Deep Dives & Light Laughs

Deep Dives & Light Laughs is a podcast about creating connection and how to build it. Hosted by Larry Carpman and Lindsay Purcell, this podcast started in the fall of 2023 after Lindsay continued to spark conversations with Larry at a popular coffee shop on the South Shore of Massachusetts, Slacktide Coffee Roasters. These regulars formed a friendship through easy conversations filled with deep dives and light laughs. Their goal is to use humor, stories, and mutual connections to explore getting to know people on a deeper level without asking the tired question, "So what do you do?" Listen to hear them interview some incredible people about what lights them up, how they cultivate connection, and IF that’s what they ended up doing for work...

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Have You Been Framed?

January 23, 2025 • Larry Carpman and Lindsay Purcell • Season 1 • Episode 19

In this episode of Deep Dives & Light Laughs, we sit down with Dave Petty, the owner and heart behind The Frame Center (a family-run business with over 50 years of history) in Hanover, MA. As a second-generation business owner, Dave has transformed his family’s framing business into a hub for the South Shore arts community. From supporting local artists and art associations to launching creative initiatives like the Inside the Frame podcast, Dave’s passion for fostering creativity is unmatched. Beyond framing, Dave serves on the boards of the North River Arts Society and the South Shore Art Center. He is passionate about art, community, and the connections they foster.

In this episode, we dive into the following topics with Dave:

The history of The Frame Center (founded by his father) and Dave’s journey from a teenager in the family garage to leading The Frame Center.
How The Frame Center supports local artists and contributes to the vibrant South Shore art scene.
The inspiration behind The Frame Center’s educational videos and podcast, Inside the Frame, and how it builds connections through art.
Why custom framing is both an art and a science and how it brings out the best in any piece.
Tips for artists and collectors on choosing the right frames.

To learn more about The Frame Center and Dave's Podcast, visit FrameCenter.com or follow @framecenter on Instagram and check out the Podcast, Inside the Frame on Youtube.