On the Savage Wonder podcast, listeners hear from service members who became artists. When people think of veterans, art is not the first thing that comes to mind. But this podcast hoped to change that. This show gives a platform to veterans who reboot their careers in the arts. Guests of the podcast have served in all military branches and have different journeys in life. Host Christopher Paul Meyer interviews veterans throughout the United States.
Finding a supportive work environment can be difficult for veterans. They may not have support to find success in the arts. They can feel like they have an alter ego in modern family life. On Savage Wonder, veteran artists share their stories, challenges, and successes.
Artists featured on the show range from performers to musicians to visual artists. Fans can listen to guests such as Ashley Guttermuth, who left the Air Force for a career in standup comedy. Fred Graver, who has written for National Lampoon and Late Night with David Letterman, also joins the Savage Wonder podcast.
Meyer, the Savage Wonder host, is a Veteran's Repertory Theater board member. He served in Afghanistan and earned a Bronze Star there. After his military service, he practiced in theater and standup. He is working with the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center in upstate New York. This location hosts the Savage Wonder Festival each year. The festival allows veterans to perform in conjunction with the Sugar Loaf Spring Festival. And this podcast talks about the festival and interviews participants.
Savage Wonder is a production of the Veteran's Repertory Theater. That organization employs and supports military veteran performers. Podcast listeners wanting to learn about military veteran artists should try this podcast.
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