Philly Phone Book: a Podcast Artchive is an ever growing collection of Philadelphia’s local artists and creatives, highlighting the city’s thriving community. Hosted by Gideon Caro McDonald, he sits down with a Philly based artist and interviews them about their specialty, relationship to the city, and upcoming projects. This is a love letter to his city and friends, wishing to create a hub for collaboration and opportunity. Episodes are posted bi-weekly!
- Editor: Fern Morehouse
- Cover/Logo Artist: Ella Carter
- Theme Music: Valerie Barry
Our Guest this week is Gabi Swain! (she/her)
Gabi is an improviser, comedian, and producer originally from Michigan, now based in Philadelphia!
Having hopped from place to place, Gabi eventually stumbled into local improv in Harrisburg, PA. What started as annoying neighbors soon became community, and set Gabi on a path towards comedy here in Philly. Starting multiple troupes in the scene such as Swear Jar, ChitChat, and Bird Hands, she has made it her goal to cultivate joy with laughter and collaborative storytelling. Now, Gabi gives right back to the community with her annual indie improv-comedy festival "Swear Jar Jamboree" which goes up July 9-12th, showcasing a plethora of Philly talents. In this episode we talk about the importance of the "relationship" in a scene, what it takes to put up a festival, and our shared love of Dungeons & Dragons.
You can find/contact Gabi everywhere cited below!
Instagram - @gabandgoof
TikTok - @gabandgoof
Email - gabi@coin-drop.org
Swear Jar Improv - weareswearjar.com
ChitChat Improv - @chitchatimprov
Make sure to check out Swear Jar Jamboree! Tickets are for sale HERE
You can also catch Gabi with ChitChat at the Del Close Marathon 2026 on June 14th! - Tickets to DCM
Make sure to follow Gabi's career/upcoming projects by joining our weekly Newsletter! Sign up TODAY!
OR check out our Guest Contact Sheet, which is updated whenever our previous guests have new art to share! Check it Out!
Credits!
- Host: Gideon Caro McDonald
- Guest: Gabi Swain
- Editor: Gideon Caro McDonald, Fern Morehouse
- Cover Art/Graphic Design: Ella Carter
- Theme Song: Valerie Barry
28 Mar 2026
Episode 22: Hadley Precht
Our Guest this week is Hadley Precht! (she/her)
Hadley is an illustrator and designer from York County, PA, now based in the city of Philadelphia!
Inspired by cartoons and children's book illustrations, Hadley picked up a pencil at an early age and hasn't stopped since. She took a chance with University of The Arts, which she states as one of the best decisions she's ever made. Cultivating her style of bold shadows and hatching, she graduated from Moore College of Art & Design with a BFA in Illustration, and continues to work as a freelance artist. Working to "write the pictures" in her own voice, Hadley finds comfort and inspiration in the indie art community that she's now a part of. In this episode, we talk about the dangers of generative AI for visual artists, how individuality becomes your brand as a designer, and the joy of fan art!
You can find/contact Hadley everywhere cited below!
Instagram - @hadleyprecht_ilus
Email - hadleyprecht@gmail.com
Portfolio Website - hadleyprecht.com
Make sure to check out her latest original project FractoMorphia, a fully written and illustrated ARG in the form of a zine! Read it online here, or reach out for physical copies!
Like Hadley's art? You can also commission her for custom work using this form!
Make sure to follow Hadley's career/upcoming projects by joining our weekly Newsletter! Sign up TODAY!
OR check out our Guest Contact Sheet, which is updated whenever our previous guests have new art to share! Check it Out!
Credits!
- Host: Gideon Caro McDonald
- Guest: Hadley Precht
- Editor: Gideon Caro McDonald, Fern Morehouse
- Cover Art/Graphic Design: Ella Carter
- Theme Song: Valerie Barry
14 Mar 2026
Episode 21: Gabe Moses
Our guest this week is Gabe Moses! (he/they)
Gabe is an actor and director from upper PA, Pennsylvania, now based in the city of Philadelphia!
Gabe is the product of a single mother, and first of his family to pursue the performing arts professionally after finding said passion at age 3, dancing along to Barney the Dinosaur. From there, Gabe has studied the art of acting and Shakespeare since early high school. Today, Gabe has made a name for themself among multiple regional theaters, the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, and has even returned to his high school as a director. Now he stars in Romeo and Juliet at the Arden Theatre Company as the titular leading lover, continuing to recognize life's full circle moments. In this episode, we talk about the importance of understudies, the brilliance of Eddie Murphy, and living through one's ancestors through your art.
You can find/contact Gabe everywhere cited below!
Instagram - @gabejmoses
Email - gabemosesbusiness@gmail.com
People's Light Company - peopleslight.org
Make sure to follow Gabe's career/upcoming projects by joining our weekly Newsletter! Sign up TODAY!
OR check out our Guest Contact Sheet, which is updated whenever our previous guests have new art to share! Check it Out!
Credits
Host - Gideon Caro McDonald
Guest - Gabe Moses
Editor - Fern Morehouse, Gideon Caro McDonald
Cover Art/Graphic Design - Ella Carter
Theme Song - Valerie Barry
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