Pyragraph LIVE
Welcome to Pyragraph LIVE! Pyragraph's Publisher & Editor Peri Pakroo talks with artists, musicians, filmmakers and all sorts of folks doing creative work and building creative communities. Check Pyragraph's Facebook page for days/times of the live show!
Watch the livestream from this page, and feel free to chat with us! Past episodes will be posted below.

Pyragraph LIVE: John Fugelsang
John Fugelsang is in Albuquerque to perform “Unpresidented: The true story of a comedian trying to raise a toddler while his country was electing one” and we were lucky enough to get him into the Pyragraph LIVE studio (a.k.a. my office) to talk about comedy, politics, religion, and how he’s pulled all those elements and more into his unique creative career.
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Pyragraph LIVE: Post-Election Videocast
We interrupt our regularly scheduled post today to announce a special live videocast with Pyragraph staff joined by artists and community members beginning at 10am this morning. Please join us.
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Pyragraph LIVE from the Albuquerque Press Club: Nancy Zastudil Nancy shares what's new with Central Features Contemporary Art
We get the scoop from Nancy on upcoming exhibits, the history of Central Features Contemporary Art, how she transitioned from art school to gallery owner, what the business climate is like in downtown ABQ, and a whole lot more.
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Pyragraph LIVE from the Albuquerque Press Club: Jared Putnam Jared shares tales from Kazakhstan, his video-making adventures, and more
We chat with Jared Putnam about touring Kazakhstan and other far-flung spots around the globe with Le Chat Lunatique, making lo-tech videos with Sage, and playing in Lynn Anderson’s band.
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Pyragraph LIVE from the Albuquerque Press Club: Mike Smith We talk with essayist Mike Smith about writing, podcasting and exploring the desert
Award-winning essayist Mike Smith also runs a podcast called City on the Edge; writes about music for various publications; and is an excellent dancer. We chat with Mike about the world of literary journalism, podcasting, and exploring forgotten places in New Mexico.
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Pyragraph LIVE from the Albuquerque Press Club: Jessamyn Lovell The author of Dear Erin Hart talks art, film and family
We chat with Jessamyn about turning identity theft into a photography book (Dear Erin Hart), going to school in Rochester, New York, and her husband Lee Montgomery’s drones.
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Pyragraph LIVE from the Albuquerque Press Club: Little Bobby Tucker Little Bobby talks animals, music and sex
The one and only Little Bobby Tucker joins us to talk about his band Shoulder Voices, his new Dear Little Bobby advice column, threesomes, and handling animals.
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Pyragraph LIVE from the Press Club: Ryan Leonski and Shandiin Woodward Sky Pets creators share the story behind their game, and the game development scene in ABQ
We chat with game developers Ryan Leonski and Shandiin Woodward about their newly released game Sky Pets, the Albuquerque Game Developers Guild, and more.
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Pyragraph LIVE from the Albuquerque Press Club: Mauro Woody Mauro catches us up on her many music projects, plus Gatas y Vatas and Titwrench
We chat with Mauro about the scene for women-led experimental music in ABQ and beyond, including stories from the Gatas Y Vatas and Titwrench festivals.
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Pyragraph LIVE from the Albuquerque Press Club: Len & Donna Romano Len and Donna share the scoop on starting Ripe Inc. and working in ABQ's creative community
Len and Donna give the lowdown on their branding biz Ripe Inc., the Washington Middle School mural project, and meeting Len’s doppelganger Jeff Goldblum.
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Pyragraph LIVE from the Albuquerque Press Club: Steven J Westman The Curious Townie visits and updates us on the 505 Faces project
The Curious Townie himself Steven J Westman joins Peri and Clarke at the ABQ Press Club to chat about the 505 Faces project, beards, and the Balloon Fiesta.
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Pyragraph LIVE from the Albuquerque Press Club: Sam Miller We chat and raise pints with Sam just before he leaves for a European tour
We chat with Sam about living in NYC versus Seattle versus New Mexico; songwriting inspiration in the middle of the night; and hunting turkeys with his dad.
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Pyragraph LIVE From The Albuquerque Press Club: Inaugural Debut Hosts Peri Pakroo and Clarke Condé drink beers and talk shop
Our new videocast: Pyragraph LIVE from The Albuquerque Press Club! Peri Pakroo and Clark Conde stumble through technology challenges in our inaugural debut.
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