Sweet Caroline, it's time for another awe-inspiring interview with an awe-inspiring guest, this time with rapper, artist, and creator Baang! Listen and learn why Baang was initially shy with his art, what it was like rapping for his idol Big K.R.I.T., and his intentionality behind including personal audio recordings into his songs. Baang is one of the humblest and most genuine people we’ve had the pleasure of talking to and a great reminder of why we do this show—so go ahead and give this episod...
Jun 25, 2019•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 38
Can we ask you a question? Do you get distracted? If you answered "No" you are a liar and we no longer respect you. If you answered "Yes" then fear not, friend—you're in good company! Today Kyle & Noah are back with a classic discussion episode dishing on all the things that distract them and why. We're not sure how any of this will be helpful to you, but that part isn't in our job description, so you're on your own, sucka! Good luck and try not to get distracted during the episode, okay? Th...
Jun 11, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 37
Oh, our sweet goodness! Today we have a brand new episode of Humming Fools with Northwest Arkansas Designer & Illustrator, Will Echols. Listen and learn about all the terrible and equally hilarious things Will has gone through in his life, how he landed an epic project with Markham & Fitz Chocolate, and why the man loves photographing bathrooms and writing about them. That last one's kind of weird, but we dig it. New episodes EVERY Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check ...
Apr 16, 2019•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 32
In their longest episode yet, Noah and Kyle take a drive down memory lane; recounting their creativity and all its manifestations from childhood to now. Along the way, you'll hear about Noah’s brief stint as a director, all the different ways two grown men can make horse noises, and how Kyle transitioned from young and pure to not-young and angsty. Strap in, folks—this one's a doozy! New episodes EVERY Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check out our website Ominous.Media , and fo...
Apr 09, 2019•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 31
It's time for another interview with another UTTERLY fantastic guest! Today, Noah & Kyle chat with Ashtyn Barbaree, an internationally touring Indie-Americana singer/songwriter and all-around lovely person. Listen and find out why Ashtyn is her own manager, what “brick wall” venues are and how she powers through them, and all the practical ways to get started as a performer if you’re new to the game. New episodes EVERY Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check out our website O...
Apr 02, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 30
Today Noah & Kyle are joined by Victor Pongonis; an actor, producer, and most recently, the Set Decoration Coordinator for HBO’s third season of True Detective. Listen and discover why Victor loves scooping ice-cream on the side, how he paid off 85k of student debt in eight years, and why Mahershala Ali is the man. Ugh—how do we keep getting such great people?! It doesn’t make any sense. This must be a trap... New episodes EVERY Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check out our...
Mar 26, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 29
It's been said “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life," but in Kyle & Noah's humble opinion, that's a bunch of baloney! No matter how great your job or dream is, there’s gonna be stuff about it you don’t like. Agree? Disagree? For more questions and some answers (debatable), join us as we discuss “The Art of Doing Things You Hate.” New episodes EVERY Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check out our website Ominous.Media , and follow our offi...
Mar 19, 2019•43 min•Ep. 28
Put on your psychology pants, boys and girls, because today Kyle & Noah are discussing the subconscious and how it relates to creating! Along the way, you’ll get to hear some weird dreams and experience the timeless struggle of podcaster vs. vacuum and the rage it induces. Enjoy! New episodes EVERY Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check out our website Ominous.Media , and follow our official and personal accounts on Instagram! Noah & Kyle As always, thanks to Josh Flynn ...
Mar 12, 2019•51 min•Ep. 27
It's time for another glorious interview with another glorious guest! This time, Noah & Kyle chat with environmentalist, photographer, and marketer Kate Beebe. There's a lot of delicious stuff in this episode, folks, including Kate's tale of how she became the Director of Marketing at Field Agent without a marketing degree or ever even taking a marketing course! Now if that's not inspirational, we don't know what is! So what are you doing still reading this? Give the episode a listen! New ep...
Mar 05, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 26
Disappointment is something we all deal with, whether it be personal or creative. Recognizing that, Noah & Kyle decided to talk about it, specifically, some healthy (hopefully) and creative ways to deal with it. Along the way, Noah lives up to his promise and takes the "intro reigns" and Kyle passionately raves about the Chick-fil-A app. New episodes EVERY Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check out our website Ominous.Media , and follow our official and personal accounts on ...
Feb 26, 2019•42 min•Ep. 25
Behind every great man, there's a great piece of gear. That's a saying, right? Regardless, that's the name of the game this week—gear, tools, and their overall relevance in an artist's worth and skill. Along with the overall discussion, Kyle & Noah catalog their own gear this episode; claiming it's due to the "requests" they've been getting, while I think we all know they really just wanted to nerd out. Classic. New episodes EVERY Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check out o...
Feb 19, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 24
Oh boy, things are getting spicy in the studio! That's right, folks, it's Humming Fools' first Valentine's Day special! Looser than normal, Noah & Kyle are talking romance today; discussing their favorite relationships in media and tackling romance itself as a genre. As always, whether you're in a relationship or not, know Noah & Kyle love you and no matter what are never gonna let you down, never gonna run around and desert you, never gonna make you cry, never gonna say goodbye, and nev...
Feb 12, 2019•56 min•Ep. 23
Smiled upon by fate once again, Kyle & Noah manage to snag another great interview; this time with Rebecca Obst, an illustrator and barista filled not only with the power of German blood and Munchin-cat-affection but delicious insights as well! Listen as Rebecca explains the ins and outs of maintaining an online presence, the power of being personable, and the awkwardness that comes with owning the "artist" image. New episodes EVERY Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check out...
Feb 05, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 22
Ah, the age-old question, is art truly subjective or objective? Well, Kyle & Noah certainly don't know, but when has that stopped them from talking about stuff before? Hopefully you get something out of the discussion! If not, well, we warned you—"fools" is in our name, baby. New episodes EVERY Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check out our website Ominous.Media , and follow our official and personal accounts on Instagram! Noah & Kyle As always, thanks to Josh Flynn for ...
Jan 29, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 21
Back for a good old-fashioned discussion episode, Noah & Sleepy-Kyle break down their "catalyst" strategies, along with the general ingredients they gravitate towards in art. While it's all opinion, hopefully there's some info that can help YOU in the future when you're feeling stuck or just wanting to elevate your work. If not, at least you can listen to a sleep-deprived Kyle slowly lose his mind—that's always fun. New episodes EVERY Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check o...
Jan 22, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 20
For their first interview of 2019, Noah and Kyle are joined by Jan Lauderdale, a veteran actor, director, teacher, musician, and MVP when it comes to facilitating and celebrating art. Want to know a simple, yet effective way for getting over stage fright? Jan’s got the scoop! Or how about all the unseen work that goes into putting on a stage production beginning to end? Jan will fill ya in! Or maybe you’re interested in all the new and exciting developments happening in the art scene for NWA? Ja...
Jan 15, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 19
Welcome to 2019, everybody! On the first episode of the new year, Noah and Kyle take a look back at 2018 and list their favorite pieces of art (movies, TV, books, etc.) and reflect on the ups and downs of their own creative and professional journeys. New episodes EVERY Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check out our website Ominous.Media , and follow our official and personal accounts on Instagram! Noah & Kyle As always, thanks to Josh Flynn for our tasty intro and outro musi...
Jan 08, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 18
MERRY CHRISTMAS, ya filthy animals! Taking a break from the norm, Noah and Kyle put a pause on the interviews and art discussions in favor of talking all things Christmas. There's no grand wisdom in this one, folks—just a lot of giggles, singing, not-so-subtle cries for help, and some of that good old-fashioned Holiday Spirit! New episodes EVERY Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check out our website Ominous.Media , and follow our official and personal accounts on Instagram! Noah...
Dec 25, 2018•47 min•Ep. 17
Venturing out of their “studio,” Noah and Kyle sit down with guest Kirk Demarais in his toy-filled home for a fun and very geeky interview. Listen as Kirk touches on the joys of teaching, the highs and lows of publishing his book “Mail-Order Mysteries,” and the funny tale of how he first began designing film family portraits for celebrities such as Kristen Wig, Nick Kroll, and John Mulaney. This is a good one, folks—we hope you enjoy it! New episodes EVERY Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to ...
Dec 18, 2018•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 16
In a classic Noah and Kyle move, our two fools decide to talk about something they're incredibly bad at (mainly Kyle), this time exploring how to be satisfied in the now and ways to combat frustration when you're not. Also, Noah cries in this episode, so that's pretty exciting. New episodes EVERY Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check out our website Ominous.Media , and follow our official and personal accounts on Instagram! Noah & Kyle As always, thanks to Josh Flynn for ou...
Dec 11, 2018•55 min•Ep. 15
Seemingly unable to learn their lesson, Noah and Kyle once again tackle a large and daunting topic way beyond their qualifications—this time focusing on diversity representation within art and all the conversations, challenges, and dreams that come with it. New episodes EVERY Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check out our website Ominous.Media , and follow our official and personal accounts on Instagram! Noah & Kyle As always, thanks to Josh Flynn for our tasty intro and out...
Dec 04, 2018•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 14
After a week-long hiatus for Thanksgiving, Noah & Kyle are back and more platonically in love with each other than ever. Joining them this week is Jessica Whalen, a filmmaker, videographer, editor, content creator, and storyteller. Listen as Jessica unpacks her love for the Enneagram, affirms the trickiness of social media, and details her company Truebadours' journey so far and the new and exciting places she hopes to take it. New episodes EVERY Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscr...
Nov 27, 2018•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 13
Willingly getting in over the their heads once again, Noah and Kyle discuss the many reasons art is important, both for themselves personally and for society in general. New episodes EVERY Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check out our website Ominous.Media , and follow our official and personal accounts on Instagram! Noah & Kyle As always, thanks to Josh Flynn for our tasty intro and outro music. Check him out on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/joshdflynn/ SHOW NOTES: ...
Nov 13, 2018•53 min•Ep. 12
Pushing past their loopiness, Noah and Kyle come together once again for a good old-fashion discussion—one riddled with giggles, self discovery, and a surprising amount of badminton references. The topic this week? Strengths and weaknesses, baby—more specifically, the tricky question of where to focus? New episodes EVERY Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check out our website Ominous.Media , and follow our official and personal accounts on Instagram! Noah & Kyle As always, th...
Nov 06, 2018•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 11
Making for a historic episode of Humming Fools, Noah and Kyle are joined by Micah Bournes, a poet, rapper, speaker, and most importantly (to us), the original inspiration behind this very podcast! Listen as Micah describes the humorous and poignant reason behind his mother's critique of his art career, how his latest album affected him both positively and negatively, and the origin story behind his legendary Anti-Valentine's Day Open Mics. This is a juicy one, folks—we hope you dig it! WARNING S...
Oct 30, 2018•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 10
All work and no play makes Noah and Kyle dull boys, which is why today on Humming Fools things are getting spooky and kooky for what is hopefully the first of many annual Halloween specials! Listen in terror as Noah and Kyle discuss their top horror films, examine their affection for the genre, and make a case for how it can be so much more than gore, sex, and obnoxious jump scares. If that sounds tasty, then light that jack-o-lantern, grab some candy corn, and get comfortable—it's gonna be one ...
Oct 23, 2018•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 9
Things get toasty in the studio this week as Noah & Kyle are joined by Suite 25, a self-described "funky-groovy feel-good" band who cares just as much about the quality of their music as they do their friendship. Listen as Suite 25 recounts the charming tale of how their band came to be, explain why the word "journey" encompasses the meaning behind their new album "Floors," and address the relatable struggle of deciding when a piece of art is "done." New episodes EVERY Tuesday around noon! P...
Oct 16, 2018•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 8
Staying true to their overzealous characters, Noah and Kyle jump into the age-old debate between education and experience, sharing their own experiences and reflecting on those far more talented. Is one path truly more valuable than the other? What should one do if they don't have a choice? And will Kyle ever stop referencing horses and reins? Listen and find out! New episodes EVERY Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check out our website Ominous.Media , and follow our official an...
Oct 09, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 7
Feeling brave, Noah and Kyle swing big once again and discuss guilty pleasures and their overall implications on art. What are YOUR guilty pleasures? Reach out and let us know, we'd love to hear from you! New episodes EVERY Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check out our website Ominous.Media , and follow our official and personal accounts on Instagram! Noah & Kyle As always, thanks to Josh Flynn for our tasty intro and outro music. Check him out on Instagram! https://www.ins...
Oct 02, 2018•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 6
For their second interview, Noah and Kyle are joined by the humble, talented, and minimalistic musician, TJ Williams. Listen as TJ discusses his views on authenticity, why he purposefully pursues smaller crowds and venues, and the reasoning behind his band's interesting pairing of live painting with music. New episodes EVERY Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check out our website Ominous.Media , and follow us on Instagram! Noah & Kyle As Always, thanks to Josh Flynn for our t...
Sep 25, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 5
