Best Oskar Castro Podcasts (2024)

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Sadiki Malik - Art Without Compromise - 034 1:48:08

18d ago1:48:08

1:48:08

Today’s guest is my old Friend, Sadiki Malik. Sadiki and I met and bonded around the time of the emergence of the neo-soul sound in Philadelphia. As an artist, among other things, he is a self-described upcycler of old magazines. 90% of his art with this medium is hand-cut paper, but he also does unique leather work. Sadiki is also a respected chef…

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Chris Anastasides - Horror Artist - 033 59:30

24d ago59:30

59:30

Today's guest is Chris Anastasides, a New Jersey-based horror artist. Chris has been creating creepy works of art for five years and took his passion seriously when he founded I Scream Man LLC in 2022. Art has always sparked Chris's interest since childhood, earning him featured in a grade school news article and an art show in high school. Though …

1
Laina Fischbeck & Shawn Dade: The Dynamic Creative Duo - 032 1:16:16

4M ago1:16:16

1:16:16

Today's guests are the dynamic creative duo, Laina Fischbeck and Shawn Dade. Shawn's musical journey began in New Jersey and Philadelphia's '80s glam and punk scenes. He's played with legendary bands like Pure Hell and after years of being disgruntled with the music scene, he formed Philly trip-hop band Saigon Slimm. Eventually, he moved to Hawaii …

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Anton Ripatti: From the corporate world to touring the world! - 031 54:58

5M ago54:58

54:58

Today's guest is Anton Ripatti, a remarkable singer-songwriter known for his distinctive blend of garage blues and theatrical performance. Hailing from the Republic of Georgia, Anton's music is a captivating reflection of his experiences and emotions, seamlessly intertwined with his witty lyrics. He's not just an artist; he's a storyteller who pain…

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Maya Chalee - Fine Artist, Illustrator, and Graphic Designer - 030 1:05:53

7M ago1:05:53

1:05:53

🌟 Meet Maya Chalee: A Colorful Maestro in the Artistic Symphony! 🎨 Today, we're thrilled to welcome Maya Chalee, a dynamic artist and graphic designer, to our creative journey. 🌈 Maya's artistic roots trace back to her great-grandmother, the renowned Taos Pueblo artist Pop Chalee, infusing her work with a profound love for color and the sanctity of…

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Finding Inspiration and Self-Expression - 029 24:47

8M ago24:47

24:47

Finding Inspiration and Self-Expression "🎨 Episode 29 🎙️: Join me, Oskar, on another creative journey in 'Pardon My Art.' Unlocking the Business Side of Creativity. Today, on episode 29 - Finding Inspiration and Self-Expression - we explore finding inspiration, crafting artist statements, and reflecting on artistic vision. There's a lot to cover fr…

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Setting and Achieving Creative Goals - 028 17:48

9M ago17:48

17:48

Episode 28 is LIVE and in EFFECT! "Pardon My Art" Podcast: Setting and Achieving Creative Goals 🌟 In this episode, we're delving into setting and achieving creative goals. Whether you're an artist, writer, designer, or any other creative, these insights can help you strike that perfect balance between productivity and creativity. Here's what we've …

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Nurturing the Writer Within with Kathie Giorgio - 027 1:01:19

9M ago1:01:19

1:01:19

Today’s guest is the acclaimed writer, Kathie Giorgio, whose literary career is nothing short of remarkable. Kathie Giorgio has authored multiple books that include six novels, two story collections, essays, poetry chapbooks, and a full-length poetry book. In March 2023, she released her seventh novel, "Hope Always Rises," published by Black Rose W…

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10 Things for Monetization of Your Creativity - 026 22:06

9M ago22:06

22:06

🎧 Tune in to Podcast Episode 26: "10 Things for Monetization of Your Creativity" 🚀 Ready to take your creative journey to the next level? Join us in this episode as we uncover the ten vital strategies to turn your artistic passion into a successful and sustainable career. From creating high-quality work to diversifying your income, these insights a…

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Empowering Voices: Organizing BIPOC Art Events," with Shari Jones - 025 48:41

9M ago48:41

48:41

🎨 Exciting News! 🎨 Our upcoming podcast episode 25, "Empowering Voices: Organizing BIPOC Art Events," with Shari Jones of The ROOTS Art Show is a must-listen! 🌟 In this episode, we delve into the incredible work of Shari, her partners, and other dedicated individuals who are passionate about creating inclusive spaces for BIPOC artists. Shari, a vis…

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Art Licensing & Merchandising 9:18

10M ago9:18

9:18

🎙️ Welcome back, creative minds! Today, we're unlocking the world of Art Licensing and Merchandising on the podcast. Tune in for tips to expand your art's reach and income. Don't miss it! 🌟 #PardonMyArtPodcast #ArtLicensing #Merchandising #FreeCreativeBusinessAudit #CreativeBusiness #ArtisticJourney #ArtistCommunity #ArtisticInspiration #PodcastAle…

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Josh Smith - Artistic Renaissance: From Pages to Stages - 023 55:11

10M ago55:11

55:11

Today’s guest is Josh Smith, a poet, curator of culture, and a performance artist. I’ve known Josh since he was a child and worked with his dad in the music business in the mid-90s. Josh was a deep thinker and a precocious person as a child, and watching him grow up I saw him turn that energy into being a poet, and writer with a few books that he’s…

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Running Your Creative Business as an LLC - 022 9:35

10M ago9:35

9:35

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of art and business, exploring how artists can strategically use an LLC (Limited Liability Company) to enhance their careers. Join us as we uncover the marketing advantages, branding benefits, and the potential for elevating your artistic journey to the next level. Discover how embracing the 'LLC' label …

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Building Your Web Presence as a Creative Entrepreneur - 021 31:46

10M ago31:46

31:46

In this digital age, having a strong online presence is no longer an option – it's a must. So, let's explore the strategies and elements that can help you establish a compelling and impactful presence in the vast world of the internet." Support the Show. Visit me at www.oskarcastro.com and if you like what you hear please support us at - https://ww…

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Rhythmic Alchemy: The Artistry of Oluwafemi - 020 1:09:48

11M ago1:09:48

1:09:48

Today’s guest is Oluwafemi, a rhythmist, and DJ based in Philadelphia, originally from Lagos, Nigeria. As a well-known DJ, his unique blend of classic rhythms, soul, and funk with world fusions creates an electric combination that brings high-energy excitement to audiences across the US, Africa, and Europe. This is combined with over 15 years of ex…

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Samantha Slade - From Pixels to Purpose: Picturing Equity in Art and Design - 019 1:02:46

11M ago1:02:46

1:02:46

Today's guest is Sam Slade. Sam and I met when I was part of the process for hiring her to be the Director of Communications for Philadelphia Yearly Meeting in Philadelphia, PA and we instantly bonded around the creative consciousness. Sam defines herself as a contemplative mixed-media artist. Samantha's journey is an inspiring blend of creativity …

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Tim Simmons - Exploring the Intersections Between Music & Language - 018 1:07:50

11M ago1:07:50

1:07:50

Today’s guest is Tim Simmons, an educator, musician, writer, and artist living in the suburbs of Philadelphia. He loves to explore the intersections between music and language. On most days, he can be found behind his beat-up old Gretsch drum kit. Tim teaches Lower, Middle, and Upper School music at Delaware Valley Friends School where he developed…

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Femi Johnson - Art is a Verb: Abstract Storyscapes and the Stories of Life - 017 53:40

12M ago53:40

53:40

Today’s guest is Femi J. Johnson, a talented artist who has made a name for himself in the contemporary art scene with his unique abstract storyscapes. Born in Manhattan, New York, and raised in Easton, Pennsylvania, Femi’s early talent in graphite and charcoal drawing led to a professional career as a Master Draftsman & Designer for companies such…

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Nehad Khader - Empowering Stories: Film as a Tool for Cultural Transformation - 016 51:34

12M ago51:34

51:34

Today’s guest is Nehad Khader, a Philadelphia-based film programmer, curator, and editor focusing on media and literature by Black and Brown creators. Nehad is the Festival Director for the infamous BlackStar Film Festival founded in 2012 by Maori Karmael Holmes, chief executive and Artistic officer for BlackStar. The BlackStar Film Festival is rec…

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Yujiro Seki - Carving the Divine - 015 1:10:40

1y ago1:10:40

1:10:40

Today’s guest is Yujiro Seki, a visionary director whose passion has shaped a mesmerizing feature-length documentary, 'Carving the Divine.' In Carving the Divine,' we witness the preservation and evolution of the revered art of Busshi, sculptors who special in carving Buddhist statues. Yujiro embarked on a rare journey, capturing the essence of a g…

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Mantel Amey - Capturing the Beauty of Life in Color - 014 53:43

1y ago53:43

53:43

Today's guest is Mantel Amey, an experienced Visual Artist with a demonstrated history of working in the arts and crafts industry. Mantel and I have been social media friends for a number of years, and we have many mutual artist friends. I invited her to be a guest because Mantel’s work is exciting and dynamic ranging from portraits to scenic image…

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Alex Smith - Breaking Boundaries/Crushing Stereotypes - 013 1:00:08

1y ago1:00:08

1:00:08

Today’s guest is my friend and accomplice, Alex Smith. Alex is a speculative fiction writer, collage artist, vocalist, keyboardist, and lyricist in avant-garde punk bands Rainbow Crimes and Solarized. A 2021 Pew Fellow, Alex draws from influences like science fiction, Dadaism, and comic art, and through his creations, he frames the creativity, surv…

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Petrova - The Art of Space - 012 1:02:22

1y ago1:02:22

1:02:22

Today’s guest is Petrova, a self-taught artist born and raised in New York City with Puerto Rican roots, now based in Orlando, Florida. For the past three years, Petrova has dedicated herself to painting and creating art inspired by space and everything cosmic. Her art is a reflection of her deep connection to the universe and her desire to bring a…

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Julia Lopez - Boricua Brilliance: A Puerto Rican Artist's Journey Through the Arts - 011 1:05:58

1+ y ago1:05:58

1:05:58

Julia and I have been friends for a very long time. She’s like a big sister to me and aside from being an inspiration creatively, she was one of the Boricuas I met in my college years who helped me to understand some of the political and economic realities associated with the colonial status of Puerto Rico. Julia is a poet, playwright, actress, and…

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Brooke Dean - The Art of Erotic Fiction - 010 1:13:18

1+ y ago1:13:18

1:13:18

Today’s guest is Brooke Dean. Brooke and I have been friends since the mid-90’s when I used to work for Inroads, Inc., an organization that supports talented youth of color in their goals of developing the acumen needed to be successful in business & industry. Brooke was an alum of the program and volunteered her time to give back to the youth in o…

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Yasmín Hernández - Art & Liberation - 009 55:22

1+ y ago55:22

55:22

Today’s guest is Yasmín Hernández, a Brooklyn-born and raised artist, based in el oeste de Borikén. Yasmin and I have a number of mutual friends and associates and watching her share her art and her activism clearly made her someone who I could connect with about the motherland and art related to the place of our ancestors. Yasmín’s work as a portr…

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Amy Havens - Make Art Not War -008 55:01

1+ y ago55:01

55:01

Amy and have known each other for over 30 year as we went to college together in South Jersey ages ago and, I think she may have been one of the first people to introduce me to the Grateful Dead. Life happens and before the internet and social media we lost touch but thanks to the wonders of technology, Amy and I reconnected again and I rediscovere…

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Lynda Grace Black - Philly Fiber/Weaving & Knitting the Souls of the City - 007 56:29

1+ y ago56:29

56:29

Lynda and I are both Quakers and happen to be members of the same Quaker Meeting in Philadelphia. She was one of the first people I met after I joined the Quaker community and I’ve always known her as an artist and urban gardener. Unpretentious and one of the most authentic people you will ever meet, Lynda is a visual artist whose aesthetic is info…

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Kara Mshinda - Making an Art Career from the Ground Up - 006 50:36

1+ y ago50:36

50:36

Kara Mshinda (she, her, hers) is an abstract artist with roots in photography and collage art who contributes to current visual dialogues that shape diverse and changing meanings of otherness and art. Born and raised in Ohio, Kara graduated from The University of Akron with a degree in Interdisciplinary Anthropology. She later relocated to Philadel…

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Anthony Carlos Molden - Waste Not/Want Not - LET’S MAKE ART - 005 1:12:19

1+ y ago1:12:19

1:12:19

Anthony is a self-taught mixed media painter and sculptor with a 20 plus year career in construction creation and restoration of decorative architecture. He has been drawing since the age of three and painting with mixed mediums since the age of twelve. As a young adult, he worked as a scenic on movie, video and theater sets. He has mastered live p…

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Roger Wing - Making Art with Natural Resources - 004 53:24

1+ y ago53:24

53:24

Born in Columbus, Ohio in 1968, from an early age travel and world cultures inspired his love of art prompting him to engage in the creation of art ultimately describing himself as an artist when he was a child. Roger began woodcarving while a student at The University of California, Santa Cruz in the 1980’s where he studied under master sculptor, …

1
Bernard Collins - Renaissance Man - 003 47:04

1+ y ago47:04

47:04

Bernard is a proud South Philadelphia native who now resides in my hometown of Lawnside, NJ, a historic place in South Jersey connected to the Underground Railroad that became the only antebellum, Black community in NJ founded and incorporated by Black folk prior to desegregation in the United States. And it is important to note that as Lawnside wa…

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Misty Sol and the Art of the Black Family - 002 49:08

1+ y ago49:08

49:08

Today’s Guest is Misty Sol Misty and I met over social media a couple of years ago when we were introduced by a mutual friend and fellow art aficionado. An interdisciplinary artist, Misty uses the gifts she’s developed as a painter, a performance artist, and a farmer, among her many other talents. Misty Sol creates art that explores Black people’s …

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Charles Edward Mason - Creator/Inventor/Artist - 001 51:14

1+ y ago51:14

51:14

An accomplished culinary artist, that’s not what we are going to talk about with our guest Charles Mason today. Charles is also an accomplished maker who is known publicly for his time spent on the reality-TV show, "Steampunk'd" a show that brought other creatives together in a steam punk themed competition to see who would stand out as the best st…

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Sadiki Malik - Art Without Compromise - 034 1:48:08

1
Chris Anastasides - Horror Artist - 033 59:30

1
Laina Fischbeck & Shawn Dade: The Dynamic Creative Duo - 032 1:16:16

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Anton Ripatti: From the corporate world to touring the world! - 031 54:58

1
Maya Chalee - Fine Artist, Illustrator, and Graphic Designer - 030 1:05:53

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Finding Inspiration and Self-Expression - 029 24:47

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Setting and Achieving Creative Goals - 028 17:48

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Nurturing the Writer Within with Kathie Giorgio - 027 1:01:19

1
10 Things for Monetization of Your Creativity - 026 22:06

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Empowering Voices: Organizing BIPOC Art Events," with Shari Jones - 025 48:41

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Art Licensing & Merchandising 9:18

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Josh Smith - Artistic Renaissance: From Pages to Stages - 023 55:11

1
Running Your Creative Business as an LLC - 022 9:35

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Building Your Web Presence as a Creative Entrepreneur - 021 31:46

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Rhythmic Alchemy: The Artistry of Oluwafemi - 020 1:09:48

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Samantha Slade - From Pixels to Purpose: Picturing Equity in Art and Design - 019 1:02:46

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Tim Simmons - Exploring the Intersections Between Music & Language - 018 1:07:50

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Femi Johnson - Art is a Verb: Abstract Storyscapes and the Stories of Life - 017 53:40

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Nehad Khader - Empowering Stories: Film as a Tool for Cultural Transformation - 016 51:34

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Yujiro Seki - Carving the Divine - 015 1:10:40

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Mantel Amey - Capturing the Beauty of Life in Color - 014 53:43

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Alex Smith - Breaking Boundaries/Crushing Stereotypes - 013 1:00:08

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Petrova - The Art of Space - 012 1:02:22

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Julia Lopez - Boricua Brilliance: A Puerto Rican Artist's Journey Through the Arts - 011 1:05:58

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Brooke Dean - The Art of Erotic Fiction - 010 1:13:18

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Yasmín Hernández - Art & Liberation - 009 55:22

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Amy Havens - Make Art Not War -008 55:01

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Lynda Grace Black - Philly Fiber/Weaving & Knitting the Souls of the City - 007 56:29

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Kara Mshinda - Making an Art Career from the Ground Up - 006 50:36

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Anthony Carlos Molden - Waste Not/Want Not - LET’S MAKE ART - 005 1:12:19

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Roger Wing - Making Art with Natural Resources - 004 53:24

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Bernard Collins - Renaissance Man - 003 47:04

1
Misty Sol and the Art of the Black Family - 002 49:08

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Charles Edward Mason - Creator/Inventor/Artist - 001 51:14

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