web01.fireside.fm Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:00:22 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Petticoat Rule - Episodes Tagged with “Writing” https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/tags/writing Mon, 01 Jan 2018 07:00:00 -0500 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 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 Karen Dietrich Episode https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-karen-dietrich-episode 65a52ef1-af74-4e50-a28b-7a9278992bd7 Mon, 04 Dec 2017 07:00:00 -0500 Erika June Chrstina Laing full Erika June Chrstina Laing 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. 1:11:25 yes 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. Don't miss out on her specially curated Spotify playlist! <br> SPOTIFY: The Karen Dietrich Playlist <br> CREDITS: Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Karen, 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: Karen Dietrich. 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.


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


SPOTIFY: The Karen Dietrich Playlist



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Karen, 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: Karen Dietrich.

]]> 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.


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


SPOTIFY: The Karen Dietrich Playlist



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Karen, 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: Karen Dietrich.

]]> The Melanie Stangl Episode https://petticoatrule.fireside.fm/the-melanie-stangl-episode 5df7fbf8-15b7-49e2-8a52-3651b0ef15bd Mon, 25 Sep 2017 07:00:00 -0400 Erika June Chrstina Laing full Erika June Chrstina Laing Music journalist Melanie Stangl joins Petticoat Rule, sharing many inspirational productivity and writing tips while discussing her journey to reporting for the entertainment industry. 1:02:42 yes 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!! <br> SPOTIFY: The Melanie Stangl Playlist <br> CREDITS: Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Melanie, 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: Melanie Stangl. 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!!



SPOTIFY: The Melanie Stangl Playlist



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Melanie, 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: Melanie Stangl.

]]> 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!!



SPOTIFY: The Melanie Stangl Playlist



CREDITS:
Intro/Outro Tunes created in collaborative segment with Melanie, 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: Melanie Stangl.

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