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The Post Relevant Podcast25. The Post Relevant Podcast episode 25 - Mad Carl and the Ghost of Jerry GarciaParles vous, Post Relevantinizers! Grateful to have you return from the Dead (metaphorically speaking) to the Post Relevant Podcast. You found your miracle (or you maybe just jumped the fence) and waded into the crowd of online onlookers to grok and jibe most froogaly with the rhythmic geometries of the music emanating from the Grate Jerry!
We are resurrected with episode 25, and what an episode it is! Guest host Carl Ristaino (visual artist and host of the 'Welcome to the Art Shed' podcast - you may have also heard him on PRP episodes 10 and 20) is back, and...2023-06-061h 35
The Post Relevant Podcast24. The Post Relevant Podcast episode 24 - Cheese and the Transcendental Object at the End of Time4 men knock on the Gates of Heaven. One man enters. One man goes insane. One man goes suicidal. One man goes Post Relevant!
Welcome back for the first time and ever and always again to Post Relevant Podcast episode 24. Its time to resolve your opposites and check your mates as we spelunk way down into the depths of our own metaphysical mastery in pursuit of the Transcendental Object at the End of Time with rapper and chess master Anthony the Goat Cheese Koz aka the learned rebel known as Cheese!
Host Phil Ristaino tries to...2023-04-141h 29
The Post Relevant Podcast21. The Post Relevant Podcast episode 21 - Sam Swims to the Moon - Explaining the End of "Under the Silver Lake"Ahoy, Post-Relevanteers! We be steerin' the 'cast into our final destination, and quite a heavenly body is she. She be the most Silvery of Lakes....
Welcome back to the final installment of our season long decode of the film "Under the Silver Lake." We've dog-paddled all the way to the surface of the moon, the first heaven, finding ourselves washed up on a strange and shining midnight shore.
Host Phil Ristaino and returning champ Andy Ristaino sit down in Treebeard Manor to peer through the many watery layers of truth and into the portals to th...2022-12-082h 59
The Post Relevant Podcast20. The Post Relevant Podcast episode 20 - The King's Chamber part 3 - Thru the Lion's GateHale Hale, hearty listeners! You have answered the sphinx's riddles, donned the Wadget, the all seeing eye, and discovered the Lyre of Orpheus, alit in the sacred temple of Abydos by the starlight of the constellation Lyra itself. As you strum the lyre's silver strings, a 7th dimensional tone turns the locks etched into the walls, held aloft by the lion goddesses Sekhmet and Bastet for centuries in living stone. Granite walls shimmer and slide, revealing the golden portal to the solar system of Vega, home of the Lion Angels. Yeah, verily, you have discovered the legendary Lion's Gate! Are y...2022-10-043h 00
The Post Relevant Podcast10. The Post Relevant Podcast episode 10 - The Apotheosis of Kurt Cobain - Sam's True Identity in "Under the Silver Lake"He's the One, who likes all those REM songs, and he likes to shoot the Songwriter's gun, and he likes to call his Mom, but you don't know who he is. You don't know who he is. And I say "yeah!"
The Apotheosis of Kurt Cobain is here, and with it, the revelation of Sam's true identity in "Under the Silver Lake." Its taken 10 (technically 11) episodes to get here, but we think it has been worth the ride! Strap in, tap in and get to adaptin'. We are going for an epic, nay, mythological journey, ultimately culminating with an...2022-02-242h 33
Welcome to the Art ShedKrampus and a goat walk into a Saturnalia extravaganzaIn this special holiday episode we discuss ancient and strange holiday traditions.Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/ CoHost and cover-art Andy Ristaino website https://www.andyristaino.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/skronked/ Producer Chris Peters Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livefirecook/ Intro Music by Ed Guild you can find his music here https://thetransparency.bandcamp.com/ Guitar on intro - Andy Santospago https://andysantospago.bandcamp.com/ Editing done by Carl Ristaino ,Chris Peters and sometimes Mark Ristaino--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/artshed/message2021-12-211h 04
Welcome to the Art ShedThe Real MaloneIn this weeks episode,Artist, Musician and Animator Mike Malone joins us on the art shed.we hear the tale of the jello baby and about The guy who fell from the 6th floor and lived.Mike tells about working in the game industry as an animator Mike’s philosophy about art and music.Mike gives his review of the Netflix series Fargo. What Netflix cooking show have you watched ??? We also talk about classical street musicians .Find Mike athttps://mikemalone.bandcamp.com/Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/ CoHost...2021-12-1549 min
Welcome to the Art ShedSo you want to be in a band?So you want to be in a band? Shawn Podgurski tells us a winding crazy tale about his experiences being in the band Sybris.Find Shawn at https://open.spotify.com/artist/418qvk4VMxDM000zg0S8EF?si=5bSPp-LlTVSEt15T1OYeqwhttps://youtu.be/j667691zyIM Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/ CoHost and cover-art Andy Ristaino website https://www.andyristaino.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/skronked/ Producer Chris Peters Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livefirecook/ Intro Music by Ed Guild you can find his music here https://thetransparency.bandcamp.co...2021-11-071h 05
Welcome to the Art ShedYour Uncle's Paintings from 1969We meet with Artsit Dennis Kardys. We discuss a letter to the editor from the New York Times. We talk to Dennis about his experiences of being a muralist. Art process! Negotiating the scope of a job. Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/ CoHost and cover-art Andy Ristaino website https://www.andyristaino.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/skronked/ Producer Chris Peters Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livefirecook/ Intro Music by Ed Guild you can find his music here https://thetransparency.bandcamp.com/ Guitar on intro - Andy Santospago https://and...2021-10-211h 01
Welcome to the Art ShedThe Pepper’s Ghost MarathonJosh Ellington joins us an tell us about he creates a intense 3D images called Pepper’s Ghost illusion. He also tells us how you can.If you are on Valencia street in San Francisco, you can see the illusion for yourself. Carl tells us about his art show “Art on the trail” currently running on the the Center Trail in Hopkinton Ma until Oct 17th. We also talk about Haunted Houses in the 1980s. Find Josh online at https://www.joshuaellingson.com Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/ CoHost and c...2021-10-1159 min
Welcome to the Art ShedThe Gods were angry that day. With JahnuWe talk to percussionist and drummer Jahnu from the Dwayne Haggins Band. We recoded this interview during a rain storm so you can kind of here the rain and thunder in the background. We also hear Plague facts and one segment I’m calling “What’s the deal with Sisyphus? “ We hear a clip of some live Dwayne Haggins Band. The clip is of a song called "Blood and Fur" from Prescott Park on 9/18/21Find Jahnu on YouTube at https://youtube.com/channel/UCbvxaz2gPP71qMAr3Z2_gsw Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.in...2021-10-111h 03
Welcome to the Art ShedThe One Year Anniversary Bonanza SpecialWe talk about our 1 year of podcasting and play and discuss clips from our early shows. We also go off on Star Trek philosophy tangents. Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/ CoHost and cover-art Andy Ristaino website https://www.andyristaino.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/skronked/ Producer Chris Peters Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livefirecook/ Intro Music by Ed Guild you can find his music here https://thetransparency.bandcamp.com/ Guitar on intro - Andy Santospago https://andysantospago.bandcamp.com/Editing done by Carl Ristaino , Chris Peters and sometimes Mark Rist...2021-09-1549 min
Welcome to the Art ShedChilling at the Unicorn MeadowWe interviewed musician Josh Boughey from the band Unicorn Meadow about the new upcoming album also titled Unicorn Meadow , to be released Sept 2. We hear a special live acoustic version of his new tune “Love Power” The interview took place earlier this year and we held off publishing until the album release. We also hear an early version of his song “Where I Wanna be”. Josh tells us about the universal note Guest: Josh Boughey link: https://thespencerroom.bandcamp.com Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/ CoHost and cover-art Andy Ristaino...2021-09-0352 min
Welcome to the Art ShedRot Grubin’ and Hobgoblin’ with DennisWe meet with dungeon master extraordinaire, Dennis Kardys. To discuss all things D&D. We talk about the psychology of being a dungeon master. How to manage players going off the rails. The overlap of tech and d&d. We talk about the state of dungeons and dragons from the 80s how it’s evolved into modern D&D. The creative nature of D&D. Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/CoHost and cover-art Andy Ristaino website https://www.andyristaino.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/skronked/Producer Chris Peters Ins...2021-08-1055 min
Welcome to the Art ShedHow the art and sausage gets madeartist Raul Louis Parra joins us. In this episodes: We start with the ever popular plague facts. Find out what a shed sausage is. We talk to Raul about How he transitioned from music to painting.We talk about the Relationship between art and music in style and process.Find out what A hintergedanken is… Find Raul at https://www.raullouisparra.com Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/ CoHost and cover-art Andy Ristaino website https://www.andyristaino.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/skronked/ Producer Chris Peters Instagram https://www.instagram...2021-08-0357 min
Welcome to the Art ShedContemplating ConsiousnessWe talk with cognitive scientist MattSome subjects we cover are the roots of algebra. The invention of the alphabet. The Neanderthal voice. The Turing test. The Chinese Room . Philosophy of mind. Swamp clones. Henry Darger. Liz Phair. Mixing Flavors. 4 dimensional person. Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/CoHost and cover-art Andy Ristaino website https://www.andyristaino.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/skronked/Producer Chris Peters Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livefirecook/Intro Music by Ed Guild you can find his music here https://thetransparency.bandcamp.com/Guitar on intro - And...2021-07-111h 13
Welcome to the Art ShedSolo Show (True McNAP)Solo show (true McNAP)Just Carl ,Chris and Andy riffing on life.This show has a little bit of everything like Plague Facts, current plague facts, Art in the News , making NFTs , get off my lawn, and certificates of authenticity and general chaos. Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/CoHost and cover-art Andy Ristaino website https://www.andyristaino.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/skronked/Producer Chris Peters Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livefirecook/Intro Music by Ed Guild you can find his music here https://thetransparency.bandcamp.com/Guitar on i...2021-07-0359 min
Welcome to the Art ShedStrange Work StoriesWe are joined by Dave Smits. Also joined by guest Co-Host Mark RistainoCo host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/CoHost and cover-art Andy Ristaino website https://www.andyristaino.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/skronked/Producer Chris Peters Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livefirecook/Intro Music by Ed Guild you can find his music here https://thetransparency.bandcamp.com/Guitar on intro - Andy Santospago https://andysantospago.bandcamp.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/artshed/message2021-06-151h 09
Welcome to the Art ShedJamming with RaulGuitarist and artist Raul Louis Parra joins us. In this episodes: we here some great blues guitar work by Raul. We here Plague facts. We talk about what’s it like for a musician to play out. We discuss making Art and music. We discuss the career and work of Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. We dive into who’s the greatest drummer debate:John Bonham or Neil Peart. Find Raul at https://www.raullouisparra.com Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/ CoHost and cover-art Andy Ristaino website https://www...2021-05-311h 06
Welcome to the Art ShedLet's Go ItalyItalian professor Dr Christine Ristaino joins us on the Art Shed. Christine gives us her research of the history of on our last name. We talk about the history of pizza. We talk about the Futurists of Italy .Christine talks about Italian authors and artists. We talk about traveling in Italy.Christine tells us about being interviewed on CNN about Pizza. Find Christine Ristaino at https://pandemicnoodles.wixsite.com/summer2020Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/ CoHost and cover-art Andy Ristaino website https://www.andyristaino.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.c...2021-05-2348 min
Welcome to the Art ShedWeird jobs with SmitsaOur buddy Smitsa and brother join us to talk about weird jobs. We learn about working in a foundry in the ‘80s. Running a Hawaiian BBQ restaurant and repairing pin ball machines in a bar. We are joined by Dave Smits. Also joined by guest Co-Host Mark RistainoCo host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/CoHost and cover-art Andy Ristaino website https://www.andyristaino.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/skronked/Producer Chris Peters Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livefirecook/Intro Music by Ed Guild you can find his music here https://thetr...2021-05-161h 00
Welcome to the Art ShedBack from the DeadWe open the show with a segment called plague facts where we bring up facts about the black plague and discuss it and connect it with modern times. A very famous dead musician’s ghost makes an appearance in the shed. Phil Ristaino stops by and joins us on the Shed. We do a new segment called “hypothetically speaking” We discuss a series of hypothetical situations and how we would deal with them. Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/ CoHost and cover-art Andy Ristaino website https://www.andyristaino.com/ Instagram https...2021-05-0255 min
Welcome to the Art ShedOdd JobsWe talk about growing up in suburbs in the 70s and 80s. The great caterpillar plague or our childhood . We talk about all the crazy weird jobs we all had. Surprise guests Phil Ristaino and Laurelle Rethke show up. Stick around till the end because we hear Phil’s song petrified flowers by the Troy Westfield experience.Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/CoHost and cover-art Andy Ristaino website https://www.andyristaino.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/skronked/Producer Chris Peters Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livefirecook/Intro Music by Ed...2021-04-251h 09
Welcome to the Art ShedTales from the Appalachian trailMike Healy, regales us about his 2200 mile hike through the Appalachian trail to raise money for a hospital in south western Tanzania.Find Mike and Guild Row at: https://www.guildrow.coCo host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/CoHost and cover-art Andy Ristaino website https://www.andyristaino.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/skronked/Producer Chris Peters Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livefirecook/Intro Music by Ed Guild you can find his music here https://thetransparency.bandcamp.com/Guitar on intro - Andy Santospago https://andysantospago.bandcamp.com/--- Send in a voice...2021-04-191h 01
Welcome to the Art ShedEric from XerobotEric Landmark of the band Xerobot joins us in the shed. We have a special piano intro from Ida. We talk about Eric’s interest in music history and recreating old time tunes from the 1920s. Eric plays an old time tune that he wrote called “Death is an all to common thing”. We segment into talking about NoWave punk movement. Eric also plays in a band Xerobot . We hear Mr Poppers Penguins by Eric’s band Xerobot Eric tells the origin crazy story about the song by Xerobot called “I forced him” then we hear the song. Lastly we talk about a...2021-04-1356 min
Welcome to the Art ShedMore Irrational Fears with Fran Krause (part 2)We continue our talk with Artist and animator Fran Krause. Fran turns peoples deep dark irrational fears into amazing illustrations.In this episode: Leprechauns! Fear of clowns! Rational fears.We re-examine the ship of Theseus except with guitars in stead of ships. Also some great advice on creativity Fran Krause : https://frankrause.tumblr.com/ Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/ CoHost and cover-art Andy Ristaino website https://www.andyristaino.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/skronked/ Producer Chris Peters Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livefirecook/ Editing help from Mark RistainoIntro Music by...2021-04-0858 min
Welcome to the Art ShedDeep Dark Fears with Fran Krause (part 1)Artist and animator Fran Krause joins us. Fran turns peoples deep dark irrational fears into amazing illustrations. We hear the origin story of how he started a tumblr called deep dark fears that took off on the internet. Eventually People started sending in there own fears for him to illustrate. We go over some of the fears submitted by the crowd and they are really interesting. Fran Krause : https://frankrause.tumblr.com/Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/ CoHost and cover-art Andy Ristaino website https://www.andyristaino.com/ Instagram https://www...2021-03-2757 min
Welcome to the Art ShedPandemic Noodles!We talk about the history of noodles! Who invented noodles? Italian professor Dr Christine Ristaino joins us. Christine has been teaching a class with a colleague about noodles comparing Chinese and Italian noodles. They usually bring the students to noodle restaurants. When the pandemic hit, they had to teach the class completely online. The students had to cook their own noodles and share with their family and friends. The students had to make do with what they had. Hear how the the students and their families started cooking together. We hear a great poem, by one of her students about...2021-03-2158 min
Welcome to the Art ShedHe who controls the Spice...We interview Thomas Shoebocks McGee Who owns Pinch organic spice company. We talk about how he started an organic spice company. We hear about his travels to India and Sri Lanka to find the perfect organic spices. We hear about a crazy fun race through the streets of Chicago called the "Chiditarod". Chris and Shoebocks build grills on shopping carts and cook food for everyone on fire, in the race.Thomas Shoebocks McGee website: https://pinchspicemarket.com/Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/ CoHost and cover-art Andy Ristaino website https...2021-03-1356 min
Welcome to the Art ShedThe Haunted PaintingThis is a fun meandering episode. We find out what a "McNaP" episode is. We read listener comments. We play an EVP of ghosts in the shed. We learn about making and using Trebuchets. We talk about Andy's new Science comic"The Digestive System: A Tour through Your Guts". Surprise guests Phil Ristaino and Laurelle Rethke show up and we talk about Laurelle's new book "Connecting with Crystals". And public service announcement "don't eat magnets"Find Laurelle's site : https://thefaerieden.com/Phil Ristaino web site : http://www.thesearedreams.com/Co host Mad Carl R...2021-03-0555 min
Welcome to the Art ShedLet's Join a GuildMike Healy ,with his friends, set about opening a dream business, Guild Row , a social club for the artisanally curious. Just when he is ready to open, the 2020 Pandemic hits. We learn about how they are making it work. Find Mike and Guild Row at: https://www.guildrow.co Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/ CoHost and cover-art Andy Ristaino website https://www.andyristaino.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/skronked/ Producer Chris Peters Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livefirecook/ Intro Music by Ed...2021-02-2153 min
Welcome to the Art ShedEnter the DragonArtist Andrew Sloan talks about being in a Jane's Addiction cover band. We talk about the Vietnam memorial. Andrew Sloan seeks out a Shaolin master at a Temple in New York and learns Martial Arts. He becomes a disciple of the Shaolin Master and follows him to China.Andrew Sloan web : https://sites.google.com/view/sloansarthub/home Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/ CoHost and cover-art Andy Ristaino website https://www.andyristaino.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/skronked/ Producer Chris Peters Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livefirecook/ Intro Music by...2021-02-141h 19
Welcome to the Art ShedA Glass ActArtist and glass maker Andrew Sloan joins us on this weeks art shed. Carl and Andy debate about cold opens. Andrew Sloan talks about permanence and art. Andrew and Andy talk about their road trip. We discuss how flavor of food changes over time. Carl receives a message from the Illuminati. Andrew tell us about the glass making process. Andrew Sloan web : https://sites.google.com/view/sloansarthub/homeCo host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/ CoHost and cover-art Andy Ristaino website https://www.andyristaino.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/skronked/ ...2021-02-071h 03
Welcome to the Art ShedWelcome to the Spencer roomMusician Josh Boughey joins us on this week ArtShed episode. We talk about picking old vintage stereo equipment and refurbishing them. Carl Buys speakers from some randos in a van. The lost art of Making mix tapes in the 80s. Josh tells us about a recording studio he set up called The Spencer Room. We get a sneak peak at Josh’s album that has not been released. We listen to a track off the album called “Mexico”. We learn about recording tracks remotely in the Covid era. We talk about David Bowie’s life.Guest: Josh Boughey link: https://thespenc...2021-01-3050 min
Welcome to the Art ShedFault my inner Chemicals with Dave TreeNear the end of 2020 we had several conversations with artist and musician Dave Tree this is one of those conversations. Dave goes on a rant about student loans Dave talks about alien mythology We hear about the longest running art show in Cambridge We talk about Chicago and much more. Find Dave Tree on FB https://www.facebook.com/dave.tree.14 Dave Tree on Instagram https://instagram.com/davetree8Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/ CoHost and cover-art Andy Ristaino website https://www.andyristaino.com/ In...2021-01-241h 02
Welcome to the Art ShedHow travel effects your art, with Alex and TaraWe learn How to survive on a dollar a day when wandering around in India and Ghana. Making friends with a dog in Greece. How your travel and the human experience effects your art.Alex Theodoropulos: https://alextheodoropulos.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/alextheodoropulos/ Tara Foley: https://feralprojects.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/tara_pockets_foley/ together they are spyrodon: https://www.spyrodon.com/ Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site: https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/ CoHost and cover-art Andy Ristaino website: https://www.andyristaino.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skronked/ Producer Chris Peters Instagram: h...2021-01-171h 06
Welcome to the Art ShedThe Artist lifestyle with Alex and TaraAlex Theodoropulos and Tara Foley are both artist and musicians who collaborate in both Art and Life. We talk about their artist journey. We also play their smash hit in Japan “Time Bomb” from their band Spyrodon. We also hear about their actual journeys of Alex backpacking in Malaysia and Tara in Ghana to study traditional religion. Alex Theodoropuloshttps://alextheodoropulos.com/https://www.instagram.com/alextheodoropulos/Tara Foleyhttps://feralprojects.com/https://www.instagram.com/tara_pockets_foley/together they are spyrodon:https://www.spyrodon.com/Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlr...2021-01-0958 min
Welcome to the Art ShedSubtexture with SmittyBrooklyn artist and graphic designer Smitty joins us and talks about his art process. We hear about Brooklyn in the 80s and how it is different during the pandemic. We hear about life on the road. We talk about brewing and canning beer. We learn about the Freelancers life style. Find Smitty at https://www.subtexture.com Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/ CoHost and cover-art Andy Ristaino website https://www.andyristaino.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/skronked/ Producer Chris Peters In...2021-01-0245 min
Welcome to the Art ShedAn Epic Journey with Phil set to psychedelic beatsWe go on an epic journey with artist/actor Phil Ristaino. The entire episode is set to the hypnotic music of Ed Guild. Ed creates music live to go along with the conversation. Please check out this podcast which culminates in Phil being challenged to a duel in Prague while traveling with an acting troupe in the early 90s. Guest Phil Ristaino http://www.thesearedreams.com/Ed Guild's music can be found here https://thetransparency.bandcamp.com/CoHost Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/ CoHost and cover art Andy Ristaino website https...2020-12-271h 03
Welcome to the Art ShedLet’s talk about Super Moon and making Art with Liz WalshArtist Liz Walsh joins our conversation in the shed. We discuss our painting process, art shows, and the philosophy behind various pieces. Find out what the Horta has to do with making art. Find out about Lake people. Behind the scenes on our logo design. Also Liz previews her online Public Art and music show Super Moon that fundraises for community causes. We are releasing this episode early because the art show is on December 20 2020 This and much more fun conversation. Super Moon show https://youtu.be/DWDlK_h6QuUFind Liz's art at http://Liziz.com Co host Mad Carl Ris...2020-12-181h 00
Welcome to the Art ShedIt’s not Just DataOne of Dr Rick Wobbe’s hobbies is analyzing the Covid-19 data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource center. In this episode we delve into the data and see what we can learn. Some links to items discussed in the episode - Michael Sandel's book, The Tyranny of Merit: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374289980 - Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/ - The COVID Tracking Project: https://covidtracking.com/ - The COVID Racial Data Tracker (collaboration between The COVID Tracking Project and the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research...2020-12-131h 02
Welcome to the Art ShedShow StoppersIn this episode we answer the question " What's the best concert that you have ever witnessed or participated in?"We are joined by guest Co-Host Mark Ristainohttps://www.instagram.com/bigheadbigheartfoster/Mark is an activist, a data analyst, a woodsman and an arts enthusiast. He runs a data analysis firm called Mycelium Strategies out of Portland, Oregon. He spends his free time in the mountains; skiing, hiking and searching for edible mushrooms.Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/CoH...2020-12-0658 min
Welcome to the Art ShedTalking Art, Music and Tangents with Dave TreeBoston Musician and Artist Dave Tree joins us. Dave talks about running underground art galleries, and crazy times at Art Basel in Miami . How he got the name Dave Tree. Touring on the road with Tree. Dave’s crazy college days. Dave gives us a Thanksgiving history lesson. Also find out what the Quincy and Milford quarries were like in the 80s. Find Dave Tree on FB https://www.facebook.com/dave.tree.14 Dave Tree on Instagram https://instagram.com/davetree8 Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/ CoHost and...2020-11-2959 min
Welcome to the Art ShedWhat can one person do?Dr Rick Wobbe, a Biochemist, tells us about a series of circumstances that lead him to get involved with the SAMS Foundation, a global medical relief organization that is working on the front lines of crisis relief in Syria. Here is a link to the organization, the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), for which Dr Wobbe managed the Diabetes Care for Syria project and to which people can direct their support: https://www.sams-usa.net/Here is a link to Direct Relief, it is another outstanding organization that works globally to deliver medicines and medical to troubled areashttps://www.directrelief.o...2020-11-2355 min
Welcome to the Art ShedArt as a SpectacleIn this episode we explore the question "What is the most amazing art experience you have seen as a spectator or as a participant"We are joined by guest Co-Host Mark RistainoMark is an activist, a data analyst, a woodsman and an arts enthusiast. He runs a data analysis firm called Mycelium Strategies out of Portland, Oregon. He spends his free time in the mountains; skiing, hiking and searching for edible mushrooms.Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/CoHost and c...2020-11-1558 min
Welcome to the Art ShedThe Art of Thanksgiving cooking : Spice MelangeWe interview Thomas Shoebocks McGee Who owns Pinch organic spice company. We learn about a lot of exotic spice blends you can use in your cooking. We learn the best way to cook and turkey. The episode is peppered with Dune referencesGuest: Thomas Shoebocks McGee website: https://pinchspicemarket.com/Co host Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/ CoHost and cover-art Andy Ristaino website https://www.andyristaino.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/skronked/ Producer Chris Peters Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livefirecook/ Intro Music by Ed Guild you can find his music here http...2020-11-0857 min
Welcome to the Art ShedPuppet master Part 2 -The Inktober fiascoWe continue our discussion stop motion animator Dan Driscoll. In this episode the beer kicks in and we go off on some funny tangents. Also Dan tells us about the recent controversy happening in the Inktober community. We also learn what Fregoli syndrome is.Dan has worked on shows like Robot Chicken, Spongebob, Community, the Simpsons, Anomalisa, Supermansion, and Hell and BackFind Dan at:https://www.instagram.com/thatdandriscoll/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpch_oMO6nfwNglQC4il-owCoHost/ editing Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/CoHost and cover-art Andy Ristaino website ht...2020-11-011h 05
Welcome to the Art ShedRebooting the Matrix (the Halloween Episode)In this episode we go on a mind bending journey with Ed Guild music producer and music hardware designer. Ed combines classic drum machines, modular synthesizers, field recordings, and live instrumentation to create. other worldly, psychedelic electronic music and beats that transport the listener to a different spooky dimension. Also we find out the shed is haunted! Pay attention because Cosmic haunted occurrences happen during the episode.Ed Guild's music can be found here https://thetransparency.bandcamp.com/ Website http://circuithappy.com/CoHost Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/ CoHost and covera...2020-10-251h 05
Welcome to the Art ShedMaster of Puppets?This week's episode we talk shop with stop motion animator Dan Driscoll bout his long career in animation working on shows like Robot Chicken, Spongebob, Community, the Simpsons, Anomalisa, Supermansion, Hell and Back, what it takes to be a stop motion animator, and about his brush with reality tv infamy.Find Dan at:https://www.instagram.com/thatdandriscoll/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpch_oMO6nfwNglQC4il-owCoHost Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/CoHost and coverart Andy Ristaino website https://www.andyristaino.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/skronked/Producer Chris Peters...2020-10-1956 min
Welcome to the Art ShedGeneration gapWe talk to my daughter about the way teens use texting as an evolving language.CoHost Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/CoHost Andy Ristaino website https://www.andyristaino.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/skronked/Producer Chris Peters/editing Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livefirecook/Intro Music by Ed Guild you can find his music here https://thetransparency.bandcamp.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/artshed/message2020-10-1351 min
Welcome to the Art ShedThe Legend of the Pit (this is your Brain on art Part 2)We continue our interview with Cognitive Scientist Matause Von Smedrick but go off on a tangent about the "legend of the Pit" and another Tangent about an Esperanto European adventure. CoHost/editing Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/CoHost Andy Ristaino website https://www.andyristaino.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/skronked/Producer Chris Peters Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livefirecook/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/artshed/message2020-10-041h 01
Welcome to the Art ShedThis is your brain on Art (Part 1)We Talk with Cognitive Scientist Matause Von Smedrick about language , Art ,the nature of consciousness. and what happens when you have to use the bathroom on the holodeck.CoHost/editing Mad Carl Ristaino web site https://www.madspiral.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/CoHost Andy Ristaino website https://www.andyristaino.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/skronked/Producer Chris Peters Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livefirecook/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/artshed/message2020-09-271h 21
Welcome to the Art ShedSPAGO!We are joined by musician Andrew Santospago.... Spago is a very talented guitarist as you will see in this episode. Spago's music can be found on band camp https://andysantospago.bandcamp.com/ . Also joined by Producer Chris peters joins us as a regular on the show https://www.instagram.com/livefirecook. Andy Ristaino: CoHost https://www.andyristaino.com Mad Carl Ristaino: CoHost and visionary https://www.facebook.com/CarlRistaino https://www.instagram.com/carlristaino/Art reviewed on the pod cast https://www.instagram.com/p/CFVqYeunqD5/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/artshed2020-09-201h 16
Welcome to the Art ShedWelcome to the art shed premiereAndy Ristaino and Carl Ristaino talk about creating art and beer and tangents. We are joined by Famous art critic Smeedly Vanderweld to analyze Carl’s paintings. Also technical difficulties. And then the best part we answer listener questions. Music by Andy Santospago. Guest actor Chris Peters. Please email questions to veetron@gmail.com www.welcometotheartshed.com https://www.andyristaino.com/ Art talked about on the podcast https://www.instagram.com/p/CEwjOwBnXEU/?igshid=m3v5vzyxcckp--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/artshed/message2020-09-0558 min