Life and Limb

We've reached the end of season 1 of the podcast! Listen to this quick message to find out about our plans for season 2. We'll see you soon!

We're back, and we brought some friends with us! Cat McAlpine and Chase McCants are two of our favorite people, and we invited them to ask us anything about our limb differences. The result was one of those special conversations that you know you'll always remember(even if it hadn't been recorded for a podcast). Also, Anna confesses a personal revelation that has us all shook.

While there's no new episode this week, we wanted to say hello and wish you all a happy Limb Loss & Limb Difference Awareness Month! We also share what we're working on for our next episode, which we're very excited about. See you guys on April 19th!

Welcome back, lovely listeners! On this episode, Anna and Kristin talk about their personal experiences as actors with limb differences. How have costumers reacted to putting a glove on Anna's hand? How did a writer incorporate Little Foot into a personalized character just for Kristin? Hear all about those stories and more!

Kristin and Anna sit down with Kim Weild for a powerful discussion on representation of artists with limb differences and disabilities on stage. Kim is a director, teacher, choreographer, dancer, and actor who has worked with The National Theatre Workshop of the Handicapped and whose many production credits demonstrate a passion for the intentional inclusion of artists with disabilities. Join us for our conversation on Kim's work (including several exciting current projects!), why representation in theatre matters, and more!

Having a limb difference isn't always sunshine and rainbows. Sometimes you just want to complain, but it can be hard for people without limb differences to understand your frustrations. On this week's episode, Anna and Kristin share their gripes about having a limb difference in a lighthearted and cathartic conversation.

Welcome back and happy Monday! In this episode, Anna and Kristin explore the concept of self-image and how their limb differences have shaped the people they are & the way they see themselves. Fynn also makes a small cameo.

In this episode, Anna and Kristin discuss the first times they saw their limb differences reflected in the media, a few representation-centered controversies, and what they hope the future of representation looks like.

The promised episode is here! Anna & Kristin discuss navigating online dating, the etiquette of disclosure, and how their limb differences have (and have not!) factored into their romantic relationships.

As the year draws to a close, Anna and Kristin reflect on where the podcast has taken them so far, share some stories that they forgot in past episodes, and look ahead toward future goals for themselves & this project within the limb difference community. Happy holidays, lovelies!

Anna and Kristin welcome their first special guest to the podcast: Nicole Brennan, founder of The IAMPOSSIBLE Foundation! Anna, Kristin, and Nicole talk about how IAMPOSSIBLE got started, the foundation's mission, and shared experiences in the limb difference community.

This week, Anna and Kristin talk about their favorite funny moments related to their limb differences and discuss how their limb differences shape and impact their sense of humor.

Bullying is a part of life and can be a big concern for those who love someone with a limb difference. However, there are ways to cope and things to keep in mind that make bullying a little more bearable. In this episode, Anna and Kristin talk about their experiences with bullies and how they've dealt with them throughout their lives.

How does exercise, driving, typing, or playing a musical instrument work with a limb difference? In this episode, Anna and Kristin discuss the various adaptations they've used to make the world work for them.

On this episode, Kristin discusses the leg-lengthening surgeries she underwent as a child and their impact on her today. Anna, on the other hand, talks about her experience of having no surgeries at all.

Anna and Kristin discuss the words they use to describe their limb differences and talk about preferred language for others to use, words to avoid, and their opinions on common phrases related to limb difference.

Meet Anna and Kristin in this introductory episode! The two hosts introduce themselves, discuss their individual limb differences, and talk about their podcast project. Fun fact: at the time of recording, Kristin didn't know that her limb difference had a name! Theme music by So Long, Stargazer

Episode 20! Artist, designer, and technologist Joshua Davis joins Chuck to talk about life, work, changing technology, and everything from his earliest beginnings to his latest endeavors. Josh is truly one of the pioneers of digital art and a huge influence on an entire generation of artists. Josh and Chuck have known each other for about 10 years but this is the first time they've ever really kicked back and just talked in a non-client-project capacity, and it was a lot of fun. Friendly disclaimer: More swearing in this episode than usual. Hell yeah.

Timothy Saccenti is a photographer & director from NYC who has worked with some of the most acclaimed musicians around today such as Flying Lotus, Pharrell, Depeche Mode, and Animal Collective, among many others. On episode 19, Timothy joins Chuck to discuss his photography, directing, the challenges that come with constantly changing budgets and concepts, and staying creative in the internet age as nothing ever seems to stay the same in the world around us.

Joel Flory & Greg Lutze are the co-founders of VSCO, an art and technology company that has earned the respect and praise of photographers and artists around the world for the tools, services, and communities they have created. In episode 18, Joel & Greg speak with Chuck about their individual backgrounds, the inception of VSCO, the creative challenges along the way, their VSCO Artist initiative - a scholarship fund for artists, and what they hope to do with the bright future of their company.

Ryder Ripps is a NY-based conceptual artist & creative director. He joins Chuck on episode 17 to talk about the work he does with his agency OKFocus, his wildly creative and prolific personal projects & art, his obsession with keeping lists of ideas, and much, much more.

Brandon Stosuy is the senior editor and director of events for Pitchfork.com as well as one of the founders of the acclaimed Basilica Soundscape Festival, a 2-day music and arts festival in upstate Hudson, NY. Brandon talks with Chuck about his life in music and journalism as well as his role in Pitchfork.com, reviewing & scoring records, the process of creating and curating a music festival, and much more.

Jake Nickell is the founder & CEO of Threadless, one of the most unique success stories of the internet age. In episode 15, Jake joins Chuck to talk about Threadless' humble beginnings in 2000 as a fun side project to its rapid rise as one of the most well known and most loved communities on the web, the many other projects he has started over the years - successes and failures included, the fun and not-so-fun sides of being in charge of it all, and much more.

On Episode 14, Chuck is joined by designer & creative director Justin Thomas Kay. Originally from Milwaukee, currently in NYC, Justin has been designer or creative director for some of the most well-known publications in the world such as Complex, New York Magazine, and The FADER among others but now spends his time at one of the most exciting design studios around today, Doubleday & Cartwright. In addition to his passion for design, Justin isn't shy about the importance of taking care of your body and mind through good eating and exercise. Check out his paleo diet blog NoGrainsNoMasters.com for the motivational proof.

Justin Maller is an Australian born, Brooklyn, NY based illustrator & designer. Justin joins Chuck in episode 13 to talk about how they've known each other for over 12 years, the NBA, the early days of design on the internet, Justin's many projects including his collaborations and one-design-a-day-for-365-days project 'Facets', among lots of other things. A very fun one and the first Australian accent ever on Life + Limb. Enjoy.

Nigel Evan Dennis is a creative jack-of-all-trades; a talented musician, artist, and designer. Friends since high school, Nigel joins Chuck to talk about his musical upbringing, early influences both sonically & visually, the not-so-glamorous early days of his design career to the jam-packed client list he's built, and creating exhaustive, admittedly obsessive personal projects for complex TV shows such as 'Game of Thrones' and 'True Detective' which have led to widespread acclaim and interactions with the shows stars and creators.

Ryan & Tina Essmaker are one of the most creative couples you'll ever meet. In episode 11 they talk with Chuck about the transition from Michigan to New York, the risks & sacrifices they've made to make their passions their careers, and 'The Great Discontent' which began in 2011 as a website featuring interviews with people they admired that has rapidly grown over the last 3 years into one of the most beloved entities in the creative world. While recording this interview, Ryan & Tina were in the midst of raising money via Kickstarter to take TGD from web to print after recently leaving their dayjobs to pursue it full-time.

David Allen is an world-renown tattoo artist from Chicago whose work grows more popular and in-demand seemingly by the minute. David joins Chuck in Chicago for the first live & in-person Life + Limb interview to talk about his humble beginnings as a tattoo apprentice, his growth as an artist, working in a regular shop versus a private studio, being a father, learning to paint, and much more.

Aaron Brink & Steve Reidell of Chicago-based DJ duo The Hood Internet join Chuck to talk about making music mashups, touring as DJs compared to touring in a band, ska, doing random side projects for fun and having them lead to serious rewards, the issue of stealing versus sampling, and much more.

Jeremy Cowart is a Nashville-based artist, photographer, humanitarian, and entrepreneur, among many other things. In episode 8, Jeremy talks with Chuck about growing up in the south, making the unexpected transition from a design career to photography, celebrity photo shoot horror stories and pleasant surprises, his wide range of personal projects from non-profits to apps, and much more.

On Episode 7, Chuck is joined by long-time friend Benjamin Edgar. Ben is a man of many talents and passions: co-creator of THE BRILLIANCE!, founder of Boxed Water, an entrepreneur-in-residence at StartGarden - an early stage venture capital fund, and a designer of many things including his clothing label BENJAMIN EDGAR. Chuck & Ben discuss skipping college, the many ways the internet has affected our lives, travel, and living a constantly changing life that is never quite settled yet always interesting.

Graphic designer, entrepreneur, father, success story. Benny Gold in a nutshell. It doesn't take long for Benny's story & words of wisdom to rub off, making you want to work harder and make the most of the time you've got in this life. Benny chats with Chuck about his upbringing, schooling, his journey to San Francisco, his unexpected path to success, and all the amazing people he's collaborated with over the years that make Benny Gold the incredible brand that it is today.

Happy new year! The first guest of 2014 is the uniquely talented and charismatic artist James White. Hailing from Nova Scotia, James talks with Chuck about his travels around the world speaking & sharing his work, his passion for all things 80's, dealing with doing what you love for a living and balancing growing tired of it vs. staying motivated.

Sara Blake is a multi-talented artist & designer from NYC by way of Virginia. Sara joins Chuck to talk about her humble beginnings as a curious student who somewhat fell into design to now traveling the world in support of her work for clients and speaking events alike, being introverted in an intensely extroverted creative industry, tattoos, and much more.

As blog editor & co-host of NBA TV's 'The Starters', Trey Kerby lives a life surrounded by basketball. Trey talks with Chuck about going from a guy with a basketball blog in college to now being on NBA TV and his passion for the game and NBA culture.

Photographer Paul Octavious joins Chuck to discuss life as a photographer, Chicago, Instagram fame, the importance of personal work vs. client work and much more.

Chuck talks with NY-based artist Jon Contino about the influence of his family, New York, dealing with people who steal, the delicate balance of working from home, and more.

Life+Limb is a podcast hosted by Chuck Anderson featuring interviews with some of the world's most creative & passionate people. This is an introductory episode with Chuck discussing the backstory of Life+Limb and letting you know a bit about what to expect with this podcast.