Best Wadman Podcasts (2024)

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368: Everything Has Limits 1:10:12

17d ago1:10:12

1:10:12

Jeffery and Bill discuss the Dan Winters episode of the Disney/Hulu series ‘Photographer’ and how maker’s relationships with their partners and families allows them to do what they do. Adventure photographer Krystle Wright is our Photographer of the Week. 'Photographer' on Hulu Dorothy Simpson Krause Krystle Wright on IG…

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367: Offended By Extension 1:19:16

25d ago1:19:16

1:19:16

Should you react to changes in the industry by going on defense or offense? And what does offense in this context mean. TIF vs PSD vs PSB and more. Ken Nahoum is our Photographer of the Week. Jerry Ghionis website< Platon's portrait of Richard Serra< David Seidner show at ICP< Guy bought an Imacon scanner for $500< TIME magazine reboot< Standard Ti…

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366: A Big Fluffy Thing 1:21:12

1M ago1:21:12

1:21:12

Change the variables you control when that's what's holding you back. Also, how to have your portfolio stand out and fit in to the preconceived notions of your viewers all at the same time. Bastiaan Woudt is our Photographer of the Week. Canva Acquires Affinity Rebecca Ferguson photos by @juankr Randomness - The 1975 interview "Zen and the Art of M…

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365: It Feels Different 1:17:07

1M ago1:17:07

1:17:07

Something feels different for Jeffery and it's a good thing, something feels different for Bill and it's not a good thing. Tony Notarberardino is our Photographer of the Week. Attention!: The power of simple decisions in a distracted world Jony Ive on Steve Jobs focus Bill's picture of Cisco Bill's other picture Cisco Ai Vs Artists - The Biggest Ar…

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364: I Don’t Think It’s Gonna Work 1:12:46

2M ago1:12:46

1:12:46

Is Instagram still about photography? Even if it is, are they photographs of real life anymore or is AI imagery just the next step toward the fantasy the world seemingly wants. Bill got little Godox Lux Junior flash, but is still not sold. Jack Delano is our Photographer of the Week. EU Parliament tries to control AI New TikTok App Spotted Triathle…

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363: Not In My Vocabulary 1:08:39

2M ago1:08:39

1:08:39

Jeffery is copying his art to photographs and Bill has found a new online color editor which he's playing with while learning to accept and grow from critique. Todd Schick is our Photographer of the Week. San Francisco Art Institute bought by Laurene Powell Jobs Color.io Jacob Collier interview Chris Ashworth new book "The Unseen Saul Leiter" on Am…

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362: Motion Is The Hapiness 1:31:14

2M ago1:31:14

1:31:14

Turns out Jacob Collier is an amazing musician even if he doesn't label his tracks. Jeffery and Bill discuss figuring out other people's process and how sometimes it's more fun not to know. Jo Ann Callis is our Photographer of the Week. LOGIC SESSION BREAKDOWN: "Bridge Over Troubled Water" Dorothy Simpson Krause Dustin Yellin Djesse Vol 4 cover art…

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361: Didn't Have Enough Power 1:18:56

2M ago1:18:56

1:18:56

AI video is here, but who is it good for? Reviews are mixed for the new Fuji x100VI. When does change make sense and when to leave well enough lone? Marion Post Wolcott is our Photographer of the Week. Why “Shot on Iphone” Commercials Look So Good! Fuji X100VI – PetaPixel Fuji X100VI – Phoblographer Marion Post Wolcott – Flashbak Marion Post Wolcot…

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360: Toiled Away In Quiet Desperation 1:17:53

2M ago1:17:53

1:17:53

Circus Models and Slot Cars lead Jeffery and Bill into discussing the skill of overcoming indecision and the emotional ownership of the things you make. Classic 20th century photograph Norman Parkinson is Photographer of the Week. Slot Mods article Slot Mods Man Dodging a Kettle - Know Your Meme Howard Brother's Circus "Ringmaster of His Own Design…

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359: Consistency is Hard 1:40:57

3M ago1:40:57

1:40:57

Jeffery and Bill discuss the new documentary "The Greatest Night in Pop" on Netflix, photographing art, and pictures of themselves at 21. 20th century German photographer Herbert List is our Photographer of the Week. The Greatest Night in Pop The Photography Behind Earthrise U2 Songs of Surrender cover photo Herbert List on Artnet Herbert List Arch…

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358: Inverse of Social Media 1:15:28

3M ago1:15:28

1:15:28

Sitting on the knife's edge of needing people around and also wanting to be alone. Plus how do you make friends in your 50's. Bill finally got his knives sharpened and made some friends along the way. Gerald Cyrus is our Photographer of the Week. LinoType Documentary Murder of Kitty Genovese Brain and Life podcast featuring Bill Wadman PhotoWalk po…

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357: Knife Burrito 1:28:45

3M ago1:28:45

1:28:45

Jeffery and Bill take a look at the feedback loop between confidence or competence. Also Bill's kitchen knives sharpening adventure Part One. Fashion photographer Cody Rasmussen is Photographer of the Week. Del Re Grinding Truck John's Sharpening Service Zefrank "The Innovation Wave" NYT Rat Selfies 9:30 Club in DC Search Engine Podcast Photofolio …

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356: Archaeological Remnants 1:30:12

4M ago1:30:12

1:30:12

A big folder of family photos to Bill leads him and Jeffery to discuss family history. We also go deep on the concept of a workspace and what it takes to make a good one. Plus we take a gander at a NYTimes piece which considers culture dead. Karl Bissinger is Photographer of the Week. Vintage KitchenAid Superba dishwasher Why Culture Has Come to a …

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355: A World of Noise 1:26:36

4M ago1:26:36

1:26:36

In a world where we're overrun with images already, some people are gunning to give machines copyright, but to what end? Also some Q&A about recommendations and process. Fashion Photographer Deborah Turbeville is our Photographer of the Week. Stephen Thaler AI article Jeffery Film Rec: "In The Mood for Love" Bill Film Rec: "Cinema Paradiso" Jeffery…

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354: Effort as Currency 1:15:49

4M ago1:15:49

1:15:49

How do you hold onto inspiration and remind yourself later? Your process is the result of your experiences. Perhaps it's better to lean into how you work rather than force yourself into someone else's system. A great AI rebuttal on the NYTimes and South African photographer Peter Magubane is our Photographer of the Week. Christopher Nolan on Script…

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353: We Need Another You 1:29:02

4M ago1:29:02

1:29:02

Some thoughts on last week's in-person episode leads Jeffery and Bill to discuss how copying is never a perfect copy and why that's a good thing. A recent conversation about AI imagery from the NYTimes is discussed and we answer a listener question about physical controls for Lightroom. Alain Laboile is our Photographer of the Week. A.I. Is the Fut…

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352: There's Always Value In The Effort 57:21

4M ago57:21

57:21

Join Jeffery and Bill on a walk down the National Mall in DC as they discuss the Dorthea Lange and Rothko shows at the National Gallery and cut to the quick on the meaning of life, this time, in person! French Vietnam War photographer Catherine Leroy is Photographer of the Week. Dorthea Lange at NGA Rothko on Paper at NGA Catherine Leroy thread on …

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351 : Don’t Cater To The Camera 1:18:26

5M ago1:18:26

1:18:26

Bill spends hours digging midi data out of a 17 year old file to open up a box that already had a bow on it. Also, should you cater to the camera or let the camera cater to you? All this and 80's-90's fashion photographer David Seidner is our Photographer of the Week. CakeWalk by BandLab Tony Banks synth patches 03-31-05 original sketch David Seidn…

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350 : Creative Closure 1:21:37

5M ago1:21:37

1:21:37

Bill regales Jeffery with stories from his "Sleep No More" experience this past weekend. Which of course leads the two of them into discussing communications within an organization and deciding when you're old enough to just be yourself, regardless of what other people think. The recently passed Elliott Erwitt is again our Photographer of the Week.…

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349 : Save The Clocktower 1:21:48

5M ago1:21:48

1:21:48

Does the way we learned to use the tools we use hold us back when those tools inevitably change under our feet? The Apple TV+ series "The Supermodels" teaches us a lesson on the value of a good subject and the role of collaboration as tool for improvement. At the end Bill throws in some musings on the musical Merrily We Roll Along that's currently …

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348: We Turn Over The Soil 1:24:28

5M ago1:24:28

1:24:28

Memories, nostalgia, and where to draw the line. How our representations of ourselves on the internet change over time and how we define what it is we are to the outside world and how you can't control how they see you. Ben Lowy is our photographer of the week. Led Zepelin IV cover photo found Four Thousand Weeks Mary Spender YouTube income breakdo…

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347: Untied String 1:20:50

6M ago1:20:50

1:20:50

Listen to us zag into a technical episode where we discuss Apple's new M3 processors, Adobe's new noise reduction system in Lightroom, how good the new 24MP iPhone photos are, the cool technology that led to a new Beatles song in 2023, and where to start in a lighting kit. British photographer Brian Griffin known for his 1980's album covers is Phot…

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346: Chase the Creative Dragon 1:09:52

6M ago1:09:52

1:09:52

A conversation of the impact of your mood on your work, especially photography leads to us diving back into our brains in an attempt to rewrite the memories of our past through photographs. Architectural photographer and meme-master Simon Devitt is our Photographer of the Week. Marina Abramovic interview in the NYT Jim Carrey on Sadness and Depress…

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345: I’m Beholden to No One 1:06:54

6M ago1:06:54

1:06:54

Bill is back from Paris so it's time for some deep thoughts on fear, pain, and the present. Plus a story about getting lost in a French library that could have been a Star Wars matte painting. Korean photographer Cho Gi-Seok is photographer of the week. USB-C craziness on iPhone 15 Pro Louis XIV globes at the Bibliothèque Nationale Star Wars matte …

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344: I See What You Mean 37:37

7M ago37:37

37:37

Bill's headed to Paris on a jet plane, so we've got a short one for you today. The recent story of the demise of Moog synths (again) gets us talking about brands and gear and whether the tools being made with art and intention effects the results you get from those tools. Skate and music photographer Glen E. Friedman is Photographer of the Week. Wh…

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343: The Difference Is What Makes It Yours 1:15:28

7M ago1:15:28

1:15:28

We start by discussing retro lens recreations, take a ride on a bus, and then decide that ending at a different place than your goal is often the whole point. Miniature set photographer Marius Sperlich is our Photographer of the Week. Nonikkor lenses Julie London Album Cover Bill’s recreation of the Julie London Cover Canon 5D Mark II Blackmagic De…

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342: It's Not The Photography 1:14:22

7M ago1:14:22

1:14:22

Jeffery learns that Bill doesn’t play games, enjoy Halloween, or watch comedy, so they spend some time unpacking all of that that. I guess they’re not playing Jeffery’s Dreamcast together. The Manet/Degas show at The Met is discussed and a bit of Camera Corner because Bill played with an M10 and the new Fugi GFX 100 II this week. Arno Rafael Minkki…

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341: Overcoming The Initial Inertia 1:05:27

7M ago1:05:27

1:05:27

Cutting up your plans into small enough pieces that they no longer stop you from getting going. Plus a little bit about the new iPhone 15 Pro. Homework for the week is to watch the 2017 film “Columbus”. Marvin Newman, who died this week at 95, is once again out photographer of the week. Olivia Rodrigo Video shot with iPhone 15 Pro “La La Land” BTS …

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340: Hope Marketing Doesn’t Work 1:14:20

8M ago1:14:20

1:14:20

Jeffery and Bill discuss finding the process that works best for you and how keeping your brain guessing can often help. They also tackle a few listener questions. Lee Miller is our Photographer of the Week. Bernie Taupin on WTF Ken Mogi on Ikigai venn diagram The Bikeriders trailer Kate Winslet in Lee Miller biopic Lee Miller on ArtNet Lee Miller …

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339: Just Jump Into The Water 1:10:47

8M ago1:10:47

1:10:47

Jeffery and Bill discuss the Japanese concept of Ikigai and how the more you ignore your inability the more your inability will become your ability. Early 20th century showgirl photographer Alfred Cheney Johnston is our Photographer of the Week. Ikigai Phil Hartman Wicked Coney Island Polar Bear Club Filming the Shining Boston Strangler movie PotW:…

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338: Is The LED Still Lit? 1:21:00

8M ago1:21:00

1:21:00

Has making art ceased to be special? And might that be a consequence of external and internal forces? Any time spent making is better than time wasted not. Victoria Will is out Photographer of the Week. Jill Greenberg on John McCain Wes Anderson – Grand Budapest Hotel BTS PosterLad OTP #43 – Artistic Monkshood Sylvester Stallone on screenwriting Ba…

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337: My Whole Life Is A Year of Sabbatical 1:17:55

8M ago1:17:55

1:17:55

Bill got back from summer vacation and doesn’t feel restored. So he and Jeffery spend some time discussing how to switch off. Skater and artist Ed Templeton is our photographer of the week. The Shark is Broken Daniel Milnor – Shifter: Question and Answer 54 Matthew Lesko Ed TempletonBy Bill Wadman & Jeffery Saddoris

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336: There Has To Be A Mythology 1:28:29

9M ago1:28:29

1:28:29

How do we distinguish between things we make for us and things we make for money? That, submarines references, and a fairly deep dive into Bill's old Drabbles project are discussed. Squaring the Circle documentary Andy Warhol’s Factory of Truth on Cautionary Tales podcast Proto Drabble of Heather by Bill Wadman https://www.lucasstoffel.com/art Mine…

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335: The Lesson In This Season of My Life 52:40

9M ago52:40

52:40

What’s Jeffery working on lately? If not, why not? Also, does everyone think they’re a fraud deep down and just keep it to themselves? Christian Witkin is our Photographer of the Week. Jeffery Saddoris Substack Chemtrail Conspiracy Theory Christian Witkin Portfolio Christian Witkin Instagram PostBy Bill Wadman & Jeffery Saddoris

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334: Nature of the MrBeast 1:16:50

9M ago1:16:50

1:16:50

Movies, PSH, fan theories, and oh yeah, only the dialectic pull of simultaneously not wanting to undersell or oversell yourself. We also get into the reasons for making art and how how all these AI LLM are kind of missing the point. Steve Schapiro is our Photographer of the Week. Tommy Westphall Universe Theory. CJ Hendry Illustrations on Instagram…

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333: Answering The Call 1:10:04

9M ago1:10:04

1:10:04

Jeffery and Bill dive deep on the idea of community and new perspectives on old things. Including the Canon 5D from 2005 that Bill bought recently on a whim. Victor Skrebneski is the photographer of the week. Van Wilder Soft White Underbelly Poorest Region of America – What It Really Looks Like Gauntlet (Video Game) Walnut Grove – Then & Now Canon …

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332: You Did That Wrong, Make It Right 1:20:14

12M ago1:20:14

1:20:14

What starts with a conversation about Bill’s new skateboard, and righting the sins of childhood leads us to discuss overcoming fear and mental paralysis. We also get a bit into the Adobe license news, the portraits of the King Charles, and Jeffery’s ideal trail bike. King Charles Official Portraits The Girl skateboard deck Bill bought Adobe tells u…

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331: I Was On A Sofa 1:16:47

1y ago1:16:47

1:16:47

In this episode, we talk about why simpler is often the more attractive solution and how not spending your creative life trying to do something new is okay. Plus, is having goals too goal oriented? Rudolf Schwarzkogler Aktion #2 John Singer Sargent A Capriote at the Boston MFA Fuji GFX 100s 14 bit vs 16 bit On Taking Pictures Ep. 177 recorded durin…

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330: Losing Your Bearings 1:25:00

1y ago1:25:00

1:25:00

We start with Bill going back to his roots in audio, first as a equipment repairman and then in due course a mix engineer. Which leads he and Jeffery into a discussion about getting turned around and losing your bearings. How do you know which direction to go? What if you've achieved your original goals and need to find new ones? Elly Smallwood on …

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329: Interpretation At Every Step 1:31:49

1y ago1:31:49

1:31:49

Jeffery starts right out of the gate with a deep dive on how we're supposed to feel about how we're supposed to feel, which gets us to being overwhelmed while making things, which gets us to tethering to CaptureOne on the iPad and using diffusion filters to get the look we're after in camera if we can. Less options later, but perhaps that's what we…

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328: Between the Accolades 1:21:33

1+ y ago1:21:33

1:21:33

Jeffery's exploration of media, materials, and IKEA shelving leads us to a discussion of legacy and perspective and hope in creative endeavors. And yes, there's a bit of follow-up about Bill's GFX.By Bill Wadman & Jeffery Saddoris

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327: Going Back To Move Forward 1:21:33

1+ y ago1:21:33

1:21:33

Jeffery and Bill are back on mic in 2023 discussing Bill's apprehension about his new camera purchase. Is it really the camera that's the problem or is it a stand-in for how he feels about the direction photography is headed?By Bill Wadman & Jeffery Saddoris

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Traing from 2/20/19 6:05

5y ago6:05

6:05

Disconnected and straight lines.

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Sensitive horses 4:53

5y ago4:53

4:53

Some obe my experiences from today!

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KW into 2:15

5y ago2:15

2:15

Hey everyone im hoping this works!

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326: Special Episode - Apple Announcement Oct 2018 37:11

5+ y ago37:11

37:11

They said it would never happen – that we were through, done for, washed up. Turns out, all it took was a new Mac Mini, Macbook Air, and an iPad Pro for us to dust off the mics and smash that record button. Is it a one off? Will there be more? Time will tell...By Bill Wadman & Jeffery Saddoris

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325: Closing The Loop 2:39:23

6y ago2:39:23

2:39:23

This week, we close the loop on 325 episodes of talking about photography, creativity, and sometimes just the ups and downs of life in general. It has been such a privilege to be a small part of your lives for the past six years. Speaking for myself, I am a better person for having done this show, though I would imagine Bill feels the same. This sh…

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324: Another Stick in the Spokes 1:48:47

6y ago1:48:47

1:48:47

With only one more episode of OTP left, this week we actually start with a discussion around photography—specifically, focusing on the tools (either hardware or software) you need or will actually use in your creative workflow. Sometimes we get caught up in looking at all of what a camera or piece of software does or is capable of doing without loo…

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323: There’s No Control Group in Life 1:49:13

6y ago1:49:13

1:49:13

This week, a discussion around knowing (or thinking we know) when it’s time to change directions, whether in a body of work, a relationship, where to live, etc. Also, what happens when the dream you wanted isn’t the reality you get? Plus, according to a federal judge, photos on the internet are fair use...yes, even yours. Don McCullin is our Photog…

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322: Waiting For The Supersaturation Point 1:26:40

6y ago1:26:40

1:26:40

This week, a pre-show discussion spills over into the show as we dive into the idea of myth and reputation and wrestle with the evolving definition of success. Also, episode 324 will be the last episode of OTP. We are grateful for the time that we’ve spent with you and with each other—logging well over 600 hours talking about photography and creati…

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