Painting Pictures with Gabriel Roberts

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Gabriel Roberts mixes interview, comedy, rants, bad accents, and amateur guitar for delicious nuggets of aural pleasure

Gabriel Roberts


    • Jul 14, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 92 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Painting Pictures with Gabriel Roberts

    Books Your Mom Reads Too

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 42:55


    Inaugural podcast from the Barn or is it a Garage? Forgiveness is the theme, but Gabe forgot to talk about it; The problem with children's books; cultural depravity; something is wrong with product development; how to adjust your budget for inflation.

    Easy as Ground Beef

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 61:29


    The fickle gods of public health; sanctimonious forum posts; the Trump Trap and other reasons to think badly of Americans; sitting ducks; Gerry Freaking Durrel

    Gabe and Joe's Chinwag

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 102:29


    Gabe and Joe discuss the state of the world after one year of COVID, vaccines, the stories of Job and Moses, and much more.

    Don't Go Down The Rabbit Hole

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 41:49


    Dealing with ice; how to protect your feeble mind from dangerous misinformation; maximum valentine's Day feels without breaking COVID protocols; going gluten-free?

    We Are Actually Getting Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 34:55


    After the arrival of a new human being, Gabe reflects on being a Dad and brags about how he and his wife are actually doing just fine. With an update from Susan Davis in Waterville.

    Storming the Capitol

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 26:06


    Not for the faint of heart! A truly hot-headed rant about the alleged storming of the US Capitol on January 6th, 2021.

    TicToc Superstar with Joe Gruen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 102:00


    Joe joins Gabe to discuss the never-ending pandemic, how he hurt his widdow finger, how to become a Tictoc superstar, and much more.

    Blame it on the Virus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2020 37:36


    The Coffee Wagon now but a distant memory, Gabe discusses the 2020 selection circus, the traps that keep us in the never-ending pandemic, and the coming Internet of Things.

    Back on the Coffee Wagon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 44:15


    Gabe climbs back aboard the coffee wagon by trying to implement the ICS or Ideal Coffee Schedule. How long will it last? The temptation of coffee, rooftop temper tantrums, and narrowly avoiding rabbit copulation.

    From Craftsbury to Carmichael

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 67:13


    A solo show featuring an angry COVID-19 rant and some light-hearted commentary from Carmichael, CA, the place where Painting Pictures began in 2014. Young people, packing up an old house, robbing Sacramentans, and ordering beers in the pandemic

    Going Back to Cali sponsored by Plexiglass Panels

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020 46:25


    Brought to you by plexiglass panels, this podcast explores the current misconception around herd immunity and antibodies to SARS-CoV2. Gabe talks about flying to California and then reflects on the experience.

    A Swedish Perspective with Ida Ketonen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 82:25


    Ida Ketonen joins the podcast from Malmo, Sweden, to discuss the Coronavirus pandemic and how it has unfolded in Sweden.

    A New Flag with Miles Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 108:52


    Miles, The Elder Brother Roberts, joins the podcast from his farm in Northern Vermont to share how he arrived at his worldview today. From 9/11 to Obama's election to the Coronavirus pandemic, common threads are followed.

    Making Out With Old People in Bars with Joe Gruen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 90:55


    Part two of Gabe and Joe's June chat about the ongoing madness of what we see taking place in the USA, and how badly we need to start making out with old people in bars again. Gabe opens with a lengthy COVID rant.

    The Backpack Kid Dance with Joe Gruen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 70:40


    Joe Gruen returns to dispense wisdom and perspective from sunny Sacramento. The Cream and The Clear discuss the riots in response to the George Floyd event, and the ongoing lunacy of the coronavirus crisis.

    Evil Gabe from Scotland Talks Coronavirus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 91:18


    Gabe Q. Vest, aka Evil Gabe returns to Painting Pictures from bonnie Scotland to discuss the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

    May Day with The Cream and The Clear Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 81:57


    Part 2 of Joe and Gabe's May 1st 2020 discussion of the coronavirus pandemic.  More on social distancing, the economic shutdown, who we're supposed to listen to, etc.  Joe takes us out on the piano.

    May Day with The Cream and The Clear Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 59:46


    Five weeks later, Joe and Gabe return to discuss the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and how it makes them feel and what it makes them think. Part 1 of 2.

    No More Star Wars with Jeff Krisko

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 100:05


    Fellow Sacramento Boy and Mira Loma Matador, former museum curator and current fantasy football expert Jeff Krisko joins Painting Pictures to discuss current events and remind Gabe what they learned in high school.

    COVID Chat with Joe Gruen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 99:25


    In a special episode of The Cream and The Clear, Gabe is joined from Sacramento, CA by C&C co-host Joe Gruen to discuss the global coronavirus pandemic, what it smells like, and how it might effect the economy. It's not really as technical as all that.

    A Broken Window

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 54:20


    Brought to you by Full Circle Organics: Gabe hangs solo to share his experiences with a recent homeowner disaster, sledding and snow-tubing, and a sort of normal head cold.

    Good Gabe vs Evil Gabe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 84:03


    In Episode 69 of Painting Pictures, Gabe is joined from Scotland by Evil Gabe, aka Gabriel Q Vest, to talk about the origin of Evil Gabe, Paonia CO, and life in Scotland.

    Jingle Jangle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 38:46


    Brought to you by the all-new Lincoln Navigator: Gabriel critiques Trader Joe's cracker box copy and chats about Christmas gifting.

    Antique Pottery Wheel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 40:14


    In just the second podcast episode of 2019, Gabe chats about carrying foam on top of his car, getting old and smelly, a beautiful historic pottery wheel, and raising rabbits.

    Beer and Chicken Stock

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 23:03


    From Craftsbury, Vermont, a quick slipper of a bipper wherin beer, wine, refrigerators, and chicken stock are discussed.

    Plowing and Shoveling

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2018 43:52


    Through the drifts of snow, plowing and shoveling we go! Winter snow grips Northern Vermont in November, and Gabe tries everything to keep his driveway clear. He makes a terrible mistake and must atone by baking cookies.

    Everybodys Talkin Bout Heaven

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2018 38:30


    Brought to you by Nutella: From scorchin-hot Craftsbury Vermont, a solo waxer about the new Star Wars movie Solo, some items that aren't worth shipping back to Amazon, and a really dumb country song. Enjoy!

    Have Kids and Chop Down Trees

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2018 48:04


    On a dreary Spring afternoon, Gabriel discusses the silent Tees of Vermont and Craftsbury, learning French, buying a house, mud season, and how long to leave Vermont in the winter.

    Wok Choi brought to you by Michaels

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2017 39:43


    Brought to you by the Arts and Crafts Aisle at Michael's, this solo surfboard takes you to Hawaii with Jack Johnson, past a stopped school bus in Vermont, and into David's kitchen where Wok Choi is made.

    Daddy Beans and the Butter Softener

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2017 50:54


    Mon Pere, Leland Roberts, joins for a brief discussion of Security, The Bastards, and the legendary Uncle Reggie. Then, find out how your butter gets perfectly soft every morning.

    I'm a Professional Carpenter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2017 35:21


    The life of a professional carpenter isn't easy; a new chair prototype; quitting jobs; the need for cotton underwear; gallery directors don't have meteoric career paths; fun size is a misnomer

    Memes of 2017 with Joe Gruen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2017 104:53


    Joe Gruen and I count down the top memes of the year 2017, according to some website. We are thoroughly disgusted or completely confused by nearly all of them, although one or two gain grudging approval. From Carmichael CA with special guest Teddy Gruen

    Talking About Sacramento with Myself

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2017 47:32


    A solo ding-dong from Carmichael, CA, brought to you by The Doggy Paddle. Overwhelmed by California traffic, new cars, and new development, this Vermont country bumpkin lashes out at soulless shmucks and insincere customer service.

    Pokemon No with Adi Friedman and Joe Gruen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2017 74:39


    From Craftsbury, VT, and Sacramento and San Francisco, CA, a three-way throwback to high school days as the Commissioners of Spirit reunite. Being cool, traveling the world, Sacramento hardscaping and Pokemon are discussed.

    Eat Cereal or Go to Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2017 39:43


    The eternal question! I explore the answer from Craftsbury, VT, with four audio clips from Mexico. Brought to you by Charlie's Pizza.

    Desert Mounties with Miles Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2017 66:13


    My big brother Miles joins Painting Pictures to bounce around the spiritual, cultural, and political landscape of December 2016 in Craftsbury, Vermont. Beanies, cats, elections, Canada, and cozy pants are mentioned. Also, man cuts tiny piece of wood.

    Bunny Kitty brought to you by Cats

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2016 44:35


    From Craftsbury Vermont, in the company of Kitty and Bunny, a solo slam-jam with thoughts on Bridget Jones, house-sitting, potty-training, and yoga at home. Featuring a slice of epic Christmas Music.

    This is not NPR

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2016 61:34


    A full hour of audio that does not include the voice of Robert Seagull. Dedicated to Cinnamon the Pony, with thoughts on burping, iPhone updates, the price of apples, and driving in Vermont

    Turning Thirty

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2016 55:48


    From the Northeast Kingdom, a solo rambler recorded while driving around Vermont. Pie crust recipe complaints, some thoughts on boogers, over-competitive society, and, of course, coffee. Oh and I turned thirty and got married!

    Trigger Warnings with Joe Gruen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2016 91:08


    Joe Gruen returns to record a new episode of The Cream and The Clear, joining Gabriel to discuss Do It Yourself, leakage, tractors, almond butter and/or tomatoes, and pigs.

    Basement Talk with Brent McCoy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2016 69:58


    Supremely talented and warm-hearted street performer extraordinaire, realist painter, bread baker, Vermont homesteader Brent McCoy aka The Real McCoy joins to talk Vermont Vaudeville, street performing, and living the dream. THIS MAN HAS GIVEN UP COFFEE!

    Baby Creemee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2016 71:41


    From Greensboro Bend, Vermont, a solo stampede through bread-making, potholes, washboards, and soft-serve ice cream. A true wanderer's delight, finishing with a rendition of Hard Wired by Shakey Graves.

    Trading Crystals with Nic Lawless

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2016 80:21


    Indoor Kale Farming, Vegan-cooking, Lemon-squeezing, CSA-Managing Musician Extraordinaire Nic Lawless joins to talk small-town living, New Jersey roots, crystal trading, and aging or not aging. Plus the harrowing tale of touring his neighbor's garage.

    Cochabamba Numero Tres

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2016 72:21


    From Vermont, a solo journey into the present (Vermont) and the recent past (Cochabamba, Bolivia) of this pumpkin king: motorcycle riding, a political rant, boring license plates, fighting a cold, and the problem with sofpull paper towel dispensers.

    Cochabamba Number Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2016 51:26


    Brought to you by the card game Slippery Slope, the second podcast from Cochabamba, Bolivia, includes running for your life, the peril of selfie sticks, the power of the sun, rain coat complaints, and a musical number to cinch it all together at the end.

    Cochabamba

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2016 65:08


    Brought to you by the Magical Elves of Communal living: From Cochabamba, Bolivia, a solo roller with a musical finish: budgeting bolivianos, not getting sick, travelling travails, waitress attitude, mean dogs, and why that can of tuna is half the price.

    Stacking Leaves

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2015 57:00


    From Carmichael, CA, a leaf-stacking sojourn where I discuss green waste, unsalted butter, tooth cavities, chopping garlic, and coughing at concerts.

    My New Floormats

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2015 50:08


    A solo swinger from Carmichael, CA: the relentless monotony of suburbia; squash soup; bringing back the VHS; paintings for sale; my sweet new floormats, Kaiser Permanente ain't special.

    I'm a Medium Guy brought to you by Aldanbertos

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2015 53:35


    Two major life announcements are shared; packing up Paonia and the perfect load; housesitting is a crime; how to deal with zombies on the highway; thoughts on the Emmys. From September 30th, 2015.

    Rosie The Bedwetter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2015 36:54


    One rainy evening in Paonia, I met a little dog named Rosie... also, the struggle with coffee is real and ongoing, people who put their trash out too early really bother me, and Matt Damon and Emily Blunt shtir shomething deep inshide me.

    Death in the Afternoon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2015 40:42


    One hundred and five grasshoppers killed in twelve minutes. House of Cards, house sitting, and calf injuries are discussed. Why to let people treat you like an idiot sometimes. Announcements!

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