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For the 10th anniversary of the film release for Scott Pilgrim vs the World, John and JJ team up with Peter Bell to discuss the comic and film adaptation. The comic series Scott Pilgrim was created by Brian Lee O'Malley, who joined forces with Edgar Wright to help create the live action film. In this episode, we talk about both the graphic novel and the film, their similarities and differences, and the importance of Neil Young. sotsog.net

In the second half of the interview with Dr. Dan Hill, we discuss artworks by Andy Warhol, Lucien Freud, Death Grips, and artwork created by the SOTSOG creators. These images were not previously shared with Dan, hence the gameshow title "Stump Dr. Chump", to really test his emotional intelligence.  Find out about Warhol's European heritage, JJ brilliance as a painter, and what exactly Nicholas Cage is thinking in Raising Arizona, all on this episode of Standing on the Shoulders of Giants! To view all the art discussed on this episode, check out sotsog.net  

SOTSOG Snack! A little extra content for you since we couldn't bear to let it hit the cutting room floor. Enjoy John and JJ discussing Bootsy Collins, the coolness of rehab, and some dumb 18th century painters that only nerds like JJ know.

Dr. Dan Hill is an expert facial coder, a writer of 8 books, a knowledgeable art enthusiast, and an overall great guy.. John and JJ had the pleasure of chatting with Dan about his work and how it applies to art. Using artwork previously discussed on the show as well as brand new work to Dr. Hill, the three discuss the complexity of human emotions and it's inherent connection to art. Part 1 of the interview with Dan includes his background and discussions of the Mona Lisa, Manet, Picasso, Gerhard Richter, and Dorothea Lange. sotsog.net Check out Dan's work here: sensorylogic.com emotionswizard.com On social media platforms @emotionswizard  

SOTSOG Snack! A little extra content for you since we couldn't bear to let it hit the cutting room floor. Enjoy John and JJ discuss Bootsy Collins, the coolness of rehab, and some dumb 18th century painters that only nerds like JJ know.

Did you know that Andy Warhol liked to party? And also went to church on the daily? Find out more fun shit like that on this episode of SOTSOG. You'll hear fun anecdotes about Warhol's Factory and John ans JJ mini inspirations.   sotsog.net

Do you like to party? So do many artists! And some even make art because of it! In this episode, John and JJ focus on artists who used sex, drugs, and poetry to create some great work. We focus on the Beat Generation with characters such as Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and William Burroughs, who could drink us all under the table. Is drinking and drug use conducive to creativity? Find out on this episode of SOTSOG! sotsog.net

In part 2 of the episode on Artists in Isolation, John and JJ continue their discussion of Van Gogh and talk about why Joanna Bonger, his sister in law, is the reason we know of him. We also discuss EMily Dickenson and the badass monk, Thomas Merton. Check it!   sotsog.net

In this episode of SOTSOG, John and JJ talk about Vincent Van Gogh. Fuck yeah!   sotsog.net twitter: @SOTSOGpodcast

Bonus Info: JJ chats with Peter Bell about the films Orphee and Black Orpheus. LISTEN TO S2E2Pt2: Undercover in the Underworld first.  In this SOTSOG Snack. JJ chats with film expert Peter Bell about the 1950 film Orphee and the 1957 film Black Orpheus. They discuss similarities and differences. between the films as well as their connection to the overall story of Orpheus. 

In the second part of their episode about covers, the gentlemen at SOTSOG examine Orpheus and many, many different versions of his story. From painting to Broadway plays, they discern how these artworks could be considered covers of the classic Greek tale. JJ attempts pronouncing names outside of his native tongue, and John questions the surname Largabar. Thank god they have some guest help for this episode. Listen to find out who! More info at sotsog.net Twitter: @sotsogpodcast

John and JJ go undercover to uncover some of their favorite cover songs and discuss what makes a good cover. As always, SOTSOG raises some thought provoking questions such as: are covers copies? what do Mick Jagger, DEVO, and an Ohio college have in common? does JJ have an unhealthy with Phil Collins? does John have an unhealthy obsession with his father? do we all have unhealthy obsessions with our fathers? have I started to ramble? Find out the answers to this and more on SOTSOG!   Check us out at sotsog.net Twitter: @sotsogpodcast  

From Philosophy to Forties, SOTSOG runs the gamut- John provides an outsider’s perspective of the early 90s ska-rock-reggae band of Long Beach California, all while gently guided by JJ’s deep insights into the group’s music. Will your two charming hosts get into a 45 minute shouting match? You better believe it!

Welcome to season 2 of Standing on the Shoulders of Giants! On this episode of SOTSOG, John and JJ discuss the philosophical concept of the sublime, tracing its history and seeing where it is used in art. From painting to literature to our daily the lives, the sublime shows up all over the place!   Reach out to us at and check out our Facebook page! For bonus info, check out our website    

SOTSOG is back for season 2!!!! In this teaser for season 2, John and JJ review some great art of the past decade and share what's to come in SOTSOG Season 2.   Please like, rate, comment, subscribe, and check out our website at sotsog.net. You can also reach us at otsofgiants@.gmail.com.

Art boys John and JJ have a wonderful chat with Eric Eldridge on the subject of Makerspaces, education and art, and DIY thinking.   There just aren't enough spaces for these bits!

In the second half of episode nine, John tries to define a masterpiece. Naturally, he uses Beverly Hills Cop through the eyes of British writer Kingsley Amis to explore the idea of a masterpiece. Bet you never realized how much Eddie Murphy had in common with 1950s Britain. Listen here to find out!   Check out our website at sotsog.net Contact us at otsofgiants@gmail.com for more info

Episode 9 from the only podcast that matters! JJ discusses an album by the Clash that is considered one of the greatest albums of all time, a masterpiece, if you will. John, as usual, comes along for the ride!   Check out our website for more pertinent information sotsog.net  

This episode is all about how artists budget their time and get the work done. John focuses on Stephen King and PG Wodehouse, and JJ does his best to keep up! Make sure to check our website sotsog.net for additional information. Please like and subscribe to our podcast, and remember that we do love you madly.

In this episode, John and JJ talk about how artists structure their daily schedules in order to get work done. They talk about notable artists such as Franz Kafka, Maya Angelou, Hunter S. Thompson, and Joe Rogan. This episode ends with a trivia quiz that's fun for the whole family!  SOTSOG: The view from up here is beautiful.  

In part two of our 7th episode we focus on James Turrell's monumental work, Roden Crater, which he has been working on since the 70s.  Check out the Roden Crater website:  Check out some bonus material on our website: 

Pythagoras! Pierre Fermat! Sophie Germain! Andrew Wiles! One of these people created a math problem which challenged great thinkers for hundreds of years! One of these people had the greatest sex in the entire history of humanity! One of these people was an old Greek dude you've probably already heard about! Who did what? How long did it take them? How are they all related? It won't take a lifetime to figure out, just 48 minutes of quality podcasting for you to enjoy!

In the second part of the discussion on artistic pairs, John and JJ talk about Christo and Jean-Claude, one of the most dynamic and creative artistic couples. They also talk about themselves for far too long! Hear the story about how this podcast, Standing on the Shoulders of Giants, came to be, and learn why you should find yourself an artistic partner today!

Plenty of artists work in pairs to complement each other's abilities and facilitate each other's creative flexibility. In this episode, we talk about the ones who completely mess this up! Also: - The greatest showdown in artistic history - John and JJ finally get some use out of their time machine - Heartbreak, betrayal, and puerile jokes about Phil Collins All this from your buds at SOTSOG!

In episode 5 of Standing on the Shoulders of Giants, JJ sits down with the band Sylmar and discusses how they write their kickass songs. Then John and JJ discuss their own individual processes.  For an exclusive SOTSOG video of Sylmar performing their unreleased song "Wonder", go to our . Check out Sylmar on Spotify, Facebook, Bandcamp probably, and all the other groovy music places!  

So last week JJ showed us an individual artist who reappropriated traditional artistic concepts to not only make something new, but to comment on the old. That's cool and all, but what about artistic theft on a larger scale? What does it mean to be a gentleman thief in the world? And would you look at all these cease and desists!

Episode 4 of Standing on the Shoulders of Giants is all about creative theft and why it's totally cool. All artists steal, in some way or another, and that's not a bad thing! In this episode, we talk about Edouard Manet, who painted naked women that he stole. Fun fact: This whole episode is stolen from Radiolab!

In the second part of our 3rd episode, your SOTSOG hosts discuss the few fucks that Bob Dylan ever gave about his audience. Check it! 

In the first part of our third episode, John and JJ talk about why you should Never Meet Your Heroes. We talk about the creative genius of Picasso in his ability to objectify and abuse women, and if this ruins his artwork. Fun fact: Your podcast hosts lovely label this episode, Never Meat Your Gyros.

In the second part of our second episode, John and JJ discuss the phrase Nothing is Sacred and how that may apply to art and the creative process. We talk about German painter Gerhard Richter and how he used painting as a vehicle to address taboo issues, while imploring techniques that left nothing on the table (but a lot on the canvas).

In the first part of our second episode, John and JJ discuss the phrase Nothing is Sacred and how that may apply to art and the creative process. We talk about the subversive genius Lenny Bruce and how he kicked open the potential for what comedy can be.

In part 2 of our first episode, we discuss origin stories of the world and their relationships to blockbuster movies and discuss what we learned. Fun fact: We do have a twitter now. We just haven't done anything with it.

On part one of SOTSOG's very first podcast episode, John and JJ talk about the prog rock band Genesis, their creative arch, and how to be more like Phil Collins. Fun fact: You may notice the hosts saying "On the Shoulders of Giants," because at this point we didn't realize there was a podcast with that name already. So we added "Standing" and got SOTSOG.

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants is a podcast about art, artists, and the creative process, and it can neither confirm nor deny any connection to Area 51, MKUltra, or the Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Get ready for Standing on the Shoulders of Giants (SOTSOG) the podcast about art, artists, and the creative process. Join your hosts John and JJ twice monthly to discuss stories and myths related to your favorite artists like Picasso, George Carlin, Kanye West, and John's dad. Learn more about the creative process and how to harness your own artistic potential, while relishing in the wit and charm of two actual artists! Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: the view from up here is beautiful.