Best Ray Amp Peter Podcasts (2024)

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Ep.258 Tom Hunter - Ministry of Arts Podcast 1:00:07

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Tom Hunter (tomhunterphotography) Tom Hunter is an artist using photography and film, living and working in East London. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and has an Honorary Doctorate from the University of East London. Tom has earned several awards during his career, including the …

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Peter Li - MoA Bonus Episode 40 37:45

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In this bonus episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Peter Li (@pli.panda) Peter Li is an Architectural Photographer based in London, renowned for his exceptional architectural artwork. His artistic talent has been widely recognized, with notable achievements including securing first place in the Architecture Category at the Epson International Pano Awar…

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Ep.257 Jessie Woodward - Ministry of Arts Podcast 42:04

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Jessie Woodward (@jessieabstract) Jessie is an abstract painter and mixed media Artist, based in Bristol. She has exhibited works throughout the UK and sold her vibrant pieces worldwide. Jessie’s instinctive way of working explores the language of paint and mark making to evoke emotions in the viewer, aiming…

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8:30 Episode #22 Elvin Jones vs Tony Williams 1:09:33

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In this exciting new episode the 8:30 crew discuss the classic Jazz drummers Elvin Jones and Tony Williams. 1. Dear John C. - Elvin Jones 2. Nerfertiti - Miles Davis 3. Geo Rose - Tony Williams 4. JuJu - Wayne Shorter 5. A Love Supreme - John Coltrane 6. Tony - Tony Williams https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562078744228…

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8:30 Episode #21- Sonny Rollins aka Saxaphone Colossus 59:58

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In this episode Hollywood and The Jazz Man take a look at the Saxophone Colossus himself, the one and only Sonny Rollins, an American Jazz Tenor Saxophonist born September 7th 1930.He is widely recognized as one of the most important and influential jazz musicians, as The Jazz Man states “The Last Of The Beboppers”. A number of his compositions, in…

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Ep.256 Katy Baird - Ministry of Arts Podcast 55:27

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Katy Baird (@thenewlookkatyb) As an artist Katy has performed at performance festivals and venues across Europe as well as squat parties, clubs and raves. Her debut studio-based performance Workshy, a show about work and the things we do for money, was a smash hit and toured internationally to over 30 cities…

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8:30 Episode #20 - Digital Masters of GRP Records 1:03:44

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Hollywood and Ray The Jazz Man take us on a trip into GRP Records (Grusin-Rosen Productions) The first Jazz Record Label dedicated to digitally recorded masters, founded by Dave Grusin and Larry Rosen. We fly off with Chick Corea Elektric Band and then dive into tracks by Dave Grusin & Lee Ritenour, Michael Brecker, Dave Valentin, John Patitucci, G…

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Ep.255 Luke Hannam - Ministry of Arts Podcast 54:41

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Luke Hannam (@LukeHannamPaintings) Luke Hannam’s works are celebrated for their vibrant colours, dynamic compositions, and emotional depth. Hannam's early exposure to the arts fuelled his passion for painting, leading him to study at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. Hannam's paintings are cha…

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Ep.254 Rosa Roberts - Ministry of Arts Podcast 43:29

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Rosa Roberts (@rosa_roberts_) Rosa Roberts grew up in Norfolk on a fruit farm, and moved to London with her family in her teenage years, later studying Fine Art at Central St Martin's. She ran a business which designed and ran drawing workshops in London Museums for 8 years until deciding to go full-time as …

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8:30 Episode #19 - Taking Great Pleasure In Presenting CTI Records 1:18:30

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In This Great New Episode Of 8:30 A Jazz Podcast Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man offer up some of their favorite classic CTI (Creed Taylor Incorporated) Records selections. CTI had a sound and groove all of their own. CTI was a subsidiary of A&M Records before becoming independent in 1970. We take a look at and listen to 1. Gibraltar …

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8:30 Episode #18 - A Look At Columbia Records Part 2 53:56

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In This Exciting Episode we continue our look at Columbia Records Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man listen to and discuss Columbia Records Artist such as Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Steve Khan, Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter 1. Duke Ellington - Malletoba Spank 2. Billie Holiday - What A Little Moonlight Can Do 3. Steve Khan - Dail…

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8:30 Episode #17 - A Look At Columbia Records - Part 1 49:58

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In This Exciting Episode we continue our look at Columbia Records Herman Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man listen to and discuss Columbia Records Artist such as Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Steve Khan, Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter 1. Duke Ellington - Malletoba Spank 2. Billie Holiday - What A Little Moonlight Can Do 3. Steve Khan - Dail…

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Ep.253 Peter Stapleton - Ministry of Arts Podcast 42:42

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Peter Stapleton (@peterstapletonart) Peter was born in the city of Manchester, in the UK and his early years were significantly influenced by the complexities of coming from a family heavily in serious crime. Eventually Peter ended up in prison, charged with armed robbery on security vans. After spending sev…

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8:30 Episode #16 - Herbie Hancock - Part 2 1:08:47

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In Episode #16 Herman "Hollywood" Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man investigates the Monstrous Grooves of The Headhunters period with Tracks like: "Palm Grease" "Hang Up Your Hangups" The Jazz Man shares the beautiful Song "Butterfly" and a Prince cover from Herbie's "The New Standard". The 8:30 Crew was in attendance at The Hollywood Bowl for Herbie's …

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8:30 Episode #15 Herbie Hancock - Part 1 1:00:02

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Going On A Maiden Voyage with Herbie Hancock - In this Amazing Episode Master Keyboardist/Composer Herbie Hancock dazzles us with his timeless compositions and musical artistry. You will hear his classic tunes like "Maiden Voyage" "Dolphin Dance" and more, with a special appearance from Herbie on Jaco Pastorius Debut album from Epic Records. Join H…

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Ep.252 Mark McGowan/The Artist Taxi Driver - Ministry of Arts Podcast 57:52

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Mark McGowan (@the_artist_taxidriver) Mark McGowan is a British street artist, performance artist, film maker and public protester who has gone by the artist name Chunky Mark and more recently The Artist Taxi Driver. By profession, McGowan is a London taxi driver and occasional University speaker and arts tu…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #14 - Pat Metheny - Part 2 1:04:17

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In this episode we continue to explore the music of guitarist Pat Metheny and The Pat Metheny Group as we listen to and sink our teeth into the mind blowing compositions of this Incredible Musician and Band. Songs Include: Phase Dance - Pat Metheny Group Minuano (Six Eight) - Still Life Talking Have You Heard - Letter From Home The Way Up - The Way…

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8:30 Jazz Podcast - Episode 13 - Pat Metheny Part 1 1:11:42

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In this Fantastic Episode we take a look at The Amazing Guitarist Pat Metheny and The Pat Metheny Group. We listen to "Are You Going With Me" from the classic album "Offramp" and "Here To Stay" from the Groovin' album "We Live Here" as well as 4 other awesome compositions. If smooth, engaging, intelligent music is your thing, or you just want to kn…

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Dr Kimoni Present When Disco Ruled the World Tribute to DonnaSummer 73-80s.mp3 (Filesize: 496 MB 6:01:00

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Dr Kimoni Present When Disco Ruled the World Tribute to Donna Summer 73-80s 3-2-2022By drkimonidisco@yahoo.comOldies 1. The Three Degrees- Distant Lover 2. love unlimited love unlimited - I Belong To YoU 3. Barry White - Let Me Live My Life Lovin' You Babe 4. The O'Jays - Family Reunion 5. Spinners - I Don't Want to Lose You 6. Candi Staton - Clean…

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Ep.251 Clarke Reynolds - Ministry of Arts Podcast 50:54

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Clarke Reynolds (@clarkereynoldsofficial) Born in 1981 in Portsmouth, Clarke Reynolds began his life journey with a unique perspective, one shaped by limited sight and profound resilience. Despite facing the challenges of domestic violence and alcohol abuse in his childhood, Clarke found solace and expressio…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #12 "Chick Corea Part 2" 1:14:23

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The conversation continues with the exploration of the legendary jazz musician Chick Corea. Hollywood Dawkins and Ray the Jazzman discuss his fusion period with his group Return To Forever, Chick Corea’s Elektric Band, post-bop groups, solo piano work, dual projects with Herbie Hancock and a fascinating retrospective of the genius jazz musician Chi…

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8:30 Jazz Podcast - Episode #11 "Chick Corea Part 1" 1:05:19

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In this episode Hollywood Dawkins and Ray the Jazzman discuss the musical legacy of jazz keyboardist Composer and Bandleader, Armando Anthony Corea better known as Chick Corea who passed away on February 9, 2021. He was the winner of 27 Grammy Awards of 71 Grammy nominations that speaks to his timeless body of work. One of the things that made Chic…

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8:30 Jazz Podcast - Episode 10 "Miles Davis Electric Period" 1:01:01

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In this conversation Hollywood Dawkins and Ray the Jazzman share insights into the genius of the music of Miles Davis. They share tidbits of knowledge that is truly fascinating, all the while putting it into a perspective that keeps the extraordinary love of jazz alive. In this episode Hollywood and Ray the Jazzman explore how influential and groun…

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Ep.250 Mason Storm - Ministry of Arts Podcast 43:29

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Mason Storm (@masonstormgenius) Masons work has been considered controversial and provocative, however he never try’s to be controversial in his subject matter just for the sake of it, there is always an underlying reason for the work he produces. Mason is probably best known for his mask. It has become a tr…

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Ep.249 Holly Searle aka The Subversive Stitcher - Ministry of Arts Podcast 54:33

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Holly Searle (@the_subversive_stitcher) For as long as I can remember I have always been making something. In retrospect, I may well have picked this desire to create up from my nan and my mum, who were always making something as well. I was an analogue child that was closer to the make do and mend generatio…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #9 - "Miles Davis Acoustic Period" 1:03:27

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In this conversation Hollywood Dawkins and Ray the Jazzman share insights into the genius of the music of Miles Davis. They share tidbits of knowledge that is truly fascinating, all the while putting it into a perspective that keeps the extraordinary love of jazz alive. Songs include: Miles Davis – Miles Ahead Miles Davis – My Funny Valentine Miles…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #8 - "Spotify Playlist" 55:32

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This episode of 8:30 is a special sample of songs from Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazz Man's personal Spotify playlist put together especially for you. The Brecker Brothers – Slang Miles Davis – So What Jeff Lorber – He Had A Hat Billie Holiday – Lady Always Sings the Blues Jeff Lorber - Always There Freddie Hubbard – Red Clay https://www.facebo…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #7 - "The House That Impulse Built - Part 2" 1:04:55

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In this conversation we talk about the collaborations forged at Impulse. Charles Mingus mixes it up with John Coltrane and the very talented instrumentalist Eric Dolphy. Shirley Scott, Queen of the Organ wailing on the keys with Oliver Nelson arranging the horns to a fever pitch ending. Jazz guitarist Gabor Szabo a Hungarian American jazz guitarist…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #6 - "The House That Impulse Built-Part 1" 1:00:29

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In this conversation with Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman, we talk about the 60 plus years of musical integrity that Impulse Records is known for. Also known as "The House That Trane Built” in honor of it’s number one artist John Coltrane. It is considered home of the new Vanguard of Creative Musicians, while keeping in step with the growing …

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode # 5 - "The Magic Of Blue Note Records- Part 2" 1:07:18

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In this episode we continue the conversation noting that Blue Note Records was one of the first record labels that took Jazz seriously. They documented some of the greatest Jazz musicians of all time. We continue to appreciate the style that Blue Note Records had of rehearsing the musicians prior to the recording sessions, and the unique artwork of…

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #4 - "The Magic Of Blue Note Records - Part 1" 1:13:07

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In this episode we delve into the iconic jazz label Blue Note Records which was established in 1939 by Alfred Lion and Francis Wolff. Historically, Blue Note has been associated with the “hard bop” style of jazz and recorded essential albums in the avant-garde and free jazz styles. In 1946 recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder used the living room in …

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #3 - "Weather Report" 1:23:35

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In this episode Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman get down with the topic of Jazz Fusion Supergroup Weather Report, one of the Pioneers of this artform. There are insights from Hollywood about the musical production in the recording studio and Ray The Jazzman shares his appreciation from a Jazz Fusion perspective. Songs include: Weather Report …

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #2 - "Wayne Shorter Tribute - Part 2" 1:04:49

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In this conversation Hollywood Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman continue the flow with Wayne Shorter’s odyssey into Jazz Fusion collaborating with other Jazz greats, such as Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Tony Williams, Joe Zawinul, Peter Erskine and Jaco Pastorious just to name a few. As we hand pick some of our favorite songs, we listen and …

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8:30 A Jazz Podcast - Episode #1 - "Wayne Shorter Tribute - Part 1" 58:10

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On March 2, 2023, Wayne Shorter passed away at the age of 89. Another one of the Jazz Masters gone and never to be forgotten. In this conversation Herman "Hollywood" Dawkins and Ray The Jazzman will discuss Wayne Shorter’s contribution to the Arts. He was an Arranger, Composer, Saxophonist and Genius. As we hand pick our favorites, we listen to and…

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Ep.248 Heath Kane returns - Ministry of Arts Podcast 49:07

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Heath Kane (@ByHeathKane) Heath Kane returns almost five and a half years after he first appeared on the podcast, in episode 09. At the time he had his own branding agency, creating his ‘Rich Enough to be Batman’ prints as an external creative outlet. We simply discuss what’s happened since we first recorded…

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Ep.247 Danielle Tomlinson - Ministry of Arts Podcast 44:05

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💥Ep.247 Danielle Tomlinson 🎙Ministry of Arts Podcast LINK IN BIO In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Danielle Tomlinson (@danielletomlinsonart) Danielle Tomlinson is a successful young British contemporary artist, taking the art world by storm with her bold, abstract paintings focused around her passion for wildlife. Before working full time a…

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Ep.246 Georgia Powell/CURA Art - Ministry of Arts Podcast 34:53

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Georgia Powell of co-founder of CURA Art (@cura_art_) Georgia Powell and Liza Shapiro are the Founders of CURA Art and The Residency. Through the two platforms, the founders have created an environment that is focused on long-term care and legacy. The Residency is a platform aimed at supporting and sponsorin…

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Ep.245 Endless - Ministry of Arts Podcast 38:08

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Endless (@endlessartist) He goes by the name “Endless” – a word which embodies his limitless creativity, passion and drive. Endless is a London-based artist, who infuses street and contemporary art techniques and practices. After 6 years of study, Endless graduated from Cambridge School Of Art, where he spec…

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Ep.244 Nicola Turner- Ministry of Arts Podcast 41:42

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Nicola Turner (@nicolaturner.art) Turner investigates dissolution of boundaries, liminal states, and continuous exchanges across ecosystems. In doing so, she explores the interconnection of life and death, human and non- human, attraction and repulsion. She combines found objects that hold traces of memory, …

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Ep.243 Hercule Van Wolfwinkle - Ministry of Arts Podcast 1:16:26

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Hercule Van Wolfwinkle (@portraitsbyhercule) Hercule has been called lots of things throughout his life, an artist certainly wasn’t one of them. But all of that changed one late summer afternoon in 2020 when, whilst trying to coerce his young son into making some thank you cards, he doodled a picture of thei…

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Ep.242 Sara Prinsloo - Ministry of Arts Podcast 58:52

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Sara Prinsloo (@saraprinslooart) Sara Prinsloo is a Sheffield based artist exploring her own mental health and lived experiences through art. “My art is a journey into an unconventional adolescence and those ‘things’ that just stay with you forever. The aim is to make sense of my own life experiences: dealin…

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Ep.241 The 2023 Round-up - Ministry of Arts Podcast 22:45

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In this episode, MoA host Gary Mansfield looks back at the guests that have appeared on the podcast throughout 2023. As ever, we had the widest range of guests of any art podcast, from the unknown to the world renowned and all those in between. Thank you for your support throughout 2023 and look forward to keeping you company through 2024. For any …

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Ep.240 Martin O'Brien - Ministry of Arts Podcast 58:11

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Martin O'Brien (@martinobrienart) Martin O’Brien is an artist and zombie. He works across performance, writing and video art. His work uses long durational actions, short speculative texts and critical rants, and performance processes in order to explore death and dying, what it means to be born with a life …

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Ep.239 The Legend Background Bob - Ministry of Arts Podcast 44:03

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Last week we said goodby Background Bob, the artist with the BIGGEST smile in the art world. In his short time on the art-scene he inspired everyone he came in contact with. We're re-releasing episode 86, recorded [with his Dad Nathan] just over 3 years ago, at the start of his journry... Keep smiling Background Bob!! This week Gary Mansfield speak…

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Ep.238 Jamie Jones - Ministry of Arts Podcast 44:24

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Jamie Jones (@just.jamie.jones) Jamie Jones absorbed the artistic and illustrative pop-culture of the 80s and early 90s, bingeing Saturday-morning cartoons, collecting comic books and being mesmerised by the pillars of hip-hop. Playful, bigger-than-life characters, bold neon colour palates and pop art styles…

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Ep.237 Joelle Taylor - Ministry of Arts Podcast 54:07

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Joelle Taylor (@jtaylortrash) Joelle Taylor is the author of 4 collections of poetry. Her most recent collection C+NTO & Othered Poems won the 2021 T.S Eliot Prize, and the 2022 Polari Book Prize for LGBT authors. C+NTO is currently being adapted for theatre with a view to touring. She is a co- curator and h…

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FBL115: Robert Sapolsky - A Determined Future, With No Free Will 57:12

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This week our guest is Stanford neuroscientist, Robert Sapolsky. You may know Dr. Sapolsky from his incredible 25-part lecture series on Youtube, his triumphant book, Behave, or his guest appearances on the Joe Rogan and Huberman Lab podcasts. And if you know him from any of these things, you may also know that Sapolsky isn’t a big fan of free will…

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Ep.236 Chris Atkins - Ministry of Arts Podcast 56:09

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In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Chris Atkins (@scatatkins ) Chris Atkins is a British journalist, documentary film maker and best-selling author. He has made several fiction feature films, feature length documentaries and television documentaries, which have received three BAFTA nominations. His work is noted for causing controversy and ha…

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Joseph Ford - MoA Bonus Episode 39 31:17

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In this bonus episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Joseph Ford (@josephfordphotography) The best summary of what I do is 'storytelling with a side order of off-beat creativity and an occasional sprinkling of optical illusions'. Twins blended into a wall with custom knitwear? Check. A railway line merging into a zipper? Check. A lifestyle shoot featurin…

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