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Wayward Children: Jewish Monsters, Magic, and the Stories We TellDon't Go Chasing Water DemonsJack and John are back in the water horse saddle again! Riding those Sheydim across the sunset and into the river! That's right this week we discuss WATER DEMONS! Well... not so much water demons as water AND demons. Demons in water? Look, here's the thing... bathrooms are dangerous y'all.Here's a link to the rabbinic essays Jack talks about: https://t.co/CbdARQtbuQSend us a text----------------------------------------------------- Find Jack on Twitter or his Website Find John on Twitter or his Website or his Patreon GET OUR READING LIST! GET THE...2025-05-1658 min
We Talk PhotoWe Talk Photo with Brent ClarkJack and John welcome to the show a wonderful photographer who you may not have heard of yet, but we think you will hear about in the not too distant future. His work reflects thoughtful consideration of the art and craft of photography and is what inspired us to bring him on the show and introduce him to you! If you’d like to watch the video instead, you can find it on YouTube HERE
Excerpt from Brents Bio:
Here, you will find quiet, creative, and awe-inspiring nature photography that I created during my travels to d...2025-02-2543 min
We Talk PhotoInterview with Bruce Percy Part 1Jack and John welcome the immensely talented Bruce Percy to the show. If you don’t know Bruces work, please visit his website (link below) and immerse yourself in his beautiful work before listening to this two-part interview. Bruce joins Jack and John from Scotland where he is home for a brief time between his workshop travels.
Listen in as they discuss Bruces methodology, the concepts of creativity and how to grow as an artist by gaining confidence in yourself and trusting your instincts. It is a riveting interview and one that went so long we divided it in...2025-02-1156 min
We Talk PhotoInterview with Bruce Percy Part 2Part 2 of our interview with Bruce Percy! Jack and John welcome the immensely talented Bruce Percy to the show. If you don’t know Bruces work, please visit his website (link below) and immerse yourself in his beautiful work before listening to this two-part interview. Bruce joins Jack and John from Scotland where he is home for a brief time between his workshop travels.
Listen in as they discuss Bruces methodology, the concepts of creativity and how to grow as an artist by gaining confidence in yourself and trusting your instincts. It is a riveting interview and one th...2025-02-1138 minWe Talk PhotoInterview with Bruce PercyJack and John welcome the immensely talented Bruce Percy to the show. If you don’t know Bruces work, please visit his website (link below) and immerse yourself in his beautiful work before listening to this two-part interview. Bruce joins Jack and John from Scotland where he is home for a brief time between his workshop travels.
Listen in as they discuss Bruces methodology, the concepts of creativity and how to grow as an artist by gaining confidence in yourself and trusting your instincts. It is a riveting interview and one that went so long we divided it in...2025-02-1157 min
We Talk PhotoHappy New Year from We Talk PhotoHappy New Year! Jack and John kick off 2025 with a discussion about what to do during the “off season” of winter, such as setting goals, finding inspiration for the new year and growing your knowledge, skills and abilities. It’s a great reminder that even though you may not be out on location during this season, it’s a wonderful time to reflect and set some direction for your artistry. Everyone at We Talk Photo wishes you a happy and prosperous New Year!
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthea...2025-01-1127 min
We Talk PhotoHappy Holidays 2024Join the guys for one last podcast for 2024! It’s been a great year and Jack and John want to express their gratitude to you, the listeners, for making this a fantastic year. Although this is not a gear centric podcast, in this episode Jack and John share some of the fun gadgets they’ve collected throughout the year to make photography more efficient, productive or just plain fun.
Gadget Links
SmallRig Camera Clamp
Smallrig Folding Tool Set
SmallRig Film RIOT 10-in-1 Folding Tool
Streamlight Flashlight
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We Talk PhotoDavid Cobb Photographing KoreaJoin Jack and John as they catch up with one of the friends of the program, David Cobb. David has been on the program before, however in this episode, they discuss Davids recent trip to South Korea with Sean Bagshaw. David and Sean spent close to a month traveling around the country photographing everything from high mountain peaks to sea stacks along the coast along with lush bamboo forests and numerous temples around the country. It is a fascinating conversation understanding Davids motivation for traveling to a country not widely known for its photographic potential and what it took to...2024-12-1400 minWayward Children: Jewish Monsters, Magic, and the Stories We TellTalking about Talking AnimalsThis week Jack and John try to take it a bit easy and then argue about animals! Listen as we describe a terrible frog, a clever ass, and of course how fables modern and ancient fit into the fabric of sacred mythology.Send us a text----------------------------------------------------- Find Jack on Twitter or his Website Find John on Twitter or his Website or his Patreon GET OUR READING LIST! GET THE WAYWARD CHILDREN SHIRT! Shop Aggadah Try It Books Intro and outro music ‘Skin and Bones’ composed by Yoshie Fruchter and performed by Pitom, on Tzad...2024-12-111h 08
We Talk PhotoPhotography in Bad Weather and Using ContrastsJoin Jack and John as they delve in to a couple of relevant topics for the Fall and Winter season. Photographing in bad weather often times presents very good opportunities for great photos. Dramatic skies, saturated colors, stormy feelings…all is possible when you are out with your camera in inclement weather. Even in winter, when snow is on the ground, there are a TON of photographic opportunities around. They talk about what it’s like being out in this weather, plus, encourage you to get out there and shoot. Plus, John has been focused on the subject of contrasts...2024-11-2527 min
We Talk PhotoEastern Sierras Photo Workshop RecapJack and John just returned from leading a Fall color photo workshop in the Eastern Sierras of California. They drove down from Portland Oregon and scouted the area for several days before the group arrived, then led the group to the best locations in the area. Here how the workshop went and what they saw and taught the clients. Plus, for those who watch on YouTube, you can see some sample images they captured during the workshop. https://www.youtube.com/@wetalkphoto
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lig...2024-10-2335 minWayward Children: Jewish Monsters, Magic, and the Stories We TellThe Curses We YellThis week Jack and John throw curses around like it's nobody's business! Listen to Jack read off traditional Yiddish curses. Did you know we tried to curse Hitler? Check out the storied history of curse prevention, and watch as Jack puts John on the spot to make curses up just for you!Send us a text----------------------------------------------------- Find Jack on Twitter or his Website Find John on Twitter or his Website or his Patreon GET OUR READING LIST! GET THE WAYWARD CHILDREN SHIRT! Shop Aggadah Try It Books Intro and outro music ‘Skin and Bo...2024-10-131h 03Wayward Children: Jewish Monsters, Magic, and the Stories We TellThe Gnashing of Our GnoshersThere are few things that bring a group of Jews together faster than and better than food. This episode Jack and John dive into the culinary traditions of Judaism is more specifically those traditions' place in mysticism.Send us a text----------------------------------------------------- Find Jack on Twitter or his Website Find John on Twitter or his Website or his Patreon GET OUR READING LIST! GET THE WAYWARD CHILDREN SHIRT! Shop Aggadah Try It Books Intro and outro music ‘Skin and Bones’ composed by Yoshie Fruchter and performed by Pitom, on Tzadik records 2024-07-081h 07
We Talk PhotoPhotographer Alister Benn in ScotlandJack and John welcome Alister Benn back to the program to discuss his recent move to an island in Scotland and how location can be instrumental in both the creative aspects of photography as well as the restorative benefits that a location can provide. A bit about Alister and Expressive Photography Expressive Photography Ltd was … Continue reading Alister Benn in Scotland →2024-07-0143 min
We Talk PhotoJack and John in JuneJoin Jack and John for a discussion about what’s been going on with them lately as they are in the “busy season” with photo workshops and other projects. Hear about some recent news and Johns story about “shooting the light” in the Palouse on his most recent photo workshop. If you want to view this … Continue reading Jack and John in June →2024-06-1829 minWayward Children: Jewish Monsters, Magic, and the Stories We TellMessianic Manics: Cataclysmic and ProlificJack and John discuss messianic myths of Judaism as well as various messianic figures that have existed through our history.ProphetsJoseph Della Reina StoryOvergrowth by John BaltisbergerSend us a text----------------------------------------------------- Find Jack on Twitter or his Website Find John on Twitter or his Website or his Patreon GET OUR READING LIST! GET THE WAYWARD CHILDREN SHIRT! Shop Aggadah Try It Books Intro and outro music ‘Skin and Bones’ composed by Yoshie Fruchter and performed by Pitom, on Tzadik records 2024-05-201h 30
We Talk PhotoInterview with Rick SammonFreshly back from Alaska, Rick Sammon joins Jack and John on this episode. Listen as they talk about Ricks latest projects, his trip to Alaska, AI and his foray in to iPhone photography. It’s a lively and engaging discussion spanning many different topics, including a path down the musical street, but also how it can … Continue reading Interview with Rick Sammon →2024-04-1740 minWayward Children: Jewish Monsters, Magic, and the Stories We TellFive Finger Clay Punch - GolemsWe're doing it, okay. You can stop yelling at us. We are finally covering the legend of the Golem on Wayward Children. All this really means is that Jack and John are going to yell and rant at each other for roughly an hour. But it's all in good fun... I promise.A couple of extra links this week:https://www.jmberlin.de/blog-en/2016/12/bread-and-golems/https://ezrarose.itch.io/Send us a text----------------------------------------------------- Find Jack on Twitter or his Website Find John on Twitter or his Website or his Patreon GET...2024-04-081h 05We Talk PhotoInterview with Colleen MiniukJack and John welcome back one of their favorite guests to the program to talk about her upcoming book and what’s new with her. Join them in talking with Colleen Miniuk about photography, creativity and the path of discovery through life ups and down. Colleen has a new book coming out in the summer … Continue reading Interview with Colleen Miniuk →2024-03-191h 10We Talk PhotoPRO doesn't mean what it used to in PhotographyJack and John discuss the use of the word PRO and how it’s being used in the photo world to promote educational content. Back in the day, Pro used to imply professionalism, a vast wealth of knowledge, trust, dependability and expertise. Nowadays, it is used by folks to still give that implication, but not necessarily … Continue reading PRO doesn’t mean what it used to →2024-03-121h 10
We Talk PhotoInterview with Art Wolfe Part 2Several years in the making, we finally have the great Art Wolfe on our program today. Jack and John are honored to host this amazing photographer and all-around fantastic guy on our podcast to talk about his latest book, Wild Lives, as well as his travels and experiences over the many years in photography. Due … Continue reading Interview with Art Wolfe Part 2 →2024-02-2938 minWe Talk PhotoInterview with Art WolfeSeveral years in the making, we finally have the great Art Wolfe on our program today. Jack and John are honored to host this amazing photographer and all-around fantastic guy on our podcast to talk about his latest book, Wild Lives, as well as his travels and experiences over the many years in photography. Due … Continue reading Interview with Art Wolfe Part 1 →2024-02-1532 minWayward Children: Jewish Monsters, Magic, and the Stories We TellBiblically Not-So-Accurate AngelsAs much as we love when you stick a bunch of googly eyes to a kitten and say it's a biblically accurate cat (and we do love that), biblically accurate angels aren't all that... well biblically accurate. Jack and John discuss angels in folklore, writing, and liturgy. Send us a text----------------------------------------------------- Find Jack on Twitter or his Website Find John on Twitter or his Website or his Patreon GET OUR READING LIST! GET THE WAYWARD CHILDREN SHIRT! Shop Aggadah Try It Books Intro and outro music ‘Skin and Bones’ composed by Yoshie Fruchter and p...2024-01-031h 03We Talk PhotoWe Talk Photo Holiday 2023 EditionJoin Jack and John on their last podcast of 2023 as they prepare for the holiday season and take stock of the year gone by. Listen as they talk about the latest Art Wolfe book, benefits of photo workshops and some cool gadgets they have found throughout the year. Both Jack and John would love … Continue reading Holiday Edition →2023-12-1432 minWe Talk PhotoMediocre PhotographsJack and John discuss the concept of the “dumbing down of photography” in how nice, or not so nice, photographs are being accepted and lauded as good or great photographs, showing how our standards and expectations have lessened over the years. This topic can be somewhat controversial and remember, this is just our opinions, not … Continue reading Mediocre Photos →2023-11-1629 minWe Talk PhotoWe Talk Photo Interview with Andy MumfordWhat an honor it was for Jack and John to talk to Andy Mumford in this episode. Andy is a highly accomplished photographer based in Lisbon Portugal and he joins the guys for a special episode. Listen in as they talk about the creative process, the art of composition and the joys of the experiences … Continue reading Interview with Andy Mumford →2023-11-0751 min
We Talk PhotoFall Color Photography and Design Thinking in CompositionsJoin Jack and John for a lighthearted discussion for updates on what’s going on with each of them plus some insights in to Fall Color photography and Design Thinking. The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and … Continue reading Fall Color Photography, Design Thinking and a very special surprise! →2023-10-3136 min
We Talk PhotoJack and John discussion on Thinking in PhotographyJoin Jack and John for a quick update on what they’ve been up to for the past few months as well as a longer discussion about the role of “thinking” in photography and how it may affect ones ability to work creatively. This is the busy workshop season for both of them, having recently been … Continue reading Jack and John discussion on Thinking in Photography →2023-09-1924 minWayward Children: Jewish Monsters, Magic, and the Stories We TellGhosts!This week Jack and John peer into the misty here-after to discuss the afterlife and those that want no part of it, ghosts! Hot topics include:Cool GhostsLess Cool GhostsGhosts vs DybbukimHow to handle hauntingsSend us a text----------------------------------------------------- Find Jack on Twitter or his Website Find John on Twitter or his Website or his Patreon GET OUR READING LIST! GET THE WAYWARD CHILDREN SHIRT! Shop Aggadah Try It Books Intro and outro music ‘Skin and Bones’ composed by Yoshie Fruchter and performed by Pitom, on Tzadik records 2023-09-1156 minWayward Children: Jewish Monsters, Magic, and the Stories We TellJewish Letter Magic and the Sefer YetzirahThis week Jack and John dive into actual Jewish ritual magic and touch on meditation, golems, spells and commanding angels to do supernatural tasks.Send us a text----------------------------------------------------- Find Jack on Twitter or his Website Find John on Twitter or his Website or his Patreon GET OUR READING LIST! GET THE WAYWARD CHILDREN SHIRT! Shop Aggadah Try It Books Intro and outro music ‘Skin and Bones’ composed by Yoshie Fruchter and performed by Pitom, on Tzadik records 2023-08-2853 min
We Talk PhotoInterview with David duCheminJack and John welcome back to the show a fantastic photographer, author and all around great human ,David duChemin. Listen in and get to know David and hear his views on creativity and exploring the world around us. His optimism is infectious and his photography is amazing! Excerpt from Davids Bio: I’m David duChemin and … Continue reading Interview with David duChemin →2023-07-1850 minWayward Children: Jewish Monsters, Magic, and the Stories We TellSheydim Part 1This week we discuss Sheydim! The first chapter in what will likely be a million-part saga. Jack and John discuss the legends surrounding the creation of Sheydim, some of the most popular creatures like Lillith and Na'ama, and of course stories as to why humans are afraid of them!Send us a text----------------------------------------------------- Find Jack on Twitter or his Website Find John on Twitter or his Website or his Patreon GET OUR READING LIST! GET THE WAYWARD CHILDREN SHIRT! Shop Aggadah Try It Books Intro and outro music ‘Skin and Bones’ composed by Yosh...2023-07-1759 minWayward Children: Jewish Monsters, Magic, and the Stories We TellMonster Hunting KitsWelcome to our first episode! Jack and John discuss monster hunting kits. Not just what they might contain but the sorts of people who might carry them about! We discuss Baal Shems, Ibburim, Dybbukim, Black Weddings, Sheydim and so, so much more!This episode's book recommendations:Jewish Magic and Superstition -A Study in Folk Religion by Joshua TrachtenbergWomen's Divination in Biblical Literature by Esther J. HamoriMagic of the Ordinary: Recovering the Shamanic in Judaism ny Gershon Winklerand the website, Pulling at ThreadsWe also mentioned two Jewish fiction book up for preorder:Charwood by...2023-07-101h 21We Talk PhotoInterview with Ignacio PalaciosJack and John welcome to the program Ignacio Palacios all the way from Sydney Australia. Ignacios is a renowned travel photographer who has been refining his craft and vision for the past 25 years as he has travelled the world documenting the landscapes, animals and people in over 100 countries. Listen in as they discuss … Continue reading Travel Photographer Ignacio Palacios →2023-07-0741 minWe Talk PhotoGuy Tal New Book AnnouncementJack and John once again welcome the renowned author, photographer and educator Guy Tal to the podcast. In this episode, Guy has some big new in announcing his latest book that is in the works. If you know Guys writing, you know he is quite cerebral and delves in to the psyche, motivations and philosophy … Continue reading Guy Tal New Book Announcement →2023-06-0654 minWe Talk PhotoImage CritiquesIn this episode Jack and John discuss several topics, including the rise in AI generated images in photography. Plus, we discuss the importance of developing a circle of trusted people to provide constructive feedback about your images in order to grow you artistic vision and skills. Of course, you yourself need to be the strongest … Continue reading Image Critiques →2023-05-2531 minWe Talk PhotoDesign Thinking on We Talk PhotoDo you apply design thinking when you are composing your photographs? Well, if you do or don’t, listen in as Jack and John discuss what this concept is and why it can be an important skill to acquire and refine in order to improve your photographic compositions. This episode is also available on YouTube, click … Continue reading Design Thinking →2023-04-1831 minWe Talk PhotoInterview with Greg VaughnJack and John pleased to welcome travel photographer, workshop leader and acclaimed author, Greg Vaughn to the show. Greg is a resident of the PNW but has travelled extensively throughout his 40+ year photography career. Greg has written several books and received numerous awards for them. Listen in as we get to know more about … Continue reading Interview with Greg Vaughn →2023-03-2345 minWe Talk PhotoAlister Benn Out of Darkness BookJack and John are honored to welcome Alister Benn to the show. Alister is regarded as one of the leaders in the landscape photography genre with his expressive and introspective work. He comes to us today to talk about his new printed book, Out of Darkness. Here is how Alister describes the genesis of the … Continue reading Alister Benn Out of Darkness →2023-03-1357 minWe Talk PhotoDiscussion with BW Photographer Cole ThompsonJack and John welcome back to the show master BW photographer, Cole Thompson. In this episode we discuss a variety of topics including portfolios and the concept of developing your personal vision. We were fortunate enough to catch Cole between workshops and he had time to bring his fantastic perspective to the show! Excerpt from … Continue reading Discussion with Cole Thompson →2023-02-0646 minWe Talk PhotoHD Aluminum PrintsJack and John both love printing their photographs and for those who have seen them, nothing quite beats printing a photograph on metal. There are a lot of good companies in the market making metal prints, but on todays show, we talk with a photo printing shop that is used by several of the best … Continue reading HD Aluminum Prints →2023-01-2738 minWe Talk PhotoInterview with photographer Joe McNallyJack and John are overjoyed to welcome the world famous Joe McNally to the podcast, along with Bill Fortney. Joe is one of the finest photographers and an amazingly outgoing, humorous and enjoyable people and his excitement for life is infectious. Listen in as Jack and John have a casual conversation about Joes amazing career, … Continue reading Interview with Joe McNally →2023-01-051h 00
The Bitcoin Breakout with Jack SpirkoBitcoin 2023 with Jack Spirko & John Bush – Epi-30John Bush is one of Bitcoin’s true OGs, proceeding even myself into the Bitcoin space. He even once drove “The Bitcoin Bus” across the country living on Bitcoin long before most people even knew what it was. So I asked him to join me for this episode to discuss Bitcoins path though 2022 and were we are going in 2023. Join John and I Today as we Discuss… The Greater Reset 4 and What it has to do with today’s subject What are CBDCs and can bitcoin or any crytpo really do anything about them Why do people continue to reject bitcoin...2023-01-032h 14We Talk PhotoHoliday Gift Guide for PhotographersJack and John discuss some of their favorite gifts for the photographer, either for others to give you or for you to give yourself :-). We want to wish you and yours the happiest of holiday seasons and look forward to being with you in the New Year. Link to Jacks Gift Guide The We … Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide →2022-12-1440 min