PODCAST · arts
WhatsUpUniverse
by Jen and MK
Jen and MK are two working professionals with a thirst for growth, knowledge and learning about what makes the universe tick! Join us each week as we highlight the amazing talent that works "Behind the Scenes" to make art, culture, and science come to life. Our episodes feature interviews with artists, scientists, writers, doctors, advocates, and other creators interwoven with education and humor. Additionally, join us for one-on-one chats between the two of us to keep you curiously engaged in life outside of our daily grind. Keep in touch with us through Instagram/Tiktok/Twitter @whatsupuniversepodcast
Episodes
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39. The Power of Positivity in Recovery with Bruce Brackett
Negativity, Be Gone! Meet Bruce, a Pennsylvania based certified motivational speaker, advocate of recovery from Trauma, Mental Health and addiction diseases, and portrait artist. Remember-there is always hope and recovery is possible. Music by Where is Roamer
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38. Cosplay with Jenny and Lisa
Calling all 1980's fanatics! Meet Jenny, aka "alwaysaduckman" and her twin sister, Lisa. This dynamic duo manages to create out of this world costumes and take on various personas, all while obtaining multiple degrees and exploring different avenues for self expression. "He's good, she's good…
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37. Nightmare Toys with Kristy Adams
Calling all horror fans! Meet Kristy- entrepreneur and co-owner of Nightmare Toys and Nightmare Cafe in Las Vegas, Nevada. Join us as we chat with Kristy about her favorite horror movies, her journey to co-owning a shop and restaurant, and hear about her many adventures meeting classic stars from...
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36. Adulting
Hey fellow Grimesians! Adulting is the assumption of tasks, responsibilities and behaviors traditionally associated with normal grown-up life, along with the implication that the individual in question does not particularly identify as an adult and that acting as one does not come naturally. But...
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35. Demystify Sci with Shilo and Anastasia
DemystifySci is the educational project of two Columbia-trained scientists that traded the lab bench for the pen and camera. Dr. Michael Shilo DeLay and Dr. Anastasia Bendebury view science as a living discipline and untangle Nature’s mysteries in service of a more resilient human future through...
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34. Our Podcast History
Hey friends! Welcome to the new rebrand! We are so thankful to have you along for the ride and figured you may want a brief history of where we have been and where we plan to go.
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33. The Artist's Path with Linda Davis
What's up, Grimesians? If you've seen a video shot LIVE from Grimes' Art Angels Tour, then you've seen Linda Davis! Linda is a dancer and singer who last came on our platform in October for an Instagram LIVE. Let's hang out and chat about her journey as an artist. Music by ROAMER
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32. Dark Pop Princess Creations with Aimee Saturne
What's up, Grimesians? Aimee is a singer, podcaster, actress, and twitch streamer in our community. Come meet her as we discuss her background, what inspires her music, and why we all value Elon Musk! Music by ROAMER
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30. Elon Musk, CEO and Technoking
What's up Grimesians? How much do you REALLY know about Elon Musk? Let's take a deep dive into his past, including exploring his childhood, examining his various companies, and checking into his relationships. Music by ROAMER
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29. Conceptual Art with Katya Lee
What's up Grimesians? All of us have seen the fuzzy sheep coat Claire wore on the set of 'Alter Ego'. Have you met the designer behind the coat? Meet Katya, A Russian-born, New York based conceptual artist! Join us to hear Katya discuss her creative roots (from Russian pop star to independent...
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28. Music Production with BEKIMACHINE
What's up Grimesians? BEKIMACHINE is a singer-songwriter, gamer, producer, and DJ from the UK. Join us as we discuss her creative process! You can connect with Beckie via Instagram or hang out on her Twitch stream! Music by ROAMER
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27. Miss Anthropocene
What's up Grimesians? We are back for the conclusion (at least, for now!) of our Grimes album series featuring the 2020 release of Miss Anthropocene. Music by ROAMER
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26. Mothers for Nuclear with Heather Hoff
What's up Grimesians? What do you know about nuclear energy? If you're like most of us, the phrase conjures up images of 1950's radioactive horror! However, did you know nuclear energy is safe, cost-effective, and sustainable? Join us as we speak with Heather Hoff, co-founder of "Mothers for...
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25. Music Festivals
Whats up Grimesians? Coachella, EDC, Woodstock, South by Southwest-we know the names! Now let's explore the beginnings! Music by ROAMER
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24. Steiner Creative with Sally and Franz
What's Up, Grimesians? Franz and Sally Steiner are Los Angeles based creatives who currently run Steiner Creative based out of Optimist Studios. By letting life imitate art, Franz + Sally, combined their 30 yrs experience in photography, fine-art, visual effects, and makeup artistry to work in...
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23. Art Angels
What's up Grimesians? According to Pitchfork, "Art Angels is Claire Boucher's fourth record as Grimes and her most audacious yet: a gilded coffin nail to outmoded arguments that women in pop are mere frames for male producers' talents. These 14 tracks articulate a pop vision that is...
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22. Sci-Fi writing with author Nathan H. Green
What's up Grimesians? “The mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience.” -Frank Herbert, Dune. Join us as we speak with Ontario based science-fiction author, pilot, and practicing corporate lawyer, Nathan Green. Don't miss Nathan discuss his writing process, potential...
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21. Conspiracy Theories
What's up Grimesians! The term “conspiracy theory” refers to a theory or explanation that features a conspiracy among a group of agents as a central ingredient. Let's talk about why we believe them and share favorites! Music by ROAMER
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20. Visions
What's up, Grimesians? Welcome back to another episode in our album series-the 2012 release of Visions.
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19. NFTs with Kate
What's up, Grimesians! NFTs-ya either love them or ya hate them. Let's chat with artist Kate Pending about the history of NFT's, how they are created, why people are concerned about their environmental impact, and discuss recent trends in the market. Music by ROAMER
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18. Halfaxa
What's up, Grimesians? Welcome back to another episode in our album series-the 2010 release of Halfaxa!
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17. Halloween w/ Cyborg Model, Ashley
Happy Halloween, Grimesians! Today we are joined by special guest, Ashley, a model and Grimes fan living in London. Hang out with us as we discuss Ashley's career, explore our favorite spooky stories, and dish on our favorite scary shows and movies! Music by ROAMER
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16. Music, Memory, and Emotion
What's up, Grimesians? Why does music effect us emotionally? Did you know it can also help us with memory retrieval? Let's chat! Music by ROAMER
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15. Production Design with Zeez Louize
Baby, dolls kill! In today's episode, we are joined by Los Angeles-based creative, Zeez Louize! Tune in to hear about Zeez's work with Grimes and Bella Poarch on the "Dolls" music video, how hosting MTV's "Hip Hop my House" has challenged her to develop a new skills set in front of the camera…
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14. Plastic Surgery Extravaganza
Welcome back, Grimesians? Looks like our queen mother had some work done recently and she's not alone! Join MK and Jen to discuss recent trends in plastic surgery and discuss the potential affects on mental health. We're glad you're here! Music by ROAMER
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13. Mask Creations with Designer Lance Victor Moore
Grab those Shinigami Eyes, Grimesians! In today's episode, we are joined by San Francisco based mask-artist , face jewelry creator, and avant-garde fashion designer-Lance V. Moore! Tune in to hear about Lance's work with Grimes on the "Shinigami Eyes" music video, creating masks for Lady Gaga and...
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12. Space Exploration w/ NASA Engineer, Dave Part 2
3, 2, 1 LIFTOFF Fellow Grimesians! Today we are join by Dave, a NASA engineer and Grimes fan in our community. Follow along as we discuss space history, answer questions submitted by the community, and hear about Dave's experience discovering Grimes! Music by ROAMER https://linktr.ee/whatsupgrimes
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11. Space Exploration w/ NASA Engineer, Dave Part 1
3, 2, 1 LIFTOFF Fellow Grimesians! Today we are join by Dave, a NASA engineer and Grimes fan in our community. Follow along as we discuss space history, answer questions submitted by the community, and hear about Dave's experience discovering Grimes! Music by ROAMER https://linktr.ee/whatsupgrimes
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10. WhatsUpGrimes+Friends with Kacper
What’s up, Grimesians! Welcome to another episode of WhatsupGrimes+Friends with Kacper, a much loved member of our Grimes community! Join us as we talk about Poland, discuss the importance of vulnerability with our different abilities, and read your answers to the prompts on Jen's stories. Music…
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9. Geidi Primes
What's up, Grimesians? Let's kick off the Grimes Album Series by exploring her first album- Geidi Primes! From 30 red cassette tapes to archived Dune inspiration, let's cover the beginning of Grimes. Audio Help: Nivar Music by ROAMER
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8. WhatsupGrimes+Friends with Cryptoquariux
What’s up, Grimesians! Welcome to another episode of WhatsupGrimes+Friends with Cryptoquariux, a Brazilian visual artist in our community! Join us as we talk about his Zoom call with C, coping with anxiety as an artist, and how Grimes influences his art. Audio help: Niv Music by ROAMER
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7. Parasocial Relationships
What's up, Grimesians? Are parasocial relationships a sign of pathological loneliness? Have you ever felt close with celebrities you've never met? Let's talk about why we feel connected and how this can be beneficial! Audio help: Niv Music by ROAMER
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6. WhatsupGrimes+Friends with ROAMER
Whats up, Grimesians! Welcome back to another guest edition featuring producer ROAMER! Let's chat music inspiration, production as a form of therapy, and all things Grimes love.
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5. WhatsUpGrimes+Friends with Whitty Graphics
G’Day Mate! It’s time for another episode of WhatsUpGrimes+Friends with Jack, a visual artist in our community. Join us as we dive into fan art, the Grimes subreddit, copyright concerns, C’s intellect, and why everything in Australia can kill you. Audio Help: Niv Music by ROAMER
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4. Reinvention
What's up, Grimesians? We can all relate to the feeling of being stuck or trapped in our lives. It's all about what you choose to make of it! Join us as we explore the power of reinvention in ourselves, in Grimes, and in our community! WhatsUpGrimes now features music from our friend, ROAMER.
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3. WhatsUpGrimes+Friends with Wxrldprince and Georgia Bliss
What’s up, Grimesians? Tonight, MK and Jen are joined by two music producers in the Grimes community-Shy and Georgia Bliss! Let’s explore production, Grimes inspiration, safety in the industry, and much more!
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2. Flexing the Creative Muscle
Whats up, Grimesians? What's the importance of play past childhood? How does creativity impact your neural pathways? Join us as we explore creativity, play, and discuss our own journeys!
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1. Social Media Dystopia
Welcome back, Grimesians! Do you find yourself mindlessly scrolling social media without time for self-reflection? Do you remember your first contact with social media? Does building a following reduce your relatability? Let's talk!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Jen and MK are two working professionals with a thirst for growth, knowledge and learning about what makes the universe tick! Join us each week as we highlight the amazing talent that works "Behind the Scenes" to make art, culture, and science come to life. Our episodes feature interviews with artists, scientists, writers, doctors, advocates, and other creators interwoven with education and humor. Additionally, join us for one-on-one chats between the two of us to keep you curiously engaged in life outside of our daily grind. Keep in touch with us through Instagram/Tiktok/Twitter @whatsupuniversepodcast
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