Art and BS Podcast

After a super long hiatus, we are back in the mix. This week James covers current events in the arts, the reason for his break, new music, as well as the usual Art & BS.

Fresno City College Painting instructor Kevin Stewart-Magee joins the podcast. We get a chance to talk about his paintings, nerd out on things like color theory and dead artists. Kevin also shares stories from his time in Italy, as well as the recent art exhibitions that he has been apart of. XLR Cables are on the fritz. We will have new ones before the next episode. Thank you for your support.

2024 we're here to pod more! This week we have the pleasure of sitting down with Michael Garcia to catch up. Michael shares stories with us from his trip to Japan, time at Cal Arts, as well as his recent solo show "Memento Mori" at the Downtown Artist Gallery in Fresno,CA. Vicken Massoyan joins in as a co-host on this episode.

After a super long break we are back to work! Martin Townsend drops by the studio to chat with us about murals, anime, artistic trajectory, plus the usual art and bs! Check out Martin's work on instagram (the best work is on his website though. Martin's IG Martin Townsend's website Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Follow us on social media. Twitter: twitter.com/kindafresh IG: instagram.com/jamesgearlds instagram.com/artandbspodcast

This week Adam Longatti pulls up to the studio. No exception to the rule, we put him through the Art & BS Obstacle course. Adam talks about his recent solo show at the Downtown Artist Gallery in Fresno, CA. Hist love for plein air painting, the Yosemite Renaissance contest, and his love for the Petrified forest. As well as the usual Art & BS. You can catch Adam on the web Http://adamlongatti.com follow him on instagram http://instagram.com/adamlongatti Help us take the podcast to the next level with a dontation if you have it: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/artandbspodcast Follow us on social media. Twitter: twitter.com/kindafresh IG: instagram.com/jamesgearlds instagram.com/artandbspodcast

James has a chip on his shoulder, these Jainky Curators need to be called out. Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/artandbspodcast Follow us on social media. Twitter: twitter.com/kindafresh IG: instagram.com/jamesgearlds instagram.com/artandbspodcast

This week James is back on his soapbox. Nobody wanna hear that sh*t Shareef. If you enjoy the podcast please consider donating a dollar! Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/artandbspodcast Follow us on social media. Twitter: twitter.com/kindafresh IG: instagram.com/jamesgearlds instagram.com/artandbspodcast

Back like we never left... Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Follow us on social media. Twitter: twitter.com/kindafresh IG: instagram.com/jamesgearlds instagram.com/artandbspodcast

This episode is about 6 weeks old. Sorry for being off the grid folks! Roeski Doeski joins us to talk about some Hennessy themed artwork, painting his 559 series, as well as the usual Art & BS. paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Follow us on social media. Twitter: twitter.com/kindafresh IG: instagram.com/hellaroeskidoeski instagram.com/jamesgearlds instagram.com/artandbspodcast

Fresh out of the vault, we have one of the highest played guests. Enjoy. Also, if you like the podcast please tip your host $1. It helps us to get new equipment, and travel for interviews. Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Follow us on social media. Twitter: twitter.com/kindafresh IG: instagram.com/jamesgearlds instagram.com/artandbspodcast

Art & BS Alumni Mardeca is here to host ep.138. Pull your socks up. If you enjoy the show feel free donate $1 paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Follow us on social media. Instagram Mardeca.Art Art & BS Podcast James Gearlds Twitter: twitter.com/kindafresh

This week we have Maecie Collard on the show, a local artists who currently is painting up a storm. You may have come across her work in Downtown Fresno. We get a chance to learn about how she got started in painting, Maecie's love for abstract painting, and how that transferred into her current artistic practice.

I aint even gonna hold you. James was running behind, they guys only had an hour to record so there's no music this week. Y'all will be okay though. If you enjoy the show feel free tip your host $1 paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Follow us on social media. Instagram Martin Townsend Art & BS Podcast James Gearlds Twitter: twitter.com/kindafresh

3 artist join us this episode to talk about the recent group art show, hazards of meeting your heroes, the art of twerking, screen printing, tattooing, and the usual art and bs. Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Follow us on social media. Twitter: twitter.com/kindafresh IG: https://instagram.com/vickenmassoyan https://instagram.com/widows.walk.tattoo https://instagram.com/duzmachines84 instagram.com/jamesgearlds instagram.com/artandbspodcast

This week we close out James past trip to Indianapolis with a long overdue episode featuring Rebecca Robinson. Hyped up off mid-tier coffee James visits Rebecca's studio at the Harrison Center in the Circle City. Sourcing and handpainting leather bags, mixing up cement for an exhibition at Newfields Museum, and even producing a documentary on Black Men in medicine. We were all over the map on this one. If you enjoy the music or interviews, feel free tip the host. paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds This week's guest Rebecca Robinson Follow her on Insta: instagram.com/psnob Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Follow me on social media. Twitter: twitter.com/kindafresh IG: instagram.com/jamesgearlds instagram.com/artandbspodcast

Dr.Jarrod Nicholas Dortch host of Urban Sol Radio and Podcast Alumnus returns, this time to interview James Gearlds. Dr.Dortch threw a myriad of questions at James who was hyped up off 2 cups of low-tier coffee. Donations: Hit the Paypal! Hit the CashApp!! Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Follow us on social media. Dr.Jarrod Nicolas Dortch Twitter: twitter.com/kindafresh IG: instagram.com/jamesgearlds instagram.com/artandbspodcast

Time to get some new QLR Cables! Another episode from our Indianapolis circut. This week we have returning Art&BS Alumni/Unpaid Cohost 6Cents on the show. This man has spent more hours with Art&BS than any other guest. We get a chance to visit his current studio, talk about Indianpolis Icons such as the late great Indiana Jones, and Master DJ Top Speed. Rap Snacks were reviewed, nothing productive or insightful was discussed. Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds 6Cents Website Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Follow me on social media. Twitter: twitter.com/kindafresh IG: This weeks guest- Cents instagram.com/jamesgearlds instagram.com/artandbspodcast

This week James is on location, in the Circle City aka Indianapolis,IN. We get a chance to stop into the studio of local Curator, Artists, and Plant-Daddy Dr.Jarrod Dortch. The Doc shares stories of inking drawings as a child, to putting together his dissertation, as well as what went into his current piece at the Newfields Museum in Indianapolis, IN. Shoot us a dollar if you've got it- paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Check Dr.Dortch out across all socal media platforms: Instagram.com/jarrodddortch Dr. Jarrod Dortch Social Media Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Our social media. Twitter: twitter.com/kindafresh IG: instagram.com/jamesgearlds instagram.com/artandbspodcast

This week our guest has a reputation that proceeds him. We learn about training for the DMC championships, Turntable TV, Kool Keith, and creating Wave Twisters. The first ever audio soundtrack to be formed into a animated film. From Dr.Octagon to Next Cosmos we get a chance to learn about DJ Qbert’s career, work ethic, and his love for giving back. Check him out www.djqbert.com http://instagram.com/djqbert Then hit us with the follow https://linktr.ee/jamesgearlds

This week on the show the HNIC of JKP Photography LLC pulls up to the studio for a brief episode. The guys spent an hour goofing around so that cut into podcast time. However we still manage to learn about Jerry's love for photography, his approach to maintaining an individual style, the importance of community organizations, as well as the usual Art and BS. This was the 1st episode where we got video! Stay tuned. Check out Jerry's work on the web: https://www.photographybyjkp.com follow him on IG @jkp_photography All the other links you might need: https://linktr.ee/jamesgearlds Intro Music: Cleo Sol - "Don't let it go to your head" G Perico - "Did a lot" Black Thought & Danger Mouse -Violas and Lupitas