Best Aaron Kling Podcasts (2024)

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141: Wallace Wilson and the Victims of Paradox 55:04

2M ago55:04

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I've long been fascinated by the photographs made by Wallace "Wally" Wilson in the 1970s-1980s; he was a professor of photography at the University of Florida when I was a kid, alongside other historic faculty like Jerry Uelsmann, Evon Streetman, Doug Prince, and Todd Walker. Wilson was part of an exciting time in the history of photography, as wel…

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140: Can Composition Be Taught? 1:00:06

6M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Today we're joined by John Lambert and William Loftus, successful tech professionals and excellent amateur photographers, who were recent students in Rubin's experimental "The Art of Composition -- Reimagined" workshop. The group discuss the difficult topic and what it means to be a photographer.By M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson

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139: Elliott Erwitt, with Rick Smolan 1:00:15

9M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

The great photographer Elliott Erwitt passed away last November, but we sat down with his son-in-law, the Internationally acclaimed photographer Rick Smolan, to discuss Erwitt's life and work. Few have had such a close vantage on this inspiration to so many photographers today.By M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson

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138: "Pure Seeing" and the New Years Episode 44:08

10M ago44:08

44:08

Where we catch up and review some travel photography, the definition of photography, the passing of the great Elliott Erwitt, the nature of composition and other various rants.By M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson

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Gastronaut Season 2, Episode 10: Nerotai 1:08:00

1y ago1:08:00

1:08:00

How do you reschedule a missed dinner date? Join us for a ghost ship, the bitter made sweet, and an unexpected reunion. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written by Aaron Kling, produced and voice acted by Aaron Kling, with script editi…

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Gastronaut Season 2, Episode 9: The Lunch Rush 58:50

1y ago58:50

58:50

How do you end a war that hasn't started yet? Join us for yet another crime, a phenomenal burger, and a separation. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written by Aaron Kling, produced and voice acted by Aaron Kling, with script editing a…

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137: The Great Debate: Pictorialism, Modernism and Generative AI 56:03

1y ago56:03

56:03

We're joined by professor and photographic artist Ed Bateman, from the University of Utah, to discuss Rubin's issues with "pure seeing" and the 100-years debate about how much modification can you do to a photo before you change it fundamentally.By M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson

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Gastronaut S2, Episode 8: I Think You'll be Sorry Forever 1:15:29

1y ago1:15:29

1:15:29

How do you turn a fruit into a weapon? Join us for a glass of spirits, a small war, and an unforgivable mistake. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling This episode of Gastronaut was written by Aaron Kling and Bernie Jean Schiebeling, produced and voice a…

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136: The Hat 42:30

1y ago42:30

42:30

We're back and catching up on workshops, lessons from the summer, Rubin's new camera and, of course, Suzanne's hat.By M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson

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Gastronaut Season 2, Episode 7: Date Night 50:56

1+ y ago50:56

50:56

How do you relax from trauma? Join us for a bowl of Poke, tenderness, and something in the distance. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written, produced, and voice acted by Aaron Kling, with script editing and vocal direction by Bernie …

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Gastronaut Sides: Polity Yellow 18:05

1+ y ago18:05

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On today's bonus episode of Gastronaut: Polity Yellow's teenage crush and how opera cake made them homeless. Gastronaut Sides are minisodes from other character's perspectives. Take a look at the world of Gastronaut from the eyes of someone who isn't a disgraced food critic! Gastronaut is written, produced, and voice acted by Aaron Kling, with scri…

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Gastronaut Season 2, Episode 6: The Spy Who Fed Me 1:03:00

1+ y ago1:03:00

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How do you entertain a private army? Join us for a trojan cookie, a throttling, and a showing of the critically acclaimed action-thriller Freightland. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written, produced, and voice acted by Aaron Kling, …

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Gastronaut Season 2, Episode 5: The Farm That Eats Itself 59:46

1+ y ago59:46

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How do you eat poison and not die? Join us for an exchange of stew, underground digs, and a silence that kills. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written, produced, and voice acted by Aaron Kling, with script editing and vocal direction…

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Gastronaut Season 2, Episode 4: Convalescence 50:07

1+ y ago50:07

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What do you have when you have nothing? Join us for the art of guerilla surgery, water soup, and unexpected gifts. Special thanks to TheKirkendall for his expertise on trauma medicine. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written, produced…

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Gastronaut Season 2, Episode 3: Absence Makes the Heart Grow Louder 1:04:44

1+ y ago1:04:44

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What's the safest way to end a dinner date? Join us for a bad time a bad time a bad time. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written, produced, and voice acted by Aaron Kling, with script editing and vocal direction by Bernie Jean Schieb…

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135: The Very Personal Landscapes from Jason Pettit 52:02

1+ y ago52:02

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Even after only a few years shooting photos, and inspired by the work of Minor White, Guy Tal and Eliot Porter (among others), Jason Pettit produces beautiful and sensitive landscapes. His personal process is inspiring and instructive.By M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson

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Gastronaut Season 2, Episode 2: Houseguests and Fish 50:44

1+ y ago50:44

50:44

How do you keep your head dry in a city of rain? Join us for a taste changing beverage, a ballistic encounter, and a corner grocery store full of surprises. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written, produced, and voice acted by Aaron K…

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Gastronaut Season 2, Episode 1: No Ethical Consumption 46:01

1+ y ago46:01

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What do cities look like on an alien world? Join us for the secret to the ultimate discount, how to walk in a city that hates you, dirty dishes and shared trauma. Gastronaut is back, Season 2 starts now. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut i…

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134: Ambiguity in Paris—More Fun with Nina Welch-Kling 45:49

2y ago45:49

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Nina and Rubin meet in Paris and go shooting. Rubin's haiku book is finished and Nina's Duologues book is ready for pre-orders! It's a fun catch up with Welch-Kling! Nina and Rubin discuss their approaches to photography and techniques they use to create meaningful images. They discuss pairing or juxtaposing images to create a story or narrative; T…

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Gastronaut Episode 9: Eating Crow 59:12

2y ago59:12

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Oscar meets a celebrity at once bigger and more humble than himself. Oscar reviews prison food. Oscar remembers how to cry. Join us for the end of Gastronaut, Season 1. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written, produced, and voice acte…

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Gastronaut Episode 8: The Bar Tab of Damocles 56:29

2y ago56:29

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What's the best way to ruin your own life? Join us for a city in the stars, a night of light drinking, and (shockingly!) consequences. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written, produced, and voice acted by Aaron Kling, with script edit…

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Gastronaut Episode 7: Forbidden Snacks 47:06

2y ago47:06

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What drives a person to eat chapstick, marbles, and eyes? Join us for the inedible made edible, a terrible accident, and fraud. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written, produced, and voice acted by Aaron Kling, with script editing and…

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Gastronaut Episode 6: Paying your Way 46:19

2y ago46:19

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What's the worst way to travel? Join us for a mountain of trash, an in-depth exploration of mealkits, and an incredible vista. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written, produced, and voice acted by Aaron Kling, with script editing and …

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Gastronaut Episode 5: Escaping from the Rich and Famous 53:37

2y ago53:37

53:37

How do you cook a dandelion while also escaping from captivity? Join us for a homemade meal, the Duke's true colors, and pain. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written, produced, and voice acted by Aaron Kling, with script editing and …

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Gastronaut Episode 4: Dining with the Rich and Famous 41:33

2y ago41:33

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What's the best way to navigate the awkward social situation of being kidnapped? Join us for a culinary upbraiding, adorable robots, and 500% more dust than you could ever want. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written, produced, and v…

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Gastronaut Episode 3: The Rails 40:35

2y ago40:35

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What's it like to travel from planet to planet on a first class ticket? Join us for jungle illusions, not-so-secret passageways, and a surprise guest appearance. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written, produced, and voice acted by Aa…

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Gastronaut Episode 2: Authenticity 37:35

2y ago37:35

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A look at the dishes that are currently taking the Core Worlds by storm. Join us for explosive mushrooms, life in the shadow of a space elevator, and disappointment. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling Gastronaut is written, produced, and voice acted by Aaron Kling, with s…

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Gastronaut Episode 1: Cloudberry 42:12

2y ago42:12

42:12

How does a food critic become a Gastronaut? Join us for high flying feasts, dark alleyways, and the end of a career. Transcripts can be found at: https://gastronaut-pod.neocities.org/transcripts Support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/aaronkling (This episode has been redone using improvements from Season 2. The original version is available f…

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133: Dall-E and You, with Dr. Aaron Hertzmann 51:19

2y ago51:19

51:19

The hottest topic in AI is the new "art" creation tool called Dall-E, and after a few weeks of falling down the rabbit hole playing in this new world, and considering the implications on photography (as well as illustration) our hosts invite domain expert Dr. Aaron Hertmann--from Adobe's research team--to explore Dall-E and other aspects of computa…

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132: Inside Photo Independent with Chris Davies 55:55

2+ y ago55:55

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As Rubin explores the world of photo fairs, industry leader Chris Davies takes us into Photo Independent, Paris Photo and NFTs. A must-listen episode for photographers starting to sell their work.By M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson

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131: The Emotional Architecture of Elizabeth Daniels 46:02

2+ y ago46:02

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On this Memorial Day Weekend show, Suzanne and Rubin get familiar with the twisting photographic journey of LA architectural photographer Elizabeth Daniels. From her unusual college application (which resonates for Rubin) involving Annie Liebowitz, to her friendships and mentorship from many of the great, this is a fun episode!…

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130: Cartier-Bresson and the Real "Decisive Moment" 34:23

2+ y ago34:23

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Suzanne and Rubin dig into the meaning of "the decisive moment" and how important the concept is for amateur photographers. And then they talk about sculpture.By M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson

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129: Impossible... with Edward Bateman 47:31

2+ y ago47:31

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A spontaneous gathering with Anne Kelly (of PhotoEye) and photographer and professor Bateman. Ed Bateman teaches at the University of Utah and has been a long-time explorer of time, creativity, photographs and history.By M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson

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128: Our New Years Show on Photographic Purism 26:09

3y ago26:09

26:09

Our hosts catch up after a Covid holiday and dig into Rubin's struggles with "pure seeing" photography, as different from inorganic, studio, photographic creations.By M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson

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127: Discovering Light with Janet Sternburg 46:54

3y ago46:54

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Sternburg's book of Los Angeles during the lockdown, "I've Been Walking," was just released in the US, so we sat down to hear about the moments that have lead here and her work.By M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson

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