Podcast
Dialogues with Creators
Hosted by Barbara Graham Tucker · EN
Explores the work and lives of creators and creative people in the Northwest Georgia and Tennessee valley region. We feature guests in a variety of creative fields ranging anywhere from writers, comedians, actors, and more. Listen as we discuss the way creativity can surprise us.
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Daryl Thetford
1w ago00:58:06Tap to summarizeBarbara interviews visual artist Daryl Thetford of Chattanooga in this episode. They talk about how he moved from being a mental health professional to a professional artist, his processes, and the connections of written art and visual media.Daryl’s work can be seen here: https://darylthetford.com/ https://chauvetarts.com/artist/daryl-thetfordhttps://www.wescover.com/creator/daryl-thetford?srsltid=AfmBOooCXofftp2f_60-iU3h5Pxzrc43nT-D1qMeYdmOiM70PNLTMvMDhttps://holtermuseum.org/exhibitions/daryl-thetford/
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Public Speaking, AI, and Other Correct Opinions
2w ago00:40:51Tap to summarizeIn this solo podcast, Barbara Tucker shares from her 50 years of experience studying public speaking, rants against Generative AI, and throws in some other thoughts to enlighten or infuriate you.
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Bill & Becky Petite
3w ago00:59:50Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Barbara has the deep honor and joy to interview two old friends, Bill and Becky Petite. In May 2026, they returned to their work with the Japanese people. Barbara was able to sit down (via Teams!) with them–she was in Dalton, they were in Northern Ohio–before they left. Along with an in-depth discussion on intercultural communication, Japanese culture and language, and mission work, the three reminisced on recent travels to the Mediterranean.Links:https://abwe.org/https://abwe.org/blog/the-reality-of-missions-in-japan-with-bill-petite/
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The Stranger by Albert Camus
Apr 2700:36:40Tap to summarizeJoin Dr. Barbara Tucker as she discusses The Stranger by Albert Camus.Meursault, a detached French Algerian, attends his mother’s funeral with striking indifference. Shortly after, he begins an affair with Marie and befriends Raymond, a local pimp. While on a beach trip, Meursault—disoriented by the intense heat and sun—inexplicably shoots an Arab man.During his trial, the prosecution focuses more on Meursault's lack of emotional remorse and failure to weep at his mother’s funeral than the murder itself. Deemed a "moral monster" for refusing to play by society’s rules, he is sentenced to death. He ultimately finds peace by embracing the "gentle indifference" of a meaningless universe.
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Thoughts on Matthew 4:1-11
Apr 2400:40:02Tap to summarizeThis passage is often called "The Temptation of Christ" but it tells of three temptations out of others. Barbara goes solo here to share a talk she gave at the church she attends about a familiar passage. She takes some side trips along the way.
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Dana Shavin
Apr 1400:52:40Tap to summarizeListen in as Barbara talks with Dana Shavin of Chattanooga. Dana is a memoirist, painter, newspaper columnist, and writing facilitator. Her newest role is as Coordinator of Literary Arts at the Creative Arts Guild of Dalton. She and Barbara talk about memoir, curiosity, and creativity. Links:https://www.danashavin.com/https://www.danashavinartist.com/about-me.htmlhttps://creativeartsguild.org/ Link to The Body Tourist
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Dr. Jason Dew
Apr 700:45:27Tap to summarizeToday, one podcaster meets another as Barbara Tucker interviews Dr. Jason Dew, Professor of English at Perimeter College of Georgia State University, about his writing, specifically his novel Gadly Plain. Dr. Dew uses the pen name of J. Michael Dew. Links:https://open.spotify.com/show/10d9sdWX6JM9dVawZ20bq9https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-professors-bayonet/id1716943873https://cladach.com/j-michael-dew/ https://48bconsulting.com/about/https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.-Michael-Dew/author/B00DQN7PAQ?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1775097534&sr=8-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=7c382947-b5db-4eaa-a099-aaaafd87e41a
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Why I Write About Appalachia
Mar 2500:43:51Tap to summarizeIn this solo podcast, Barbara G. Tucker explains her experience with Appalachia, how sense of place informs writing, and the origins of Lying In and other stories she has written about Appalachia.
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Joyce McPherson
Mar 1000:37:16Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Dialogues with Creator, Barbara talks with new friend Joyce McPherson, a resident of Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, who wears many creative hats. Joyce writes biographies of historical persons for middle-grade students, writes fiction for young readers, teaches college English, and directs a Shakespeare camp. Joyce is a person you should know about. Links: https://joyce-mcpherson.blogspot.com/https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00665Z6NY?ccs_id=8837662c-caa0-4200-9f14-2a90aa6542bb https://www.barbaragrahamtucker.net
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Why I Write Fiction
Mar 300:36:35Tap to summarizeOn this solo podcast, Barbara explains why she writes fiction, specifically novels, and what the value of fiction is to all of us.
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