So You're an Artist...

Good. Lord. I (Sathya) spend twenty-five minutes just running my big mouth once again while Brock is out of town (don't worry you die-hard Brock fans - he'll be back). I rant and rave about "starving artists", the upcoming Daniels film Everything Everywhere All At Once, and why just going for it is best when it comes to your own personal projects. Now why don't you scroll the hell down and ask us a question with Spotify's new Q&A feature? Follow Us: Instagram: @artist.pod Twitter: @artist_pod Facebook: So You're An Artist Podcast Email: syaapod@gmail.com

Ready to get spooky? This week, we're joined by Emma Ragsdale and Zelda Kimble of "Across The Veil", a podcast about all things cryptid. Emma and Zelda are actors, amateur cryptozoologists, and unlikely friends whose shared fascination with the world of the supernatural resulted in the genesis of their podcast. "Across the Veil" explores a different cryptid in each episode in a storytelling format. We chat with our fellow podcasters about their backgrounds in acting, things that frighten us, and the best ways to promote your own show. Subscribe to "Across The Veil" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow the show on Instagram (@across.the.veil) and Twitter (@acrosstheveil) and keep up with Emma (@emmaragsdale_) and Zelda (@zelda.kimble) on Instagram as well! Follow Us: Instagram: @artist.pod Twitter: @artist_pod Facebook: So You're An Artist Podcast Email: syaapod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Holy hell, we're back. After two long years, we're back. And we're back with a bang. We sat down with actor, writer, and producer Rachel Kaftan to talk about her newest project "Boy Vey", a one woman show written by and starring Rachel herself! Rachel tells us about the origins of the show and how it stemmed from her love life and shares her thoughts as an actor getting started in the entertainment industry. She shares with us stories from her past and how coming up as a single child led to using her imagination to create worlds and stories. "Boy Vey" is a funny yet insightful story about a girl trying to find love while struggling to reconcile her romantic life and her generational trauma surrounding the Holocaust as the two topics keep conflicting with each other. We saw the play and highly recommend you go check it out as well. But hurry! The show is in its final two weekends. Book tickets at www.santamonicaplayhouse.com/boyvey today! Keep up with Rachel and the show on Instagram: @rachelcoughdon and @boyveytheplay Follow Us: Instagram: @artist.pod Twitter: @artist_pod Facebook: So You're An Artist Podcast Email: syaapod@gmail.com

Sabina Zúñiga Varela didn't originally plan on acting professionally, but her attraction to the stage and collaborations with playwright Luis Alfaro brought her to USC's MFA Acting Program, where her life took a theatrical turn. For the last episode of the year, Sabina joins us to chat about her work as an educator, working on Luis Alfaro's Trilogy of Greek Tragedies, and Latinx representation in TV and on the stage. Learn more about Sabina on her website (https://www.sabinazunigavarela.com/) and keep up with her on Instagram (@sabinazunigavarela)! Catch Sabina in the fourth season of FX's "Snowfall" on Hulu and in the sixth season of "Madam Secretary" on Netflix. Luis Alfaro's trilogy, featuring Sabina Zúñiga Varela, is now available in Youtube in its entirety right here: https://tinyurl.com/ycgqdl2u Have a wonderful holiday, and we'll see you in 2021! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Is reality ruining your life? Dreamcorp LLC might not actually exist, but our interview with actor, comedian, and writer Nick Rutherford is! Nick stars in and writes for Adult Swim's wonderfully weird Dreamcorp LLC and is also a staff writer on Rick and Morty! We sat down to chat with him about the origins of Dreamcorp, the development of both the real and dream universes, and the use of rotoscope animation. He also shares with us his experiences as a child actor, writing and performing sketch comedy with Beck Bennett and Kyle Mooney, and his perspective on the accessibility of the entertainment industry for budding creatives. Be sure to check out Seasons 1 and 2 of Dreamcorp LLC on Hulu, and catch the brand new third season on adultswim.com! All 4 seasons of Rick and Morty are also available on Hulu along with Nick's 2018 comedy The Unicorn. Keep up with Nick on Twitter (@nickrutherford) and Instagram (nicholasrutherford)! We'll see you soon! This episode of So You're an Artist is also partnered with the Across the Veil podcast. Tune in every Thursday to hear amateur cryptozoologists Emma and Zelda explore the things that lie... across the veil. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After a long break, we are once again joined by teacher, dancer, and photographer Jose Castro to close off our six-part series on representation and justice in the arts. It's been nearly five months since we last discussed the insurgence of support for social justice beginning with Black Lives Matter with Jose, and in this episode, we talk about the state of awareness and activation that has swept the global population. Additionally, we talk a little bit more about activism and what it means to be "activated". Jose also shares with us his new virtual program, "Life Master: The Practice of Adaptive Satisfaction", and you can sign up for either upcoming introductory seminar at the links below: Nov. 28 Life Master Intro 2: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/life-master-the-practice-of-adaptive-satisfaction-intro-session-tickets-129422101991 Dec. 5 Life Master Intro 3: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/life-master-the-practice-of-adaptive-satisfaction-intro-session-3-tickets-129607915765 Be sure to keep up with Jose on Instagram (@the1mrc) and with us (@artist.pod) for updates and more! See you soon! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hey look, we're not dead! We're back for a fresh episode of "So You're an Artist", joined via Zoom by Dr. Arnab Banerji. Arnab is an Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts at Loyola Marymount University, and has his Ph.D in Theatre and Performance Studies with a focus on Bengali Theatre in Kolkata, his home city. I chat with Dr. Banerji about growing up in Kolkata, moving to the States, the theatrical styles of India both pre and post-Western Influence, and about contemporary Indian representation in the media. And, as a bonus, Arnab is a HUGE fan of "The Office", so we play a little trivia game at the end of the episode to see just how big a fan he is. Keep up with Arnab on Instagram (@arnabanerji) and learn more about him on his website at www.arnabbanerji.weebly.com! Be sure to check out his essays on performing Bengali identity and critical creative citizenship and the 13th South Asian Theatre Festival via the links below. The Social Drama of Durga Puja: Performing Bengali Identity in the Diaspora: https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5325/ecumenica.12.1.0001?seq=1 Finding Home in the World Stage: Critical Creative Citizenship and the 13th South Asian Theatre Festival 2018: https://jadtjournal.org/2020/05/20/finding-home-in-the-world-stage-critical-creative-citizenship-and-the-13th-south-asian-theatre-festival-2018/ Don't forget to fill out those ballots and drop 'em off at your nearest Ballot Drop Box! See you in two weeks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Oh boy. Here we are again. No Brock. No guest. Just 34 minutes of me (Sathya) running my mouth about our representation series, Spielberg's long takes, and what the liberal version of Alex Jones would be. Listen to this mess at your own risk. Or don't. But what you can do is follow us on Instagram (@artist.pod) or Twitter (@artist_pod) for updates, behind-the-scenes, and more! And leave us a review on Itunes if you like! We'll be back with a real episode soon! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dr. Daphnie Sicre is a professor in the Loyola Marymount University Theatre Department and a Theatre director. Her love for the stage runs way back to her early childhood, and has led her to direct several off-Broadway productions and teach theatre in New York, Miami, and LA. On the fourth episode of our "Representation in Art" series, Dr. Sicre sits down with us to chat about Latinx Theatre, what it means to identify as Latinx, and color-concious casting in TV, Film, and Theatre. Be sure to keep up with Dr. Sicre and her work by giving her a follow on Instagram (@drsicrelovestheatre), and never miss an update by following us on Instagram (@artist.pod) and Twitter (@artist_pod)! Consider supporting Latinx Theatre in the United States by checking out the Breath of Fire and Teatro Luna West theatre companies: Breath of Fire: www.breathoffire.org Teatro Luna West: www.teatrolunawest.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our six-episode series on representation and social justice in art continues in a conversation with painter and teacher Desiree Dufresne! Desiree joins us via Zoom to talk about her work as a painter, queer representation in painting and film, and ballroom culture. To see some of Desiree's work and to check out other queer artists, follow her on Instagram (@becameadreamitself) or visit her website at www.desireedufresne.net for her portfolio and commissions. The book she mentions in the show is called "Art and Queer Culture" and "Paris is Burning" is the documentary on NYC drag culture in the 80s. Keep up with us on Instgram (@artist.pod) and Twitter (@artist_pod) for updates, behind the scenes, drawing challenges, and more! We'll see you in two weeks! Note: Even though it may have faded away from your feeds, racial injustice is still happening. If you can, please take a few minutes to check out the links below to see how you can support justice for Jacob Blake, one of the latest victims of police attacks. He survived seven bullets to the back but is still in the hospital. Justice for Jacob Blake Petition: https://www.change.org/p/human-rights-campaign-justice-for-jacob-blake Justice for Jacob Blake Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/justiceforjacobblake

For this guest-less intermission from our social justice segment, we are joined by Brock's partner in crime Camryn to chat about "What We Do In The Shadows", helping the homeless, and overcoming regional prejudice. Check out Camryn's work on Instagram (@this.is.camryn) and don't forget to keep up with us on both Twitter (@artist_pod) AND Instagram (@artist.pod)! If you would like to make a contribution to the Lebanese Red Cross to help bring relief to the individuals affected by the explosion in Beirut, visit http://www.redcross.org.lb/index.aspx?pageid=907 and click "donate". We'll see you in two weeks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We continue our conversations about art and social justice with So You're an Artist veteran Joshua Silverstein and his partner and first-time guest, Cinthya Silverstein. Josh and Cinthya are no strangers to the world of civil rights, both having spent a large part of their lives studying justice and injustice, and partaking in activism. Their conversations birthed a live, hour-long news program on Instagram and Facebook called "The Silversteins' Show". On this extended episode of "So You're an Artist", we chat about the evolution of "The Silversteins' Show", bringing the hard conversations to the youth, and how to retain a sense of humor during these difficult times. Catch "The Silversteins' Show" twice a day Monday through Saturday live on Instagram (@thejoshuasilverstein) and Facebook (Joshua Silverstein)! Keep up with Cinthya and her work on Instagram (@thecinsilver)! If you are interested in attending both in-person and virtual protests/demonstrations, follow @inthistogether_la on Instagram. See you in two weeks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jose Castro joins us for a third time for a broader conversation. In this uncut, raw interview, we discuss black representation in American art (with a focus in film/TV), allyship in this wave of the civil rights movement, and ways to avoid burnout in order to keep fighting for what's right. Keep up with Jose on Instagram (@the1mrc) and for more information on his education initiatives and self-defense programs, visit www.thenowhouse.org. Continue protesting, donating, and signing petitions. Change is being made. Find the links to the petitions mentioned at the top of the episode below and check out our Instagram story (@artist.pod) for a larger list of film/book/podcast recommendations for self education on the black experience and history in the US. Justice for Breonna Talyor: https://tinyurl.com/ybm8q6vo Justice for Elijah McClain: https://tinyurl.com/y83xtpn8 Juneteenth: https://tinyurl.com/yafnuh9o A very special thanks to musician Jon Carlo Lopez for providing this week's bumper music! Check out the full song and more here: www.holdtheflicks.bandcamp.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Happy 50th Anniversary! No wait... Happy 50th Episode! Join us for this short bumper chat where we discuss the process of recording our interview with the writers of "F is for Family", reflect on how far the podcast has come, and reminisce about some of our favorite interviews (that's the clip show part). Never miss an episode of "So You're an Artist" by subscribing to us wherever you get your podcasts! Keep up with us on Instagram (@artist.pod) and Twitter (@artist_pod) for updates, behind the scenes, and clips! Please continue supporting the Black Lives Matter Movement and the fight to end racial inequality! Here is a fresh round of petitions yout can quickly sign from Change.org: Justice for Breonna Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/ybl5w5wm Police Bodycams and Consequences: https://tinyurl.com/y8ljoeax Justice for George Floyd (his killers are now roaming free): https://tinyurl.com/y877cn43 Educating Our Children on Racism: https://tinyurl.com/yckged3z Our next guest will be joining us to talk about our current civil rights movement and Black representation in the arts throughout history. Stay tuned! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Oh boy. This is a big one. Literally. For the first time ever, we interviewed four guests at the same time... over ZOOM! Join us for an extended conversation with some of the writers of the Netflix animated show "F is for Family"! We had the pleasure of sitting down with Showrunner/Head Writer Michael Price (@mikepriceinla), Executive Producer/Writer David Richardson (@DWRRichardson), and Staff Writers Jessica Lee Williamson (@JLWforever) and Henry Gammill (@henrygammill) . In order to coordinate this recording behemoth, we were also joined by musician Ron Aggabao (ronaggabaomusic.com), who helped us engineer this episode. We chat about each of the writers' origins in TV, some of the characters in "F is for Family", and we break down some of the storytelling elements that make the show a delightful mixture of drama and comedy. "F is for Family" returns for its fourth season this Friday, June 12th on Netflix. Wanna ask questions about the show directly to the writers? Follow them on Twitter: @FIFFNetflix. If you are interested in supporting the Black Lives Matter movement during these difficult times, please consider donating to the George Floyd Memorial Fund, Black Visions Collective, and The Bail Project. If you are not able to donate, please check out "how to financially help BLM with NO MONEY/leaving your house (Invest in the future for FREE)" on Youtube. And the article on safe protesting we mentioned is from Wired and is titled "How to Protest Safely: What to Bring, What to Do, and What to Avoid". Let's help the movement! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We're well aware that the sound is different in this episode, as it was recorded through a Skype meeting. Comedian and writer JJ Whitehead joins us again to discuss standup after the pandemic, comedy festivals, and the time that Sir Ian McKellen kept touching his hair backstage. Check out JJ's hysterical brand new album "Live Before Lockdown", now available on Spotify and Itunes! Keep up with JJ on Instagram and Twitter (@jjwhitesnake) and check out his website: http://jjwhitehead.net/. Never miss an episode of "So You're An Artist" by subscribing to us wherever you get your podcasts and be sure to give us a follow on Instagram (@artist.pod) and Twitter (@artist_pod)! We'll see you in Friday, June 5th for a VERY special episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Shawn is not your typical cinephile. His videos exploring and tracking cinematic elements throughout film history go beyond just a simple top ten list. They are wonderfully entertaining pieces of content that are both funny and mind-blowing. In this virtual interview, we chatted with Shawn about what it takes to put together shorts like his widely popular "The Sandlerverse", "Burt Reynolds Chews Gum", and "History of a Joke". Thousands of hours and hundreds of films go into each, long-term, short-form project, making Shawn one of the most dedicated and possibly unhinged guests we've had to date. Subscribe to Shawn Kohne on Youtube to check out his work (https://www.youtube.com/user/conedog29/featured) and keep up with him on Instagram and Twitter (@theuniballer)! Also, take a look at the Nord VPN ad we talked about here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfv4DACERso. See you in two weeks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

That's right. Repeat offender William Deza joins us for another chat about filmmaking, this time geared towards virus-themed films (stick with the times, why not?). In this quarantined episode, we chat about the similarities and differences both technically and creatively across three chilling films about pandemics: Wolfgang Petersen's "Outbreak" (1995), Steven Soderbergh's "Contagion" (2011), and one more film which we will not name here, since classifying it as a virus film is indeed a spoiler for the picture itself. That being said, MASSIVE SPOILER ALERT! Never miss an episode of "So You're An Artist" by subscribing to us wherever you get your podcasts! Keep up with the podcast for updates and drawing challenges on Instagram (@artist.pod) and Twitter (@artist_pod)! Special thanks to musicians Surya Miele and Ron Aggabao for all original music throughout the show. See you in two weeks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Do your ears deceive you? Could it be? You don't say! "So You're an Artist" is back! After two and a half months of prepping our new hand drawn podcast art (by Brock) and our new theme song (by Ron Aggabao), we're back with some laughs and art during these troubling times. Our guest today is the great Andrew Themeles of All Things Comedy, The Monday Morning Podcast, and all the wonderfully creative projects he's worked on in his time. Andrew is an example of perseverance. He wanted to pursue a career in comedy, and he did something that many people don't do: he showed up. In this extended episode we talk about the advantages of starting your own projects, our generational gap, and how he came to work so closely with Bill Burr. We also pursue a theme in this episode, and that is to "make it happen". Those three simple words are the key to pursuing any aspiration. Okay. We'll stop now. Keep up with Andrew on Instagram and Twitter (@themeles) and never miss an episode of "So You're an Artist" by subscribing to the show wherever you get your podcasts! Follow us at our NEW Instagram (@artist.pod) and Twitter (@artist_pod) for behind the scenes and updates. Once again, a very special thanks to Brock Berentsen for our beautiful new cover art, Ron Aggabao for our funky new theme song, and Surya Miele (https://soundcloud.com/user-286188042) for continuing to provide us with his original pieces. See you in two weeks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ready to get weird? We're back with a brand new interview! Tune in to hear our call to Australia with Connor McBuff of CrackerMilk, one of Youtube's funniest sketch channels! Connor is an intrinsically hilarious person, and his work reflects some of the oddest, most random, and all out hysterical stuff we've ever seen. Working with his co-writers/stars Elias de Weger and Tom Griffiths, Connor is creating short, bite-sized sketches on Youtube featuring ass-knots, an abusive dad, several different kinds of goblins, and more! Be sure to subscribe at www.youtube.com/user/CrackerMilk, support them on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/crackermilk, and keep up with Crackermilk for behind-the-scenes content on Instagram (@crackermilk)! On a more serious note, this episode features an important announcement about the podcast: "So You're An Artist" is going through a re-brand. The content will remain the same, but we're changing up our theme song, cover art, Instagram and Twitter pages, and our website. In order to devote enough time to that, We will be releasing no episodes throughout February. We'll be coming back strong with a shiny new look and three brand new interviews in March! Until then, stay creative! Special thanks to Ron Aggabao for this week's music. Check out his work here: www.ronaggabaomusic.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Happy new year! It's good to be back. Alanna Archibald began dancing when she was 3 years old, and it's been ingrained into her very being ever since. She now dances professionally for Béjart Ballet Lausanne in Switzerland and tours all over the world. On this episode, Sathya sits down with Alanna in her mother's (7th guest Tery Arnold) house in LA to chat about her dance career, growing up around dance moms, and to vent about things they hate. Check out the Béjart website for upcoming tour dates here: https://www.bejart.ch/en/agenda/ and keep up with Alanna on her Instagram (@alanna2992)! Never miss an episode of "So You're An Artist" by subscribing to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod) for updates and more! Leave us a review on Itunes if you're feeling generous! See you in two weeks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Happy holidays from "So You're An Artist"! For this special episode, our 3rd guest ever photographer Jelani Brown Roper takes the mic to fill in for Brock as him and Sathya sit down to interview their former teacher Mick Bender. In pursuit of her passion for fashion (yes, we see what we did there), Mick came to California in the 1970s, and has spent a better part of her life in Venice Beach where she lived in a treehouse, rollerskates, and designs clothing! We chat about all of this and more, including Mick's work for Vidal Sassoon, the CIA, and STAR Prep Academy. If you're interested in contacting Mick or in checking out her work, follow her on Instagram (@weldbaby2) or shoot her an email (weldbaby@gmail.com)! Stay in touch with Jelani via Instagram (@j4ybr) and email (j4ybr.photography@gmail.com) if you're interested in shooting with him! Never miss an episode of "So You're An Artist" by subscribing to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod)! We'll see you after the new year. Here's to 2020! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jim Meskimen grew up in the world of entertainment, especially with his mother being Marion Ross of "Happy Days". Since his creative roots, Jim has picked up painting, poetry, acting, and... impressions! With 60-100 impressions under his belt, Jim has built a legendary career, appearing in "Parks and Recreation" and the widely popular "Nano-impressions" videos from Vanity Fair. On this very special episode of "So You're an Artist", Sathya and Brock join Jim at The Acting Center School in Sherman Oaks, California to talk about impressions, his philosophies on acting, and reminiscing about Robin Williams. Keep up with Jim on Instagram (@jimpressions) and Twitter (@jimrossmeskimen) and subscribe to him on Youtube (Jim Meskimen) for daily Celebrity Fortune Cookie Challenges, tips on impressions, and painting! Also be sure to check out The Acting Center School at https://theactingcenterla.com/. Don't miss an episode of "So You're an Artist" by subscribing to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod) for updates and behind-the-scenes. Leave us a review on Itunes if you're feeling generous! See you on Friday! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Exactly thirty episodes ago, teacher, singer, and martial artist Jose Castro was featured as the tenth guest of "So You're An Artist". Now, he returns to catch up with Sathya and Brock! They sit down once again to chat about Jose's return to New Orleans for a musical project as well as the various workshops he is offering to the local youth, including one for the cultivation and exploration of the creative world and another (which hit very close to home for Sathya) that seeks to provide a space where students who have dropped out of college can learn how to take the next steps after "coming back home". Keep up with Jose on Instagram (@the1mrc) for more information on his workshops and to check out his other work! Don't forget to subscribe to "So You're An Artist" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music to never miss an episode and leave us a review on Itunes! A very special thanks to musician Ron Aggabao for providing this week's music - be sure to visit http://www.ronaggabaomusic.com/ to listen to more of his works. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@syaapod) for behind the scenes and updates! See you next week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What a mess. What a complete mess. This episode follows Sathya and Brock ramble about future guests, dropping out of college, and fighting Nazis with clogs, all while engaging in a dual drawing challenge (that's right, Sathya draws in this one) and enjoying a cheese platter. That's it. We challenge you to listen to the whole thing. Never miss an episode of "So You're An Artist" by subscribing to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod) and leave us a review on Itunes! See you next week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We've got nothing for you this week. Sathya sits down to run his mouth for 30 minutes and talks about activism, reality TV, and the genius of "Swiss Army Man". Be sure to check out our previous episode with graphic designer Brian Stefanik (@themmphotoshop) and keep listening to "So You're An Artist" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod) for updates and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! See you in two weeks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Every heard of a popular Instagram page called @themmphotoshop? Well on this episode of "So You're An Artist", we talked to the creative mind behind that page: Brian Stefanik. Brian is a graphic designer by trade and is known for his work designing posters, ads, and podcast covers for comedians like Joe Rogan and Paulie Shore, not to mention all of the hilarious photoshop edits of Bill Burr's "Monday Morning Podcast". Today, Brian calls in to chat with Sathya about his origins as a designer, starting The MM Photoshop, and getting to spend time with Bill Burr himself. To check our Brian's work, visit @themmphotoshop on Twitter and Instagram and @comedyphotoshop (also on Twitter and Instagram) to see his designs for other comedians. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod) for updates, behind the scenes, and more! See you in two weeks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Many may not think of software engineering as an art form, but Thomas Suarez will tell you otherwise. Thomas was absorbed into the tech world at an early age, and has since then sold apps, been on TEDtalks, run youth coding programs, and is now in the process of launching into the next big thing: augmented reality. In todays interview, Thomas sits down with Sathya and Brock to discuss navigating his entire young life as an engineer, and also to tell them about the creation of Teleportal, the next step in AR technology (we won't spoil it here, listen in the interview). Keep with Thomas and his projects on Instagram and Twitter (@tomthecarrot) and be sure to check out Teleportal at https://teleportal.app/! For more interviews, tune into "So You're an Artist" every other Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@syaapod) and check out our website at https://syaapod.wixsite.com/syaapod. See you in two weeks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Elida has been a dancer for as long as she can remember, but it officially began when she was three years old. Now, at 20, she's moving to Santa Barbara to pursue her career with State Street Ballet. On this episode of "So You're An Artist", Elida sits down with Sathya to discuss her journey through dance, their work together, and learning acting from your parents. Keep up with Elida on her Instagram (@elidadefazio)! Special thanks to musician Surya Miele for providing us with all-original pieces for our podcast! Keep up with us on Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod) and leave us a review on Itunes! This episode was brought to you by Anchor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This is just a short recording to announce that since Brock has gone to Georgia for school, we are making a small adjustment to our schedule of release: new episodes of the "So You're An Artist" podcast will air once every two weeks until November when Brock returns. That being said, check out the 33 other episodes we've released while you wait for new ones! SYAApod is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music! Follow our Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod) to keep up with the podcast and get behind the scenes looks at the recordings! We'll see you on Friday with a new interview. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Treva Etienne was born in the UK, and destined to become an actor from the start. On this episode of "So You're An Artist", Treva lends his deep, sonorous voice to the mic to chat with Sathya and Brock about growing up and acting in the UK, receiving advice from Stanley Kubrick, and getting roles in films like "Black Hawk Down", "The Curse of the Black Pearl", and "Bad Boys II". Be sure to check out Treva's recent work in the most recent season of Amazon Prime's "Bosch" and his upcoming film "Itsy Bitsy", coming out on August 30th, 2019. Keep up with Treva on Instagram and Twitter (@trevaetienne) and check out his IMDB page for more of his work! Don't forget to keep listening to "So You're An Artist" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music for new interviews every Friday! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@syaapod) for updates and more! We'll see you on Friday! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jamie Bowen found his love for comedy during his time in a sketch comedy trio named GARY. His journey through stand-up has brought him from his home city of Auckland, New Zealand, to London, and eventually Los Angeles. On this very special extended episode of "So You're An Artist", Jamie sits down with Sathya and Brock to get philosophical. They chat about Jamie's background, the highs and lows of his life, working with Rhys Darby, and his first stand-up special "Jamie Bowen: Not So Special", which premiered on August 1st, and is now available on Amazon Prime Video, Itunes, and Google Play! Keep up with Jamie on his Instagram (@iamjamiebowen) and be sure to check out his website www.jamiebowen.com for dates and more info! A very special thank you to Carlo Lopez at the EPP Recording studio, which is available for podcast, vocal, instrumental, and every type of recording you can think of at www.theechoparkproject.com. Another very special thanks to Ron Aggabao, an additional provider of music on our show, for giving us the new sounds you'll hear in this episode! You can check out more of his work at www.ronaggabaomusic.com. All right that's it. See you soon! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Aidan Samp is a drummer by passion and by trade. He's studied and practiced countless styles of drumming and even explored the farthest reaches of his imagination to experiment with sound. Today, Sathya and Brock talk to Aidan about his origins, expanding his network of musicians, and meeting Kamasi Washington. Keep up with Aidan on Instagram (@skrimpking)! Also be sure to tune into the "So You're An Artist" podcast every Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod) for updates, drawing challenges, and more! See you next week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

William Deza is no stranger to the podcast. Today, he drops in to chat with Brock and Sathya about "Midsommar", Todd Phillips' upcoming "Joker" movie, and the Area 51 Raid. Be sure to follow @williamlikesmovies on Instagram for witty and hilarious reviews of old and new movies alike! As per usual, keep up with the "So You're An Artist" podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod) and shoot us an email at syaapod@gmail.com to have your message read on the mic! We'll see you next week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

JJ is a Canadian comedian who got his start performing small venues in Scotland. Today, he calls in from London to chat with Sathya and Brock about his jokes, becoming a writer for Comedy Central's "The Jim Jefferies Show", and the struggles of self-promotion. Be sure to visit www.jjwhitehead.net to keep up with JJ's tour dates and more. Check out his albums "The Difficult Seconds", "Intoxicadence", and Sathya's personal favorite "Fool Disclosure" on Spotify and Itunes now! Also, be sure to follow JJ on Twitter and Instagram (@jjwhitesnake) and don't forget to tune in to all new episodes of "The Jim Jefferies Show" on Comedy Central, September 24th, 2019. We would once again like to thank Surya Miele for all his original music that we feature throughout the show. See you next week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join Sathya and Brock as they sit down to talk to Shane Perel-Wertman, a young musician and music producer, about his work, inspirations, and what it's like to collaborate with family on projects. You can listen to Shane's music on the second season of the Heartland Network's "More Than The Music" premiering July 16th! Be sure to continue listening to SYAA on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod) and shoot us an email at syaapod@gmail.com to have your entry read on the mic! See you next week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's been a rocky few months, but Sathya and Brock are back for good with a brief update and just all around rant session. Brock's grill (you'll get it once you listen) Camryn joins the hosts to ramble about movies, what's been going on the last few months, and participate in some wishful thinking about questionable sponsors. We'll be back with a brand new interview on Friday, and every following Friday! Be sure to keep listening on Spotify, Itunes, and Google Play Music. Give us a follow on our Twitter and Instagram (@syaapod) and write something in at our email: syaapod@gmail.com. To see some of Sathya and Brock's work from the last 5 months, follow them on Instagram (@sathyamiele and @hunting_brockton)! We'll see you on Friday! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

That's right! We're back! After a five-month hiatus, we return with an all new interview. After the hosts catch up, Sathya sits down for an interview with comedians Joshua Silverstein (beatboxer for TBS's "Drop The Mic", "The Late Late Show with James Corden") and Joe Hernandez-Kolski (HBO's "Def Poetry Jam", "Battlefield 4"). Together, they make the unstoppable comedy duo, Joe & Joshua. In this special hour-long episode, Joe and Joshua talk about their origins in performance, what goes into writing a live sketch, and which of the Avengers they'd like to hook up with. Be sure to follow Joe (@pochojoe) and Joshua (@thejoshuasilverstein) on Instagram and subscribe to JOE AND JOSHUA on Youtube to keep up with their hilarious work! As usual, keep listening to "So You're an Artist" on Spotify, Itunes, and Google Play Music. Give us a follow on Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod) for updates and check out our website at www.syaapod.wixsite.com/syaapod! We're so excited to be back and we'll see you next week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

For our 25th episode we bring back a very special guest. Our very first guest. Scott Stubbe. Scott is an independent filmmaker and educator with his own school: Angeles Workshop. For this interview, Sathya and Scott sit down to talk about filmmaking's future in education as well as the many ways that film can influence the way a student learns. Be sure to check out more on Angeles Workshop at www.angelesworkshop.com and subscribe to "So You're an Artist" on Spotify, Itunes, and Google Play Music! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Justin Wiggins is a young aspiring actor. He has been practicing acting for the stage and screen since high school and just starred in Skinner Myer's (we had him on, remember?) latest short film :Things of Beauty Burn. In the latest interview of the "So You're an Artist" podcast, Justin sits down with Sathya overlooking the beautiful LMU campus to talk about his acting origins, reminisce about high school, and take us through his experience on the set of "Things of Beauty Burn". Stick around after the episode to listen to Justin's original track and don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter (syaapod)! Be sure to check out our website at www.syaapod.wixsite.com/syaapod and shoot us an email at syaapod@gmail.com to have your comments read out loud! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's been radio silence over here at the "So You're An Artist" podcast for about a month. Things are busy. Times are tough. Nah, we're just making excuses. In this quick episode, Sathya presents the rundown and structure of the podcast for the next few months. More guests coming soon! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ben Huh is a concept design artist with a strong passion for sci-fi and fantasy. On this episode, Sathya and Brock ask Ben about his work, aspirations, and particular interest in working for Marvel Studios. Be sure to check out Ben's work ArtStation (https://www.artstation.com/bhuh2)! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@syaapod) for updates and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After a 5-week hiatus Brock and Sathya get together to discuss upcoming guests, what they've been up to, and the literary achievement that is the Amazon comment section. Keep listening to "So You're An Artist" on Spotify, Itunes, and Google Play! Be sure to follow us on our Instagram (@syaapod), Twitter (@syaapod), and visit our website at www.syaapod.wixsite.com/syaapod. If you'd like to be featured on the show, shoot us an email at syaapod@gmail.com! As always, don't forget to check out the works of our composer Surya Miele (Soundcloud: suryamiele). We'll see you with a brand new guest next week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ben Jindra is a musician and teacher. After finding his passion for music at an early age he kept working on it until it led him to being the bassist for popular country pop star Tyler Rich. Guest host Surya Miele joins Sathya and Ben to talk chronicle his career and learn a little more about what it means to be a musician. Be sure to keep up with Ben on his Instagram (@BenJindra)! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Carlo Lopez is a musician and music producer who runs his own band: The Echo Park Project. Don't get us wrong, this isn't your ordinary "dad band". The Echo Park Project is a widely popular New York Style Salsa group. This summer, they played LACMA, LMU, and the Gene Autry Museum. Today, Sathya and Brock sit down with Carlo in his beautiful home recording studio to talk about the origins of his band, the way an audience involves themselves at his gigs, and what music means to him in general. Be sure to check out The Echo Park Project on Spotify, Itunes, Pandora, Youtube, and Google Play Music! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Surya and Jon Carlo are the two primary providers of all of the music we use on the podcast, and now we step into a proper studio to chat with them about their creative intentions, and what goes into creating an original piece of work. We've also got a Twitter page! Be sure to follow us there at @syaapod. On top of that, we built a website! Check it out at www.syaapod.wixsite.com/syaapod! Be sure to follow Surya on his Soundcloud (SuryaMiele) and Jon Carlo on his Bandcamp (holdtheflix). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kashi is a budding filmmaker and writer who used to study film with Sathya. On this episode, he shares tales from the set and an incredible story featuring intrigue and conspiracy. Be sure to keep listening on Spotify, Itunes, and Google Play Music! Follow our music producers Surya Miele (Soundcloud: SuryaMiele) and Jon Carlo Lopez (holdtheflicks.bandcamp.com). Also check out our Instagram page (@syaapod)! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Matthew Fetbrandt is a musician and musical director at the Lee Strasberg Institute in Hollywood. He has devoted his life to music, and today he sits down with Sathya and Brock to chat about his journey and work. He also plays at Darren Criss's club "Tramp Stamp Granny's! Be sure to follow him on Instagram (@mattplayspiano) and his website (www.mattplayspiano.com) to catch him live on the keys. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Eren Sivrican is a budding visual artist with a special interest in creating original characters. Additionally, he is one of Sathya's oldest friends. In this episode Sathya and Brock chat with Eren about his work, goals to work in the video game character design industry, and reminisce about the good old days they spent in elementary school together. Be sure to continue listening to "So You're an Artist" on Spotify, Itunes, and Google Play! Follow us on Instagram (@syaapod) to see the results of our drawing challenges and check out Eren's Instagram as well (@sketchesfromeren) to see his work. As usual give our composer a follow on his Soundcloud (suryamiele) and we'll see you again next week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Rachel Bailit, much like some of our previous guests, came to Los Angeles to join the artistic community, and that she did. Rachel is an actress, method acting teacher, face model for shows like "Family Guy" and "The Simpsons", and so much more. Tune into this episode to hear Sathya and Brock pick Rachel's brain about her career and discuss some of the philosophies behind method acting. Be sure to follow Rachel on Twitter (@RachelBailit)! Once again all the music from our show comes from Surya Miele (soundcloud: Surya Miele) and Jon Carlo Lopez (holdtheflicks.bandcamp.com). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Richard Berentsen (yes, you read that right, he's Brock's dad) is an accomplished commercial production designer. You might recognize his extensive career, which includes design for brands like Wrangler Jeans and Duracell. In this episode, Sathya and Brock sit down with Richard to talk about his career as well as the importance of art in education. Be sure to keep listening on Spotify, Itunes, and Google Play! Follow us on Instagram (@syaapod) or shoot us an email (syaapod@gmail.com). Once again, special thanks to musicians Surya Miele and Jon Carlo Lopez for providing this week's tracks. Follow Jon Carlo on his bandcamp (holdtheflicks.bandcamp.com) and Surya on his Soundcloud (Surya Miele). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app