Category Archives: Original Craft Productions

Bobcat Goldthwait: Coming soon to a comic-con near you!

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Doug Dangler

Actor, comedian, and director Bobcat Goldthwait visits Craft to discuss his career: acting in the Police Academy films, directing World’s Greatest Dad, and engaging with fans at comic cons. Reflecting on his works and experiences, he fondly remembers Robin Williams … Continue reading →

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The Accidentals: Sometimes You’ve Just Gotta Say #$%^&!

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Doug Dangler

The Accidentals, violinist Sav Madigan and cellist Katie Larson, have been captivating audiences since a little after they met in a Traverse City, Michigan, high school. Their latest album, “Timeout 3,” is the most recent addition to their Timeout series … Continue reading →

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David Wilcox: Songwriting as Therapy

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Doug Dangler

Ohio musician David Wilcox has released over 20 albums, including his latest The Way I Tell the Story. Wilcox discusses his songwriting process as a form of emotional and traumatic event processing. He emphasizes the joy of exploring feelings through … Continue reading →

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Columbus Authors Diane Callahan and David Dixon Navigate The Ship and The Storm

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Doug Dangler

Columbus authors Diane Callahan and David Dixon discuss their new poetry collection, The Ship and the Storm. They employed a unique system of organization by putting their poems with similar themes and forms into conversation with each other on opposing … Continue reading →

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Brandy Gleason: Living the Best of Ohio

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Doug Dangler

“ The most important part about life is living it” – Ernest Hemingway Brandy Gleason, chief writer at Gleason Family Adventure and the creator of the Ohio Road Trips Facebook group, follows this Hemingway quote in life and in her writing. … Continue reading →

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Meg Cabot: From The Princess Diaries to Westerville

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Doug Dangler

Novelist Meg Cabot is more than just The Princess Diaries, although that’s an impressive accomplishment. She’s had an her extensive career, writing over 50 novels for young adults and adults. Next up, she will appear at a Meet the Author … Continue reading →

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Abby Posner: How many instruments can one person play?

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Doug Dangler

Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Abby Posner has released four albums and won the 28th annual USA Songwriting Competition in 2023. She’ll be in town with the Six String Concert series on September 19. We discuss her multi-instrumental talents and her journey … Continue reading →

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The Cat-like Comedy Reflexes of Bridget Mendy

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Doug Dangler

Journalist and improv comic Bridjet Mendy will perform at the Columbus Comedy Festival, September 4th – 7th. Bridget discusses her comedy style, heavily influenced by her experiences as a 30-something first-generation American with family roots in the Soviet Union. Initially … Continue reading →

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Nef Johnson’s Journey from  Shrunken Head to  Columbus Comedy Festival

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Doug Dangler
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Victoria Christopher Murray: Finding the Past

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Doug Dangler

New York Times bestselling author Victoria Christopher Murray has written or cowritten more than 30 novels, including Stand Your Ground and The Personal Librarian. In our discussion, Murray discusses her latest book, Harlem Rhapsody, a historical fiction novel about Jesse … Continue reading →

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