Best ShowATL Podcasts (2024)

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Chris Veal - Episode 32 1:19:17

4y ago1:19:17

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Chris Skeene aka Blockhead - Episode 31 1:20:03

4+ y ago1:20:03

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Blockhead is a pseudonym invented by Chris Skeene in 2012 as a way to explore the thriving free art scene in Atlanta. Blockheads started as small figures with magnets on the backs of their heads that were hidden all over the world for people to find and keep. Inspired by his collection of Pez dispensers and blind box art toys (such as figures by Be…

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Maija Ehlinger of Atlanta Micro Theater - Episode 30 1:41:52

4+ y ago1:41:52

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Maija Ehlinger is the co-founder of Atlanta Micro Theater, a group dedicated to showcasing original one-act plays written, directed, and performed by Southern-based creatives. As well as co-founding the organization, Maija also wrote and directed one of the inaugural performances. Maija came onto the podcast to talk about her background as a writer…

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Interior Design and Psychology with Bonnie Casamassima - Episode 29 1:28:56

5y ago1:28:56

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Bonnie Casamassima is the Principal and Founder of Interweave People Place, an interior design firm focused on biophilic design, which “seeks to incorporate the science behind the benefits we experience while in nature into the interior spaces we inhabit each day.” Bonnie focuses on guiding clients through the process of understanding how their spa…

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Shannon Green and Christy Petterson of Indie Craft Experience: Episode 28 1:15:54

5y ago1:15:54

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Shannon Green and Christy Petterson met in 2004 at a craft and vintage market in Grant Park, exchanged a necklace for a piece of handmade clothing, and created a bond that has lasted 15 years and counting. Shannon and Christy founded Indie Craft Experience in 2005 with a goal of giving consumers an opportunity to buy directly from artists, while al…

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Lela Brunet: Episode 27 1:13:47

5y ago1:13:47

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Lela Brunet is an Atlanta based visual artist. With her main subject being the female form, Lela “explores the contrast created when the grace of the figure and the tension of energetic patterns and colors collide together. Lela’s work explores this visual battlefield of pattern, color, and form.” She works in a variety of media including murals, p…

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Karen Anderson of Tiny Doors ATL: Episode 26 1:06:11

5y ago1:06:11

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Karen Anderson is the founder of Tiny Doors ATL. In her own words, “Tiny Doors ATL is an Atlanta-based art project bringing big wonder to tiny spaces.” Karen founded Tiny Doors in the summer of 2014 with Atlanta native Sarah Meng. Tiny Doors ATL installs 6 to 7-inch tall doors throughout the city. Each door is designed to look and feel like the sur…

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Meredith Howard of The Streets Magazine Part 2: Episode 25 46:48

5y ago46:48

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In this episode, we sit down once again with Meredith Howard, founder of The Streets Magazine, after the release party for the 2018 print edition of The Streets. Meredith joined us at a table in the middle of the Atlanta Photography Group gallery space where The Streets’ print show was being exhibited last November. We talk about the 2018 print edi…

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Ben Getz of the Atlanta Foodcast: Episode 24 1:34:07

5y ago1:34:07

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Ben Getz is the founder and host of the popular Atlanta Foodcast, a podcast focused on highlighting Atlanta’s incredible food scene through interviews with chefs, restaurant owners, and other people working to make Atlanta a great food city. Ben helped Corrigan and I get the ShowATL Podcast off the ground last year, and as the Atlanta Foodcast turn…

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Jeff Dake and Jamey Adams of Arches Brewing: Episode 23 1:49:06

5y ago1:49:06

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Jeff Dake and Jamey Adams are 2 of the 5 co-founders of Arches Brewing in Hapeville, Georgia. As a lager-focused brewery, Arches is committed to bringing classic European styles to the modern American craft market. Arches is so dedicated to the quality of their craft that they drilled a 400+ foot well on premises to be able to get water from the he…

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Nate Damen aka ATLTVHead: Episode 22 1:47:30

5y ago1:47:30

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Nate Damen, otherwise known by his character name of ATLTVHead, is an Atlanta native and Georgia Tech graduate who sees the problems within society, work structure, and our relationship with technology. As ATLTVHead, Nate wears a custom retrofitted 1960’s RCA Victor television set on his head and walks the Beltline to create interactive experiences…

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Kevin Tucker, Chief Curator of The High Museum of Art: Episode 21 1:13:21

5y ago1:13:21

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Kevin Tucker is the High Museum of Art’s Chief Curator. With more than two decades of curatorial and museum leadership experience, he directs the High’s curatorial program and oversees interpretation, research, and development of the collections. In addition, he works with the executive staff and across curatorial departments to develop plans for p…

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John, Leo, and Alex of Whiz Socks: Episode 20 1:29:43

5y ago1:29:43

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Whiz Socks is an Atlanta company founded by John Pena, Leo Rodriguez, and Alex Miranda. John, Leo, and Alex wanted to create a company founded on the concepts of art and community, with a major focus on giving back. Whiz creates ultra-comfy socks featuring artwork by local Atlanta artists like Jake Llaurado and Yoyo Ferro. Whiz Socks also operates …

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Greg Noblin: Episode 19 1:32:30

5y ago1:32:30

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“Daydreams and impossibilities are commonplace in my mind. When a scene or story jumps into my consciousness I feel compelled to act and collect source material. Once all the images are photographed and digitally cut up and the vision I had in my head begins to emerge on the screen I become elated.” Greg Noblin is an Atlanta-based artist who specia…

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Steve West: Episode 18 2:09:27

5y ago2:09:27

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Steve West is a photographer and custom jewelry maker working under the name Silver Piston. He likes making kick-ass things for people who are kick ass. Steve joined ShowATL to talk about his career and life journey, which includes time spent in the US Navy, a career in marketing, and eventually, a life of entrepreneurship as a creative. We talk ab…

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Lucha Rodriguez: Episode 17 1:33:40

5y ago1:33:40

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Lucha Rodriguez is an Atlanta-based artist with a concentration on hand cut works on paper and installation art. With a BFA in Graphic Design from the Art Institute of Atlanta and an MFA in Printmaking from SCAD, Lucha has spent the most recent part of her career focused on a series of works called “Knife Drawings”. Lucha joined us to talk about he…

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Dark Side of the Room: Episode 16 1:59:23

5y ago1:59:23

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Kirsten King and Cris Gray are members of the Dark Side of the Room improv team and part of the general company at Dad’s Garage Theatre. Dark Side of The Room was formed by the African American performers of Dad's Garage Improv Theater Company. They travel around the world with their unique improv format and run a monthly variety show designed to h…

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Phil Harris: Episode 15 1:14:24

5y ago1:14:24

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Phil Harris is an Atlanta studio artist and muralist who serves his community as a full time paramedic EMT. Phil sat down to talk with ShowATL about his professional and personal journey coming to art at various points of his life, as well as his working ritual to balance his professional and creative lifestyles. His work has been featured in Creat…

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S02E07 Joe Dreher AKA Joe King Part 2 1:19:34

5+ y ago1:19:34

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Joe Dreher, otherwise known by his artist name of Joe King, is an Atlanta artist, photographer, and poet (among other things). An architect by trade, Joe sits with us to talk about his journey into photography and art. In becoming more involved in the Atlanta art scene through Living Walls, Joe used art to help build deep bonds within his own famil…

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S02E06 Joe Dreher AKA Joe King Part 1 1:07:13

5+ y ago1:07:13

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Joe Dreher, otherwise known by his artist name of Joe King, is an Atlanta artist, photographer, and poet (among other things). An architect by trade, Joe sits with us to talk about his journey into photography and art. In becoming more involved in the Atlanta art scene through Living Walls, Joe used art to help build deep bonds within his own famil…

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S02E05 Trish Land 1:25:24

5+ y ago1:25:24

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Trish Land is an Atlanta-based fine artist specializing in paysage, or landscape, artwork. Trish joins us to talk about her creative journey, from dancing, to acting, to modeling, and art. She tells us what it means to be a woman in charge, and even shares her tales of dancing in Meadowlands stadium and meeting Liza Minelli. Oh, and in case you wer…

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S02E04 Pea the Feary 1:14:13

5+ y ago1:14:13

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Pea the Feary (“Faerie”) is an Atlanta-based afrofuturist artist who strives to portray the subjects in her work as “divine”. Along with divinity, we also talk about the powerful role of black women in today’s world. In examining Pea’s background and artistic style, we look to how culture, race, spirituality, and nature play different parts in the …

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S02E03 Meredith Howard of The Streets Magazine 1:30:31

5+ y ago1:30:31

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Meredith Howard is the Founder and Creative Director of ‘The Streets’ Magazine, which focused on street photography portraying fashion, people, homelessness, and the environments in which these things all interact. Meredith talks to us about her career before The Streets and how she came to starting the magazine in the first place. We talk about he…

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S02E02 Niki Zarrabi 1:22:03

5+ y ago1:22:03

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Niki Zarrabi is an Atlanta artist whose work includes painting, mixed media, installations, and murals. She joins us to talk about how her work aims to bridge the gap between spirituality and science in what is a really insightful look into her art and creation process. We go through her journey as an artist and dive into the evolution of her work.…

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S02E01 Xavier Perry of Xavier Perry Art 1:15:13

5+ y ago1:15:13

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Xavier Perry is an Atlanta-based artist and the founder of Xavier Perry Art. Xavier’s street art, graphic design, and iconic “Love Bomb” have earned him recognition all throughout the city. Xavier joins us to talk about his art, community, the Love Bomb, adulthood, and making Love a life practice. Xavier’s Love Bomb was recently featured by Xfinity…

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S01E07 Marcus and Jake of FamilyHood Part 2 46:13

5+ y ago46:13

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This is Part 2 of this 2-part podcast.FamilyHood is comprised of Marcus Whitaker and Jake Llaurado. FamilyHood was founded with the mission of bringing the Atlanta community together through art shows, which feature a variety of local artists, as well as musicians and other creatives. Marcus and Jake sit to talk about FamilyHood’s origins, the role…

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S01E06 Marcus and Jake of FamilyHood Part 1 1:11:39

5+ y ago1:11:39

1:11:39

This is Part 1 of this 2-part podcast.FamilyHood is comprised of Marcus Whitaker and Jake Llaurado. FamilyHood was founded with the mission of bringing the Atlanta community together through art shows, which feature a variety of local artists, as well as musicians and other creatives. Marcus and Jake sit to talk about FamilyHood’s origins, the role…

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S01E05 Peter Roglin of Charolastra 1:29:52

5+ y ago1:29:52

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Peter Roglin is an Atlanta musician and producer performing under the stage name Charolastra. Along with the release of his new album, Peter is also a founding member of the record label VLSC Records. Peter joins us to talk about his music; his influences across music, film, and art; VLSC Records; and how his recent trip to Havana, Cuba influenced …

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S01E04 Yu-Kai Lin of KAI LIN ART 1:14:25

5+ y ago1:14:25

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Yu-Kai Lin is the owner of KAI LIN ART in Atlanta, Georgia. As KAI LIN ART celebrates 10 years of business, Yu-Kai joins us to talk about how art has evolved and is continuing to evolve in Atlanta. We also talk about creativity, balance, and the mechanics of running a successful gallery. KAI LIN ART’s next exhibition, titled “Sublime”, begins on Au…

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S01E03 Savannah Berry of @healthy_sav_atl 1:06:56

6y ago1:06:56

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Savannah Berry is a registered dietician and food and fitness blogger in the Atlanta area. Her Instagram account, @healthy_sav_atl, has gained over 3000 followers based on Savannah’s beautiful depiction of healthy food and fitness in Atlanta. Find her on Instagram @healthy_sav_atlThe ShowATL Podcast aims to find and highlight Atlanta’s Creative Voi…

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S01E02 Michael Sponsel of Freedom Barber Co 1:10:13

6y ago1:10:13

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Michael Sponsel is the founder and co-owner of Freedom Barber Co in Atlanta, GA. As Freedom prepares to open it’s new shop along the Beltline, Michael speaks with us about his personal and professional journey, along with how he has grown Freedom to the point of earning both Creative Loafing and Jezebel’s award for Best Barbershop in Atlanta in jus…

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S01E01 Alex Vernon of Comeback Vinyl 1:35:43

6y ago1:35:43

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Alex Vernon is the co-founder and owner of Comeback Vinyl in Alpharetta, Georgia. Alex sat down with us to talk about Comeback Vinyl and the new role of vinyl as a listening medium in today’s musical landscape. This episode takes the listener through the journey of Comeback’s history and explores Alex extensive knowledge of music and the vinyl indu…

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Chris Veal - Episode 32 1:19:17

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Chris Skeene aka Blockhead - Episode 31 1:20:03

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Maija Ehlinger of Atlanta Micro Theater - Episode 30 1:41:52

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Interior Design and Psychology with Bonnie Casamassima - Episode 29 1:28:56

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Shannon Green and Christy Petterson of Indie Craft Experience: Episode 28 1:15:54

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Lela Brunet: Episode 27 1:13:47

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Karen Anderson of Tiny Doors ATL: Episode 26 1:06:11

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Meredith Howard of The Streets Magazine Part 2: Episode 25 46:48

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Ben Getz of the Atlanta Foodcast: Episode 24 1:34:07

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Jeff Dake and Jamey Adams of Arches Brewing: Episode 23 1:49:06

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Nate Damen aka ATLTVHead: Episode 22 1:47:30

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Kevin Tucker, Chief Curator of The High Museum of Art: Episode 21 1:13:21

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John, Leo, and Alex of Whiz Socks: Episode 20 1:29:43

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Greg Noblin: Episode 19 1:32:30

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Steve West: Episode 18 2:09:27

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Lucha Rodriguez: Episode 17 1:33:40

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Dark Side of the Room: Episode 16 1:59:23

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Phil Harris: Episode 15 1:14:24

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S02E07 Joe Dreher AKA Joe King Part 2 1:19:34

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S02E06 Joe Dreher AKA Joe King Part 1 1:07:13

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S02E05 Trish Land 1:25:24

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S02E04 Pea the Feary 1:14:13

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S02E03 Meredith Howard of The Streets Magazine 1:30:31

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S02E02 Niki Zarrabi 1:22:03

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S02E01 Xavier Perry of Xavier Perry Art 1:15:13

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S01E07 Marcus and Jake of FamilyHood Part 2 46:13

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S01E06 Marcus and Jake of FamilyHood Part 1 1:11:39

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S01E05 Peter Roglin of Charolastra 1:29:52

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S01E04 Yu-Kai Lin of KAI LIN ART 1:14:25

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S01E03 Savannah Berry of @healthy_sav_atl 1:06:56

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S01E02 Michael Sponsel of Freedom Barber Co 1:10:13

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S01E01 Alex Vernon of Comeback Vinyl 1:35:43

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