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Art and BS Podcast

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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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Episodes

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 the podcast: 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 twitter.com/wutangsy I...

Aug 24, 20221 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 127

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 usual Art & BS. Help us out with a dollar: 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/...

Aug 15, 20221 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 125

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 "Whoop" If you enjoy the podcast, please consider donating: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Follow me on social media. Twitter: ...

Aug 09, 202247 minSeason 1Ep. 125

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" 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/jamesgea...

Aug 03, 202245 minSeason 1Ep. 124

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: 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...

Jul 18, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 123

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! Follow Laura on IG: @lauragrahamma Shoot us a Donation: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Follow me on social media. Twitter: twitt...

Jul 05, 20222 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 122

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: instagram.com/art_of_nicholas_garza Purchase his work - Torridcomics.com Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Follow ...

Jun 27, 20221 hr 49 minSeason 1Ep. 121

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: twitter.com/kindafresh IG: instagram.com/jamesgearlds instagram.com/artandbspodcast

Jun 22, 202234 min

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 was awarded, Vicken talks his top 5 Guitar Players, we are all over the map. Follow us on instagram Guest IG : @VickenMassoyan Host: @JamesGearlds Show: @artandbspodcast Follow James on Twitter: @kindaf...

May 16, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 119

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 Started Future - Holy Water Mos Def & Ghostface - Ms. Fat Booty 2 Follow Us on IG @artandbspodcast Follow James on IG @jamesgearlds Follow James on Twitter @kindafresh Podcast Merch https://teesprin...

May 03, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 118

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 Cultivation a follow on IG @roseway_cultivation Follow us: @artandbspodcast Follow James: @JamesGearlds James Art Market: http://jamesgearlds.bigcartel.com Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/...

Apr 18, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 117

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: $JamesGearlds

Apr 02, 202233 min

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: @artandbspodcast James IG: @jamesgearlds

Mar 29, 202245 minSeason 1Ep. 116

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 james on IG @jamesgearlds Get your Art & BS Merch over at https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast

Feb 22, 202251 minSeason 1Ep. 115

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 http://teespring.com/artandbspodcast

Feb 14, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 114

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 with Marco Tovar about his tin type photography as well as what went into his piece for our group show. After that, Brian Vasquez returns to talk about his Django movie poster, tattooing, and digital ar...

Feb 01, 20223 hr 57 minSeason 1Ep. 113

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 has a long run in the arts and continues to blaze it. Recently he had a solo exhibition in the Downtown Fresno Gallery in Fresno, CA. Michael is part of an upcoming group show at Fig Tree Gallery in Fresno...

Jan 17, 20222 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 112

111 - "2021 Wrap Up"

We got all the heads on this episode. Enjoy.

Jan 10, 20222 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 111

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 review! Also, you can follow us on IG @artandbspodcast

Dec 28, 20211 hr 55 minSeason 1Ep. 110

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 @artofjamesmartin on Instagram. Intro Music: Icewear Vezzo - Mudd Baby / Gucci Mane - Street Ni66a Christmas

Dec 20, 20212 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 109

108 - "Back on Track" feat. Ego1

This week’s episode comes from the Pacific North West. Lord Ego pulls up to the podcast to talk about painting, tattooing, his love for skating pools, as well as the usual Art and BS. You can check out his artwork on instagram @lordego1 Special shout outs to Festek for providing the space to record.

Dec 10, 20211 hr 46 minSeason 1Ep. 108

107 - "Current Events pt.2"

James is back covering current events. On this episode he talks about the murder of Rap Artist Young Dolph, the upcoming Art and BS Artshow, what goes into curating this exhibit, as well as the usual Art and BS.

Nov 23, 202151 minSeason 1Ep. 107

106 - "Removing Negative Space" feat. Laura Graham

We have Laura Graham joining us on the show this week. Sticking to the script we get to learn about Larua’s love for Coil Tattoo Machines, her experiences doing Art Shows in Portland, OR (PNW Stand up!). Also no stranger to breaking news, we get a chance to hear about Laura’s current body of work, in which she surgically cuts paper into magnificent visual art. Check her out on IG @LauraGrahamma Intro Music by J.Brookinz. James Records for the week: Teyana Taylor "Shoot it up"/ Kehlani "Alter"/ S...

Nov 15, 20212 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 106

104 - "Don't Sell All Your Good Ones" feat. Nigel Robertson of The Batican

This week we have returning guest and founder of The Batican Custom Framery, Nigel Robertson. We take this opportunity to talk about framing, painting, the plein air paint mission prior to this episode. This episode we also got some listener questions, learn about Nigel’s love for Bonsai, other creative outlets, plus the usual Art and BS. You can check out Nigel’s work online www.thebatican.com follow his Art antics on IG @Nigelispainting / Check out the astounding frames he makes @thebatican / ...

Oct 21, 20211 hr 39 minSeason 1Ep. 104

103 - "Art and Skateboarding" feat. Jason Graham

This week we have fellow Broadway Studios resident Jason Graham on the show. Jason's introduction to art, his love for skateboarding, tattooing, gems he has picked up from fellow artists, as well as the usual Art and BS. You can catch him on IG @More.Hope.Less then hit us with the follow @artandbspodcast

Oct 11, 20211 hr 29 minSeason 1Ep. 103

102 - "After Hours" feat. 6Cents & Danny Gamble

James lost his voice on yet another Indy trip. This week we did some in person catching up, 6Cents and Danny Gamble pop into the show to hold it down while James struggles to get his vocal cords working. You can check out our guests on IG @invisible_hometown and @danny_gamble

Sep 20, 20212 hr 42 minSeason 1Ep. 102

101 - "From Day Training to Day Trading" feat. Jaber

Recording from an undisclosed location, Jaber literally jumps the fence and slides through for an interview. Let’s be clear, we didn’t come to smoke blunts in the Green Room, we aren’t here for hopscotch, we are getting to it. Jabs covers his artistic roots, OG graffiti homies, his new typographical technology, touring with The Roots, Nike Cortez’s, as well as the usual Art and BS. Check him out on IG @ninjagraffiti

Aug 30, 20211 hr 52 minSeason 1Ep. 101

100 - "Pirates of Dark Art" feat. Adam McCarthy

This week we were invited to the home of Adam McCarthy to get our podcast off. Surrounded by artwork, we got a chance to talk to Adam about painting, the benefits of workshops, his work in the video game industry, as well the usual Art and BS. You can check out Adam's work on IG @ac_mccarthy or peep his website amccarthyfineart.com

Aug 24, 20211 hr 36 minSeason 1Ep. 100

099 - "Style Explorer" feat. Clown.TITS

Legendary Writer Alert! This week we are coming to you from One Truth Tattoo in the City of Angels. While in route to the LA Art Show, we had the chance to sit down with Clown. We get a chance to hear about his graffiti roots, healthy lifestyle, epic travel stories, as well as the usual Art and BS. You can check out his work on instagram @Clown2076 Special shout outs to Veronica Winters and Rehs Gallery for the LA Art Show plug.

Aug 02, 20211 hr 42 minSeason 1Ep. 99

098 - "Community is Invaluable" feat. Rachael Bailey

Today we have Rachael Bailey on the podcast. We get a chance to learn more about her furniture drawings, her current exhibit in Sharon, PA, the inspirations behind her work, creating her own art curriculum and teaching kids, plus the usual Art & BS. check her out online www.rachaelbaileystudio.com or on IG @rachaelbailey_artist then shoot us the follow over @artandbspodcast

Jul 20, 20211 hr 43 minSeason 1Ep. 98
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