Best Michael Olivo Podcasts (2024)

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Gary Bodker - The Unbreakable Mr. Glass & Taking Care Of Business 1:26:46

2h ago1:26:46

1:26:46

A reflective Blind Shovel, this one with glass-man Gary Bodker. We discuss efficiency vs innovation, art school, the business of being an artist, fatherhood, and much more. Gary's Website Gary's Instagram Header image: Gary Bodker, "Organic Dinnerware" 2024By Michael Olivo

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Pete Gamlen - Petey Royale & Crumpets, Please 1:17:08

3d ago1:17:08

1:17:08

A proper loaf of a Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator and musician Pete Gamlen. We discuss editorial illustration, the Shut-Ins, the topology of crumpets, an English death, and much more. Pete's Website Pete's Instagram Header image: Pete Gamlen, "Mass Layoffs" 2024By Michael Olivo

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Dan Bunn - A Long Technical Journey & Oily Observations 1:12:06

10d ago1:12:06

1:12:06

A dripping and oily Blind Shovel, this one with painter Dan Bunn. We discuss graffiti, the technical aspects of oil painting, Jackson Pollack, Pablo Picasso, and much more. Dan's Website Dan's Instagram Header image: Dan Bunn, "Life Force" 2021By Michael Olivo

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Margot Ferrick - Bora Visions & Eggy Swans 1:20:51

17d ago1:20:51

1:20:51

An elegant Blind Shovel, this one with cartoonist Margot Ferrick. We discuss the influence of manga, Bora, Dark Souls, comics lettering, Bakune Young and much more. Margot's Website Margot's Instagram The Rising Stars of Manga Header image: Margot Ferrick, 2024By Michael Olivo

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Dan Nadel - PictureBox Inc. & The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art 1:06:11

24d ago1:06:11

1:06:11

A refined Blind Shovel, this one with curator and publisher Dan Nadel. We discuss PictureBox Inc., the curatorial impulse, the flaws and strengths of institutions, R. Crumb, The Lucas, and much more. Dan's Website Dan's Instagram Header image: Dan NadelBy Michael Olivo

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Anthony Visco - Mummified Churches & The Sin of The Art That Answers 1:08:24

1M ago1:08:24

1:08:24

A pious Blind Shovel, this one with devotional artist Anthony Visco. We discuss the museumification of churches, art school in the 60s, faith in Europe, Gaudí vs Matisse, the "bad boys" of the Renaissance, and much more. Anthony's Website Anthony's Instagram Header image: Anthony Visco, "Family Saints Triptych"…

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Mandla - A Zany Zulu & His Ugly Sweaters 1:05:41

1M ago1:05:41

1:05:41

A globe-trotting Blind Shovel, this one with musician Mandla of Ugly Sweaters. We discuss his Zulu name, South Africa, music & church, hardcore, and much more. Mandla's Website Mandla's Instagram Header image: Mandla, "East Bay Love" 2020By Michael Olivo

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Bitmap Books - Publishing Pixels & The Allure of Commodore 64 50:30

2M ago50:30

50:30

A Blind Shovel of ink and pixels, this one with publisher and graphic designer Sam Dyer of Bitmap Books. We discuss Kickstarter, Commodore 64, Metal Slug, high-quality publishing, and much more. Bitmap Books' Website Bitmap Books' Instagram Header image: Sam Dyer "Self-Portrait"By Michael Olivo

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Noah Van Sciver - Joseph Smith & Not Entering Sandman 1:04:13

2M ago1:04:13

1:04:13

A seasoned Blind Shovel, this one with cartoonist Noah Van Sciver. We discuss BLAMMO, honoring deadlines, his interview channel, Mormonism, and much more. Noah's Instagram Noah's Fantagraphics Books Noah's Youtube Channel Header image: Noah Van Sciver "Self-Portrait", 2021By Michael Olivo

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mepaintsme - Curious Curation & The Embrace of Anonymity 1:16:36

2M ago1:16:36

1:16:36

A hidden Blind Shovel, this one with artist and curator mepaintsme. We discuss the curatorial process, operating an online gallery, elitism, the merits of illustration, his upcoming show at Jack Hanley, and much more. mepaintsme's Website mepaintsme's Instagram Header image: mepaintsme, "Logo", 2024By Michael Olivo

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Sam D'Orazio - Kayfabe Social Media & Debating Howl's 1:17:10

2M ago1:17:10

1:17:10

A bold Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator Sam D'Orazio. We discuss the working in animation, screen-printing, gouache, the tiers of Miyzaki films, and much more. Sam's Website Sam's Instagram Header image: Sam D'Orazio, "Self-Portrait", 2021By Michael Olivo

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Jon Chao - Less Wind & The Spiritual Stool 1:02:57

2M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

A chiseled Blind Shovel, this one with designer and furniture-maker Jon Chao. We discuss the wind, residencies, stools & chairs, designing for your own personal life, and much more. Jon's Website Jon's Instagram Header image: Jon Chao, "Trophies", 2022By Michael Olivo

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John Dull - Dull Music & Virtuous Athletics 1:16:09

3M ago1:16:09

1:16:09

A sagacious Blind Shovel, this one with folk musician John Dull. We discuss the intersection of athletics and art, Dull Music, fatherhood, Pete Seeger, and much more. Dull Music's Website Header image: Dull Music Logo, 1970sBy Michael Olivo

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Sam Bosma - Un-flexing & Fantastical Hexing 1:10:30

3M ago1:10:30

1:10:30

A glistening Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator and art director Sam Bosma. We discuss editorial illustration, art directing in the animation industry, 80's anime, the challenge of comic-making, and much more. Sam's Website Sam's Instagram Header image: Sam Bosma "Critical Education", 2023By Michael Olivo

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Samuel Hayes - LUCCA MART & Enchanting Embroidery 1:10:57

3M ago1:10:57

1:10:57

A stitched and bewitching Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator and designer Samuel Hayes. We discuss LUCCA MART, refining the techniques of embroidery and air-brushing, animation, and much more. Sam's Website Sam's Instagram LUCCA MART Header image: Samuel Hayes "Horny fiends in your area", 2022By Michael Olivo

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Brian Durr (BD1982) - Diskotopia & Embers Passed 1:12:43

3M ago1:12:43

1:12:43

A spinning Blind Shovel, this one with producer and record label co-runner Brian Durr. We discuss life in Japan, the curation of DISKOTOPIA, his creative process, and much more. Brian's Bandcamp Brian's Instagram Diskotopia Website Header image: Brian Durr, "BD1982", 2023By Michael Olivo

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Alison Dubois - Tuca & Berti & A Horse Named Kirby 1:07:30

4M ago1:07:30

1:07:30

A sun-soaked Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator and art director Alison Dubois. We discuss Bojack Horseman, the art direction of Tuca & Berti, her wonderful horse Kirby, and much more. Alison's Website Alison's Instagram Kirby's Instagram Header image: Alison Dubois, "Tuca & Bertie", 2019By Michael Olivo

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Zach Hazard Vaupen - The Cartoonist Cooperative & TTRPGs 1:18:37

4M ago1:18:37

1:18:37

A pixelated Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator and designer Zach Hazard Vaupen. We discuss TTRPGs, the Cartoonist Cooperative, NFTs, Pixel Dog, and much more. Zach's Website Zach's Instagram Cartoonist Cooperative Header image: Zach Hazard Vaupen, "Illustration", 2023By Michael Olivo

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Matt Caulfield - Peeler & The Mother Of Invention 43:51

4M ago43:51

43:51

An innovative Blind Shovel, this one with designer and sound engineer Matt Caulfield. We discuss skating, biking, the inspiration for his new wallet, Space Cow, and much more. Peeler's Instagram Peeler's Website Space Cow's Website Header image: Matt Caulfield, "Peeler", 2023By Michael Olivo

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André Baum - Berlin & Beyondré 1:11:45

4M ago1:11:45

1:11:45

A subterranean Blind Shovel, this one with musician André Baum. We discuss Berlin, NYC, People People's "Out of Our Hands", collaboration, THX 1138, and much more. Andre's Instagram People People Beyondré Header image: André Baum, 2022, photo by Zack LondonBy Michael Olivo

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Jesse Moynihan - The Final Days of Forming & The Early Life of Jesus 2 1:55:46

5M ago1:55:46

1:55:46

A prophetic Blind Shovel, this one with artist and animator Jesse Moynihan. We discuss To Make A Rising, double-therapy, spiritual life, Jesus 2, and much more. Jesse's Instagram Jesse's Website Jesus 2 Header image: Jesse Moynihan, "Forming" page, 2021By Michael Olivo

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Alfred Rosenbluth - Slithering Embodiment & The Destroyed Mold 1:38:27

5M ago1:38:27

1:38:27

A sticky and fine-grained Blind Shovel, this one with fine-artist Alfred Rosenbluth. We discuss the Philly art scene, the human body, horror, his artistic path, and much more. Alfred's Instagram Alfred's Website Header image: Alfred Rosenbluth, "Kerub", 2021By Michael Olivo

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Michael Olivo - It's Me 1:35:54

5M ago1:35:54

1:35:54

A self-reflecting Blind Shovel, this one with me, interviewed by the mysterious DIGBEE. We discuss... Michael's Website Michael's Instagram Eternal Wealth Williams Center Header image: Michael Olivo, "LIGHTENED CUR", 2023By Michael Olivo

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Jim Jamie James Bradshaw - On Tezuka & Boundless Transformation 1:13:27

5M ago1:13:27

1:13:27

A whirling and blurry Blind Shovel, this one with comic connoisseur Jim Jamie James Bradshaw. We discuss Osamu Tezuka, Tezuka's history and finest works, transformation, the history of gekiga, and much more. Jim's Instagram Header image: Osamu Tezuka "The Devil Garon", 1960By Michael Olivo

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Sam Keene - KLN Studio & Soulcraft 1:15:01

6M ago1:15:01

1:15:01

A whittled and worn Blind Shovel, this one with designer and fabricator Sam Keene. We discuss KLN Studio, how he began his career in fabrication, craft vs. art, Matthew B. Crawford, and much more. "Sam Keene studied History and Studio Art at Pitzer College while working as a woodworking apprentice for a Los Angeles based furniture company. After mo…

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Trevor Baird - Wetted Clay & Wrapped Windows 1:19:31

6M ago1:19:31

1:19:31

A Blind Shovel cast in clay, this one with ceramicist and fine-artist Trevor Baird. We discuss Montreal, his latest sculptures, functional art, returning to a more organic process, and much more. Trevor's Website Trevor's Instagram Dear Mother Header image: Trevor Baird, "Jeremy", 2021By Michael Olivo

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Bhanu Pratap - Indian Indie & A Twisted Poetry 1:07:58

6M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

A contorted and glossy Blind Shovel, this one with India-based cartoonist Bhanu Pratap. We discuss making comics in India, manga, the influence of Western comics, writing poetry in English, and much more. Bhanu's Twitter Bhanu's Instagram Dear Mother Header image: Bhanu Pratap, Panel from "Eye Balls.", 2022…

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Alex Pfender -Steady Pfred & Humble Harrison 1:18:28

6M ago1:18:28

1:18:28

A flowery Blind Shovel, this one with LA-based musician Alex Pfender. We discuss his recent project Pfred, the dynamics of collaboration, music production, Sufjan, and much more. Listen to some of Alex's solo work and collaborations: Pfred's "Alice" Yoya's "Fireworks" Lauren O'Connell's "Horsefly" Header image: Laura Kody, "Pfred", 2023…

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Nick Illuzada - Sprezzatura & The Mascot’s Dream 1:18:08

6M ago1:18:08

1:18:08

An unflagging Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator and designer Nick Illuzada. We discuss his recent move to Tokyo, living creatively, ALCHEMYST, the importance of communication, and much more. Nick's Website Nick's Instagram Header image: Nick Illuzada, "witness", 2023By Michael Olivo

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Kellan Jett - TMNT & The Future of Animation 1:29:04

7M ago1:29:04

1:29:04

A shimmering Blind Shovel, this one with concept artist and art director Kellan Jett. We discuss working on the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated film, imposter syndrome, folktales, Michael Bay, and much more. "Hi, I'm Kellan Jett. Illustrator, Concept Artist and Art Director living in Los Angeles. My experience covers feature animation, in…

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Michelle Kwon - K-Dramas & Mr. Miyazaki 1:16:36

7M ago1:16:36

1:16:36

A radiant Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator and animator, Michelle Kwon. We discuss the animation industry, Pixar, K-dramas, Han, Miyazaki, and more. "Michelle is a freelance Illustrator/Animator who totes many different hats. Her diverse skillset includes but is not limited to Illustration, Character Design, Environment Design, 3D Modeling, …

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Charlie Looker - The Transgression of Beauty & Medieval Woolgathering 1:46:07

7M ago1:46:07

1:46:07

An enchanting Blind Shovel, this one with composer, vocalist, guitarist and keyboardist, Charlie Looker. We discuss Beauty, medieval nostalgia, his YouTube channel, Extra Life, and much more. "Described by Time Out New York as an "art-rock visionary", Charles A. Looker has been active in underground music circles for the past two decades as a compo…

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Bill McRight - Crystal Skulls & Reiki Lulls 1:13:23

7M ago1:13:23

1:13:23

A vibrating and resonating Blind Shovel, this one with printer-maker and sculptor, Bill McRight. We discuss carving skulls, his practice of Reiki, Space 1026, Philly and L.A., and much more. "Bill lives in Los Angeles with his wife and cat. He makes his work at his home studio, a small backyard shed, his living room and front porch. Recently return…

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Panayiotis Terzis - New Faces & Old Spaces 1:39:15

8M ago1:39:15

1:39:15

A vibrantly whirling Blind Shovel, this one with painter and printer, Panayiotis Terzis. We discuss the contrast between Greece and New York City, the endless appeal of the human face, the future, the past, and much more. "Panayiotis (Pan) Terzis is an artist, printer and publisher based in NYC. He has been working with printmaking, drawing, painti…

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Kevin Umaña - Fired Clay & The Nomadic Way 1:07:01

8M ago1:07:01

1:07:01

An earth-bound Blind Shovel, this one with ceramicist and fine artist, Kevin Umaña. We discuss artist residencies, Kansas City, Frank Stella and Ellsworth Kelly, his hybrid method of ceramics and painting, and much more. "Known mostly for his abstract geometric paintings, Umaña recently expanded his practice to include ceramics. He is The Co-found…

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Matthew Forsythe - Pokko & Mina 1:23:26

8M ago1:23:26

1:23:26

A vivid and glinting Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator Matthew Forsythe. We discuss what makes a great kid's book, his books Pokko and Mina, his painting process, and much more. "My latest book, MINA, about a family of mice that gets a pet cat and it was a 2022 Governor General’s Award finalist. My first picture book, Pokko and the Drum, was…

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Dave Juskow - Clueless & The Mr. Magoo Joke 1:52:41

8M ago1:52:41

1:52:41

A jocose Blind Shovel, this one with comedian and writer, Dave Juskow. We discuss time-travel, The Cars, stand-up comedy, Clueless, and much more. "Dave Juskow is an American comedian, writer and actor. He is perhaps best known for such televisions shows and films as Men of a Certain Age, Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, TV Funhouse, The Sarah Si…

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Zack Fischmann - Tragic Nothing & Something Magic 1:32:55

9M ago1:32:55

1:32:55

A rockin' n rollin' Blind Shovel, this one with musician, Zack Fischmann. We discuss free-will, authenticity in music, cancer research, Marmalade Mountain, and much more. "Marmalade Mountain, aka Zack Fischmann, has tumbled through America’s punk-folk-psych-rock scenes, creating songs that blend the homespun aesthetic of K Records with a playful v…

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J.F. Martel - Reclaimed Reverie & Weird Studies 1:32:20

9M ago1:32:20

1:32:20

A dream-like Blind Shovel, this one with writer and podcast-host, J.F. Martel. We discuss the French-Canadian identity, the value of reverie, exploring a variety of creative impulses, Weird Studies, and much more. "Jean-François Martel is a writer on art, culture, religion, and philosophy. His essays have appeared in online journals such as Canadi…

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Sam Vanallemeersch - Real Materials & Holy Hergé 1:57:21

9M ago1:57:21

1:57:21

A swinging and winging Blind Shovel, this one with cartoonist and illustrator, Sam Vanallemeersch. We discuss the shortcomings of digital processes, Herge & Moebius, and more. "My name is Sam Vanallemeersch and I like to draw. For you, my girlfriend, my daughter and my cat (†). I illustrate (for) people and things, have been in the odd book here an…

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Patrick Kyle - A Graceful Process & An Elfish Aspect 1:14:23

9M ago1:14:23

1:14:23

A scribbly Blind Shovel, this one with cartoonist, illustrator, musician, and teacher Patrick Kyle. We discuss his many creative outlets, black metal, paintings, comics and more. "Patrick Kyle is a Visual Artist based in Toronto, Canada. He studied Illustration at The Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto, graduating in 2009. He has created …

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David Onri Anderson - Sacred Spirals & Vibrating Visions 1:45:59

10M ago1:45:59

1:45:59

A spiraling Blind Shovel, this one with Artist~Gardener David Onri Anderson. We discuss spirals, Messianic Judaism, meditation, gardening, and much more. "David Onri Anderson is a Tennessee-born French-Algerian Jewish artist, musician, and curator. He graduated from Watkins College of Art in Nashville with the Anny Gowa Purchase Award in 2016. He h…

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Jessica Hans - Fire Herding & Clay Shaping 1:03:58

10M ago1:03:58

1:03:58

A fiery Blind Shovel, this one with the ceramicist and fire-herder Jessica Hans. We discuss why sometimes art isn't enough, building a career in ceramics, urban vs rural settings, fire-fighting, and more. "Jessica Hans is a New Mexico-based artist and designer. Jessica specializes in quasi-functional sculpture vessels and specialty vases made from …

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Ron Ewert - Pink Foam & White Walls 1:29:27

10M ago1:29:27

1:29:27

A Blind Shovel, this one with the sculptor and printmaker Ron Ewert. We discuss the experiments that led to styrofoam, experimentation, black & white and more. "Ron Ewert lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. He received his MFA from the Painting and Drawing Department of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2012. His work has been shown in a n…

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Brad Hock - Old Boy's Apples & Young Man's Folly 1:28:38

11M ago1:28:38

1:28:38

A dark and dazzling Blind Shovel, this one with the inimitable Brad Hock, we discuss youthful criminality, High-School football excellence, Old Boy's Apples, THE Hock, and more. "Based in Los Angeles, California, Brad Hock uses stop motion animation to explore the stories and symbols of the past. He views his work as continuation of the constant tr…

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McKay Felt - Visual Hip-Hop & A Cheery Demeanor 1:24:24

11M ago1:24:24

1:24:24

A copacetic Blind Shovel, this one with the illustrious McKay Felt, we discuss how his career got started, Egon Schiele, sketchbooks, hit latest comic, and more. McKay Felt graduated from London's Camberwell College of Art (UAL) in 2016. Now based in Los Angeles--McKay's illustration career has led him to collaborations with Grammy Award winning ar…

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Studio Sparks - Porto & The Couple's Studio 1:07:10

11M ago1:07:10

1:07:10

A conjoined Blind Shovel, this one with Porto-based design Studio Sparks, which consists of Cristiana Figueiredo and Lucas Moreira. We discuss how the connection between music and art, collaborating as a couple, working in Portugal, and more. "We like to explore many visual methods to illustrate the work of each artist, and we make everything since…

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Mike Haldeman - Quaker Notes & altopalo 1:12:24

11M ago1:12:24

1:12:24

A soothing Blind Shovel, this one with sound sculptor and guitarist Mike Haldeman. We discuss how to best flourish within a band, altopalo, the nature of guitar, the openness of Quaker meetings, and more. Mike is a NY-based multi-instrumentalist, member of the band altopalo, and co-conspirator of many other uncategorizable musical projects. Haldema…

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Christopher Davison - The Hour of the Wolf & Tolle's Tutelage 1:19:17

11M ago1:19:17

1:19:17

A vibrating Blind Shovel, this one with artist and teacher Christopher Davison. We discuss how to produce art while being a father, the horror of life, digital exhibitions, Eckhart Tolle, and much more. Christopher is an American artist who spent a combined two decades living in Philadelphia and New York. He now resides in San Francisco. He has sho…

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Derrick Braxton - Mother's Tapes & The View From The Blimp 1:23:07

12M ago1:23:07

1:23:07

A homegrown Blind Shovel, this one with music producer Derrick Braxton. We discuss his career as a producer, the influence of church on his music, New Brunswick, and much more. Derrick is an American record producer, DJ, and composer best known for working with artists such as Lupe Fiasco, Cassidy, Amerie, Rich Harrison, and Raekwon. He is currentl…

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