Author Archives: Aphorism

Episode 14

helmet_headEpisode 14: Look Ma! No Helmet!

Wherein Anthony provides an update on his continuing saga with Divin2it and we talk about bikes and cars AGAIN. The episode ends abruptly when Anthony realizes he has to GET A RIDE IN A CAR to go to rehearsal.

For links to things we discussed in this episode, click here.

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Episode 13

bling-n-funny-teeth-backEpisode 13: All the (road) Rage

Wherein Anthony regales Jesse with his tale of being literally pushed off his bike by a 50 year old former attorney who wanted to take a right on red.

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Episode 12

Episode #12: Welcome to Crazy Town

funnelWherein Jesse is trying to get his arms around some crazy ideas and Anthony is trying to understand what the fuck he is talking about.

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Episode 11

 

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Getting down to the nitty gritty with Klea and Nikki

Wherein we meta-interview the dynamic IN THE MAKE duo Klea McKenna and Nikki Grattan and find out what makes a good interview, speculate on why artists are cagey about navigating the art world and the vagaries of having an online presence. This interview took place in Klea’s kitchen on February 20, 2012.

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Episode 10

CarrieHottLamp Chopping it up with Carrie Hott

Wherein we speak with Carrie Hott about being a research artist, the perils of being illustrative, the Bay Area arts scene, internet incubators as a model for the arts, and various other topics. This episode was recorded on February 10th, 2013 in at Carrie’s studio in Real Time and Space located in Oakland’s Chinatown which provided background noise including an impressive Chinese New Year fireworks display.

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Episode 9

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Django Dark 30

Wherein Jesse and Anthony debate the respective merits of “Zero Dark Thirty” and “Django Unchained” in Jesse’s pickup immediately following a screening of the former. Anthony drops some heady references that fly over Jesse’s head. DISAGREEMENT! Jesse places Django above ZD30 Anthony the opposite.

*A note about sequence: this was recorded over two days and three separate journeys in my truck.  -Aphorist #1

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Episode 8

dumptruckEpisode 8

Wherein we talk trash with Jeff Hantman and Julia Goodman about their residency at the San Francisco Dump. This episode was recorded on Feb 2, 2013 at the Dump studio in SF.

For links to some of the things we mention on the podcast, click here.

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Episode 7

neonHappiness is…

Wherein we discuss happiness and art with Christine Wong Yap, Susan O’Malley and Leah Rosenberg at Christine’s Montalvo studio on Saturday, January 26, 2013. We had a lovely discussion about Positive Psychology, skepticism, cake eating and making work that makes a difference.

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Episode 6

Lincoln, Gun Control and what makes America Great

Wherein we discuss the recent Spielburg film “Lincoln” and the tragic shooting in Newton, CT and gun control in general. Recorded on 12/17/12 in our Dogpatch Studio. Click here for a link to the Episode 6 Page.

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Episode 5

Miami Basel Art (Un)Fair Edition

Wherein we discuss making it in the Art World. Special guest Randy Colosky joins us to provide his insights to his first time at the Miami Basel Art Fair. This episode was recorded on December 7th, 2012. Click here for links to the page listing things we mention in the podcast

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Episode 4

Wherein we discuss failure, cowards and American Exceptionalism. Plus Anthony reveals his most recent teaching challenges from which we all hope to learn valuable life lessons.

This one goes out to all the ordinary people who grind it out on the daily, and every gesture is either heroic or totally banal depending on your perspective. This episode was recorded on November 18, 2012 Click here for to the Episode page

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Episode 3

Urban Living Edition

In today’s episode (recorded on October 10, 2012) we discuss a number of topics around the living in the city. We got our episode numbers a little off here, we didn’t think #2 had anything but was able to edit it down so this is actually #3 even though we introduce it as #2…..There is some overlap in topics in #2 and #3. We will move on to all new topics in episode #4!

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