Helen Ward - artist for Peyton's Artwork on OTH on Podcast April 13

It was an honor and a privledge to interview Helen Ward, the artist responsible for all of Peyton's artwork on One Tree Hill. There was confusion by some that she has not been with the show since the beginning, but she confirmed in the interview that she has been with the show since the beginning.

Helen is awesome. She really is part of the Peyton character's persona. Hilarie Burton may portray Peyton with her words and mannerisms, but the second part of Peyton, stemming from her art, comes from Helen.

We talked about iconic pieces of artwork from Peyton, the new drawings from the 619 episode and how she also drew all the logos for Red Bedroom Records. It was exciting to do the interview and I did go a bit fan girl but Helen said she loved that I did.

We also joked and talked about how Helen had not only captured the character of Peyton's youth but also Hilarie Burton. We both decided it would be cool to know what Hilarie thought about the drawings of Peyton because they were basically her as well.

Helen and I both decided Hilarie Burton needs to come on the One Tree Hill Podcast to answer that question. LOL

The interview will air April 13. Don't miss it. And on a side note, Helen said this is just the second time she has been interviewed about her artwork for One Tree Hill. Can you believe it?

The Fray is Coming to One Tree Hill Podcast April 13

I got confirmation on a time yesterday for interview with The Fray. It is late afternoon on Monday April 13. That means the One Tree Hill Podcast will be posted in the evening on Monday, but I am sure everyone will be okay with that, right?

I have to admit I was 50/50 on whether this would come to fruition. That is why I said at the end of this week's podcast that all interview announcements are subject to change. BUT IT IS HAPPENING.

Again, why is it happening. Because I asked and asked again. And asked one more time.

This is for you guys, the listeners of this podcast. I am proud to host this interview with The Fray for all of you.

This interview is huge for my podcast and I am hoping it will continue to help open doors for me and the podcast.

Weird to Have a Story Written About Me

The university I work for did an article on me for thier online newsletter "The Reporter." It was weird to be on the other side of the interview process. Here is the article.

http://thereporter.wcu.edu/2009/04/behind-the-scenes-with-denise-gideon/

Jack's Mannequin on One Tree Hill Podcast No. 47

Jack’s Mannequin’s Andrew McMahon is the guest in an “Artist Alley” segment for the 47th edition of the One Tree Hill Podcast. In this exclusive interview, just for the One Tree Hill Podcast, Andrew talks about his album “The Glass Passenger” and working with Twilight author Stephanie Meyer on the video for his song “The Resolution.”

NEXT WEEK: An exclusive interview with The Fray for an “Artist Alley” segment and a “Behind the Scenes of One Tree Hill” interview with Helen Ward, the artist behind all of the character of Peyton Sawyer’s artwork.

http://www.onetreehillpodcast.net/2009/04/06/the-one-tree-hill-connection-no-47/

Jack's Mannequin Interview on One Tree Hill Podcast Monday

Don't forget my interview with Andrew McMahon from Jack's Mannequin will begin airing Monday, April 6. It took me forever to secure this interview and then it runs at a perfect time - during a One Tree Hill break. I got 30 minutes with Andrew, which is unprecedented. He was awesome to speak to and so honest and open.

I am so EXCITED for all of you to hear this interview. When it begins airing make sure you spread the word. I want everyone to hear Andrew. He is AMAZING!!!

And guess what? He and his wife are HUGE One Tree Hill fans.

Interviews Keep Coming for One Tree Hill Podcast

So, there are weeks when maybe I have one interview scheduled for my One Tree Hill Podcast, and then there are weeks like next week, when I have three.

I have some really amazing interviews scheduled next week for furture podcasts. Monday I am talking with singer Amie Miriello for the April 21 podcast, because sometimes you have to work ahead. It is key.

Tuesday I have a scheduled interivew with Phillip LaRue. His song "Found" was featured on the March 30 episode of One Tree Hill. That interview will run in the next couple of weeks.

And the last interview of the week has been one I have been wanting to do for months, but the timing was always off. I will be speaking with Helen Ward, the artist who draws all of Peyton's artwork for One Tree Hill. I am most excited to talk with her about the artwork fans saw in the latest One Tree Hill epsides. Again, I am so excited to bring this interview to the listeners, and to also provide new content to the podcast fans while the show is on a break.

Then, of course, the following week I have an interview with The Fray. Not a bad couple of weeks if I do say so myself.

Civil Twilight Album Pushed to Summer Released

I was so looking forward to Civil Twilight's new album this week. I even gave them a shout out on the One Tree Hill Podcast this week. However, I was bummed today when I got an email from band member Rich Wouters today and he told me the album's release date has been pushed to this summer.

But good news comes out of all of this. When the album releases, the One Tree Hill Podcast will be giving away a copy to one lucky fan.