It’s time we talk about relationships! Since the breakup of Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello and now them being friends, we answer the question on whether exes can still be friends? Stay tuned to listen to more about our thoughts and some relationship advice such as what we look for in women, what can women do to attract guys and much more! --- Send…

Happy 2022! This week we share our personal new year resolutions, as well as the resolutions for the Loud Minds Podcast. So if you haven't already, subscribe to our YouTube and give us a like and support us on our Instagram and TikTok. We're looking forward to giving you more entertainment and fun content this year so stay tuned and have a great ye…

Finally, we're back with an episode as a late Christmas gift for you all! NFTs are now a hot topic - something which is still confusing to understand however. Advancing into the digital world of Internet Future may sound all fancy and fun, but what can count as its risks? This week we talk about how NFTs are affecting the digital market and us over…

It's been a busy week, so here we are with another leisure podcast to chillax! We talked about the latest Netflix movies and shows we watched, the MrBeast Games and also what we would be wearing to our upcoming farewell dinner. But with Tom receiving a Squid Game card, the question was asked - 'would you join Squid Game?' Stick around to find out! …

The hype is real. It's very likely that we'll see all 3 Spider-mans sharing the screen in No Way Home. We shared our nostalgic moments from the trailer and get excited as to how this movie opens up the Multiverse into the MCU. Stay tuned for some of our crazy versions of potential future Spider-man plots! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcas…

This week's episode has our honest reactions to Paul Rudd's fantastic achievement. We talk through how his qualities make him sexy and how this brings about the standards of men's beauty today. Stick around as we joke around on how we could also be possible candidates for sexiest man alive! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.co…

Technology and our social lives is going to be revolutionary with Facebook rebranding to Meta. So into the metaverse we go - but what does the future of it actually hold? Here's us hyping about the transition into a completely different 'world' and talking through the possible issues and benefits from the metaverse. P.S. we aren't experts on this t…

In this episode we discuss the devastating incident of the tragic death of a cinematographer on the sets of upcoming movie Rust. We share our thoughts on actor Alec Baldwin's situation and how measures of gun safety must tighten up on film sets. Gun violence and control has also gone out of hand, as we come up to our views on the current gun laws a…

Borders are opening. Flights are available. We're thinking of going on a trip towards the end of the year! Adding in, also our travel stories and experiences we've had around the world. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-idiculla/message

We are back! And so is Sal, after a rather long break. Here's just us indulged in this week's episode with some chill talks, bringing in more laughter and comedy into the podcast as the break has rejuvenated us from some stressful times. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-idiculla/message…

Stress is something we all have in common nowadays. And it is one of the most disturbing feelings for anyone to face. Join in listening to us share about our stressful lives and how we combat this constant feeling of pressure. This worthwhile episode also includes our advice for others and our methods of destressing. --- Send in a voice message: ht…

We are back with Part 2 of our school trip episode! This time we dwell more into our crazy and fun experiences at night while staying in the guesthouse. From the thrilling late night prank calls, to many more things that took an unexpected turn, we conclude on what was such an unforgettable trip. **Check out Part 1 if you haven't already as this is…

A trip that we'll never forget as it has carved it's place in our heads. We're featuring our very first guest, Efe, to reminisce with us on this bizarre trip. Together, we shared our crazy experiences which will show you why this trip is unforgettable for us. Stick around for part 2 which will be up next week, so till then enjoy! --- Send in a voic…

'The August Challenge' was proposed by Lovinth, with the main goal of improving our health and fitness. Well at least we tried. Join us in this week's episode to know more about the challenge, and as we take you along our struggles and accomplishments of the challenge. Stay tuned till the end to hear some of Tom's great advice on his experience. Wh…

Covid-19 did us bad. Social distancing, no sports and school Prefects dutiless. This week we give an insight as to how Covid-19 impacted our school life. Although we foreboded the 'end of the world', we ensured to stay positive - not Covid positive ;). Listen as we share our various experiences and how we tried keeping a smile on our faces during t…

Brace yourselves for this week's insane episode, as AI is probably taking over our lives. We give our crazy opinions on the rapid advancements of technology and how it may affect us in future. In addition, we talk on the trending topic of the new Tesla Bot. Stay till the end to hear this awesome entertaining podcast, as we conclude on one of the bi…

The most nerve-racking time for students - exams! Tag along in listening to this week's episode, as we share our school exam experiences and how we underwent our first time cheating for exams and its consequences. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-idiculla/message…

Curious to learn more on Indian culture? Join us in this week's exciting episode where we celebrate our Indian pride talking on unique ceremonies, traditional clothing and mouth-watering Indian delicacies. We also unfold Lovinth's true identity - is he really Indian? Stay tuned till the end as we recommend some blockbuster Indian movies to enjoy ov…

On this week's episode, we recall our "camping" experiences. From our first camp ever, with Saleh's terrible misfortune, to Adhi and Tom's Prefect camp, we dwell into the remarkable highlights of our camps. We've also got some comical entertainment as we leisurely chat along. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-…

The journey begins! We'll be talking on how the idea of the podcast turned to reality. In addition, we've turned the clocks back 7 years ago to recollect and share our bizarre encounters, that established our crazy friendship. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-idiculla/message…

Four guys from four different backgrounds come together, to share their experiences through a comedic lens in one great podcast. Tag along as we combat the hurdles of life and reminisce on school memories. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-idiculla/message

Improbable Players uses theater performances and workshops to address addiction, alcoholism, and the opioid epidemic. The troupe is comprised of actors who are themselves in recovery from substance addiction. Their former Executive Director Andy Short shares what it means to do destigmatizing and prevention work in schools. “Theater people, we love…

In late 2019, we spoke to Doneeca Thurston, the newly-named Director of Lynn Museum/Lynn Arts. The 29-year-old Lynn native said her new role felt like a homecoming. She shares her vision for how the museum can be a champion for its majority minority community and ensure that local artists feel respected and celebrated. Doneeca Thurston … Continue r…

Sandra Bonnici is a Senior Diversity Fellow for the American Alliance of Museums and a diversity and inclusion consultant. She says that doing the work to make a cultural organization diverse and inclusive requires deep and constant reflection. Institutions need to challenge their processes by asking, “For whom does this work? For whom does this … …

Sue Dahling Sullivan is an independent consultant with more than 30 years of nonprofit management experience. We spoke to her about strategic planning when she was the Boch/Wang Center’s Chief Strategic Officer and ArtWeek Lead Champion. She believes that you have to be flexible in strategic planning because things do change. It’s an art and … Cont…

Dell Marie Hamilton is an artist, writer, and curator. Her work uses the body to investigate questions about personal memory, citizenship, history, and gender. Last fall, she shared what it’s like to have a creative practice in an era of toxicity, and emphasized the importance of self-care and continually learning from other artists. Dell Marie … C…

Dr. Deborah Buccino and Adrien Conklin, BSN RN of MACONY Pediatrics discuss the addition of social prescription – prescribing cultural engagement as a protective, healthy habit – to their collaborative care work in the Berkshires. “We can give prescriptions for medicine. We can give prescriptions to see a neurologist. But we can also give a … Conti…

Last November, we spoke with Michael J. Bobbitt, Artistic Director of New Repertory Theatre, about approaching major change in an organization. He shares ways to identify organizational culture, support staff work/life balance, and keep a board focused. Michael J. Bobbitt is the Artistic Director of New Repertory Theatre. He is an arts leader, dire…

New Bedford Symphony Orchestra (NBSO) Education Director Terry Wolkowicz discusses Learning in Concert, an in-school partnership program between the NBSO and over 40 elementary schools in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Through this concept-based arts integration program, music educators work with non-arts teachers to remove barriers b…

Kim Dawson is the Director of Advancement at ZUMIX, a venerable creative youth development organization in East Boston. ZUMIX works with a largely immigrant community to better equip its youth to be able to navigate the world once they have graduated out of ZUMIX and high school. Dawson shares how they are expanding their opportunities … Continue r…

“The humanities give people time to reflect and think about issues in a different way than our daily living,” says Jack Cheng, Academic Director of the Boston Clemente Course. The Clemente Course is a college-level introduction to the humanities for adults facing economic hardship and adverse circumstances. Cheng shares how teaching adults makes fo…

Nicole Terez Dutton is a poet, teacher, and literary editor who also served as the first poet laureate of Somerville, MA. She says, “Ultimately, we’re building poems because we want to connect with each other.” Language particular to an experience can reinvigorate our interaction with and our relationship to language itself. Nicole Terez Dutton‘s w…

AHA! (Arts, History, Architecture) in New Bedford, MA is the longest continuously-funded placemaking and creative economy project in the country. For 20 years, this monthly, free, downtown cultural night and collaborative organization has provided a platform for community development and understanding. Lee Heald, Director of AHA!, discusses how the…

Last fall, we spoke with Audrey Seraphin, Membership and Capacity Building Manager at ArtsBoston, about how to get more people of color working in cultural organizations and about their Network for Arts Administrators of Color (or NAAC Boston). NAAC Boston enhances the visibility of professionals of color in Greater Boston’s arts and culture sector…

The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus is one of New England’s largest and most successful community-based choruses. Executive Director Craig Coogan discusses their work as performers and cultural ambassadors – in the US and abroad – to inspire change and celebrate difference. Craig Coogan joined the BGMC as Executive Director in October 2012. He is an … Cont…

L’Merchie Frazier is an artist and Director of Education and Interpretation for the Museum of African American History, Boston/Nantucket. Her work is centered on helping others to find their voice and discover their own innate creativity. She shares how her community projects aim to encourage people – individually and collectively – to participate …

To mark the occasion of our 100th episode, we have invited Maria Garcia, Senior Editor of the ARTery, WBUR’s arts and culture team, to be our special guest host. She interviews Anita Walker, Executive Director of Mass Cultural Council, who discusses her 13 years leading the agency, and what it looks like to eliminate mistrust … Continue reading "Ep…

Marquis Victor is the Founding Executive Director of Elevated Thought, a creative youth development nonprofit in Lawrence, MA. He believes that art is a form of liberation, and that young people – once they have access and exposure to art – are able to build a foundation of self, expand their minds and eyes to … Continue reading "Episode 99: Art is…

Luis Croquer is the Henry & Lois Foster Director and Chief Curator of the Rose Art Museum. He discusses how the inclusion of more art historians from diverse backgrounds is helping rewrite the stories of artists previously overlooked by collecting institutions. He says centering the work of these artists also complicates the whole idea of … Continu…

Kate Gilbert, Executive Director of Now + There, says the most successful public art is trying to disrupt how we walk through and see the world. She discusses how her organization supports temporary work in Boston as a strategy for changing how public art gets made and is appreciated. Kate Gilbert is on a mission … Continue reading "Episode 97: Pub…

Mandy Precious, Engagement and Learning Director at Theatre Royal Plymouth, shares how social prescription – prescribing the arts or arts activities over medication – has impacted their organization and their community. Through their Our Space program, adults with addiction, homelessness, and/or mental health issues come to see productions and make…

Vijay Mathew, Cultural Strategist and Co-Founder of HowlRound Theater Commons, discusses the impact of climate change on the field of arts and culture, and what a transition to a post-carbon arts sector may entail. Vijay Mathew (he/him/his) is the Cultural Strategist and a co-founder of HowlRound Theatre Commons, based at Emerson College, Boston, U…

Through “Look at Art. Get Paid,” artists Maia Chao and Josephine Devanbu pay people who have never been to an art museum to visit one as guest critics. Having both studied social science in addition to art, Chao and Devanbu crave a candid conversation about the structural inequalities of art, critique, and its institutions. Maia … Continue reading …

Matthew Mazzotta is an artist and activist. His work utilizes – and fuels – community dialogue. Through the creation of public artwork and space, he aims to leave people with an experience that expands their view of where they live. Matthew Mazzotta works at the intersection of art, activism, and urbanism, focusing on the power … Continue reading "…

Celina Miranda, Executive Director of Hyde Square Task Force (HSTF), discusses the integral role of young people in the creation of Boston’s Latin Quarter Cultural District. She says that HSTF youth were compelled to speak up about the importance of having a place to call home and a place that recognizes their strengths and assets. … Continue readi…

Heather Cook founded Three Match Creations with an aim to spark community in Central Massachusetts through creativity, innovation, and education. Their Co-Lab offers a center for connection between whoever is looking for a support system – artists, makers, creatives, and/or growers. Raised in the backwoods of Montana, completely off-grid, Heather C…

George Fifield, Director of Boston Cyberarts, says, “Anytime you have a technology which can create an expressive medium, artists are some of the first people there – after it’s invented – to really explore it, and to stretch it, and to see what it really can do.” He discusses the evolution of media arts and … Continue reading "Episode 90: Technolo…

“The humanities are human beings interpreting what human beings do,” says Brian Boyles, Executive Director of Mass Humanities. He discusses Mass Humanities’ work to support communities who are doing humanities work in the public square. He says that given the crises we’re facing as a country, the more the humanities can be a part of … Continue read…

Juliet Feibel, Executive Director of ArtsWorcester, discusses some secrets for success and longevity in a small organization, including how to be a real partner with her board. She says their onboarding protocol clarifies expectations so that by the time a member is serving they already have an understanding of their role and responsibilities. A na…

Lecolion Washington, CEO and Executive Director of the Community Music Center of Boston, discusses some of the barriers to seeing more diversity in symphony orchestras across America, what systemic change takes, and how to create an organizational culture that is success-based, not deficit-based. Lecolion Washington, CEO/Executive Director of the C…