WhatsUpUniverse
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Jen and MK are two working professionals with a thirst for growth, knowledge and learning about what makes the universe tick! Join us each week as we highlight the amazing talent that works "Behind the Scenes" to make art, culture, and science come to life. Our episodes feature interviews with artists, scientists, writers, doctors, advocates, and other creators interwoven with education and humor. Additionally, join us for one-on-one chats between the two of us to keep you curiously engaged in life outside of our daily grind. Keep in touch with us through Instagram/Tiktok/Twitter @whatsupuniversepodcast
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
Jen and MK are two working professionals with a thirst for growth, knowledge and learning about what makes the universe tick! Join us each week as we highlight the amazing talent that works "Behind the Scenes" to make art, culture, and science come to life. Our episodes feature interviews with artists, scientists, writers, doctors, advocates, and other creators interwoven with education and humor. Additionally, join us for one-on-one chats between the two of us to keep you curiously engaged in life outside of our daily grind. Keep in touch with us through Instagram/Tiktok/Twitter @whatsupuniversepodcast
Language:
English
Episodes
39. The Power of Positivity in Recovery with Bruce Brackett
2/8/2023
Negativity, Be Gone! Meet Bruce, a Pennsylvania based certified motivational speaker, advocate of recovery from Trauma, Mental Health and addiction diseases, and portrait artist. Remember-there is always hope and recovery is possible.
Music by Where is Roamer
Duration:00:44:45
38. Cosplay with Jenny and Lisa
2/6/2023
Calling all 1980's fanatics! Meet Jenny, aka "alwaysaduckman" and her twin sister, Lisa. This dynamic duo manages to create out of this world costumes and take on various personas, all while obtaining multiple degrees and exploring different avenues for self expression. "He's good, she's good, he's just Duckie."
Music by Where is Roamer
Duration:00:54:41
37. Nightmare Toys with Kristy Adams
2/1/2023
Calling all horror fans! Meet Kristy- entrepreneur and co-owner of Nightmare Toys and Nightmare Cafe in Las Vegas, Nevada. Join us as we chat with Kristy about her favorite horror movies, her journey to co-owning a shop and restaurant, and hear about her many adventures meeting classic stars from our favorite horror films. This one is sure to have you screaming.
Duration:00:35:09
36. Adulting
1/28/2023
Hey fellow Grimesians! Adulting is the assumption of tasks, responsibilities and behaviors traditionally associated with normal grown-up life, along with the implication that the individual in question does not particularly identify as an adult and that acting as one does not come naturally. But how does this affect our friendships? Let's chat!
Duration:01:10:59
35. Demystify Sci with Shilo and Anastasia
1/23/2023
DemystifySci is the educational project of two Columbia-trained scientists that traded the lab bench for the pen and camera. Dr. Michael Shilo DeLay and Dr. Anastasia Bendebury view science as a living discipline and untangle Nature’s mysteries in service of a more resilient human future through films, print, and podcast. Join us as we speak with our first set of fellow podcasters, including a discussion on climate change, planet density, and why puppets aren't a great idea for a podcast.
Duration:00:56:40
34. Our Podcast History
1/16/2023
Hey friends! Welcome to the new rebrand! We are so thankful to have you along for the ride and figured you may want a brief history of where we have been and where we plan to go.
Duration:01:00:22
33. The Artist's Path with Linda Davis
1/8/2023
What's up, Grimesians? If you've seen a video shot LIVE from Grimes' Art Angels Tour, then you've seen Linda Davis! Linda is a dancer and singer who last came on our platform in October for an Instagram LIVE. Let's hang out and chat about her journey as an artist.
Music by ROAMER
Duration:00:46:10
32. Dark Pop Princess Creations with Aimee Saturne
1/6/2023
What's up, Grimesians? Aimee is a singer, podcaster, actress, and twitch streamer in our community. Come meet her as we discuss her background, what inspires her music, and why we all value Elon Musk! Music by ROAMER
Duration:00:32:20
30. Elon Musk, CEO and Technoking
12/30/2022
What's up Grimesians? How much do you REALLY know about Elon Musk? Let's take a deep dive into his past, including exploring his childhood, examining his various companies, and checking into his relationships.
Music by ROAMER
Duration:01:13:31
29. Conceptual Art with Katya Lee
12/14/2022
What's up Grimesians? All of us have seen the fuzzy sheep coat Claire wore on the set of 'Alter Ego'. Have you met the designer behind the coat? Meet Katya, A Russian-born, New York based conceptual artist! Join us to hear Katya discuss her creative roots (from Russian pop star to independent designer), speak about the importance of caring for Mother Earth, chat about her Burning Man experiences, and detail her thoughts on the recent Russian-Ukraine conflict.
Music by ROAMER
Duration:00:45:42
28. Music Production with BEKIMACHINE
12/10/2022
What's up Grimesians? BEKIMACHINE is a singer-songwriter, gamer, producer, and DJ from the UK. Join us as we discuss her creative process! You can connect with Beckie via Instagram or hang out on her Twitch stream!
Music by ROAMER
Duration:00:35:28
27. Miss Anthropocene
12/7/2022
What's up Grimesians? We are back for the conclusion (at least, for now!) of our Grimes album series featuring the 2020 release of Miss Anthropocene.
Music by ROAMER
Duration:01:00:33
26. Mothers for Nuclear with Heather Hoff
12/3/2022
What's up Grimesians? What do you know about nuclear energy? If you're like most of us, the phrase conjures up images of 1950's radioactive horror! However, did you know nuclear energy is safe, cost-effective, and sustainable? Join us as we speak with Heather Hoff, co-founder of "Mothers for Nuclear", to learn about nuclear energy's many benefits and find out why you should be concerned about the future of Diablo Canyon.
Duration:00:41:12
25. Music Festivals
11/30/2022
Whats up Grimesians? Coachella, EDC, Woodstock, South by Southwest-we know the names! Now let's explore the beginnings!
Music by ROAMER
Duration:00:39:18
24. Steiner Creative with Sally and Franz
11/27/2022
What's Up, Grimesians? Franz and Sally Steiner are Los Angeles based creatives who currently run Steiner Creative based out of Optimist Studios. By letting life imitate art, Franz + Sally, combined their 30 yrs experience in photography, fine-art, visual effects, and makeup artistry to work in entertainment production. Join us as we discuss their work in the industry!
Episode correction: Sally does not yet own a skincare line as originally suggested by Jen in the episode.
Music by ROAMER
Duration:00:45:02
23. Art Angels
11/23/2022
What's up Grimesians? According to Pitchfork, "Art Angels is Claire Boucher's fourth record as Grimes and her most audacious yet: a gilded coffin nail to outmoded arguments that women in pop are mere frames for male producers' talents. These 14 tracks articulate a pop vision that is incontrovertibly hers, inviting the wider world in." Let's talk about it!
Duration:00:37:53
22. Sci-Fi writing with author Nathan H. Green
11/19/2022
What's up Grimesians? “The mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience.” -Frank Herbert, Dune. Join us as we speak with Ontario based science-fiction author, pilot, and practicing corporate lawyer, Nathan Green. Don't miss Nathan discuss his writing process, potential dangers of advanced AI, and the importance of maintaining intellectually stimulating outlets in adulthood.
Music by ROAMER
Duration:00:50:02
21. Conspiracy Theories
11/14/2022
What's up Grimesians! The term “conspiracy theory” refers to a theory or explanation that features a conspiracy among a group of agents as a central ingredient. Let's talk about why we believe them and share favorites!
Music by ROAMER
Duration:00:37:13
20. Visions
11/9/2022
What's up, Grimesians? Welcome back to another episode in our album series-the 2012 release of Visions.
Duration:00:47:44
19. NFTs with Kate
11/5/2022
What's up, Grimesians! NFTs-ya either love them or ya hate them. Let's chat with artist Kate Pending about the history of NFT's, how they are created, why people are concerned about their environmental impact, and discuss recent trends in the market.
Music by ROAMER
Duration:00:51:57