climate engagement. Phipps’ Youth Climate Advocacy Committee (YCAC) resources and empowers Pittsburgh’s young people to take action on issues that they care about. Torrance is a science educator an…

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The Art&&Code Series Wrap Up Show: Behind the Scenes 30:54

1y ago30:54

30:54

Get a behind the scenes look at the Art && Code podcast series. In this wrap-up episode, AMT Lab’s Podcast Producer Jabrenee Hussie, Social Media and Marketing Coordinator Ashley Offman, and Lead Researcher Hannah Brainard discuss key takeaways from the series. They look back at some of their favorite interview moments, from ethics of artificial in…

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Revisiting Real-Time Video Mixing with VJ David Lublin 22:27

1y ago22:27

22:27

In the fifth episode of the Art&&Code podcast series AMT Lead Researcher, Hannah Brainard, talks with David Lublin, a video artist, programmer, and performer based in Brooklyn, NY. Lublin is the co-owner of VIDVOX, a software company specializing in tools for real-time video mixing. In this podcast, they discuss the field of video instrumentalism, …

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Open-Source Software for Live-Coding Visuals with Hydra’s Olivia Jack 16:54

1+ y ago16:54

16:54

Olivia Jack is a programmer and artist who works frequently with open-source software, cartography, live coding, and experimental interfaces. In this episode of the Art && Code Podcast series, Jack talks with AMT Lab Lead Researcher Hannah Brainard about Hydra, a browser-based open source software she developed for live-coding visuals. With a backg…

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Live-Coding, Performance, and Computational Art with Char Stiles 26:04

1+ y ago26:04

26:04

In the third episode of the Art&&Code podcast series AMT Lead Researcher, Hannah Brainard, talks with Char Stiles, a computational artist, educator and programmer based in Brooklyn, NY. Stiles works creatively in the lower levels of graphical computational systems and is currently at the MIT Media Lab’s Future Sketches group. In this podcast, Stile…

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Meet 2/3 of Codie: A Live-Coding Trio Making Music and Visuals 43:45

1+ y ago43:45

43:45

For the second episode of AMT Lab’s Art && Code series, Social Media and Marketing Coordinator Ashley Offman talks with Sarah Groff Hennigh-Palermo and Dr. Kate Sicchio, two-thirds of the live coding trio known as Codie. Sarah and Kate discuss how their prior experiences in academia and at tech giants influence the art they create. They also talk o…

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Meet the Creators of SudoMagic: Zoe Sandoval & Matthew Ragan 31:30

1+ y ago31:30

31:30

AMTLab Lead Researcher, Hannah Brainard talks with Zoey Sandoval and Matthew Ragan, the creators of SudoMagic, a design and software development studio, which focuses on immersive experiences. In this podcast, Sandoval and Ragan share how their respective backgrounds in filmmaking and performance have set them up for careers in immersive design. Af…

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Software for Real-Time Video Mixing with VJ David Lublin 22:11

1+ y ago22:11

22:11

AMT Lead Researcher, Hannah Brainard talks with David Lublin, a video artist, programmer, and performer based in Brooklyn, NY. Lublin is the co-owner of VIDVOX, a software company specializing in tools for real-time video mixing. In this podcast, they discuss the field of video instrumentalism, or ‘VJing,’ and how Lublin’s unique background as a ma…

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Experiential Marketing and Immersive User Experience with Garrett Brooks 26:44

1+ y ago26:44

26:44

AMT Lab Chief Editor, Samantha Sonnet, and Garrett Brooks, Creative Director of MAS, discuss all things experiential marketing. With over 10 years in experiential marketing, Garrett has been a part of projects for clients such as YouTube, Google, Facebook, Hulu, Netflix, LinkedIn, Bacardi and Pepsi and has activated executions at cultural touch poi…

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Let's Talk: Lawsuits and Social Media Battles 27:46

1+ y ago27:46

27:46

AMT Lab Chief Editor, Samantha Sonnet, and Executive Director, Brett Crawford, discuss the current Google antitrust lawsuit and potential social media alternatives for arts organizations looking to expand their outreach and platform participation.By Arts Management & Technology Laboratory

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Digital Equity and Inclusion: Arts Help to Understand How We Matter 26:52

2y ago26:52

26:52

By Arts Management and Technology Lab

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Digital Streaming For Arts Organizations: Who It Continues To Serve 33:19

2y ago33:19

33:19

In this episode of our Let’s Talk podcast, host Maraika Lumholdt talks with B Crittenden, Manager of Corporate Support at the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra about how live streaming changed the arts world during the COVID-19 lockdowns, and how it continues to serve audiences despite the return to in-person programming.…

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Identity, Ethics, and Voice in AI with Dorothy Santos Part 2 22:58

2y ago22:58

22:58

In the latest installment of our Let’s Talk podcast series, AMT Lab staff member Samantha Sonnet interviews interdisciplinary scholar and creative, Dorothy Santos. The two discuss the future of AI, identity, tech and culture, tarot reading, and much more.

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Identity, Ethics, and Voice in AI with Dorothy Santos Part 1 19:36

2y ago19:36

19:36

In the latest installment of our Let’s Talk podcast series, AMT Lab staff member Samantha Sonnet interviews interdisciplinary scholar and creative, Dorothy Santos. The two discuss the future of AI, identity, tech and culture, tarot reading, and much more.

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Jeff Poulin: Arts Advocacy and Youth Empowerment (part 2) 19:47

2y ago19:47

19:47

In this podcast interview, AMT Lab staff member Natalie Larsen talks with Jeff Poulin, the founder, and Managing Director of Creative Generation, a values-driven global collective that believes that youth create change. In the first part of our podcast interviews, Jeff talked about what arts advocacy is, and how we can begin to think of ourselves a…

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Jeff Poulin: Arts Advocacy and Youth Empowerment (part 1) 16:15

2y ago16:15

16:15

In this podcast interview, AMT Lab staff member Natalie Larsen talks with Jeff Poulin, the founder, and Managing Director of Creative Generation, a values-driven global collective that believes that youth create change. In the first part of our podcast interviews, Jeff talked about what arts advocacy is, and how we can begin to think of ourselves a…

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Let's Talk: Arts Education & GIS: Art Transforming Communities 18:14

2y ago18:14

18:14

In the latest installment of our Let’s Talk podcast series, AMT Lab contributors Ellena Sakai and Blake Aber are interviewed by host Maraika Lumholdt discuss their research into arts education and its transformative power, as well as the potentials for GIS to enhance connections with art in the museum space.…

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Let’s Talk: Digitization And UX Design In Museums 24:25

2y ago24:25

24:25

In this installment of the Let’s Talk podcast series, AMT Lab staff Rachel Broughton and Samantha Sonnet discuss innovative user experience (UX) design in museums, as well as digital engagement with museums and where both fields might be headed in the future.

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Let's Talk: 2022's Biggest Topics in Tech and 2023 Predictions 27:42

2+ y ago27:42

27:42

In this month’s installment of the Let’s Talk podcast series, staff members Natalie Larsen and Maraika Lumholdt discuss some of the biggest and most influential tech scandals we saw occur in 2022, and how they affect the ongoing of arts organizations. They also discuss where we might see policy headed in 2023.…

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Do Big Tech Flops Impact the Future of the Arts? 30:05

2+ y ago30:05

30:05

Covering industry news from November 2022, AMT Lab staff members Natalie Larsen and Maraika Lumholdt discuss recent failures in big tech, crypto, and the ticketing industry, as well as how AI continues to change the arts.

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The Art Of Technology: Robotics And Textiles 33:36

2+ y ago33:36

33:36

In the latest installment of the Let’s Talk Podcast Interview series, AMT Lab staff member Natalie Larsen interviews a group of Carnegie Mellon University students & faculty who worked conjointly on a week-long “Jam"' at the Textiles Lab in order to create a fabric that produces sounds when stretched and manipulated.…

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Let's Talk: The Dawn of AI Policy and the Decline of Meta 22:04

2+ y ago22:04

22:04

In this month’s installment of our Let’s Talk podcast series, AMT Lab staff Maraika Lumholdt and Natalie Larsen continue discussing the ever-evolving world of technology and privacy policy, especially in the realms of theater and music. The AI Bill of Rights, an essential new blueprint for the future of technology policy, is also examined.…

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Ultraviolet Light and Creative Engineering for Photography with Mikael Owunna 24:45

2+ y ago24:45

24:45

In this podcast interview, AMT Lab staff members Rachel Broughton and Maraika Lumholdt talk with Mikael Owunna, a Nigerian American multi-media artist, filmmaker, and engineer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mikael discusses how technology, as presented in traditional African cosmologies, has influenced his creative practice and shaped his recent wo…

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Let's Talk: AI, Art, NFTs, And Policy 17:39

2+ y ago17:39

17:39

In the latest installment of our Let’s Talk podcast series, AMTlab staff members Maraika Lumholdt and Natalie Larsen discuss recent news in NFTs and policies, and their implications for the future. They also discuss AI as an artistic collaborator and the ethical, moral, and legal issues that go along with it.…

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Let's Talk: Digital Art, NFT Scandals, & Data Privacy 28:31

2+ y ago28:31

28:31

In this installment of Let’s Talk, Chief Editor of Research Liz Forrey and Summer Social Media and Marketing Manager Maraika Lumholdt talk about what has been happening at the intersection of art and tech thus far in August. The conversation covers recent uses and developments with Dall-E and Crayion, how NFTs and apps like TikTiok are becoming rel…

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Ghostbots & Griefbots: The Morality of Digital Permanence 24:37

3y ago24:37

24:37

In this episode, Liz and Summer Social Media Manager Maraika Lumholdt speak with Jacob Gursky, privacy engineering student at Carnegie Mellon University, about Ghostbots, Griefbots, and their role in the Arts. The conversation covers the complexity of these digital creations, how they are used in different settings, and their morality.…

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The Socio-Political Reckoning Facing Museums With Andrew Plumley - Part 2 19:26

3y ago19:26

19:26

This is the second in a two-part conversation series with Andrew Plumley, the current Head of Equity and Impact for Arabella Advisors, and former Senior Director of Equity and Culture at the American Alliance of Museums, where he oversaw both AAM's internal DEAI work, as well as the Facing Change initiative, advancing museum board diversity and inc…

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The Socio-Political Reckoning Facing Museums with Andrew Plumley - Part 1 23:10

3y ago23:10

23:10

This is the first in a two-part conversation series with Andrew Plumley, the current Head of Equity and Impact for Arabella Advisors, and former Senior Director of Equity and Culture at the American Alliance of Museums, where he oversaw both AAM's internal DEAI work, as well as the Facing Change initiative, advancing museum board diversity and incl…

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Fundraising And Community Impact with Rachel Hite And Liz McFarlin-Marciak 22:23

3y ago22:23

22:23

In this episode, Victoria Sprowls interviews Rachel Hite, the Advancement Officer at the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh and Liz McFarlin-Marciak, the Director of Major and Planned Giving at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Conversations touch on the pros and cons of virtual benefits, the case they both make for giving at their non-prof…

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What Turns Audience Members Into Season Subscribers? With David Nutt 20:33

3y ago20:33

20:33

In this episode, Victoria Sprowls interviews David Nutt, who has worked at the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Chicago Symphony Orchestra before landing in his current position as the Director of Sales and Advertising at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Conversations touch on the effect of the pandemic on ticket sales and marketing for operas and symphonie…

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How Can Independent Movie Theaters Survive? with Theo George 23:12

3y ago23:12

23:12

In this episode, Victoria Sprowls interviews Theo George, a Masters of Arts Management alumni here at Carnegie Mellon, and the current Director of Marketing and Communications at SNF Parkway Theater, which is also the home to the Maryland Film Festival. Conversations touch on the challenges of running an independent movie theater, how to instill a …

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