Jill was invited by Paso Robles Mayor Steven W. Martin to develop and produce a weekly podcast series, “The Art of Life” on Voice of Paso Internet radio. In the program, she shares her thoughts on art, culture, and life on the Central Coast including a look at emerging and mid-career artists, cultural institutions, exhibitions, professional practice, and topics that affect our quality of life. The format includes published writings, interviews, and experiences out and about. “The Art of Life with Dr. Jill Thayer” broadens the cultural discourse in exploring the visual, performing, and literary arts. Please scroll and listen to the audio links below. Enjoy!
Promo – The Art of Life with Dr. Jill Thayer
P O D C A S T S
Maestro Dr. Gregory Magie and Pianist Torsten Juul-Borre, Symphony of the Vines, 2023.
Podcast 53 – A Conversation with Maestro Dr. Gregory Magie and Torsten Juul-Borre with Symphony of the Vines, California Central Coast
- Full Program: Symphony of the Vines – Interview
- Part 1: Symphony of the Vines – Interview
- Part 2: Symphony of the Vines – Interview
- Part 3: Symphony of the Vines – Interview
- Part 4: Symphony of the Vines – Interview
RPC Studio, 2022. Photo Carolyn Merino Mullin
Podcast 52 – A Conversation with Rafael Perea de la Cabada, Santa Barbara, CA • Allan Hancock College Ann Foxworthy Gallery, Santa Maria, CA
- Part 1: Rafael Perea de la Cabada – Interview)
- Part 2:_Rafael Perea de la Cabada – Interview)
- Part 3:_Rafael Perea de la Cabada – Interview)
- Part 4:_Rafael Perea de la Cabada – Interview)
- Part 5:_Rafael Perea de la Cabada – Interview)
- Part 6:_Rafael Perea de la Cabada – Interview)
- Part 7:_Rafael Perea de la Cabada – Interview)
Exhibit Essay: Rafael Perea de la Cabada – Tiempo sin Palabras / Time without Words by Jill Thayer, Ph.D.
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Podcast 51 – A Conversation with artists from Tipping Point, Allan Hancock College Ann Foxworthy Gallery, Santa Maria, CA
- Part 1:_Tipping Point Exhibit at Ann Foxworthy Gallery – Allan Hancock College (10:05)
- Part 2:_Tipping Point Exhibit at Ann Foxworthy Gallery – Allan Hancock College (8:02)
- Part 3:_Tipping Point Exhibit at Ann Foxworthy Gallery – Allan Hancock College (9:37)
- Part 4:_Tipping Point Exhibit at Ann Foxworthy Gallery – Allan Hancock College (8:39)
- Part 5:_Tipping Point Exhibit at Ann Foxworthy Gallery – Allan Hancock College
- Part 6:_Tipping Point Exhibit at Ann Foxworthy Gallery – Allan Hancock College
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Podcast 51 – A Conversation with artist Dale Evers in his studio, Paso Robles, CA
- Full Program: A Conversation with Artist Dale Evers, Paso Robles, CA (22:09)
- Part 1: A Conversation with Artist Dale Evers, Paso Robles, CA (7:35)
- Part 2: A Conversation with Artist Dale Evers, Paso Robles, CA (6:51)
- Part 3: A Conversation with Artist Dale Evers, Paso Robles, CA (6:19)
- Part 4: A Conversation with Artist Dale Evers, Paso Robles, CA (6:45)
Podcast 50 – A Conversation with Natalie Marks, Gallerist at Monarch Gallery, Cambria, CA (Pictured with her mother artist Leslie Marks)
- Full Program: A Conversation with Natalie Marks of Monarch Gallery (26:39)
- Part 1: A Conversation with Natalie Marks of Monarch Gallery (8:26)
- Part 2: A Conversation with Natalie Marks of Monarch Gallery (6:22)
- Part 3: A Conversation with Natalie Marks of Monarch Gallery (8:20)
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Podcast 49 – A Conversation with Jim Wilkins, President and Curator of Atascadero Historical Society and Colony House Museum, Atascadero, CA
- Full Program: A Conversation with Jim Wilkins, President and Curator of Atascadero Historical Society (30:33)
- Part 1: A Conversation with Jim Wilkins, President and Curator of Atascadero Historical Society (7:58)
- Part 2: A Conversation with Jim Wilkins, President and Curator of Atascadero Historical Society (8:33)
- Part 3: A Conversation with Jim Wilkins, President and Curator of Atascadero Historical Society (9:17)
- Part 4: A Conversation with Jim Wilkins, President and Curator of Atascadero Historical Society (10:02)
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Podcast 48 – A Conversation with Paul Haught, Executive Director of Bruce Munro: Light at Sensorio, Paso Robles
- Full Program: A Conversation with Paul Haught, Executive Director of Bruce Munro: Light at Sensorio (27:31)
- Part 1: A Conversation with Paul Haught, Executive Director of Bruce Munro: Light at Sensorio
- Part 2: A Conversation with Paul Haught, Executive Director of Bruce Munro: Light at Sensorio
- Part 3: A Conversation with Paul Haught, Executive Director of Bruce Munro: Light at Sensorio
- Part 4: A Conversation with Paul Haught, Executive Director of Bruce Munro: Light at Sensorio
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Podcast 47 – A Conversation with Photographer Steve Wewerka, Paso Robles
- Part 1: A Conversation with Photographer Steve Wewerka
- Part 2: A Conversation with Photographer Steve Wewerka
- Part 3: A Conversation with Photographer Steve Wewerka
- Part 4: A Conversation with Photographer Steve Wewerka
- Part 5: A Conversation with Photographer Steve Wewerka
- Full Program: A Conversation with Photographer Steve Wewerka
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Callie Scarborough
Podcast 46 – A Conversation with Callie Scarborough, Artist, Los Osos
- Part 1: A Conversation with Callie Scarborough (7:40)
- Part 2: A Conversation with Callie Scarborough (9:13)
- Part 3: A Conversation with Callie Scarborough (5:07)
- Part 4: A Conversation with CallieScarborough (6:35)
- Full Program (25:29)
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Podcast 45 – A Conversation with Lucienne Allen, Granddaughter of Lucienne Bloch, on Art, Advocacy, Frida Kahlo, and Diego Rivera. [Exhibition at Ann Foxworthy Gallery, Allan Hancock College, Co-curated by Gallery Director Laura-Susan Thomas and Jill Thayer, Ph.D.]
- Part 1: A Conversation with Lucienne Allen on Lucienne Bloch, Frida, and Diego (10:37)
- Part 2: A Conversation with Lucienne Allen on Lucienne Bloch, Frida, and Diego (12:13)
- Part 3: A Conversation with Lucienne Allen on Lucienne Bloch, Frida, and Diego (10:02)
- Part 4: A Conversation with Lucienne Allen on Lucienne Bloch, Frida, and Diego (13:01)
- Part 5: A Conversation with Lucienne Allen on Lucienne Bloch, Frida, and Diego (13:41)
- Part 6: A Conversation with Lucienne Allen on Lucienne Bloch, Frida, and Diego (12:33)
- Full Program (52:53)
Podcast 44 – A Conversation with Paul Frankel, Winemaker Sculpterra Winery and Sculpture Garden, Paso Robles
- Part 1: A Conversation with Paul Frankel, Winemaker Sculpterra Winery (9:12)
- Part 2: A Conversation with Paul Frankel, Winemaker Sculpterra Winery (6:40)
- Part 3: A Conversation with Paul Frankel, Winemaker Sculpterra Winery (16:14)
- Part 4: A Conversation with Paul Frankel, Winemaker Sculpterra Winery (13:24)
- Full Program (39:37)
Podcast 43 – A Conversation with Laurel Sherrie, Artist, Arroyo Grande
- Part 1: A Conversation with Laurel Sherrie (6:57)
- Part 2: A Conversation with Laurel Sherrie (8:33)
- Part 3: A Conversation with Laurel Sherrie (9:44)
- Part 4: A Conversation with Laurel Sherrie (7:48)
- Full Program (29:28)
Podcast 42 – Trails of Inspiration, my walks on the California Central Coast
Podcast 41 – A Conversation with Rachel Eckert of Studio Dreamwoven, Paso Robles
- Part 1: A Conversation with Rachel Eckert
- Part 2: A Conversation with Rachel Eckert
- Part 3: A Conversation with Rachel Eckert
- Full Program (24:40)
Podcast 40 – A Conversation with Terrie Banish, Deputy City Manager of Outreach, Promotions, and Events for the City of Atascadero
- Part 1: A Conversation with Terrie Banish
- Part 2: A Conversation with Terrie Banish
- Full Program (23:23)
Podcast 39 – A Conversation with Henry A. J. Ramos, Curator/Creative Director at Studios on the Park, Paso Robles
- Part 1: Henry A J Ramos of Studios on the Park
- Part 2: Henry A J Ramos of Studios on the Park
- Part 3: Henry A J Ramos of Studios on the Park
- Part 4: Henry A J Ramos of Studios on the Park
- Full Program (30:47)
Podcast 38 – Trails and Art Appreciation at Home
- Part 1: Cultural Sites and VR Tours
- Part 2: Art Projects for Kids
- Part 3: Art Appreciation Begins at Home
Podcast 37 – A Conversation with Tracy Paz, Templeton, CA
- Part 1: A Conversation with Tracy Paz
- Part 2: A Conversation with Tracy Paz
- Part 3: A Conversation with Tracy Paz
- Part 4: A Conversation with Tracy Paz
- Full Program
Podcast 36 – A Conversation with Dalton Jamieson, San Luis Obispo, CA
- Part 1: A Conversation with Dalton Jamieson
- Part 2: A Conversation with Dalton Jamieson
- Part 3: A Conversation with Dalton Jamieson
- Full Program
Podcast 35 – A Conversation with Jim Tyler in San Luis Obispo, CA
- Part 1: A Conversation with Jim Tyler
- Part 2: A Conversation with Jim Tyler
- Part 3: A Conversation with Jim Tyler
- Full Program
Podcast 34 – A Conversation with Jason Mayr in Atascadero, CA
- Part 1: A Conversation with Jason Mayr at North Light Studio
- Part 2: A Conversation with Jason Mayr at North Light Studio
- Part 3: A Conversation with Jason Mayr at North Light Studio
- Full Program
Podcast 33 – A Conversation with Laure Carisle in Paso Robles, CA
- Part 1: A Conversation with Laure Carlisle in Paso Robles, CA
- Part 2: A Conversation with Laure Carlisle in Paso Robles, CA
- Part 3: A Conversation with Laure Carlisle in Paso Robles, CA
Podcast 32 – Joeli Yaguda, Co-Owner General Store, Paso Robles, CA
- Part 1: Joeli Yaguda, Co-Owner General Store
- Part 2: Joeli Yaguda, Co-Owner General Store
- Part 3: Joeli Yaguda, Co-Owner General Store
- Part 4: Joeli Yaguda, Co-Owner General Store
- Full Program
Podcast 31 – More on Creative Expression and Finding Inspiration
Podcast 30 – Creative Expression and Finding Inspiration
Podcast 29 – The Art of Hearst Castle, San Simeon, CA
- Part 1: The Art of Hearst Castle
- Part 2: The Art of Hearst Castle
- Part 3: The Art of Hearst Castle
- Full Program
For a full transcript of: “The Art of Hearst Castle,” visit: https://wordpress.com/post/jillthayer.wordpress.com/3918
Podcast 28 – FestivalMozaic with Jeri Corgill, Interim Executive Director; and Lloyd Tanner, Executive Director, San Luis Obispo, CA
- Part 1: FestivalMozaic
- Part 2: FestivalMozaic
- Part 3: FestivalMozaic
- Part 4: Festival Mosaic
- Full Program
Podcast 27 – A Conversation with Emily Miller of Firefly Gallery, Paso Roles, CA
- Part 1: Emily Miller of Firefly Gallery
- Part 2: Emily Miller of Firefly Gallery
- Part 3: Emily Miller of Firefly Gallery
- Part 4: Emily Miller of Firefly Gallery
- Part 5: Emily Miller of Firefly Gallery
Podcast 26 – A Conversation with Steve Preston of Relics Mall, Paso Roles, CA
- Part 1: Steve Preston of Relics Mall
- Part 2: Steve Preston of Relics Mall
- Part 3: Steve Preston of Relics Mall
- Part 4: Steve Preston of Relics Mall
- Full Program
Podcast 25 – A Conversation with Heidi Petersen in Atascadero, CA
- Part 1: Ceramicist Heidi Petersen
- Part 2: Ceramicist Heidi Petersen
- Part 3: Ceramicist Heidi Petersen
- Part 4: Ceramicist Heidi Petersen
- Full Program
Podcast 24 – A Conversation with Nicki Sucec in Arroyo Grande, CA
- Part 1: Artist Nicki Sucec
- Part 2: Artist Nicki Sucec
- Part 3: Artist Nicki Sucec
- Part 4: Artist Nicki Sucec
Podcast 23 – A Conversation with Christine Cortese in San Luis Obispo, CA
- Part 1: A Conversation with Christine Cortese
- Part 2: A Conversation with Christine Cortese
- Part 3: A Conversation with Christine Cortese
- Part 4: A Conversation with Christine Cortese
- Full Interview
Podcast 22 – A Conversation with Guy Kinnear, MFA
- Part 1: A Conversation with Guy Kinnear, MFA
- Part 2: A Conversation with Guy Kinnear, MFA
- Part 3: A Conversation with Guy Kinnear, MFA
- Part 4: A Conversation with Guy Kinnear, MFA
- Full Interview
Podcast 21 – A Conversation with Denise Schryver in Atascadero, CA
- Part 1: A Conversation with Denise Schryver
- Part 2: A Conversation with Denise Schryver
- Full Interview
Podcast 20 – ACT Children’s Theater, Vikki Mullin, Director, Paso Robles, CA
- Part 1: ACT Children’s Theater, Vikki Mullin, Director
- Part 2: ACT Children’s Theater, Vikki Mullin, Director
- Part 3: ACT Children’s Theater, Vikki Mullin, Director
Podcast 19 – Savannah Creech, Songwriter, Singer, Atascadero, CA
Podcast 18 – Jean Higgins, Owner of Di Raimondos Cheese Shop, Paso Robles, CA
Podcast 17 – Cynthia Anthony, Founder/Exec. Director of Wine Country Theatre, Paso Robles, CA
- Part 1: Wine Country Theatre
- Part 2: Wine Country Theatre
- Part 3: Wine Country Theatre
- Part 4: Wine Country Theatre
- Part 5: Wine Country Theatre
Podcast 16 – A Conversation with Bobbie Nunez, Artist and Owner of The Artery, Atascadero, CA
- Part 1: Building an Art Supply Business
- Part 2: Art Supplies and Unique Lines
- Part 3: Learning the Trade, Offerings, and Cultural Growth
- Part 4: Imagination and Art Advocacy
- Full Interview
Podcast 15 – A Conversation with Jeff Claassen of Viva Paso, Paso Robles, CA
- Part 1: Artist, Blogger, Podcaster, and Entrepreneur of Viva Paso
- Part 2: Developing Style, Process, and Those Characters
- Part 3: Artist Marketing, Emergence, and Merchandising
- Part 4: Blogs, Podcasts, and YouTube Adventures
Podcast 14 – A Conversation with Julie Dunn and Peggy Turk, Owners and Artists of Park Street Gallery, Paso Robles, CA
Podcast 13 – A Conversation with Kitty Arosteguy, Owner The Central Coast Spa, Paso Robles, CA
Podcast 12 – A Conversation with Mike and Zoe Zappas – Atascadero Women’s Equality Day Mural Project Promo
- Part 1: Mural Project Global Initiative and Atascadero History
- Part 2: Competition and Project Development
- Part 3: Atascadero Art and Architecture in the Community
- Full interview
Podcast 11 – A Conversation with Art Historian Nancy Moure Promo
- Part 1: Early Inspirations, Education, and Art History Curatorial at LACMA
- Part 2: Hudson River School, American Impressionists, and California Artists
- Part 3: Early Artist Research and Documentation
- Part 4: William Wendt, Central Coast Artists, and Historical Contexts
- Part 5: Art Historian to Author
- Part 6: Accolades, Central Coast Art History Publications
- Full interview
Podcast 10 – Artists and the Influence of Digital Media
Podcast 9 – A Conversation with Dr. Ruta Saliklis, Curator of SLOMA Promo
- Part 1: Cultural Contributions, Vision, and Expansion of SLOMA
- Part 2: Education and Curatorial Experience
- Part 3: Artists, Exhibition Planning, and Mary McFadden
- Part 4: Curatorial Practice and Viewership
- Part 5: Insights and The Art Market
- Full interview
Podcast 8 – Constructs of Emergence
Podcast 7 – A Conversation with Bruce Everett Promo
- Part 1: Background and Influences on Career
- Part 2: Photorealism and Professional Practice
- Part 3: Plein Air and Studio – First Glance and Memory
- Part 4: Methodology and Large Scale Commissions
- Full interview transcript
Podcast 6 – The Artist and Influences on Career
Podcast 5 – A Conversation with Grace Pucci, Paso Robles Historical Society Promo
- Full Interview
- Full interview transcript
Podcast 4 – Artist Emergence and The Art Market
Podcast 3 – Confidence or Consequence
Podcast 2 – Artists on Success
Podcast 1 – Artist Emergence in Contemporary Culture