Episodes 18
Avg. Duration 1h 7m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Oct 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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On the first Friday of every month, join Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association’s Executive Director Shelly Bottorff and Audible Farm’s Peter Stockdale as they sit down with a wide range of artists in the community!

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FD TEA #18 - Megan Cassady & Alyssa Sparks | Stage Door Productions

Mar 06, 2026 1h 21m

Shelly and Peter are joined by Megan Cassady and Alyssa Sparks of Stage Door Productions. We discuss Megan and Alyssa's background in the arts and music, the founding of Stage Door Productions, fun…

FD TEA #17 - Alex Nguyen, April Cowell, & Jolene Hays | Flour & Bloom Iowa

Feb 06, 2026 1h 11m

Shelly and Peter head to Flour & Bloom Iowa to learn more about the different projects they have going on. Alex, April, and Jolene discuss how the business started, incorporating crafts and…

FD TEA #16 - Roxanne Amhof & Jacob Pedersen | Fort Dodge Choral Society

Jan 02, 2026 1h 12m

Shelly and Peter sit down with Roxanne Amhof and Jacob Pedersen of the Fort Dodge Choral Society to talk about their personal journeys with music and live singing, the history and mission of the…

FD TEA #15 - Steve Kersten, Nate McCubbin, Letitia Anderson, & Josh Hays | FDFAA Board Members

Dec 05, 2025 1h 11m

Shelly and Peter sit down with several board members of the Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association to talk about their mission, community impact, and work happening behind the scenes. It’s a great…

FD TEA #14 - Amanda Warren, Anne Zwink, & Megan Secor | Soldier Creek Winery

Nov 07, 2025 1h 13m

Shelly and Peter are at Soldier Creek Winery with Amanda Warren, Anne Zwink, & Megan Secor to discuss their backgrounds, their journey into the winemaking industry, annual events at Soldier…

FD TEA #13 - Anne Blankenship & Ann McLaughlin | Webster City Community Theatre

Oct 03, 2025 49m

Shelly and Peter adventure to Webster City to visit with Anne Blankenship and Ann McLaughlin of the Webster City Community Theatre. We discuss their acting backgrounds, how they became involved with…

FD TEA #12 - Justin Goodno | O'Goodies Irish Pub

Sep 05, 2025 53m

Shelly and Peter are joined by Justin Goodno, owner of O'Goodies Irish Pub in Fort Dodge, Iowa and 515 Wildlife Rehabilitation. We discuss Friday night music at O'Goodies, how the bar has changed,…

FD TEA #11 - Bill Griffel & Branden Hansel | Ann Smeltzer Charitable Trust

Aug 01, 2025 1h

Shelly and Peter are joined by trustees of the Ann Smeltzer Charitable Trust, Bill Griffel and Branden Hansel. We discuss the history of Ann Smeltzer, how the trust was formed, why it was important…

FD TEA #10 - Jerrold Jimmerson & Roger Netz | The Karl King Band

Jul 04, 2025 1h 11m

Shelly and Peter are joined by long time Karl King Band conductor (and former Karl King Band performer) Jerrold Jimmerson, and Roger Netz. In this episode we discuss all things Karl King Band,…

FD TEA #9 - Eric Anderson & Angela Ayala | The Blanden Memorial Art Museum & Art Education Center

Jun 06, 2025 1h 20m

Shelly and Peter are joined by Eric Anderson at the Blanden Memorial Art Museum and Angela Ayala at the Blanden Art Education Center in this two part episode. We discuss the history of the Blanden…

FD TEA #8 - Nate McCubbin & Gena Batcheller | Shiny Top & Eagles Hideout Lounge/Eagles Nest

May 02, 2025 49m

Shelly and Peter are joined by Nate McCubbin (Shiny Top Brewing) and Gena Batcheller (Eagles Hideout Lounge). We discuss Nate and Gena's backgrounds, how each business started, their importance in…

FD TEA #7 - Paul Hochmuth, Bill Secor, & Joshua Barlage | Fort Dodge Area Symphony

Apr 04, 2025 1h 18m

Shelly and Peter sit down with Fort Dodge Area Symphony members Paul Hochmuth, Bill Secor, and Joshua Barlage. We discuss how everyone became involved with the symphony, their duties, the history of…

FD TEA #6 - Ben Ahlers | Actor & Fort Dodge Native

Mar 07, 2025 1h 32m

Shelly and Peter are joined by actor and Fort Dodge, Iowa native, Ben Ahlers, and return guest, Rochelle Green. We do an in depth interview with Ben Ahlers asking questions about The Gilded Age &…

FD TEA #5 - Deidra Miller-Clay, Matt Drees, & Lindey Krug | Fort Dodge Senior High School

Feb 07, 2025 1h

Shelly and Peter are joined by Fort Dodge Senior High School educators Deidra Miller-Clay, Matt Drees, and Lindey Krug. We discuss how each individual became an educator, their specialties, how they…

FD TEA #4 - Jeremy Ober & Alex Trevino | Reforge Initiative

Jan 03, 2025 56m

Shelly and Peter are joined by Reforge Initiative founders/members Jeremy Ober and Alex Trevino. We discuss how the Reforge Initiative formed, what it means to the community, how the community has…

FD TEA #3 - Steve Kersten, Niki Conrad, & Rochelle Green | Fort Dodge Public Art Commission

Dec 06, 2024 1h 12m

Shelly and Peter are joined by Fort Dodge Public Art Commission members Steve Kersten, Niki Conrad, and Rochelle Green to discuss public art in the Fort Dodge area. 🎤 Steve Kersten - Magistrate…

FD TEA #2 - Tiffany Nelson, Dan Cassady, & Paul Bloomquist | 515 Big Band

Nov 01, 2024 1h 3m

Shelly and Peter are joined by 515 Big Band Members Tiffany Nelson, Dan Cassady, and Paul Bloomquist to discuss all things 515 Big Band! 🎤 Tiffany Nelson - Founder of 515 Big Band, saxophonist in 515…

FD TEA #1 - Jason Laird, Amy Porter, & Buzz Powers | Stage Door Productions, Comedia Musica Players, & Hawkeye Theater

Oct 04, 2024 1h 1m

Shelly and Peter are joined by Jason Laird, Amy Porter, and Buzz Powers to discuss theater in Fort Dodge. 🎤 Jason Laird - FDFAA Board Representative with experience with Stage Door Productions 🎤 Amy…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does FD TEA have?

FD TEA has published 18 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in Music, Music History.

Is FD TEA still active?

FD TEA is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 1h 7m.

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