A poetic gaze, backwards and forward, with folks both brilliant and humble. The format is simple: Sam Pepple reads one of his poems aloud and the guest responds. They then continue a meandering conversation, a conversation with levity and depth, touching on themes from creativity to recovery, from privilege to courage.
The intended goal of Staying Attuned is to stay insatiably curious and have enjoyable conversations with interesting people. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do making it. And we encourage you to dialogue with us and other listeners, whenever you feel inspired to join the conversation.
reason is not all / whimsy weaves its way here too / and love wins again //
Our guest today is Alia El-Bermani. She is an artist, dancer, and big thinker. Like all our guests, she is many other things too. And we will dive into that now.
Produced in Raleigh, NC; Host, Sam Pepple; Producer, Shay Stifelman
1 Nov 2025
Ep.11, Resistance to Identify (Danielle Centeno)
our life richer now / a friendly face sharing space / unwrap to find smiles //
Our guest today is Danielle Centeno. She is a culinary professional, chocolate maker, dog parent, and my wife. Like all our guests, she is many other things, too. And we will dive into that now.
Produced in Raleigh, NC; Host, Sam Pepple; Producer, Shay Stifelma
1 Sept 2025
Ep.10, Blind Spots (Jerry Stifelman)
a softer presence / glowing late into the night / big ideas abound //
Our guest today is Jerry Stifelman. He is a professional creative in many arenas, whose main tool of expression is the written word. Like all our guests, he is many other things, too. And we will dive into that now.
Produced in Raleigh, NC; Host, Sam Pepple; Producer, Shay Stifelman
7 Jul 2025
Ep.9, God Is Not In Your Phone (Clarence Heyward)
a family force / gratitude for all of it / plain-spoken heart beats //
Our guest today is Clarence Heyward. He is a father, artist, and avid coffee drinker. Like all our guests, he is many other things, too. And we will dive into that now.
Produced in Raleigh, NC; Host, Sam Pepple; Producer, Shay Stifelman
17 Jun 2025
Ep.8, For Two, Without You (Angela Salamanca)
Restaurateur Angela Salamanca discusses motherhood, community organizing, and leading with grace in an interview with Sam Pepple.
1 May 2025
Ep.7, Out Profound One Another (Lisa Veronica Wood)
soulful courage voiced / a heart with big beats offered / paying it forward //
Our guest today is Lisa Veronica Wood. She is a parent, artist, and advocate of good trouble and extreme acts of kindness. Like all our guests, she is many other things, too. And we will dive into that now.
Produced in Raleigh, NC; Host, Sam Pepple; Producer, Shay Stifelman
4 Mar 2025
Ep.6, Dreams, Not Meaningful (Chris Vitiello)
A mythic poet / he, gracious with time and soul / the care, to share, more //
Our guest today is Chris Vitiello. He is a poet, the man in the fox costume known as the Poetry Fox, the Poet Laureate of Durham, North Carolina, a father, and a general rabble rouser. Like all our guests he is many other things, too. And we will dive into that now.
Produced in Raleigh, NC; Host, Sam Pepple; Producer, Shay Stifelman
31 Jan 2025
Ep.5, The Poet of Privilege (Josh Bellamy)
Grain-dusted hands / articulate beating heart / a rare passionate //
Our guest today is Josh Bellamy. He is a baker and co-owner of Boulted Bread here in Raleigh, North Carolina. Like all our guests, he is many other things, too. And we will dive into that now.
Produced in Raleigh, NC; Host, Sam Pepple; Producer, Shay Stifelman
6 Jan 2025
Ep.4, Humility Is Not (Daniel Dayton)
Towering figure / craft-led life with a big dream / smile greeting, us, we //
Our guest today is Daniel Dayton. He is a new father and recovering farmer turned software engineer. Like all our guests, he is many other things, too. And we will dive into that now.
Produced in Raleigh, NC; Host, Sam Pepple; Producer, Shay Stifelman
30 Nov 2024
Ep.3, Your Collaborator Appears (Chelley Godwin)
Experience curator Chelley Godwin shares her insights on cultivating creativity and mindfulness, revealing how to tap into inner sources of inspiration and innovation.
31 Oct 2024
Ep.2, Passably Professional (Kara Leinfelder)
organizer she / mom, poet, and plenty free / humility dart
Our guest today is Kara Leinfelder. She is a poet, mother, and has been a nonprofit creative professional for over 23 years. Like all our guests, she is many other things, too. And we will dive into that now.
Produced in Raleigh, NC; Host, Sam Pepple; Producer, Shay Stifelman
2 Oct 2024
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30 Sept 2024
Ep.1, Your Favorite Self (Victor Lytvinenko)
A man of many / a purposeful creator / inspires faithful
Our guest today is Victor Lytvinenko. He is a fashion designer and co-founder of Raleigh Denim Workshop, with his wife Sarah. Like all our guests, he is many other things, too. And we will dive into that now.
Produced in Raleigh, NC; Host, Sam Pepple; Producer, Shay Stifelman
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3 ratings
Spotify
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3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 8 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
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