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Art Unknown Podcast
by Jim Wills
Welcome to the Art Unknown Podcast: Feed Your Soul With Art Step into a world where the strokes of a brush tell stories untold, and the whispers of creativity echo through time. The Art Unknown Podcast is your gateway to the hidden realms of artistry, where each episode unravels the mysteries behind the masterpieces and the minds that create them. Hosted by the insightful Jim Wills, this podcast is a journey through the vibrant tapestry of art, exploring the depths of human expression and the transformative power of creativity. From intimate conversations with renowned artists to explorations of the unconventional paths that lead to artistic brilliance, the Art Unknown Podcast invites you to see the world through a lens of wonder and inspiration. Join us as we delve into the unknown, where every episode is a canvas painted with the colors of curiosity and passion.
Episodes
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Ep100 Jim Wills – part 4
“Art is humanity." - Jim Wills After one hundred conversations with artists from around the world, it's time to turn the microphone around...again. In this final episode of the Art Unknown Podcast, my wife Janrace Prudent interviews me about the journey from a small arts magazine to one hundred...
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Ep99 Leah Renee
“Art can both be a place where we retreat in solitary to know ourselves, but it can also be the way that we connect with each other." - Leah Renee When the Shelf Breaks For years, Leah Renee lived according to a script she believed had already been written for her. Then everything changed. What...
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Ep98 Matt Evans
“I believe that's all we are here to do, is just to connect and love each other. Art does that in a way that other work doesn't.” - Matt Evans The Art of Reinvention Most people spend a lifetime becoming known for one thing. Dr. Matt Evans somehow became an equine veterinarian, a landscape…
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Ep97 Jennifer Sklias-Gahan
“I think as artists, we help people connect with themselves and feel their feelings.” - Jennifer Sklias-Gahan Finding Creativity in the Darkness Actor, filmmaker, and author Jennifer Sklias-Gahan joins the AU Podcast for a thoughtful conversation about creativity, resilience, and the winding path...
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Ep96 Jodi Krangle
“I think that art is the human experience. It's how we express ourselves.” - Jodi Krangle The Sound of Being Human What does it take to build a career using nothing but your voice? In this episode, we sit down with voice actor Jodi Krangle to explore the craft behind the commercials, brands, and...
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Ep95 Kenneith Perrin
“Whatever it is that you want to do in life, don't give up on it.” - Kenneith Perrin Singing Songs for the Soul Singer/songwriter Kenneith Perrin joins the podcast for a conversation about music, spirituality, performance, and the healing power of art. From singing in church as a nervous...
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Ep94 Joan Barbero
“If you will look I'm sure you'll find something that makes you feel something, and this is art.” - Joan Barbero Truth, Power, and the Stories We Dare to Tell A Catalan screenwriter steps out from behind the script and into the pages of his own story; and what unfolds is a conversation about…
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Ep93 Cliff Beach
“You curate life like anything else. If you want that kind of life and you make it happen, then it will happen.” - Cliff Beach The funk, the hustle, and the grind Musician, author, and creative entrepreneur Cliff Beach joins Jim Wills for a lively conversation on persistence, reinvention, and...
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Ep92 Kneet
“Art is a form of self-expression. Caring about art is caring about how you feel, how other people feel, and how they express themselves.” - Kneet Through Music and Love, she will Rise This episode of Art Unknown starts as a creative conversation and quickly turns into something deeper; part…
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Ep91 Lora Arbrador
“I think we need something that's elevating or beyond us, otherwise life is just too drab I think.” - Lora Arbrador The Courage to Paint What Matters...with Eggs The Art Unknown Podcast sits down with Lora Arbrador; an artist whose life feels like it was dropped straight into the middle of…
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Ep90 Rupali Kumbhani
“For me, art is an experience. There is no right definition for it.” - Rupali Kumbhani The Art of Becoming Through Experience Jim Wills sits down with multidisciplinary artist Rupali Kumbhani to trace a life in motion. One shaped not by a single medium but by persistent curiosity and the courage…
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Ep89 Regina Linke
“Life is the fuel of art and art is basically what grows out of it.” - Regina Linke The Boy, the Ox, and Questions That Shape Life In this thoughtful and luminous conversation, Jim Wills sits down with Taiwanese American author and illustrator Regina Linke to explore the unlikely journey that led...
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Ep88 Alec Harrison
“Art is here for all of us and it's for everyone. If you want to go and make art for the rest of your life, go and make art for the rest of your life.” - Alec Harrison The Sound Behind the Screen: Guest Alec Harrison pulls back the curtain on the invisible art that makes films breathe. From a...
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Ep87 Lee Isaacs
“Keep being creative... continue to pursue whatever your passion is.” - Lee Isaacs A Song of Life: Sit down with Nashville-based singer-songwriter Lee Isaacs for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about creativity, storytelling, and building a life in music on his own terms. From his roots…
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Ep86 Evgenia Selina & Ilya Lapich
“I think that the operatic theatre is something that you can connect to, and in this moment when you are in the theatre you forget your worries.” - Evgenia Selina From Pop to Puccini: Engage in an enlightening conversation with the award winning, Russian-born opera singers Evgenia Selina and Ilya...
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Ep85 Chris Orcutt
“What is art? On its basest level I think it's the communication of emotion.” - Chris Orcutt Memory Mining & 80s Magic In this episode of the Art Unknown Podcast, Jim Wills chats with Chris Orcutt, a writer and educator, in a reflective dialogue on art, memory, and creativity. They connect over...
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Ep84 Don Rodriguez
“There's no secret recipe to how you find success. It's simply not giving up.” - Don Rodriguez Creativity Unleashed: Dive into an illuminating conversation with Don Rodriguez, where we explore the essence of creativity as a holistic way of life. Don shares his journey of embracing creativity…
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Ep83 Franky Corcoran
“[Art] is how we express ourselves...It’s how we connect with people; and how we understand ourselves better.” - Franky Corcoran Crafting Stories and Community from the Great White North: In this captivating episode, host Jim Wills engages in an inspiring conversation with Franky Corcoran, a...
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Ep82 Maba Ba
"But to me art is a way of life, and it's the way of the curious, it's the way of the search." - Maba Ba Curiosity Is the Compass: Jim sits down with Senegalese-born filmmaker, writer, and entrepreneur Maba Ba for a rich conversation on curiosity as a guiding force in life and art. Maba reflects…
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Ep81 Wednesdae Reim Ifrach
"Art is here after we're gone, but art also documents culture...and art is our culture." - Wednesdae Reim Ifrach Transformative Artful Healing: Prepare to be inspired by Wednesdae Reim Ifrach, a visionary licensed art therapist and clinical counselor who is reshaping the landscape of mental…
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Ep80 Dawn Farrow
"Art enriches our lives. It can transform people in a moment of deep need." - Dawn Farrow Crafting Experiences In this enlightening conversation, we delve into the intricacies of succeeding in the entertainment economy, focusing on the vital role of producing successful live events. Guest Dawn...
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Ep79 Richard Moon
"Art is the best means we have for exploring our own thoughts and our own nature." - Richard Moon From Physics to Fantasy This episode of the Art Unknown Podcast dives into the eclectic world of Richard H Moon, a man who seamlessly blends the scientific with the fantastical. As a co-founder of...
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Ep78 Kirk Voclain
"I think art has an interesting way of tapping the emotions." - Kirk Voclain Capturing Life's Moments: In this engaging episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Kirk Voclain, a seasoned photographer from Houma, Louisiana. Kirk's passion for photography ignited with the purchase of a Kodak...
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Ep77 Stan Lai
"I really think if you want to be a balanced human being, you need to be creative." - Stan Lai A Maestro of Modern Theater A luminary in the world of theater, Stan Lai has long captivated audiences with his groundbreaking and thought-provoking plays. Renowned for his innovative storytelling, Lai...
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Ep76 Dennis Welch
"I think there is something good for our souls to create. We're built to create. The world changes when artists are doing their best work" - Dennis Welch From Knowing to Doing: A Songwriter's Journey In this captivating episode of the Art Unknown Podcast, we delve into the transformative journey…
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Ep75 Jim Wills – part 3
"Art creates love and connection to the human spirit." - Jim Wills For our 75th episode extravaganza, we're flipping the script and turning the spotlight on the maestro himself, Jim Wills! And who better to commandeer the host's chair than his exceptional wife, Janrace? She's got a knack for…
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Ep74 Cameron Smith
"I really feel that creativity is fundamental to our existence." - Cameron Smith In the realm of boundless creativity, where imagination flows like an unending river, one must harness this torrent of ideas and share it with the world. This is the very essence of our guest on Episode 74, Cameron...
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Ep73 Siquoyia Blue
"It just makes life better. It just helps us get through life. That's why art's important." - Siquoyia Blue The life of an artist is often a delicate dance between creative passion and the practical demands of making a living. It is a journey filled with both inspiration and struggle, where the...
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Ep72 Clementine Moss
"Everything in life is temporary. We can create a different day. We can create a different vision." - Clementine Moss Episode 72 is a mesmerizing journey into the vibrant life of Clementine Moss, a writer turned drummer, whose story unfolds like a symphony of passion and discovery. In this...
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Ep71 Rob Murat & Maya Elizabeth
"Art informs all of culture. Art is the spice of life" - Maya Elizabeth & Rob Murat When two powerhouse performers join forces, the result is pure magic. In Episode 71, we welcome Rob Murat and Maya Elizabeth, the creative minds behind the captivating track "All I Can Say." Rob Murat, a talented...
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Ep70 Meg Raiano
"Having art in your life gives you the ability to see things in different way." - Meg Raiano Meet Meg Raiano, our dynamic Episode 70 guest who embodies the creative spirit. Her journey began like many artists; on a traditional path that took an unexpected and thrilling turn. From her initial love...
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Ep69 Kat Sparks
"Life's passing by, if you are not doing the things you love anyway, why not just give it a shot." - Kat Sparks While many people follow the path of the creative, few have done it as diversely as Episode 69 guest Kat Sparks. From a young actor in Hollywood to a powerful film producer in Austin,...
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Ep68 Christopher Quigley
"Art transforms our minds. Music transforms our hearts." - Christopher Quigley Christopher Quigley spent his working life assisting artists and architects create their own incredible public art works around the world, yet it wasn't until a pair of massive strokes nearly took his life, that he...
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Ep67 Shanti Hershenson
"Create art for other people to experience and to enjoy and for it to enrich their lives." - Shanti Hershenson Everyone is inspired by the success of the youth. As for the young adult novel world, our Episode 67 guest, the award-winning author, Shanti Hershenson is taking it by storm. Starting…
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Ep66 Alan Katz Part 2
"If you can't tell your own story; really, who's story can you tell?" - Alan Katz Episode 66 continues the conversation with Hollywood legendary phenom, Alan Katz. We get very deep from jump, as they say, but pretty soon Alan weaves a fascinating tale of recovery and discovery and we talk about…
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Ep65 Alan Katz Part 1
"Making Tales From The Crypt was an extraordinary creative experience... it was fantastic." - Alan Katz Our Episode 65 is an Art Unknown first! The conversation with Hollywood legend Alan Katz was so good that we made it our first ever two-parter. Anyone enjoying tv in the 1990s will remember…
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Ep64 Hersh Gutwilik
"[Art] is one of those quality of life things that give you a reason to get up in the morning." - Isaac Hersh Gutwilik Looking back at a life filled with art and music, our Episode 64 guest, Isaac Hersh Gutwilik is a drummer's percussionist. That is to say, while he knows his way around a drum…
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Ep63 Teri M Brown
"You do not want to leave this earth with things on a bucket list and wishing you had done something." - Teri M Brown What do you do when life has beaten you down? When you question your place in the world? After a bad 14 year marriage ended, Teri M Brown found herself questioning everything. It...
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Ep62 DJ Windy M
"Without [music] the world would be empty. This is a huge part of the happiness of our soul." - DJ Windy M As creatives go, DJ Windy M is a true chameleon of the arts. From her humble beginnings in the world of hair, to time spent embracing her love of music, she has put in the hours and the hard...
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Ep61 Ant Boogie
"No matter how dark the day may seem there will always be light." - Ant Boogie When it comes to being immersed in what you love, few do it as well as Anthony Frazier - aka Ant Boogie. From musician to producer to radio DJ, Ant Boogie keeps himself busy with plates spinning and pots boiling. His...
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Ep60 Isabel Hülya Ergül
"Art is the food of our souls." - Isabel Hülya Ergül What more can be said about the angelic vocals of our Episode 60 guest?! Isabel Hülya Ergül has lived a life of music from a very young age. She is classically trained as an choir singer and has progressed to become a powerful director of...
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Ep59 Afro Preachah
"Music, when it's done the right way... people can come together. Feel that energy. Feel that vibe." - Afro Preachah When your ancestors several generations back are men of the cloth, it would be natural and almost expected for you to preach the word of god as well. But then you find music. James...
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Ep58 Sofia Zolezzi
"[Art is] a way of expression. It's something we need as human beings." - Sofia Zolezzi Chilean visual artist Sofia Zolezzi has had a lifetime to prepare for her relatively new art career. From studying art at a young age to playing around in the art realm for most of her upbringing, she took a...
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Ep57 Janet Dossigny
"Art can really touch a person. It's very available for those who want to enjoy it." - Janet Dossigny With this episode of the Art Unknown Podcast we bring you yet another artist who had a full life and career BEFORE she became an artist... of sorts. Janet Dossigny is a well traveled, deeply...
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Ep56 Laura Viola Preciado
"Art elevates our lives everywhere." - Laura Viola Preciado A career as a full-time mom only lasts until the kids are grown and out of the house. This presents a perfect opportunity to embrace a new calling and explore a second passion. Laura Viola Preciado did just that. She went back to school...
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Ep55 Suzanne Frazier
"You have to live every single day to the fullest because you don't know when you are going to leave." - Suzanne Frazier When life presents opportunities, it is the most aware among us that seize and create. After a lifetime of service and leadership in multiple industries, Suzanne Frazier...
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Ep54 John Bacon
"Don't be afraid to be yourself." - Dr. John Bacon Our Episode 54 guest is proof positive that we can transition from one successful career to another. With a fruitful medical practice as an orthopedic surgeon, John Bacon really had no reason to become an artist. But while on vacation and at the...
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Ep53 Heidi Luerra
"In our own way, every human being is creating their own masterpiece of themselves." - Heidi Luerra Though most of the Art Unknown Podcast interviews are with artists, every once in a while it becomes necessary to tap into the mind of an art influencer; to get deeper insights into the business…
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Ep52 Murat Germen
"One should always believe in what he or she can create." - Murat Germen For many of the world's best artists, life didn't start out with dreams of art. Murat Germen walked a similar path. His degree in architecture and city planning left him feeling constricted and boxed in. Instead of stifling...
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Ep51 Monalicious
"Find whatever stokes your inner fire and pursue it." - Monalicious When music permeates one's soul, there is little they can do other than let it out. Our Episode 51 guest, Monalicious has embraced their musical gifts from an early age, knowing that music and art would be the focus of their…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Art Unknown Podcast: Feed Your Soul With Art Step into a world where the strokes of a brush tell stories untold, and the whispers of creativity echo through time. The Art Unknown Podcast is your gateway to the hidden realms of artistry, where each episode unravels the mysteries behind the masterpieces and the minds that create them. Hosted by the insightful Jim Wills, this podcast is a journey through the vibrant tapestry of art, exploring the depths of human expression and the transformative power of creativity. From intimate conversations with renowned artists to explorations of the unconventional paths that lead to artistic brilliance, the Art Unknown Podcast invites you to see the world through a lens of wonder and inspiration. Join us as we delve into the unknown, where every episode is a canvas painted with the colors of curiosity and passion.
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