This weeks episode is with Mark Brundrett, dad, drummer, and owner of Beats by Brundrett passing that experience on to students of all ages out of Clinton, CT studio coined Studio 19. Mark has decades of precusion experience hes toured with bands, hitting the Warped Tour stage, released albums, and continues to perform in and around Conneticut with various bands. Mark and his wife Andrea experienced what no parent imagines, a loss of a child. Through this loss their lives were forever changed. This episode is about continuing on, not as if nothing happened, but to live with purpose despite the challenges that life so unfairly imposes on us. Thank you for sharing your story and to anyone out there if you or a loved one is experiencing loss and is in need of resources in your area please reach out to the grief & loss hotline or call 866-903-3787

Resources for child loss discussed in episode:
https://saddadsclub.org/
https://hopeafterloss.org/

Where to find our guest:
Website: https://www.beatsbybrundrett.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beatsbybrundrett/
Email: beatsbybrundrett@gmail.com
Upcoming Live Shows

10.3- Rock Bottom (covers) - Malones Bar and Grill, Clinton, CT
10.9 - Driving Route 9 (originals, covers, Irish folk covers) - The Dublin, East Hampton, CT
10.23 - Mary & The Mad Men (covers) Scotch Plains Tavern Essex, CT
10.24- ghost tones (original ska/reggae) - The Oasis Pub, New London, CT
10.25-Driving Route 9 (originals, covers and Irish Folk Covers)The Winchester, Portland, CT
11.13 - Michael Cleary & Friends(covers)- The Dublin, East Hampton, CT
11.20 - Mary and The Mad Men(covers) - The Highliner, Westbrook, CT
11.22 - ghost tones (original ska/reggae)- w/ The Planet Smashers - Scottish Dave’s Clinton, CT
11.27 - Michael Cleary & Friends (covers)- The Winchester Cafe, Portland, CT
12.4 - JAK’D (covers) -Malone’s Bar and Grill, Clinton, CT
12.5 - Mary & The Mad Men (covers)- Clinton Country Club, Clinton, CT
12.17 - JAK’D (covers) -The Highliner, Westbrook, CT
12.18 - Mary & The Mad Men (covers) - Scotch Plains Tavern, Essex, CT
12.19- Rock Bottom (covers) - Westbrook Elks, Westbrook, CT
12.29 - Rock Bottom (covers) - The Highliner III, Westbrook, CT
12.30 - Mary & The Mad Men (covers) The Highliner III, Westbrook, CT
Mentions:
https://drumroom.io/
https://www.instagram.com/scottishdavespub/
https://www.instagram.com/thesegreeneyesct/
https://www.instagram.com/the.sparkle.and.fade/
https://riverfront.org/hartbeatmusicfestival/
https://shorelinesummerfest.com/
https://www.instagram.com/rockbottombandclintonct/

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This weeks guest is Sydney L. Hawes, a fashion designer and educator out of New Bedford, MA. Sydney aka Auntie Sydney has designed for Jay-Z's Artful Dodger, Chubbies Shorts, and I Love Plum which made headlines when her designs were worn by Meena Harris' daughters. Sydney lectures at UMASS Dartmouth and Salve Regina, is a costume designer at the New Bedford Festival Theater, and additonally takes on one on one clients for bespoke work. It was a pleasure to speak to Sydney and hope you enjoy the episode.

Where to find our guest:

https://www.instagram.com/auntiesydney/
Mentions:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/606856/worn-by-sofi-thanhauser/
https://nbfestivaltheatre.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bushwoodtailorsopportunityshop/
https://www.instagram.com/shopflorastyle/
https://www.instagram.com/booth228vintage/

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This week I am sitting down with Aubrey Lee aka Zozo the clown. It was so fun to get to hear about her journey into clowning and how many different ways you can be a clown. It was a pleasure to have her twist some balloons for the studio to bring joy to the space in the dead of winter.

Where to find our guest:

https://www.instagram.com/zozotheclownn/
Business inquiries: zozotheclownn@gmail.com

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This weeks episode is with Cat Burkey local Ipswich MA adaptive and inclusive fashion designer that uses fashion as a catalyst to conversation around disability, sustainablity, and intersectionality.

Where to find our guest:

https://www.instagram.com/catburkey_design/

https://www.vogue.com/article/adaptive-fashion-show-at-nyfw

https://www.catburkey.com/

Check out Cat Burkey at her upcoming shows:
Artist Residency at the Hall Haskell House Gallery Sept 15-20 in Ipswitch, MA
Boston Fashion Week Open Runway at Downtown Crossing September 18th
The Look Fashion Event October 11th in Windsor Locks, CT

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Where to find out more:
Queer AF info: https://www.loveyourlabels.org/queer-af

Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFmlgsGHmQ/R53026dahqGJbb1N8mFEUg/view?utm_content=DAFmlgsGHmQ&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor
Tickets: https://mechanicshall.org/event/queeraf26/
https://www.instagram.com/thequeeraf/
https://www.instagram.com/love.your.labels/
Worcester Draglesque Show tickets: https://mechanicshall.org/event/wdf2026/
https://www.instagram.com/worcesterdraglesquefestival/
Worcester DraglesqueFestival Classes pay what you can
Saturday Sept 19th Creative Hub in Worcester
11am Wig Styling with Semi Sweet
12:45pm Stage Management with Gnat
2pm The organized performer with Anita Tension
Saturday night at 7pm at Mechanics hall for the Draglesque Show followed by The Big Gay Party @ MB Lounge ticket holders for Queer AF and WDF get in free GA is 10$
Sunday the fun continues at the Worcester Dance studio
11am Cardio Twerk with Ghula Mortisse
1215 pm Power of the Peel with Teasy Roosevelt
145 pm Heels with Kelly Dolan

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This weeks guest is Fig of Fig Dreams, a New Hampshire based artist that thrives in the magical and seridipitus nature of life. Fig owns and operates Fig Tree North a shop in Woodstock, NH and is a mixed media artist. You can find Fig looking dumpster diving for forgotten treasure to turn into art giving it another life, hosting events that bring art and community together, or at her shop in Woodstock. Fig has infectious engery and this conversation was a treat. I cant wait to take a trip up north to see all the beauty Fig Dreams has to offer. You can find out more checking out the links below.

Where to find our guest:

Website: https://www.figdreams.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fig_dreams/
Fig Tree North
Open Thursday -Saturday - 10 AM to 5 PM
Sunday - 12 noon to 4 PM

104 Main Street, Unit 2N
North Woodstock, NH (MAP)
Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6ee121bdea30/email-signup-landing-page-2025

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This episode was edited by Yamani Ranjan of Women of Wayland Podcast

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This week's episode I am sitting with Racheal Xavier artist and fashion designer out of Fitchburg, MA. Rachael is a creative force and a joy to be around. Check her website on where you can shop, commission, and see her work in person. Links below.

RAW COUTURE FASHION SHOW RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/raw-couture-the-art-of-handmade-fashion-in-fitchburg-tickets-1986136969140?aff=oddtdtcreator Aug 29 2-5 FREE Admission & All Ages

Where to find our guest:

Website Shop Customs : https://www.valentinaventuraxx.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valentinaventuraxx/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rmsvx

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This week's episode is with Chadi aka Siskebab as this was recorded in January please note the next Get Punk'd show is on halloween at the Tauton Performing Arts Center, follow Chadi and Enigma Punk below as well as Get Punk'd on instagram for more details.

Where to find our guest:

https://www.instagram.com/thesiskebab/

Mentions:
Get Punk'd EventBrite
Get Punk'd Instagram https://www.instagram.com/getpunkdlive/
Enigma Punk https://www.instagram.com/enigma.punk/
Andi Van Dyke https://www.instagram.com/andivandyke/
Nervous Drag https://www.instagram.com/nervous.drag/
Majoon https://www.instagram.com/the_majnoon/
FouFou Lafolle https://www.instagram.com/foufou_lafolle/
Ramona Banshee, Candy Dish

Bands:
In Plain Sight https://www.instagram.com/inplainsigh.t/

DJs:

https://www.instagram.com/justalcide?igsh=MW9jcDZ0MmkwbTg5OA==

Events/Shows:
Get Punked! (Taunton Performing Arts Center), Spill the Chai (Boston at Jacque's / Alchemy), Worcester Drag Gauntlet, Blazing Beauties Drag Pageant

Venues/Places mentioned:
Dorchester Art Project, Taunton Performing Arts Center (TPAC), Jacque's, Alchemy (formerly Askew), East End Whisky Bar (Wickenden Street), Ego nightclub

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