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So You're an Artist...Episode 63: Yet Another Sh*t FillerGood. Lord. I (Sathya) spend twenty-five minutes just running my big mouth once again while Brock is out of town (don't worry you die-hard Brock fans - he'll be back). I rant and rave about "starving artists", the upcoming Daniels film Everything Everywhere All At Once, and why just going for it is best when it comes to your own personal projects.
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...2022-04-0125 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 62: Crossing the Veil With Emma & ZeldaReady to get spooky? This week, we're joined by Emma Ragsdale and Zelda Kimble of "Across The Veil", a podcast about all things cryptid. Emma and Zelda are actors, amateur cryptozoologists, and unlikely friends whose shared fascination with the world of the supernatural resulted in the genesis of their podcast. "Across the Veil" explores a different cryptid in each episode in a storytelling format. We chat with our fellow podcasters about their backgrounds in acting, things that frighten us, and the best ways to promote your own show.Subscribe to "Across The Veil" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts...2022-03-1859 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 61: Rachel KaftanHoly hell, we're back. After two long years, we're back. And we're back with a bang. We sat down with actor, writer, and producer Rachel Kaftan to talk about her newest project "Boy Vey", a one woman show written by and starring Rachel herself! Rachel tells us about the origins of the show and how it stemmed from her love life and shares her thoughts as an actor getting started in the entertainment industry. She shares with us stories from her past and how coming up as a single child led to using her imagination to create worlds and...2022-03-051h 04
So You're an Artist...Episode 60: Sabina Zúñiga VarelaSabina Zúñiga Varela didn't originally plan on acting professionally, but her attraction to the stage and collaborations with playwright Luis Alfaro brought her to USC's MFA Acting Program, where her life took a theatrical turn. For the last episode of the year, Sabina joins us to chat about her work as an educator, working on Luis Alfaro's Trilogy of Greek Tragedies, and Latinx representation in TV and on the stage. Learn more about Sabina on her website (https://www.sabinazunigavarela.com/) and keep up with her on Instagram (@sabinazunigavarela)! Catch Sabina in the fourth season of FX...2020-12-181h 17So You're an Artist...Episode 59: Nick RutherfordIs reality ruining your life? Dreamcorp LLC might not actually exist, but our interview with actor, comedian, and writer Nick Rutherford is! Nick stars in and writes for Adult Swim's wonderfully weird Dreamcorp LLC and is also a staff writer on Rick and Morty! We sat down to chat with him about the origins of Dreamcorp, the development of both the real and dream universes, and the use of rotoscope animation. He also shares with us his experiences as a child actor, writing and performing sketch comedy with Beck Bennett and Kyle Mooney, and his perspective on the accessibility...2020-12-111h 01So You're an Artist...Episode 58: "And, Not Either Or" with Jose CastroAfter a long break, we are once again joined by teacher, dancer, and photographer Jose Castro to close off our six-part series on representation and justice in the arts. It's been nearly five months since we last discussed the insurgence of support for social justice beginning with Black Lives Matter with Jose, and in this episode, we talk about the state of awareness and activation that has swept the global population. Additionally, we talk a little bit more about activism and what it means to be "activated". Jose also shares with us his new virtual program, "Life Master: The...2020-11-2300 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 57: Dr. Arnab BanerjiHey look, we're not dead! We're back for a fresh episode of "So You're an Artist", joined via Zoom by Dr. Arnab Banerji. Arnab is an Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts at Loyola Marymount University, and has his Ph.D in Theatre and Performance Studies with a focus on Bengali Theatre in Kolkata, his home city. I chat with Dr. Banerji about growing up in Kolkata, moving to the States, the theatrical styles of India both pre and post-Western Influence, and about contemporary Indian representation in the media. And, as a bonus, Arnab is a HUGE fan of "The...2020-10-3000 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 56: Another Shi*t FillerOh boy. Here we are again. No Brock. No guest. Just 34 minutes of me (Sathya) running my mouth about our representation series, Spielberg's long takes, and what the liberal version of Alex Jones would be. Listen to this mess at your own risk. Or don't. But what you can do is follow us on Instagram (@artist.pod) or Twitter (@artist_pod) for updates, behind-the-scenes, and more! And leave us a review on Itunes if you like! We'll be back with a real episode soon!
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· Anchor: The easiest way to make a p...2020-10-0900 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 55: Dr. Daphnie SicreDr. Daphnie Sicre is a professor in the Loyola Marymount University Theatre Department and a Theatre director. Her love for the stage runs way back to her early childhood, and has led her to direct several off-Broadway productions and teach theatre in New York, Miami, and LA. On the fourth episode of our "Representation in Art" series, Dr. Sicre sits down with us to chat about Latinx Theatre, what it means to identify as Latinx, and color-concious casting in TV, Film, and Theatre. Be sure to keep up with Dr. Sicre and her work by giving her a follow...2020-09-191h 14So You're an Artist...Episode 54: Desiree DufresneOur six-episode series on representation and social justice in art continues in a conversation with painter and teacher Desiree Dufresne! Desiree joins us via Zoom to talk about her work as a painter, queer representation in painting and film, and ballroom culture. To see some of Desiree's work and to check out other queer artists, follow her on Instagram (@becameadreamitself) or visit her website at www.desireedufresne.net for her portfolio and commissions. The book she mentions in the show is called "Art and Queer Culture" and "Paris is Burning" is the documentary on NYC drag culture in the 80...2020-08-291h 00So You're an Artist...Episode 53: Not So Much of a Dumpster FireFor this guest-less intermission from our social justice segment, we are joined by Brock's partner in crime Camryn to chat about "What We Do In The Shadows", helping the homeless, and overcoming regional prejudice. Check out Camryn's work on Instagram (@this.is.camryn) and don't forget to keep up with us on both Twitter (@artist_pod) AND Instagram (@artist.pod)! If you would like to make a contribution to the Lebanese Red Cross to help bring relief to the individuals affected by the explosion in Beirut, visit http://www.redcross.org.lb/index.aspx?pageid=907 and click "donate". We'll...2020-08-1640 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 52: The SilversteinsWe continue our conversations about art and social justice with So You're an Artist veteran Joshua Silverstein and his partner and first-time guest, Cinthya Silverstein. Josh and Cinthya are no strangers to the world of civil rights, both having spent a large part of their lives studying justice and injustice, and partaking in activism. Their conversations birthed a live, hour-long news program on Instagram and Facebook called "The Silversteins' Show". On this extended episode of "So You're an Artist", we chat about the evolution of "The Silversteins' Show", bringing the hard conversations to the youth, and how to...2020-07-251h 25So You're an Artist...Episode 51: Forward to Normal with Jose CastroJose Castro joins us for a third time for a broader conversation. In this uncut, raw interview, we discuss black representation in American art (with a focus in film/TV), allyship in this wave of the civil rights movement, and ways to avoid burnout in order to keep fighting for what's right. Keep up with Jose on Instagram (@the1mrc) and for more information on his education initiatives and self-defense programs, visit www.thenowhouse.org.
Continue protesting, donating, and signing petitions. Change is being made. Find the links to the petitions mentioned at the top of...2020-06-271h 13So You're an Artist...Episode 50: A Dumpster Fire Clip ShowHappy 50th Anniversary! No wait... Happy 50th Episode! Join us for this short bumper chat where we discuss the process of recording our interview with the writers of "F is for Family", reflect on how far the podcast has come, and reminisce about some of our favorite interviews (that's the clip show part). Never miss an episode of "So You're an Artist" by subscribing to us wherever you get your podcasts! Keep up with us on Instagram (@artist.pod) and Twitter (@artist_pod) for updates, behind the scenes, and clips!
Please continue supporting the Black...2020-06-2334 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 49: The "F is for Family" Writer's RoomOh boy. This is a big one. Literally. For the first time ever, we interviewed four guests at the same time... over ZOOM! Join us for an extended conversation with some of the writers of the Netflix animated show "F is for Family"! We had the pleasure of sitting down with Showrunner/Head Writer Michael Price (@mikepriceinla), Executive Producer/Writer David Richardson (@DWRRichardson), and Staff Writers Jessica Lee Williamson (@JLWforever) and Henry Gammill (@henrygammill) . In order to coordinate this recording behemoth, we were also joined by musician Ron Aggabao (ronaggabaomusic.com), who helped us engineer this episode. We chat...2020-06-071h 21So You're an Artist...Episode 48: JJ Whitehead (Again)We're well aware that the sound is different in this episode, as it was recorded through a Skype meeting. Comedian and writer JJ Whitehead joins us again to discuss standup after the pandemic, comedy festivals, and the time that Sir Ian McKellen kept touching his hair backstage. Check out JJ's hysterical brand new album "Live Before Lockdown", now available on Spotify and Itunes! Keep up with JJ on Instagram and Twitter (@jjwhitesnake) and check out his website: http://jjwhitehead.net/.
Never miss an episode of "So You're An Artist" by subscribing to us wherever you get...2020-05-2746 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 47: Shawn KohneShawn is not your typical cinephile. His videos exploring and tracking cinematic elements throughout film history go beyond just a simple top ten list. They are wonderfully entertaining pieces of content that are both funny and mind-blowing. In this virtual interview, we chatted with Shawn about what it takes to put together shorts like his widely popular "The Sandlerverse", "Burt Reynolds Chews Gum", and "History of a Joke". Thousands of hours and hundreds of films go into each, long-term, short-form project, making Shawn one of the most dedicated and possibly unhinged guests we've had to date. Subscribe to...2020-05-0937 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 46: William Deza (What? Again?)That's right. Repeat offender William Deza joins us for another chat about filmmaking, this time geared towards virus-themed films (stick with the times, why not?). In this quarantined episode, we chat about the similarities and differences both technically and creatively across three chilling films about pandemics: Wolfgang Petersen's "Outbreak" (1995), Steven Soderbergh's "Contagion" (2011), and one more film which we will not name here, since classifying it as a virus film is indeed a spoiler for the picture itself. That being said, MASSIVE SPOILER ALERT!
Never miss an episode of "So You're An Artist" by subscribing to us wherever...2020-04-2645 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 45: Andrew ThemelesDo your ears deceive you? Could it be? You don't say! "So You're an Artist" is back! After two and a half months of prepping our new hand drawn podcast art (by Brock) and our new theme song (by Ron Aggabao), we're back with some laughs and art during these troubling times. Our guest today is the great Andrew Themeles of All Things Comedy, The Monday Morning Podcast, and all the wonderfully creative projects he's worked on in his time. Andrew is an example of perseverance. He wanted to pursue a career in comedy, and he did something...2020-04-111h 22So You're an Artist...Episode 44: Announcement & CrackerMilkReady to get weird? We're back with a brand new interview! Tune in to hear our call to Australia with Connor McBuff of CrackerMilk, one of Youtube's funniest sketch channels! Connor is an intrinsically hilarious person, and his work reflects some of the oddest, most random, and all out hysterical stuff we've ever seen. Working with his co-writers/stars Elias de Weger and Tom Griffiths, Connor is creating short, bite-sized sketches on Youtube featuring ass-knots, an abusive dad, several different kinds of goblins, and more! Be sure to subscribe at www.youtube.com/user/CrackerMilk, support them on Patreon...2020-02-0140 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 43: Alanna Archibald (and Happy New Year!)Happy new year! It's good to be back. Alanna Archibald began dancing when she was 3 years old, and it's been ingrained into her very being ever since. She now dances professionally for Béjart Ballet Lausanne in Switzerland and tours all over the world. On this episode, Sathya sits down with Alanna in her mother's (7th guest Tery Arnold) house in LA to chat about her dance career, growing up around dance moms, and to vent about things they hate. Check out the Béjart website for upcoming tour dates here: https://www.bejart.ch/en/agenda/ and keep up...2020-01-1044 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 42: Mick Bender (and Happy Holidays!)Happy holidays from "So You're An Artist"! For this special episode, our 3rd guest ever photographer Jelani Brown Roper takes the mic to fill in for Brock as him and Sathya sit down to interview their former teacher Mick Bender. In pursuit of her passion for fashion (yes, we see what we did there), Mick came to California in the 1970s, and has spent a better part of her life in Venice Beach where she lived in a treehouse, rollerskates, and designs clothing! We chat about all of this and more, including Mick's work for Vidal Sassoon, the CIA...2019-12-2659 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 41: Master Impressionist Jim MeskimenJim Meskimen grew up in the world of entertainment, especially with his mother being Marion Ross of "Happy Days". Since his creative roots, Jim has picked up painting, poetry, acting, and... impressions! With 60-100 impressions under his belt, Jim has built a legendary career, appearing in "Parks and Recreation" and the widely popular "Nano-impressions" videos from Vanity Fair. On this very special episode of "So You're an Artist", Sathya and Brock join Jim at The Acting Center School in Sherman Oaks, California to talk about impressions, his philosophies on acting, and reminiscing about Robin Williams. Keep up with Jim...2019-12-1657 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 40: Welcome Back, Jose CastroExactly thirty episodes ago, teacher, singer, and martial artist Jose Castro was featured as the tenth guest of "So You're An Artist". Now, he returns to catch up with Sathya and Brock! They sit down once again to chat about Jose's return to New Orleans for a musical project as well as the various workshops he is offering to the local youth, including one for the cultivation and exploration of the creative world and another (which hit very close to home for Sathya) that seeks to provide a space where students who have dropped out of college can learn how...2019-12-0648 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 39: A Complete Dumpster FireWhat a mess. What a complete mess. This episode follows Sathya and Brock ramble about future guests, dropping out of college, and fighting Nazis with clogs, all while engaging in a dual drawing challenge (that's right, Sathya draws in this one) and enjoying a cheese platter. That's it. We challenge you to listen to the whole thing. Never miss an episode of "So You're An Artist" by subscribing to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod) and leave us a review on Itunes! See you next week!
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This...2019-12-0147 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 38: Jon Carlo Lopez ReturnsMusician and Studio Ghibli enthusiast Jon Carlo Lopez returns for an extended conversation with Sathya in his father's beautiful EPP Recording Studio (www.theechoparkproject.com). In the hour, they chat about the incredible works of Joe Hisaishi, the films of Hayao Miyazaki, and reflect on their satirical holiday raps they've worked on this year. Keep up with Jon Carlo's work at www.holdtheflicks.bandcamp.com and be sure to keep listening to "So You're An Artist" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod) and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts...2019-11-111h 03So You're an Artist...Episode 37: A Sh*t FillerWe've got nothing for you this week. Sathya sits down to run his mouth for 30 minutes and talks about activism, reality TV, and the genius of "Swiss Army Man". Be sure to check out our previous episode with graphic designer Brian Stefanik (@themmphotoshop) and keep listening to "So You're An Artist" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod) for updates and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! See you in two weeks!
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So You're an Artist...SYAApod AnnouncementThis is just a short recording to announce that since Brock has gone to Georgia for school, we are making a small adjustment to our schedule of release: new episodes of the "So You're An Artist" podcast will air once every two weeks until November when Brock returns. That being said, check out the 33 other episodes we've released while you wait for new ones! SYAApod is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music! Follow our Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod) to keep up with the podcast and get behind the scenes looks at the recordings! We'll see you...2019-09-0205 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 33: Treva EtienneTreva Etienne was born in the UK, and destined to become an actor from the start. On this episode of "So You're An Artist", Treva lends his deep, sonorous voice to the mic to chat with Sathya and Brock about growing up and acting in the UK, receiving advice from Stanley Kubrick, and getting roles in films like "Black Hawk Down", "The Curse of the Black Pearl", and "Bad Boys II". Be sure to check out Treva's recent work in the most recent season of Amazon Prime's "Bosch" and his upcoming film "Itsy Bitsy", coming out on August 30th, 2019...2019-08-2753 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 32: Jamie BowenJamie Bowen found his love for comedy during his time in a sketch comedy trio named GARY. His journey through stand-up has brought him from his home city of Auckland, New Zealand, to London, and eventually Los Angeles. On this very special extended episode of "So You're An Artist", Jamie sits down with Sathya and Brock to get philosophical. They chat about Jamie's background, the highs and lows of his life, working with Rhys Darby, and his first stand-up special "Jamie Bowen: Not So Special", which premiered on August 1st, and is now available on Amazon Prime Video, Itunes...2019-08-101h 04So You're an Artist...Episode 31: Aidan SampAidan Samp is a drummer by passion and by trade. He's studied and practiced countless styles of drumming and even explored the farthest reaches of his imagination to experiment with sound. Today, Sathya and Brock talk to Aidan about his origins, expanding his network of musicians, and meeting Kamasi Washington. Keep up with Aidan on Instagram (@skrimpking)! Also be sure to tune into the "So You're An Artist" podcast every Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod) for updates, drawing challenges, and more! See you next week!
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This episode is...2019-08-0240 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 30: William Deza (Again)William Deza is no stranger to the podcast. Today, he drops in to chat with Brock and Sathya about "Midsommar", Todd Phillips' upcoming "Joker" movie, and the Area 51 Raid. Be sure to follow @williamlikesmovies on Instagram for witty and hilarious reviews of old and new movies alike! As per usual, keep up with the "So You're An Artist" podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod) and shoot us an email at syaapod@gmail.com to have your message read on the mic! We'll see you next week!
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This episode is...2019-07-2646 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 29: JJ WhiteheadJJ is a Canadian comedian who got his start performing small venues in Scotland. Today, he calls in from London to chat with Sathya and Brock about his jokes, becoming a writer for Comedy Central's "The Jim Jefferies Show", and the struggles of self-promotion. Be sure to visit www.jjwhitehead.net to keep up with JJ's tour dates and more. Check out his albums "The Difficult Seconds", "Intoxicadence", and Sathya's personal favorite "Fool Disclosure" on Spotify and Itunes now! Also, be sure to follow JJ on Twitter and Instagram (@jjwhitesnake) and don't forget to tune in to all new episodes...2019-07-2049 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 28: Shane Perel-WertmanJoin Sathya and Brock as they sit down to talk to Shane Perel-Wertman, a young musician and music producer, about his work, inspirations, and what it's like to collaborate with family on projects. You can listen to Shane's music on the second season of the Heartland Network's "More Than The Music" premiering July 16th! Be sure to continue listening to SYAA on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod) and shoot us an email at syaapod@gmail.com to have your entry read on the mic! See you next week!
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This episode...2019-07-0739 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 27: Just Us Two (Again)It's been a rocky few months, but Sathya and Brock are back for good with a brief update and just all around rant session. Brock's grill (you'll get it once you listen) Camryn joins the hosts to ramble about movies, what's been going on the last few months, and participate in some wishful thinking about questionable sponsors. We'll be back with a brand new interview on Friday, and every following Friday! Be sure to keep listening on Spotify, Itunes, and Google Play Music. Give us a follow on our Twitter and Instagram (@syaapod) and write something in at our email...2019-07-0231 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 26: Joe & Joshua (Joshua Silverstein and Joe Hernandez-Kolski)That's right! We're back! After a five-month hiatus, we return with an all new interview. After the hosts catch up, Sathya sits down for an interview with comedians Joshua Silverstein (beatboxer for TBS's "Drop The Mic", "The Late Late Show with James Corden") and Joe Hernandez-Kolski (HBO's "Def Poetry Jam", "Battlefield 4"). Together, they make the unstoppable comedy duo, Joe & Joshua. In this special hour-long episode, Joe and Joshua talk about their origins in performance, what goes into writing a live sketch, and which of the Avengers they'd like to hook up with. Be sure to follow Joe (@pochojoe) and Joshua...2019-06-0856 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 25: Scott Stubbe (Again)For our 25th episode we bring back a very special guest. Our very first guest. Scott Stubbe. Scott is an independent filmmaker and educator with his own school: Angeles Workshop. For this interview, Sathya and Scott sit down to talk about filmmaking's future in education as well as the many ways that film can influence the way a student learns. Be sure to check out more on Angeles Workshop at www.angelesworkshop.com and subscribe to "So You're an Artist" on Spotify, Itunes, and Google Play Music!
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· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2018-10-1535 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 15: Eren SivricanEren Sivrican is a budding visual artist with a special interest in creating original characters. Additionally, he is one of Sathya's oldest friends. In this episode Sathya and Brock chat with Eren about his work, goals to work in the video game character design industry, and reminisce about the good old days they spent in elementary school together. Be sure to continue listening to "So You're an Artist" on Spotify, Itunes, and Google Play! Follow us on Instagram (@syaapod) to see the results of our drawing challenges and check out Eren's Instagram as well (@sketchesfromeren) to see his work. As...2018-10-0636 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 14: Rachel BailitRachel Bailit, much like some of our previous guests, came to Los Angeles to join the artistic community, and that she did. Rachel is an actress, method acting teacher, face model for shows like "Family Guy" and "The Simpsons", and so much more. Tune into this episode to hear Sathya and Brock pick Rachel's brain about her career and discuss some of the philosophies behind method acting. Be sure to follow Rachel on Twitter (@RachelBailit)! Once again all the music from our show comes from Surya Miele (soundcloud: Surya Miele) and Jon Carlo Lopez (holdtheflicks.bandcamp.com).
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This episode...2018-09-2834 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 13: Richard BerentsenRichard Berentsen (yes, you read that right, he's Brock's dad) is an accomplished commercial production designer. You might recognize his extensive career, which includes design for brands like Wrangler Jeans and Duracell. In this episode, Sathya and Brock sit down with Richard to talk about his career as well as the importance of art in education. Be sure to keep listening on Spotify, Itunes, and Google Play! Follow us on Instagram (@syaapod) or shoot us an email (syaapod@gmail.com). Once again, special thanks to musicians Surya Miele and Jon Carlo Lopez for providing this week's tracks. Follow Jon Carlo...2018-09-2433 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 12: Alain WashnevskyAlain's story is one of rapid success in Hollywood. From starting out as an acting student in Vienna to performing in the Academy Award nominated short film "Day One", he has never stopped working as an artist. In this episode, Sathya and Brock ask Alain about the timeline of his career and also receive some words of wisdom from him. Be sure to follow Alain on Instagram (@alainsky)! Special thanks to Jon Carlo Lopez and Surya Miele for providing today's music. You can find Jon Carlo's work here: https://holdtheflicks.bandcamp.com/ and Surya's work here: https://soundcloud.com/user-286188042.
...2018-09-1132 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 11: Corky Quakenbush/Brock's Last Episode (In LA)Corky Quakenbush began his career in film on his first day in Los Angeles. On this episode, Corky tells Sathya and Brock about his trip to Hollywood with nothing, which took him to MADtv, Sundance, working with Mike Judge, and more... On top of that, Brock will be leaving us for the next 10 weeks while attends school in Georgia. Keep us with us on our Instagram @syaapod!
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Today's music was produced and performed by Jon Carlo Lopez; check out his other work at holdtheflicks.bandcamp.com
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· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2018-08-1036 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 7: Tery ArnoldTery Arnold is probably one of the most interesting guests on the podcast so far. Throughout the 70s, she toured with both an all-women ragtime band and an experimental theater troupe. On this episode, Sathya and Brock simply listen to Tery's stories.
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· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2018-08-0434 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 5: Thomas VillersLooks like Brock missed the party on this one... Today Sathya chats with Thomas Villers, aspiring physicist with an accompanying interest in practical and visual effects. Thomas is a whiz with Adobe After Effects and, like our previous guest, has a lot to say about good storytelling, specifically in Sci-fi cinema. On top of that, he's got a popular Youtube Channel you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsaCNm0-xVtkKBp41ExbHQQ
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· A...2018-07-2836 minSo You're an Artist...Episode 4: Morgan UtterbackMorgan Utterback is a budding creative writer with a strong interest in video game storytelling. Today, Sathya, Brock, and Morgan chat about various storytelling methods, Morgan's fascination with "Spec Ops: The Line", and the issues with "Burn Notice".
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Be sure to look up Scott on Vimeo and his school Angeles Workshop at http://www.angelesworkshop.com/
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