The Art and BS Podcast hosted by James Gearlds. This is the podcast by artists, for artists, and art lovers. James currently lives and works out of Fresno,CA. A resident artist at Broadway Studios in downtown Fresno for the past 5 years. Accompanied by 20 years of art experience, he talks to the artist in a manner only fellow artist can.The goal of this podcast is to provide insight into established, as well as up and coming artists. Unedited, raw and uncut, our goal can be summed up in one ...
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This episode we are back at the Downtown Artist Gallery! We have the pleasure of interviewing Piet Ogata, days before here August 2024 solo show titled "(god and other stuff)" If you're in Fresno, Ca pull up to check out some quality artwork. And if you can't check out our Patreon for a sneak peak. Follow the Downtown Artist Gallery on Instagram Th…
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This week we are recording from the Downtown Artist Gallery, Tim Padilla graciously gives a sneak peek at his solo show "The Life of Tai" which is scheduled for July 11th, 2024 at the Downtown Artist Gallery in Fresno, CA. You can also follow the Downtown Artist Gallery on instagram: Here Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podca…
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After a super long hiatus, we are back in the mix. This week James covers current events in the arts, the reason for his break, new music, as well as the usual Art & BS.
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146 - "Color Theory Conductor" feat. Kevin Stewart-Magee
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Fresno City College Painting instructor Kevin Stewart-Magee joins the podcast. We get a chance to talk about his paintings, nerd out on things like color theory and dead artists. Kevin also shares stories from his time in Italy, as well as the recent art exhibitions that he has been apart of. XLR Cables are on the fritz. We will have new ones befor…
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145 - "Creative Souls" feat. Michael Garcia & Vicken Massoyan
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2024 we're here to pod more! This week we have the pleasure of sitting down with Michael Garcia to catch up. Michael shares stories with us from his trip to Japan, time at Cal Arts, as well as his recent solo show "Memento Mori" at the Downtown Artist Gallery in Fresno,CA. Vicken Massoyan joins in as a co-host on this episode.…
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144 - "No Longer Viable" feat. Martin Townsend
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After a super long break we are back to work! Martin Townsend drops by the studio to chat with us about murals, anime, artistic trajectory, plus the usual art and bs! Check out Martin's work on instagram (the best work is on his website though. Martin's IG Martin Townsend's website Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merc…
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143 - "Plein Air Posse" feat. Adam Longatti
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This week Adam Longatti pulls up to the studio. No exception to the rule, we put him through the Art & BS Obstacle course. Adam talks about his recent solo show at the Downtown Artist Gallery in Fresno, CA. Hist love for plein air painting, the Yosemite Renaissance contest, and his love for the Petrified forest. As well as the usual Art & BS. You c…
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James has a chip on his shoulder, these Jainky Curators need to be called out. Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/artandbspodcast Follow us on social media. Twitter: twitter.com/kindafresh IG: instagram.com/jamesgearlds instagram.c…
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This week James is back on his soapbox. Nobody wanna hear that sh*t Shareef. If you enjoy the podcast please consider donating a dollar! Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/artandbspodcast Follow us on social media. Twitter: twitter…
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Back like we never left...Donations:paypal.me/jamesgearldscash.me/jamesgearldsPodcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcastFollow us on social media. Twitter: twitter.com/kindafreshIG:instagram.com/jamesgearldsinstagram.com/artandbspodcast
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139 - "Hella Late" feat. Roeski Doeski
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This episode is about 6 weeks old. Sorry for being off the grid folks! Roeski Doeski joins us to talk about some Hennessy themed artwork, painting his 559 series, as well as the usual Art & BS. paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Follow us on social media. Twitter: twitter.co…
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Fresh out of the vault, we have one of the highest played guests. Enjoy.Also, if you like the podcast please tip your host $1. It helps us to get new equipment, and travel for interviews. Donations:paypal.me/jamesgearldscash.me/jamesgearldsPodcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcastFollow us on social media.Twitter:twitter.com…
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138 - “Pull Your Socks Up" Hosted by Mardeca
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Art & BS Alumni Mardeca is here to host ep.138. Pull your socks up. If you enjoy the show feel free donate $1paypal.me/jamesgearldscash.me/jamesgearldsPodcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcastFollow us on social media.InstagramMardeca.ArtArt & BS PodcastJames GearldsTwitter:twitter.com/kindafresh…
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137- "I’m just getting started" feat. Maecie Collard
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This week we have Maecie Collard on the show, a local artists who currently is painting up a storm. You may have come across her work in Downtown Fresno. We get a chance to learn about how she got started in painting, Maecie's love for abstract painting, and how that transferred into her current artistic practice.…
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136 - "Zoro and the Going Merry" feat. Martin Townsend
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I aint even gonna hold you. James was running behind, they guys only had an hour to record so there's no music this week. Y'all will be okay though. If you enjoy the show feel free tip your host $1 paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Follow us on social media. Instagram Marti…
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135 - "Broadway Boyz" feat. Jason Graham, Vicken Massoyan, & Robert Amador
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3 artist join us this episode to talk about the recent group art show, hazards of meeting your heroes, the art of twerking, screen printing, tattooing, and the usual art and bs. Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Follow us on social media. Twitter: twitter.com/kin…
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This week we close out James past trip to Indianapolis with a long overdue episode featuring Rebecca Robinson. Hyped up off mid-tier coffee James visits Rebecca's studio at the Harrison Center in the Circle City. Sourcing and handpainting leather bags, mixing up cement for an exhibition at Newfields Museum, and even producing a documentary on Black…
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133 - "James' Brain" with Dr. Jarrod Nicholas Dortch
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Dr.Jarrod Nicholas Dortch host of Urban Sol Radio and Podcast Alumnus returns, this time to interview James Gearlds. Dr.Dortch threw a myriad of questions at James who was hyped up off 2 cups of low-tier coffee. Donations:Hit the Paypal!Hit the CashApp!!Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcastFollow us on social media.Dr.Ja…
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132 - "More BS than Art" feat. 6Cents
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131 - "On the Job Training" feat. Dr. Jarrod Dortch
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This week James is on location, in the Circle City aka Indianapolis,IN. We get a chance to stop into the studio of local Curator, Artists, and Plant-Daddy Dr.Jarrod Dortch. The Doc shares stories of inking drawings as a child, to putting together his dissertation, as well as what went into his current piece at the Newfields Museum in Indianapolis, …
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130 - "Giving Away the Secrets" feat. DJ Qbert
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This week our guest has a reputation that proceeds him. We learn about training for the DMC championships, Turntable TV, Kool Keith, and creating Wave Twisters. The first ever audio soundtrack to be formed into a animated film. From Dr.Octagon to Next Cosmos we get a chance to learn about DJ Qbert’s career, work ethic, and his love for giving back.…
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129 - "I Bought The Camera For No Reason" feat. Jerry Kelly
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This week on the show the HNIC of JKP Photography LLC pulls up to the studio for a brief episode. The guys spent an hour goofing around so that cut into podcast time. However we still manage to learn about Jerry's love for photography, his approach to maintaining an individual style, the importance of community organizations, as well as the usual A…
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James is back to recap recent art events, cover future art shows, his new series of portrait drawings, and the usual Art & BS. We are all over the map on this one folks, but somehow it all gets brought home in the end. Donations:paypal.me/jamesgearldscash.me/jamesgearldsPodcast Merch / James Paintings on Shirts: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-…
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127 - "The Hippy Flip" feat. Chef Wutangsy
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This week Chef Wutangsy of My Guy Market pulls up to the studio. We get a chance to find out about his upbringings, love for hip hop, and the journey he went through to be a Chef. We also get a chance to hear about his new business venture My Guy Market, plus the usual art and bs. Donations for the podcast:paypal.me/jamesgearldscash.me/jamesgearlds…
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126 - "Landmarks & Layups" feat. Huber
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Back on time, this week's guest is a highly requested graffiti writer. Huber is no stranger to putting work in, he takes time away from his daily grind to pull up for an interview. We get to all the listeners questions, cover painting with priorities, his love for Mozzy's music, as well as the usual Art & BS. Help us out with a dollar: paypal.me/ja…
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Back with another week of Art History and BS. This time James take the opportunity to talk about life as an artist in present times. During the ladder part of the episode we go through some of Carvaggio's wild exploits. Thanks for tuning in!Intro Music: Mary J. Blige "My Life" / Baby Grizzly "Whoop"If you enjoy the podcast, please consider donating…
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Back on CP Time, we have an episode covering not only James' recent trip to the "Van Gogh Experience" a traveling art exhibition. We take a look back into the CIA's involvement in the abstract expressionist art movement. Intro music: Larry June "In My Pockets", Icewear Vezzo ft. E-40 "Had to" Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds P…
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This week James covers the recent mass shooting in Indiana, ladies selling organs on the black market, the importance of clear communication as an artist. As well as the usual Art & BS. Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Follow me on social media. Twitter: twitter…
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122 - "2 Hour Break" feat. Laura Graham
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This week we have returning guest Laura Graham on the show. We get a chance to do a ton of catching up. From opening a tattoo shop with her husband, to the current bullsh*t being spilled on us via the Supreme Court, plus various other water cooler topics. We got more BS than Art on this one! Follow Laura on IG: @lauragrahamma Shoot us a Donation: p…
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121 - "Aegis or Ayegus?" feat. Nicholas Garza
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Nicholas Garza pulls up to the studio early on this one, in order to avoid the blistering California heat. We get a chance to hear about his life as a comic book illustrator, participating in conventions, the importance of bristol board, as well as the usual art & bs. Follow Nicholas Garza IG: instagram.com/art_of_nicholas_garza Purchase his work -…
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James is back after a hiatus to talk about upcoming shows, sports memorabilia as fine art, his European trip, and the usual art and bs.Donations:paypal.me/jamesgearldscash.me/jamesgearldsPodcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcastFollow me on social media.Twitter:twitter.com/kindafreshIG:instagram.com/jamesgearldsinstagram.com…
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119 - "Painting Everyday" feat. Vicken Massoyan
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Aaaaand we are back! Vicken Massoyan makes his return to the show, we cover his recent series of paintings, winning first place in a local competition, the 5 types of liquor you need in your cabinet, and Buffalo's recent catastrophe. Also there's a nice little update on the artist residency James was awarded, Vicken talks his top 5 Guitar Players, …
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This week on the podcast James talks about the pro’s and con’s of oiling out your paintings. He also covers upcoming events, great TV show’s of late, and somehow manages to avoid breaking the bad news to the Fam. We’ll talk about that more in depth next week. Intro Music: Kehlani ft. Syd - Get Me Started Future - Holy Water Mos Def & Ghostface - Ms…
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117 - "The 420 Episode" feat. Queen Lexx of Roseway Cultivation
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This Week on Art & BS we have Queen Lexx of Roseway Cultivation and Clothing. It’s the 420 episode so we get a chance to talk about her love for plants, creating a positive community impact, the importance of a flush cycle, hardships in the industry, as well as the usual Art & BS. Shoot Roseway Cultivation a follow on IG @roseway_cultivation Follow…
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Digging in the creates, here's a bonus segment out of the Patreon Vault. Enjoy! Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast James Artwork: https://jamesgearlds.bigcartel.com Danny Gamble IG: @Danny_Gamble Podcast IG: @artandbspodcast James IG: @jamesgearlds CashApp: $JamesGearlds…
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116 - "A bunch of stuff I shouldn't be talking about"
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Back after a long break, James is here to cover current non art related events, what’s been going on during his time away from the podcast, and the usual Art and BS. Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast James Artwork: https://jamesgearlds.bigcartel.com Podcast IG: @artandbspodcast James IG: @jamesgearlds…
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115 - "Major Announcements/ BHM is a Sham"
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This week James returns with a ton of announcements. He talks his 4 week residency in Greece coming up this July, as well as his plans afterwards. James also covers what he’s been upto behind the scene’s, not to mention how Black History Month is a sham. follow us on IG @artandbspodcast follow james on IG @jamesgearlds Get your Art & BS Merch over …
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114 - "Straight Bars" feat. Drane.Lords.TITS.CBS
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Drane is back for another stint on the podcast! The last time he pulled up it was ep.023, so much has changed. We get a chance to talk murals, creative process, music, plus the usual Art and BS. Follow Drane on IG @draneone_art then follow us @artandbspodcast get your official podcast merch at http://teespring.com/artandbspodcast…
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113 - "Group Show Recap Pt.2" feat. Marco Tovar, Brian Vasquez, & Racquelle Justo
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This week we cover Fresno’s Bizare Fest, talk the importance of customer service as an artist, and get caught up on recent happenings. After that James pulls some audio out of the Vault. 3 more guests from the first ever Art and BS Podcast Group Show on this round. We have the pleasure of talking with Marco Tovar about his tin type photography as w…
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112 - "9 Bottles of Japanese Whiskey" feat. Michael Garcia
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On episode 112 we have a chance to visit the studio of mixed media artist Michael Garcia. He share’s with us various stories about life and artwork. During the late 80s Michael live in Japan while participating in many solo exhibitions, at one time owned a studio/gallery Club Jinnaka. This man has a long run in the arts and continues to blaze it. R…
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We got all the heads on this episode. Enjoy.
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110 - "As long as you're Rockin'" feat. Knistt
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This week Knistt pulls up to the studio. A man that spends his time creating art, and stays away from social media. We get a chance to learn about his beginnings in graffiti, how he approaches letters in the urban landscape, as well as the usual Art & BS. Make sure to hit us with that rating a review! Also, you can follow us on IG @artandbspodcast…
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109 - "Group Show Recap" feat. Danny DeMeza, Mardeca, & James Martin
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This week we are back with a few of painters from our recent first ever Art & BS Podcast group show. The artists give insight into what went into making theses pieces as well as what they've been up to since we last heard from them on the podcast. Check out @thenewleft, @mardeca.art, and @artofjamesmartin on Instagram. Intro Music: Icewear Vezzo - …
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This week’s episode comes from the Pacific North West. Lord Ego pulls up to the podcast to talk about painting, tattooing, his love for skating pools, as well as the usual Art and BS. You can check out his artwork on instagram @lordego1 Special shout outs to Festek for providing the space to record.
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James is back covering current events. On this episode he talks about the murder of Rap Artist Young Dolph, the upcoming Art and BS Artshow, what goes into curating this exhibit, as well as the usual Art and BS.
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106 - "Removing Negative Space" feat. Laura Graham
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We have Laura Graham joining us on the show this week. Sticking to the script we get to learn about Larua’s love for Coil Tattoo Machines, her experiences doing Art Shows in Portland, OR (PNW Stand up!). Also no stranger to breaking news, we get a chance to hear about Laura’s current body of work, in which she surgically cuts paper into magnificent…
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105 - "Art Shows & Action Figures" feat. Robert Amador
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This week we have Robert Amador on the show. One of the original residents of Broadway Studios, he shares his history in fine art, love for action figures, also past obsessions with his sketchbooks. Robert talks about teaching in an art program for prisoners, the importance of scheduling, getting paintings done during his Honeymoon vacation, Art Bu…
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104 - "Don't Sell All Your Good Ones" feat. Nigel Robertson of The Batican
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This week we have returning guest and founder of The Batican Custom Framery, Nigel Robertson. We take this opportunity to talk about framing, painting, the plein air paint mission prior to this episode. This episode we also got some listener questions, learn about Nigel’s love for Bonsai, other creative outlets, plus the usual Art and BS. You can c…
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103 - "Art and Skateboarding" feat. Jason Graham
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This week we have fellow Broadway Studios resident Jason Graham on the show. Jason's introduction to art, his love for skateboarding, tattooing, gems he has picked up from fellow artists, as well as the usual Art and BS. You can catch him on IG @More.Hope.Less then hit us with the follow @artandbspodcast…
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102 - "After Hours" feat. 6Cents & Danny Gamble
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James lost his voice on yet another Indy trip. This week we did some in person catching up, 6Cents and Danny Gamble pop into the show to hold it down while James struggles to get his vocal cords working. You can check out our guests on IG @invisible_hometown and @danny_gamble
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