Chef Patrick Conrade of The Sovengard in Grand Rapids overcomes emergency heart surgery to pursue the restaurant of his dreams. Also featuring Buffalo Gospel. 

Chef Patrick Conrade, The Sovengard | Buffalo Gospel

Grant Pauly, brewmaster of 3 Sheeps Brewing in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, balances his creative side (the part that's planning to brew a beer out of limestone), with his responsible side as a fourth-generation Wisconsin manufacturer who's building a fast-growing business. With music from Detroit's Flint Eastwood. 

3 Sheeps Brewing | Flint Eastwood

Chicago fashion designer Brandon Williamson spends a decade working before his brand PRSVR takes off. But when it finally hits, it hits big. With music from Minneapolis' The Pines. 

PRSVR | The Pines

Episode 7. Detroit musician Alexander Vlachos overcomes depression and self-doubt to become the recording artist Greater Alexander.

Greater Alexander

Episode 8. Madison filmmaker Brandon Colvin (Frames, Sabbatical) describes his unique directorial approach, and previews his next film, Dim Valley. With featured music from Chicago duo Frances Luke Accord. 

Brandon Colvin | Frances Luke Accord

Episode 9. The story of Rusty Zylstra -- the owner, designer and craftsman behind Mercy Supply Company in Grand Rapids -- is woven into each of his products. With music from London, Ontario-based Millennials. 

Mercy Supply Co. | Millennials

The first mini-episode of Cedar Cathedral features highlights from our May 2016 panel discussion in Grand Rapids, focused on the culinary community in West Michigan. Steve and Clare are joined by Patrick Conrade from The Sovengard; Jon O'Connor from Long Road Distillers; and Josh Usadel from Downtown Market. 

Mini-Episode: Grand Rapids Culinary Community

Episode 10. The long journey of Twin Cities type designer Mark Simonson, who took decades to break through in the font business, but now has one of the most popular fonts on the internet, Proxima Nova. With music from Minneapolis band Rogue Valley.

Mark Simonson | Rogue Valley

Chicago director Matthew Ozawa's journey to become an acclaimed opera director. With music from Eighth Blackbird, a Chicago-based contemporary classical ensemble (and Ozawa collaborator).

Matthew Ozawa | Eighth Blackbird

Episode 12 features author and designer Tim Lapetino, sharing the story of how his infatuation with early-'80s video game box art led to the discovery of a design hero, George Opperman, as well as Tim's new book, The Art of Atari. With music from Twin Cities indie folk band We Are The Willows.

Tim Lapetino | We Are the Willows

A podcast about artistry, craftsmanship and the creative life in the Great Lakes. Brought to you by two Great Lakes creators -- Steve and Clare Hendershot from The Diving Bell. 

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