Erik Meek is currently a detective at the Albuquerque Police Department. His new venture, Black Hammer Designs,  displays his creative side and pursuit of acquiring new skills. He designs and builds furniture and does custom laser work. Erik gives a lot of insight into living a life of duty, service, creativity, and commitment.https://www.instagram.com/blackhammerdesigns/Erik&apos;s Websitehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/BlackHammerDesignsSupport the show (https://apolloroad.com/podcast)

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016 - Erik Meek

Apollo Road Podcast connected virtually with artist Lara Mann this past week. She&apos;s made a concerted effort to learn from all aspects of the art trade. She combines formal education with street smarts and getting past the 4th wall of dealing art. She almost tackled the street art fair game if covid hadn&apos;t wrecked those plans. But she&apos;s got an exciting future ahead of her and I can&apos;t wait to see her progress.From her website bio: "Mann grew up in the north suburbs of the city of Chicago where she was fortunate enough to explore many variations on her artistic practice beginning early on in her life. Lara moved to Pittsburgh to attend Carnegie Mellon and earn her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2011."https://lara-mann.com/home.htmlhttps://www.instagram.com/l.a.r.a.m.a.n.n/https://society6.com/LaraMannwww.apolloroad.com/015-lara-mann/Support the show (https://apolloroad.com/podcast)

015 - Lara Mann

David Kimbell brews awesome beer. His talent is currently on full display at Sidetrack Brewing Company in Albuquerque NM. Cheers!Video version:https://youtu.be/7Ebz5iiENv8https://vimeo.com/523333589Support the show (https://apolloroad.com/podcast)

014 - David Kimbell

Stewardship is not easy to maintain day in and day out. Kyle Kmetz and his family exemplify friendly small business owners. Kyle is one of the most welcoming and genuine small business owners I know. He kindly gave me a few hours of his time to record this podcast in his coffee roasting facility. I&apos;m not kidding you when I say that Wander Coffee maintains its quality and consistency every single batch. I&apos;ve been a customer for years and I&apos;ve never had any coffee that wasn&apos;t perfectly roasted and delicious.Kyle has extended a generous offer to you - head over to their website and use the code WANDERFUL to save 25% at checkout. My personal favorite at the moment is the Wilder blend.https://wandercoffee.comhttps://www.instagram.com/wandercoffeeco/http://voyagedenver.com/interview/meet-kyle-kmetz-megan-kmetz-wander-coffee-fort-collins-co/Support the show (https://apolloroad.com/podcast)

013 - Kyle Kmetz

Kim Nieve Larrichio is an actress who currently resides in Albuquerque, NM. Roles include: Silvio&apos;s Wife Sicario, AMC&apos;s In Plain Sight and ABC&apos;s, Killer Women. Kim has also shined in theatre and Lead role in "Living out Loud" and Luis Alfaro&apos;s play, Electricidad.https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2484906/Watch the full video interview at:https://vimeo.com/509079535https://youtu.be/_bFHElG2dKYhttps://www.apolloroad.comSupport the show (https://apolloroad.com/podcast)

012 - Kim Nieve

Lara Manzanares is a multi-disciplined artist, creator, and exceptional musician. I had a great time sitting down with her (remotely) for this conversation. She has an impressive career under her belt. She possesses the rare blend of hard earned musical prowess, a thick skin, and a truly compassionate heart. I very much respect her talents, experiences, and gusto - she&apos;s stuck it out as a creative in this ever changing world and she deserves your attention. Follow the links below:https://www.laramanzanares.comSpotifyPatreonYouTubeFacebookInstagramThe Apollo Road podcast is paid for out of pocket and no sponsorships or promotions are involved. Everything you hear is true to form and this is made possible by the retail products found at: Apolloroad.comIn this episode we also discussed Rust Is Gold:https://www.youtube.com/rustisgoldgaragehttps://www.instagram.com/rustisgoldcoffee/For the best listening experience we suggest the Overcast podcast app or the web hosted podcast.Happy listening.Support the show (https://apolloroad.com/podcast)

011 - Lara Manzanares

A special short episode - just the audio from the latest Apollo Road Media production of Maude Andrade&apos;s studio. Maude is an Albuquerque mixed media painter who presents her work honestly and intelligently. I spent many hours filming Maude in her studio to offer a glimpse into her studio process. If there ever were a time to look to art for hope, inspiration, reflection, and honest work - now is the time. Please watch the full short film at:https://apolloroad.com-or-Full VideoIf you need a new focal point in your daily existence please investigate Maude&apos;s full portfolio at:https://maude-andrade.comhttps://www.etsy.com/shop/MaudeAndradeAnd if you wish to support my podcast and future artist video productions, click click the support link:Podcast Support+Support the show (https://www.apolloroad.com/#/portal/signup)

010 - Maude Andrade Studio [Audio Only]

New Mexico based silver medal winning #Luthier Evan Davenport and all around talented craftsman stopped by to talk shop.Check out Evan&apos;s Instagram pageVideo podcast is up, link on Apolloroad.com and the YouTube Channel.Support the show (https://apolloroad.com/podcast)

009 - Evan Davenport

Maude is back for another podcast. I&apos;ve recently been working with her to produce a short studio tour video that features some of her philosophy and technique. If you want to be the first to see the video premiere, go to https://apolloroad.com and sign up for the email list.Find Maude&apos;s work at:https://maude-andrade.com/https://www.etsy.com/shop/MaudeAndradehttps://www.instagram.com/modmaude1/https://www.instagram.com/maudeandradedesign/Support the show (https://apolloroad.com/podcast)

008 - Maude Andrade II

The Apollo Road Podcast is back with another artist interview - this time with two guests Nha and Chris. They were very kind to let me tour their studio and sit down with them for a conversation.From their gallery website:"Chris Wheeler grew up in Philadelphia and stayed in the northeast until he graduated from St. Joseph’s university. Shortly after, he began to travel to Europe for months at a time. He spent most of his days in the art museums and galleries storing ideas and absorbing the creativity. At the age of 26 he moved to Seattle where he began painting and sculpting in a small studio.In 1979, Nha Vuu (of Chinese ethnicity) and her family fled from their home in Vietnam to escape communist persecution. After living for two years as refugees the Vuu family was granted asylum in the United States. Nha lived in Seattle for twenty years before making a bold return to Asia to study Chinese painting and travel abroad.During her travels to nearly twenty countries, she was able to sketch and take photographs for future projects as well as develop ideas for the whole series of paintings which are always in the works. Nha now lives in Fort Collins, Colorado with her husband Chris and daughter Sierra."Support the show (https://apolloroad.com/podcast)

007 - Nha Vuu + Chris Wheeler

"Ray Harvey, novelist, essayist, editor, athlete, bartender, son of Firman Charles Harvey (RIP) and his wife Cecilia, youngest of thirteen half brothers and half sisters, was born and raised in the small mining town of Ouray, Colorado. He matriculated at the University of Wyoming, which he attended on a track scholarship, before dropping out. He discovered Shakespeare when he was still a teenager and Ludwig von Mises when he was twenty-one. He&apos;s the author of nine books."I had a chance to sit down and discuss writing, learning, and his new book:Whiskey Wisdom: The Art of Being Interesting: a bartender&apos;s guide to becoming irresistibly fascinatingSupport the show (https://apolloroad.com/podcast)

006 - Ray Harvey

Welcome back after the hiatus. Corey Purcella is a software engineer, cactus consultant, and all around good human being. We sample some coffee and go over some of the new things in the office build. See the video for visuals. This is a quick, rough cut with minimal editing, but I just had to break the inconsistent streak.As always, feedback goes a long way toward increasing the quality of the show.Today&apos;s coffee was the Ethiopia from Cutbow Coffee in Albuquerque NM.Support the show (https://apolloroad.com/podcast)

005 - Coffee with Corey

Update on the show / projects. Apolloroad.com is your source for goods and Apolloroad.com/podcast for episode feedback. Thanks for listening!Support the show

004 - Update

Ross Lunz is hard to describe. In certain ways, he&apos;s a sculptor. In others, he&apos;s a first responder. He&apos;s a teacher. He&apos;s a learner. Please enjoy this interview with Ross and follow his work at: rosslunz.comShow notes at: apolloroad.comSupport the show (https://www.apolloroad.com/#/portal/signup)

003 - Ross Lunz: Action Man

Maude Andrade is a mixed media painter who grew up in a family of artists and eccentrics. She is a talented artist and a skilled businesswoman. Hear about her experience in the arts and her process for creating beautiful work.Find her work at:Maude AndradeShow notes, links, feedback:Apollo RoadSupport the show

002 - Maude Andrade: Adaptable Creative Process

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