WORK IN PROGRESS: CONVERSATIONS WITH CREATORS is a monthly arts podcast with Albuquerque Journal writer Logan Royce Beitmen. Logan talks to visual artists, musicians, filmmakers, and others about their current projects, getting inside the minds of creators and exploring their creative processes.

WORK IN PROGRESS: Conversations with Creators
Claim This Podcastby Albuquerque Journal
Podcast Authority
Beta
Podcast Overview
WORK IN PROGRESS: CONVERSATIONS WITH CREATORS is a monthly arts podcast with Albuquerque Journal writer Logan Royce Beitmen. Logan talks to visual artists, musicians, filmmakers, and others about their current projects, getting inside the minds of creators and exploring their creative processes.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
2/21/2025
Unlock The Full Podcast Authority Score Report
See how your podcast performs across key metrics
Podcast Authority
Beta
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
Unlock comprehensive insights including:
- • YouTube presence analysis
- • Social media reach metrics
- • RSS compliance scoring
- • Podcast 2.0 features
- • Technical standards
Detailed Analytics
- Complete breakdown of all 19 authority metrics
- Personalized recommendations for each metric
- Industry benchmarks and comparisons
- Technical RSS feed analysis and compliance scoring
Growth Strategies
- Step-by-step action plans for improvement
- Quick wins to boost your score immediately
- Pro tips from successful podcasters
See how your show performs across every key metric
High authority scores make your podcast more attractive to industry leaders and influencers who want to appear on credible shows.
Sponsors look for podcasts with proven authority and engagement. Your score demonstrates your podcast's value to potential partners.
Understanding your strengths and weaknesses helps you make data-driven decisions to expand your listener base effectively.
1 verified contact email on file for WORK IN PROGRESS: Conversations with Creators
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes

June 23, 2026
Puppeteer DEVON HAWKES LUDLOW
<p>Devon Hawkes Ludlow, who lives in Santa Fe, is an Emmy-winning puppeteer, as well as an award-winning director, filmmaker, writer, editor and composer. He is the designer, lead puppeteer and a voice actor for the upcoming horror-comedy film, ‘Buddy’, starring Keegan Michael-Key, Cristin Milioti and Patton Oswalt. </p><p><br></p><p>As it happens, Logan and Devon went to undergrad together at Bard College, and Logan was around to witness some of Devon’s earliest forays into the world of alternative puppet theater. Devon talks about his life’s journey, which involved, at one point, organizing an international clown festival. A fascinating conversation with a true original!</p><p><br></p><p>Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. </p><p>http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/</p><p><br></p><p>To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!</p><p><br></p><p>#devonludlow #buddyfilm #buddy2026 #keeganmichaelkey #cristinmilioti #pattonoswalt #puppetry #artistinterview #sxsw2026 #sundance2026</p>

June 17, 2026
Conductor MAXINE THÉVENOT
<p>Maxine Thévenot is an award-winning Canadian American musician, composer and conductor, who serves as the organist and director of cathedral music at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. John in Albuquerque. She is also the founding director of the vocal ensemble Polyphony. On June 28, she will conduct Maurice Duruflé's Requiem with the New England Symphonic Ensemble and a 200-member choir at Carnegie Hall.</p><p><br></p><p>On today’s episode, Maxine demonstrates her conducting technique and talks about her road to becoming a conductor. She also gives insight into the meaning of sacred music.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. </p><p>http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/</p><p><br></p><p>To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!</p><p><br></p><p>#maxinethevenot #classicalconductor #conductorinterview #musicianinterview #carnegiehalldebut #liveatcarnegiehall #choralmusic #classicalcommunity</p>

June 10, 2026
Writer MARIA KELSON
<p>Maria Kelson is a poet and novelist. Her debut thriller, “Not the Killing Kind,” won the Eleanor Taylor Bland Award for Crime Fiction Writers of Color, the Women Writing the West WILLA Literary Award for a Mystery/Thriller and the 2025 International Latino Book Awards Gold Medal in Mystery. On this week’s episode, Maria talks about how her personal experiences working with undocumented mothers inspired her novel and what it was like coming to fiction writing as a poet.</p><p><br /></p><p>On Monday, June 22, “Not the Killing Kind” will be a Kindle Daily Deal, priced at just $2.99. So, if you enjoy today’s conversation, check out the book!</p><p><br /></p><p>Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. </p><p>http://www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/</p><p><br /></p><p>To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!</p><p><br /></p><p>#mariakelson #latinobookawards #immigrantstories #authorinterview #authorinterviews #contemporaryliterature #newthrillers #contemporaryfiction #newfiction #notthekillingkind</p>
59 total episodes available
Deep-dive analytics for WORK IN PROGRESS: Conversations with Creators
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is WORK IN PROGRESS: Conversations with Creators?
- How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.