#49: 'NPR Hiring a White Guy,' with guest Fidencio Martinez

This week, Cher and James hang out with conceptual artist Fidencio Martinez, discussing his art, upbringing, and visibility in the art world. In Open Mic, they debate on maps, GPS, organization, and learning to appreciate art. Lastly in Open Call, Fidencio shares a book, Cher talks about an old teen drama, and James talks about kale. We were sponsored this week by: Podcast Movement: Looking to start a podcast of your own? This year, Podcast Movement, the world's largest podcaster conference, will be in Chicago. Learn more at PodcastMovement.com, and use code CPC to save $30 off registration. References made during our conversation: Fidencio Martinez, conceptual artist The Widow's Veil MCA Chicago Post War Exhibition in 2013 Grace Church of Logan Square, Chicago, where Fidencio is an artist in residence John Oliver's takedown on the Donald Drumph's proposed Wall ART THOUGHTZ, on YouTube Open Mic is back guys!: Cher vs Fidencio: Maps vs GPS James vs Fidencio: Why Artists Should Be More Organized Cher vs Fidencio and James: How to Appreciate Art You know we couldn't forget about Open Call: Fidencio: The Weight of Shadows by José Orduña Cher: The OC, a teen drama that aired on FOX from 2003-07, now on Hulu James: Massaging Kale, a way to prepare kale Thanks for listening to episode 49. It couldn't have been done without the help of the following folks: The Chicago Podcast Cooperative. Like this show? Check out Team GFB Radio. Dave Lang and Darryl Wisner share tales from the front lines of game development and talk current events in the games industry. Our Patreon supporters: Caty, Amy, Kathy, Stewart, Classy, Jennifer, Joelle, Will, "Michael", and Revision Path podcast. If you have any recommendations for show topics, contact us! Script written by Cher and James. Music by U+1F60C. Check out our other shows, Gossip Girls and Refresh We also have announcements like: Help us reach our new fundraising goal for 2015-2016! We have our eyes on a portable recorder so we can start doing more on-site interviews, continue to pay our guests, and make this podcast sustainable. Give us a hand with a one-time donation at openended.fm/donate, and becoming a member starting at $1 a month, at patreon.com/openended. "Open Up" segment will be a regular feature on our non-guests! Head over to ask.fm/openended to receive our excellent advice! You can also use the #AskOpenEnded on Twitter! Rate us on iTunes! Recommend us on Overcast! Until next time, keep things Open Ended.