October 19

Founded in 2001, Liberty Arts is a 501(c)(3) non‐profit corporation dedicated to making art accessible to everyone in the Durham community, with both a studio collective of artists on Pearl Street and a foundry at Durham Central Park. For over two decades, Liberty Arts artists have made some of the most iconic sculptures in Durham, the highlight of which is Major The Bull, located in the heart of downtown, and have taught more than 2,600 individual students of all ages. This episode features Emily Wismer, Liberty Arts Letterpress & President of the Board, and Stephanie Minor, Studio Manager, as they provide a history of one of the City's most influential community arts organizations.

LIBERTY ARTS STUDIO & FOUNDRY

September 28

A conversation with Brooke Markevicius, Founder and CEO of Allobee, a woman-led Durham-based startup that provides innovative support to businesses doing good things in the world, through an artificial intelligence-based freelance workforce platform.

Brooke Markevicius

September 14

A conversation with legendary electronic music producer/DJ, New York University Adjunct Professor, and Brooklyn Fire Records label owner Tommie Sunshine on the current state of electronic music, post-pandemic artist development, and more. Tommie Sunshine boasts a 30-year seminal career in music working with some of the biggest artists on the planet from Katy Perry, to LCD Soundsystem, to Carlos Santana, and will be joining us at the inaugural Bull City Summit.

Tommie Sunshine

August 31

An interview with Sig, former Chief Marketing Officer, Live Nation North American Festivals, and former Head of Global Events, Overwatch League and Blizzard Entertainment. This is a discussion on the return of large scale music festivals and Esports tournament events, including North Carolina's new Esports Industry Grant Program, as the global return to live continues post Covid.

Sig Greenebaum

August 10

A discussion on the post-pandemic state of technology and the digital investment landscape with pioneer Nihal Mehta. With 20+ years of experience in innovating marketing technologies through founding five startups to date and investing in over 70, Nihal is a noted expert in the emerging adoption of mobile technologies for media properties and consumer brands.

Nihal Mehta

August 3

If you took the message of Kendrick Lamar & KRS One, the unapologetic vulgarness of Tyler The Creator and Redman, and the raw energy of DMX, Busta Rhymes, and Travis Scott, then you would get Jooselord. Tune in for a special interview with Durham's hottest rising rapper and activist, a true force to be reckoned with.

Jooselord

July 20

Brett Chambers serves on the NCCU Lyceum Committee, Hip Hop Initiative Advisory Group, and Jazz Research Institute Advisory Team. A graduate of Duke University’s Terry Sanford School of Public Policy, he also earned his Masters in Education Technology from the NCCU School of Education. Brett is host of Brett's Open-Mic, Durham's staple local artist showcase night now in its 25th Year.

Brett Chambers

July 13

As the Senior Director of Programs, Amanda develops and leads the Research Triangle Foundation’s programming efforts on the Frontier’s campus, for the Park and for the region. Hear about the upcoming BCS Summit programming at RTP this year.

Amanda Ronan

July 6

Durham-based Method Savvy is an award-winning advertising and marketing consultancy that creates connected brand experiences, with clients ranging from RDU tech-startups to global corporations.

Jake Finkelstein

June 29

The small business success story of The Glass Jug, Durham's award-winning microbrewery, craft beer store, and bar, with locations both downtown and at RTP.

Chris Creech

June 22

The emergence of the independent live music booking marketplace, powered by Gigmor.

David Baird

June 15

The BCS Podcast interviews Tlee Cooper, who is pioneering metaverse-built artificial retail experiences through her startup, Zroverse.

Tlee Cooper

June 8

BCS co-founder and Executive Producer Parag Bhandari discusses the partial Spring postponement, and now return of BCS, this September 15-17.

Parag Bhandari

Mar 9

A conversation with Amie Thompson of Creative Allies on the art of the Bull City.

Amie Thompson

Mar 2

Entrepreneur, Investor, and Veteran Music and PR Executive Rick French talks science, technology, and BCS's comparisons to SXSW.

Rick French

Feb 23

Durham's music scene on display at Bull City Summit.

Mir.I.am

Feb 14

A conversation with Parag Bhandari, Co-founder and Executive Producer of Bull City Summit, a new arts and technology summit coming to Durham.

Parag Bhandari