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Host and co-curators Quajay Donnell and Rob Bell talk with April 2026 featured artist Brian Tucker and Tytiana Jordan about their journey, their work, and the importance of saying "yes" to opportunities. Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Roasters Visit joebeanroasters.com to get fresh roasted specialty coffee either by the bag or with a Perpetual Joy subscription! Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast et Dialed In to the world of coffee with Aaron and Wade! Tastings, coffee news and opinion and more! https://dialedincoffee.captivate.fm

Our first episode of the 2026 season with March featured artists Erika Matías-De Jesús (she/they) and Olivia Robinson (he/she/they) hosted by co-curators Quajay Donnell and Robert Bell. Olivia Robinson is a Rochester based documentarian who has a passion for being behind the camera and capturing life in its rawest form. She is dedicated to creating a space for cultural preservation and storytelling from her point of view. IG: theorarchive theorarchive.portfoliobox.net Erika Matías-De Jesús aka edj is a Dominican born, NY raised multi-faceted lesbian artist currently focused on film photography. Their work is a boisterous ‘thank you’ to the immigrants and queers before her, in this moment and of the future. IG: earth2edj stungunedj.com Mentioned in this episode: It’s A Lot Check out It’s A Lot on Lunchador! https://feeds.captivate.fm/itsalot/ Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

Small announcement on some Big Plan for @behindglassroc in 2026 Thank you to our curation team @quajay @byrobbell And a big thank you to all of you that have supported our mission of Community Over Competition 💪 See you in 2026 and please check out our GoFundMe on our Behind the Glass Instagram page ! @richardbcolon Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com Mind of Magnus Check out Mind of Magnus at magnusapollo.com, and leave him factoids at 585-310-2473! https://mind-of-magnus.captivate.fm

This podcast episode presents an engaging dialogue with artists Distorted Reality and No Fun Zone, following a recent First Friday Reception . The primary focus of our discussion revolves around the unique experience of exhibiting artwork and the subsequent interactions with the audience, as well as the creative processes behind their respective pieces they brought downtown to our gallery. As we navigate through their narratives, we highlight the significance of community in the artistic journey and the transformative power of creativity in our lives. Mentioned in this episode: Punches & Popcorn Punches & Popcorn: The masters of Couch Potato style Mike Huntone, Jason Bills, and Dr. Dominic D’Amore take a deep dive into the best and worst of martial arts films. https://punches-and-popcorn.captivate.fm/ Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

Photographers, gallery co-curators, and dads Richard Colon and Quajay Donnell join host Emily Hessney Lynch for a conversation about photography, Rochester, community, and fatherhood. In the first half of the show, we discuss how photographing different parts of Rochester helped them get to know the city, their goals of prioritizing community over competition and uplifting underrepresented artists with Behind the Glass Gallery, and how normal it's become to meet people from the internet IRL. During the second half of our conversation, we explore their different experiences of fatherhood during different decades of their lives, how other dads just *get it*, and how sometimes you just have to bounce in the bounce house, even in your 40s. For more, check out: Behind the Glass Gallery InstagramQuajay's InstagramRichard's InstagramBehind the Glass Gallery podcastEmily's Instagram This is a production of the Lunchador Podcast Network. Our logo was created by Tenderchomps Art. Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that Lifts Everyone Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com Murphys Rank The World Meghan, Skye and Tim know you have a lot of choices in life. That's why they're undertaking the herculean task of ranking the world! Join the siblings Murphy as they rank everything from sandwiches to cryptids in their neverending quest to help you find the best. Find it where you get your podcasts!

This episode is part of the Lunchador partnership with the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival (@rochesterfringe) to preview events you might not know about! Check the episode out on Just Can't Not or Lunchador.org https://just-cant-not.captivate.fm/episode/rochester-fringe-preview-drag-clown Guest: Drag + Clown - Six fierce drag performers collide with the world of clown in this outrageous, high-energy fringe spectacle! Expect big wigs, bigger noses, slapstick glamour, chaotic beauty, and emotional depth as these queens, kings, and in-betweens push the limits of drag and clowning. Hilarious, unpredictable, and heartbreakingly human — this is drag like you’ve never seen it before! Venue: MuCCC Time: 9/12 @ 7pm, 9/19 @ 7pm Show Link: https://rochesterfringe.com/tickets-and-shows/drag-clown Check out RochesterFringe.com for all the events and get the app to able to find events on the fly when you visit. Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Roasters Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

Podcast with our September crew with @byrobbell September BTG 2025 FEATURING KRIT UPRA @kritupra SWAPNIL BHATTACHARYA @swapnil_floyd DIGITALDASH PRODUCTIONS @_digitaldash Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com Mind of Magnus Artist Magnus Champlin Interviews guests sharing the stories and life adventures with the goal of expanding minds. Level Up Coffee Podcast Level Up Coffee Podcast: Level Up your coffee game. Wade Reed and Aaron Pascucci, two coffee professionals discuss coffee and the culture surrounding it. https://levelupcoffee.captivate.fm/

In this episode, Lunchador Co-Founder Chris Lindstrom (@stromie) interviews Erica Fee, the CEO and producer of the Rochester Fringe Festival! The Rochester Fringe Festival, heralded as New York State's largest multidisciplinary performing arts festival, serves as a vital platform for both emerging and established artists. The festival, taking place from September 9th to 20th, features an impressive array of nearly 650 performances, with approximately a quarter offered free of charge, making it accessible for all to enjoy. Mentions: rochesterfringe.com - Three Heads Brewing (@three_heads_brewing) - Fee Brothers (@feebrothersofficial) - Gary Craig (@garycraig0483) Mentioned in this episode: Mind of Magnus Check out Mind of Magnus at magnusapollo.com, and leave him factoids at 585-310-2473! https://mind-of-magnus.captivate.fm Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast Get Dialed In to the world of coffee with Aaron and Wade! Tastings, coffee news and opinion and more! https://dialedincoffee.captivate.fm Joe Bean Roasters Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

Special Intro Rob and Richard @richardbcolon talk about the upcoming Community over Competition exhibit at Flower City Arts Center for the month of August. 2nd Part Rob Bell @byrobbell and Quajay Donnell @qua.jay talk with our Aug 2025 artists Michelle Ashlee-Meade @michele_ashlee_photography Isaiah Trevon @flyguyzaya Elizabeth Rossi @elizabethrossi.art Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com Mind of Magnus Artist Magnus Champlin Interviews guests sharing the stories and life adventures with the goal of expanding minds.

Come visit the Mercatile on Main on First Friday June 6th from 6 to 8 PM to check out the June edition of Behind the Glass! This launch event features artists from a culmination of a recent class conducted at the Flower City Arts Center. This gathering of artists, curated by Rob Bell, showcases the distinct perspectives of three talented individuals as they present their work under the theme "Found Frames." Links referenced in this episode: @laurelliphotography - @smitleysstreetpics - @flowercityarts - @merconmain - @byrobbell Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

The primary focus of this podcast episode revolves around the introduction and exploration of three distinct artists: Corinne, Robert, and Aaron. Each artist presents their unique perspectives and creative processes, highlighting the interplay between their personal experiences and their artistic expressions. Corinne articulates a poignant duality in her work, capturing the bittersweet nature of everyday life through her photography, while Robert reflects on the significance of memories in his artistic journey, showcasing pieces that resonate deeply with his experiences. Aaron, diverging from traditional photography, elucidates his transition into mixed media, emphasizing the importance of reclaimed materials in his work. Collectively, these artists not only share their individual narratives but also illuminate the broader themes of connection, community, and the evolving nature of creativity within the Rochester art scene. Mentions: Unique Fair Kodak Scott's Submarine School of Music Behind the Glass Gallery RIT City Mercantile on Maine Lunchadore Podcast Network May Artists @corinnebowencreates @robertwforrest @_talkitup_ Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com Mind of Magnus Artist Magnus Champlin Interviews guests sharing the stories and life adventures with the goal of expanding minds. Punches & Popcorn Punches & Popcorn: The masters of Couch Potato style Mike Huntone, Jason Bills, and Dr. Dominic D’Amore take a deep dive into the best and worst of martial arts films. https://punches-and-popcorn.captivate.fm/

Chris Lindstrom Quajay Donnell Rob Bell April Artists Rae Wiggins Whitney Young Nova Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com Level Up Coffee Podcast Level Up Coffee Podcast: Level Up your coffee game. Wade Reed and Aaron Pascucci, two coffee professionals discuss coffee and the culture surrounding it. https://levelupcoffee.captivate.fm/ Mind of Magnus Artist Magnus Champlin Interviews guests sharing the stories and life adventures with the goal of expanding minds.

Our March 2025 conversation about inspiration, art, photography and collaboration. March Artists @d3vyspov @wit_dp @la_clay_photography_art BTG Crew @qua.jay @richardbcolon @stromie Mentioned in this episode: Food About Town Food About Town hosted by Chris Lindstrom, focusing on restaurants, food and drink of all kinds, and whatever topics I want to cover! https://foodabouttown.captivate.fm/ Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com Mind of Magnus Artist Magnus Champlin Interviews guests sharing the stories and life adventures with the goal of expanding minds.

The primary focus of our discussion centers around the opening of THAWW on March 7th at The Yards. We talk with our 3 Curators Matt Vanderlee, Nick Koch, and Rivkah Simcha about what to expect this year for the group show. Mentioned in this episode: Punches & Popcorn Punches & Popcorn: The masters of Couch Potato style Mike Huntone, Jason Bills, and Dr. Dominic D’Amore take a deep dive into the best and worst of martial arts films. https://punches-and-popcorn.captivate.fm/ Mind of Magnus Artist Magnus Champlin Interviews guests sharing the stories and life adventures with the goal of expanding minds. Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

This podcast episode commemorates the 2nd Anniversary of the Behind the Glass gallery. We reflect on the journey we have undertaken over the past two years, highlighting the significant contributions of various artists who have graced our walls. The episode captures the essence of our recent anniversary event, where a diverse array of artworks was showcased. Join us as we celebrate this milestone and look forward to the future of our vibrant artistic community. Mentioned in this episode: Punches & Popcorn Punches & Popcorn: The masters of Couch Potato style Mike Huntone, Jason Bills, and Dr. Dominic D’Amore take a deep dive into the best and worst of martial arts films. https://punches-and-popcorn.captivate.fm/ Joe Bean Roasters Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com Behind the Studio Door Behind the Studio Door, hosted by Molly Darling and Christian Rivera, takes listeners on a captivating exploration of artists and their creative processes. Through deep and meaningful conversations, they uncover the stories and experiences that shape the outward expression of their work. https://behind-the-studio-door.captivate.fm/