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Hmmm....maybe a good April Fool's joke??? JA JA JA JA!!!

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My deepest apologies for being so far behind in posting the latest Mineral Talks LIVE episodes here.

For our Second Season, we've already done 7 new interviews - four of which are now online.

In order of appearances, here are the interviews:

Episode 30 - Bryan Swoboda; BlueCap Productions *
Episode 31 - Dr. Gene Meieran; Private Collector *
Episode 32 - Jeff Scovil; Master Photographer *
Episode 33 - Dr. Federico Pezzotta; Curator - Natural History Museum of Milan *
Episode 34 - Paula Crevoshay; Crevoshay Jewelry
Episode 35 - Joe Dorris; Founder - Pinnacle 5 Minerals
Episode 36 - Stuart Wilensky; Founder - Wilensky Exquisite Minerals Gallery

* Currently available online

Between now and the weekend, I'll post the four interviews that are currently online and then I'll get back to my once a week post for the other interviews as they become available.

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Bryan Swoboda - he's the Founder of BlueCap Productions and one-third of the Mineral Talks LIVE team. Join us as we return from the holidays and dive straight into the first episode in Season Two of Mineral Talks LIVE!!!

In Episode 30 of the Mineral Talks LIVE series, we shoot back to Honolulu, Hawai'i and sit down with Bryan as we learn the story of his life and how BlueCap Productions got started. We look back to the early days of the company, all the people who came together to help build BlueCap and what might come in the future.

We hope you enjoy this episode with Bryan Swoboda of BlueCap Productions and stay tuned to the very end when Bryan presents a heart-felt message to the rest of the mineral world.

This episode originally aired on January 6, 2021.

Mineral Talks LIVE is a joint-venture effort put on by BlueCap Productions, the Mineralogical & Geological Museum at Harvard University and the Society of Mineral Museum Professionals (SMMP). This series was created as a response to the COVID-19 situation that has been greatly affecting the mineral world by isolating and separating us. Our goal is to bring a new venue where the mineral world can re-connect with each other during these difficult times.

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Mineral Talks LIVE - Episode 31 - Dr. Gene Meieran - Private Collector/Intel Fellow, Oregon, USA

Gene Meieran. He’s a scientist, a prolific collector and a very generous exhibitor who loves to share his passion of minerals AND science with the world. If you’ve been to the TGMS Show in Tucson or the Munich Show in recent years, chances are you’ve seen many of the specimens in his collection.

Gene is known world-wide as one of the top collectors of Beryls, Tourmalines, Kongsberg silvers and more. Join us for this fun romp with Gene as we sit down and talk to this incredibly influential man as he tells us about his collection and the stories behind some of his wonderful pieces.

This episode originally aired on January 13, 2021.

Mineral Talks LIVE is a joint-venture effort put on by BlueCap Productions, the Mineralogical & Geological Museum at Harvard University and the Society of Mineral Museum Professionals (SMMP). This series was created as a response to the COVID-19 situation that has been greatly affecting the mineral world by isolating and separating us. Our goal is to bring a new venue where the mineral world can re-connect with each other during these difficult times.

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If you've looked at a mineral magazine or mineral book in the last 20+ years, then you've seen this man's photography. Jeff Scovil is one of the best known names in the mineral photography world and has developed an incredibly prolific body of work.

In this episode, Jeff sits down with us from his home office in Phoenix, Arizona to shares stories of his past, what influenced him in the development of his photography career and then, of course, he shares numerous examples of his work that has made him so famous.

So come join us for Episode 32 of Mineral Talks LIVE with Mr. Jeff Scovil.

This episode originally aired on January 27, 2021.

Mineral Talks LIVE is a joint-venture effort put on by BlueCap Productions, the Mineralogical & Geological Museum at Harvard University and the Society of Mineral Museum Professionals (SMMP). This series was created as a response to the COVID-19 situation that has been greatly affecting the mineral world by isolating and separating us. Our goal is to bring a new venue where the mineral world can re-connect with each other during these difficult times.

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Welcome to our 33rd episode of Mineral Talks LIVE!!! For this episode we shoot out to Europe again where we meet up with our friend Dr. Federico Pezzotta - Curator of the Natural History Museum in MIlan.

The museum has JUST finished a complete renovation of the mineral display area and Federico takes us on the first outsider's tour of inside the museum. It's a true treat to not only be able to see the wonderful new exhibit but also to be given a private tour from the man who really made this happen. You'll get to hear all the thought that went into this redesign, the inspirations that motivated Federico and, of course, you'll get to see some wonderful pieces.

So sit back, hit play and enjoy the Natural History Museum of Milan as presented by Dr. Federico Pezzotta!!

This episode originally aired on February 3, 2021.

Mineral Talks LIVE is a joint-venture effort put on by BlueCap Productions, the Mineralogical & Geological Museum at Harvard University and the Society of Mineral Museum Professionals (SMMP). This series was created as a response to the COVID-19 situation that has been greatly affecting the mineral world by isolating and separating us. Our goal is to bring a new venue where the mineral world can re-connect with each other during these difficult times.