The No Starving Artist podcast is dedicated to dancers & artists looking to take their dancing to the next level. We interview people from all walks of dance that have had professional experience doing what they love. We hope to inspire the next generation of artists to pursue what THEY want.
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Sep 28, 2026 · 49:05
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Josh Ellis from 8Counts. A brand new dance app that is aiming to provide accessibility to dance training while…
Aug 3, 2026 · 50:45
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Dr. Miguel Almario, DPT - we chat about his experience with dance and passion for physical therapy, the importance of…
Jul 27, 2026 · 52:14
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Jeff Homer and Mandy Yip from Ensemble Performing Arts - we talk about the beginnings of Ensemble, how they entered the…
Jul 20, 2026 · 55:08
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Brice "Professor Lock" Johnson - a professional dancer, movement educator, and speaker built on one belief: we dance how…
Jul 13, 2026 · 49:33
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Brittni Johnson - a licensed clinical mental health therapist with many years of experience working with individuals of…
Jul 6, 2026 · 46:07
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Theresa Stone - we chat about her journey with dance, her creative process and what she wants to see for dance moving…
Jun 29, 2026 · 47:39
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Angela Trapani - We chat about her role as a dance parent & school psychologist and how those worlds have interesected.…
Jun 22, 2026 · 57:26
This guided conversation brought together some influential voices in the competitive dance space to talk about: What happens when private equity, outside investment, and…
Jun 15, 2026 · 40:05
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Chasta Hamilton - We chat about her journey, how private equity in dance crossed her radar and where we're at today with…
Jun 8, 2026 · 41:59
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Jamie Hodgins from ICDR - this is a part 2 with Jamie taking about ICDRs current position in competitive dance, how they…
Jun 2, 2026 · 1:01:36
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Jonathan Carone from Healthy Sports Parents. We talk about why parents push pressure on young athletes, where youth…
May 11, 2026 · 55:03
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Kristina Cross & Brie Pena from Elevation on Tour. We chat about the beginnings of their business, challenges they faced…
May 5, 2026 · 1:06:51
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Kim McSwain - in this episode Jason talks with Kim about her approach to teaching dance, working with studios to reform…
Apr 27, 2026 · 1:06:08
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Bree Hafen - Jason Pickett sits down with Bree Hafen, founder of Tiger Friday, to break down her journey from…
Apr 20, 2026 · 55:47
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Calan Bryant - Jason Pickett sits down with dancer and creator Erik Cavanaugh to talk about his unconventional path into…
Apr 6, 2026 · 55:48
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Calan Bryant - Jason Pickett sits down with choreographer and creative director Calan Bryant to unpack his…
Mar 30, 2026 · 49:56
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Buddha Stretch - Jason Pickett sits down with dancer and actress Mollee Gray to talk about her journey from Utah to…
Mar 23, 2026 · 59:19
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Buddha Stretch - Jason Pickett sits down with hip-hop pioneer Buddha Stretch to break down the true foundations of…
Mar 16, 2026 · 46:29
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Lorenzo Hines - In this episode Jason Pickett sits down with Houston-based dance educator Lorenzo Hines to discuss…
Mar 15, 2026 · 1:00:54
In this special bonus episode of the No Starving Artists Podcast, host Jason Pickett sits down with dance educator and performance coach Shane Wuerthner to explore the current…
Mar 9, 2026 · 47:15
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Quinton Peron - Choreographer, dancer & creative in the college an studio dance spaces. We chat about choreographing pom…
Mar 2, 2026 · 43:12
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Kara Tatelbaum - Author, educator and mentor. We talk about her journey in dance, writing her book and where she is…
Feb 27, 2026 · 44:24
Welcome back to another No Starving Artists Special This is a guided conversation between Jason Pickett and Suzanne Citere exploring how teachers can ethically and effectively…
Feb 23, 2026 · 50:03
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Jimmy Morgan - Figure Skating Movement Coach & Choreographer We talk about the similarities between figure skating and…
Feb 16, 2026 · 38:44
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Tressa Wilson - educator, choreographer and mentor. We talk about her approach in the classroom and how she mentors…
Feb 9, 2026 · 56:07
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Kiara Leigh - Dance educator and choreographer We chat about how she approaches her classroom, creating safe and…
Feb 2, 2026 · 55:01
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Hide Horikoshi - Owner of RMS Dansville & Komotion Dance ProgramWe chat about cross training in dance, non recreational…
Jan 26, 2026 · 52:20
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Matt Tennie - Owner of Apex Training in Long Island, NY. We chat about cross training and how he approaches training…
Jan 19, 2026 · 55:57
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Michelle Leagans - Choreographer, Owner of Power Intensives & Author. We talk pro style dance, inspiring the next…
Jan 12, 2026 · 43:23
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Donovan Gibbs - Choreographer, dancer & program director We chat about his methodology, transitioning away from LA and…
Jan 5, 2026 · 46:53
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Angel Strittmater - Professional dancer, content creator and educator We talk about social media, making the transition…
Dec 22, 2025 · 59:41
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Neo Lynch - Choreographer, educator and speaker. We talk about emotional adultification of dancers, the competition…
Dec 15, 2025 · 48:02
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring McKenna Murdock - Dance teacher, Adjudicator and content creator We chat about teaching, navigating college and…
Dec 8, 2025 · 53:27
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Ginger for a part 2! - Dance teacher, content creator and dancer. We chat about teaching, classroom dynamics and more!…
Dec 1, 2025 · 57:36
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Sarah Marie Picard - American dancer, choreographer, actress, and painter. We chat about performance, what her acting…
Nov 24, 2025 · 44:02
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Sarah Marie Picard - American dancer, choreographer, actress, and painter. We chat about performance, what her acting…
Nov 17, 2025 · 52:05
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Darren Smith - Independent Film Producer & creator of Craftsman Films. We talk about Darens experience with film…
Nov 10, 2025 · 1:07:01
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Neo Lynch - Choreographer, educator and speaker. We talk about Neo's experience inside of dance education and higher…
Nov 3, 2025 · 57:07
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Mallory Quinn, PH.D - Board Certified Behavior Analyst, NASM-CPT & Studio Owner We talk about behavioral analysis as it…
Oct 27, 2025 · 54:00
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Michael Musarra - Tap instructor, creator & competition dance judge We talk about where he's currently at, what hes…
Oct 20, 2025 · 49:45
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Clara Eaton Ribeiro - Dance educator, business owner and mentor. We talk shop about the business of dance and catch up…
Oct 14, 2025 · 45:26
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Gwendolyn Baum - Educator, content creator and BFA We chat about college for dancers, modern dance & more! Their links:…
Oct 6, 2025 · 48:36
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Ginger - Dance teacher, content creator and dancer. We chat about teaching, classroom dynamics and more! Their links:…
Oct 1, 2025 · 53:15
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Seth Gonzalez - freestyle battle dancer and creative We chat about freestyle, battling, judging and more! Their links:…
Sep 30, 2025 · 46:24
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Galit Friedlander - dance teacher, choreographer & personal trainer. We chat about fitness for dancers, cross training &…
May 26, 2025 · 45:19
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Dr. Chelsea Pierotti - Sport psychology consultant for dancers. We chat about dancer mental health, how to approach…
May 14, 2025 · 42:12
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Jeanne-Marie Branche - Dance educator, marketer and owner of Releve marketing - a marketing agency dedicated to helping…
Apr 22, 2025 · 49:03
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Angela Cole - Full time dance teacher, choreographer and professional dancer. We chat about returning to how to teach in…
Apr 14, 2025 · 49:49
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Alan Salazar - Choreographer, convention teacher and movement educator. We chat about returning to teaching consistently…
Apr 8, 2025 · 37:07
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Jolene, Sophia & Elysia from Pure Movement Dance. We talk about there viral video where someone walked on stage during…
Mar 31, 2025 · 37:39
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Phil Wright - international dance educator and content creator. We chat about his beginnings with dance, teaching all…
Mar 3, 2025 · 38:07
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Maia Mahosky - dance teacher, choreographer, dance graduate and more! We chat about gathering funding, support and…
Feb 24, 2025 · 52:03
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Ali Deucher - Professional dancer, choreographer and convention faculty member. We chat about getting into the…
Feb 17, 2025 · 50:02
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Full Circle Boys - 5 member boy band who dance! We chat about making the shift into music, collaboration, writing music…
Feb 10, 2025 · 1:08:27
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Michael Musarra - Convention teacher, tap specialist and more! We chat about convention tap classes, approaching tap in…
Feb 3, 2025 · 1:03:32
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Angela Cole - Full time dance teacher, content creator and mentor. We chat about teaching competitive dance, social…
Jan 27, 2025 · 53:45
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Preston Miller with TDA Prep - Dancer, educator and creator of the dance artists prep. We chat about college dance,…
Jan 20, 2025 · 53:36
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Menina Fortunato - Professional dancer, industry leader & professional mentor & more. We chat about the dance industry,…
Jan 13, 2025 · 56:54
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Antoine Troupe - Choreographer, creative director & business owner. We chat about moving to LA, making it in the…
Jan 6, 2025 · 50:38
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Mina Witte also known as Mina Pro. We chat about Ballroom in studios, how to start & more! Minas links:…
Dec 30, 2024 · 49:06
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast featuring Jess Spinner. We chat about educating the Whole Dancer, mental health, nutrition for dancers & more! Jess' links:…
Aug 5, 2024 · 1:02:53
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast. Episode 4 of Season 2 is featuring Ryan Visconti. We chat about movement, creating a dance program, battling & more! Ryans links:…
Jul 29, 2024 · 40:15
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast. Episode 3 of Season 2 is featuring Howard Bruce. We chat about growing up in Ohio, the dance scene there, starting dance programs…
Jul 22, 2024 · 1:00:37
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast. Episode 2 of Season 2 is featuring Clara Eaton. We chat about cruise ships, starting a convention, creating content online &…
Jul 15, 2024 · 56:32
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast. Episode 1 of Season 2 starts off with a bang featuring the Shane Wuerthner AKA Athletistry. We chat about Ballet, the physicality…
Jan 3, 2024 · 58:15
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast. This is the FINAL episode of Season 1 and features the amazing: Slay Smiles. She is a dancer, creative, advocate and artist who…
Dec 21, 2023 · 58:13
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast. This episode features Tonga Lavulo: Battle dancer, creative & artist. We talk about freestyle, how he started battling and more!…
Dec 13, 2023 · 1:02:56
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast. This episode features Miller Daurey: Actor, dancer & creator who is documenting his journey back to dance after taking a hiatus…
Dec 6, 2023 · 1:34:52
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast. This episode features Patrick Cubbedge: Dancer, choreographer, parent & artist! In this episode we're talking about dancer…
Nov 29, 2023 · 1:02:29
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast. This episode features Francisco Gella: Artistic Director, Choreographer, and Educator Franciscos Links:…
Nov 22, 2023 · 1:30:14
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast. This episode features Brayden Singley: Dancer/choreographer raised in Utah now teaching and dancing in New York City. Braydens…
Nov 16, 2023 · 1:19:41
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists podcast. This episode features Jadell Lee (Part 3) - Professional dance educator, published author, TEDx speaker & CEO of…
Nov 8, 2023 · 1:02:08
Welcome back to episode 13 of the No Starving Artists podcast. This episode features Amber Anthony - Co-Owner of Rainbow Dance for 20+ Years - Passionate about the industry as a…
Oct 10, 2023 · 1:03:00
Welcome back to episode 12 of the No Starving Artists podcast. This episode features Brice "Professor Lock" Johnson - Your dancing neighborhood Hope Dealer! Brices Links:…
Aug 7, 2023 · 1:00:26
Welcome back to episode 11 Part 2 of the No Starving Artists podcast. This episode features Jadell Lee - Professional dance educator, published author, TEDx speaker & CEO of…
Aug 2, 2023 · 56:12
Welcome back to episode 11 of the No Starving Artists podcast. This episode features Jadell Lee - Educator, Author, Convention owner & dancer. We're diving into mentorship,…
Jul 8, 2023 · 1:23:06
Welcome back to episode 10 of the No Starving Artists podcast. This episode features Ramses Contreras and we're diving into consent within dance spaces and how teachers,…
Jun 20, 2023 · 1:01:58
Welcome back to episode 9 of the No Starving Artists podcast. This episode features Ali Phillips and we're diving into conscious dance leadership and how it's shaped her career…
Jun 9, 2023 · 1:23:56
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists Podcast! This episode features Jeffrey "Boom" Louizia PART 2 - Jeffrey Boom Louizia is what all the energy drinks and possibly the sun…
Jun 9, 2023 · 58:30
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists Podcast! This episode features Jeffrey "Boom" Louizia - Jeffrey Boom Louizia is what all the energy drinks and possibly the sun aspire’s…
Jun 9, 2023 · 1:07:10
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists Podcast! This episode features Marcquet Hill - Dancer, choreographer and current Magic Mike Live Tour dancer. "I do a lot of dance moves"…
Jun 9, 2023 · 1:47:38
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists Podcast! This episode features Michael "Third Degree" Swasey - Popper, freestyle artist and creative who has been prospecting with the…
Jun 9, 2023 · 1:01:16
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists Podcast! This episode features Jesse Sykes - An ambitious, tenacious and loving human who loves to inspire others through the power of…
Jun 9, 2023 · 1:05:21
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists Podcast! This episode features Riley Jackson - Producer, Artist, videographer & creative who has a unique experience with and within…
Jun 9, 2023 · 1:03:25
Welcome back to the No Starving Artists Podcast! This episode features Sage Swenson, an amazing artist from Utah that has worked in and out of LA and traveled the world doing…
Jun 9, 2023 · 55:48
Welcome to the official first episode of the Hey Its Pickett Podcast! This episode features Uly Gonzalez - Dance, choreographer & artist currently based our of Oregon. This…
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