Painting Pictures with Gabriel Roberts

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!