Episode #303: Lines of Resistance: Chad Maupin’s Art and Activism

In this episode, Irvin and Miggs sit down with Northwest Arkansas’s own Chad Maupin—a prolific digital artist, zine creator, and unapologetic voice of resistance. Known for his bold, politically charged visuals and deep ties to the region’s creative scene, Chad opens up about the intersection of art, activism, and illness.The conversation covers everything: from the evolution of his digital style and the influence of his zines, to the role of public art in political movements and what it means to keep creating while living with a serious respiratory disease. With raw honesty and sharp insight, Chad talks about using art as a tool for both survival and revolution—online, on paper, and on the streets of Northwest Arkansas.This one’s for the rebels, the creators, and anyone trying to breathe freely in a world that often makes it hard.