Around the Sound

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2026 episodes (11)

Interview with Artist Mark Monlux
Ep. 21

Interview with Artist Mark Monlux

In this episode Davis talks with artist Mark Monlux about his life and his art and his advice to beginning artists. This month Mark is on the cover of Tacoma Local. You can also follow him on the Weekly Volcano and on his Facebook, TicToc, and Instagram pages. See him in-person Oct. 8, 2026 at the Church Cantina 5240 S. Tacoma Way October 10th at Stickerfest at The Fab Lab 1938 Market StreetTacoma, WA 98402 Oct. 23-25 at the Washington State Horror Con

Local Artist Lyn DiNino
Ep. 16

Local Artist Lyn DiNino

Lynn is currently creating sculptures that fuse organic forms with techno-elements to question the seductive promises of pseudo ‘green’ technologies. These works critique a future in which even wildness is engineered and branded, exposing the shallow ethics behind corporate visions of profit over species survival. https://lynndinino.comhttps://lynndinino.com/home

Mauricio Robalino
Ep. 20

Mauricio Robalino

Davis talks with local artist Maurcio Robalino

Interview with retired Chief Petty Officer Kim King
Ep. 19

Interview with retired Chief Petty Officer Kim King

Davis interviews retired Chief Petty Officer Kim King about becoming one of the first women petty officers in the US Naval Air Force. Ms. King now lives in Tennessee and is head of the local VFW branch.

Jennifer English of Spaceworks
Ep. 18

Jennifer English of Spaceworks

In this episode, Davis speaks with Jennifer English, program director of Spaceworks and owner of Spun Clay Arts Studio regarding how art and creatives can build Tacoma’s community, culturally and economically. Spaceworks partners with artists, local organizations, and residents to transform underused spaces into community assets. We offer small business support, public art programs, and advocacy for livable wages and fair business policies for creatives. Creative people drive real change. Spaceworks is here to help.

Around the Sound with Alison Braun
Ep. 17

Around the Sound with Alison Braun

Alison Braun’s work is represented by Getty Images archival, and today her archive—thousands of images capturing the heart of punk and metal—is scanned and preserved for future generations of fans. https://www.alisonbraun.com/

Senator Yasmin Trudeau
Ep. 16

Senator Yasmin Trudeau

Senator Trudeau is an American lawyer and politician serving as a member of the Washington State Senate, representing the 27th district since 2021. She speaks with Davis about her upbringing, her legislative priorities, and life in the PNW.

Multi-Talented Kato Camacho
Ep. 15

Multi-Talented Kato Camacho

Kato Lujan Camacho is a gela’ CHamoru writer, creator, and community organizer, exploring the intersection of experience, expression, and connection. https://www.katolujancamacho.com/

Odessa Christiana from Underground Sound
Ep. 13

Odessa Christiana from Underground Sound

What does it take to start a new zine in Tacoma? Ms. Christiana and host Davis Freeman talk about life, changing careers, being a creative person, and loving Tacoma.