Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 89
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: < 100
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 497 subscribers
Instagram: 37.0k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
info@buffalorising.com
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Host
Daniel Lendzian - Working artist, author, educator, and performer with extensive experience in classical and contemporary theatre. He lectures in the SUNY Fredonia Department of Theatre and Dance, has mentored stude...
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Recent Guest Discussions
Gina Gionfriddo - Becky Shaw, Humor, Morality, Human Messiness, And Playwriting.
Ron Spigelman - Gershwin, Orchestral Pops, Conducting, And The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra's Swonderful Gershwin Program.
Adam Weekley - His Camp Everything Exhibition, Visual Art, Arts Education, And Building An Artistic Practice.
Valeria Cray - Surface Tension, Sculpture, Public Art, And Her Artistic Practice In Western New York.
Tiffany Gaines - Curating Surface Tension And The Role Of Exhibitions In Presenting Contemporary Art.
Recent Topics
Episodes
From Science to Symphony: A Conversation with BPO’s Amy Glidden
October 13, 2026
On this episode of WNY Soundstage, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Amy Glidden, Associate Concertmaster and Louis P. Ciminelli Family Foundation Endowed Chair of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Amy Glidden is associate concertmaster of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and a lecturer in applied violin at Buffalo State University. She has appeared as a BPO soloist and performed with orchestras including the Amherst Symphony, Buffalo State Philharmonia, Cheektowaga Symphony, a...
Tullis Johnson on the Art of Curating Something Sinister: The Haunted Landscapes of Charles E. Burchfield
October 05, 2026
On this episode, host Daniel Lendzian speaks with Tullis Johnson, Charles Cary Rumsey Curator at the Burchfield Penney Art Center. Johnson curated Something Sinister: The Haunted Landscapes of Charles E. Burchfield, which opens October 29, 2026, and runs through February 28, 2027. The exhibition explores the artist’s early fascination with the mysterious, emotional, and sometimes unsettling qualities of the natural and built environments around him. This interview includes:
JB Smoove on Laughter, Live Comedy, and a “Vacation of the Mind”
October 01, 2026
On this episode of WNY Soundstage, Host Daniel Lendzian speaks with JB Smoove. Audiences will recognize JB Smoove from his Emmy-winning work on Curb Your Enthusiasm, as well as his roles in Spider-Man: No Way Home and Spider-Man: Far From Home. A comedian, actor, writer, and producer, Smoove has also appeared in The Millers, Uncle Drew, and The Last O.G. He currently hosts Hell’s Kitchen and continues to tour with his stand-up comedy. JB Smoove is performing at Buffalo State [...]
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with WNY Soundstage?
WNY Soundstage is hosted by Daniel Lendzian. Its publicly listed email is info@buffalorising.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for WNY Soundstage?
The publicly listed email for WNY Soundstage: info@buffalorising.com.
How many listeners does WNY Soundstage have?
Podseeker estimates WNY Soundstage reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for WNY Soundstage?
WNY Soundstage typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Artists, musicians, playwrights, performers, curators, arts educators, and creative-industry leaders with a current production, exhibition, performance, or other substantive project, preferably with a Western New York connection. Common among recent guests: Current theatrical, musical, visual-art, or cultural project; Professional performances, exhibitions, or productions; Arts leadership, curatorial work, or teaching experience. Recent guests include Gina Gionfriddo, Ron Spigelman, and Adam Weekley.
How hard is it to get booked on WNY Soundstage?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does WNY Soundstage cover?
Recent episodes cover Art, Creative Economy, Theatre, Music, and Visual Arts. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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