web01.fireside.fm Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:55:51 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Petticoat Rule - Episodes Tagged with “Productivity” https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/tags/productivity Mon, 09 Apr 2018 07:00:00 -0400 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! en-us episodic Galvanizing Women in Musical Creativity Erika June Chrstina Laing 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! yes Erika June Chrstina Laing info@petticoatrule.net The Cindy Howes Episode https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-cindy-howes-episode ade7e365-4ec4-45eb-a9e7-03b6462a3e29 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 07:00:00 -0400 Erika June Chrstina Laing full Erika June Chrstina Laing 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. 1:30:00 yes 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! <br> SPOTIFY: The Cindy Howes Playlist <br> CREDITS: Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Cindy, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer. This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>. The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River's Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode. Special Guest: Cindy Howes. 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!



SPOTIFY: The Cindy Howes Playlist



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Cindy, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.

This project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.
The 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.

]]> 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!



SPOTIFY: The Cindy Howes Playlist



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Cindy, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.

This project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.
The 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.

]]> The Blak Rapp MADUSA Episode https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-blak-rapp-madusa-episode 989d9943-ff05-4a03-bcce-562621668259 Mon, 12 Feb 2018 07:00:00 -0500 Erika June Chrstina Laing full Erika June Chrstina Laing 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. 1:20:39 yes 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. :::CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO BLAK RAPP MADUSA'S MUSIC (https://soundcloud.com/blakrappmadusa)::: SPOTIFY: The Blak Rapp MADUSA Playlist <br> CREDITS: Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Blak Rapp MADUSA, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer. This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>. The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River's Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode. Special Guest: Blak Rapp MADUSA. 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.

:::CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO BLAK RAPP MADUSA'S MUSIC:::

SPOTIFY: The Blak Rapp MADUSA Playlist



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Blak Rapp MADUSA, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.

This project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.
The 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.

]]> 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.

:::CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO BLAK RAPP MADUSA'S MUSIC:::

SPOTIFY: The Blak Rapp MADUSA Playlist



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Blak Rapp MADUSA, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.

This project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.
The 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.

]]> The Slowdanger Episode https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-slowdanger-episode 5fbb1a01-d56f-436f-9461-e4e7b4fb94a0 Mon, 01 Jan 2018 07:00:00 -0500 Erika June Chrstina Laing full Erika June Chrstina Laing 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. 1:20:00 yes 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. Don't miss out on her specially curated Spotify playlist! <br> SPOTIFY: The Slowdanger Playlist <br> CREDITS: Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Anna, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer. This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>. The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River's Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode. Special Guest: Anna Thompson. 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.


Don't miss out on her specially curated Spotify playlist!


SPOTIFY: The Slowdanger Playlist



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Anna, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.

This project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.
The 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.

]]> 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.


Don't miss out on her specially curated Spotify playlist!


SPOTIFY: The Slowdanger Playlist



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Anna, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.

This project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.
The 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.

]]> The Addi Twigg Episode https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-addi-twigg-episode be3524e9-7d29-423d-a4c5-98f1d6705b3f Mon, 06 Nov 2017 07:00:00 -0500 Erika June Chrstina Laing full Erika June Chrstina Laing 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. 1:08:48 yes 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". <br> SPOTIFY: The Addi Twigg Playlist <br> CREDITS: Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Addi, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer. This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>. The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River's Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode. Special Guest: Addi Twigg. 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".



SPOTIFY: The Addi Twigg Playlist



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Addi, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.

This project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.
The 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.

]]> 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".



SPOTIFY: The Addi Twigg Playlist



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Addi, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.

This project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.
The 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.

]]> The Sparkle Pony Episode https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-sparkle-pony-episode 11fd5c98-a39d-4ab5-a19d-ae560036421d Mon, 09 Oct 2017 07:00:00 -0400 Erika June Chrstina Laing full Erika June Chrstina Laing 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. 1:17:52 yes 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. <br> SPOTIFY: The Sparkle Pony Playlist <br> CREDITS: Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Valentina, Molly, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer. This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>. The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River's Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode. Special Guests: Molly Hebert-Wilson and Valentina Raffaelli. 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.



SPOTIFY: The Sparkle Pony Playlist



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Valentina, Molly, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.

This project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.
The 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.

]]> 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.



SPOTIFY: The Sparkle Pony Playlist



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Valentina, Molly, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.

This project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.
The 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.

]]> The Kiki from The Buckle Downs Episode https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-kiki-from-the-buckle-downs-episode f503a595-d145-4f04-9859-9cca955f5b3f Sun, 10 Sep 2017 07:00:00 -0400 Erika June Chrstina Laing full Erika June Chrstina Laing 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. 1:15:57 yes 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!! Find the episode at: https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-kiki-from-the-buckle-downs-episode SPOTIFY: The Kiki from The Buckle Downs Episode <br> CREDITS: Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Kiki, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer. This project supported in part by a Seed Award from <a href="http://www.sproutfund.org/">The Sprout Fund</a>. The producers would like to thank <a href="http://www.riversedgepgh.com/">The River's Edge</a> for providing the use of their studio space and equipment in the making of this episode. Special Guest: Kiki from The Buckle Downs. 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!!

Find the episode at: https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-kiki-from-the-buckle-downs-episode

SPOTIFY: The Kiki from The Buckle Downs Episode



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Kiki, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.

This project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.
The 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.

]]> 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!!

Find the episode at: https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-kiki-from-the-buckle-downs-episode

SPOTIFY: The Kiki from The Buckle Downs Episode



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Kiki, Erika, and Tara using a Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.

This project supported in part by a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund.
The 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.

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