Oct 8, 202655 min
Broadway veterans Beverly Ward and Kirby Ward join Christopher for a wide-ranging conversation about a lifetime in the theatre, creating new work, and their original musical Sunday After Next. Bev and Kirby reflect on...
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At The Vanguard
Hosted by Vanguard Institute for the Arts · arts · EN
About this Podcast:
At The Vanguard explores the ideas, stories, and breakthroughs shaping the future of the arts and human expression. Hosted by musician, educator, and creator Christopher Lloyd Bratten-Zappala, the episodes feature candid, illuminating conversations with artists, thinkers, and innovators who are redefining what it means to create with purpose.Through thoughtful dialogue and a spirit of curiosity, the show champions mindfulness, compassion, and critical thinking—values that lie at the heart of true artistry. Whether you’re a working creative, an aspiring artist, or simply someone drawn to honest, forward-thinking conversation, At The Vanguard invites you to look deeper, reach higher, and join the movement toward transcendence in art and life.
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What is At The Vanguard about?
At The Vanguard explores the ideas, stories, and breakthroughs shaping the future of the arts and human expression. Hosted by musician, educator, and creator Christopher Lloyd Bratten-Zappala, the episodes feature candid, illuminating conversations with artists, thinkers, and innovators who are redefining what it means to create with purpose.
What has At The Vanguard covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Making New Musical Theatre (Bev & Kirby Ward)" (8 October 2026, 55 minutes), "The Art Of Matchmaking (Simone Grossman)" (19 September 2026, 62 minutes), and "The Revenge Of The Humanities" (11 July 2026, 35 minutes).
How often does At The Vanguard publish?
At The Vanguard publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 20 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on At The Vanguard?
Booking probability for At The Vanguard is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. At The Vanguard requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. At The Vanguard's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch At The Vanguard?
The strongest fits for At The Vanguard are Artists, Writers & Performers. At The Vanguard has an arts audience.
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At The Vanguard is an arts podcast with 20 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #18
The Art Of Matchmaking (Simone Grossman)
Sep 19, 20261h 2mWhat does a professional matchmaker actually do—and can matchmaking itself be an art? Christopher sits down with professional matchmaker Simone Grossman for a thoughtful conversation about love, attraction...
Episode #17
The Revenge Of The Humanities
Jul 11, 202635 minThe phrase "The Revenge of the Humanities" comes from Sam Harris, whose work inspired this episode. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly capable, much of the conversation has centered on jobs, automation, and...
Episode #16
Separating The Art From The Artist
May 19, 20261h 2mCan we separate the art from the artist? More importantly: should we? In this episode of At The Vanguard, Christopher Lloyd Bratten-Zappala explores one of the most emotionally charged and philosophically difficult...
- Mar 31, 202638 min
Why aren’t you getting cast? In this episode, I share what I’ve learned from sitting on both sides of the audition table—as a performer, pianist, and evaluator watching hundreds of auditions. Most performers focus on...
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- Feb 24, 20261h 4m
In this episode of At The Vanguard, I sit down with married artists and educators Christine Negherbon and Joe Abraham — Broadway performers, directors, choreographers, college professors, and co-founders of The Thriving...
- Feb 3, 202650 min
In this episode of At the Vanguard, I’m joined by my friend Christopher Sepulveda, a Los Angeles–based film and theatre producer whose career spans independent film, commercial theatre, new-work development, Deaf West...
Episode #12
Inside The Voice Of Pokémon (Jason Paige)
Jan 13, 20261h 12mIn this episode of At The Vanguard, host Christopher Lloyd Bratten-Zappala sits down with Jason Paige—best known as the voice behind the iconic Pokémon theme song—for a wide-ranging, deeply human conversation about art...
Episode #11
A Better Way To Start The New Year
Dec 30, 202521 minHonor. Cherish. Invest. | A Better Way to Start the New Year The start of a new year often comes with pressure—resolutions, reinvention, and the feeling that you’re already behind before you’ve even begun. This episode...
Episode #10
The Holiday Episode 2025
Dec 23, 202520 minThe holidays can be beautiful. They can also be lonely, tender, complicated—and quietly revealing. In this solo episode, I reflect on what the holiday season tends to bring to the surface: longing, grief, connection...
- Dec 16, 202556 min
In this episode of At the Vanguard, host Christopher Lloyd Bratten-Zappala sits down with Caden Douglas — writer, director, producer, and instructor at Bad Pitch Writers Lab — for an honest, wide-ranging conversation...
Episode #8
Do Artists Need A Code Of Conduct?
Dec 9, 202527 minArt is born from freedom—but artists don’t create in isolation. We collaborate, perform, teach, and share vulnerable spaces with others. Without trust, accountability, and ethical grounding, the work—and the people...
- Dec 2, 20251h 11m
In this episode, I sit down with the remarkable Ed Freeman — a musician, arranger, producer, photographer, ceramicist, and now AI artist whose creative journey spans more than five decades and some of the most iconic...
- Nov 25, 20251h 11m
In this powerful and unflinchingly honest conversation, musician and storyteller James Byous shares the full arc of his journey—through addiction, sobriety, bipolar disorder, creativity, and the relentless pursuit of...
- Nov 18, 202535 min
Artificial intelligence has become one of the most defining—and divisive—topics of our time. For artists, it sits at the crossroads of excitement and anxiety: a powerful new tool full of possibility, but also a force...
- Nov 11, 202554 min
In this episode of At The Vanguard, host Christopher Lloyd Bratten-Zappala sits down with Michelle Loucadoux and Kristin Deiss, founders of Danscend — a groundbreaking organization bringing mental wellness education to...
- Nov 3, 20251h 7m
Tomasina Abate is a powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, and creative visionary whose career has spanned Disney’s Tomorrowland stages, arena crowds, and independent artistry. In this conversation, she opens up about the...
- Nov 1, 202549 min
Deaf actor, motivational speaker, and athlete Sarah Tubert joins host Christopher Lloyd Bratten-Zappala on At The Vanguard for a deeply inspiring conversation about art, identity, and resilience. From voicing Lucita in...
Episode #1
The Vanguard Vision
Nov 1, 20257 minWelcome to At The Vanguard, a podcast about elevating the arts and empowering the artist in each of us. In this inaugural episode, host Christopher Lloyd Bratten-Zappala shares the story and philosophy behind The...
At The Vanguard
At The Vanguard: Trailer
Oct 25, 20251 minWelcome to At The Vanguard — a show about elevating the arts and empowering the artist in each of us. Hosted by musician and educator Christopher Lloyd Bratten-Zappala, this podcast explores the creative spirit through...
Recent guests
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Sam Harris
19th c. local Black history icon, Re-Entry & Recovery Alliance
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Joe Abraham
physician, research biologist, award-winning author, former president of the Lafayette Parish Library Foundation, president of the Acadiana Educational, Intellicampus
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Jason Paige
4Kids
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Ed Freeman
Elis & Signe Olsson Professor of Business Administration, Academic Director of the Institute for Business in Society, University of Virginia Darden School of Business
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