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Art and Life and Shit


    • Jul 30, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 10m AVG DURATION
    • 43 EPISODES


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    'Flexing the muscle of arting' - (Ariel Strasser)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 68:00


    Ariel and I discus good gigs, rpm, and reform judaism.   PATREON More ARIEL    

    'Air Do Be Wiggly' - (Adam Soucy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 68:12


    Adam and I discuss getting it right at the source, practicing 6 hours a day, and phase.    PATREON   More Adam

    'I can part time don't want to' - (Elliot Klein)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 92:20


    Elliott and I discuss bravado, interchangeable guitarists, and starting a youtube channel. Video versions of AALAS on PATREON More Elliott

    'I'm not thinking about singing' - (Carly Kraft)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 72:38


    Carly and I discuss gardening, discipline, and following your passion.   You can watch the video of this on our PATREON More Coral Moons

    'Finding The Balance' - (Caitlyn O'Brien)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 66:00


    Cait and I discuss chapeaus, the hive, and The Artist's Way.   More CAIT PATREON  

    "I know when it's not my sweat" - James Knoerl

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 65:46


    James and I discuss rehearsal spaces, sandbags, and remote sessions.   PATREON  

    Coronavirus (ep5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 16:25


    Josh discusses practice, taking a break, and recording an album. You can support this podcast and see this as a video on PATREON 

    ‘An Unstoppable Creative Machine’ - (RD King)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 89:42


    Russ and I discuss lessons, time off, and music boners.  You can support this podcast on PATREON You can listen to Russ on Candyrat Records

    'Be An Opportunist' - (Lowell Daniels)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 71:57


    Lowell and I discuss lasers, the Delmar divide, and performance art. You can support this podcast on PATREON Find Lowell on his website and instagram

    "We can find meaning in anything" - (Heather Woods)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 65:01


    Heather and I discuss growing grass, guided music, and imposter syndrome. You can support this podcast on PATREON

    Coronavirus (ep 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 19:28


    Josh discusses virtual recitals, proof of concept, and connection.You can support this podcast and watch video versions of these on PATREON

    “You have to build trust if you’re going to organize” - (JanaeSound)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 59:15


    JanaeSound and I discuss Juneteenth, St. Louis, and mentoring.You can hear JanaeSound's new single HERE, and stream the Juneteenth festival HEREYou can support this podcast on PATREON

    ‘Use the resources you have’ - Dupes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 55:56


    Dupes and I discuss monarch competitions, open mics, and starting chords. You can support this podcast on PATREON

    "Say Yes Until You Can't Say Yes Anymore" - Chris Walton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 0:37


    Chris and I discuss working from home, Waterloo, and telling your own story.You can support this podcast on PATREONYou can hear more Chris HERE  

    “Between hatred, heartbreak, and hope” - (Regie Gibson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 80:51


    Regie and I discuss Shakespeare, the three Ps, and The Talk.You can support this podcast on PATREONYou can find Regie HERE, and the piece we discuss in this episode can be seen in full HERE  

    “Know who you’re talking to and speak to them” - (Guy Mendilow)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 78:58


    Guy and I discuss harmony, purpose, and leaving the monastery. You can support this podcast on Patreon. Hear more about Guy and the Guy Mendilow Ensemble HERE:https://www.guymendilowensemble.com/ 

    Coronavirus (ep 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 22:27


    Josh discusses teaching, free time, and and anxiety. You can support this podcast on Patreon 

    Coronavirus (ep 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 11:27


    Josh talks about teaching, practicing, and living... with coronavirus! you can support this podcast (and watch this episode, as a video!) on PATREON

    Coronavirus (ep 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 21:47


    Josh talks about coronavirusyou can support this podcast on PATREON

    "Songwriting is Dangerous Business" - Julia Mark

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 66:24


    Julia and I discuss money, coronavirus, and exposure therapy.You can support this podcast on Patreon!More Julia:http://www.juliamarkmusic.com/https://juliamarkmusic.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/juliamarkmusic/

    "Have it in your back pocket" (Jillian Jensen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 97:43


    Jillian and I discuss tonsils, knowing your worth, and keeping it greasy. http://www.patreon.com/artandlifeandshit More Jillian:http://www.ambereyesmusic.com/http://www.instagram.com/AmberEyesMusic 

    "Keep Showing Up" (Andrew Davis)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 71:09


    Andrew and I discuss general McJobs, falling asleep on the gig, and survival skills.http://www.patreon.com/artandlifeandshit More Andrew:http://www.ambereyesmusic.com/about.html

    "It's zero to one that's the hardest" (Brad Goff)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 76:22


    Brad and I discuss toys for adults, bags of sugar, and apprenticeships. http://www.patreon.com/artandlifeandshit More Brad:http://www.ambereyesmusic.com/about.htmlhttps://www.instagram.com/bradley.goff.music/?hl=en

    “Confirmation not affirmation” - (E)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 81:38


    E and I discuss selling soap, accidental falsetto, and our place in the universe. You can support this podcast on Patreon! Listen to E here: 

    "Poop & Honey Sandwich" (Kyle Harris)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 90:42


    Kyle and I discuss clocking in, Tim Ferris, coming back and sensory percussion. http://www.patreon.com/artandlifeandshit More kyle:http://www.bostondrumlessons.com  

    "You have to perform" (Prateek)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 69:15


    Prateek and I discuss majoring in psychology, booking emails, and eurobeat.www.patreon.com/artandlifeandshitMore Prateek!https://www.patreon.com/prateekmusichttps://www.prateeksongs.com/

    'Be a Sponge' - Mike Sun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 60:55


    Mike and I discuss organic visuals, scope creep, and cinematography. https://www.instagram.com/mikesundpYou can support this podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/artandlifeandshit    

    "Tough" (Tim Doherty)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 105:51


    Tim and I discuss functional friendships, carpentry, and the swiss groove scene.Listen to Tim here: https://shibuimusic.bandcamp.com/releasesYou can support this podcast on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/artandlifeandshit

    “I like to disappear” (Cliff Notez)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2020 74:40


    Cliff Notez and I discuss delegating, recovering, and almost famous.https://cliffnotez.com/  You can support this podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/artandlifeandshit

    "Gig Pigs" (Peter Danilchuk)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 85:54


    Peter and I discuss looking like George Woods, practicing, doing the hardest thing first, and loving your audience.Support this podcast on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/artandlifeandshitListen to Peter here:https://clamb.bandcamp.com/releaseshttps://schooltree.bandcamp.com/https://momentous.bandcamp.com/  

    "Every day is a music day" - (Susan Cattaneo)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 84:27


    Susan Cattaneo is a singer, songwriter, performer, and instructor. On this ep of AALAS we discuss keeping the blade sharp, alligator moats, forgetting theory, and  learning to love Bruce Springsteen https://susancattaneo.com/ Support this podcast on patreon! www.patreon.com/artandlifeandshit

    “I want people to do more and think less” (Simon The Magpie)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 91:27


    Simon and I discuss vandalism, Ikea syndrome, tiny books, and radio sausage.http://www.magpieplace.com/

    "Fuck you we're gonna have fun anyways" (Greg Marquis)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2019 130:30


    Greg and I discuss artist mythologies, songs vs sounds, screaming, painting your room, and screaming! You can hear more Greg and his band Actor Observer HERE!https://open.spotify.com/artist/3MtZNEUlyWTdMliSo0zLKuhttp://www.soundcloud.com/actorobserverhttp://bandcamp.com/actorobserver Support this podcast on patreon!http://www.patreon.com/artandlifeandshit I'm on tour in Europe soon!http://www.thatoneeyedkid.com/tour  

    “Your expectations are brilliance” (Matt Girard)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2019 83:37


    www.patreon.com/artandlifeandshitMatt and I discuss fill in gigs, being sensitive, Marvin Gaye, not having timeand transferring blackbelts. 

    "Choreography with different appendages” (Josh Knowles)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 74:48


    Josh and I discuss circuit training, getting to the purely creative days, justifying your timeand stagediving. This episode is brought to you by our patrons! www.patreon.com/artandlifeandshit

    "Just Be Cool" (Dave Brophy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2019 67:30


    This episode is brought to you by our Patreon peeps! www.patreon.com/artandlifeandshitDave and I discuss being bad and playing loudly, winning the lottery, “perfect” gigs, and writing the same song over and over.

    "Without intimacy why am I listening to you?" (George Woods)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2019 85:57


    www.patreon.com/artandlifeandshitGeorge and I discuss doing impressions, fucking up covers, stability, and singing away from the chord. 

    "If this isn’t fun right now it’s never going to be" (Courtney Swain)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2019 88:26


    Courtney and I discuss  practicing before eating, talking families,  loving yourself more , and  making it work for the baby. You can support this podcast by joining our Patreon, where you can get early episodes, behind the scenes photos and more!http://www.patreon.com/artandlifeandshit

    "Somehow we forget that music is made by people" (Vince Welch)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 85:06


    On the 5th (of 6) interviews with the members of New England art-rock band Bent Knee, Vince (production, guitar/synth, deep stares into the void) and I discuss lazy music journalists, transitions, knowing your strengths, and why Bent Knee is the New England PatriotsTM of bands. This is Episode is brought to you by our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/artandlifeandshit

    "It's Easier With Other People" (Gavin Wallace-Ailsworth)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 63:51


    On Episode 4 of AALAS Gavin and I discuss doodlin', canyons, and breaking a leg. Find early episodes and behind the scenes photos exclusively on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/artandlifeandshit/

    The Best Days Have No Email (Jessica Kion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 84:38


    On Episode 3 of AALAS Jess and I discuss  why Violin sucks, diving deep after college, being a woman in music (jk! kinda) and why you should call yourself a 'real musician.'  Support us on Patreon!http://www.patreon.com/artandlifeandshit

    UBI and YOLO (Ben Levin)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 97:02


    Ben and I discuss being a loser when you’re 15, legos, beds in kitchens, and (as is tradition in all of our conversations) the holocaust. Also, keep your ears pealed for some SUBTLE pop-filter jokes! For behind the scenes photos and early episodes please stop by our patreon!https://www.patreon.com/artandlifeandshit

    Rocky Mountain Oysters (Chris Baum)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2019 80:46


    On the FIRST episode of Art and Life and Shit, Chris and I discuss stage fright, why suffering for your art is dumb, and how much he loves Rocky Mountain Oysters. For behind the scenes photos and early eps, stop by our patreon! https://www.patreon.com/artandlifeandshit

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