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Apr 27, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 157
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
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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....
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 156
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 Michael Garcia William Raines / @williamrainesart Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Follow me on social media. Twitte...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 199
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 exhibition. As well as the usual Art & BS. Check out more artwork from our guests on the web and follow them on instagram. Nick Potter / @nickpotterart Adam Longatti / @adamlongatti Robert Wiebel / @...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 154
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: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Follow me on social media. Twitter: twitter.com/kindafresh IG: instagram.com/jamesgearlds in...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 153
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. Hosted by the Downtown Artist Gallery in Fresno, CA January 2nd, 2025. Be sure check out our guest on the web Nancy Youdelman @NancyYoudelman Julia Tinker Chris Janzen Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash....
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 152
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 family members, you know what's up. Special shoutouts to my silent co-host on this one Ruth Soderlund. Check these ladies out on the web. https://www.nancyyoudelman.com Nancy Youdelman Instagram Ruth Sod...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 151
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: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Follow me on social media. Twitter: twitter.com/kindafresh IG: instagram.com/jamesgearlds instagram.com/artandbspodcast...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 150
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 peak. Follow the Downtown Artist Gallery on Instagram The greatest Nation in the world is Donation... Donate to the podcast: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/...
Jul 29, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 149
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 Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Patreon: Follow us on social media. Twitter: twitter.com/kindafresh IG: instagram.com/jam...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 148
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.
Apr 09, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 147
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 Cables are on the fritz. We will have new ones before the next episode. Thank you for your support.
Jan 22, 2024•2 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 146
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 in as a co-host on this episode.
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 145
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: 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 instag...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 144
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 Petrified forest. As well as the usual Art & BS. You can catch Adam on the web Http://adamlongatti.com follow him on instagram http://instagram.com/adamlongatti Help us take the podcast to the nex...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 143
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: twitter.com/kindafresh IG: instagram.com/jamesgearlds instagram.com/artandbspodcast...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 142
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: https://www.patreon.com/artandbspodcast Follow us on social media. Twitter: twitter.com/kindafresh IG: instagram.com/jamesgearlds instagram.com/artandbspodcast...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 141
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
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 140
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: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Follow us on social media. Twitter: twitter.com/kindafresh IG: instagram.com/hellaroeskidoeski instagram.com/jamesgearlds instagram.com/artandbspodcast...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 139
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: 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
Jan 18, 2023•41 min
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 Gearlds Twitter: twitter.com/kindafresh
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 138
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 artistic practice.
Jan 07, 2023•2 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 137
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: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Follow us on social media. Instagram Martin Townsend Art & BS Podcast James Gearlds Twitter: twitter.com/kindafresh...
Jan 04, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 136
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: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Follow us on social media. Twitter: twitter.com/kindafresh IG: https://instagram.com/vickenmassoyan https://instagram.com/widows.walk.tattoo https://instagram.com/duzmachines84 instagram.com/jamesgearl...
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 135
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 Newfields Museum, and even producing a documentary on Black Men in medicine. We were all over the map on this one. If you enjoy the music or interviews, feel free tip the host. paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/j...
Dec 12, 2022•2 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 134
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 as the late great Indiana Jones, and Master DJ Top Speed. Rap Snacks were reviewed, nothing productive or insightful was discussed. Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds 6Cents ...
Nov 14, 2022•2 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 134
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 current piece at the Newfields Museum in Indianapolis, IN. Shoot us a dollar if you've got it- paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Check Dr.Dortch out across all socal media platforms: Instagram.co...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 131
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 Qbert’s career, work ethic, and his love for giving back. Check him out www.djqbert.com http://instagram.com/djqbert Then hit us with the follow https://linktr.ee/jamesgearlds...
Sep 28, 2022•2 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 130
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 importance of community organizations, as well as the usual Art and BS. This was the 1st episode where we got video! Stay tuned. Check out Jerry's work on the web: https://www.photographybyjkp.com follow him on ...
Sep 05, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 129
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 Paintings on Shirts: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Follow me on social media. Twitter: twitter.com/kindafresh IG: instagram.com/jamesgearlds instagram.com/artandbspodcast
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 128
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