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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A weekly nerd-centric podcast where we talk about movies, video games, Tv, Comics and everything else! do your ears a favor and listen.
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Baptiste Virot - Heir to Hergé & The Pull of Animal Press
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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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Rememburgerme - Gary Larson Cool & BK Tats
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A tatted-up Blind Shovel, this one with fine artist and tattoo artist Rememburgerme. We discuss Gary Larson and other inspirations, his path to tattooing, Brooklyn, and much more. Devon's Website Devon's Instagram Shapeworld Header image: Devon M, "Sun”, 2024Av Michael Olivo
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Brett Flanigan - Paint-Hopping & Hawking Jazz
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A chill Blind Shovel, this one with painter Brett Flanigan. We discuss his painting process, train-hopping, letting one's work evolve, and much more. Brett's Website Brett's Instagram Header image: Brett Flanigan, "Untitled” (Roller painting)", 2019Av Michael Olivo
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Nick Morris - Zen Traffic & The Rise & Fall of Flower Girl
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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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Ron English & Constant van Hoeven - Living in Delusionville & The Street Art Explosion
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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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Brett Stenson - QSL Cards & The Young Jerks
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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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David Schoner - The Death of E.T. & The NJ Film Explosion
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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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Michael Wimer - Afro-Beat & Indiana Doomer Music
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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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Ron Regé, Jr - Xerox'd Beginnings & The Cartoon Utopia
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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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Joe Kelly - Forever Losing Sleep & A Fire Lit By Guitar Hero
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A soothing Blind Shovel, this one with producer and musician Joe Kelly. We discuss Guitar Hero, the lessons of touring, producing rapper, friendship, the Williams Center, and much more. Forever Losing Sleep Joe's Instagram Header image: Joe Kelly, 2024Av Michael Olivo
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Dave Levy - Moving Molecules & An Excellent Embouchure
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A jazzed-up Blind Shovel, this one with horn player Dave Levy. We discuss improvising, lip fitness, his career in Jazz, where to start with Jazz, moving molecules, and much more. Dave's Website Dave's Instagram Header image: Dave Levy, 2020Av Michael Olivo
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Adam Lovitz - Child-Coded & A Philly Journey
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A nomadic Blind Shovel, this one with painter Adam Lovitz. We discuss living in the sprawl of Philly, Adam's painting process, his approach to teaching, and much more. Adam's Website Adam's Instagram Header image: Adam Lovitz, "body double" 2021Av Michael Olivo
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Mike Mokotow Pelczynski - Powered By Fans & The Cloud's Sound
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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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Brandon Graham - Surviving The Red Planet & Brandon Things
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An episodic Blind Shovel, this one with cartoonist Brandon Graham. We discuss Las Vegas, porn, his latest diary comic, The Fifth Element, Madwoman of the Sacred Heart, and much more. Brandon's Books Brandon's Instagram Header image: Brandon Graham, "Untitled" 2024Av Michael Olivo
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Gary Bodker - The Unbreakable Mr. Glass & Taking Care Of Business
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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" 2024Av Michael Olivo
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Pete Gamlen - Petey Royale & Crumpets, Please
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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" 2024Av Michael Olivo
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Dan Bunn - A Long Technical Journey & Oily Observations
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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" 2021Av Michael Olivo
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Margot Ferrick - Bora Visions & Eggy Swans
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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, 2024Av Michael Olivo
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Dan Nadel - PictureBox Inc. & The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
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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 NadelAv Michael Olivo
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Anthony Visco - Mummified Churches & The Sin of The Art That Answers
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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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Mandla - A Zany Zulu & His Ugly Sweaters
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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" 2020Av Michael Olivo
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Bitmap Books - Publishing Pixels & The Allure of Commodore 64
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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"Av Michael Olivo
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Noah Van Sciver - Joseph Smith & Not Entering Sandman
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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", 2021Av Michael Olivo
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mepaintsme - Curious Curation & The Embrace of Anonymity
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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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Sam D'Orazio - Kayfabe Social Media & Debating Howl's
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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", 2021Av Michael Olivo
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Jon Chao - Less Wind & The Spiritual Stool
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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", 2022Av Michael Olivo
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John Dull - Dull Music & Virtuous Athletics
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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, 1970sAv Michael Olivo
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Sam Bosma - Un-flexing & Fantastical Hexing
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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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Samuel Hayes - LUCCA MART & Enchanting Embroidery
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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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Brian Durr (BD1982) - Diskotopia & Embers Passed
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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", 2023Av Michael Olivo
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Alison Dubois - Tuca & Berti & A Horse Named Kirby
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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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Zach Hazard Vaupen - The Cartoonist Cooperative & TTRPGs
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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", 2023Av Michael Olivo
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Matt Caulfield - Peeler & The Mother Of Invention
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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", 2023Av Michael Olivo
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André Baum - Berlin & Beyondré
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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 LondonAv Michael Olivo
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Jesse Moynihan - The Final Days of Forming & The Early Life of Jesus 2
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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, 2021Av Michael Olivo
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Alfred Rosenbluth - Slithering Embodiment & The Destroyed Mold
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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", 2021Av Michael Olivo
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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", 2023Av Michael Olivo
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Jim Jamie James Bradshaw - On Tezuka & Boundless Transformation
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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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Sam Keene - KLN Studio & Soulcraft
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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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Trevor Baird - Wetted Clay & Wrapped Windows
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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", 2021Av Michael Olivo
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Bhanu Pratap - Indian Indie & A Twisted Poetry
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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
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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
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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", 2023Av Michael Olivo
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Kellan Jett - TMNT & The Future of Animation
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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