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Blind Shovel

Michael Olivo

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Blind Shovel is an arts and music podcast hosted by designer Michael Olivo. The show is focused on interviewing emerging and established creators about their inspirations, process, and maturation. Released every Tuesday night at 8pm EST.
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The Spark File with Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien

Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien

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Your one stop shop for creative ideas and inspiration. Each week on The Spark File podcast, Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien reach into their spark files and share stories, ideas and fascinations to ignite your imagination. Obsessed with creativity, Blackwell and Camien also talk with artists and makers, movers and shakers who have taken the spark of inspiration and fanned it into a flame. Hear from inspiring creatives like Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sara Bareilles, Eric Stonestreet, Jonathan Groff ...
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As we grieve the loss of our dear friend Gavin Creel, Susan called out for memories, wisdom, and lessons learned from Gavin, and we were touched by the outpouring of love from all across the globe. In this week’s episode, titled “WWGD? (Learning from Gavin Creel)," we hear from people who learned something from Gavin over the years—in rehearsal hal…
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A bellowing Blind Shovel, this one with musician and producer Jesse Korman. We discuss The Number Twelve Looks Like You, the practice of screaming, New Jersey, entertainment, and much more. Jesse's Instagram Jesse's Website The Number 12's Instagram Header image: Khalid Mohtaseb, 2024Av Michael Olivo
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In this special episode, we draw from Laura’s experiences having lost both of her parents and discuss the ways in which creativity can help us to move through grief. We share thoughts on the non-linear path of grieving, and how to meet grief in the sometimes-unexpected places that it manifests. We also take a look at how profound artists like Frida…
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Here’s a summary of the key takeaways from this episode! In this week’s episode, we discuss the idea of “shining the light” on your creative work.What do we mean by “shining the light”? In The Spark File Community, we think of the creative cycle in three steps: generating sparks, fanning the flames of creativity, and shining the light on your creat…
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Certainty or Creativity - which will you choose? This week, Nathan Hill’s novel “Wellness” serves as a springboard for Laura’s spark. The specific line that ignited our conversation? "You can choose to be certain or you can choose to be alive." We'll discuss how this notion impacts all our creative journeys and share wisdom from playwright Stephen …
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A roasted bean and a side of a Blind Shovel, this one with musician and composer Matteo Roberts. We discuss day jobs, Tonko House, Wisconsin's Phox, film-scoring, and much more. Matteo's Instagram Pep Magic's Spotify Pep Magic's Website Header image: Eleanor Kody, "Portrait of Matteo", 2024Av Michael Olivo
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A bright and poppy Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator and cartoonist Baptiste Virot. We discuss Animal Press, Hermès, social media, vintage French comics, and much more. Baptiste's Website Baptiste's Instagram Animal Press Instagram Header image: Baptiste Virot, "Une case issue de ma prochaine bédé (roman graphique) dans laquelle il sera parfo…
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A zen Blind Shovel in NYC traffic, this one with father and musician Nick Morris. We discuss the impact of sobriety, having a family, Flower Girl, dishwashing, identity, and much more. Nick's Website Flower Girl's Spotify Header image: Jason Rusnock, "Nick Morris in the Jungeon", 2017Av Michael Olivo
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A delusional Blind Shovel, this one with street artist and painter Ron English alongside filmmaker and designer Constant van Hoeven. We discuss the film Living in Delusionville, the evolution of street art, aging as an artist, Warhol, imprisonment, family, and much more. Ron's Instagram Ron's Website Constant's Instagram Constant's Website Header i…
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A rosy and peaceful Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator and designer Brett Stenson. We discuss art school, the aesthetics of Milwaukee, the illustrator-designer fusion, working in groups, his fine art carvings, and much more. Brett's Website Brett's Instagram The Young Jerks Header image: Brett Stenson, "Milwaukie Store Mural", 2024…
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A bewhiskered Blind Shovel, this one with filmmaker and film producer David Schoner. We discuss his moustache, New Jersey's film boom, the beauty of the beginning of Pixar's Up, his favorite films, cotton candy, and much more. David's IMDB Header image: Garden State Film Festival, "David Schoner", 2024…
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A bombastic Blind Shovel, this one with percussionist and podcast producer Michael Wimer. We discuss Indiana, afro-beat, ritualistic drumming, cultural appropriation, Kendrick & Kanye, podcasting, and much more. Indiana Doomer Music Unregistered with Thaddeus Russell Header image: Benedict Jones, "Portrait of Michael Wimer", 2023…
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A blissful Blind Shovel, this one with cartoonist and musician Ron Regé, Jr. We discuss early zine culture, delivered inspiration, New-Age & the Occult, drumming, channeling the Self, and much more. Ron's Website Ron's Instagram Header image: Ron Regé, Jr, "Short Run 2023 Poster Excerpt", 2023Av Michael Olivo
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A warbling Blind Shovel, this one with musician and entrepreneur Mike Mokotow Pelczynski. We discuss AI's impact on music, his musical journey, Polish music, fan-powered royalty distribution, and much more. Forms + Shapes Mike's Instagram Header image: Armando Veve, "Domino" 2018Av Michael Olivo
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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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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", 2024Av Michael Olivo
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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", 2023Av Michael Olivo
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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", 2022Av Michael Olivo
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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", 2019Av Michael Olivo
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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", 1960Av Michael Olivo
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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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