{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Petticoat Rule","home_page_url":"https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm","feed_url":"https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/json","description":"This is Petticoat Rule, a radio program dedicated to unraveling the mystery of creative productivity by examining the lives of women involved in the music industry.  Each episode aims to develop an intimacy with the artist so as to illuminate her unique relationship with her creative spirit.  We hope to inspire listeners to put in the work and unleash their unique inventive talents!","_fireside":{"subtitle":"Galvanizing Women in Musical Creativity","pubdate":"2018-05-07T07:00:00.000-04:00","explicit":true,"copyright":"2025 by Erika June Christina Laing","owner":"Erika June Chrstina Laing","image":"https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/a/a8edd9e3-25d1-49c2-bbd0-243d3d0a0ccc/cover.jpg?v=1"},"items":[{"id":"1a30300b-cdcb-4e14-9948-6c73a08f4b80","title":"The Katie Simone Episode","url":"https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-katie-simone-episode","content_text":"Stunning vocalist Katie Simone joins Petticoat Rule to talk about her insane schedule as a full time working musician, splitting her time between original solo work, weekend cover gigs, weddings, coaching, and, of course, practicing... as well as a bit of fun thrown in at open stages and karaoke! She also wows us with her unbelievable 'siren' call, and explains her perspective on the differences in attitudes towards women between the original music and cover music scenes. \n\n\nSPOTIFY: The Katie Simone Playlist\n\n\n\n\nCREDITS:\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Katie, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\n\nThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.\nThe producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.Special Guest: Katie Simone.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eStunning vocalist Katie Simone joins Petticoat Rule to talk about her insane schedule as a full time working musician, splitting her time between original solo work, weekend cover gigs, weddings, coaching, and, of course, practicing... as well as a bit of fun thrown in at open stages and karaoke! She also wows us with her unbelievable \u0026#39;siren\u0026#39; call, and explains her perspective on the differences in attitudes towards women between the original music and cover music scenes. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSPOTIFY: The Katie Simone Playlist\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe src=\"https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/7cZeHCl62hGyc0TgnxvhbQ\" width=\"300\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allow=\"encrypted-media\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCREDITS:\u003cbr\u003e\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Katie, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from \u003ca href=\"http://www.sproutfund.org/\"\u003eThe Sprout Fund\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe producers would like to thank \u003ca href=\"http://www.riversedgepgh.com/\"\u003eThe River\u0026#39;s Edge\u003c/a\u003e for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Katie Simone.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Stunning vocalist Katie Simone joins Petticoat Rule to talk about her insane schedule as a full time working musician, splitting her time between original solo work, weekend cover gigs, weddings, coaching, and, of course, practicing... as well as a bit of fun thrown in at open stages and karaoke!","date_published":"2018-05-07T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a8edd9e3-25d1-49c2-bbd0-243d3d0a0ccc/1a30300b-cdcb-4e14-9948-6c73a08f4b80.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":47936292,"duration_in_seconds":3308}]},{"id":"dd1455ae-c5ca-406f-b407-5341df04b0b0","title":"The Dinosoul Episode","url":"https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-dinosoul-episode","content_text":"Transcendent duo Donny Donovan and Carolyn Hilliard join Petticoat Rule to talk about their spiritual journey crafting the sound of their dark-wave indie band, Dinosoul. We also hear about developing a relationship with management, their interest in promoting sober spaces for their shows, and the power of setting intention.\n\n\nSPOTIFY: The Dinosoul Playlist\n\n\n\n\nCREDITS:\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Donny, Carolyn, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\n\nThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.\nThe producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.Special Guests: Carolyn Hilliard and Donny Donovan.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eTranscendent duo Donny Donovan and Carolyn Hilliard join Petticoat Rule to talk about their spiritual journey crafting the sound of their dark-wave indie band, Dinosoul. We also hear about developing a relationship with management, their interest in promoting sober spaces for their shows, and the power of setting intention.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSPOTIFY: The Dinosoul Playlist\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe src=\"https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/0bsXtlslKsD0WpXcpFlA82\" width=\"300\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allow=\"encrypted-media\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCREDITS:\u003cbr\u003e\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Donny, Carolyn, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from \u003ca href=\"http://www.sproutfund.org/\"\u003eThe Sprout Fund\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe producers would like to thank \u003ca href=\"http://www.riversedgepgh.com/\"\u003eThe River\u0026#39;s Edge\u003c/a\u003e for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guests: Carolyn Hilliard and Donny Donovan.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Transcendent duo Donny Donovan and Carolyn Hilliard join Petticoat Rule to talk about their spiritual journey crafting the sound of their dark-wave indie band, Dinosoul.","date_published":"2018-04-23T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a8edd9e3-25d1-49c2-bbd0-243d3d0a0ccc/dd1455ae-c5ca-406f-b407-5341df04b0b0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":62693257,"duration_in_seconds":4362}]},{"id":"ade7e365-4ec4-45eb-a9e7-03b6462a3e29","title":"The Cindy Howes Episode","url":"https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-cindy-howes-episode","content_text":"Radio host Cindy Howes from 91.3 WYEP stops by Petticoat Rule to talk about how she became an influential woman in broadcasting, the effects of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and about the art of interviewing. We also hear about her best celebrity encounters (and near-encounters!), as well as her early days as an award winning member of her school's Sheep Club!\n\n\nSPOTIFY: The Cindy Howes Playlist\n\n\n\n\nCREDITS:\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Cindy, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\n\nThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.\nThe producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.Special Guest: Cindy Howes.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eRadio host Cindy Howes from 91.3 WYEP stops by Petticoat Rule to talk about how she became an influential woman in broadcasting, the effects of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and about the art of interviewing. We also hear about her best celebrity encounters (and near-encounters!), as well as her early days as an award winning member of her school\u0026#39;s Sheep Club!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSPOTIFY: The Cindy Howes Playlist\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe src=\"https://open.spotify.com/embed/user/1213842583/playlist/6Xruo9yaorfk0IBSOXXDbZ\" width=\"300\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allow=\"encrypted-media\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCREDITS:\u003cbr\u003e\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Cindy, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from \u003ca href=\"http://www.sproutfund.org/\"\u003eThe Sprout Fund\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe producers would like to thank \u003ca href=\"http://www.riversedgepgh.com/\"\u003eThe River\u0026#39;s Edge\u003c/a\u003e for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Cindy Howes.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Radio host Cindy Howes from 91.3 WYEP stops by Petticoat Rule to talk about how she became an influential woman in broadcasting, the effects of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and about the art of interviewing.","date_published":"2018-04-09T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a8edd9e3-25d1-49c2-bbd0-243d3d0a0ccc/ade7e365-4ec4-45eb-a9e7-03b6462a3e29.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":77220792,"duration_in_seconds":5400}]},{"id":"f1c08686-cc5e-458a-89c7-155abe957d79","title":"The Chloe Wiecz Episode","url":"https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-chloe-wiecz-episode","content_text":"Jazz singer-songwriter Chloe Wiecz joins Petticoat Rule to share a beautiful story about her emotional and spiritual journey through musicianship, and her extraordinary mentor experience with the late Geri Allen. She is also hilarious, as you will hear all about her hot dog sculptures, sick rhymes, and that one time she resourcefully used a stick in the mud for a pen. \n\n\nSPOTIFY: The Chloe Wiecz Playlist\n\n\n\n\nCREDITS:\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Chloe, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\n\nThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.\nThe producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.Special Guest: Chloe Wiecz.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJazz singer-songwriter Chloe Wiecz joins Petticoat Rule to share a beautiful story about her emotional and spiritual journey through musicianship, and her extraordinary mentor experience with the late Geri Allen. She is also hilarious, as you will hear all about her hot dog sculptures, sick rhymes, and that one time she resourcefully used a stick in the mud for a pen. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSPOTIFY: The Chloe Wiecz Playlist\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe src=\"https://open.spotify.com/embed/user/1213842583/playlist/1SjveVAZUDiuphU7K82oO1\" width=\"300\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allow=\"encrypted-media\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCREDITS:\u003cbr\u003e\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Chloe, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from \u003ca href=\"http://www.sproutfund.org/\"\u003eThe Sprout Fund\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe producers would like to thank \u003ca href=\"http://www.riversedgepgh.com/\"\u003eThe River\u0026#39;s Edge\u003c/a\u003e for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Chloe Wiecz.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Jazz singer-songwriter Chloe Wiecz joins Petticoat Rule to share a beautiful story about her emotional and spiritual journey through musicianship, and her extraordinary mentor experience with the late Geri Allen.","date_published":"2018-03-26T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a8edd9e3-25d1-49c2-bbd0-243d3d0a0ccc/f1c08686-cc5e-458a-89c7-155abe957d79.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":88031666,"duration_in_seconds":6172}]},{"id":"473541d9-7f45-4afb-8073-02176ef10527","title":"The Morgan Erina Episode","url":"https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-morgan-erina-episode","content_text":"Singer-songwriter Morgan Erina joins Petticoat Rule to talk about the ups and downs of mental health issues and musicianship; her muses Sinead O'Connor, Delores O'Riordan, and Chester Bennington; and how she's really an old-school romantic at heart. We also hear a brand new song, her first in a period of writer's block, and she invites the listeners to help her name it.  \n\n\nSPOTIFY: The Morgan Erina Playlist\n\n\n\n\nCREDITS:\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Morgan, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\n\nThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.\nThe producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.Special Guest: Morgan Erina.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSinger-songwriter Morgan Erina joins Petticoat Rule to talk about the ups and downs of mental health issues and musicianship; her muses Sinead O\u0026#39;Connor, Delores O\u0026#39;Riordan, and Chester Bennington; and how she\u0026#39;s really an old-school romantic at heart. We also hear a brand new song, her first in a period of writer\u0026#39;s block, and she invites the listeners to help her name it.  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSPOTIFY: The Morgan Erina Playlist\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe src=\"https://open.spotify.com/embed/user/1213842583/playlist/2rekoNgsJSBwximnScg4WB\" width=\"300\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCREDITS:\u003cbr\u003e\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Morgan, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from \u003ca href=\"http://www.sproutfund.org/\"\u003eThe Sprout Fund\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe producers would like to thank \u003ca href=\"http://www.riversedgepgh.com/\"\u003eThe River\u0026#39;s Edge\u003c/a\u003e for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Morgan Erina.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Singer-songwriter Morgan Erina joins Petticoat Rule to talk about the ups and downs of mental health issues and musicianship; her muses Sinead O'Connor, Delores O'Riordan, and Chester Bennington; and how she's really an old-school romantic at heart.","date_published":"2018-03-12T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a8edd9e3-25d1-49c2-bbd0-243d3d0a0ccc/473541d9-7f45-4afb-8073-02176ef10527.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":69923485,"duration_in_seconds":4879}]},{"id":"96cbfc30-563c-43ee-90c1-c7c1f9981416","title":"The Casey Hanner Episode","url":"https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-casey-hanner-episode","content_text":"Pop songwriter Casey Hanner from the Pittsburgh-based band Donora joins Petticoat Rule to talk about the experience of being on the Rostrum Records label, hearing her tunes in movie and TV placements, and being a new mom and releasing a new album at the same time. We also chat about her techniques for teaching vocals, her super cool robotic music summer camp class, and her interest in crafting country music.\n\n\nSPOTIFY: The Casey Hanner Playlist\n\n\n\n\nCREDITS:\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Casey, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\n\nThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.\nThe producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.Special Guest: Casey Hanner.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003ePop songwriter Casey Hanner from the Pittsburgh-based band Donora joins Petticoat Rule to talk about the experience of being on the Rostrum Records label, hearing her tunes in movie and TV placements, and being a new mom and releasing a new album at the same time. We also chat about her techniques for teaching vocals, her super cool robotic music summer camp class, and her interest in crafting country music.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSPOTIFY: The Casey Hanner Playlist\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe src=\"https://open.spotify.com/embed/user/1213842583/playlist/7FR8xMBLCQraMMJ82XzguZ\" width=\"300\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCREDITS:\u003cbr\u003e\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Casey, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from \u003ca href=\"http://www.sproutfund.org/\"\u003eThe Sprout Fund\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe producers would like to thank \u003ca href=\"http://www.riversedgepgh.com/\"\u003eThe River\u0026#39;s Edge\u003c/a\u003e for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Casey Hanner.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Pop songwriter Casey Hanner from the Pittsburgh-based band Donora joins Petticoat Rule to talk about the experience of being on the Rostrum Records label, hearing her tunes in movie and TV placements, and being a new mom and releasing a new album at the same time.","date_published":"2018-02-26T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a8edd9e3-25d1-49c2-bbd0-243d3d0a0ccc/96cbfc30-563c-43ee-90c1-c7c1f9981416.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":47868113,"duration_in_seconds":3303}]},{"id":"989d9943-ff05-4a03-bcce-562621668259","title":"The Blak Rapp MADUSA Episode","url":"https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-blak-rapp-madusa-episode","content_text":"Hip-hop artivist Blak Rapp MADUSA joins Petticoat Rule explaining her music's political themes against mass incarceration, white supremacy, and systemic racism, as well as giving insight into the challenges of life as a female hip-hop artist. She also shares her thought-provoking perspectives on spirituality, giving back, and unapologetic expression.\n\n:::CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO BLAK RAPP MADUSA'S MUSIC:::\n\nSPOTIFY: The Blak Rapp MADUSA Playlist\n\n\n\n\nCREDITS:\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Blak Rapp MADUSA, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\n\nThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.\nThe producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.Special Guest: Blak Rapp MADUSA.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHip-hop artivist Blak Rapp MADUSA joins Petticoat Rule explaining her music\u0026#39;s political themes against mass incarceration, white supremacy, and systemic racism, as well as giving insight into the challenges of life as a female hip-hop artist. She also shares her thought-provoking perspectives on spirituality, giving back, and unapologetic expression.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e:::\u003ca href=\"https://soundcloud.com/blakrappmadusa\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eCLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO BLAK RAPP MADUSA\u0026#39;S MUSIC\u003c/a\u003e:::\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSPOTIFY: The Blak Rapp MADUSA Playlist\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe src=\"https://open.spotify.com/embed/user/1213842583/playlist/7zA38aQl6JQHB8q1Ji7HnQ\" width=\"300\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCREDITS:\u003cbr\u003e\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Blak Rapp MADUSA, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from \u003ca href=\"http://www.sproutfund.org/\"\u003eThe Sprout Fund\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe producers would like to thank \u003ca href=\"http://www.riversedgepgh.com/\"\u003eThe River\u0026#39;s Edge\u003c/a\u003e for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Blak Rapp MADUSA.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Hip-hop artivist Blak Rapp MADUSA joins Petticoat Rule explaining her music's political themes against mass incarceration, white supremacy, and systemic racism, as well as giving insight into the challenges of life as a female hip-hop artist.","date_published":"2018-02-12T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a8edd9e3-25d1-49c2-bbd0-243d3d0a0ccc/989d9943-ff05-4a03-bcce-562621668259.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":69362489,"duration_in_seconds":4839}]},{"id":"cf09fac5-5aff-404b-8f71-a7404561fdf9","title":"The Abby Gross Episode","url":"https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-abby-gross-episode","content_text":"Saxophonist extraordinaire Abby Gross joins Petticoat Rule to share with us the 'glamour' of road life with soul-rock band The Commonheart as well as her passion for music education, and gives insight into what its like to write a song about something meaningful without using any lyrics. We also touch on the challenges of work-life balance as a professional musician on tour, and her long-term origins as a jazz player, embedded all the way back in the influences of her great-grandmother.\n\n\nSPOTIFY: The Abby Gross Playlist\n\n\n\n\nCREDITS:\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Abby, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\n\nThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.\nThe producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.Special Guest: Abby Gross.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSaxophonist extraordinaire Abby Gross joins Petticoat Rule to share with us the \u0026#39;glamour\u0026#39; of road life with soul-rock band The Commonheart as well as her passion for music education, and gives insight into what its like to write a song about something meaningful without using any lyrics. We also touch on the challenges of work-life balance as a professional musician on tour, and her long-term origins as a jazz player, embedded all the way back in the influences of her great-grandmother.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSPOTIFY: The Abby Gross Playlist\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe src=\"https://open.spotify.com/embed/user/1213842583/playlist/6baHyljf5KjtaVweDZYCVC\" width=\"300\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCREDITS:\u003cbr\u003e\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Abby, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from \u003ca href=\"http://www.sproutfund.org/\"\u003eThe Sprout Fund\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe producers would like to thank \u003ca href=\"http://www.riversedgepgh.com/\"\u003eThe River\u0026#39;s Edge\u003c/a\u003e for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Abby Gross.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Saxophonist extraordinaire Abby Gross joins Petticoat Rule to share with us the 'glamour' of road life with soul-rock band The Commonheart as well as her passion for music education, and gives insight into what its like to write a song about something meaningful without using any lyrics.","date_published":"2018-01-29T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a8edd9e3-25d1-49c2-bbd0-243d3d0a0ccc/cf09fac5-5aff-404b-8f71-a7404561fdf9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":52008195,"duration_in_seconds":3599}]},{"id":"1cecc4f0-3ba8-4b77-9222-be1533f1830b","title":"The Avi Diamond Episode","url":"https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-avi-diamond-episode","content_text":"Jazz singer Avi Diamond joins Petticoat Rule to reveal how the experience of getting a degree in music therapy has shaped her songwriting and her life.  Along the way, she gives us insight into the process of professionally training as a vocal performer while demystifying the domain of music therapy, its purpose, its procedures, and how it can form powerful connections even with non-verbal individuals.\n\n\nSPOTIFY: The Avi Diamond Playlist\n\n\n\n\nCREDITS:\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Avi, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\n\nThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.\nThe producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.Special Guest: Avi Diamond.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJazz singer Avi Diamond joins Petticoat Rule to reveal how the experience of getting a degree in music therapy has shaped her songwriting and her life.  Along the way, she gives us insight into the process of professionally training as a vocal performer while demystifying the domain of music therapy, its purpose, its procedures, and how it can form powerful connections even with non-verbal individuals.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSPOTIFY: The Avi Diamond Playlist\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe src=\"https://open.spotify.com/embed/user/1213842583/playlist/5tvmfe3q7hdMKNKLxDbqO1\" width=\"300\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCREDITS:\u003cbr\u003e\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Avi, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from \u003ca href=\"http://www.sproutfund.org/\"\u003eThe Sprout Fund\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe producers would like to thank \u003ca href=\"http://www.riversedgepgh.com/\"\u003eThe River\u0026#39;s Edge\u003c/a\u003e for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Avi Diamond.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Jazz singer Avi Diamond joins Petticoat Rule to reveal how the experience of getting a degree in music therapy has shaped her songwriting and her life.","date_published":"2018-01-15T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a8edd9e3-25d1-49c2-bbd0-243d3d0a0ccc/1cecc4f0-3ba8-4b77-9222-be1533f1830b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":57010522,"duration_in_seconds":3956}]},{"id":"5fbb1a01-d56f-436f-9461-e4e7b4fb94a0","title":"The Slowdanger Episode","url":"https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-slowdanger-episode","content_text":"Classically trained dancer Anna Thompson of the unique dance-plus-electronica duo Slowdanger joins Petticoat Rule to share her journey of self-expression by developing musicianship to enhance her avant-garde dance movement. We also learn what the gender dynamics of the dance world are like, and about how she bucks the system while making body movement work accessible to everyone through her cross-platform performances as well as teaching.\n\nDon't miss out on her specially curated Spotify playlist!\n\nSPOTIFY: The Slowdanger Playlist\n\n\n\n\nCREDITS:\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Anna, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\n\nThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.\nThe producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.Special Guest: Anna Thompson.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eClassically trained dancer Anna Thompson of the unique dance-plus-electronica duo Slowdanger joins Petticoat Rule to share her journey of self-expression by developing musicianship to enhance her avant-garde dance movement. We also learn what the gender dynamics of the dance world are like, and about how she bucks the system while making body movement work accessible to everyone through her cross-platform performances as well as teaching.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/br\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDon\u0026#39;t miss out on her specially curated Spotify playlist!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSPOTIFY: The Slowdanger Playlist\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe src=\"https://open.spotify.com/embed/user/1213842583/playlist/3m805ec0QZtTYLgqSVikC0\" width=\"300\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCREDITS:\u003cbr\u003e\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Anna, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from \u003ca href=\"http://www.sproutfund.org/\"\u003eThe Sprout Fund\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe producers would like to thank \u003ca href=\"http://www.riversedgepgh.com/\"\u003eThe River\u0026#39;s Edge\u003c/a\u003e for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Anna Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Classically trained dancer Anna Thompson of the unique dance-plus-electronica duo Slowdanger joins Petticoat Rule to share her journey of self-expression by developing musicianship to enhance her avant-garde dance movement.","date_published":"2018-01-01T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a8edd9e3-25d1-49c2-bbd0-243d3d0a0ccc/5fbb1a01-d56f-436f-9461-e4e7b4fb94a0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":68816501,"duration_in_seconds":4800}]},{"id":"d360b72b-3ae7-4edf-98c0-258ed5d91afb","title":"The Jocelyn Rent Episode","url":"https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-jocelyn-rent-episode","content_text":"Busy lead vocalist Jocelyn Rent joins Petticoat Rule to talk about balancing her creative roles in Pittsburgh-based bands Anjroy, The Rents and Bachelor Boys with her family life as a mother of two little ones. We also talk about techniques for handling 'mansplaining' and the complex relationship dynamics that arise amongst individuals working together in a band.\n\nDon't miss out on her specially curated Spotify playlist!\n\nSPOTIFY: The Jocelyn Playlist\n\n\n\n\nCREDITS:\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Jocelyn, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\n\nThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.\nThe producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.Special Guest: Jocelyn Rent.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBusy lead vocalist Jocelyn Rent joins Petticoat Rule to talk about balancing her creative roles in Pittsburgh-based bands Anjroy, The Rents and Bachelor Boys with her family life as a mother of two little ones. We also talk about techniques for handling \u0026#39;mansplaining\u0026#39; and the complex relationship dynamics that arise amongst individuals working together in a band.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/br\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDon\u0026#39;t miss out on her specially curated Spotify playlist!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSPOTIFY: The Jocelyn Playlist\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe src=\"https://open.spotify.com/embed/user/1213842583/playlist/1Knsw55XmSQI3NC9wnjgIX\" width=\"300\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCREDITS:\u003cbr\u003e\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Jocelyn, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from \u003ca href=\"http://www.sproutfund.org/\"\u003eThe Sprout Fund\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe producers would like to thank \u003ca href=\"http://www.riversedgepgh.com/\"\u003eThe River\u0026#39;s Edge\u003c/a\u003e for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Jocelyn Rent.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Busy lead vocalist Jocelyn Rent joins Petticoat Rule to talk about balancing her creative roles in Pittsburgh-based bands Anjroy, The Rents and Bachelor Boys with her family life as a mother of two little ones.","date_published":"2017-12-18T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a8edd9e3-25d1-49c2-bbd0-243d3d0a0ccc/d360b72b-3ae7-4edf-98c0-258ed5d91afb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":64616810,"duration_in_seconds":4500}]},{"id":"65a52ef1-af74-4e50-a28b-7a9278992bd7","title":"The Karen Dietrich Episode","url":"https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-karen-dietrich-episode","content_text":"Lady drummer Karen Dietrich of Pittsburgh-based indie rock band Essential Machine joins Petticoat Rule to discuss how she has uniquely integrated her passions for music, writing, and family into one full creative life.  We also talk about the struggles, anxieties, and joys associated with maintaining a creative life throughout motherhood, as well as her journey to finding comfort in her own being through the pursuit of self-discovery.\n\nDon't miss out on her specially curated Spotify playlist!\n\nSPOTIFY: The Karen Dietrich Playlist\n\n\n\n\nCREDITS:\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Karen, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\n\nThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.\nThe producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.Special Guest: Karen Dietrich.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eLady drummer Karen Dietrich of Pittsburgh-based indie rock band Essential Machine joins Petticoat Rule to discuss how she has uniquely integrated her passions for music, writing, and family into one full creative life.  We also talk about the struggles, anxieties, and joys associated with maintaining a creative life throughout motherhood, as well as her journey to finding comfort in her own being through the pursuit of self-discovery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c/br\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDon\u0026#39;t miss out on her specially curated Spotify playlist!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSPOTIFY: The Karen Dietrich Playlist\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe src=\"https://open.spotify.com/embed/user/1213842583/playlist/5i1cynVQnO2UqrlNuD5gs4\" width=\"300\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCREDITS:\u003cbr\u003e\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Karen, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from \u003ca href=\"http://www.sproutfund.org/\"\u003eThe Sprout Fund\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe producers would like to thank \u003ca href=\"http://www.riversedgepgh.com/\"\u003eThe River\u0026#39;s Edge\u003c/a\u003e for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Karen Dietrich.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Lady drummer Karen Dietrich of Pittsburgh-based indie rock band Essential Machine joins Petticoat Rule to discuss how she has uniquely integrated her passions for music, writing, and family into one full creative life.","date_published":"2017-12-04T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a8edd9e3-25d1-49c2-bbd0-243d3d0a0ccc/65a52ef1-af74-4e50-a28b-7a9278992bd7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":61615583,"duration_in_seconds":4285}]},{"id":"4311cc0f-212a-472a-bf3e-885011b5f597","title":"The AppalAsia Episode","url":"https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-appalasia-episode","content_text":"Cultural folk fusion artists Mimi Jong and Sue Powers from the spellbinding trio AppalAsia visit Petticoat Rule, inspiring us as two very different women finding inspiriting joy in their unique collaboration.  We learn about their life's journeys through colorful stories of learning erhu in Indonesia, self-teaching guitar to play with the Girl Scouts, writing songs on a motorcycle in Turkey, and interactions of motherhood and music -- all the way down to conception!\n\n\nSPOTIFY: The AppalAsia Playlist\n\n\n\n\nCREDITS:\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Mimi, Sue, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\n\nThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.\nThe producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.Special Guests: Mimi Jong and Sue Powers.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eCultural folk fusion artists Mimi Jong and Sue Powers from the spellbinding trio AppalAsia visit Petticoat Rule, inspiring us as two very different women finding inspiriting joy in their unique collaboration.  We learn about their life\u0026#39;s journeys through colorful stories of learning erhu in Indonesia, self-teaching guitar to play with the Girl Scouts, writing songs on a motorcycle in Turkey, and interactions of motherhood and music -- all the way down to conception!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSPOTIFY: The AppalAsia Playlist\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe src=\"https://open.spotify.com/embed/user/1213842583/playlist/3OVKoKMZZyvbFxGvxieHaA\" width=\"300\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCREDITS:\u003cbr\u003e\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Mimi, Sue, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from \u003ca href=\"http://www.sproutfund.org/\"\u003eThe Sprout Fund\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe producers would like to thank \u003ca href=\"http://www.riversedgepgh.com/\"\u003eThe River\u0026#39;s Edge\u003c/a\u003e for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guests: Mimi Jong and Sue Powers.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Cultural folk fusion artists Mimi Jong and Sue Powers from the spellbinding trio AppalAsia visit Petticoat Rule, inspiring us as two very different women finding inspiriting joy in their unique collaboration.","date_published":"2017-11-20T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a8edd9e3-25d1-49c2-bbd0-243d3d0a0ccc/4311cc0f-212a-472a-bf3e-885011b5f597.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":84533426,"duration_in_seconds":5922}]},{"id":"be3524e9-7d29-423d-a4c5-98f1d6705b3f","title":"The Addi Twigg Episode","url":"https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-addi-twigg-episode","content_text":"Belting songstress Addi Twigg from Pittsburgh-based pop-soul rock band The Telephone Line joins Petticoat Rule to discuss her need to let the songs out, her fervent feminism, and how she balances contentment with achievement.  She also describes her comedienne roots, how she came to meet Seth Meyers, and the catharsis of writing her anti-harassment song, \"Back Off\".\n\n\nSPOTIFY: The Addi Twigg Playlist\n\n\n\n\nCREDITS:\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Addi, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\n\nThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.\nThe producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.Special Guest: Addi Twigg.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBelting songstress Addi Twigg from Pittsburgh-based pop-soul rock band The Telephone Line joins Petticoat Rule to discuss her need to let the songs out, her fervent feminism, and how she balances contentment with achievement.  She also describes her comedienne roots, how she came to meet Seth Meyers, and the catharsis of writing her anti-harassment song, \u0026quot;Back Off\u0026quot;.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSPOTIFY: The Addi Twigg Playlist\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe src=\"https://open.spotify.com/embed/user/1213842583/playlist/1iHtzhxMuBHT5awzwUTGyD\" width=\"300\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCREDITS:\u003cbr\u003e\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Addi, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from \u003ca href=\"http://www.sproutfund.org/\"\u003eThe Sprout Fund\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe producers would like to thank \u003ca href=\"http://www.riversedgepgh.com/\"\u003eThe River\u0026#39;s Edge\u003c/a\u003e for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Addi Twigg.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Belting songstress Addi Twigg from Pittsburgh-based pop-soul rock band The Telephone Line joins Petticoat Rule to discuss her need to let the songs out, her fervent feminism, and how she balances contentment with achievement.","date_published":"2017-11-06T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a8edd9e3-25d1-49c2-bbd0-243d3d0a0ccc/be3524e9-7d29-423d-a4c5-98f1d6705b3f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":59410188,"duration_in_seconds":4128}]},{"id":"422fe936-6d3d-41e3-a13f-01e705e26767","title":"The Maura Jacob Episode","url":"https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-maura-jacob-episode","content_text":"Authentic and compassionate, Maura Jacob of Pittsburgh's doom pop punk band Action Camp steps into the studio to chat about how she fights for the vulnerable through her music and her social work.  Her enlightening conversation also touches on her fascination with examples of social activism through science fiction and pop culture,as well as introspective topics such as the discomforts and pleasures of transitioning through the many stages of life.\n\n\nSPOTIFY: The Maura Jacob Playlist\n\n\n\n\nCREDITS:\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Maura, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\n\nThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.\nThe producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.Special Guest: Maura Jacob.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic and compassionate, Maura Jacob of Pittsburgh\u0026#39;s doom pop punk band Action Camp steps into the studio to chat about how she fights for the vulnerable through her music and her social work.  Her enlightening conversation also touches on her fascination with examples of social activism through science fiction and pop culture,as well as introspective topics such as the discomforts and pleasures of transitioning through the many stages of life.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSPOTIFY: The Maura Jacob Playlist\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe src=\"https://open.spotify.com/embed/user/1213842583/playlist/4Fv9PFErCYTxfzubY7j4Yn\" width=\"300\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCREDITS:\u003cbr\u003e\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Maura, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from \u003ca href=\"http://www.sproutfund.org/\"\u003eThe Sprout Fund\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe producers would like to thank \u003ca href=\"http://www.riversedgepgh.com/\"\u003eThe River\u0026#39;s Edge\u003c/a\u003e for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Maura Jacob.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Authentic and compassionate, Maura Jacob of Pittsburgh's doom pop punk band Action Camp steps into the studio to chat about how she fights for the vulnerable through her music and her social work. ","date_published":"2017-10-23T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a8edd9e3-25d1-49c2-bbd0-243d3d0a0ccc/422fe936-6d3d-41e3-a13f-01e705e26767.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":82915436,"duration_in_seconds":5807}]},{"id":"11fd5c98-a39d-4ab5-a19d-ae560036421d","title":"The Sparkle Pony Episode","url":"https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-sparkle-pony-episode","content_text":"Vocalist Valentina Raffaelli and bassist Molly Hebert-Wilson from the Philadelphia-based folk band Sparkle Pony stop by the Petticoat Rule studio to share their many motivating strategies for overcoming one's inner critic while inspiring us with their down-to-earth dedication to their craft.  We also hear the rich stories behind the songs they share with us, about Valentina's experiences as a musician in her native country of Italy, and about Molly's beautiful musical relationship with her mother.\n\n\nSPOTIFY: The Sparkle Pony Playlist\n\n\n\n\nCREDITS:\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Valentina, Molly, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\n\nThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.\nThe producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.Special Guests: Molly Hebert-Wilson and Valentina Raffaelli.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eVocalist Valentina Raffaelli and bassist Molly Hebert-Wilson from the Philadelphia-based folk band Sparkle Pony stop by the Petticoat Rule studio to share their many motivating strategies for overcoming one\u0026#39;s inner critic while inspiring us with their down-to-earth dedication to their craft.  We also hear the rich stories behind the songs they share with us, about Valentina\u0026#39;s experiences as a musician in her native country of Italy, and about Molly\u0026#39;s beautiful musical relationship with her mother.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSPOTIFY: The Sparkle Pony Playlist\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe src=\"https://open.spotify.com/embed/user/1213842583/playlist/12GymRRST3UJbmAb0AY0p9\" width=\"300\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCREDITS:\u003cbr\u003e\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Valentina, Molly, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from \u003ca href=\"http://www.sproutfund.org/\"\u003eThe Sprout Fund\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe producers would like to thank \u003ca href=\"http://www.riversedgepgh.com/\"\u003eThe River\u0026#39;s Edge\u003c/a\u003e for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guests: Molly Hebert-Wilson and Valentina Raffaelli.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Vocalist Valentina Raffaelli and bassist Molly Hebert-Wilson from the Philadelphia-based folk band Sparkle Pony stop by the Petticoat Rule studio to share their many motivating strategies for overcoming one's inner critic while inspiring us with their down-to-earth dedication to their craft.","date_published":"2017-10-09T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a8edd9e3-25d1-49c2-bbd0-243d3d0a0ccc/11fd5c98-a39d-4ab5-a19d-ae560036421d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":67033615,"duration_in_seconds":4672}]},{"id":"5df7fbf8-15b7-49e2-8a52-3651b0ef15bd","title":"The Melanie Stangl Episode","url":"https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-melanie-stangl-episode","content_text":"Music journalist Melanie Stangl joins Petticoat Rule, sharing many inspirational productivity and writing tips while discussing her journey to reporting for the entertainment industry.  We hear her own music as well, and hear her speak on her priority of maintaining journalistic integrity in spite of societal expectations that women accommodatingly 'play nice'.  Don't miss out on her specially curated Spotify playlist chock full of her favorite artists including many Pittsburgh musicians, and of course the awesome intro-outro songs we crafted together!!\n\nSPOTIFY: The Melanie Stangl Playlist\n\n\n\n\nCREDITS:\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Melanie, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\n\nThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.\nThe producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.Special Guest: Melanie Stangl.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMusic journalist Melanie Stangl joins Petticoat Rule, sharing many inspirational productivity and writing tips while discussing her journey to reporting for the entertainment industry.  We hear her own music as well, and hear her speak on her priority of maintaining journalistic integrity in spite of societal expectations that women accommodatingly \u0026#39;play nice\u0026#39;.  Don\u0026#39;t miss out on her specially curated Spotify playlist chock full of her favorite artists including many Pittsburgh musicians, and of course the awesome intro-outro songs we crafted together!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSPOTIFY: The Melanie Stangl Playlist\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe src=\"https://open.spotify.com/embed/user/1213842583/playlist/5bMSmRLkXo7gbIPeJRTUyo\" width=\"300\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCREDITS:\u003cbr\u003e\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Melanie, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from \u003ca href=\"http://www.sproutfund.org/\"\u003eThe Sprout Fund\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe producers would like to thank \u003ca href=\"http://www.riversedgepgh.com/\"\u003eThe River\u0026#39;s Edge\u003c/a\u003e for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Melanie Stangl.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Music journalist Melanie Stangl joins Petticoat Rule, sharing many inspirational productivity and writing tips while discussing her journey to reporting for the entertainment industry. ","date_published":"2017-09-25T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a8edd9e3-25d1-49c2-bbd0-243d3d0a0ccc/5df7fbf8-15b7-49e2-8a52-3651b0ef15bd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":61808816,"duration_in_seconds":3762}]},{"id":"38b82c0c-3ca9-4b80-a947-78de8dd87d08","title":"The Phat Man Dee Episode","url":"https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-phat-man-dee-episode","content_text":"Jazz chanteuse and cultural icon Phat Man Dee joins Petticoat Rule to talk about activism through music, respecting history through your creations, and learning to embrace your uniqueness.  We hear all about her path to her weirdness, the many influences and teachers she's had along the way, and her goals to contribute positivity to society and foment advocacy for the downtrodden.  Included in this episode is a song from her personal collection, Hey Phat Chick!, as well as one from her collaboration with Liz Berlin of Rusted Root, Social Justice Disco: Songs to Fight Fascists By.\n\n\nSPOTIFY: The Phat Man Dee Playlist\n\n\n\n\nCREDITS:\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Phat Man Dee, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\n\nThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.\nThe producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.Special Guest: Phat Man Dee.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJazz chanteuse and cultural icon Phat Man Dee joins Petticoat Rule to talk about activism through music, respecting history through your creations, and learning to embrace your uniqueness.  We hear all about her path to her weirdness, the many influences and teachers she\u0026#39;s had along the way, and her goals to contribute positivity to society and foment advocacy for the downtrodden.  Included in this episode is a song from her personal collection, Hey Phat Chick!, as well as one from her collaboration with Liz Berlin of Rusted Root, Social Justice Disco: Songs to Fight Fascists By.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSPOTIFY: The Phat Man Dee Playlist\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe src=\"https://open.spotify.com/embed/user/1213842583/playlist/041tOswfOK7hOb1GazMsPl\" width=\"300\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCREDITS:\u003cbr\u003e\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Phat Man Dee, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from \u003ca href=\"http://www.sproutfund.org/\"\u003eThe Sprout Fund\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe producers would like to thank \u003ca href=\"http://www.riversedgepgh.com/\"\u003eThe River\u0026#39;s Edge\u003c/a\u003e for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Phat Man Dee.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Jazz chanteuse and cultural icon Phat Man Dee joins Petticoat Rule to talk about activism through music, respecting history through your creations, and learning to embrace your uniqueness.","date_published":"2017-09-12T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a8edd9e3-25d1-49c2-bbd0-243d3d0a0ccc/38b82c0c-3ca9-4b80-a947-78de8dd87d08.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":65821825,"duration_in_seconds":4586}]},{"id":"5becd6ae-1cdc-4e6e-8e69-1f539f87bb7b","title":"The Ladyfest Episode","url":"https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-ladyfest-episode","content_text":"Ladyfest Pittsburgh organizers Steph Flati and Jen Sabol stop by the Petticoat Rule studio to talk about their experiences putting together the weekend-long festival celebrating under-represented musicians.  We also hear about their bands The Lopez and Brazilian Wax, overcoming vulnerability in performance, how to take it to the next level with a DIY attitude, and their plans to continue growth of the grassroots feminist and non-binary movement.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCREDITS:\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Steph, Jen, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\n\nThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.\nThe producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.Special Guests: Jen Sabol and Steph Flati.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eLadyfest Pittsburgh organizers Steph Flati and Jen Sabol stop by the Petticoat Rule studio to talk about their experiences putting together the weekend-long festival celebrating under-represented musicians.  We also hear about their bands The Lopez and Brazilian Wax, overcoming vulnerability in performance, how to take it to the next level with a DIY attitude, and their plans to continue growth of the grassroots feminist and non-binary movement.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe src=\"https://open.spotify.com/embed/user/1213842583/playlist/5B5y3wb7sKswWCUpbqwR8F\" width=\"300\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCREDITS:\u003cbr\u003e\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Steph, Jen, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from \u003ca href=\"http://www.sproutfund.org/\"\u003eThe Sprout Fund\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe producers would like to thank \u003ca href=\"http://www.riversedgepgh.com/\"\u003eThe River\u0026#39;s Edge\u003c/a\u003e for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guests: Jen Sabol and Steph Flati.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Ladyfest Pittsburgh organizers Steph Flati and Jen Sabol stop by the Petticoat Rule studio to talk about putting together the weekend-long festival celebrating under-represented musicians.  We also hear about their bands The Lopez and Brazilian Wax.","date_published":"2017-09-10T07:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a8edd9e3-25d1-49c2-bbd0-243d3d0a0ccc/5becd6ae-1cdc-4e6e-8e69-1f539f87bb7b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":62096239,"duration_in_seconds":4320}]},{"id":"f503a595-d145-4f04-9859-9cca955f5b3f","title":"The Kiki from The Buckle Downs Episode","url":"https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-kiki-from-the-buckle-downs-episode","content_text":"Powerhouse vocalist Kiki Brown from The Buckle Downs joins Petticoat Rule to talk about how she balances her many roles including musician, mother, on-the-job problem-solver, vocal coach, soon-to-be wife, and black woman in the genre of rock and roll.  Super engaging and inspiring, after listening to Kiki describe her life's path you'll leave the episode ready to push yourself to your own next level.  Don't miss out on her Spotify playlist, and the awesome intro-outro songs we crafted together!!  \n\nFind the episode at: https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-kiki-from-the-buckle-downs-episode\n\nSPOTIFY: The Kiki from The Buckle Downs Episode\n\n\n\n\nCREDITS:\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Kiki, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\n\nThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.\nThe producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.Special Guest: Kiki from The Buckle Downs.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003ePowerhouse vocalist Kiki Brown from The Buckle Downs joins Petticoat Rule to talk about how she balances her many roles including musician, mother, on-the-job problem-solver, vocal coach, soon-to-be wife, and black woman in the genre of rock and roll.  Super engaging and inspiring, after listening to Kiki describe her life\u0026#39;s path you\u0026#39;ll leave the episode ready to push yourself to your own next level.  Don\u0026#39;t miss out on her Spotify playlist, and the awesome intro-outro songs we crafted together!!  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind the episode at: \u003ca href=\"https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-kiki-from-the-buckle-downs-episode\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-kiki-from-the-buckle-downs-episode\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSPOTIFY: The Kiki from The Buckle Downs Episode\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe src=\"https://open.spotify.com/embed/user/1213842583/playlist/5NIrlKGfw6pnboss7gdXNB\" width=\"300\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCREDITS:\u003cbr\u003e\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Kiki, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from \u003ca href=\"http://www.sproutfund.org/\"\u003eThe Sprout Fund\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe producers would like to thank \u003ca href=\"http://www.riversedgepgh.com/\"\u003eThe River\u0026#39;s Edge\u003c/a\u003e for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Kiki from The Buckle Downs.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Powerhouse vocalist Kiki Brown from The Buckle Downs joins Petticoat Rule to talk about how she balances her many roles including musician, mother, on-the-job problem-solver, vocal coach, soon-to-be wife, and black woman in the genre of rock and roll.","date_published":"2017-09-10T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a8edd9e3-25d1-49c2-bbd0-243d3d0a0ccc/f503a595-d145-4f04-9859-9cca955f5b3f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":65416306,"duration_in_seconds":4557}]},{"id":"264b62db-f09c-4efb-9659-175969bdd3af","title":"The Molly Alphabet Episode","url":"https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-molly-alphabet-episode","content_text":"Country singer-songwriter Molly Alphabet joins Petticoat Rule to talk about her experiences as a woman playing Western music in the North.  We hear about Groundhog Day, writing for film, growing up in the Pittsburgh neighborhood of East Lawrenceville, collaboration with her musician husband Chet Vincent, her songwriting and musical development habits, and her amazing gig outfits.  Don't miss out on her Spotify playlist, and the awesome intro-outro songs we crafted together!!\n\nSPOTIFY: The Molly Alphabet Playlist\n\n\n\n\nCREDITS:\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Molly, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\n\nThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.\nThe producers would like to thank The River's Edge for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.\n\n==================================\n!! SPECIAL THANKS FOR THIS EPISODE !!\n\nDuring the recording of this episode, a very large fire broke out from which we barely escaped!  Therefore, the producers would also like to thank the firefighters, especially those from the Millvale Volunteer Fire Department (Station 191).  They saved the building as best they could, as well as the equipment inside the studio.  Without them, this episode would not exist!  \n\nWe also want to thank fellow musician and computer whiz Matt Siegler for salvaging our corrupted mp4 file, and Frederico Ponchio, author of the coding tool untrunc that Matt used for the salvaging.  Without these people, this episode would be incomplete!\nSpecial Guest: Molly Alphabet.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eCountry singer-songwriter Molly Alphabet joins Petticoat Rule to talk about her experiences as a woman playing Western music in the North.  We hear about Groundhog Day, writing for film, growing up in the Pittsburgh neighborhood of East Lawrenceville, collaboration with her musician husband Chet Vincent, her songwriting and musical development habits, and her amazing gig outfits.  Don\u0026#39;t miss out on her Spotify playlist, and the awesome intro-outro songs we crafted together!!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSPOTIFY: The Molly Alphabet Playlist\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ciframe src=\"https://open.spotify.com/embed/user/1213842583/playlist/3dIJbV49vSrxT5RlVjXjp2\" width=\"300\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCREDITS:\u003cbr\u003e\nIntro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Molly, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis project supported in part by a Seed Award from \u003ca href=\"http://www.sproutfund.org/\"\u003eThe Sprout Fund\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe producers would like to thank \u003ca href=\"http://www.riversedgepgh.com/\"\u003eThe River\u0026#39;s Edge\u003c/a\u003e for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e==================================\u003cbr\u003e\n!! SPECIAL THANKS FOR THIS EPISODE !!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the recording of this episode, a very large fire broke out from which we barely escaped!  Therefore, the producers would also like to thank the firefighters, especially those from the Millvale Volunteer Fire Department (Station 191).  They saved the building as best they could, as well as the equipment inside the studio.  Without them, this episode would not exist!  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe also want to thank fellow musician and computer whiz Matt Siegler for salvaging our corrupted mp4 file, and Frederico Ponchio, author of the coding tool \u003ca href=\"http://vcg.isti.cnr.it/~ponchio/untrunc.php\"\u003euntrunc\u003c/a\u003e that Matt used for the salvaging.  Without these people, this episode would be incomplete!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Molly Alphabet.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Country singer-songwriter Molly Alphabet joins Petticoat Rule to talk about her experiences as a woman playing Western music in the North.","date_published":"2017-09-04T05:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/a8edd9e3-25d1-49c2-bbd0-243d3d0a0ccc/264b62db-f09c-4efb-9659-175969bdd3af.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":59216301,"duration_in_seconds":3600}]}]}