Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Blind Shovel
| Titre | Date | Durée | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Gordon - Livin' Good & Pullin' Prints | 12 Nov 2024 | 01:08:36 | |
A screen-printed Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator Max Gordon. We discuss our college experience, Belmar, finding one's style, tabling goods across the USA, and much more. Header image: Max Gordon, "Studio Portrait" 2024 | |||
| Cullen Beckhorn - Neoglyphic Media & Obliterating The Impending Monoculture | 23 Oct 2024 | 01:06:41 | |
A wood-fired Blind Shovel, this one with publisher and librarian Cullen Beckhorn. We discuss his new anthology Alive Outside, anarchy, the Lookout Arts Quarry, honing his printing processes, and much more. Header image: Aapo Rapi, "Alive Outside Cover" 2024 | |||
| Rememburgerme - Gary Larson Cool & BK Tats | 30 Jul 2024 | 01:06:56 | |
A tatted-up Blind Shovel, this one with fine artist and tattoo artist Rememburgerme. We discuss Gary Larson and other inspirations, his path to tattooing, Brooklyn, and much more. Header image: Devon M, "Sun”, 2024 | |||
| Brett Flanigan - Paint-Hopping & Hawking Jazz | 23 Jul 2024 | 00:58:30 | |
A chill Blind Shovel, this one with painter Brett Flanigan. We discuss his painting process, train-hopping, letting one's work evolve, and much more. Header image: Brett Flanigan, "Untitled” (Roller painting)", 2019 | |||
| Nick Morris - Zen Traffic & The Rise & Fall of Flower Girl | 17 Jul 2024 | 00:56:36 | |
A zen Blind Shovel in NYC traffic, this one with father and musician Nick Morris. We discuss the impact of sobriety, having a family, Flower Girl, dishwashing, identity, and much more. Header image: Jason Rusnock, "Nick Morris in the Jungeon", 2017 | |||
| Ron English & Constant van Hoeven - Living in Delusionville & The Street Art Explosion | 10 Jul 2024 | 01:25:32 | |
A delusional Blind Shovel, this one with street artist and painter Ron English alongside filmmaker and designer Constant van Hoeven. We discuss the film Living in Delusionville, the evolution of street art, aging as an artist, Warhol, imprisonment, family, and much more. Header image: Ron English, "Smiley Grin", 2022 | |||
| Brett Stenson - QSL Cards & The Young Jerks | 03 Jul 2024 | 01:25:16 | |
A rosy and peaceful Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator and designer Brett Stenson. We discuss art school, the aesthetics of Milwaukee, the illustrator-designer fusion, working in groups, his fine art carvings, and much more. Header image: Brett Stenson, "Milwaukie Store Mural", 2024 | |||
| David Schoner - The Death of E.T. & The NJ Film Explosion | 26 Jun 2024 | 01:19:21 | |
A bewhiskered Blind Shovel, this one with filmmaker and film producer David Schoner. We discuss his moustache, New Jersey's film boom, the beauty of the beginning of Pixar's Up, his favorite films, cotton candy, and much more. Header image: Garden State Film Festival, "David Schoner", 2024 | |||
| Michael Wimer - Afro-Beat & Indiana Doomer Music | 19 Jun 2024 | 01:16:02 | |
A bombastic Blind Shovel, this one with percussionist and podcast producer Michael Wimer. We discuss Indiana, afro-beat, ritualistic drumming, cultural appropriation, Kendrick & Kanye, podcasting, and much more. Unregistered with Thaddeus Russell Header image: Benedict Jones, "Portrait of Michael Wimer", 2023 | |||
| Ron Regé, Jr - Xerox'd Beginnings & The Cartoon Utopia | 12 Jun 2024 | 01:17:40 | |
A blissful Blind Shovel, this one with cartoonist and musician Ron Regé, Jr. We discuss early zine culture, delivered inspiration, New-Age & the Occult, drumming, channeling the Self, and much more. Header image: Ron Regé, Jr, "Short Run 2023 Poster Excerpt", 2023 | |||
| Joe Kelly - Forever Losing Sleep & A Fire Lit By Guitar Hero | 05 Jun 2024 | 00:58:51 | |
A soothing Blind Shovel, this one with producer and musician Joe Kelly. We discuss Guitar Hero, the lessons of touring, producing rapper, friendship, the Williams Center, and much more. Header image: Joe Kelly, 2024 | |||
| Dave Levy - Moving Molecules & An Excellent Embouchure | 29 May 2024 | 01:13:10 | |
A jazzed-up Blind Shovel, this one with horn player Dave Levy. We discuss improvising, lip fitness, his career in Jazz, where to start with Jazz, moving molecules, and much more. Header image: Dave Levy, 2020 | |||
| Jesse Korman - A Screamer's Life & The Number Twelve | 09 Oct 2024 | 01:09:50 | |
A bellowing Blind Shovel, this one with musician and producer Jesse Korman. We discuss The Number Twelve Looks Like You, the practice of screaming, New Jersey, entertainment, and much more. Header image: Khalid Mohtaseb, 2024 | |||
| Adam Lovitz - Child-Coded & A Philly Journey | 22 May 2024 | 01:19:06 | |
A nomadic Blind Shovel, this one with painter Adam Lovitz. We discuss living in the sprawl of Philly, Adam's painting process, his approach to teaching, and much more. Header image: Adam Lovitz, "body double" 2021 | |||
| Mike Mokotow Pelczynski - Powered By Fans & The Cloud's Sound | 15 May 2024 | 01:27:53 | |
A warbling Blind Shovel, this one with musician and entrepreneur Mike Mokotow Pelczynski. We discuss AI's impact on music, his musical journey, Polish music, fan-powered royalty distribution, and much more. Header image: Armando Veve, "Domino" 2018 | |||
| Brandon Graham - Surviving The Red Planet & Brandon Things | 08 May 2024 | 02:17:18 | |
An episodic Blind Shovel, this one with cartoonist Brandon Graham. We discuss Las Vegas, porn, his latest diary comic, The Fifth Element, Madwoman of the Sacred Heart, and much more. Header image: Brandon Graham, "Untitled" 2024 | |||
| Gary Bodker - The Unbreakable Mr. Glass & Taking Care Of Business | 01 May 2024 | 01:26:46 | |
A reflective Blind Shovel, this one with glass-man Gary Bodker. We discuss efficiency vs innovation, art school, the business of being an artist, fatherhood, and much more. Header image: Gary Bodker, "Organic Dinnerware" 2024 | |||
| Pete Gamlen - Petey Royale & Crumpets, Please | 24 Apr 2024 | 01:17:08 | |
A proper loaf of a Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator and musician Pete Gamlen. We discuss editorial illustration, the Shut-Ins, the topology of crumpets, an English death, and much more. Header image: Pete Gamlen, "Mass Layoffs" 2024 | |||
| Dan Bunn - A Long Technical Journey & Oily Observations | 17 Apr 2024 | 01:12:06 | |
A dripping and oily Blind Shovel, this one with painter Dan Bunn. We discuss graffiti, the technical aspects of oil painting, Jackson Pollack, Pablo Picasso, and much more. Header image: Dan Bunn, "Life Force" 2021 | |||
| Margot Ferrick - Bora Visions & Eggy Swans | 10 Apr 2024 | 01:20:51 | |
An elegant Blind Shovel, this one with cartoonist Margot Ferrick. We discuss the influence of manga, Bora, Dark Souls, comics lettering, Bakune Young and much more. Header image: Margot Ferrick, 2024 | |||
| Dan Nadel - PictureBox Inc. & The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art | 03 Apr 2024 | 01:06:11 | |
A refined Blind Shovel, this one with curator and publisher Dan Nadel. We discuss PictureBox Inc., the curatorial impulse, the flaws and strengths of institutions, R. Crumb, The Lucas, and much more. Header image: Dan Nadel | |||
| Anthony Visco - Mummified Churches & The Sin of The Art That Answers | 27 Mar 2024 | 01:08:24 | |
A pious Blind Shovel, this one with devotional artist Anthony Visco. We discuss the museumification of churches, art school in the 60s, faith in Europe, Gaudí vs Matisse, the "bad boys" of the Renaissance, and much more. Header image: Anthony Visco, "Family Saints Triptych" | |||
| Mandla - A Zany Zulu & His Ugly Sweaters | 20 Mar 2024 | 01:05:41 | |
A globe-trotting Blind Shovel, this one with musician Mandla of Ugly Sweaters. We discuss his Zulu name, South Africa, music & church, hardcore, and much more. Header image: Mandla, "East Bay Love" 2020 | |||
| Milo Moyer-Battick - Formal Shock & The Cabin's Warmth | 18 Sep 2024 | 01:09:57 | |
A flattened and etched Blind Shovel, this one with print-maker and fine artist Milo Moyer-Battick. We discuss formalism, the Bay, seeking a reaction, entertainment, and much more. Header image: Milo Moyer-Battick, "The Witness", 2023 | |||
| Bitmap Books - Publishing Pixels & The Allure of Commodore 64 | 12 Mar 2024 | 00:50:30 | |
A Blind Shovel of ink and pixels, this one with publisher and graphic designer Sam Dyer of Bitmap Books. We discuss Kickstarter, Commodore 64, Metal Slug, high-quality publishing, and much more. Header image: Sam Dyer "Self-Portrait" | |||
| Noah Van Sciver - Joseph Smith & Not Entering Sandman | 06 Mar 2024 | 01:04:13 | |
A seasoned Blind Shovel, this one with cartoonist Noah Van Sciver. We discuss BLAMMO, honoring deadlines, his interview channel, Mormonism, and much more. Header image: Noah Van Sciver "Self-Portrait", 2021 | |||
| mepaintsme - Curious Curation & The Embrace of Anonymity | 28 Feb 2024 | 01:16:36 | |
A hidden Blind Shovel, this one with artist and curator mepaintsme. We discuss the curatorial process, operating an online gallery, elitism, the merits of illustration, his upcoming show at Jack Hanley, and much more. Header image: mepaintsme, "Logo", 2024 | |||
| Sam D'Orazio - Kayfabe Social Media & Debating Howl's | 21 Feb 2024 | 01:17:10 | |
A bold Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator Sam D'Orazio. We discuss the working in animation, screen-printing, gouache, the tiers of Miyzaki films, and much more. Header image: Sam D'Orazio, "Self-Portrait", 2021 | |||
| Jon Chao - Less Wind & The Spiritual Stool | 14 Feb 2024 | 01:02:57 | |
A chiseled Blind Shovel, this one with designer and furniture-maker Jon Chao. We discuss the wind, residencies, stools & chairs, designing for your own personal life, and much more. Header image: Jon Chao, "Trophies", 2022 | |||
| John Dull - Dull Music & Virtuous Athletics | 07 Feb 2024 | 01:16:09 | |
A sagacious Blind Shovel, this one with folk musician John Dull. We discuss the intersection of athletics and art, Dull Music, fatherhood, Pete Seeger, and much more. Header image: Dull Music Logo, 1970s | |||
| Sam Bosma - Un-flexing & Fantastical Hexing | 31 Jan 2024 | 01:10:30 | |
A glistening Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator and art director Sam Bosma. We discuss editorial illustration, art directing in the animation industry, 80's anime, the challenge of comic-making, and much more. Header image: Sam Bosma "Critical Education", 2023 | |||
| Samuel Hayes - LUCCA MART & Enchanting Embroidery | 24 Jan 2024 | 01:10:57 | |
A stitched and bewitching Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator and designer Samuel Hayes. We discuss LUCCA MART, refining the techniques of embroidery and air-brushing, animation, and much more. Header image: Samuel Hayes "Horny fiends in your area", 2022 | |||
| Brian Durr (BD1982) - Diskotopia & Embers Passed | 17 Jan 2024 | 01:12:43 | |
A spinning Blind Shovel, this one with producer and record label co-runner Brian Durr. We discuss life in Japan, the curation of DISKOTOPIA, his creative process, and much more. Header image: Brian Durr, "BD1982", 2023 | |||
| Alison Dubois - Tuca & Berti & A Horse Named Kirby | 10 Jan 2024 | 01:07:30 | |
A sun-soaked Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator and art director Alison Dubois. We discuss Bojack Horseman, the art direction of Tuca & Berti, her wonderful horse Kirby, and much more. Header image: Alison Dubois, "Tuca & Bertie", 2019 | |||
| Matt Holmen - Designed Service & The Good Human | 11 Sep 2024 | 01:28:14 | |
A multi-forked Blind Shovel, this one with musician and designer Matt Holmen. We discuss cuisine, his music career, transitioning to design, and much more. Header image: Matt Holmen, "Self-Portrait", 2022 | |||
| Zach Hazard Vaupen - The Cartoonist Cooperative & TTRPGs | 03 Jan 2024 | 01:18:37 | |
A pixelated Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator and designer Zach Hazard Vaupen. We discuss TTRPGs, the Cartoonist Cooperative, NFTs, Pixel Dog, and much more. Header image: Zach Hazard Vaupen, "Illustration", 2023 | |||
| Matt Caulfield - Peeler & The Mother Of Invention | 27 Dec 2023 | 00:43:51 | |
An innovative Blind Shovel, this one with designer and sound engineer Matt Caulfield. We discuss skating, biking, the inspiration for his new wallet, Space Cow, and much more. Header image: Matt Caulfield, "Peeler", 2023 | |||
| André Baum - Berlin & Beyondré | 20 Dec 2023 | 01:11:45 | |
A subterranean Blind Shovel, this one with musician André Baum. We discuss Berlin, NYC, People People's "Out of Our Hands", collaboration, THX 1138, and much more. Header image: André Baum, 2022, photo by Zack London | |||
| Jesse Moynihan - The Final Days of Forming & The Early Life of Jesus 2 | 13 Dec 2023 | 01:55:46 | |
A prophetic Blind Shovel, this one with artist and animator Jesse Moynihan. We discuss To Make A Rising, double-therapy, spiritual life, Jesus 2, and much more. Header image: Jesse Moynihan, "Forming" page, 2021 | |||
| Alfred Rosenbluth - Slithering Embodiment & The Destroyed Mold | 05 Dec 2023 | 01:38:27 | |
A sticky and fine-grained Blind Shovel, this one with fine-artist Alfred Rosenbluth. We discuss the Philly art scene, the human body, horror, his artistic path, and much more. Header image: Alfred Rosenbluth, "Kerub", 2021 | |||
| Michael Olivo - It's Me (interviewed by DIGBEE) | 28 Nov 2023 | 01:35:54 | |
A self-reflecting Blind Shovel, this one with me, interviewed by the mysterious DIGBEE. We discuss... Header image: Michael Olivo, "LIGHTENED CUR", 2023 | |||
| Jim Jamie James Bradshaw - On Tezuka & Boundless Transformation | 22 Nov 2023 | 01:13:27 | |
A whirling and blurry Blind Shovel, this one with comic connoisseur Jim Jamie James Bradshaw. We discuss Osamu Tezuka, Tezuka's history and finest works, transformation, the history of gekiga, and much more. Header image: Osamu Tezuka "The Devil Garon", 1960 | |||
| Sam Keene - KLN Studio & Soulcraft | 15 Nov 2023 | 01:15:01 | |
A whittled and worn Blind Shovel, this one with designer and fabricator Sam Keene. We discuss KLN Studio, how he began his career in fabrication, craft vs. art, Matthew B. Crawford, and much more. "Sam Keene studied History and Studio Art at Pitzer College while working as a woodworking apprentice for a Los Angeles based furniture company. After moving to NYC in 2012, Sam served as a fabrication supervisor for an architectural design studio. In addition to his role at KLN, Sam also runs his own furniture design company, Sam Keene Studio." Header image: Sam Keene, "Violette console table" | |||
| Trevor Baird - Wetted Clay & Wrapped Windows | 08 Nov 2023 | 01:19:31 | |
A Blind Shovel cast in clay, this one with ceramicist and fine-artist Trevor Baird. We discuss Montreal, his latest sculptures, functional art, returning to a more organic process, and much more. Header image: Trevor Baird, "Jeremy", 2021 | |||
| Bhanu Pratap - Indian Indie & A Twisted Poetry | 01 Nov 2023 | 01:07:58 | |
A contorted and glossy Blind Shovel, this one with India-based cartoonist Bhanu Pratap. We discuss making comics in India, manga, the influence of Western comics, writing poetry in English, and much more. Header image: Bhanu Pratap, Panel from "Eye Balls.", 2022 | |||
| Matteo Roberts - Magically Managing & Pep Talk | 03 Sep 2024 | 01:12:05 | |
A roasted bean and a side of a Blind Shovel, this one with musician and composer Matteo Roberts. We discuss day jobs, Tonko House, Wisconsin's Phox, film-scoring, and much more. Header image: Eleanor Kody, "Portrait of Matteo", 2024 | |||
| Alex Pfender -Steady Pfred & Humble Harrison | 25 Oct 2023 | 01:18:28 | |
A flowery Blind Shovel, this one with LA-based musician Alex Pfender. We discuss his recent project Pfred, the dynamics of collaboration, music production, Sufjan, and much more. Listen to some of Alex's solo work and collaborations: Header image: Laura Kody, "Pfred", 2023 | |||
| Nick Illuzada - Sprezzatura & The Mascot’s Dream | 18 Oct 2023 | 01:18:08 | |
An unflagging Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator and designer Nick Illuzada. We discuss his recent move to Tokyo, living creatively, ALCHEMYST, the importance of communication, and much more. Header image: Nick Illuzada, "witness", 2023 | |||
| Kellan Jett - TMNT & The Future of Animation | 11 Oct 2023 | 01:29:04 | |
A shimmering Blind Shovel, this one with concept artist and art director Kellan Jett. We discuss working on the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated film, imposter syndrome, folktales, Michael Bay, and much more. "Hi, I'm Kellan Jett. Illustrator, Concept Artist and Art Director living in Los Angeles. My experience covers feature animation, independent games, and VR. I love overgrown industrial cities, creepy suburbs, immersive sim games, plein-air painting, film and hiphop" Header image: Kellan Jett, "Untitled", 2017 | |||
| Michelle Kwon - K-Dramas & Mr. Miyazaki | 04 Oct 2023 | 01:16:36 | |
A radiant Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator and animator, Michelle Kwon. We discuss the animation industry, Pixar, K-dramas, Han, Miyazaki, and more. "Michelle is a freelance Illustrator/Animator who totes many different hats. Her diverse skillset includes but is not limited to Illustration, Character Design, Environment Design, 3D Modeling, Actual Modeling, Texturing, Animating, Lighting, and playing three songs on the guitar. She has worked for various studios including Cartoon Network, Wieden + Kennedy, The Mill, JibJab, Elastic, and Universal Creative." Header image: Michelle Kwon, "Comic Cover", 2019 | |||