Laura "Cyarin" Brouwers joins us as the first guest on the DeviantArt Podcast LIVE! Want to be watch these live, and ask your favorite artists questions? Follow DeviantArt on Instagram, to find out when we go live! http://www.instagram.com/deviantart Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/I5PWVMLIwo8 Featuring: Laura "Cyarin" Brouwers: http://www.devia…

It’s fair to say 2020 has unpacked a lot for humanity to take notice of, listen, reflect and take action on. In this, the Chasing Glory narrative has never been more important and true to its North Star, which is to provide a platform where voices are heard through personal, real life stories. This episode is just that reflecting on the critical mo…

“Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia” always has impactful guests but MVP is extra special because of the timing of our current nationwide situation. MVP comes from a family of law enforcement and opens up like never before to speak about his gang life, prison sentence, flaws in the judicial system, the games politicians play for votes, and the curren…

This is a very special episode of Chasing Glory, which pays tribute to the late, Shad Gaspard by his closet friend, tag team partner and brother, Jayson Anthony Paul aka JTG. JTG opens up recalling the tragic events of Shad’s death and how he is dealing with it. He goes on to speak about his relationship with Shad and the bond they created over man…

This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” we are Running It Back on a Chasing Glory podcast classic, but Never-Before-Seen video episode in support of Mental Health Awareness month. WATCH the full video episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMq9DpaD30M&feature=youtu.be Lilian Garcia sits down with Melina Perez who made history as the…

This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down with WWE Superstar, Otis. In his Chasing Glory DEBUT, find out the mindset of Otis recorded days before his HISTORIC Money In The Bank victory at WWE Headquarters. Otis talks all about what it’s like growing up in Wisconsin with a very strict upbringing. Unfortunately, he was bullied…

This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down with the NXT North American Champion, Keith Lee. In a RARE interview, Keith speaks about being an outstanding collegiate football player and why he gave it up to pursue pro wrestling full time. However, he didn’t always get the support from his parents which resulted him being homele…

This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down with former WWE Tag Team Champion, Heath Slater. Just days after his unforeseen WWE release, Heath speaks out about his current situation and how he’s staying POSITIVE and OPTIMISTIC toward his future. He talks about how he is THANKFUL for his 14 years in the WWE but also being burnt…

Concept illustrator for a research lab by day, fan art illustrator by night – Eric Proctor (aka TsaoShin) is a multifaceted artist. With a serious day job, TsaoShin prefers to embrace cuteness and joy with his art… and maybe freak people out with pieces like the infamous “Long Furby” along the way. Back before the era of social distancing, TsaoShin…

This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian welcomes BACK to the show, WWE Champion, Drew McIntyre. But first, Lilian pays tribute to her friend and mentor, the late, great, WWE Hall of Famer Howard Finkel. Lilian shares some emotional moments she’s had with the legend and shares some heartwarming stories about The Fink from when she fi…

This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits with songwriter and National Poetry Slam Champion, Adam “IN-Q” Schmalholz. IN-Q talks about his journey to becoming a huge part of the spoken word poetry community. He speaks about how he became enamored with hip hop and how he transitioned to poetry. He talks about his upbringing in a si…

Arvalis (RJ Palmer) drops in to chat about dinosaurs, swords, and how his passion for zoology and anatomy earned him a job as a concept artist on Detective Pikachu. We delve into the pros and cons of studio work, and harnessing the power of a niche audience that you love. Featuring: RJ Palmer: http://www.deviantart.com/arvalis Matt Buchholtz: http:…

This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down with former WWE Superstar and current NWA National Champion, Aron Stevens also known as Damien Sandow. In a RARE IN-DEPTH interview with NEVER BEFORE HEARD stories, Aron discusses his WWE release in 2016 as well as the reaction from both himself and his fans. He talks about why his W…

This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” it’s PART TWO of Lilian’s sit-down interview with the creators and producers of KAYFABE, Christy Hemme, Gail Kim, and Amy Dumas, aka Lita. In this episode, the trio dive deep into their personal lives with NEVER BEFORE HEARD STORIES, both in and out of the wrestling business. Christy talks her experi…

From playing with his dog to "Color Dodge," Ross Tran (RossDraws) has become one of the most well-recognized faces of the online art community. In this episode of the DeviantArt Podcast, Ross gives his tips on growing an online audience, and staying true to your passion. Featuring: Ross Tran: http://www.deviantart.com/RossDraws Matt Buchholtz: http…

This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down with the creators and producers of KAYFABE, Christy Hemme, Gail Kim, and Amy “Lita” Dumas. The trio dive into what makes this upcoming episodic content series so unique and different. They talk about the launching pad into Kayfabe and what goes into the women’s professional wrestling…

This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down with 2-time Women’s Champion, Total Divas cast member and WWE Superstar Naomi. Continuing Women’s History Month, Naomi discusses what it is like to not only represent women, but African American women throughout sports and entertainment. She talks about what it’s like to be a pivotal…

Bobby Chiu may be an Emmy-winning illustrator, but when he first started out as an artist, it seemed the universe was against him making a career out of his passion. However, his determination propelled him forward, and after an inspiring phone call with a mentor, he made a point to help other aspiring artists on their own creative journeys. Featur…

Continuing Women’s History Month on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down with the co-founder of Quest Nutrition as well as the Co-Founder and President of Impact Theory and Women of Impact, Lisa Bilyeu. Lisa has had quite the JOURNEY from aspiring filmmaker to groundbreaking entrepreneur. But she would talk about dealing with being …

Kicking off Women’s History month this week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian welcomes BACK to the show, the host of WWE Backstage, Renee Young. It’s been over 18 months since Renee was first on Chasing Glory and she opens up like NEVER BEFORE on her experience on the WWE commentating table and how she was RELIEVED when she stepped away…

Come for the art tips, stay for the wild stories of his teenage years and encountering a grizzly bear with his brother. Dave Rapoza is a successful artist who has not only worked with the franchises Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Magic: The Gathering, and Dungeons and Dragons, but even created his own popular independent comic Steve Lichman. He shar…

This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down with 2-TIME Hall of Famer and former SIX TIME World Champion, Booker T. Booker does not shy away from his TROUBLED past and shares the advice he got while in jail and why going to prison was the BEST thing that happen to him. Booker talks about living on his own with his siblings aft…

NEVER HEARD BEFORE - This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down with WWE Superstar, Shelton Benjamin. Shelton explains why he was initially RELUCTANT to be on “Chasing Glory” and find out what role Lilian had in Shelton coming BACK to the WWE after a six-plus year absence. Shelton and Lilian speak about his incredible STAR AT…

TamberElla (Devin Elle Kurtz), explains how she balances her desk job, working as the lead background painter on Netflix’s Disenchantment, with her own business selling her artwork online and at conventions. Raised by a photographer and graphic designer, TamberElla understood from an early age that she’d have to work hard and maintain a love of art…

This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down with NXT Superstar, Bianca Belair and dives right into what Black History Month means to her. Bianca also speaks on being looked at as the underdog and then reveals her reaction on being in the 2020 WWE Royal Rumble, and what she found out the night before the event. Bianca opens up …

Lilian Garcia welcomes back WWE personality Paige, for part TWO of her journey. Paige shares all about the hit movie based on her and her family’s life, “Fighting with My Family” staring Dwayne Johnson, former WWE Superstar “The Rock” and attending the Sundance Film Festival. Paige speaks about having a STRONG support system, her boyfriend Ronnie R…

REIQ, aka Reinaldo Quintero, shares how he went from a kid in Venezuela drawing his own X-Men posters to a working artist who has traveled the world, making friends and building an art community along the way. Featuring: Reinaldo "REIQ" Quintero: http://www.deviantart.com/reiq Matt Buchholtz: http://www.deviantart.com/ggmattb Mentions: Carlos Pache…

This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian opens up the show from the Los Angeles Landmark, “Urban Light”. She gives you a little history of how it all came to be and then invites back to the show, WWE Superstar and FS1 Backstage analyst, Paige. In this episode, Paige catches everyone up on her life since the last time she was a guest …

Artem Chigvintsev - How To Love An Unchosen Profession This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down with former Dancing With The Stars pro, Artem Chigvintsev. In this episode, Artem discusses the cultural differences of growing up in the States compared to growing up in Russia and leaving home to travel the world at the age of …

Singer, songwriter, former WWE Host, and Executive Producer & Host of "Chasing Glory" Lilian Garcia visits the DeviantArt Podcast to chat about her unique journey through creative fields. She reveals how being authentic and not backing down from a challenge can help anyone accomplish their creative goals and find their own exciting path through lif…

This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down with WWE Hall of Famer and former WCW World Champion, Diamond Dallas Page. In this episode, DDP spills some positive words on how to get your life back on track and talks all about what he’s CURRENTLY up to. After accomplishing so much in his life and career, he shares what additiona…

This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia”, Lilian opens up 2020 from the mecca, Times Square in NYC where she brings you fun facts about Times Square including where it got its name. She also shares sights and sounds from the “Heart of the World”. Then from the Powerful U Studios in Utah, Lilian sits down with health and fitness expert, Keto …

DeviantArt CCO Justin Maller interviews Head of Social Matt Buchholtz to learn more about his journey, time at DeviantArt, and his dog. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-deviantart-podcast/id1482457345 Featuring: Justin Maller: http://www.deviantart.com/ekud Matt Buchholtz: http://www.deviantart.com/ggmattb Spec…

DeviantArt CCO Justin Maller sits down to chat about recent happenings at DA, and the new Stats & Insights feature. Featuring: Justin Maller: http://www.deviantart.com/ekud Matt Buchholtz: http://www.deviantart.com/ggmattb Questions? Comments? Feedback? Leave it here: Special Thanks to the Production Team: https://www.deviantart.com/ThroughJules ht…

This week on "Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia," Lilian wraps up the year with a very touching show. In light of a recent suicide of David Christopher Montgomery, Lilian dedicates this show in his memory and also shares a song she recorded a few years ago in hopes to remind anyone out there that is hurting, to tap into their inner “Warrior”. The sh…

This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down for an EXCLUSIVE interview with NXT UK Superstar and the winner of the 2nd Mae Young Classic, Toni Storm. In this episode, Toni discusses what it was like to win the Mae Young Classic and the immediate aftermath of winning the prestigious tournament. Although she’s only 24 years old,…

Skirtzzz (Alli White) opens up about tackling imposter syndrome and growing up as an artistic youth in a small town in the newest episode of the DeviantArt Podcast. Featuring: Alli White: http://www.deviantart.com/skirtzzz Matt Buchholtz: http://www.deviantart.com/ggmattb Questions? Comments? Feedback? Leave it here: Special Thanks to the Productio…

This week on "Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia," Lilian hails from Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida where NXT goes LIVE from every Wednesday night on the USA Network. In this episode, Lilian sits down with NXT Superstar, Tommaso Ciampa. Tommaso discusses all about his life’s journey that has led to the massive success that he is currently e…

This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian hails from Chicago and sits down with WWE Legend and 2-time Women’s Champion, Victoria. In this episode, Victoria gets personal and talks about the ups and downs about being married while being a full time WWE Superstar. After getting married at a young age, Victoria opens up about why she got…

DeviantArt's Community Campaign Manager, Josh Lim, stops in from his international travel to join the podcast and talk about the Holiday Card Project! Find out how spreading positivity this holiday season can get you a free month of Core Membership. Featuring: Josh Lim: http://www.deviantart.com/akiestar Matt Buchholtz: http://www.deviantart.com/gg…

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This week “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” hails from Hollywood, CA from the movie premiere of FordVFerrari! Join Lilian as she brings you from facts of Hollywood including how it got it’s name. Then from Hollywood to Bollywood, Lilian sits down with WWE Superstars, Samir and Sunil, The Singh Brothers. This interview is a BLUEPRINT of hard work …

Marc Brunet drops in to the DeviantArt podcast to chat on his journey from a fan of gaming to working with Blizzard Entertainment and creating his own, online art school for Digital Artists. Also, the danger of seeing finished artwork online, and not understanding all of the unseen work that went into them. Featuring: Marc Brunet: http://www.devian…

This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down with NXT Superstar, Rhea Ripley. In this episode, Rhea talks about why she doesn’t regret any of her past and how she uses NEGATIVITY to motivate herself. She discusses what it was like growing up in Australia and not being a fan of school. Find out what match got Rhea into loving pr…

This week “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia” hails once again from “The Fight Capital of the World”, Las Vegas, Nevada. As the episode opens you will get to be BEHIND THE SCENES of an MMA event and learn a little history about the MMA world. Then for the FIRST TIME EVER, Lilian sits down with FOUR special guests, The Women Of PFL (outside the cage)…

Product Marketing Manager Dalena Nguyen returns to the DA Podcast to talk about the newest glow-up to the front page, "Recommended For You." Featuring: Matt Buchholtz: http://www.deviantart.com/ggmattb Dalena Nguyen: http://www.deviantart.com/humblehills Artist Mentions: https://www.deviantart.com/BlueLine-Ultra https://www.deviantart.com/ChrisCold…

This week on “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” Lilian sits down with former WWE Divas Champion and the first women to be 24/7 Champion, Kelly Kelly. Kelly opens up about her life and career like you’ve never heard before. She grew up with the constant support from both her parents although they separated when she was very young. Hear her emotiona…

This week “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia,” hails from “The Fight Capital of the World”, Las Vegas, Nevada. Lilian sits down with TWO PFL Fighters, Lightweight Contender Chris Wade, and 2018 Featherweight Million Dollar Winner, Lance Palmer. Just DAYS before their historic playoff fights, Chris Wade discusses how a million dollars would change hi…

Product Marketing Manager Dalena Nguyen joins the DA Podcast to talk about how DeviantArt is collecting feedback, the process behind the new Green Theme, and more! Featuring: Matt Buchholtz: http://www.deviantart.com/ggmattb Dalena Nguyen: http://www.deviantart.com/humblehills Artists mentioned: Hillary White: https://www.deviantart.com/hillarywhit…

This week “Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia”, comes to you from MADRID, SPAIN and a surprise location revealed at the end of the show. For the interview segment Lilian sits down with former UFC & current PFL Welterweight Contender, John “Doomsday” Howard. Just days away from his fight in the Welterweight Division playoffs, John talks about his prev…