The Creative Exchange Podcast

Season 7 | Episode 5: Rebecca Orchant, Living with a Sense of Urgency

Having grown up in a family filled with great cooks, it’s not surprising that food is the centerpiece of Rebecca Orchant’s first book, Simmering: A Kitchen Memoir, which came out earlier this year. In our latest episode of the Creative Exchange, the Provincetown purveyor of good eats – she and her husband Sean own Pop + Dutch on Commercial Street – dishes on everything from the role food plays in all aspects of our lives to writing to finding her authentic self on the Outer Cape to the sense of urgency with which she approaches life.

Today's sponsors: 

William Raveis Real Estate, The official real estate company of the AFCC,

South Shore Playhouse Associates - Also known as the Melody Tent,

TD Bank,

John K. & Thirza F. Davenport Foundation, 

Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod, 

Wequassett Resort & Golf Club, 

Donald C. McGraw Foundation,

Eastern Bank,

Cape Cod 5.

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Lisa Genova | Find and Follow Your North Star

The logical, rational side of neuroscientist Lisa Genova’s brain said not to write a book, but her heart said otherwise. Roughly two decades ago, Lisa listened to the latter, penning her first novel, Still Alice, a highly personal piece inspired by her grandmother’s struggles with Alzheimer’s. Following her true north has led Genova to writing four more books with another (More or Less Maddy) on the way in 2025. The New York Times best-selling author sits down with host Julie Wake to discuss taking that career risk, selling her first book out of the trunk of a car, and living a life with purpose.  Website: https://www.lisagenova.com/

Today's sponsors: 

William Raveis Real Estate, The official real estate company of the AFCC,

South Shore Playhouse Associates - Also known as the Melody Tent,

TD Bank,

John K. & Thirza F. Davenport Foundation, 

Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod, 

Wequassett Resort & Golf Club, 

Donald C. McGraw Foundation,

Eastern Bank,

Cape Cod 5.

Learn more about the Creative Exchange! 

Learn more about the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod. 

The Arts Foundation's mission is to support and strengthen a vibrant and diverse arts and cultural sector for everyone in the region. Get involved!

 

Frank Anigbo | The Case for Slowing Down. Hold Life Lightly and Let It Lead You.

Why make art? For Frank Anigbo, it’s in the act of creating — showing that everyone (and anything) he paints has value. In this episode of the Creative Exchange, Frank takes listeners on a powerful journey from his hometown in Nigeria to his studio (and home) in Barnstable Village, and how becoming a parent inspired him to put his passions into painting – where he explores the topics of poverty, the intrinsic value of all life, racism, and the anxiety of parenthood.  

Today's sponsors: 

William Raveis Real Estate, The official real estate company of the AFCC,

South Shore Playhouse Associates - Also known as the Melody Tent,

TD Bank,

John K. & Thirza F. Davenport Foundation, 

Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod, 

Wequassett Resort & Golf Club, 

Donald C. McGraw Foundation,

Eastern Bank,

Cape Cod 5.

Learn more about the Creative Exchange! 

Learn more about the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod. 

The Arts Foundation's mission is to support and strengthen a vibrant and diverse arts and cultural sector for everyone in the region. Get involved!

Pete Hocking | The Role of Self-Expression in the Artist’s Journey

As an artist, creating the work is half the battle. Just as important is how you convey your work to your audience – inviting them into your world so they want to learn more about you and your art. The Creative Exchange welcomes back painter, teacher, and writer Pete Hocking who shares his tips for how artists should talk about their work, and why silence, walking, and nature can be an artist’s best friend.  

 

Today's sponsors: 

William Raveis Real Estate, The official real estate company of the AFCC

South Shore Playhouse Associates - Also known as the Melody Tent

John K. & Thirza F. Davenport Foundation, 

Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod, 

Wequassett Resort & Golf Club, 

Donald C. McGraw Foundation,

Eastern Bank,

Cape Cod 5

Learn more about the Creative Exchange! 

Learn more about the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod. 

The Arts Foundation's mission is to support and strengthen a vibrant and diverse arts and cultural sector for everyone in the region. Get involved!

Terry Szuplat | From Cape Cod to the White House

Terry Szuplat’s fascination with politics started with an album of JFK speeches his mom gave him as a kid. While his peers rode their bikes on the street near his East Falmouth home, Terry would listen to those speeches in his room – captivated by the cadence, the rhythm, and the poetry. It was then that the seeds for Terry’s dreams of one day becoming a presidential speechwriter were born.

After eight years fulfilling that dream as a speechwriter for President Barack Obama, Terry is releasing his first book, “Say It Well,” in which he shows how anyone (yes, you!) can use their words to inspire others and bring people together.

 

Today's sponsors: 

William Raveis Real Estate, The official real estate company of the AFCC

South Shore Playhouse Associates - Also known as the Melody Tent

John K. & Thirza F. Davenport Foundation, 

Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod, 

Wequassett Resort & Golf Club, 

Donald C. McGraw Foundation,

Eastern Bank,

Cape Cod 5

Learn more about the Creative Exchange! 

Learn more about the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod. 

The Arts Foundation's mission is to support and strengthen a vibrant and diverse arts and cultural sector for everyone in the region. Get involved!

Joseph Carr: It’s Josh O’Clock

At the beginning of this year when the Josh Cellars memes went viral, the popular wine brand’s founder Joseph Carr sat down with host Julie Wake to talk about the man behind the memes – his passion for producing wine, his drive, his love of the arts, and his vision for creating a wine that makes a positive difference, not only on the dinner table, but in the community.

Today's sponsors: 

Cape Cod Foundation, Bank 5,  The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod, John K. & Thirza K. Davenport Foundation, MassHire Cape & Islands Workforce Board, Rogers Gray, Cape Cod Melody Tent, and William Raveis Real Estate

Learn more about the Creative Exchange! 

Learn more about the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod. 

The Arts Foundation's mission is to support and strengthen a vibrant and diverse arts and cultural sector for everyone in the region. Get involved!

Dog Walks and Emmy Wins: Murray Bartlett Unplugged

Join us for an intimate conversation with Australian actor Murray Bartlett, as he shares insights into his life on Cape Cod and his gratitude for the Provincetown community. Murray's openness and humor make for a delightful and engaging discussion as we explore his experiences on and off the screen, including his Emmy win and his ability to push boundaries. 

Today's sponsors: 

Cape Cod Foundation, Bank 5,  The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod, John K. & Thirza K. Davenport Foundation, MassHire Cape & Islands Workforce Board, Rogers Gray, Cape Cod Melody Tent, and William Raveis Real Estate

Learn more about the Creative Exchange! 

Learn more about the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod. 

The Arts Foundation's mission is to support and strengthen a vibrant and diverse arts and cultural sector for everyone in the region. Get involved!

Sculpting a Magnificent Career with David Phillips

Six frogs playfully sit in Boston Common — the magnificent bronze sculptures are the work of the talentedly prolific David Phillips. While he may be best known for these creations, David’s work, which often combines illusion with nature with a mix of Eastern aesthetics, has delighted countless people who have crossed paths with his public art. Join us on this fascinating exploration of David’s art which serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of human creativity. 

Today's sponsors: 

Cape Cod Foundation, Bank 5,  The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod, John K. & Thirza K. Davenport Foundation, MassHire Cape & Islands Workforce Board, Rogers Gray, Cape Cod Melody Tent, and William Raveis Real Estate

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Learn more about the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod. 

The Arts Foundation's mission is to support and strengthen a vibrant and diverse arts and cultural sector for everyone in the region. Get involved!

Bob Staake: An Illustrator’s Guide to a Creative Life

Bob Staake’s superpower? Meeting deadlines. It’s how he was able to design the iconic New Yorker cover celebrating Barack Obama’s historic victory in the 2008 presidential election in less than 24 hours.

Fueled by a self-drive (and the occasional bag of Doritos) to create, Bob’s curiosity has served as his motivation in a career that has spanned four decades, and which has seen his whimsical, playful, one-of-a-kind art fill the pages of the New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and Wall Street Journal. He’s written or illustrated more than 75 children’s books (with another on the way). And he’s worked for a list of illustrious clients that have included the NFL, American Express, Sony, Sports Illustrated for Kids, Walt Disney, McDonald’s, Hallmark Cards, and countless others.

Despite his impressive career, Bob is never satisfied. His favorite project is always the next one. “If you’re not doing something better tomorrow, what is the point?” he says in this captivating conversation which reveals his endless obsession with creating art.

 

Learn more about Bob. 

 

Today's sponsors: 

Cape Cod Foundation, Bank 5,  The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod, John K. & Thirza K. Davenport Foundation, MassHire Cape & Islands Workforce Board, Rogers Gray, Cape Cod Melody Tent, and William Raveis Real Estate

 

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Learn more about the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod. 

The Arts Foundation's mission is to support and strengthen a vibrant and diverse arts and cultural sector for everyone in the region. Get involved!

The Creative Brain with Rick Miller

What makes an artist tick? Why do creatives see the world differently? How can we apply an artistic sensibility to the way we live and work? Psychotherapist, author, and sought-after public speaker (and occasional artist) Rick Miller helps the Creative Exchange answer these questions as we explore the inner workings of the artistic mind. 

 

Learn more about  Rick Miller! 

 

Today's sponsors: 

Cape Cod Foundation, Bank 5,  The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod, John K. & Thirza K. Davenport Foundation, MassHire Cape & Islands Workforce Board, Rogers Gray, Cape Cod Melody Tent, and William Raveis Real Estate

 

Learn more about the Creative Exchange! 

Learn more about the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod. 

The Arts Foundation's mission is to support and strengthen a vibrant and diverse arts and cultural sector for everyone in the region. Get involved!