The Magic Hour with Michael McCallum Episode 28 | Julian Van Dyke Accomplished Creative Part 2

The latest from Host Michael McCallum as he welcomes another guest to the show -- at another remote location (Blue Owl Coffee) during COVID-19. Michael welcomes a friend to discuss his background, where he's collaborated and what projects he's doing or looking forward to do. For this episode, the guest is Julian Van Dyke, an accomplished Artist, Author, Actor, and Director. Van Dyke moved to Lansing in 1979. His mother and father had passed away, and his grandmother and aunt, too. His older brother was in the U.S. Air Force, and his sister and younger brother had moved to Tennessee. Although he had inherited the family home on Lake Michigan, he felt he needed to go inland to pursue his dreams. In these segments you will hear about: 1) Host Michael McCallum continues the show from remote locations. This episode was recorded at Blue Owl Coffee in Lansing's Old Town. He introduces guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. They talk about how they met and doing work at Riverwalk Theatre. 2) Host Michael McCallum continues the conversation with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke as he talks about how he started and the importance of supporting fellow artists. 3) Host Michael McCallum and his guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke talk about his published kid's books and his recent Riverwalk Theatre project. 4) Host Michael McCallum continues the conversation with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. He explains the correlation between his recent Riverwalk Theatre project and the racial injustice in the US. 5) Host Michael McCallum keeps the conversation going with guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke. The discussion on politics is continued as well as the importance of staying creative. 6) Wrap up with Host Michael McCallum as he asks guest, Artist, Author, Actor, Director Julian Van Dyke about his kid's book 'Does This Make You a Bully?' and his advice for listeners.