Shows
The Creative CurmudgeonMaking Music and Collage with Sonny KayIn this episode, Sonny Kay and I discuss drawing, collaging, screaming in bands, writing lyrics, Arkansas, naming dogs, The Cult, Public Enemy, The Beatles, growing cacti, the meaning of life, and much more! We zero in on the creative process behind his collage "Sonoran Sandman." At the beginning of this episode, you will hear a few seconds of The VSS song "Silt, etc." You can check out his work and buy his book "Headspaces" at sonnykay.com.2024-04-271h 05
The Creative CurmudgeonMusic, Animation, and Filmmaking with Clyde PetersenClyde Petersen is a visual artist. He also makes music under the moniker Your Heart Breaks. He also is a filmmaker whose credits include the animated film "Torrey Pines" and the Earth documentary "Even Hell Has It's Heroes." In addition to discussing all of these things in this episode, we also talk about which Star Trek series is our favorite and why, though we also talk about how we love all of them.2024-04-1952 min
The Creative CurmudgeonMusic and Painting with Zoe BoekbinderOn this episode, Zoe Boekbinder and I discuss building houses, neurodivergence, the prison system, painting, birds, singing, songwriting, producing, and a bunch of other stuff. At the beginning of this episode after the theme song, you can hear Zoe's song "I Am Yesterday." Their work can be found at https://zeoboekbinder.com/.2024-04-1257 min
The Creative CurmudgeonDoing Drag with Daddy SatanI had a lovely conversation with the Arizona drag artist Daddy Satan, during which we discussed make-up, fashion, SFX, horror, coming up with a drag name, the Phoenix drag community, activism, religion, gaming, and more.2024-04-0243 min
The Creative CurmudgeonZines, Etc with Alyssa GianniniAlyssa Giannini runs Craft or DIY, runs the venue resource website DoDIY, and is pretty cool. In this conversation, we discuss zines, zine fests, air filters, Elliott Smith, Tumblr, flyers, marketing, organzing, watching familiar TV shows in order to fall asleep, and more. Their work can be found at https://www.craftordiy.art/.2024-02-2642 min
The Creative CurmudgeonMaking Music with Justin PearsonJustin Pearson has played in a lot of bands. He's written books. He's run a record label for twenty years. He has a wonderful smile. And now he's on this podcast. Listen to us discuss dogs, yoga, breakdancing, vocal technique, bass gear, The Cramps, and much more!2024-02-191h 00
The Creative CurmudgeonCeramics with Taylor Ruby BellIn this episode, I have a no-holds-barred exchange of words with Portland-based ceramics artist Taylor Ruby Bell. We discuss whether good or bad art exists, antiquity, getting inspiration from art books, tools for ceramics, self-marketing, always feeling the need to be mentally occupied, the fact that we went to high school together, and more! Her work can be found at https://www.rubybellceramics.com/.2024-02-1253 min
The Creative CurmudgeonMaking Art with Bailey ChristineIn this episode, I chat with the Phoenix-based artist Bailey Christine about drawing bears, drawing geese, drawing as small as possible, experimentation, influences, artistic tools, disability, creativity during pandemics, and other stuff!2024-02-051h 04
The Creative CurmudgeonMusic, Etc. with Joel Kyack (Dream_Mega)In addition to creating experimental electronic music under the moniker Dream_Mega, Joel Kyack also does all sorts of other interesting shit. Listen to us discuss discuss being a solo artist, work as play, whether art mediums matter, Rhode Island, the evils of ambition, live improv, wrestling promos, and more!2024-01-261h 05
The Creative CurmudgeonPainting with Jay Smith aka Painted JayThis discussion with Jay Smith is a crossover episode with his podcast "Brushwork." It's like how sitcoms in the 90s did crossover episodes. Listen to us discuss music, sign painting, horror, lucid dreams, astral projection, and much more! Some of Jay's work can be found here: https://app.signcrowd.com/company/painted-jay#2024-01-161h 12
The Creative CurmudgeonMaking Comics with R.C. AuzR.C. Auz îs the creative force behind the comic book series "Ratkids." In this episode, we discuss plot, panel layout, listening to your characters, drawing by hand vs digitally, self-promotion, staying childish, Silver Age comics, black metal, and much more. "Ratkids" can be found at https://tapas.io/series/RATKIDS/info.2024-01-041h 13
The Creative CurmudgeonWriting with Mary FashikMary Fashik is the founder of the Upgrade Accessibility movement, is the host of the podcast "The Politics of Disability," and is the author of the soon-to-be-released children's book "Adventurous Adeline and the Back-to-School Party." We had a nice conversation, during which we discuss disability rights, creative habits, writing for children, getting a book published, RuPaul's Drag Race, Marilyn Monroe, Billy Joel, and much more.2023-12-1434 min
The Creative CurmudgeonMusic and Art with Neil Burke (Monoroid)Let me tell you about Neil Burke. He has performed in such musical endeavors as Men's Recovery Project, Sinking Body, Born Against, Life's Blood, Landed, and many more. In addition to creating his own visual art, he has also created lots and lots of art for lots and lots of bands. It was an honor to talk to him and to discuss music equipment, overcoming stage fright, artistic influences, studio bathrooms, tubes, and a lot of other things. The song that plays after the intro theme is Sinking Body's "Who Are You." Throughout the podcast you can also hear...2023-11-3050 min
The Creative CurmudgeonPhotography by Edward ColverEdward Colver's live band photos, studio portraits, and album covers have made him a legend of music photography. He's also a really nice guy, and I'm truly honored that he agreed to speak with me. We discussed his cameras of choice, how he got started, how he got the attention of the early punk community, the making of the album cover for Black Flag's Damaged, why he thinks you should never try to be trendy, and much more. His work can be found at https://edwardcolver.com/.2023-11-1734 min
The Creative CurmudgeonMusic, Writing, and Art with Andrew GoldfarbAndrew Goldfarb writes, draws, paints, and performs as a one-man band under the name The Slow Poisoner. In this episode, we discuss creating juggling, playing multiple instruments at once, time moving backwards, putting corpses on display, what happens when we die, how to stay weird, and much more. His work can be found at theslowpoisoner.com. 2023-11-1051 min
The Creative CurmudgeonMaking Art with Allison ColeI am delighted to present to you my conversation with the Providence-based artist Allison Cole. Subjects include using art to process the world, developing one’s own style, cats, coffee, conveying positive messages while avoiding toxic positivity, and more.2023-11-0336 min
The Creative CurmudgeonWriting Horror with Gretchen Felker-MartinGretchen Felker-Martin wrote Manhunt, one of the greatest horror novels of all time. It was an honor to speak to her about writing, re-writing, why we like horror, how to read Ulysses, the importance of writing exactly what you want to write, and more.2023-10-2736 min
The Creative CurmudgeonPainting, Photography, and Wood Carving with Aaron DavisThis week, I was visited by the Seattle-based visual artist Aaron Davis. Subjects include watercolors, expired film, teaching yourself technique, parenting, ADHD, the myth of needing to be an asshole to be a good artist, and much more.2023-10-2050 min
The Creative CurmudgeonMaking Music with Christian Hell from Hong Kong Fuck YouThis week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Christian Hell, the leader of the hardcore punk band Hong Kong Fuck You. We discussed vocal preservation, bass production, Mexico, ADHD, nu metal, sketch comedy, making music with your offspring, and much more.2023-10-1340 min
The Creative CurmudgeonWriting Poetry with Shawnte OrionIn this episode, I pick the brain of poet extraordinaire Shawnte Orion. We discuss many things including favorite books, line breaks, spoken word delivery, and of course grunge music.2023-10-1232 min
The Creative CurmudgeonWriting Poetry with Paris WeslynParis Weslyn is a Portland-based poet who recently released her first collection, "Navel of the Moon." But what is poetry? How does it work? That's what we will get to the bottom of in this podcast.2023-10-1242 min
The Creative CurmudgeonWriting and Making Music with SYA-WORDSYA-WORD is a writer, rap lyricist, emcee, vocalist, songwriter, producer, electronic musician, and queer icon. They are also the first-ever guest on this podcast, as well as the first-ever returning guest. In this episode, we discuss their ongoing fiction serial (which can be found at syaword.substack.com), name changes, singing, Beyonce, Golden Girls, Desperate Housewives, and other things.2023-10-1248 min
The Creative CurmudgeonMaking Art with NXOEEDNXOEED is a visual artist who hides his work wherever he goes, then gives his followers clues as to where to find it. It's impossible to walk through Downtown Phoenix without seeing his surreal, monstrous work somewhere. And yet he is shrouded in mystery, a sort of Batman of the art world. I'm honored to present our pleasant discussion, during which we talked about anonymity, stickers, not titling one's work, drawing while on a bicycle, our mutual love of Sam McPheeters, the weather, and much more.2023-10-1252 min
The Creative CurmudgeonWriting and Screaming with Eric PaulEric Paul has provided vocals for Arab on Radar, The Chinese Stars, Doomsday Student, and Psychic Graveyard. He’s also released books of poetry, is a professor, and has a wonderful smile. Listen to us talk about writing, singing, microphones, uniforms, and much more.2023-10-1250 min
The Creative CurmudgeonWriting Poetry and Thinking up Dreams with Mathias SvalinaMathias Svalina is a poet, and a damn good one at that. He also travels the country and delivers dreams to the doorsteps of subscribers. Listen to us talk about these things, emo music, what dogs might dream about, and much more.2023-10-1242 min
The Creative CurmudgeonWriting and Screaming with Anna Joy SpringerIn addition to being an author and professor, Anna Joy Springer has provided vocal services for Blatz, The Gr’ups, and Cypher in the Snow. She’s someone I’ve looked up to for decades, and we had a very pleasant conversation. Topics include ADHD, performing with others, doing away with literary norms, and much more.2023-10-1251 min
The Creative CurmudgeonDoing Drag with Charles Galin KingIn this episode, I say words with the LA-based drag king Charles Galin King. In addition to them sharing drag know-how, we discuss vegetables, CIA methods of memorization, and the time a kid punched me while I was dressed up as Barney.2023-10-1227 min
The Creative CurmudgeonWriting with Sam McPheetersMen's Recovery Project, and Wrangler Brutes. He's also written two novels and a book of essays about hardcore punk. His current project is an ongoing newsletter entitled "Reality Breakdown," which is about the strange history and potential future of A.I. Please listen to us say things to each other.2023-10-1246 min
The Creative CurmudgeonPlaywriting with Ashley NaftuleAshley Naftule is a Phoenix-based playwright who stopped by my Zoom Room to discuss their creative process and influences. We also spent the last fifteen minutes talking about wrestling, and the last seven minutes of that will only make sense to you if you watch AEW.2023-10-1242 min
The Creative CurmudgeonDoing Drag with Peaches ChristPeaches Christ is a legendary drag performer who was gracious enough to share some of her artistic secrets with me. We also talked about horror movies, shapeshifting aliens, and much more!2023-10-1257 min
The Creative CurmudgeonCrocheting with Jill KronI go to the park with my mom Jill Kron and talk about making blankets, making wreaths out of pieces of plastic bags, cancer, my childhood, and much more.2023-10-1229 min
The Creative CurmudgeonFilmmaking and Podcasting with Bill BadgleyI was already a big fan of Bill Badgley's documentaries about Karp and The Slits before he contacted me about wanting to do this podcast. His current project is the true crime podcast Killer Tape, which is about the Son of Sam. Join us as we discuss the process of getting a documentary made, podcast recording, creative organization, and more. I also "quote" Frank Zappa at one point, but then I looked it up and couldn't find the quote anywhere, so I think I dreamt it.2023-10-1236 min
The Creative CurmudgeonJournalism and Podcasting with Sarah VentreHave you ever wanted to know more about journalism? Have you ever wanted to know more about podcasting? Well, Sarah Ventre has won awards for both! In this episode, we talk about those things and also talk about other things.2023-10-1236 min
The Creative CurmudgeonThe Life and Music of Space Alien DonaldOn this special episode, we will be discussing the life and music of Phoenix legend Space Alien Donald. I am joined by Ben Kitnick, Tommy Cannon, Ashley Naftule, Michelle Dawn, and Abe Gil (Treasure Mammal).2023-10-1235 min
The Creative CurmudgeonFilmmaking with Ben KitnickIn addition to masterminding a series of brilliant short films, Ben Kitnick has recently directed The Beanie Bubble, an excellent documentary about Beanie Baby culture. Now he is embarking on his greatest accomplishment yet: Being a guest on this podcast.2023-10-1227 min
The Creative CurmudgeonMusic Production with jalipazIf you love discussing EQ, pre-amps, and SM57 microphones as much as I do, then you'll love my discussion with jalipaz, who runs the Arizona studio Audioconfusion.2023-10-1231 min
The Creative CurmudgeonMaking Music with Peter Kulikowski (Dinosaur Love)Peter Kulikowski has performed under the name Dinosaur Love for ten years and counting. They've written over a hundred songs about dinosaurs. They really like dinosaurs. We met at Encanto Park to discuss songwriting, immersing yourself in your interests, why comedic music should be taken more seriously, and much more.2023-10-1232 min
The Creative CurmudgeonWriting and Podcasting with Carly SchormanCarly Schorman stopped by to discuss writing, podcasting, books, death, and all sorts of other stuff.2023-10-1236 min
The Creative CurmudgeonMusic, Photography, and Weaving with Michelle Dawn (Lady Danger)This week we are joined by musician/photographer/zine maker/weaver Michelle Dawn aka Lady Danger. We discuss emulsion lifts, creative parameters, disability, Paganism, and more.2023-10-1238 min
The Creative CurmudgeonWriting and Performing with Mugabi ByenkyaThis is gonna be the last episode of this podcast for a little while, and it's with one of my favorite writers, Mugabi Byenkya. Listen to us discuss disability, performing, texting, Batman, and much more.2023-10-121h 07
The Creative CurmudgeonMaking Music with Josue KinterMusic person Josue Kinter stopped by to talk about creating things, living in Arizona, the pressures of Capitalism, and much more.2023-10-1244 min
The Creative CurmudgeonMaking Music with Amber Fargano (Fatty Cakes)We at the Creative Curmudgeon headquarters are massive appreciators of Fatty Cakes and the Puff Pastries and we greatly appreciate that Amber Fargano agreed to this no holds barred interview.2023-10-1241 min
The Creative CurmudgeonMaking Music with Tristan Jemsek from DogbrethTristan Jemsek: Rock god? Genius? Menace? Does he make no sense? Or does he make too much sense? Listen to our interview and decide for yourself.2023-10-1244 min
The Creative CurmudgeonPainting and Puppetry with Dain Q. GoreThis week's episode is a no holds barred interview with painter/puppeteer Dain Q. Gore. Not for the faint of heart. Listen if you dare!2023-10-1234 min
The Creative CurmudgeonZines, Photography and Quilting with Charissa LucilleMultimedia artist Charissa Lucille stopped by the Creative Curmudgeon underground headquarters to discuss photography, quilts, zines, and other things that are good.2023-10-1238 min
The Creative CurmudgeonMaking Music with Blue Broderick from DinersIn this special live episode, Diners overlord Blue Broderick discusses all of her songwriting tricks, bands that are good, and other delicious food for thought.2023-10-1239 min
The Creative CurmudgeonTaking Photographs with Bucky MillerToday we sit down with photographer/writer/skateboarder/master thinker Bucky Miller.2023-10-1250 min
The Creative CurmudgeonMaking Music with The DoyenneThe Doyenne stopped by our studio to discuss his creative process and inspirations. It was a very enjoyable conversation and we are pleased to share it with you. His work can be found at thedoyenne.bandcamp.com2023-07-0535 min