Art and BS Podcast
by Art and BS Podcast
The Art and BS Podcast hosted by James Gearlds. This is the podcast by artists, for artists, and art lovers. James currently lives and works out of Fresno,CA. A resident artist at Broadway Studios in downtown Fresno for the past 5 years. Accompanied by 20 years of art experience, he talks to the artist in a manner only fellow artist can.The goal of this podcast is to provide insight into established, as well as up and coming artists. Unedited, raw and uncut, our goal can be summed up in one word "Authenticity". https://www.patreon.com/artandbspodcast // IG @artandbspodcast
Episodes
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157 - "If Only" feat. 6Cents
6Cents is having a solo show at the Harrison Art Center in Indianapolis, IN also we are back from vacation. Shout outs to you, the Art & BS family. Check out his work on IG @invisible_hometown
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156 - "Hella Fresno" feat. Roeski Doeski & Jen
Back like we never left. This time we have the dynamic duo behind Hella Fresno on the show to talk about their upcoming group show and new non profit. Like ODB said "We're for the children" Tap in with our guests on social media. Roeski Doeski Jen Hella Fresno The Hearts of Downtown Enjoy.
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155 - "Blue Wasn't In My Vocabulary" feat. Kati Thomson, Michael Garcia, and William Raines
Time to wrap up our run of conversations for the Exquisite Corpse Project. This week Katie Thomson, returning Art & BS Alumni Michael Garcia and William Raines join the show to chop it up about their collaborative panel . Check out more of our guests work online! Kati Thomson / @katithomson…
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154 - "We Should Have Created A Group Whatsapp" feat. Nick Potter, Adam Longatti, & Robert Weibel
Back like we never left with the third installment of conversations covering the Exquisite Corpse Project hosted and curated by the Downtown Artist Gallery in Fresno, CA. Nick Potter, Adam Longatti, and Robert Weibel join us this week to chop it up about their collaborative effort in this year’s...
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153 - "Artist Community" feat. Marco (Ham) Domingez, Ruth Soderlund, & Jim Campbell
Another interview for the Exquisite Corpse Project. Marco (Ham) Dominguez, Ruth Soderlund and Jim Campbell join the show to talk about their collaborative painting. Check out more work from our guests online. Marco Dominguez Ruth Soderlund / @soderstudio Jim Campbell / @jimcampbell5410 Donations:...
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152 - "My Name's Not Linda" feat. Julia Tinker, Nancy Youdelman, & Chris Janzen
This week we have a triple threat. Recording from the Downtown Artist Gallery in Fresno, CA whom is hosting a group show in January featuring this week’s guests. Nancy Youdelman, Julia Tinker, and Chris Janzen stop in to talk about their collaboration in this year’s Exquisite Corpse Project.…
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151 - "Pearls" feat. Nancy Youdelman
This week our illustrious guest is none other than Nancy Youdelman. We dive into her past and recent works and musical tastes. Also, Nancy shares stories of working along side Judy Chicago at Womanhouse, an internationally acclaimed project in the 1970s. First time listeners buckle up, returning...
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150 - "Fresh off a solo show" feat. Piet Ogata & Vicken Massoyan
After a nice sushi dinner, we hooked up the mics. Fresh off his solo show James is back with Piet Ogata and Vicken Massoyan for some Art & BS. Follow Vicken on IG Follow the Downtown Artist Gallery on IG Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch:...
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149 "We Cry Together" feat. Piet Ogata
This episode we are back at the Downtown Artist Gallery! We have the pleasure of interviewing Piet Ogata, days before here August 2024 solo show titled "(god and other stuff)" If you're in Fresno, Ca pull up to check out some quality artwork. And if you can't check out our Patreon for a sneak…
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148 - "Preparators and Pit bulls "
This week we are recording from the Downtown Artist Gallery, Tim Padilla graciously gives a sneak peek at his solo show "The Life of Tai" which is scheduled for July 11th, 2024 at the Downtown Artist Gallery in Fresno, CA. You can also follow the Downtown Artist Gallery on instagram: Here...
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147 - "Back Like I Never Left"
After a super long hiatus, we are back in the mix. This week James covers current events in the arts, the reason for his break, new music, as well as the usual Art & BS.
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146 - "Color Theory Conductor" feat. Kevin Stewart-Magee
Fresno City College Painting instructor Kevin Stewart-Magee joins the podcast. We get a chance to talk about his paintings, nerd out on things like color theory and dead artists. Kevin also shares stories from his time in Italy, as well as the recent art exhibitions that he has been apart of. XLR...
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145 - "Creative Souls" feat. Michael Garcia & Vicken Massoyan
2024 we're here to pod more! This week we have the pleasure of sitting down with Michael Garcia to catch up. Michael shares stories with us from his trip to Japan, time at Cal Arts, as well as his recent solo show "Memento Mori" at the Downtown Artist Gallery in Fresno,CA. Vicken Massoyan joins…
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144 - "No Longer Viable" feat. Martin Townsend
After a super long break we are back to work! Martin Townsend drops by the studio to chat with us about murals, anime, artistic trajectory, plus the usual art and bs! Check out Martin's work on instagram (the best work is on his website though. Martin's IG Martin Townsend's website Donations:...
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143 - "Plein Air Posse" feat. Adam Longatti
This week Adam Longatti pulls up to the studio. No exception to the rule, we put him through the Art & BS Obstacle course. Adam talks about his recent solo show at the Downtown Artist Gallery in Fresno, CA. Hist love for plein air painting, the Yosemite Renaissance contest, and his love for the...
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142 - "Jainky Curators"
James has a chip on his shoulder, these Jainky Curators need to be called out. Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/artandbspodcast Follow us on social media. Twitter:...
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141 - Purification of Process
This week James is back on his soapbox. Nobody wanna hear that sh*t Shareef. If you enjoy the podcast please consider donating a dollar! Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Patreon:...
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140 - "Admirable Decay"
Back like we never left... Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Follow us on social media. Twitter: twitter.com/kindafresh IG: instagram.com/jamesgearlds instagram.com/artandbspodcast
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139 - "Hella Late" feat. Roeski Doeski
This episode is about 6 weeks old. Sorry for being off the grid folks! Roeski Doeski joins us to talk about some Hennessy themed artwork, painting his 559 series, as well as the usual Art & BS. paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch:...
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Patreon Bonus: Zeb.3A.BTM
Fresh out of the vault, we have one of the highest played guests. Enjoy. Also, if you like the podcast please tip your host $1. It helps us to get new equipment, and travel for interviews. Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch:...
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138 - “Pull Your Socks Up" Hosted by Mardeca
Art & BS Alumni Mardeca is here to host ep.138. Pull your socks up. If you enjoy the show feel free donate $1 paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Follow us on social media. Instagram Mardeca.Art Art & BS Podcast James…
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137- "I’m just getting started" feat. Maecie Collard
This week we have Maecie Collard on the show, a local artists who currently is painting up a storm. You may have come across her work in Downtown Fresno. We get a chance to learn about how she got started in painting, Maecie's love for abstract painting, and how that transferred into her current...
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136 - "Zoro and the Going Merry" feat. Martin Townsend
I aint even gonna hold you. James was running behind, they guys only had an hour to record so there's no music this week. Y'all will be okay though. If you enjoy the show feel free tip your host $1 paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch:...
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135 - "Broadway Boyz" feat. Jason Graham, Vicken Massoyan, & Robert Amador
3 artist join us this episode to talk about the recent group art show, hazards of meeting your heroes, the art of twerking, screen printing, tattooing, and the usual art and bs. Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch…
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134 - "FNF" feat. Rebecca Robinson
This week we close out James past trip to Indianapolis with a long overdue episode featuring Rebecca Robinson. Hyped up off mid-tier coffee James visits Rebecca's studio at the Harrison Center in the Circle City. Sourcing and handpainting leather bags, mixing up cement for an exhibition at...
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132 - "More BS than Art" feat. 6Cents
Time to get some new QLR Cables! Another episode from our Indianapolis circut. This week we have returning Art&BS Alumni/Unpaid Cohost 6Cents on the show. This man has spent more hours with Art&BS than any other guest. We get a chance to visit his current studio, talk about Indianpolis Icons such...
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131 - "On the Job Training" feat. Dr. Jarrod Dortch
This week James is on location, in the Circle City aka Indianapolis,IN. We get a chance to stop into the studio of local Curator, Artists, and Plant-Daddy Dr.Jarrod Dortch. The Doc shares stories of inking drawings as a child, to putting together his dissertation, as well as what went into his...
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130 - "Giving Away the Secrets" feat. DJ Qbert
This week our guest has a reputation that proceeds him. We learn about training for the DMC championships, Turntable TV, Kool Keith, and creating Wave Twisters. The first ever audio soundtrack to be formed into a animated film. From Dr.Octagon to Next Cosmos we get a chance to learn about DJ...
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129 - "I Bought The Camera For No Reason" feat. Jerry Kelly
This week on the show the HNIC of JKP Photography LLC pulls up to the studio for a brief episode. The guys spent an hour goofing around so that cut into podcast time. However we still manage to learn about Jerry's love for photography, his approach to maintaining an individual style, the…
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128 - "Lessons & Examples"
James is back to recap recent art events, cover future art shows, his new series of portrait drawings, and the usual Art & BS. We are all over the map on this one folks, but somehow it all gets brought home in the end. Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch / James...
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127 - "The Hippy Flip" feat. Chef Wutangsy
This week Chef Wutangsy of My Guy Market pulls up to the studio. We get a chance to find out about his upbringings, love for hip hop, and the journey he went through to be a Chef. We also get a chance to hear about his new business venture My Guy Market, plus the usual art and bs. Donations for…
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126 - "Landmarks & Layups" feat. Huber
Back on time, this week's guest is a highly requested graffiti writer. Huber is no stranger to putting work in, he takes time away from his daily grind to pull up for an interview. We get to all the listeners questions, cover painting with priorities, his love for Mozzy's music, as well as the...
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125 - “Caravaggio & his crimes.”
Back with another week of Art History and BS. This time James take the opportunity to talk about life as an artist in present times. During the ladder part of the episode we go through some of Carvaggio's wild exploits. Thanks for tuning in! Intro Music: Mary J. Blige "My Life" / Baby Grizzly...
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124 - "Operation Long Leash"
Back on CP Time, we have an episode covering not only James' recent trip to the "Van Gogh Experience" a traveling art exhibition. We take a look back into the CIA's involvement in the abstract expressionist art movement. Intro music: Larry June "In My Pockets", Icewear Vezzo ft. E-40 "Had to"...
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123 - "The Lesson Wasn't Lost"
This week James covers the recent mass shooting in Indiana, ladies selling organs on the black market, the importance of clear communication as an artist. As well as the usual Art & BS. Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch:...
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122 - "2 Hour Break" feat. Laura Graham
This week we have returning guest Laura Graham on the show. We get a chance to do a ton of catching up. From opening a tattoo shop with her husband, to the current bullsh*t being spilled on us via the Supreme Court, plus various other water cooler topics. We got more BS than Art on this one!…
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121 - "Aegis or Ayegus?" feat. Nicholas Garza
Nicholas Garza pulls up to the studio early on this one, in order to avoid the blistering California heat. We get a chance to hear about his life as a comic book illustrator, participating in conventions, the importance of bristol board, as well as the usual art & bs. Follow Nicholas Garza IG:...
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120 - "Moving Foward"
James is back after a hiatus to talk about upcoming shows, sports memorabilia as fine art, his European trip, and the usual art and bs. Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Follow me on social media. Twitter:...
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119 - "Painting Everyday" feat. Vicken Massoyan
Aaaaand we are back! Vicken Massoyan makes his return to the show, we cover his recent series of paintings, winning first place in a local competition, the 5 types of liquor you need in your cabinet, and Buffalo's recent catastrophe. Also there's a nice little update on the artist residency James...
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118 - "Sniped From Across the Globe"
This week on the podcast James talks about the pro’s and con’s of oiling out your paintings. He also covers upcoming events, great TV show’s of late, and somehow manages to avoid breaking the bad news to the Fam. We’ll talk about that more in depth next week. Intro Music: Kehlani ft. Syd - Get Me...
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117 - "The 420 Episode" feat. Queen Lexx of Roseway Cultivation
This Week on Art & BS we have Queen Lexx of Roseway Cultivation and Clothing. It’s the 420 episode so we get a chance to talk about her love for plants, creating a positive community impact, the importance of a flush cycle, hardships in the industry, as well as the usual Art & BS. Shoot Roseway...
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Patreon Bonus ft. Danny Gamble
Digging in the creates, here's a bonus segment out of the Patreon Vault. Enjoy! Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast James Artwork: https://jamesgearlds.bigcartel.com Danny Gamble IG: @Danny_Gamble Podcast IG: @artandbspodcast James IG: @jamesgearlds CashApp:...
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116 - "A bunch of stuff I shouldn't be talking about"
Back after a long break, James is here to cover current non art related events, what’s been going on during his time away from the podcast, and the usual Art and BS. Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast James Artwork: https://jamesgearlds.bigcartel.com Podcast IG:...
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115 - "Major Announcements/ BHM is a Sham"
This week James returns with a ton of announcements. He talks his 4 week residency in Greece coming up this July, as well as his plans afterwards. James also covers what he’s been upto behind the scene’s, not to mention how Black History Month is a sham. follow us on IG @artandbspodcast follow...
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114 - "Straight Bars" feat. Drane.Lords.TITS.CBS
Drane is back for another stint on the podcast! The last time he pulled up it was ep.023, so much has changed. We get a chance to talk murals, creative process, music, plus the usual Art and BS. Follow Drane on IG @draneone_art then follow us @artandbspodcast get your official podcast merch at...
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113 - "Group Show Recap Pt.2" feat. Marco Tovar, Brian Vasquez, & Racquelle Justo
This week we cover Fresno’s Bizare Fest, talk the importance of customer service as an artist, and get caught up on recent happenings. After that James pulls some audio out of the Vault. 3 more guests from the first ever Art and BS Podcast Group Show on this round. We have the pleasure of talking...
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112 - "9 Bottles of Japanese Whiskey" feat. Michael Garcia
On episode 112 we have a chance to visit the studio of mixed media artist Michael Garcia. He share’s with us various stories about life and artwork. During the late 80s Michael live in Japan while participating in many solo exhibitions, at one time owned a studio/gallery Club Jinnaka. This man…
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111 - "2021 Wrap Up"
We got all the heads on this episode. Enjoy.
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110 - "As long as you're Rockin'" feat. Knistt
This week Knistt pulls up to the studio. A man that spends his time creating art, and stays away from social media. We get a chance to learn about his beginnings in graffiti, how he approaches letters in the urban landscape, as well as the usual Art & BS. Make sure to hit us with that rating a...
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109 - "Group Show Recap" feat. Danny DeMeza, Mardeca, & James Martin
This week we are back with a few of painters from our recent first ever Art & BS Podcast group show. The artists give insight into what went into making theses pieces as well as what they've been up to since we last heard from them on the podcast. Check out @thenewleft, @mardeca.art, and...
About this show
The Art and BS Podcast hosted by James Gearlds. This is the podcast by artists, for artists, and art lovers. James currently lives and works out of Fresno,CA. A resident artist at Broadway Studios in downtown Fresno for the past 5 years. Accompanied by 20 years of art experience, he talks to the artist in a manner only fellow artist can.The goal of this podcast is to provide insight into established, as well as up and coming artists. Unedited, raw and uncut, our goal can be summed up in one word "Authenticity". https://www.patreon.com/artandbspodcast // IG @artandbspodcast
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